#pet waste removal WA

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Effective Wasp Nest Removal with WA Bye Bugs Pest Control

Introduction Summer is a wonderful time of the year. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and outdoor activities are in full swing. However, one of the less pleasant aspects of this season is the increased activity of wasps. If you've ever had the misfortune of discovering a wasp nest near your home, you know how unsettling it can be. This is where WA Bye Bugs Pest Control wasp nest comes to your rescue. Specializing in safe and efficient wasp nest removal, WA Bye Bugs ensures that your home and garden remain safe and enjoyable throughout the warmer months.

Understanding the Wasp Problem Wasps can be a real nuisance, especially during late summer and early fall when they become more aggressive in their search for food. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times, making them particularly dangerous to humans, especially those with allergies. The presence of a wasp nest near your home can lead to increased risks for you, your family, and your pets.

The Importance of Professional Wasp Nest Removal Many people underestimate the danger posed by wasps and attempt to deal with nests on their own. This can lead to painful stings and even serious health risks. Here are a few reasons why professional wasp nest removal is crucial:

Safety First: Professionals are trained to handle wasps safely. They have the necessary equipment and protective gear to deal with nests without risking their safety or that of others.

Effective Removal: DIY methods often fail to eliminate the entire nest, leading to recurring problems. Professionals ensure that the nest and the wasps are completely removed.

Preventive Measures: Experts don't just remove the nest; they also offer advice and solutions to prevent future infestations.

Why Choose WA Bye Bugs Pest Control? WA Bye Bugs Pest Control stands out as a leader in wasp nest removal services. Here’s why:

Experienced Technicians: Our team comprises highly trained and experienced technicians who understand wasp behavior and the best methods for removing nests safely and effectively.

Eco-Friendly Solutions: We prioritize the use of eco-friendly pest control solutions that are safe for your family and pets while being effective against pests.

Quick Response Time: We understand the urgency of dealing with a wasp nest and offer prompt service to ensure your safety as soon as possible.

Comprehensive Service: Our service doesn’t end with the removal. We provide thorough inspections and advice on how to prevent future infestations.

The WA Bye Bugs Wasp Nest Removal Process Inspection: Our technicians conduct a detailed inspection to locate the nest and understand the extent of the infestation.

Customized Plan: Based on the inspection, we develop a customized removal plan using the most effective and safe methods.

Safe Removal: The nest is carefully removed, ensuring minimal disruption to your property and maximum safety for all involved.

Post-Removal Inspection: After removal, we inspect the area to ensure no wasps remain and provide tips to prevent future nests.

Tips to Prevent Wasp Nests While professional removal is crucial, taking preventive measures can help keep wasps at bay. Here are a few tips:

Seal Entry Points: Ensure all cracks and crevices around your home are sealed to prevent wasps from entering and building nests.

Proper Waste Management: Wasps are attracted to food sources, so keep your trash cans tightly sealed and clean up food spills promptly.

Regular Inspections: Regularly inspect your property, especially in spring when wasps start building nests, to catch any early signs of wasp activity.

Conclusion A wasp nest can turn your idyllic summer into a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With WA Bye Bugs Pest Control, you can enjoy a wasp-free environment and peace of mind. Our professional, eco-friendly, and effective wasp nest removal services ensure that you and your loved ones remain safe throughout the season. Don’t let wasps ruin your summer – contact WA Bye Bugs Pest Control today for swift and reliable service.

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Paws-itively Clean: Pet Waste Management Made Easy

Who Let The Dogs Out is a pet waste management service that focuses on environmental sustainability while maintaining cleanliness in outdoor spaces. The team offers waste removal for both residential and commercial properties and can adjust their services according to client needs. The primary goal is to improve the overall living experience for pets and their owners, as well as contribute positively to the community.

Who Let The Dogs Out

207 N Houk Street Spokane Valley, WA 99216

(509) 900-7540

wholetthedogsout.net

[blueparadis]

boyfriend!bachira who saw your peacefully sleeping gets aroused; at first he tries to solve the problem by himself but fails miserably.plss

❝ PAYBCAK. ❞ + BACHIRA MEGURU

+. CWs —»f!reader, (consensual) somnophilia, spit kink( spit as lube ), cunnilingus, use of pet names. word count — 0.6k

+. NOTES —»  well, it's here. Feel free to drop bllk thirsts and if you can’t tell it yet, i wrote this with pure pu$$y dedication; you can browse my works via NAVIGATION LINKS.

Bachira was always a light sleeper unlike you. He is always the one who used to wake up early and today is no different but when he walked out of the bath and saw you in deep slumber with a minimal dress covering your curves, he could only think of one thing: to wake you up. In all honesty, he hated that he had to leave on short notice for a tournament and would not be able to spend his time properly before he is finally off to the station. But he can have a proper goodbye if he wakes you up.

He should not, he probably should not but he can not help but mindlessly stare at the slow rise and fall of your chest and think about touching you, your cheeks, collar bones, your breasts . . .Wa-it! Wa-it! Wait. He can not afford to do that. Besides, he is gonna be late. He checks his phone and a teeth-flashing grin appears on his face.

His amber eyes settle on you while his arm extends to graze your cheeks with the back of his palm. You hum in response, goosebumps adorning your skin that made his cock twitch. He could only think of you one thing: you sprawled out on all four as he takes you from the back kissing and biting and fucking you till you are sore all over but he does not want to wake you up from your sleep.

Of all people, he knows sleep is next to sex. Bachira removes the blanket just enough to get a view of your body and to his surprise, you are not much dressed, a panty and spaghetti. He jocks down to press a kiss against your neck, over the pulse point. You’re warm, he thinks as pulls back carefully shifting in amongst your legs so as not to wake you up. 

He slides the clothing to a side touching you, stroking up and down as lightly as possible watching you hum and goosebumps appear on your skin. You’re wet, purring occasionally maybe because you were dreaming? about him? Yeah, it had to be him. He sets himself in a comfortable position with your legs resting upon his thighs as he discards the towel that has been nothing but a mere nuisance. 

His groans keep rising as his finger traces your pussy lips, two set of fingers soaking wet with your slick yet his cock remains unaided. He can not bear any more of this, any more of this torment, any more of this treacherous feeling of wanting to be inside you. He spits on his cock, pumps a few rash strokes up and down coating his member with saliva.

Sweat starting to gather on his shoulder blades as he spreads you further , his cock twitching, brain being all mushy the way you respond to his touch, even in your sleep, soft whines escaping your mouth turning into a falling whimper as he pushes the tip of the cock insode your pussy.

You gasp at the feeling of something penetrating your pussy, something firm and deep enough to making you jolt and up. And as you do, his mustard orbs scan your confused features. Bachira does not waste any further but kisses your parted dry lips calming your senses, and making you breathless as he pulls away. 

You notice that he is halfway inside you and so you buck your hips up to take him all in but he does not cooperate. “Oh baby”, he coos pulling you into his lap and hence sheathing his hefty cock by your gummy walls. 

“On my previous game, remember how ya’woke me with a blow job ?”, his voice full of groans and pants in between as his hands slip under your top grazing your back with cold hands.

The bridge of his nose kissing your pulse-point as you moan rashly feeling his fingers squeeze your ass cheeks as he adds, “I couldn’t concentrate on the game properly, was thinking of ya’ , all the time.”,

Bachira looks at you with devouring gaze before he adds the final touch, “Thought i should return the favor.”

“More like a payback.”, you manage to murmur against his lips, just inches apart waiting for him to shut you up with a kiss because you know, bachira doesn't like to be read like a book ,even in bed.

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Patience is a Virtue (Ralvez x Reader Imagine)

Summary: It’s all fun and games until Luke shows up, and he doesn’t like when his lovers mess around without him. 

A/N: Hey heyyyy. We have here a PolyAm Ralvez x Reader fic. This is my first time writing a threesome and it was a lot harder than I thought. Once again, a big thank you to @imagining-in-the-margins​ for making this story nice and neat for everyone. This is my NSFW story dedicated to the lovely @httpnxtt​ Enjoy!

Category: Smut

Content Warnings: M/F/M Threesome, Oral Sex (Male & Female Receiving), Fingering, Penetrative Vaginal Sex, Unprotected Sex, Edging/Orgasm Denial, Spitting/Spit Swallowing, Degradation/Praise, Slight Marking

Word Count: 3.2K

Masterlist

Tick. Tick. Tick.

I stared at the grandfather clock by the wall, watching the larger hand tick as each second passed by at a slow and tortuous pace. I absolutely hated waiting. I wouldn’t consider myself to be an impatient person, I just didn’t appreciate my time being wasted. There are a bunch of things that I could be doing right now, such as making out with my boyfriend, but I had to wait. Why? 

“Please stop tapping your foot,” Spencer said, “you’re making me nervous.”

Because our boyfriend said so. 

Luke was back at Quantico, doing god knows what, while Spencer and I were instructed to wait for his return. This was not unusual, Luke regularly asked us to wait for him. He didn’t want to miss out on the fun. His excuse was that Spencer and I spent more than enough time without him already, since the both of us were in a relationship before he met us. However, it has been hours already, and I was terribly, utterly horny. 

Tick. Tick. Tick. 

I groaned loudly as I shifted my body towards my boyfriend. He glanced at me shortly before returning his attention back to whatever was on TV. 

“Spencerrrr,” I whined, my hands making their way towards his legs. He gently caught them with one of his, placing them back on me. 

“No, you know what would happen if we try anything.” 

A shiver went down my spine as a flash of a memory resurfaced. Luke had us both on our knees, making us take turns sucking him off. His pleasure was the only priority for that evening. Of course, he made it up to us the following morning with breakfast in bed and an orgasm each. 

That was a fun time, but the memory only made me crave Spencer even more right now. 

“Please baby, I want you so badly. I promise I’ll make it worthwhile.” My hands slowly glided back to his pants and this time he didn’t push them away. 

