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stardust-swan · 2 years ago

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The complete masterpost on how to smell like a Princess 💐🧴🌸

ARMPITS

🌸 Long armpit hair traps sweat and the smell can be quite noticeable. Wax or nair off the hair (instead of shaving, which causes dark discolouration), or if you don't want to have completely hairless armpits, trim the hair down short with a small pair of scissors.

🌸 Know the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. Deodorant: stops the smell. Antiperspirant: stops the sweat. Some products may do one but not the other, although most do both.

🌸 Use a men's deodorant instead of women's deodorant. The antiperspirant is much stronger than in women's deodorant. Old Spice makes nice ones that don't smell particularly masculine despite the brand being associated with men. Old Spice Deep Sea smells like sea salt, Old Spice Fiji smells like coconuts, Old Spice Oasis is sweet and slightly vanilla scented, Old Spice Wolfthorn is sweet citrus, and Old Spice Timber smells like sandalwood.

🌸 Apply deodorant after you shower instead of waiting a while.

🌸 Apply antiperspirant at night instead of morning so that it has all night to get absorbed

🌸 Vanilla extract can be used as a natural deodorant. Because it's alcohol based, it kills bacteria and the vanilla scent stays all day.

🌸 Use deodorant as a preventative measure, not a fix for an already-stinky armpit or a replacement for washing.

🌸 Use salicylic acid toner on the armpits. This lowers the pH of your armpits to be inhospitable to odour-causing bacteria

🌸 Hand sanitiser can be used in a pinch (not regularly though as it's bad if you use it too often)

🌸 Washing your armpits with Head & Shoulders shampoo and letting it sit for a bit before rinsing off is really good for getting rid of bad odour due to the zinc in it

🌸 Exfoliate your underarms in the shower to slough off dead skin and deodorant build-up that could be making any products you use under your arms less effective. You can use the same exfoliator you use on your face or body on your armpits.

🌸 To dry your armpits completely, use a hairdryer, apply deodorant, then dry them again. It will make such a difference, as it gets your armpits completely dry, whereas as towel drying alone can often leave some moisture, which is more likely to make you smell.

🌸 If you suffer from excessive underarm sweating, go see your doctor. They can prescribe you an industrial strength antiperspirant which may solve your issue.

CLOTHES

🌸 Don't leave your clothes in the washing machine for too long after they've finished washing, this makes them develop a bad smell. Put them to dry as soon as possible after washing.

🌸 If possible, use the tumble dryer instead of leaving your clothes to air-dry in winter. If clothes are left for hours and hours and not really drying because it's too cold, they develop a bad mildewy smell.

🌸 Dry your clothes outside in the sun whenever possible

🌸 Use scented dryer sheets (but make sure the scent isn't one that clashes with your perfume).

🌸 An old-fashioned tip is to keep cut up soap and lavender in the same drawer as your clothes. You can just stick a scented soap or sachets with potpourri in the closet with your clothes to make them smell nice.

🌸 In hardware stores, you can buy cedar blocks to put in your closet, which as well as making your clothes smell nice, also keep spiders, moths, and centipedes away

🌸 Add a capful of white vinegar to the washing machine when you're washing your clothes (no, this won't make your clothes smell like vinegar. It kills unwanted scents and helps remove stains).

🌸 Add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, tea tree, or eucalyptus to your laundry detergent (you can add some to your dryer sheets as well). Make sure they're clear, light, essential oils, and not dark resiny ones, as that will stain your clothes. You can put a few drops of essential oils on the bottom of your drawer, right on the wooden part too.

🌸 You can buy special laundry perfumes to put in the fabric softener department. The scent lasts for ages

🌸 Avoid harsh or heavy scented laundry detergent and washing powders. Stick to neutral, light-scented ones

🌸 Wear breathable fabrics like cotton, hemp, linen, and silk. This will make more air circulate around your body. Avoid nylon and polyester.

🌸 Wash your bathrobe once a week

🌸 Spray Febreeze or perfume on the clothes in your closet once a week

🌸 Wash any clothes you haven't worn in a while, even if you're not planning on wearing them soon, to prevent a stale smell. It will make your whole wardrobe smell much better

FEET

🌸 Wear clean cotton socks. Don't reuse worn socks days in a row

🌸 Always wear socks. Not wearing them makes it much more likely for your feet to start smelling bad

🌸 Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day, as this can make odour-causing bacteria grow because they don't get a chance to dry out.

🌸 If you're staying somewhere overnight, remember to bring a 2nd pair of shoes to change into instead of wearing the same pair twice in a row

🌸 Put baby powder on your feet before putting socks on

🌸 Always dry your feet thoroughly after washing, including between each toe. This prevents the development of foot fungus

🌸 Use foot spray or shoe spray

🌸 Scent rises, so spray a little perfume in your shoes or on your ankles

🌸 Pat some glycolic acid on the soles of your feet with a cotton pad each morning

HAIR

🌸 Spray some perfume on your hairbrush before brushing. Grace Kelly swore by this

🌸 Apply dry shampoo the night before instead of the morning of so that your hair has time to absorb it

🌸 Hair absorbs scent a lot, so wash it regularly

🌸 Add a tiny drop of perfume oil into a few drops of hair oil and apply to your hair

🌸 It's obvious, but using a shampoo and conditioner that smells good will make your hair smell good

🌸 Consider using a hairspray or hair mist

HOME

🌸 Change pillowcases and bedding regularly. Oils, sweat and dead skin cells will accumulate if you go too long using the same sheets.

🌸 Open the windows regularly and leave your bed to air before making it once a week. No airflow means your environment will be more warm and sweaty, making it more likely to develop bacteria that makes you smell bad

🌸 Light a scented candle or incense regularly so that your home always smells lovely

🌸 Have multiple towels so you can use a new one each time you shower. Once a towel is wet, germs start growing, which can make you smell. Clean your towels regularly

🌸 Above all, make sure your house is clean. It doesn't matter how many of these tips you follow, if your home smells bad, you'll smell like it. Plus if you bring someone home and your house smells, no matter how good you personally smell, that's the impression they'll have of you. Clean regularly.

MOUTH

🌸 Floss after eating. Food particles trapped in between the teeth can make your breath smell bad. Even if you don't notice it, others will.

🌸 Use mouthwash after eating or drinking. Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol, as they can dry out your mouth, and your mouth should be moist if you want to reduce bad breath.

🌸 Brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper. This gets rid of bacteria that can build up and make your breath smell bad.

🌸 Keep a pack of mints or gum in your bag for after you eat or drink out (avoid chewing gum if you grind your teeth or clench your jaw though - it's not good for overworked muscles that need to relax).

🌸 Brush your teeth morning and night. Make sure to brush the hard to reach places, like the back molars. And brush for at least two minutes.

🌸 Bad smelling bacteria builds up in your mouth if it's dry and saliva isn't being produced, so drink water consistently throughout the day and eat every few hours, even if it's just a small snack

🌸 Take probiotics for mouth health to replace bad smelly bacteria with good bacteria

🌸 It's not too important, but if you're talking at close range with someone, you'll be able to smell if they have a scented lip product on, so if you want, put on a scented lipgloss, lipstick, or lip balm. My personal favourites are Glossier Birthday Cake lip balm and Fresh Rose Lip Treatment.

🌸 Chew a sprig of rosemary or mint after eating, it makes your breath smell clean and herbaceous.

🌸 A Princessy mouthwash recipe you can try is putting 60g of dried rose petals in 240ml of rosewater and heating gently for 2 hours, then straining and adding 180ml of liquid honey. As well as making your breath smell beautiful, it also helps to soothe a sore throat.

🌸 An underrated tip is to gargle with hot salt water to kill bacteria. This is good when you're somewhere without access to mouthwash.

🌸 If you take good care of your mouth hygiene but bad breath persists, you may have tonsil stones. You can extract them by rubbing a Qtip on your tonsil.

SIGNATURE SCENT

🌸 Learn your body chemistry. Get a variety of sample perfumes and see what they smell like after 30 minutes, 2 hours, a day. Scent profiles develop and change over time, and a perfume that smells good at first might not after a few hours. See what smells good consistently.

🌸 Apply Vaseline or a light unscented lotion to the area where you'll be spraying the perfume to make it last longer

🌸 Buy a rollerball of your favourite perfume so you can reapply when you're out and about if the scent of your perfume fades

🌸 If possible, spend money on a high end Eau de Parfum. 1 or 2 sprays will suffice, and the scent lasts all day. Sprays from Bath and Body and Victoria's Secret smell nice and all, but fade quickly.

🌸 Keep in mind that some perfumes may only be suitable for certain seasons. A light citrusy scent may be fine in summer, but confusing in winter

🌸 Scent rises, so rub scented lotion on your legs. If you want you can spray some scent inside your shoes or on your ankles.

