#people call him solly? that’s so sweet :)

[basement-buddy]

[imagination-overreaction]

Even More TF2 Ships

Soldier x Sniper / American Aviators

Took me a little bit to figure out which two these were based on ship name alone, but this is very silly to me. Soldier and Sniper are opposites to me: Soldier is loud and impatient, while sniper is, by definition, neither of those things. They do, however, have a shared love of psychologically scarring their opponents (Sniper with his Jarate and Solly with the honey thing) and blowing people's heads off with big guns, so there's definitely a connection there. After some research and reflection on this ship, I have concluded that they are both big time freaks. Weirdos. They're a couple that you look at and slowly back away from, because something is about to go horribly wrong. They are, however, professionals. They're not flirting on the battlefield (mostly because of how different their positions are) (also I'm not entirely sure if Soldier's fighting advice counts as flirting or not but I almost wanna say it does), they're there to do their job and do it well, but afterward… I don't know what these weirdos are gonna do. I don't know if I want to know. I also don't think that Sniper would tell his team that they're together, he doesn't seem like the type to talk about his personal life with his work colleagues. Soldier, however, has no such reservations, and his team will know about it. I like thinking about Sniper teasing Solly just a little bit, enough to make him blush, even though Solly is typically depicted as being more of a nuisance between the two. I also like thinking about Solly needing a step stool to kiss Sniper even though he is canonically only about 2 or 3 inches taller but shh let me dream.

Soldier x Engineer / Helmet Party

In my last post, I said that Engie would gift Heavy some monstrous artillery that he made, and I think the same is true here. Engineer would make Soldier some of the finest explosive weaponry that has ever been made, and I don't know if he'd use it. He'd want to use the true American classics, not this newfangled fancy nonsense… maybe he'd still blow shit up for fun, or to help Engie test his creation (which is also for fun). (I understand this may be contradictory to what I said about soldier/demo, but these two are fundamentally different. stupid x stupid doesn't work the same as stupid x smart. ) I hc Engineer as one of the 3 most capable and Normal of the mercs, but he's still a little bit… maniacal. Engie may or may not have replaced his own arm with a robotic one, what more is there to say? I imagine Solly's presence would not only encourage Engineer's crazier ideas, but also his dumber ideas. This is all to say that Fourth of July with these two would be wild, and there would be no survivors. I have seen what engineers irl do to fireworks, and Engie is no exception. I would not trust him not to wire together 7 mortars, and I wouldn't trust Soldier not to try and light them off by firing a roman candle in their direction. I think Engie would be super sweet with his partner(s), and that would cause Solly to absolutely melt. I don't know if Solly could handle being called Darlin' without combusting and/or mentally bluescreening.

Heavy x Spy / Spoovy

First off, Spoovy? Delightful, 10/10, no notes. Second, no one on their team(s) knows that they're together. At all. Months after they get together, one of them mentions having a partner and the rest of the team goes "???? Huh????" and he goes "Oh. I figured you knew already. Anyway--" These two do not talk, especially not about personal life and especially not to their coworkers. Maybe Heavy mentions something, but it really depends on who he's close to. Spy doesn't say shit to anyone, but you know what? I think he'd talk shit about the team to Heavy, and he'd learn Russian to do it too. Spy would learn to speak Russian decently I think, and Heavy would make the effort to learn some French. It would be difficult for Heavy to speak the language, but Spy would be endlessly endeared by the gesture. Recent findings suggests that Heavy does know French, but further research is required and I'm not rewriting this post. Learning a whole language for your loved one is one of the most wonderful ways to show affection and you can pry it from my cold dead fingers. With that in mind, I do think that Heavy and Spy would be one of the more tender and loving couples. They'd be cuddling on the couch, they'd be happily chatting over morning coffee (they both strike me as morning people), they'd be gross and coupley (on their own, not at work) and adorable.

Demoman x Pyro / Molotov Cocktail

Holy fuck these two would level the map. Pyro would like Demo purely because he always has the most wonderful confetti (explosives), and Demo would like Pyro because hey, it's damn good at what it does. Also because Pyro is just a genuinely nice and upbeat guy to hang out with ignore the comic where it cut soldier's hand off in the car, he's fine. This friendship would lead to Pyro learning how to use a detonator and while I do support women's wrongs, I also would like there to be any survivors. I feel like most of the pairs with Pyro are going to be a lot of the same, but this pair does have the added possibility of Pyro drinking. I don't think they'd drink enough to actually get wasted, since most alcohol is gross and bitter and yucky and yes I am projecting, but I think tipsy Pyro would get extra cuddly and talkative. Demo wouldn't be able to understand a damn thing they say but they'd be saying it, and he'd agree.

Thanks everyone for the notes, I really enjoy making these and it means a lot! I hope you enjoy, Soldier Anon, sorry for taking a million years and I promise there'll be more of him in the next part o7

Part 2 - - Part 4 (soon)

[welcome-to-ikea]

even though some of the mercs are older than Scout’s Ma, she acts like a mom to all of them

whenever she visits she insists on cooking

is one of the few people Medic and Engie listen to when told to take a break or go to bed

learns about all of their interests when she has free time at home so that when she visits she can have a proper conversation (the mercs are already happy that she’s willing to listen to them ramble but the fact that she takes interest in it herself means the world)

is on a first name basis with everyone (except Spy and Pyro ofc), and has permission from Heavy to call him Misha instead of Mikhail

has a few nicknames for the mercs; started using firebug for Pyro after she heard Dell use it, calls Dell sugarbee because of how sweet he is and how hard he works, occasionally calls Solly Janey-bean, has honeybun reserved for Scout and cinna-bun reserved for Sniper

[moonaft]

When Sorrows Come reactions

Spoilers: I did not get bingo.

25 squares, from left to right, top to bottom: 1. Malvic appears at the wedding 2. Sylvester attends the wedding 3. The High King or Queen gets elfshot 4. One of Tybalt's enemies from the short stories appears 5. Hope chests are relevant 6. Something is revealed about the False Queen 7. There's at least 3 Firstborn at the wedding 8. Someone calls Toby a kingbreaker 9. Dianda punches someone important 10. Toby drinks someone else's blood 11. August attends the wedding 12. Hirsent crashes the wedding 13. [Free space] Toby's dress gets blood on it 14. One of Tybalt's friends from the short stories appears 15. Eira is behind the trouble 16. Gillian attends the wedding 17. Lore about the Torquill family 18. Quentin's identity gets revealed 19. Sylvester doesn't attend the wedding 20. Someone mistakes Sylvester for Simon 21. Raysel's plotline moves forward 22. Toby learns about Tybalt's short story past 23. Someone gets elfshot for the second or third time 24. Toby insults nobility we haven't seen before 25. Lore about the Sollys family

Date: April 11, 2015, roughly 6 months after A Killing Frost. No mischief occurred around Christmas 2014.

Are nobles seriously inviting the kingbreaker in order to make contact with her mother who she pissed off during the divorce? Have they been paying attention at all?

Technically, Toby has never committed treason. She definitely didn’t commit treason against Rhys because she never swore loyalty to him. 

I think this is the first book that introduced Simon ahead of Sylvester and described Sylvester as Simon’s brother as opposed to the other way around. Sylvester is still on thin ice, by the way. There’s a reason I have both “Sylvester attends the wedding” and “Sylvester doesn’t attend the wedding” on the bingo card.

The Luidaeg denied Sylvester’s request to wake Raysel up - why? Did she want to get the wedding out of the way before Raysel’s trial and October’s next rolling emergency?

Yes, the Quentin problem when getting married at the High King’s knowe. Don’t change his appearance and everyone knows where the Crown Prince is fostered. Do change his appearance and everyone in Toby’s party now knows who the Crown Prince is.

“Dean Lorden is probably technically my brother now” woot.

Toby is voluntarily eating and drinking! After so many books of having food forced of her because she keeps forgetting to do so.

Confirmation that Toby officially owns her place and Luna can’t get Sylvester to reverse that decision.

Dean kissing a strange boy -> ah, they went with changing Quentin’s appearance and bloodline. And they went to the Luidaeg for it. Banshee, huh?

Poor Dean. Toby’s approval means something to him. And Toby continues to eat, good for her.

Yes, I too would love to know more about Sylvester’s Dark Years. Sylvester POV, when?

Dean has now officially heard that Oberon is back, and isn’t reacting. I have to assume the Lordens know the details behind how they broke August’s curse.

Oh Quentin, I love you.

Dean still thinks the Merrow descend from only Titania, but Pete confirmed in The Unkindest Tide that Oberon is her father.

Dean does not understand the value of landlines. Kids these days...

I had not considered that Toby and Tybalt’s wedding would be a historic event.

Surprise wedding date! It really couldn’t have been any other way.

Yes, who would have told Sylvester about the date?

Yep, calling Bridget and Etienne is the best option. And Etienne knows May didn’t tell Toby the date, interesting.

Dammit, Sylvester. I can’t cross that square off yet, he might redeem himself. And Etienne talking sense into Toby!

Did the fae make their kingdoms based on state borders? The West at least was based on SCA kingdoms and principalities. I wonder if Highmountain has a new Crown yet.

Good to know that Oberon can go where ever he wants in Faerie. He could probably bring Riordan back if he wanted to. Is Danny not coming? I can’t say I blame him.

Jazz knows about Oberon too.

I do hope August shows up at the wedding, it’s on my bingo card.

Huh, I knew that Ash and Oak aka New York was a place without fae these days, but I assumed some purebloods and changelings could still live there. Uncomfortably, perhaps, and maybe you couldn’t anchor a knowe there anymore, but I didn’t think it was actively hostile to every fae.

Hey, is that Lowri and Nolan? Nolan’s on guard duty, interesting.

Yes, the Ludiaeg could have married you at any time. Should have thought of that before everyone started offering you their knowe for the wedding.

Oh good they’re bringing Walther.

Makes sense Arden can’t come but she is sending Nolan. Nolan definitely is enjoying life these days.

Confirmation that Madden’s boyfriend is human and doesn’t know about the fae.

“I can go order her to arrest herself, if you’d like” Love it.

I have to assume the Tuatha Express is faster than air travel and not as tiring for the people who aren’t opening portals.

Nessa, the Gwragedd Annwn, a new species. As pretty as the Daoine Sidhe are to a nearly human Toby, wow.

And... she thinks the Luidaeg is Toby? I hope this isn’t a calculated insult. I know Quentin grew up with some bigoted people but this is deliberate.

And Oberon is apparently Tybalt?? What is going on her?

Kerry! We haven’t seen you since A Local Habitation. ‘There are no bad Dayes in this week” aww. I love you, Kerry.

Beacon’s Home is actually a Kingdom and not a Selkie-now-Roane holding? Cool.

It seems important that the Maples vs Ash and Oak decision was happening right before/during the American Revolution but I don’t know why yet.

“The ducal consorts are Daoine Sidhe”, yep both of them. 

“Sweet Titania, I love that woman [Dianda Lorden]” Still waiting for Toby’s bisexual awakening.

The Luidaeg confirms the Gwragedd Annwn are Black Annie’s descendant line.

Quentin confirms something’s wrong with Nessa, maybe she isn’t like this at all.

Whee, slightly more Stacy weirdness. I think Barrow Wights would be descended from Maeve, her illusions shouldn’t be better than Toby’s.

Tybalt is apparently descended from both Oberon and the Luidaeg, if his line comes from the Cait Sidhe Malvic sired with his Roane lover.

Confirmation that the Luidaeg can see the future, at least some of the time.

At least Aethlin and Maida seem happy to see Toby.

Maida doesn’t recognize Cass’s bloodline - interesting.

“Um, my boss is Queen Windermere, and my [human] graduate advisor is Professor Weinstein, and my parents are Mitch and Stacy Brown” Cass I love you.

Oh, Nessa isn’t Nessa.

Not!Nessa, holding Toby at knifepoint is not the detergent you think it is.

Toby has a new knife now, sweet. Not!Nessa is a Doppelganger, we haven’t seen one of those in several years. The one in Rosemary and Rue, who wasn’t Gillian?

“Archers,” “I was right about that?”

Perhaps Toby shouldn’t be the one giving orders to open portals, but Aethlin clearly isn’t doing it.

“I punched it in the face” Why do I have the feeling that’s going to solve a lot of problems in this book? And hey, this isn’t a Firstborn or Queen, so Toby got her wish of punching more punchable people.

“You don’t have the authority to order an arrest in my knowe.” Well, maybe you should give her that authority, High King of the Westlands who was almost assassinated.

“Purebloods forgot things, quickly, when they can’t see them anymore” Interesting.

