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carewyncromwell · 4 years ago

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POTC AU go time! Pictured above are fresh-faced pirate Charlie Weasley, the mystical witch of Tortuga Chiara Dalma, and so-called “Pirate Dragon” Samantha O’Connell @samshogwarts! Looks like these three are a bit over their heads...let’s see if they can get out of it!

For those of you who appreciate my mini-history lectures surrounding real Caribbean pirates of the 17th and 18th century (please let me know if you do, I will happily geek TF out if it’s something you all like XD) -- Tortuga is an island in modern-day Haiti. It was originally a Spanish colony, settled in the 15th century not long after Mr. Despicable himself Christopher Columbus “discovered” the New World. Despite this, and despite the, er...tempestuous relationship between Spain and its neighboring countries, Tortuga ended up also hosting both English and French settlements, largely made up of buccaneers, in the 17th century. Buccaneers were an ancestor of the more classic “pirates” we think of today -- the biggest differences were that they were privateers, meaning they worked on behalf of a country and only attacked ships from other countries (i.e. a British privateer like Sir Francis Drake would only attack Spanish or French ships), and that buccaneers specifically congregated in that area of the Caribbean (namely, Tortuga and the island of Hispaniola) alone. Historically, however, Tortuga stopped being a great place for buccaneers to gather before the end of the 17th century -- specifically when treaties were passed officially banning those old privateers from attacking foreign vessels during times of peace, circa 1680. This also effectively killed off the buccaneer as a profession, until the War of Spanish Succession turned a lot more privateers who had fought during the War into the more classic 18th century pirates we think of today. During the most famous period of the Golden Age of Piracy -- namely, the third and final wave after the War of Spanish Succession ended in 1714, which hosted all of the best known pirates like Blackbeard and which both the Pirates films and this AU is set in -- it would’ve been far more common to find actual historical pirates in places like St. Mary’s Island off the coast of Madagascar or (I’m not kidding) Port Royal, Jamaica, which was quite frankly NOT the beautiful, upstanding city we see in the films. In truth, it actually prospered under piracy, until Port Royal’s leadership finally decided to crack down hard on pirates circa 1720. In this project, though, for the sake of iconography, I will treat Tortuga very much the way Port Royal would’ve really been historically -- a pirate island which, in this time period, was suddenly barraged by the pirates’ enemies and was immediately no longer a safe place for pirates to hide in. (Of course, historical pirates were much less likable or sympathetic than the pirate characters in this AU are, regardless of how objectively hard their existence was and how frankly horrid the world was in general for anyone who wasn’t upper-class, white, and male back then.)

The so-called “seven seas” have gone through a lot of “shuffling around” over the centuries, as our understanding of the world has grown. The phrase was first used by the Ancient Greeks, but back then of course, they didn’t know about the existence of bodies of water like the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In the Pirates films, there are nine Pirate lords for the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, as well as the South China, Caspian, Adriatic, Black, Mediterranean, and Caribbean Seas. I’ve slimmed down the number to just seven for the sake of referencing the so-called “seven seas,” and also because with the Pirate King, that would then give us eight pieces of eight, which seems like a much more logical number than nine pieces of eight. (Plus, to me, the Caspian and Black Seas are kind of weird choices to have Lords for as the Caspian is land-locked and the Black Sea can only be sailed into through a narrow channel in the Mediterranean...and from what I can tell, there wasn’t much 17th-18th century piracy specifically centered around those two seas either.)

Previous part of the AU is here -- whole tag is here -- and of course Jules Farrier-Weasley belongs to @cursebreakerfarrier and Finn McGarry / Davy Jones belongs to @theguythatdraws. <3

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In the nearly three weeks since Jules, Bill, and Charlie said goodbye to Carewyn, the three had practically been thrown head-first into what piracy truly meant. Sailing aboard the Artemis hadn’t been as glamorous as the stories Jules grew up with, but trying to steer the Revolution with only three people aboard without enough food or drink to go around, all the while knowing that just about no ships they might come across and very few islands they might land on would be friendly to them, was something that didn’t sink in until one was left sitting up all night thinking it over. Everything the three owned now -- everything they were -- was either on their person or on this ship...and if anything happened to the ship, they wouldn’t just lose the belongings they had on board, but also the only way they could transport themselves out of danger and the only “home” they still had. No one would likely even know anything had happened to them until days, weeks, or even months afterwards. It was like nothing tethered them to the Earth at all -- like they had no gravity and could just fly up into the air at any time, disappearing forever without a trace.

There was a freedom to it, of course, knowing that you didn’t have to be defined by how you were born or what arbitrary value society placed on you...and yet, the freedom came at a cost.

The three Weasleys arrived on the island of Tortuga within four days. Truthfully it wasn’t really a place a lot of people would enjoy visiting -- it was loud, filthy, seedy, and treacherous, and yet, it was a safe place for them to fill their bellies and get their ship repaired and outfitted with new crew members.

There were a few pirates who initially balked at the idea of joining the crew of a ship captained by a woman, but before long, Jules made a name for herself in Tortuga after she was able to out-maneuver two drunken men twice her size in a fight, the first by ducking under his arm and then smashing a bottle of rum over his head to knock him out and the second by stealing his own pistol out of his belt and pointing it right between his eyes until he backed off.

Charlie couldn’t help but grin as the pirate rather cowardly slunk off like a dog with his tail between his legs.

“Bloody hell, Jules!” he laughed. “Reckon you scared him so bad he’ll be running off crying to Mummy...”

Jules crossed her arms, the man’s pistol still in her hand. “Well, he had it coming. Not wanting to be on our crew I can accept, but I am not a thing he can pay for.”

“You can’t be bought, period,” agreed Bill lowly, shooting a rather dirty look at the man’s back as he secured an arm around his wife’s waist. “Least of all by a disgusting cur like him.”

Charlie gave a low whistle.

“Blimey, Bill, a man of the Church, swearing like that?” he teased. “Whatever happened to turning the other cheek?”

“Ecclesiastes 3:8 -- ‘there is a time to love and a time to hate,’” said Bill coolly. “This is not a time to love.”

Jules smiled wryly up at Bill.

“I might have to disagree,” she said amusedly, as she tilted his head down enough to ensnare his lips with her own.

Not long after they arrived, Orion and the crew of Artemis met the Weasleys in Tortuga, as planned. It was good to see some familiar and friendly faces, in a sea of insincere smiles and shady looks. Orion immediately introduced the crew of the Revolution to a few of his “friends” on the island -- Andre Egwu, a rather fashionable pirate who had once been both a tailor and a French privateer; Erika Rath, the rough-and-tough owner of the Faithful Bride tavern, who had been a pirate herself before settling in Tortuga to offer a safe place to those who were too ill, young, old, or otherwise unable to sail anymore; Ethan Parkin, Skye’s father and a retired pirate himself, who, despite being a rather egotistical sort that disdained Orion quite a bit, still was always willing to do the crew of the Artemis and their associates a favor, for the sake of his daughter; and a pirate solely called “Face Paint” who was known on the island for being a master of disguise that could not only look like anyone they wanted, but also make other people look like just about anyone else too.

Andre and Face Paint were able to help out all three Weasleys with their wardrobes, so that they “fit” a bit more with the pirates of the island. Bill picked out a new belt that could better fit a scabbard for his sword, and Jules finally got a hat worthy of a captain -- a forest green tricorn hat trimmed with silver embroidery. Charlie was even able to snatch up a pair of boots made of a black scaly material that reminded him of the pictures of dragons he’d see in books as a kid. Charlie had expected Andre to encourage him to shave too, since both he and Bill were already getting a bit stubbly since they hadn’t shaved since they left Port Royal, but Andre actually discouraged this.

“If people know you better without a beard, then you should grow one,” he advised. “The more different you can look from how you did before, the better the chances you’ll have of not immediately being recognized, if you collide with the wrong person. In general, my advice is to change your look up every four to six months, just to throw off the authorities.”

Bill, Jules, and Charlie also accompanied Orion on his visit to the far corner of Tortuga, over a small lake to an eerie-looking worn-down shack on stilts in the middle of the water, which was the home to the resident “witch” of Tortuga.

“Have you ever met a witch before?” Jules asked Bill and Charlie.

Both Weasley brothers shook their heads, looking a little disconcerted.

“She’s truly not as terrifying as everyone makes her out to be,” said McNully reassuringly. “I’d say there’s only a 63% chance she’ll curse you if you make a wrong move.”

Charlie shot him a flabbergasted look. “Oh, that’s encouraging.”

Skye gave a light “hmph!”

“My best piece of advice? Try not to make eye contact and let Orion do the talking,” she said under her breath. “The witch can do favors for you, if you somehow get on her good side and give her proper payment...but she doesn’t trust easily.”

“And likes anyone even more rarely,” added McNully, though he sounded more thoughtful than Skye. “Orion’s one of the few people I’d say she does favor a bit...though I reckon that’s because they go back a ways, and Orion’s not really like most pirates...”

“It’s pirates especially she doesn’t like,” said Skye.

Charlie frowned. “If she doesn’t like pirates, then why is she here, on an island owned by pirates?”

“I reckon witches probably don’t have a lot of safe places they can live as it is, Charlie,” Bill pointed out somberly. “Even the Bible says you should not suffer a witch to live. She probably lives here because she doesn’t have much choice.”

When they reached the dock under the shack, they tied up their boat, McNully staying behind to watch it while Orion, Skye, Jules, Bill, and Charlie climbed the ladder up into the shack itself. It was a bizarre place with various bottles, model planets, and other such trinkets dangling from the ceiling, and toward the back of the single large room was a table covered in a dirty grayish white tablecloth covered in spots and stains.

The witch called Chia Dalma was almost ethereal in appearance, from her long, flowing white hair to her sea-blue eyes to her bloodless, porcelain skin. She wore a rather worn, clearly second-hand dark red dress and a full-moon-shaped locket around her neck. She also considered all of Orion’s party with considerable distrust in her eyes -- Charlie felt like he was being X-rayed. Orion, however, acted as though he didn’t even notice the scrutiny the others were getting and spoke to Chia very pleasantly after giving her some incense and a jar of candied pineapple.

“How are the stars sounding, to you?” he asked. “From what I’ve seen, Venus is particularly bright, right now -- I would think you’ve heard a lot about love, in your conversations with the night sky.”

Chia finally tore her critical eye off of Charlie to turn to Orion, her posture still noticeably guarded.

“Yes,” she said, “though I believe there’s a reason you noticed Venus’s brightness in particular, as opposed to the rest of the planets’ movements.”

Her voice was very soft and understated, enough to make you freeze where you stood and hold your breath in a subconscious attempt to hear her better. Despite this, her discerning look on Orion was considerably less suspicious: if anything, it looked almost curious.

A flicker of a smile teased at the corners of Orion’s mouth.

“...I suppose I may have.”

Bill and Charlie both shot Orion looks out the side of their eye. They had a feeling they knew exactly why that was.

Bill and Jules had talked to Charlie about their suspicions about Orion and Carewyn, and although Jules had been very supportive of it and even Bill acknowledged that Orion did seem to feel genuine affection for Carewyn, Charlie himself still felt a bit uncomfortable about it. To him, Carewyn was his twin -- although in a lot of ways, she was more like Bill personality-wise and Bill and she were clearly the best of friends, Charlie and Carewyn had still been two peas in a pod for a lot of the War. Because they were seen as twin brothers by the Navy, they were often positioned together and ended up supporting each other whenever Bill -- the person they both loved and trusted more than anyone else -- wasn’t around. This whole experience was the first time he’d really been apart from Carewyn since he’d first joined the Navy...and with Bill now married to Jules and the whole world suddenly being against them...Charlie found himself missing his “twin” more than ever.

‘Orion’s not a bad bloke,’ Charlie thought to himself. ‘If Carey really likes him, I’d understand, but...I just don’t want things to change anymore than they already have...’

Becoming estranged from Percy had been hard enough. Knowing that Bill and he would drift apart as his older brother made a life of his own with Jules, and thinking of Carewyn making a life of her own with Orion, while he himself was left on the sidelines...it was a thought Charlie didn’t like wallowing in.

Chia regarded Orion with a more solemn look as she took a seat at her table.

