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@escapedartgeek continued from here

This was one of the rougher few projects Zora had been dealing with for a while. The stress and to have gone through all that much work just for these clients not to appreciate it at all was enough for them to feel a ... deep irritation. It was a wonder that they hadn't done anything to get back at those who had so willfully wasted their times. [well.. nothing too major. yet.] In the meantime, they had spoke to Farryn just to be able to get this off their chest. "Yeah, it's been really irritating. Like I wish people wouldn't put me through so much time and energy just to be so awful towards what I made. You don't have to like it but not to appreciate the fact that they specifically requested my style, my approach to work and .. it's like this was a total waste all around. I hate this."

"Yeah, it sounds like it." Farryn says with a small, kind smile in their friend's direction. "I don't blame you for hating it. I would too if I put a lot of effort and time into something, only to be told it's not good enough." They pause. "Like you said, they didn't have to like it, but they should have appreciated that they asked you to do it, not someone else. To not even appreciate that is so wrong. They could have at the very least understood or tried to understand your style and approach." Farryn thinks that would've just been basic courtesy. Apparently not.

"Do you still have the work?" They ask Zora, a curious expression on their face. "I'm sure I would love to see it." And would appreciate it in a way that their clients never could, apparently. And if there is anything that Farryn can do to make Zora feel better, they would gladly do it. What are friends for, after all? "Anything else I can do for you, friend? I'd love to help if I can." Their smile is back. They hope to help their friend in whatever way they can. Even if it's just listening to them vent.

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I’ve been thinking lately and I think if they do end up putting Eloise with Philip (in the Bridgerton show), I’ll definitely be ignoring it. Not simply because he is A Man, and Eloise is more into women and nonbinary people, but also because:

To end up with him, Eloise’s entire personality and worldview has to change. The only thing is, I like her personality and worldview the way it is. She is right and she should say it lol.

Eloise is frightened, no petrified of giving birth. Especially for the time period she’s in, that’s a fair thing to fear, I think. Heck, I never want to give birth and I live in modern times. And I never have either. I think Eloise is the same.

Furthermore, I don’t think Eloise cares for children too much. She doesn’t hate them, and if a partner wanted children, she would always be kind to them etc. But I don’t see her as a very maternal woman. And that’s okay.

Eloise also wants to be with someone who is her intellectual equal. Who challenges her, surprises her, makes her think about the world in a different way. Now, I could be wrong, but I don’t see Philip doing any of that.

Eloise (as her face tag ‘my rebellion is not a costume’ states) is not going through a phase. She has genuine criticisms and notices the problems of the society in which she lives. To end up with a Man, not only a Man but one who doesn’t add anything to her life except give her more work, would contradict that, IMO anyway. Not saying that women dating men can’t be feminists. Of course not, that’s silly. But what I am saying is that Eloise would only be attracted to a man who IS her true equal. Who isn’t just more of the same. Who would respect her as she is. And I just don’t see Philip doing any of that. Maybe the show will surprise me, but idk. In addition, as I said above, El doesn’t ever want to give birth (and in the books she does), isn’t largely fond of children (and Philip already has them). For their relationship to work, El would have to sacrifice a lot, while Philip wouldn’t. And that is exactly the kind of thing that Eloise has an issue with. If the relationship was more equal, she wouldn’t mind. But it wouldn’t be. And personally, I don’t want that for her.

(Trigger warning: rape) I haven’t read the books yet, but I’ve heard that Philip is kinda rapey towards Marina in the books, and I don’t want that for Eloise. Not saying he would ever harm her, idk. But she would never want to be with a man who would harm any woman, no matter her feelings towards them.

TLDR version: Show!Eloise would have to change and sacrifice a lot for her book relationship to still work. And personally, I don’t think I would find that a compelling character arc. And I think Eloise deserves one. She also deserves to be with someone who truly challenges her, surprises her, improves her life. Not saying relationships don’t require sacrifices, they do, but they do on both sides. Not just one. Eloise and Philip, from what I’ve heard, is NOT that. It’s Eloise sacrificing and Philip gets off easy. It’s not fair imo. And it’s not the ending I want for such a strong woman. She deserves better.

My Eloise, therefore, will likely not be following canon if that is indeed her endgame in the show. That doesn’t mean I won’t RP Philip and Eloise, I’m sure RPers can have an interesting take on the character. But I’m much more interested in developing ships with women and nonbinary characters in the Bridgerton universe, for Eloise. Or maybe RPing with a Theo. (I liked him, sue me. At least he’s her intellectual equal and challenges her.)