“We shoul-” a groan cut him off as I slightly squeezed his growing erection. 

“How would he find out?” I moved my body closer to his, pressing my chest against his arm. “I’m so wet for you Spencer, please.”

“I-I don’t know. Luke would be really upset if he finds out.”

“Just one kiss. Or two. That’s all, I promise.” 

I moved to sit on his lap, making sure his hard erection was against my clothed center. I pressed my lips against his throat, enjoying the sound of the small gasp he released from his mouth. 

“I won’t tell him if you don’t.”

I continued to press small kisses against the column of his throat as I slowly grinded my hips against his. Spencer placed his hands on my waist, his grip still shy and hesitant. I had him almost where I wanted him, I just needed to push a little bit more. 

“And what do we have here,” a low voice stated from behind me. I felt Spencer tense underneath me as we both locked our eyes on our boyfriend. Luke was leaning his weight against the wall, his face void of any emotions. But Spencer and I knew better. 

“Hey there babe, we were just uhhhh warming up for you. Right, Spence?” I turned my attention back to Spencer, hoping he will help soothe the predicament we caught ourselves in. However, he stayed silent, his head facing downward in a state of guilt. 

“I could’ve sworn I said no touching until I got back. Or was I mistaken?” 

“Well, you see, what had happened wa—” My attempt to swindle our way out of any punishment was cut off. 

“I don’t want to hear it. The both of you go to the bedroom. Now.” 

Spencer stood up, with me practically having to jump off him to avoid falling on the floor. If I had to bet, I’d say he was more excited than scared. He would never admit it, but we all know he loved Luke’s punishments. I was just the more vocal one between the two of us. 

I followed after Spencer, going through the usual protocol. Luke likes us to be stripped down to our underwear. We sat on the bed, a good amount of distance between us so that Luke wouldn’t try to add another penalty to whatever he was going to give us. 

We waited a few minutes before the door opened with a creak. Thank the mighty above that he decided not to make us wait for many more hours. 

I kept my eyes downwards, waiting for further instruction. I heard Luke make his way towards Spencer before a sharp gasp was heard. The lewd sounds of sucking and moaning almost made me turn my head. Luke knows I love watching them together, but I can’t lift my head without permission. I did my best to keep my eyes on my lap as I heard them make out with one another. 

I don’t know how long I waited, it could have been a few minutes or a few hours, before I heard them finally pull apart. Between the deep intakes of breath from the both of them, I assume it was a lengthy amount of time. 

“I am proud of you for at least following this one rule cariña,” Luke panted, his words coming out a bit husky as he still tried to catch his breath, “Look at me.”

With greedy eyes, I looked at his face and took him all in. His lips were red and puffy, the leftover saliva keeping them moist. His hair was wild, as if a certain genius ran his hands through it. His chest moved up and down, eventually dwindling to an even pace. 

He came closer to me, tucking two of his thick fingers under my chin to lift my head up so that I can focus solely on his lustful dark brown eyes. “Spencer,” he called, eyes still on mine, “come here.” 

Within milliseconds, Spencer stood up next to Luke, awaiting further instruction. He was always more of a doer than a talker when in this role. Luke grabbed his hands as they took a few steps away from me. “Let’s give our darling girl a little show. Take my clothes off me.” 

With greedy and excited hands, Spencer removed Luke’s button-down and undershirt. His fingers traced the soft skin of Luke’s chest as he made his way toward the pants.  He took his time taking off Luke’s jeans and socks, enjoying the few moments at being on his knees in front of our man. 

Lucky son of a bitch. 

When Luke was finally in his boxers, he told Spencer to take a seat on the bed again before coming back to me. He grabbed my waist, forcing me to stand and pulling me against his body. He was so cool, which help to calm my overheated skin. 

“What should I do with you, cariña, hmmm?” 

I kept my mouth shut. I didn’t want to give him any ideas. He rubbed small circles on my hips as he contemplated what to do with me. He hummed a small tune while his eyes displayed a playful mischief.  

“Ahhh, I have an idea. Babe, lie down on your back for me. You deserve a treat,” he told Spencer while he removed my underwear. 

As soon as he released me, I went straight to Spencer. I knew what Luke wanted us to do without him outright saying it. I straddled Spencer’s waist and shimmied up to his face until my core was level to his mouth. 

“The other way,” Luke called out, “I want to see you.” I hastily switched position, almost falling to my side. If it wasn’t for Spencer’s hands on my thighs, I would have had a face full of blankets right now.

“Go on.”

And with that, Spencer started using his mouth on me. I gasped as he slowly left soft kisses before moving his tongue from slit to clit in a tantalizing motion. I was already wet from earlier, but I was practically a puddle now. If there was one thing that Spencer was amazing at, it was eating a girl out. Or well, giving oral in general. He is a giver and knows how to work that amazing mouth in multiple ways. 

I cried out when he closed his mouth over my clit and started to gently suck. He groaned when I pressed my hands down on his chest, the vibration causing my body to shudder. His hands on my thighs kept my trembling body as steady as possible. This is going to be over quickly if he continued on like this. I picked my head up to look at Luke, watching as he took in the scene in front of him.

“Give her a little more Spencer.” 

A thick, long digit slowly replaced the tongue that was inside me. Similar to his mouth, Spencer was talented with his hands. Those dexterous fingers were a gift, and I was a happy recipient. His mouth returned to my clit, his tongue flicking against it as he curled his finger in a come hither motion. I let out a whispered curse as my eyes closed. 

“Put another finger in her, Spencer.” 

Spencer did as he was told, sliding a second digit inside of me. My high pitch moans were in harmony with the boys’ heavy breathing. I tried to stay still, but couldn’t help but grind slowly against Spencer’s face. I focused my attention back at Luke, only to see him softly fisting himself behind his boxers. Damn, I want nothing more than to have a closer look at him.

As if he read my mind, Luke came closer, his fist still pumping his thick cock. My mouth salivated in an instant, craving the feel of salty skin gliding against my tongue. I stuck my tongue out, hoping he would be nice and give me what I wanted. 

For a moment, I thought he would do just that as he released his dick, removed his boxers, and climbed on the bed, straddling Spencer’s lower waist. Instead, he grabbed my hair harshly, forcing me to look up at him. With my mouth still opened wide for him, Luke looked directly into my eyes as he spit in my mouth. Without prompt, I swallowed greedily, showcasing my tongue for him again.

“You’re such a dirty little bitch, cariña,” Luke laughed. The sweet pet name combined with the degrading title had me whimpering for more attention. I wanted more. I needed more. I moved my head, just enough to capture Luke’s lips with my own. Luke quickly pulled away to glare at me while I wore a coy smile on my face. 

“You greedy little girl,” was all he said as he delved back down. His lips were always soft, which contrasted with the way he would roughly kiss me. His stubble rubbed harshly against my face, his tongue sliding greedily against my own. His hands still fisted in my hair held me in place as he controlled our intense kiss. 

The feeling of two tongues inside of me had me rising closer and closer to my climax. My legs started to shake as a shiver went through my spine. I focused on the pleasure they were giving me. I moaned loudly into Luke’s mouth while Spencer continued the even pace of his fingers and tongue. I was so close to my release and just when I was about to let go, Luke pulled away from me and said the worst two words a person could hear at a moment like this. 

“Spencer, stop.” 

Spencer instantly paused his movements, my orgasm waning along with it. I glared at Luke, telepathically telling him how much I hated him at that moment. 

You fucking smug haughty beautiful bastard. 

“Fix that face before I change my mind about potentially rewarding you,” Luke stressed out.

I immediately pouted at his words, casting my eyes down so that he didn’t see the anger that still lingered within them. 

“Cariña, move down. Spencer, stay just like that,” he said, his voice carrying a softer tone as he moved down a bit to make room for me. 

Just like before, I shimmied my body down until I was at Spencer’s waist. With Luke’s help, Spencer’s boxers were tossed somewhere across the room and I was hovering over his length. Spencer and I both gasped once he entered me. I slowly moved my hips down until he was bottomed out inside of me. Luke placed his hands on my waist as he moved me up and down, controlling the pace. 

Spencer’s fists were clutching the sheets beneath him as he tried his best not to buck his hips. We were both trying to be good to avoid further punishment. It was bad enough that we’d barely seen each other’s faces this whole time. Luke knew I was a sucker for Spencer’s orgasm face. 

Luke pressed a kiss on my forehead and dipped his head to leave bites and kisses on my throat. I could feel my body heat up the more his plush lips pressed against me. He released my waist, silently telling me to go on as he continued his descent, nibbling and marking the skin on my chest and stomach. 

I nearly screamed once I felt his lips and tongue on my sensitive clit. From the way Spencer’s hips staggered and moans increased in volume, it is safe to assume that Luke was avidly lapping the both of us. The sound of deep whines, heavy moans, and high squeals occupied the bedroom. The coil in my belly was getting tighter and tighter, a telltale sign that I was once again rising close to the edge. I just needed a few more thrusts, a bit more pressure. 

I barely noticed when Luke pulled away, but I did register the deep timbre of his voice saying, “Stop.”

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck, not again. Spencer’s hips stuttered, but didn’t fully stop until Luke smacked and harshly gripped his thigh. 

“Luke, please,” Spencer begged, as if he was a wounded animal. I also shared my displeasure at being stopped for the second time in a matter of minutes. All Luke did was chuckle at us, amused by our antics.

“Good things come to those who wait,” was all he said as he stood up. 

He instructed Spencer to sit up and lean his back against the headboard while I go on all fours facing him. We quickly followed suit, hoping to finally get some kind of release. 

“Good, now cariña, I want you to be nice and let Spencer use your mouth.” 

He didn’t have to say more. I happily open my mouth to allow him entry. The mixed taste of the both of us further invigorated me to take him deeper in my mouth. 

