#practicing emotes for future comms

[carmineflauros]

Long time no art so...

Here take this 🍑✨

[luvsavos]

life kicks me in the ribs yet again: more than likely i won't be able to get all the money i need in time for the alatreon model, so. got excited for nothing :)

[melosliving]

can you write a proposal? — for either aaron or kelvin

Let me cook for my boy kelvin bc I feel like there’s not enough light on him 💔 hope you’ll like it !

kelvin harrison jr x soon-to-be-wife!reader

boyfriend!kelvin who realize he was in love when you called him out on never letting you hold the aux in the car. He tried to act unbothered, but the way you went from R&B classics to afrobeats without skipping a beat ? Yeah, you had him wrapped.

boyfriend!Kelvin who saved the movie ticket stub from your first date and still keeps it in his wallet. not because he’s sentimental (or so he claims)—but because he remembers you saying, “This was fun, we should do it again,” and it was the first time he knew he wanted a future with you

boyfriend!kelvin who really knew you were the one the first time he saw you rolling your eyes at him in the middle of an argument over something dumb he said. He didn’t even care what the argument was about anymore ; all he could think was how good you looked when you weren’t afraid to check him.

"Kelvin, you’re being ridiculous."

"Ridiculous? I’m just saying—"

You cut him off with a sharp, exaggerated sigh, hands on your hips, eyes rolling so hard he thought they’d get stuck. “Do you even hear yourself right now?”

boyfriend!Kelvin who always goes the extra mile to take care of you. Like the time you called him late at night, exhausted from a long day, and said you didn’t feel like cooking. He showed up an hour later with your favorite takeout, no questions asked.

"You didn’t have to do this," you said, already halfway through a bite.

"Yeah, I know," he replied, watching you with that soft smile he always saved just for you. “But I wanted to.”

boyfriend!kelvin who started thinking about proposing the night you stayed up late to braid his hair after his hairstylist canceled last minute. 

It wasn’t just the way your fingers worked through his hair so gently, or how you teased him about being tender-headed—it was the way you stayed even though you were tired, the way you hummed under your breath, the way you kissed his forehead when you were done and said, “Alright, you’re handsome again now, babe.” That night, as you dozed off on his chest, it hit him : you weren’t just his girlfriend. You were home.

boyfriend!kelvin who spent months secretly planning the proposal, even though you always told him you didn’t need anything “extra.” He wanted it to be perfect. So he ran through ideas—rooftop dinners, big family surprises, even hiring a photographer—but nothing felt right. nothing felt like you. It wasn’t until he remembered how much you loved watching the sunset that it clicked.

boyfriend!kelvin who practiced what he was going to say in front of the mirror for weeks.

"Alright, so… 'You mean everything to me, and I can’t imagine a life without you'—nah, too corny."

He groaned, running a hand down his face.

"baby, you good?" you shouted from the other room.

"Yeah, just… talking to myself !" he yelled back, quickly shoving the ring box into his pocket.

boyfriend!kelvin who spent the whole day of the proposal lowkey freaking out. He kept pacing around the house, double-checking the ring in his pocket, texting Aaron for emotional support. But when he saw you getting ready for your little “date by the beach,” looking effortlessly beautiful in a way that only you could, he calmed down.

girlfriend!reader who side-eyed him the entire day because something was off. Why was he acting so weird ? Why was he being so extra sweet and nervous at the same time ? And why did he keep checking his watch like y’all were late for something ? But even as you clocked him, you didn’t push too hard. kelvin always had a way of surprising you.

"kelvin it’s either you tell me what’s wrong or I’m going crazy. I don’t like it when you’re like this, baby."

"girl can you wait for a second ? Damn."

boyfriend!kelvin who almost forgot what he planned to say when he dropped to one knee and saw your face—eyes wide, lips parted in surprise, your whole energy shifting in a way that made his heart skip. But then he remembered why he was doing this. He remembered all the quiet moments, all the laughs, all the times you had his back without him having to ask.

“It’s you,” he said, his voice steady even as his hands shook. “It’s always been you and I want that to be forever. Will you marry me ?”

girlfriend!reader who frozes for a second, your mind racing. But when you looked down at him—his smile nervous but sure, his eyes locked on yours like you were the only person who mattered—you knew your answer before the words even left your mouth.

“Yes,” you whispered, then louder said : “i wanted to be your wife the moment you took me back home on our second date.”

boyfriend!Kelvin who slid the ring onto your finger with a grin so wide it almost made you blush, then pulled you into his arms like he couldn’t believe you were really his.

fiancé!Kelvin who won’t stop saying, “You stuck with me now,” every time you try to tease him about how nervous he was that day.

@ melosliving 2025

[call-sign-shark]

Day 3: Engraved in the Flesh || Finn Shelby x Reader

Requested by a lovely anon 🖤

TW: Kinktober prompt- marked, canonical violence, violent sexual practice, spanking, marking kink, non-protected sex, allusion to anal

Words: 630.

Notes: This work is a part of the Peaky Kinktober Event you can find here. Comment on the event post if you want to be tagged in the future works for Kinktober. The length of each prompt is random, but it’s never less than 600 words.

The family never suspected something to be wrong with the youngest of the tribe. After all, he had been lucky enough not to know the ugly truth of war nor the physical and emotional torment of hunger or poverty. If anything, Finn had grown up under Polly’s loving wing. Even if he was accustomed with gangs violence, he never truly took part of it before his brothers deemed him old enough. Arthur, Tommy and John worked hard so that he would never had to take a bullet like they did. They wanted him to be a general, not a disposable and vulnerable soldier. When he started to hang out with the pastor’s daughter, his Aunt was delighted. All of Birmingham knew how kind and quiet Y/N was. Holy Saint among the sinners, the young woman often wandered in the gritty streets of Small Heath with a basket filled with food she usually distributed to the poorest souls. Y/N left a bright sunshine in her wake, all the darkness of the place caught in her long coal black hair. Rumors said that when she smiled, even the most wicked men couldn’t lay a finger on her, all blissed out by her beauty and her divine aura of peacefulness. The bruises on her delicate skin? She was just incredibly clumsy. That was what her father always told her! And when she wasn’t bumping or tripping, the heavy basket she carried marked the flesh of her forearms.

But when the night came and the devils danced under the pale moonlight, she disappeared through her window and ran away from home, swallowed by the dull forest nearby. Y/N hid in an old vargo that belonged to the Shelby family, guided by the weak string lights hanging at the door, and she impatiently waited for Finn Shelby to appear in the doorway with a bottle of whisky in one hand, and a red rose in the other. Then their sordid and obscene ritual started, always following the same order: He slipped the flower in her hair, its crimson and velvety petals enhancing her beauty and suiting the color of the lipstick she had stolen from her mother. Then, they made the temperature rise, hands roaming on flesh clothes flying across the vardo. Only when the bottle of whisky was empty and their arousal reaching its limits, he assaulted her tight cunt with violent and rapid thrusts. A glistening and fragile pussy that only knew his cock. No one else’s. The way her warmth and wetness wrapped him sent his soul to heaven, making his lashes flutter. He was supposed to be a nice boy. She was supposed to be a holy and virginal girl.

So why? Why were they fucking like animals each night in the woods, filling the air with moans, flesh snapping sound and sweat? Why did he bend her over and spank her with his suit’s belt — and why did she enjoy it, her love juice trailing down her thighs more and more at each new beating? Finn grunted in her mouth when he came, painting her walls white and keeping her full til the morning. That was how Y/N liked him: engraved in her flesh, and dripping from her sore holes.

“Tsss, be more careful Y/N. You’re black and blue.” Her father scolded her, eyes rolling with annoyance at his daughter’s carelessness that revealed itself through her purplish bruises on her legs, thighs and neck. Little he knew that all her skin had been painted blue, immaculate flesh turned into a masterpiece by the brush of a mad artist. Y/N was both the canva and the muse, letting Finn Shelby turned her into what their love had always been: nothing gentle but the embodiment of Sin.

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[cemeteryspider]

DCeased: A New Hope

Dick Grayson x Jean Grey! Pregnant! Reader

Summary: In the midst of a world ravaged by the Anti-Life Equation, a grieving telepathic hero must protect her unborn child and find hope in the remnants of the Bat-Family, while forging a path toward a future worth fighting for.

Trigger Warning: Loss, Grief, Violence, Gore, Emotional Trauma, Pregnancy,

Word Count: 1.7k

Lying on your back, you practiced the deep breathing exercises Leslie Thompkins’ midwives had taught you during your frequent visits, all at Richard's insistence. You complied because you knew this baby would be your and his entire world. So, deep breathing it was. One hand rested just above your belly, the other on your chest, guiding your breaths through your nostrils to raise the hand on your belly and blowing out through your mouth.

