#set after the bdm

[waywardwizzard]

If this doesn't make sense... I'm so so sorry. More apologizing in the Author's note (also includes an explanation! Sort of!)

This is set during the BDM just after they were rescued. And yes, there's some fiddling with the storyline. No, Book and Wash aren't dead.

Mal silently counted the room numbers as he lumbered down the long corridor, a hand clamped over his newly done stitches.

1310, 1311, 1312...

1313.

He rested a hand on the smooth door handle, hesitating.

Shaking his head, he steeled himself and pushed the door open, ignoring the twinge in his shoulder.

The room was big, bigger than the one most of the crew was forced to share and it was that precise shade of white between vomit and sunshine the Captain hated. All types of machines lined the wall and Mal swallowed.

Simon was unconscious, a blanket half-heartedly thrown over him. Growling, Mal slammed the door behind him and stalked closer. He tugged at the blanket, careful to avoid the tubes and wires.

Satisfied, he lowered himself into the chair next to the bed, his breath stuttering for a few seconds. Something wet trickled down his stomach and Mal cursed, watching as fresh blood stained his already ruined shirt. Wo de ma, didn't the rutting ben dans know how to stitch a gorram wound?

He reached for the Cortex tucked into his back pocket, wincing when the stitches in his shoulder and stomach pulled.

Pushing the call button with more force than was necessary, he waited for the nurse, a beep letting him know that he had a message.

Zoë: Wash's out of surgery. Doc said we were lucky.

Lucky they were in time to save Book. Lucky they didn't lose Wash. Mal glanced at the unconscious boy on the bed, the Alliance doctor's words still fresh in his mind.

("There's a chance, a big one, that he won't wake up." Dr. Greene glanced at the captain, his eyes dark. "And if the bullet didn't kill, infection probably will.")

That's the problem with luck. Made you think everything was going according to plan just before it blindsided you.

Mal shook his head and pulled the Cortex closer, trying to ignore the beeping of the heart monitor. It was no use dwelling on it now. Luck came in threes and Mal hadn't gotten his third one yet. She still owed him.

His shoulder spasmed and Mal dropped the Cortex with a curse.

Where the di yu was that nurse?

Someone moved near the door, casting a shadow over Simon and Mal wondered how he didn't hear the nurse come in.

" 'bout rutting time-"

Mal looked up and into the eye sockets of Death. The words died in his throat.

"You ain't takin' him," Mal growled, his hand halfway to his gun. His hand met air and the Captain swallowed, glaring at the cloaked figure instead. There was always a blindside.

I'M NOT HERE FOR THE BOY. NOT REALLY.

Mal only stared, holding Death's gaze.

"I ain't losin' one of my own. Not today. She still owes me."

Death stood silently at the foot of the bed, swallowing all the light and air until Mal felt as if he was choking. A few tense moments passed before he ground out in a voice more feral than human.

"Why are you here."

It wasn't a question. Silently, Death pulled out an hourglass from the folds of his robes and held it up to the light. Tiny, delicate golden leaves glittered in the harsh hospital light.

I HAVE ONLY SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS ONCE BEFORE, Death said, handing the Captain the lifetimer.

The silver sand hung in a motionless stream, only a few grains left in the top bulb. Mal shook the timer but the sand didn't move. Ta ma de...

I DID NOT KNOW IF THE BOY WAS ALIVE OR NOT.

The Captain's thumb gently brushed over the 'Simon Tam' etched into the blue-black wood.

Looking at the lifetimer, Mal could almost remember what his looked like.

His had been brown and dappled in sunlight, broken, thorny vines twined around the timer. He almost asked Death if he could see it until he remembered it was blood staining the wood dark, not sunlight.

He swallowed down bile, his hand involuntarily clenching around the lifetimer, like he was scared Death would take it away. He won't let Simon suffer like he did. Not if he could help it.

"The boy's too stubborn to die," Mal forced out, not sure who he was trying to convince, Simon, Death or himself.

IS IT JUST STUBBORNNESS, CAPTAIN, OR SOMETHING ELSE?

Mal didn't answer, turning the lifetimer over and over in his hands.

After a while Death spoke again, his voice quiet.

I HAD BEEN THERE THE DAY THE BOY BROKE HIS SISTER OUT. HE WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO SURVIVE.

The lifetimer suddenly seemed too small in his scarred hands. Mal shook his head, in denial of what he didn't know. Maybe defeat.

BUT HE DID, the specter went on, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

"I think we both know how," Mal said, his voice harsh.

Death glanced down at Simon, watching as the doctor's chest rose and fell.

HE REMINDS ME OF ANOTHER MAN I MET YEARS AGO.

The glint of a scythe in weak moonlight. The whisper of a black cloak over blood-soaked sand.

Blazing green eyes.

"So, that was you." Mal breathed, his shirt pulling at a patch of dried blood.

Death nodded.

HAVE FAITH, CAPTAIN.

Mal smiled but there was no humour in it.

"I lost my faith years ago."

SOMETIMES FAITH IS NOT BELIEVING IN THE DIVINE. Death glanced at the Cortex half hidden under the bed watching as messages from the crew popped up. SOMETIMES IT IS AS SIMPLE AS BELIEVING IN OTHERS.

Blue pinpricks met Mal's dark and tired eyes.

YOU OF ALL PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

Before Mal could blink Death was gone, the silent swish of its cloak back to haunting the halls, the lifetimer no longer in his hands.

Mal took a deep breath and picked up the Cortex, ignoring the tingling feeling on his neck and the empty feeling in his hands. When the nurse finally decided to show up, he waved them away. He'd wait for his own medic to wake up.

He sighed and scrathed at a patch of dirt on the side of his nose. Of course, She chose Simon, why wouldn't She? He's exactly what She always went for. He just hoped She treated him better than She treated Mal. Somehow he doubted that She would.

Smoothing down the corner of Simon's blanket, Mal glanced at the heart monitor, his own heart connected in more ways than one. Closer to eight than one.

Maybe Death was right. Maybe.

Settling back in the uncomfortable chair, Mal kept vigil. He owed Simon that and so much more. He just hoped the doc knew he still owed the Captain too and dying wouldn't get him out of it.

Somewhere, in the dark recesses of a robe silver sand slowly started refilling the top bulb and blazing green eyes winked at blue pinpricks.

Author's note -

So. Hah. I'm so so sorry about this fic. It feels eww (also, I'm not a native speaker so yay, fun) And it was originally supposed to be just Death and then the fic felt stilted so I had Mal talk about luck and that evolved into adding Lady Luck. And yeah. This is what we ended up with.

If you want to know more about Lady Luck, her relationship with Death and why Mal is so against her please let me know. This was supposed to be a single fic but it just had a bunch of babies so I'm currently swamped under plot bunnies😂 There may be added to this series one day... (sighs wistfully)

Happy Halloween!🎃

Also, the credit for the amazing dividers goes to @djarrex

[invisible-key]

Hi!! Happy Sunday Sickness!

Okay, my first question is who are your OCs? Gush ahead, I wanna know everything (or everything you want to tell us rn)

Awww, thank you, that's so nice of you! <3

Ahahahahah that's a VERY broad question! XD I have like a hundred OCs altho I have only mentioned two of them on this blog since I remade it like a week ago. I have plently of OCs in my sfw stories (I write mostly psychological fantasy), but I don't use all of them for writing kink stories... And then I have a set of OCs that I made specifically for fetish stories. (I thought that if I make fetish OCs, I will stop having the tendency to come up with emeto scenes in my sfw stories. It... did not work as planned. Okay it probably helped to some extent but not as much as I hoped. XD) So now I have a bunch of OCs who are emetophiles themselves. I have... *counts on her fingers* ... at least eight. Yeah it's a lot. XD

I will introduce my main four emetophilic OCs in this post.

Bernie

Age: 20-26 (in most fics)

Height: 176 cm (5‘ 9“)

Kinks: emetophilia, asphyxiation, omorashi

Bernie is a pretty simple-minded guy, he just wants to have fun and enjoy life as much as possible. His favourite hobbies are drawing, watching anime, cooking (and then eating the yummy food XD), and, of couse, making himself puke. He has a hard time holding a job, which is why he lives with his mom. He only has part-time jobs from time to time, and he sells art commissions for additional income. He’s a digital artist and he’s either drawing weird fetish comics or cute anime fanarts. (Not both at the same time. He has two separate blogs for sfw and nsfw art. xD)

Trey

Age: 22-25 (in most fics)

Height:  178 cm (5‘ 10“)

Kinks: he’s a masochist and he’ll go along with a lot of stuff that Brin wants to do, but his favourite is emetophilia

Trey is a young guy who became homeless after running away from an abusive wife, and he started working at a strip club to get by. He’s a pretty melancholic guy and probably quite intelligent, but he never got secondary education because his family was poor. Now he’s just doing kinky stuff to forget about his problems.

Brin

Age: early 30s

Height: 165 cm (5‘ 4“)

Kinks: emetophilia, omorashi, stuffing, „softcore“ scat (mostly poop desperation/messing, not something extreme like eating scat or something)

Trey's "partner" (as in sexual and not romantic partner). He met Trey on a BDMS forum and he offered to be his mentor and introduce him to BDSM play. They didn’t do bodily fluids stuff at first but Trey knew from Brin’s profile that he is into it so he asked him to show it to him. And he ended up liking it. (Disclaimer: I don’t actually know that much about BDSM so I won’t be writing about it, I focus on the bodily fluids stuff. XD)

Brin is actually really kind and caring despite being a dom… He’s also kind of a clean freak despite being into super unhygienic kinks. XD

He secretly has a crush on Trey, despite the fact that they have established their relationship as purely sexual (and friendly) and not romantic…

Also he loves motorcycles and he changes his hair color every few months (but only natural colors like blond, brown, black and their combinations).

Lionel

Age: late 30s

Height: 167 cm (5‘ 5“)

Kinks: emetophilia, kinda into omorashi too

Bernie’s (ex)boyfriend. (He breaks up with him in the course of the story. In truth, they were only „dating“ because they have the same fetish, but there was no romance between them. So they were more like friends with benefits, but they called each other „boyfriends“ because they didn’t want to explain to people that they’re only meeting because they both have a vomit fetish…)

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[hometoursandotherstuff]

This little house in La Conner, Washington is so cute. It looks like an obvious summer home, but I wonder if you can live there year round. According to the description, it has very efficient heat. The cabin only has 1 bdm., and is for sale for $399K. However, the land it’s on is leased, so you’re only getting the house.(You can’t get a loan against the house, either, if you ever need one.)

I love the decor, though. Isn’t this a pretty room? Beautiful view with so much natural light. 

It’s just so pretty. I would love to live here.

Look at the little display in the corner. I also like how they painted that oak table set white- I had one just like it. 

Well, I guess it is only a summer home, b/c I don’t see a stove. Disappointing.

There’s a wood heat stove in here. This seems like a spare room. 

Kind of a weird layout. Actually, they could’ve made a 2nd bdm. either in here, or they could’ve eliminated one of the baths.

Bedroom’s a little tight, but it’s cute.

