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Ticci Toby General Headcannons

Summary: Basic, SFW, and NSFW head-cannons. My personal thoughts, feelings, and opinions about Toby as a character.

TW: NSFW below the cut, minors dni! Above the cut is sfw!

Words: 1.6k

A/N: NSFW is reader with female anatomy.

Basic:

- Even though he is socially awkward and tense, he’s a master at people watching. Can read a room and know more details about a person within seconds of watching them interact.

- Likes his alone time.

- He would probably say Tim and Brian are his closest friends, the same can’t be said about Masky and Hoodie, however.

- A pro at zoning out. Takes you waving your hand in his face before he snaps back.

- Bipolar? More-so emotional switch. Tends to be soft-spoken and awkward, trying his best to keep conversation while fidgeting his hands, looking anywhere but at your face. Otherwise, he’s an in-your-face, aggressive, no emotional resistance when that flip is switched. Lots of teeth gritting and yelling, swings his ax around like it’s a toy to intimidate. It takes a lot for him to get to that point, but it takes double the time for him to come back down from it.

- Not easily scared. Will throw himself into a fight and come out victorious somehow.

- Sleeper build. Wears lots of baggy clothing and layers so you can’t tell, but secretly he’s jacked. He may look scrawny, but don’t be fooled. Really strong shoulder and chest muscles from dually swinging his ax and dragging bodies around. He doesn’t think it’s all that impressive. Wishes he was bigger.

- The worst posture you’ve ever seen.

- Let his facial hair grow out from time to time. Thinks it makes him look too mature, but appreciates the compliments he gets.

- Has a secret hobby of playing a guitar he found on a mission. His tics mess him up a lot, but it’s worth the trip out deeper into the woods where no one can hear to practice a little.

- A little shit.

- Hates the heat. Would rather freeze to death than spend one moment in the too hot sun. Favorite season is late fall, around the first snowfall time.

- Big on territory. Never had privacy or respect as a kid so he values having his own things and belongs that nobody else can touch.

- Definitely shy, but not in the “UwU” way, in the “Can you get this from the gas station for me? The girl in there looks mean.”

- Bites his nails, the skin around his nails, and his cuticles LIKE A MF.

- Very light sleeper. Unless he’s absolutely dead beat exhausted, he’ll wake up from just the floorboards creaking. Has to be physically exhausted to actually rest.

- When listening to music, he needs it as loud and close as possible. Headphones are a must and they must be at max. He wants to feel that bass.

- A stray animal lover, feels similar to them in a way.

- Breaks down a lot. Hard to console or even talk to in those moments but some time alone in his room will do the trick.

- Has the education level of a middle schooler.

- Enjoys Gorillaz, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and surprisingly, older country artists like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. “Outlaw shit.”

Dating Him/SFW:

- “Love” “Y/N…” “Baby”

- Loves when he touches you and you don’t pull away. Like when his knee accidentally rests against yours or his elbow bumps your arm while sitting on the couch and you don’t tug away, just sitting there letting him rest. He gets all giddy.

- Playing with your hair. Currently trying to learn how to braid.

- “Wait. O- Okay, so, right th- then left? No? F- Fuck, okay…”

- Favorite sleeping position is with you wrapping around each other, legs and arms tangled together as he hooks his chin onto the top of your head, rubbing your back. Even though you both get extremely hot and sweaty after a while, Toby enjoys the moment before you eventually shove him off.

- Likes to feel your body weight on him, whether it’s laying or sitting, he just likes the pressure and warmth you give.

- Big on physical touch, could really care less if he’s mad or not, just needs to have some part of his body touching yours.

- You could wear or look like absolutely anything and he’d still think you’re the most gorgeous thing he’s ever seen.

- Loves how you smell after getting out of the shower, can’t get enough of it while he kisses your warm, damp skin.

- Loves the way it feels when you comb through his hair with your fingers, practically purrs as he melts into your warmth, angling his head so you have better access.

- An admirer for sure, stares even when you catch on, studying every freckle or sunspot on your cheek.

- Self conscious about being your boyfriend. In reality, he’s an amazing lover, but he’s been conditioned his whole life that he’s not good enough and that ideal carries over.

- Tried to lick you through the hole in his cheek once, you both freaked out.

- Sensitive to high stress situations or loud noises so constantly reaches for your hand or crams himself into your side to block out the panic he can feel oncoming. You really help.

- Slasher movie date nights are always a bust because he’ll describe just how inaccurate that blood splatter was, followed by what would actually happen in detail.

- “If he c- cut the arm like that, it wou- wouldn’t spray out that far. This g- guy doesn’t even l- look like he’s ever even he- held an ax before.”

- Didn’t have a favorite color until you told him yours. Says his is the same, just cause it’s your favorite.

- Very immature in the sense of relationship problems. He thinks everything can be solved if he just avoids it, and that includes you. It takes a lot of bickering and patience, but he’ll eventually get over himself and force a solution.

- Doesn’t open up about anything ever. You’ve gotta fight tooth and nail for him to even mention his mother’s name. Will tell you all about his latest mission, however, whether you want to hear or not.

- Throws things or hits you playfully just to turn around and go “Who did that??”

Dating Him/NSFW:

- Boobs. Tits. Breasts. He needs them in his palms immediately.

- A big biter. Will never bite hard enough to draw blood but gets so turned on at seeing his teeth marks in your skin. Big territory thing.

- “Mine. See, I m- marked ‘ya. You’re mine.”

- His dream is to fuck your tits, too shy to ask though.

- Always been a “jerk off as fast as you can” kind of guy, fisting his cock fast to just get off. So when you slowly slide down his cock for the first time, taking your time to adjust and grind your hips at a steady pace, he nearly cums on the spot from how overwhelming it is.

- Bisexual, definitely.

- Starts at a fast pace at first, thrusting and grinding until both of your hips hurt, but then slowly his pace changes, more intentional movements and sinking deeper, more focused on stretching you out then getting deep. Just wants to get you dizzy before he gives you the good stuff lol.

- “Th- That feel good? You’re sq- squeezin’ so tight, ah-”

- His fingernail imprints all over your skin from how hard he holds you.

- Pervert but not in a creepy way. Pervert as in gets a boner from just watching your ass as you walk across the room. Has to clench his fists every time you bend over or raise your shirt up. Can barely breathe if you’re showing too much skin.

- Not big on degradation, but is very big on affirmation, loves to be told he’s doing good.

- Secretly, sooooo secretly loves the idea of anal. For both you and him. He wants to be buried in your ass, your back laid into his chest as he shoves his fingers into your cunt, panting into your neck. But at the same time, wishes you would just read his mind and push your fingers into his, fisting his cock as you stretched him so well.

- Surprisingly, very flexible. Whatever position you’re in he can easily contort to get the best angle to sink his cock in.

- Jealousy sex. Another resident of the mansion catches your glance for too long and suddenly you’re shoved into the bathroom, pants at your ankles as the brunette swipes the pads of his fingers against your clit, biting against your shoulder as he ruts into your ass.

- “Mine, mine, m- mine, nobody els- else makes you feel this good. Right? R- Right? Yeah?”

- A WHINER. Grade A pro at burying his face into your neck/pillow/chest and just sobbing his pleasure through tears and moans. He’s so loud, obnoxiously groaning and huffing as you slap your hand over his mouth. It doesn’t help though, as soon as your hand pushes down his tongue is already out and licking your palms.

- You in his hoodie? Yeah, it’s the only thing you’re wearing while he snaps his hips, pushing your knees back as far as they’ll go to get even deeper, mewling about how good you look.

- Loves to sit back and watch you suck his cock, his fingers pushing strands of hair out of your face as you try to take it all in, eyes twitching the further down you get. He’s not insanely big, just lengthy enough to make you choke and reach all the best parts. Likes to put his goggles on your forehead and watch them dangle as you bob up and down.

- Cumming in you? No. Cumming on you? Every single time. Goes absolutely crazy when he sees his seed shot across your stomach or thighs, your flushed skin and post-orgasm twitches getting him so turned on he can’t focus.

- “You ju- just look so good… Couldn’t he- help myself, okay? Sorry… Can we, u- uh… Can we go ag- again?”

Thank you for reading!

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[bootsukki]

the show

pro! athlete bokuto x singer!reader

During the beginning of your singing career, you had been bold and confident. Your songs and music videos were steamy and sexy and you had been the face of many lingerie campaigns from different brands like Victoria's Secret or Fenty x Savage.

When you got the call from your manager that Calvin Klein wanted to do a photoshoot and video, you couldn't contain your excitement and quickly accepted the offer.