🌸 Hot skin areas close to your veins like behind the knees, behind the ears, the back of the neck, and on the wrists are good areas to apply perfume. Currently, it's popular in the perfume community to spray on the stomach and forearms too.

🌸 If you're sensitive to perfumes, a perfume oil could be a good substitute (in former Ottoman countries, perfume oil is more popular than spray perfume).

🌸 Less is more with perfume. Never overspray. It's better for the scent to subtly creep up on people than to overwhelm them. Perfume should be intimate, a beautiful association people make with being close to you (isn't it a lovely idea that nobody will know that your hair smells like rose hair mist until your lover buries their face in it, or that your neck smells like Hypnotic Poison until your lover leans in to kiss it?)

🌸 Be aware that people may have sensitivities or allergies to perfume if you're going to be in an enclosed space, for example on an airplane, a cinema, or an office cubicle. It's okay just to smell clean rather than of perfume (Kate Middleton and Megan Markle don't wear any perfume at official state events for that reason).

🌸 Don't be afraid to ask other people about their opinions on your perfume. Of course, it's important that you like your perfume, but everyone else around you will have to smell it too. Some perfumes have associations that you may not necessarily want to portray. For example, Victoria's Secret perfumes are often associated with teenagers, and Chanel No.5 is often associated with grandmas. If you love them, you do you, but just keep this in mind if you're wary of creating certain associations with yourself.

🌸 Choose moisturising and hygiene products that go well with your signature scent. For example, vanilla or cocoa butter moisturiser with a perfume in the gourmand family of fragrances.

🌸 In the same vein as above, you can also choose moisturisers that add dimension to your signature scent, like making a floral perfume smell more summery by using a coconut moisturiser, or making a vanilla scent smell more Christmassy by using a peppermint body wash and lotion.

🌸 Don't mix scents that don't go well together. It will smell confusing if you use a warm vanilla sugar lotion with a musky perfume.

🌸 Don't overload on too many strongly scented products, it's overwhelming. If your perfume is very strong, use a lightly scented or unscented lotion.

🌸 It's okay to have more than one signature scent. The perfume you wear at the office doesn't have to be the same perfume you wear at parties, which doesn't have to be the perfume you wear relaxing at home.

🌸 It's also okay to have no signature scent, and just pick a perfume that fits your mood on a given day

🌸 Try and find a perfume that matches your lifestyle. If you're a minimalist, pick a fresh, light scent, such as Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. If you love to bake and adore the smell of vanilla, sugar and buttercream, try a gourmand perfume, like Dior's Hypnotic Poison or Ariana Grande's Cloud. If you live an outdoorsy lifestyle, try a woody scent like Santal 33 by Le Labo. Your scent should match your vibe, if you're not naturally a party girl or a chic lady, don't try to fake it with perfume, it will just be confusing.

🌸 Don't pick a perfume you don't personally like just because someone else recommends it, like wearing a scent you find grandma-like just because someone said it will make you smell Old Money. You're the one who has to smell it all day

🌸 Spray a little perfume on your hair and wrists before going to sleep to feel soft, pretty, and luxurious, like a Princess or an Old Hollywood star

🌸 A tip from exotic dancers is to spray perfume right after showering, moisturise, then spray the perfume again to really lock in the scent

🌸 Read books like The Secret of Scent by Luca Turin, Fragrance and Wellbeing by Jennifer Peace Rhind, and Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman to understand the science of scent and what smells great from the point of view of a perfume expert.

🌸 If you want free samples, try e-mailing a perfume house saying you've seen a promo of their perfume and would be interested in a complimentary sample (send your address too). Usually they read lots of complaints, so they'll be glad if they can make someone happy (this may not always work with every perfume house though). You can also go to a quiet counter at a boutique and ask for samples of a perfume you want, even tell them that you're young and can't afford much and they'll give away lots.

🌸 Science has shown that women are much more sensitive to musk scents than men, so lesbian/bi ladies may want to consider trying a musk scent while on a date. And as for men, they prefer lily of the valley, as well as gourmand scents like vanilla, cinnamon, and oddly, pumpkin and lavender together. [Source]

YONI

🌸 Take probiotics

🌸 Wear cotton underwear. Avoid tight underwear and underwear with dye if possible.

🌸 Sleep without underwear. Letting your yoni breathe is great for achieving an attractive smell

🌸 Don't clean your yoni with regular soap. It can throw off your pH, which can cause yeast infections and a bad smell. It's generally okay to use soaps specifically formulated for your vulva, or gentle soaps like Johnson's baby soap or Dove sensitive.

🌸 Drink natural 100% pineapple juice and cranberry juice, or buy pills with those respective ingredients in the health store. Even if you don't want to drink it all the time, drinking cranberry/pineapple juice an hour before intimacy will make you taste sweeter.

🌸 Instead of using scented feminine hygiene products (which are bad for you), change your pad or tampon regularly. Switch to menstrual cups if possible, as there will be no smell at all (whereas the pads and tampons themselves will start smelling bad if left for too long).

🌸 Rub some roll-on deodorant in the crevice where your inner thigh meets your vulva. It develops its own B.O smell (like a leg pit). Deodorant improves the smell immensely.

🌸 Make sure your partner has clean hands/a clean mouth before touching you sensually. Also, use a condom if possible, as ejaculate inside of you can mess up your pH balance

🌸 Use Dripsticks for post-sex clean-up

🌸 Boric acid suppositories after your period help rebalance microbial flora

🌸 Use a little water to rinse after you pee. You can buy a peri bottle for postpartum to make it easier

🌸 Make sure to only wash your vulva, not inside the vagina. The inside is a self-cleaning oven, and douching or even just inserting a finger with soap is bad for it. Avoid the inner, pink parts of the labia too.

🌸 Make sure there's no discharge build-up in your pubic hair

🌸 Clean well in-between the folds and under the clitoral hood so that sebum doesn't get trapped

🌸 Make sure not to scrub too hard, as it can make soap get somewhere it shouldn't or irritate a sensitive area

🌸 Use a hairdryer to dry after showering if you don't have the time to towel off till you're completely dry. It will stop you from feeling swampy and sweaty down there.

UNCATEGORISED

🌸 Keep feminine hygiene wipes, hand sanitiser, mini deodorant, mini dry shampoo, mini mouthwash, rollerball of perfume, scented hand cream, etc in your bag to freshen up during the day

🌸 It's obvious, but shower at least once a day. If you're having unusually hot weather or live in a warm climate, take a couple of quick showers throughout the day.

🌸 Use a very strong soap on your yoni, armpits, and feet, and scrub your armpits/feet very well as they retain scents.

🌸 If you sweat a lot during the night, take a light shower in the morning to get rid of the smell of stale sweat

🌸 Before your regular shower gel, use an antibacterial soap. It will kill bacteria that can make you smell bad.

🌸 Useful websites: Fragrantica, R/Perfumes, R/Fragrance, Parfumo, R/FemFragLab

🌸 Take parsley pills. It's like an internal deodorant. And fenugreek pills make you smell sweet like maple syrup

🌸 As well as on your armpits, put deodorant under your breasts as well, and anywhere else you may sweat a lot from (if you're spraying in the crease between your thighs and abdomen, make sure you have underwear on).

🌸 If you tend to sweat under your breasts a lot, you can buy cotton breast liners that absorb sweat on Amazon

🌸 If you're doing all that you can to prevent body odour but it persists, talk to your GP or dermatologist. You may need an antiperspirant stronger than what you can buy in shops, a PanOxyl wash, or even botox injections in your armpits

🌸 A tip from Marie Antoinette is to wear perfumed gloves

🌸 Don't eat too much onions, garlic, eggs, dairy, alcohol, processed foods, red meat, fast food, or vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli. The smell will seep through your skin (a little is fine, of course). And eat plenty of leafy greens.

🌸 Eat more fruit 🍎🍇🍍🍒🍓

🌸 Drink mint tea in the morning

🌸 An obvious tip, but hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drinking more water will help you sweat less. Plus fragrance doesn't last as long on dry skin

🌸 Avoid drinking too much alcohol or smoking cigarettes

🌸 Take chlorophyll supplements

🌸 If you tend to suffer from a sweaty face, wear a waterproof mascara and keep a setting powder on you

🌸 Most important tip of all: Stay hygienic! You need a good base for any of these tips to work. Spraying perfume and applying scented lotion on an unclean body is like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound.

🌸 And of course you don't have to use all of these tips (if anything, you'll probably end up creating a toxic fume cloud instead of a beautiful scent). Just find a few that work for you and incorporate into your routine.

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lilietsblog · 5 months ago

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I appreciate your defense of bare hands I really don't get why people are so weird about this kinda stuff

At a guess,

Mi casa es everyone's casa. If I need something, clearly everyone needs it also and if they're not using it then they're suffering the downsides I would have. Everyone's skin is the same, haven't you heard?