“It would behoove you to take a more complete look at the planets,” she said lowly. “There’s friction growing between Saturn and Uranus.”

Orion’s eyes narrowed, though his expression remained typically serene. Charlie glanced from Orion to Chia.

“...What does that mean?” he asked.

Skye shot him a look as if to warn him to be quiet -- Chia turned her attention to Charlie, her blue eyes boring into him with such intensity that Charlie flinched back a bit despite himself.

“Saturn represents Law -- a rigid structure,” she answered lowly. “Uranus, his father, represents Disorder -- Unpredictability -- Rebellion and Reformation. It suggests that there is to be great upheaval, very soon -- a large shift, the likes of which none of you have seen in your lifetimes.”

Charlie’s eyebrows furrowed in concern. “Bigger than the War?”

Chia’s eyes narrowed slightly.

“That was a War fought solely for the advancement of a few,” she said, her voice noticeably cool. “However big it felt to you, Charles Weasley, it merely reinforced what was already there, and so it will ultimately be forgotten. Only the ripples of that War -- the ones we feel, in this moment -- will leave any real impact.”

Charlie wanted to ask how Chia knew his name, but Orion spoke before he could.

“Can you tell which planet is rising, of the two?”

Chia glanced up at the model planets over her head pensively. “Right now, no. They’re on a collision course in the night sky, set to eclipse each other...but I can’t say which will fall first...and what will fall here on Earth, in response.”

Chia’s eyes drifted from Orion to Charlie to Jules, narrowing a bit more critically as she considered each of them in turn.

“One thing is for sure, though -- when two such powerful planets meet, it signals the end of an age. Whatever’s born from the ashes of that end may be up to whomever is fortunate enough to survive.”

The group left Chia Dalma’s feeling considerably less comfortable than when they arrived. Despite this, and despite how weirded out he was that she’d known who he was before he’d even told her his name, Charlie had to admit to himself that she didn’t seem as scary as Skye or McNully had made her out to be. She kind of reminded him of the ocean in a way -- mysterious and intimidating, sure, but ultimately something worthy of respect. Even just the way she spoke seemed to hint to her being much older than her face would suggest.

No one in the group had any idea what Chia Dalma could’ve meant when she discussed “an great upheaval” until over a week later. That was the day that the Flying Dutchman arrived on the shores of Tortuga and, without any warning, opened fire.

It was Hell the likes of which even Bill or Charlie had never seen. Cannonballs blasted through buildings, smashing windows and shattering walls. Before long, whole buildings were coming down and crushing people as they fled. Then the Flying Dutchman’s crew came ashore, undead and rotten and crusted over with barnacles and sea-life, as if they’d been swallowed up and spat back out of the sea itself -- and they killed and captured by the hundreds, with both swords and nets.

Then the Captain of the Dutchman himself, his octopus-like face visibly furious as his lobster-like claw clutched at the front of his chest where his heart should be, turned his ire on the settlement itself.

Cutler Beckett wanted him to send the pirates a message, did he? Well, then...he’d send them a message they’d see for miles.

With a click of his claw, Jones conjured up a large, flaming cinder, which he then chucked at the Faithful Bride. In an instant, it was set ablaze...and all of the pirates trying to hide inside the tavern were soon forced to flee and be captured, or burn to death. The fire spread from roof to roof, and soon all of Tortuga was in flames.

In the midst of the chaos, the crews of the Artemis and the Revolution hurried back to their ships, preparing to retreat. As Charlie ran behind Jules and Bill, however, he stopped abruptly when he caught sight of a white-haired figure being shoved around inside the crowd. It was Chia Dalma. She looked like she was trying to push through, but the horde was quickly devolving around her, trapping her in once spot.

Making up his mind very quickly, Charlie darted back the way he came.

“CHARLIE!” cried Bill.

“SET SAIL!” Charlie bellowed back. “I’LL CATCH UP!”

“CHARLIE!” Jules shouted too.

“Wait -- !”

Was that Orion’s voice? Charlie had never heard him sound tense like that before. Nevertheless, he couldn’t stop. He pressed on, unsheathing his sword as he pushed and shoved the other pirates aside.

“Move! Bugger off!”

Finally he was able to make his way over to Chia Dalma, just in time to block a block a blow from a shark-headed sailor’s sword.

“Oi!” he said angrily. “Leave the lady alone, you toothy maggot!”

The two immediately started to fight, until Charlie managed to get the upper hand by slashing at his flipper-like leg and then shoving him back off his feet through the window of a house.

He turned to Chia Dalma.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

The witch’s gaze was just as piercing and guarded as it had been before as she analyzed Charlie’s face.

“Yes,” she said softly.

Charlie offered her a smile, even as more sailors charged at them.

“Stick close to me, all right?” he told her.

“You can’t win against the crew of the Flying Dutchman,” said Chia very gravely.

“Not with that attitude!” said Charlie almost cheekily. Seeing the severe look on her face, he said a little more seriously, “Look, I get that you don’t trust me -- I don’t know you at all either -- but I’m not just going to sit back and watch someone die if I can help it. And if this is the crew of Davy Jones, you’ll die if you stay here.”

The sentiment seemed to cause Chia visible pain. Her eyes abruptly hardened.

“Do not speak with such certainty about Davy Jones,” she said very sharply. “He may be a heartless being now, but that doesn’t make him devoid of conscience, or of feeling.”

Charlie frowned deeply and was prepared to ask Chia what she meant, but before he could, he soon found himself faced with another crew member from the Dutchman with a face covered in barnacles and starfish and had to immediately go on the attack again.

Charlie fought off three other fishy sailors, beating them back as best he could as she tried to steer himself and Chia back toward the docks. But as more time passed, the flames engulfing the nearby buildings only grew. Soot and ash rained from the air, making it harder to breathe by the second.

Charlie struggled to breathe normally as he fought the sailors away from Chia Dalma, but there were just too many of them, and just like with the cursed crew of the Revenge, they didn’t go down easily. Somehow, he managed to steer Chia to the dock, where the Revolution was still floating close by, their anchor already weighed and a ladder dangling off the edge.

“COME ON, CHARLIE!” cried Bill.

Coughing hard, Charlie brought an arm around Chia Dalma, pushing her slightly forward.

“Go on, climb up -- ”

BAM.

All of a sudden, Chia whirled on Charlie, grabbing hold of him and shoving him backward and to the ground just in time to avoid a giant explosion of flames that collided with the dock. The force of the explosion made the ocean water around the island crash, shoving the Revolution back with the force.

“CHARLIE!”

Charlie could hear both Bill and Jules’s voices as the ship was thrown backward away from the island by a massive, torrential wave. His heart gave a spasm of terror as he stared at the red-hulled ship being tossed like a bath toy in the chaos.

“BILL! JULES!”

Within moments, Charlie and Chia Dalma were surrounded by the Flying Dutchman’s crew. Charlie immediately stood in front of Chia protectively as they were encircled. The witch, for her part, looked disconcerted by the Dutchman’s crew’s appearance, but not in the way that she looked afraid -- if anything, she almost looked deeply troubled.

“There’s reluctance, in their eyes,” she murmured.

Charlie glanced back at her. “Huh?”

Chia’s lips came together seriously. “You know the purpose of the Flying Dutchman?”

“Yeah -- it’s supposed to ferry the dead.”

As Charlie considered this, he realized that this was strange. Why would a crew that was supposed to ferry those lost at sea into the next life be attacking Tortuga?

Chia nodded solemnly. “They’re not here of their own free will. Neither they nor Davy Jones...have come here because they wish to.”

Charlie felt his jaw clench as he stared down the circle of sailors holding up nets and pointing their swords at them as they prepared to capture them.

“Maybe they haven’t, but that doesn’t make them our mates,” he muttered.

Just as it seemed that Charlie was out-numbered, there was a loud rumbling down the street. A whole cart full of barrels were rolling right down the street, right at them.

Chia abruptly grabbed hold of the back of Charlie’s shirt and in an instant, the two had levitated about four feet off the ground, just in time to avoid the throng of barrels knocking over the Dutchman’s crew like nine pins.

As Chia and Charlie slowly returned to the ground, they were joined by another pirate -- a rather striking blonde with emerald-colored eyes. She held a pistol in one hand and her sword in the other as she rolled down the street on one of the barrels, jumping off of it to land on Chia’s other side.

“You both all right?” she asked, as she lifted her leg just enough that she could catch the barrel she’d arrived on with her foot.

“...Aye,” said Charlie after a moment, still a bit in awe about having just been floating in the air like a cloud. “Thanks, uh...?”

“Samantha O’Connell,” she introduced herself quickly.

Charlie blinked. “The Pirate Dragon?”

Both Samantha and he immediately had to duck to avoid a grenade being chucked over at them. It seemed some of the Dutchman’s sailors had recovered from the “barrel attack” and were coming back.

“Look, I’m all for introductions and ‘how-do-you-do’s,’” said Samantha with a wry smile, “but right now, we’d better move!”

Urging Chia in front of her, she then ran down the street away from the dock, Charlie at her heels.

It seemed that the infamous “Pirate Dragon” and Charlie also had a mutual friend in Orion Amari. Despite persuading both crews to “keep to the Pirate Code” (namely, that whoever falls behind is left behind), Samantha nonetheless had enough honor to -- upon seeing Charlie and Chia had been separated from the others -- backtrack enough to make sure they got away too, even if it couldn’t be on the Artemis or Revolution.

“I have my own ketch here at the eastern dock, which I’ll be taking back to my ship,” she explained as they ran. “There are a few others you can choose from, to steer yourself and Ms. Dalma here to Shipwreck Cove -- you’ll be safe there...”

“Shipwreck Cove?” repeated Charlie.

Chia Dalma’s eyes flashed at the name.

“The home of the Brethren Court,” she murmured very icily.

Samantha shot Chia a frown.

“Look, I get it if you don’t like going to another pirate haven, but it’s really the safest place, now. I doubt even Jones himself knows how to get there -- and once all the Pirate Lords assemble, we can come up with a plan to deal with this.”

Samantha immediately boarded the small blue-painted boat, preparing to cast off. Charlie was frowning more deeply than ever in confusion as he jumped aboard a neighboring red-painted ketch.

“There are Pirate Lords?” he asked.

“Of course -- the owners of the seven Pieces of Eight, representing each of the seven seas,” Samantha said logically, as if it were common knowledge. “Or at least six out of the seven -- the Piece of Eight representing the Pacific Ocean was lost after its Lord, Bartholomew Sharp, died...anyway, Orion’s one of the Lords too, so he’ll be able to show your sister-in-law the way and you can meet the rest of your crew there -- ”

Charlie could hear a lot of shouting and pillaging growing louder in the distance. Soon the Flying Dutchman’s crew would be on top of them again --

He quickly threw out a hand, offering it to Chia Dalma. “Come on -- we’d better hurry.”

Chia glanced back in the direction of the flaming city, her blue eyes narrowing. It almost seemed like she was conflicted.

“Listen, Ms. Dalma,” said Samantha sharply, “Jones is under the control of the East India Trading Company and the British Navy.”

Both Charlie and Chia Dalma straightened up abruptly, visibly shocked.

“I overheard Jones say that Beckett’s orders had been to ‘send a message to all pirates.’ That can only mean that Beckett has some leverage over Jones and has impressed him into service. We can’t hope to deal with Jones until we deal with Beckett’s leverage first, and to do that, we have to deal with Beckett.”

Chia once again looked at the flaming buildings, her eyes rippling with emotions Charlie couldn’t read. Then, at last, she closed her eyes, swallowed, and turned to Charlie, taking his hand and boarding the boat.

“See you in Shipwreck Cove!” said Samantha, shooting a bright smile over her shoulder at Charlie. “Good luck!”

Charlie watched her go, before weighing anchor and immediately setting sail with Chia Dalma himself.

The crew of the Flying Dutchman only arrived just in time to see the two ketches already floating off into the distance and out of sight. Chia herself stood at the railing of the boat long after Tortuga had disappeared over the horizon, holding the moon-shaped locket around her neck in her hand. Charlie pulled on the rigging to pull the sail toward the starboard side, glancing over at her with some sympathy.

