#paris special was a gift to all of humanity

[dear-buttercup]

Oops, my hand slipped

(That's a lie. An utter lie. She has been plaguing all my free time for the past three days. Shady is so evil she refused to be linearted, colored and shadowed. So evil.

I will give my life for her)

[gabessquishytum]

So role reverse AU where Morpheus is the human and Hob is the Endless. Morpheus is a young scholar who wishes he had an eternity to study the arts and sciences. Hob is a hopeless romantic trying to find someone to love. They meet by happenstance while Morpheus is in the woods studying the foliage and Hob runs into him by happenstance. Hob shoots his shot and Morpheus turns him down sense he's pretty sure Hob is a fey trying to trick him. Hob doesn't press and just sits while Morpheus explains his studies. That's when the Idea hits Morpheus and he offers Hob a bet. Hob gets an eternity to seduce Morpheus. The rules being that Hob can not do anything without Morpheus' enthusiastic consent, and he only gets on shot every 100 years.

Hob Is pretty sure he can get Morpheus by the next century, so he agrees and gives Morpheus immortality.

the 1400 he shows up and offers Morpheus a book,a special one made with those new printing presses. If Dream ran away with him, there were plenty more where that came from. Dream is pretty sure the presses will go out of style soon enough, but it was a thoughtful gift.

the 1500s, Hob proves he's in it for the long game. He has no interest in that new play write, but Morpheus clearly has a fan girl crush on him, so Hob makes him a major play write for his lovely little Morpheus. And if Hob plays his cards right, Shakespeare's works will be imortilised for Morpheus to have for the rest of time. Morpheus would be lying if he said that didn't at least make him blush.

the 1600 prove to be rough as Morpheus turned to more "honest" ways of making a living. Hob doesn't like seeing someone he cares about like this, and for this century, he doesn't say anything to Morpheus about running away together to Hob's Realm. He just listens and lets Morpheus cry. Morpheus is grateful Hob didn't use the situation to his advantage, because Morpheus was so week he would have left his life as a human in a moment.

the 1700s prove to be better for Morpheus, but before Hob can go in for the kill, they're interrupted and have to fight to get out of the tavern alive. Hob attempts to get Morpheus elsewhere to finish the date, but Morpheus says it's getting late and he should get home. (Secretly, he's scared how well Hob's charm has worked on him)

in the 1800, Hob goes all out, he takes Morpheus to Paris and they have a wonderful night on top of the tower and even share a romantic Kiss. Hob asks the question, and Morpheus only smirks and says "I'll give you my answer next century."

in the 1900s, Morpheus is Ready. He has settled his affairs so He can Leave with Hob that night. He starts counting down the days in 1952. He excitedly waits for Hob to ask for his answer. And he waits. And he waits. He blames himself for making Hob wait so long, and figures Hob gave up on him. He asks about it to a few other people, but no one has seen a man matching that description.

Morpheus doesn't give up though. Hob waited centuries for Morpheus, Morpheus can wait centuries too.

And he waits for 33 years. He knows he's being foolish. Would Hob even know he was waiting for him?

But he waits. Every day, same time, same town. Just in case he catch Hob and can tell him his answer. And one say, he is rewarded.

He's sitting in a cafe near the Creek where they met. He's reading Shakespeare and he hears someone come up, he expects it's the coffee he ordered, but before he can look up, he hears someone say "So, Love, What's your answer, I was promised one?" And Morpheus looks up and has the biggest grin on his face.

God this is beautiful.

I wonder what happened to Hob when he didn’t show up? Was he also captured and imprisoned? I’m imagining that if he was imprisoned, he must have spent the whole time trying to escape, knowing that it would be ok if he could only get back to Morpheus, because Morpheus would definitely say yes this time, if Hob can just get to him.

When he does escape, he goes to Morpheus first. Before his realm, before anything. Morpheus is the one thing that’s kept him going. He’s not expecting to find him, really but he hopes…

And everything that was broken in his years of imprisonment suddenly knits back together at the sight of his love, waiting for him after all those years.

[not-goldy]

Maybe if you MF's stopped pairing Jikook with other members & stopped creating your own dating rumors with them & others outside of BTS, they wouldn't have to take matters into their own hands & take things public. And Why should all those in straight relationships get to have all the fun, anon? Why is it okay for Tae to walk in Paris holding his partners hand publicly, but Jikook can't show they get down & dirty with each other when they drunk and mark each other's necks & come to work and show it off? Jikook are very cautious of what they do and say, but they are also human & get these wild spur of the moments where they don't give a fuck & see how far they can push the boundaries or see how far Hybe will let them. Maybe Jk wants people to see he's Jimin's gift for his bday and wants Jimin to come unwap him. He could have just texted him happy bday in private, instead of sending that video or walked next door to Jimin's room & tell him in person, now couldn't he? And maybe Jimin wants you desperate fucks who keep asking Jk to marry you or asking Jk to marry other members, to see its Jk in his bed, coming to him all hours of the day, morning, noon and night, at 1 am with his special bootycall knock & not going to other members instead, like you hope. Don't play stupid anon. You know why jikook do it. Same reason Tae started wearing all those same clothes from his leaked pictures with Jennie, cause sometimes you just wanna tell people, you're in love and happy. And there is no shame in that.

Louder for the track girlies

[toxinellebug]

Paris and the World under The Supreme’s Rule Headcannons

Back during WW2, when Marianne suggested to Wang Fu they should use the Miraculous, she of course meant using them to fight. Wang Fu decided to use them to make a wish;

World Peace.

The price?

World freedom.

So there are SOME good things… No war in Vietnam, no war in Isreal, and good news Americans; 9/11 never happened and school shootings do not exist because it is impossible for anyone to get a gun, not even hunters!

On the downside, no guns for hunting means wildlife conservation is a thing of the past. Animal overpopulation in addition to human deforestation has led to a significant decrease in food sources for wildlife, many of which have gone extinct due to starvation. Another plus side is there are no “slap on the wrist” punishments for criminals who assault women and children. Death penalty is a very effective way to prevent recurring crimes.

Prisons are also no longer a multi-million dollar drain on tax-paying citizens; no free room and board for criminals. They all have to work in labor camps to earn every morsel of food and live in 15 square foot cells.

(Marinette’s Grandmother is currently serving time in a labor camp)

There aren’t really much in the way of trials either… You are arrested for a crime, presented with the facts/evidence, then sentenced.

There are no homeless wandering streets, begging for hand-outs. There are special labor camps for the impoverished where they are assigned tasks that meet their physical and mental abilities, snd are paid enough to afford them cheap living quarters, approximately 130 square feet in size, and the most basic of food stuffs and hygiene products to keep them alive. No, they cannot refuse.

Remember, the Supreme knows best.

Project Oxygen is a go- several small parks have been “re-habilitated” into giant filters and fresh air is beginning to be sold in fancy plastic bottles thanks to Bertrand King. He’s been trying for a while to convince Gabriel that Adrien should do commercials for Project Oxygen, as it would be great for the boy’s career…. But Gabriel always comes up with an excuse to get out of it. The latest being that it wouldn’t match with Adrien’s new look.

Audrey Bourgeois ADORES Adrien’s new look! It’s so much more bold and edgy! Also, the latest fashion trend is not glitter, it’s metal studs- industry and progress in a sleek, metallic form.

