#retracing atla

[aero-sense]

.....okay but funny how katara, sokka, toph, and etc, all manage to argue or disagree with aang's viewpoints without taking shots at his culture unlike zuko whenever he opens his mouth

[atlaculture]

Hi! I’m making a water tribe oc and was wondering if it would be disrespectful if I gave her traditional Inuit tattoos?

I'll be honest: I do not feel qualified to answer this question. Mostly-Mundane-ATLA has a great post about this topic here.

In general, there's always going to be a spectrum of opinions within any group on how certain aspects of their culture should be handled or depicted. However, if you do plan on incorporating traditional arctic tattoos into your character's design, please do research on the meaning and context behind each marking. Here are some useful sources:

Kakiniit - Wikipedia

Tunniit: A guide to Inuit markings in Greenland | [Visit Greenland!]

Reclaiming Inuit culture, one tattoo at a time | CNN

Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos | (unikkaat.com)

Tattoos & Seals – an Inuit Woman’s tradition - PIC&D (proudlyindigenouscrafts.com)

Behind the Inuit tattoo revival: Once banned, now the ancient markings are making a comeback | National Post

Face Tattoos in Indigenous Cultures: Meaning and History | POPSUGAR Beauty

Kakiniit: The art of Inuit tattooing | Canadian Geographic

TATTOOS OF THE HUNTER-GATHERERS OF THE ARCTIC | LARS KRUTAK

Symbolism in Inuit tattooing - The McGill Daily

BENEATH THE SKIN - Mythogynist Media

Articles - Greenlandic Tattoo Culture - Nú Ninja (nuninja.es)

https://www.larskrutak.com/tattoos-of-the-hunter-gatherers-of-the-arctic/

[galleriaartethule]

[stabbyfoxandrew]

mer au plsss

WIP Wednesday (9/25) | Mer Roadtrip AU (Part 73)

Once they're back in the car, Abram digs through his bag to pull out a very worn road atlas and passes it to Andrew who turns it around in his hands a couple times. "You really use this thing?"

"Yeah. Got a better idea?" Abram asks, starting the engine again.

"Little thing called a GPS could be handy."

“Never had one. Don’t wanna be traced.” Abram sighs out a breath. “Which is also why I didn’t want a phone.”

"You’re kind of neurotic. Don’t worry, I like it.” Andrew says with a grin. “But I don’t think a GPS would tattle on you.”

"You never know." Abram says, then he takes the atlas back from Andrew and opens it. California is still dog-eared, so he flips to the right section and traces a diagonal path from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, nodding to himself. Finally he looks at Andrew. "Can you read a map?"

Andrew retraces the same route with his finger and shrugs. "We'll see."

-

It turns out Andrew can read a map, but he's absolute ass at giving directions. At least, in Abram's humble opinion. God, he finally understands the many times his mother knocked him in the head for taking too long to determine which road to turn on to. But they make it to the interstate without dying. It's a good sign.

As soon as they're headed in the right direction, Andrew props his legs up on the dash and pops open a can of Pringles. He crunches them loudly, like he's trying to get on Abram's nerves.

Abram thinks he is.

"How long is it to Vegas?" Andrew asks after about half an hour on the road. Until now, they'd been listening to the radio. And Andrew's inane chomping.

"Uh, my guess is about five hours. Maybe... Maybe six. I can't be sure," Abram says, watching a Honda creep up behind them in the rearview mirror. It’s been behind them for a while. “Andrew, who’s driving that blue car behind us?”

Andrew moves to sit on his knees and look out the back glass. “A one-hundred year old woman. Maybe one-hundred and one…”

“Thanks.” Abram lets out a breath as Andrew flops back into his seat. Andrew’s hair swishes as he cracks his neck and he inhales, making a face. “What?”

"Hm. Does this car have a smell?"

"Yeah. Like..." Abram sniffs the air. "I don't know what."

“Oh,” Andrew laughs. "Weed. It smells like weed. It seems dear Brian might've been a toker."

"Are you?"

"No, I just know how it smells."

"Is that sarcasm?"

"Maybe." Andrew crunches another couple of crisps. "I smoked weed once. Gave me the giggles and I ate a bag of chips and an entire carton of ice cream. You?"

