#special agent x 2 zero

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Assorted doodles (the guy in the last pic is X2-Zero from the 1964 Stingray series disguised as a groupie from the episode Titan Goes Pop. I found about him from The Animated Peter Lorre, he's a Peter Parody)

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This is from Operation Olive Branch. Low on funds: $5,404 / $58,098 ≈ 9% . Latest update under the cut

From December 4th,

"Dear Supporters,

From the depths of my heart, I want to express my endless gratitude to each and every one of you who has generously supported my family and me during these incredibly challenging times in Gaza. Your kindness has been a beacon of hope amidst the darkness we face daily.

As winter sets in, the harsh cold amplifies our struggles. We are in urgent need of essential supplies to endure these difficult months, especially with the added hardships of my father's injury, my mother's illness, and the needs of my little sister, Sarah.

Sarah, with her pure and hopeful heart, has a special message for you all:

"I love you so much, even though I’ve never met you. Your kindness gives me hope that one day I’ll overcome this pain. I dream of the day I can thank you face-to-face. You’ve given me strength to hold on, and I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world."

Your generosity has already brought us so far, and if it’s within your capacity to help again, it would mean the world to us. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a tangible difference in our lives and helps us move one step closer to warmth, safety, and hope for a better tomorrow.

Thank you for standing with us, for believing in us, and for giving us a reason to keep fighting. May you always be blessed for your compassion.

With deepest gratitude and hope,

Adham"

[icrypop]

Hey this is a request for yandere SBG x reader!

Yknow the chapter were they get captured by yknow the agents while getting catpurted the agents then noticed reader with the group bundled up like a protecting shield for reader so the agent try to take reader but that's when ALL of them start to go farel because reader is literally CLAIMED by them as THEIR soulmate forever so yeah! Um ok so that's all 😁and can it be a poly to!

Thank you if you do it 🤭🤭🤭😁😁😁

I understand if you don't have time or don't wanna❗️

Yandere SBG x Reader

They belong to US.

The gang

⚠️Warning: Yandere tendencies, violence, descriptive harm, aggression, heavy possessiveness.

I MADE THIS A FIC IM SORRY ITS SHORT- Guys its almost 2 am where im at, this is the last request- I love you guyyssss :’)

-Writer Icy<3

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"Id let the world burn"

The moment the agents close in on the group, their eyes zero in on you, the one person nestled tightly in the middle of the chaos. Your expression is guarded, aware of the danger, but you’re surrounded by the gang—Ashlynn, Tyler, Taylor, Aiden, Ben, and Logan—each of them tense and protective, creating a human shield around you.

The agents, clearly after the entire group, seem particularly interested in you. You can feel their calculating stares, their movements slow but deliberate, as if recognizing your importance to the others. One of the agents gestures toward you, signaling to his colleagues. "Take that one. They seem... special."

That’s when everything shifts. The second those words leave the agent’s mouth, the energy around the group darkens. There’s an almost primal growl from Tyler, his body taut like a spring ready to snap. Ashlynn’s eyes flash with something wild, while Taylor’s usually calm demeanor cracks, her fists clenching so hard her knuckles turn white. Logan’s entire body tenses, his jaw set, and Aiden’s usual smile turns to something more sinister. Ben, normally the most calm, looks downright terrifying, a dangerous gleam in his eyes.

You know what’s coming, and yet, even you’re taken aback by how quickly it happens.

The moment the agents reach out, trying to grab you, the gang snaps. It’s as if a feral switch has been flipped. Tyler is the first to move, throwing himself at the nearest agent with a glare and harsh yell, his strength sending the man sprawling. Ashlynn’s fingers dig into the arm of another, twisting with such force that you hear the sickening pop of a dislocated shoulder.

“They’re OURS!” Tyler roars, his voice filled with unbridled fury. “You don’t touch them!”