Audrey is home more often than Andre, who could be gone for months at a time working on one of his movies. But of course he still handles important paperwork and does video calls to check on hotel and sends lots of very expensive gifts to his little Princess.

Chloe is even more abusive and demanding of Sabrina, and poor Sabrina puts up with it for her father’s sake-

There has been a lot of vandalism lately (thanks to Shadybug and ClawNoir) and talk that Enforcers just aren’t as effective at keeping the order as they used to be. Word is that tech Giant Tsurugi is in the process of designing new automatons that will be more efficient (and less costly) than human Enforcers. Who knows? There may even be a surge of Enforcer lay-offs if the project becomes successful. Chloe has hinted that she MIGHT be willing to put in a good word with Daddy, should Mr. Raincomprix be one of the many Enforcers who finds himself out of a job. The Hotel could always use more security guards/bouncers. But since Daddy ONLY hires the most DEDICATED employees… Well, how can Chloe possibly make a recommendation if she’s not sure Sabrina’s dad would REALLY give it his all? So Sabrina bends over backwards until she breaks and then some to keep Chloe happy.

Officer Raincomprix is also uneasy about talks of future layoffs, and as such, has become harsh in Enforcing law and order. No little wrong doing goes unnoticed or forgiven. No leniency. (Think Roger-cop without the Akuma).

Rose is not that perky. Under the Supreme, there is no socialist nonsense like Universal Healthcare, so medicines, doctor visits, prescriptions, hospitals… it’s all crazy expensive just like in the USA. This means, in order for Rose to be able to attend a private school like Francois Dupont; her parents work a LOT of overtime and pinch pennies whenever they can. So it’s very lonely at home and in this universe, Rose has not (yet) met Juleka (as stated in previous headcannon). Instead of Unicorns, Rose’s favorite animal is the Caladrius, (a mythological bird that can heal any illness). Though unicorns and kittens are still in her top five favs.

Rose doesn’t see the word through rose-colored glasses. She can’t see the silver-lining in ever raincloud… Instead, she tries to make it herself; if there is no positive, she will just have to invent one! It’s more work, and exhausting, but she HAS to, otherwise she’d drown in depression. Rose’s illness is kept a secret, not because she fears people will treat her with pity, but that she fears people will look down on her; like she’s a burden on her parents, like it’s annoying to have to put up with her weakness.

(I’ve actually been sick myself, since xmas day in fact- perhaps as punishment from the universe for making ClawNoir cataclysm Santa Claus)

Penny is Bob Roth’s personal servant- er, I mean, assistant… which means she’s also gopher for XY. (There is no woman in Paris more miserable than Penny).

Jean-Pierre Monlataing is still an Art teacher at Francois Dupont… and he teaches traditional art styles. Helping students practice time-honored techniques through repetition and standardization. Graffiti is not art, so no spray-paint cans in his classroom! Alix Kubdel is his most troubled student. Marinette does not attend art club. Nathaniel shows great talent for portraits.

Jalil strives to be better than his father; he admire Nathalie Sancoeur and hopes to rise to her position of Director of the Louvre someday.

Directors of Museums are prestigious positions you have to work hard your whole life to even be considered for, as The Supreme appoints them. As far as the public knows, this is for the sake of preserving history as well as ensuring that dangerous ideas from the past do not repeat themselves and inspire anarchy in young, impressionable minds.

The reality is that they are searching for clues to missing Miraculous.

The Supreme has already taken steps to ensure the Prodigious will never pose a threat to his power (Temple and access to cave have been destroyed and the bracelet has been confiscated and placed in a secure location).

But there are still most likely Miraculous scattered across the earth. Gems that, if fallen into the “wrong hands” could disrupt the peace and order that the Supreme has worked hard to maintain.

Marianne intends to find these Miraculous first… if only she had the help of someone younger and more physically up to the challenge.

When Gabriel/Betterfly/Hesperia forms “The Resistance” and Marianne is introduced to their ranks, this is exactly the plan she suggests in order to take down The Supreme and give power back to all the people.

She only has a few clues on where to start searching though.

…Fun fact, if you were to unify the Ladybug miraculous of creation with the Eagle miraculous of freedom, you would get Ladybird- determined to create a new, free world.

[chroniclyst]

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the venus cycle, lovingly nicknamed "vgb" (vee gets bitches) is the trilogy my wife @deadhorse77 and i are writing together. it centers on a strange town where, when new people arrive, they completely forget that they were ever from anywhere else, and their history molds itself to fit the city. it's also about a bunch of trans people who all kinda suck in their own way and end up in the worlds worst polycule, with one shared daughter!

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characters

vee/venus | they/them - one of the two narrating characters, they are the catalyst and the story begins with their arrival to the city. what they don't realize makes them special is that they remember their life beforehand, and instead they focus on situating themself in the lives of everyone they meet. with their arrival, the narrative dominos begin to fall. also, they're a whore and get involved with everyone else.

the chronicler | he/him - immensely private, TC keeps his name hidden from everyone. the other narrating character, he seeks to puzzle out the mystery of the city. while he doesn't have any personal memory of his life before the city, he's aware of the effects it has on its inhabitants memory. additionally, he's prone to stalking the "people of interest" of the city, trying to figure out what their role in the story is. loserly academic vibes, like a jon sims who doesn't even have the archives going for him. he has the looks of a depressed english professor and the soul of a whore for fucking real. paris | he or she (not simultaneously) - titled the scholar by TC, paris is a nosy bitch who wants to know everything about everything and everyone--and knows pretty damn close to it. part fairy, and takes advantage of that extended lifespan to spend more time studying at the city college and to get into everyone's business. if you want to know something, paris is your fairy. also, he's genderfluid, swapping pronouns accordingly!

the oracle/sybil | fae/it - while the most obvious trait about it is faer gift of prophecy, sybil has many other skills, like being a bitch to basically everyone it meets. fae're the other fairy in our main cast, and sick to death of humans who want to get their futures seen.

jax | they/them - a member of the city police force, the detective is about as corrupt as it gets. they're violent, angry, and use their position of power to get away with everything. as an unfortunate blow to their credibility, they're also convinced that there's demons in the town, and that they'll be the one to catch one. also, they're down bad for the king.

the king | re/rem (he/they auxiliary) - like TC, the king keeps rheir name close to rheir chest, as well as a plethora of other secrets. from any surface level perception, the only things re cares about is gaining more money and more power within the city, as well as a certain member of rheir staff. don't look deeper than that, you probably won't like what you find.

the ram | arieself - part of what you'll find when you look deeper, the ram is the king's bodyguard. fully controlled by the king, air is rheir "pet project". immensely volatile and simultaneously a doormat in the face of the king's power. eventually, air will be able to come to terms with aries own power, but that time is far off still.

petra | they/them - said certain member of the king's staff, petra generally does not give a shit about the situations unfolding around them. they view most people on a spectrum of neutrality to dislike, and are deeply apathetic. also they have low empathy autist swag!

mama/eudora | any (written with just they/he/she for convenience) - eudora, fondly nicknamed "mama" by most, is the caretaker of the weeping girl, and a deeply caring person with a tendency to take lost souls under their wing. he's a mom friend to her core, and also? that's a fucking MILF babyyy!

the weeping girl | she/her - the heart of the city, though most don't know it. a very long time ago, she was cursed into becoming a statue, forever crying. the fountain her tears create has healing properties, and her slumbering life force shields the city from outside forces.

