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I know little of the Keepers and their cultural norms, but I suppose it should not come as a surprise that matters of grooming and personal maintenance should carry a more pragmatic connotation for those who live in such isolation - or perhaps our friend is simply strange, regardless of his context. I must admit: it was no small comfort to me, in those frigid days heralding the twilight of the Dragonsong War, to discover that our champion did not share our Sharlayan intuition toward personal space. Our more guarded companions don't always share my gratitude for the attention, but I believe that after our long estrangement, even the coldest of hearts could not fail to be warmed by such a gesture.
Wolcred Week 2024 Day 1: Warmth | Home
ok as mentioned in the tags i didnt have time to render a complete scene for this but i found this old mspaint sketch that demonstrates the Vibe. tyagoa just walked up behind him after cleaning up from their meal
#ffxiv#wolcred#wolcred week#wolcred week 2024#valerianart#caption is alphinaud journal entry#please imagine everyone is making camp and sitting down i simply did not have time to draw the wider context U_U#to be perfectly transparent i am doing the prompts kind of ass backwards and the degree of effort varies#but come sit with me and imagine#we can hold hands if you want#anyway tyagoa does a lot of Fussing post-vault#at the time it's really the only tell that things are. well. you know how things are.#i think little grieving alphie would soak that up like a sponge but it would come as quite the shock to the other returning scions#shtola probably had to set some polite but firm boundaries#but tyagoa would appreciate that#he likes knowing what his friends like#and vhasoa was frequently touch-averse so he doesnt take it as an insult or anything#anyway i think it's a combo of [gestures to heavensward] and the way that traveling through the wilderness with a small group feels like#well#like home to him#that kind of shortcuts through all the Eorzean Social Customs that he's learned to navigate#i hc his tribe as being very casually tactile with each other#to the extent that something like this doesn't even register as intimacy#not to him anyway LOL
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One of my favorite fandom depictions of Fawcett was when they treated the city like Night Vale. IDK, I could always just imagine the city having that same vibe paired with over the top characters and settings as ASOUE (the visual depiction of it all).
Combine this with other heroes like Batman visiting Fawcett to try and figure out more about Captain Marvel and his family/team only for his brain to short circuit mintues after arriving from all the chaos and impossibility of everything.
Billy could have his own podcast or Radio show that's super popular even outside the city with him reporting on everything. He has an "odd things that happened this week" segment but it's all like normal stuff for everyone else but completely weird for citizens of Fawcett. The city could have a feud with both Gotham and/or Metropolis citizens.
The entire city could know about the Marvel Family identities but just delete and deny any evidence acting confused or refuse to acknowledge it whenever asked.
#I just want Fawcet to be a weird little city#The size of the city could be far too small for everything they have in the city and you get to different places based on how you travel#It's gotten to the point where even super powerful groups/individuals keeps tabs on the city just in case#Time could work differently there#People could all age differently there#This is the real reason Mary and Billy are no longer twins Fawcett just messed up their ages is all#Even people tied directly to chaos don't want to make their home their it's so bizzar#shazam#billy batson#fawcett city
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How do you get work assignments done while traveling??? On a train, no less! You don't need to actually answer if you don't want to, this is more an expression of awe. Alternative ask: What is something else that you are proud of yourself for doing recently?
LOL this is an extremely fair question. i'm not very good at doing personal creative work on a train, if i tell myself "i'll do creative writing on the train :)" (or plane, or whatever) i will inevitably find myself listening to music and staring out the window. however i think the fact that i'm kind of slaying work today has to do with the fact that a) i work just about ANYWHERE better than in my own apartment, where i live, b) lately the worst harm to my work has been done by 'getting tired and laying down', a hobby that is so enchanting that it can go on for hours and one which is not available to me on the train, and c) i'm just kind of fucking insane about traveling, especially the kind of traveling where i'm not the one doing the driving. the more steps the travel takes the more insane and kind of problematically energetic i get. i may have "not gotten very much sleep" but what i do have is the knowledge that i am taking the bus then the metro then the train to see a friend, and that fills me with a kind of weird intense motivation that i don't often experience in day to day situations
...it also helps that the stupid amtrak chairtable is more ergonomic than the dining table i have to work on at home or the tables in either of my local walkable coffee shops. which is more of an indictment of the dining table/coffee shops than praise of amtrak chairtables, but is worth noting as a factor nonetheless.