You loved that Dick wanted to be near you at every possible moment. However, his constant tossing and turning as you tried to ignore the splitting headache was too much to bear. Eventually, you made him leave the room. That was a while ago. Alfred had just brought you a fresh washcloth for your forehead when you heard a commotion downstairs.

Alfred rushed down immediately at the noise, but it took you a moment to regain your bearings and waddle toward the living room.

At the bottom of the stairs, you froze, staring in shock as your husband, who had been so gentle only an hour ago, was now desperately trying to scratch and bite Alfred and Bruce. Almost out of nowhere, Tim managed to sneak up on Bruce, tearing a chunk out of his arm.

"Dick?" you whispered, frozen in horror as your husband noticed your presence and began to advance toward you.

He was too close for comfort, and it was clear he wasn’t the man you had sent out of your bedroom. One hand instinctively covered your stomach while the other shot into the air, a blue glow holding Nightwing back.

"Run!" Bruce shouted, and as quickly as possible, you bolted down the stairs into the Batcave just as Alfred stabbed both Tim and Dick with a machete—one of the many weapons hidden around Wayne Manor.

You stood behind Alfred and his shotgun, staring into space as Bruce spoke to Superman, discussing his plan to save the world and mentioning something he had for Damian. Before the Man of Steel arrived, Bruce explained to you and Alfred that he wasn’t going to make it, and that Damian, you, and your baby were the future of the family if you couldn’t find the others.

The briefcase in his hand was for Damian, and Alfred was given direct orders to get it to him. You were shocked. You were losing your entire family in the span of a few hours, and it wasn’t even noon yet.

There was nothing to do but watch as, despite Mister Freeze’s suit, Bruce eventually succumbed to the virus coursing through his veins. Alfred ended the call to Damian before shooting Bruce in the head. You turned away, cowering behind Alfred.

Normally, you wouldn’t be afraid of a little blood, but in the past few months, you had slowly started to edge yourself out of the fray. You stopped going on patrol and stopped helping Dick train the Young Justice team, staying behind at the cave doing intel and comms, making sure the Bat-Family would live to fight another day. After all, you were going to be a mother soon, and how could you be out fighting crime at night with a baby at home? If Dick needed to keep fighting, then so be it, but if anything were to happen to him, your baby would still have you.

Now that worst fear is coming true. Dick's lifeless body lies upstairs as you tremble on the ground, unable to keep everyone's thoughts out of your head. That’s when you felt a gentle hand on your shoulder, and you started to come back to reality.

"...breathe, Ms. Grayson, breathe. That’s right, breathe." Alfred was looking you in the eyes, and slowly you returned to the present. You managed to keep all the extra voices in your head out, for the time being.

"Will you be all right, Ms. Grayson?" he asked, truly concerned about your health.

"Yes, thank you, Alfred. I’m better now," you said, taking deep breaths as Alfred walked back into the manor.

He dragged the bodies of Dick, Tim, and Bruce down to the Batcave to say a proper goodbye, with Superman’s help. You knelt beside Dick’s masked body, holding his hand in yours. "How am I going to do this without you, darling?"

A strong hand clasped your shoulder. "It's time to go," Superman said, helping you to your feet. Alfred stood a few feet back, offering his hand to help you into the Batwing. As the jet lifted off the ground, your eyes remained on your dear husband until he finally disappeared from view.

You made it to Metropolis, where the rest of the heroes were gathering with little worry. However, that calm was shattered when an infected Giganta started booming toward the rooftop filled with your allies. Alfred started firing missiles at her while you tried to control her sweeping movements with little success.

After a few missiles, she punched the Batwing out of the air, catapulting you back into your seat as it began hurtling toward the ground. Desperately, Alfred flipped switches and pulled controls, trying to stop the plane’s freefall.

But you took control, enveloping the ship in your familiar blue glow, safely landing it on the roof adjacent to where the surviving members of the Justice League stood.

"Father?" You caught a glimpse of Damian running toward the broken and battered Batwing as Alfred helped you out of the wreckage.

"Damian, I am so sorry, son," was all Alfred could say as he opened the briefcase on the concrete roof.

With sad eyes, he looked up to you. "Dick?"

You shook your head, and in an instant, Damian’s arms were around your shoulders, pulling you into a tight embrace. You held him close, knowing that Dick and Damian had a special bond. Damian was like a little brother to you, and you felt his pain so deeply and sincerely.

"Everything will be all right," you sniffled as he pulled away and went over to Alfred, who showed him what was in the case—a brand new Batman costume, meant for Damian to wear.

You saw Superman and Wonder Woman fly off, and after a shaking boom crumbled the city around you, Black Canary—now Earth’s new Green Lantern—saved the top of the Daily Planet, where the survivors were.

Over the course of the next few days, Wonder Woman, Superman, Superboy, Flash, and Kid Flash severed the internet connection across the entire planet.

After a week, you helped the new Batman, Green Arrow, and Green Lantern get to Gotham unharmed, only to see a massive jungle surrounding what used to be your city.

"Oh, Ivy," you said, running into her arms as soon as you saw her. Your team, the Birds of Prey, had frequently assisted—and been assisted by—Poison Ivy to the point where she was basically a member. When you got pregnant, she made you different tea concoctions to soothe your aching joints and painful migraines.

"Thank the stars," she whispered, holding you closer. "I was afraid that the virus had gotten you too."

"Why’s that?" You worried about what she was going to say because the look on her face was anything but reassuring.

"Catwoman, Huntress, Batgirl, and Batwoman attacked us, Sugar Bear," Harley said, giving you a big hug and looking down at your belly. "I told Auntie Ivy not to worry, that your mama would nevea let anythin’ happen to ya."

You chuckled at Harley—some things never change, even in an apocalypse.

"Pamela, we’re looking for sanctuary for survivors," Damian cut the reunion short, and Ivy barely gave him a second glance.

"Oh, that."

"We’ve already started this conversation."

Ivy eventually agreed, as long as you would stay in her safe haven and that there would be rules and screenings for those who were let in.

You agreed because both Ivy and Damian said it would be safest for you and your baby in Gotham. Which is ironic, seeing as just last week you and Dick were looking at schools outside of the crime-ridden city.

The magically protected jungle would keep anyone who was turned out, therefore keeping everyone safe. You asked Damian to stay as well, but he said the world needed him.