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while none of these characters know it yet, with vee's arrival everything they've known is on the brink of change. lives will be destroyed by their fun and flirty personality (joke + reference)

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relationships

here's the relationship quilt, because everything is too complicated for a normal chart (it's read in rows, so the first row is how vee feels about the people in each column, second row is tc, etc) ("spade" refers to the concept of kismesis from homestuck)

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asked and answered

on the ram

on paris and tc

on tc

on vee as the catalyst

on tc

on paris and jax

on sybil and loneliness

more veeposting

on vee and guilt

on vee and tc

on tc and some of his struggles

on tc

on jax and vee

on the ram

more tc

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art nexus

tc & vee

tc

vee (color palette style)

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anyways please ask the both of us about this. we love to talk about it and we have such a beautiful autism about our ocverse.

[feministsouthpark]

South Park Filler Guide - Season 8

Link for Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

PLS my analysis will have spoilers, if you’re a first time viewer, just scroll to the bottom and read the list and only read full text if you are familiar with the content of the show already! S8E1 Good Times with Weapons is FILLER

Yes! Everyone's favorite season premiere is a filler, baby! It was fun, we sang, we cried, in the end Butters never has a scar on his eye again. S8E2 Up the Down Steroid is LORE

We have a new tradition, which is that after last season's Krazy Kripples, we'll have a new Jimmy episode every year! And this is the first time we meet Nathan and the rest of the special education kids. S8E3 The Passion of the Jew is FILLER

I wanted to tell you this one was canon, because the season has constant mentions of Passion of the Christ so far, but in the end, it doesn't even matter. S8E4 AWESOM-O is FILLER

Sooo if every anime filler was as good as these ones, the filler guides most likely wouldn't exist (or they would, because humans), but again, what we have is a self-contained story. S8E5 You Got F'd in the A is FILLER

At one point I might have convinced myself that what I'm doing with this recap makes some kind of sense, but alas, it doesn't. This became an episodic show and we miss out on all the best episodes. Why am I lamenting at You Got F'd instead of Good Times with Weapons? Because I'm a loose cannon with no regard for the law. That may be true, but I get the job done, God damn it. S8E6 The Jeffersons is CANON

No other Mr. Jefferson episode came out while Michael was still alive. As a hologram he later references his name being Jefferson again, but this one only ads a little more context to that. This one also pretty much introduced the new cops of South Park. S8E7 Goobacks is FILLER

Yes, Darryl and the Took our jobs meme are here, but it will return in enough episodes to still be understood. S8E8 Douche and Turd is CANON

What a great election episode! We get town lore (Stephen with the ram's horn again) and an allegory that will return in a big way later. S8E9 Something Walmart This Way Comes is FILLER

I regularly forget this one exists and doesn't make a difference at all. Sorry, got too subjective. Objectively this is an episode with a simple message and without a larger scope for the show. S8E10 Pre-School is FILLER

Trent Boyett never returned. But if you think about it, he is one of the boys' greatest foes. I wish one of the specials was a follow-up of the 15 year old versions of the characters meeting Trent again. If everything else fails, THAT would bring me back and change my classifications! S8E11 Quest for Ratings is FILLER

One time the boys played cops. They even played musicians. Now they play newsreaders. Only Jimmy is in for the long-run and he will get episodes that focus on that individually. S8E12 Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset is CANON

Not just because it's a follow-up to Death Camp of Tolerance, that in itself wouldn't be enough. But Paris also has an extended role in a specific later episode I mentioned a lot, but never dropped. It's 200 by the way. And 201. Now I am a bit picky of which ones to include if we got no other clue for an episode. The show never got to 200 celebrities at that point. Also, some of them were in that episode first. So only the most prominent ones get their debuts counted as canon ones by default. S8E13 Cartman's Incredible Gift is CANON

A character dies. Harrison Yates gets more role here as a detective, slowly drifting away from Barbrady. S8E14 Woodland Critter Christmas is FILLER

It's just in Eric's mind. Some of you are already mad at me for this. Some of you will only get it later and be mad at me in the season 11 post.

SPOILER-FREE RUNDOWN

Again, CANON means you should watch it, FILLER means you can skip it, LORE is somewhere in-between, any episode with the LORE label will have an explanation that helps you decide if you should include it or not. S8E1 Good Times with Weapons is FILLER S8E2 Up the Down Steroid is LORE* S8E3 The Passion of the Jew is FILLER S8E4 AWESOM-O is FILLER S8E5 You Got F'd in the A is FILLER S8E6 The Jeffersons is CANON S8E7 Goobacks is FILLER S8E8 Douche and Turd is CANON S8E9 Something Walmart This Way Comes is FILLER S8E10 Pre-School is FILLER S8E11 Quest for Ratings is FILLER S8E12 Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset is CANON S8E13 Cartman's Incredible Gift is CANON S8E14 Woodland Critter Christmas is FILLER

*Casually introduces the special ED kids

CANON counter:

S1: 9 out of 13  S2: 3 out of 18  S3: 6 out of 18  S4: 10 out of 17  S5: 8 out of 14  S6: 11 out of 17 S7: 6 out of 15 S8: 4 out of 14

Overall: 57 out of 126

[is-the-battlemech-cool-or-not]

🟣 What are your top 3 favorite planets you have visited, if you have visited multiple worlds?

🔫 If you can fight in non-vehicular combat, what weapons do you favor?

⚪ What was the first vehicle (BattleMech, Battle Armor, AeroSpace Fighter, combat vehicle, etc) that you piloted?

💚 What do techs usually complain about with your piloting?

-Dieter Marten-Steiner, Lord-Adjutant of House Marten-Steiner, Regent of Mertangard.

Hello, Dieter, it is a pleasure to hear from you. In answer to your questions, I have prepared the following responses. I may have been slightly long winded, but I have been in SLDF meetings about miniutae all morning, and needed something to pass the time, quiaff?

🟣 = I must say Terra, quiaff? Even after all it has gone through over the milennia since humankind began to leave the cradle, Terra remains a pristine jewel of a world. I have spent months traveling, going to see everything I could. I have visited the original Seven Wonders, the Eight Wonders of the Hegemony, stood in St. Peter's Square, seen Jerusalem, Mecca, Tokyo, Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and of course Unity City.

Even the rest of the system is full of wonders, from the Belt to Mars, the O'Neill Stations, and even the newly repaired Venusian terraformers. There are days I am struck once more by the revelation that I live now on Terra, her soil under my talons, breathing the air that spawned our species. And the views from my estate on Puget Sound are perhaps the most beautiful of all.

For my second choice, and this may be anathema to some of my other Clan fellows, but... it must be a tie between Solaris VII, Hardcore, and Canopus IV. All of them worlds of pure human pleasure, greed, and excess, and there is something striking about all of them.

For my third choice, I would say Coromodir. It is nearly as beautiful as Terra itself, and ruled by one of the few noble houses I have encountered in my life whom genuinely care for their people. And it was the site of the Fusiliers' great triumph, that propelled us to fame (and perhaps infamy, to some).

🔫 = I have trained extensively in infantry combat. All Clan warriors train in the basics of infantry combat and melee fighting. It was part of my regular between-deployment training with the Fusiliers - they had several Canopian ex-Ebon Magistrate commandos, a DEST commando, and (eventually) an ex-Manei Domini Banshee Delta to learn from. I am thus skilled with many infantry weapons, martial arts styles, and melee weapons. We even learned zero-G and underwater combat techniques.