#asks#arrowhearts#when i flew to england i landed in heathrow on zero hours of sleep found my travel group immediately interfaced with our taxi driver becaus#the person who arrived before me and was trying to call me was a pussy ass middle american who could not understand accents#that were not usamerican or british#got a coffee made excited small talk with everyone (who was sleepy and was not having it)#and then got home laid down in bed and started crying because i was hungry.#so that's the pros and cons of my travel effectiveness. it wears off.#sorry this is a super convoluted answer it's just that every time i get work done as fast as i know i can in theory i start psychoanalyzing#myself in the effort to know my OWN secrets
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I put on the Miku expo on YouTube bc I like putting on the vocaloid/Hololive/etc concerts in the background while I draw and stuff and WOW they were not lying, even filmed from an optimal viewing angle this looks embarrassing and there’s not even an attempt to use the lighting to help make the illusion as a matter of fact every time the lights go up it looks way worse. It’s only like a quarter of the stage too.
Hatsune Miku looked better live a decade ago :|
if I paid hundreds of bucks to see real life Miku and I got what’s effectively a high production movie showing I’d be soo pissed
#miku expo 2024#yiiiikes man#and like I’m no lighting designer but I can think of several things that would make this setup look way more acceptable#namely DONT PUT LIGHTS /BEHIND/ THE STUPID TV SCREEN MAKING IT SUPER OBVIOUS THAT ITS A TV SCREEN??#WHY aren’t those laser lights on the stage also on the screen? that would at least make it stick out less from an ideal angle#it’s literally just. a black rectangle in the middle of the stage. it looks so tiny from far away#it’s probably only 20-30 ft#they can barely travel on the stage!!!#if you’re a performer you’ll know it’s super important for solos/small groups on a big stage to move around and fill the space or its weird#embarrassing. smh.
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going to be as vague as possible but i was recently in a space where it was clear we were not welcomed by certain organizing members, but also we just didnt connect for another big portion of the attendees which does happen sometimes
#there was a very clear in and out group#weirdest experience traveling for an event in a bit#there were still some very nice people but it did change my opinion on the event organization#and there are several people i wouldnt care to see again lol at least not in a position of power#bam speaks#i usually do a little event discussion thing after but i would have a mix of negative and good things to say and idk if i want to put the#bad stuff out there especially because it is such a small community lol#but i also dont want to be inauthentic bc i dont want to promote this group for future events unless thats 100% that persons interest#tough one#thinking back on it it was just a few select people who were rude as fuck which made me not want to interact as much with other people
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she stares up at the night sky
seeing something new
she stares a moment
then two,
wondering what it could be,
it is a strange color
for a being in the sky.
a child points and wonders
and she spins a tale
how perhaps it is a piece of home
kicked up by the buffalo herds,
the child shudders at the painting
and curls up against her side
safe and warm
she stares up at the night sky
until she succumbs to sleep,
it is gone in the morning.
i stared up at the night sky
barely seeing what i knew was there
i stared for a while,
until my hands went numb
wondering what she might have thought
about the being passing by.
