#politician bellamy

[kacievvbbbb]

I feel like the main reason this evil shanks theory is so prevalent (besides the private meeting the the gorsei which up even I can’t explain) is that his general cheeriness and lackadaisical disposition is more of a presented front, a mask to be slipped on and off at will which would be fine if he weren’t often put in the same boat as Roger and Luffy two people ( for as much as we know about roger) who have no masks at all.

Don’t get me wrong I’m pretty sure that Shanks is a naturally happy, good natured dude but he’s also the most politically minded pirate we have seen on the show (and some of these pirates were actual politicians) like I’m pretty sure Roger is more mature and secretive than Luffy ( makes sense he’s older and has seen more of the world) but with both of them you never get the sense that their silliness is something they are putting on for the direct purpose of making themselves less of a threat. They both can get serious when the situation calls for it but that feels more of an extension of their already established personality more than a hidden personality.

While with shanks it’s undeniable that something changed within him and his goals the day Roger died I don’t know if Roger actually told him something or if he just wasn’t dealing with the abandonment well it was probably a mix of both honestly. But yeah Shanks comes off as a guy with his ear to the ground someone who has schemes on schemes on schemes. he’s someone playing in the long run, kind of like crocodile but not nefarious. And when compared with a straight forward head first always kinda guy like Luffy, like he often is, he can come off a little suspicious.

There’s something that’s a little fake about his cheer, something a little too performative about his optimism and foolishness. I think it’s a mix of; he’s housing a deep sadness, he’s more of a realist that an optimist and also dudes just a pacifist unlike like luffy who loves to brawl ( like luffy knows when it’s better not to fight but he also loves a good fight) and he would rather deescalate a situation than fight it out and sometimes the easiest way to do that is with an air of cluelessness and making yourself seem less of a threat which makes it so much more jarring but effective when he reveals just how big a threat he is. but I can see why people think it’s suspicious.

(Interestingly even when luffy tries to emulate this behavior like when he first encountered Bellamy at the pub his plan is to just not react which while in the same vain is very different than Shanks actively playing the drunken good natured take it on the chin role for the bandits Luffy was still essentially himself he just refused to react while Shanks played a role which made it more terrifying and effective when he stopped)

Also it doesn’t help that until recently he’s largely been missing from the narrative with just a man echoing or a whisper here or there of how powerful he is.

But I think we should remember that Shank’s goal is essentially world peace. and peace, a true lasting peace, is just a little more of a precarious balancing act, than utmost freedom. For freedom you have to destroy the old game, for peace you have to learn to play a new one, hopefully with a bit more kindness injected into the foundation.

[theyhavetakenovermylife]

What Would They Name Their Children? (Headcanons)

Rise!Turtles

A/N: More names!💚 And for some reason, I decided to use gifs that made me laugh lol.

Warnings: None💚

Raphael:

Big brother Raph might very much want some more “traditional” names for his children. Names that might be a little bit more common, but still very beautiful. Of course, Raph would very much want to hear what his future partner thinks of these names, before settling on any of them.

For Boys:

Edward, meaning “rich guard”.

Arthur, meaning “strong as a bear”.

Adam, the name of the first human man in the Bible.

For Girls:

Beatrice, from French, Italian and Latin origin meaning “voyager” or “traveler”.

Eleanor, meaning “one who is as bright as sun rays”.

Alice, meaning “of the nobility”.

Leonardo:

Would it surprise anyone that Neon Leon would want to give his children a Spanish name? Not really. Most people would have seen that coming from a mile away. A very avid Spanish speaker himself, it just feels natural for Leo. And if his future partner is up for it, then he already has a few ideas.

For Boys:

Marco, most likely derived from Mars, the god of war.

Joaquín, the Spanish version of the name Joachim.

Alejandro, the Spanish variant of the name Alexander.

For Girls:

Gabriela, meaning “God is my strength.

Esmeralda, meaning “emerald”.

Lucia, meaning “light”.

Donatello:

Donnie’s partner wouldn’t even have to ask - Donnie would name his children after some of the greatest scientists there have ever been. However, with Donald being the way that he is, he would want to be extravagant with those names. He would want them to have old and long names, thinking that they sound not just nice, but beautiful.