“You knew Jones...didn’t you?”

Chia glanced back at Charlie, her eyes very unreadable. Then she returned her gaze to the horizon.

Charlie secured the rigging, knotting it tightly.

“...I understand how hard it is, to have to leave someone behind. There’s someone I’ve left behind too -- two people, in fact...who are also probably having to bow to the whims of Cutler Beckett, even if I’m sure they don’t want to...”

The memory of Percy’s pleading face and Carewyn’s stoicism in the face of her heartbreak both rippled over his mind.

“Charlie – don’t do this – think of Mum – think of us – ”

“I want you on a vessel so strong and so fast…that I can never catch up to you again.”

Charlie closed his eyes, inhaling and exhaling heavily.

“...Sometimes, though...the only way you can really help them is by leaving them...however hard it is.”

There was a silence. Charlie opened his eyes and headed up to the helm, turning the wheel to help steer the boat through the waves.

While he was piloting the boat, however, he was interrupted by the soft clink. Chia Dalma had placed something on the edge of the deck within Charlie’s reach.

“This is for you, Charles Weasley,” she said.

Charlie blinked and picked it up. It was an old pewter button encrusted with gold and decorated with the icon of an anchor and an intricate cursive “S.”

“Oh, ah...thank you,” said Charlie awkwardly. He turned the button over in his hand. “...What’s the ‘S’ stand for?”

“Sharp,” Chia responded. “Bartholomew Sharp.”

Charlie straightened up. “The Pirate Lord Samantha mentioned?”

Chia inclined her head in a nod. “That is his Piece of Eight. Sharp abandoned his duties as Pirate Lord of the Pacific Ocean long before dying in prison in disgrace, and since then, it has been largely forgotten, by both pirates and honest explorers alike. It’s the last untamed sea, of the seven...”

Her blue eyes bore into Charlie’s face.

“...And now...it will be your responsibility...Pirate Lord Charles Weasley.”

#potc au #au #pirates of the caribbean #my art #my writing #chiara lobosca #charlie weasley #bill weasley #jules farrier #finn mcgarry #samantha o'connell #other people's mcs #orion amari #murphy mcnully #skye parkin #ethan parkin #erika rath #face paint kid #andre egwu #my fanfiction #DUN DUN DUN #my precious charlie a pirate lord!!#i'm so pwoud #X3 #yes I know charlie's not a captain yet which is usually a requirement to be a pirate lord but hey #the pacific ocean interestingly was VERY unaffected by the golden age of piracy #there was the expedition done by privateers like bartholomew sharp as mentioned but that was pretty solidly in the 17th century #sharp even died in prison in 1700 #so around this period there wasn't much happening in the pacific ocean outside of piracy closer to china and singapore #and the south china sea is also one of the 'seven seas' with a lord

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aseriesofunfortunatetexts · 5 years ago

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*Hums* Pretty woman, walking down the street, pretty woman...

3700 words, all Ernest, no smut, just plain ol’ wish-fulfilment.

Ernest catches you in the middle of the lobby, carrying a briefcase. “Concierge,” he greets you. “I’d like you to accompany me into the city. I have some important errands to run, and I could use some assistance.”

You pause. What help could you, a random concierge, possibly provide? Also, you know of a certain someone who won’t approve of you spending time alone with Ernest outside of the hotel. A certain someone who is currently standing at the reception desk, checking in a smartly dressed couple and their two children.

Ernest notices you looking in Frank’s direction, and smiles. “I’m also your boss, in case you’d forgotten, and I insist.”

“Well then,” you say. “Should I change into something more casual?”

“Business casual would be ideal. I’ll wait.”

You make your way back to your room, thoughts churning. This could be an opportunity to learn more about your charming adversary, if you play your cards right. That is definitely why you’re feeling excited at the prospect of this little outing.

You didn’t exactly bring a lot of clothes with you, but you do have a pair of black slacks, and combined with the shirt that’s part of your uniform, and the jacket you were wearing when you arrived, you look quite professional. Nice, even.

Ernest must think so too, because just for a second he gives you a frankly unprofessional look of appreciation when you return. You force yourself not to smile at the attention, that would send the wrong message.

You take a taxi into the city, the first taxi ride you’ve ever enjoyed, due to the fact that the anonymous driver doesn’t seem bent on endangering your lives on the way. Sure, Kit would have gotten you to the Financial District faster, but at what cost?

It turns out that Mulctuary Money Management is your first stop. “We loaned money to build the hotel,” Ernest explains as you enter the lobby. “And with business already going as well as it is, Frank has decided that we can increase our monthly payments. I’m going to re-negotiate the contract, and I’d like you to take notes during the meeting.”

“I’m not entirely fluent in financial lingo,” you admit.

“You’ll do fine,” Ernest says, and his confidence in your abilities is comforting enough that your nerves are soothed.

The meeting is shorter than you would have expected. Ernest’s manner is polite, confident, and just a little flirty, and the female banker is obviously quite smitten with him straight from the get-go. It must be nice to deal with customers who are knowledgeable about their case, not to mention being this agreeable. In between making physical notes, you make a mental note to add it to your next report: ‘flirts to gain people’s trust.’

The next stop on your tour is the offices of an interior designer. As it turns out, the brothers are considering an expansion on the second floor to include a Buddhist temple. The designer seems very exited to be considered for the job of furnishing the place, probably because Ernest hints that the budget will be more than a little generous.

Once that meeting has wrapped up, you take another taxi downtown. “Just one more thing on our list. But we need to make a stop on the way.”

“What for?” you ask.

Ernest gives you a mischievous look. “We’re going for dinner, and while you’re dressed perfectly for business meetings, I think you need a dress for the rest of the evening.”

“Dinner?” you repeat.

“No reason to be nervous, it’s still business related. We’re considering establishing a fourth restaurant, and we’ve heard great things about this new place just five minutes south of here. We’re going to sample their menu and decide whether to offer them an opportunity to open another branch at the hotel.” He smiles. “Or just make the head chef an offer he can’t refuse.”

“That sounds devious,” you say.

Ernest smirks. “All’s fair in love, war, and the service industry.”

You’re starting to see that. It’s a cut-throat business, and Ernest seems to thrive in it.

The taxi comes to a halt and you climb out, finding yourself on the sidewalk in front of the largest, and fanciest, department store in the City. You’ve never actually been inside a place like that, and you’re suddenly very worried about your ability to act like you belong in there.

Ernest appears behind you, leaning over you and whispering in your ear, “Don’t worry, I’ll be happy to accompany you.”

“I don’t think I can afford-...”

Ernest cuts you off, “You’re not buying anything, and I think our budget can afford a little shopping spree. Consider it compensation for your help today.”

You feel the urge to object, but by now Ernest is already walking around you and into the store, so apparently this conversation is over. You rush to follow him.

Ernest obviously knows his way around here, because he moves with purposeful strides through the lavish entry hall, leading you to the elevator. Once inside he presses the button for the fourth floor, which is labelled ‘Women’.

You step outside first and come to an abrupt halt. You’ve never seen this much clothes in your life, and you’ve certainly never seen such extreme prices either. Every sign boasts a higher number than the one before. But Ernest insisted, and he must have known what that meant. Speaking of, he’s already moving again, and you follow.

The beautiful young woman Ernest approaches by a row of colorful dressed obviously knows him, smiling broadly and turning her head to offer her cheek, which Ernest kisses. “Laurel, you look radiant as ever.”

The woman, Laurel, blushes and gives Ernest a little smack on the arm. “You’re such a flirt. What can I do for you today, sir?”

Ernest turns and gestures at you to approach. “We have a dinner date to keep, and my companion needs a dress. And shoes. And a clutch, perhaps?”

Laurel’s eyes light up. “Oh, how lovely. I know just the dress for you, my dear. Come along. Mr. Denouement can wait here.” Once again, you follow obediently, feeling an increasing sense of ease in the presence of this enthusiastic woman who seems to know exactly what she’s doing.

The dress in question turns out to be a sleeveless black cocktail dress with lace trim. It’s gorgeous, and way more elegant than anything you’ve ever imagined wearing in your life. Laurel must have sensed your hesitation, because she leans over to you and says, “I wouldn’t suggest it if I didn’t think you could pull it off, dearest. Now, you’ll need strapless underthings as well. Any preference?”

“Um, I don’t know?” you reply, because you really don’t have any knowledge of expensive lingerie.

“I’m thinking a bustier. You’ll find that confidence in a dress is boosted greatly by what you’re wearing underneath.”

“I wouldn’t know,” you confess.

“But you will soon enough,” Laurel assures you, already on the move again, the dress slung over her arm.

Once in the underwear section, she picks out a black lace bustier for you and matching panties, by far the most beautiful pieces of underwear you’ve ever seen. Laurel notices your reaction, smiling conspiratorially, “I’m sure this can come in useful in the future as well.”

You immediately imagine wearing this, in a certain someone’s bed, and your cheeks heat up. Laurel chuckles at your reaction but doesn’t comment further. “Now, the changing rooms are down here. You try these on, and I will try to find you some nice heels.”

“Not to high,” you say. “I’m not good at walking in high heels.”

“As you wish,” Laurel agrees, handing you everything, and then she’s off again.

You find the changing rooms and manage to get into the bustier and the dress with minimal difficulty. She was right, you can pull it off, as a matter of fact, you look quite stunning. You’re so busy admiring the dress that you barely notice the curtain parting, revealing a grinning Ernest. “You look lovely,” he says, as you spin around and prepare to admonish him for sneaking into the ladies’ changing room. But the words stick in your throat when you notice what he’s holding in his hands; a box lined with velvet, containing a shimmering diamond necklace.

“That is too much,” you blurt out.

“Oh, we’re not buying it,” Ernest reassures you. “Just renting it for the night.”

“You can do that?” you ask.

“I’m a faithful costumer,” Ernest reminds you. “That gives you certain advantages.”

“Mr. Denouement,” Laurel interrupts from outside. “I don’t believe you should be in -... oh, that will be perfect,” she gushes, reaching for the necklace. “Turn around, dear.”

You do so, and Ernest places the necklace around your throat, then clasps it, his fingers brushing the nape of your neck. The diamonds rest just above your collarbones, glittering in the bright light of the changing room.

“Shoes,” Laurel says, handing you a pair of black heels of modest height. They fit perfectly, despite the fact that she never asked for your shoe size.

“You look flawless, my dear” Laurel coos, then gives Ernest a knowing look, which you catch in the mirror. “Don’t you think so, Mr. Denouement?”

“Quite splendid,” he agrees, smiling broadly.

“Will that be all?” Laurel asks as she gathers your old clothes into a bag, apart from the jacket, which she helps you into.

“The clutch,” Ernest reminds her.

“Of course. We have plenty to chose from, but I would recommend something subtle. Come with me.”

You wobble slightly as you turn and try to follow, and in an instant Ernest appears at your side, offering his arm. “Allow me to assist.”

You accept his offer, and side by side you walk out of the changing room. This close to him, you can smell his cologne, and the warmth of his body is making your stomach tingle a little.

Laurel has picked out three clutches, and Ernest points to the simplest one, about the size of half a sheet of paper, made of black silk. “This one.”

“A fine choice,” Laurel agrees. “Now, there’s just one last detail.”

Ernest reaches into his jacket and produces a check book. “Let’s not tell the young lady the total, she’s nervous enough as it is,” he teases, winking at you.

You would object, but he’s right, so you smile impishly and make a show of turning around and pretending to be busy admiring a nearby rack of dress shirts while Laurel and Ernest settle the bill.

By the time you’ve reached that exit you’ve surer on your feet, but Ernest doesn’t move to let go of you, so your arms remain intertwined as you go outside. You notice to your surprise that the taxi is still parked by the curb. You don’t even want to imagine how much the meter will be showing by now.

The drive to the restaurant is a short one, but long enough for you to start growing worried again. Yes, you already shared an intimate meal with Ernest recently, but this is an entirely different situation. He might claim it is entirely business, but there is not denying that you’re dressed for a date right now. And what’s worse, you can’t help but look forward to it, despite the little knot of nervousness in your stomach.