tears began to fall,
the world feeling a little bit smaller
a little less alone,
i was joined by ghosts
illuminated by moonlight
from just a few days
three thousand grandmothers ago
watching along with me
staring up at the same
strange green star
in the same dark sky
#so i saw the green comet#and started to cry#thinking about how there are only so many people who have seen it#and how much that connected such a small group of us and our history#and i swear to god i was not alone when i was out there#i felt like i was time travelling#staring up at the same sky and the same comet#some distant ancestor probably looked at#sai writes#poem#poetry#spilled words#comet c/2022 e3 ztf
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i will say this tho… the reason why most kpop groups don’t come to europe is because in comparison to maybe the usa, the market for kpop music there is better than in europe and also since companies nowadays are obsessed with making groups international (promoting them in the us basically) they know it’s easy money over there honestly that’s what i think
#not saying that in europe there aren’t kpop fans#which there are#i would say there are a lot in france and spain and perhaps italy??#but like when they quote on quote tour europe they only go to those countries#and in hindsight the tour ends up being small and there’s not that much profit#compared to what the us brings tbh#i hate to admit it but it’s true lol#the music industry like the western one mainly happens in america#and when groups tour there’s no doubt they will go there#there’s also that guarantee#but also what i don’t get is how they don’t go to south america#when especially brazil has a lot of kpop fans???#i feel like south america has a lot of kpop stans especially in recent years#but all of this to say that yes it’s a good decision#i don’t think it is lmao#i never went to a concert bc of travel costs#when tours happen in europe is never in portugal so#the closest thing i have is spain or france#but that’s too much money for an average person like me#so i am not abt to make that awful financial decision#as much i want to see my fave groups#but it’s true that kpop is international#and is getting more and more international#and companies don’t do tours outside of the us#and i’m not talk about asia bc of they tour in asia that is a given#i mean outside of asia they only go to america#and MAYBE … very rarely… five european countries#anyways this is getting long but you get what i mean#it’s sad that a lot of people don’t get opportunities for many reasons#tris.txt
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Nice to know that the baldurs gate fandom is taking a dip in the antiblackness pool (whitewashing and ignoring the black character)
#rants n rambles#im not in baldurs gate but I've seen mfs whitewashed the guy and from i saw hes literally the only#black guy traveling in the group#yall pick that ugly ass lady with the small nose before yall pick a black person huh?#baldur's gate 3#baldurs gate wyll#wyll ravengard#assuming thats his full name#also if you reblog this and is like “well IM in the fandom and I have NEVER seen this happen therfore it doesn't exist!!!” I'll kill you
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i think a lot of cars in the redlands are sapient btw but its not very obvious at first to the layman. they also are fueled by blood magic because its the fucking redlands. also electricity
#sightings#cars are also far less common#and due to being primarily electric + blood magic fueled and also existing in a separate context to our world they also look different#means of transportation that are more common includes just classical walking by foot and trains#cars can cost resources and can be loud and draw attention so its not worth it for a lot of travelers#who are often loners or small packs of people who dont need a big structure to carry things or themselves#cars are most often used by merchants. hobbyists [often the wealthy] and career drivers like chauffers and racers [though drag racing isnt#too popular these days]#as well as large groups of travelers or people who are moving around and need to take stuff with them or things like faction members#the reason morgan has a car is because they hijacked one from a merchant and killed the merchant lol
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I am the hungriest boy in the World Did Craymen BETRAY the empire and control the tower at the will of the Emperor
#QUOTE#DAY 5#Why in the world did Craymen betray the Empire and control the tower at the will of the ancients knew how to travel in small communal groups
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Exploring Vietnam: The Joys Of Small Group Travel
Vietnam, with its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, is a dream destination for many travelers. While solo travel and large group tours have their perks, small group travel in Vietnam offers a unique experience that allows for deeper connections, flexibility, and a more intimate exploration of this beautiful country. In this blog, we’ll delve into why small group travel is the perfect way to discover Vietnam.
1. Personalized Experiences
Small group travel typically consists of 6-12 participants, which allows for a more tailored experience. Tour guides can adjust itineraries based on the group’s interests, whether it's exploring off-the-beaten-path locations, diving deeper into local customs, or savoring regional cuisines. This flexibility can lead to unexpected adventures, like stumbling upon a local festival or enjoying a meal at a family-run eatery that larger groups might miss.