As for what I presently carry: I have a JàrnFòlk-modified Sternsnacht Claymore ultra-heavy pistol as my sidearm. It fires 14mm tungsten-core armor-piercing explosive incendiary rounds, from a custom made 8-round extended magazine. It is a beautiful work of art, with platinum damascening, engraving in falcon-feather patterns, imperial jade inlays, and wood from Strana Mechty itself, which forms the exquisitely carved grips. I have used it to kill megasaurs, armored Elementals, and Blakist Zombie infantry alike. I have timed my draw and, even with the Claymore's somewhat excessive weight, have won quite a few formal fast-draw pistol competitions.

I also routinely carry a specially-made Clan Vibrosword. Unlike most straight-bladed models, mine uses a katana-style blade - the exact blade once gifted by my ancestor Turkina to my other ancestor, Elizabeth Hazen, during the DeChavalier Massacre - and yes, in a sense this means I have two genemothers. If you ever have occasion to visit Terra, I can show you the sacred talon-marks on the blade...

In my 'Mech, I carry two additional weapons. All SLDF 'Mechs with sufficient cockpit space will carry a Mauser & Grey Model 980SL pulse laser assault rifle - an upgraded and lightened version of the old SLDF issue Mauser 960, upgraded to Clantech standards, and using a variant of ER Pulse Laser tech from Clan Wolf. The ejection seat kit in all SLDF 'Mechs will also carry a Mauser & Grey built Model 995 "Enhanced" Gauss SMG. The Nest currently hoIds the prototypes for both weapons.

And of course, I have my talons when all else fails. Each of them has long since been upgraded, using a version of the Carbon-Fiber Reinforcement process common among Capellan nobles.

⚪ = the first 'Mech I ever piloted was a Hunchback IIC during my belated Trial of Position. I found it a lovely and responsive machine, the balance provided by the twin Ultra AC/20s compared well to the later Inner Sphere Hunchbacks I would pilot. I scored three kills, and nearly a fourth, in that machine. I made certain after that to ensure its targeting systems were salvaged - call it superstition, but they felt lucky, quiaff? I have had those very same targeting systems installed into every 'Mech I have subsequently piloted. They currently provide the Nest with her targeting data, linked into the Targeting Computer.

💚 = in my younger days, complaints of my pushing the machines to their limit were common. Even in my time in Turkina Keshik, then Khan Yvonne Hazen themself had to counsel me to be gentler with the machines. In my later years, the techs have begun complaining about how much time I spend tinkering with and adjusting the 'Mechs. This is where the "Old Bird's Nest" got her nickname, quiaff?

[nalyra-dreaming]

Regarding that casting call, either way we are winning. If the date is a mistake and it's actually 1985, then it's yet another confirmation that Devil's Minion is happening. But if it is really 1785 *puts on clown face* then it's definitely a flashback to finally show us Nicolas (and Lestat) in the theatre. Like, narratively speaking it doesn't make any sense for the show to wait at least 3 or more years to cast someone as important as Nicolas, specially when he has aleady been hinted so many times in S1. Let's not forget that Lestat's first spoken words in the show are literally A DIREKT QUOTE FROM NICKI. The question is ofc who would be telling that part of the story. It would make sense for it to be Armand but I can't really see him sharing that information with Louis and he's very capable of keeping his mind shut. It could be Louis reading some member of the old troupe's mind though. Imagine someone who knew human Lestat first hand and then was turned and ended up working with Armand... Since Louis can read minds in this version it wouldn't be too far out of reach, wouldn't it?

If it was up to me (and given the beautiful way the show has been working with the concept of relics so far) I would just give Louis the Gift to see the past by touching objects (like that character from Mayfair Witches) and make him find the red velvet cloak hidden somewhere in the theatre 🥲

Ha, yeah I'd love that too (and have actually written about it in a fic^^). And yes, mistake or not, both years are "winning", agreed!

As you said - it is highly unlikely that Armand would volunteer that tidbit of information though... I cannot really think of who might do though (except if they massively changed a certain fact).

I just answered another ask, and theorized there that it might have to do with Marius and Bianca in Paris... and the fact that Les Innocents was closed in 1780, and that the bones were moved to the catacombs in 1786.

Which means Armand and his coven had to relocate sometime 1785. Which must have been, of course, a rather harrowing event for the Children of Satan, then.

So, while my first thought also jumped to Lestat and Nicki immediately (and I'll be very happy if they go this route, I hope that doesn't need to be said, because YES *laughs*)... my gut feeling does point more towards that now... ugh. We'll see.

But I love it either way, all the little tidbits of events and lore they use to tie this show in reality... they did it so wonderfully in season 1, I bet they'll be brilliant in season 2 as well.

[deathfavor]

Erik, aka the Phantom of the Opera, is a phantom of many talents. While I don't know the full extent to which the series will take him and thus, this might be suspectible to change, I'm going to pull from aspects of the original book, the show of this version, the las vegas performance (since that's the one I saw), and the movie.

He is most well known for his singing that often draws people into an almost trance-like state. He's a master of manipulating his voice both as a singer, but also as a ventriloquist. He knows how to manipulate his voice to the fullest extent, and can often very quickly learn what soemone else's voice is capable of and what training could or could not achieve. ( And mimicry is also a skill, though one rarely used due to his own vocal range). He is a musical prodigy in all senses of the word. He can sing, he can compose, he can recognize songs by a few notes, as well as hear a piece and play it back. He's extraordinarily well versed in operas, but also in many classical pieces of various countries. It's the aspect of his knowledge that is quite well known.

As one might also expect, he is a master at evasion and stealth, but this primarily relies on his own awareness. He can be taken off guard, as Arsene literally picks him up and Erik doesn't even struggle out of shock. But when he is aware or plans for it, he's almost impossible to catch by natural human means. He's extremely acrobatic and has a high level of endurance and a higher than average stamina, though not higher than that of Arsene Lupin in terms of stamina.

Less known is Erik's genius when it comes to architecture. It is a KEY aspect to his ability to evade. Erik is extraordinarily well versed in various forms of architecture, being the mastermind various elaborate buildings. As such, he's often at home when on the run and will recognize hidden pathways/rooms/doors even if the blueprints don't share it. Erik was, once upon a time, under command of varios people to build them unique, one of a kind rooms, passages, etc. ( all of whom tried to kill him once he finished for knowing too much). These one of a kind builds and creations, as well as his own further learning and implimentation and building in the Paris Opera House, has gifted him an genius level of architectural understand and a near level for invention and engineering. He's put this to use in learning many kinds of stage magic as well, but it remains in practical uses rather than the type we see Aleister Crowley utilizing.

Finally, Erik is well versed with both swords and in strangulation tactics.. He prefers distance, namely either luring people into traps or by using what is commonly called a lasso. In all likelihood, this is a translation struggle. At the time of Leroux writing, a technique in Persia became known to the world where a rumāl was used with a coin knotted at one end so it would wrap around a victim's throat and strangle them to death. This news particularly fascinated the French, so it is likely this is Erik's speciality, though he can use a lasso as well. In swords, Erik is particularly skilled with a shamshir, a Persian style of sword used for attacking unarmed opponents on foot or horseback, as well as using sabers.

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NoveList Combos: Character Driven & Thoughtful

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Swing Time by Zadie Smith

Two brown girls dream of being dancers—but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: about rhythm and time, about black bodies and black music, about what constitutes a tribe, or makes a person truly free. It's a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, but never quite forgotten, either.