For Boys:

Archimedes, after the Greek mathematician.

Pythagoras, after the Greek philosopher, mathematician and music theorist.

Avicenna, after the Persian doctor, philosopher and politician.

For Girls:

Mercuriade, after the 14th century Italian female physician and surgeon. One of the few of her time.

Aglaonice, after the Greek astronomer.

Guillemette, after Guillemette du Luys, the royal French surgeon of king Louis XI of France.

Michelangelo:

Mikey would want to decide on a name, before the birth of his child. A name he can use to reference the child, in a way that feels more natural to him. But he would do this very early on, seeing that as one of the many reasons why Angelo would only want to give his children gender neutral names. A name he would be able to use early on, while giving his child a chance to explore their own identity, with a name that wouldn’t upstruct that.

Phoenix, after the mythological creature.

Peyton, from the Old English language, with an unknown meaning.

Lennox, meaning “place of elms” in Gaelic.

Madhu, from Sanskrit meaning “sweet”.

Presley, meaning “priest” or “clearing” in Old English.

Bellamy, meaning “beautiful friend” in Old French.

[vacantgodling]

holds microphone up to u

may i hear about tmc

gimme your thoughts

WELL <3 since you asked so nicely <3 (jkjk but thank you eeeee)

so-- surprisingly atm i'm trying to figure out The Plot. i wasn't sure if i was ever going to make ?? a proper plot for tmc just because like. i love tmc and the kiddos so much but bc i know i want it to be a webcomic style thing that's just scared me off from working on it. basically bc art hard. But i should do it because i want to have fun and i had a few like. lingering dream-thoughts about some things so i thought i'd try and push it more.

rn i'm toying with the idea of expanding what's going on with society. because right now basically, there's the "city thing" that chidori and co live in which is dominated by trains. but i don't think anyone knows the kinda Back Drop for tmc?? cuz i never talk about it?? but basically this is a futuristic wip where humanity had to adapt to earth's sea levels rising WAAAAY up (in a way that is totally improbable but like i'm not hard worldbuilding this world at all bc this is supposed to feel shonen anime like PFFFF. basically anything goes cuz i said so energy). so they use train rails and special train types to get around. tm.

this is old art from an old ask but this is the gist basically LMAO im sorry its so shit PFF

i was originally thinking of making wholly different societies that have something different instead of train masters BUT TBH, i think everywhere has train masters like its a global thing but chidori's city is just a big ass city and governments are still different like how bangkok, nyc, and paris all have different currency pff. basically my scope of the world is just expanding.

anyway tho, chidori's city has the largest population and by virtue of that its the one most prone to diseases, struggling, and economic stagnation. rich people gotta rich so they hate this.

my thought for the plot is actually around the strength of the sturgeon dollar. tl;dr the money in chidori's city is called "sturgeons" like the fish (and is colored similarly) but its actually got a poor exchange rate with the other cities. this is something that is concerning to the herme family who bellamy is the youngest child of. (bellamy below--the diamond prince and one of the s-rank train masters tm)

bellamy is technically the "odd one out" of the herme family and is treated very poorly behind closed doorsaside from his illustrious and beloved image by the public. his family is full of law makers and politicians, but they also have heavy ties with crime (which is what i'm kinda developing now) and they have links to crime various other syndicates across the flooded world. the problem is, because the sturgeon dollar is so weak it puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to negotiations with other politicians and syndicates. so with the under-the-table go ahead from the government, they have begun operations to start working towards destabilizing pretty much every city society (at the expense of civilians obvs) to try and either make the sturgeon dollar stronger, or to introduce an entirely new method of currency only for the elites.

me playing with the idea of yagmur being a double agent has to do with the fact that yagmur is a secret train master branch basically akin to the fbi or z-rank. they're covert ops. he's technically been assigned to work for the government of chidori's city to help with whatever tf this plan is but at the same time, he and bellamy are in a not-so-secret secret relationship and despite coming from money, bellamy hates his family. so yagmur is loyal to bellamy before anything else. but at the same time, bellamy isn't necessarily concerned with citizens--he's concerned with revenge and tearing down his family. so if i were to classify things as they currently are:

chidori and his main friend group (amehana, solange, bev, folami, and markis) are on the side of their city and protecting it from like everything.