Taylor isn’t far behind, darting in with surprising speed, striking down two agents before they can even react. Her movements are precise, calculated, like a predator toying with its prey. "They belong to us," she hisses, her voice a deadly whisper. "You think you can take what’s ours?"

Ben, usually the calm one, is an entirely different person. There’s no trace of tranquility in his expression as he slams an agent against the wall, eyes gleaming with possessive rage. His silence speaks waves of danger as the agent against the wall stares in horror.

Aiden’s normally happy demeanor fractures. His expression is crazed, almost psychotic as he effortlessly takes down one of the larger agents. "Hands off what doesn’t belong to you."

But it’s Logan who’s the most different. He’s dangerous as he fights,every movement calculated with such intensity in his eyes is enough to send shivers down your spine. When he pins an agent to the floor, he leans down, his voice low and menacing. “They’re our soulmate. Forever. You’ll never take them from us.”

The agents, who thought they were in control, quickly realized how wrong they were. Despite their numbers and training, they’re no match for the gang’s raw, feral determination. This isn’t just about protecting you—it’s about keeping you, solidifying in their minds and the world that you belong to them. You’re theirs. Their soulmate. Their reason for existing.

As the chaos swirls around you, the gang continues to fight with a terrifying intensity, each move fueled by a possessive rage that makes it clear to anyone watching: there’s no escaping them. You’re at the center of their world, and they’ll tear apart anyone who dares to threaten that bond.

By the time the last agent is incapacitated, each member in the group turns back to you, breathing heavily but victorious. Their eyes are wild, their possessiveness still palpable in the air. Slowly, they gather around you again, forming that protective shield, but now there’s something even more dangerous in their demeanor. You belong to them, and they’ll fight the whole world to keep it that way.

Tyler is the first to speak, wiping the blood from his lip as he pulls you into his arms. “You okay? Don't worry they wont hurt you”

Ashlynn nods, her fingers brushing your cheek as she leans in, eyes still gleaming with that wild protectiveness. “You're safe with us, it's okay now.”

There’s no denying it anymore. In their eyes, you’ve always been theirs—claimed, cherished, and now, undeniably protected for life.

[datcloudboi]

List of Video Games Turning 20 Years Old in 2024

Alien Hominid (started off life as a Flash game and graduated to a real game.)

Army Men: Sarge's War (the sequel to the Sarge’s Heroes games, but this one was rated T for Teen and used realistic guns instead of plastic ones)

Astro Boy: Omega Factor (seriously, if you have a chance to play this, take it. This game is AMAZING)

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

The Bard's Tale (the 2004 version with the guy who played Wesley in The Princess Bride)

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings & the Lost Ocean (hey! That collection with this game and it's follow-up is out on the Switch now! Go get it!)

Blinx 2: Masters of Time and Space

Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu's Dororo

BloodRayne 2

Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django (this GBA game had a special cartridge that required you to go outside into the sunlight to power up your character in game)

Breakdown

Bujingai: The Forsaken City (the game where you play as Gackt)

Burnout 3: Takedown

Call of Duty: United Offensive

Call of Duty: Finest Hour (a side story to the original Call of Duty, which came out the year before)

Capcom Fighting Evolution (the darkest of the dark age of fighting games)

Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums (a full-on adventure game where you play as the mascot of a series of edutainment games)

Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (the rare movie-in game that's not only really good, but is actually better than the movie it's based on)

Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage + Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy

Crash Twinsanity (a childhood favorite)

Crimson Tears

Crusader Kings

Custom Robo (the first one in the series to release in North America)

Cy Girls

Dead Man's Hand

Dead or Alive Ultimate (remakes of Dead or Alive 1 and Dead or Alive 2)

Def Jam: Fight for NY (the vastly superior sequel to Vendetta)

Dog's Life

Doom 3 (the original version. Hope you've got a flashlight on you...)

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury (the final game in the Legacy of Goku series)

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Drakengard (Yoko Taro's debut as a game director)

Driver 3

Evil Genius

Fable (another childhood favorite)

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (the last Fallout game made by Interplay before Bethesda acquired the IP.)