With the strongest hug you could muster, you said goodbye to Damian, who said it wasn’t goodbye, that he would see you again soon.

~~~

You hadn’t expected to see another living member of the Bat-Family until, during a rare moment of sleep, your radio crackled with Ivy's voice.

"Hey, there’s someone here I think you’ll want to see."

Rubbing the sleep from your eyes, you glanced over at the crib only a few feet away. Your son was sound asleep, his little mouth open, showing off his gums.

A smile tugged at your lips as you carefully placed him in the baby wrap on your chest. His striking icy blue eyes and gummy smile were a perfect reflection of his father. It almost made you laugh. "Come on, hun, I suppose there’s someone we need to see."

Your baby let out a soft laugh, making you smile as you descended the stairs from your apartment to the ground level. Outside, children were running around, listening to Poison Ivy reassure them that they were safe within the confines of her jungle.

Harley waved at you enthusiastically and pointed toward a statue where a man in a brown leather jacket was standing, staring at it.

Your brows furrowed in recognition, and you started walking toward him. "Jason?"

He quickly turned at the sound of your voice, his eyes widening as he saw you with your baby in your arms. "You’re alive?"

Jason approached you cautiously, his gaze fixed on the little one in your arms. "And who might this be?"

His hand brushed against his eyes, wiping away tears that threatened to spill over. "Jason, this is Richard Bruce Grayson. Richard, this is your Uncle Jay."

You carefully slipped your baby out of the wrap and placed him into Jason's stiff arms. At first, he held the child at arm’s length, unsure and hesitant. But when Richard began to giggle and gurgle hysterically, Jason brought him close, holding him tenderly.

"He looks just like him," Jason murmured, his eyes never leaving your baby. "A Boy Wonder. A new hope."

[yawnderu]

Stray - Chapter II

Author's note: not a lot happening here, just pushing this chapter out of my drafts before I start writing about the MW3 campaign. Sobbed for 4 hours about the fanfic in my head after seeing spoilers💀 No spoilers in this chapter, future chapters will be tagged accordingly and having a warning so you don't get spoiled either.

''Focus.'' Ghost's British accent rung in your earpiece, his deep voice barely above a whisper as you took overwatch with a sniper rifle. He didn't have the heart to tell you he could hear your fast, hard breathing on the comms, memories of the past flooding all over while your brain is stuck visiting people who are still alive in the graveyard of your heart.

''Enemy down, LT.'' You whispered as you took down an enemy guard, your focus on the scope not faltering until you saw the body dropping, blood quickly pooling up around their body before your attention was taken by movement in the distance, immediately using the scope to see better. You could easily make out the shape of another sniper, the camouflage outdated for the season accompanied by movement, yet it didn't seem they could see you yet.

''Spotted an enemy.'' You mutter in comms, keeping them open in case you had to run or took a shot. Ghost mutters a soft ''roger'' on the line and you line up the scope to take a perfect shot, easily finding the enemy sniper's head, who isn't even looking into their scope. You take a deep breath, relaxing your body before your finger pulls the trigger, the slight recoil hitting your body, yet you're still looking to confirm the kill.

''Moving.'' You don't wait for further comms before grabbing your equipment, tactical camouflage draped over your body as you swiftly run around, laying on your stomach and examining the area. It was an easy mission— gather intel and go, the barely secured safehouse making it easier for Ghost and you to complete this and go home.

You scan the area, eyes fully focused on the surroundings, looking for any possible movement. You saw none, though you were still highly alert, focusing on making sure your Lieutenant makes it out alive. It doesn't take long before he gathers the intel and you rendezvous at the helipad, your gloved fist raised slightly as you both settle in, his bumping yours after a few seconds of staring.

You lean closer to Ghost, speaking loudly over the rumbling sound of the blades."You think we'll take down Makarov?" He gives you a side eye for a second before turning his face towards yours, hesitantly nodding.

"We got plenty of good soldiers on our side, luv. There's always a risk, but..." He seems hesitant to answer, knowing he can lay his emotions bare to you, but refusing to do so.

"'M not sure." He finally replies and you simply nod, leaning back on your seat while you look at the background get smaller the higher you go. You both know Makarov is the ultimate threat. The kingfish. A man so deadly who has no hesitation on killing people, over 30.000 deaths caused by him, and truth to be told, you're all scared you'll join the growing number.

"Bonnie!" Soap says once he's back to base, arms wrapping around your waist as he lifts you up in the air and spins you, a ritual that started out as a joke whenever you both came back from missions without the other. After over a year of knowing these men and being stationed with them for so long, you eventually develop routines together, no matter how extra and annoying they might seem.

"Played rough with the Russians?" He asked with a cheeky smirk, arm wrapped around your shoulder as you walked back to the barracks. Ghost disappeared the moment you got back, likely to unwind and have some time alone before being practically forced by all of you to go to a bar. He knows the invitation is coming.

"Not many around— Ghost did all the dirty work down there." You shrug, arm wrapped around his waist as you walk, trying your best to ignore the way his toned muscles feel over your fingers. No. Soap is like a brother to you. At least, you've been telling yourself that for the past year or so.

"Sounds like him." He seems more relaxed now, the slight nervousness he gets whenever you or Ghost go on missions without him or more reinforcements slowly dissipating, giving him room to simply enjoy himself. And enjoy himself he will, knowing Price, Gaz and him will force Ghost and you to go to a new bar near base in a few hours.

"Ya should go shower." You raise an eyebrow and look up at him, hesitantly smelling your armpit to make sure you don't smell after hours on the field, laying still in dirt and under the sun. You don't even smell that bad.

"Asshole." Soap finally lets go of you with a laugh, narrowly missing a sharp kick thrown his way, running away like the coward he is.

[bmischool]

Best Charter Schools in Houston: A Closer Look at Beatrice Mayes Institute

Finding the right educational environment for your child is a crucial decision that can shape their future. In Houston, charter schools have become increasingly popular for their innovative approaches and tailored educational experiences. Among these, the Beatrice Mayes Institute stands out as a leading institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. In this blog, we’ll delve into what makes Beatrice Mayes Institute one of the best Charter Schools Houston.

A Foundation of Academic Excellence

The institute places a significant focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By integrating hands-on projects and real-world applications into the curriculum, students are not only learning theoretical concepts but also how to apply them in practical scenarios. This approach cultivates a passion for inquiry and innovation, equipping students with the tools they need to excel in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Holistic Development of Students

Education at Beatrice Mayes Institute goes beyond academics; it encompasses the holistic development of each student. The school is dedicated to nurturing not only intellectual growth but also social, emotional, and physical well-being. Character education is woven into the fabric of the curriculum, teaching students the values of respect, responsibility, and empathy.

In addition to academic rigor, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to promote personal growth. From sports teams to music and arts programs, students have numerous opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. This well-rounded approach fosters teamwork, leadership, and resilience, preparing students for various life challenges.

Community Engagement and Service Learning

One of the distinguishing features of the Beatrice Mayes Institute is its strong emphasis on community involvement. The school encourages students to actively participate in service learning and community service projects. By engaging with their local neighborhoods, students develop a sense of social responsibility and learn the importance of giving back.

The institute collaborates with local organizations to create meaningful partnerships that enhance students’ educational experiences. These initiatives help students connect classroom learning with real-world issues, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in society. As they work on community projects, students not only gain valuable skills but also build lasting connections with their peers and community members.

A Supportive and Dedicated Staff

The success of the Best Schools In Houston can be attributed in large part to its dedicated faculty and staff. The school prides itself on hiring passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. With small class sizes, teachers can provide individualized attention, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are met.

Educators at Beatrice Mayes Institute are not just instructors; they are mentors who guide students in their academic and personal journeys. This strong support system helps foster positive relationships, allowing students to feel safe and valued within the school community.

Preparing Students for the Future

As students progress through the Beatrice Mayes Institute, they are not only prepared for the next level of education but also equipped with essential life skills. The school’s emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement ensures that graduates emerge as well-rounded individuals ready to face the challenges of the future.

Conclusion: Why Choose Beatrice Mayes Institute?

When searching for the best charter schools in Houston, the Beatrice Mayes Institute stands out as a top choice. With its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, holistic student development, and active community engagement, the institute provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in all areas of life. If you are looking for an environment where your child can thrive academically while also growing as a responsible and engaged citizen, the Beatrice Mayes Institute is undoubtedly an exceptional option among the many charter schools in Houston. Explore what this remarkable school has to offer, and watch your child flourish!

[drpawansulaniya]

What is a pediatrician?