“And even in a backwater Ducky run by a politically unambitious man” Shadowed Hills predates the Mists, Sylvester really just went as far as he could. Or maybe settled there once Amandine built her tower.

“Is he going to try to stab me? Is he better at stabbing than the last batch was at shooting arrows”? I love you Raj. I wonder if the local King of Cats will make an appearance.

Ah fuck, first dead body.

Toby having the most sense in this scene, I love it.

Did Aethlin basically make Toby a hero of the Westlands as well? “Our visiting hero”

Aethlin is not showing up well in dealing with security, nor are his guards.

“People who put deadly traps on doorknobs often forget the obvious, which is that it’s a good idea to lock doors.”

Three dead bodies? RIP Aethlin’s guards.

Only two dead bodies so far. Once Broken Faith had 4, I believe, but we’re only a third done. Good job on not dying, Caitir.

Gordon, hello. I thought the reference to ALH in the “books to re-read” was about the nighthaunts but didn’t expect to see her.

Looks like neither Nessa nor Honey are dead.

This poor Ellyllon doctor, welcome to Toby’s world.

Ah fuck, Tybalt’s elf-shot again.

Good thing Caitir’s a Candela. Thank you, Raj.

Jazz is apparently betting that Toby’s getting elfshot before/during the wedding, this is a girl after my own heart. As is May.

Walther has a fan, I love it.

The Bridge Trolls can search for clues if they want, I guess. We don’t need to worry about people messing with the crime scene anymore.

Toby’s sweet talking the knowe, that didn’t take long.

Toby, Quentin is never going to leave you behind even when he’s knighted and moves back home. He would sooner move the capital to SF.

Evening got her hooks into Aethlin back in 1906, huh?

“I am the breaker of the unbreakable” Yes you are, Toby.

Black Annis was originally named Ismere? I love the lore we’re getting in this book.

There are rumors that Quentin is Toby’s squire, probably started after OBF. The Beacon’s Home Selkies knew about him, after all.

All the Maeve descendant lines with dead Firstborn imprint on the Luidaeg, this is so cute.

So many reasons why Tybalt shouldn’t go looking for Toby as she walks up. Tybalt’s back!

Nolan is great, I love him. Aethlin’s reassuring Nessa, glad to see it.

How does Fiac know enough about Simon and Amandine’s marriage to have negative feelings about it? It sounds like he was around them to notice it.

The Doppelganger isn’t bringing the Revolution, what a pity.

Fuck, she can’t kill Aethlin now. Damn.

This is exactly the scene I wanted to see with a different Daoine Sidhe, but fine. The guards need more training.

Eira killed other seers than the Roane, did she? Did she want there to be no one who could guess her plans?

Toby thinks Maida is upset with her, while I think Maida thinks Toby is the only one she can trust.

Why do none of the Daoine Sidhe save Simon specialize in blood magic? They all suck at it.

“We need to interview your entire staff, and by ‘we’ I mean ‘you’, and by ‘you’ I mean ‘someone you trust’“ Toby’s got this under control.

“I’m sorry, was that disrespectful? I meant fuck you, Your Majesty.” Quentin is not holding back. Chelsea and Raj are literally eating popcorn while watching this. Despite what Toby thinks, she has a court of teenagers.

I wonder what the series would have been like if Penny was sent to Shadowed Hills with Quentin.

I’m glad Quentin got the chance to yell at his father, he needed it. Look, family drama that isn’t related to Toby!

Walther: “I carry the base ingredients [of elfshot] whenever I travel with Sir Daye.” I would too, Walther.

...Are the rest of Stacy’s kids also Seers?

Oberon exists to be more than background, apparently.

Confirmation that the Luidaeg is a century older than Eira! And the Luidaeg will know if she wakes up.

Yes, Toby gets her own court with all her squires and also brothers. Quentin, Raj, one day Chelsea, Peter if he can convince Toby to do it. She has two Seers, an alchemist and her favorite aunts and family in Saltmist.

So the Summerlands have suns as well as moons.

Oh hey, Julie, I thought you died off screen. We haven't heard from you in several books. They’re getting the band back toge- the High King got poisoned?!

“For example, it would be really unreasonable of him to die right now, thanks.”

“If this is where you want to suddenly remember the High King’s evil grand vizier who you just forgot to tell us about until now, that would be great.”

I thought Maida’s father was still alive?

Aethlin has survived his third assassination attempt in the past 24 hours, sweet.

Why did the Librarian call Fiac the Seneschal? He’s the Court Seer.

Oh, so Toby did settle her debts with Mag about her mom’s biography.

We’ve met Tybalt the Torquill family historian, now meet Yenay Ng, the Tybalt historian.

OK, I... didn’t see that coming.

I approve of Toby punching former King Shallcross in the nose. She should punch more nobles on screen.

Huh, I guess that’s where Eira was before she showed up in the Mists.

Is this guy Dawn’s father? The timelines sorta fit.

Aethlin has managed to not get poisoned or stabbed again, good for him.

Of course they enchanted the wedding dress to not get covered in blood. Good thing my ‘free’ space on the bingo card was “Toby’s dress gets blood on it” which was technically fulfilled with the first dress.

I assumed “wine-colored” meant white until it was described in more detail. I approve of dressing the wedding party in red - it will hide the blood.

Sylvester?!? Nope, Simon.

Aww, Simon gets to walk his daughter to the altar. He gets to see his daughter married!

“Then go. Get married. Be happy. You’ve earned it.”

And the wedding is finally on! The local Cait Sidhe are here! Surprise appearance by August!

“As did the man who looked heart-stoppingly like Simon Torquill, but absolutely wasn’t” Oh Sylvester, you made it after all.

I think this is the first time Sylvester’s been referred to in terms of Simon rather than the other way around.

Whoops, more assassins.

I see you, Simon, using your blood to fuel your transformation spells, just like your daughter. Followed immediately by Sylvester charging into battle. And Oberon continues to be background scenery.

Another guard’s death - 3 now? Maybe more?

“Now I have a longbow, motherfuckers, ho, ho, ho” Love you, May.

Badly attempted jailbreak is a bust. Toby’s dress remains pristine.

Surprise appearance by Gillian! I assume August tackled her to the ground when the arrows started flying.

Wedding is complete! Reception go!

I assume Etienne was instrumental in getting Sylvester to the wedding, not only physically but also by yelling at him about what an idiot he was.

Etienne is a little younger than Tybalt, good to know.

They’re going to Disney world without the kids, neat. Surprise August again! Good to know Helen’s seeing a therapist.

Galen has a crush on Poppy. I love this man that we will probably never see again.

Why is Simon a Count again? Shouldn’t he also be Duke Lorden? Does he get a lower title because he’s the second husband, like a courtesy title? Also, glad to see him and August being Lordens.

She hugged him!

Oh hey Sylvester. You could have started with “You make a beautiful bride” and avoided a shitton of trouble. You made it all about yourself. It’s better than if you didn’t attend at all, but man, Sylvester. You disappointed Toby and me.

“Once and future King of Cats”

She accepts the Lorden boys as her brothers!

What does Cliff think of Gilly spending so much time at Half Moon Bay? Does he think she’s in a cult?

Aw, May and Jazz are going to get married!

Oh hey Pete. Only two Firstborn at the wedding, can’t mark that one off. Nice blessing!

That cake sounds super delicious. Fuck, did Oberon give his knife to Toby and then not take it back? Toby has a replacement for her iron knife now?

Oh hi, Gilly. Your mother’s really excited to have you here. I love Quentin egging Toby into eating the cake. “Quentin pressed a fork into my hand, trying to urge me to get on with it.”

And the final blessing comes from Aethlin. He has got to do something to thank her for all her help in stopping the assassination attempts.

Afterthoughts: I am sad none of Tybalt’s friends and family from London/Europe attended. Morane was alive as of 1911, with no word on the others. Hermeline, if she’s still ruling in the Court of Fogbound Cats, has been ruling for nearly three hundred years.

On the other hand, we got a ton of Toby feels and secondary characters. Love the reactions of the Teen Squad.

What a good and heartwarming book.

Spots crossed off:

2. Sylvester attends the wedding 8. Someone calls Toby a kingbreaker 10. Toby drinks someone else's blood 11. August attends the wedding 13. [Free space] Toby's dress gets blood on it 16. Gillian attends the wedding 18. Quentin's identity gets revealed 22. Toby learns about Tybalt's short story past 23. Someone gets elfshot for the second or third time 24. Toby insults nobility we haven't seen before 25. Lore about the Sollys family

Spots not crossed off:

1. Malvic appears at the wedding 3. The High King or Queen gets elfshot 4. One of Tybalt's enemies from the short stories appears 5. Hope chests are relevant 6. Something is revealed about the False Queen 7. There's at least 3 Firstborn at the wedding 9. Dianda punches someone important 12. Hirsent crashes the wedding 14. One of Tybalt's friends from the short stories appears 15. Eira is behind the trouble 17. Lore about the Torquill family 19. Sylvester doesn't attend the wedding 20. Someone mistakes Sylvester for Simon 21. Raysel's plotline moves forward

I should note some of these are rather literal - Eira caused trouble in the back story but she wasn’t active in the main story like she was in both The Unkindest Tide (telling Torin to stop the restoration of the Roane) and A Killing Frost (taunting Toby).

[shitty-tf2-headcanons]

I live for this new ask game whvdyrheb. was wondering between Demo, Engie, and Solly if any of them would date me: i'm a 5'2, down-to-earth, chaotic good dumbass. i'm usually always humming a song or listening to music as a way to cope with my stress. Most of the time I'm a homebody who enjoys cooking and building computers. When not at home, I spend my time volunteering at shelters and food kitchens. and uh yeah thats about it. ty in advance xxx

Demoman definitely would date you!

He loves how short you are but he will tease you about it all the time. He likes how chill you are and would want to have a drink with you. He’s a chaotic good dumbass too so he hopes the both of you can go on crazy adventures for the greater good. He likes to hum to himself so he doesn’t mind your humming but he’ll ask what your’re humming though. He’s a bit of a homebody too and he’ll definitely want to eat some of your cooking. He’s not much of a computer person but he admires your skill. He absolutely loves how sweet and compassionate you are. He wouldn’t mind helping you at shelters or food kitchens. 

Engineer would definitely date you!

He loves how short you are! He’ll constantly call you adorable though. He loves how chill you are since he;s the same way. With you being a chaotic good dumbass, he expects a lot of crazy mishaps or adventures, and he’s surprisingly down for that. Doesn’t mind your humming at all but will insist on playing the guitar for you to see if that would calm you down. He’s a homebody too! He’ll want to cook with you and have each other taste test each other’s food. He loves working with computers so he would want to help too. Will for sure help you at the shelters and food kitchens. 

Soldier would not date you.

He’s a bit disappointed that you’re not taller than him but he isn’t complaining too much. He won’t say it out loud but he likes how chill you are. Your chillness calms him but at the same time, he wants to see some aggressiveness in you. The both of you are dumbasses so he can relate to you on that level. He doesn’t understand why you would want to listen to music when you’re stressed, wouldn’t fighting people be more relaxing. He doesn’t like that you’re a homebody. He will drag you outside to work out with him. He does like it when you cook though. He will never understand computers, he’s more likely to smash them, so he doesn’t understand why you want to fix them. He likes that you’re giving back to the community but he rather do something more explosive and bloody. 

[raccoonpatriotism]

260 [Random, Useless Headcanons 📂] from @homeofthevan | Part 2 Explosive Boogaloo

1-100: Here

101: He’s always had an, uh, ‘excellent’ temperament with old women - starting from being forced to help out at Old Folks Homes to get him out of the Orphanage. 

102: He yells to show he cares. 

103: He also yells for the sake of it.

104: You have to constantly say his name if you want him to continue to be part of the conversation.

105: that’s why he so often repeatedly uses names, nicknames, a simple ‘son’ when speaking to people.

106: He assumes everyone’s just like him until proven otherwise.

107: Along with what I said earlier about him not being empathetic; he really isn’t able to visualize himself in someone elses shoes unless he’s been walked through, like, a specific a few times. 

108: He respects Miss Pauling the most out of everyone he knows. 

109: Smissmas and Thanksgiving are tied for his favorite holiday.

110: Jane really likes Halloween though, and isn’t a grump on Valentines day. 

111: <- Jane’s password for anything he owns that requires a password. More 1s if necessary.

112: When he’s thirsty he’ll go to the nearest form of water for hydration - catch him just drinking out of the bathroom sink - leaning up as he wipes his mouth, chirping, “Hello, private.”