“You can touch.” I heard Luke say to which Spencer eagerly accepted. He held strands of my hair in his large hands, but did nothing else. I glance up to see his face scrunched up in pleasure, mouth open while his head leaned back on the headboards. I loved looking at him like that, it was arousing and encouraging. I moved my head up, leaving just the tip in my mouth. I swirled my tongue around him and sucked a bit harder, relishing the way he tightened his grip on my hair. 

I felt the bed dip as Luke got on it again. I knew he was behind me, feeling the heat he emitted on my skin. He rubbed two fingers against my already slippery folds, spreading the slick everywhere. I heard him sigh before once again placing his hands on my hips, the blunt head of his cock thumped against my clit. I raised my hips higher, presenting myself as an offering for his pleasure. 

Luke entered me slowly, lazily, taking his time so that I could feel every inch of him inside me. I moaned and gurgled around the cock still in my mouth. Spencer’s hands yanked me off him as he took deep breaths. His eyes kept darting between Luke and me, pleading for someone to allow him to do something. 

“Go ahead babe, you’ve been so good for me,” Luke praised. 

Spencer looked at my face, silently asking permission. I nodded my head, opening my mouth again for him. Still being the soft sweet boy for the night, he gently entered my mouth, lightly moving my head up and down. 

Luke started quickening his pace, smacking his hips against mine. His balls would slap my clit the harder he thrust in me. The contrast between the rough and hard from behind with the soft and gentle from the front had my mind spiraling. 

“You like this don’t you,” Luke growled out, hunching his form so that his chest was pressed against my back, his words being hissed at my ear. “You like being filled up at both ends.”

All I could do was moan as they both used me. I maneuvered one hand to massage Spencer’s balls, sucking harder with every up stroke. The extra stimulation was just enough for him to cry out and release himself. He came like a freight train, heavy and fast and all too much all at once. I couldn’t hold it all in my mouth and Spencer slipped out of me with the leftover fluid landing on his lower stomach. 

“It’s your turn now cariña,” Luke moaned. He hitched one of my legs up and the new angle had me seeing stars. I couldn’t hold in the cries and shrieks no matter how much I wanted to. I was wailing as I finally, finally, was given release. My arms were too weak to hold me up so I had my face pressed down on the sheets beneath me. 

Luke continued to pound harder and faster inside of me, chasing after his own release. His grip on my hips got harder, his nails digging into my skin, as his pace stuttered to an uneven pace. A few more thrusts and he had my hips pressed against his as I felt him spasm inside of me while I continued to contract around him. 

We stayed like that for a few minutes before he pulled out and went to the bathroom. I was still trying to catch my breath while Spencer was in a nearly comatose state. Luke returned with wipes in his hand as he cleaned the both of us from the sticky mess we made. He led me to the bathroom to relieve myself while giving Spencer some water. He also helped us put our pajamas on. Soon we were all cuddled up in bed, holding on to each other with happy, sleepy smiles gracing our faces. 

“I love you guys,” I said, snuggling impossibly closer to them. Spencer giggled at my antics, his long limps wrapped around the both of us before drowsily mumbling he loves us too. We waited, peeking one eye open to see if Luke would say it back.

“I love you guys too, even if you’re both a couple of brats.” 

We laughed with him, because we all know that he loved our bratty sides the most. I drifted to sleep, in the comfortable embrace of the men I love most in the world.

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Tomas and Rowe - Part 4

From now on I’m going to try to stick to Friday as upload day... let’s see how that goes lmao

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CW: pet whumpee, aftermath of abuse, injury detail

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Tomas waved as Kasia headed off down the street. Seeing his friend had given him a new boost of energy. It felt so good to discuss Rowe with someone who handled Pets every day. If anyone was going to understand, it was Kasia.

He looked down at the cupholder in his hand, within it two hot drinks. A latte for himself, and a hot chocolate for Rowe, since he was probably wired enough without an extra dose of caffeine.

‘’Rowe?’’ he called, making sure Rowe wouldn’t jump when he pushed open the bedroom door. ‘’I’ve brought you a- oh my goodness, what happened to you?’’

Rowe was huddled in a corner, a bloody hand over his face, his t-shirt splattered red. He didn’t move or speak, just looked up at Tomas with frightened, tearful eyes. His chest was rising and falling erratically as he sobbed.

Tomas rushed over, setting the drinks on the floor and kneeling down.

‘’Oh Rowe, Rowe love, what’s happened here?’’

Rowe blinked and several tears ran down his cheeks, but he stayed silent. Tomas gently reached out to the hand that was covering the bottom half of Rowe’s face. Rowe didn’t resist as he gently took it and lowered it out the way. He gasped, and Rowe shrank.

‘’That… that looks painful. Can you tell me what happened? Please?’’

Rowe took a shaky breath, more tears streaming down his face. ‘’I-I tripped, Master. And I’ve ruined your shirt, and I-‘’ his breath hitched, ‘’-I’m so sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I know I mustn’t cry, I’m sorry-‘’

‘’It’s okay, it’s okay, you can cry,’’ Tomas soothed, still holding Rowe’s bloodstained hand. ‘’You tripped, oh Rowe, that is so unlucky. Hold on and I’ll fetch you some painkillers and we can sort your nose out.’’

‘’P-please, I don’t deserve it, please Master, don’t w-waste them on me.’’

‘’You’re in pain, Rowe. Your poor nose. Just wait two seconds and I’ll be back.’’

Tomas hurried to the kitchen, grabbing a pack of frozen peas and a teatowel. Upstairs, he rummaged around in the bathroom until he found a packet of painkillers. He made Rowe sit cross-legged as he cleaned the worst of the blood off his face and pressed two pills into his non-bloody hand.

‘’Here, wash them down with a sip of this, yeah?’’ Tomas said, offering him the hot chocolate. ‘’I nipped out while Kasia was here to get us both a drink.’’

‘’Th-thank you, Master, I’m sor-sorry for b-b-being so useless.’’

Rowe swallowed them shakily, his eyes widening as he tasted the sugary drink.

‘’Hahah, it’s tasty right?’’

Rowe didn’t reply, just drank a few more sips, choking slightly as his sobbing made it hard to swallow. Tomas wrapped the frozen peas in the teatowel and waited until Rowe had put the drink down.

‘’Okay, you need to hold this on your nose for the time being. It’ll feel funny, but it’s for your own good, I promise. It’s not a punishment.’’

Rowe nodded, and Tomas held the ice pack to his nose.

‘’You’re not useless, Rowe,’’ Tomas said, ‘’Everyone has accidents like this. If you want, I’ll give you some chores to do in a bit?’’

Rowe’s sobbing calmed down somewhat at this. ‘’Y-yes, please Master, a-anything you want, I’ll be good.’’

‘’I bet you will be. You’re taking this ice pack like a pro. Well done.’’

‘’I, I,’’ Rowe mumbled nervously, ‘’I’m sorry for ruining your shirt, Master. I wa-was so careless.’’

‘’What? We can sort that, no problem. Oh Rowe, I do feel bad now for confining you to your bedroom and then leaving the house. Kasia would have happily helped sort your nose out if you’d gone and got him.’’

Rowe went quiet, and still, and Tomas wondered what he’d said wrong. Perhaps it was a bit early to be forcing Rowe to mix with strangers, he conceded. He sipped his coffee quietly and watched as Rowe’s breathing slowly returned to normal.

. . .

‘’Rowe?’’ Master Tomas called as the door opened, and Rowe knew there was nowhere to run, nothing he could do. He would sit here obediently and take whatever his Master dealt out. ‘’I’ve brought you a- oh my goodness, what happened to you?’’

He stayed silent. His Master had asked him a question, but he had just been reminded of where speaking got Pets. Maybe it was a test. Surely Master preferred Rowe without his whining.

‘’Oh Rowe, Rowe love, what’s happened here?’’

Master Tomas sank down on his haunches, looking at Rowe head on. He had some disposable cups with him, which he placed safely out of Rowe’s reach. If his nose weren’t filled with blood, he probably would have enjoyed the smell. Slowly, deliberately, Master reached out and took Rowe’s hand, forcing him to show the damage on his face. He gasped, and Rowe just wanted to hide. Master’s one wish, his one desire for Rowe so far was for him to be pretty, and he had already fucked that up.

He had brought this beating on himself. But it seemed that his Master was totally oblivious to his friend’s actions. And now he was being asked to lie to his Master? But if he could just be good, please his Master, it would be a one-off. Rowe suddenly realised Master Tomas was speaking.

‘’That looks painful. Can you tell me what happened? Please?’’

This time it was an order. Rowe had to obey. His voice was so soothing and it only confused Rowe more because he had to be angry, he had to be, surely he was furious with the state of his Pet? All Rowe had done since his arrival was cause problems and force his Master to waste precious time on his worthless self. He had deserved that beating. Even if he did tell the truth, why would Master believe him? Rowe knew then which answer would better please Master Tomas.

‘’I-I tripped, Master,’’ his voice sounded stupid and nasal and he hated the way his breath caught as he wept.  ‘’And now I’ve ruined your shirt, and I- I’m so sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I know I mustn’t cry, I’m sorry-‘’

‘’It’s okay, it’s okay,’’ Master Tomas said, mercifully stopping Rowe before he babbled too much. ‘’You can cry. You tripped, oh Rowe, that is so unlucky. Hold on and I’ll fetch you some painkillers and we can sort your nose out.’’

Rowe did his best to not whine in desperation. ‘’P-please, I don’t deserve it, please Master, don’t w-waste them on me.’’ This kindness, it had to be a game. It was too much, no one would ever treat a Pet with such warmth, what point was there to it? Rowe would do whatever was asked of him whether or not he was fed or patched up. Master Tomas must enjoy knowing that Rowe owed him for this, for the food and clothes and bathwater. He would make him pay for it later, Rowe was sure. But Master Tomas was being so generous, and the thought of what he’d have to do to make up for it terrified him. Once his old master had let Rowe sleep through the night, and he’d paid for it with three days of no food. What was this building up to?