A pediatrician is a healthcare professional that focuses on the care of newborns, children, and adolescents up to the age of 18. They are qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of kids diseases, injuries, and developmental problems. Unlike adult medicine, pediatric treatment considers not just a child’s physical health but also his or her social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Roles and Responsibilities

Pediatricians wear many hats in their daily practice, each one geared towards ensuring the optimal health and development of their young patients:

1. Well-Child Care: One of the cornerstone responsibilities of a pediatrician is providing routine check-ups and preventive care. These visits, often scheduled at regular intervals throughout a child’s early years, allow pediatricians to monitor growth and development, administer vaccinations, and provide guidance on nutrition, safety, and overall wellness.

2. Diagnosis and Treatment: From common ailments like ear infections and colds to more complex conditions such as asthma and diabetes, pediatricians are skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide array of childhood illnesses. They may also collaborate with specialists to manage chronic conditions or complex medical needs.

3. Developmental Screening: Pediatricians are adept at identifying developmental delays or disorders early on, allowing for timely intervention and support. Through developmental screenings and milestone assessments, they track a child’s progress in areas such as language, motor skills, and social interaction.

4. Counseling and Guidance: Parenthood comes with its own set of joys and challenges, and pediatrician serve as trusted advisors to families navigating the intricacies of child-rearing. Whether it’s offering guidance on sleep patterns, discipline strategies, or adolescent issues, pediatricians provide invaluable support to parents and caregivers.

5. Advocacy and Public Health: Beyond the confines of their clinics, pediatricians play a vital role in advocating for policies and initiatives that promote child health and safety on a broader scale. Whether it’s advocating for immunization campaigns, promoting injury prevention measures, or addressing social determinants of health, pediatricians are champions for the well-being of all children.

Becoming a Pediatrician

The journey to becoming a pediatrician is rigorous and demanding, requiring a deep commitment to the health and welfare of children. It typically involves:

1. Undergraduate Education: Aspiring pediatricians begin their journey with a bachelor’s degree, usually in a science-related field, although any major is acceptable as long as prerequisite courses are completed.

2. Medical School: Upon completing undergraduate studies, students must attend medical school, where they undergo comprehensive training in the principles and practice of medicine.

3. Residency Training: After graduating from medical school, aspiring pediatricians embark on a three-year residency program focused exclusively on pediatric medicine. During this time, they gain hands-on experience in various clinical settings, honing their skills under the guidance of seasoned mentors.

4. Board Certification: Following residency, pediatricians have the option to pursue board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Certification involves passing rigorous exams that assess knowledge, skills, and competency in pediatric medicine.

The Impact of Pediatric Care

Pediatricians have a far-reaching impact on the health and well-being of future generations. Pediatricians establish the groundwork for a lifetime of wellbeing by delivering compassionate care, instilling healthy behaviors, and providing families with information and resources.

In a world where children’s needs are always changing, doctors remain consistent champions, committed to ensuring that every child has the chance to grow and realize their full potential. As we commemorate their achievements, let us appreciate the essential role they play in ensuring the health and happiness of our most precious resource — our children.

[anand07723]

Empowering Lives through Esperanza Speech and OT Centre: A Holistic Approach to Speech and Occupational Therapy

In a world where every individual's unique journey deserves to be heard and supported, Esperanza Speech and OT Centre stands as a beacon of hope. Nestled at the intersection of compassion and expertise, this center is dedicated to transforming lives through its comprehensive Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy services. With a particular focus on Early Learning Intervention and a commitment to individuals on the autism spectrum, Esperanza is not just a center – it's a sanctuary for growth and development.

Speech Therapy: Giving Voice to Potential:

At the core of Esperanza's mission is the transformative power of Speech Therapy. This specialized service isn't just about addressing speech impediments; it's about giving individuals a voice – a tool to express their thoughts, emotions, and aspirations. Esperanza's team of certified speech therapists works tirelessly to assess, diagnose, and treat a myriad of speech and language disorders, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with personalized care.

Occupational Therapy: Nurturing Independence and Well-being:

Esperanza's commitment to holistic well-being extends to its Occupational Therapy services. Occupational Therapy at Esperanza goes beyond the traditional scope, focusing on empowering individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Whether it's enhancing fine motor skills, promoting sensory integration, or addressing activities of daily living, the center's occupational therapists tailor interventions to nurture each client's potential and enhance their quality of life.

Early Learning Intervention: Paving the Way for a Bright Future:

Recognizing the critical importance of early intervention, Esperanza offers specialized services in Early Learning Intervention. The center's experts understand that the formative years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and development. Through targeted interventions and evidence-based practices, Esperanza supports children in reaching crucial developmental milestones, ensuring a solid foundation for future academic and social success.

Autism: A Specialized Approach to Support and Understanding:

Esperanza takes pride in its commitment to individuals on the autism spectrum, providing a specialized and empathetic approach to support and understanding. The center's professionals recognize the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism and tailor interventions that promote communication, social skills, and independence. Through a combination of Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and personalized strategies, Esperanza aims to empower individuals with autism to navigate the world with confidence.

Esperanza in Action - Realizing Potential:

To illustrate the impact of Esperanza's services, consider the case of Emily, a bright-eyed six-year-old diagnosed with autism. Emily struggled with communication and social interaction, making it challenging for her to connect with her peers. Esperanza's team, comprising speech therapists, occupational therapists, and early learning intervention specialists, collaborated to create a personalized plan for Emily.

Over the course of a year, Emily's progress was remarkable. Through Speech Therapy sessions, she developed effective communication skills, allowing her to express herself more clearly. Occupational Therapy interventions improved her fine motor skills, enabling her to participate in everyday activities with greater independence. The Early Learning Intervention program facilitated Emily's socialization and interaction with her peers, fostering a sense of belonging and self-confidence.

Esperanza's holistic approach not only transformed Emily's life but also provided her family with the tools and support they needed to navigate the complexities of raising a child with autism. Emily's success story is just one among many, illustrating Esperanza's unwavering commitment to realizing the full potential of every individual it serves.

Conclusion:

As we reflect on the transformative journey of Esperanza Speech and OT Centre, it becomes evident that the center is not just a service provider; it's a catalyst for positive change. Through Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Learning Intervention, and specialized support for those on the autism spectrum, Esperanza stands as a testament to the profound impact that a holistic approach to therapy can have on individuals and their families.

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Empowering Families: The Positive Impact of Family Lawyers in North Sydney

Navigating the complexities of family legal matters requires a delicate balance of expertise, compassion, and a commitment to positive outcomes. In the vibrant community of North Sydney, family lawyers play an instrumental role in guiding individuals through challenges, fostering resolutions, and contributing to the well-being of families. Let's explore the positive impact of family lawyers in North Sydney and how their dedicated services help families thrive in times of change.

Comprehensive Support for Diverse Family Needs:

Family law encompasses a broad spectrum of issues, from divorce and child custody to property settlements and spousal support. In North Sydney, family lawyers understand the diversity of family dynamics and provide comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of each case. Whether it's assisting with prenuptial agreements, guiding through separation, or navigating complex parenting arrangements, these legal professionals offer a holistic approach to family matters.

Navigating Emotional Challenges with Empathy:

Family law matters are often emotionally charged, and in North Sydney, family lawyers recognize the importance of empathy in their practice. By providing a supportive and understanding environment, these professionals help clients express their concerns and fears openly. This empathetic approach not only builds trust but also contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere during legal proceedings.

Facilitating Amicable Resolutions:

While legal disputes within families can be challenging, family lawyers in North Sydney often emphasize the importance of amicable resolutions. Through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative law, they encourage open communication and negotiation. By fostering cooperation, family lawyers contribute to the preservation of relationships and the overall well-being of the family unit.

Protecting the Best Interests of Children:

Child custody and parenting arrangements are delicate aspects of family law, and family lawyers in North Sydney approach these matters with a focus on the best interests of the children involved. By advocating for fair and child-centric solutions, these legal professionals ensure that the emotional and physical well-being of children remains a top priority. This commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children contributes to the positive development of families even amid challenging circumstances.

Expertise in Property and Financial Settlements:

