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Is it true that the wet paper towel came back too? I haven't read the novel
I love arbitrarily assigned character nicknames, we all should keep using this one as much as possible thx \o/
when reading the story, the first time i went oh. he's back too is in the confrontation over Li Rong kidnapping the Qin prisioners. The entire tone and behavior of SRQ wasn't that of a young nobleman with little political experience and no prior relationship with LR. Plus, in both novel and drama his expression visibly changes when LR references the ~hypothetical~ conviction of the Su family.
The moment in the drama when you should be certain of it is when we see wet paper towel actively align with Consort Ruo (and thus the other prince's camp) and demand to be the one giving direction. Taking sides in the fight for the throne like this and that level of competence & confidence is all completely out of character for a young Su Rongqing. Why would he pick this side and plot against Team Crown Prince... unless he's seen the future?
Honestly, the way we are forced to consider the different clues to try to guess wtf is up with this bitch is why I find him such a compelling character.
What misleads at first is that initially, when first reborn, wet paper towel is working harder to Act Normal and Be Cool. And so we all think, oh he isn't into her. That can't be future SRQ!
Yet that's deceptive, because both LR and PWX discuss that the emperor would totally murder her if he thinks she was aligning herself with the Su family (because that would avail her and thus the crown prince with more resouces & power). Showing active interest in her and snatching her marriage would be incredibly dangerous.
ah HAH! you say. But future towel was pro-murder! Isn't he her enemy? ??? Well, clearly yes and no. Logic dictates that some factor must have existed in that alternate timeline that doesn't exist today. 🤔➖➗➕✖💯🤔
If we accept that this damp towel does love LR and would prefer her to be well, beside all the other machinations he has going on, then his pretence to not be interested in her in the early episodes makes total sense.
(what's clever is that once we figure out he's reborn, our instinct is to stop interrogating his behavior and assume his sole objective is murdering the crown prince in revenge for his family & penis (rip). at least in the novel, it's more complicated than that. which I won't spoil and it's probable the drama will replace the ending arc anyway so we'll just have to see what happens)
#silvia answers asks#cdrama#the princess royal#the grand princess#imo there are many neat things about this novel#but one of my fav bits was that most readers dont realize that the mystery of her murder (motive-weapon-perpetrator) is not yet solved#it took me until at least half way thru#before i realized that PWX still considered the case open#and was quietly secretly anxious about what the whole truth might be#i felt like his greatest fear (that SRQ was totally innocent) was very unlikely#but what else was he scared of#what has he figured out that i the reader have missed#as the novel progressd towards the end i started picking up this thought and putting it down again#is there really a mystery#am i giving the author too much credit for layers that arent there
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Silvia Pinal (1931-2024) One of the greatest actresses from the golden age of Mexican cinema
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Marine Metamorphasis! (Comm)
Silvia gets a new patch, and now she can't stop sailing the seven seas as the world's greatest pirate! You know what they say, do what you want cause a pirate is free, you arrrr a pirate!~ >;3c Hey... where'd this eyepatch on my desk come from...? OW!~ w-w-ai- h-hoo- n-no! h-Hoshou Marine Desu!!!~ Commission for @foxgirlsounds !
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I came across some old post of yours and wanted to say that the story of Rhea Silvia/Ilia being raped by Ares is not just Roman. Plutarch has written: "But the story which has the widest credence and the greatest number of vouchers was first published among the Greeks, in its principal details, by Diocles of Peparethus, and Fabius Pictor follows him in most points."
So we really should stop saying her story doesn't count as a Greek myth and accept that there is a myth where Ares rapes (but there are non r@pey versions too).
Thank you for this information, Ares fans I want to personally fight you hand-to-hand combat for not informing me of this information. EVEN THE MOOTS. I was misled. I ARGUED THIS ON REDDIT!!! REDDIT! I like actually cant believe this my heart dropped in my chest bro 😭
UPDATE: Apprently thats not true! https://www.tumblr.com/olympushit/747839630039285760/just-wanted-to-let-you-know-the-story-of-rhea?source=share
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The Maria da Penha Law, A Legal Norm that Criminalized Violence against Women in Brazil, Turns 18 Years Old
Execution of protective measures still faces obstacles due to the relativization of violence by public agencies
The first legal norm in the country to criminalize violence against women, the Maria da Penha Law marks 18 years in force this Wednesday (7) with challenges to its implementation and the risk of setbacks. Over nearly two decades, the legislation has resulted in around 2.3 million decisions on protective measures, with 69.4% being favorable to the victims' requests to stay away from their aggressors. On the other hand, 6.6% of requests were rejected, and 13.9% were revoked, according to data from the CNJ (National Justice Council).
Until 2009, crimes of sexual violence were classified under the law against public morals, not as they are today, as crimes against human dignity. "At the moment, the aim is to create a comprehensive law to protect women in situations of violence. Achieving the effectiveness of the norms is the greatest challenge," says lawyer Silvia Pimentel, a member of the group of jurists who drafted the law's text.