He faintly heard Master Tomas telling him to stay still, and Rowe watched helplessly as he left the room, returning shortly with a packet of medicine and what looked like a bag of ice.

‘’Here, wash them down with a sip of this, yeah?’’ Master ordered, giving Rowe two pills and passing him one of the cups. ‘’I nipped out while Kasia was here to get us both a drink.’’

‘’Th-thank you, Master, I’m sor-sorry for b-b-being so useless,’’ he choked out. More kindness. Rowe did as he was told. The drink tasted amazing, he’d never had anything like it, and his surprise made Master Tomas smile.  

‘’Hahah, it’s tasty right? Okay, you need to hold this on your nose for the time being. It’ll feel funny, but it’s for your own good, I promise. It’s not a punishment.’’

Not a punishment. That would be coming later. Maybe Master Tomas had been planning a long torture session, and wanted Rowe to be at his best for it. That would explain why he was so keen on Rowe looking pretty, and why his only ‘punishment’ so far had been incredibly mild. The only thing that confused Rowe was why Master Tomas had bought a second-hand Pet if he wanted him in such good condition? But Rowe knew that it was not his place to try to understand his owner. He held the bag, which he could now see was filled with peas, to his face. It felt odd, but not unpleasant.

‘’You’re not useless, Rowe. Everyone has accidents like this.’’ Even though Rowe was sure this was just a game, a way to trick him, Rowe couldn’t help but feel calmed by Master’s soft voice. ‘’If you want, I’ll give you some chores to do in a bit?’’

Finally, something Rowe understood. He felt himself relax, just a bit. ‘’Y-yes, please Master, a-anything you want, I’ll be good.’’

‘’I bet you will be. You’re taking this ice pack like a pro. Well done.’’

Master seemed…. he seemed happy with him, and Rowe wanted to keep being good. ‘’I, I- I’m sorry for ruining your shirt, Master. I wa-was so careless.’’

‘’What? We can sort that, no problem. Oh Rowe, I do feel bad now for confining you to your bedroom and then leaving the house. Kasia would have happily helped sort your nose out if you’d gone and got him.’’

He froze up at the mention of Master’s friend. The memory of his nose slamming against the wooden frame played out in his mind, over and over, and through his red-raw eyes Rowe could see Master’s face fall. He had reacted poorly again. He braced himself for Master to kick him, or throw his hot drink over him, or grab the bag of ice and grind it into Rowe’s nose and make him scream. But, agonisingly, nothing came, and Rowe was left to overthink. Master seemed content to sip from his disposable cup in silence. Rowe was happy with that too. He never wanted to talk again.

 It must have been at least twenty minutes before Master broke the silence abruptly- ‘’My arse is numb from sitting on the floor. Shall we go and give you some chores?’’

‘’Yes, please, Master.’’

Downstairs, before Rowe could kneel, Master held out a slender hand, stopping him. ‘’Let’s have a look at your nose.’’

Rowe placed the bag into Master’s hand, watching his face for any indication of how bad it was. Master frowned, pressing his lips together, but his eyes weren’t angry. ‘’It’s not crooked, which means it’s not badly damaged. It should heal up on its own soon. Does it hurt?’’

‘’No, Master,’’ Rowe replied, and it didn’t. Not really, anyway.

‘’We’ll give your face a rest before we do more ice, hey?’’

Master Tomas put the bag back in the freezer and sat down in the same spot on the sofa as earlier. Rowe kneeled below him and tried to look pretty despite everything. Master gave him a strange half smile.

‘’Do you want to sit on the sofa with me?’’

‘’My place is at my Master’s feet.’’

‘’Then at least kneel on a cushion, here.’’

Rowe was handed a soft cushion and obediently slid it under his knees. It felt…nice? What was the point of this?

‘’Did your old master come and get you every morning?’’ asked Master Tomas.

‘’No, Master. I had my daily duties to carry out, and I completed them without prompting.’’

‘’Right. Well, for a start, I want you to eat breakfast every morning. And you are free to get that yourself, without waiting for me. In fact, that also goes for lunch.’’

‘’Yes, Master. Thank you.’’

Rowe’s stomach had twitched with nerves as his Master announced another indulgence, but then Rowe remembered what Master had told him that morning- he preferred his Pet well-fed. In a way, it was another order to follow, another way to please his Master, and this made him feel better.

‘’During the week, I’ll be mostly in my office working. I need you to collect any letters I get and stack them neatly on the kitchen table for me. I’ll tell you if I’m expecting someone, so if the doorbell rings unexpectedly, I’ll come down and handle it. If in doubt, come and ask me. Got that?’’

Rowe blinked, then nodded. Keep on top of the post and don’t answer the door unless told to. He could do that.

‘’Do you know how to make a cup of tea?’’

‘’Yes, Master, and I can cook. I just don’t know the layout of your kitchen, yet.’’

‘’I’ll show you, no problem. As long as you can make tea though, that’s great. I’ll need you on hand to make a pot while I’m working.’’

‘’Of course, Master.’’

‘’Oh, and keep an eye out for spiders. Ideally, don’t let them get in at all. And, uh- make your bed every morning.’’

‘’Would you like me to make yours too, Master?’’

‘’No, no thanks. I do mine myself, it makes me feel ready to face the day,’’ Master Tomas mumbled, his eyes drifting idly. ‘’Good habit to get into, so I’m told.’’

. . .

…Right, Tomas thought. What are some other bullshit ‘chores’ I can give him?

He almost cracked a smile at his own silliness. He was so bad at this! Surely Rowe could smell a rat? It was hard to tell- Rowe seemed to have two modes, terrified or blank, and right now he was the latter.

Tomas wracked his brains. He was already regretting telling Rowe to make cups of tea- what if he got boiling water on himself? But he had looked so eager at the prospect of being given tasks to do, and it was the closest he’d come to a positive emotion, and also Tomas was keen for Rowe to not go mad with boredom.

He considered asking Rowe to do the laundry, but that would mean clueing him in to just how often Tomas spilt toothpaste down himself, and he was not ready for that. And, he reminded himself quickly, Rowe is not my bloody maid. I want to help him. Jesus Christ, Tomas.

Rowe seemed to take Tomas’s prolonged silence as an indication that he had finished giving out chores, and pressed his forehead to the ground, his thick hair almost touching Tomas’s foot.

‘’Thank you, Master. I will be a good Pet, I promise. B-but please, may I know the punishments if I fail to meet your standards?’’

‘’Punishments, right…’’ Tomas hummed as he thought up some more nonsense on the fly. ‘’Well, if I notice a spider has gotten in, you’ll have to get rid of it yourself. I don’t see how anyone can make tea wrong, but if you do, you’ll have to remake it until I say it’s good enough.’’ Bed making was so juvenile he couldn’t even be bothered to make up a punishment. There was only one rule that he was actually keen to ensure Rowe stuck to. ‘’If I find that you haven’t eaten all day, I’ll have stop working to sit with you and force you to eat something. And I really, really don’t want to do that.’’

 That night, Tomas lay awake, listening to the sound of Rowe’s screams. He deserves a full night’s sleep, even if it is filled with nightmares, he decided, and rolled over.

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To all of the business owners who enthusiastically shared their stories, and to their customers who cast more than 1 million supporting votes – thank you. We could not deliver this great program without our distinguished panel of judges who have the joyful – and difficult – job of selecting 20 grant recipients from among the thousands of deserving companies. Finally, thank you to our partners at LinkedIn, who have been such an active part of the selection process, and who will host our grant recipients at their California headquarters for two full days of learning and networking.

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Global Disability Inclusion, Saint Augustine, FL – As a women- and disability-owned business, Global Disability Inclusion helps companies design and develop disability employment & inclusion strategies.

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Real Good Fish, Moss Landing, CA – Supplies high-quality, sustainable seafood direct from local fisherman to consumers. Servicing neighborhoods along the California coast, from Carmel to Marin.

Scratch and Peck Feeds, Bellingham, WA – Family-owned and operated GMO free organic animal feed manufacturer in Bellingham, WA.

Sustainable Lumber Co., Missoula, MT – Produces handcrafted floors, paneling, cabinets and doors from locally sourced wood.

The Hive Colony, Warren, MI – A rehearsal and recording space for musicians and bands in the Detroit area.

Tilit Chef Goods, New York, NY – Creates and manufactures functional and stylish work wear for the modern chef, restaurant employee, and home cook.

Veterans Green Projects Initiative, San Diego, CA – Provides complimentary electronic waste removal and recycling while helping veterans & active duty military secure work off the battlefield.

Wilbur’s of Maine, Freeport, ME – A family-owned candy shop that makes and sells their own candies and chocolates in-store, online and by phone.

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Pretty Boy | Haechan x Reader AU

Warning!

The following ahead contains MATURE content. If you don’t feel comfortable reading or do not enjoy suggestive themes please don’t read this! Thank you😊💋

Genre: smut/some fluff/haechan!sub

For my main Donghyuck stan @honey-hae-chan

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Donghyuk’s warm lips were perfectly melted on yours while the movie you two completely forgot about was muted in the background. His fingertips lingered on the side of your face barely touching, slightly trembling. He was nervous. You always new when he was nervous. The normally confident melodic tone that was exerted from his mouth turns soft and breathy. His honey dipped skin turned transparent.

You pull away from the kiss, sensing how intense it was getting.

“Hey baby, you good? You know if you feel uncomfortable we ca-“

“Yes y/n I’m good.” He says brief and half-mindedly while he pulled you back into the kiss.

Something was going off in your head telling you he was scared.

“Haechan.”

“What? Why do you keep stopping? Am I doing something wrong?”

“No not at all. Trust me your amazing, but I know you like the back of my hand Donghyuck and you’re scared.”