Family lawyers in North Sydney bring a wealth of expertise to property and financial settlement negotiations. They work diligently to ensure fair and equitable distribution of assets, taking into consideration the unique financial circumstances of each family. By providing guidance on financial matters, family lawyers contribute to the creation of stable and secure post-divorce environments for their clients.

Empowering Families for a Positive Future:

Beyond legal proceedings, family lawyers North Sydney play a pivotal role in empowering families for a positive future. Whether it's facilitating communication, supporting emotional well-being, or offering resources for post-divorce transitions, these legal professionals contribute to the resilience and strength of families in the community. In North Sydney, family lawyers are not just legal advocates—they are partners in helping families navigate change and build a foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Conclusion:

In the heart of North Sydney, family lawyers serve as pillars of support, guiding families through challenges and contributing to positive outcomes. Their comprehensive, empathetic, and child-focused approach ensures that families not only navigate legal processes effectively but also emerge stronger and more resilient. In North Sydney, family lawyers are instrumental in fostering a sense of stability and empowerment within the community, proving that even in the face of change, families can thrive with the right support.

[treatmentangel]

Effective Drug Addiction Treatment in Sacramento

Introduction

The scourge of drug addiction has cast a shadow on countless lives across the United States, including Sacramento, California. However, amidst this crisis, the city offers a ray of hope through effective drug addiction treatment programs. In this article, we will explore the comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment options available in Sacramento, designed to help individuals regain control of their lives, break free from the clutches of addiction, and embark on a path towards recovery and renewal.

The Menace of Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a complex and often devastating issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. It causes profound physical, emotional, and psychological pain for the afflicted and their families. The good news is that recovery is possible, and the city of Sacramento has developed a range of programs and resources to help those struggling with addiction.

Sacramento's Unique Appeal

Sacramento, the capital of California, boasts a unique appeal in terms of its geography, climate, and a strong sense of community. The combination of serene surroundings and a welcoming environment has made it an ideal place for addiction recovery. Whether you're a local resident or traveling from afar, Sacramento's addiction treatment centers offer a supportive and therapeutic backdrop for the journey towards sobriety.

Comprehensive and Personalized Treatment

Effective addiction treatment requires a multifaceted approach tailored to an individual's unique needs and circumstances. Sacramento's drug addiction treatment programs offer comprehensive services, including detoxification, individual counseling, group therapy, educational classes, and aftercare planning. The emphasis is not just on treating the addiction but on addressing the root causes and providing individuals with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.

Experienced and Compassionate Staff

A critical factor that sets Sacramento's drug addiction treatment centers apart is the caliber of their staff. These facilities are staffed with experienced professionals, including medical doctors, licensed therapists, addiction counselors, and support personnel who are dedicated to guiding individuals through their recovery journey. Their expertise and compassion provide a strong foundation for healing and growth.

Holistic Approaches

Many addiction treatment programs in Sacramento incorporate holistic approaches, recognizing the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Activities like yoga, meditation, art therapy, and other holistic practices are integrated into treatment plans to help individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms and emotional well-being.

Community Support

Recovery from drug addiction is a journey that's best undertaken with the support of a community. Sacramento's drug addiction treatment centers create a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar struggles. This sense of belonging and shared experiences can be a powerful source of motivation and inspiration throughout the recovery process.

A Fresh Start

Recovery from drug addiction is a challenging journey, but it's a journey well worth embarking on. Sacramento's drug addiction treatment centers offer a lifeline to those seeking help, providing the resources and support necessary to conquer addiction and establish a brighter future. With their comprehensive programs, dedicated staff, and sense of community, individuals can take the first step towards lasting sobriety and a renewed sense of purpose.

Conclusion

Sacramento's drug addiction treatment centers are beacons of hope in the fight against addiction. In the heart of this vibrant city, individuals find the support, guidance, and resources needed to break free from the shackles of addiction and embark on a path to recovery. With the dedication of their staff, holistic approaches, and a strong sense of community, Sacramento's drug addiction treatment programs offer a chance at a brighter, drug-free future. If you or a loved one is battling drug addiction, consider exploring the opportunities for recovery that Sacramento has to offer.

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[mazthemeh22]

Old Art Part 2 (May 2022-Dec 2022)

Here's all my old art, originally posted to Twitter, with their original descriptions! (Some pieces are grouped to save space. Newer posts are first to keep original order. Links to tags and ppl are removed. Find this post via the hashtag #MazOldArt)

12:26 PM · Dec 31, 2022 //Finished a commission for a friend-of-a-friend's birthday, featuring Scaramouche and their adorable dog. This was only a special one-off request, but in the future I hope to open comms to all! Happy Birthday!! 🐶🎂✨#digitalart #DigitalArtist #GenshinImpact//

3:14 AM · Dec 23, 2022 //Asked a friend what I should doodle, and they suggested an edgy-looking crow. Time: 1h 30 mins. #Bird #digitalart//

12:42 PM · Dec 21, 2022 //A little while ago I was asked to animate the cigar on the St Bernard emote I drew a few months back for a friends Twitch. I think it turned out pretty well considering i'm not used to animating! ^^ #animation #dog #animated / (Twitter butchered the quality but it looks way better on stream ^^)//

5:23 PM · Dec 20, 2022 //Sorry for being inactive for so long, no reason other than art block/lack of motivation. Not sure how much I plan to post going forward, so if I'm gone for a while again.. have a wonderful [insert time]! Thanks to yall who've stuck around! Have a doughnut!//

8:39 AM · Aug 27, 2022 //Also, I forgot to post the fox we did over the last few streams! I feel so much better about painting fur each time I draw a cute fuzzy being. Here's the cutie all done! 🦊🦊 #fox #digitalpainting #realism #fur #animalart #cute #DigitalArtist//

8:34 AM · Aug 27, 2022 //Finished some Emotes for Kush! Here's a couple of them: #twitch #streamer #emoteartist//

9:40 PM · Aug 17, 2022 //Here's the 'gator and (alligator-snapping) turtle I drew for /RAlgiera! Getting faster and painting things, even if I kept it a bit rough. They're friends. :3 #digitalart #alligator #turtle #krita//

12:21 PM · Aug 14, 2022 //Fanart for the fabulous iLLxbiLL on Twitch, after a massive W in Getting Over It. Don't ask what's in the bucket... #digitalart #fanart #funny #streamer #gaming #gameart//

6:32 AM · Aug 13, 2022 //Finally this lengthy practice is complete! For around 16 hours, over the course of 2 days, I practiced drawing and then painting these wild fluffy doggos on stream. I've never done this amount of continued study before.. doing p much one after the other was a feat but I managed. / I also feel a sense of triumph through seeing obvious improvement when looking at the drawings in the order I did them. However my favourites overall are 4 and 5 as they have the most clarity and accuracy, done when I had the most optimal energy and a lack of drawing fatigue. / #digitalart #wolf #wolves #realism #practice #sketching #painting #krita #art #study #artstudy//

10:43 PM · Aug 6, 2022 //Finished our beautiful happy little froggy and made an emote for Kush out of it too (oo pretty crystal-looking frog). Cheers for hoppin' in!//

5:56 AM · Aug 4, 2022 //On stream tonight I drew a friends cat named Kota, who has a funky pattern that was hard but fun to replicate. Enjoy this cutie and thanks to everyone who came to hear my voice for the first time along with the updated set up. :)//

8:23 PM · Aug 1, 2022 //Here's the Blastoise and some doodles from the stream!//

12:08 PM · Jul 29, 2022 //Wasn't sure what to draw for the stream but a friend suggested to paint a sunset so that's what I did. Not something i'm used to so required some experimenting but it went well! Also did another emote for Kush. ALSO we hit 25 followers! Thanks guys! <3//

2:57 PM · Jul 28, 2022 //Had a lovely stream where I painted a cute boopable danger noodle named Cheese. Thank for all who stopped by! #digitalart #pringles #snake #realism//

10:26 AM · Jul 27, 2022 //Thanks to everyone who came to stream today! It was a long one. XD I got a lot done. Hope to see y'all again next time! Here's what we did: / Emotes for KommissionerKush on Twitch, a random animeish girl posin', and a free doodle requested by Drachenmen.//

1:20 PM · Jul 25, 2022 //Here's my entry for the Hollow Soul DTIYS competition by GebsArt! #6ebsContest #dtiyschallenge / This was a tricky but fulfilling piece. I haven't done much digital painting before so i was learning as I went and all in all, i'm pretty proud of how it came out. I changed the original pose to showcase (ha, Sho-case) his shocking ability and make him look a little smug.//

1:47 AM · Jul 14, 2022 //Things can get very cursed when watching an /izadoodle_stream... meet King Borbius (King Borb for short,) a cross between the 2 best franchises of all time. Keep on Morbin', my minions. #Morbius #Minions//

1:13 AM · Jul 1, 2022 //A birthday gift for /itsvollx, Terra from Teen Titans! Hope you like it! #TeenTitans #Terra #Fanart//

10:54 AM · Jun 26, 2022 //Dustin Kalloy (OC) of Taluchia, a peppy young lad with a kind heart and desire to learn about the family he never knew. Now he has to face an unfortunate truth - things aren't quite as they seemed. I wrote a brief little blurb to go with this fella. Enjoy!//

2:41 AM · Jun 20, 2022 //Drawn for another viewer during /JubelNaomi's twitch stream. Thanks for the Blartspiration!//

5:04 PM · Jun 1, 2022 //Drew Saiki K (minus his accessories) to practice anime style. Tried out some cell shading and warmer colours. I like how the eyes came out. :)//

9:10 PM · May 31, 2022 //Started trying to practice painting metal. It's very hard but tried to have some fun with it, even if not perfect. The skin and lock were inspired by a random mimic painting - which then inspired the mimic. :)//