There’s only 1 bdrm., but 2 baths, one right after the other. This one is so nice- love the ceiling.

Very nice deck in the back. It’s really cute.

Some outbuildings on the property.

Long path down the hill to the shore. 

And, look at the islands. Guess those aren’t for sale yet. 

https://www.redfin.com/WA/La-Conner/17686-Ray-Paul-Ln-98257/home/15622617

[inkytyper]

Tw: hardcore bdms references and Corpse being mean, yandere, murder. Dom vibes

Mine ( a corpse x gender neutral reader)

Everything was going fine for you and Corpse. You were sitting on the couch watching something on the tv. It was pretty boring but Corpse had been glaring at you and you had mixed feelings about it. He seemed so bi polar lately. One minute he would be staring you down like you were a price of meat, and the next second when you turned around he seemed like the sweetest person ever.

It didn't seem like creepy until you noticed people stopped talking to you when you were with him. Even going to the store with Corpse became unbearable somtimes, when you would try to pay for something and the cashier looked scared shitless. You would turn around and look at your boyfreind, Corpse looked like he was getting ready to murder the employee. He snapped back his eyes once he saw you though. His eyes looking at you with nothing but love and kindness. He started creeping you out. Alot. You started noticing things you didn't like.

How the guy who kept on you hitting on you had disappeared days after. The way Corpse insisted you stayed out of his youtube room even though it wasent a problom before. The extra bleach and heavy duty trash bags. The extra set of knifes he had bought for the "kitchen". The way he looked at you while you were sleeping.

You swore he stood by the bed. He looked tired in the day but at night when you trying to sleep, around 2 in the morning where you'd be lying there usually asleep, you could feel his eyes look through you and the sound of his heavy breath. Your own breath hitched up once, you heard quickly shuffling back to his side and getting back into bed. The next day he pestered you over and over, asking if you slept well last light. Trying to force an answer out of you.

"just a nightmare" you said. The next day you guys were cuddling a little too roughly. His hands wrapping around your neck lightly. How his eyes felt like he was hunting you. You told him to stop. You were getting scared. He stopped, asking if your were ok. You just told him you were tired while he held you close. You closed your eyes breathing softly. You swore you saw Corpse just look at the bedroom wall with dead, blank eyes.

[shipmistress9]

Trust

Fandom: HTTYD

Rating: E

Pairing: Hiccup/Astrid

Tags: #Fairy AU #Explicit Sexual Content #BDMS #Bondage #Oral #Edging #Dirty Talk #Praise Kink #Ropes #subcup #Domstrid #Vaginal Sex #Soulmates #wing stimulation #Orgasm Delay            

Summary: Hiccup and Astrid have been together for a long while. When Hiccup asks for a certain scene for their love life, Astrid is overwhelmed by his trust in her. But she's also determined to live up to his trust.

AN: The prompt for this short comes from the Kinktober Prompt list 2020. It was "Fairies + Ropes". I know I'm pretty late for the party, but well... at least it's done now. I had a lot of fun with this, and I hope some of you will enjoy it, too :)

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A little insecurely, Astrid glanced down at the rope in her hands. It was the softest rope anyone could find – woven of soft sunlight and smooth moonlight –, but that was only a token effort and not enough to soothe her nervousness.

“Are you sure about this?” she asked as she fluttered over to where Hiccup waited for her.

“Yes, I am,” he replied in a sure but soft voice. He reached for her and gently pulled her against him, his hands on her waist. “You know me, know how far you can go. And I trust you.” He paused for a moment, his eyes dropping to her hands still holding the rope. “I’m ready. I want this. So let’s do it… as long as you’re okay with it?”

Laughing weakly, Astrid nodded. “I am.” Then she tilted her head to press her lips to his. As always, kissing him was wonderful, so distracting that she nearly forgot about their plan. One of her hands landed on his bare chest, pressing against warm skin as his fingers dug into her flesh, his groan rumbling against her mouth.

Oh, yes, it was so easy to get carried away. Her hand wandered lower, caressed along his stomach which drew a shudder from deep within him, and sneaked between the vines and leaves that covered his groin. Hiccup gasped when her hand wrapped around his cock, stroking him slowly. His head dropped to her neck, her shoulder, his mouth hungrily pushing aside her dress of woven sunlight.

Chuckling ruefully, Astrid made a step backwards. Her lips twitched into a smirk at his needy whine but he didn't follow her, only watched her through darkened eyes. Hiccup had wanted to play, so they would play.

"Hands up," she ordered.

Hiccup complied without a moment's hesitation, stretching his arms in her direction with hand in loose fists and his wrists crossed.

"Good boy."

Hiccup nearly glowed with the praise, his chest swelling. Sometimes, he was just too sweet to be real. But she wouldn’t let herself get distracted.

Meticulously, Astrid looped the rope around his wrists, making sure that it didn't sit so tight that it would make his fingers go numb but tight enough that he wouldn't easily slip out of his bonds. Once she was satisfied, she took another step back before pushing herself off the ground.

"Follow me," she said, then turned to fly up past the different living areas along the walls.

Hiccup flew behind her as if in a trance. His hands were still bound by the rope in her hand, his eyes transfixed on her wings and the way the light broke in their million facets. Shimmering golden like those of all sun fairies, Astrid’s wings were laced with a pattern of blue streaks that turned parts of the reflected flecks of light into a wide array of dots from turquoise to purple. It was a spectacle Hiccup loved to watch as she knew all too well, and saying that she didn’t enjoy the attention would have been a lie. Even after they reached their goal, the very top of their bell-shaped home, she threw in a few additional beats of her wings, just to bask in the awestruck expression on Hiccup’s face for a little bit longer.

Hiccup stayed in place as she fixed the rope to a looped branch in the ceiling, his wings beating rapidly and his arms raised loosely above his head now. When Astrid flew back in front of him, seeing him like this made her heart beat faster.

"And you're really sure?" she asked yet again. She just needed to hear him consent one more time.

For now, Hiccup wasn't entirely helpless, not yet. He was still able to command the branch to set him free at any moment. But what they'd planned – what he'd asked her for… well, that went a few steps further.

Hiccup's voice was deep and rough but still a beautiful sound as he chuckled. "Yes, I am. You know my limits. And I know that you won't do more than I can take."

A lump formed in Astrid's throat, and she couldn't help but kiss him again, forgetting her role for a moment as she just wanted to be near her companion. As prince of the forest fairies, Hiccup's safety was at constant risk. The fact that he gave her his trust anyway was more precious to her than any of the legendary treasures of his family.

"You know what to do should it get too much after all, right?"

Hiccup took a deep breath and nodded. He closed his eyes and visibly concentrated for a moment until Astrid felt an almost painful pressure inside her chest. Hiccup sending an emergency signal through their soul bond. It didn't even last a heartbeat but it was enough to appease her.

"Good."

She caressed Hiccup's cheek, now falling into her role more comfortably, but he took this off all moments to get cocky again.

"You do know that technically the soul bond isn't supposed to be used as safe words for sexual deviants, right?"

Astrid shrugged, a smirk playing around her lips now. "It works, does it not?"

Again, Hiccup chuckled. "You're unbelievable."

"And you knew what you were in for," she replied, but then turned serious again. "Are you ready?"

He swallowed and nodded. "I'm ready. But… can I look at you?"

Without a word, Astrid flew away a bit to give him a better view. She turned around on the spot, slowly, as her dress turned back into warm light, leaving her naked except for the necklace Hiccup had given her as a token of his love.

"Beautiful," he breathed, with awe written all over his face.

Astrid hovered in the air before him. She enjoyed how his gaze focused on her, how she was able to capture and hold his attention so easily. She knew that it was more than just her body he craved; their souls and lives were irrevocably connected, after all. But seeing that hunger in his eyes, even after all these years, was thrilling nonetheless. She even wiggled her hips and chest to make the light glisten on her skin, thriving on how it made Hiccup suck in a sharp breath.

"And now it's your turn," she purred, her eyes wandering over his body. With his hands above his head, his lean torso was stretched even further, a delicious sight for sure. But even with his bare torso and lust raging in his eyes, he looked still too modest for her taste.

Hiccup didn't take his eyes off her for even a second. The vines and leaves just followed his silent command and pulled back to reveal his body, a sure sign of his power if she'd ever needed one. And, oh, he was so beautiful. All narrow hips and lean muscles, covered by pale skin that was covered in freckles – from head to toe as she knew intimately. His chest was heaving slightly and his cock jutted out full and pulsing between his thighs, begging for attention already.

Astrid let her eyes roam over him for a little longer, then nodded approvingly and flew around to his back.

"Hold on tight," she ordered, and then watched as Hiccup's hands closed around the branch by his hands, holding his weight for now as his wings stilled. Working quickly but thoroughly, she wrapped the loose end of the rope around the base of Hiccup's wings. Once, twice, and a third time before she tied it with a safety knot.

The moment she pulled the rope tight, Hiccup let out a soft grunt and his entire body became lax. His hands slipped off the root, only held up by the rope, but they didn't need to hold his weight anymore anyway. He hung from the muscular base of his wings now, a strong part of every fairy's body but also so vulnerable. Bound like this, Hiccup was effectively sedated now, not in control of his body anymore. Even moving a finger would be difficult, let alone anything else. He was completely at her mercy now, just like he'd wanted to be.

She double-checked the knots, making sure that Hiccup was as safe as he could be bound like this, then circled him again to bring her face in front of his.

"Are you all right, love?" she asked in a soft voice, her hand on his cheek to lift his head. She needed to see his eyes.

She waited for him to blink, once, twice, then she let out a relieved sigh. If he only blinked once or not at all, then she knew something was off. But two times was good.

"And your safety signal?" Again, the dull pressure spread in her chest and she nodded. "Very good."

She leaned in to kiss Hiccup. It was just as much to let them feel each other as it was to mask her emotions, overflowing again with just how much he trusted her, how overwhelming this trust was. And how sexy. Her breath hitched and a single tear ran down her cheek, her love for him stronger than ever.

But this was not the time for her to become emotional. She was in control of him now, of his body and his pleasure. And she would prove that she was worthy of his trust.

Her teeth nipped at Hiccup's lower lip and her hand, buried in his soft but unruly hair, tightened and tugged at his locks. It drew a groan from Hiccup's chest, his cock bobbing at this kind of stimulation.

"You like that, don't you? A little pain to sweeten the pleasure?"

Talking him through it all was part of her role. Hiccup preferred to hear her voice when she bound his wings and his mind like this, even though they’d only done it for shorter periods of time so far. But it was more than just that. It also turned him on to hear her talk like this – and if she was honest, it turned her on, too.

“But you can take more, can’t you?”

Again, she tugged at his hair, hard enough for his head to tilt back. She let go of his lip and latched onto his throat again, biting gently at tender flesh. He groaned again and Astrid hummed in delight.

"Mmh, I love the noises you make, babe. Don't hold them back."

She latched onto his neck more firmly, sucking a bruise to where she could feel his pulse beneath his skin. Hiccup moaned, drawn-out and deep. It made a warm shudder run down her spine, his reaction so primal and true. In his current state, it wasn't his brilliant mind that dictated his actions but only his instincts and reflexes. And she knew that she would never tire of this.