The way _I_ learned to do things is obviously objectively superior and /not at all just an accident of birth / family tradition. And if you turn racism upside down it becomes a good thing, haven't you heard?

Beauty industry propaganda. This one pisses me off the most because I'm worried that people are doing actual harm to themselves by following really, really bad "advice". Exfoliation is not cleaning!!!! Most people don't need it!!!! Please make sure you're not harming yourself!!!

Straight up ignorance / "vibes". This one scares me the most bc people using fabric on their private parts are cruisin' for some pretty bad infections down there. I promise using your hands to wash your ass is more hygienic than literally any other option!!!!

Tumblr drama machine (same reason I joined the slapfight) amplifying all of the above. This one might be harmless, or might not be if people who didn't think about it before take it too seriously and start doing harm to themselves / taking bad risks too.1

#the shower discourse #asks #soupacool

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kittysdiary · 1 year ago

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my daily cheetahlicious beauty routine 🐆🎀:

skincare 🌸:

cleanser ~ cerave normal to dry skin cleanser

exfoliant ~ the ordinary aha + bha exfoliating peel (use 2x a week please!)

moisturizer ~ cerave daily moisturizing lotion

correction products ~ cerave eye cream + good molecules discoloration correcting serum

sunscreen ~ coola refreshing water cream

devices ~ vanity planet aira ionic facial steamer (in the color rose gold ofc) + farrence led light skin care machine

makeup 🌸:

primer ~ urban decay all nighter

foundation ~ fenty beauty pro flit’r

concealer ~ fenty beauty pro filt’r instant retouch

setting powder ~ fenty beauty pro filt’r instant retouch powder or laura mercier loose setting powder

blush ~ nars orgasm x + nars deep throat blush

bronzer ~ benefit cosmetics hoola bronzer

highlighter ~ benefit cosmetics tickle highlighter

mascara ~ too face better than sex mascara

eyeliner ~ nyx epic ink liner, too face better than sex liner

eyeshadow ~ too face, colourpop + morphe eyeshadow palettes

eye glitter ~ stilla

brows ~ anastasia beverly hills brow freeze

lashes ~ kiss lashes in sassy hybrid, lilly lashes in miami + lashy box -> cas cosmetic lashes in amethyst (used in photo but the style amethyst is no longer being sold but i luv the brand though for 25mm lashes! 💗)

lips ~ fenty beauty gloss bomb, nyx butter gloss + too face lip injection gloss

setting spray - urban decay all nighter setting spray

tools ~ morphe makeup brushes + beauty sponge

hair 🌸:

shampoo ~ design essentials milk and honey

conditioner ~ design essentials milk and honey

leave in conditioner ~ design essentials bamboo silk, design essentials almond and avocado detangling conditioner

hair mask ~ design essentials almond and avocado deep moisture mask

hair oil ~ design essentials silk essential oil

hair gel ~ eco styling gel

tools ~ detangling brush, denman brush, edge brush, blow dryer diffuser + at home hood dryer

(shower caps, silk head wraps/bonnets + silk pillowcases xoxo!)

#my post #tips #cute tips from an esthetician 🎀#sorry abt the names of my blushes LOL!#self care #makeup #hair #my face

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tf2-oneshots · 2 years ago

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As my final request, Soldierspy or Engispy (or both) where Spy is trying to convince the other to sleep, because nothing is going to go wrong in the span of a few hours if you will Just Go To Sleep. either the machine or standing watch can wait. (And if they had a night terror, and are scared to fall asleep, how fitting that the one they were scared of failing is the one to coax them to sleep) *does a fancy bow and leaves for the night/day*

I have SUCH a soft spot for both of them but soldierspy is calling to me🥺

Warnings: mention of night terrors

Rating: Teen and up

Spy has a strict nightly schedule. One so strict that he is asleep in bed at the exact same time every night. A hot bath with lavender soap, a shave where needed, an exfoliation of his skin, a fourth (and final) sweep of her room for enemies, and a bit of reading before the light goes out at exactly 9:45pm. This ensures that the Frenchwoman achieves his required beauty sleep.

Since involving himself with Soldier, however, her routine has shifted. Once relaxing baths are now a fight to keep raccoons out of the tub as Soldier dumps his toy navy boats into the water. Her exfoliant empties much faster now that Soldier insists on trying it. ‘It tickles’, he said, and Spy couldn’t find a real reason to turn him down.

All that she can forgive, but not Soldier’s insistence on standing guard outside the bedroom. At first, it was only until 10:30. The slight dip in the bed unbeknownst to Spy as he slept. Then 11:00. Then 11:30 with each retreat to the bed becoming less gentle. Just last night, it felt as if Soldier had scrambled into the covers before dragging Spy into a bone crushing bear hug. If her arms weren’t trapped, she would have stabbed him from the startling awake.

Tonight is no different. With a ceasefire called, she can afford to stay awake. He glances at the bedside clock, reading 11:48. Spy steps into his slippers and dons an elegant robe to cover the silk nightie she wears. His mask was left on, of course, knowing Soldier has a set of loose lips. Her work gloves replaced with a lace set to prevent her fingerprints from being taken in her sleep. The bedroom door creaks open to reveal said American standing off to the side.

“Mon patriote, it is nearly midnight. Come to bed.” Spy beckons to her lover. His back is straight with hands to their sides and feet pointed forward. The dust on his leather boots a clear indicator that Soldier has yet to even change for the night.

“I will go to the barracks when I am dismissed!” A salute before Soldier is back in place. Spy makes a tsk noise. This won’t do. No, no, she refuses to allow her partner to lose this much sleep each night. She stands in front of Soldier, eyeing the man with a raised brow and hands on the hips.

Spy takes Soldier by the wrist, lifting his hand until he can place gentle pecks upon the knuckles. He then gives a twirl, wrapping Soldier’s massive around around his lithe frame until Spy’s back is pressed to that comfortable chest. She lays a kiss on his wavering face as it struggles to maintain a stoic appearance.

“As much as I love a personal bodyguard, I love a man in my bed even more.” Soldier gulps. He has to stay focused. He needs to watch for the enemy. Someone might roll a grenade into the bedroom while they sleep! What if the enemy Spy tries to stab them in their sleep? He can’t let that happen. He has to protect and serve. That is a soldier’s duty. That is his duty.

“—oldier? Soldier, can you hear me?” Spy had long unwinded herself from the man when he gave no response. She tilts his helmet back to reveal a vacant stare in his eyes. The sudden change in light unintentionally snaps Soldier back to reality. He blinks and looks over to a very concerned Frenchman.

“We could be ambushed.” It didn’t happen last night, or the night before that, or the other night before that, but it might happen this time! He has to stay vigilant. Even if it means punching Scout that one time because he wanted a midnight snack.

“We are safe, mon cher. Please, come to bed. Restless nights are not good for you.” Romantic as the gesture is, it was driving Spy crazy. He can’t bear to see his lover exhausted anymore. His tired gazes and periodic yawning, and those creeping eye bags, are breaking her heart.

Soldier relents, deciding that, okay, maybe he can dial his guard duty back just a tiny bit. Even enemies need sleep, and he’s trained himself in his sleep too! Even the slightest sound of a door opening or a floor creak jolts Soldier awake these days. Nothing can get Spy or himself.

Laid in bed wearing his tank top and sweats, he welcome Spy into his arms. Soldier shuts his eyes, waiting to fall asleep. He can do this. The base is secure. The room is secure. Nothing can hurt Spy or himself while they sleep.

It’s 2:30am when Soldier feels a pair of hands shaking him awake. He sits upright, body drenched in sweat as he scans the bedroom. His eyes land on Spy who sighs once she realizes that Soldier is awake. She inches towards the man, cupping his face with her gloves.

“Mon patriote, you whimpered in your sleep, and you kicked me to the floor.” Surprising how none of that woke the American. He frowns at it however. He kicked Spy. The one person he was supposed to protect got a foot right up his ass while sleeping. Soldier lowers his head in shame.

“I have bad dreams. Ones where you get hurt or we get attacked.” Nightmares and bedtime horrors that plague his mind. Soldier feels a pair of hands lay him back down before they bring him into a hug. This feels quite nice, actually. So used to being the big spoon, he nearly forgot how nice it feels to be held.

“You and I are safe. I promise you that. Please, go back to bed before I get crow’s feet.” She snaps but in a loving way. Spy always had a talent for that sort of thing. He could sound rude and malevolent, but he means well at the end of the day.

“Who is giving you crow’s feet?” Why their feet anyways? The feathers look nicer, and don’t people usually collect their beaks? Soldier has no idea really, but its pretty puzzling. His father had shark jaws in the basement next to deer antlers, but not bird feet.

