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[darcymariaphoster]

Choose Your Own Adventure: Part Two

“I’m fine,” Lukas replies nonchalantly. “I’m always extra serious. What makes today any different?” 

Mathias hesitates and then clarifies, "You know where we are, right?"

Lukas blinks slowly at him. "Of course I do. Some of us frequent these trails." He sort of hopes he's convincing. He has been on these trails quite a few times. But the problem lies in the fact that the trail he's picked is one he actually hasn't hiked before. He'd looked it up, talked to other people in the area, and knew that it was a really pretty hike. He'd wanted to impress Mathias. He’s not entirely sure if it’s working or not; his friend being loud and cheerful actually makes it hard for Lukas to read him. 

“I’m just checking,” Mathias replies and if he’s nervous, Lukas can’t hear it in his voice. They pack their things again and continue on. “So, the book that I’m reading. I’m pretty sure the main character’s girlfriend is a vampire.”

“That wasn’t an obvious part of the plot? What kind of book did you choose?” Lukas snorts, rolling his eyes.

Mathias scoffs. “Some young adult novel. The back didn’t reveal much, one of those ‘but she has a dark secret that could destroy them both’, sort of lines. I had a hunch, but I wasn’t sure so I just had to look into it. Anyway, it still hasn’t been explicitly stated, and I’m something like halfway through the book.”

“I would have given up by now,” Lukas admits, amused. "How is it still not revealed but also so heavily hinted at?" And Mathias is off, describing his book in detail. He's animated when he talks, hands always moving, and his expressions sometimes say more than he does. He's interesting. Lukas nods along, doing his best to pay attention and comment where necessary. The book sounds horrendous, and he can’t help but snicker at the idea of Mathias being curled up on the couch, absolutely absorbed in it. 

“What are you reading?” Mathias asks when he’s finished talking. “Give me a sneak peek?” And who can resist a puppy dog pout like that? 

They chat mindlessly for some time, and then Mathias looks up at the sky. “Something wrong?”

“Well, it’s…getting late,” Mathias mutters, looking around. 

Oh, there is no way that Lukas is going to tell Mathias that he’s gotten them lost. He doubts that would earn him any brownie points. “You said you wanted to make a weekend out of it, right?” he chooses to ask instead.

Mathias’s eyes go wide as he turns back to Lukas. “I mean, I suppose I did… I just… Didn’t realise you were going to take me up on that. I didn’t bring the gear for it.” 

Lukas raises an eyebrow. “Not even emergency gear? Are you sure you’re a seasoned hiker?” He feels like he’s on the brink of discovering something about Mathias, if he could just egg him on enough. Maybe not the smartest ways of getting to know someone, but their friendship hadn’t been built on conventionality. 

“Of course I have emergency gear,” Mathias scoffs, the tips of his ears turning red. They’d been tinged pink from the sun, but now Lukas can tell that he’s blushing. 

"Then I don't see the problem," Lukas replies with a shrug. "We can find somewhere to hunker down. Eat some, rest, start again in the morning." Mathias rolls his eyes, glancing through the trees to his right. It's the first time they could properly see the horizon, and with the view came the realization that they'd made it a decent way up the mountainside. "Come on," Lukas prompts, heading towards the view. 

But Mathias doesn't follow and he pauses to look back at him curiously. "I dunno… We should probably just pitch camp right here." 

Lukas shakes his head. "It'll be fine. You have to come see the sunset over here first. It's not like we have tents to put up or anything." Still, Mathias hesitates, so Lukas teases, "What, are you scared?"

[kachikirby]

IF YOU LIVE IN THE US, PLEASE READ THIS

Posting this from the bird app since I hope it can help people.

People have been contacting the White House directly to demand a recount, especially since there has been evidence that not every ballot has been counted and will be thrown away if it hasn't been cured.

The link to contact the White House is here!

The following screenshot comes from here!

If you need help writing something, check under the cut! I've provided a prewritten response from one of the replies!

"I am a concerned citizen, and I need you to hear me. I urge you to recount the ballots from this election and investigate election interference. Bomb threats have been called into multiple polling locations, causing some to close early. Domestic terrorists have burned ballot boxes. An unprecedented number of ballots have been rejected and require curing. There have been reports of polling officers allowing voter intimidation in and outside of polling places across the country and an estimated 20 million mail in ballots are unaccounted for. In addition, many people have reported that ballots were not counted for suspicious reasons such as signature invalidation which is information that vote counters do not have access to. These events have occurred in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia, for instance."

Feel free to add and change what you want, this is just a base for you to work off of.

[labyrynth]

that post about how young people use computers these days (or rather, how they don’t, instead preferring to use their phones) got me wondering

by computer skills i mean basic skills like typing, navigating menus/directories/folders, using word processors or other programs, using removable storage, etc. NOT computer science or programming.