"What do you think?" she asked, giggling slightly after letting go of his neck. "How are your father and the royal court going to react when they see this? The glaring proof of our relationship when they want nothing more than to ignore it." She brushed her fingertips over the dark spot her mouth had left on his skin, her teeth now digging into her own lip. "I've got to say, I like the sight of this on you. I should mark you like this more often. Remind them that we are inevitable."

She brushed a soft kiss over the forming bruise, then floated down his body until her head was level with his chest. Covered in sweat and moving with his heavy breathing, it was tantalising just to look at him, but that would have to wait for another time. Today, Hiccup had asked her to douse him in pleasure mixed with just enough pain to make him lose his mind – and she was eager to comply.

His nipples were sensitive, she knew that. But it still surprised her a little when he let out another deep groan and his cock noticeably bobbed for attention when all she'd done so far was lightly brush her thumbs over the hardened buds. She did it again, watching him closely, and felt warmth pooling in her belly as he shuddered beneath her touch.

“Now, look at these,” she purred. “So ready for me. What do you think, should I pay them a little more attention?”

She fluttered closer and with a smirk playing around her lips brought her mouth to his chest. At first, she only kissed his nipple, her tongue playing with it as her fingers mirrored her pace at its twin. Soon, she became bolder though, fiercer, adding suction and teeth to the game. The way he twisted and shook beneath her touch, it was intoxicating. When she switched sides, biting down on one nipple and twisting the other already more sensitised one, Hiccup even cried out, his cock twitching as if to draw her attention.

“Mmh, and what do we have here? Someone eager to play as it seems.”

After throwing a glance up into Hiccup’s eyes to make sure he was still here with her, she floated down even further, placing a soft kiss to his tip and licking off the string of precum hanging there. Above her, Hiccup whined, his dazed eye fixed on what she was doing.

“But I can only play with you when you can behave,” she mused, one hand closing around his shaft and stroking him slowly. "So let's see how well that works."

She kept the strokes light, slow, and her grip was certainly not as tight as he would have preferred. But that was the point, wasn't it? Hiccup's explicit wish had been for her to keep him at the edge for as long as possible.

And it wasn’t as if she didn’t enjoy herself, either. Her pulse was quickening as she played with him, moving her hand up and down his cock and massaging his balls. Every drop of precome she licked or kissed off him, letting her breath brush along his heated flesh. It drew a constant stream of low and increasingly needy whining from Hiccup, but she wouldn't give in this quickly.

"Oh, don't you look delicious like this?" she hummed, biting her lips at the alluring sight in front of her. Hiccup's cock was turning to a darker red, throbbing with need, and a flush creeping up his sweat-covered chest. A part of her just wanted to continue, to watch him come onto her body or maybe to even swallow him down. But that would have to wait for another day.

When she felt that he was getting close despite her slow pace, she stopped. Hiccup groaned in protest but she quickly silenced him with a light kiss.

"No complaining," she breathed. "Or I'll draw it out even longer. I'm sure I could keep this game up all night. What would your father say when you miss tomorrow's meeting? I'd really like to see his face when he comes here to get you and finds you like this." She ran her finger over his lower lip, humming. "But maybe you'll need a little help to hold out? Oh, I know just what to do with you."

She sank down to his cock again, caressing along his bobbing shaft. Then she drew a ray of sunshine from around them and wove it into a tight ring around his cock.

"I know how much you enjoy feeling my solidified light on your skin,” she purred. “But how about this? Do you like this, too? So tight, you won't come as easily now, will you?"

To prove her point, she took him into her mouth, bobbing up and down a few times and sucked hard enough to let him go cross-eyed for a bit.

Back up at face level, she placed her hand to his cheek and waited for his eyes to find her again.

"Are you still all right, love?" she asked in a soothing voice. She still had plans for him today, but if he called it off now then those could wait for another time.

It took a little longer than the first time, but he blinked twice, signalling her that he was okay to go on. Another wave of warmth washed through her and needing a moment, she leaned her forehead against his, basking in this overwhelming sensation of their love and trust. Even with their soulbond, she would never take him or their feelings for granted. They were a gift, to be treasured and valued at any moment.

After giving them a short moment to breathe, she flew around to his back. She let her finger run up his chest and around his shoulders, always keeping contact. Letting him know that she was there, that she was taking care of him.

"I wonder how you're going to take what I have planned next. You always say it feels so intense, almost enough to make you come. I'd really like to see whether that's true now."

Her words, whispered into his ear and with her breath tickling at his neck, made him moan wantonly, and an impish grin spread across Astrid's face. Oh, he knew perfectly well what she meant, didn't he?

With her head still resting against his shoulders, she brought one hand to where the rope was wrapped around his wings. Here at the base, their wings were strong, robust even. But that wasn't the case for every part of them.

Slowly, almost reverently even, she let her fingers glide along his wings, a beautiful pattern of green and brown in all imaginable shades. Just like a forest. The further she moved along, the thinner the wings became, tight skin in vibrant colours at the base and barely more than a delicate shimmer at the tips. And the thinner the wings grew the more sensitive they became.

Hiccup began to tremble when she’d made about two-thirds of the way, another weak moan dropping of his lips. It made Astrid shudder, too. For her, wing stimulation was usually too intense. She enjoyed a brief caress occasionally, to help get her off or as a rather inappropriate teasing when they were in public but nobody was looking. But to enjoy and even ask for prolonged wing stimulation… Well, Hiccup truly was a bit of a masochist when it came to sex.

The farther her fingers moved, the slower they became and the lighter her touch turned. She didn’t want to overwhelm him. Only slowly, she became bolder, encouraged by his needy moans and how he shook when she flicked her fingers against the very tip of his wing.

It was absolutely mesmerising, his reactions, the power she had over him, his trust in her not to go too far. She regularly took small breaks, to give him the chance to catch his breath but also to call their little game quits if he needed too, but he never did. His body was covered in sweat, his lips parted in a constant stream of moans and outcries, and yet he still wanted more.

Astrid felt high, almost as if on drugs just from what he let her do to him. Getting increasingly needy herself, she eventually even brought her mouth to his wings. Her lips ghosted along the translucent membrane, her breath enough to make him nearly sob. Next came her tongue, drawing a damp trail along the lower edges of his bound wings. It made him shake violently, his entire body all but vibrating from the overload of near-painful pleasure.

They both had nearly reached their limit. By now, Astrid needed release just as much as he did. There was only one more thing she wanted to try, something Hiccup had specifically asked for should they ever make it this far.

She felt a little lightheaded as she parted her lips and closed them around the very tip of his wings. Hiccup cried out and his hips pistoned forward, encouraging Astrid. Humming, she suckled on him, and held on to his shoulders and the sturdier parts of his wings to not get thrown off.

Hiccup's reaction was acute. He screamed, shaking with a full-body spasm, and Astrid was sure that, had she not bound his cock with that ray of sunshine, he would indeed have come just from her stimulating his wings. The thought was mind-blowing.

She kept sucking for a few seconds longer before she released him. Again trailing the tips of her fingers around his shoulders, she flew back to his front and took his face into both hands.

"You did well, love," she breathed, her lips only an inch away from his.

Hiccup let out a needy whine. His eyes were unable to focus on anything and yet he tried to give her a pleading look.

Smiling, she ran a thumb over his love lip.

"Very well indeed. I think you deserve a reward. Do you want to come now?"

She watched him closely and even held her breath as he blinked, once, twice.

"All right."

Then she kissed him, hard and passionately. She pressed her body against his, feeling intimately how he shook beneath her touch. He was so tightly wound, so sensitive, it was amazing.

Without letting go of his lips, she wrapped her legs around his narrow hips and ground herself against his erection. Oh, he felt so good! Groaning into his mouth, she moved her hips up and down his length to coat him in her arousal, exhilarating in how that made him twitch against her even more. Then she positioned herself, paused for a little bit longer to drink in the anticipation, and then pushed down on him, taking him in and moaning as the intensity of the moment made her see stars.

Once that first moment was over, however, she began to move for real. Neither of them was in the mood for a slow start, and so she set an almost brutal pace right away, her legs, hips, and wings working to fuck herself on his cock, hard. Hiccup again nearly screamed, the sound muffled by her mouth on his.

With a smirk, she drew back, her pace slowing down a bit. “What do you say, should I draw it out a little bit longer?”

Hiccup keened; he was desperate for release by now.

Her smirk turned into a softer smile. “No, you’re right. You’ve waited long enough and been so good, too. You deserve your reward now.”

With nothing but a thought, she made the ring of sunlight around his cock dissolve into thin air and increased her efforts again, bucking against him as hard and fast as she could and working her muscles to clench around him in addition. Within only seconds, she could feel him swell and throb inside her, his noises becoming more and more frantic until her efforts hurled him over the edge.

His orgasm was powerful, even Astrid could see that. Hiccup was screaming with his release, and his legs – his entire body really – spasmed with the onslaught of pleasure. His eyes nearly roll back into his head and the cords at his neck stood out tightly as his head rocked from one side to the other in a frenzied search for a further outlet. And she could feel him, his come so warm inside her and soiling their joining as she kept moving, riding him through his orgasm, and she only stopped when pleasant aftershocks threatened to turn into painful overstimulation.

After lifting herself off him, Astrid took Hiccup’s face in both her hands, cradling him, and breathed a soft yet intense kiss to his lips.

“I love you!”

Then she flew higher to free his hands before she moved to his back to loosen the rope around his wings.

“Okay, babe, I’m going to release you now. But don’t worry; I know that you can’t fly yet. I’ve got you.”

She wrapped one arm around his middle and removed the final loop of rope. It made him drop and put all his weight on her arms, the second one quickly joining the one around his chest. As careful as possible with her valuable charge, Astrid flew down and to the side until they landed on their large bed in its alcoves at one of the sides of their home. Then she took a moment to catch her breath. She was strong, physically, stronger than many others of their people, but carrying a fully grown person like a dead weight was still not easy.

Then she grabbed the soft blanket from the foot of their bed and wrapped it around Hiccup’s naked and slightly shivering form.

“How are you, babe?” she asked, lovingly caressing along his face. “Are you okay?”

Hiccup gave a weak moan but still made an effort to lean into her touch, smiling at the contact. “Mmh, fine,” he mumbled, then grimaced slightly. “Just my back’s a lil’ sore.”

“Well, I can help with that.” Chuckling slightly, Astrid helped him roll onto his front and, straddling his thighs, started to methodically massage the tension out of his back. It had carried the brunt of his weight and all his twisting and writhing, no wonder it needed special attention now. She avoided touching his wings, of course, and used an oil specially harvested by Hiccup himself, usually used to help against the pain in his amputated left leg. Warmed to a comfortable degree by her sun magic, he soon all but melted into the sheets beneath her, humming in pure satisfaction.

“Mmh, that was… absolutely fantastic.” His voice was slurred, as if he was close to drifting off into sleep.

Astrid lay down next to him, watching him with love and warmth thrumming in her chest. “I’m glad it worked out as you’d hoped it would.”