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#brazil#brazilian politics#politics#feminism#public security#image description in alt#mod nise da silveira
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╰┈➤ Welcome Back to the Channel!
description: yn is a youtuber attending Garrison university in southpark. They’re learning advanced stats, how to go grocery shopping along, and how to avoid the daily destruction caused by the town’s superheroes and villains.
tags: superhero au, college au, social media au, no beta we die like kenny, comedy,
this fic is COMPLETED! Enjoy the full story now!!
the characters:
yn's building
wendy's building
the heroes
about:
๑ no official pairing right now! maybe one will be added later on ?
๑ let me know if you'd like to be added to the taglist!!
๑ a little fun "what if" that turned into a much longer idea
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-> part 1: besties for life -> part 2: calm before the storm -> part 3: the storm -> part 4: patreon bonus content -> part 5: yn and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day -> part 6: settling in -> part 7: house party -> part 8: south park lore -> part 9: who tf are you? -> part 10: a chaotic collab? -> part 11: bath time -> part 12: the interview -> part 13: oh take me, radioactive lake -> part 14: pepe silvia reincarnate -> part 15: red string of CONSPIRACY -> part 16: free ice cream -> part 17: cats out of the bag -> part 18: coffee with chaos -> part 19: merch out the wazoo -> part 20: human kite slander forever -> part 21: regularly scheduled hogwarts au -> part 22: average percy jackson chad -> part 23: super hero ocs -> part 24: blasted in roku city -> part 25: party rocker -> part 26: the internship -> part 27: we have dental -> part 28: colonel mismatch -> part 29: like and subscribe
extras
-> part 3.5: celeb notice! -> part 4.5: greatest conspiracy
teasers
-> [YN, Butters, Tweek, Craig, Stan, and Clyde] -> [YN, Mysterion, Human Kite, Professor Chaos]
A/N: this is based on my Youtuber AU posts! I've never made an edited smau like this so I'm hoping I transition the full writing to this more dialogue centered version!
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taglist [reply to be added]: @sula0kin @lacuna-at-dawn @anglettecolours @cocolena@sukisprettyface @feverish-dove @sweetadonisbutbetter @hand-writxen@mishstuff@sophtophie @triphovia @lacunaanonymoused @inkedintothepaper @toodeepintofandoms@mmmaackerel @sillybilly-123@n0tangeliccc
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Silvia made a cover of Crowley’s Lament and it is the greatest thing I have ever seen
#David tennant#crowley’s lament#Crowley#good omens#ineffable husbands#musical theatre#Song cover#silvia mayo#Youtube
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OC Questionnaire
Thank you for the tag @wyked-ao3
My Questions:
1. if you had to pick just one enemy who would it be? 2. when did you feel safest and why? 3. if you could save just one other person who would it be?
Your Questions:
Same
The main characters (+my personal favorite character) from Gates of Hell will be answering the questions today
1. if you had to pick just one enemy who would it be?
Zero: "General Whittaker. I know he's by all technicality my great great 10-times-over great nephew, but I'll relish the day I can rip his flesh from his muscles and his muscles from his bones. I hope he lives through it too, so that he can feel just a percent of the agony his saints-forsaken bloodline has caused me."
Vivienne: "I suppose whoever ordered the execution of my dad. There are a lot of monsters out there, but if we're all monsters, who am I to choose which is the worst?"
Five: "Fucking Hayden. That little shit killed Silvia. I hope he rots in hell for all eternity."
2. when did you feel safest and why?
Zero: "It's been a while, over 600 years. I felt safest when my greatest worry was what I was going to say at my wedding."
Vivienne: "I always felt safe when my dad was home, even though he'd come back covered in blood more often than not. I was just happy that he was there, regardless of the smell of iron."
Five: "I've never really felt totally safe. Not that I'm complaining, the unpredictability is what I run off of, but I can't really pinpoint a time where I've felt 100% totally safe. Sure, Silvia did teach me how to defend myself and all that, but even then she didn't stop the small fries from beating my ass if I left my guard down."
3. if you could save just one other person who would it be?
Zero: "Five. He's the only one who makes a consistent effort to talk to me. I think the other Archreapers find me odd or unsettling. Five may call me ancient, but he's still my closest and only acquaintance."
Vivienne: "Juliette. She'd choose me too. I'd hate to pick over Ayan or Ray, but Juliette is like a sister to me."
Five: "I'd let the world burn before I let Ada die. She's the last I have of my humanity, the last chance I have of a family. That child doesn't deserve to die."
@moltenwrites @willtheweaver @the-golden-comet @katenewmanwrites @agirlandherquill +open tag
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ES Journeys Rival Cast: Trace the Shinx
Hey y'all, been a while. So as you know I finished talking about all of the main cast for my ES AU, ES Journeys. If you haven't seen any of their posts then here are the links to Speed, Crystal, Flare, Sunshine, Pearl, Leaf, Lazuli, Black, Silvia, and Axel and if you don't know what ES Journeys is here's the post that talks about what it is. Since I finished talking about the main characters of the AU, I think the next thing to talk about are the rival characters.
What are rival characters in ES Journeys? Rival characters are characters that are basically personal opponents to someone on the Eeveelution Squad and the two try to show who's stronger by the end. Rival characters are on rival teams against the Eeveelution Squad.
With all of that explained and out of the way, it's time to talk about Speed's friend and one of the only non-Eeveelution characters, Trace.