“No I’m not. Why would I be scared? I’m never afraid.” He said with a stupid ass grin on his perfect face.

“Your twitching hands beg to differ.”

“Oh that’s nothing. I’m just kind of chilly. Now stop talking and kiss me.”

Yet again, his shaky hand traveled behind your neck and brought you in. His lips connected with yours eagerly emitting massive amounts of passion. You had never gotten this far with Donghyuck, even though you’d dreamt of it for a long time, but you were surprised about the position you were both in right now. He might seem confident and boisterous socially but when it comes to romance, that boy is so clueless. As for you...he had no idea what he was in for.

His hands find their way to your thigh and lightly squeeze sending a spark up your body.

Tonight is the night. You need him. Him begging under your body while you litter his neck with splashes of bruises. His breathy voice moaning at your mercy, but you were worried he wasn’t ready for all that yet.

Your lips detached and you cupped his beautiful face. Haechan’s mouth was about to let out words until you placed a finger over his mouth. You brushed your hands back through his fluffy hair while you slung your leg over him, sitting on his lap.

“Are you sure you want to do this? If you’re not ready we can wait.”

“Yes y/n I’ve told you multiple times I’m ready. I’m ready for you. All of you.” Donghyuck said looking up and down your straddled form on his lap. His hands laid softly on the dents your hips made.

You looked into his deep brown eyes and just stared. He was terrified, but something about his eyes reassured you he was eager for it.

This time, you leaned in and initiated the kiss. He was shocked at the amount of pressure you added but immediately got used to it. You tongue poked at his bottom lip, asking for entrance which was quickly granted. There was no fight for dominance as your tongue covered every surface on the inside of his mouth.

Haechan deeply enjoyed the lingering taste of the cinnamon you left from the gum you were chewing earlier.

Your cool hands worked their way around his neck and tousled his plush locks, slightly tugging on them.

A small moan exited Donghyuck’s mouth a you pulled a little hard on his hair.

The high pitched noise lit a wildfire in your stomach causing you to pull away, his bottom lip caught between your teeth eventually finding its way back to its original spot.

Your pelvis started grinding circles into his while your mouth started peppering small kisses down his jaw.

Haechan’s head fell back against the bed frame as his eyes rolled back into his head.

The small kisses started turning into slight sucking on his jaw and down his neck.

Your lips found his collarbone and wasted no time painting his golden skin black and blue.

Little whimpers found their way out of Donghyuck’s throat as you found his sweet spot.

Soon, you felt huge amounts of pressure on your core as Haechan’s sweatpants strained to contain his member.

You licked up from his collarbones to his jaw and released, hips still doing figure eights.

“What do you want Donghyuck?” You asked him while petting down his chest towards the hem of his pants.

His head popped up as he locked his half-opened eyes with your determined ones.

“I want you y/n.”

“No tell me what you want me to do.” You said in a more demanding tone.

“I-i wa-a-a...” his breath interrupting his words.

You ground your hips down hard into his making him whine.

“Spit it out pretty boy.”

“I want you to fuck me y/n please!”

He almost screamed out as you kept torturing his lower half.

“Good boy Hyuckie.” You replied as you stripped your shirt off.

Haechan’s eyes widen at the sight of your bare chest.

You grabbed his hands and placed them on your breasts and squeezed.

“You can touch me...well this time,” You said smirking.

As his hands were exploring you, your hands grabbed the bottom of his shirt and began to remove it.

“May I?”

“Y-yes.” He softly replied.

His shirt found its way to the ground as well as the rest of both of your clothing.

After putting on the condom, you hovered over him on your knees, his tip at your entrance.

“Are you ready Hyuckie?”

“Yes y/n.”

Slowly, your hips lower onto him, taking him in. Of course you took time to adjust to him, but once he started bucking his hips lightly, you began to move moderately.

“Don’t rush so much love. You’re lucky you’re so cute right now or else I would’ve punished you for that.” You warned as you fully went down on him.

His high-pitched breathy moans finding their way out louder this time.

Eventually, you picked up the pace making his breathing erratic and short.

A thin sheet of sweat grew present on his honey skin and glowed under your fairy lights. He looked unreal. His eyes closed and his mouth open slipping sweet sounds of pleasure. His neck covered in cool toned blotches, marking the places where you’ve been. The sight of him built up a knot in the pit of your stomach, indicating you were close.

“Damn,” Haechan breathily exclaimed as he encountered his high.

His action sent you over the edge, you hands reaching back a grabbing his thighs, bracing yourself as you rode out the feeling.

You got off of his lap and plopped yourself next to his body weakly. The feeling of your fingertips slightly bruising his thighs was still tingling as he turned to your naked form. His droopy eyes met yours and his hand pulled you close to him.

“I love you so much beautiful.” He said, his fingers tracings nonsense patterns on your lower back.

“I love you too pretty boy.”

You both smiled at each other lovingly. His head found its way to your chest and his arms wrapped around your waist as you both fell into a sweet sleep. Your dreams over taking your mind while you embrace Donghyuck.

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I hope you all enjoyed! Love you my bees🥰❤️ Let me know what you want to see from me. I love all of your input!

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Using Chicken Manure Safely in Home Gardens and Landscapes | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

Introduction

Raising chickens at home is making a comeback. While a chicken can produce an egg every 24 hours, the average hen produces something else in abundance, one cubic foot of manure every six months (Anderson, 2010). With more than one hen, this rapidly adds up to a significant amount of manure that has to be managed. It can’t continue to collect in the coop, or it will harm the chickens.

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Raising chickens at home has increased in popularity. (photo: W. Hanson-Mazet)

What does a homeowner, particularly one who lives in an urban environment, do with all that manure? The answer is to use it as a soil amendment or fertilizer.

However, raw chicken manure can burn and damage plants. It should be composted or aged prior to use. In addition, raw manure can contain pathogens that can harm people and animals. If composting is done properly, the process destroys disease-causing organisms, making chicken manure safe to use around plants, people and pets.

Composition

What comes out of a chicken coop isn’t simply fecal matter. It also consists of urine, feathers, undigested food and coop bedding material. Composting decomposes these materials into a form that is good for plants.

Benefits

Composted chicken manure provides a slow-release source of macro- and micronutrients and acts as a soil amendment. Compared to other manures, chicken manure and the associated litter are higher in nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, and are also rich in organic matter (Zublena, 1993). Addition of organic matter to soils increases a soil’s water-holding capacity, improves aeration and drainage, reduces erosion, reduces fertilizer leaching and improves a soil’s structure.

Read more: Outdoor Vermicomposting Tips: Where Do I Get Earthworms For Garden

Additionally, organic matter provides a food source for soil microbes, which increases soil biological diversity, accelerating the breakdown of organic nutrients into forms more readily available to plants. All of these factors can improve plant health (Rosen, 2005).

The use of composted manure and litter can also reduce the need to apply additional fertilizers.

Safety

Like other animal wastes, chicken manure and litter may harbor pathogens, such as E. coli, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and others. To reduce risk to humans and pets, proper handling and precautions are necessary. Stockpiled manure should be kept in a protected area where children, pets and livestock do not have access.

Before applying manure or litter to the garden, it should be composted or aged.

Proper composting will generate temperatures of 140 F to 160 F, which is enough to kill most human and animal pathogens, such as E. coli and Salmonella (Griffiths, 2011).

Aging the manure and litter only reduces populations of disease-causing microbes by providing unfavorable growing conditions that cause them to die off gradually due to changes in moisture content, temperature and nutrient availability. Pathogens are not actively killed by aging, but instead are inhibited from reproducing, which results in a slow decline of the population.

Whether composted or aged, manure should be applied no later than 90 days prior to harvest of non-ground-contact crops such as trellised tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers; and no later than 120 days prior to harvest of ground-contact crops such as lettuce, strawberries and carrots (Rosen, 2005).

Storage

When planning how to handle chicken manure and litter, one must consider the storage requirements needed. The size of the storage area will depend on the amount of litter produced, but should always be isolated from children, animals and rain. Liquid runoff should not be allowed to stand or pool and the pile should drain well to prevent unpleasant odors and the buildup of disease-causing organisms (Griffiths, 2005). Additionally, the storage area should not be located where runoff could contaminate vegetable gardens, edible plants or children’s’ play areas.

A laying hen will produce about a cubic foot (about 7.5 gallons) of litter every six months, which means a flock of 10 hens, will produce about three-quarters of a cubic yard per year. If stored, this would create a pile that is about 3 feet long, 3 feet wide and 2 feet high. However, composting or aging will reduce this volume by about half over time.

Composting and Aging

Chicken litter is high in nitrogen, and can be composted in about five to six weeks. Composting “cools” the manure and litter material, meaning it reduces the ammonia content so it will no longer burn plants. It also reduces the total volume, weight and odor of the pile. Additionally, composting stabilizes nutrients enabling a slow, long-term release over a few years. Finally, the temperatures generated in the composting process will kill most pathogens and weed seeds.

In residential areas, odors caused by manure piles can quickly become a nuisance to both the chicken owner and surrounding neighbors, if not properly managed. Foul odors usually occur when the interior of a pile has an inadequate supply of oxygen, allowing the proliferation of microbes responsible for unpleasant, sewage-like smells. When composting, adequate pile drainage must be maintained and the pile turned weekly to introduce oxygen. A well-managed compost pile should have an “earthy” smell, like good potting soil.

Read more: The Secret Garden: Key Facts | SparkNotes

If a compost pile cannot be turned each week, a better approach may be to dry out and age the manure before adding it to a pile.

Removing the moisture from the manure inhibits microbial growth and decomposition, preventing the associated smells. Each time a coop is cleaned, the manure can be thinly spread on a tarp or other impermeable surface to dry in the sun, before adding it to the pile. The drying pile should be protected from precipitation or other water sources, or decomposition (and odors) may occur.