Dazzlingly energetic and deeply human, Swing Time is a story about friendship and music and stubborn roots, about how we are shaped by these things and how we can survive them. Moving from northwest London to West Africa, it is an exuberant dance to the music of time.

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

As the book opens in 2001, it is the evening of sixteen-year-old Melody's coming of age ceremony in her grandparents' Brooklyn brownstone. Watched lovingly by her relatives and friends, making her entrance to the music of Prince, she wears a special custom-made dress. But the event is not without poignancy. Sixteen years earlier, that very dress was measured and sewn for a different wearer: Melody's mother, for her own ceremony-- a celebration that ultimately never took place.

Unfurling the history of Melody's parents and grandparents to show how they all arrived at this moment, Woodson considers not just their ambitions and successes but also the costs, the tolls they've paid for striving to overcome expectations and escape the pull of history. As it explores sexual desire and identity, ambition, gentrification, education, class and status, and the life-altering facts of parenthood, Red at the Bone most strikingly looks at the ways in which young people must so often make long-lasting decisions about their lives--even before they have begun to figure out who they are and what they want to be.

Monogamy by Sue Miller

Graham and Annie have been married for nearly thirty years. A golden couple, their seemingly effortless devotion has long been the envy of their circle of friends and acquaintances. 

Graham is a bookseller, a big, gregarious man with large appetites—curious, eager to please, a lover of life, and the convivial host of frequent, lively parties at his and Annie’s comfortable house in Cambridge. Annie, more reserved and introspective, is a photographer. She is about to have her first gallery show after a six-year lull and is worried that the best years of her career may be behind her. They have two adult children; Lucas, Graham’s son with his first wife, Frieda, works in New York. Annie and Graham’s daughter, Sarah, lives in San Francisco. Though Frieda is an integral part of this far-flung, loving family, Annie feels confident in the knowledge that she is Graham’s last and greatest love.

When Graham suddenly dies—this man whose enormous presence has seemed to dominate their lives together—Annie is lost. What is the point of going on, she wonders, without him? 

Then, while she is still mourning him intensely, she discovers that Graham had been unfaithful to her; and she spirals into darkness, wondering if she ever truly knew the man who loved her.

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

In 1985, Yale Tishman, the development director for an art gallery in Chicago, is about to pull off an amazing coup, bringing in an extraordinary collection of 1920s paintings as a gift to the gallery. Yet as his career begins to flourish, the carnage of the AIDS epidemic grows around him. One by one, his friends are dying and after his friend Nico's funeral, the virus circles closer and closer to Yale himself. Soon the only person he has left is Fiona, Nico's little sister.

Thirty years later, Fiona is in Paris tracking down her estranged daughter who disappeared into a cult. While staying with an old friend, a famous photographer who documented the Chicago crisis, she finds herself finally grappling with the devastating ways AIDS affected her life and her relationship with her daughter. The two intertwining stories take us through the heartbreak of the eighties and the chaos of the modern world, as both Yale and Fiona struggle to find goodness in the midst of disaster.

[thememoriesofaqueen]

Love Will Remember 4

[Chapter updated in June 2023] A/N: Hello & welcome back. Today is Katherine Pierce's 550th birthday, so I thought let's celebrate this special day by gifting you all the next chapter of 'Love Will Remember'. And as always I want to thank you for your continuous support and feedback. It means a lot to me ♥

English is not my first language    

→ I do not own anything of the TVD - Universe and I’m not affiliated or associated with the writers etc. This is only a headcanon/fanfiction.

Pairings: Kalijah (Katherine & Elijah), Klatherine (allies)

Rated: M

Read on: AO3 and / or FFnet

Word Count: 3.6k  // Masterlist (x)

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▬ New York City // Paris ▬

"You did what? You can't be serious, Nik! Have you lost your damn mind?"

Klaus rolled his eyes and was tempted to remove the phone from his ear to avoid getting tinnitus. "It will work, sister. Don't tell me you don't have a little faith in our new friend."

"Friend is hardly the right word, brother, and you know it. You entrusted that manipulative, lying, scheming, unworthy wench with this sensitive topic!"

"Poppycock! Don’t assume I don’t know what I’m doing!" Klaus raised his voice before he reminded himself to stay calm. Of course he still has doubts about the success of his mission but Katerina was desperate. If her life means something to her, she will make sure to make their deal work.

"And have you, omnificent brother, considered that she will use Elijah's weak spot to manipulate him against us? You are delusional to believe that this strumpet can mean anything to him IF she even gets a reaction out of him."

"Stop this nonsense, Rebekah! Of course I am aware of the risk but that's why I won't let her be unsupervised. And if there's anyone outside our family who might have a chance to get through his current lost condition, it's her. Don't believe I haven't noticed how our oh-so-noble brother lusted for her."

"Now you exaggerate, Nik. Elijah didn't lust after her, that hardly is what it was. He probably pitied her. And who can blame him? Elijah always was the one who makes himself strong for the weakest. Even if it happens to be for such a slut as Katherine Pierce. Or Katerina Petrova, doesn't make any difference if I'm honest."

"I hardly matter, does it, sister? As long as she fulfills her mission,  we don't need to get to the bottom of our brother's questionable taste. And if Katerina proves to be useless to us, I simply kill her. It's a win-win for both situations." The corner of his lips curled upwards, vividly imagining the downfall of Katherine Pierce.

"And what if she is successful? Do you simply pardon her?"

The grin on Klaus's lips fade and his expression grew stern.

"I'll see. It probably depends on our dear brother's view. Can't have him turning his back on us again if I kill his lover. Although it wouldn't be the first time." A shrug followed his words, although Klaus is aware this might be going to be a problem in the future. He can't picture Elijah having a serious interest in the doppelgänger but one never knows. Especially because he does remember the time in Mystic Falls, shortly after Elijah handed over the last white oak stake to him, where he asked him to pardon Katerina.

What were his words? 'As your family, as your only living brother, I would ask that you provide me with this opportunity to feel, to care. To love.' If Elijah truly meant what he was saying back then, if his supposed feelings for this horrible doppelgänger weren't a mere charade, then his plan should work out. One could believe him that he would welcome it if it were anyone else but Katerina Petrova. But unfortunately, Elijah had developed a pretty intense connection with her and still seemed to believe he could find the naive human girl somewhere inside her.

A fool, that's all he could say regarding this matter.

And a dangerous fool, Klaus thought to himself. If he doesn't have Katerina under absolute control, there is the risk that she'll make the situation worse. Elijah had already betrayed them once when it came to this horrible person.

"Don't worry, Rebekah. I'll have it under control and as soon as we have Elijah back, we will deal with the Hollow. I'm positive we will see each other soon. Until then, take care of you, little sister."

With that, Klaus ended the phone call and returned his attention to the small, French army that he has created.

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Manosque, France

Katherine had been racking her brains over the last few days about how to proceed.

She couldn’t just talk to Elijah and say, 'Hey, your family is waiting for you, they really suck, but they also really miss you so it's still a win for you.'

She also could not try to break his neck and deliver him to Klaus. That was unfortunately not the goal of the task, even if that would have been probably the easiest variant as Elijah was apparently not in an alarm position at the moment.

What else was left? Flirting with him and turning his head? That felt wrong on so many levels.