Thank you for trekking through this massive thread. Stay hydrated. :)

[aro-pancake]

How you doing? :3

So, yes yes yes!!! My original thought was just the engineering people, because it's either hate or love with gambiarras. There's no middle ground. But... That's amazing! I love it!!! And, yes! They would!

Sisko's "Please don't tell me because I'd rather have plausible deniability" made me laugh so much!

Janeway's replicator never gives her problems again, but please don't put stuff to cook and go take a shower. However, as soon as they're finished, the Brazilian (let's call them Malu, and make her, for ease of future reference?) looks at her and goes "Just... Don't... Oh. Not because it'll burn. No. That will cut off main power to the whole section." Until one day, Janeway forgets, puts something to bake and goes "well, a quick shower won't hurt" and the second she turns on the shower? There's this big explosion noise and half the ship loses power. Janeway laughs about it for weeks. Chakotay thinks that's a nightmare scenario. Janeway has Malu running TED talks for the engineering crew (and anyone who wants in) about "Gambiarras, or when MacGyvering takes some advanced college classes and hits the gym, and how to make them", tho she can't figure out how to explain the second part, other than in practice, so they'll have some old broken things and random stuff so the crew can fix it anyway they can. There's a point system, and whoever gets the thing to work the longest by the end of the week, makes the best looking (because it's not just about the functionality), and most unnecessarily complex ones with just the stuff before them will get some replicator credits.

Kim would appreciate her, I think, after a couple years when he stops being so by the book.

And Data loves her as long as they don't touch him. They say "yeah, no. I wouldn't dare to do that. I have respect for (my) life and it would be very risky." Tho, in an away mission that [insert something that happened to Data here], they were the only engineer available and the transporter was offline (of course it was), they had to.

I also think that outside of engineering situations she would rather get along with Worf. Tho, her bestie in the Enterprise would be Troi.

Barclay would also appreciate the gambiarras, as any good engineer would, he says, and often ask about how they work (when he starts to mingle with the crew).

Riker lines to have her on away missions, because "you never know when you'll have to do a comm badge out of bubblegum, some unrefined ore and a piece of cardboard" (his exact words to Picard)

They also transferred her from Enterprise to DS9 at O'Brian's request. He needed that finesse and expertise.

For Enterprise... I'm still rather early in the series, so I don't know the characters very well.

As stated before Trip/Tucker just loves her and the gambiarras so much. They're keeping that ship running and not giving him trouble? That's amazing! (He also took a liking to Caipirinhas after a few late night shifts)

T'Pol can make Tuvok look messy, so she hates them with a burning passion (although hate is a human emotion). She didn't care if no one knows how it's working, she'll demand it be taken off and fixed even more than Tuvok, even being as bold as trying to remove them. Unless they're the aesthetically pleasing ones, so Malu and Trip make their best to make sure all their gambiarras look pretty, lest T'Pol destroys them for "not being standard practice".

Hoshi spent some time in Brazil, so she understands. She likes the coffee and will often join with Malu for meals while chatting in Portuguese and discussing stuff they miss about there. We don't talk about São Paulo, tho.

Chef... Hates her. The pickiness about the food, the odd requests for specific local food that he has no idea how to make (namely feijoada and pão de queijo), the meddling in his kitchen to make everything just the way she likes it.

Mayweather also likes spending time with her (we're a charismatic people! :3), and he can appreciate a good gambiarra, after growing up in cargo freighters with no way to easily get help, they often had to improvise and there was a Brazilian in his ship, who taught him some basics ("you don't need to be an engineer to know the thing is broken") and he even can speak a little Portuguese, tho he has a heavy Rio accent when doing do.

Reed. Reed doesn't like the gambiarras. He understands them. He knows they work. He's even done a few himself (remember the episode he and Trip were stuck in the shuttlepod?) But he doesn't necessarily like them. Not to this degree, and because these are permanent fixtures, instead of a bandaid. And by consequence, he didn't like Malu. Tho, a couple gifts of his favourite fruit, "from Granddad's farm", he starts to warm up to her.

Archer adores her. He is the son of an engineer. He knows what goes on in that engine room in a pinch. And he once said "if my dad had someone like you on his crew..." Before looking away and deflecting the subject. He will often call her to try and get a new perspective on things, especially when traditional methods didn't work.

Their doctor? Not a fan. He's got one too many calm days interrupted by one gambiarra exploding, only to find out that now it was fixed Mitch the same way but "this time it won't blow up!" But, he rather enjoys the Brazilian cuisine and will try to tag along with her for a couple meals a week.

That's who I can think of right now... And it's 8am, and I haven't had coffee yet...

So, here we have a saying that goes "Brazilians need to be studied by NASA". It's due to many things, but mostly because of our passive skill: Gambiarra, aka, Advanced Red Neck Engineering.

So, I was thinking, how would the head of engineering of each Star Trek series react to having a Brazilian engineer (because an engineering degree can't stop the Gambiarras. They'll actually become better with it.) in their territory?

Scotty would drink with them, and creates a policy of "if I can't fix it, bring in the Brazilian". He doesn't touch the Gambiarras, and actually likes some of them better than the way the ship was originally designed. When questioned (most likely be Spock), he just says "we're light years from anything else, laddie. You expecting an inspector or something?" Then proceeds to take a swing of a bottle of cachaça.

Geordi, the perfect By-the-book engineer, would be running after them, trying to "fix" their Gambiarras, only to be told not to touch them or something else, that is completely unrelated, will explode. He learns that lesson the hard way, and never again touches anything with a clear Gambiarra. He's still surprised that some have lasted so long (irl, it's normal to find some that are 10+ years old because they just work better)

O'Brian loves them. Living in DS9 and having to engineer a way to make Cardassian and Federation technology work together? They're besties. They're often at Quarks (who disgruntlely learnt to make an actually good Caipirinha), and trying to figure out how to make things work out. The one time O'Brien freaked out, was when his pet Brazilian went on a space walk to fix a docking port, and their suit was 80% tape. They were grounded after that and O'Brien got Keiko to give them a "disappointed Asian mom" glare, the one thing capable of stopping them, in the lack of a Latina mom holding a Havaiana (/Chancla)

B'Ellana is kinda like Geordi, but she's not intimidated by the eventual explosion. She tried to fix every single one "the right way", and only stopped when removing the Gambiarra that was, somehow, keeping the Holodecks working also, somehow, disconnected the sonic showers. After that, she gave them a deadline. Any Gambiarra should be gone within the week. They were actually there for months at a time, and she didn't exactly complain.

Trip is happy to have them there. Someone who can fix a ship with nothing more than a wrench, some bubblegum and tape? That's his dream come true. They keep the shuttlepods functional, and have put a recipe for Brazilian coffee and Caipirinha on the drink replicator. Somehow, the coffee always tastes better when they're the one ordering it, and they have a collection of a specific kind of glass that they'll drink everything from. However, they're the chef's worst nightmare, because they're extremely picky on how their food should be prepared Brazilian style (aka, lots of onion and garlic, well salted and with rice and beans for their lunch every day.)

[no-droids]

Ch 17 was so, so, so good (thank you!!) 🥺 i am still processing. ((Edit: this turned into an essay so i Am Very Sorry in advance, there is a tldr at the end though))

First of all. We get to see Din going through it the same way sweet girl was a couple chapters ago and I love it! She’s been so clear from the start that she doesn’t want to run away from him and now Din’s getting to the point where he doesn’t want to chase her anymore because he just wants her to be physically there with him again. The second night of comms while she’s camped out at the orphanage?? “I thought this was going to be alright, but I hate it.” ??????????? i am a Puddle of Emotions no one look at me 😭

And then the way he’s so unsure about whether she hasnt begun to reconsider wanting to keep up with his bounty-hunter life now that she’s finally gotten a break if being forced to outrun a mandalorian can be really even be called a break for the first time in a year?? And he can SEE all the places she’s stopped to talk to people on this planet (his comment about the number of times the blond guy turned around to talk to her in the line? 🥺.) Din knows she’s enjoying these small encounters with people, getting to interact with a new planet and learn new things as she’s making her way through each place, and since they’re only talking at night he gets to think about it literally all day long as he follows her trail and tries to figure out what her plan is. This is truly an exercise in Din thinking nonstop about sweet girl (which ofc he does already, but like, thinking critically about what she thinks/wants/does/needs and why) and I feel like that’s causing him to slowly start to second guess himself in terms of where he would put himself on sweet girl’s list of priorities. And I wonder how much of this he’s actually considering for the first time? because it’s always him who leaves and comes back when he gets jobs — this is the first time that sweet girl has left him instead of the other way around. Sweet girl has had tons of time to think about these things, whereas Din hasn’t really had to... because it’s not the one who leaves who feels the absence most, it’s the one who’s left behind (even if just temporarily).

I can just picture Din’s increasing doubts as the chase keeps going, whether he’s worth putting up with his lifestyle and whether sweet girl wouldn’t rather have a life like the people he sees in the footprints around hers? because he knows her, knows she likes soft beds and meeting people and fresh fruit and beautiful scenery, which are all things that living on the razor crest can’t always provide except for the last one bc Din Djarin IS beautiful scenery let’s be clear and just. the ANGST. I cannot. ( a n d meanwhile sweet girl is having a breakdown thinking he wants to STOP looking and LEAVE her? As if)