113: He guzzles coffee like it’s fuel, but he has a very strict, No Caffeine after lunch protocol.

114: Decaff is for WIMPS.

115: Jane plays the trombone.

116: Subsequently, in most music, he appreciates and hums along with the bass parts.

117: Modern AU-Jane may be a Call of Duty fanboy, but he respects Halo for being another accurate depiction of life on the battlefront. 

118: Speaking of modern Jane, the Military didn’t accept him in the 80s either.

119: His love for the military lead him to believe for sure he’d be accepted he was the Perfect Patriot and his enlistment would be a surefire way to help fund his transition--

120: But of course, as strong as he had become he’d spent his youth very sick and with the possibility of the illness to return along with a terrible psyche eval and 80s typical transphobia that lane was firmly closed.

121: At least he had DOOM to fall back on. And he was physically strong enough to hold down jobs to at least pay for testosterone.

122: And then Call of Duty came out and he became an early era streamer. (Went viral as one of those guys who basically RPs being an actual soldier in the voice chat.)

123: BACK TO CANON JANE because those headcanons just.. plain, aren’t useless. canon jane doesn’t have to deal with transphobia. tch.

124: He’s not the best to have on your football team as menacing as he is. He’ll start tackling everybody. Running the wrong way. Trying to steal the ball from his teammates.

125: If you tell Jane something’s American after he criticizes it, watching him backtrack is really fun.

126: Jane doesn’t get sick often, which is good because he is insufferable. Either goes full isolation straight up outside somewhere. Or is whining to everyone and everyone how it’s not allowed that he can’t be burrowing somewhere outside.

127: His hands are always warm - if they’re cold he’s probably having an Episode of some sort. 

128: Rock and Roll helps his tinnitus, though he’ll still refer to it as Hippy Garbage. Like most music.

129: Jane could probably tapdance if given proper shoes. Mmm no, he’d stomp through the floor. Horse level clomping.

130: He’ll be the hype-man for anyone on his team.

131: Despite not being a fan of mint flavoring, he loves himself a candy-cane.

132: His thumb isn’t double jointed - seeing someone showing off their double jointed-ness would have Jane proclaiming magic was necessary.

133: LT. BITES lightning round!! Lt. Bites sees jane as its “General” 

134: It got the bite taken out of its ear fighting over sour cream - it won.

135: Jane doesn’t give any raccoons a higher rank than Bites.

136: Lt. Bites doesn’t crave human flesh or anything, but it likes the sensation of biting people!

137: Jane has tried to get his raccoon a job at RED.

138: You can tell when Jane is having a really good day on the battlefield because you’ll round the corner and there’s Naked Soldier.

139: He’s waxing poetry about the beauty of the Male Form, take it in you soft quivering maggots. 

140: I can’t get the image of Jane crowd surfing out of my head? That’s, like, his ideal dream for being recognized for his heroics. Medals and a mosh in his Honor.

141: Anytime he sees a Bald Eagle he entirely stops what he’s doing to place his left hand over his heart.

142: Jane loves The Art of War and is still awaiting Sun Tzu’s next book.

143: [ Alcohol ] Jane only sees ghosts when he’s starving, drunk, or suffering from a concussion. And it’s merely a way for such a boar minded guy to internalize what’s going on around him.

144: He can touch his toes keeping his knees straight.

145: Jane has minor ice-skating knowledge, as most growing up in the midwestern united states do. He’s not, good, though, he’s really intent on Taking Steps instead of gliding.

146: Put him in front of a piano and he’s holding out on finger and pressing down on one key at a time like an old man at a desktop keyboard.

147: Jane is ready to beat up your father. 

148: Especially if your dad is shitty, unleash good ol’ Solly on him.

149: While he favors picking his nose with his pinkies, neither of his pinkie pads have any feeling.That makes them a little less dexterous when the time comes.

150: He’s always aching to be active, his brain will take things literally if it means he’ll be doing something.

151: Rum pineapple juice and malibu caribou -- Er. He doesn’t like pineapple flavoring. Isn’t a fan of mixed drinks in general? 

152: He’s capable of staying out of the picture and not picking his nose, often times if things aren’t focused on him he’ll just sorta.. Stand out of the way playing with his hands - rifling through his pouches. Some times he’ll even, *gasp* pay attention. 

153: He really likes to but in with his opinion is the thing.

154: He’s an American and his ideals must be heard.

155: Merasmus out here having doing the most for Soldier, in helping him reintegrate back into society. You think he’s bonkers now?? Psh. You should’a seen him fresh home from Poland.

156: He’s shown up to Civil War reanactments with a real gun.

157: Jane is incapable of yawning silently.

158: Stairs are overrated.

159: Catch Jane with a lukewarm mug of water pouring coffee grinds directly into it and saying “Damn, that’s a fine cup of Joe.”

160: Only. 100 left? Sweet Joseph Wetnurse of Jesus He’s got dirty blond hair leaning toward brunette.

161: Any righteous death deserves a warrior’s burial - That’s why you’ll find Jane, helmet over heart, giving a stirring eulogy about the Toilet from the Men’s Restroom that Got Unearthed and Shattered By... Nobody In Particular. 

162: He will just join in large groups of people  - like protests? He’ll just fall in line and preach his own stuff which sometimes doesn’t exactly align with the group at large.

163: i asked myself, would jane pick someone else’s nose? Yes.

164: His hugs are always really warm.

165: He would notice his wallet being pickpocketed - unless it was replaced by something the same weight. He’s like a temple from Indiana Jones.

166: Mentally? Jane’s fine with being alone, but. That leads to him living in a box or a room straight out of that “Damn, bitch, you live like this?” comic.

167:  Despite deep cold being triggering to him (SEE HC, 67.), he loves snow-forts and hot chocolate because those are great American past-times.

168: next one is this post’s 69 brace yourselves! Jane’s never truly in silence, the constant whistling in his ears will see to that. That’s why sometimes, when it is quiet, you’ll catch Jane looking into space like he’s trying to see where the sound is coming from.

169: Important to note, he ain’t popping a boner any time he’s fighting nude. Or, really, fighting any time. Intent is really important for him. (If he gets all rubbed up on, though, Well,)

170: Jane is under the assumption that everything he comes up with is ingenious and people like Red Spy are holding society back by ignoring such wide plans.

171: He’s secretly soothed by everyone on his team’s voices.

172: First off, himself. He loves to hear himself talk. Mostly fueled by self-important intent, the tenor of his own voice also soothes his eardrums.

173: Pyro’s is muffled yet energetic - and never fails to get Jane pumped up.

174: Scout’s got that accent that is pure and simple, American. Soldier may not listen to half of what he says, but for background buzz and funny colloquialisms 

175: And, Engie's accent garners a whole other sort of American respect out of the Soldier. As far as soothing goes? Engie’s is like butter.

176: Soldier hate’s Heavy’s accent on principle, but below his American Stubbornness is a love for the deep, thoughtful symbols Heavy provides. Plus, y’know, he appreciates a fellow loud guy.

177: Demo’s voice makes Solly a happy man. It used to make him furious, an all Scottish accents did, but more recently it makes him feel nostalgic. 

178: Jane would swear up every mountain he can that there’s nothing positive to be found in Spy’s accent, but zoning out to such poised speech patterns and rounded vowels is a common occurrence. 

179: When Sniper gets that gravelly tone going on, when he takes things really seriously? Jane like that.

180: Jane can’t find it in him to be really put off by anything Medic says during surgery, so his voice only causes a feeling of safety throughout the Soldier. He can’t get enough of hearing Enthusiasm in the Medic’s voice.

181: He doesn’t believe the Police can arrest him because they aren’t the official Government.

182: He looks at a baby and is like “What animal is this?”

183: Big hands.. talented at giving massages.

184: BEWARE HIM BREAKING YOUR SPINE - just specify ‘and don’t kill me’!

185: Jane doesn’t gossip so much as, be around people who are gossiping which makes him want to make up some Hot Goss. Also, he’ll act like every rumor someone else shares is spoken truth.

186: Jane picked up finger guns from Scout. He either uses it constantly or doesn’t use it for weeks at a time.

187: He lifts, broskis.

188: Jane will talk about trucks because the Average American Male is expected to. He knows nothing about cars.

189: He’s an impulsive liar, so caught up in in his web of ‘things he says to impress people’ that he believes everything he says. So are the woes of being an adult with ADHD.

190: He goes between being smell-blind and having the scent skills of a bloodhound. It’s probably a mental thing, because there’s no in between, but Jane doesn’t know anything.

191: i’ve been working on these for 5 days at this point... i hope they’re appreciated JANE prefers..soft food. jane Does Not lov the cronch.

192: Which is what makes cashews his favorite nut. they’re soft-ish. and they have just enough crunch to not gross him out.

193: He loves immediate gratification. 

194: Beyond joining the Military? Jane’s never had a solid plan for his future. Lives too in the moment. 

195: As long as he’s having fun, Jane’s a pretty content guy.

196: Any artistic skills he may have once had go into making Maps for war planning sessions.

197: He’ll fall victim to Sleep Paralysis occasionally and, once able to move, will spend the rest of the day curing ghosts and Merasmus’ magic.

198: He was SUPER into Howdie Doodie Time in his youth, and being put in front of any reruns will have him basically hypnotized into silence.

199: He’s proud of his ass.

200: Jane can keep marching pace for hours at a time. And if he’s not lugging around his rocket launcher he can keep marching for an entire day no pausing. 

201: Jane isn’t shy about telling jokes, because he believes everyone has the same sense of humor as him.

202: He knows karate but refuses to use his knowledge because it is not an American Form. He will stick to brute strength and loud yelling thank you very much.

203: He’s the type to state every time he’s going to use the bathroom. Like, people can be having a serious conversation and hes like, “I am going to take a shit now!”

204: Jane’ll go a week without washing his hair, but he always brushes his teeth two times a day.

205: He gives a damn good kiss.

206: All Human Nudity is safe for work. As it was God’s Intention to make people strongest when not held back by fabric.

207: All he wants is recognition.... for his good deeds...

208: He’ll have staring contests with the Sun. He’s yet to win, but that damn star shouldn’t get too comfortable.

209: Much like his pinkies, his feet have been crushed, blown up, and bruised so many times that he doesn’t have much feeling in them either.

210: He’s never washed his bellybutton.

211: He prefers savory to sweet, but he prefers sweet to sour.

212: Half assing is not in Jane’s vocabulary.

213: His brain will get stuck on simple Math - like, he tries his best to figure it out, it’s just.... Numbers..... they are a construct. And so he’ll end up pondering what 5+7 is for, like, 5 minutes.

214: Jane is constantly torn between wanting to be a Figure of Authority and also being a man born in the trenches following orders.

215: Have I mentioned lately Jane fucks? 

216: Jane’s room is sparsely decorated, but it’s only because he’s not materialistic and doesn’t generally receive gifts.

217: He’s more than willing to strip Right This Moment and fight something.

218: Jane’s not afraid to call other people losers.

219: He crops his own hair once a week. Same day he’ll do his wash.

220: Jane’s stubble grows in really fast, but he can’t deny the feeling of having a freshly shaved jaw is amazing.

221: If a teammate is struggling emotionally..... Jane walks away.

222: If they’re struggling again, /then/ Jane will give them some uncalled for American Advice. Like, meaningfully yelling “GET OVER IT, YOU SLOBBERING FOOL.”

223: He has a very, very high pain threshold. 

224: He accidentally walks into walls all the time.

225: He can’t magically see through his helmet - he just knows everyone’s feet super well.

226: It’s good that Lt. Bites is a wild, self sufficient animal because Jane is terrible at pet care. And child care. And any sort of care.

227: On the very rare occasions Jane gets overwhelmed with depression he’s a shadow of his former self questioning the sanctity of American Ideals and wondering aloud if War really is the answer to his problems.

228: Next day he’ll be fine and forget he was ever upset.

229: He’s never gotten a real back massage before, if he were to get one he’d probably literally melt? Some women he’s slept with liked to say sensually ‘oh what a big tense man you are’ and, like, weakly rub his back. they didn’t get paid to fix this man’s back muscles LMAO

230: Any backwards period-typical beliefs about women went out the window upon meeting Miss Pauling.

231: His love for America is truly as pure as it gets.

232: Jane’s pretty xenophobic, but he can learn better, I’m sure. he’s gotten his ass kicked for being ignorantly racist and he grew to be a better person.

233: He takes really well to learning things through violence, the only issue is.. dealing with Soldier Being Violent.

234: There’s nothing a fist to the face won’t fix.

235: He’s not much of a napper, his brain being far too active to let him rest during daylight hours.