Ernest offers his arm once more when you exit the taxi, and you automatically take it. It makes you feel more confident, that’s for certain. You straighten your back as you enter the restaurant, trying to appear as if you belong in such a glamorous establishment, ignoring Ernest’s look of amusement that you spy out of the corner of your eye.

The restaurant is simply decorated and dimly lit. You can tell, even with your limited knowledge of interior design, that every piece of furniture must have cost a fortune.

The waiter who greets you looks strangely familiar, but it takes you a few seconds before you recognize him; Larry Your-Waiter. Shit. The entire organization is going to know that you went for dinner with Ernest looking like a million bucks, that won’t go over well with certain members of the leadership.

“Larry,” Ernest greets amiably.

You blink, glancing from at Ernest. You didn’t realize that they knew each other, but you probably should have. Ernest was a part of the VFD after all, they probably trained together.

Larry gives Ernest a pleasant smile, but you spy a trace of coldness in his eyes. There’s definitely some history there. The coldness disappears when Larry turns his attention to you though. His graze briefly flickers from your shoes, to your dress, landing on the necklace around your neck. He looks... impressed. And ever so slightly amused? That’s unexpected.

“Your table is waiting, Mr. Denouement,” he says, gesturing for you to follow him further into the room.

The table is situated smack in the middle of the room, with a clear view of the rest of the tables, as well as the entrance and the door leading to the kitchen, just like the table Ernest picked in the restaurant back at the hotel. A strategic choice if you are a careful minded villain who likes being fully aware of his surroundings. Ernest steps behind you and removes your jacket, then pulls out your chair, just like he did the last time you ate together. It makes you feel quite elegant.

“We will be having a little of everything, and wines to go with it,” he tells Larry.

“As you wish,” the waiter replies. “Champagne while you wait?”

“That would be perfect.”

The champagne is delicious, and you and Ernest make light-hearted small talk while you wait for the food. Once it arrives, you realize that this place must be even fancier than you’d first estimated. You hardly know what half of these dishes are. But you jump right it, and it turns out that everything Larry serves you is utterly delectable.

“Shouldn’t I be making notes about this as well?” you ask, halfway through dish number four.

“That won’t be necessary,” Ernest tells you, “I’m good at remembering food. Do you like it?”

“It’s wonderful,” you reply, taking another bite of roasted pheasant. “You should definitely kidnap the chef.”

Ernest laughs heartily at your joke, and you smile in return, sipping your red wine. “We’ll make a cut-throat hotel worker of you yet.”

You shouldn’t take that as a compliment, coming from a firestarter, but you can’t help but feel flattered nonetheless. You put down your empty glass. “I didn’t realize I was on track for a management position.”

“We’re proud of our commitment to providing employees with the possibility to advance,” Ernest says. “Plus, I think you would look great in a manager’s uniform.”

“Not as good as I look in this dress.”

“But almost,” Ernest asserts. He reaches for the bottle Larry left on the table. “More wine?”

“Are you trying to get me drunk, sir?” you ask playfully.

Ernest chuckles, pouring you another. “That wouldn’t be very gentleman-like.”

“I guess that’s true,” you say, picking up the wine glass. “And you are nothing if not a perfect gentleman.”

“I try,” Ernest says, lifting his own glass. “Cheers, concierge.”

It’s not that you’re drunk by the time you move onto desserts, you’re just a little buzzed, that’s all. And, as you unfortunately are prone to when you’re buzzed, you’re getting increasingly flirtatious. In your defense, Ernest is encouraging you all the way, with subtle grins and an endless supply of mischievous comments. Nobody would be able to resist the urge to play along.

It’s probably very unprofessional to share a single chocolate mousse with your boss, it’s definitely unprofessional to accept the first spoonful when he extends his arm across the table and offers it to you, a wicked grin on his face. You lean in, stopping just as the spoon is about to touch your lower lip. “This is improper, for a business dinner.”

Ernest twirls his wrist, subtly threatening to withdraw. “Do you mind?”

You answer by taking the spoon in your mouth and sucking off the chocolate mousse. You let out an embarrassing little moan, licking your lips when you pull back again, but seriously, that mousse is amazing.

Ernest’s eyes flash with amusement and undeniable excitement, which would have troubled you just a couple of hours ago, but now? Now your cheeks grow hot and you give him a dazzling smile. “Try it.”

He does, using the same spoon, humming his approval once he’s tasted it. “This is definitely going on the menu.”

You’re so focused on Ernest that you don’t notice Larry approaching from behind you, and when he speaks you jerk back in your seat. Shit, he probably saw everything. That’s gonna look great in his report, ‘they shared desserts, using one spoon.’ You’re going to have to make some excuse in your own report.

“Was everything to your liking?” Larry asks, the question obviously aimed at you, his tone giving nothing away.

You clear your throat, hoping he can’t see how flushed you are in the dim light. “Yes, it was wonderful. Thank you, Larry.”

“We’d like the check, please,” Ernest says. “And give our compliments to the chef.”

Larry nods. “I shall. Just a moment.”

You don’t even want to know what dinner cost, so you don’t look while Ernest writes another check. The accumulative cost of this little outing will no doubt be considerable.

Turns out you’re a bit more tipsy than you thought, as you discover once you get to your feet. You sway slightly, and Ernest’s hands are on your naked shoulders immediately, steadying you. “You all right?”

“Just a liiiitle more buzzed than I’d anticipated,” you admit.

“Red wine is sneaky like that,” Ernest remarks, and now that you’re this close to him, you can tell that he’s a little flushed from the alcohol as well. “Fresh air will help.”

He is absolutely correct, you note when you step outside the restaurant, the chilly evening air hitting your heated body. You pull your jacket closer around you, shivering a little.

“Here,” Ernest says, and then you find yourself wrapped in his suit jacket as well. It’s very warm, and it smells like him. The intimacy of you wearing his clothes is undeniable, but you like it. You like it a lot.

Ernest hails a taxi, and you climb into the backseat together, sitting a lot closer now than you did earlier in the day. That’s nice too, you have to admit.

You pass the ride mostly in silence, but it’s a perfectly easy quiet. That should probably worry you, that you’re this comfortable around each other now, but you’re a little too drunk to analyze the situation at the moment.

It’s not that you need Ernest to hold you steady when you enter the hotel, it’s just that holding onto his arm makes you feel more secure. Right up until you come face to face with Frank, coming out of their office. He takes one look at the two of you – arm in arm, you wrapped in Ernest’s jacket - and his face twists into a disapproving scowl. “Dinner dragged out?” he asks caustically.

“The menu was impressive,” Ernest replies, voice perfectly smooth. He doesn’t let go of you either. “We didn’t want to miss out on a thing.”

Frank lets out a little huff of displeasure. “You can tell me about it tomorrow. I believe the concierge looks like she could use some rest.”

‘She looks drunk’ is what he means, no doubt. Well, you’re an adult, you can drink if you want to. With your boss. Okay, it doesn’t look good, you can acknowledge that. It certainly won’t help Frank’s opinion of you. But it’s too late for that.

“I suppose you’re right,” you say, trying to sound unmoved by his comment.

“Would you like me to escort you to your room?” Ernest asks with no small amount of playful flirtiness in his tone.

You can practically hear Frank grinding his teeth, but you ignore him in favor of giving Ernest a dazzling smile. “If you don’t mind.” And then you leave Frank behind without another word, and you have to admit, you feel a little pleased to have pissed him off this time.

The walk to your room is way too short tonight. When you reach your door, Ernest lets go of your arm. “Thank you for your assistance today. And for your company.”

You really should try to stop smiling like this. “I had a great time.”

“Me too,” Ernest says, and then he leans down and plants a small kiss on your cheek. You would have frozen in place if you’d been sober, but now you find yourself leaning into his personal space, just for a second, before you get a hold of yourself and take a step back.

“Good night, Mr. Denouement.”

Ernest inclines his head and does a little bow. “Good night, concierge.”

You’re inside your room when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and realize that you’re still wearing his jacket.

***

The hangover you wake up to is manageable, thank God. You make your breakfast tea a little stronger than usual, and then it’s actually all right.

By eight o’clock you’re standing at the concierge desk, sorting through the mail when Frank appears behind you. You pretend not to notice him, until he drops a sheet of paper in front of you. You scan the contents. It’s a list of financial transactions. You check the date in the corner; yesterday. Then you look at the bottom line, and your eyes widen. That’s... a lot.

“I hope you’ll find other uses for the dress in the future,” Frank says drily. “Its price considered.”

“I’m sure I will,” you reply. “It’s a very nice dress.”

Under his breath, you can just hear Frank mutter, “indeed it was,” and then he leaves again before you’ve even properly registered the comment.

#my fic #I want to get dicked down by the Denouements #Ernest Denouement

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Airflow to and from the HVAC unit in your home is controlled and directed by signups and grilles, which keep your living room comfortable while concealing the ductwork. Lowe's has a large range of grilles, signups, and air deflectors to ensure that ventilation is directed where it is required most. Take a minute to calculate the size of the duct opening so you know what will work, and take note of the covering so you can find a fitting piece for the opening before you go shopping.

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The distinguishing feature of these usually slatted covers, which can be found in the floor, wall, or ceiling, is a lever that allows you to open or close the air vent to alter airflow into the room. Floor signups come in a variety of materials, designs, and finishes, allowing you to use them as a decorative feature that often blends in with the rest of the room's hardware and fixtures. From scroll styles and oil-rubbed bronze finishes to light oak choices that blend in with hardwood floors, you'll find one that suits your room perfectly. Is your vent in your baseboard rather than on the floor? Lowe's also has baseboard signups that can match these gaps.

A grille's task is to draw air out of a room and return it to the heating or cooling system. It varies from a sing-up in that it lacks a damper to regulate airflow. Many small grilles will be mounted in the building, or a single wide grille will be installed throughout the ceilings or walls. They are available in a range of fabrics and finishes to match your personal taste.

Controlling the passage of air

Will you need to steer incoming air in a certain direction? Air deflectors mount to your vents to divert air, whether you're shielding plants put under vents or need to force air away from seating in the living room. These options vary from magnetically connecting to the sign-up to designs with multiway deflection, allowing you to quickly construct a calming environment. Are you looking for a way to help spread air more uniformly in a room? Ceiling diffusers are an excellent alternative. Want to monitor the temperature of a room without using the thermostat? Air vent covers prohibit air from accessing signups, causing it to reroute to other regions. A vent shroud can also help save electricity, and some come with a magnetic feature for simple installation.

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Broken Hallelujah

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Jessica Moore/Sam Winchester Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Jessica Moore Additional Tags: Long Hair, Haircuts, Sam Winchester Gets a Haircut, Non-Consensual Haircuts, Wrestling, Dean Winchester Being an Asshole Summary: Sam has his reasons for not wanting to cut his hair. Inspired by: @winchesterswoonathon and her fic “Works fast while you shower”

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Sam didn’t like barbers. He didn’t like scissors, clippers, knives or razors near his hair. Especially if they were being wielded by his brother, Dean. Some would say that Sam had an unhealthy attachment to his hair. At one point in his life, he wouldn’t have thought twice about it. Sure, his dad and brother constantly nagged him to get haircuts, but he always put it off and ignored them. Until “The Nair Incident”. That was the year his brother, the ass that he was, decided that depilatory cream in shampoo was the best way to get Sammy to cut his hair. What it ended up doing was giving him bald patches instead and he had to shave his head to a downy fuzz that had his date cringing and everyone else asking if they could rub it. He hated it. So from that day on he vowed he wouldn’t cut his hair again and made sure to use the tiny bottles of motel shampoo instead of the big family bottle. Even when Jess suggested a trim for his job interview, he promised he would think about it. Which he did, for two minutes, before deciding against it.

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Ten years later, his hair was nearly touching his shoulders. Soft waves framing his face and reaching the point where when he went on his morning jogs he was starting to tie it back with a simple black elastic. He didn’t mind it and had actually been complimented on it by a number of women, and one guy. All in all, he just didn’t want to cut it because the last time he had gotten close to cutting it, it had been thanks to Jess, and that memory stung too much. He caught himself, from time to time, admonishing himself for not giving her that one simple thing before she died. Would it really have been so bad?