bellamy and yagmur on their own side trying to take down the herme family.

the herme family and government (and some other entities) are on their own side trying to sabotage other cities to strengthen thier own dollar and since yagmur works for the government he's also kind of involved in this too.

so that'sssss currently where i'm at. i still need to figure out how the train academy works, what's up with these semi-magical weapons, redesigning folami (AGAIN but thankfully i think i have a good idea this time) and just other stuff to uhhhh make this make sense. maybe figure out the city situations as well?? just a lot tbh LOL

[thewritingcoroner]

Heavily caffeinated and reaching the point of exhausted delirium from work, BUT I'm thinking about making a minor (MAJOR) change in character for Bellamy... I want her to be secretly a poet.

But the problem? I am not a poet. And writing poets means sometimes writing poetry and I am NOT A POET

But also the raw dialogue potential of a street thief reciting poetry to a QUEEN?? Can you IMAGINE????

Alessandra tries very hard not to fall in love, you see. Bellamy is so far below her station, is actually a criminal. And yes, she's handsome and funny, she's moody and tries to brood but really she's got this starry eyed love for the world Alessandra was never allowed to see, but Alessandra cannot fall in love with her.

And that street thief with the scar over her eyebrow and a mischievous smirk likes to get in trouble and tease and tease and tease. But then she spouts poetry as easily as her lungs fill with air and it's so earnest in a way Bellamy refuses to admit. She is only ever vulnerable in brief moments of reprieve, far away from the prying eyes of the world she loves so much. But Alessandra is a well educated woman, a politician. She can read between the lines.

And the lines she reads!

Bellamy is filled with so much joy and unhindered love that she hides behind a thin veneer of bravado and mischief. And so it is really so, so easy for Alessandra to listen to her spin verses that float along, only seen when the light shines just right through the windows. It is so easy to hear the beauty that Bellamy sees in every aspect of this cruel world Alessandra has fallen into, and it is hard to look through Bellamys eyes, listen to her words, and not fall in love.

[dougielombax]

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[kinetic-elaboration]

January 23: Lavender Viper Pt. 2 (Tempo)

Continuation of The Lavender Viper, possibly in the same verse as Bootlegger and Recluse. See the tag #lavender viper for part 1.

Princess Mechanic, background Bellarke

~580 words

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There's something slithery and low about the Viper, something grimy and it sits deep in the pit of Raven’s stomach, vibrates just beneath her skin. Maybe it's the purple leather of the booths or maybe it's the shade of the light, variants of sickly green and yellow, thin overlapping halos, or maybe it's how the only windows stare glassy-eyed and dark from the front vestibule, and back here there's not a trace of the outside world, and there isn't any time of day or any time of night. Maybe it's a turn in the music, wafting like smoke, curling around and through low murmurous tones: the low notes of a saxophone, the light tap of the drums. But Raven thinks that it must be the deep chords of the upright bass. How they define the tempo of the night for her, better than the drums. How she can hear them keeping time together with her heart.

She holds Clarke's gaze for a long time. Steady and unflinching. She sees the way Clarke's thumb slides along her glass and she feels it slipping across her skin.

"You're going to get yourself thrown out of here," Jasper mumbles, looking up at her from under his lashes. The jerky movement of his hand as he takes a drink rattles the ice cubes one more time.

"Bellamy's not here," she mutters back. Never looks away.

"Bellamy's got sets of eyes in every bar in Arkadia. You think he's not watching you?" Jasper scoffs. "Watching goddamn everyone."

Clarke finishes her drink and sets it on the bar behind her, for that moment breaks Raven's gaze and then after, slips off her stool and straightens the thin black straps of her dress.

"She's dangerous," Jasper warns once more, in a sing-song voice, still under his breath.

Raven just hums. She slides herself to the edge of the booth.

"So am I," she reminds him, and stands.