236: He’s constantly moving, even in sleep.

237: Hell, give him a few hours after being knocked unconscious and he’ll start wiggling something around.

238: He doesn’t stop to smell the flowers, because if they wanted to be smelled they’d approach him.

239: He believes in the good of all humans, it’s just buried down past his Fight Everyone radar.

240: He only likes musicals about fighting Hitler.

241: His biggest regret is not punching Hitler.

242: He does not fear death, he does not fear punishment. He lives for his ideals and if he’s taken down believing in himself? Then that’s okay.

243: Jane needs deodorant reminders.

244: He takes personally being betrayed as people betraying the country of America.

245: (oh shit i slacked off it’s been like two days since i wrote something, Who Is Soldier?) CEREAL THEN MILK, MAGGOTS

246: Jane doesn’t know the word migraine so he really can’t describe how he feels.

247: Look, he loves his friends, he loves his guns, but he’s stingy with the word.. Love because that’s what he feels for America and the country will always be number one.....

248: Jane’s not too partial to sarcasm outside of combat, but it’ll find it’s way into his speech. His tone is usually hammed up to signify he’s joking around or being cruel.

249: He’s like a cartoon character, he can only understand sarcasm if it’s Funny to at the moment.

250: Jane likes his hair being pet.

251: He likes his hands being played with as much as he likes playing with other people’s hands. (A lot.)

252: He loves dogs, but is more of a cat person. Dogs and him just echo energy and HYPE feelings back and forth at each other until they pass out and then Jane feels more emotionally exhausted than hanging out with people.

253: The weirdest parts of rom-coms make him cry. 

254: He appreciates a good non-american explosion, but he has his preferences. 

255: You show Jane genuine kindness and interest and he’s like, Yours. Jane vc: Are you the vice-president?

256: If he were to have a reptile for a sidekick instead of a raccoon, he would have a turtle.

257: He can be delicate when he needs to be, but cracking eggs is a different story.

258: While not too partial to sugary beverages - he has a figure to maintain, root beer and ginger ale are his go-tos.

259: He can appreciate a salad! Jane Doe will eat his greens!!!!

260: Soldier has no tattoos, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be open to getting any. Just never crossed his mind.

SWEET SPIRIT OF JOE BIDEN AM I FINISHED?

thank you,... for reading my garbled thoughts.. for respecting The Soldier... and for being a creative individual. But mostly the respecting Soldier thing.

[kellanved-ammanas]

Boots and Bombs Week Day Three: Alcohol

Ship week done by @demosolly

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Demo’s head pounded with the familiar thrum of a hangover. He groaned, wishing for sweet unconscious to return but it was too late, he was awake and the crappiness of the hangover was impossible to ignore.

He opened his eyes. He was in bed, a blanket tucked in around him. Soldier had put him here, evidenced by the bottle of water on the bedside table and the fact that there was no way Demo would’ve been able to get himself to bed at all last night let alone properly under the blanket and properly on his own side.

He forced himself to sit up and reached for the water bottle. He chugged the whole thing in one go. Feeling a tiny bit better, he looked around. Soldier was of course gone by now, it was nearing midday, he never lingered anywhere for long when he could be training or doing something else productive. Even now that the war had been over for just shy of a year, he was like that.

Demo slid off the bed with another groan and tossed the empty water bottle into the waste bin, grinning when he nailed the shot – he still had it, or was just lucky, didn’t matter either way. He didn’t bother changing out of the clothes he’d fallen asleep in last night before exiting the room, he’d need a shower after breakfast anyway.

“Good morning maggot!”

Demo almost literally jumped at the shout before turning to see Soldier standing there, giving him a salute. “Morning Solly,” he said, returning the salute halfheartedly, he was too tired and miserable for anything else. But seeing Soldier always made him feel a tad better no matter how miserable he was. “You scared me.” And the shout had down nothing good for his headache, it was like there was a little man in there pounding on the inside of his skull with a hammer. He almost felt sick again.

Soldier grunted as he lowered his hand. “I made you breakfast and I did not burn it this time.” He gestured in the direction of the kitchen and started for it, clearly expecting Demo to follow him. He did so.

In the kitchen, a plate on the table was piled high with toast, one of the few things Demo could eat while hungover – he’d heard somewhere that it helped with hangovers and it seemed to, though it might just be because he thought it did. True to Soldier’s word, none of looked burnt too, an accomplishment for him given his tendency to burn stuff. Next to it was a glass of water and a bottle of pain pills.

“Thanks,” he said as he settled down at the table. The first thing he did was swallow a couple pain relievers, desperate for the relief they’d bring as soon as possible.

“You are welcome. If you need anything else, call for me.” He gave Demo another salute before marching out.

Demo sighed as he started eating, missing Soldier already. He was far too good a man for Demo, putting up with all his drunken bullshit and then making him breakfast. He deserved someone better, someone who wasn’t such a chore to handle. But few people appreciated Soldier the way Demo did, too many judged him harshly and negatively for his lack of intelligence, ignoring the fact that he was a good man which was far more important than how smart or dumb he was. But still, he deserved someone better.

 -

“I’m quitting alcohol,” Demo announced as he strode into the living room some time later.

Solider looked up from his newspaper – probably looking for more mercenary jobs, all of what they’d been doing lately was freelance work, protecting or guarding X or Y thing or person. “What?” he said.

“I’m quitting alcohol,” Demo repeated before he could backdown and chicken out. Already he was feeling like he needed another drink but… he couldn’t keep this up. Back when he’d been single, he’d been free to drink himself into a stupor every other night with no worries but it wasn’t fair or right of him to expect Soldier to put up with that especially now that they were living together. And Soldier deserved better than someone who drunk themselves into a stupor every other night.

A large smile splayed across Soldier’s face. He snapped up to his feet. “I’m proud of you Tavish. I’ll help you every step of the way.”

Demo almost let out a sigh of relief. Soldier supported this decision, that’s all he needed, right? He could do this as long as he had Soldier by his side… right?

Day Two / Day Four

[words-writ-in-starlight]

starlight! starlight!!! you're one of the few people I know who reads toby daye and pls I need to yell with someone about night and silence because IT WAS SO GOOD I'M DYING I HAD TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN AND WALK AWAY SEVERAL TIMES

@maelace​ asked:

Have you read the new October Daye book yet? Because oh my goodness I must know what you think!

Y’ALL

Y A L L

LET’S HAVE A CHAT

OKAY FOLKS

So, some FAIRLY INCOHERENT thoughts about Night and Silence, which I keep calling Nights and Silences because my brain really likes them plurals I guess:

FUCK AMANDINE!!!!!! FUUUUUUUCK AMANDINE!!!!!! I HATE HER SO MUCH!!!!!!  SHE DOES NOT APPEAR ONCE AND YET I AM CONSUMED WITH RAGE

Seanan does such amazing work on all kinds of mental illness stuff, which I think I’ve discussed before re: Toby Daye and her ongoing upward mobility, but fuck the entire Tybalt plotline was so crushing.  That’s what it’s like, is the thing, to watch someone you love retreating from you and not be able to do anything about it because you don’t want to hurt them worse, and I cheered out loud when he came back, and asking Ginevra to come stand in as regent was such a bittersweet scene because on the one hand yes Tybalt my love take care of yourself, but on the other hand I just want him to be okay.  (FUCK Amandine, by the way)

I would die for Quentin, just kind of in general, but I’m specifically really delighted with the subplot of “Quentin thinks Toby could do better than this arrogant tomcat,” and I’m so proud of my best bisexual prince son for calling Tybalt and apparently just ripping into a King with all the worst swears Toby has ever taught him.  I can’t goddamn wait for the King of the Westlands to be this charming, kind-hearted knight-ling whose impeccable etiquette and noble bearing is deeply and profoundly at odds with the fact that he has really kind of absorbed Toby’s problem-solving techniques.  

Aside: there’s nothing I want more than for this series to go on long enough for the Court of the Westlands to be scandalized by their young king jumping up from his throne and hugging a grumpy changeling dressed in a blood-drenched leather coat without regard for his fine silk shirt.  Even more than that, picture the scene.  It’s the coronation of High King Quentin Sollys, attended by royalty and the highest celebrities of Faerie, Sir October Daye grinning fit to split her face with her husband Tybalt and her adopted nephew, the recently ascended King of Dreaming Cats, all looking ready to die from pride.  Quentin’s parents are both crying perfect beautiful tears, as Daoine Sidhe do, and he’s about to be crowned and presented to the people and it’s great and then--  The ceremony is already underway when the door opens again to admit the Luidaeg, as her most terrifyingly Firstborn self, scowling like a storm cloud and gowned like a hurricane, and everyone is fucking terrified for a moment as she sweeps up the aisle toward the dais.  And then she breaks into a smile and holds out her hands to the Crown Prince, and Quentin laughs and rushes into her arms as he cries “I thought you said couldn’t make it!”  And everyone has a moment of religious fear when the sea witch pets his hair fondly and straightens his shirt and then presses a kiss to his forehead and declares to the room at large “You will be a king like none that Faerie has seen in many centuries, because you have a heart as strong and fair and kind as any I have ever seen.”

No one’s sure if it’s a blessing or a prophecy or just a moment of deeply unforeseen maternal affection from the goddamn Luidaeg, but suddenly the sea witch comes to visit the High King on a semi-regular basis and Quentin is delighted and...well, she was right.

Speaking of people I love, I love Danny?  The best rock boy?  He just wants Toby to talk about her feelings, it’s so sweet, I hope they invite him to the wedding so I can read about an eight-foot suit-wearing granite troll sobbing into a handkerchief about how proud he is of Toby.

I ALSO LOVE MAY, God, give me her and Jazz getting married please.  Also I would love to know more about Jazz--maybe a book with the core mystery including Jazz’s flock of Ravenmays?

SOME TAM LIN SHIT GOIN’ DOWN IN THIS BOOK, I GOT A LOT TO SAY

We all know I’m a fucking weak bitch for Tam Lin retellings.  Tam Lin being a lying piece of shit isn’t especially novel, but I LOVE the idea of Janet being the villain of the piece, however unintentionally?  I’m honestly enthralled.  Bitch...give me a novel...make the Luidaeg the main character and let me weep bitter tears for my beloved sea witch....

You know how I just had a whole bit about “Fuck Amandine” up there?  I stand by it.  Furthermore, FUCK JANET.  Every time she gets nasty with Toby I puff up like an angry cat.  

Incidentally, both Janet and Amandine had a (terrible) daughter they doted on, and when their daughter slipped away, they went out and got a replacement that they tried to force to be completely and entirely mortal, without regard for what their replacement wanted or what would be best for them--and ultimately, the person who took the most damage as a result of their selfishness was Toby both times.  Janet is, I guess, slightly better because she seems to at least care about Gillian, but she’s still...weirdly possessive?  She focuses a lot on how Gillian is hers, and hottest of hot takes, love and possession are not the same thing.

Sign me up for front row seats to all of Toby’s family losing their shit over how Janet treats her.  Sign me up for seats in the goddamn orchestra pit when, having started to realize that, actually, Toby did not bail on her, and that Toby is actually a great person who wants nothing more than to have a relationship on Gillian’s terms, and that Janet actively arranged events to drive Toby out of Gillian’s life and then convinced Gillian that Toby didn’t love her, Gillian fucking Comes For Janet’s Whole Life.

Again, the Luidaeg is dear to my heart beyond words, so honestly the fact that she saved Toby all the way back in An Artificial Night by breaking Michael’s Ride like Janet broke Maeve’s, right down to singing the ballad of Tam Lin to hold the magic in place...not to sound like a little old white lady, but that shit is breathtaking, yo. Talk to me forever about how Toby is the first family the Luidaeg has loved and been loved by in a long time, about how the Luidaeg used the same ancient magic that destroyed her life to save this woman who wasn’t yet her favorite niece from the man who used to be her beloved brother, about how the Luidaeg’s entire life is about taking the skins of tragedies and making something new.

Anyway, on to non-Tam Lin things.  Gillian...honey...you’ve been so lied to by so many people.  Toby is the only parent who ever gave Gillian a choice in which life she wanted to live, and it’s so sad.  All Gillian focuses on in the blood memories Toby sees is how much her car represents freedom and safety and...oh honey.  Oh baby girl.  If Janet and Cliff aren’t careful, now that Gillian knows that they manipulated the truth about Toby to completely take her away from Gillian, she’s going to straight up buck their rules and leave.  (I...want Gillian to live with the Luidaeg?  The only full Selkie in history to have the blessing of the sea witch, living with both feet in Faerie and getting coffee with her mother on weekends, turning the full count of Small Children Who Adore The Luidaeg from one to two.  Let the Luidaeg be Gillian’s weird aunt.)