(Note: Not everything is fully fleshed out. These are just the main ideas I have and am currently trying to flesh out)
Trace Trace is a pretty well known side character in the comic for various reasons. He's know for being one of the few side character that isn't an Eeveelutions, being a simp as a Shinx, being Speed's first friend and was a Rescuer with him, being shipped with Crystal even though they only interacted once, and the son of Dr. Robert.
Trace's character was pretty interesting and personally I liked him however that doesn't mean I didn't have issues with him. An example is Trace saying he didn't want to become a scientist like his dad but by the end of the comic he's a scientist because SaVe ThE wOrLd from the virus BS. I hated that. Oh and just like with the rest of the side characters who aren't Eeveelutions, he didn't get a lot of focus even though he got the most out of all of them. I plan on giving him and other side characters justice in ES Journeys.
Personality Trace's personality is more less the same as the comic's. He's a nice guy who can be a bit silly at times but can get annoyed and be rude. Trace is a bit competitive with others like with Speed and Spike but it's always in a friendly manner. As a Shinx he was a bit immature as he becomes a bit of a rusher and gets a bit impatient at times but as he grew and evolved he matured.
Trace is very smart as he had some of the highest grades in school and was forced to take extra curricular classes as well as go with his dad to research meetings often. Because of all of that, Trace knows a lot about science and Pokemon.
When it comes to battling, Trace likes it. As the team captain of his team, team Rising Stars, Trace has pretty good leadership skills as he open with listening to others and tries to help them out as much as he can. He develops strategies for battle using his well versed knowledge on Pokemon and science.
As the son of Professor Robert, Trace has a bit of popularity but not the kind that he wants. He didn't like it when other Pokemon recognized him as just being the son of the world's greatest researcher and would become upset whenever someone mentions the fact that he is his son. This bothers him so much that when a girl he fell for mentions this fact, he quickly becomes disinterested. Trace has no bad feelings towards his dad but he wants to be able to stand out on his own and be out of his father's shadow which is why he chose to go against what his father wanted him to be which was becoming a professor and instead do competitive battling. He is determined to carve out his own legacy with his own abilities in competitive battling.
Trace can be empathetic with others who are going through a similar situation as him when it comes standing out. He understands what it's like to be not recognized for yourself and what you're capable of so he offers to help those going through a similar thing like with Spike and Hydra.
Trace used to fall for girls easily as a Shinx and attempts at flirting with them but as he grew and evolved he stopped doing that.
Moves, Ability, and Battle Style Trace is weaker in ES Journeys than in the comic because he doesn't have any stupid ES technology like those armor suits and other junk. He has a basic battle style consisting of a mix of ranged and physical moves.
Trace has a wide array of Electric-Type moves as well as other Type moves. His movelist and when they're learned: -Thundershock (TB) -Tackle (TB) -Bite (TB) -Quick Attack (TB) -Swift (OI) -Discharge (GS) -Thunder Wave (GS) -Double Kick (GS) -Take Down (GS) -Wild Charge (DP) -Agility (BW) -Thunder Fang (BW) -Electro Ball (BW) -Thunder (MJ) -Electric Terrain (MJ)
Trace's ability is Rivalry. This ability increases his strength when he faces someone he really wants to beat like Speed.
Trace's Backstory Trace hatched on March 24, 2000 and he was raised by just his dad, Robert. He lived in Sunny Town of the Kanto region.
During Trace's early childhood, Robert did his best as a single father raising him however being a professor made it a bit difficult for him. Since Robert couldn't leave Trace alone at home he would take him to his lab but leave him in his office where someone would look after him while he attended to his research with him checking on him every so often. Trace meets Robert's best friend, Nemo who often checks up on him in the lab and visits his home. Whenever Robert has to leave town to attend a research event, Nemo would stay behind to look after him and the two got along well.
In April of 2003, Trace attended school for the first time. During his time in school, Trace was pretty popular because everyone knew he was the son of Professor Robert and he enjoyed the attention. A few months later, as Trace was walking back from school he runs into Spike who came from Sinnoh to visit Shade and his family. When he saw him, he saw that Spike was really angry and asked if he was okay to which he snapped at him which Trace didn't take so well. He snapped back at him and eventually the two got into an argument. Spike asks him who he even is to which Trace brags about being known by everyone in town as the son of Professor Robert. Spike in response to what he said laughs and mocks him as he tells him his popularity comes from his relationship with his dad and not himself and that without him then he would be nobody. Trace didn't believe him and ran off. The next day in school when Trace was getting attention, he noticed how everyone who's interacted with him never call him by his name and if they did they would always bring up his father immediately afterwards and this started to bother him.
Ever since that argument with Spike, Trace began to hate the attention he was getting and whenever the two meet in Sunny Town, Spike would always mock him. Trace would try to tell his dad about how he felt but he was usually too busy with his research to listen so he ends up telling Nemo. Trace thought of what he could do to make himself stand out and he thought of becoming a Rescuer but was afraid of what his father would say about that as he wanted him to become a researcher like him, Nemo, and his late mom.