By the time she reaches the bar, Clarke is already holding out her hand.

They slip away onto the dance floor, Clarke's arms around her neck and Raven's taking the span of her hips. She should be blinded and forced to learn this body by touch. She should be on her knees—hot ghost of breath for a moment against her ear, as Clarke presses closer, a secret not yet told but hinted there—and she wonders if Bellamy ever is. Back there in whatever hole he hides out in, letting his woman in past all the gates, watching from the shadows as she breezes by the guards, and all that mystery and subterfuge and the open secret of the two of them, the legend of them, and all of that is just so he can fall down to his knees.

Clarke lets her lead, subtly, a press of Raven's palm against her back.

"You want something?" Clarke asks her, quiet. The words a jagged interruption of the beat and the undulating coil of dusky brass. Her eyes narrow for just a moment. The gaze of a politician, where one wasn't before.

Raven shakes her head. She pulls Clarke a half-step closer, and with the tips of her fingers, reaches up to pass a few strands of hair behind her ear. “Just this,” she breathes.

From every corner of the room, Bellamy's eyes watch them from a half dozen different faces. Raven feels every iteration, sharp as the reflections in a new-cut diamond as it's raised to catch the light.

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 4.7

Beer Birthdays

Charles Duff (1894)

Leo Van Munching Jr. (1926)

Alex Puchner (1961)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Jack Black; actor, singer (1969)

Francis Ford Coppola; film director (1939)

Billie Holiday; singer (1915)

Wayne Rogers; actor (1933)

William Wordsworth; English poet, writer (1770)

Famous Birthdays

Bill Bellamy; actor, comedian (1965)

Jerry Brown; politician (1938)

Irene Castle; dancer (1893)

Jackie Chan; actor, martial artist (1954)

Russell Crowe; actor (1964)

Tony Dorsett; Dallas Cowboys RB (1954)

Allan Dulles; diplomat (1893)

Daniel Ellsberg; "Pentagon Papers" (1931)

Percy Faith; bandleader (1908)

David Frost; television host (1939)

James Garner; actor (1928)

Freddie Hubbard; jazz trumpeter (1938)

Janis Ian; pop singer (1951)

Will Kellogg; cereal maker (1860)

David Low; English cartoonist (1891)

Jennifer Lynch; film director (1968)

John McGraw; New York Giants Mgr (1873)

John Oates; pop singer (1949)

Alan J. Pakula; film director (1928)

Mongo Santamaria; bandleader (1917)

Ravi Shankar; sitarist (1920)

Walter Winchell; journalist (1897)

Stan Winston; special effects artist (1946)

[head-post]

Spanish politicians collided over Teresa Ribera’s EU nomination

The government of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez labelled the Partido Popular’s (PP) boycott of Teresa Ribera as “shameful” and “anti-patriotic,” Euractiv reported.

Ribera, Spain’s incumbent Minister of Environmental Transition, was chosen by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to be the future Commissioner for Competition and Vice-President of the Commission for a Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition.

However, Partido Popular leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo urged the Sánchez government to withdraw Ribera’s candidacy in Brussels on Wednesday. Despite calls to propose “another person who has the support of Spanish society,” European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said von der Leyen strongly supported Ribera and other candidates.

The president has given her confidence to all the candidates for the post of Commissioner, and the process of their confirmation is underway. Obviously, nothing has changed from that initial position.

Jorge Buxadé, an MEP for the Vox party, the third largest force in parliament, criticised Ribera’s choice even more harshly, recalling devastating floods in Valencia.

We have seen criminal politicians in the government of the nation and incapable politicians in the government of the region (of Valencia).

Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz of Sumar noted that what happened on Tuesday at the Ribera hearing in the European Parliament was “an unprecedented case in which the PP always acts against its own country”. Another Sumar member, Social Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy, also criticised the PP.

It is shameful to use the political moment in Spain (with the tragedy in Valencia) to try to pursue political ends.

The political dispute in Spain sparked the interest of politicians from other countries. The French Les Républicains party’s François-Xavier Bellamy also commented on the appointment of Teresa Ribera as EU Commissioner.

