#so I'm going to burn all the energy I'd normally have reserved for making my games being on strike

[devsgames]

I gotta say after being laid off last year it's now a massive fucking bummer to have to go on strike at the new job after being there for just one (1) month because of management and government decisions that screwed everyone over like 6 years ago.

Like honestly hey uh everyone I get it, I know this is for the Greater Good and all but I've been unemployed for a year because the video games industry I Literally Cannot Afford To Do This Right Now.

[coloredgirlfan-fiction01]

There was nothing more tiresome than photoshoots. They drained your energy and demanded your patience and the best version of yourself.

The clock on the farthest side of the white painted room read 1:31pm which meant that it's been six hours since you started working and had a decent break.

But your manager insisted that the more hours you pushed in, you'd get more time to relax and do whatever you wanted afterwards.

You knew that he was right of course but you were tired and on the verge of collapse, but you were determined to stay strong and get your work done.

You loved being a celebrity, so if you had to stand on your feet in uncomfortable heels for hours to take pictures for your fans then so be it.

"You're doing marvelous y/n darling. Just a few more and you can take a ten minute break. We still have to cover the summer collection for next week OK?" Your manager said to you not even looking up from his phone as he walked across the polished floor.

You often prayed to have enough courage to stand up to Timothy. He was a good manager to some extent but he often fails to remember that you were a human being and not a robot.

But you could never, the guilt of doing something like that to someone would eat you alive.

Jimin always says you're too nice for your own good sometimes, and he was right.

Your parents always taught you to be good and kind to the people around you no matter who they were. You never disobeyed them and always strived to be someone they would be proud of.

So as always to decided to suck it up and push through.

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When you were granted your well deserved but short ten minutes break, the first thing you did was ask for your phone and headed to your dressing room.

Jimin had called about six times and let a few direct messages for you about an hour ago.

'Hey princess 😘👑'

'Just got done with practice with the boys, tired and missing you lots and lots😚😚'

'How's the photoshoot going?'

'Are you staying hydrated like you promised?'

'Hope that bossy manager of yours isn't over working you🤨'

'If he is tell me and I'll come over to give him a nice chat😤'

'Do you want me to come over again?'

'You know what never mind, I'm on my way.'

You couldn't help but smile at his messages. He was always so worried that you were working too hard and not getting enough rest.

Him and Timothy often bumped heads about what's better for you in both your health and career. Jimin wins most of the time of course but Timothy was your manager and despite his methods he's always keeping you on top of your game.

There was a knock on the other end of your door. You called for the person to come in and you  quickly jumped to your feet in joy to greet your boyfriend.

"Jimin!"

"Hey Princess."

He wrapped his arms around your waist tightly as you wrapped your arms around his neck and kissed him full on the lips.

There wasn't a day that went by since you two got together that Jimin hasn't made an effort to see you despite your busy schedules.

You could never figure out what you did to be with someone so wonderful and genuine, but somehow you did.

"I missed you princess. You look tired are you ok? I knew you weren't taking enough breaks, where's that manager of yours?"

"Jimin calm down, I'm fine really. He sent me on break so I have some time to relax."

"Ten minutes isn't a break y/n. You need food and time for yourself. Luckily for you I foresaw this and took the liberty of reserving us seats at that cute little resturaunt you like so much down town."

"As wonderful as that sounds Jimin I can't. I'm on a ten minute break right now and if I'm late you know now Timothy gets."

"Y/n you need to eat and you need to rest or else your gonna burn out."

"I know but it's fine, really. After I'm done I'll have all the time I need to relax."

Of course Jimin could see right through that reassuring smile of yours. He could see the absolute exhaustion on your face and the need to get out and get some fresh air.

"Y/n I'm taking you to get something to eat, put on something more comfortable and we can go."

"But Timothy said-"

"Y/n, don't argue with me. Go get your coat, change your shoes and put on something comfortable. I'll be outside waiting."

You stood there absolutely shocked at the level of authority in Jimin's voice. Usually he doesn't show his more assertive side but when he does it's almost scary.

So deciding not to fight him, you got changed into a pair of baggy jeans and a T-shirt that made you look like a normal everyday person and not a celebrity. You tied your hair up and happily whipped off the layers of make-up your crew had applied.

Just as promised Jimin was outside your dressing room waiting. He smiled seeing that you looked way more comfortable than before.

He laced his fingers through yours and lead you out of the studio. You passed some of the crew members that handled lighting, make up and your walldrobe, all asked you were you were going to which Jimin was happy to answer on your behalf.

"She's taking a break so don't call or bother us for the rest of the day."

You were almost to the elevators, to sweet freedom and quality boyfriend time when you heard Timothy yell from behind you.

"Hold it right there you two!!"

Jimin rolled his eyes behind his pink glasses and turned around to look at a Timothy who was approaching them.

"Where do you think you're taking her we're not done working."

"Yes she is. As her manager I'd think you'd see that she's tired and clearly overworked. So I'm doing for job for you and giving her a much needed break that doesn't last for ten minutes every eight hours."