They had been together once and had separated, or rather, he had separated. She refused to come anywhere close to flirting with him because although she is a great actress, deep down she cannot forget that he rejected her. Trying to force herself to flirt with him would make her feel cheap. Why did she still have to deal with it after all these years? She could have something so much better right now. Well, she could, but then Klaus would tear off her head. She still wonders how he managed to find her. She thought they were finally even...

So what was left? And above all, what would preserve her dignity?

Until further notice, she had limited herself to reluctantly going back to the pub. Reluctantly, because she didn’t want to be near him. Meanwhile, she had no doubt that he could not remember her (otherwise he would have reacted to her, right?), but it still caused her discomfort.

An Original that was potentially out of control was nothing she wanted to be close to. After all, one could not know what such memory loss could do. Although there were no signs of aggressive behavior, Elijah seemed exceptionally peaceful and at peace with herself every day she listened to him play.

Maybe her discomfort was just because she didn’t like looking at him. Not because he wasn’t a handsome man - because he is - but simply because it reminded her of what she had lost. Many years ago...

Apart from that, she had to admit that this new style of clothing, which had nothing to do with his usual formal appearance, looked forbiddenly sharp. The suits were incredibly sexy but these Henleys he apparently started liking to wear? It was a hot look on him. If they didn’t already know each other (or rather knew each other), he would definitely be the type of man she would appeal to.

Even now, when she currently sat in the pub again to watch Elijah play, she felt this feeling arise. It made her remember things she wanted to forget. Not because they were bad things, but because they were good memories; sometimes quite passionate memories.

What was that?

Is she starting to feel attracted to him and dwell in passionate and hot memories just because he looked different and she watched him play?

Please no, she can't have that.

Those were thoughts she felt ashamed of because she didn’t want to feel that way about him. In fact, she hated it. She didn’t want to adore a man, let alone someone who didn’t want her!

Katherine downed her drink and shook her head before she grabbed her purse and left the Pub in the middle of a song he was just playing.

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It had been a few days before Katherine dared to go back to the pub. As if she were afraid of what awaited her there (which she certainly was not - at least not in that way).

The last few days she had spent on the Côte d'Azur, away and out of Manosque, switching off her head, enjoying life. Without thinking about Klaus, who probably had her followed. Without thinking about Elijah, her ex, who (fortunately) couldn’t remember her and who she was supposed to bring back to his family. They have been beautiful days. But somehow ..., maybe it was her paranoia, but at some point, she had started to get concerned. As if Klaus were stalking at every corner and waiting to put her to an end.

His appearance in Paris had completely ruined her inner peace. She would even go so far as to say that the fear of him was back. He had surprised her completely unexpectedly and she knew that he was not joking when it came to his brother. If she wasn’t successful then..., then she will have to run again, hide, and assume false identities. A terrible thought.

So before focusing on this disaster, she preferred to focus on the piano.

Admittedly, this activity here was a waste of his talent, his playing was a piece of background music. People listened to him and clapped when he finished his play, but basically, no one really appreciated it. At least not in a way that would have been appropriate.

Elijah had never shown his instrumental talent openly, or rather rarely. She didn’t know the exact reasons for this, but she could imagine that the Elijah she knew would never give his talent to something so inferior.

As in the days before, there were different glasses, empty and some with leftovers on the piano, people chatting while he was playing, toasting each other, laughing loudly, and leaving the building whenever they liked.

Normal behavior in a pub where nothing was out of the ordinary.

At least if you ignored Elijah’s presence - he was the one who didn't fit in there. And yet nothing disturbed him. He seemed like he didn't mind it. Again, the behavior of the people was normal for a pub but the way that Elijah seemed entirely unbothered by the lack of respect?

He, who expected and demanded respect from others, accepted this behavior.

Katherine was sure that - if this had been the normal Elijah - speeches would have been already held and heads would have rolled. Another proof that this man was a different person.

But she thought too much about it again. And thinking too much about the same things wasn't recommended.

Katherine, who was sitting at the bar as usual, emptied her glass and decided to devote herself to her book again. A book whose content she didn’t care about but which was a good cover.

She needed a reason to sit in a pub every night Elijah played there (which was actually not every day). Admittedly, reading was a strange reason to visit a pub, but at least it stopped people from addressing her. The French people are incredibly flirty and of course, tried their luck with any beautiful woman they believed are available. Of course, it was not surprising, but she had actually received several requests for more drinks, to trips, or other flirting attempts. She really preferred that boring book over those fruitless attempts of desperate men.

So that’s what Katherine did. She sat at the bar, ordered a drink from time to time, and also let her gaze wander to Elijah every now and then. Just to make sure that he was still there and that they hadn't switched the player.

She felt quite stupid about it, but she hoped to learn something about him by getting acquainted with this new Elijah. Who knows, maybe she recognized certain patterns?

Every now and then, although she thought it was impossible, she actually lost herself in the book she had procured. Not because it was interesting, but because she preferred to focus on something that had nothing to do with Elijah.

"Mademoiselle, voici un verre pour elle," First, Katherine did not feel addressed, but when the bartender pushed a glass of whiskey over the counter, she raised her head in amazement. She didn’t order anything? And she wouldn’t take a drink from a stranger, either. Precaution, if one so will. It’s nice that a stranger buys her a drink, but she really didn’t need that, especially if she hadn't supervised it.

Katherine closed her book and packed it back in her bag which was just big enough to fit it.

"Non, il doit y avoir un malentendu - no, that must be a misunderstanding. Please tell the person that it is nice, but he should not give his bought drink to me," Katherine retorted and was about to push the glass away from her when an all too familiar voice sounded behind her.

"Forgive me, I didn't intend to insult you."

Katherine turned and looked at Elijah’s face. How had she not noticed that he had stopped playing?

"Don't worry, I definitely didn’t take it as an insult," was all she could respond because she was ... puzzled. How did she end up in this situation where he buys her a drink? He doesn't even know her.

"Then I am reassured. It should actually be just a courtesy because I saw that your glass is empty and I know you're here often."

Did he? Katherine was surprised that he seemed to recognize her from her previous visits.

"That's really nice. Perhaps I should reconsider my initial aversion. Do you like to take a seat? Perhaps we can share a drink." Maybe she should really seize this opportunity, even if it was indeed unexpected. She didn’t expect him to talk to her.

Elijah accepted her invitation, sat down on the empty bar chair next to her, and ordered a beer.  A beer, not even a glass of whiskey, what an unusual choice for him.

"You seem to have had the right instinct, how did you know I liked whiskey?" she asked innocuously and politely, although it was hard to just have a casual conversation with him. He wasn't just anyone, after all.

"I deciphered it from the empty whiskey glass in front of you", he retorted and a tiny smile is playing along his lips. "You’re a tourist, right?"

"What gave me away?", she asked, seriously interested although she thought she knew the answer. She was also thankful that she was capable of coming up with a quick counter-question and not starting to stumble. That would have been embarrassing.

"You speak English and most French don’t speak English within their own country. Admittedly, many aren’t really skilled at it when they do."

"Hmm, can I assume you’re a tourist too? After all, your English is pretty good." A stupid question, after all, she knew that he was not French, but she wanted to keep the conversation going. She had to find out more about him, about this new version of Elijah.

"I wouldn’t call myself a tourist, I’ve lived here for some time."

"Interesting, where do you originally come from, may I ask?"

This question seemed to make him hesitate; she recognized it by the hint of a frown, which was really only slightly indicated.