Read more HERE

[therealcrimediary]

The Society of Editors and the Magistrates' Association are calling for reform of the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) in order to restore public confidence in the justice system. The SJP, which is used to prosecute low-level, non-imprisonable offenses in private based on written evidence alone, has come under intense scrutiny for its lack of transparency and potential injustices. The Magistrates' Association has concluded that the system needs a radical overhaul to protect against these issues, and the Society of Editors has backed this stance, insisting that open SJP hearings must be introduced to ensure fairness and transparency. Politicians from both Labour and the Conservatives have also called for SJP reform in response to the Evening Standard's investigation into the secretive court system. Shocking cases have been uncovered, such as individuals with dementia facing criminal conviction after being moved to care homes, and elderly and frail pensioners being prosecuted while battling serious health conditions. The system has faced criticism for its fast-tracked nature, leading to rushed convictions and fines by magistrates. The Magistrates' Association has outlined a 12-point plan for reform, including better training, allowing journalists to observe hearings, written sentencing reasons, and a "public interest" check by prosecutors in cases where mitigation letters are submitted. Despite calls for reform, Justice Minister Lord Bellamy has stated that there are currently no plans to amend the SJP system. However, the Ministry of Justice has acknowledged the Magistrates' Association's report and has committed to carefully considering its recommendations. The Association emphasizes that while the SJP serves as an efficient way to handle minor offenses and spare defendants from the ordeal of attending court, changes are needed to address flaws in the system and ensure adequate protections for vulnerable individuals. The SJP process has raised concerns particularly around cases involving sick, vulnerable, and elderly individuals, with a significant number of defendants suffering from mental or physical health conditions. The lack of transparency and accountability in the system has also been highlighted, with prosecuting bodies not always seeing letters submitted by defendants that could potentially stop a case from proceeding. In light of these issues, the calls for reform are aimed at restoring public confidence in the justice system and ensuring that the SJP operates fairly and transparently. The need for reform of the Single Justice Procedure is underscored by the Magistrates' Association's survey findings, which indicate that some magistrates feel pressured to issue convictions and fines due to the system's current operations. By implementing the proposed reforms, such as allowing journalists to observe hearings and conducting public interest checks by prosecutors, the SJP could ensure that justice is served effectively and fairly for all individuals involved. The government now faces mounting pressure to address the shortcomings of the SJP system and implement changes that will strengthen its accountability and transparency.

[naturecoaster]