[hawksredrobe]

hey did you know that by not voting because you think neither candidate is good enough, you're giving your vote to republicans.

did you know that by not voting, you're giving your vote to republicans.

vote, i beg you, even if you don't like kamala harris. vote, because otherwise you will be handing victory to republicans on a silver platter

check your voter status here

vote forward (volunteer letter writing encouraging people to vote, super easy)

[queenie-in-the-beanie]

I feel like now is a really good time to mention that freedom of speech in the US has exemption towards threats or incitements of serious crimes such as, mmm just off the top of my head here, political assassination.

Like very funny jokes guys but let's tone it down to non-arrestable levels here, okay? Cool, cool. Don't let the feds get ya. Your accounts and posts are literally public, easily monitored, reported, and tracked back to you. This isn't a conspiracy, this legit happens in these situations, gang.

[gentleaffirmations]

Do you know your polling location? Do you need to take time off work? Do you need to arrange a ride? Can you offer a ride to friends? Are you expecting challenges in your area?

Voting is your right! Don't let anyone take this opportunity away from you!

There's no "I'm not voting" option on this poll. If you're eligible to vote in this election but choosing not to vote, this poll isn't for you.

[macrolit]

For U.S. peeps...

You can register to vote on Election Day in these states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.

[thefallling]

Dearest fellow tumblrinas, Do I have a poll for you!

Got curious.

Anyways please reblog for larger sample size

If you do I'll give you a big hug :D (with consent)

(ok just now realizing it says "less that 100" I mean less than! oopsies

[akhuna01]

So my village has a charity christmas fair on the last sunday before christmas every year. My sister is in charge of organizing prizes for the lottery/tombola, and she always writes to local businesses to donate items, gift cards, whatever. The companies are usually really generous, it's awesome. First prize is s flat screen tv from a electronics dealer.

We have one shop for home decor that's sadly giving up its business, and donated a whole box of glass decorations.

Among them, this glass shrimp. In a fancy jewelry box.

So.

Edit: sold!

[treesbian]

my friends yousef and mona have gotten only 2 donations in 2 days.

mona is recovering from a lung surgery, their one year old has a skin infection, and they have to pay for their medical care + medicine, general essentials and general childcare items as well. it's expensive just to live in gaza right now, and i don't know how much of their evacuation fund is being depleted by every day expenses. please help them however you can. if you can't donate, share the post or make your own sharing their link. i know we're all struggling, but i also know we can do something. please.

10 kr is 94 cents usd

vetted here

[violsva]

BC Election

Hey BC! You are probably sick of hearing about the American election by now. This is not about that!

The British Columbia provincial election is Saturday October 19th. That’s tomorrow. You need to vote.

If you received a Where to Vote card in the mail, your voter card will have your assigned voting location on it (but you can go to another one if it's easier). If you did not receive a Where to Vote card, or you’ve lost it, you can absolutely still vote. You can find voting locations HERE.

You will need to bring ID that has both your name and your address on it. Proof of address is important because the staff need to know you’re voting in the right district. There’s a list of ID you can use HERE.

The polls are open from 8AM to 8PM. Voting is quick and usually simple. What time they’re busy depends on what your neighbourhood is like.

Information for voters with disabilities is HERE. If you have feedback on accessibility, there are ways to provide that HERE.

Elections BC does not call voters - if someone called or texted you to say the time or location has changed, that’s fraud. Check the website for accurate information.

If you got a mail-in ballot and you have not sent it yet, you can drop it off in person at any polling place before 8pm.

More information here. Translations available here.

EVERYONE GO VOTE.

[yukipri]

For curiosity's sake...

[rhythm-catsandwine]

If you live in Missouri, PLEASE! i beg of you! Go vote.

You may think we are a very red state, so it does not matter. But it does.

But there is amendment 3!!!!!!!!

Go fucking vote and end this abortion ban.

Find your location to vote. If you have to, tell your work you need to vote on the way to work or take the day off, even if it means you will skip a few meals. Skip dinner with family if you have to.

Just do whatever you have to do! Just fucking vote!!!!! It's one time that can change a lot.

Here in Missouri, the ban is harsh ......you can not get one even for rape or incest!

VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 3!

I rarely ask this, but please reblog this!

[to-dance-beneath-the-diamond-sky]

US folks living in New York, Wisconsin, Connecticut, or Rhode Island:

today (April 2, 2024) is the Democratic primary election! please please go vote against genocide!

the Vote Uncommitted campaign is sending Biden a message that voters demand a permanent ceasefire now! How it works is people vote uncommitted or undecided or other in large numbers, which will show the democrats that they WILL NOT win the general election in the Fall and Trump will become president unless Biden and the rest of the Dems immediately change their policy on Israel and Gaza. Michigan already turned out over 100,000 people voting uncommitted, which is MORE than the margin Biden won MI by last election and more than the margin Trump won MI by in 2016. Voting Uncommitted matters! So if you’re a US citizen who’s able to vote, make sure you do!!

each state has a different ballot option so please refer to this graphic to see how you should vote in your state!