"Is there any chance Calvin Klein would like to do a couples photoshoot?"

Bokuto had always been a bit "jealous" of your photoshoots. As a pro volleyball player, he didn't have enough photoshoot where he could be a bit... himself. He always had to pose in sporty clothing and the only one where he was given creative freedom to do whatever he wanted to was one where he was showing a new line of swimwear.

He had always wanted to do a photoshoot with you. Not an engagement one like the one you had a few weeks ago, but something more... you.

After a long talk with Calvin Klein and yours and his manager, everything was settled.

The final shots had been taken, but the team had one last request—a short, intimate video for the campaign’s social media. The photographer, who had been taking your shots for the day, had left, giving directions to the videographer, who adjusted some settings and gave instructions to a girl about the lighting. Your body was still humming from the pictures, the feeling of Bokuto's hand holding your waist as you looked at each other and the feeling of his lips on your jaw, eyes closed as his hand made its way to your back...

It was safe to say that you were feeling a bit... hot.

“Are you guys ready?" You looked over at Bokuto, who had to cahnge from white briefs to black ones, heat pooling on your stomach at the sight of him. You nodded, fixing the denim jacket you were wearing.

"Just act natural,” the videographer said, setting up a close-up shot. “Forget the camera exists.”

Easier said than done when the air between you was thick with tension.

You knew he was feeling the same, pupils dilated at the sight of you in black underwear, his favourite.

Someone played some music—probably the one they were going to use in the video— a slow, sultry, bass-heavy song you couldn't recognize.

Bokuto ran a hand through his, already messy, silve and black hair, glancing at you with a smirk. You were sitting on a leather stool, legs slightly parted, only showing the Calvin Klein bralette and underwear under the denim jacket you had draped over your shoulders.

The camera started rolling.

Bokuto moved first. He stepped into frame, standing behind you, his cold hands moved slowly to take off the jacket, throwing it to the side as his hands made their way towards your arms. You shivered under his touch, tilting your head back against his chest as his fingers skimmed over the curve of your waist.

The videographer and her team circled around you, capturing the rise and fall of your breath, capturing the perfect close-up of the bralette and the goosebumps on your skin. Bokuto dipped his head, his lips grazing your ear and you sighed, your hands moving to touch his biceps, nails lightly digging into the muscle.

“Damn,” he murmured just for you, the cameras catching the way his lips moved against her skin. “You look so good like this.”

You stood up from the stool, turning around in his arms, your hands splaying against his bare chest, feeling the heat of his soft skin. The camera caught every second of it—how you dragged your fingertips down his abs, how he inhaled sharply when your lips pressed against the center of his chest.

Bokuto exhaled a deep chuckle, his hands sliding down to grip your hips, thumbs tracing slow circles over the waistband of your underwear. “You’re really pushing it, honey,” he whispered.

You smirked, tugging lightly at the band of Bokuto’s briefs. He groaned softly, leaning down to capture your lips in a deep, lingering kiss. The camera zoomed in on the way his fingers moved around your back, stopping just below the bra underband and cup side.

Leaning away from the kiss just for a second, Bokuto turned your body, showing both of you to the camera, your hand still in the waistband of his briefs and his hand dangerously getting closer to your breast. With his free hand, he grabbed your chin, turning your head to kiss you again, his teeth grazing your bottom lip.

The music swelled, the energy between you palpable.

Then, the videographer called, “And… cut.”

Silence.

You didn’t move at first, still caught in the moment, breaths mingling.

“Shit,” Bokuto muttered with a lopsided grin, forehead resting against yours with a smile on his face “You’re gonna be the death of me.”

(Y/N) chuckled, pressing one last, teasing kiss to his jaw before whispering, “Just wait ‘til we get home, hubby.”

And by the way his eyes lit, you both knew the real show was just getting started.

[sizzlingstarlightsky]

*Polar Bear Hug

Ridoc x reader

Word count: ~3k

Summary: Ridoc spots you in a tavern on a night away from Basgiath. His charms infectious, and his hungers chilling. Luckily, he's got some connections with the tavern staff and 'chills you down' after a long night of dancing.

cw: ice play, oral (f receiving), sex in a freezer, Ridoc being Ridoc, rough editing

The dance floor lights painted your body in a kaleidoscope of colors, each pulse of the bass echoing through your very soul. You moved with a grace that seemed almost otherworldly, each step perfectly synchronized to the rhythm that filled the air. Your eyes were closed, lost in the pattern of beats and melodies that swirled around you.

The music was a living entity, caressing your skin and guiding your every movement. The crowd was a distant blur, their applause a gentle hum that only served to fuel your performance.

That's when you felt his gaze. It was a gentle chill that grew stronger with each beat, and you couldn't help but be aware of it. You didn't look up, but you knew he was there, watching you from the edge of the dance floor.

Suddenly, the music shifted, and the crowd's applause grew louder. You opened your eyes and met his, a smirk playing on the corners of his lips.

His eyes, a piercing deep brown, sparkled with mischief as he made his way through the crowd towards you. His movements were fluid, almost predatory, as if the very air froze and gave way for him.

As he reached you, he held out a hand, the confidence in his stance unshakeable.

"Care to dance?" he shouted over the music, his voice a rich baritone that seemed to resonate within you.

You took his hand, and before you knew it, you were twirling in a dance that was half chaos, half magic. His touch was surprisingly gentle, leading you through a series of moves that had you laughing with delight. He was a master of improvisation, turning even the most awkward moments into a dance that looked rehearsed.

"So, what brings a star like you to a place like this?" he asked, his words playful as he spun you around.

His eyes never left yours, and you found yourself caught in the gravity of his gaze.

"Just passing through, I guess," you replied, trying to match his light-hearted tone. "But you're pretty good at this. What's your secret?"

"Ah, the secret," he said, leaning in with a dramatic whisper, "is to never take the dance floor too seriously. It's all about letting go."

With that, he dipped you low, the world spinning around you, before pulling you back up with a flourish. You couldn't help but laugh as he twirled you around again, the music and lights a blur around you.

He introduced himself as Ridoc, and his charm was as infectious as his laugh. He told jokes that had you smiling from ear to ear, stories from his adventures with something he called 'Quest Squad' that sounded too fantastical to be true, yet somehow you found yourself believing every word. His humor was like a dance in itself, weaving in and out of topics with the ease of a pro.

But beneath the laughter and the smiles, there was something more, something that made your heart race a little faster every time he brushed against you, something that made you aware of every inch of your skin. The way his hand lingered on the small of your back as he led you through the dance, the warmth of his breath against your ear when he leaned in to whisper another joke, the way his eyes held yours a beat longer than they needed to.

"I think the band is playing our theme song," Ridoc quipped, nodding towards the tavern musicians as a slower, more sensual tune began to play.

The dance floor shifted around you, couples moving closer, the air thick with anticipation.

You couldn't help but laugh, the tension between you now palpable.

"I don't remember signing up for this kind of quest," you teased, playing along with his flirtatious banter.

"Well, the adventure chooses the hero, not the other way around," Ridoc quipped back, his grin growing wider.

His hand slid down to yours, his thumb tracing gentle circles on your skin as you swayed together, the music wrapping around the two of you like a seductive embrace.

Your bodies moved in perfect harmony, his strong frame guiding yours through the motions. His scent was intoxicating, a mix of musk and something faintly metallic that you couldn't quite place. Each brush of his hand against yours sent chills through your body. The air grew thick with desire, and it was as if the entire bar had melted away, leaving only the two of you and the rhythm that guided you.

"You're not so bad yourself," you murmured, feeling a blush creep up your neck as you met his gaze again.

Ridoc's smirk deepened, and his eyes searched yours for a moment before he leaned in closer, his breath hot against your cheek.

"Let's take this to the next level," he whispered, his voice dropping to a seductive purr.

Before you could react, he'd spun you around, your back now pressed against his chest. His arms snaked around your waist, pulling you closer until you could feel the steady beat of his heart.

As he moved, you could feel the muscles of his chest rippling beneath his shirt, his breath a soft moan that tickled your neck. It sent a shiver down your spine, and you couldn't help but let out a gasp. His grip tightened ever so slightly, and the world outside the two of you grew even fainter. It was as if you were in your own bubble, the music and lights playing a sensual symphony just for the two of you.

"You know," Ridoc murmured, his voice a low rumble against your skin, "it's getting pretty hot in here."

You nodded, the heat from his body and the press of the dancers around you leaving you feeling flushed and breathless.

"Yeah," you managed to say, your voice barely audible over the music. "It is."