A few years go by and during it, Robert had Trace help him with some simple research tasks like collecting certain stones and such. During that time, Trace still hasn't told his father about wanting to become a Rescuer but on one day in 2006, he mustered the courage to tell him while he was home. When he told him, it didn't go well as Robert didn't allow him to become one since he said it was dangerous and said he will become a researcher which made Trace frustrated as he storms out the house.
Trace wandered around Sunny Town trying to cool off but was too frustrated about his dad not letting him be what he wants to be. He was so mad that he wasn't paying attention to where he was going and accidentally bumped into Speed who was an Eevee at the time. He apologized to the Eevee and after looking at him, he tried flirting with him not being aware that he's a male. After Speed tells him he isn't a girl and says he hopes he doesn't see him again, he makes his way back to the orphanage but Trace followed him as he apologized for his early flirt attempt and trying to make conversation with him. Trace thought Speed was cool and said they should hang out the next day so he can show him around town. He told him where to meet up and leaves before Speed said anything.
The next day, Trace was waiting at the spot he told Speed to meet him at and was worried if he'd actually come or not but his worries are put to rest when Speed arrives. The two left the meet up spot and there was awkward silence between them so Trace tries to make conversation with him again which he manage to get for a bit. Trace showed Speed around town since he's never explored it so he took him to some of the popular spots like the stores and restaurant. The two had some fun moments like making each other wear dresses or eating at an restaurant where Trace paid for their meal. During that time, Trace asked him if Speed had any friends to which he said he didn't and when he asked him if he considers him a friend, Speed said he doesn't as he doesn't trust him. After eating at the restaurant, the two continued exploring town but with awkward silence between them again. That silence is broken when they hear a commotion happening to which they go where it was coming from. When they got to where the commotion was they saw Shade bullying some of the townsfolk and Speed was about to go and confront him but Trace stopped him as he informed him who he was and told him it was best to avoid him. Speed didn't listen and went up to him but that resulted in him getting beat up by him. Trace watched as Shade beats Speed up and not wanting to watch anymore of this, he told him to stop to which Shade ignored him and tried hitting the Eevee again only for Trace to retaliate by tackling him. Shade didn't like that Trace tackled him and defended Speed so as a result he beats both of them up badly and when they couldn't move anymore, he walks away leaving the two lying down next to each other. Speed thanked Trace for trying to protect him and asked if they can be friends to which he accepted. After that day, the two would hangout a lot to which Robert asks Trace where he's been recently to which he tells him that he's been hanging out with a friend so Robert said he'd like to meet him.
A few days later, Trace introduces Speed to Robert and the two got along pretty well. Robert asked if he wanted to become research fellow for him to which he accepted and so the two were sent on simple task mission for Robert's research like collecting certain stones and other stuff. One day while the two were one a mission, Speed fell into a lake and since he didn't know how to swim, Trace saved him.
A few years go by and during it, Trace had some good and bad moments. Speed and Trace continued to hangout and do more research tasks together. Whenever Trace and Spike run into each other in town, Spike would always mock him much to his dismay. At some point, Trace meets Speed's siblings when he visited the orphanage he lived in and there he gains a crush on Speed's sister, Crystal.
In 2010, when Trace had to go with his dad to another meeting in a city, Speed asked him to ask the city police about his parents to which he does. When he returns to town and meets up with Speed, he breaks the news that his parents are dead. A couple months later before Trace left town again for another meeting with his dad, he saw Speed was upset after seeing some of the townsfolk, specifically children with their parents and tried cheering him up which worked for only a moment. When he was in the city, he decided to go to the police station and ask them about Speed's parents again and learned the two Eeveelutions there were both male. When he got back to Sunny Town, he immediately went looking for Speed and when he found him, he told him this newfound info to which Speed thanks him.
On January, 2012, Trace graduated from school. Even though Trace wanted to become a Rescuer, his father wouldn't let him so he was stuck taking lessons from him every day at some point in the day. Trace didn't like it at all but had to put up with it until in 2014 he saw on the TV a competitive battle happening which made him want to become a competitive battler now. He told his father about this and at first, Robert refused to let him become one but he eventually decided to let him become one under the condition that if he loses in the Regional Conference then he has to give up on competitive battling and become a professor to which he agrees with the conditions.
A few days later, Trace needed to find Pokemon to join his team so he first asked Speed if he wanted to join but to his surprise, he was already on a team with his siblings. While he was a bit upset his friend couldn't become his teammates, he made himself smile by jokingly say that they're rivals now to which Speed humors him. Trace continued trying to find Pokemon that would join his team however most Pokemon either turned him down or say he should become a professor like his dad which hurt him however he does manage to find two Pokemon to join his team. The two Pokemon that joined his team are Gus and Ali. After they joined his team, Trace filled out the paperwork to create a competitive battling team which he calls the "Rising Stars". After submitting the paperwork, a few days later a letter was given to Trace where inside was a form that said that their team is now officially approved and created.
On March 31, Trace along with Gus and Ali left Sunny Town to begin their journey as a competitive battling team.
Trace's Journey In The Beginning, Trace and his team are a rival team to the Eeveelution Squad. Trace and his team would meet up with the Eeveelution Squad throughout their journey in Kanto. While Trace likes Crystal, at some point he blows up at her because she kept tying him to his dad and tells her about why he's a competitive battle.