Why I Love Florida’s Nature Coast

I look ahead and there is a curving blacktop taking me through stands of pine, oak, and sugar maple trees with occasional citrus trees popping up here and there. I feel safe and nurtured by the natural surroundings. In the winter, the sugar maples turn colors like orange and red. Some of the bushes turn yellow. It is our version of the northern fall colors and it is beautiful. I keep an eye open for traveling deer, tortoises, squirrels, and other fauna that may want to cross the roads I travel, both to keep from hitting them and to appreciate their graceful presence. I am on my way to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where I will meet and eat with fellow small business owners, politicians, committed nonprofit directors, resort directors, and other community leaders. We will chat about families, upcoming events, business, responsibilities, and opportunities, then we will unanimously stand and pledge our allegiance to our country and say a prayer for God’s wisdom, guidance, and blessings. I may be given 5 minutes to pitch my business to attendees. I always feel unity and hope when I attend these luncheons. Some have resulted in new business. Some have resulted in new friends, and some have resulted in new responsibilities, but they all remind me of how fortunate I am to live in a place that still promotes solid values and community partnerships. Florida's Nature Coast Florida’s Nature Coast ranges from Pasco County north to Wachulla County along the Big Bend coast. It is an informally designated area originally proposed by Florida’s Governor Lawton Chiles. NatureCoaster only covers Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties because that is the area we know best. Read about the history of the Nature Coast here. This 1,000+ square miles of Florida’s Gulf Coast has a history that is echoed from small town to small town. The east side of the Suncoast Parkway is still heavily forested as part of the Withlacoochee State Forest. This is a true gem of natural preservation that helps to shape the character of the eastern portion of the area. There are several ranches, farms, and large cow/calf operations, including the Bellamy Brothers Ranch, the Barthle Brothers Ranch, Campton Ranch, and Fenco Farms. The cows moved to high ground for the storm and made it through just fine with a roll or two of hay. Image by Diane Bedard The west side of each county has been developed to enjoy water-based recreation such as fishing and boating and swimming with manatees. This coast does not feature traditional beaches but instead boasts ecologically-friendly saltwater marshes and tidal grasses along its shores. In fact, we have the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve and the north end of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserve protecting our natural shorelines. Protected Springs and Rivers are Part of the Magic The hydrology is amazing! First-magnitude freshwater springs abound throughout Florida’s Nature Coast, with Weeki Wachee Springs probably being the most famous thanks to Newt Perry and his original Weeki Wachee Park. Today Weeki Wachee Springs is a State Park, protecting the headwaters of the Weeki Wachee River. Next is Homosassa Springs, with its 1960s attraction and resort having been converted into a State Park, protecting the headwaters of the Homosassa River. The torpedo-shaped manatee glides through the waters at Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, one of the places you can find manatees year-round on the NautreCoast. Photo by Sally White Old Homosassa is a fishing village that is still a working waterfront, with fishermen and shrimpers plying its waters to make a living. There are also resorts and charters for vacationers and visitors, as well as the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins, which is what remains of a huge plantation that was located in Homosassa, but was burned out by the union armies. Read about it here. Tampa Bay Pushes Northward, but Can't Overrun Our Small-Town Culture As Tampa Bay pushes northward into this region, many ranches have been converted to subdivisions and planned communities, but the small-town culture remains in the cities that populate the region, including Zephyrhills, Dade City, Brooksville, Inverness, and Crystal River. Some are feeling the transition more, like New Port Richey with its historic downtown, riverfront, and small business culture inching toward a more urban feel with its public recreation center and city services. Port Richey is a city just north of New Port Richey. Its lack of a downtown area is replaced by an active waterfront district. There are many census-designated places like Aripeka, Hernando Beach, Spring Hill, Bayport, Hudson, Homosassa, Land O’Lakes, Beverly Hills, Ridge Manor, Elfers, Lecanto, Holiday, and Floral City. While Spring Hill and Land O'Lakes have become popular residential areas, they have no downtown or city services. Lecanto is growing like wildfire with residential and commercial growth. It is in central Citrus County and the county’s government services are located there. Wesley Chapel is another census-designated area that is booming! Starting with Saddlebrook Resort, a nationally recognized golf and tennis resort, Wesley Chapel began its growth in the 1980s and has become a powerhouse in the east Pasco region. To drive State Road 54 from I-75 to Zephyrhills is an exercise in growth through residential development. Still, when you get to Zephyrhills, the pace slows down and the small businesses abound. You never know where you will find the roaming manatee at the Florida Manatee Festival in Crystal River. Image courtesy of Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Did I mention the Festivals? This area has so many fun festivals! The Manatee Festival, the Kumquat Festival, BBQ & Blues, the Stone Crab Festival, the Seafood and Arts Festival, Art in the Park, Camping with the Blues, Blues Bash at the Ranch, Brooksville Blueberry Festival, Holistic Health Festival, Multicultural Festival, Chasco Fiesta, and... I cannot name them all! AND PARADES! Keep up with it all on our Events Page. I am so grateful that natural areas have been preserved throughout the Nature Coast region. And I am grateful for the people that make up this area, including you. Below you will find lists of parks and preserves that help keep our nature coast natural. Whenever you have the opportunity to just pull into one of them and take a short break, I encourage you to do so. Parks and Recreation Areas to Enjoy on the Nature Coast Citrus County Parks Leisure: - Boat Ramps & Fishing Piers - Skate Parks Trails: - Citrus County Cycling - Friends of the Withlacoochee State Trail - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - Withlacoochee State Trail Other Parks: - City of Crystal River Parks - City of Inverness Parks - Florida State Parks - State Parks & Preserves Hernando County Parks - Hernando County Parks - City of Brooksville Parks - Hernando County Preserves - Boat Ramps and Fishing Piers Pasco County Parks - Pasco County Parks - Pasco County Aquatic Parks Read the full article