With a mischievous glint in his eye, Ridoc took the lead, steering you through the crowd and towards the back of the bar. He nodded at the bartender, who winked and jerked his thumb towards the kitchen. The door swung open to reveal a dimly lit corridor, and Ridoc tugged you along, his hand firm but gentle as you followed him down the narrow hallway.

The kitchen was a blur of steam and clanging pans, but he navigated it with ease, leading you to a large walk-in freezer. He pulled open the heavy door, revealing a wall of cold mist that billowed out around you.

"I think we could both use a little... refreshment," he said, raising an eyebrow suggestively.

You stepped inside the freezer, the cold air hitting you like a wave. The door thudded shut behind you, muffling the music and the chatter from the bar, leaving you in a sudden, intimate silence. The floor was slick with condensation, the walls lined with kegs and crates of ice, and the only light was the faint glow of the freezer's bulb reflecting off the metal surfaces.

Ridoc didn't miss a beat, pulling you closer into his warm embrace. His arms circled around your waist, and your hands found their way to his shoulders, the chill of the room forgotten as the heat from his body enveloped you. His mouth found yours in a kiss that was both gentle and insistent, the taste of whiskey and a hint of something exotic on his lips. Almost like the metalix tang before a snowstorm. It was like you were melting into him, the lines between you blurring.

As your kiss grew more urgent, he whispered against your mouth, "I've got a little trick up my sleeve."

His voice sent shivers down your spine that had nothing to do with the cold. His hands began to glow with an icy blue light, and the air around you grew colder. Ice crystals began to form on your skin, glittering like a fine dusting of diamond powder.

Ridoc's eyes gleamed with excitement as he kissed you deeper, the cold seeping into your very core. Yet, it wasn't unpleasant. It was a strange, invigorating sensation, a stark contrast to the heat of his touch.

He pulled away, and you watched as he traced his glowing fingertips over your cheeks, leaving trails of frost that tingled and sparkled. The cold was no longer a mere sensation; it was a part of you, a thrilling extension of his power.

He dropped to his knees, and you gasped as the cold kissed your thighs, leaving them numb yet alive with sensation. He looked up at you, the mischief in his eyes now replaced with something darker, something hungry.

"Ready for the main event?" he asked, his breath turning into a misty cloud in the frigid air.

You nodded, unable to find the words to express the anticipation that coiled in your belly. He slid his hands up your legs, pushing your dress aside with a gentle touch.

His tongue darted out, tasting the icy trails he'd drawn on your skin, and you shivered in response. The sensation was unlike anything you'd ever felt before—hot and cold, pain and pleasure, all wrapped into one delicious bite.

Ridoc's hands moved to the back of your thighs, lifting you slightly so that you were balancing on one of the shelves. He kissed a path from your knees to your inner thighs, the cold of his breath making your skin pebble with goosebumps.

When he reached the juncture of your thighs, you felt a thrill of anticipation. His eyes met yours, and the smoldering desire in them was all the reassurance you needed.

With a wicked smile, he leaned in, his tongue tracing the delicate lines of your panties. You could feel the warmth of his breath through the fabric, and you squirmed with need. The cold had made your skin hypersensitive, and even the lightest touch was magnified tenfold.

His teeth grazed the fabric, tugging it aside to reveal your most sensitive flesh. Your breath hitched as his tongue met your clit.

He feasted on you, his tongue swirling and flicking, sending shockwaves of pleasure through your body. Your legs began to tremble, but his strong arms held you in place, his grip tightening as you grew more desperate for release.

The sound of your moans echoed in the cold chamber, bouncing off the metal walls and mixing with the soft crunch of the ice crystals that had formed around you. The sensation was surreal, as if you were in the throes of passion in the heart of a glacier.

Your slick folds had formed tiny icicles that glinted in the dim light. Each time he lapped at them, they melted and re-formed, the cycle of heat and cold driving you to the brink of madness. Your fingers tangled in his hair, guiding him deeper, harder, faster.

Ridoc's hands slid under your thighs, gripping your ass. He devoured you with a hunger that seemed insatiable. Your moans grew louder, echoing through the small space, the only sound aside from the occasional clink of a bottle or the distant laughter from the bar.

As your climax approached, the cold retreated, replaced by a warmth that spread through your veins like molten lava.

Ridoc's tongue flicked against your clit with an expertise that had you teetering on the edge. His fingers slid into you, the heat of his touch warming your core even as the freezer's chill kissed your skin. Your legs trembled, and he held you tighter, supporting your weight as you gave in to the crescendo that had been building since the moment his eyes had first met yours.

The orgasm hit like a meteor shower, brilliant and explosive. It shuddered through you, making your entire body quiver in his arms. Your nails dug into his scalp as the pleasure consumed you, leaving you boneless and panting for breath. He didn't stop, though, not until every last tremor had passed. He lapped at you gently, the warmth of his mouth leaving a trail of fire in its wake.

When you could finally stand, he helped you down, his hands cupping your ass as he kissed you deeply. You could feel the cold of the room seeping back into your skin, but it didn't matter. You were alive with warmth, with the aftershocks of pleasure still coursing through your veins.

"I've got one more trick," he murmured, his hands moving to the zipper of his pants.

You watched, transfixed, as he freed himself. His cock stood tall. He positioned you against the freezer wall.

"Now, hold on tight," Ridoc warned, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he stepped closer, his erection pressing against your still-throbbing clit. "This is going to be quite the ride."

With a smirk, he thrust into you, filling you. You gasped at the suddenness of it, your legs wrapping around his waist to keep from sliding to the floor.

"What's the matter?" he joked, his teeth grazing your ear. "Never had a polar bear hug before?"

You couldn't help but laugh, the sound a little breathless, as his hips began to move. His strokes were slow and deep, the friction of his warmth against your chilled skin.

"I think I'm going to need a fur coat," you quip back, your voice a little shaky with the effort of speaking.

Ridoc chuckled, his grip on your hips tightening.

"Already got one," he said, pulling off his leather flight jacket and wrapping it around your shoulders. The cold material was a shock at first, but it quickly warmed, melding to your body as if it had always been there.

You moaned as he began to move in earnest, his hips driving into yours with a steady rhythm that had the walls of the freezer shaking slightly. The ice that had formed around you cracked and fell away. His eyes never left yours, the mirth in them replaced by something fiercer, something primal.

"You're like a popsicle," he murmured, his voice low and teasing, "all cold and sweet, just begging for a taste."

"And you're like a dragon," you retorted, your voice breathless from the sensations he stirred within you, "hot and fiery, about to melt me."

Ridoc's smirk grew wider at your words.

"If you only knew how right you are, sweetheart," he murmured, his hips grinding into yours.

He leaned in closer, his breath hot against your neck as his hands slid under the leather jacket to find your bare skin.

Your nails dug into his back as he picked up the pace, his strokes growing more urgent, more demanding. The frigid air was forgotten, replaced by the fire that blazed between you.

His cock filled you completely, stretching you in the most delicious way, and you couldn't help but rock your hips in time with his movements. Each thrust sent a bolt of pleasure straight to your core, the intensity building with every passing second.

"Oh, Ridoc," you moaned, your head falling back against the cold metal of the freezer.

His teeth found your neck, nipping and sucking at the tender flesh.

He groaned, his movements growing more frantic as he claimed your mouth again, his tongue dancing with yours in a passionate duel.

The leather jacket fell away, forgotten in the frenzy of your passion. Your breasts were exposed to the frigid air, your nipples tightening to hard peaks that he took between his teeth, rolling them gently before suckling hard, sending electricity straight to your clit.

You could feel your body tightening around him, the beginnings of another orgasm coiling in your belly. Your legs clamped around his waist, urging him deeper, faster, harder. Ridoc's eyes grew darker, his breaths coming in harsh pants. His thrusts grew more erratic, his hips slapping against yours with a wet sound that filled the small space.

"I'm gonna come," he warned, his voice strained.

You nodded, unable to speak. You could feel the beginnings of another climax building, the pressure in your core growing until it was almost unbearable.

With a growl that seemed to shake the very air, Ridoc reached between you, his thumb finding your clit. He rubbed it in firm, steady circles, the cold of his skin sending shivers through you even as the warmth of his touch set you on fire. The contrast was too much, and with a scream that was muffled by his mouth, you shattered around him, your body convulsing with the force of your release.

Ridoc's own climax followed close behind, his hips jerking as he filled you with his heat. He buried his face in your neck, his teeth scraping against your skin as he groaned out his pleasure. His grip on your hips was bruising, but you didn't care. The cold of the room had been banished by the inferno he'd lit within you.