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@bewitchingbaker

[realmythsmoved]

@thedoctornumber11 continued from here "You could have tricked me," the Doctor stated, keeping his sonic screwdriver out in case he needed to use it. "Who are you, and why are you here?"

This is the difficult part. The Doctor looks at their past self with a curious expression for a few moments as they debate what to do. Finally, they decide to be honest. "I'm you from the future. Far in the future...."

A pause, a chuckle. "I'm most likely here for the same reason you are. What brings you here?"

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“From the day we're born, there is a battle we must fight, a struggle between what is kind and peaceful in our natures, and what is cruel and violent. That choice is our birthright as human beings, and the real gift that differentiates us from the animals.” (Jiro for Jaskier!)

Jaskier had always known that to a certain extent, but since traveling with Geralt, it had become even more clear to him. There is one thing he isn't sure about, however. "But...which side wins out in the end? Does it depend on the person? The circumstances? What makes some people choose one, and others , the other?" He wonders aloud.

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@seekesotsibteadmist continued from here Saima casually raised an eyebrow at Farryn's suggestion. But it only takes a few moments before they give a small nod. "You know what? It's been a while since I have gone out on the town.. for real. It might be fun to go out and be out all night for once." A part of them genuinely missed it and this was as good an excuse as any to indulge. "I'm up for it. What kind of places do you have in mind?"

"Nice!" Farryn says with a smile. "That's why you need it. Everyone needs to indulge every once in a while." At least from their perspective, it's something that people would enjo9y. Of course, everyone has different tastes. So perhaps some people wouldn't like it. But Farryn themself does enjoy it. And luckily, Saima feels the same. "I was thinking maybe some clubs so we could dance. If you're up for that." Farryn loves to dance. Though they aren't sure if they're any good at it, they enjoy it nevertheless.

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��� you’re lucky you got away with only a scratch. ❜ (for Camille Barker?)

Camille looks down at her hand, frowning. "I suppose I am." She says with a sigh.

"Do you have anything I could bandage it with? Just in case..." She doesn't seem to be bleeding much right now. But it couldn't hurt to be cautious, right?

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@stellevatum continued from here

Kar sighed. A shame. She shook her head as she poured a liquid from a decanter into a glass. "Pity, I had hoped for better news." Taking a deep breath and exhaling, before drinking the bitter liquor. Ryncol wasn't exactly made for humans, but Kar wasn't human. "Thank you for the assistance regardless." Perhaps one of her agents would have proved more successful. "Do you drink?" she asked, gesturing to the crystal decanter.

The Doctor sighs. They had hoped to bring some good news to her. But though they'd tried their hardest, they couldn't find what they had been searching for. "I had hoped to bring better news." They watch as the other person drinks. The Doctor had never been much of a drinker, always busy with other things. But they do have the odd sip now and then. And though they've traveled time and space for so long, they don't believe they've encountered this particular drink. Then again, they don't spend much time in space bars.

When she thanks the Doctor for their help, they wave a hand as if to say 'don't worry.' "No problem. I'm happy to help. That's what I do, helping." Indeed, the Doctor likes to help others. They feel it's their purpose in life. When she asks them if they drink, they shrug. "Every now and then. Though I must admit, I've never seen your one before." They briefly wonder what it would taste like. But they also worry it'd be rude to ask for a sip. So they simply say: "What kind of drink is that? And where's it from?" It must be somewhere the Doctor's never been. Or perhaps they just don't pay attention to the alcohol offered in various places. Always too busy with other things.

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❛ i hope you find the peace you’re searching for. ❜ (for Benedict)

Benedict can't help but chuckle. "Thank you," He says, genuinely meaning his words. He hopes he finds peace too. And appreciates her hoping for it as well. "I hope so too," He adds.

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@potestmagice

Adonis, Selected Poems; “Beginnings of the Body, Ends of the Sea” (tr. Khaled Mattawa)

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@escapedartgeek continued from here It had been one of those days where Zora had been feeling a lot of doubts of what they have been up to. Even knowing that they have changed a lot over the years, there was still a certain amount of uncertainty that they were wrestling with. "...That's true. I appreciate you telling me that. And listening to all I had been really going on about." They replied with a bit of an appreciative tone. "I guess trying to decide who I am going to be is yet another layer because I feel there are a number of directions. I think I am.. somewhat sure where I am starting out, it's a matter of feeling better about doing exactly that. "

Esme shrugs and waves a hand in their direction, as if to say 'no problem.' "Oh, I don't mind. What are friends for, after all?" Esme is happy to listen to Zora speak about whatever they want to speak about. Really.