LET TOBY HAVE HER DAUGHTER BACK.  On Gillian’s terms, because Toby wouldn’t want it any other way, but God, just let them have a relationship.  Let Gillian meet someone who doesn’t have Jocelyn’s blind hero worship or the Luidaeg’s ingrained sense of honor and who will tell her that her mom, A, did not voluntarily leave her, and, B, is legitimately rad as fuck.  And then let them start with awkward weekly coffee dates that turn into an awkward dinner at Toby’s house that turns into a slightly less awkward trip to the movies or something and so on and so forth until they’re close and Gillian understands how much Toby loves her and Toby understands that sometimes it’s okay to push for a relationship.  Because Toby’s willing to do the work, but she’s not willing to push for the relationship because she believes Gillian doesn’t want her around, but Gillian only thinks that way because she believes Toby abandoned her, and the only way that vicious loop is going to change is if Toby actually pushes the boundaries for long enough to explain.

It’s so adorable how Toby thinks Quentin’s gonna be her last squire.  My boy’s going to be gone for two months before Toby comes back to the house with a baker’s dozen children and a mulish expression.  Within a hundred pages she goes from “I’m never having another squire because I’m so unfit for this” to “I should reopen Home and run it myself” and I just.  I love her so much.  She’s so dumb.  She has such a good heart and she’s so dumb.  I’d die for her.  Every fifteen pages in any Toby Daye book I just end up crooning “You’re so stupid, I love you so much” to the pages while Toby fails to notice, again, what an incredible person she is.  I’ve loved watching her grow so much, I’m getting weepy here.

OH MY GOD, AND THE NOVELLA?

HOLY SHIT, THAT JUST.  DESTROYED MY WHOLE SOUL.  EXACTLY EVERYTHING I’VE EVER WANTED FROM A STORY ABOUT A NEW SELKIE.  I FEEL LIKE THIS GIVES A LOT OF SUPPORT TO MY HEADCANON THAT SELKIES HAVE TERRIBLE DREAMS ABOUT BEING CLUTCHED IN BLOODY HANDS WHILE A VOICE WEEPS FOR THEIR MOTHER IN THEIR EAR.  I WANT FIRTHA AND GILLIAN TO BE BEST FRIENDS.  I LOVE HOW DIFFERENTLY FIRTHA OBVIOUSLY TREATS GILLIAN, THE FIRST SELKIE IN HISTORY WHO DID NOT CHOOSE THIS.  I LOVE HOW MUCH ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE CHOICE THAT SELKIES MAKE, TO TAKE THE SKIN AND ALL IT CARRIES OR DIE.  

I LOVE SELKIES IN THIS UNIVERSE.  I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE LUIDAEG CALL IN THAT FUCKING DEBT.  HOLY SHIT.

[sakurasketchpad]

I’ve been getting into the Unexpectables D&D stream and I just got an idea for a crossover fic with Dragon Age. I’m just gonna vent it under the cut and hope people like it (I’m at episode 44 atm so most canon goes up to there so SPOILERS!!!)

First the Sweet Dragon by some strange magic, gets warped into Dragon Age world with most of its employees and some guests

Meryl’s not there b/c she’s went to school, Hassrad I’d imagine not there b/c honestly his snakes probably won’t survive Ferelden winters

ATM because of the show’s current quest, I’m going to probably leave Luistrong out of this

Also I’m hc’ing that the Unexpectables recruited Log as their cleric after they made a temple for Oreyara

Doros is there b/c he’s was visiting Willow and fell asleep there.

Hammergnar and Solly are visiting after the former snuck the latter away from Brorc to see her friends.

The Sweet Dragon and it’s associated buildings all get warped into a part of the Frostback Mountains just after the Inquisition has settled itself into Skyhold, showing off its appearance with a pillar of light and showing

The Inquisitor goes to investigate with her companions, just as the Sweet Dragon residents wake up.

The Unexpectables open the door to the bedroom just as Iron Bull goes over to look at the lion head.

As soon as EVERYONE gets a look at Panic, they think he’s a demon and pull weapons out.

The other staff appear out of their rooms and freak out as well

Also someone comments on Tai’s head and he goes sad

That spurs Borky to attack whoever made Tai sad.

Start of a Tavern brawl

Task summons Tarusk who charges and pins down someone

Panic starts playing the Pipes of Haunting which doesn’t make the Inquisition’s demon assumptions any better

Eventually Helga comes down and subdues Borky and whoever he’s fighting.

“Do NOT fight in Helga’s bar.”

After this, things calm down and the two groups have a talk

Upon realizing they are in another world, some are angry, some are annoyed, some are a little fascinated etc.

Things happen and the Unexpectables agree to help out as long as the Sweet Dragon and its members are protected by the Inquisition

Panic is pretty much stuck because of his appearance until Willow and Dagna work together to make an enchanted item that can apply disguise self on him

SHENANIGANS!!!

Borky somehow finds a nug that he likes and declares it his new pet

It’s not as bad as Tubbs but the weirdness of the nug is strange

Borky also gets help from Leliana after learning of Schmooples

Task as soon as he hears about various fauna around Thedas, wants to go at least once to collect any trophies

Also he and Bull somewhat bond over their cultures’ respect of dragons

Hammergnar is just relieved that none of the dwarves here are like the ones in Alivast. He still gets weird looks since he’s an elf with a beard but he can live with that

When some of the Inquisition members are curious about the other’s gods, The Unexpectables call out Log so he can go over Oreyara’s tale

Basically the picture book storytelling from episode 39

Somewhere along the line, Borky uses Gripples shocks everyone with the result

Everyone in the Sweet Dragon realizes the mistake of forgetting Borky’s morning ritual

Meanwhile whereever Borky is wakes all the people in the nearby area

[icharchivist]

still, for all that is about DA that is kind of just “I play it like that because that’s how i feel”, and the fact my characters all have a rather Neutral Good moral compass, I still love that I can really feel the difference between my characters?

Long OCs ramble bc I can wouhouh!

Kurai, my very first Warden, a Dalish Elf, was probably the character I thought the least about because she was my very first character and I was suuper confused by the story. But still, she was a good person. She had a huge sense of honor, and she was respectful until people weren’t with her, in which case she would end them. She was a warrior, she was upfront. She was kind and compassionate, but she was also probably my most moral character. Since she was saved by the Wardens, she has great respect for their order, knowing she could have died. So to her, fighting for the greater good is an honor. While realizing how much work is ahead, she stood proud and wasn’t afraid. She had to do it. That’s probably why her and Alistair ended up being an item, they work out of each other there.

Laven, my second Warden, a City Elf, was much more cynical. She was bitter, she knew the world wasn’t fair. She wanted to do good, but if she had to get her hands dirty, she would. She would fight for the underdogs, and she would insult those she deemed unworthy. She was a free electron in her own way (which in a way is why it doesn’t bother me in dai that she did leave alone with Zevran to find a way against the Calling without warning anyone, seems like her). Also, ye, her romance with Zevran just fits her so much, since the ending of Awakening having her running away with Zevran in Antiva to fight the Crows by his sides is 100% her. And in the end, she mostly did everything because she was dragged into it for the worst way possible and there was no way she stood by when the world was falling apart. She would fight with her frustration and anger, but wasn’t scared. Too bitter for that.

The best parallelism between Kurai and Laven is how they both handled meeting the King and arriving to the Landsmeet. While Kurai didn’t like Shems, she knew she was out of her elements meeting the King, so she was respectful, knowing she was living by others people’s rules. In the Landsmeet, despite her dislike for Loghain, she stayed contained and calm knowing the stakes. Laven, however, insulted the King the first time she saw him because she was angry at how everything was in Denerim, and she was bitter. She’s been taken away because she brought justice, she won’t be any nice now. The fact the King showed regrets touched her in a way, but she was still angry. And in the Landsmeet, she made all the aggressive comments possible against Loghain and Howe, because her blood was boiling, and damn the consequences. She has come this far, it won’t be for Shems to take it away from her.

In a way Laven is probably my most ruthless character - and despite that she still was quite kind and nice. I still did every morally good things I could. But i also picked up all the stealing and stuff quest because that’s how much she didn’t care. She became the Dark Wolf too, which is neat.

Alma, my Hawke, was a Green/Diplomatic/Helpful Rogue, and she was just. Trying so hard. My reasoning was always that, she was always there for her family. She was overprotective, she took all the burden she could. She would get aggressive if you threatened her family. She’d get charismatic in order to distract people from her world falling apart, or to distract them from her sister. So she was cracking jokes from time to time, she was easy going, but always full of duty. She ended up being extremely involved in mage’s rights because she would have done everything for her sister. Once she was taken by the circle, this became even a stronger feeling.  So it did lead her to get close to Anders more easily because she felt strongly about his plight. And why the ending of the game hurt her this much, because it wasn’t the way. She was respectful and kind, sometimes snarky, aggressive if you hurt what she loved, she was taking the burden of the world on her shoulders, and ended up being defeated by it. In a way, Alma was positive. she knew from the begining she was in a corner, and tried to fight her way out of it with a smile on her face, and the world did everything to have her crumble until she couldn’t take it anymore. She’s by far the most tragic one.

And finally Laena, my Inquisitor - She was anxious from the start. None of it was ever meant to happen. It’s not like she liked the Circle, but she had a place and a very small world to take care of until the rebellion. Hell, the fact the Circle was such a small world isolated her, she was in no way ready to deal with the Whole World, she wasn’t meant to. Her survival at the Conclave is a miracle, and immediatly after that, she was asked to stand and fight. She realized she had no choice pretty quickly, but she was devasted from the start. A survivor’s complex in a way, she was the only one who made it out - and people would say it was because she was chosen and it freaked her out. She wasn’t worth choosing. She didn’t want to be chosen. The revelation that all was just dumb luck is even worse, because she doesn’t consider herself special, she didn’t walk this path willingly, nothing prepared her for that. And now so many people lay her hope on her, and it scares her. She has to act strong, to help everyone, people are expecting so much of her, and she knows she can’t show weakness. But she was completely unprepared for this mess, and even now that all is over - especially now that all is over - she is completely lost. Where to go now, how to make it all work? This is frightening. And she has to stay collected, to give people’s hope, but at what cost? But she will always feel like it’s not her place, like she cannot judge, that she wasn’t made for this. And, that’s why I could see her fall for Cullen too. As an advisor he was always giving her advice, always helping her doing so. She could let her guard down around him, she could tell him how she only felt terrified, and he would reassure her. He brought her reassurance and stability, and she knew he wasn’t expecting of her to do everything on her own. He brought her the comfort she needed. His own fears of not being strong enough, of fucking up again, of letting people down, resonated with her and they could help each other out. It brought comfort.

I played all of my characters to be rather nice, pick good choices, fighting for those who needed it. And tbh I was kinda scared that maybe it made them all too similar but I end up thinking about it, and no. They are all so different.

Kurai was proud and strong, and even if slightly scared at time, she stood tall and her bravery took over everything. She knew she had to do what she had to do and she did it.

Laven was bitter and furious at life. She did what she had to because there was no way she was going to show defeat. She wasn’t scared, she was angry, and if her life hadn’t defeated her until then, it’s not an archdemon who will.

Alma was optimistic, sweet and kind, funny and gentle, but the world around her did everything to break her. To make her unable to carry it on. Alma ended her journey sad, and left alone. Also in my timeline I had her kill Anders, her lover, so it’s like, kind of horrifying for her too. Everyone and Everything pushed her world to fall apart, and the whole World blamed her for it. She went from optimistic to defeated, sad, heavy, wondering if it even mattered, if how much she sacrificed was even worth it.

Laena was anxious from the start - scared. She was unsure and still is unsure. Nothing reassured her, everything just added weight on her shoulders, weight she was never meant to carry, something she knows happened just because of her compassion and dumb luck. So now she’s trying to hold it all together because that’s what people need of her - and she realizes that the world needs her, even if she doesn’t know how. More than all the others, she relies on the people around her. She tries to stand tall, but unlike Alma who did it to convince herself it’ll be okay, she does it solly for people’s around her.

And I really like that, despite their similitudes, I feel so strongly for each of them. I am proud of each of them so much.

I was also kinda scared I self projected on them in a way, since it always end up happening creating ocs, but their differences make up for what I think. It’s kinda funny dkjhdjfk I see a bit of myself in all of them. Kurai’s gentleness, Laven’s frustration, Alma’s trying to handle the world crashing down with a smile while she’s herself crumbling, and Laena’s anxiety and urge to carry on when she never asked for it, despair contained by her duty to others. I love them all.