“They aren’t—go to sleep, Soldier.” He can’t argue with that. Spy won’t let him. She’ll use her fancy, funny sounding words before huffing in disdain. Soldier gets cozy in the lithe arms holding him and shuts his eyes. He should try bringing a shovel into his dreams.

I love these two so much -H

#team fortress 2 #tf2 #tf2 requests #tf2 spy #tf2 soldier #soldierspy #freedom fries

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b4n3n4 · 5 months ago

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(⁠^⁠_⁠^⁠メ⁠) Things i wanna make/do/have/buy

♡Hair

japanese hair straightening

fino hair mask and viCREA oil

keratin treatment

black hair again ✔️

♡Skin

laser hair treatment (again)

have lotion set (get rid of scars)

bath set ( gel, exfoliant, whatever)

whitening cream ( dont hate me)

♡Body

pillates (again)

eat less and only fruits/vegetables

♡Others

Sell old clothes, get jirai clothes, stick to white, pink, grey and black colors

start to make press on nails :3 ✔️

organize my yarn and take only the good ones

sell all my crochet things before i leave home!

get a loom knit machine

start to learn sewing, get a machine one day

#kawaii divider

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dreamer213 · 11 months ago

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Broken Machines: Between Shadows

Chapter 8: Worrying Winter.

The sun basks through her window, Winter has been awake long before it rose today. Her hair was down from its usual bun, and she’d still dressed in her military-issue nightwear. As per her normal routine, she starts her day with morning calisthenics. First stretches, then setup, next push-up, then a full ten minutes of planking before she’s ready for her morning shower. The water is hot, almost boiling as she lets the shower run until the heat is consistent. Once it is Winter strips and enters the shower, her well-endowed figure glistening as the water rains down on her. Despite her occupation, Winter’s body holds few scars from her many dangerous ventures as a huntswoman and soldier. Even the most notable of them seemed almost craved into her precious skin, like dull cracks in marble. Her hands glide over every inch of her body with a firm but careful touch. Her hair is washed with equal attention, the white silky strands hold no knots or tingles after her thorough cleaning.

After twenty minutes of washing Winter turns off the water and wraps a towel around herself. While still damp she begins her extensive skincare routine, exfoliating then a facial wash, and finally moisturizing both her face and body. Next, she gingerly dries her hair but putting it up in her signature bun. Clean and manicured she steps out of her bathroom in a white towel, it’s time to get dressed. Retrieving and dawning the set of undergarments from her dresser she dresses herself in her usual military regalia. Clean dressed and presentable Winter checks herself in the mirror, her face devoid of any emotion as she inspects her appearance. She is a vision of both beauty and elegance with a surly atmosphere around her that exemplifies her immense fighting prowess. From a glance, anyone who gazed at her would know she was not someone to trifle with. And very few in any kingdom she set foot in disagreed, most who did were easily proven wrong.

Except for…certain individuals. But the less said about that drunken scythe-welding bastard the better.

Though she stares, a quiet feeling of dread seeps into her. This habit of waking up early to care for her appearance was something that far predated her military service. This need to meet some unspoken expectation of perfection daily had been a ritual she’d performed since childhood, ingrained into her very being from years of high expectations. The years spent in high society, years spent under the public eye at all times, forced to be presentable and impeccable in every way at all times.

Years spent under his rule.

Even though she had grown far too old he ordered around and far too strong to be frightened into submission as she had been in her youth still Winter couldn’t help but retain some of her father’s teachings. Some days it was minimal, just a whisper in the back of her head that faded in seconds. Others it was a roaring, a screaming wave of horrid memories she did her best to bury but somehow always resurfaced.

Sometimes she could hear his voice.

Jacques: Put on a dress, those pants make your legs look lumpy and manish!

Jacques: Straighten up your back! You look like a slob hunching like that!

Jacques: Hunting?! How dare you even think of wasting my time with such savagery!

Jacques: PUT THAT SWORD AWAY! YOU HAVE NO USE FOR SUCH BARBARIC THINGS!

It was a painful screeching in her ears, rippling over every insecurity and fear she held deep in her heart. Looking into her own eyes in the mirror, Winter sees them dilate and her breath quickens, frustrated she turns away from her reflection and reaches for her sword. She holds the blade close to her chest as she desperately tries to even out her breathing. Clutching the hilt tightly, she runs her hands over it in an amateurish manner. They moved as if being guided to hold the blade properly, almost like a child being taught for the first time. She closes her eyes and tries to focus on the feel of the metal and soon the phantom touch of a hand calms her mind.

This position, this was where her hands were when her grandfather taught her how to use her semblance. He guided her hands into place and held them tight as she attempted to use her semblance, smiling and whispering words of encouragement throughout. Winter had never felt more secure than she did with her grandfather and even though she never had the courage to tell him of what was happening in their home before he passed his memory still brought her peace.

Gods, she missed him.

They all did. There wasn’t a single person without tears running down their face at his funeral.

Except for the man who got everything he wanted when that gracious man died.

But that’s why she must never forget, never let the malice burning in her die out only simmer. It gave her purpose, a reason to remain strong and levelheaded no matter what.

Calmed, Winter rises to her feet and secures her sword to the clip on her hip. She grabs and pockets her scroll, ID card, and wallet before departing her room for the canteen.

As she approached the cafeteria, bustling with the hum of many students, huntsmen, and soldiers, the stares of others followed. Her presence drops loud chatter to soft whispers if not completely silencing it. Such was the atmosphere such an elite soldier, being the general’s most trusted commander, it was only natural that most felt intimidated by the very sight of Winter.

Winter: As it should be.

She thought, looking around as she grabbed a tray and joined the mess line. It doesn’t take long for her to get to the front as her presence seems to push the others to pick out their breakfast quickly and move on as fast as possible. Once in front, she requests a plate of eggs, bacon, and toast with a side salad along with a bowl of oatmeal with fruit and a cup of black tea. After retrieving her breakfast Winter sits alone to eat, no one approaching her as she begins to eat but still eyeing her. She eats elegantly but quickly, eating a normal portion for a huntress but with such grace, it’s hard to imagine that she actually eating that much food.

When she takes a sip of her tea, she has to stifle a grimace as the flavor hits her tongue.

Winter: Ugh, they forgot to prep-check the temperature of the water again.

She grumbled inwardly as she continued to drink. Being of a wealthy background Winter was well versed in the art of tea making, much in due to her mother’s past pension for tea parties. She knew the ends and outs of what makes a good cup of tea, to the point she could taste even the slightest of flaws in any batch she drank. And this one had the simplest of beginner's mistakes, the water was boiled incorrectly. It was boiled similarly to water for the coffee, but the two drinks had different preferred temperatures for their respective flavors. The difference was too subtle for anyone but the most advert tea drinker or a tea aficionado such as herself to note so Winter ops to keep it herself and finishes her tea without outward complaint.

Once she’s done Winter cleans up her table, puts her dirty tray with the others, and goes about her usual duties. As one of Ironwood’s most trusted soldiers, when not engaged in overseas missions or combat Winter was charged with overseeing the operations of the academy and the military at large. Checking in on the status of training huntsmen, and on the current missions of soldiers around the two cities were her main tasks. It was nothing glamorous, just comparing class grades across semesters and checking in with active soldiers to make sure they were doing their jobs correctly. It mostly calls and paperwork, as she sits at her desk in her office. Very few people even knew Winter had her own office since she mostly did in-person business outside or with the general, but she honestly preferred it that way. It gave her a space to think clearly while she got things done.

She spends hours working, focusing on her task to prevent the inevitable boredom from creeping down on her. Her role had been much more active before the fall of Beacon but now with the borders closed and preparations being made for…. the inescapable evil that was slowly approaching she was left rather sedentary. She never complained about the change but that didn’t mean she didn’t have an opinion on it.

Especially since upon her return from Mistral, she was greeted with several pieces of extremely stressful news. First, that they were going to be faced with a world-destroying threat that had been dormant for years. Second, Penny Polendina was alive and well after what most would have thought to be a fatal dismembering. Third, her younger sister Weiss had run away from home, and somehow out of the kingdom without detection. And finally, because of the looming threat, she was to begin some specialized training to become the next winter maiden.

Despite her taking it well at the moment, Winter did not sleep for some time after getting that many bombshells dropped on her head. And though she wasn’t too worried about Weiss and was actually a bit relieved that Penny was okay Winter couldn’t help the weariness that came with the realization that the time to fulfill her ultimate duty to her kingdom and the world was fast approaching. She had the strength, the talent, the knowledge, and capabilities to take up this role without fail. But that wasn’t the problem.