In Gold and Silver, Trace who has evolved into a Luxio is again a rival with his team to the Eeveelution Squad. During their Johto journey, Trace is so focused on winning and getting stronger because of the deal he made with his dad which causes him to be a bit obsessed. He learns to get over this obsession and to appreciate the journey itself with his teammates. At some point he invites Turbo onto the team (Haven't came up with why yet, still working on it). In the Silver Conference, Speed and Trace actually get to battle each other and he lost.
In Side Stories, after returning from the Silver Conference, Trace was about to give up on competitive battling because of the deal he made with his dad but his teammates convinced him not to and he stood up to his dad. After battling his dad, he lets him be a competitive battler since he saw it was his passion. By the end of the story, Trace evolves into a Luxray.
In Diamond and Pearl, Trace along the rest of his team arrive in Sinnoh to compete in the Sinnoh League. Trace and his team are rivals to the Eeveelution Squad again as well as to Shade's team, the Disaster Bringers. During the Sinnoh journey, Trace and his team run into Spike who he and him would end up fighting. After some fighting and Trace learning a bit about Spike's issues, he invites him on the team and while he accepted, the two would often bicker and fight with each other to the point where they would at one point get into a serious fight. Trace does manage to get Spike to respect him after he sees how much he cares about him and say he's better than Shade even if he loses.
In Black & White, Trace along with the rest of his team are rivals once again to the Eeveelution Squad in Unova. During their Unova journey, Trace lets Hydra join their team. The Eeveelution Squad and Rising Stars have a fierce rivalry with each other trying to see which team is the better one before the Vertress Conference.
In XY, once again Trace and his team are rivals to the Eeveelution Squad in Kalos. During their Kalos journey, Trace along with Spike get a Mega Stone and train to learn how to use Mega Evolution (I know Luxray doesn't have a Mega Evolution but for ES Journeys every Pokemon has a Mega Evolved form).
In Master Journeys, Trace and his team are one of several teams the Eeveelution Squad faced in the past that they would face in the World Championship Series. They battle with the Eeveelution Squad in the Ultra Class.
And that's all I have to say about Trace the Shinx in ES Journeys. Again there's some minor stuff I didn't mention but might be said in another post. Anyway hope you guys liked this info dump on him. So how was the first post on a rival character of ES Journeys? Did you like what I did with him or no? Let me know in comments and let me know who else would you like to hear about for ES Journeys. Until then, have a good day everyone. See ya.
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Just wanted to let you know the story of Rhea Silvia/Ilia being raped by Ares is not just Roman. Plutarch has written: "But the story which has the widest credence and the greatest number of vouchers was first published among the Greeks, in its principal details, by Diocles of Peparethus, and Fabius Pictor follows him in most points."
So we really should stop saying her story doesn't count as a Greek myth and accept that there is a myth where Ares rapes (but there are non r@pey versions too).
I literally went to search what you say dear, maybe it was something that slipped my mind, but now that I did I kinda understand what you say.
The Myth of Mars r@ping Rhea-Silvia or Ilia is mostly written by Roman writers, rather than Greek ones. Also, I searched a lot about it and the only mention that Ares was said to r@pe her was on modern art pieces, and found literally nothing. Also, I went to theoi.com, one of the only sources I trust, and I only found this:
I saw the word "seduced" and "Mars [ the Roman Ares]".
I haven't encountered that source you used, as it was not linked up there, but I also didn't find anything more enlightening on that matter.
I do not disagree that Mars r@ped Rhea-Silvia, but on the other hand I haven't read something tangible about Ares doing so.
Maybe I am missing something, so I kindly ask you to send me the link maybe?
I really wanna see that possibility, and I also don't want to leave your question unanswered or falsely answered!
I would appreciate the enlightenment, if it is easy for you! 😊😉
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Inspired by the old amortentia ask, if each LI looked into the mirror of erised, what would they see?
Oh so you’re looking for pain, I see you anon 👀
Abel: his family, with his parents and his grandmother still alive, as well MC and his friends. If he’s your LI, then him and MC together and happy as well. At the end of the day Abel is a very simple man, and his heart’s deepest desire is his family, old and new, whole and together
Amalia: She would see herself winning an unwinnable court case, and in so doing turning around the lives of her clients who she helped. And of course, you would be there with her, cheering her on as she’s finally achieved her life's greatest dreams.
Jocelyn: She’s a simple person. She’d see herself with her closest friends and loved ones at the local Westchester Diner. She’s eating her favorite diner burrito, and everyone she ever lost is alive, happy, and good, and Westchester is safe.
Lincoln: His mama 🥺 and if you're his LI, then it would be the three of you together. Maybe celebrating Christmas together in the Philippines and eating his favorite foods.
Matthias: If he's romancing MC, it would be the two of them together in power. And Lincoln forgave him and sees things from Matthias's perspective, they have the relationship Matthias always wished they had. If he's not romancing MC, then it would be him, Silvia, and Lincoln being a happy, immortal family together.
#ask#anon#ilw lis#ilw#it lives within#lincoln aquino#lincoln mcqouid#matthias mcquoid#abel flint#jocelyn wu#amalia de león
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20 (or so) Questions with De Hartley
Let's find out more about the tall, dark and gorgeous bassist of The Rebel Rejects! Are they all work and no play?