On a quiet Monday afternoon, Dean looked up from his book and made a passing comment that it was probably time for Sam to get a cut because “What FBI agent looks like a barista from San Francisco?”

Sam ignored him. Wednesday afternoon, Dean came back from town with a new cut. He kept going on about the barbershop he found that “Still does an honest to god straight shave.”

Sam smiled to himself, imagining the pinched look Dean probably had during that fiasco; a stranger with an open blade to his throat, Dean wincing at every move of the sharp object. He couldn’t believe that his brother would actually tolerate it. Too much vulnerability. So Sam dismissed the idea for himself.

A week and a half later, Dean had stopped dropping hints and Sam forgot all about it. Coming back from a hunt, Sam dropped his duffel at the foot of the bed with the intention of taking care of it after he’d gotten some sleep.

In the small hours of that night, Sam’s door cracked open enough for the light of the hallway to pour into the room, casting a faint yellow glow on Sam’s sleeping form. Biting his lip, Dean snuck into the room with his weapon of choice in hand and shut the door quietly behind him. He sent a silent prayer of thanks into the ether for rechargeable batteries, because trying to find an electrical outlet in the dark without waking his behemoth of a brother would have been nearly impossible.

Looming over his sleeping brother, Dean flicked the switch on the clippers in his hand. At the first snap-buzz of the grooming implement, Sam’s eyes snapped open in alarm. His hand flying out blindly to stop Dean’s hand, but what he actually managed to do was smack his brother in the face instead. Dean barked out a cry of surprise and pain when the heel of Sam’s hand impacted with his cheekbone but that didn’t stop him from jumping completely onto the bed to try and hold Sam down and give him a proper cut. Twenty years was too long and it was high time this happened.

The two nearly forty-year-old men, who’d saved the world and faced off with the devil himself, rolled, kicked and one of them even bit the other; all for control of a simple pair of hair clippers and the sanctity of Sam Winchester’s hair length. When the dust finally settled and a nightstand lamp was turned on, each brother stood on either side of the bed looking shocked at each other.

Sam was the first to crack. He covered his mouth as his shoulders shook with laughter, “Dude, your hair.” he pointed at Dean and doubled up with more laughter.

Dean quirked up an eyebrow and picked up a tuft of hair from the crumpled up blanket. “What about yours, Sammy?”

The taller hunter’s eyes widened in disbelief and he ran down the hall to the bathroom. Slamming open the door he crossed to one of the mirrors and stared at his reflection. He could feel the sting of oncoming tears as he examined the uneven lengths and a section that had been shorn off above his ears.

Dean sauntered into the room, looking completely smug and thinking that he’d missed most of the grazing of the clippers in the wrestling match, but upon seeing his reflection, Dean’s realized what his brother had been laughing about. The front of his bangs were missing entirely and there was a chunk missing from the side. “Son of a bitch!” Dean exclaimed as he ran gentle fingers over his hair.

“Serves you right, Jerk. Look what you did to my hair!” Sam’s voice elevated as he pulled one of the shorter pieces out from his head. “You couldn’t just leave it alone, could you?” he shoved Dean hard enough to make the man stumble a few steps and aimed a piercing glare (aka bitch face) in his brother’s direction. “I’m thirty-five years old. My hair’s none of your business.”

“You’re thirty-four.” Dean corrected as he ran his fingers through what was left of his hair. “Be glad I didn’t wait until you were drunk.”

Sam scowled and stormed out of the bathroom.

Two weeks later, Sam sat at the kitchenette table of a cheap motel in a dinky town researching for their hunt with a beany firmly pulled over his head. He still hadn’t forgiven Dean for what had happened, and overall he hated the haircut he had now. It was the same length he had in college and when he looked in the mirror each morning he wondered where that young man had gone. Then he’d remember a soft feminine voice asking him to think about cutting it because he had an interview to prepare for.

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Tree Service Expert Near by in North Shoal Creek Austin

We specialize in clipping, pruning, thinning, crown reduction, topping, tree removal, stump grinding and hillside clean up concerning fire regulations. Once tree and grass maintenance is a problem, you deserve an organization that respects your time and property. Our biggest concern is your wellbeing and satisfaction of a great job. Setting the scene and securing the work areas is the first thing we perform and when everything is organized we complete our work quickly. It is all cleaned once we are done and you are left with a clean yard and peace of mind.

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Keeping your yard looking good means a lot of work should you have a number of trees to to take care of. Lawn maintenance is good exercise, but should there be numerous trees to trim too, the work gets more frustrating each year. A lot of people can keep their trees nice for a little while but in time you need to use more tools and even hire help to complete the job. Here are a few tips for personal safety if your trees have reached that point and you still want to do the work by yourself.

Get Somebody Who Can Help You

When you are in fine shape, then this may be gratifying work. Just be sure that you will have the energy for it. When there is any climbing happening you are encouraged to have another person there, for support. Another person will make the job a lot less difficult and more productive. If you had to climb up and down ladders several times for stuff, that could cause you to be tired and even reckless.

Evaluate the Area

Look at the area you are about to work on. Make sure to work in a clear area free from items in the way such as a fence or something that can hinder the work being carried out. If you do not clear away an object which may cause an mistake such as a fence, make sure to be extra careful where you are working.

Working With Good Tools

Old or worn-out tools can cause a mishap. All tree service pros look after their tools and so should you. Decent tools will save time since the work will not be postponed if something breaks.

Make safety your a priority. Anyone who is in good shape and prepared for the job will be able to to do it right if safety measures are planned in advance.

Use The Correct Tools For The Task

Axe: An axe is the original and still the most common tool in this trade and used a lot for smaller trees. Small pieces of wood frequently get the axe also.

Stump Grinder: This is more commonly used in tree removal. Once you are done cutting the tree, you will want a tool which can clear away the left over stump namely a stump grinder. Teeth on a stump grinder make short work of the remaining stump and roots.

Trimming Shears: Power trimming shears possess a number of sizes and use. Several of the shears are only used to landscape trees while others are utilized to cut small branches. You can also get trimming shears that include a long handle to reach high branches.

Ladder: A ladder is for smaller trees 30 feet tall or shorter. They can also be helpful to reach high branches as needed.

Chainsaw: A chainsaw is generally used to slash limbs off the trunk rapidly. Just be sure you learn how to handle one as they are frequently linked with accidents.

Grub Hoes and Pick Axe: These tools are useful for landscaping trees. These are like other tools but smaller. They are highly effective for removing tree roots.

Rigging Rope: This sort of rope is used for removing tall trees. Rigging ropes are used to carry the pieces being cut down so they can be dropped slowly rather than crashing to the ground. These ropes are usually used together with a safety harness for higher stability at work.

If you feel rigging rope is necessary it would be wise to think about hiring a professional tree services company as an alternative. The prospect of getting the equipment alone should make a case for calling in a specialist, not forgetting the safety matters, how much work is needed and knowing that your property cannot handle damage due to a mistake on your part.

Clearing Brush

Nuisance trees, invasive plants, and thorny groundcovers latch on to your land and form a vegetative barrier, greatly limiting the usefulness of a space. Before you can even think of the patio plan or garden plot you wish to place in that space, you’ll need to clear the way. If the area is a sea of thorny brush or entirely wooded, you’ll probably want to hire an excavator, logger, or someone with heavy-duty bulldozing equipment to manage the job. But on suburban plots, brush can usually be cleared without the need for major machinery. Cutting and removal tools used for brush clearing should be scaled for the job you’re asking them to do. Simple hand tools can handle much of the work, but for bigger jobs having the right power tools is a tremendous work saver. Dress for protection when taking on a brush-clearing job. You never know what mysteries and challenges reside on your property behind the masses of branches and bramble. Wear boots, long pants, gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection. Follow a logical workflow when clearing brush—generally, clean out the tripping hazards first so you can access the bigger targets more safely.

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Tree Removal Experts Near by in Montopolis Austin

We specialize in trimming, pruning, thinning, crown reduction, topping, tree removal, stump grinding and hillside clean up for fire regulations. If tree or lawn maintenance is a problem, you deserve an organization that respects your time and property. Our main concern is your safety and knowledge of a job well done. Setting the scene and securing the work space is the very first thing we do and when everything is prepared we complete our job pretty fast. Everything is cleared up once we are done and you are left with a tidy yard and peace of mind.

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Lawn and yard upkeep can be a lot of work whether there are quite a few trees to trim. Lawn care is good exercise, but if there are a number of trees to trim too, the work becomes more frustrating every year. Many people can keep their trees looking good for a little while but in due course you need more tools and even employ help to complete the job. If you want to carry on trimming your own trees, here are some suggestions gathered from tree care pros.

Get Somebody to Help You

For those in good shape, then this might be gratifying work. Just be sure that you have the strength for it. If there is any climbing going on you are encouraged to have somebody else there, if only just to watch. Someone else could make the work more pleasant and almost certainly much easier. When you climb up and down ladders several times for tools, that may make you tired and even reckless.

Assess the Area

Take a look at the area you are about to work on. Make certain to work in a clear area free from items in the way such as a fence or something that can hamper the work being carried out. If you cannot get rid of an object that could cause an disaster such as a fence, make sure to be careful working in that area.

Tool Safety

Old or worn out tools may cause an injury. All tree service specialists care for their tools and so should you. Decent tools will save time since the work is not delayed if something breaks.

Make safety your main priority. Any person in good shape and ready for the work will be able to do it well if safety measures are regarded in advance.

Work With The Right Tools

Axe: An axe is the original and still the most common tool in this trade and used a lot for smaller trees. Small bits of wood usually get the axe also.

Stump Grinder: This device is used exclusively for final tree removal jobs. Once the bulk of the tree is taken away the stump grinder is brought into play pull out the most stubborn part. It has teeth that can be used to loosen the soil near where the roots are embedded.

Shears: Power trimming shears have a variety of sizes and use. Some types can be used for landscaping trees while other types are used for smaller branches. You can also get trimming shears that are included with a long handle to reach high branches.

Step ladder: A ladder is for smaller trees 30 feet tall or shorter. They can also be helpful to reach high branches if it is required.

Chain saw: A power saw can be used to slash branches off of the trunk quickly. This tool is among the more treacherous to use, so knowing how to use one is very important.

Grub Hoes and Pick Axe: These tools are made for landscaping trees. They are like other tools just smaller. These are sometimes useful for getting rid of uncooperative tree roots.

Rigging Rope: This kind of rope is useful for removing tall trees. Rigging ropes are often used to hold up the pieces being cut down so they may be dropped slowly instead of crashing to the ground. These riggings are usually used along with a safety harness for higher certainty on the job.

Should you be seriously considering rigging rope can we recommend that you decide on hiring a pro actually. The expense of the harness and rope by itself is justification for a tree service crew, rather than the bother of getting costly gear, the safety issues, the work involved and of course, knowing how and what to do so you do not destroy a perfectly beautiful tree.

How to Fell a Tree Using a Chainsaw

Think about safety first and the prevention of accidents when preparing to fell a tree. Look at where the tree is located and what objects are around it. Houses, barns, power lines, fences and other structures can be damaged due to falling trees or limbs. If there are roads located within the fall zone, set up warning signs. If you are a beginner and there are objects near, get an experienced person to assist with the felling. Pay special attention to other trees as well. Making a tree fall can have a domino effect on other trees that may be smaller or weakened by tree rot and leaning. Even if you do not think the tree you are planning to cut down will strike an object, a tree that is hit by the tree you cut down could fall in an unexpected way, so it is best to imagine all possible scenarios before cutting.

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Our areas of expertise include clipping, pruning, thinning, crown reduction, topping, tree removal, stump grinding and hillside clean up for fire regulations. If tree or lawn upkeep is a problem, you deserve a company that respects your time and property. Our biggest concern is your safety and satisfaction of a job well done. Setting the scene and securing the work areas is the first thing we do and when everything is prepared we complete our work pretty fast. Everything is cleaned when we are done and you are left with a tidy yard and peace of mind.

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The article author is making several great points about stump grinder overall in this article further down.

Lawn and yard work is often a lot of work if there are a number of trees to trim. Lawn care is good exercise, but if there are a number of trees to trim as well, the work becomes tougher every year. New trees are very easy to maintain for quite a while, but if you decide to trim the highest ones you will have to buy special equipment for that. If you choose to keep on doing this yourself, here are some pointers gathered from tree care specialists.