"Never."

"I think you should try it, it's supposed to help you unwind."

"I can't afford to unwind."

"It's not that expensive. Besides, I've seen your trust fund. You could buy a marijuana farm. A small one, but still."

"You know what I mean. I'm literally being hunted, Andrew. Dead or alive," Abram huffs. "I don't have time for fucking with drugs."

[etheriii]

Hey..

Hey guess what..

ITS OC DUMP TIME!!!!!

Ok, so this particular specimen is actually a little guy I like to put in situations in one of my published fics!

Their name is.. unfortunately spoilers (but not for very long so stay tuned). Anyway they’re the MC in my ATLA fic Story of Names, and I usually just call them Kiddo in my pre-name bits of my planning documents lmao.

Here is the kiddo!! (Post time skip. They’re scragglier and tinier in the parts I have published)

There’s actually only going to be lore-necessary descriptions of their appearance (which includes their person’s general colors) so there’s going to be more room for interpretation for the audience, but this is how I personally imagine them right around that time.

They’re just a little guy!!

The story begins with them fleeing what is dubbed The House (of exciting trauma!!), and as alluded by such, they are one of my most traumatized little babies! They have gone and will go through Many situations.

They love bugs and trees, and are very naturally curious. They’re very often concerned with being polite, but they have absolutely no idea how politeness works. Furthermore, although they try to be polite to everyone and everything, they are far less comfortable conversing with people than other creatures, even if the other creatures can talk in a similar capacity to people.

They can and will fight anything that hurts what they have decided is Good. This means that they will often get aggressive for things that often weren’t intended to be negative towards them, especially because they are so attached to things that are easily harmed by humans (like their bugs and trees). They lose all politeness the moment they’ve felt that you’ve wronged them or something Good, and you’ll be hard pressed to get it back. They hold a hell of a grudge, unless you’re someone or something that they deem Good, in which case they’ll act just as aggressive as ever when they’re upset, but they moment they’ve cooled down you’re chill again. They absolutely have double standards depending on how much they like you.

They Cannot read a map, but can retrace whatever path they’ve taken before. Unfortunately, this means that if you’ve gone in circles, you’re gonna have to retrace through the circles to get back to the beginning of the path if they’re leading you.

They are the exact opposite of easily scared, and with their unique ways of processing, they often find themselves in situations where the average person would be Not Happy and just.. don’t really notice that they’re supposed to be scared. It can work to their advantage, but also sharply lowers their survival instinct stats. They’re also very easily excitable, due to their curious nature, but they don’t emote much regardless of their current mood, especially in the beginning of the story. They get better at emoting later in the story (and less close to when they left The House).

Anyway!! I love them, and you’ll get more updates as I can release more lore without it being spoilers in case you wanna read whatever I’m writing. A lot of this is very relevant to the environment that they were raised, amongst other things.

Feel free to throw questions at me or ask to disregard spoilers if you don’t care!

More OCs to come…..

OKAY IM FINALLY BACK IT WAS A LONG DAY!! (also like really eventful and kind of hilarious??)

I love the Kiddo!!! (Or Girl as in the fic) I love their characteristics sm!! Especially the ability to retrace any path. I do that too and it feels so nice to see that in an oc.. I think that's now one of my favorite facts about them now!!

ALSO the next paragraph!! The one about processing the world around them.. I love how it's tied with their curiosity of their surroundings.

Also I'm not well-versed in Avatar/ATLA series so I had to google some stuff up and it's quite interesting!! SO I also have some questions related to the franchise!!! 1: Is post-time skip Kiddo somewhat related to the Earth kingdom? (I'm guessing based on the outfit) 2: In the fic is the 'orange world' also the 'Realm of Koh'? 3: Is 'The House' one of the reasons why they're really curious of the world? (Maybe they were confined? Or deprived of their surrounding? Considering they're one of your most traumatized ocs I'm kind of worried about the answer)

Also feel free to disregard spoilers!! I don't mind knowing what going on ahead in the story... I'd love to listen to your thoughts and ideas!!