[protectmypeople]

The pair were elusive in their decision to approach, at least Diana was. Antoine met his gaze head on, and he felt the hanging threat with an immense weight. The god carried a bloodthirsty grin, one that he hadn't seen for over a millennia. Antoine had calmed, war no longer his main concern, not after spending eons whispering into politicians ears. The underworld had been filled daily, young newcomers, far too young. Antoine had been disciplined for his rash decision making, wars were now either small, or few and far between. Yet this clear approach held a weight Bellamy wasn't particularly fond of. Politely bowing, he simply nodded at the comment. "Antoine." He greeted, ignoring Diana, as her eyes were already straying towards a few of the lower tier gods becoming a bit rambunctious. The god that remained before him, merely nodded and strolled away. If Bellamy was a gambling man, he'd bet he'd see the God of War in his realm within the next few days. He'd have to put an end to any mentions of war, especially with the heavenly realm's clear focus on peace for the mortal world.

Daenerys words snapped him into reality, his thoughts clouding his judgment, or perhaps the drink he had inhaled. Bellamy hummed, his eyes tentatively traveling back to the goddess who was in the midst of tempting him into actions the realm would punish him for. It was too early in the evening for the gods to be diving in to any deviance quite yet. "I do not spend any frequent time with Diana. Her head is filled with too much air to retain any significant conversation." The offering of a new drink was much appreciated, and he immediately took the glass. Daenerys intuition was admirable to say the least, he couldn't help the grin that slipped unto his lips. Turning to fully face her, he raised a brow at her interrogation. "You are quite interested in my affairs." He felt his magic grow, brushing alongside her own, feather light. "Is it due to the fact you'd like to be involved in my comings and goings? Or is it mere concern for the well being of mortals." He spoke in hushed tones, dark eyes trained on her as he invaded her space in just the slightest. The buzz of her magic stroked at his skin, light and dark didn't mix well, it was apparent in the slight barrier between the two. Although it would take little energy to break, not touching her kept him in check. Dark curls hung in his gaze, the sensation of eyes on them apparent, yet he had no concern for his reputation. He was death. However, he wouldn't want to tarnish her reputation by being seen intimately with one another. "Daenerys, you should know better that any secrets I hold, I do not divulge. I believe you follow a similar philosophy." Whispers between gods, their conversation on display as a mixture of his aroused attention and intimidation spun sweetly in the air. "Do not attempt to unravel these Daenerys. I can assure you, what you find will not be pleasant, and I'd be forced to put you on your knees."

The dance these two did every time they met caused her magic to flare and bubble beneath her skin, it drove her wild, wanting to feel, taste and consume his very essence. For now she would shut away those feelings, especially while so many gods looked towards their encounter, two gods, opposite in nature, yet in perfect harmony. Daenerys blinked at his repetition of the word, giving him a pointed look as if to say, you know why i accuse. It was in his dark nature to seek such things amongst both good and evil, mortal or immortal, she couldn't fault him for that. There were plenty of delicious secrets to learn in a place like this, where all the gods gather in their fleeting moments of their immortal life spans. Raising a brow she lifted the wine to her lips and waited for a response, a smirk spreading across her face at his honesty.

Still, the goddess never took her eyes from Bellamy, drinking in every detail to keep locked away for the next milenia. A short laugh escaped her lips, consort? These were the most useless rumors she had heard of. "There is no need for such things and I have no need to take up a husband... Or wife." She looked over her cup at him, the burning tension between them. That damn hand again. Brushing and prodding against her magic, making the hair on the back of her neck stand to attention for him. Daenerys didn't hate him for what he was, no, she hated him for the desire that coursed through her immortal body that yearned to be touched in ways only gods alike understood. "Nothing but baseless rumors I assure you. My interest lie... Elsewhere." Wherever 'elsewhere' was she didn't quite know yet but Bellamy, with milenia passing between the two gods had made something unexpected tug between them. Noticing Bellamy pull back she spared the approaching couple a glance as they spoke, a respectful bow coming from Daenerys. Antoine and Diana, a pair she had not come across in centuries, back when the mortal world was riddled with war. Thank the stars that the two left as quickly as they came. "Friends of yours?" Daenerys sipped her drink, her magic bringing poor Bellamy a new cup, he looked like he needed it. "Or just gods who secrets you keep." @protectmypeople

[bellarkefanfictions]

Fic where Bellamy is running for office of some sort and hires Clarke and her firm to cover some sort of Scandal? Maybe based on the show scandal? Thanks!