Winter: No matter what I do she just won’t-

She groans, getting up from her desk and going for a quick walk. It was around lunchtime, but Winter rarely eats more than twice a day. Still, she peeks into the cafeteria just in time to see Penny enter. She watches her converse with the students and staff before getting her lunch and heading to the outdoor tables. Winter found it odd given how social the girl was, but it wasn’t her place to judge.

However, a small part of her was a little impressed by her communication skills. The affable android had been primarily raised in a lab but was always extremely cordial with anyone who’d give her the time of the day, sometimes to an annoyed degree due to her lack of social grace. But recently she’d been more…courtly and tactful in her socialization than before. Her overstepping with questions and boundary-pushing via invading personal space had slowly but surely disappeared and her manner of speaking seemed to adapt to the atmosphere now. It was subtle but oddly familiar to Winter, in a way that just needled at the back of her head. As if her subconscious was poking at her memory banks for the train of recollection to put this bizarre sense of déjà vu into context.

Now Winter would never bother Penny with something so trivial as a personal matter, but she did inquiry about to Ironwood not too long ago. The interaction was..interesting to say the least.

A week prior to today Winter was standing in General Ironwood going over some paperwork when the topic of students shifting attitudes.

Winter: It seems that morale is plummeting amongst the new recruits.

Ironwood: Understandable, given the state of things. Don’t worry too much about it, I’ve already prepared something to help calm the academy stress level for a little while.

Winter: Have you green-lit another concert for Team FNKI?

Ironwood: Yes. It’s been a while and they’ve been itching to perform again. Besides, nothing soothes the souls in wartime more than good music.

Winter: True. But I have also noticed there’s somewhat of a spike in morale during lunch hours.

Ironwood: Again understandable, it’s a break time to recharge and eat.

Winter: Yes, but I’ve noticed there’s some correlation between that spike and Ms. Polendia’s newly instated lunch break.

Ironwood: I can imagine.

He says with a chuckle, setting his pen down and settling into a more relaxed position in his chair before continuing.

Ironwood: Penny’s a friendly chatty ball of positive energy, her company is just…comforting.

Winter: I understand but the way she’s been interacting with others just seems more well-rounded and auspicious than before.

Ironwood: So, you believe the spike is related to a change in her socializing?

Winter: It’s more so that her ability to converse has vastly improved. It is such a far cry from her previous behavior but still so in line with her personality. It’s almost as if she’s been coached on it.

Ironwood takes a sip of his coffee to try to stifle a laugh but ends up snorting into it, getting lukewarm coffee all over his mouth and in his bread.

Winter: General!

Ironwood: I’m fine! I’m fine!

He chimes half laughing and coughing as he grabs a tea towel from his desk and cleans himself off. Once he’s got himself together again, Ironwood looks at Winter with a gentle, almost amused gaze.

Ironwood: You’re right, she has been tutored on her people skills but not for the reasons you’re thinking.

Winter: And what exactly is this reason?

Ironwood chuckles again, hands moving to type something on his scroll.

Ironwood: Why don’t you see for yourself, I’m sending you the reports on her lessons. Give it a read when you have time.

Winter: Yes, Sir.

Ironwood: And for your own sake, please look it over somewhere private.

Winter: Of course, Sir.

And that was the last they’d spoken of the matter, Winter receiving the documents the same day. She had them printed out but hadn’t found the time to sit down and read them. Currently, the stack of papers was sitting in a drawer in her room collecting dust. The idea of reading it as she strides down the hall to her next task, just to get some context, but decides to hold off until later as she matches towards the most important part of her day.

Through a route, few knew of and many security checkpoints Winter reaches the most well-protected building in the academy and the kingdom.

The chamber of the winter maiden, protector of the tundra kingdom, and keeper of the staff of creation.

Once upon a time, Winter had believed this person to be nothing but a myth, a character in a story long twisted from countless retellings over centuries. A fairytale to give hope to children in a world where monsters hunt by the smell of fear and would tear them apart if not for the strength of a selected few who could combat them. But now, she knew it was far too real.

It was a shock, really, meeting this woman so long-lived she wondered if her grandfather had known her in his youth. Freya, a hero whose name would live on only in the files held at the academy just as her predecessor before her. She’d been an artist beforehand, with a weak aura and a less-than-notable semblance before she’d been chosen by the previous maiden. No one, not even Freya herself, knew why she was chosen by the last winter maiden. She had not had the time to speak of her choice before her demise nor to even choose a successor beforehand. So sudden was her passing that it only advanced the shock of the girl she’d chosen to take her mantle in her final hour.

Despite that Freya served her kingdom well all these years, even while sitting on what she knew would be her deathbed. She won’t make the last maiden’s mistake; no Freya would refuse the reaper’s call until she knew in her heart of hearts that the next girl in line for these powers would wield them with safety, pride, and love their kingdom in mind. Someone could do well, far better than she did in her years with them.

And that’s why Winter was there, as grim as it sounds. She was training to be and engaging with the winter maiden in order to take her place. Ironwood had insisted they get to know each other well before the time came so Freya could die without regret, safe in the knowledge she’d left her kingdom in good hands.

Ironwood: It’s the least we can do.

He’d told her, reassuring both white-haired women as they faced this sensitive issue. He’d even taken the time to debrief both on each other’s lives to the best of his abilities and encouraged them to get to know each other.

But that’s where the problems began.

As Winter enters the room with Freya’s meal, she’s met with the same apathetic gaze she was more than used to from the elder woman. She walks over to her bedside and holds the tray of food in one hand while the other pulls out the built-in tray table from the side of the bed. Once’s it up she sets the meal down in front of Freya and steps back.

Winter: Here you go.

She says politely, face still in its natural neutral state as she speaks. Freya glances at her and then at her food.

Freya: Is the other girl coming?

The elderly maiden asks, voice tired and impassive. Winter nods in adverse.

Winter: No, not today.

Freya sighs and begins to eat in silence. This was the biggest challenge the conversion had faced since the beginning. While Freya knew how capable and determined Winter was, and all the tales of her formative she’d been willing to share the woman just didn’t enjoy her presence in the slightest. In fact, she disliked Winter from the moment she met her, not unimpressed by her amazing feats of duty in the name of Atlas but rather disillusioned by her personality. No matter how they tried to get Freya to empathize with Winter the woman just wouldn’t budge.

Though she understood the greatness of her abilities, Freya could not come around to her. Even after hearing Winter's life story Freya found herself not as compelled by it. Instead, she’d noted something in the girl’s behavior that no one else had noticed or had refused to. Outside of physical conflicts, Winter was detached from almost everything and held no true personal ties outside what was absolutely necessary. She held nothing dear and cared for nothing but that was a given with how she grew up.

Still, Freya could not trust something this important to someone like her, not to a coward. Because of this reluctance, Freya had lived far past her expected death date and seemingly held strength out of pure spite. She didn’t believe in Winter and refused to die until she could or found someone she could believe in. Thus began the long quiet of their session, Winter tending to Freya in almost complete silence on good days and through cold tantrums on bad days.

After ensuring Freya is well-fed, exercised, and rested Winter leaves to do her daily physical training regimen. Even with Freya’s silent aversion to her, Winter still had to ready her body for the day she’d receive the winter maiden powers. The strength of the ice and cold winds was not to be trifled with and she needed to be prepared to receive it and return to battle as fast as possible.

It mostly involves pushing her agility, balance, and aim to their limits as lacking in even one of those abilities could be disastrous when wielding something like the elements. Ice especially due to its duality of being both extremely strong and brittle. Once she’s done with her training and work Winter gets some dinner to take to her room. It had been a long day and she wanted some alone time.

She returns to her room with a bowl of creamy chicken soup with a pork chop, and a side of steamed vegetables and rice, along with several pieces of bread. The food was piping hot, so Winter took a quick shower before sitting down to eat. Start with the soup, Winter takes a careful spoonful to test the taste and heat. The broth is creamy with a soothing undertone of root vegetables and chicken but still a little too hot to eat say yet. She stirs her soup lazily with her spoon for a while until it cools until it’s at a good temperature. She eats the bread between spoonfuls, loving the taste and texture of it melts into the soup on her tongue. Once her bowl is empty, she moves on to the pork chop and steamed vegetables and rice. The pork chop was breaded and fried with a dash of gravy so Winter cut the meat into bite-size pieces and scooped one onto her fork with each bite of vegetables and rice. The gravy soaking into the rice gives each bite a nice meaty taste, making the rather bland steamed vegetables go down easily.

When she’s done with her food, Winter puts her dish aside to take down in the morning. She’s about to go brush her teeth but finds she’s still a little peckish. She debates just going to sleep but it’s not too late in the evening. That and she still has those documents to read. So, she settles on having a light snack and some tea while reading.