Hiccup chuckled weakly. “‘s was even better than I’d hoped,” he mumbled. But then he cracked one eye open to look at her again, a trace of concern in his forest green eye. “Except one thing. What about you? I mean, I was pretty much out of it, but… but you didn’t come, right?”

Humming, she let her head swing from one side to the other. “No, I didn’t. But... well, I don’t need to. I’m fine.” And she truly was. The mental and emotional satisfaction of watching Hiccup in this vulnerable-turned-feral state – it was something else, something mere physical pleasure could never give her.

Hiccup seemed to read the truth of her words in her eyes for he nodded with a soft smile and closed his eye again. “That’s good,” he muttered, almost inaudibly quiet. “But I promise I’ll make it up to you. Tomorrow…”

When she blinked the next time, Hiccup had fallen asleep. With a satisfied hum, Astrid cuddled to his side beneath the blanket and closed her eyes as well. She was looking very forward to the fulfilment of this promise.

[sanoiro]

Lucifer Meta Post - Tether Me

I have seen and read many meta flying around regarding this song but none seemed to satisfy me. On the contrary this is a song that downright confused me since I watched the episode, therefore the circulating explanations or meta given were not enough for me. I’ll not say they are without merit, they are just not clicking the right way with my mindset of all things Lucifer. 

Since August I’ve wondered why they didn’t reverse the songs between 5x05 and 5x06 meaning why they didn’t use ‘This Year’s Love’ for the ending of 5x06? It would have made sense I thought albeit it would also be cheesy. On the other hand, the commitment that was expressed and the step taken in 5x05 while Chloe comes to her realisation that they chose each other makes that song quite perfect. Especially as it echoes the 3x23 scene and kiss. 

In 5x05 Chloe manages to take down the killer on her own - albeit with Amenadiel’s help - in the same way she uncovered the killer in 3x23 with Charlotte’s aid. Both episodes then end with the party who comes to a groundbreaking realisation to seek the other. In 3x23 Lucifer comes to Chloe while in 5x05 Chloe goes to the Penthouse to find Lucifer.  

“If you do not need me you are working with me all this time because you want to. Because you choose to. You did choose me.” - Lucifer 3x23

Then Lucifer goes on, that he was procrastinating to face the present as he was afraid of his feelings, that Chloe wanted him because she had seen only certain sides of him and if she knew all of him she would run. Yes, Chloe did ran but from Season 4 we see that the same issue happens with Chloe and it also manifests spectacularly in 5x03 and in 5x05. 

Is she a mere human that one day Lucifer will realise she is not worth it? The fact she is a miracle is that the only thing of value she has? Is the rest of her that insignificant that her existence and her relationship with Lucifer is based on the grounds she was designed for him, meaning that there will be another toy or distraction in the near or far future for him? Toys after all are meant to be played, used to promote growth and knowledge and sooner than later are disposed in storage or a bin. Learning experiences are not meant to be revisited when sucessful and as a parent Chloe knows that. 

All the above are relevant believe me. 

And now back in 5x05. 

“His theory is that you choose to be vulnerable around me.[...] If you choose to be vulnerable around me then I chose to be vulnerable around you.” - Chloe 5x05

Now this is what leads us to the use of “Tether Me” as the chosen song in the sex scene of 5x06. 

As a form of habit I always go back to AGN a fic, not really worth your time, but since day one I knew how it would end. Lucifer in the comics #75 (last one) - of the first and original series - says that “Perhaps this is the ultimate freedom, eh Dream Lord? The freedom to leave.” 

In a twist of words and due to life experiences I thought to turn the tables a bit there and say that the ultimate freedom sometimes is the freedom to stay. 

Lucifer as a series has explored free will and freedom a lot and we were always so fixated with the concept that freedom is a synonym of breaking free, of getting away, running. But since S2 when Lucifer in 2x14 came back to Chloe despite knowing she was a miracle and directly connected to him, in his opinion, we see that freedom in the end was not of him being liberated by this manipulation but setting his own terms into the situation by deciding to stay. 

The same thing happened with Chloe in S4. She stayed in Lucifer’s life despite his relationship with Eve and his internal and external Devilness and as we saw guilt manifestation. So now we can take the concept of “Tether Me” on a whole new level. Shall we? 

First of all. Tether Me. 

The definition here is to practically bind someone. But they are bound out of will and so the freedom they seek is through the commitment they make on their own terms, time and ways to express it. 

The physical connection as has been said before surely, is not just about sex. Many opt to forget or disregard the fact that Lucifer stayed celibate for thousands of years in Hell and then when he came on Earth he never sought a companion as he had done every time he visited Earth for millennia. Not even when he believed his time on Earth was limited and his relationship with Chloe impossible to progress. 

The fact the above is always brushed aside bothers me as it shows not just Lucifer’s emotional state but also his maturity and commitment on an ‘idea’ and a person. For the first time his coping mechanism for an emotional attachment through carnal gratification is rejected because the alternative is more fulfilling even though the consummation on any level up to 5x05, is deemed improbable. 

Lucifer emotionally and spiritually, as we may say, like Chloe since the end of Season 4 have, on a basic level, bound themselves to the person they love. They willingly surrendered not the option of being with someone else but their whole entity to the one they loved. 

But many poets have praised love stories that were never consummated or were led to tragic endings like Romeo and Juliet as they brought forward a commitment that lacked the difficulties and grind of what may come next. It is why such love stories, see the Titanic one, are viewed as pure and everlasting. That was Deckerstar before 5x06. 

In 5x06 the bounding each character experienced as an individual on the mode of surviving external pressures and grief, now turns to a new entity of two joined parts. 

As Lucifer and Chloe decide to take the leap we listen to the singer singing “Tether Me”. 

On a very simple way we can say that at that moment both characters stake their claim and on a cognitive BDMS level they allow the other to vine them. Do not mistake it as surrendering. They both equally maintain their identity but they commit to something that started since Season 1. 

In Season 1, Lucifer asked if Chloe trusted him and she said yes. Now in 5x06 we see that trust blooming. 

As characters, Chloe and Lucifer could never commit. Chloe in Season 1 lamented over the fact that Dan was not committed to his family as he was too preoccupied with his job but throughout the seasons we see that her commitment had to do with loosing her ground and allowing to be patronised in many ways. She believed that allowing her partners to take control over some aspects of her life, like with Dan in 3x11 where he was an authoritative/mentoring figure and then Marcus in the same way she was committing to that relationship. It is also interesting how she stopped doing that once Lucifer entered her life. 

Lucifer told her to trust her gut, he didn’t question her authority although he did go his way when he wanted to. When Chloe was backsteping for him he didn’t walk over that space albeit for several reasons. Her silly attitude in 2x12 was met with mistrust while in 4x08 he was truthful on how he was tired of being placed in a pedestal or be expected to act a certain way. 

So from Chloe’s side, her relationship with Lucifer in 5x05 finally reaches the point where as a person she does not back down to accommodate him and that is cherished because there is a difference between settling things as couple and letting others degrade you for a relationship to work. It is also why Deckerstar in a way it’s a healthy relationship despite all its ups and downs. 

Lucifer on the other hand as we have seen since Season 1 he has been very assertive to his sexual relationships but in the kisses of 2x11 and 3x23 he let Chloe set the pace. The only time he initiated a kiss due to the circumstances it was in 4x10. Now in 5x05 we see both of them start their decision to progress their relationship to a sexual one. 

For a being that constantly fled any form of commitment and abhorred notions of surrendering power and control it is interesting to see his choices in 5x06. First of all if we go back to his sexual history we shall see for example how his lovers in 2x14, were all describing a person who took control in the bedroom as he knew their desires and became a tool to fulfill them. You cannot have an emotional connection to a tool as you may very well know hence why none of Lucifer’s lovers ever looked back or would ever be willing to kill for him. Additionally in 3x13, it’s interesting of how Lucifer exhibits himself as a giver to the Korean mob boss. A tragic self-awareness if we want to be honest. 

We can say that Lucifer is mainly a pleaser but at the same time he rebels when he is enforced or constricted by something. It is why like the song describes (Pull me back, out of my body I'm tied to my limbs They're spinning me out of control) being bound to yourself gives out this sense of vibration, where you want to be set free but also cocooned into a blanket of security. Because sometimes it’s not about setting a person open like a starfish but making sure to sooth their violent tremors and let them rest than be painfully rigid. 

Now let’s follow the rest of the lyrics. 

In the corners of my mind Long forgotten, lost in time Turning stones to look for light It's dark out here in the dead night

Always in my perception of things, the theory of relativity is prominent here in my opinion. It’s about time and how when we are alone time seems unclear, passing but it creates a still numbness, overthinking and we are getting lost in a self-constructed mind maze. Basically what has happened to our characters througout the seasons. While they doubt themselves, trying to find a meaning behind each other’s reactions and decisions and even the world they live in. 

The ‘light’ part, for me at least, it’s a synonym of time. Of change and change often brings hope and progress. I mean progress is based on the concept that time exists and is passing so everything can only move forward whether they like it or not, but where can you find light and thus time when you are in a state of self-isolation from your wants and feelings? 

So in 5x06 we see Lucifer and Chloe stretching out only to let the other in. Their awareness of freedom is having the other in their arms, to emotionally and physically consume them until there is no clear indication they were once two separate beings, but careful we are talking about their emotional connection. As I have aforementioned, they retain their attributes as individuals and as we see in 5x07 they word and respect each other for that. About what is shared and how a relationship is not the end of ones self but neither the surrendering of everything that makes you unique. 

Change is never easy and never slowly paced and it is why the line of the lyrics: 

For a moment, I was gone. Speed of light right to the red dawn. 

For me it’s when the clock starts ticking from both ends without that meaning it’s a countdown. Mornings are set to be the set of new beginnings after all but they all require a sacrifice, a red one in preference. Hence the: 

In this space, do I belong?

Breaking insecurities is hard as one set of them is replaced by yet another and it is a great song if we get it under that scope. That a relationship and particularly sex is not the resolving of everything but the transcription of yet another set of adventures down the road. 

And the: 

It's dark out here in my own thoughts. 

Will remain a part of Lucifer’s theme in P2 but also in Season 6 so no idea if they went that far in the meta level but knowing your partner needs helps and there will be dark spells, after all bad spells it’s part of life. There is no easy fix as you will see. No matter what will be resolved, a troubled mind will remain one. The question is how you will tackle the difficulties and the bad days or moments. That is all. And the difficult moments will also be the good moments. Weird thinking for some I know but we cannot expect life, even a made up one to be perfect or even easy. 

So Tether Me.

Bind me in a safe place alongside you, without the possibility to harm you or myself, to be free because I’m with you and the perception of how grand a world is, it’s but a matter of debate and time. 

[chibimyumi]

Alan’s Crossdressing & Laughing Stock

Dear @aurorashenanigans,

First of all, thank you for your interesting prompt and your permission to use a screenshot of your comment.

Your question is very worthy of discussion in my opinion, because in theatre, even with the exact same script, one could still be watching an entirely different show if an actor has a different interpretation, and manages to express their interpretation.