As the aftershocks began to subside, Ridoc leaned back, a self-satisfied smile playing on his lips.

"I think we just set a new record for the fastest thaw in the history of The Continent." he quipped, his eyes shining with mirth.

You couldn't help but laugh, the sound a little shaky with the lingering pleasure.

"I'd say so," you managed to reply, your cheeks flushed from the cold and the exertion.

Ridoc kissed you gently. His eyes searched yours, the mischief replaced with something softer, something that made your heart flutter.

"Ready to go back out there?" he asked, his voice a low rumble that seemed to vibrate through you.

You nodded, your breath still coming in shallow pants.

"But, I've got a better idea," you said, a wicked smile playing on your lips. "Let's take this party to my place."

Idk who wants to be in the Ridoc taglist, or who's all read Fourth Wing. So lmk if you want only Azris or general tags 🖤 They will have a cross over eventually, but I'm trying to get more organized with tagging in general 😅

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[ghcstpyre]

What about some older Ted thoughts? Like 30-40 year old DILF!Ted!

send me a character and I'll give 5 headcanons about them!

oh dilf!ted, my beloved 😩👌 you are so real for this one

He's still always the first one to throw himself into the mosh pit at concerts! Ted gets super into it just as much as he did when he was younger. But he also takes care of people in the pit; catching those who fall, making sure people are hydrated because throwing yourself around against a bunch of other people can get hot and sweaty and it's easy to get lightheaded. He's designated Pit Dad and he loves it!

Ted keeps and displays every guitar he's ever owned. It's halfway between hoarding and collecting. Definitely calls them his babies. He has a whole wall in his house dedicated to displaying them all too and he's a pro at keeping them all in pristine condition. But that doesn't stop him from letting his loved ones have a go at playing them.

After mastering guitar, Ted learns how to play bass. I mean, his hands are so big, they're just too perfect to not hold a bass guitar. Obviously this earns him a ton of points with the Wyld Stallyns groupies. He prefers playing more bluesy tunes on his bass, but sometimes dabbles in funk too! Definitely does a collab bass album with Death at some point.

At some point he grows his hair longer, just past his shoulders, and shaves in one of those secret undercuts. It's like, his crisis he has after Death leaves the band, but goddamn he looks hot as hell when he ties it up in a bun or a ponytail. Oh.............now picture manbun undercut Ted, but this time with streaks of grey....hhhhhnngg 🤤

He absolutely adores showing you off as his babe whenever he gets the chance. He's Ted Theodore Logan of Wyld Stallyns, all the girls want him, but he only has eyes for you and wants the whole world to know it. He gushes about you in interviews, dedicates all his love songs to you when the band is on tour. Ted wears his love for you on his sleeve like a badge of honour.

[tnt-dynomite]

MORE Prime Defenders Band AU head cannons

- Ashe has a room in the house just like his dad but for his music, writing and recording

- Ashes room holds three gorgeous guitars he loves deeply but will never replace his prized bass

- Vyncents mom tried to teach him to play the harp,, it wasn't the best attempt but he bought a miniature one to practice whenever he misses home

- In Fauna Vyncent has a large collection of handcrafted instruments and when they went snagged a few to bring back to his new home

- Dakotas parents put him in drum lessons when he was little, he's sort of a pro :))

- Dakota is also learning keyboard from Vyncent, he's very excited

- Dakota wants to learn a wind instrument eventually but shhhh it's a secret

- William was a classics kid, his brother taught him the cello and he played it in his school orchestra program

- William also played the organ at his church before he stopped going in DeadWood

- David accidentally damaged Wills old acoustic guitar when slamming a door in an argument so he only has an electric guitar now

[pjsk-story-summaries]

Twilight Parade Event Story Summary

TL;DR: Shiho is still conflicted over whether or not she should accept STANDOUT's offer to be their new bassist. Iori gives her a ticket to their next show. However, Saki received tickets to go to Phoenix Wonderland from her brother earlier that same day.

Wonderlands x Showtime and Leo/need adventure around the park for the majority of the day. Ichika wants to try asking Nene for singing advice, but Nene is too shy to talk. They all have fun as a group, nevertheless.

Later in the evening, Wonderlands x Showtime performs a show highlighting Nene's singing skill. Ichika wants to learn how to sing like her even more now. Shiho, though, questions why Nene's performing on such a small stage with a voice like that. After the show, Shiho privately asks Nene that, to which she responds simply with "because she likes it here". Once Shiho leaves, Ichika finally manages to ask Nene to be her singing coach, to which she accepts.

Shiho feels even more conflicted now. On one hand, she still wants to go pro with her music. However, she knows the others don't share that dream, and she doesn't want to make them miss out on fun moments like these for it. Shiho goes to the STANDOUT concert that evening.

Fan translation (Arvon Oven) / Official English YouTube Upload

Chapter 1: Iori stops by Shiho's work again to ask if she'd reconsider the offer. Though Shiho refuses again, Iori notices hesitation in her response. She gives her tickets to STANDOUT's next show before leaving. Later, Shiho practices with the rest of her own band, helping each with their individual parts. They still have a long way to go, but are slowly improving.

Chapter 2: Rin and Nene practice singing in the park. Ichika ends up walking past as she practices. Enchanted by her voice, Ichika tries approaching, but Nene runs off.

When Saki arrives home, Tsukasa notices her tiredness and offers her four tickets to Phoenix Wonderland to share with the band, as well as an invitation to his upcoming show. She presents them to her friends the next day, and though Ichika and Honami are both excited, Shiho passes (it's the same day as the STANDOUT concert). However, Saki manages to convince her through limited edition Phenny merch.

Chapter 3: Though Nene's singing is great, Rin knows one more secret to make it even more sparkly. She runs behind her and pulls her face into a smile. Soon after, Tsukasa calls a team meeting, ecstatic over his sister's visit to the park. He wants this show to be their best yet.

Leo/need meet Tsukasa at the entrance. Though he's excited to introduce his troupe to Saki, his speech is cut short by Emu happily greeting her classmates. Ichika recognizes Nene from the park and tries to talk to her, but Nene hides behind Tsukasa. Emu decides to lead everyone around the park to have some fun before the show. As they walk, Rin sneaks in to talk to Nene. She wants her to try making some new friends today, even if it's scary.

Chapter 4: Tsukasa recalls embarrassing stories about Saki as they explore one of the older areas. Emu declares her dream for Phoenix Wonderland as one of smiles for everybody, and Ichika decides to make today a time to make good memories together (especially with Nene). They all decide to go to a haunted house.

Chapter 5: After the haunted house, Ichika notices a brand-new roller coaster, but Emu steers them towards one of the old ones instead. They go through various other rides too, like the teacups and other coasters.

While Tsukasa goes to get the group food, Leo/need discuss practices. Shiho tells them briefly about why she started playing bass and the girl band who's performances inspired her. She mentions going pro, which the others had never really considered before. Wonderlands x Showtime leave to prepare for their show.

Chapter 6: Leo/need arrive at the Wonder Stage for the show. Wonderlands x Showtime want this one to make them all smile after the more serious tone of their conversation earlier. The show begins with Robonene's song and dance, wowing the audience. However, Nene sings next, her song even better. Ichika wants to sing like Nene can, and Shiho wonders why she's on such a small stage with a voice like that.

Wonderlands x Showtime has to stay behind to clean up, so they let Leo/need go. Nene wants to say something to Ichika, but freezes up. However, Shiho decides to ask her a question instead.

Chapter 7: The rest of Leo/need and Wonderlands x Showtime leave Nene and Shiho to chat. Shiho praises Nene's skill, but asks why she then isn't in some larger theater troupe. Nene thinks back to the events of On This Holy Night, I Sing, where she smiles with her troupe after the show. Nene simply responds with "because she likes it here". Shiho understands- she wants to go pro, but loves performing with her friends, too.

Meanwhile, Ichika makes an excuse to run back to the stage and talk to Nene. She runs into Shiho leaving right as she reaches the Wonder Stage again.

Chapter 8: Ichika finally asks Nene for singing advice. She wants to get better for everyone's sake. Nene's touched that her singing was able to reach someone, so she agrees to coach her.

Saki thanks everyone for the fun day with some limited edition Phenny keychains. As Shiho puts hers in her bag, the ticket for STANDOUT's concert falls out. She brushes it off as just a gift from work. The others walk ahead, but Shiho's conflicted. She wants to go pro, but doesn't want to make the others miss out on fun like this for it. Honami questions if she's alright, but Shiho plays it off. That night, she goes to watch STANDOUT's show.