Interviewer: Delphine/Desmond, thanks for diving into a more detailed conversation with me. Let's start with your birthday – Capricorn, right?
De: Absolutely, January 9th. It's right at the beginning of the year, and I guess it adds a bit of structure to the chaos.
Interviewer: Makes sense. Do you go by any nicknames, or is it all about Delphine/Desmond?
De: Most people just call me Delphine/Desmond. You can call me De though, my friends do, and we're friends right. *saucy smirk* It's short and sweet. And I'm one of those things. *winks*
Interviewer: Indeed you are pretty tall. Got it. Wait are you flir... *intensely flustered* Uh anyways so, beyond the Rebel Rejects and the music scene, what are some of your good traits?
De: Determination, adaptability, and a good sense of humor. I find humor to be a great coping mechanism, especially when things get intense.
Interviewer: Solid combo. And what about the flip side? Any challenging traits?
De: I can be a bit too serious at times. The weight of high expectations, both from myself and others, can make it challenging to lighten up.
Interviewer: Understandable. Hobbies outside of music – tell me more about your love for cooking.
De: Cooking is a therapeutic escape for me. It's a creative outlet, and the first fancy thing my dads taught me was mushroom risotto with seared scallops. Been perfecting it ever since.
Interviewer: Sounds delicious. Let's explore strengths a bit more. Besides the music, what do you see as your greatest strength?
De: Adaptability. Life throws curveballs, and I've learned to roll with the punches. It's like a survival skill.
Interviewer: Admirable. And your biggest weakness?
De: Perfectionism. I set high standards for myself and others, and it can be a challenge to accept that not everything can be flawless.
Interviewer: It's a common struggle. Describe yourself in one word.
De: Driven.
Interviewer: And how do you think others see you in one word?
De: Reliable.
Interviewer: Moving on to fears. What’s your greatest fear?
De: *deep sigh* Failing to meet the expectations set by my dads. I want to succeed and make them proud. The pressure is real.
Interviewer: Tough pressure indeed. What are your top priorities at this point in your life?
De: Success in the music scene with the Rebel Rejects is paramount. Making my dads proud and ensuring the well-being of my friends – they're like family.
Interviewer: Speaking of family, tell me more about your relationship with your dads.
De: They're both amazing individuals – a jazz bassist and an NY Times food critic. They've been incredibly supportive, giving me all the tools to succeed. Sure they can be a bit tough on me but it's only made me realize my true potential. And they've always made sure to make time for fun family shenanigans. They're my role models and my biggest cheerleaders.
Interviewer: It sounds like you've had a wonderful support system. Future goals – what's on your agenda?
De: Success in music, of course. Beyond that, I want to explore different cuisines, maybe even try my hand at culinary pursuits. Travel, see the world – there's so much out there to experience.
Interviewer: Sounds exciting. How would you spend a rainy day in more detail?
De: Cozy at home, experimenting with new recipes, maybe indulging in a good book or movie. Rainy days have this calming effect, perfect for culinary creations.
Interviewer: Perfect. Favorite book?
De: "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It has a bit of a slow start but once you get to what lies beneath, it's absolutely gripping. I could barley fish it since I was so invested...but I won't give too much away.
Interviewer: Great choice. And your favorite movie?
De: I'm actually a sucker for musicals. I think my favorite would have to be "Across The Universe" and I'm not even a Beatles fan. The music, the visuals, the artistry to take songs made wholly by someone else and then create a fully fleshed out story. The film captures the essence of the time and the bittersweet reality that people were facing, and it does it in a fantastical surrealist way.
Interviewer: Lovely. Any dark secrets or unconventional experiences you're willing to share in more detail?
De: Honestly I'm an open book. Not really a secret, but I'm adopted. It's never been a complex for me. My dads are my family, and that's what matters.
Interviewer: Beautifully put. Switching lanes, What's your best physical feature?
De: Hmm maybe my beautiful brown eyes, or my full lips. *looks from your eyes to your lips and back* Why don't you tell me?
Interviewer: Oh you're trouble aren't you?
De: I don't know what you mean. *small smile, unassuming shrug*
Interviewer: *clears throat* Could someone get me some water? Ah thank you. *takes a sip staring at De* Anyways, next question. What about your worst physical feature?
De: *chuckles* Um I don't really think I have one. *looks down at their hands* My fingers maybe they're a bit calloused and rough from playing bass and occasional cuts in the kitchen.
Interviewer: Ok, and lastly, how would you describe being in love?
De: Shared passions, shared dreams, and supporting each other's individual goals. It's not just about the destination – it's the journey, experiencing the highs and lows together. It's knowing that someone will be there for you not only to enjoy life with you, but to hold you accountable and make sure you're happy with the path that you've chosen.
Interviewer: Well expressed, De. Thanks for sharing your journey in more detail. Excited to see where life takes you and the Rebel Rejects!
#choice of games#choose your own adventure#choose your own story#dashingdon#interactive fiction#interactive if#twine if#twine interactive fiction#character profile#choice script#RO interviews#if: themuse#themuse if
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Iginio Straffi Interview “With my fairies I challenge Disney” by Silvia Brena, translated from Io Donna (10/09/2005)
originally transcribed by Iku, translated by me
Straffi talks about inspirations, his wife, Rainbow's workflow in 2005, their lack of unions and more!