From a small storage box in the corner of her room, she retrieved some provisions. A few boxes of high-brand tea, a couple bottles of spring water, a singer jar, and a tin box of cookies from a small bakery not too far from the academy. Was it a bit excessive? Yes, but she couldn’t really help herself. Though it’s just a small luxury held many good memories for her. One of the last times she saw her mother Willow in a good state of mind before the truth was revealed and the façade of a happy family went down the drain, with her mother finding comfort at the bottom of wine bottles. As to why she hides these treasures, this was the military, and she would be absolutely livid if someone tried to steal some or beg for something.

Filling her electric kettle with spring water, Winter retrieves a teacup and picks a flavor of tea to drink. Chamomile was good for sleep, but Winter didn’t want to get drowsy while reading and she’d already had black tea today. Ginger lemon was good for digestion, but the spicy undertones don’t go well with sweets, and since she was having cookies, she didn't want to have anything too overly sweet or fruity either so honey and berry flavors were out too. Looking through the boxes she finds a tin of oolong she’d forgotten about, an impulse purchase from her last mission abroad. The tin had a traditional Mistral tea wear design in pale white and deep blue. It was such a great match to her natural coloring and aesthetics that Winter couldn’t help but pick it up before even reading the label. Still, she wasn't one to waste a good product, and since oolong had a similar bold but lighter flavor than green it would go well with tonight's treats. Putting the leaves in the defuser and into the cup then pouring the hot water into the cup, she sits down with documents as she waits for the tea to steep.

The first page isn’t anything of note, Winter had known of Penny’s mission in Atlas for some time, and most of the general details of how that investigation went. But there were some blanks she’d never asked to be filled, like who was their lead into high society. Those blanks were filled with a shoot of dread as Winter reads the address of where Penny received her etiquette lessons.

Winter: What?!

That manor, the place she once called home until the illusion shattered, Penny had been going in and out as a visit almost daily for months!

Winter: But how?! Why?!

Winter’s breath hitched; she knew Ironwood would never ever let her father near an innocent soul if he could help it! He was the one who gave her the chance to run to freedom and help Weiss get as far away as she could!

Winter: Why would he let her go there?! How could this-

Her thoughts are stopped when she reads the name of Penny’s tutor, it’s a name she knew well but hadn’t graced her lips in far too long.

Winter: Whitley?

She says aloud, puzzled as to how her only brother had become part of this. Reading further she discovers the life debt Whitley had incurred from Penny and the political deal that followed. This calms her slightly, her father using someone’s goodwill to gain an edge was as much a fact of life to her as needing air to breathe. And though the connotations of him gaining political power gave her shivers, it was hardly the biggest issue she had to deal with right now. Pausing to finish preparing her tea and opening her tin of cookies, Winter gets comfortable before resuming her reading.

As she goes from the formative details into the lesson plans and progress reports Winter finds herself immersed in the text. The way of writing in each report was so uniquely Whitley she could almost hear his voice reading in her ears. Seeing the effect and time he took into teaching Penny was so… interesting. The way he taught wasn’t anything like they’d grown up with at all, it was customized to work with Penny’s learning style. More hands-on work and promoted in ways that feed off her thirst for knowledge and growth. Breaks were offered if needed along with snacks, things people would expect from the upper class but were something none of the three siblings had experienced at all. The entries that stand out the most are the practical one's elite harassment, something she’d never been prepared for and suffered greatly from in her youth. The work he put into making sure Penny could survive and thrive was more than Winter could have ever hoped out of anyone, especially her brother.

In some ways, he seemed the most like their father as they got older. At least that’s what Winter remembered.

To be fair she hadn’t paid him much attention since she joined the military and started training Weiss. The most recent memories she had of him were just passing glances and hearing catty remarks she couldn’t even recall. The clearest recollections she had of him she had were from years ago. She could still remember holding him for the first time, his tiny hand wrapped around her pinky finger and his bright little eyes looking up at her with all the innocence in the world. She could still hear him leading his scales on the piano, trying to catch you with her and Weiss so they could play together like a little band. She recalled how he used to sneak her his portion of the snacks he didn’t like when they had tea, trying his best not to slip over their grandfather’s cape as he reached over to her plate. All because he didn’t like cucumbers but didn’t want to waste it.

He was so precious to her then, so sweet despite everything going on around them. And from what she could gleam he was still that sweet boy in some ways even after everything turned out so horrible.

When did he stop being that way? Or rather when did she stop seeing it? Seeing him, her own little brother as himself.

Winter: Just when he did become this grown up?

She thought to herself, picking up her teacup to take a sip. She looks down and sees a ripple in the tea as she pulls it to her lips. Then another and another as clear droplets fall into her cup. Wiping her cheek with the tip of her finger, Winter feels a line of water dripping down her face. When she had started crying Winter didn't know but she wouldn’t let that stop her from reading. Staying up late, rediscovering a dear memory she’d long since forgotten.

#rwby fanfiction #fanfic #rwby #angst #winter schnee #sad #new chapter

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two-reflections · 10 months ago

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Iron Will, Crimson Whispers

Warsmith Kirakos Neman of the Iron Warriors prepares to meet with Captain Roscius Sedulius of the Red Corsairs to discuss a trade agreement. [Part 1/4.]

This is the start of a oneshot that I'll be posting in parts on Marine Meat Monday for the rest of February. Today and next week should be fairly in line with MMM, but the two weeks after that will focus on the characters' meeting and its aftermath.

Tumblr version below, but please read on Ao3 if you can.

The halls of the Iron Warriors’ fortress echoed with the rhythmic hiss of steam that marked Warsmith Kirakos Neman's ablutions. Steam swirled around his imposing figure, sculpted first by the arts of the Corpse God, followed by years of war and the attention of the Dark Mechanicus. Time was anathema to Neman, yet his pre-meeting ritual was as precise and unwavering as a laser lance. Every facet of his being, from the ceramite plates meticulously polished to the Aquila gleaming on his chest plate, had to be an instrument of perfect order.

The ancient rituals of his Legion, passed down through generations of warriors, flowed through him like scripture. The industrial-grade cleanser was measured to the exact micron for optimal exfoliation and applied with surgical precision. His serfs scrubbed him, dissolving all impurities in the foamy lather. Each stroke was measured, calculated and practised; any deviation would have spelt a promotion for the hapless mortal from bath attendant to the newest member of the Astartes’ growing swarm of servo skulls. Neman’s armour lay disassembled in the next room, being attended to by agents of the Dark Mechanicus. Now, he was naked, the statuesque beauty of his body on display for his own judgment.

His gaze, sharp as a power sword, scanned his reflection in the mirrored wall. He was seven and a half feet of scarred skin and heavy muscles. Once, that skin had been the rich colour of fertile earth. Now, it had taken on a dull, steely aspect more reminiscent of basalt. This change pleased Neman; his augmetic leg and semi-extruded spine matched his new colour better. His face’s resting expression was imperious, calculating, yet stoic, hinting at a soul with the patience to conquer a thousand worlds. His scars, each a testament to his unwavering loyalty to his Primarch Perturabo, were arranged in a grim symmetry.

Some of his brothers would have called Kirakos Neman vain, but those who knew him understood: he was a demanding master, expecting nothing short of perfection from all who served him. This demand extended to his own body. His gaze held little self-admiration. It was laser-focused on the task, dissecting minute imperfections with the same intensity he brought to dissecting his foes.

As his cleansing ended, Neman passed on to the next room. He moved with the practised grace of a predator preparing for the hunt. Each layer of armour was donned reverently, the ceramite plates clicking into place like a prayer. The Iron Warriors’ sigil on his shoulder, a testament to his lineage, was buffed to a mirror shine. These efforts were not just about presentation; they were about embodying his legion’s ideals – strength, discipline, and an iron will that could shatter that of lesser beings.

As the final power coupling hummed to life in harmony with the hereteks’ binharic chants, Neman felt the familiar surge of power course through him. In his armour, he was no longer just Kirakos Neman, Iron Warrior; he was an instrument of the Legion's will, a cog in the war machine that would first reshape The Cicatrix Maledictum and later the galaxy.

His gaze settled on a data-slate clutched in his hazard-striped gauntlet. The details of his upcoming meeting with Captain Roscius Sedulius, envoy of the Red Corsairs, were etched in his mind. This meeting was of paramount importance. Perturabo's grand design, whispered only amongst the Iron Warriors' elite, demanded absolute precision in material acquisition and transport. The Red Corsair’s reputation preceded him – concerningly, Sedulius was said to be flamboyant, duplicitous, a viper in the ranks of traitors. Though he possessed a keen sense of beauty, Neman cared little for theatrics. He craved efficiency, precision, and the cold satisfaction of a completed task. The Iron Warrior would tolerate no sloppiness, no hint of weakness. This envoy of Huron Blackheart’s would be managed with the same ruthless precision he brought to his ablutions. He would be his Primarch's hand, the unwavering instrument of the Lord of Iron, and this Sedulius would bend to his will as surely as heated steel yielded to the touch of the hammer.