[bookgeekgrrl]

My media this week (20-26 Apr 2025)

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

🥰 We Solve Murders (We Solve Murders #1) (Richard Osman, author; Nicola Walker, narrator) - I just really enjoy the characters Osman creates & the slighly madcap adventures they go on whilst trying to solve the puzzle. This one really reminded me (positively) of a Carl Hiaasen novel; it's that sort of vibe (except not so Floridian).

🥰 Coming Up Easy (musette22) - modern AU, pure domestic fluff, the author is cooking and it's exactly my kind of comfort food

🥰 Into The Dark (OutFoxing the Paranormal #3) (Jordan L. Hawk, author; Tristan James, narrator) - another satisfyingly spooky outing for our crew, this time at an abandoned asylum (so of course the true horror is the historical treatment of the mentally ill). This series is just…FUN - likeable characters and the right amount of spooky but never getting too dark (tho i suppose ymmv depending on triggers, etc)

💖💖 +180K of shorter fic so shout out to these I really loved 💖💖

Take Your Time Coming Home (odetteandodile) - MCU: stucky, 13K - [reread] a kind of epistolary fic, prewar vibes

miles to go before i sleep (obsessivereader, author; alby_mangroves, artist) - MCU: shrinkyclinks AU, 34K - [reread] great story, great art. Love this Steve so, so much.

Dream blunt rotation (Sadstateofaffairs) - Stranger Things: steddie + heather, 11K - basically threesome pwp, hot

📺 STUFF I WATCHED 📺

Ghosts (US) - s4, e19

Home Town - s9, e10

Doctor Odyssey - s1, e15

QI - series R, e11, 13-15; series S, e2-3, 8, 12-14

BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER! | Good Time on the Clocktower | "Hemorrhaging Trust"

Blood on the Clocktower: Live! (Sam Reich, Ify Nwadiwe, Aabria Iyengar, Zach Kornfeld, Meredith Hackman)

BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER! | Good Time on the Clocktower | "Saintly Virtue"

Um, Actually - s10, e

Doctor Who - s2 (series 15), e2

Ludwig - s1, e5-6

Game Changer - s7, e2

D20: Titan Takedown - "Hope And Heroism" (s25, e4)

D20: Adventuring Party - "Hotties And Hot Hearts" (s20, e4)

Leverage: Redemption - s3, e4

🎧 PODCASTS 🎧

Short History Of… - The Salem Witch Trials

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Recent TV Comedies You Don't Want To Miss

Heist - Ep. 3: The Transylvania University Book Heist

No One Saw It Coming - Marie Antoinette, mother of French fries?

Pop Culture Happy Hour - The Wedding Banquet

Dinner’s on Me - JOSHUA JACKSON

Mission Implausible - "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait

⭐ 99% Invisible - One-Nil to the Arsenal

Vibe Check - Blessed Be the Hoes

⭐ Decoder Ring - How “Chicken Soup” Sold Its Soul

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - The Kolache Triangle

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Conclave

Mission Implausible - JFK Assassination Convert Phil Robinson

⭐ Imaginary Worlds - The Optimist Behind Blade Runner's Dystopia

Dear Prudence - We All Hate My Sister’s Husband. Help!

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Summer Guide And What's Making Us Happy

⭐ Endless Thread - Find Our Friends

It's Been a Minute - Think you have ADHD? Here's why so many of us are saying yes.

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Retracing Historic Journeys with Elise Wortley

Today, Explained - The most dangerous award

Hit Parade - The Bridge: Rihanna Is Still Unapologetic

⭐ Smart Podcast, Trashy Books - 664. Haunted Abbeys and Hidden History with Alexandra Vasti

🎶 MUSIC 🎶

Chappell Roan

Billy Idol

Dream Into It [Billy Idol] {2025}

Warrant radio

[beetilbub]

@stabbyswordlesbian, continued from [ here ]

Atlas's eyebrow shot up, chest deflating into the chair at Astrid's not-at-all-quiet announcement of the cultists. The eyes that shot toward them were uncomfortable enough, but the tiefling stayed monitoring the bar for any signs of something worse as the drow continued to speak. Their target wasn't exactly something she'd wanted spoken plainly, especially given their apparently deep connections around the city.

She supposed she shouldn't be surprised, given how easy the woman was to find, but damn. Can't have it all.