If Winx doesn't ring a bell, it's because you don't have any female daughters. And if you don't know Iginio Straffi from Macerata, don't miss the seven reasons (and the moral) for the success of this 40-year-old creative. Who by staying in the province and marrying a cosmopolitan manager has gone global. “Mr. Rainbow, how does it feel to be one of Disney's most hated people?” Mr. Rainbow, born Iginio Straffi, age 40, from Macerata, does not answer. “You don't feel anything at all?” “I would rather people didn't think badly.” “Tell the truth.” "All right, I feel a certain pride in having annoyed a titan. It's inspiring."
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Sivia Brena: So, Mr. Straffi, who inspired you? Iginio Straffi: “Chatwin, Simenon, Sergio Leone, Ingmar Bergman, movies like Blade Runner. Do I go on?" No, stop. And let's start again. In search of the real reasons and rules behind a phenomenon. [Reason No. 1-the metabolism of speed.] IS: “The first person to diagnose it was my pediatrician. He told my mother, 'Ma'am, your son is healthy, but he has a problem: he goes at 1,000 rpm and never relaxes.'"
SB: Number of emails received per day? IS: “Approximately 200, all ‘processed.’ I attack in the morning with Japan and stop at night with the US. In between, every day is Germany, Singapore and China." SB: Yes, but many are answering e-mails all day long and have not become cartoon kings.... IS: “You want a reason? then I'll give you three. 1) We control the intellectual property of our products: that is, we own our ideas. 2) In order to defend our product, that is, our ideas, we turned them into licensing, this has granted us the rights to all our assets. 3) People working with us come from all over the world. Yes, we have been fast." [Moral: Don't drop your ideas left and right. Protect them, they are better than privacy."]
[Reason #2 - Joanne. That is, what does a tenacious woman do next to a tenacious man]. SB: Yeah, what does she do with him? IS: “She gets married. We did it at the beginning of June. She is my right hand, my support, even moral support. She was the one who opened the markets of Asia for us, who bet with me on the development of licensing."
SB: Nice statement. IS: “It is the truth. My greatest joy is in the evening, at home, summarizing the day together." SB: But aren't you a bit symbiotic? IS: “On the contrary. It's cathartic to be able to be angry or happy as a couple over a success." SB: Never a disagreement, a difference of views? After all, you dragged a cosmopolitan manager from Singapore, who studied marketing at the prestigious Madison college in Wisconsin, deep into the Italic province. IS: “Diversity of views yes, of course. She has an Eastern approach. And American. For her, hierarchy is sacred. For me it is not. She thinks a well-liked leader is not doing his job well. I love consensus."
SB: When don't you see each other? IS: “We write to each other. Emails have been to us what letters used to be. They have kept the relationship alive." [Moral: Find yourself a partner in crime and hard worker. It also helps to save a paycheck."] [Reason #3 - Trust. and shame.] SB: Who believed in you? IS: “The president of Rainbow, Don Lamberto Pigini, an over-80-year-old priest who had a printing business. With him we laid the first brick." SB: Then? IS: “Joanne.” SB: As expected. IS: “And then I work in an atmosphere of trust, it's beneficial. And do you know why? Because I'm not equipped to disappoint. Those who work for me know that." SB: Explain yourself further. Does it have to do with the shame one feels in the face of failure? IS: “It has to do with my mother, who used to repeat to me, ‘Don't shame me, don't make me look bad.’” [Moral: Re-evaluate moms; they're still needed.] [Reason #4 - The team.] SB: How much work is done in your company? IS: “A lot, but hopefully with pleasure.” SB: Is there a union? IS: “No.” SB: No because you don't need it or no because you don't want it? IS: “With us, the key word is passion. No one here is a cog. We are an 'ad personam' company." SB: Boom. IS: “That's how it is. Because everyone sees that their ideas can live. And you work together. Each series, which is developed in six to seven months, has a team of ten designers dedicated to it." SB: Do you yell with your guys? Any mistreating? IS: “I confront. I tend to explain. And I can change my mind after a chat with a collaborator." SB: Do you explain your decisions? IS: “Always. Reason for disagreements with Joanne. She argues that a decision of mine should not be confronted with the opinions of collaborators. But by character I need consensus." [Moral: Aim for the creative philosophy of consensus, helps.] [Reason #5 - Don't give up.] IS: “We went through very hard times. The beginnings, the clash with Disney who accused us of copying their Witch. But then we won, partly because we started thinking about Winx in 2000, with Rai. Witch, the comic book, came out in May 2001." SB: Did you ever feel like quitting? IS: “I didn't mostly because of the guys who work with me.” [Moral: Don't work for yourself alone; be responsible.] [Reason #6 - The creative process.] SB: How does a good idea come about? IS: “I'll tell you how Winx was born. I first got the idea from watching the Japanese Sailor Moon, the story of five little fairies..." SB: You copied! IS: “I was inspired. The creative process comes to life by processing the already seen." SB: I mean, nobody invents anything. IS: “The basic elements of narratives are always the same, the skill is in remixing them. Look at the Japanese: they did Pokémon, then Digimon, then Dragonball." (TRANSLATOR'S NOTE: Iginio probably refers to the italian airing of each show, NOT the japanese airing. We all know Dragon Ball came first, but it aired in 1999-2001 in Italy and then reran every year) SB: A master, a mentor of yours? IS: “Rodolfo Torti and Sergio Bonelli, two greats in the world of comics.” SB: Specifically, what do you do: do you sit down with a pencil in your mouth? IS: “The gestation is very long. It can last even years. I only write when inspiration comes to me." [Moral: Don't get anxious]. [Reason #7 - The Roots.] SB: Let's talk about Loreto. Strange location for a company with a global reach. IS: “We were born here.” SB: Yes, but people migrate. IS: “There's no reason for that. We live better here. We go to the beach on our lunch break. And in the middle of the green you work better." SB: Yes, but you are out of any trade route. IS: “We have e-mails, cell phones, faxes. From a business point of view, yes maybe Milan would be better. But we make it from here as well."