Nevertheless, one concession could be made. Neman rejected his helmet with a glance and a flick of his fingers. The priests who carried the two halves of it bowed and retreated from the room, singing the end of his armouring.

Neman strode out of his quarters, the rhythmic clang of his boots on the metal walkway a counterpoint to the whirring machinery that hummed the lifeblood of the Iron Warriors' fortress. The meeting with Roscius Sedulius was not a social call, but a surgical strike, a test of wills veiled in civility. Neman would navigate the treacherous shoals of diplomacy with the same ruthless efficiency he brought to the battlefield, his every word a weapon honed to a razor's edge. For in the grand calculus of the Legion, there was no room for imperfection, no margin for error. There was only duty, and Neman, the ironclad instrument of its execution.

#iron warriors #40k fanfic #Warhammer 40000 #chaos space marines #marine meat monday #It was written while I had a fever #I apologise if it's hard to read or massively canon divergent

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letssgolesbians · 2 years ago

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a collection of eco friendly lifestyle ideas + swaps from various sources around the web:

reusable makeup remover wipes/cotton rounds - i use these and they’re way softer on the skin and bigger so you can use multiple times before washing either in sink or with a laundry load.

cutting products open when they are almost finished - will acc save a lot of money and means that even if buying sustainably is inaccessible to you (valid!) you can make products last for longer

freeze your overripe fruits for smoothies - all tastes the same, means you can make ur own cute lil smoothie mixes and they are often thicker!!

wash dry and reuse plastic bags - they’re almost unavoidable, but you can reuse them easily (i do this for my lunch!)

buy slow fashion - to some this might be too pricey which is totally fine!! but for my uk ppl: run and fly, lucy and yak, and fat face all look rly good and have fun clothing.

eat plant based food - you don’t have to be a vegetarian, you can do meat free monday or just choose the mcplant over a normal burger at maccies! quorn has acc aamzing chicken nuggets and often supermarkets have vegetarian aisles!

support your local farmers market - they often do not wax their apples and you will actually be able to support local businesses instead of big corporations! they also are just fun to go to :)

use a bar dish soap and a bamboo brush

to wash your body, buy bar soap and a net type pouch for it to be able to save it and exfoliate, often less expensive and not packaged in plastic, more scents or you can even make your own!! i’ve heard black african soap is rly good!

use a recycled plastic toothbrush over a normal one - you can use bamboo, but for me bc of sensory issues i can’t, so this is a nice compromise!

use beeswax wraps for food instead of clingfilm - they are more sticky and thick so accessible for people with motor issues (maybe, correct me if i’m wrong but less delicate?) and they have fun patterns and are available from lots of small businesses

instead of liquid hand soap, either use a bar soap or my preference would be a glass pump bottle and tablets that you can dissolve as i find bar soap hard to handle, but bar soap you can keep in tins!

use a reusable water bottle - you can fill them with fizzy drinks or energy drinks, there’s no rules against this!! they keep your drink cold and are sturdier then plastic, and definitely cheaper!! you can also draw on some or stick stickers on to make them more ‘you’!

use cloth napkins and ‘unpaper’ towels instead of rolls of paper towels

buy in bulk

use an ice tray or machine instead of buying big bags from the store - less heavy definitely, and you can add fruits and make ice pops with trays!!

use a refillable or natural deodorant- i use wild (uk ppl!!) and it smells nice, the refills are easy and come in paper and i have a rly cute metal holder!!

you can get reusable cupcake papers - esp for my ppl who like the lick the bottom, they won’t fall apart XD!

use a kindle - reduces the amount of paper books you have to buy, easily transportable, can lend books out to ppl and cheaper books!

bring your own lunch - esp if ur a picky eater like me, i often bring a cheese sandwich and some crisps places so i’m not stuck not eating or choking down food i don’t like and leaving leftovers, also means you can use your own plastic tupperwares instead of store bought single use things lol

grow your own things - i used to grow strawberries as a child and it was surprisingly easily, some ideas are bottle tower gardens and a kitchen herb gardens, you can also grow cat grass and catnip for all my cat parents out there :)

collect rainwater for your plants - just keep a mason jar in your backyard if you have one, or journey out when it’s raining and fill a jar, will last you a bit!!

that’s all i have for now but feel free to add more!!

#solarpunk #accessibility #environmentalism #eco friendly #actually autistic

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1968bullittmustang · 5 months ago

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here's the problem with using something other than your hands - After the first time it's no longer clean. The second you set it down or hang it up, the washcloth, loofah, scrub brush, etc. is no longer clean enough to wash with because you can't reliably clean it without it going through the washing machine, or dunking it in diluted bleach if it can't go through the washer.

If you use a new washcloth every single time like my kids do, hoorah for you! If you grew up on a very tight budget like I did, we didn't have enough washcloths for each of us to use a new one every single day, so our hands were always cleaner.

I've had friends who swear by their loofah and use it for a month sometimes longer, and I never comment. But honestly just thinking about all the dead skin, dirt, and oil that can never be rinsed out of those things really creeps me out.

I use a small sisal bag that i can put my bar of soap inside if I want more suds. I use it once a week to exfoliate and then throw it in the washer. it's lasted about 3 years so far.

wait i’m experiencing white people culture shock on tiktok again

please rb i can’t believe this is real

#tumblr polls #washcloth #vs #hand washing

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Transform Your Skin with Dermaura’s Hydrafacial in Hyderabad

If you’ve been searching for the ultimate skincare solution, your search ends here! Dermaura brings you the revolutionary Hydrafacial in Hyderabad, a one-stop treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection. This globally acclaimed skincare treatment is designed to deliver instant results with zero downtime. Let’s dive into how Dermaura can transform your skincare routine.

Why Hydrafacial?

The Hydrafacial treatment has rapidly gained popularity worldwide, and for good reason. It offers a customized, non-invasive approach to skincare that suits all skin types. Whether you’re dealing with acne, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, or just want to maintain a healthy glow, the Hydrafacial is the answer.

At Dermaura, our Hydrafacial procedure stands out because it is performed by experienced dermatologists using advanced equipment and medical-grade products. This ensures safe and effective results, leaving you with radiant and rejuvenated skin.

What Makes Dermaura’s Hydrafacial Unique?

Hyderabad is home to numerous skincare clinics, but Dermaura offers an experience like no other. Here's what sets us apart:

State-of-the-Art Technology: At Dermaura, we use cutting-edge Hydrafacial machines designed to deliver optimal results. The treatment is gentle on the skin yet powerful enough to target stubborn skin concerns.

Expert Dermatologists: Our team of certified dermatologists and skincare professionals ensures each Hydrafacial session is tailored to meet your unique needs. We perform a thorough skin analysis before treatment to address your specific concerns.

Personalized Treatment Plans: No two skins are the same. That’s why we offer customized Hydrafacial plans that address individual skin goals, whether it’s reducing acne scars, minimizing pores, or enhancing hydration levels.

Relaxing Environment: Our clinic provides a serene and comfortable atmosphere where you can unwind while enjoying your Hydrafacial treatment. At Dermaura, skincare is not just about results—it’s about the experience.

Benefits of a Hydrafacial at Dermaura

If you’re wondering why you should opt for Dermaura’s Hydrafacial in Hyderabad, here are the incredible benefits you can expect:

Deep Cleansing: The Hydrafacial removes impurities and dead skin cells, leaving your skin deeply cleansed and refreshed.

Hydration Boost: With its unique Vortex-Fusion technology, the treatment delivers intense hydration to keep your skin plump and radiant.

Improved Skin Texture: Say goodbye to rough patches and uneven skin tone as the treatment smoothens and brightens your complexion.

Anti-Aging Properties: By reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the Hydrafacial helps you maintain youthful-looking skin.

Painless and Relaxing: Unlike traditional facials that involve extractions, the Hydrafacial is completely painless and relaxing.

How Does the Hydrafacial Work?

The Hydrafacial treatment is a multi-step process that includes:

Cleansing and Exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells and prepares the skin for the treatment.

Acid Peel: Gently loosens debris and impurities in clogged pores.

Extraction: Uses a vacuum-like suction to extract blackheads and other impurities.

Hydration: Infuses the skin with nourishing serums packed with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.

Protection: The final step seals in hydration and protects your skin from environmental damage.

Why Hyderabad Loves Hydrafacial

The bustling city of Hyderabad is known for its dynamic lifestyle, which can sometimes take a toll on your skin. Pollution, stress, and harsh weather conditions can lead to dull, tired skin. That’s where Dermaura’s Hydrafacial in Hyderabad comes to the rescue! Our treatment helps busy professionals and skincare enthusiasts maintain flawless skin effortlessly.