Atlas found herself half-listening as her gaze trailed back and forth between two men who seemed to be tense, whispering together, although she hadn't picked them out of the crowd early enough to compare it to their previous behavior. Maybe nothing. Probably nothing. She stayed on high alert as her attention clicked back in to Astrid, brought back at the mention of catacombs.

Atlas nodded.

"Direct to. A. Fault, and not a fan of whispering. Duly noted. What do you say we walk on it? Brainstorm a bit, get some blood flowing. Maybe retrace your steps in town and see if I can pick anything up? Get a starter."

And see if anyone follows.

[nobodieshero-main]

another old snippet <3

"How is traipsing through the unknown in any way appealing?" He grouched, refusing to acknowledge the eggshell cracking of his voice.

Puberty was a plague he was impatient to be cured of.

"I'm just saying." Ahuru said, graciously sparing him from her teasing as she pulled a jar down from the shelf, frowning at the label. "There's nothing wrong with a little adventure.

▪︎

Years later, Keika blinked awake to the crisscross of branches across a dawning sky, feeling aged in a way that had nothing to do with time.

He could still feel the shape of his response on the back of his tongue, the dry aftertaste of teenaged dramatics. "I've already had enough adventure to last me a lifetime."

Now his destination loomed above the trees like the jagged spine of a cornered animal. The X on a map he'd wanted to burn.

From the shadows of his ribs, nostalgia crept, childish eyes tracing the curves of foreign mountains and finding the echoes of home.

Home.

He missed its quiet streets, and the mornings spent covered in flour. Missed the way stepping into the library felt like the thunk of a lock sliding into place.

Beside him, beneath these unknown trees, beneath the shadow of the end, Atlas slept on.

He was an ugly sleeper, all squashed up lips and drool, morning breath that could put Guppy to shame, and eyes that stayed bleary and crusted for hours after the sun rose.

(It seemed, no matter how many blinks that man had spent asleep beneath the open sky, he had still not lost the indulgent habits of his noble upbringing.)

There were pieces of Keika, jagged and small, that still yearned for sunlight, and those pieces ached with an affection that took his breath away. Twisted his stomach in knots.

It didn't feel fair, how much Keika loved him. Not when it felt as though they'd be nothing but strangers in a handful of days.

Keika tore his eyes away from where the freshly cut curls of Atlas' hair stuck up unnaturally, a quiet punishment. It was cruel to even entertain the idea that Atlas wouldn't escort him home, wouldn't retrace his steps all the way back to the end of the world just to make sure he got there safely.

They still had entire turns of the moon together. He could wait a little longer before he mourned what if's.

Movement to his left warned him that the subject of his thoughts was preparing to wake, and Keika turned to watch the scrunch of his brow before he'd even thought to.

He wondered if Atlas had ever made bread.

He watched the flutter of Atlas' eyelids as he struggled to peel them open, looking gross and disgruntled. A cloudy sky waiting for the sun to break through.

Keika rolled his eyes so that he wouldn't smile, reaching out to pluck a leaf out of his partners hair and watching with deeply hidden delight as Atlas leaned into his touch. And there was the sun, hidden in the uneven lines of his smile as he forced his eyes all the way open. As if he couldn't bear to go a second longer without seeing him.

He wondered if Atlas would get along with Marlow, if he would let Keika teach him how to make bread.

[currinsrnznships]