Hire an Assistant

Doing the job yourself is ok if you are in great shape and need to save money rather than hiring a tree company. No matter, it is smart to have some body help you. A helper can make the job a lot easier and more productive. Think of climbing down from the tree just to get one tool, it becomes wasted time and energy.

Look Things Over

To avoid a mishap, look at your surroundings. Arrange your work area away from objects like lawn furniture or anything that could get in the way during the work. If you fail to get rid of an object which may cause an disaster such as a fence, make sure to be extra careful working in that area.

Tool Safety

Some mishaps come from tools that breakdown. Tree service professionals make certain their tools are in working order. Superior tools will save time mainly because the work will never be delayed if something breaks.

Make safety your top priority. Anyone in good shape and ready for the job should be able to do it well if safety measures are thought out in advance.

Use The Correct Tools For The Job

Axe: This is one of the commonest tools that tree care companies use to cut small trees. It can also be used to chop small bits of wood.

Stump Grinder: This is more commonly used in tree removal. When your done cutting the tree, you will want a tool which can clear away the left over stump namely a stump grinder. Teeth on the stump grinder make short work of the leftover stump and roots.

Trimming Shears: Trimming shears come in various sizes. Certain types can be used for landscaping trees while others are used for smaller branches. You can also get trimming shears that include a long handle to reach high branches.

Step ladder: Ladders may be used for small trees up to 30 feet tall or thereabouts. They may also be helpful to reach high branches as needed.

Chainsaws: Once the tree has been cut down a chainsaw is used to slash off limbs. Just be sure you understand how to use one as they are commonly linked with accidents.

Pick Axe and Grub Hoes: These are your common landscaping gear. Much like other tools just smaller. These are often used for removing uncooperative tree roots.

Rigging Rope: This sort of rope is made for removing tall trees. Rigging ropes pre owned to hold up large branches and trunk pieces so they can be lowered slowly to the ground. It will also be used along with a safety harness for more confidence on the job.

Should you feel rigging rope may be required it is highly advised to think about hiring a qualified tree service company as an alternative. The prospect of buying the equipment alone should justify calling in a specialist, as well as the safety concerns, the amount of work is needed and realizing that your property can not handle damage as a result of a slip-up on your part.

The Average Cost Of Tree Removal Services

As with many services, a company can woo new business with extremely low bids. Transparent and trustworthy tree service companies have licenses to maintain, investment in top-notch equipment to do the job right, and minimum levels of liability insurance to carry. These all factor into their rates. If you get an extremely low bid, it could mean the company might be skimping on something that will prevent them from doing a superb job. Or it could mean that in the event of an accident (e.g. the tree that they cut falls onto your house) there will be a disagreement about who is fully responsible to pay for the damages If you venture out and obtain multiple bids, there is a strong likelihood that those bids will not be the same. Every tree removal company will approach a job differently and consequently price their bid differently. Do your research and know what you are getting. It is tough to put a value on great service, but that is one thing we excel at after removing trees for over 30+ years. Some companies include taking away the tree in their estimate. Other companies make you pay an extra fee to have the wood removed. Look for this when you get an estimate Although we can’t give you an exact price, we can give you an idea of what it may cost to remove your tree. The condition, size, diameter, and location of your tree will determine the cost. tree removal cost The Average Cost for Twin Cities Tree Removal is Between $300 - $2,500. A simple rule of thumb: the bigger the tree, the more it will cost. A 25-foot tree will cost around $100-$500. A tree between 25-75 feet will cost around $200 - $1000. A 75-foot tree can cost up to $1,500 or more.

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Tree Clearing Experts Close by in Gracywoods Austin

We specialize in trimming, pruning, thinning, crown reduction, topping, tree removal, stump grinding and hillside clean up concerning fire regulations. When tree and lawn upkeep becomes a problem, you deserve a professional that respects your time and property. Our biggest concern is your safety and satisfaction of a great job. Setting the scene and securing the work area is the first thing we perform and when everything is organized we complete our work quickly. Everything is cleared up as soon as we are done and you are left with a tidy yard and peace of mind.

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Everybody maintains their own unique theory in relation to tree clearing.

Lawn and yard work is usually a lot of work whether there are a number of trees to trim. Cutting the lawn is one thing but trimming trees gets more difficult as they grow. Young trees are not difficult to keep up for several years, but if you choose to trim the tallest ones you have to buy special equipment for that. If you choose to keep on doing this yourself, here are some suggestions gathered from tree care experts.

Hire an Assistant

Doing the job by yourself is great if you are physically fit and need to save money instead of getting a tree service company. If there is any climbing happening you are advised to have someone else there, for support. Somebody else can make the work more fun and almost certainly less difficult. Imagine climbing down the tree for one tool, it would be lost time and energy.

Look Things Over

To avoid a mishap, take a look at your surroundings. Setup your work area away from objects like lawn furniture or anything else that could get in the way while working. If you fail to get rid of an object which may cause an accident like a fence, make sure to be careful working in that area.

Operating With Good Equipment

Old or worn-out tools can cause an injury. All tree service specialists take care of their tools and so should you. Well maintained tools, save your time because delays can be avoided.

Safety ought to always be a priority. You can perform the work yourself but make certain you already know what you are doing and that you have taken safety measures.

Work With The Correct Tools

Axe: An axe is the earliest and still the most common tool in the business and used plenty for smaller trees. Small bits of wood usually get the axe also.

Stump Grinder: This is more frequently used in tree removing. Once most of the tree is taken away the stump grinder is used remove the toughest part. It has teeth that are being used to loosen up the soil where the roots are.

Trimming Shears: Trimming shears are available in different sizes. Some types can be used for landscaping trees while other types are used for smaller branches. You can also get trimming shears that come with a long handle to reach high branches.

Ladder: Ladders can be used for small trees up to 30 feet tall or thereabouts. They can also be helpful to reach high branches if it is required.

Chainsaw: Once the tree has been cut down a power saw is used to cut off branches. This tool is among the more dangerous to use, so knowing how to use one is very important.

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Enter the in-laws...

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Chapter 47 : The Dragon’s Lair

“Remind me why I have to go with you again?” Haymitch winced as Effie lined the pink convertible car up the curb. The moment she turned off the ignition he stopped clinging to his seat.

He had never known she could drive before because the Capitol always provided cars and Avox drivers for them during the Games and the Tour. Those privileges had ended when they had left the penthouse though and, unless it was for an official matter when a car would be sent to collect them, they were left either ordering a private car with driver from an obscure company or driving the – very – pink convertible Effie kept secreted away in the underground garage of her apartment building.

He wasn’t exactly a fan of her driving style. She clearly liked speed and abrupt jerking of the car into a line or another.

“Because…” she snapped – for the third time that evening – pulling down the sun visor to check her reflection in the small rectangular mirror. “I cannot avoid Mother anymore and she has expressly ordered me to bring you with me.” She popped the visor back into place and flashed him a confident smile that seemed very fake to him. “You are the Capitol’s darling right now, it should grant you some leeway. Just… Don’t bite when she baits.”

She climbed out of the car before he could object one more time that he really didn’t want to do this. Being officially introduced to her family during a dinner that seemed so formal he had been forced to wear an expensive suit and a tie wasn’t exactly his idea of fun. And with the Tour just around the corner, he really didn’t need any more hardship.

He supposed her parents had a point in wanting to meet him though. Things were different in the Capitol but if they had been in Twelve… It was only natural to want to know the man who was living with their daughter.

Even if it would mean a whole evening of torture – Effie had warned him not to expect any less.

With a sigh, he got out of the car, not forgetting the bottle of wine he had been tasked with carrying, and inspected the huge house while she locked the convertible and made the keychain disappear in her small clutch. It looked… very neat. White walls, gleaming black door with a golden number on top and a door-knocker shaped like a roaring lion.

Effie’s hand slipped into his and squeezed.

“I am sorry for dragging you into this.” she offered. “They won’t be pleased once they understand we are serious about… Well…”

“Being together for better or for worse?” he snorted, brushing his thumb against the iris shaped ring. It was half hidden by a monstrous pear shaped diamond. On purpose, he figured.

She looked a little nervous and it didn’t help making him feel at ease. He knew her family wasn’t exactly all warm and fuzzy but he didn’t like the spark of panic he could see dancing in her eyes. This was something she would really have avoided if given a choice.

“Come on.” he smirked, nudging her shoulder with his and steering her up the small alley that led to the porch stairs. “We faced worse sponsors, yeah?”

“I am not sure, truth be told.” she whispered, clutching her small purse so hard her knuckles went white. “You must understand… I am not in any habit of bringing my boyfriends home. I only did that a couple of times.”

“That bad?” he asked, distracted by how imposing the house was once you stood directly in front of the door. Not that he was impressed but it was clearly meant to make the visitors feel crushed by its greatness. Capitols and their need to establish their position…

“The ones who didn’t fall in love with Lyssa usually ended up agreeing with my mother just to please her.” she gritted through her teeth. “And my mother loves nothing more than criticizing me.”

He shot her a disbelieving glance, unhappy to notice she seemed to be shrinking on herself. “Yeah, well… At least with me you know you’re safe from that, sweetheart.”

Her smile was small but amused. She lifted her hand to knock and then let it fall, biting down on her bottom lip. “How do I look?”

He gave her a lazy once-over. She had a red dress on, a short little number made out of crisscrossing broad bands of fabric that formed thicker patches in the right areas and showed off some triangles of skin here and there at her waist, shoulders and back. She knew he liked it on her even if he had never really admitted as much aloud. The heels were impossibly high shiny red things that made her legs look even longer. The wig was a dark blue, almost black, bob trimmed with gemstones - it was also a favorite of his because unlike her colorful numbers this one could have actually looked natural. And the make-up was just over the top as usual, her skin had golden hues, the thick fake eyelashes adorned with smaller gemstones looked heavy and the navy blue lipstick was too dark for his liking. And, of course, there was the open voluminous fur coat he would never run out of jokes about.

“Ugly as ever.” he mocked.

Instead of whacking his shoulder and narrowing her eyes at him though, she looked worried and immediately started fumbling with his tie as if it needed urgent straightening.

“Do not joke about this tonight.” she begged. “I need to know if something is wrong with my appearance before I enter the dragon’s lair because…”

“Nothing’s wrong, sweetheart.” he frowned, gently wrapping his hand around hers and nudging them away from his tie. “It’s gonna be fine.”

“I will consider it fine if there are no murders.” she muttered. “Whatever you do, do try not to antagonize my father before I have secured the country house.”

Before he could answer that, she used the door-knocker. The door opened so quickly he was sure the man had been standing right there the whole time, ready to make them look like fools who had dawdled in front of the house for no good reason.

The butler – he assumed he was a butler – respectfully bowed at them with a quiet “Good evening, Miss; Good evening, Sir.” that immediately made Haymitch uncomfortable. Avoxes, he knew how to deal with by now, but members of staff… He always felt awkward around them, not sure how to act.

“Thank you, Jenkins.” Effie answered, handing the man her coat as if it was completely natural. Haymitch followed her lead after a small hesitation.

“Euphemia!” a woman exclaimed with obvious theatrics, appearing in the hallway with enough flair that she must have rehearsed her entrance. “At last! I am very crossed with you. One would think you were cutting off your own mother.”

Elindra Trinket looked every bit the stereotypical Capitol he had expected her to be. Puffy turquoise blue hairdo, outrageous make-up, a face and a body so pumped with plastic it was difficult to say what she had originally looked like and an outfit that would have been more appropriate on someone ten years younger.

“What in Panem are you wearing?” the woman hissed, swooping on them only to walk in a wild circle around Effie, apparently horrified by her outfit. “I did say it would be a family dinner but, still, I expected you to make an effort. Lyssa is wearing the most darling evening gown. Do ask her for her stylist’s address.”

“Don’t blame her. I chose her dress.” he cut in with clenched teeth, angry at the way Effie took everything on the chin without even trying to protest, as if she was not only expecting the dressing-down but also somehow thought she deserved it. “I happen to like it.”