She nods at Zora's next words. "Oh, definitely. It can be hard to know where exactly to go next. I hear you. And feeling good about it can be difficult too." Even Esme struggles with things like that from time to time. She thinks everyone does. "If it helps, it's a common struggle. So you're definitely not alone. Even I struggle with it sometimes." Esme usually manages to figure it out in the end, though. And hopefully Zora will have the same experience. "But it is possible to figure it out. I have in the past, and so I'm sure you will too. If there's any way I can help, though, let me know." Esme would be happy to help them. Truly.

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❛ how is it that you’re never scared? ❜ (for Eloise)

"I'm scared all the time," Eloise says with a humorless chuckle.

She often gets scared, but over time has learned to hide her fear, and to realize that there are more important things than the fear. "Perhaps I'm just better at hiding it. And realizing that there are more important things than the fear." She pauses, a soft smile crossing her face. "If I can do it, I'm sure you can too."

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@the27percent continued from here

Atieno tilts their head at the source of the question - before offering a small, very sly kind of smile. "Suppose, I have a bad habit of being mysterious. It's not one I tend to break all that easily after all this time.." They shrugged, clearly used to people looking at them a bit funny due to their demeanor, their presence. The sheer not.. from here kind of energy that they are giving off even without really meaning to. "Is that a bad thing? Are you going to try and chase me out of here, or something?" They joked, almost teasing with some of the stories that they had carried, of those trying to regain 'control' of their home areas. Here, they figured she was just curious - and curiosity is something they were more than willing to indulge.

Interesting. Anastasia herself has her secrets, of course. She doesn't exactly go around telling people she's a phoenix. Most wouldn't believe her, of course. But she is certain that there must be other beings something like her on Earth. Maybe not other phoenixes, she isn't sure about that one. But other creatures that humans believe are only myths and legends. And even some that humans might not even know about.

She chuckles at the other's reply. "Old habits die hard, they say." A smile crosses her face. She can't help her curiosity. Anastasia had always been one to try to solve every mystery in front of her. And this person's mysterious nature is no exception. She is determined to figure them out. And if she can't, well, at least she would've tried. And in the end, that's all anyone can do.

"Oh, not at all. If anything, it's a good thing. Makes you even more interesting." Some people share so much of themselves, while others prefer to keep their aura of mystery. Neither one is right or wrong, in Anastasia's view. It's more a matter of personal preference in her opinion. "And don't worry, I won't chase you out of here. Why would I when I could get to know you instead?" Perhaps unravel some of the mystery, perhaps not. Either way, Anastasia is curious to learn more about the other person. "I'm Anastasia, by the way. Anastasia Afolyan." Of course, that's only her human name. But she never uses her phoenix one anymore. Even when she flies home, she tells everyone to call her Anastasia. Some of the other phoenixes find it weird, but they do what she wants anyway. So she's happy. And since she had chosen the names for their meanings, she feels that makes her human name even truer than her phoenix one ever had been.

Of course, her parents might disagree. They had named her originally, after all. And she has nothing against the name,exactly. She just prefers the one she's chosen. And she thinks that's only natural. Speaking of names, she hopes the other person will introduce themself. Who knows? This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. Or not. Only time will tell. But Anastasia is curious to find out how things go.

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@bewitchingbaker

Wanna sit on your lap while we watch a movie with your hands exploring every part of me

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@freezegirl continued from here

"unfortunately, yeah." it's a habit she's not yet managed to kick to the curb. years of living with (and without) parents like leander and saraswati will do that to a person. "i'm working on it."

"Me too," Hoa says with a sigh. She wishes she wasn't sometimes. But it's a hard habit to break, for her. "I hope we can both get better with it."

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❛ i'll have your back. ❜ (my Benedict for your Eloise)

"Thank you, brother." Eloise says with a bright smile.

"I appreciate your support." Though she is surprised to hear him offer it. The two of them have always gotten along, but especially now. Still, Eloise finds it hard to believe that he will offer his support to her with no strings attached. Though she would appreciate it if he would, of course. "Now what will you ask in return?"