Wings of history, wings of victory: Which aircraft were seen on the VE Day 80 flypast 5th May 2025 at 4:40pm The Avro Lancaster symbolises the sacrifices made by RAF personnel during the Second World War (Picture: MOD) A spectacular flypast has taken place as part of the 80th anniversary commemorations for Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the war in Europe in 1945. More than 1,300 personnel from the Armed Forces, uniformed services and youth organisations marched through central London, retracing a historic route from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace. After they arrived at the palace, their eyes turned to the skies for a five-minute flypast by 23 military aircraft. Crowds cheer as Red Arrows soar over Buckingham Palace to conclude flypast Flypast a symbol of how freedom was won 80 years ago and is being maintained today King takes salute as VE Day 80 commemorations begin with military parade The flypast brought together some of the RAF’s most iconic aircraft – from the Lancaster bomber of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to modern frontline fighters like the Typhoon and F-35B Lightning. The iconic Lancaster aircraft from BBMF will lead the flypast Leading the way The first aircraft was the Avro Lancaster bomber, one of only two still flying anywhere in the world, which took off from RAF Waddington. Operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, it symbolises the RAF’s role in the Second World War and the sacrifices made by Bomber Command. Its deep engine note is instantly recognisable, and the aircraft also serves as a powerful reminder of the crews who never returned from their missions over Europe. The Globemaster on an aid delivery mission in Lebanon (Picture: RAF) Modern might Next, the Avro Lancaster was followed by the workhorses of the modern RAF. The Voyager, the RAF’s largest aircraft, flew past the iconic palace in central London. The aircraft doubles as both an air-to-air refueller and a transport aircraft. After that, the A400M Atlas flew past the spectators who lined the Mall. The A400M Atlas is a tactical airlifter capable of low-level flight and short-strip landings, which is regularly used on operations around the globe. Behind them, the C-17 Globemaster thundered past. Known for its size and flexibility, it has become a staple of British military logistics, including in Afghanistan and disaster relief efforts. No flypast is complete without the RAF Typhoon (Picture: RAF) Intelligence and strike power The fourth wave brought aircraft at the cutting edge of intelligence and air defence. A P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft soared above the dignitaries and the Royal family. The P-8 Poseidon is equipped for submarine hunting and surveillance. Two Typhoon FGR4s, Britain’s frontline multi-role fighters, a Rivet Joint, used for electronic surveillance, and two F-35B Lightnings –��the UK’s newest fast jets – flew next. The Rivet Joint aircraft will be in the fifth wave (Picture: MOD) A classic finish The flypast had a spectacular climax as nine Red Arrows flew in tight formation in Hawk jets, accompanied by four more F-35B Lightnings. A national service of remembrance will take place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8 May. The Red Arrows piercing their way through the sky (Picture: RAF) Tags and categories: All other Navies and Military, Royal Navy and British Military via WordPress https://ift.tt/6TQgcSU May 07, 2025 at 11:26AM

[mothsantics]

mothsantics song rec ^w^ #3

Ashes by cuni

prescribed burn is an album that fucking bangs but also hurts me emotionally in a way very few albums have accomplished, and ashes is a very good example of the album's overall energy

it's energetic and jamming, but when you stop to listen to the lyrics it's like OUCH. THAT HITS TOO CLOSE TO HOME. like many good emo songs, it starts with an audio clip from something and i think the specific ATLA clip they chose is extremely fitting here. the guitar riffs are incredibly satisfying (like god that main riff and guitar bit that goes into the bridge is incredible) an all-timer emo song for me it's just so so good

fav lyrics:

retrace, replace my memories with ember, i'd rather remember a simpler time, a hollow light, who cares if it burns me, i could feel less lonely. undead, unknown. i’m reaching out for anything, anyone at all. to blind my mind. your smoke is not the same, if won't fill these empty veins.

[divineunisexsaloon]

3 Day Trip from Marrakech to Merzouga: Discover the Magic of the Sahara Desert

A 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga is a perfect way to experience the incredible diversity of Morocco’s landscapes. From the bustling streets of Marrakech to the serene, vast dunes of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, this adventure offers you a glimpse of Morocco's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Get ready to explore the majestic Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and the breathtaking Erg Chebbi Dunes.

Day 1: Marrakech to Merzouga – Crossing the Atlas Mountains

Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech. As you drive through the scenic Atlas Mountains, you'll pass through Berber villages that have maintained traditional ways of life for centuries. Make stops along the way to admire the stunning views and take in the unique landscapes.

The first major highlight of your trip is Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been featured in many movies, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah and taking photos, you’ll continue your journey towards Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara."

By the afternoon, you’ll reach Dades Gorge, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional guesthouse or riad. Here, you can enjoy dinner and relax while taking in the beautiful surroundings of the gorge.

Day 2: Dades Gorge to Merzouga – Camel Trek to the Desert Camp

After breakfast, you’ll continue your 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga, heading towards the iconic Erg Chebbi Dunes near Merzouga. As you drive through the Ziz Valley, the landscape shifts dramatically to reveal miles of desert scenery. The towering dunes of Erg Chebbi are a sight to behold, and you’ll begin your desert adventure with a camel trek.