[tf2headshotcanons]

How would the mercs react to their s/o being a virgin? Love you! 💝💝

And I love you too, Random Citizen! (This is a duel reference, 10 points each!)My virgin senses are tingling! Too much? ;D Imma trilp.Demo: He just laughs. Not at them, but just finds it amazing that someone their age is still a virgin. Actually, he worries that they'll be used in one of Merasmus' spells for their pure blood. Hot dawg! He's casual aboot it ( ;) ). Honestly, he acts as though it's nothing, because he knows overthinking is just plain harmful - and that kids, is why he drinks :D He tells them not to worry. Meanwhile, he sets up a nice dinner date and a movie at his house. To which they get freaky deaky. But he makes it so casual and relaxing they they're both bantering with each other.Engi: Eughhh, do you wanna know? WELL TOO BAD! As well all know, Engi is very soft spoken, polite, maybe a bit awkward. But like an onion, this mofocker has layers ("Stop singing!"). He's really a kinky cowboy - kinda like those strippers. Just imagine that around Spy! Anyhow, he's comforting and gentle, promising them that he'll make their first time special. And does he fuck! Now I'm not sure if any of y'all know about this, but if you've ever watched Green Mile, you'll know there's a scene were he cuddles his wife from behind in the kitchen - which ultimately escalates to sex. That's honestly how I picture Engi instigating it. It's so heat of the moment and spontaneous that the lover doesn't actually have time to think nor worry about doing something wrong. BUT they do consent! And the eughh? Welllll eheheheh~ he may involve his mechs~ Whaaat? You asked!Heavy: We all guessed this one. He doesn't flinch, but raises a brow. Admittedly, it's odd, but he doesn't think bad of them. It's actually kinda cute they'd save themselves for the one - for HIM! It's in honour and duty to make the first time the best time. Like Spy, he starts slow - either by hand or orally - before moving on to the Great Beyond. His love making is very slow and gentle, not rough like the other Mercs would expect. Hes arguably the true gentleman. He wants this to be perfect. It's almost set up like a Honeymoon.Medic: Out of all the Mercs, Medic's probably the dickhead out of them all when it comes to virgin lover. Why? Because this motherfucker sold his soul, so I'm guessing virgins are kinda scary. He probably laughs at them and finds it weird. Oh! But this is the PERFECT opportunity to experiment. When he gets them to agree to losing their virginity, he does not hold back! He's rough, kinky, weird! He's the BDSM psycho everyone makes him out to be and full of dirty talk. Surprisingly, this is exhilarating and addicting to his love. From their, they're the fuckin opposite of pure XDPyro: Pyro is... Judging by his innocent nature, he may be a virgin himself. OR. Or, he's Superman in the Sheets. Pick ya poison. Either way, when he's informed, he just cuddles them because they're so pure and cute! Much later, they're probably play fighting or watching something they shouldn't, and get it on. It's sudden, it's fast, and it's bloody wild! What a way to lose ya V card!Scout: Starting with Scout, now a small counter argument. Spy denotes Scout as a virgin. Although being a virgin is not bad, Spy (who can read people like the Monthly) uses it as an insult - to his own son! Now Spy is in the know, he's the Merc sentinel. Nothing escapes him. Simply put, he knows that sexual experience means a LOT to Scout, and if he's lacking wellll... He feels less of a man. In ED, he obviously says "Wanna do it?" To the "Tramp" HOWEVER in A Cold Day in Hell, he tells an imaginary Pauling that he's "saving himself". Now, I'm not sure which actually came first, but going on the comic's information, it's clear that he's actually holding out for "the one". So as much as he wants experience to be a "sex bomb", he really wants his first to be with someone important to him (and we can probably chalk this up as inspiration from his single Ma). TLDR? Well, what I'm trying to say is that Scout is also a virgin, and they've been holding out for each other. How sweet! He doesn't laugh and even awkwardly confesses he's one himself. They're first night - whilst lacking experience - is very passionate and important, both learning the ropes about each other. They're both awkward, but it's actually the special day for them. Scout takes the piss a lot, but he's actually... Quite kind about this. Oh, but he doesn't know when to shut up. *Matthew Santoro Voice* He gets freaky~!Sniper: Oooo tricky dicky thicky ricky. Now, I waved between seeing him as a virgin, and seeing him as someone who pays for prostitutes on lonely nights to get rid of the urge. So I'll do an even split. Virgin Route: He's... Surprised. How can someone as gorgeous as his lover not be taken like that yet? In a way, it's a confidence booster as he awkward admits to being new on the playing field too. He worries about getting it wrong or not pleasing his lover. He worries too much, actually. The first time is passionate but arguably more awkward than Scouts. But he works to keep them happy and satisfied, even if his first time is a bit shitty. Hooker Route: Similar awkwardness, especially because he has an emotional attachment to the person he's shagging now. He can just be rough, selfish and distant like he can with a prostitute. He tries his heart and soul to make it as loving and passionate as possible, so a lot of kisses! But he also doesn't judge, but he is shocked.Soldier: Holy fuckin Dooley. I-I... Don't want to think about it actually XD Hahah! Well, he's taken back, and maybe doesn't believe them. Who hasn't had sex!? It's awesome and fun! You're missing out! His intentions are pure and he means no harm, but his humour and forwardness can be a little off putting to his love. But that's just Sol for you! However! He promises you that he'll give you real passionate sex, the American way! Yeah, now you feel my awkwardness, hahah! But uh, yeah! He wants them to feel the love of sex and get intimate with them, when they're ready he takes the lead. Though I promise you he'll do something stupid like coat himself in honey so you feel more relaxed. He'll also be humorous and encouraging, definitely handing out compliments. That's... Uh Solly, I guess? XDSpy: Next! Hmm now this is kinda Scout inspired. I'd imagine with all his "expertise" that Spy may actually see himself as some kind of sex God (or at least one of Pyro's creepy cherubs!), so he knows different types and been with plenty of people, including more than his fair share of virgins. As a result, it's not new to him, and most likely not a surprise. If it is, he gives a small look of shock but changes quickly to compassion. Because it's someone he loves, he's rather gentle and comforting, heck, believe it or not, he's probably proud and amazed someone could be a virgin for so long in such a sexual world. Either way, he starts slow - specifically, he'll either start with his hand or orally - assuring them that they can stop at any time. He melts them into it. When he's not busy being a cunt, he's actually one of the more sensual and sensitive lovers. And despite his pickiness, he's actually the last to judge. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑Hey mate, I know this is more on a personal level (and I'm not trying to call you out or anything), but if you are a virgin and are genuinely worried what others think, I'll tell you this. Someone who truly loves you won't judge you or think you're "prude". They'll accept your choice and listen to you if you're ever uncomfortable. Trust your instincts, alright? Anyone who judges is probably Fried Chicken Tramp level Anyways ;D And if it makes you feel any better, I'm 19 and "pure". Take it from me, it's like being a unicorn nowadays - ONLY LET THE WORTHY RIDE YOU! ... Bit much? 😭 Either way, take care, you little nugget, you!

[papermoonloveslucy]

A HOME IS NOT AN OFFICE

S5;E4 ~ October 2, 1972

Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs

Synopsis

Harry finds he can't run the office efficiently with Lucy at home with a broken leg, so he brings the office to Lucy's home causing Lucy to resort to some elaborate schemes to get him to leave.  

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter), Lucie Arnaz (Kim Carter)

Guest Cast

Susan Tolsky (Miss Quigley)  is probably best remembered for playing Biddie Coom on the TV series “Here Comes the Brides” (1968-70). Tolsky played Kim's friend and neighbor Sue Ann in “Kim Finally Cuts You-Know-Whose Apron String” (S4;E24), a possible spin-off that was not picked-up for production. This is her last appearance on “Here's Lucy.”

Miss Quigley is said to be the fourth substitute secretary Harry has had since Lucy broke her leg.  

Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane, above left) played Betty Ramsey during season six of “I Love Lucy. ” She also played Cynthia Harcourt in “Lucy is Envious” (ILL S3;E23) and Evelyn Bigsby in “Return Home from Europe” (ILL S5;E26). She played Audrey Simmons on “The Lucy Show” but when Lucy Carmichael moved to California, she played Mary Jane Lewis, the actor’s married name and the same one she uses on all 31 of her episodes of “Here’s Lucy. Her final acting credit was playing Midge Bowser on “Lucy Calls the President” (1977). She died in 1999 at the age of 83. 

Vanda Barra (Vanda, above center) makes one of over two dozen appearances on “Here’s Lucy” as well as appearing in Ball’s two 1975 TV movies “Lucy Gets Lucky” (with Dean Martin) and “Three for Two” (with Jackie Gleason). She was seen in half a dozen episodes of “The Lucy Show.” Barra was Lucille Ball’s cousin-in-law by marriage to Sid Gould.

Gloria Wood (Doris, in black) was one of the off-stage back-up singers in “Lucy and Rudy Vallee” (S3;E12) and will do one more episode of the series, also singing.  

Peggy Clark (June, in violet) began singing as the Clark Kiddies lead singer. She was later part of The Sentimentalists. She was a very busy studio singer for decades in Los Angeles, heard on TV, film, records and commercials.   Gwenn Johnson (Mercedes, in floral print) is making her only screen appearance here.

Doris, June, and Mercedes (along with Mary Jane and Vanda) are members of Lucy's Canary Club, an a cappella singing group. They are not individually identified by name except in the final credits.  They have no dialogue other than their group singing.

Robert Carson (Officer Hurlow, Police Officer) was a busy Canadian-born character actor who appeared on six episodes of “The Lucy Show.” This is the fifth and final appearance on “Here’s Lucy.”

The surname Hurlow was used as the name of the driving instructor (Jack Gilford) in “Lucy Helps Craig Get a Driver’s License” (S1;E24) and the nurse (Mary Wickes) in “Lucy and Harry's Tonsils” (S4;E6).  

Sid Gould (Sam / Jerry) made more than 45 appearances on “The Lucy Show” and nearly as many on “Here’s Lucy.” Gould (born Sydney Greenfader) was Lucille Ball’s cousin by marriage to Gary Morton. He is married to Vanda Barra (Vanda).

For the role, Gould wears dark glasses and a false mustache, perhaps so that he looks noticeably different to Harry, who might recognize him from the office coffee shop. Kim tells her mother that “Sam from the coffee shop is ready” but the name Jerry is listed in the final credits and never spoken aloud during the scene. 

Phil Vandervort (Tommy) appeared in two episodes of “The Lucy Show” where he met Lucie Arnaz. The two were married from 1971 to 1977. This is third and final episode of the series.

For the role, Vandervort wears a false beard and wire-framed eyeglasses. Harry says he looks like he crawled out of the woodwork.

Emile Autuori (Mr. Munson, Painter) makes his fifth and final appearance on “Here’s Lucy.”  He passed away in early 2017. He was the uncle of writer / director P.J. Castalleneta.

In his introduction to the episode on the series DVD, Autuori says that his sister, Theresa Autuori Price, was Gary Morton's secretary at the time. Munson was also the surname of Grace and Harry, characters who appear on “I Love Lucy.”  

Orwin C. Harvey (Painter, uncredited) was an actor and stuntman who played one of the singing and dancing teamsters in “Lucy Helps Ken Berry” (TLS S6;E21). This is one of his six appearances on “Here’s Lucy.”

Bob Harks (Mover, uncredited) was born on September 20, 1927. Harks appeared in his first film in 1968 and was seen in the background of Mame (1974). In 1970 he popped up on his first television show and was seen in more than a dozen episodes of “Here's Lucy.” He died at age 83 in 2010.

Hank Robinson (Mover, uncredited) was a busy background player in Hollywood seen on such shows as “Kojak,” “The Rockford Files,” and “Gunsmoke.”  This is his last appearance on “Here’s Lucy.”

The other movers and painters are played by uncredited background performers.

This is the series' 100th episode! It is the first of only a few episodes not to have a personal name in the title.   

This episode is the fourth installment in the longest story arc (Lucy’s broken leg) of the series. This storyline was dictated by the fact that Lucille Ball actually broke her leg skiing, necessitating scripts for the first half of season five be tailored to her being in a cast. 

The evening this episode first aired, Susan Tolsky (Miss Quigley) also appeared on CBS's “The New Bill Cosby Show.” Tolsky was a regular on the variety show, which lasted just one season. That evening the show also featured insult comic Don Rickles, who had played a washed-up boxer on a 1967 episode of “The Lucy Show.”  