#Hydrafacial in hyderabad

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skintreatmentsmelbourne · 3 days ago

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Glow Like Never Before: Skin Treatments in Melbourne for Every Skin Type

To accomplish their skin care goals, one needs the best skin treatments in Melbourne from best cosmetic and skin clinic and a better skin can definitely enhance the individual’s self-esteem. Dead cells and other issues, such plugged pores, must be removed from the face using a facial treatment in order to leave the skin feeling really smooth and glowing. Facials come in a variety of forms, and each has its own application method and unique feature set.

A More Detailed Look at Face Enhancements to Make One Look Beautiful

Micro needling facial is quite an impressive technique that uses very fine needles from a machine to make many fine channels in the body, rejuvenating the skin. Sometimes, customers seeking smoother, more appealing skin are advised to get an oxygen facial by the professionals at the leading skin care clinics. The Product Infusion add-on, which glides and vibrates over the treatment area to enhance the skin's absorption of nutrients, is another fascinating therapy. This technique improves the absorption of the nutrients compared to just massaging the facial skin with the hands.

Since LED light therapy facials are non-invasive and offered in clinics that provide custom skin consultation, women like them. An LED treatment, an addition to a more comprehensive facial, involves applying various light wavelengths to the face. Collagen is synthesised as a result of energy stimulating the skin's surface. Because having beautiful skin boosts one's self-esteem and makes one feel good, both of which have long-term impacts on an individual, high-quality facial and skin care treatments are in great demand.

Similar to LED light therapy, consumers frequently select different add-ons for skin tightening treatments based on their skin type. One such product is the B2 Hydrating Sheet Mask Add-On, which helps to get rid of dryness and dullness by hydrating the face with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide while strengthening the skin barrier.

Creating Beautiful and Supple Skin with Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is an extremely effective exfoliating technique that uses a surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and tiny vellus hair from the face. Dermaplaning is a safe procedure that helps minimise wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars on all skin types.

Before you arrive at a skin and beauty clinic for treatment, you may contact or schedule an online appointment to get your questions answered.

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#skin treatments Melbourne #custom skin consultation #micro needling facial

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master-jarrus · 1 year ago

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Rugs often have to hand made even the machine produced ones can be labor intensive

Pillows and curtains shouldn’t be expensive

We live in a society that values waste

The kitchen being a lot to clean up is an age old problem

Dust is most likely skin cells, exfoliating more in the shower might help. Also check to see if your doors and windows seal properly

#I guess we don’t value waste #but too many people profit off of making wasteful items #not that reusable items have been much better #thanks capitalism

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Beauty Brands USA: Revolutionizing Skincare with Sokörpe’s Compact Intelligent Skincare & Body Care Machine

The beauty and wellness industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and products emerging to meet the ever-growing demand for advanced skincare and body care solutions. Among the frontrunners in this industry, Beauty Brands USA stands out as a leader in providing innovative, high-quality equipment to aesthetic professionals. As the exclusive distributor of Sokörpe’s Compact Intelligent Skincare & Body Care Machine in the United States, Beauty Brands USA offers a transformative tool that promises to elevate the standards of skincare and body care services. In this comprehensive article, we explore the features, benefits, and impact of this revolutionary machine, along with insights into why Beauty Brands USA is the preferred partner for skincare professionals.

Key Features and Technologies

Seven Treatment Heads: Each head is engineered to perform specific functions, enabling a personalized treatment experience for clients. Whether it’s anti-aging, acne treatment, or body contouring, the machine’s versatility is a major asset.

61 Treatment Programs: The extensive selection of programs allows practitioners to offer everything from basic facials to advanced treatments like Nano-Needle Mesotherapy and Endermomassage, ensuring comprehensive care for clients.

Nano-Needle Mesotherapy: This advanced technology delivers active ingredients deep into the skin, promoting collagen production and skin rejuvenation. It’s an effective treatment for reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and skin sagging.

Endermomassage: Available in both small and large sizes, these tools effectively treat cellulite, stimulate collagen production, and enhance skin firmness. Given the lucrative cellulite reduction market, which is expected to grow significantly, this feature offers substantial revenue potential.

Oxybrasion: This gentle yet effective exfoliation method uses oxygen to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation, leaving the skin refreshed and radiant.

Full Spectrum LED Therapy: The machine includes the full range of LED lights, each offering specific benefits:

Red Light: Stimulates collagen production and reduces inflammation.

Blue Light: Targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces oil production.

Green Light: Evens out skin tone and reduces pigmentation.

Yellow Light: Improves circulation and reduces redness.

Purple, Orange, and White Lights: Each providing unique therapeutic benefits, from healing to skin revitalization.

The Beauty Brands USA Advantage

Exclusive Distribution and Quality Assurance

Beauty Brands USA prides itself on being the exclusive distributor of Sokörpe’s machine in the United States. This exclusivity ensures that practitioners are receiving a genuine, high-quality product, backed by the company’s rigorous quality control standards.

Comprehensive Support and Training

To maximize the benefits of Sokörpe’s machine, Beauty Brands USA provides extensive training and support. This includes initial setup guidance, detailed instructions on utilizing the machine’s various features, and ongoing support to help practitioners refine their techniques.

Marketing and Business Development Support

Understanding that successful implementation goes beyond just having the right equipment, Beauty Brands USA offers marketing and business development support. This includes providing promotional materials, training on effective marketing strategies, and tips for attracting new clients.

Financial Viability and Market Impact

Cost-Effective Investment

Sokörpe’s machine is competitively priced at $5,795.00 plus tax, making it an affordable option compared to other high-end devices. For instance, comparable machines for Endermomassage and Hydrafacial treatments can cost between $30,000 and $50,000, making Sokörpe’s machine a cost-effective investment for aesthetic professionals.

Revenue Generation Potential

The machine’s versatility allows practitioners to offer a wide range of treatments, each with significant earning potential. For example, Nano-Needle Mesotherapy sessions can cost between $250 and $600 each, with clients typically requiring multiple sessions. This can quickly lead to substantial revenue growth, with some practitioners reporting monthly earnings of up to $50,000.

Clinical Efficacy and Safety

Proven Results

Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the technologies used in Sokörpe’s machine. For instance, LED therapy has been shown to reduce acne, stimulate collagen production, and improve skin elasticity. Similarly, Nano-Needle Mesotherapy and Endermomassage have proven effective in skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction.

Safety Profile

Safety is a paramount concern in aesthetic treatments. Sokörpe’s machine is designed with safety in mind, featuring settings and protocols that ensure safe operation. This makes it suitable for a wide range of clients, including those with sensitive skin.

Real-World Success Stories

Case Studies and Testimonials

Numerous skincare professionals across the United States have integrated Sokörpe’s machine into their practices, experiencing significant business growth and client satisfaction. Testimonials often highlight the machine’s versatility, ease of use, and the impressive results it delivers.

Market Expansion and Client Retention

With the ability to offer innovative treatments that are not widely available, practitioners can attract new clients and retain existing ones. The machine’s comprehensive treatment options also enable practitioners to provide personalized care, further enhancing client loyalty.

The Science Behind the Treatments

LED Therapy

LED therapy involves the use of different wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin at varying depths. This triggers biological processes that rejuvenate and repair the skin. Each wavelength, represented by a different color, offers specific benefits:

Red Light (630-700 nm): Promotes collagen production and accelerates healing.

Blue Light (405-420 nm): Kills acne-causing bacteria.

Green Light (515-525 nm): Reduces pigmentation and evens skin tone.

Yellow Light (570-590 nm): Improves circulation and reduces redness.

Purple, Orange, and White Lights: Offer additional benefits like healing and revitalization.

Nano-Needle Mesotherapy

This treatment involves the use of nano-sized needles to deliver active ingredients directly into the dermis. It is effective in stimulating collagen and elastin production, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin texture.

Endermomassage and Oxybrasion

Endermomassage uses mechanical stimulation to reduce cellulite and improve skin firmness. Oxybrasion, on the other hand, is a non-invasive exfoliation method that uses oxygen to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.

Sokörpe’s Compact Intelligent Skincare & Body Care Machine, distributed exclusively by Beauty Brands USA, is a revolutionary device that offers unparalleled versatility and effectiveness. With its seven customizable treatment heads and 61 unique programs, it provides a comprehensive solution for skincare and body care needs. Beauty Brands USA’s commitment to quality, innovation, and support ensures that practitioners can maximize the potential of this incredible machine, transforming their businesses and providing exceptional results for their clients.

If you’re a skincare professional looking to elevate your practice, Sokörpe’s Compact Intelligent Skincare & Body Care Machine is the investment you need. With its affordability, extensive support, and proven results, it’s the key to unlocking new levels of success and client satisfaction. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to offer the latest and most effective treatments—partner with Beauty Brands USA and make Sokörpe’s machine a part of your practice today.

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