This ⇊ post is an expansion to this post wherein I discussed the strikingly transphobic script and performance in ‘The Most Beautiful Death in the World’ (MBD).

Note: Please do read the post I referred to beforehand for a better and more complete understanding of this post, though this post will also contain a lot of overlapping information. If you are only interested in the conclusion of this post, please scroll all the way down to the 4th header ‘4. In Conclusion’.

So, let us unpack the differences between the scenes of MBD 2010 and 2013 wherein the characters prepare for the crossdressing-infiltration.

1. Premise of the Plot

The mystery around which the plot of the musical is based has its setting in the Crystal Palace where a masquerade is held which only permits the attendance of adult men - if - one is accompanied by a woman.

With most of the main characters being male, the key to solving this problem became ‘crossdressing’.

Grell in this musical was given the role as ‘a professional at crossdressing’ by making her criticise Ciel’s crossdresssing, which was given some weight (more or less) by making her use jargon such as ‘Clothes Language’. Herewith, the scriptwrights put Grell’s transgender identity on the same level as simple ‘crossdressing’.

2. Comparing Performances - 2010

In the 2010 of MBD, Alan makes his entrance in crossdress, starting with a traditionally feminine performative which is met with a roar of laughter from the audience. Only after having ‘successfully’ induced laughter from the audience, he drops the femininity and assumes a more neutral performative. Alan speaks the following line with a neutral voice:

皆さん、準備は整いましたね　行きましょう！

Mina-san, junbi wa totonoimashita ne, ikimashou!

Everyone, all the preparations are ready right? Let us go!

Grell is absolutely enraged, and challenges Alan as follows:

“なんでアンタまで女装する必要あるのヨ?”

“Nande anta made josou suru hitsuyou aru no yo?”

“Why do even you need to cross-dress as a woman?”

By saying this, Grell sends two messages: 1. that Alan does not acknowledge her femaleness as sufficient to get Alan through the security’s screening, and 2. herewith the script equates Grell’s dress to Alan’s crossdress.

Then, Alan explains why he resorted to crossdressing and speaks the following line with a deeper voice:

“俺  エリックと話さなければ　そのためなら… どんな屈辱でも甘んじてうけてみせる！”

“Ore, Eric to hanasanakereba. Sono tame nara… donna kutsujoku demo amanjite ukete miseru!”

“I need to speak to Eric. For that sake… I will resign myself to any humiliation!”

Instead of just walking down the stairs, Alan jumps down in an incredibly unrefined and masculine manner. However, is is entirely unnecessary to jump because the stairs connect to the ground normally. As such, it is safe to assume that Alan is trying to “compensate” for his crossdress with more pronounced masculinity. This is further confirmed by the line “resign myself to any humiliation”, which makes it explicit that Alan considers wearing a dress something a man should be ashamed of.

3. Comparing Performances - 2013

This script for the same scene in the rerun of BMD remains mostly unchanged. Just like in 2010, Alan enters the scene in crossdress. Unlike the previous however, 2013Alan speaks the line “everyone, all the preparations are ready right? Let us go!” in a high pitched voice. Instead of a slightly raised pitch however, he uses the type of exaggerated high pitch men conventionally use to mock women. Not unlike in 2010, Alan’s feminine performative is welcomed by a wave of laughter from the audience. This performative is so ‘funny’, that even Sebastian - who according to canon doesn’t give a damn about human gender norms - finds it hard to suppress the urge to laugh. Really, Sebastian, really?

After Crossdress!Alan’s introduction, both Grell and Alan are given a new line in the 2013 version before the scene proceeds like before.

Upon seeing Alan’s dress, Grell challenges as follows:

ちょっとアンタ！何を、それ！？

Chotto anta! Nani wo, sore!?

Hey you! What (the hell) is this about!?

“One roar of laughter at men in dresses was not enough, let’s get an encore!” thought however came up with the following line:

Alan:

巻いたほうがよかったかしらっ？

Maita hou ga yokatta kashira?

Should I have curled my hair instead?

Grell: “No! Why do even you need to cross-dress as a woman?” 

Then, instead of jumping down the stairs, Alan walks down normally, but strikes a dominant stance wherein he shows off his triangular MANLY chest and muscular arms. Not unlike 2010!Alan, 2013!Alan also feels the need to ‘compensate’ for the dress as he speaks the line “I will resign myself to any humiliation!”

In both versions of the musical, Grell responds with the following line:

“だからそんな屈辱受ける必要ないわよ!”

“Dakara sonna kutsujoku ukeru hitsuyou nai wa yo!”

“But there is no need for you to endure that humiliation!”

Using Grell’s reply the script reconfirms that what Alan said is right. By making Grell echo Alan’s opinion, the script effectively makes her agree that ‘a man wearing a dress is indeed a humiliation’.

After some petty-fighting, Sebastian decides to put an end to this fight, and says:

Sebastian: “まぁ女性は何人いても良いでしょう。それに　グレルさんよりもお似合いですし。”

“Maa, josei wa nannin ite mo ii deshou. Sore ni, Grell-san yori mo oniai desu shi.”

“Well, it does not matter how many women there are. And moreover, [the crossdressing] suits [Alan] better than Grell-san.”

Here, Sebastian acknowledges how there is no such thing as ‘too many women’. Herewith, he effectively confirms how a man can be turned into a woman using a mere dress. By having Sebastian say: “the crossdressing SUITS Alan better”, Sebastian invalidates Grell’s gender identity by reducing her to ‘a lesser crossdresser’ than Alan.

4. In conclusion

In conclusion, in both versions of BDM, Grell’s dress as well as EVERYONE’s crossdress is a joke and a source of ‘humiliation’, and EVERYONE’s crossdress except maybe Ciel’s is a laughing stock.

Alan‘s crossdress is, as extensively explained above ⇈, the script’s tool to shame ‘men’ in dresses, and delegitimise transgender identity. Alan’s character is normally rather neutral and certainly does not ooze with toxic masculinity. The moment he put on a dress however, he plays his masculinity up, as though to assure both the audience and himself that his ‘precious male identity’ is unharmed, despiiittee wearing a dress that’s not for men!

Likewise, Aberline and Hanks are established comic reliefs in the Kuromyu universe, so it is not hard to see how their crossdressing is also the laughing stock of the show. The moment they are crossdressed, the jokes they make suddenly all surround their failure to ‘pass as women’. Just like Alan, they are “proper men whose masculinity remains unthreatened.”

Only Ciel’s dress does not seem to be something that the writers wrote as a active shaming-tool. Ciel is still a child, and unlike adult men’s masculinity, a boy’s masculinity does not need to be protected at all cost. As boys are ‘lesser men’ or ‘not men yet’ anyway, gender-nonconforming behaviour by them are not considered a threat to society’s gendered order, and do not need to be punished immediately. However, I could still argue the pink dress to be a laughing-stock, albeit a smaller one. While the audience is still supposed to find Ciel in a dress funny, this joke is supposed to appeal to a sense of endearment, and maybe even from a type of pity because Ciel obviously hates wearing the dress.

Finally, we can conclude that even though 2010!Alan is slightly less demeaning towards transgender women and men in dresses, his small-dick-energy/fragile masculinity is still very obvious.

Soooo,

🥇 The gold medal goes to 2013!Alan for being 1. transphobic, 2. demeaning towards women, 3. playing the cross-dress-joke up to 11, and 4, not even having bothered trying to be respectful about it!

🥈 The silver medal goes to 2010!Alan for first making us think that despite being a bit transphobic, you were somewhat respectful towards men in dresses... and only THEN backstabbing us.

🥉 The bronze medal goes to Sebastian for being complacent in reinforcing transphobia and laughing at men in dresses, even though you really should know better after 3000+ years history of laughing at humans and their ridiculous social standards.

🎖️🎖️Aberline and Hanks get honourary mentions for their participation in the Small-Dick-Energy Cup🏆.

5. Epilogue

I am very aware that this musical is very dear to many people. But I beg you. Please do not wilfully unsee the problematic aspects just because you like something. One can like the musical for what it is, namely a show with flaws that some people enjoy.

Liking a problematic thing does not automatically make you look bad, justifying the problematic aspects does!

[blvelight]

here we go again ! lsdfkg not gonna ramble this time bc i don’t have the time to:

☕ . ˚ ◝ ( cindy kimberly. cis female. she/her. ) dree ortega is a twenty-three year old sagittarius. the yacht stewardess’ go-to order is caramel iced coffee with a dash of almond milk and a shot of espresso. they like to listen to 3 nights by dominic fike while they wait for their order. the employees of the deja brew think they are unfiltered but swear they’re totally versatile as well. maybe that’s why a half-finished watermelon martini, glitter in her hair, the scent of bergamot and lemon, and streetlights and a laptop screen illuminating a bedroom remind me of them. ( kat. 22. she/her. nt. )

you’re gonna notice that both dree and tally aren’t as well-developed as amla.... mostly bc dree literally just got overhauled a few hours ago and tally’s only existed on my indie acct with little threads and little details set in stone sdgjlk

so both are gonna be super disorganized in comparison and like, a quarter of the size of amla’s

but !! dree

she’s the baby in a family of six, grew up just outside of anaheim and hasn’t really been one for making big decisions

i say that bc i can’t, for the life of me, flesh out her childhood rn when all i’ve based her on is her college years KLGSD so i’ll get back to you on everything later

but when she moved out and went to study at ucla, she was already fearing graduation bc it was the most fun she’d ever had

parties, doing whatever she wanted ( within reason ), living in a dorm and not having to worry about all of the little things with her finances ?? loved it

studied communications with a loose idea of going into pr or some social media marketing area later on and graduated a few months ago

... and then came the fears she’d suppressed for four years ! she was terrified of what would come after university since she wasn’t ready to let go of the Fun aspects of the college lifestyle and take on the boredom of Proper adulthood

in her stress and such.. she wound up taking a job as a stewardess on a yacht, à la below deck

you can see where i’m going with her from here on out if you’ve watched the show, surely KLSGS

she’s always liked the sea, whether it was the one cruise her parents took her and her siblings on when she was in middle school or swimming whenever they’d make a trip to the shoreline, so she was more than comfortable with applying for the job

quick money, doing some chore-like tasks and having everything paid for while you travel during charters ? it was a DREAM, not to mention seeing the occasional attractive, rich guest and trying to charm or entertain them for a bigger tip ( and for her own need of a pleasant environment )

and it kept her distracted from what she always thought was looming the second that she graduated, she was relieved

now that she’s off-season, she’s living in an apartment with a couple of friends and relaxing for the most part, though she knows she’ll have to get a job on land soon enough dfsglk

personality and shit

embodies aesha from bdm s4. might as well leave it at that

FKLSGJDF

she’s fun-loving and a little crass, tries to set the mood if you can’t and super polite

she’s mature enough, even if a ton of signs point in the opposite direction at times and despite being the baby of the family

risk-taker.. clearly sdglkgjf

super anxious over growing up, idealistic to boot

uhhhhh ??? probably goes to music festivals, camps, does tons of other cool things in her downtime

really don’t know what else to say rn JKSHDFGJ

[doodleoogles]

Redrum Production and the Manila scene Fiasco

Where to even begin? There's a lot to say but it might bore everyone so let me go straight to the highlights and what I think are the significant events that lead to how things are now.