The evening this episode first aired, Lucie Arnaz guest-starred on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” which aired on NBC the hour prior to “Here’s Lucy.”  Desi Arnaz Jr. had also appeared on the madcap variety show in 1970. “Laugh-In” was frequently referenced on “Here’s Lucy” during its first two seasons.  Initially, “Laugh-In’s” second half hour on NBC overlapped “Here’s Lucy” on CBS. 

Harry is looking for the file for the Charles Bradshaw account. Lucy filed it under 'G' because Mr. Bradshaw reminds her of Cary Grant. Grant was frequently mentioned on all of Lucille Ball's sitcoms. The name Bradshaw was often one used by Gale Gordon in his dictation directives as both Mr. Mooney and Harrison Carter.  

Lucy is the head of the Canary Club, a group of a cappella women singers consisting of Mary Jane, Vanda, Doris, June, and Mercedes. They give her the “Humpty Dumpty Award” for skiing which cost the members (including Lucy) $2.50 each.  The figurine has red hair and a cast on her right leg, just like Lucy.

To welcome Lucy home, the Canary Club sings “Hello, Lucy” to the tune of “Hello, Dolly.” The song is by Jerry Herman who also wrote the music for Mame, which Lucy was about to start filming when she broke her leg. In its original form the song is from a Broadway musical of the same name based on Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker. In “Lucy and the Undercover Agent” (TLS S4;E10, above) it was sung as “Hello, Solly” when Lucy Carmichael dressed up as Carol Channing (Broadway's original Dolly) to get into an Army base. First, she had to distract “Sol” (aka “Solly”) the base guard.  

Lucy tells her daughter she’s never had a song written for her before. For Lucille Ball, that is just not true. The theme song to “I Love Lucy” by Eliott Daniel was written for her (as Lucy Ricardo). The statement is also not true for Lucie Arnaz. Her father and composer Eddie Maxwell wrote “There’s a Brand New Baby in Our House” for the birth of Lucie in 1951. It was re-released to coincide with the birth of Little Ricky / Desi Jr. in 1953.  So although the Carter gals may not have had songs written for them, the Arnaz girls have! 

According to the back of their coveralls, the moving men are from Dart Movers.

Lucy is surprised she is no longer Harry's candidate for “Miss Boo-Boo of Nineteen Seventy Two-Two.” In order that episodes not seem 'dated', the year was rarely spoken in the dialogue of “Lucy” shows, especially considering their popularity in syndication.  

The framed photograph of Gale Gordon seen in many previous episodes of “Here's Lucy” and “The Lucy Show” has been hung in Lucy's living room, although it is not usually part of the office set.

Lucy says that having Harry doing business in her home is like having a rest cure at Devil's Island. Devil’s Island (aka Bagne de Cayenne) was a penal colony in French Guiana. It was previously mentioned in “Lucy's Bonus Bounces” (S4;E16)  and on “I Love Lucy” in “Paris at Last” (ILL S5;E18).

When Kim suggests giving the office furniture to the Salvation Army, Lucy says “Harry has spies there. That's where he gets his clothing.” Lucille Ball was a supporter of The Salvation Army. 

The charitable organization was indirectly satirized on “I Love Lucy” as The Friends of the Friendless and in “Lucy Moves To NBC” with Lucy playing Sister Hitchcock, a character on “The Music Mart”. 

To drive Harry away, the Canary Club sing “Camptown Races.” "Camptown Races" is a minstrel song by Stephen Foster (1826–64) published in 1850.

Upon seeing the room turned into a place of business, Kim sings “Be it ever so humble...” then drops the song and flatly states “there’s no place like an office.”  The 19th century song “Home Sweet Home” was composed by Englishman Sir Henry Bishop with lyrics by American actor John Howard Payne. 

Harry starts to dictate a letter to Mr. Frank S. Leach, Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is the name of an old World War II Army buddy of writer Seaman Jacobs. The two kept correspondence over the years and Jacobs wanted to surprise his friend with his name being spoken on television. When CBS legal department checked they found there were two people named Frank S. Leach in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and suggested the name be changed to Frank S. Larson. Jacobs wrote to his friend to sign a release, which allowed the name to be used. On filming day, however, Gale Gordon had trouble pronouncing the name Leach, so Jacobs informed him of the reason it was so important to him that he get it right. Gordon got the name right, but then mispronounced Fayetteville as Fayettesville. The extra 's' was later removed in post-production.  

Harry says he didn't think the painters were interns from “Medical Center,” a CBS hospital drama that aired from 1969 to 1976 on Wednesday nights. 

At the end of the episode, Harry gets wet – this time soaked in yellow paint.

Lucy Ricardo also had a broken leg and used a wheelchair in 1953's “The Girls Go Into Business” (ILL S3;E2). Both episodes also feature police officers. 

Miss Quigley (Susan Tolsky) tells Harry that at secretarial school she learned typing, shorthand, and Karate (to defend herself). Susan Tolsky previously played Sue Ann on “Kim Cuts You-Know-Whose Apron String” (S4;E24), an episode that was centered around Kim and Sue Ann learning self-defense from a book.

Character Clarity!  Standing in the living room/office, Harry tells Kim to “go home.” Kim calls it “her mother's house.”  It can be assumed this means Kim is still living in the Marina Del Rey apartment that she moved into in “Kim Finally Cuts You-Know-Whose Apron String” (S4;E24), although is not specifically stated. It also could mean that Kim is staying at the college dorm, as was hinted in “Harrison Carter, Male Nurse” (S5;E3).  

“Miss Quigley, in this letter you just typed up for me...” - The camera catches a quick glimpse of the ‘letter’ and it is obviously bold handwriting, not typing. It is likely a portion of the script in order to remind Gale Gordon of his lines. Reports from the set by writer Seaman Jacobs confirm that Gordon did not always perform the script word for word. 

Bad...Worse...________! Of the three previous substitute secretaries he has had, Harry says that Miss Quigley is the “worse-est.”  When Quigley differs, she says “I don’t think there’s such word as “worstest”. It is unclear whether the original script said “worse-est” or “worstest” (both are grammatically incorrect), but traditionally, for consistency sake, if an actor makes an error of this sort, their scene partner should repeat the word spoken, not the scripted word. 

Brand X - Lucy’s manual typewriter has the brand name redacted with blue tape. This is the same typewriter she will use a year later in “The Big Game” (S6;E2). 

“A Home is Not an Office” rates 3 Paper Hearts out of 5

This is a sprawling episode, with lots of characters and activity. Although restricted to a wheelchair, Lucille Ball still manages some funny physical comedy with a feisty file cabinet. Ball appears to be happy to be back in her element and enjoying the company of her co-stars. There are also some sweetly sentimental moments between Harry and Lucy.  

[autobiographyoftheavatar]

MASTERING THE SCIENCES OF VEDANTA, TANTRA AND SRI VIDYA

Mata Vibhutananda Puri (also called Mataji Kuppammal) was a distinguished Yogini in Tiruvannamalai, who adopted The young Avatar as her only disciple as per the tradition of her lineage of having “One Guru one disciple”. Her Guru was Isakki Swamigal, an Avadhoota. Avadhootas lived with no food, no water and no clothes… He was a great enlightened being who was much revered by the people of Tiruvannamalai. With Mata Vibhutanda, The young Avatar mastered the Vedic Sciences of Vedanta, Tantra and Sri Vidya.

His Divine Holiness - The young Avatar, spent much of his childhood with Mata Vibhutananda Puri and Isakki Swamigal. Here, in His own words, He reveals an incident with his two Gurus.

HERBAL DIET FOR GRASPING PROFOUND TRUTHS

“While My family and relatives all had their own ideas about life, I continued to give My attention to the people who had given their life for Me - My Gurus. Whenever My Gurus wanted to teach Me subtle concepts, they would put Me on a herbal diet. They would give me the arugampul (Bermuda grass) or sometimes bael juice.

One day I asked them about this. The great Isakki Swamigal was sitting, and Mātā Vibhutānanda Puri was sitting with the book, and Yogananda Puri was just sitting there and cleaning his teeth. He would always have a small stick with him, and he would be constantly cleaning his teeth and listening, and chewing that stick also once in a while! And one or two old Sādhus were also sitting with us. I asked them, “Whoever studies Upanishads and Vedānta, and all these concepts, do they all go through this kind of herbal diet?” I asked, “Why, they all don’t follow that – आहार शुध्दौ सत्त्व शुध्दिः, सत्त्व शुध्दौ ध्रुवा स्मॄतिः (aharashuddhau satvashuddhih, satvashuddhau dhruva smrthih)?”

Means, “When the food is pure, the satva becomes pure; when the satva is pure, the Smṛti becomes integrated. Understand: the definition of ‘Smṛti’ is - the ability to recollect the essence (of a concept) and connect it with the present, and grasp it, and assimilate it. I asked, ‘I don’t see them having any herbal diet and all these preparation! So, I asked Mātāji Vibhutānanda Puri when she was talking about this food and all that. She just smiled at me, didn’t answer. She was looking at Isakki Swamigal. Then Isakki Swamigal opened his mouth and spoke in Tamil. I will repeat the exact words: “அவனுக்கு புரிஞ்சாலும் அவிஞ்சாலும் அவனோட அழிஞ்சு போகுமட. நீ சொல்லி உலகம் கேக்க போகுது. உனக்கு புரிஞ்சே ஆகணும்!” (“Avanukku purinjaalum avinjaalum, avanoda azhinju pogumada. Nee solli ulagam kekka pogudhu. Unakku purinje aaganum!”)

He said, ‘Whether they understand or not, whether they grasp or grab, finally, the result and responsibility goes just with them. They get destroyed with what they understood, misunderstood. Whether they understand or misunderstand, it gets destroyed along with them. But, in your case, we cannot take the risk, because, whatever you are going to say, the world is going to listen! So, you HAVE to understand properly! You HAVE to understand properly!’

I used to wonder, “Why should the learning of Vedas go with this kind of herbal diet?” One day, I asked them. They said, “Alright, eat whatever you want and come back.” In those days, Vada (a fried snack) and pāyasam (a semi-liquid sweet dish) was the traditional feast. I went and had all that and came back. Then they tried to explain some of the truths of Vedānta. I tell you honestly - I was not able to grasp them!

Then they gave Me gingelly oil (sesame oil) and cleaned My stomach, and also gave haritaki powder for two days. After two or three days, they again started teaching Me the concepts. I was able to grasp them just like that! Then I understood the power of that food, and the sūtra which says, ‘aahaara shuddhau satva shuddhih’ (‘Based on the purity of food, your intellect gets purified, your memory gets purified, your ability to grasp increases.’) (Chandoghya Upanishad, 7.26.2)”

Every single practice in the Vedic Tradition is towards Conscious growth. His Divine Holiness has included drinking neem juice as an everyday practice in all the enlightenment ecosystems revived or established by Him worldwide. Early morning, after a session of Yoga, worldwide, his disciples drink the neem juice everyday.

The picture shows the lineage of Isakki Swamigal - Kuppamal - His Divine Holiness, all three of them seated in the same Guru Peetha at Panchamukham in Tiruvannamalai.

Guru Paramapara - Isakki Swamigal, Mata Vibhudananda Puri, and His Divine Holiness

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness’ paternal grandmother

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

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MASTERING THE SCIENCES OF VEDANTA, TANTRA AND SRI VIDYA

Mata Vibhutananda Puri (also called Mataji Kuppammal) was a distinguished Yogini in Tiruvannamalai, who adopted The young Avatar as her only disciple as per the tradition of her lineage of having “One Guru one disciple”. Her Guru was Isakki Swamigal, an Avadhoota. Avadhootas lived with no food, no water and no clothes… He was a great enlightened being who was much revered by the people of Tiruvannamalai. With Mata Vibhutanda, The young Avatar mastered the Vedic Sciences of Vedanta, Tantra and Sri Vidya.

His Divine Holiness - The young Avatar, spent much of his childhood with Mata Vibhutananda Puri and Isakki Swamigal. Here, in His own words, He reveals an incident with his two Gurus.

HERBAL DIET FOR GRASPING PROFOUND TRUTHS

“While My family and relatives all had their own ideas about life, I continued to give My attention to the people who had given their life for Me - My Gurus.

Whenever My Gurus wanted to teach Me subtle concepts, they would put Me on a herbal diet. They would give me the arugampul (Bermuda grass) or sometimes bael juice.

One day I asked them about this. The great Isakki Swamigal was sitting, and Mātā Vibhutānanda Puri was sitting with the book, and Yogananda Puri was just sitting there and cleaning his teeth. He would always have a small stick with him, and he would be constantly cleaning his teeth and listening, and chewing that stick also once in a while! And one or two old Sādhus were also sitting with us.