Riding camels through the sand dunes is a highlight of any trip to Merzouga. As the sun begins to set, the dunes are transformed into a spectacular mix of orange and red, creating a stunning desert landscape. Arriving at your desert camp, you’ll enjoy a delicious Berber dinner and spend the night under the stars in a luxury tent, fully equipped with comfortable bedding.

Day 3: Sunrise in the Desert and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early on the final day of your 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga to witness the magical sunrise over the dunes. Watching the sun rise over the Sahara Desert is a mesmerizing experience, and the colors of the dunes change as the light hits them.

After breakfast at the desert camp, you’ll take a camel ride back to Merzouga and board your vehicle for the journey back to Marrakech. As you retrace your route through the Atlas Mountains, you’ll have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the views, visit more Berber villages, and perhaps take some last-minute photos before arriving back in Marrakech by evening.

[sapper-axtual]

I hear what you're saying- and you're right, but...

Lance missed Keith first.

The Keith before the Blade of Marmora. The Keith that was easy to rile up, moody and edgy, but malleable and open-minded. The Keith that would play along with his teasing and give his attention back tenfold to whatever stupid way he was trying to get under his skin.

He wasn't distracted and burdened, scared of who-what he was, and what that meant for the team. The Keith that was accepted by Allura uncritically as the hero he was without any question to his heritage, that needed Lance's level-headedness and strategic thinking to help keep him balanced, that wasn't pushed into a premature position of leadership to fill the role of his beloved mentor and brother who was believed dead.

Lance missed the Keith that he caught up to. The boy he had chased for years and finally found level ground with before it all shifted out from under them.

Lance missed the Keith that he could follow- that he could protect- before he ran off with a clandestine organization of space recon operatives that could easily sacrifice their own members and would leave Keith behind without batting an eye about it.

Lance missed the Keith that was on his way to being more openly-vulnerable and trusting, that would've hugged him after two years apart instead of closing off even more.

The Keith that could admit Lance's plan was better. The Keith that would hold his hand and smile so softly at just the idea of being a team.

The Keith that would race him in a blind nosedive just to see who could fall faster...

Because Lance really hadn't expected Keith to pull up first- he probably hadn't even noticed how fast they were falling until he was suddenly on his own with the truth of it and that had to sit so sickeningly heavy while Keith was gone with the Blade- to who knows where.

He pushed it down, refused to look at the wound that caused- didn't confront Keith about it in the aftermath of everything because Keith wasn't the same person- was barely recognizable. Focused and balanced without needing his help, but also- cold, standoffish (and not in a fun way), closed-off again tighter than ever.

"You ran away!"

Well- what did he run away from, Lance?

The responsibility? The pressure?

Or you.

Lance knows it's not just him that Keith left behind- but that doesn't stop it from feeling that way. Feeling like something important- something vital and fragile was severed when Keith walked away from Voltron, something he can't replace- doesn't have the tools to rebuild.

They never mapped out where they were going to be able to retrace those steps.

Every time they interact, they clash or miss. Their fractured ends were chipped in new ways while they were apart and the jagged pieces just don't fit anymore.

So- is it any surprise he fell into Allura?

When one door closes another one opens and who could blame a guy for falling for her? She needed to be loved by someone who valued her and he needed his love to be valued, so...it worked. While it lasted.

But, she had a part to play for the universe and he'd never hold her back from it, so he was alone again and...resigned to loss.

But, maybe it wasn't the loss that changed him...because he'd been here before: he knew what it felt like to watch someone he loved walk away from him...

But, Keith only sees the change now...

After he's grounded the team and refused to let the paladins take any missions on Atlas' voyage home; cleared their schedules and reserved time with the ship's counselor for each of them. He only sees Lance's mourning after he's decided Lance is mourning...

Maybe it's the way Keith looks at him like he's changed. Like he expects Lance to fall apart any second. Like he's fragile.

And he is, but...

he was mourning long before Allura left.

Can you imagine how deeply Keith misses Lance post war?

But not the Lance of that moment, no.

The Lance of before the war ended. The one that was his right hand/co leader, the one that kept him afloat when shiro went missing again, the one that he'd grown close to.