Does that mean he didn’t know where he had lived before? As far as she knew, he had been living in New Orleans the entire time before this ... loss of memory happened. He couldn't have just woken up in France one day, could he? Why didn’t Klaus give her more information?

"I have lived in the United States before, but I have always felt a connection with France. Life here is simply more beautiful."

"I agree, it really is beautiful here." She could well imagine that the real Elijah would also like it here.

Before she could continue her conversation, Elijah got his beer, which he toasted to her.

"To a continued wonderful stay."

"To a continued wonderful stay," she repeated before she took a sip of her whiskey. Elijah did the same but with his beer which she noticed that he enjoyed. He wasn't grossed out by it - which obviously can be expected because if new Elijah didn't like beer, he wouldn't order it. But still, it was a fascinating discovery.

Katherine also knew that this was probably a unique opportunity that opened up for her here. How and where else would she have such a casual conversation with him? Especially because in this case, it hadn't been her who initiated it and therefore, it's impossible that he could grow suspicious of her.

"Did you ever thought of returning to your homeland?", Katherine finally questioned to keep the conversation going.

Elijah thought about it for a rather quick moment. "No, I don't think of moving away from here. At least not for the moment. I feel at home here, why trade this for something else?"

His question made Katherine wonder if he knows he has family in the United States. If he even misses them in case he knows of them.

"I think I can understand that pretty well. I rarely feel at home somewhere, so if I feel comfortable somewhere, I'm going to enjoy and appreciate it as long as it lasts." Katherine doesn't like to give such insights into her thoughts because it is the truth. Katherine rarely feels at home somewhere, no matter how generous and luxurious the accommodation or how beautiful the landscape is. She is used to not staying for too long; the price of being always on the run. Eventually, even if there's no such reason, she starts to feel uncomfortable. If she stays too long in one place, the risk of someone starting to notice her gets too high. One won't remember a random person but one certainly will remember a frequent guest. Isn't that why she's having this conversation with Elijah in the first place? Because he started to notice her frequent visits? 

It surprised her that she was so ... genuine with him but she assumed that despite everything, he’s still somehow ... him. Perhaps it is what she wanted to believe. In fact, she doesn’t know what she wanted to believe or not. She’s confused and still overtaxed by this surprising conversation. 

Katherine noticed that Elijah watched her with interest. As if he was analyzing something. Is he going to recognize her?

"So I assume you're returning soon to where you initially come from?" he choose to ask which caused her to shake her head with a smile.

"No, I'm on vacation. As I said, the south of France is a beautiful place. The chic beaches, picturesque places, unspoiled landscapes, idyllic mountain villages, and the impressive rocky coasts are definitely worth a visit." It's a shame that she cannot enjoy the beautiful landscape like a normal tourist. "I still have a lot planned and I think I can’t leave until I’ve done everything." 

How true. After all, she had a mission that was unfortunately not as beautiful and easy as marveling at picturesque places and beautiful beaches.

Klaus had ruined France for her. On the other hand..., if she were successful, she might actually be able to start a new chapter. She would be free, her main enemy would no longer be her problem. Anything else would be manageable then.

"That sounds like a very versatile program," said Elijah, bringing his beer to his lips.

Katherine nodded, "It is. It remains to be seen whether I will succeed."

"I keep my fingers crossed for you," he replied before he emptied the last sip of his beer and then conjured an apologetic smile on his lips.

"I have to say goodbye now, the duty calls," he glanced at the abandoned piano with a wink. "It was nice to talk to you and of course, I wish you a continued nice evening."

"Then of course I don’t want to stop you. Thanks again for the drink," she raised the glass a little bit and offered him a genuine smile. Elijah returned the smile, a slight hint of his dimples visible before he returned to the piano.

Now that there was some space between them, Katherine reviewed the conversation. Talking to Elijah was surprisingly easy as if there had never been a past connection between them. And, although she shouldn't interpret too much into it, she still wondered how he noticed her. Sure, the pub wasn't that big but there certainly were other guests who visit frequently as well. Did she feel flattered? Perhaps. But only a little bit. Right? Damn, Katherine!

Although she had sworn to herself that someone like Elijah, someone from the past, someone whose chapter has been closed years ago, had no influence over her anymore, he still seemed to hold some kind of power over her. The thing is ... it felt nice talking to him. So familiar. Like nothing bad ever happened between them. And in all honesty ... she missed these talks she used to have with him.

She knew it was wrong and against her principles. Gosh, she could slap herself for even feeling that way. She couldn’t even blame it on the alcohol or Elijah's new, very unexpected but still very fitting dress style. Only she is at fault and perhaps a cold shower is needed to get some sense back into her.

It really is for the best if she leaves now.

She took her purse and left the pub even before Elijah started to play again. If there’s one thing she’s really good at, it’s running away.

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A/N: Kalijah's first interaction after their breakup. Who would have thought that memory-less Elijah is going to buy her a drink?

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[onmymasa22]

When the guy whos like ur brother gets out of gaza and is in Jerusalem for two days and comes see you

Thank u hashem for the interview going well today. I want to give a lot of tzedaka this year. I will calculate the money i maje each month. I will relax today, hopefully just be ok.

When ur 9 and go to the school nurse because you're sick and they're pissed because u dont know the important phone numbers so they need to look it up themselves. All u know is the semi important telethon number for channel 11 and various carpet companies.

Having a bad day is like when ur prime time of the day is usually from 6am to midnight and today it was from 10am to 11am.

I dont know if israel is the most beautiful country. I think that amsterdam and chicago in the fall, paris, the countryside, beaches in greece. I think hashem created the whole world.

Hashem created the whole world. And to me, sunsets are sunsets, grass is grass, beauty is beauty. I think the goal is to see hashem everywhere. Its like explaining to someone why dogs are the best. To someone who loves

A part of me is a lover of the world. Ive always loved traveling. I like going to different countries for a day each, and experiencing it that way. Like meeting someone for the first time, and falling in love, and having a 24 hour mad love affair. Do i think israel is the most beautiful country? No. Because theres lots of beautiful countries, wonders of the world, lots of beach sunsets everywhere. Gd created all of it. Israel, like a spouse, is a gift of birthright. Its a yerusha, the place given to u to live. That makes it special. And we're still in galus.

40 shekel an hour, in the middle of the year, itll be 42

Morning 8-3, afternoon 12-, evening,

night- 10- 7

4pm yeshivat tzevet

Maybe humans have difficulty with timing. Adam and chava couldnt wait till shabbos. Kayin- bad timing. Noach saying to hashem what did u do- bad timing. Egel, bad timing. Maybe because the soul doesnt do anything according to time.

Something will always hit different u meet a nova survivor, listen to whatever they want to share, and give them a hug for as long as they want.

And hugging him, i really feel like im hugging his soul. Like one soul to another. Im just hugging a soul who went through pain, and when i went through pain, i just wanted for someone to say "im so sorry you went through that". Because i dont want u to feel any pain. I just want u to be happy. I just want for u to feel love. So here, feel my love.

Goals

Go to

I want sandwich club

י נ א ש י מ ר ה

Who else is partying on Wednesday night? And by partying, i mean enjoying a fabulous nyquil shot, many glasses of tea, and watching all the ryan reynoldss movies in existence... because we are fashionably late to the whole being sick party. If anyone has any funny movie recs, let me in on it

Im weird. Ill go to your house and do your dishes. Ill be the one who asks you how ur family is with rock music going when others are fine with the hey, hows it going. I know it probably doesmt fit, but i dont care. Ill show up in pajamas and a big red overcoat. If i could, id spend all my time with old people who have mental illnesses. I love that even though they act like a little kid sometimes, u still respect them.