[atorchzagreusandtris]

I may or may not have made an entire AU surrounding Morro and a resurrection/redemption arc because let's be real Ninjago fans, Morro deserves it. The writers did him so fucking dirty.

I will eventually maybe be writing a fanfiction about this, but if anyone wants the rundown of my AU - most of the events pre-season 5 don't change, just get strung together a little better to make the plot flow more coherently. (Ie, the Ninja feeling creeped out in the Caves of Despair - the place where Morro died initially.)

Resurrection: It is around Day of the Departed when he is resurrected, though the Ninja don't find out he's alive until I want to say season 7. The Ninja think they see him in the distance but brush it off. There's no way, pfft, Morro is dead. The Cursed Realm is gone. Right? WRONG.

Redemption: While trying to figure out stuff about Krux and Acronix, not only do the Ninja find out that Morro has been alive, but that Morro has spent his new life living it the way he would have if Wu had never found him. He has a job and an apartment, he doesn't want to be a ninja. After everything Wu put him through... he just wants to be happy. He wants to live the life he never got to live. He doesn't care about being the Green Ninja anymore.

UNFORTUNATELY, the Ninja need as much help as they can to take down Krux and Acronix and are forced to try and get Morro's help. While there is a very VERY rocky start between the Ninja and Morro, they will eventually grow to trust them (Cole takes the longest surprisingly. It isn't until season 8/9 that he BEGINS to trust Morro)

Bass?: "But Tri where does this bass thing come from?"

Oh yeah either in Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu or VERY early Prime Empire - Jay and Cole accidentally introduce Morro to music and musical instruments. Morro falls in love with playing the bass and by the time of mid-Prime Empire, he's damn well near a pro at it to the point I already have a minigame planned for Morro to show off his skills with.

Souta?: It means "Sudden, sound of the wind" and "thick, big, great". It's a Japanese surname. Morro gave it to himself because he felt weird about the fact that everyone had surnames but himself. (And also he probably needed one for his job.)

Ghost Blade?: He may not be dead anymore, but because he WAS dead for so long, a lot of his energy is still connected to being dead, so bam. He can manifest a PHYSICAL ghost weapon. Might be a little OP, I don't care.

Also explains his gi, there are some changes to it BUT he remains very attached to his dead gi design + all gi designs I come up with for the different seasons will be based on his Possession gi. (the ninjargon letter M where his weird animal brooch used to be (which he wears on his shawl instead) pants/sleeves cutting off halfway down his calves/arms!)

Lloyd: Morro and Lloyd grow to see each other as brothers. Morro, having been in Lloyd's body and mind has a deeper understanding of him than anyone else could. Morro becomes VERY protective over Lloyd and due to this his relationship with Kai is one of the first ones he forms. Morro hates Wu and Misako (and S8+ Garmadon) for the way they've treated this boy. Morro isn't afraid to argue with Wu on certain things regarding Lloyd. Morro becomes the big brother to Lloyd whom he always wanted in his own life.

Islands, Seabound, and Crystallized: Oh boy, this will be fun because technically all three of these COULD have been connected to Morro (Islands and Seabound DEF were and Crystallized SHOULD HAVE BEEN). Anyways, I kill off Morro at some point in either Master of the Mountain (which I would LOVE to do the most because Cole at this point is one of the closest Ninja to Morro and it would HURT HIM SO FUCKING BAD, and be more of a driving force for his character arc), Islands, or Seabound to make it easy on myself plot-wise BUT he gets resurrected by Harumi in Crystallized because this dumb bitch thinks that just because he used to be a villain means she can convince him to become a villain again. Morro becomes a double spy.

Euphrasia?: Her element in the show is white. Morro's is green. She's not the new Elemental Master of Wind, she's the fucking Elemental Master of AIR and I will stick by that. Even canonically, I refuse to acknowledge it. If I get far enough as writing for Dragons Rising, I will definitely give Euphrasia and Morro a sibling dynamic.

Anyways! Yeah! This is but a preview of what my Resdemption-AU has to offer. If anyone wants to hear more about it, I could talk about it for FUCKING hours.

Oh!!! And I want to give credit to @sunfloraas because I took A LOT of inspiration from her Morro design because it's that good!!!

[jordaninthevalley]

Mushroom Cave vs Fruit Bat Cave

I've rewritten this post like four seperate times to the point i thought I had already posted it BUT I have not! Lucky ducky me!

I have been curious about which cave is technically better, especially since I see a lot of people are deadset on it being the fruit bat cave when I am a mushroom cave defender, so I am going to compare the two here!

What is the cave that you normally pick when you start a new save?

Divider Credit

Mushroom Cave

Pros:

Six boxes + A dehydrator

Spawns mushrooms even if theyre out of season

Spawns Common Mushroom, Red Mushroom, Purple Mushroom, Chanterelle and Morel

Helpful for Fall Foraging Bundle, Dye Bundle, Exotic Foraging Bundle, and Field Research Bundle

Helpful for crafting Life Elixir and Fall Seeds (and in turn, tea saplings)

Helpful for cooking Fried Mushroom, Tom Kha Soup, and Stir Fry

Purple Mushroom is a loved gift for the Wizard

Can make dehydrated mushrooms

Isn't obsolete after growing fruit trees

For sure produces every other day

You can customize your cave without risk of it

Helpful for three quests, all three reoccuring

Helpful for 9 unique fishpond quests, 11 total, which are as follows:

Common Mushroom: 2-3 from Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Midnight Carp or Woodskip

Red Mushroom: 2-3 from Catfish, Spookfish or Woodskip

Purple Mushroom: 2-3 from Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Spook Fish, or Super Cucumber

Cons:

Mushrooms are always normal quality, even with Botanist Profession

Harvesting Mushrooms doesn't award any foraging XP

Other Areas Mushrooms Can Spawn:

Common Mushroom: Fall Season, Fall Seeds, Secret Woods in Spring and Fall, and Tapping a Mushroom Tree

Red Mushroom: The Mines, Secret Woods in Summer and Fall, and Tapping a Mushroom Tree

Purple Mushroom: The Mines, Tapping a Mushroom Tree in Summar and Fall

Chanterelle: Secret Woods in Fall

Morel: Secret Woods in Spring

Total Number of Pros: 16 Total Number of Cons: 2 Difference: 14 points

Fruit Bat Cave

Pros:

Can spawn up to 50 fruit.

Spawns fruit even if they're out of season

Spawns Cherrys, Pomegranate, Peach, Apple, Orange, Spice Berry, Apricot, Wild Plum, Blackberry, and Salmonberry

Helpful for Artisan Bundle, Enchanter's Bundle, Fodder Bundle, Summer Foraging Bundle, and Fall Foraging Bundle

Helpful for crafting Summer Seeds and Fall Seeds

Helpful for cooking Cranberry Candy, Fruit Salad, Plum Pudding and Blackberry Cobbler

Provides Loved Gifts for Elliott (Pomegranate), Robin (Peach), and Gus (Orange)

Can make wine, jelly, and dried fruits

Fruit can be of any quality

You benefit from the botanist profession and the gatherer profession

You earn foraging XP

Helpful for 4 quests (3 reocurring)

Cons:

Cannot customize cave as that reduces the amount of tiles where the fruit can spawn, even if it is crafted flooring.

After growing fruit trees it becomes, essentially, obsolete. Especially with the green house.

Not collecting fruit reduces the amount of fruit that can spawn overnight. For example if you have no fruit there is a 48% chance of NO new fruit spawning, but if you have ten fruit in it that chance raises to 54%

Not used in any fish pond quests

No guarentee that fruit will spawn overnight.

Other Areas Fruit Can Spawn:

Cherry: Cherry Tree in Spring (year round in greenhouse)

Apricot: Apricot Tree in Spring (year round in greenhouse)

Peach: Peach Tree in Summer (year round in greenhouse)

Orange: Orange Tree in Summer (year round in greenhouse)

Pomegranate: Pomegranate Tree in Fall (year round in greenhouse)

Apple: Apple Tree in Fall (year round in greenhouse)

Salmonberry: Bushes throughout the valley on days 15-18 in Spring.