Because now all he sees when he looks at the boy he loves, is a shell.

In his dreams it's always the Lance without the marks, the Lance that had a smile actually reach his eyes, the Lance that would laugh genuinely and so bright.

Keith goes on a mission to find some lost object and it leads him to a woman known for helping do just that.

She throws Keith and his team into a blank dreamscape saying the guardian of lost things will take shape of ones deepest trust. Ones deepest love, ones deepest wish.

The gaurdian takes the shape of Paladin Lance. The one that used to confide in him, the one that used to spend so much time with him.

Keith is frozen still as he looks at a Lance that's so happy, so playful. Nothing at all like the Lance he'd grown used to seeing now.

The guardian dances around him teasingly with Lances voice, with his smile, with his laugh.

Someone asks why it's Lance and the gaurdian chuckles in a way Keith hadn't heard from real Lance in years.

"because..." Those blue eyes focus in on Keith with the brightest twinkle "Keith missed me the most~"

The guardian steps closer running a hand across Keith's arm as he walks around him in observation. "I simply took the appearance of his heart, he trusts this face so I will Keep it as I guide you."

No one says anything else and Keith's eyes never once leave that face. No Altean markings, no visible depression, no dulled skin.

He's so unfairly alive it hurts. Keith never thought he mourned someone still living so deeply but he did. He was mourning a Lance that no longer existed.

Once the objects location is shown to them the gaurdian turns to Keith for the final time. This time he wears a gentle smile, eyes soft and filled with worry "you love him don't you?"

Keith doesn't even have to think "I do."

The gaurdian is silent for a moment as if milling over its options "speak to him, he is lost too."

And they wake up with the missing object sitting safely in Keith's hands.

All he can think about though is Lances face, young and free.

[arablit]

The Launch of 'Country of Words: A Transnational Atlas for Palestinian Literature'

On October 17 of this year, Stanford University Press published Refqa Abu-Remaileh’s “Country of Words: A Transnational Atlas for Palestinian Literature,” which is available online at countryofwords.org. The project, made available through the press’s “Stanford Digital Projects” imprint, is an “an interactive digital archive that allows us to retrace and remap the global story of Palestinian…

[retphienix]

Alright got my info, and a slight spoiler but I kind of assumed as much but really neat to find out:

So I guess once upon a time resetting would mean losing all access to prior galaxies while spitting you into a new one.

No real idea if that's how the center worked as well- but a lot of posts and info about how the Atlas Path would result in you losing all your old bases.

THEN not so much, they updated it so you can just freely go between galaxies whenever- so the literal toll of the action is null it seems (a bit disappointing but I get it).

But no yeah the thing I was actually trying to look up before this spoiler of sorts- I apparently need to make another star and then I can get to the dialogue again.

I thought on that, just didn't try- I'll try retracing my steps or finding a new station to do it but it seems saying no just means doing it again from that step or around there- not the entire quest line pilgrimage, so that's nice.

I shall have my reset lol

[atrdrill]

Utilizing the Potential of Top Hammer Drilling Tools Offered by ATR Drill:

A Collaborative Approach towards Enhancing Productivity in Rock Drilling Operations

In the realm of top hammer rock drilling tools, such as open-pit mining, quarrying, tunneling, and related activities, top hammer drill equipment are widely regarded as reliable and indispensable assets for achieving favorable outcomes. The components that comprise drill systems include drill bits, drill rods, shank adapters, and coupling sleeves. These essential elements play a crucial role in ensuring optimal drilling quality, stability, and long-lasting performance.

We would like to present ATR DrillTech, a company that serves as both a manufacturer and a dependable collaborator in the realm of top hammer rock drilling instruments. These instruments have been skillfully crafted to effectively direct high-frequency impact energy towards the rock. The efficacy of their performance stems from their capacity to optimize rates of rock fragmentation, depth of penetration, and overall production.

Now, let us get into the pertinent details:

The button bit material consists of a combination of Tungsten Carbide and Structural Alloy Steel, which can be likened to a crucial ingredient or "secret sauce."

There exists a variety of connecting thread types, including R25, R28, R32, R38, T38, T45, T51, GT60, ST58, and ST68.