Pistols at Dawn

[clemsfilmdiary]

Sunrise at Campobello (1960, Vincent J. Donehue)

9/2/21

[thewritingcoroner]

Heads up 7 up Tag

Thanks to @late-to-the-fandom for tagging me in a last line tag!

I'm going to mess with the rules a little and just use this as an excuse to share a little snippet from At The Moon's Whim, so I'll switch over and start a 7Up chain :P

"Yeah, I'm sure." Bellamy rolled her shoulders, shifting to lean back against her palms and watch Alessandra with a tilted head. "How much are you willing to part with?" Alessandra eyed the purse Bellamy had thrown aside. "Ten times, at least, what is in that purse." Bellamy leaned forward, though she'd played enough poker games to know she should remain stoic, the sheer number brightened her mood considerably. "Anything else?" To her surprise, Alessandra stood her ground. "You don't need anything else. You've agreed already." She tilted her head, the ghost of a smirk across her face. "You see a spoiled princess, but I am a politician first, thief. You can take the offer that has so piqued your interest, or I can walk away, and you receive nothing." Bellamy jumped to her feet, approaching the queen quickly enough to intimidate most. Alessandra hardly flinched. Nose to nose, Bellamy looked down upon her with a frown. "Bellamy." "I don't understand-" "My name is Bellamy. Stop calling me a thief." Alessandra shook her head, this time something had sparked within her. "You are a thief." Bellamy leaned back. "Yes, but you'll need to know my name if we are to travel together."

tagging with no pressure: @tisiphonewolfe @dontjudgemeimawriter @blind-the-winds @oh-no-another-idea and anyone else who would like to participate!

[hymnoire]

"Brownie points with the media? HAH-." Gaya's laughter echoes a little too loud and a little too devilish. "Oh please, We Are the Media." Well technically, Bellamy and Seraphina are but anyways, they owe her. "My father just died, I can make KBS play a tape of me crying over his grave for 24 hours straight if I wanted goddamn brownie points." Her who came to ask for something realizes she's slipping down a bad attitude slide and she should work on her friendliness... Right, right, right. Too temperamental. He started it. "Listen. My father's death is only the beginning. Other politicians have been targetted. I know what you're thinking, a politician's life isn't as worthy as your and your own's. You, honest citizens. And I know what you think Us, Politicians behaving as if Our lives are more important than the lives of the People." It is a fact, Kang Gaya being the honest and straight to point person she is, there is no intention of her pretending she is a good soul but in return she doesn't want to treat him like one either. To her, he's not - they would both protect their own side and let the other die if they had to. "But on this one... The danger comes for the both of us." Before coming to Him, she has been scanning the city for the perfect contact, the perfect link to establish and it is not as easy as one would think. "The group who has taken the government as enemy are considered terrorists by the state. They are anarchists. No matter how much you wish for the government to Stay away from you, at least we don't go around killing our own citizens with bombs and gun machines in the name of an ideology, we have a code, we follow rules. But these terrorists ? They don't. They bomb hotels and malls to achieve their goal no matter who is inside. If nothing changes, this city will be of fire and blood and civil war. Whatever your price is for the intel that could help me solve this in the most peaceful way, I will pay."

[frecklesandfanfics]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/41814891/chapters/105573198

Clarke extends a hand, but Echo pointedly ignores it.. “You must be Echo. I’m Clarke–”

“Griffin,” Echo finishes, “I know.”

“Oh, have we met?” Clarke looks slightly puzzled, blue eyes wide open, mouth pursed.

Echo forces a smile to her lips–Bellamy knows that look.

Clarke reminds him of a politician, but Echo reminds him of a politician’s wife.