Far Cry (the very first one.)

Feel the Magic: XY/XX (a launch title for the Nintendo DS)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (the only Final Fantasy game to release for the GameCube)

Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls (remakes of the first two mainline Final Fantasy games)

Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone

Front Mission 4

F-Zero: GP Legend (the last F-Zero game to release for almost 2 decades, until F-Zero 99 released in 2023.)

Galleon

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (the PS2 one. There was another version of SAC that released for the PSP a year later that is completely different.)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2

Ghosthunter

Godzilla: Save the World

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

Gradius V (the last mainline Gradius game)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto Advance (yes, there was a GTA game on the GBA.)

Growlanser Generations

Guilty Gear Isuka

.hack//Quarantine

Half-Life 2

Halo 2

Hitman: Contracts (the third one)

Hot Shots Golf Fore! (yet another childhood favorite)

It's Mr. Pants (Rareware made this for the GBA after being acquired by Microsoft)

Jak 3

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

Katamari Damacy (the very first Katamari game)

Killzone (PlayStation's supposed "Halo killer".)

KOF: Maximum Impact

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

Lifeline (a microphone-based survival horror game for the PS2 by Konami.)

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (a turn-based RPG that uses the exact same battle system as Final Fantasy X.)

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

Mario Golf: Advance Tour

Mario Party 6

Mario Pinball Land

Mario Power Tennis (not to be confused with "Mario Golf: Power Tour" for the GBA.)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (the first one, which is getting a remake for the Switch in February!)

Maximo vs. Army of Zin

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf

Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault

Mega Man: Battle Chip Challenge

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun/Blue Moon

Mega Man X: Command Mission

Mega Man Zero 3

Mega Man X8 (yeah, there was a lot of Mega Man stuff in 2004.)

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (a remake of the original Metal Gear Solid for the GameCube)

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (SNAAAAAKE EATERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR)

Metal Wolf Chaos (LET'S PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY)

Metroid: Zero Mission (a remake of the original Metroid for the GBA.)

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Monster Hunter (the very first one)

Mortal Kombat: Deception

Mushihimesama ((a bullet hell that you’ve probably seen a lot of if you search for “HARDEST GAME OF ALL TIME?????” on YouTube)

Myst IV: Revelation

Need for Speed: Underground 2

Ninja Gaiden (the reboot from the Dead or Alive devs)

The Nintendo DS

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege

Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors (an action-adventure hack & slash made by FromSoftware)

Painkiller

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (can you believe this is getting a remake this year??)

Phantom Brave

Pikmin 2

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition (the last game in an series that started all the back in 1982 on the Atari 2600)

Pokemon Colosseum

Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (the 3rd one)

Red Dead Revolver (the predecessor to Red Dead Redemption.)

Resident Evil Outbreak

R-Type Final

Sacred

Samurai Warriors

Scaler

American McGee Presents: Scrapland

Second Sight

Serious Sam: Next Encounter

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (you know that “Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series” meme you guys love so much? This is where that came from.)

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Siren (a spirital successor to Silent Hill from the same creative director)

Sly 2: Band of Thieves

Sonic Heroes

Sonic Battle (an arena fighter for the GBA.)

Sonic Advance 3

Spider-Man 2 ((based on the movie of the same name. The one with the really good web-slinging)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (the 2nd one)

Spyro: A Hero's Tail (the 5th one)

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (the 3rd one)

Star Wars: Battlefront (the one that everyone liked)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

Steel Battalion: Line of Contact ((this, and the original Steel Battalion two years prior, used a special controller called the Mega-Jockey 9000, which had 44 buttons, two joysticks, a throttle handle, a radio channel dial, five switches, an eject button, and three foot pedals.)