SB: How? IS: “We take young designers from schools like Urbino and train them internally. We hire people from all over the world, there are many foreigners, especially in marketing. They love living and working in the Marche region." SB: But do you feel like a provincial? IS: “Yes, I think so.” SB: Define provincial. IS: “When I can, I like to go to my parents for lunch on Sundays. It's a ritual, it makes me feel good." [Moral: Don't look for Zen and the art of better living in distant philosophies, go back to your own home].
#winx club#iginio straffi#interviews#translations#long post#sorry iku it won't fucking let me post it with the link tumblr is stupid
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H.M. The Queen's speech at the symposium Challenges for implementation of new Alzheimer Disease treatments
Ladies and gentlemen Researchers
It is a pleasure to be here today at this symposium supported by the “Foundation for Gamla Tjänarinnor (Old Servants)” and to learn more about the challenges for implementation of new Alzheimer Disease treatments.
This Conference is especially important since Alzheimer is one of the greatest and most complex health challenges of our time.
Just like so many people, all over the world, I too have come to learn how devastating this disease is. I have seen closely what it does to those who suffer from it, and to their loved ones.
Ladies and gentlemen,
You are world-leading researchers in Alzheimer disease, and I am deeply touched by your commitment to this cause. You have gathered here at the Nobel Forum to go through the immense research progress we have recently seen for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer. For example, we will have new drugs, so called immunotherapies – a great step forward!
But as always, there is a lot more that can be done and must be done. During the years, I have tried to find ways to assist in the everyday lives of those affected. One example is Silviahemmet, that I founded in 1996, with the mission to spread knowledge about dementia through various educational initiatives. Another example is Queen Silvia Nursing Award, which is a project to promote a positive development in the nursing and assistant nurse profession, especially regarding elderly care.
It makes me happy to see further initiatives taking place in other countries. Recently, I inaugurated a hospital in the city of Forst in Germany. Forst is on its way to become the most dementia-friendly city in the country. A very impressive project.
It is my sincere hope that this meeting will bring you inspiration and new opportunities to advance in your ambition and I am sure you will have good discussions to come closer to solutions for the many challenges that lie ahead of us.
And let me assure you: I have never, ever lost hope, that we will find a way to beat the disease.
I wish you all the best and look forward to following your important work.
Thank you!
Speech held by H.M. Queen Silvia at Karolinska institutet in Stockholm on Jan. 18, 2024.
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Tiara Recap: First half of 2024 - The Stats
I’ve decided to start doing a twice-yearly recap of every tiara event that includes 1 or more members of a European Royal Family. I’m keeping it to the European Royals as I know the most about their jewellery and I don’t tend to follow any other family. The series will be split into 3 parts: the Stats, the Favourites and the Could-Do-Betters, so let’s kick things off with the Stats.
In the first 6 months of 2024, 47 tiaras were worn at 17 different events or in official photos. 10 State Visits were held, 4 sets of Official Photos were released and 3 Diplomatic Receptions were held. Norway had the greatest number of tiara events with 5 events (3 state visits and 2 official portraits) while the UK, Spain and Belgium had the fewest with 1 event each. A breakdown of the events by country can be found in the graph below.
34 unique tiaras were worn over the last 6 months. Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore a tiara the most (5 times), while Queen Silvia, Queen Mary, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Christina and Princess Astrid each wore the highest number of unique tiaras (3 each). Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa tied for first with the most wears of a single tiara, they wore the Amethyst Necklace Tiara and Belgian Scroll Tiara respectively on 4 separate occasions. Only 3 tiaras were shared within this period: the Connaught tiara (worn by Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Christina), the Ruby Peacock Tiara (worn by Queen Maxima and Princess Amalia) and the Pearl Poire Tiara (worn by Queen Margrethe and Queen Mary).
April had the most tiara events with 5 while March had the fewest with 1. 13 tiaras were on display in April and May, January followed closely behind with 11 tiaras worn, while February, March and June only had 5, 1 and 4 tiaras on show respectively.
It’s been a great year for tiaras so far so let’s hope it continues.
#Tiara Recap#statistics#british royal family#swedish royal family#norwegian royal family#danish royal family#dutch royal family#belgian royal family#luxembourg grand ducal family#spanish royal family
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