So when she shuts down his tentative doubts about it on the second night she’s at the orphanage and Din starts asking questions about favorite animals and flowers and things?? 🥺🥺🥺🥺 I lost it. Din is mirroring the love and care he receives from sweet girl (and learning to tap into those emotions as he does) and I am just in awe of both his character development from ch 1 to here and your ability to show that gradual shift in your writing.

Tl;dr thank you very much for this latest chapter! I will continue to be a soft emotional little puddle for the foreseeable future, or at least until I can figure out to scrape myself off the floor and function like a human being who has not just read rough day ch 17 and promptly dissolved as a direct result🌻

okay

okay first of all ma’am/sir/friend, please do not put tl;dr’s on a fucking MASTERFUL DISSECTION LIKE THAT like I genuinely hope people read every word of what you have written because you’re so spot on about everything that I was almost taken aback JEJFJJDJFJF

I would like to say, and I need to do this in list form because you have presented so many beautiful points that I’d like to address them one by one,

1.) Din Djarin is used to being alone. Full stop. Like even with sweet girl helping out with the baby and agreeing to stay on the ship while he goes and grabs quarry, he’s gone for weeks sometimes. He is used to being by himself, to fending for himself, protecting himself, patching himself up, EVERYTHING by himself. He is the most independent self-sufficient driven bounty hunter Karga has on the payroll and he’s reliable, which is why Karga would give him four pucks at a time. Giving anyone else four pucks would mean that if they happened to die during their hunts, then more than one puck would be lost and that’s money down the drain. Din doesn’t die, he always comes back with all four bodies and he’s fucking quick about it. Him telling sweet girl “I thought this was gonna be alright” is apt, because he’s been able to exist without her and do good work while he knows she’s safe on the Crest. In fact, the only time he EVER didn’t do good work is when a) she was attacked on the Crest on Corellia, or b) when he desperately wanted to get back to her as quick as possible and he pushed himself too hard and put himself in danger (aka frozen on Hoth scene). And actually c) when he stole Grogu back from the empire and had Karga and the guild on his ass about it. Those were the only times Din had trouble doing his job. The only times he stopped looking and gave up. “I thought this was going to be alright, but I hate it” means that YES ABSOLUTELY DIN DJARIN DOES NOT LIKE STAYING PUT WHILE SHE LEAVES, even though he’s okay with going out and doing his job when she stays. Even though he’s still hunting, it’s like the roles have been reversed. She’s understanding his side, and he’s understanding her side. It’s been 4 days and he hates it, so imagine weeks or months of that. Not being able to move or chase after her either, just hanging out on the crest with Grogu and waiting to see if she’ll be able to make it back. Which

2.) makes it hurt just a lil more in that wonderful delicious angsty way when he actually asks if she wants this life. On Naboo, he didn’t know where she went or where the kid was—he didn’t know if they were in danger, if she was safe. He said he’d rip the galaxy apart to find her if she ever disappeared like that again. But... she’d be safe on Sanctuary II. This is different, and just like you said, he’s had multiple days where all he did was try to think like her. Get in her head, predict her. Understand her more than he’s ever attempted to do before, in a NECESSARY capacity, like he would a bounty he’s hunting. Din Djarin is used to being alone. He’s used to being silent and that’s how connections are severed before they can even be established. His only practice at empathy was through his job, a job that he is very very good at, but it was never enough to get him to stop looking. He would never be able to empathize enough to ask if the bounty wanted him to stop looking for them. Even with the baby, he turned him in at first and then let the guilt eat him alive before going back to save him. So, if you couple that with his true connection to sweet girl, the natural empathy he has for her and the kid (him immediately following her after he accidentally snapped at her on the Crest and apologizing) and Din is now TRULY beginning to understand her on a level he’s never experienced with another person

3.) BUT!!! Even though he “needed to ask” (meaning he understood enough to know that asking the question was necessary) he started out the entire conversation by admitting he doesn’t think he could do it. Before ever telling her what specifically he doesn’t think he could do, he already knows this about himself and says it flat out. I don’t think I could. Even if you asked me to, even if you said you’d be happier if I did, even if you told me right now that it’s what you wanted, I don’t think I could ever stop looking. And a lot of the turmoil he experiences is because of that. I make you sleep on the floor. I teach you to fight when you just want to look at waterfalls. I do all these things that you’d never willingly do yourself, and I’m a bad person BECAUSE I still want you to always be here with me in spite of all that.

4.) Meanwhile sweet girl just has no fucking clue all this is happening and it seems to come out of nowhere, all she knows is that he’s been in the city when he should’ve caught up to her days ago. She’s out experiencing things and meeting new people and yet she always comes back to Din and the baby and how much they should be here with her. She tries to come up with clever ways to outthink him but she also offers to give her coordinates to him practically every single night. Her wanting to be with him so bad but trying to hold out (“ask me again tomorrow”) while Din is also wanting to be with her so bad and also trying to hold out (“find her again tomorrow”) 🥺

So yeah basically in conclusion I love them together and they’re so different but they make each other somehow both stronger and softer in so many ways and yeah u mighta heard of DD/LG u kinky fucks but lemme present to u DD/SG

[xxwritemeastoryxx]

Unintended Target

Author: xxwritemeastoryxx

Pairings: Bucky Barnes x Reader, Avengers x Reader

Request: Hellus can I have a Bucky Barnes angst where you're dating and like you get hurt really bad on a mission because you tried protecting him and he just cannot stop crying while you're being treated. Steve like literally has to hold him through it. Ending in fluff. Sorry for so many details ahahaha! -Anon

Word Count:

Warnings: Canon typical violence, mentions of blood, a bit of angst

Author’s Note: We've reached the ending of the first week of May Madness! And welcome to my first one shot for the MCU! But you know me. I do hope you guys enjoy

Feedback gives me life and motivation for future things. ♥

Y/N never believed that she’d ever be able to run as fast as she had. Her heart pounded in her chest as she raced against time to get across the property in time. The sound of her boots hitting the ground had been lost to the sounds of gunfire that surrounded her.

She and the rest of the Avengers were dealing with the remnants of a hydra base. What was supposed to be a quick in and out mission seemed to take a turn. There was more manpower than they expected and it was taking longer just to clear the property.

At some point during the fight, she’d lost her earpiece making it difficult to keep in contact with the others. The others knew she could handle herself, even though they were currently trying to find her among the mess that was being created. She had been expecting to meet at the rendezvous spot with a smirk on her face with all the files she needed in her hand.

At least that had been the plan. But after her eyes had scanned one of the files, she dropped the file and began running out of the building. Hydra had a new plan alright. And it was that plan alone that had caused fear to course through her, wanting-more like needing-to be on the opposite side of the property.

“Anyone have eyes on Y/N yet?” Bucky called out as he took down another member of Hydra.

Bucky hated that Y/N currently couldn’t be reached. While he had trained with her plenty of times and knew that she was able to take care of herself, he didn’t know where she was at. He didn’t know if she was injured or having any issues. His girlfriend could easily wipe the floor with him, but as close as they were, he was worried.

She’s not in the west wing anymore. Bucky heard Natasha’s voice over the comms. She left a nice trail in the process for us though.

Natasha was trying to make light of the situation. If she could get Bucky to bring down his worry in the slightest, she was going to attempt it. Together the two were practically unstoppable, separate them and make it so they can’t speak to each other and they’ve got an anxious super-soldier.

I’ve got eyes on her. Clint’s voice came over next. And unless there’s something I’m missing, Y/N is either running from something invisible or she’s trying to get somewhere.

Anything from the west wing she could have seen? Tony’s voice filled their ears.

Still looking. Nat responded.

“Where is she headed?” Bucky asked a moment later, the swift movement of his knife piercing the body of another person advancing on him. With him down, Bucky had cleared his section. His concern now focused on why Y/N had been running away or towards something.

I’ve lost sight of her. She was headed towards the east. More than likely heading your way.

The plans had been replaying in Y/N’s head from the moment she read them in the west wing. The words on the pages she had found made her heart race in a way that all the training she had been through never made it race. The fear had threatened to bring tears to her eyes. All she knew was that she had to get to Bucky.

She hadn’t stopped for a moment since she had begun running. Even when she was faced with those that tried to stop her, she simply pulled out her dagger, allowing it to make contact for a brief moment before she continued. The bodies she left behind weren’t on her mind for more than a second.

As she made it towards the end of the property, her eyes landed on Bucky. From the looks of things, he had finished clearing things out and was beginning to look for her. She knew he had to be seeing as she no longer had her earpiece. It was something he’d always do no matter what the mission was that they were on.

Y/N believed she had made it there on time. That if he was alone he’d be okay. If there were no signs of Hydra, Bucky would be safe. That getting him out of the area would ensure his safety. It was as she began slowing down did Bucky notice her.

He took off on a light jog to meet her halfway from that point. “What happened?” He asked, seeing the look on her face.

“We need to get out of here, now.” she said in between the breaths of air she was trying to get.

You should listen to her. Nat’s voice picked up in Bucky’s ear. This whole thing was a damn setup.

The moment the words registered in his ear, they both noticed the way a red dot appeared on Bucky’s chest. His first instinct would have been to grab the both of them and find cover. Before he could do anything, Y/N’s instinct kicked in and she pushed Bucky out of the way, just as the shot had been fired.