Sudeki

The Suffering

Super Mario 64 DS

Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain (the 4th one)

Tales of Symphonia

Thief: Deadly Shadows (the 3rd one)

Tony Hawk's Underground 2

Total War: Rome

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Viewtiful Joe 2

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

X-Men Legends

[its-moopoint]

While shippers keep track of CT's and S's lives everything they distort is factual correct. No games played as they want followers to believe.

- Spotting C/T & baby is normal and usually people respect her privacy - - C didn't hint anything, she posted a thank you for SOC invite - - Lauren Lyle interviewer mentioned his connection to OL through his good friend T who is married to CB - - Not the first time cast members acknowledge SC aren't together - - CT not doing an IFTA pap walk but attending together as a married couple - - C was happy to be out attending The Fratellis - - CB cut hair for a new movie just like she did for FvF - - CB only mentions T if asked - - CB attending play in NY could also have had another professional reason - - CB can be tagged by friends as normal people do.

SH is doing his own thing completely separate from CB.

ES #realfairy wrote:

Droughlander isn't over …

Droughlander isn't over …

Since February, when the wrap was announced, we've been thinking about some possible mischief that could happen until this season of Droughlander is over.

It was a joke between friends, but looking at the number of hits, I think these 'hunches' could be written about here.

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1 - A discreet fan spots C 'with her family' but doesn't publish photos in the name of privacy ✔️

2 - Sam is seen in the background of random photo/video that suspiciously gets posted to tumblr ✔️

3 - Pap walks with a blonde

4 - Cait hints she's in city X, Sam hints he's on the other side of the world ✔️

5 - Sam does another super expensive meeting for fan ✔️

6 - New Russian video

7 - Interview with random cast member who mentions Caitriona Balfe's husband ✔️

8 - Totally out of the blue random cast member reveals that Sam and Cait ARE NOT a couple ✔️

9 - Cait does pap walk with T at IFTA - in case of a win, there will be a special thank you ✔️

10 - Deux Moi releases note of Sam's sighting with 'a blonde' ✔️

11 - Cait publishes some innuendo about The Fratellis ✔️

12 - Sam appears in a fan photo in a completely unexpected location ✔️

13 - Cait cuts her hair again ✔️

14 - New change in Sam, Priyanka and Celine Dion's film ✔️

15 - Cait gives an interview and the article mentions her husband

16 - PapWalk for Just Jared ✔️

17 - Cait dedicates the new batch of gin to her husband

18 - Monika Askmit does another podcast badmouthing Sam

19 - Cait attends a fashion/cinema/arts event and T appears in the background of the post-event photos

20 - A fight breaks out in the fandon and shippers are thrown into the fire ✔️

21 - Sam appears like an old bloke in the background of a party photo/video

22 - ONE MORE of Sam's 'exes' gets married ✔️

23 - Sam and Cait do ZERO OL promo events together

24 - Sam turns up at a stadium with Sophie or Alex N, OR Marina, or Nico, or Cirdan ✔️

25 - Sam posts a shirtless photo ✔️

26 - Sam appears on a talk show and claims to be single once again ✔️

27 - The Nic couple do something completely over-the-top, drawing the attention of the entire fandon to themselves ✔️

28 - Several models/influencers are pointed out as the new flavor of summer, with the expected insinuations on social media ✔️

29 - BONUS: Cody Kennedy follows Sam and he follows her back (Cody deactivates his IG) ✔️

30 - BONUS: Victoria L (ex Heughan) posts selfie on a beach in Fife, with friends and family - including Sam and Chrissie Heughan, sparking a HUGE row in the fandon ✔️

31 - BONUS: Cait (after a sighting of the happy family in Glasgow) is spotted at a theatre in NY, while Sam, also in the US, was missing ✔️

32 - BONUS Damage containment: Cait appears in a random place with T ✔️

33 - BONUS: Cleveden appears on estate agent's website, put up for sale ✔️

34 - BONUS: Cait and Sam's recordings end at almost the same time and both disappear for a week, then appear out of nowhere in different places around the world ✔️

35 - BONUS: weekly rounds of "Look here, don't look there" ✔️

36 - BONUS: Anna Modler, as well as getting married, is pregnant ✔️

37 - BONUS: Cait is tagged by a friend, watching an Irish football match while Sam is obviously in another part of the world ✔️

38 - BONUS: Graham and Garance launch a drinks company and a big row breaks out in the fandon ✔️

Some things didn't happen, other things happened more than once, overlapping or combining with each other … but some really unexpected things have happened …

It's been fun and it doesn't have to be much more than that.