The focus of this discussion pertains to various types of drill bits, namely Standard, Retrac, Reaming, and Tapered, with an emphasis on their adaptability.

The available options for skirt designs encompass the refined selections of Standard, Retrac, and Straightrac.

The various options for face designs include Flat, Drop Center, Uni-face, Reaming, and Cross Type, providing a wide range of choices.

The Evolution of Button Shapes: A Transition from Spherical to Ballistic, Conical, and Composite Buttons.

The head diameter has a broad range spanning from 28mm to 152mm.

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The drill rod material is composed of structural alloy steel, serving as the fundamental component of the drilling rig.

Types of Threads: Various thread types, such as R22, R25, R28, R32, R38, T38, T45, T51, GT60, ST58, and ST68, facilitate the establishment of a reliable connection.

There is a wide range of rod types available, including Extension and Drifter rods, MF and MF Drifter rods, Guide tubes, and Drill tubes.

Body Types: The available design possibilities for the body are Round and Hexagonal shapes.

The diameter of the spectrum ranges from 20mm to 87mm.

The range of lengths spans from 260mm to an impressive 6400mm.

And now, the essential element:

The shank adapter material is constructed from structural alloy steel, providing a reliable connection for drilling operations.

Several renowned rock drill manufacturers, such as Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Tamrock, and others, offer a wide range of compatible rock drills.

Types of Threads: The available thread sizes encompass R25, R28, R32, R38, T38, T45, T51, GT60, ST58, and ST68.

Types of Shank: In the field of manufacturing and engineering, shanks are an integral component of various tools and equipment. Shanks Regardless of whether the thread is male or female, one may be certain of its adaptability.

The diameter of the object under consideration spans from 32mm to 90mm.

The range of length, spanning from 370mm to 835mm, exemplifies the concept of flexibility.

Furthermore, in order to establish a cohesive connection between the aforementioned elements:

The coupling sleeve material is constructed from structural alloy steel, which serves as a reliable and essential component.

This study examines many types of threads, including R32, R35, R38, T38, T45, and T51, that are commonly used in industrial applications.

There are three types of coupling designs available: Semi-bridge, Full bridge, and Crossover.

The diameter of the spectrum ranges from 44mm to 72mm.

The available length options span a range of 150mm to 255mm.

The ATR Drill offers more than a mere selection of tools; it facilitates the establishment of a collaborative collaboration. The regular and heavy-duty series of top hammer drilling rig instruments offered by the company serve as valuable assets in effectively navigating various rock formations and challenging operational environments. The proficiency of their thread design, whether it be in the form of a rope or trapezoidal structure, guarantees the efficacy and reliability of each drilling operation.

The rationale for employing the ATR drill for rock drilling requirements.

The ATR Drill is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, as it embodies cutting-edge production technology, state-of-the-art equipment, and a highly proficient technical workforce.

ATR Drill demonstrates unwavering dedication by conducting thorough real-world tests, focusing on the enhancement of raw materials, optimizing heat treatment techniques, and refining manufacturing processes, all of which are informed by useful customer feedback.

Navigating Your Path: ATR Drill not only engages in the sale of tools, but also provides specialized expertise and guidance to its customers. The professionals provide assistance in choosing appropriate tools and construction techniques that are specifically suited to the individual circumstances, so assuring optimal efficiency and cost-efficiency.

ATR Drill's rock drill equipment has garnered a highly esteemed standing within the industry. The tools they produce are renowned for their exceptional durability and ability to withstand wear, placing them on par with top international brands. Indeed, in specific domain comparisons, ATR Drill tools have outperformed even the most reputable brands, garnering significant acclaim from contented clientele.

Now, let us engage in a discussion regarding the future:

In an era heavily influenced by technological advancements, ATR Drill stands as a prominent symbol of innovation within the drilling sector. ATR Drill, with its established track record of outstanding performance and unwavering dedication to innovation, is positioned to assume a pioneering role in the industry for the foreseeable future. It is acknowledged that the achievement of the individual is intertwined with the achievement of others, and they are committed to accompanying and supporting one another along this journey.

[vomara]

just saw somebody physically retrace another person's fanart to make it the pairing that they like... ugh