Let me learn ur name before i learn my ur file.

I hate myself a little. Im too nice.

[toxinellebug]

Paris Special Alya Headcanons

Even without Marinette, I feel Alya would still stand up to Chloe, thus making her the blonde’s new target.

Also, because Alya’s mom works as chef in the Grand Paris Hotel that Chloe’s dad owns, it is easy to imagine Chloe hinting that her mom’s job could be on the line everytime she feels Alya getting too uppity.

Freedom of the Press is not a thing.

The News reports whatever the Supreme feels the people need to know.

The Supreme is the reason they have “world peace”, having ended the 2nd World War and uniting all nations.

But Alya is way into conspiracy theories… and the biggest one she’s keen on is the theory that the Supreme isn’t the wise diplomatic force that history books paint them as… Alya believes there is some darker force at work; some kind of puppet master pulling the strings of this Centralist society to keep people in line.

But when strange events cause the Le Grande Paris to close down, threatening her mom’s job, Alya believes there is a NEW conspiracy, and she is determined to uncover the truth!

Mysterious “disasters” keep happening in Paris, far too many to be brushed off as coincidence.

There are also wild rumors going around of instances of average citizens finding themselves in crazy and dangerous situations, yet coming out completely unscathed and in some cases, even saving others with unbelievable abilities.

But of course, the Enforcers can never find any trace of supernatural involvement, and it is believed that the adrenaline caused by the direness of the situation gave people a temporary boost of human strength, and no doubt the trauma and shock of such horrific events cause some people to have delusions and hallucinate, because there is NO WAY something like Superpowers actually exist!

But when Alya investigates when there are no Enforcers watching, those people will swear on their life that they weren’t hallucinating.

The only thing these people all have in common? They all claim they heard a soothing voice inside their head, offering them aid and gifts in the name of the greater good.

All these people, different ages, with seemingly no connection to one another, yet all claiming to have heard the same voice say the same thing? Oh yeah, something is definitely going on, something the Enforcers are trying to cover up, and Alya won’t rest until she finds the truth!

[educational-travel-blogs]

Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Winter Study Abroad Program

When it comes to Winter Packing, layering is your best friend. Choose versatile layers that can handle fluctuating temperatures and heated indoor spaces. Start with thermal innerwear for those chilly days, add a cozy fleece or wool sweater, and finish with a waterproof, windproof jacket. This combination will have you covered from frosty mornings to warm, relaxing afternoons in a café.

Step Up Your Footwear Game

Navigating snowy streets or icy sidewalks calls for reliable, waterproof boots. Insulated boots with a strong grip will keep you steady and warm, reducing the risk of slipping. Don’t forget to pack moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet cozy and dry!

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Accessorize for Style and Warmth

The right accessories can make all the difference in winter. A stylish hat, scarf, and gloves not only enhance your look but also shield you from the cold. Opt for touchscreen-friendly gloves so you can stay connected without freezing your fingers.

Tech Must-Haves

Your phone will be your go-to tool for navigation, translation, and keeping in touch. Ensure all your devices stay charged with a universal adapter and a portable charger. Since daylight hours are shorter in winter, consider packing a compact flashlight or headlamp for added convenience.

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Prioritize Health and Well-being

Winter weather can be harsh on your skin, so pack moisturizers, lip balm, and sunscreen (yes, even in winter!). Staying hydrated is also key—bring a reusable water bottle to keep up your fluid intake.

Organize Your Important Documents

Keep all your essential paperwork—passport, visa, travel insurance, and prescriptions—organized in a folder for easy access. Having everything in one place will save you time and stress when you need it most.

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Comforts from Home

A soft blanket or throw can make your dorm or apartment feel much cozier. A travel mug is also a great addition for sipping hot drinks while exploring wintery landscapes.

Celebrate Local Traditions

One of the best parts of studying abroad during winter is experiencing local festivities. Be sure to pack a nice outfit for any special events—whether it’s a theater night in London, a fancy dinner in Paris, or a cultural celebration in India.

Be Ready for the Unexpected

Travel can be unpredictable, so it's smart to be prepared. Pack a basic first-aid kit, a few snacks, and a good book for downtime or unexpected delays.

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Travel Light

Since you’re only abroad for a short time, pack light. You’ll be grateful when moving through airports or hopping on public transport. Plus, packing light leaves room for souvenirs and gifts to bring home.

There you have it—a streamlined packing guide to ensure your winter study abroad is both enjoyable and stress-free. Travel smart, embrace new cultures, and enjoy every moment of your journey! Safe travels!

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[lestatetlouis]

reading “thread”: the vampire lestat - part iv: chapter iv (part 2)

oh the class struggle is ever so delicious with nickistat, even more now that he’s just letting it all out. coin of the realm isn’t special enough for nicki, he’s grown accustomed with it. a shitty castle is still a castle though, it’s a symbol of something special, something he can’t reach, and so is the dark gift.

meanwhile, lestat’s trying his best to focus when nicki looks so hot (he’s horny) AND so succulent (he’s hungry) but we don’t have much time for this bc nicki’s at it again.

it’s really interesting to me that he is so enchanted with vampirism because he has seen how easily vampires have subjugated and overpowered him, and he has also that envy because he knows that gabistat have what he has not, and again. he wants to be special, he needs something to feel good about himself, to set him apart from the rest even if it means feeding on humans. he wants to be part of the eerie strata in which all shadowy things thrive.

i have to call bullshit on that though. nicki reads lestat’s lines for him when they are in paris, but never actually teaches lestat how to read (or begins to). and they run away to paris literally on lestat money given by gabrielle and nicholas, who theoretically is a bourg and possibly has goods of his own to sell… doesn’t collaborate with anything just asking “how are we getting there and how are we eating?” before they run. L

owwww this is rough. nicki is all over the place and saying the One Thing he shouldn’t say to lestat - lestat may tell the world that he’s the “new evil” but he doesn’t actually want to be it, he still latches onto the concept of goodness and while he’s more adapted to his new life deep down, he can’t reconcile it with the notion of evil itself. so to hear that from someone he loves so much, that the dark gift means “pure, sublime evil” actually strikes a nerve.

he should have held back though. nicki is going through all sorts of It and in one bite he can end the party, like the imbalance is pretty clear. well!

and nicki continues regardless his verborragia. he doesn’t understand the weight of his words there, i guess, which tbf would already be enough to further hurt lestat. but to actually mean them, to make it so clear he always thought lestat to be a fool and that for him, lestat’s life views weren’t important is really wild. he’s throwing their whole relationship away there (i get WHY, so i feel for them the same but he’s still doing it no less)

like i said, it feels like lestat had made up his mind about turning nicki a while back, but it doesn’t feel to me like he would have done it immediately then without nicki guilt tripping him. from the dark gift alienation claims to making lestat feel bad about himself in many ways, i think here lies the fact that lestat turns him now because he thinks that’s the only way nicki will actually understand him and he’ll be able to rekindle what once was (in his eyes). it’s a bit of a desperate attempt.

i do think he was right at acknowledging the power imbalance and feeling remorse over his part in the current situation, better late than never.

hit limit again, see you for the next part (final one i hope!)