Safety Tips

Only apply composted or aged manure to soil, unless it is applied the fall before planting.

Always wear gloves when handling manure.

Wash raw vegetables thoroughly before eating.

People who are susceptible to foodborne illnesses should avoid eating uncooked vegetables from manure-amended gardens. Those who face risks from foodborne illness include pregnant women, young children and persons with cancer, kidney failure, liver disease, diabetes or AIDS (Anderson, 2010).

Conclusion

“Poultry manure, properly handled, is the most valuable of all manures produced by livestock” (Mitchell and Donald, 1995). When a family raises chickens, they have a ready supply of brown gold from composted or aged manure to benefit their garden and landscape plants.

References

Anderson, E. 2010. Using manure, including chicken manure, as compost. Community Horticulture Fact Sheet #25. Washington State University. Seattle, WA.

Griffiths, N. 2011. Best practice guidelines for using poultry litter on pastures. Primefact 534. Department of Industry Development, Agriculture & Forestry. New South Wales, Australia. [Online] Available at: NSW.

Mitchell, C. C. and Donald, J. O. 1995. The value and use of poultry manures as fertilizer. Circular ANR-244. Alabama A & M and Auburn Universities. Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Rosen, C. J.and Bierman, P. M. 2005. Using manure and compost as nutrient sources for fruit and vegetable crops. Circular M1192. Department of Soil, Water and Climate. University of Minnesota Extension. [Online] Available at: UMN.

Zublena J. P., Barker J. C., Carter T. A. 1993. Poultry manure as a fertilizer source. Publication AG-439-5. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.

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PLASTIC BANDAGES MARKET ANALYSIS -(2019-2027)

Plastic bandages are used as adhesive strips for minor cuts, abrasions, and puncture wounds. These bandages protect the wound from bacteria, dirt, and friction. Healing process gets slow in body at the time of injury. Therefore, such dressings, which have antiseptic properties are used. Plastic bandages faster the healing and are used as primary treatment in wound management, expect in cases of burns, deep abrasion, and excess bleeding. These sterile dressing covers are easy to use, cheap, and easy to store.

 Global Plastic Bandages Market: Drivers

Plastic bandages are used in managing minor cuts, punctures, incisions, and abrasions caused in routine activity, household chores, or sports activity. Therefore, increasing incidents of minor cuts, punctures, incisions, and abrasions is expected to boost growth of the global plastic bandages market over the forecast period. Moreover, increasing incidences of diabetic wounds is also expected to drive the market growth. For instance, according to the American College of Physicians’ report on ‘The Diabetic Foot’ in 2017, the global incidence of diabetic wounds is around 6.3%. Increasing health awareness among the populace is also expected to boost demand for plastic bandages, thereby aiding in the market growth. Plastic bandages aid to speed up the healing process and protect wounds from infection. Moreover, Wounds Australia (Australian Wound Management Association) has introduced concept of Wound Awareness week for Australian people and started creating awareness by posting about wound care and essential information for awareness in 2017.

There are various types of bandages used for several different reasons so manufactures continuously focus on developing new categories of products. For instance, in 2016 Curad introduced products such as ‘Soothe & Cool’, ‘QuickStop’, and ‘Truly Ouchless’ plastic for use in home-care settings. These products are highly used by sports players because of rough use and gentle cure because it gives protection, without the hurtful removal and is available in various sizes and variety of packs. Moreover, Medline Industries Inc. also offers products such as QuickStop product line, a spray bandages which consists of oxidized cellulose powder that works to stop the bleeding fast. Factors such as multiple varieties of available products with features such as antibacterial function, affordability, and everyday necessity in first-aid are expected to propel the global plastic bandages market growth over the forecast period.

 In veterinary care, plastic bandages of various shape (depending on the type of wound) are widely used to heal wounds of pets. Various plastic bandages used in the veterinary sector include, glue-free self-adhesive tapes, antimicrobial bandages, and various other sterile adhesive bandages. Therefore, increasing use of plastic bandages for veterinary care is also expected to drive the global plastic bandages market growth.

 Global Plastic Bandages Market: Restraints

Availability of alternative products is restraining the global plastic bandages market growth.  Products used instead of plastic bandages include, dusting powder, creams, and dressings with cotton and gauze. Various liquid bandages also aid in healing animal injuries and are easy to handle and do not require special care while using. Adhesive tapes (clozeX) are used to heal wounds by pulling the skin in inward direction so that the skin gets joined together, and bandages hold the skin in place and promotes healing without leaving scars. Moreover, organizations such as Zero Waste Team is promoting the use of eco-friendly bandages such as organic cotton plasters, paper medical tapes, and new liquid plaster (Germolene). These factors are expected to restrain the global plastic bandages market growth over the forecast period.

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 Global Plastic Bandages Market: Regional Analysis

North America is expected to hold dominant position in the market during the forecast period, due to availability of several manufactures in the market such as Medline Industries Inc., Acelity L.P. Inc., and 3M. Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the market due to increasing prevalence of diabetes. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017, Asia region accounts for 60% of the worldwide diabetic population. Diabetic people tend to have slower wound healing process compared to healthy counterparts. This in turn may increase adoption of plastic bandages among the diabetic population, thereby supporting the global plastic bandages market growth.

 Global Plastic Bandages Market: Key Players

Some of the major players operating in the global plastic bandages market include Johnson & Johnson, BSN Medical, 3M, Acelity L.P. Inc., Medline Industries Inc., ConvaTec Inc., Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG, Nitto Denko Corporation, and B. Braun Melsungen AG.

 Global Plastic Bandages Market: Taxonomy

 By Product Type

Flexible Fabric Bandages

Cohesive Fixation Bandages

Spray Bandages

Self-adhesive Nonstick Bandages

 By Distribution Channel

Hospital Pharmacies

Retail Pharmacies

Online Pharmacies

 By Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Middle East

Africa

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8 Homeowner Vows for 2020 That’ll Help You Be a Good Neighbor

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You do your best to be a good neighbor, but there’s always room for improvement. Here’s an idea: This year, take some extra steps and make a bit more effort to be an even better neighbor. It’ll pay off, trust us!

“Whether you’re picking up litter or helping paint your neighbor’s home, you can show you care about improving your neighborhood,” says Daniel Losk, a spokesperson for State Farm.

Here are a few ways to make good on that “new year, new you” resolution while also benefiting the community you live in.

Vow No. 1: Maintain curb appeal

Photo by Allard Ward Architects

Your home’s appearance is a direct reflection of how much respect you have for your property and those who live around you. It can even affect your neighborhood’s property values. That’s why it’s important to maintain the curb appeal of your home. Clear your gutters, trim trees and bushes, mow the lawn, and remove bikes or other eyesores littering the lawn or driveway.

Amir Hamideh, a real estate agent for HomeSmart Realty West in Carlsbad, CA, says adding a fresh coat of paint to your home’s exterior can do a world of good. Most experts recommend painting every five to 10 years.

Vow No. 2: Avoid sprinkler runoff

Don’t be one of those wasteful neighbors who leave their sprinklers on for so long that the water runs into the streets or their neighbor’s property. Experts suggest running the irrigation system manually once a month to check for any issues like clogged or broken sprinklers. And if your landscape has sloped areas, schedule a few shorter water cycles in the same day.

Vow No. 3: Be a responsible pet owner

There are now more U.S. households with pets than there are U.S. households with children, according to State Farm. And, while you may consider Fido a member of the family, don’t assume your neighbors love pets as much as you. Make sure to keep your dog on a leash during walks, always pick up after it, and don’t let it do its business on your neighbors’ lawns.

Vow No. 4: Bring your trash bin in

Don’t be trashy! People who habitually leave their garbage bins outside where passersby can see them can hurt curb appeal.

“Trash bins should be put away as soon as they’ve been serviced,” says Hamideh.

He says apart from bins not looking nice in front of a home, it can also take up precious parking space in communities with little to no parking. That can be a load of rubbish for those circling to find a spot.

Vow No. 5: Install ample exterior lighting

Photo by Kurt Krueger Architects

Having adequate outdoor lighting improves visibility and safety in the neighborhood, enhances the nighttime environment, and can uphold property values.

A good neighbor knows to keep the outdoor areas well-illuminated with lower electricity costs by using energy-efficient lighting.

Hamideh says it’s also a good idea to use motion-detection floodlights and solar-powered path lights in the exterior to give more light to the property.

And make sure to use lighting that doesn’t shine onto neighbors’ properties or bedroom windows.

Vow No. 6: Give neighbors a heads-up when having a party

Go ahead and party like it’s 2020—but be sure to let your neighbors know if you’re planning a big bash that has the potential to be noisy.

Losk says you can score points with your neighbors by providing notice about upcoming parties and how many people you anticipate will attend. Assure them there will be a cut-off time for music.

“You should also clearly share with your guests where available parking is out of respect to your neighbors,” says Losk.

Vow No. 7: Assemble a neighborhood watch

Launched in 1972 and sponsored by the National Sheriffs’ Association, Neighborhood Watch programs have helped combat crime and build unity in communities around the country.

“Just as you rely on them, your neighbors rely on you to keep the whole neighborhood safe,” says Losk.

If you and your neighbors are looking for a better sense of security, suggest organizing and participating in a Neighborhood Watch program.

Losk says communities can educate their neighborhood about specific safety concerns and can arrange for a local police officer to complete a security survey.

Vow No. 8: Start a homeowners association

Some people love them and some people hate them, but the primary purpose of a homeowners association, or HOA, is to set and enforce rules in a neighborhood. Experts say starting an HOA can help maintain neighborhood property values and protect everyone’s quality of life.

“HOAs allow a certain standard of structure the community must maintain,” says Hamideh.

Losk says homeowners should take an active role in bettering their neighborhood by also speaking to the city council or community groups about what progress and programs they’d like to see.