OK, lets start from Redrum's humble beginnings - 2016. It was pretty funny when Gino posted that the production name and logo was his idea so I should change it. To put clarity, I had the idea - he executed it (meaning put the design and all) so lets not distort the fact. But aside from the design and layout, I credit Gino for the inception of the production. He was the reason why I started it. He was so drawn into the metal scene, and he wanted his band to go big, you know get more events (which I think until now is his main driver - I'll get to that later) but there's a very limited opportunity for them to go out and play. I had the money, they had to release their EP, and I was getting ignored by him because he was so keen to be in a show, so I thought of something to get him to like me again - start a production and let them have their EP release. That was my first official BDM gig, it was for him.

Fast forward 2018 - Gutslit/Stillbirth gig. I would say that was my breakthrough event. First foreign bands I brought in Manila. I had a collaboration with 2 more productions. They both were a headache. I wont name names but you guys can figure it out. They were unprofessional and I basically shouldered MOST of the expenses. I didn't think of it as a collaboration at all. After the show, I messaged them (did not post because I understand they have a name to protect and one of them was my friend), telling all my frustrations and that I will not collaborate ever again. Nothing personal, I emphasized on their professionalism and the lack of help I received.

To answer some questions posed to me: yes I removed Pulverized in Gutslit line up but I did NOT just remove them. I talked to Gino at Technohub (remember Gino I even brought your pasta? I was trying to patch things up). I asked if you still want to play, you said not really since it was a weekday and your drummer will be too stressed having to play for two bands back to back. I did not know that left a sour taste in your mouth to even be talking about it until now. The poster layout, initially my co-ogranizer (not me) asked you to do it but since you were removed, I already asked someone else. By the way, how does your current girlfriend feel? You talking about me all the time still? Are you really over me? Lol.

I screwed up, that I must admit. I dumped Gino for someone else whom I thought I had a better future with. Gino was young and had many years of accomplishments ahead of him while I was getting ready to settle down and save for the future. I just couldn't be with someone not financially stable. Just like what he always say - money is my god, money makes my world go round. Yes, that's true. I know what it feels like to be poor, with dad leaving and mom going crazy, I had to carry the burden at a very young age. He didn't experience that, he will never understand.

So this is where the gap started to form - my co-organizer (close friends with Pulverized) in Gutslit who had ill feelings for me (for having money and not screwing up the event because they almost DID), the breakup with Gino, and my subsequent support with another band. They started to distance themselves from me and anything that has to do with me. Why? Whatever happened between Gino and I was not the band’s issue. Whatever happened between the co-organizer and I was not everyone else's issue. Another issue arises with a toxic woman and the gap worsen even further.

From then on, I started noticing they (Pulverized and previous co-organizer friend) never supported my events anymore. No likes, no share, no promotion, nothing. I was completely isolated. Didn’t know it was really sucha big deal to not be in the line up LOL. I asked previous co-organizer what’s wrong, I messaged him instead of posting shit, I asked him if he is avoiding me/us. He said it will probably pass, he was just busy, etc. He has all the excuses and couldn’t say a thing to my face but turns around and brainwashes other people to not support me. I knew it’s still about the Gutslit event because Gino (yes you!) told me he ranted to them about what I said in our organizers group chat (seriously? You couldn’t take an honest criticism from a woman?). Are you having a hard time accepting that a relatively new production is making it big? Guys + ego = bitterness. 

And yes Redrum became bigger and more known. I have finally found co-organizers who are professionals and mature enough to not be intimated by a woman who have money to produce. Never in those big events did I see their support (not that it matters, I found new friends anyway). I actually thought Gino and I were okay. We talked, laughed and was drinking together at the Eyehategod event. I saw him when I was on my way to the office before my Pestilence gig and he even said he will buy tickets for that (but he never did, that's fine though).

I hate all this Facebook bullshit. We reached out to them, we created a group chat with them but they kept leaving. We asked them to meet and drink outside but they kept declining. We saw them at the Shinda gig last July and tried to talk one on one, like a man but they were avoiding us. Gino, being a grown up man he is, posted it in social media instead of talking to us directly.

Setting our break up aside (I know it didn't end well, was my fault I admit), what else could be the reason for them to become so bitter? I can't help but think, are you actually feeling mad for not being in the line up, especially to big events? Pulverized, you asked to be lined up to Krisiun event right? But since you didn't make the cut, you did not attend the gig right? Where is the support to local promoters? You only attend events where you can play so you don't have to pay entrance fees?

Now let me talk about the issue at hand - Davao. Why am I preventing Pulverized from playing there? It's this simple - if you are not supporting your local promoters, why do you deserve to promote elsewhere? Besides, why can you not do your album launch in Manila, or at least have a Manila leg? Was it because no one is creating a gig for you? Why is that? Was it because it's not 2016 and Redrum cannot create an event for you anymore? You could've asked and I wouldn't hesitate to still help. But of course, knowing Gino from way back, his pride has always been bigger than his balls. 

Funny because my Page got more likes because of your subtle promotion, Gino. I couldn’t thank you enough for that. Sorry if this is causing a mess in the Manila scene but come to think of it, the people who supports you don’t even support local to begin with, so they don’t count in my books (or any organizer’s books for that matter). Most people behind your back are just there for the gossip and nothing else. Haha. 

You could spread hate and shout boycott all you want, but just so you know, there is more to come for Redrum (hello 2020!). Pity how you chose to go this miserable route. I hope you get better soon and grow a pair. 

[ornabinderweddingcelebrant]

What to Expect from your Marriage Celebrant

There are a lot of areas to cover when it comes to planning a wedding. You need to book the catering service, decorations, music, and many other things that you expect them to run smoothly without any hiccups. You also need a marriage celebrant who will officiate your wedding, help you with all the services, and create a personalized and memorable wedding ceremony for you and your guests.

It’s not just about the magical moment when you and your partner will say “I do”. Your wedding celebrant will be a crucial part of planning the entire process before, during, and after the big day. It is very important to know what to expect from your celebrant so that you know who is responsible for what and when. Having clear expectations will help you stay organized and keep the process of planning running smoothly.

·         Before the Big Day:

After you have booked your celebrant, he/she will want to get to know you as a couple. They will want to know all the memorable moments you’ve had and what you love about each other. This will help them write the ceremony that will reflect your personalities and the bond you both share.

They will gather some documentation such as your ID and birth certificate to prepare all the required legal paperwork before the big day, including the marriage certificate. Your marriage celebrant will also need to witness and receive your Notice of Intended Marriage.

In order to draft your ceremony, your celebrant will ask you questions that will help them personalize the proceedings. They will also welcome any types of ideas or input in terms of how you want your ceremony to be designed. Once you have chosen the style of the ceremony, you can ask your celebrant to do a rehearsal before the day. You will also need to send out a run-sheet to your celebrant so that they know the timing and how the day is going to run.

·         On the Big Day:

On the wedding day, your marriage celebrant will arrive at the venue to set up their PA system and other equipment you have agreed upon. As they will be among the first to arrive, they will check on all the preparation and also mingle with guests.

They will stand beside the groom and help him relax while they wait for you to arrive. Then they will conduct the ceremony, making sure that all the legal requirements are met. They will help you with your vows if needed and make sure everything runs smoothly. After the ceremony is concluded, they will make sure they have got all the required signatures of you and the witness for the marriage certificate.

·         After the Big Day:

Following the big day, your marriage celebrant will send your marriage certificate and other documents to the appropriate registry office, the BDM, so that your marriage is officially registered.

[shawol9196]

Witch AU 7/?: Linteum

Just as he goes to tap his shoulder, Minho opens his eye. “Who called?” he whispers. “Someone named Siwon. Says they have a big fortune telling job but they only want it if you can work it.”

(Warnings: Rated BDM for blood, mentions of dying, and magic)

Early in the morning, just before opening, there’s a phone call to the shop. Jinki almost misses it, still half asleep.

“Hello, Five Witches Emporium. How may I help you?”

“I hear that your shop offers fortune telling.”

“Yes, we do. We have two tellers on our staff. Myself and another.”

“This is a big job.”

“Our other fortune teller has a strong gift, though we might have to work together in order for it to be clear.”

“Your other fortune teller, is it Choi’s boy?”

“Why do you ask?”

“I used to see Choi before. If it’s Choi’s boy, I trust you.”

“Yes, he is.”

“Can I come in today?”

“Will you hold for a moment? I need to ask about his schedule.”

“That’s fine.”

“What’s your name, so I can take it down in case the call gets disconnected?”

“Siwon.”

“Siwon what?”

“Just Siwon.”

“I’ll be right back.”

Jinki sets the phone down next to the receiver and knocks on the hatch door. It’s early -- very early -- and he feels bad waking Minho up over this. But a big job means big payment and they’re getting low on money again. He climbs down the ladder and quietly makes his way over to the bed. Looking at the way that Minho and Ki are sleeping tangled up, he knows there isn’t much chance that he’ll be able to wake just one up. Just as he goes to tap his shoulder, Minho opens his eye.

“Who called?” he whispers.

“Someone named Siwon. Says they have a big fortune telling job but they only want it if you can work it.”

“Why me?”

“He said he used to go to your dad.”

Minho furrows his brow and sighs. He slowly begins disentangling himself from Ki’s hold; when Ki stirs, Minho kisses their cheek and tells them to go back to sleep. He gets up out of bed and heads to his bookshelf, reaching for something off the top shelf.

“What’s that?”

“A registry. My papa kept a log of everyone he told important fortunes for.”

Jinki watches Minho flip through the book.

“It’s odd, if he used to go to your dad but has never come to see you before now? Your dad’s been gone what, 23 years?”

Minho hums, seemingly finding what he’s looking for.

“I can do it.”

“Do what?”

“The fortune. I’ll need your help but I can do it.”

“He wants to know if he can come in today.”

“That’s fine.”

Minho puts the book back and heads back towards bed.

“Let me know when he decides he wants to come. I’m going to try and get a little more sleep beforehand.”

Jinki nods and heads back up to the shop level.

“Are you still there?”

“Yes.”

“He says today is good with him. When would you like to come in?”

*

It’s just after 4pm when Siwon comes into the shop. He walks up to the counter where Jinki and Jonghyun are trying to eat a snack.

“Are you the person I spoke to on the phone this morning?”

“Yes. You must be Siwon?”

“Yes. Are you and Choi’s boy ready?”

“Minho will be up in a moment. You can look around the shop if you like or I can take you to the reading room to wait, whichever you would prefer.”

“The reading room will be sufficient.”

Jinki leads the way behind the counter, into the back hallway into the reading room. The room is technically dual purpose: it served both as a quiet space for readings like this and as a sort of tinkering room for Jinki. The walls are covered in dark velvet, candles sitting on trays all around the floor.

“If you’ll sit on the cushion closer to the door, we’ll be in in just a moment. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to come back out.”