Anyway, Droughlander isn't over. We'll see how many more items are ticked off this list, or what else might happen …

Sep 1st, 2023

To sum her piece of bullshit up, they are celebrating not knowing where C has been and pretending in their delusion that she was with S but never seen either while he's broadcast his every move.

[dzthenerd490]

File: X-Files S1 E8 Ice

SCP#: AAQ

Code Name: Murder Parasites

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: The four samples of SCP-AAQ are kept in separate biohazard canisters and stored within a small biohazard box. The box is kept in a freezer at Site-AC within the Level 2 area of the Biohazard Labs. Any testing with SCP-AAQ must be approved by at least one Level 3 Foundation staff member. 

In the event of a containment breach SCP-AAQ is not to be moved from its location. Instead, the motion detection explosive on the freezer containing SCP-AAQ and other dangerous pathogens stored in there, will be activated. the explosive will only be turned off AFTER it’s confirmed the containment breach has been completely delt with. 

Description: SCP-AAQ is a parasitic worm like organism capable of infecting the host and filling them with hyper aggression, paranoia, increased survival instincts, and random murderous impulses. SCP-AAQ attaches itself to the posterior cervical area of the spine. Attaching to the spine allows the worm to feed on the numerous chemicals of the brain including acetylcholine, which regulates aggression and improves memory. 

SCP-AAQ is anomalous in behavior, in that it has no desire for infection and reproduction like a normal parasite, only self-preservation. Should two SCP-AAQ instances exist in the same body they will kill one another so that the survivor gets the host. Though more often than not this just leads to the complete annihilation of both instances. Ironically, this shows that the best cure to SCP-AAQ infection is to simply become infected with another and have the two kill each other. However, none of this is to say that SCP-AAQ is not infectious, the blood of the host is typically filled with thousands of SCP-AAQ eggs, naturally leading to exposed wound and blood infection.

Any vertebrate can be infected by SCP-AAQ, but humans have proven the most dangerous hosts as they are excellent at hiding their infection due to still retaining human intelligence along with the heightened aggression and paranoia. Surprisingly SCP-AAQ can survive and even thrive in sub-zero temperatures being able to breed and infect faster in such a state, how this is possible is unknown. Testing has shown that unfortunately hot temperatures do nothing to weaken the parasite, though like all living things it hates fire. Its anomalous properties as well as DNA testing has led to the theory that SCP-AAQ is of extraterrestrial origin and thus is why its biology and behavior doesn't match any parasite found on earth.

SCP-AAQ was discovered in 1993, when a research outpost at [data expunged], Alaska went radio silent after strange reports of violence. Due to the environment and high possibility of danger Mobile Task Force Delta-14 “Winter Wonderland” was deployed. However, upon infiltration they encountered Persons of Interest: Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Please see Addendum X-14 for details.

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Addendum X-14

The following is a recording of the four MTF Deta-14 units as they enter the outpost after being transported by a MFWF-13 "Mammoth". All Delta 14 units are armed with temperature nullification suits, bullet-proof armor over it, and Foundation assault rifles, with sample containment cases.

Recording Begins

D1: Alright! Entering the outpost now! Move! Move! Move!

Delta-14 units storm the interior finding all the lights out and no one in sight. D1 through D4 spread out to check the area faster, upon doing so D3 stumbles upon Person of Interest: Fox Mulder standing over a corpse. there is also Person of Interest: Dana Scully and two other civilians.