Both of them had fallen onto the ground but it was Y/N that cried out in pain. Her hands automatically tried to grab at her back to take in the injury she had gotten. To apply some kind of pressure to it or at the very least to see where it was.

Just as Bucky moved to look her over a jolt of electricity shot through her body. One that caused a loud piercing scream to pass her lips before she went silent. Bucky could only watch as her body convulsed from the electrical charge running through her body. The last thing Y/N heard and saw was Bucky reaching for her the moment the shocking stopped his voice calling out to her before she passed out.

The minutes after had gone in a blur to Bucky. The others all speaking at once trying to figure out their location. They all had heard her screams. May it have been through the comms or even the fact that they were close by and could hear it. The words mixed in with the emotions that were currently playing through him.

From the moment she passed out, Bucky had her in his arms. He hardly even remembered yelling at the others to shut up and just get to them. They needed to leave before Y/N bled out or even died there in his arms. He didn’t even want to begin to think about her dying there. Not when that shot wasn’t even meant for her.

He could barely remember how long it had taken him to get to the quinjet, let alone the ride back to the compound. The whole ride back, he never left her side. Even when Bruce helped to stop the bleeding for the trip back, he never once took his eyes off of her. Even after getting her to the Med Bay, he fought to be with her. But he couldn’t be.

There was a storm of emotions brewing within him as he watched from behind a glass window as the team Stark hired had begun working on pulling the bullet out of Y/N’s back. The wound was simple, but because of the electric charge that came from it, her skin looked fried around the wound.

Y/N wasn’t even supposed to be in there. She wasn’t supposed to be wounded and it was because of who he was made to be. That the very organization that he had once freed himself from was desperately trying to get him back. And in the process, the woman he loved was injured.

“She’ll get through this.” Steve said as he came to stand beside Bucky. Steve knew that Y/N had been shot at, broken, and bloodied with several of the missions that she had been through. The woman always seemed to pull through.

“That charge that went through her body, was meant for me.” Bucky said never taking his eyes off of Y/N. “My body would have taken that charge and it would have caused little damage. She’s not like us.”

“She may not be like us, but I’ve seen her take on world threats and she’s come out of them right by your side.” Steve needed Bucky to have some kind of hope.

Bucky’s forehead placed against the glass as he shook his head. “I can’t lose her Steve.”

Steve watched as tears slowly formed in Bucky’s eyes. He wasn’t sure if it was fear or anger that had caused the tears. He brought his hand up and placed it on Bucky’s shoulder. It seemed that the simple action had caused Bucky to let the storm inside of him be released.

He placed his arm around Bucky, allowing his friend to lean on him while he broke down. Steve listened as Bucky mentioned time and time again about it should have been him. That he should have been the one on the table. But if it hadn’t been for Y/N, Bucky would have been taken away.

Steve stayed with Bucky for the time it took to get Y/N closed up and have tests done to make sure the surge of power that went through her hadn’t damaged any of her organs. The testing is what took the longest. The needing to ensure that Y/N would wake up was something that held the heaviest weight.

Y/N’s eyes slowly opened and she found herself in a bed in the Med Bay. A confused look played on her face for a moment before her brain registered the pain her body felt in that moment. She winced as she began to look around before a small smile pulled at her lips.

Bucky had been by her side, his head resting on the space beside her. She could tell he had been sleeping. She could see it in the steady rise and fall of his shoulders as she watched him. Bringing a shaky hand up, she ran it through his hair. The action itself was comforting to herself and if she was being honest, she was sure that it would bring some comfort to him as well.

Her touch had caused Bucky to lift his head quickly. “You’re awake.”

The slight nod of her head had caused her to wince. “How long was I out?” Her voice was rough as she spoke.

“Almost a week.” She could hear the relief in his voice at seeing her awake. He sat up and moved his chair closer before he reached for her hand. “Have I ever mentioned how crazy you are?”

That caused a slight smile to grow on her face, her fingers tightening around his own. “We both know I’m crazy enough to take bullets for the people I love.”

“Doesn’t mean you should.” He said with a slight nod of his head.

“I couldn’t let them take you. Not after everything we’ve done to make sure you got better.” She wasn’t going to let him ‘win’ this argument. “The moment I saw their plans, I didn’t care about anything else. I just knew I had to get to you.”

Bucky sighed as stood up and moved to sit on the bed next to her. His hand came up and ran along her cheek, before bringing his lips to hers for a brief kiss. “I was afraid that you weren’t going to wake up. They kept saying that you were okay, that it would be when you were ready that you would wake up. All I could think about was how there was a whole day where I thought I was going to lose you. And I hated that feeling.”

“If you’re trying to say I shouldn’t go on-” She tried saying before he cut her off.

“No, I would never say that. Not when you know how to take care of yourself. I was just thinking it would be a lot easier and probably safer for the both of us if we stick together as a team.” His words had caused her eyebrow to raise.

“You mean babysit me.” It caused them both to chuckle.

“Is it really babysitting if we enjoy working together?” He asked with a smile pulling at his lips.

She shook her head slightly. “Fine. But even I know it might be a while before I’m out in the field again.”

“About that,” He said as leaned into her a little more. “During your time away from the field, I was thinking about a vacation for the both of us. Lay low while the others cut all the loose ends to ensure there’s no one coming after us.”

“A recovery vacation, while laying low? I’m definitely listening.”

The two of them knew things would never be perfect out there. Not in their line of business. Not with their pasts or even who they’ve become. There would be times where they’d be placed in this same position. They'd be willing to keep the other one safe, no matter the cost.

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Best Charter Schools in Houston: A Closer Look at Beatrice Mayes Institute

Finding the right educational environment for your child is a crucial decision that can shape their future. In Houston, charter schools have become increasingly popular for their innovative approaches and tailored educational experiences. Among these, the Beatrice Mayes Institute stands out as a leading institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. In this blog, we’ll delve into what makes Beatrice Mayes Institute one of the best Charter Schools Houston.

A Foundation of Academic Excellence

The institute places a significant focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By integrating hands-on projects and real-world applications into the curriculum, students are not only learning theoretical concepts but also how to apply them in practical scenarios. This approach cultivates a passion for inquiry and innovation, equipping students with the tools they need to excel in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Holistic Development of Students

Education at Beatrice Mayes Institute goes beyond academics; it encompasses the holistic development of each student. The school is dedicated to nurturing not only intellectual growth but also social, emotional, and physical well-being. Character education is woven into the fabric of the curriculum, teaching students the values of respect, responsibility, and empathy.

In addition to academic rigor, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to promote personal growth. From sports teams to music and arts programs, students have numerous opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. This well-rounded approach fosters teamwork, leadership, and resilience, preparing students for various life challenges.

Community Engagement and Service Learning

One of the distinguishing features of the Beatrice Mayes Institute is its strong emphasis on community involvement. The school encourages students to actively participate in service learning and community service projects. By engaging with their local neighborhoods, students develop a sense of social responsibility and learn the importance of giving back.

The institute collaborates with local organizations to create meaningful partnerships that enhance students’ educational experiences. These initiatives help students connect classroom learning with real-world issues, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in society. As they work on community projects, students not only gain valuable skills but also build lasting connections with their peers and community members.

A Supportive and Dedicated Staff

The success of the Best Schools In Houston can be attributed in large part to its dedicated faculty and staff. The school prides itself on hiring passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. With small class sizes, teachers can provide individualized attention, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are met.

Educators at Beatrice Mayes Institute are not just instructors; they are mentors who guide students in their academic and personal journeys. This strong support system helps foster positive relationships, allowing students to feel safe and valued within the school community.

Preparing Students for the Future

As students progress through the Beatrice Mayes Institute, they are not only prepared for the next level of education but also equipped with essential life skills. The school’s emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement ensures that graduates emerge as well-rounded individuals ready to face the challenges of the future.

Conclusion: Why Choose Beatrice Mayes Institute?

When searching for the best charter schools in Houston, the Beatrice Mayes Institute stands out as a top choice. With its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, holistic student development, and active community engagement, the institute provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in all areas of life. If you are looking for an environment where your child can thrive academically while also growing as a responsible and engaged citizen, the Beatrice Mayes Institute is undoubtedly an exceptional option among the many charter schools in Houston. Explore what this remarkable school has to offer, and watch your child flourish!