Siwon goes to the seat and Jinki walks back to the counter.

“What a creepy guy.” Jonghyun whispers.

Jinki nods and knocks on the hatch door. After a moment, Minho comes up.

“Is he here?”

Jinki nods. Minho walks over to Jonghyun and kisses his cheek.

“Are you watching the shop for us?” he asks.

“Yup.”

“Will you keep my amulet for me, sweets?”

“Yup!”

Minho pulls his amulet off and puts it on Jonghyun. He gives him another cheek kiss before following Jinki into the reading room. Jinki gets situated across from Siwon as Minho lights the candles.

“You look remarkably like your father.” Siwon says, watching Minho get situated.

“Thank you, it’s a common sentiment.”

“I assume your power isn’t quite as strong, however, if you need a second teller to help you.”

Anger crosses Jinki’s mind at the comment. First the man wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t Minho, then insults Minho’s ability. He goes to say something but Minho puts a hand on his shoulder.

“My father was only skilled at foresight, as I’m sure you know. I, on the other hand, have multiple skills. They just make each other a little more chaotic. I could tell you your fortune alone, but it’s easier and quicker for both of us if Jinki is also here.”

Siwon seems dissatisfied with the answer. “I’m here to ask you about-”

“You don’t have to tell me. I’ll know when we begin.”

Jinki holds out his hands and Siwon takes them. He gets a glimpse of a group of men; a stone table; pages and pages and pages of runes. Minho sits behind Jinki and puts his hands over Jinki’s eyes. The images blur and meld together as if put into a kaleidoscope. Minho’s body goes tense but it takes a minute longer before he begins speaking.

“You’re searching for someone. A coven. They’ve done questionable things in the past, but you’re worried that it’s going too far. People have been disappearing and turning up bone dry. You’ve had run ins with them before, intervened before. You’re the great grandson of a self proclaimed witch hunter. So in his memory you’ve taken it upon yourself to continue the job, taking out only those who seek to do pure harm. This coven does true blood magic, dark magic. Things no one does anymore. You have a chance to kill their leader, but you want to know if it will do any good and if you will be killed yourself in doing so.”

“Yes, yes that’s it!” Siwon says. He sounds excited, almost pleased by Minho’s words.

“The one you think you can kill is not their leader. He’s a figurehead, a youth intended to bring vigor to the ironhand and renew purpose in the group. The leader is already dying. He is the reason they’re trying to pursue such dark lanes. They’re attempting to immortalize him, but it must be done before he dies. If you kill the figurehead, they will succeed. If you do not kill the figurehead, they may succeed. They’re looking for something. For someone. They cannot complete the task without it.”

“What is it? Who is it?”

“A member of my coven.”

Jinki’s heart sinks when he hears the words.

“If I protect them, if the leader dies, then all will turn out best?”

“Yes. There are other options but they do not know of them.”

Siwon pulls his hands out of Jinki’s and the vision swirls away. Minho doesn’t move his hands away right away so Jinki helps him. There’s a feeling of something dripping on the top of Jinki’s head and he turns around to see that Minho’s got a nosebleed. He helps Minho put a hand up to try and stop the flow before heading out to get a cloth from the counter. Neither have moved when he comes back in. Siwon appears to want to say something, but waits until Minho’s set with his cloth.

“Which member of your coven do they need?” he asks.

“Our potion maker, Ki.” Jinki explains. “They were a part of that coven before. They took advantage of their youth, made some cloudy promises to them. That coven, they’ve been looking for Ki for more than 5 years now. Their leader must be getting close to dying, they’ve been upping their efforts recently.”

“What do they need Ki for?”

“They need blood of a certain magical potency. Certain qualities to it.” Minho says, finally getting control.

“So they need them as a sacrifice?”

“Yes.”

“You spoke of other options?”

“They don’t know them.”

“Yes, but what are they?”

“Me.”

***

Minho wakes up early again the next day. His nose still hurts from the day before, but it’s manageable and a lot better than what Jinki must be dealing with. He’s not surprised to see Jonghyun tending the front counter when he goes upstairs.

“You did a number on my man yesterday,” Jonghyun comments when Minho kisses his cheek.

“I did a number on myself, too. How is he doing?”

“He’s still sleeping but only because Tae charmed him.”

“How’s Tae?”

“Fine. Feminine today. Are you and Gwi still going shopping today?”

“Yeah, as far as I know.”

“Will you do me a favor and take Tae with you? They’re nervous that they’re going to make bad fashion choices and I think I know less about fashion than you do.”

“I’ll check with Gwi but it should be fine. You going to stay with Jinki?”

“Yeah.”

“Don’t be afraid to close early, sweets. Jinki and I made more money yesterday than we normally do in 2 months.”

*

Money in hand, Minho, Tae and Gwi make their way to the secondhand clothes shop. It’s a fair distance, but the weather is nice so it’s a pleasant walk. Though Minho would love to buy them both brand new clothes, neither of them are quite ready to commit to that yet. When they enter, the shopkeeper waves to them.

“Minho! Hello!”

“Hello, Hodong. How are you today?”

“Good! Can I help you with something?”

Minho gestures to where Tae and Gwi are already looking through a rack. “We’re here for them to find some new clothes.”

“Ahh, I see. Luckily, we got a lot of things yesterday. If there’s anything I can help with let me know.” he says, to Gwi and Tae.

They nod and smile and Hodong turns back to Minho.

“Sihoo’s been doing a lot better. He’s really really improved since we started giving him the potion, his pain has really gone down. I’d have him come out to see you, but he’s at home sleeping.”

“I’m glad to hear it’s working. Are you hoping to be able to put him back in school or do you think staying at home will be easier?”

“We haven’t decided yet.”

Minho nods, watching Gwi and Tae squabble over a shirt out of the corner of his eye.

“Forgive me for asking, but aren’t they from your shop?”

“Yup. Their appearance changes though, so we’re getting them some stuff to accommodate that.”

“Oh. If you want, you three can use the sorting room as a dressing room. I’m assuming you’re here because they want your opinions. I don’t mind, as long as you all don’t try anything funny.”

“Really? That’d be great. I really appreciate it, Hodong.”

“Alright, well I need to get back to work. Have fun, let me know if you need help.”

Minho nods and watches Hodong head back to the shoe section of the store. He makes his way over to Gwi and Tae, taking note of Tae’s already sizable pile of potential picks.

“Having fun?” he asks.

“Mostly.”

“Alright. Hodong said we can use the sorting room as a dressing room so you guys can change at the same time and don’t have to keep opening the door to show me. I’m going to go sit down by the window, just let me know when you’re ready to start trying things on.”

After half an hour, Gwi is ready; Tae is still browsing around, cart slowly overflowing with clothing. Gwi comes over to where Minho’s almost asleep again in the window chair.

“I’m ready, would you come with me so I can try things on? Tae’s going to need a lot of help with the pile.”

Minho leads Gwi to the sorting room, carrying their pile of clothes. It doesn’t take long for them to try it on: most of it is dresses, with a few skirts thrown in. Their mind is already made up on which pieces to get, Minho’s approval more of a formality and a second quality check. It warms his heart to see how happy Gwi looks in each piece. He claps often, making effort to ensure each reaction is as grand and validating and earnest as possible. Gwi is glowing by the end.  Just as Gwi finishes, there’s a knock at the door and Tae peeks in. They bring in two carts worth of clothes and Gwi and Minho share a look. Gwi hands their things to Minho to hold then walks to the nearer of the carts.

“Did you even look at the sizing on these, little one?” Gwi asks, seemingly exasperated.

“I didn’t know what size to get so I just grabbed things that look pretty!”

As Gwi starts digging through the pile, determining what pieces are within an acceptable size range, Minho can’t help but notice Tae’s increasing gloom. He holds his hands out towards them and after a moment of consideration they hold them.

“The first time is always hard, but it’ll get easier. There’s nothing wrong with picking out pretty things. My pretty babes deserve pretty things to wear.”

It seems to lift Tae’s spirits enough that they don’t get upset when Gwi takes a full cart of clothes back out. Gwi helps them put each piece on, offering critiques to match and contrast Minho’s compliments. In the end, Tae only gets a handful of items. Selections in hand, they meet Hodong at the register. There’s pleasant small talk once again until Minho feels Gwi’s grip on his hand tighten past painful. He looks towards the window and notices a hooded figure starting in the shop. As Minho wraps an arm around Gwi to hide them better from sight, the figure’s cloak seems to burst into flames and they run off shrieking.

“That was close,” Tae whispers.

From the way they hiccup, Minho knows it was their spell; one of the little quirks that come out with no song, only feeling. Hodong seems perplexed at their sudden change in demeanor and does his best to hurry checking them out.

The walk home is much less pleasant than the walk to the store, all three on the verge of paranoia. Gwi walks in the middle of Tae and Minho, holding their arms tightly. Though it’s no surprise when Tae begins to hum a protection spell, they are mildly surprised when Minho joins in. It’s nowhere near the haunting beauty of Jonghyun and Jinki’s songs but there is an earthy comfort in the harmony and helps them relax during the walk home. As soon as they get inside, Minho rushes up to Jinki. They touch hands for what seems like a brief moment then head off in different directions: Gwi was always jealous of the mutual mindreading, of the instantaneous plan making. They watch asMinho pulls Tae and Jonghyun over towards the front of the shop to enchant the walls and add extra protection while Jinki heads behind the counter to make a call.

“Hello, Siwon? This is Jinki from Five Witches Emporium. We have a proposition we’d like to discuss with you.”

[emma6677]

Khaitan Public School marks 20 years of quality education in Ghaziabad

"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." – Albert Einstein

With an aim to train young minds and make them adept with the latest technologies, Khaitan Public School, one of the best schools in Ghaziabad, has been imparting quality education to its students for the past 20 years.

The history of Khaitan goes back to 1966 when the founders of the institute, Late G.N Khaitan and his wife, Late D.D Khaitan, ventured into philanthropic activities by founding their first School in the city of Calcutta. Back then, the duo was making their mark by setting examples of women's entrepreneurship and promoting Education. The idea behind their initiatives was to encourage Education to all, placing India and its citizens on a global stage.  

The Calcutta-based institute, Bhagwati Devi Memorial Institute (today known as BDM International), started with a bunch of students and now has over seven thousand learners. And the institute is counted as one of the most premier institutes of the state. After that, Khaitan's mission to educate India gained momentum, resulting in several schools in parts of India, including the best School in Noida.

In the past two decades, Khaitan has successfully gained popularity for providing quality education in Ghaziabad, hence retaining the title of one of the best schools in Ghaziabad. It provides a learning environment that encourages creativity, flexibility, discovery, nurturance, and acceptance.

Khaitan has received multiple awards that mark the institute's achievements and contribution to society in recent times. Among all, some of the awards include the British Council ISA Award (2018-2021), Leadership Award for Excellence in CO-Curricular Education from School Stars, School Merit award from Education Today, Futuristic School of the Year award by ReThink India for the year 2018, C.V Raman Award by ReThink India Foundation (2018), Innovative Leader award in CBSE category by Jury panel for the North 2018 and so on.