2. Deeper Cultural Connections
Traveling in a small group fosters a sense of camaraderie, making it easier to bond with fellow travelers. This closeness encourages sharing experiences, stories, and insights, enriching the overall journey. In Vietnam, this means you can engage more meaningfully with locals, whether through a cooking class in Hoi An or a homestay in the Mekong Delta. Such interactions provide a more authentic understanding of Vietnamese culture and traditions.
3. Access to Hidden Gems
Vietnam is filled with hidden treasures, from secluded beaches to lesser-known historical sites. Small groups can navigate these less-touristy spots more easily than large groups. Imagine visiting a tranquil village where you can watch artisans create traditional crafts or taking a boat ride through the picturesque landscapes of Ha Long Bay without the crowds. These experiences often feel more personal and memorable.
4. Expert Guidance
When traveling in a small group, you typically have access to knowledgeable guides who are passionate about sharing their country with you. These experts can offer insights into Vietnam’s history, politics, and culture that you might not find in a guidebook. Their expertise enhances your travel experience, allowing you to appreciate the context behind what you see and do.
5. Flexibility in Itinerary
One of the significant advantages of small group travel is the ability to be flexible. If the group is particularly fascinated by a certain location or activity, the itinerary can be adjusted to accommodate that interest. This flexibility allows for spontaneous adventures, like a detour to a local market or a hike to a breathtaking viewpoint that isn’t part of the original plan.
6. Sustainable Travel Practices
Small group travel often aligns more closely with sustainable travel practices. Smaller groups can minimize their impact on the environment and local communities, and many tour operators focus on responsible tourism. This includes supporting local businesses, using eco-friendly transportation, and engaging in conservation efforts. Traveling this way not only enhances your experience but also contributes positively to the destinations you visit.
7. Safety and Comfort
For those concerned about safety or navigating a foreign country, small group travel offers peace of mind. With a guide at the helm, you’ll have support navigating unfamiliar territories and understanding local customs. Plus, smaller groups can often secure accommodations that are more intimate and comfortable, providing a more homely feel compared to larger, more commercial lodgings.
Conclusion
Traveling in a small group through Vietnam opens the door to a world of adventure, connection, and discovery. From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the serene landscapes of Sapa, you’ll find that this approach to travel allows for a richer, more meaningful exploration of Vietnam. So gather your friends, family, or fellow adventurers, and embark on a journey that you’ll remember for a lifetime. The beauty of Vietnam awaits!
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Pop quiz: reading comprehension!
1. This epic is named "The Odyssey". Can you explain, based on the text and your understanding of the definition of "odyssey", why this is a fitting title?
2. Can you explain why Odysseus' journey home took so long? Who (or what) caused this delay? Hint: In the text, are there any characters that could affect one's ability to travel safely/in the right direction?
Was curious how far Ithaca was from troy today while listening to epic the musical and rereading the illiad and I found this map
I think odysseus would have been better just to walk😭
#idk man this is inconsequential but its just. cmon. haha very funny but#gonna be honest. this post is making me a little peeved.#like sorry. can we think of any reason that water travel would be preferable if you are traveling a long way?#would perhaps. a lack of extensive inland road infrastructure make this journey a teensy bit harder?#and would you like to carry more than you can put on your back? how about food or water?#do you have an accurate map? good news about the mediterranean: its small! you can follow coasts! you can island hop!#would you prefer to travel on something that largely conveys itself/can move while part of your group rests#or would your party like to all do the same amount of work all the time and move more slowly#*sigh*#i dunno. the iliad and the odyssey are very cool oral traditions and there is a lot we can infer about life in that period from them#preferred modes of long distance transport being like. the snow sitting on top of the iceberg.#so “hur dur why take so long” has me a little cranky. 1) there are in-text reasons called “the plot” and 2) real life logistical reasons!!
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