Effie looked up at him with wide incredulous – and maybe slightly reproachful – eyes but he kept his attention on her mother. He knew how to recognize a threat and that woman was one. Not a physical danger, maybe, because he could have snapped her neck in record time but she was obviously a menace.

Blue eyes identical to Effie inspected him from head to toe in very much the same fashion he had studied the house. Displeasure and loathing flashed on her face but it was so quickly hidden behind a polite curious interested mask Haymitch could have almost believed he had dreamed it.

“There is no accounting for taste, I suppose.” the woman answered after a few seconds, in a controlled voice in which harshness clearly peaked. “I am delighted to meet you, Haymitch. You do not mind if I call you by your first name, do you? After all… You are a special friend of the family now. It is such an honor to have you over for dinner… Why, the two-times Quarter Quell victor… My friends are quite jealous. I promised them I would organize some sort of get-together soon. I was confident you would not mind.”

“Really, Mother, that’s…” Effie hissed.

“Quiet, Euphemia.” the Capitol interrupted. “Mind your manners.”

Haymitch felt such a wave of fury that he found it wiser to simply hand over the bottle of wine he had selected and carried under Effie’s instructions – despite the fact it had been torture to choose it, but he had walked into the store and he had come back without having touched a drop, leaving the tasting to her, and there was some pride to find there.

“How very thoughtful!” the woman exclaimed, immediately passing the bottle to the butler who was lurking nearby, probably for this exact purpose. “Jenkins, see that this wine is served with the roast. Now, follow me to the living-room. We were having some amuse-bouches.”

He grabbed Effie’s hand and tugged her closer to his side as they walked behind her mother, leaning in to whisper in her ear. “Wouldn’t discount murder, after all.”

“If you try to defend me every time, you will spend the night arguing with her.” she warned. “It is easier to let it go.”

“No, it’s not.” he scowled, squeezing her fingers.

There were more people in the living-room than he had expected. Mrs Trinket graciously waved them in, placing a falsely affectionate hand on Haymitch’s shoulder as he passed. “You are already acquainted with Lyssandra and her husband Rufus Flavershym, I believe?”

“Yeah.” he answered, smiling at Lyssa and nodding a little less genuinely at the man with the slicked back black hair who he had crossed path with once or twice when the guy had been playing Gamemaker. Effie hated his guts and that was good enough for him. He turned to the other man who was currently sitting in a white armchair, his pale blue eyes watching him. “You must be Effie’s dad.”

He knew he was violating every rule of good society but he rejoiced in it. He had listened to Effie rant enough times to know he was supposed to wait after being introduced to call out to someone. It wasn’t because he pretended to be deaf to her lectures that he didn’t remember a few things.

Effie visibly tensed next to him.

“An astute observation.” the man chuckled without any amusement, gracefully standing up from his chair to outstretch a hand. “Tadius Trinket. You may call me Tadius if you wish.”

It wasn’t an open invitation to do so but Haymitch shook the hand and took great pleasure in repeating the man’s name as if he had known him forever. Those people were already irking him and he would delight in pressing their every button.

Lyssa cut through the obvious tension by embracing her sister with genuine warmth and then air kissing Haymitch’s cheeks as if they were long lost friends. Followed a few minutes of chaos when Effie greeted everyone properly only to latch on his hand again as soon as she was able to. He wasn’t sure how they ended up sitting on a couch or how he ended up being forced to eat disgusting slimy things he was quickly informed were snails with garlic.

“So refined.” he deadpanned.

It was unlucky Elindra mistook it for a compliment.

The conversation remained strictly limited to the weather, Lyssa and Rufus’ sons and the new art exhibit that would soon open. Haymitch didn’t speak unless spoken too, slightly taken aback by what appeared to be, for all intent and purposes, a well-rehearsed play in which everyone knew their lines and when best to deliver them. Effie remarked on how cold it was getting, Lyssa observed it had been colder the previous year, Rufus sighed with obvious regret and lamented that the Controlled Weather Center wasn’t better supervised, Elindra agreed with her son-in-law wholeheartedly and asked how his dear – and notably wealthy – parents were doing. At that point, Tadius redirected the conversation on his grandsons’ school success.

Everything seemed so cold and distant… Even the decoration looked that way. Classy – or what Capitols considered classy – but austere, lacking any warmth… The style was so clean and white he understood why Effie was so obsessed with putting colors everywhere. She was such a cheerful positive warm person it was chilling to realize she had been forced to grow up in that kind of environment.

The only real mishap happened when Haymitch refused a flute of champagne and Mrs Trinket seemed to take it as a personal affront. Despite his insistence that he didn’t need a drink, she persisted in having a maid fetch him some liquor-free cocktail, making such a great show of it not being a problem that it was obviously meant to make Haymitch feel like a nuisance.

Effie was embarrassed but he couldn’t quite tell on whose behalf.

It was almost amusing, the way they treated him. He was a victor – not just any victor either but the current one and a two-times Quell winner at that – and it conferred him a certain status they couldn’t just dismiss. He was famous after all and in fashion - two things they revered. However he was also from a District and very much not from their world and yet he was standing with their sister-in-law or daughter as if he was her equal and it clearly riled them up the wrong way. The only one who treated him fairly was Lyssa, something Effie seemed both grateful for and a bit suspicious of.

He was relieved when they were invited to pass into the dining-room but it was short-lived. It seemed they had exhausted all the safe topics and the conversation was now turning to the Games. Elindra and Tadius were presiding and he was sitting between Lyssa and her mother, facing Effie. Although given how wide the table was, she could have been sitting at the other end of the country. He couldn’t touch her, he couldn’t really discreetly talk to her…

They were on their own and he was sure the separation had been on purpose.

“When does the Tour start again?” Rufus asked Effie who didn’t look thrilled to be sitting next to him.

“In two weeks.” she answered evenly, cutting the tomatoes in her salad in small pieces.

“You must be impatient to go back home, Haymitch.” Tadius remarked casually. “You have been away for a long time. You will stay in Twelve at the end of the Tour, I assume?”

“That’s not really the idea, no.” he denied. “I’m coming back with Effie.”

The announcement was followed by a small displeased silence that Effie abruptly put an end to by clearing her throat. “The Tour promises to be grand, this year. Be sure not to miss it.”

Haymitch’s mood darkened even more with that comment. It had been made clear to them that the Tour wouldn’t be like the previous one but would go back to being what it usually was: propaganda. Riots and rebellions must have been subdued for good in the Districts because the schedules and instructions Effie had been given included sightseeing and greet and meet with other victors as well as speeches and the usual dinners with the mayors. He wasn’t looking forward to it. At all.

“You must be so happy to retire on two victories…” Lyssa replied, smiling at her sister. “I am really proud of you, Effie.”

Effie smiled back and Haymitch dared hope that this would be the end of that but as soon as the ballet of maids had taken away the empty plates and replaced them with others full of roast and – admittedly – delicious looking vegetables, Elindra attacked again. “I heard through the grapevine you had taken a job for Lavello Miclay, dear?”

Effie briefly met Haymitch’s eyes and there was a note of warning in there that told him he was supposed to stay out of the conversation. He focused on cutting his meat. He knew she had agreed to go on the catwalk as a guest model for some stylist the following spring… He didn’t quite care. She liked modeling, it made her happy and it wasn’t like it was any of his business.

He also knew what it was she really wanted to do next and he knew why Harwyn invited her to lunches and dinners so often – it was possible the stylist had mentioned it to him and requested he tried to out-stubborn her on the question – but Effie refused any discussion on the matter.

It wasn’t like she could hide her sketches from him. Not when it was something she liked to do on the quiet nights when they were watching TV or when he was reading a book… She had pads full of dresses, suits, outfits and the likes… He wasn’t certain how Harwyn had gotten his hands on them but he knew the man thought she could do something with them. Except she was determined to dismiss them as a mere hobby that didn’t deserve any attention.

“That’s true.” she confirmed. “Although it has not been officially announced yet.”

“Effie…” Elindra sighed with tangible frustration and a touch of disappointment. “You should know better, darling. You are thirty-five now… Who keeps modeling at thirty-five? They will turn you into a joke if you are not careful…”

“What’s her age got to do with anything?” Haymitch growled, irritated on her behalf. “She’s more gorgeous than any of those other chicks.”

Mrs Trinket recoiled a little, clearly not used to being addressed that way.

“Love makes you blind.” Rufus laughed but quickly backtracked when his wife glared at him. “No offence, Effie, you are lovely. But those models… Why, I am always impressed by how many beautiful girls there are in the city…”

“Might be ‘cause your city wouldn’t know beautiful if it knocked it on the head.” he spat.

“Haymitch, enough.” Effie snapped quietly.

He glared at her, not keen on being scolded like a child in public. “Easy, sweetheart.”

She pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes at him before turning her gaze to her mother. “Your concern is touching, Mother, but I know what I am doing. Thank you.”

“You intend to go back into modeling, then?” Tadius clarified with obvious disinterest, as if she had just expressed a wish to take up pottery classes.

“Do not be preposterous.” Elindra objected. “She cannot. She is too old. No… Now she is going to do the sensible thing and settle down with a nice husband.” The woman waved a dismissive hand toward Haymitch. “No offense, Haymitch, but this affair cannot last forever, you surely realize. It is all well and good for now but I am fairly sure you are both aware it will have to end sooner rather than later.”

Haymitch kept his features schooled into a blank sort of detachment.

He had expected an intervention of some kind but maybe not such an open one. It lacked subtlety. They must either be very scared of Effie being reckless enough to intend to make it permanent or very fed up with her ignoring them for so long.

“Mother.” Lyssa winced. “I really do not believe…”

“It is not for you to believe or not.” Elindra scolded. “We are all civilized reasonable people here, after all.”

“Are we?” he scoffed.

“For the most part.” the woman huffed, leaving no doubt as to whom the other part referred to.

“Actually…” Effie hummed, after neatly crossing her fork and her knife in her mostly empty plate. “I do intend to work in the fashion field once more.”

“Not as a stylist.” Elindra begged, her worries suddenly switching course. “You have had that folly in your head for years and I told you times and times again…”

“I lack talent. Yes. I understood you loud and clear.” Effie interrupted her. Haymitch’s hand clenched into a fist but he forced himself to relax, filing that away for later consideration. “Faun Harwyn is looking into someone to replace the current manager of his designer house. He is retired but he keeps a keen eye on his legacy, as you all know. He wants me to take the position.”

There was a long silence. Haymitch figured she had impressed them at last.

He wondered how more impressed they would be if they knew it wasn’t just the managing Harwyn wanted her to take over, but the designing department as well. He wanted her to become the main stylist, something she kept dismissing as a joke to everyone’s growing frustration.

“That is excellent news!” Tadius congratulated her after a few seconds. “Well done, Effie.”

“Thank you, Father.” she beamed and then took such an innocent tone Haymitch immediately became mistrustful. “Oh, this reminds me… I meant to ask you if you still owned the country house?”

“I never got around to sell it.” her father confirmed with a frown. “Although I cannot vouch for the state it is in. It would need repairs, I wager. Did you want to borrow it for a party?”

The Capitol said that in the bored resigned tone of a man used to such requests from his wife and daughters.

“I was actually hoping you would rent it to me. A change of scenery is in order, something quieter but within easy reach of the city for obvious reasons… I would like to move in after the Tour.” she announced cheerfully. And, as if the news hadn’t shocked the others enough, she added with a bright smile: “With Haymitch.”

Haymitch rubbed his mouth to hide his smirk but he couldn’t help his eyes from sparkling with mirth as he met her gaze over the table. You could have heard a pin drop.

“Of course.” Tadius replied in an even voice. “I will have it ready by then.”

“Tadius!” Elindra protested in a shrill squeal.

“Yes, dear, I do believe it is time to bring in the salmon.” the man nodded, gesturing at the staff to proceed to the next course, ignoring his wife.

Lyssa quickly launched a conversation about some movie she had just seen and when Elindra tried to voice her protests, Tadius firmly and politely made her understand it wasn’t welcomed. While Elindra fumed over her untouched plate, Haymitch and Effie exchanged triumphant but amused looks.