Other than the awards, the school has proven its mantel of providing quality education in Ghaziabad and sharpening the young minds, empowering learners, becoming responsible citizens and futuristic leaders who can contribute to a progressive and prosperous world. For instance, a number of students qualified for JEE Mains 2021, while a bunch of others cleared NEET examinations. In addition to this, a group of students was also awarded Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna (KVPY).  

During the pandemic, Khaitan remained to be the best School in Noida while its students have reached new highs. Khaitan takes pride in fostering such a growing environment. And in the coming times, we look forward to creating new milestones for both students and the institutes.

[carecmmaster]

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The ECM, in layman's terms, is a collection of electronic components that control a variety of features of the vehicle. ECUs use multiple components, such as connectors and a circuit board, and are susceptible to flaws and malfunctions. Instead of buying a new ECM, you can have one repaired using an online auto ECM repair course.

All of a car's electronic operations are controlled by ECMs. Everything from fuel injection to maintaining a pleasant interior temperature to suspension and ABS braking control may be included. Some cars have multiple ECUs that control various features, while others only have one that controls almost everything. ECM is a sort of electronic component that is widely used (Engine Control Module). Because of its sensors and software, the ECM is also the most advanced part of a vehicle. As a result, the ECM repair will require the services of a specialist.

A Quick Overview of Car ECM Repairing Courses

There are currently a plenty of online automobile ECM fixing courses available in India. You must enrol in an online programme that thoroughly teaches you in all of the important engineering or repairing principles and techniques that top engineers employ while developing and repairing ECMs. You'll need to conduct some research and read reviews to find reputable online courses on ECM repair.

After taking these online Car ECM/ECU Repairing courses, you'll be able to understand the current mending strategies for every ECM component in cars, including as sensors, fuses, software, and hardware. Sensor, Fuse, Relay, Software, K-tag, KTM Bench, BDM, FG-Tech, KTM 100, UPA Programmer, Smart Can Solution, ECM Components, Hardware, Car Diagnose, Xtool Pad1, Xtool Pad2, X100D, X100 Super, Launch, PS70 Pro, Humzor, and other topics will also be covered.

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Mrs India 2021 Complete Details - Forever Star India Awards

ABOUT FOREVER MRS INDIA 2021

·         One of the biggest beauty pageants of India for all the talented women is set to rock!

·         The history of beauty pageants will experience a mind-boggling twist and this is the perfect time for all talented girls to become a part of this upcoming iconic tournament.

·         There will be 2 Categories according to the age of the participants.

·         Group A (20 Years to 35 Years)

·         Group B (36 Years to 50 Years)

·         It will be a one of its kind platform with the Uniquely Designed Concepts.

·         All the beauty with brains will get an outstanding opportunity to flaunt their talent & skills on this Mega Platform

COMFORT FOR YOU EASY PROCESS TO PARTICIPATE IN MRS INDIA 2021

·         The good news for all young talents is that the process of “Forever Mrs India 2021” is going to be super easy, smooth, transparent and flexible.

·         FSIA has mindfully prepared the whole process focusing on the feasibility of the tournament.

·         “Forever Mrs India 2021” has been planned in a way that no compromise will be done with respect to professionalism.

·         During the “Forever Mrs India 2021” process, the best possible support will be given to the upcoming talents of India.

DETAILS OF MRS INDIA 2021 TOURNAMENT

·         All the interested candidates can get every single information and detail related to this beauty pageant on our website link mentioned below: www.fsia.in/forever-mrs-india.php

·         Once you register online on our website, you will be introduced to FSIA team and Coordinators, according to your respective City and State.

·         The State Coordinators will guide you with detailed information on the various steps involved in “Forever Mrs India 2021”

·         “Forever Mrs India 2021” will include a series of steps ranging from Registrations, Profiling, Interviews, and Grooming Sessions to Workshops.

STEPS CITY WINNER – MRS INDIA 2021

Our aim is to give a chance to every girl in the country to showcase her talent. Here are the basic steps that every “Forever Mrs India 2021” participant is going to experience during this once in a lifetime journey-:

STEP-1 The competition will start with a boom in every city. Once the registration process is done, the registered candidates from same cities will face each other in both categories.

STEP-2 Out of the registered candidates, Finalists will be shortlisted from both categories after three rounds for a final face off at City level.

STEP-3 Of all the finalists at city level, three Candidates from both categories will be selected after various rounds of competition and One will be crowned as City Winner and the rest two will be crowned as the 1st & 2nd Runner up in both categories.

STEPS STATE WINNER & GRAND FINALE – MRS INDIA 2021

STEP- 4 All the city wise Winners will confront each other in a State Competition. After various rounds of face-off Top three winners from every state will be crowned as Winner, 1st Runner Up & 2nd Runner Up in both categories.

STEP- 5 All the Winners from each state will compete against each other in a series of rounds and the final round of “Forever Mrs India 2021” will give us the Winner, first runner-up and second runner-up in both categories. (Certain other Titles will also be announced)

STEP- 6 The Grand Finale of “Forever Mrs India 2021” will be a magnificent show of talents and beauties from across the country competing against each other for the final crowning from both categories.

UNIQUENESS & SPECIALITY 1st TIME IN HISTORY FOR MRS INDIA 2021

·         This Pageant is a well-planned event for Indian beauties. There are end number of unique features that make this tournament the biggest Mrs India show ever in the history of the country.

·         BIGGEST ONLINE BEAUTY PAGEANT MRS INDIA 2021

This is for the very first time in the history of India that an efficiently networked tournament is being organized across the country. The unique concept will help the participants to reach a greater audience around the world, bringing endless opportunities for all participants.

·         CITY & STATE WISE FACE-OFF

The tournament will give a chance to every girl who is interested to flaunt her talent through our platform. No city or state would be untouched and you can participate from your city without travelling long and wasting time and energy.

UNIQUENESS & SPECIALITY LIFE TIME MEMBERSHIP

1)     CITY AMBASSADORS

We understand you may have a lot of queries regarding the pageant and which is why we will allot City Ambassadors and Coordinators to help you understand the whole process, give you information about the criteria of the show and other details.

2)     LIFETIME COMMUNITY

FSIA community is an online space for talented Personalities and Awardees where you will get to share the identity with Celebrities, Influencers, Motivators, Top Models, Speakers and More. Also, a Lifetime Membership of FSIA for all the participants would keep helping them in grabbing more career opportunities for a higher growth.

3)     PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE

No matter if you don’t reach the finale, FSIA will acknowledge all Participants with a specialized certificate to value their efforts, energy, skills and talent.

UNIQUENESS & SPECIALITY YOU ARE IMPORTANT FOR US

4)     GROOMING CLASSES & VALUABLE SESSIONS

All Participants will get a golden chance to groom themselves with celebrities. Their experience and knowledge will help the participants to learn new things.

5)     MINIMAL EXPENSES

We understand the present pandemic scenario and that is why the minimal registration charges have been kept for our participants. This concept is prepared in such a manner that your invested registration amount will give you valuable returns and not a single penny will go waste.

6)     SOCIAL MEDIA CREATIVES

You will be given individual limelight for your efforts in “Forever Mrs India 2021”. Specific Creative’s will be designed and posted on different social media platforms.

BENEFITS - FUTURE OPPORTUNITY FOR MRS INDIA 2021

7)     MEDIA MILEAGE

As this is going to be a national iconic pageant, its presence will surely be covered by all Media. From Print Media to Social Media the participants will get the limelight on various Media platforms for showcasing their beauty with brains on this Mega Pageant.

8)     FAME

This Pageant will be launched across all cities in India and hence you will get a chance to reach the unreachable. You will get your own identity that will remain forever. Media Coverage and Social Media outreach will bring a bright future for you with endless fame and popularity.

9)     LIFETIME COMMUNITY

Once you become a part of FSIA, you will always be a part of our community, where all the talented personalities like you will be present. People can look out for your achievements, clients can approach you and your identity will forever be visible through this Platform.

BENEFITS - CELEBRITY SESSIONS FOR MRS INDIA 2021

10)CELEBRITY SESSIONS

All the participants will get an amazing lifetime opportunity to learn from the best in the industry. Personality Development Sessions, Beauty & Grooming Sessions, Skill Development Workshops a lot more will be in store through authentic and well known faces.

11)BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The participants of “Forever Mrs India 2021” will become well known in the beauty industry and an end number of clientele will occur with attractive opportunities after this award show journey without any agreement boundation.

12)CERTIFICATES

The good news for all the “Forever Mrs India 2021” participants is that they all will be appreciated for their hard work and Skills with an E-certificate. Once the pageant ends, all the registered members will be honored with a hard copy of our Uniquely designed Certificates. All the Participants, Finalists & Winners will get a certificate in different stages of the contest.

BENEFITS – OPPORTUNITIES FOR MRS INDIA 2021

1)      There are unlimited benefits for all the registered members in the Mega award show “Forever Mrs India 2021”

2)       Definitely, Winner would be one, but Looser would be none.

3)      All the participants of “Forever Mrs India 2021” are like precious gems for us and we value them.

4)      If you get eliminated from the first round, you still have your part of benefits with you.

5)      From the huge Cash Prizes to outstanding career opportunities the participants of this Mega Pageant will get the most awaiting twists & turns in this journey.

6)      We will make sure that we provide all our contenders with amazing benefits that can help them to grow in their lives.

7)      Our specialty is that all the participants will receive their part of benefits to the fullest.

8)      Cash Prize: Winners at State and National Level will get a Cash Prize along with a Trophy and Certificate

9)      The Finalists will get a SASH with their titles.

10)   Google Ranking: For the First time in the history of beauty pageant all the participant will get a unique profile for life time ranked on Google. Google ranking makes you reachable to the world of opportunities and you will be a member of this huge community comprising of talents from across the country.

11)   Vouchers and Gifts worth Rs. 10,000/- by Sponsors for all participants.

BENEFITS - UNIQUE TITLES FOR MRS INDIA 2021

18) Unique Titles: Apart from the winners, you can win some unique titles as mentioned below.

Ø  Mrs Beautiful Eyes.

Ø  Mrs Ramp Walk.

Ø  Mrs Beautiful Hair.

Ø  Mrs Body Beautiful.

Ø  Mrs Photogenic.

Ø  Mrs Fashion Icon.

Ø  Mrs Shining Star

Ø  Mrs Beautiful Smile.

Ø  Mrs Beauty with Brain.

JOIN THE BIGGEST

MISS INDIA 2021

PROJECT!!!!

1)      FSIA is open-heartedly welcoming the skillful people to handle the respectful responsibilities in their cities

2)      People who can handle the designation of State Directors, Brand Ambassadors, city wise project head, BDE and BDM in the Pan India can join our Passionate team to contribute their talent in the making of a successful pageant shows.

3)      All the interested Brand sponsors are also invited to become a part of this Mega pageant show.

 GET READY FOR A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE WITH THE BIGGEST PAGEANT IN INDIA

“FOREVER MRS INDIA 2021”

WHERE YOU WILL LEARN, GROW, FLAUNT AND SHINE!!!