You watched a little scared as Jimin and Timothy stared eachother down with absolute hated for eachother in their eyes.

Timothy may be in charge but Jimin was not to be messed with, especially when you were involved.

"Just because your her boyfriend doesn't mean you can show up here whenever you feel like Park, Y/n is a five star celebrity which means she has places to be and deadlines to be met." Timothy said clearly pissed.

"I might be her boyfriend but I'm also quite persuasive. So if I'm to mention your negligence to I don't know say the media, how do you think they'll react to you overworking their favourite celebrity. You wouldn't want that kind of pressure over your head would you?"

Jimin had that look of total done-ness with Timothy. His brown eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

"You wouldn't."

"Do you really wanna find out?"

The tension was thick at this point. Almost half of the crew had gathered around to witness what would happen. Timothy hardly ever caved and Jimin always got what he wanted, things could go either way.

"Fine Park, you win. But you better bring her back in four hours or else I'll come looking for you myself."

A sigh of relief left you, at least things didn't hear up like last time.

Jimin pressed the elevator button and wrapped an arm around your waist.

"You can be pretty scary sometimes you know that Jimin?"

"I know, but you still love me."

"Of course."

[sekhisadventures]

Zhan-Min's Elemental Brews

Zhan Min is a shaman who uses the elements for beer making as much as combat. By imbuing elemental energies into the keg-maces he uses as weapons, filled with hops and barely and other such ingredients, he creates unique brews that are not only flavorful and strong, but actually magical in nature!

Some of his more successful flavors are as follows:

Earthshaker Stout

A deep brown liquor with a lot of foam, bottles of it seem to tremble slightly every so often.

"One of my earlier experiments, imbuing my brew with the ol' Rockbiter trick. Earthshaker is right though, a few swigs of this and you'd swear you're in an earthquake with how hard it is to stand up! Though once the dizziness fades I find that I'm a lot sturdier than before. My tummy is iron normally, but after a mug of this its solid steel! Come at me and see what I mean!"

Flamebreath Ale

A reddish liquid that seems to glow, bottles are always warm to the touch, even if left packed in snow.

"Fire went into this one, if the name wasn't a hint. Its a spicy thing, tastes like cloves and peppers, and it'll burn your throat a bit going down, but it warms you right up! I could dance naked in Northrend after a mug of this... actually, I may have... I dunno, hard to remember my early experiments with this one. Come to think of it that whole week is kind of a blur until I woke up near Xuen's temple with a bucket on my head. Either way, it puts a literal fire in my belly. Cold and ice don't do squat to me after a drink of this!"

Hurricane Brew

A clear liquid with a bluish tint, the drink seems to always swirl around in a bottle or cup, even if left sitting for several minutes.

"Whoof! Knocks you right over on the first drink, but you'll be a dynamo on this one! It'll fill you full of electricity and leave you wired for a week! More like a really strong coffee than a beer, like REALLY strong, you'll be climbing the walls like a mad hozen on this stuff. I couldn't sleep for two days! Still, its great when you need a lot of energy in one go, but not so good for getting a buzz otherwise."

Icemist Reserve

A deep cerulean with lines of white mixed through it, almost like snow suspended in the ale. It mists slightly when exposed to air.

"After I worked out my Flamebreath recipe I wanted to do the opposite, a drink so cool and refreshing that it was like a mouthful of snow! Icemist seems to do the trick. It'll chill you down to the bone but has a great minty aftertaste and is great if you just got the ol' hozen 'grook the dooker' treatment. Numbs you all over, so any bruises and such hurt a lot less... actually sell this stuff to the Stormwind military as painkillers."

Spirits with Spirit?

"Ehhh, still workin' on that one actually. I nailed the four big elements, but Spirit... well, its hard to nail that one down. I've tried a few tricks, but so far no luck. Still, gives me something to work towards eh?"

Xuen's Fangs

Stored in small quantities only in a wooden flask (wood is non-conductive.) Sometimes the flask will shake and an audible roll of thunder can be heard from inside it.

"Oof... I really don't like talkin' bout this one ya'll. That one wound up going bad inna really really REALLY big way." "Basically... I got a tiiiiiiiiiny bit overconfident in my talents 'n decided to try something really special. I was there when us adventurers took down Raszageth 'n I managed to snag a few o' th' girl's scales! Tried one in a brew but th' drink it made was the most potent booze I'd ever SEEN! I was actually freakin' afraid to taste it!"

"... soooooo I gave it to Jaie. Told 'er ta only take a sip at most, but... things got outta hand. That bitch Dissonantia showed up 'n Jaie got caught by her 'n Ed's imp tried to help her by giving her th' drink fer a power boost... 'cept the dopey varmint poured th' whole dang bottle down her throat!"

"... damn near killed th' poor girl. Sekhi 'n I were able to put it right, channeled all th' lightning in her back up inta th' sky. I still got a few o' th' scales... but they seem less potent now. Sekhi seemed ta think we actually freed Raszageth's spirit somehow, but... I dunno. Imma hold onto 'em if only 'cause I'm afraid o' what someone else might do if they get their mitts on 'em!"