Blackberry: Bushes throughout the valley on days 8-11 in Fall, Fall Seeds (growin in fall or year round if planted in Greenhouse)

Spice Berry: Foraging in Summer, Summer Seeds (grown in summer or year round if planted in Greenhouse)

Wild Plum: Foraging in Fall, Fall Seeds (grown in fall or year round if planted in Greenhouse)

Total Number of Pros: 12 Total Number of Cons: 5 Difference: 7 points

[jbirdbirdbird]

i could talk about these for HOURS, they're all my effects pedals!! i haven't fully tapped into all of them but i've been doing a lot of recording lately so i'll probably make some pretty noises with all of them some day in the near future :>

the first picture's order is all wonky because that's the order i have the pedals in the chain

1. EHX' Mel-9 (Mellotron emulator)

2. Alexander Pedals' Defender (OD/DST/FZ)

3. TC Electronic's Grand Magus (RAT similar)

4. Behringer's Noise Reducer (i use mostly as a mute when tuning)

5. TC Electronic's Afterglow (chorus)

6. Donner's Mod Square II (16 modulation in a mini casing)

7. TC Electronic's Hall of Fame 2 (digital reverb)

8. EHX' Oceans 12 (dual digital reverb/delay)

9. homemade JHS Little Black Box copy (1 setting buffer)

---not on the board---

10. TC Electronic's Sub'n'Up (octave)

11. Proco's RAT (distortion/fuzzish?) this one gets put back on the board every now and the

12. Dunlop's Crybaby (wah-wah)

13. Danelectro's Dan-Echo (echo/delay)

14. Joyo's Wow-Wah (auto-wah)

15. Donner's Echo Square

16. BOSS' ODB-3 (bass overdrive) i use this a lot when i play bass :)

17. BOSS' LMB-3 (bass limiter/enhancer)

18. BOSS' RBF-10 (rack mount flanger)

19. Danelectro's EStudio Honeytone E-15 (my dad's headphone amp from the mid-late '90s, not really a pedal but it can sorta be)

secret 20. 1-Spot Pro (power supply under the board, also not really a pedal but it's essential for the rig)

the shoegazer tap dancing on all those thangs

[bleachbleachbleach]

That Time the 9th Division Revolutionized Gotei Dining

When I think about what I most want to see Bleach characters doing, it is either admin, eating, or the most depraved crimes imaginable. And when I think about how I want food to work in the Gotei, my guiding light is what I think would be the most fun. Generally, this means I think the Gotei should be run like a Girl Scout camp.

In general, my headcanon is that:

Like everything else within divisions, how food works really depends on the Division's particular whimsy. But in most divisions, there's a kaper chart and every week you're assigned to a chore in addition to whatever it is shinigami do all day: cooking, various forms of cleaning, etc. (Some divisions choose to outsource much of this to the pros at the 4th.) If you're deployed into the Rukongai hinterlands or the Living World, your kaper duties are either replaced by similar duties within your deployment group, or you're wandering around the Living World solo like some kind of contestant on Alone.

When you're on cooking duty, your group decides what you're capable of cooking in bulk, within budget. This might mean the same rice and soup every meal every day of the week if you get a cooking crew that's not into it. Others are more excited about cooking and sharing things they like. Matsumoto's tenure in the kitchen pre-VCship is somewhat legendary for its inventiveness. Usually, every meal there's just the one option, but some divisions offer a Set Meal A and B, and some have specialties that persist regardless of which shinigami are specifically in the kitchen.

Shinigami usually eat at their own mess halls in their division, but depending on where their duties take them or how far they're willing to travel, they can eat at other divisions for a fee.

These mess halls are separate from the various restaurants in Soul Society, though the restaurants are pricey. (The mess halls aren't FREE per se; you just don't have to pay when you go because a portion of your paycheck is automatically held back for meals. You're paying whether you eat there or not.)

Then there's the 9th. The 9th under Kensei, and then Tousen, and then Kensei again. By Kensei's tenure, the 9th was already well on its way to sub-specializing in multiple ways throughout the division--there's people doing stints in the SC editorial office, people specializing in field assignments in Team Muguruma. And then there's the 9th Division canteen, staffed by shinigami who still work their normal shinigami duties, but work primarily in the kitchens. They've gotten REALLY good at it.

But it's kind of a best-kept secret, because this is what the 9th Division mess hall looks like from the outside:

After being charmed by the incredible curb appeal of the 9th Division mess hall, you walk in and there's a whole wall with different meals you can order, cafeteria-style.

Each has a little slip of paper with the name of your meal and the price!

The "Stamina Don" is a very popular choice for lunching shinigami.

Once you've made your choice, you take it to the shinigami working at the order window:

And when your order is yelled out, you come back to the front and pick up your meal on a tray and grab whatever utensils and toppings you need. As pictured here, Soul SocieTV is playing nonstop in the 9th Mess Hall.

After your meal, you can enjoy some tea on these very Soul Society Approved couches:

Always the sort to embrace idiosyncrasy, the 9th Division mess hall is the only place in all of Soul Society that stocks these elegant Jesus mugs (so they know that you stole it, should a patron happen to "accidentally" walk off with one).

They also stock copies of the SC for your reading pleasure. This edition is extolling the wonderment that is "Smallmouth Disneyland," the Seireitei's annual bass fishing competition.

The 9th likes to keep all of this on the DL, because it's *amazing* that there's a mess in the Seireitei with dedicated cooks (well, their official employment is a 25/75, with 75% cooking and 25% Shinigami Stuff), and so many different options to choose from at every meal, and they don't want it too get too crowded/so popular as to be unsustainable.

Still, there's a small cabal of non-9th division folks in the know (Hisagi's Friends, mostly. Minus Matsumoto), which the 9th is fine with because their patronage = additional revenue for the mess hall, but overall it's probably the only secret in the history of Soul Society anyone has been able to keep successfully.

Ironically, this mess hall is also where Aizen, Tousen, and Ichimaru held a lot of their after-hours secret planning meetings.

[nycbagcls]

conan   gray.     he/she/they.     genderfluid.      ›spotted   at   the   met   steps   ,   achilles   antinous   andō   ,   most   likely   listening   to   timezone   by   måneskin   with   their   airpods   pro   .   the   twenty-four   gained   quite   a   reputation   ,   known   to   be   -reckless   yet   +bubbly   to   anyone   who   knows   them   .   you'll   easily   spot   them   when   you   hear   about   thrifted   vintage   clothes,   especially   from   the   1970s   //   calluses   on   your   fingertips   from   years   of   playing   bass   //   a   case   with   stickers   plastered   all   over   it,   one   from   each   stop   on   your   tour   //   shared   looks   across   a   recording   studio   ,   followed   by   diorella   by   dior   .   latest   nepoupdates   article   talks   about   achilles   spotted   sneaking   out   of   band’s   latest   recording   session   before   the   rest   of   their   bandmates   wrapped   up   ,   but   i   guess   any   reputation   is   good   reputation   .   (   muse 2s, subplot 21 )

DEMOGRAPHICS

name: achilles antinous andō

nicknames: none (? might be some that his bandmates call them)

age: 24

gender: genderfluid, he/she/they pronouns, use interchangeably.

occupation: bassist for lorem ipsum

sexuality: pansexual/polyamorous

residence: shared apartment with some of his bandmates

languages: english / japanese / italian

social class: upper middle turned upper 

education level: high school diploma

APPEARANCE

height: 5'9"

build: muscular, but not too muscular. androgynous, just the way she likes it

hair: black, shoulder-length curls, has a routine but doesn't always stick to it, shag cut.

eyes: brown (almost black regularly, in direct sunlight golden-brown)

piercings: both lobes & their septum.

tattoos: just one - the name of the band's first album down his right forearm. 

PERSONALITY

+ bubbly, creative, loyal, fun-loving, spontaneous

- reckless, overindulgent, inattentive, disorganized, gossipy 

aesthetics: thrifted   vintage   clothes,   especially   from   the   1970s   //   calluses   on   your   fingertips   from   years   of   playing   bass   //   a   case   with   stickers   plastered   all   over   it,   one   from   each   stop   on   your   tour   //   shared   looks   across   a   recording   studio // sitting outside in the summer // smoking on a fire escape // a bedroom filled with plants // ice cream sundaes melting in the summer sun

PEOPLE TO KNOW (NPCs unless otherwise noted)

nora walsh (andō), teacher mother

makoto andō, professor of ancient history father 

muses 2q, 2r, 2t, 2u, 2v - bandmates (player characters)

SKILLS, HOBBIES, MISC INFO

hobbies ;; journaling (both bullet journals and regular old journaling), taking care of her plants, thrifting, doodling, sidewalk chalk.

likes ;; music (making & listening to), cuddling, modeling, summertime, wintertime, pastries, doritos, ramune soda, flowers, collecting shiny things (they will pick up a bottle cap from the pavement if it catches their eye), playing to sold out crowds, film cameras.

dislikes ;; tension within the band, flying on planes, keeping secrets, feeling like days are being wasted, waking up any later than 8 am.

style ;; loose, flowy, gender ambiguous. thrifts most of her clothes, loves to stick with a 70s aesthetic, makes sure the bands' styling team knows this.