“Encourage your neighbors to join you,” he says.

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Homemade and Commercial Diets for Dogs with Health Conditions

This article is prefaced by some background review. First, six different processing steps pertain to dog and cat foods:

Raw – Consists of one or more animal or bird meats, organ meats, some bone, fish,  and vegetables given in their raw state. The majority of nutrients — such as amino acids, vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes — have not been altered or destroyed and are derived from more natural sources. For safety reasons, so-called “kill” steps are incorporated to destroy pathogens while creating the least impact on the food’s enzymes, vitamins, minerals, proteins and other basic nutrients.

Freeze dried – Essentially raw, but the 3-step process is designed to remove water content. Fresh or even cooked foods are placed in the dryer where they are frozen to -40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Once the food is frozen, the freeze dryer creates a powerful vacuum around the food. Then, as the food is slightly warmed, the ice transitions into vapor and evaporates.

Dehydrated – Generally lightly steamed or cooked before it is dehydrated to remove the water. May slightly denature some of the more labile ingredients.

Kibble – A dry form of pet food processed using a method called extrusion. The extrusion process adversely affects the quality of the food in several ways. The high temperatures destroy many of the original ingredients’ vitamins and minerals, which then need to be added back into the finished product.  Dry kibbled diets typically consist of at least 60% carbohydrate, very little moisture, and relatively low quality poorly digestible protein. Much of the protein is also plant based, especially from corn.

Canned – Contain about 80% water and a variety of ingredients. The sealed cans are heated at high temperatures, so more protein is used and fewer preservatives. It provides a water source for pets that fail to drink enough, but is recommended to be fed with kibble to help reduce the tartar and plaque buildup in the mouth from soft foods.

Homemade – Typically raw or cooked; and one or more of the above processing steps is often used as well.

Each and every one of these different forms of processing foods is and should be subject to the same questions and scrutiny by pet caregivers and veterinarians:

Ingredients

Sourcing

Manufacturing

Additives

Nutritionally balanced

What is often not discussed, however, and should be is the life stages or health and medical conditions that can be impacted by the processing of foods.

Food Sensitivity or Intolerance

None of these various types of processing foods will be suitable for companion dogs or cats, if they have a food intolerance to a particular ingredient or ingredients.  

Cancer

Many commercial kibble diets are high in carbohydrates, which feed cancer cells. Dogs and cats need to be on a high quality protein, low carbohydrate and high fat diet as part of their for cancer therapy. For dogs with good vitality and functioning immune system, feeding or careful conversion to a raw food diet may be ideal. Giving omega-3 fatty acids is also important.

However, dogs with liver or bowel cancers should be eating homecooked foods or possibly dehydrated foods. This is because bacteria in the food could multiply – especially if the contractions and relaxations (peristalsis) of bowel segments are irregular – thereby producing pockets of bowel stasis and promoting bacterial growth. The bacteria can then travel up the bile duct and further damage the remaining liver tissue.

If you choose chemotherapy, many veterinary oncologists do not want dogs with cancer eating raw diets. Chemotherapy further compromises the immune system and their concern is the increased potential for microbial growth. Try to feed primarily homecooked, dehydrated, and canned foods. Always keep in mind when purchasing: low carbohydrate/high quality protein diet/high fat.

Gastroenteritis

Dogs with bowel problems such as gastroenteritis, which might include bouts of vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or all of the above, should not be fed a raw diet during flare-ups. When the bowel is not moving at its normal rate, there is again an increased risk for bacteria or other microbes present in raw meat to incubate and multiply in the bowel pockets that then enter the bile duct and damage the liver. This is very serious and can be fatal. As long as the raw food does not contain bones, you can lightly cook it during times of illness. Once your companion dog recovers, simply transition him back to his raw diet. Alternately, you can keep a high quality grain-free kibble, dehydrated or canned food on hand for these times.

Liver Conditions

When the liver is damaged, it can’t efficiently process protein or metabolize an assimilate foods, so there is the danger that urea and ammonia, toxic byproducts of protein metabolism, can build up and affect the brain. If your dog presents with liver disease, you do not want to feed a raw diet. Raw meat can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli, which will likely pass through a healthy animal without causing harm. However, since the liver is responsible for filtering bacteria, dogs with liver disease are at increased risk of food-borne infection. In addition, red meat is high in aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan), which dogs with liver disease do not tolerate well. Instead, a diet rich in proteins derived from dairy products (preferably from goat and sheep sources) is recommended over meat-based sources. Studies show that dogs with liver disease live longer and have less severe clinical signs when fed dairy-based protein diets than those containing meat-based proteins.

Pregnancy

An ongoing debate exists about the wisdom of feeding pregnant dogs raw diets. Personally, I am unaware of documented adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy from raw diets or their contributing to a problem with a litter. So, there should be no problem with it. What breeders, rescuers and shelters need to remember about planning a breeding and pregnancy:

Phytoestrogens – Diets high in certain phytoestrogens can cause infertility because they are endocrine disruptors. These disruptors mimic or partly mimic naturally occurring hormones in the body like estrogens (the female sex hormone), androgens (the male sex hormone), and thyroid hormones, potentially producing overstimulation and imbalance. Avoid peas, lentils, flaxseed and soy.  Kibble and other pet foods often contain peas, pea protein or pea fiber.

Please don't overfeed a dog that is pregnant. Gradually increase the pregnant dog’s food consumption during the last three to four weeks of pregnancy, so that by the time of whelping she has gained 15 to 25% more than her normal body weight. Depending upon her size and the size of her litter, she’ll need to eat about 25 to 50% more than her maintenance diet to achieve this weight increase.

Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) supplements from fish oil and other marine sources are important for both pregnant and lactating dogs, because the physiological stress of these conditions reduces the availability of these nutrients.

A lactating dog typically requires nearly double the amount of essential amino acids from proteins than an equivalent size dog in maintenance status. Therefore, high quality protein should comprise a large portion of the total energy in the lactating dam’s diet.

A lactating mother can easily require five times as much fat as the same size dog in maintenance status.

Kidney Disease

Animals with kidney disease or kidney dysfunction should not eat lower protein diets, as this commonly held belief is misleading. As long as the protein source in their diet is of high quality such as white fish and eggs and easily digestible, it helps kidney function and overall body nutrition.  It is the lower quality, poorly digestible protein diets (soy, wheat gluten, even corn gluten meal) that tax the kidneys, making them work harder in filtering and clearing metabolic waste products, water, and certain chemicals and drugs from the body.

Let’s also remember the primary function of the kidneys: to help flush the body of toxins via the urine. So, it makes sense not to additionally tax the kidneys with a diet low in moisture content such as kibble. Therefore, I suggest raw, canned, homecooked or dehydrated foods for them.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM Hemopet / NutriScan 11561 Salinaz Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92843

 References

Dodds, W. Jean & Laverdure, Diana R. Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimal Health, DogWise Publishing, Wenatchee , WA, 2015.

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|| Volcano Cafe || Sehun x Male Oc

Plot: It was crazy. Almost something out of a movie. The lonely kid with nothing going for him meets the famous pop star in a coffee shop. Well...Tea shop. It’s crazy the way boba tea really brings people together.

Pairing: Sehun x Male! Oc

Word count: 2,817

Genre: || Romance || Drama || 

Notes: I haven’t been able to work on any other story in a while so i decided to start a new one to get my brain working again. Especially since my school year is about to start again. I’m gonna be lucky if i ever upload within the same MONTH again until late June of next year. So, here we have a cheesy story. It might be short, might be long, who knows. All depends on whether people like it or not. 

“Come now, Ha-Yun, you can’t keep wasting your life serving tea!” Kao flinched at his father’s yelling, bowing his head. This always happened whenever he came to visit them. One minute he’d be calmly conversing with them, the next his father would be on top of him about his job. Sure, it wasn’t what he had always hoped to do but..it was all he had.

Kao’s mother shot her husband a look of concern, showing that she clearly did not approve of the behavior. His father sighed and ran a hand through his hair, shaking his head. “Ha-Yun, you could be so much more. You could be in college with your sister.” Here we go, Kao thought as he rolled his eyes.” You could have studied dentistry just like her.” “You know i would never want to do that.” Kao replied with the obvious discontent in his voice. They would always compare him to his older sister, but no matter what he would never budge at the idea of leaving to play with other people’s teeth.

“Well...We know dear but, you must understand that we really do feel like you could do more with your life. You are a very beautiful and talented young man.” His mother said calmly, finally calling Kao’s attention. His mother always knew that Kao dreamed of going into the fashion industry, she always encouraged his clothe making work, but not his father. “Listen to yourself, Ara, he is a man. A man must go into a man’s work. The medical field is very much a masculine area for him to seek a career.” Kao scoffed, causing his father to silence and tilt his head.

Kao looked his father in the eyes and shook his head, “I believe it’s getting late.” Kao said, standing from the cushion on the floor from which he sat on. “I have work in the morning, so really must be going.” He continued calmly. He walking over and gave his mother a gentle hug, placing a soft kiss on her cheek as he did so. “I will come back to visit soon.” Kao said to his mother as he pulled away before looking at his father. “Good Night papa.” He said simply before turning away, a scorn that had found its way to his father’s face had followed him out while a smile from his mother did the same.

As soon as he stepped out of the house and closed it behind him, he let out a sigh of relief and turned to look at the bicycle that stood against the wall beside the door. The rusted down Mike Moulton looked pitiful and almost like it was in its last few days but, Kao had made it work for seven years and still enjoyed the ride it gave. With a weak smile and took the bike by the handles and turned it around, his sneakers cracking under the dirt. As he turned it, a soft squeak was heard from the bike, showing that it was probably in need of some sort of oiling. Finally, with one last glance back to his parents home, and with his headphones now being plugged into his ears, he threw his leg over the bike and pushed himself with the pedals, the bike moving swiftly down the dark, dirt road.