Dinner went on like this for the next two courses and dessert – at which point Haymitch was completely full – and he was seeing the light at the end of the tunnel that had been that evening when Tadius stood up and invited him and Rufus to follow him to his study for some digestives while the ladies retreated to the living-room for some tea and light conversation.

Haymitch honestly wondered in what century those people were living in.

Effie’s small wince told him to be wary of the earlier easy compliance of her father.

This reeked of a trap he had no choice but to willingly enter.

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bloojayoolie · 6 years ago

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Being Alone, Anaconda, and Animals: @manhattan acc waiting 4 LOVE Super Cute, super fun, playful, spry, tail waggy, social & sweet Zeus 37941 12 years old. 45 lbs **** TO BE KILLED - 8/17/2018 **** AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER and 12 year old Zeus is here to let you know just that. As cute as a button, sweet, social, spry and ready for fun, Zeus family moved away and into an apartment where dogs are not welcome and felt like it was okay to dump him off at the Manhattan ACC. Not a good look as they have a euth list 6 nights a week and older dogs are among the first to go. However, Zeus has made it quite clear that it is not his time. There's lots of fun he hasn't had yet and he's up for making plenty of new friends. Family first though. Zeus is waiting for that special new BFF to save the day, and his life. Please help us network this 45 pound winner to the moon and back for that awesome second chance. ZEUS@MANHATTAN ACC Hello, my name is Zeus My animal id is #37941 I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old. 45 lbs Came into the shelter as owner surrender Aug. 12, 2018 Reason Stated: MOVING - No pets allowed Zeus is at risk for medical reasons. He is a geriatric dog with multiple medical concerns which are listed on his medical history, including a heart murmur. Zeus is recommended to be ideally adopted into an adult only home due to some behavioral activity. My medical notes are... Weight: 45 lbs Vet Notes 13/08/2018 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner surrender due to moving Subjective: Observed Behavior - docile, allows all handling, but not attention seeking. Muzzled for precaution Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective T = P = 100 R = 28 BCS = 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. very small eyelid tumor noted on lower left lid Oral Exam: dental attrition with tartar noted - was muzzled for exam so full eval not done PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSA, 3/6 systolic murmur noted on left and sternal CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat - pressure point alopecia over elbows CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not done Assessment Heart Murmur 3/6 r/o valvular versus HCM, DCM Dental attrition Thin intact Prognosis: Good Plan:Recommend cardiac ultrasound when placed SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and heart murmur 13/08/2018 [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. In addition, Zeus has a heart murmur. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 14/08/2018 [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate. Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 1. Green Behavior History Behavior Assessment Zeus was stiff bodied during intake he kept his tail between his legs and was giving people whale eye. He flattened out on the floor when we tried to take his picture. He allowed me to remove his collar and leash him. When i opened the kennel door he jumped right in and when i gave him the cue to sit he sat down until the door closed. Date of Intake: 8/12/2018 Basic Information:: Zeus is a male white large breed dog that is estimated to be 12 Years old. His previous owner found him as a stray 11 years ago and kept him until he had to move to a location that did not allow animals. Previously lived with:: 1 Adult How is this dog around strangers?: Zeus is friendly with strangers and will slowly approach them until he is comfortable then will seek attention. How is this dog around children?: Zeus lived with a 10 year old child for a few years and was very friendly and affectionate with her. How is this dog around other dogs?: Zeus is friendly with female dogs and will look to play but will growl at male dogs and younger dogs that are high energy. How is this dog around cats?: Zeus was pet-sitted by someone that had cats and he was very friendly with them and would share a bed with them. Resource guarding:: Zeus is not bothered by people going near his food but will always try to play tug if you take away his toys. Bite history:: Zeus has bitten another dog 11 years ago when another dog tried to play with him approaching him from behind and drew blood. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Playful, Affectionate Other Notes:: Zeus tends to bark a lot when left alone at home, he will whine and bark when he hears people walking by. He flinches when he hears a loud noise and will back away.He enjoys baths and will jump in to the tub. He is not bothered by people trying to pick him up. He enjoys being brushed. He does not like having his nails trimmed and will back away and growl if people keep trying to trim his nails. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No Medical Notes: Zeus has no known medical concerns. For a New Family to Know: Zeus is an affectionate dog that enjoys following people around the house. He likes to play with balls and rope, his favorite game is tug and he will always entice play with his ropes. He is used to being indoors but in his previous home he had a backyard and would spend all day outside. He tends to sleep in his crate most of the time. He enjoys eating a mix of wet and dry food. He is very house trained and has recently started using wee-wee pads as well. He is crate trained but will cry the entire time he is in there he is trained to be in a crate for up to 9 hours. He does pull hard on the leash during walks but will stop pulling if his name is called. He was also walked off leash for a while and would stay within 10 feet of his owner. Date of intake:: 8/12/2018 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 11 years) Previously lived with:: An adult and a child (age 10) Behavior toward strangers:: Slowly approaches, is then friendly Behavior toward children:: Friendly and affectionate with a 10 year old he lived with Behavior toward dogs:: Growls at males dogs and high energy dogs, friendly with calm females Behavior toward cats:: Friendly Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: Yes, Zeus bit and broke skin on a dog 11 years ago when the other dog was trying to play with him. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Zeus is described as playful and affectionate with a high level of activity. Date of assessment:: 8/14/2018 Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor's hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick. Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back. Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary:: Zeus very cautiously approached the assessor, and when the assessor reached towards him he jumped away. He was very tense throughout the assessment, had a tucked tail, and avoident of handling. Summary (1):: 8/13: Zeus is introduced to a female dog through the gate due to reported bite history involving another dog. He appears slightly tense with raised hackles. Date of intake:: 8/12/2018 Summary:: Tense and whale eyes, allowed handling Date of initial:: 8/13/2018 Summary:: Allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL:: Zeus is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Zeus is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Potential challenges: : Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Zeus is reported to need a slow approach from people and is very fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Zeus the option to walk away from any social interaction. Zeus should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Zeus' choice to approach a new person or thing. Zeus would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Zeus has been reported to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Zeus may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * If you would like to adopt a dog on our “To Be Killed” list, and you CAN get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process *within 48 hours of reserve*, you can reserve the dog online until noon on the day they are scheduled to die. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! 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How much would you hate me if I told you to do every fuckin' one on that ask meme.

a lot

1) Sexuality?

if you need to ask you obviously havent spent more than five minutes on my blog

2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

snoop dogg i think we covered this

3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.

“...de ses plus belles trouvailles. Il semble que certaines réalités...”

4) What do you think about most?

how fucking insane it is that in america annotating and analysing six essays in the span of an hour constitutes an education

5) What does your latest text message from someone else say?

“like damn”

6) Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

mmm usually without cest la vie here in texas

7) What's your strangest talent?

i can rap all of lose yourself backwards to the tune of the backyardigans theme song

8) Girls.... (finish the sentence); Boys.... (finish the sentence)

girls are scary and powerfulboys are also scary and powerful but sometimes its hot

9) Ever had a poem or song written about you?

if you count shitass stoned rambles sure

10) When is the last time you played the air guitar?

like yesterday

11) Do you have any strange phobias?

freezing to death

12) Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?

sure who doesnt

13) What's your religion?

im a karkatstian

15) Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

in front of it bitchbut back in my photography phase both were applicable because all i took pictures of was myself and likerocks

16) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?

crywank rn i just feel em in my soul

18) Do you believe in karma?

ironically sure but not really

19) What does your URL mean?

take a wild fucking guess

20) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?

my inability to comprehend literally anything; my mario skills

21) Who is your celebrity crush?

probably darren criss or pete wentz but only because i still have his dick pics saved on my laptop

22) Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

hells fucking yes

23) How do you vent your anger?

ask karkat

24) Do you have a collection of anything?

swords knives lighters pipes and bandaids with designs on themwhat else do ya need

25) Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

on the phone because video chat is just awkward af

26) Are you happy with the person you've become?

could be better idk

27) What's a sound you hate; sound you love?

nails against a wall; incoherent whispering

29) Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

im not so sure about aliens but i can reassure you right now that ghosts are real and they are dicksi have first hand experience

30) Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.

i almost knocked over my coffee thanks

with my right id have to reach behind me a bit but the side of the futonbelow my left arm is navy

31) Smell the air. What do you smell?

coffee and sweatwelcome to my home

32) What's the worst place you have ever been to?

new york city

33) Choose East Coast or West Coast?

east coast west coast seems really white

34) Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?

janelle monae

35) To you, what is the meaning of life?

taco bell dicks out

36) Define Art.

art: when people do things so that other people can enjoy those things

37) Do you believe in luck?

i dont really think so nahreminds me of an old friend though

38) What's the weather like right now?

its kinda chilly actually and clouds are rollin ingood thing im inside and not outside

39) What time is it?

about 8

40) Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?

i do and i have but i wasnt the one that crashed iti was in a crash though

41) What was the last book you read?

the one im reading rn is A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs but its for class so im not sure that counts

42) Do you like the smell of gasoline?

yeah actually

43) Do you have any nicknames?

avi / asshat / furry / birdfucker / the weird strider / oh him again / god that hurts my eyes / is he okay

44) What was the last movie you saw?

im pretty sure it was some documentary on bbc

45) What's the worst injury you've ever had?

uhhhhhhhh i havent really broken any bones or anything but i was stabbed once*multiple timesi was grazed by a bullet once too

46) Have you ever caught a butterfly?

nah i wish

47) Do you have any obsessions right now?

ive been playing my horse prince

49) Ever had a rumor spread about you?

uhhh i dont think so unless any of yall wanna fess upwell there is the birdfucker thing

50) Do you believe in magic?

listen do you know who i live with

51) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?

not really nookay maybe a bit

52) What is your astrological sign?

i have no clue im gonna take a wild guess and say sagittarius

53) Do you save money or spend it?

spend it

54) What's the last thing you purchased?

...a collar

55) Love or lust?

why not both

56) In a relationship?

hells yeah

57) How many relationships have you had?

five or six i think

58) Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

nah i wish

59) Where were you yesterday?

god that sounds so threateningi was at work

60) Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?

yeah my fuzzy socks

61) Are you wearing socks right now?

see above

62) What's your favorite animal?

birds are rad as hell

64) Where is your best friend?

in nyc probably at home grading papers or doin homework or smth

65) Spit or swallow?(;

swallow i aint a fuckin wimp

66) What is your heritage?

white probablynah uhhh my moms actually half black but bros as white texan as it gets so all i inherited was some vague facial structure and borderline full albinismro got a bit more that i thinkand then roxs dad is black so we dont really look alikei dont know anything past my parents so dont ask

67) What were you doing last night at 12 AM?

god do you really have to aski think i was uhtalking to karkat

68) What do you think is Satan's last name?

strider

69) Be honest. Ever gotten yourself off?

if anyone answers no to this i will be very concerned

70) Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?

hell yeah life of the party

71) You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?

im already getting fired save the damn dogif i wasnt though id leave iti aint no hero aight

74) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?

any fucking song from grease

75) What are the last four digits in your cell phone number?

0747 try and guess that one bitch

76) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?

god i have no clue this is my first

77) How can I win your heart?

if you have to ask youve already won it

78) Can insanity bring on more creativity?

i sure hope so cos thats where im headed

79) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?

proposing to hex

80) What size shoes do you wear?

9 1/2

81) What would you want to be written on your tombstone?

“cest la vie on this bitch of an earth”

82) What is your favorite word?

bussy

83) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart.

aardvark

84) What is a saying you say a lot?

...cest la vie on this bitch of an earth

85) What's the last song you listened to?

skateboard p (elijah who)

86) Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors?

fuck uhhhhhhhhhhh idk red

87) What is your current desktop picture?

88) If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?

derrek j fucking strider

90) One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?

“so whos going first”

91) You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power?

probably time travel idk just seems cool

93) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

can we just trim my timeline up to about a year ago

94) You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?

kevin abstract seems like hed be good in bed tbh

95) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?

the bermuda triangle

96) Do you have any relatives in jail?

i have no clueif dirks in jail no one told me

97) Have you ever thrown up in the car?

sure fucking have

98) Ever been on a plane?

sure fucking have

99) If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?

dont fucking waittime runs out

#ic #noahtes #crimsongenetics #i aint taggin this shit im lazy as hell

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