ABOUT

born definitely somewhere ! AGAIN I AM LEAVING THIS IN YALLS HANDS DECIDE WHERE THIS BAND IS FROM achilles was a fun loving kid, very much one with nature, loved to be barefoot, climb trees, go swimming in lakes/ponds/the ocean?.

she was quick to make friends in school, and could easily slot himself in with any friend group he wanted to, but her closest friends had always been muses 2t-2v.

picked up music from an early age - his mother had been a violinist in college, and his father played the flute for years. bass wasn't his first instrument, but it was always their favorite. he feels like he's irreplaceable to the band, at this point, despite the common stereotypes that the bassist is always the easiest one to find another of. she's got a loud personality on stage that shines through while she works.

when they were asked to join lorem ipsum, obviously, they said yes. the opportunity to go on tours, see new cities, write music with their friends - who didn't want to be in a band? they started out in their hometown, and then the band moved to new york three years ago, taking off since then.

they're happy. that's what matters. achilles could think of nothing better than living and working with her best friends in the world, making music that he's proud of, despite recent... tension.

[pexasumit]

The Brushing Angle Your Dentist Wishes You Knew (Most People Get It Wrong!)

You brush twice a day – but are you doing it right? That 45-degree angle your dentist keeps mentioning isn’t just dental trivia – it’s the secret weapon against plaque, gum disease, and recession. Here’s why this technique matters more than your toothpaste choice.

🦷 The Magic 45-Degree Angle (Why It Works)

Sweeps Away Hidden Plaque: Angling bristles toward your gumline cleans where plaque hides

Massages Gums Gently: Stimulates circulation without damaging tissue

Prevents Recession: Vertical strokes at 90° can literally brush gums away over time

Pro Tip: Imagine your toothbrush is giving each tooth a little hug at the base!

🔍 Step-by-Step Modified Bass Technique (Dentist-Approved!)

Tilt your brush at a 45° angle toward gums

Use short back-and-forth wiggles (about the width of one tooth)

Roll downward for upper teeth/upward for lowers

Don’t forget:

Inner surfaces (tilt brush vertically for front teeth)

Chewing surfaces (flat brushing here)

Tongue (gentle sweeps to remove bacteria)

👉 For a visual guide with diagrams, see The Perfect Brushing Method

⚠️ Common Mistakes That Harm Teeth

✖ Sawing horizontally – Wears enamel and misses gumline plaque ✖ Pressing too hard – Causes gum recession (bristles should barely bend) ✖ Rushing – 30 seconds per quadrant is ideal

Fun Fact: Electric toothbrush users – you still need to angle the head!

🛒 Toothbrush Hack

Look for angled bristle designs (like the Colgate 360° or Oral-B Gum Care) that naturally guide proper positioning.

🦷 Why Your Dentist Can Tell

Recession on one side of teeth = you’re angling wrong. Bleeding after proper technique? Might be early gum disease – don’t brush harder!

P.S. This technique + daily flossing = the closest thing to a professional cleaning at home!

[thewinevoyage]

How to Thrill with 10 Entertainment Picks for Your Next Event Why Entertainment and Performance Are Non-Negotiable in 20251. Musical Acts: Set the Soundtrack 2. Performance Artists: Paint the Air 3. Cultural Performances: Share the Roots 4. Interactive Entertainment: Get Them In 5. Comedy Acts: Light the Room 6. Magic Shows: Baffle and Bond 7. Dance Troupes: Move the Crowd 8. Live Theater: Tell a Tale 9. Street Performers: Raw and Real 10. Karaoke Party: Unleash the Stars Tailoring the Show The Personal Spark How to Light It Up The Ripple Effect Your Stage Is Set Conclusion: Performances That Pop Other interesting links Entertainment Picks, Event How to Thrill with 10 Entertainment Picks for Your Next Event There was the street fiddler in Dublin who had me dancing in the rain, the surprise magician at a friend’s wedding who left us speechless, and the office party where a karaoke dare turned our shy intern into a rockstar. Entertainment isn’t just noise—it’s the spark that turns a gathering into a memory. Today, I’m sharing ten live entertainment ideas that’ll make your next event unforgettable. From musical acts to interactive fun, let’s crank up the wow factor. Why Entertainment and Performance Are Non-Negotiable in 2025 Events today need a pulse—people are done with dull speeches and stale playlists. I’ve seen it: a flat night flipped when a guitarist crashed our corporate gig. In 2025, with hybrid gatherings and short attention spans, live entertainment is your secret weapon. It’s not about filling time; it’s about igniting it. These ten ideas—from performance artists to cultural showcases—bring energy, joy, and connection. Ready to steal the show? Here’s how. Entertainment Picks, Event 1. Musical Acts: Set the Soundtrack I once hired a jazz trio for a dinner—sax, bass, a beat that hummed. The room went from stiff to swaying. Musical acts are pure vibe. Why it works: Music’s universal—it hits every soul. How to do it: Book local talent—jazz, rock, acoustic—or go big with a band. Pro tip: Match the mood—our mellow trio fit a chill night perfectly. Soundtrack your story. Entertainment Picks, Event 2. Performance Artists: Paint the Air A fire dancer spun at a beach party—flames, gasps, magic. Performance artists turn space into art. Why it works: It’s visual—mesmerizes instantly. How to do it: Hire jugglers, aerialists, fire spinners—local scenes have gems. Pro tip: Safety first—our dancer’s clear zone kept it wild, not reckless. A show that stops time. 3. Cultural Performances: Share the Roots At a festival, I watched a Maori haka—power, pride, chills. Cultural performances bring heritage to life. Why it works: It’s authentic—connects through history. How to do it: Source local troupes—flamenco, taiko drums, step dancing. Pro tip: Intro it—our haka’s backstory deepened the awe. Culture’s heartbeat on stage. 4. Interactive Entertainment: Get Them In A caricature artist at a picnic sketched us—laughs, lines, instant keepsakes. Interactive entertainment pulls guests in. Why it works: It’s engaging—they’re part of it. How to do it: Try face painters, photo booths, live polls—easy wins. Pro tip: Keep it quick—our artist’s five-minute sketches kept the line moving. Hands-on fun sticks. 5. Comedy Acts: Light the Room Entertainment Picks, Event A stand-up crashed our team building night—jabs at the boss, roars all around. Comedy acts are instant icebreakers. Why it works: Laughter’s medicine—tension melts. How to do it: Book a comic—local clubs have talent—or try improv. Pro tip: Brief them—our guy’s “no HR” rule kept it safe. Humor’s the glue. 6. Magic Shows: Baffle and Bond A magician at a gala pulled cards from my sleeve—still don’t get it. Magic shows spark wonder. Why it works: It’s mysterious—everyone’s a kid again. How to do it: Hire a close-up pro or stage act—both dazzle. Pro tip: Mix it—our roaming magician hit tables, kept it personal. A trick worth believing. 7. Dance Troupes: Move the Crowd A salsa crew at a friend’s bash—hips, spins, us trying to keep up. Dance troupes ignite energy. Why it works: It’s kinetic—gets folks moving. How to do it: Book pros—ballroom, hip-hop, folk—or locals with flair. Pro tip: Invite joins—our “learn a step” bit was chaos and joy. Feet on, spirits up. 8. Live Theater: Tell a Tale Entertainment Picks, Event A short play at a fundraiser—ten minutes, big laughs, bigger tears. Live theater packs a punch. Why it works: It’s narrative—stories hit deep. How to do it: Hire a troupe—sketch, one-act—or stage a scene. Pro tip: Keep it tight—our quick hit left them wanting more. Drama’s quiet roar. 9. Street Performers: Raw and Real A busker’s guitar drew a crowd at a park gig—gritty, pure, ours. Street performers bring edge. Why it works: It’s spontaneous—feels unscripted. How to do it: Scout local talent—singers, mimes—or invite them in. Pro tip: Tip big—our guy’s encore repaid it tenfold. Sidewalk soul shines. 10. Karaoke Party: Unleash the Stars A karaoke night at a team building experience—off-key “Bohemian Rhapsody,” pure gold. It’s raw fun. Why it works: It’s inclusive—anyone can shine. How to do it: Rent a machine or hit a bar—add props for laughs. Pro tip: Start it—my “Sweet Caroline” broke the ice. Check this site for a twist with “Sip & Connect.” Everyone’s a headliner. Tailoring the Show These ten ideas flex—quiet night? Theater or acoustic. Wild bash? Fire or dance. I’ve mixed comedy with karaoke—unscripted hilarity. Know your crowd—size, taste, vibe—and tweak it. A corporate team building gig might love improv; a wedding begs for dance. The Personal Spark Entertainment Picks, Event Entertainment’s my lifeline. That Dublin fiddler? I tipped him my last euro—worth it. The wedding magician? Still a legend in our chats. In 2025, with life so rushed, these moments slow it—turn strangers into singers, wallflowers into wonders. I’ve seen a quiet room erupt and a stiff crew loosen. It’s not noise—it’s connection. How to Light It Up No big barrier—I dove in blind. Here’s your start: Budget: Street acts are cheap; troupes cost more—pick your lane. Space: Stage or roam—our magician needed nothing but sleeves. Book: Local venues know talent—ask. Flair: Add drinks—our wine night rocked with “Sip & Connect” here. One call, one spark. The Ripple Effect Great entertainment lingers. That gala magic? We’re still guessing tricks. Karaoke? Our intern’s a legend now. It’s team building with a mic, a memory with a beat—shifts the mood, bonds the crowd. It’s not a moment—it’s momentum. Your Stage Is Set Don’t let it drone on. Book that band, call that comic, crank that karaoke. I’ve spilled my heart here because performance is my pulse—it can be yours. Steal the show. Conclusion: Performances That Pop The best nights I’ve lived weren’t planned—they were alive. These ten live entertainment ideas—from strumming strings to spinning fire—don’t just fill a slot; they light a fire. In 2025, let’s ditch the dull and chase the dazzle. Your event’s begging for a spark—give it one that roars. Hashtags: #LiveEntertainment #PerformanceArtists #MusicalActs #CulturalPerformances #InteractiveEntertainment #EventVibes #ShowStealers #PartyEnergy #EntertainmentIdeas #WowFactor Find out more about our experiences. You may also want to check out our gallery for past events. Other interesting links CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Team Building blog Wine Courses THE BLIND TASTING COMPETITION THE PERFECT BLEND COMPETITION TEQUILA & MEZCAL EXPERIENCE Food & Wine Pairing VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES Links to other interesting articles: 73-powerful-team-building-activities unlock-the-fun-with-18-virtual-team-building-activities powerful-tips-for-crafting-a-company-culture Links to other interesting articles: 19-amazing-virtual-team-building-activities 35-powerful-team-building-activities 5-minute-team-building-activities more-than-50-powerful-team-building-activities Read the full article