It would be another two hours before he’d make it back to his apartment but hey, his was an excuse to enjoy the late night air.

It was 11:37 when he finally got home, carrying his bike up three flights of stairs and down the end of the hall to his apartment. He let a sigh of exasperation leave his lips as he pulled his keys out and unlocked the door. He pushed the door open and blinked heavily into the dark apartment. He pulled his bike in and closed the door behind him, the faint sound of a cat meowing allowed him to smile as he turned on a light. He threw his bag off and walked to his bed where his kitten laid curled up sleepily. Kao sat down and gently stroked the kitten, waking it slowly. As he left it to wake up, he got up and began removing articles of clothing, making his way to the tiny bathroom for a quick shower before bed.

When he came out, a towel laid on top of his head while another was wrapped around his waist. He yawned loudly as he walked to his dresser where he pulled out plain black shorts and pulled them on. Once on, he rubbed the towel on his head quickly, tossing out whatever droplets of water remained in his raven hair.

With that, he threw his towels to the side of the room and slumped onto his bed, looking up at the ceiling lost in thought.

One thing kept bothering him.

Why DIDN’T he go study fashion? His mother was always encouraging him and he was sure if he tried hard enough, he could get into a very nice school for fashion on a scholarship.

So why? Was it because...he was scared? Or perhaps it was because of his dream to grow simply? Whatever it was, it plagued his thoughts.

He groaned and ran a hand through his still damp hair, calling his kittens attention. He looked over at the kitten and smiled, “Oh Maka....I don’t know what to do with my life anymore.” Kao said with a sense of sadness lingering in his voice. “I just….I just wish i could have done something. I wish i could have something happen in my life, for once, just ONCE, just to make my life...not so sad and boring. Do you know what i mean?” He asked, turning to the feline only to receive a meow as a response.

He gently laughed, pulling the small cat to his chest. “Of course you don’t, you have me to keep you company and keep you happy.” He said jokingly, scratching the cat’s ear. He laid back on the bed, leaving the kitten to rest on his chest as he too began to drift into sleep. Tomorrow he had another hard day of work after all. Another hard...and boring...day of work.

The day usually starts around the same time. Kao would wake up ten minutes before his 5am alarm, hair messy as all heck and he’d always sit up quickly when he’d wake up. He wouldn’t open his eyes as he quickly walked to his bathroom. As soon as he’d walk in, he’d turn on his sink and splash cold water onto himself to wake himself up. He’d finally open his eyes, hissing still from the freezing water. He’d shake for a second before grabbing the face wash and quickly washing his face and brushing his teeth. He’d sigh with content as he’d finish and walk back out. He would go to his phone and turn off the alarm before it would ring and instead would begin playing korean music.

He’d always play BLACKPINK or BTS, since those were probably the only korean groups he’d listen to. Then he’d have disney or Orchestral music play as he grabbed his uniform. A Bright green collared shirt that read Volcano Cafe on it in black and red letters. He’d pull on some black slacks and tuck his shirt in before putting on his black cap, facing backwards. This way it kept his hair slick back rather than in a mess as it was. He would walk to his cat’s food bowl and give her new food and then place down a water bowl for her. He would pet her once or twice before leaving. “Be good Maka.” He’d say as she would play in the middle of his room while he pulled his bike out. He’d close the door and laugh as he placed his headphones in and began his trip to work.

He’d be there by 5:40, opening the cafe for other employees to get in. He’d clock in and began wiping down tables and cleaning dishes before 7 came around. When the time did come though, he opened the cafe to the public, welcoming in customers as he walked back to register and began taking orders. He would be working like this until about 2 in the afternoon. Customers weren’t regular but today the cafe seemed to be especially bubbly. Perhaps it was just because the summer was coming to a close and teens were going out with friends before having to be submerged in school work.

Whatever the reason, it was keeping Kao busy until way past his clock out time.

When the crowds finally died down and only three or four people remained in the cafe, Kao finally looked at the clock. He sighed as he read it: 4:30. He stepped away from the register as someone else offered to take it, allowing him to clock out. He made himself a quick tea in the back before he stepped out through the front. As he stepped out, he was stunned when his hit something hard. He flinched and dropped his drink as his nose hit someone’s hard shoulder, spilling said drink all over his pants and shoes. He groaned and rubbed him nose, looking at the person he had ran into. He was met with a tall male with blonde hair and some of the nicest eyebrows he had ever seen. He wore a white tank top with a blue button down over it as a small cover and blue jeans. Simple looking guy, sure.

The male also had flinched and stepped away, removing his sunglasses and looking at the injured and stained male. “Aya...Oh no, I-I’m so sorry.” The male said, quickly grabbing napkins from off the counter and placing them on the floor where Kao’s tea had spilled. While the stranger quickly cleaned the tea, Kao reached down and went to pick up the tea cup. This time, the stranger was startled and looked up, hitting Kao’s forehead with his own, causing them both to yelp and whince. Kao threw his hand back and placed it over where his head had been hit and sighed, rubbing it quickly before looking down at the stranger who also rubbed his head.

“I am so sorry sir, please stand up. I’ll clean this up and i-i’ll pay for your drink as an apology for my clumsiness.” Kao said quickly as he took the napkins out of the stranger’s hands and left them on the floor to soak in the tea. The stranger shook his head and waved his hands, “No please don’t apologize. I was in your way and plus, i managed to injure you. Twice.” He said, standing up to look down at Kao. Kao chuckled nervously and brought his hands up in defence, shaking them sheepishly. “No, No, please. I’m not seriously hurt. Please, allow me to buy you a drink.” Kao said, turning the the girl now standing at the register.

The stranger stopped him and called his attention once more, this time the seemingly embarrassed facade he had on previously had melted away and a more serious tone came over it. “I made you spill your drink. I’ll buy you a tea.” He said simply, pulling out his wallet and placing a silver looking card onto the counter and sliding it to the girl. She raised a brow and looked at Kao who was probably more shocked than he had ever been in his life. He kept his eyes on the male, he head turning only a little as he ordered. “Uh...my...usual…” He said meekly before turning back to the male whose sudden sternness had been replaced back with his softer face. “Ah, and May i please get a Passion Fruit green tea with boba?” He asked simply, earning a nod from the girl. “Name?” The girl asked. The stranger looked at Kao and then to the girl. “Sehun.” He replied quietly. Judging by the lack of reaction, they had no idea who he was. He gave a thank you to her before looking back at Kao who had gone down on his knees and began wiping up as much tea from the floor as he could, not caring about the stickiness of his pants.

When he felt like he got most of it, he stood back up and put the napkins and cup into the trash can before turning to the stranger. He sighed and gave a 90 degree angled bow, his arms to his side as he gave a most respectful of bows. “I am very thankful to you for buying me a tea. Thank you sir.” The stranger smiled and equally bowed to him, “And thank you for accepting my apology.”

The two stood back up and looked at each other for a moment before the strangers tea was called out. “Ah. That’s mine.” He said, grabbing his tea and a straw. He looked at Kao and gave another bow, a bit more relaxed this time. “Well, have a nice day sir.” He said as he turned on his heel and walked out of the store, placing his shades back onto his face as he left. Kao was left almost in awe as he watched him walk out. “Sehun…” He muttered to himself as he allowed himself to process what had happened. He was so caught up in his thoughts, he didn’t even notice when his drink was called out.

The ride home was a thoughtful one. Kao kept thinking about the man he had met. Sehun. Sure, it was nice of him to buy him a drink but why did he insist so much? What was up with the intense stare he gave him? Oh good lord, and Kao was giving him a seriously suspicious look. Great. He probably looked like a creep to the guy. Kao groaned to himself as he slowed down in front of his apartment building. He got off and picked up his bike, climbing up the flight of stairs to his apartment once again. As he walked inside, he found himself stopping at the entrance in thought.

“That’s a nice name.” He said aloud to himself as he thought of the man he had met today. Sehun. Yeah, it was a pretty nice name. Kao pushed his bike inside and shut the door behind him, sounding his cat off in a playful alarm.

Kao knelt down and picked up the kitten, cradling her in his arms as he spoke. “Hi Maka. So, something interesting happened to me today.” He said, earning a purr from the kitten who rubbed her head against his cheek. Kao softly chuckled as he placed her down and began to remove his backpack and clothes. Great. He wouldn’t have slacks to wear tomorrow.

Kao slipped them off and tossed them into his laundry basket before going to his cabinet and pulling out a white shirt and pulling it over himself. He walked over to his bed and sat down, picking up a cat toy and playing with Maka as he spoke. “I ran into a guy today. He made me drop my tea and my nose still hurts from bumping into him.”

He stated as he placed his head on his hand, flicking the toy to the left causing the kitten to jump. “He...was really tall. He was super nice and bought me a tea as an apology. I felt kinda bad for accepting it though. It was my fault for running into him in the first place.” Kao sighed heavily as he dropped the toy and flopped back on his bed, looking up at the ceiling. “But Maka...his eyes. Oh Maka his eyes…” he repeated, placing his hands over his eyes as he spoke. “They could burn holes through steels, i swear to you. His eyes were so unnecessarily intense!” Kao exclaimed, shooting his hands up as if he was reaching for the ceiling. “Good lord...You should have heard him too, he was all like, ‘I made you spill your drink. I’ll buy you tea.’ and he was super serious about it!” Kao continued, imitating the stranger's voice almost mockingly. “He made it seem like that tea was more important than my life, like WOW.” Kao sighed as he came down from his anxious spat. “Well...i guess i can say i still got a free tea from that guy. Sehun…” He droned out, thinking about the name. It seemed to roll out like a melody off his tongue. 

Something kicked inside of Kao causing him to shoot up off his bed and run to his closet, pulling out rolls of fabric in all sorts of colors and patterns and laid them out on his floor, startling Maka. 

The stranger Sehun.....had given him inspiration.