I asked them, “Whoever studies Upanishads and Vedānta, and all these concepts, do they all go through this kind of herbal diet?” I asked, “Why, they all don’t follow that – आहार शुध्दौ सत्त्व शुध्दिः, सत्त्व शुध्दौ ध्रुवा स्मॄतिः (aharashuddhau satvashuddhih, satvashuddhau dhruva smrthih)?”

Means, “When the food is pure, the satva becomes pure; when the satva is pure, the Smṛti becomes integrated. Understand: the definition of ‘Smṛti’ is - the ability to recollect the essence (of a concept) and connect it with the present, and grasp it, and assimilate it. 

I asked, ‘I don’t see them having any herbal diet and all these preparation!

So, I asked Mātāji Vibhutānanda Puri when she was talking about this food and all that. She just smiled at me, didn’t answer. She was looking at Isakki Swamigal. Then Isakki Swamigal opened his mouth and spoke in Tamil. I will repeat the exact words: “அவனுக்கு புரிஞ்சாலும் அவிஞ்சாலும் அவனோட அழிஞ்சு போகுமட. நீ சொல்லி உலகம் கேக்க போகுது. உனக்கு புரிஞ்சே ஆகணும்!” (“Avanukku purinjaalum avinjaalum, avanoda azhinju pogumada. Nee solli ulagam kekka pogudhu. Unakku purinje aaganum!”)

He said, ‘Whether they understand or not, whether they grasp or grab, finally, the result and responsibility goes just with them. They get destroyed with what they understood, misunderstood. Whether they understand or misunderstand, it gets destroyed along with them. But, in your case, we cannot take the risk, because, whatever you are going to say, the world is going to listen! So, you HAVE to understand properly! You HAVE to understand properly!’ 

I used to wonder, “Why should the learning of Vedas go with this kind of herbal diet?” One day, I asked them. They said, “Alright, eat whatever you want and come back.” In those days, Vada (a fried snack) and pāyasam (a semi-liquid sweet dish) was the traditional feast. I went and had all that and came back. Then they tried to explain some of the truths of Vedānta. I tell you honestly - I was not able to grasp them!

Then they gave Me gingelly oil (sesame oil) and cleaned My stomach, and also gave haritaki powder for two days. After two or three days, they again started teaching Me the concepts. I was able to grasp them just like that! Then I understood the power of that food, and the sūtra which says, ‘aahaara shuddhau satva shuddhih’ (‘Based on the purity of food, your intellect gets purified, your memory gets purified, your ability to grasp increases.’) (Chandoghya Upanishad, 7.26.2)”

Every single practice in the Vedic Tradition is towards Conscious growth. His Divine Holiness has included drinking neem juice as an everyday practice in all the enlightenment ecosystems revived or established by Him worldwide. Early morning, after a session of Yoga, worldwide, his disciples drink the neem juice everyday.

The picture shows the lineage of Isakki Swamigal - Kuppamal - His Divine Holiness, all three of them seated in the same Guru Peetha at Panchamukham in Tiruvannamalai.

Guru paramapara - Isakki Swamigal, Mata Vibhudananda Puri and His Divine Holiness.

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness' paternal grandmother

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness 

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

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http://programs.nithyananda.org/paramashivoham

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MASTERING THE SCIENCES OF VEDANTA, TANTRA AND SRI VIDYA

Mata Vibhutananda Puri (also called Mataji Kuppammal) was a distinguished Yogini in Tiruvannamalai, who adopted The young Avatar as her only disciple as per the tradition of her lineage of having “One Guru one disciple”. Her Guru was Isakki Swamigal, an Avadhoota. Avadhootas lived with no food, no water and no clothes… He was a great enlightened being who was much revered by the people of Tiruvannamalai. With Mata Vibhutanda, The young Avatar mastered the Vedic Sciences of Vedanta, Tantra and Sri Vidya.

His Divine Holiness - The young Avatar, spent much of his childhood with Mata Vibhutananda Puri and Isakki Swamigal. Here, in His own words, He reveals an incident with his two Gurus.

HERBAL DIET FOR GRASPING PROFOUND TRUTHS

“While My family and relatives all had their own ideas about life, I continued to give My attention to the people who had given their life for Me - My Gurus.

Whenever My Gurus wanted to teach Me subtle concepts, they would put Me on a herbal diet. They would give me the arugampul (Bermuda grass) or sometimes bael juice.

One day I asked them about this. The great Isakki Swamigal was sitting, and Mātā Vibhutānanda Puri was sitting with the book, and Yogananda Puri was just sitting there and cleaning his teeth. He would always have a small stick with him, and he would be constantly cleaning his teeth and listening, and chewing that stick also once in a while! And one or two old Sādhus were also sitting with us.

I asked them, “Whoever studies Upanishads and Vedānta, and all these concepts, do they all go through this kind of herbal diet?” I asked, “Why, they all don’t follow that – आहार शुध्दौ सत्त्व शुध्दिः, सत्त्व शुध्दौ ध्रुवा स्मॄतिः (aharashuddhau satvashuddhih, satvashuddhau dhruva smrthih)?”

Means, “When the food is pure, the satva becomes pure; when the satva is pure, the Smṛti becomes integrated. Understand: the definition of ‘Smṛti’ is - the ability to recollect the essence (of a concept) and connect it with the present, and grasp it, and assimilate it. 

I asked, ‘I don’t see them having any herbal diet and all these preparation!

So, I asked Mātāji Vibhutānanda Puri when she was talking about this food and all that. She just smiled at me, didn’t answer. She was looking at Isakki Swamigal. Then Isakki Swamigal opened his mouth and spoke in Tamil. I will repeat the exact words: “அவனுக்கு புரிஞ்சாலும் அவிஞ்சாலும் அவனோட அழிஞ்சு போகுமட. நீ சொல்லி உலகம் கேக்க போகுது. உனக்கு புரிஞ்சே ஆகணும்!” (“Avanukku purinjaalum avinjaalum, avanoda azhinju pogumada. Nee solli ulagam kekka pogudhu. Unakku purinje aaganum!”)

He said, ‘Whether they understand or not, whether they grasp or grab, finally, the result and responsibility goes just with them. They get destroyed with what they understood, misunderstood. Whether they understand or misunderstand, it gets destroyed along with them. But, in your case, we cannot take the risk, because, whatever you are going to say, the world is going to listen! So, you HAVE to understand properly! You HAVE to understand properly!’ 

I used to wonder, “Why should the learning of Vedas go with this kind of herbal diet?” One day, I asked them. They said, “Alright, eat whatever you want and come back.” In those days, Vada (a fried snack) and pāyasam (a semi-liquid sweet dish) was the traditional feast. I went and had all that and came back. Then they tried to explain some of the truths of Vedānta. I tell you honestly - I was not able to grasp them!

Then they gave Me gingelly oil (sesame oil) and cleaned My stomach, and also gave haritaki powder for two days. After two or three days, they again started teaching Me the concepts. I was able to grasp them just like that! Then I understood the power of that food, and the sūtra which says, ‘aahaara shuddhau satva shuddhih’ (‘Based on the purity of food, your intellect gets purified, your memory gets purified, your ability to grasp increases.’) (Chandoghya Upanishad, 7.26.2)”

Every single practice in the Vedic Tradition is towards Conscious growth. His Divine Holiness has included drinking neem juice as an everyday practice in all the enlightenment ecosystems revived or established by Him worldwide. Early morning, after a session of Yoga, worldwide, his disciples drink the neem juice everyday.

The picture shows the lineage of Isakki Swamigal - Kuppamal - His Divine Holiness, all three of them seated in the same Guru Peetha at Panchamukham in Tiruvannamalai.

Guru paramapara - Isakki Swamigal, Mata Vibhudananda Puri and His Divine Holiness.

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness' paternal grandmother

Mata Vibhudananda Puri with His Divine Holiness 

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

Mata Vibhudananda Puri

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[autobiographyoftheavatar]

Mastering The Sciences Of Vedanta, Tantra And Sri Vidya

Mata Vibhutananda Puri (also called Mataji Kuppammal) was a distinguished Yogini in Tiruvannamalai, who adopted The young Avatar as her only disciple as per the tradition of her lineage of having “One Guru one disciple”. Her Guru was Isakki Swamigal, an Avadhoota. Avadhootas lived with no food, no water and no clothes… He was a great enlightened being who was much revered by the people of Tiruvannamalai. With Mata Vibhutanda, The young Avatar mastered the Vedic Sciences of Vedanta, Tantra and Sri Vidya.

His Divine Holiness - The young Avatar, spent much of his childhood with Mata Vibhutananda Puri and Isakki Swamigal. Here, in His own words, He reveals an incident with his two Gurus.

HERBAL DIET FOR GRASPING PROFOUND TRUTHS “While My family and relatives all had their own ideas about life, I continued to give My attention to the people who had given their life for Me - My Gurus.

Whenever My Gurus wanted to teach Me subtle concepts, they would put Me on a herbal diet. They would give me the arugampul (Bermuda grass) or sometimes bael juice.

One day I asked them about this. The great Isakki Swamigal was sitting, and Mātā Vibhutānanda Puri was sitting with the book, and Yogananda Puri was just sitting there and cleaning his teeth. He would always have a small stick with him, and he would be constantly cleaning his teeth and listening, and chewing that stick also once in a while! And one or two old Sādhus were also sitting with us.

I asked them, “Whoever studies Upanishads and Vedānta, and all these concepts, do they all go through this kind of herbal diet?” I asked, “Why, they all don’t follow that – आहार शुध्दौ सत्त्व शुध्दिः, सत्त्व शुध्दौ ध्रुवा स्मॄतिः (aharashuddhau satvashuddhih, satvashuddhau dhruva smrthih)?” Means, “When the food is pure, the satva becomes pure; when the satva is pure, the Smṛti becomes integrated. Understand: the definition of ‘Smṛti’ is - the ability to recollect the essence (of a concept) and connect it with the present, and grasp it, and assimilate it. I asked, ‘I don’t see them having any herbal diet and all these preparation!

So, I asked Mātāji Vibhutānanda Puri when she was talking about this food and all that. She just smiled at me, didn’t answer. She was looking at Isakki Swamigal. Then Isakki Swamigal opened his mouth and spoke in Tamil. I will repeat the exact words: “அவனுக்கு புரிஞ்சாலும் அவிஞ்சாலும் அவனோட அழிஞ்சு போகுமட. நீ சொல்லி உலகம் கேக்க போகுது. உனக்கு புரிஞ்சே ஆகணும்!” (“Avanukku purinjaalum avinjaalum, avanoda azhinju pogumada. Nee solli ulagam kekka pogudhu. Unakku purinje aaganum!”)

He said, ‘Whether they understand or not, whether they grasp or grab, finally, the result and responsibility goes just with them. They get destroyed with what they understood, misunderstood. Whether they understand or misunderstand, it gets destroyed along with them. But, in your case, we cannot take the risk, because, whatever you are going to say, the world is going to listen! So, you HAVE to understand properly! You HAVE to understand properly!’ I used to wonder, “Why should the learning of Vedas go with this kind of herbal diet?” One day, I asked them. They said, “Alright, eat whatever you want and come back.” In those days, Vada (a fried snack) and pāyasam (a semi-liquid sweet dish) was the traditional feast. I went and had all that and came back. Then they tried to explain some of the truths of Vedānta. I tell you honestly - I was not able to grasp them!

Then they gave Me gingelly oil (sesame oil) and cleaned My stomach, and also gave haritaki powder for two days. After two or three days, they again started teaching Me the concepts. I was able to grasp them just like that! Then I understood the power of that food, and the sūtra which says, ‘aahaara shuddhau satva shuddhih’ (‘Based on the purity of food, your intellect gets purified, your memory gets purified, your ability to grasp increases.’) (Chandoghya Upanishad, 7.26.2)”

Every single practice in the Vedic Tradition is towards Conscious growth. His Divine Holiness has included drinking neem juice as an everyday practice in all the enlightenment ecosystems revived or established by Him worldwide. Early morning, after a session of Yoga, worldwide, his disciples drink the neem juice everyday.

The picture shows the lineage of Isakki Swamigal - Kuppamal - His Divine Holiness, all three of them seated in the same Guru Peetha at Panchamukham in Tiruvannamalai.

#guru #parampara #lineage #enlightenment #blessed #beings#tiruvannamalai #vedic #tradition #detox #powerfulcognitions #purification#memory #yoga #brainpower