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The Invisible Ink of Forex: How the Ichimoku Cloud Reveals Hidden AUD/USD Secrets Imagine trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded, with someone occasionally whispering conflicting clues in your ear. That, dear trader, is what navigating the Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD/USD) pair feels like without the Ichimoku Cloud. It’s like using a compass with a magnet taped to it—frustrating, misleading, and potentially expensive. But here's the twist: most traders use the Ichimoku Cloud like it’s a crystal ball, rather than a layered, data-rich GPS. Today, we’re tearing down that myth and revealing how to weaponize the Ichimoku Cloud to navigate AUD/USD with the precision of a scalpel. Let’s dive into the lesser-known, ninja-level tactics that separate amateur traders from underground legends. "Kumo" Is Not Just a Fancy Word: It’s Your Market Mood Detector The cloud (Kumo) isn't just visual fluff. Think of it like the mood ring of the market—except way more accurate. When trading AUD/USD, a pair heavily influenced by commodities and risk sentiment, interpreting the Kumo correctly can mean the difference between profit and pitfall. Here’s what most traders miss: - A thick cloud signals high uncertainty or volatility absorption. If the market is digesting big news—like an unexpected RBA rate cut or a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report—expect thicker clouds and fakeouts. - A thin, flat Kumo suggests low momentum. Translation? Don't expect breakouts to run like Usain Bolt. Instead, prepare for mean-reverting behavior and fading rallies. Elite Tip: When price cuts through a thick Kumo like a hot knife through butter, it's not always a breakout—often it's a liquidity hunt. The Time-Shifted Genius of Senkou Span A & B Now here’s where Ichimoku goes from "cute indicator" to "time-traveling strategist." Senkou Span A and B are plotted 26 periods ahead, offering a sneak peek into where support and resistance might form before price even arrives. Here’s how pros use it on AUD/USD: - If Span A is above Span B, the future cloud is bullish. - If the price is above the cloud, and the cloud is also rising, the pair is in a strong trend. It’s like AUD/USD saying, “Hey, I’m on a caffeine high—don’t fade me, bro.” - Use future cloud twists ("Kumo Twists") to anticipate reversals before they hit the headlines. Real-World Example: In March 2024, the AUD/USD broke below the Kumo after a sharp drop in Australian iron ore exports. But smart traders who spotted the future cloud narrowing saw it coming and shorted early, banking pips before the crowd even blinked. Chikou Span: The Shadow That Whispers Truth The Chikou Span (Lagging Line) is the misunderstood introvert of the Ichimoku family. Traders ignore it like the terms and conditions of a trading platform. But it whispers truths most indicators scream too late. Ninja Uses for Chikou Span: - If Chikou Span is above price and the cloud: bullish confirmation. - If it's tangling in past price action: watch out. The market is indecisive and prone to chop. AUD/USD Quirk: Chikou Span often offers cleaner signals during Sydney and Tokyo sessions when market noise is lower and Aussie news dominates. The 9-26 Combo: Tenkan & Kijun, aka the Market’s Power Couple These two lines are like the Ross and Rachel of Forex—when they cross, sparks fly. But the real power comes from how and where they cross. Top-secret Applications: - TK Cross above the cloud: Strong bullish signal. - TK Cross below the cloud: Strong bearish signal. - Flat Kijun-sen: Acts like a magnet. Price often returns to it. AUD/USD Specific Trick: Use the Tenkan/Kijun relationship to ride momentum swings during RBA policy meetings or U.S. CPI releases. The Aussie dollar LOVES overreacting before recalibrating. The Hidden Harmonics: Ichimoku + Fundamental Flow Here’s the inconvenient truth most gurus won’t tell you: Ichimoku is NOT a standalone solution. For AUD/USD, fundamentals are like the bass line in a jazz song—you can’t groove without it. What to Watch: - Australian Data: Think iron ore, trade balance, Chinese demand. - U.S. Macros: Watch CPI, NFP, and the Fed’s mood swings. - Commodities Correlation: AUD is a proxy for global risk appetite. When gold or copper rips, AUD usually follows. Hidden Strategy: Use Ichimoku to time entries and exits around fundamental events. For example, if the Kumo is bullish and the RBA just paused rate hikes—you might catch a multi-day swing. Why Most Traders Get It Wrong (And How You Can Avoid It) Here’s the plot twist: 80% of retail traders using Ichimoku on AUD/USD are just tracing lines like it's abstract art. They react after the move, entering too late and exiting too soon. Pitfalls to Dodge: - Using Ichimoku on low-volume timeframes (1-minute charts = no-go). - Ignoring the cloud’s forward-shifted design (it’s predictive, not reactive). - Treating each line as isolated rather than part of an ecosystem. Game-Changing Fix: Create a checklist: - Is price above/below cloud? - Where is TK cross relative to cloud? - Is Chikou Span clean or tangled? - Is future Kumo thickening or twisting? If you answered 4/4 with trend alignment—you’re cooking with gas. How to Use Ichimoku with StarseedFX Tools for Maximum Alpha Trading AUD/USD with Ichimoku gets easier when you integrate it with high-tech insights. - Use the Smart Trading Tool to automate lot sizing and risk. - Time entries around Economic News releases. - Use our Free Trading Plan to map cloud strategies with macro events. - Journal your setups with the Trading Journal and optimize. Strategic Summary: What You Now Know (and Most Traders Don’t) - Ichimoku Cloud = predictive, not reactive. - Senkou Span A/B reveals future S/R. - Chikou Span tells the truth about price strength. - TK Cross is powerful when aligned with Kumo. - AUD/USD dances to fundamental tunes – pair Ichimoku with news. —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated Read the full article

[mikeybalzz]

REVEALED: Jerkbait Secrets TOURNAMENT Anglers Have Guarded for Years!

I uncover the insider tips and techniques for fishing a jerkbait like a pro. Join me as I demonstrate how to effectively use jerkbaits to trigger strikes from bass and reveal the modifications that tournament anglers have been using for years to gain an edge on the competition. Plus, we’ll put the new Bass Mafia Shot Caller jerkbait to the test to see how it performs in real fishing scenarios.…