D3: Shit! All of you, hands up right now!

Dr. Hodge: its him! Shoot him! He's infected!

Agent Mulder: No, I'm not infected! It was one of them that killed him!

D3: All of you shut the fuck up! D1 this is D3, come in! I got multiple civilians here and a dead body. Possibly caused by the anomaly!

D1: Copy that D3, heading your way now.

All four Delta-14 units enter the room and order Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, and the two other civilians to go to the other side of the room. D2 the medic goes over to the body to examine him.

D2: This was a murder, not an anomaly.

Dr. Hodge: Yes, it was Mulder that killed him, shoot him before he kills us.

D4: shut up idiot!

D3: He's not wrong thought it was definitely one of them. Though we have no idea which it was.

D1: We don't have time for a murder mystery, we need to find the anomaly.

Dr. Hodge: I'm telling you Mulder's infected! Kill him!

Agent Mulder: It was one of you! you must have killed him!

D1: All of you shut up! I don't want to hear another word... wait, did you say Mulder?

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully look at one another before Fox Mulder addresses the Delta-14 units.

Agent Mulder: Yeah, that's me, Fox Mulder.

D1: Shit, keep these idiots here, I need to make a call.

D2 and D4 raise their rifles at the four to keep them still while D1 exist the room.

D1: Command this is D1, we got Person of Interest: Fox Mulder here, please advise.

Command: Copy that D1, Fox Mulder is not to be harmed in any way due to his possible connections to Group of Interest: The Syndicate. Additionally, if he has a red-haired woman with him that is Person of Interest: Dana Scully. Ensure that Fox Mulder and Dana Scully do not encounter the anomaly in any way.

D1: Copy that command, D1 out.

D1 then returns to the room.

D1: Alright, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, I need you both to come with me.

Dr. Hodge: Wait no listen to me he's infected!

D4: How many times do we have to tell you to shut the fuck up?!

Dr. Hodge: God man it you damn FBI agents knew about this didn't you! These military guys are your buddies and they're here to get you out while you cover it all up! Damn all of you!

D4: I said shut up!

D4 hits the Dr. Hodge in the stomach with the butt of his rifle, however upon doing so Dr. Da Silva starts screaming erratically and lunges on him. She attempts to steal his gun, but he easily pushes her off. She tries to get back up but D4 shoots her in the head killing her instantly.

D4: Ugh, what the fuck was wrong with that bitch!

D3: Ugh, what the hell is that?

SCP-AAQ can be seen wiggling out of Dr. Da Silva's forehead where D4 shot her, it thrashes around. Until D2 grabs it with some tweezers, then places it in a containment capsule and into his containment case.

D2: I'm guessing this was the anomaly.

D3: A worm that makes people go berserk? That's new.

Dr. Hodge: you killed her... you killed her without hesitation you fucking monster...

D4: Oh my god shut up! She was trying to kill me, and in case you didn't notice she had a fucking worm in her head!

D2: Uh guys, how do we know they aren't infected?

Agent Scully: We're not, if we were then we would be showing signs of aggression and paranoia by now.

Dr. Hodge: You fucking murders... the government covers up everything with murder...

D4: ... This guy is definingly acting pretty weird.

Agent Mulder: No he's not infected it was only one person who was infected, he couldn't be infected.

Dr. Hodge: Your infected! I know your infected, you have to be!

D4: Better safe than sorry.

D4 then shoots Dr. Hodges in the head, killing him instantly. Dana Scully is horrified by the sight while Fox Mulder remains silent.

D1: Alright that's enough killing. Look around for any other samples and let's get the hell out of here.

Recording Ends

After a few blunders, the Delta-14 units contained samples from the corpses and an infected dog found later. Afterwards Fox Mulder and Dana Scully were escorted out of the outpost and to the nearest airport. After being dropped off, Fox Mulder tried to get answers out of the Delta-14 units, but they ignored his every question and left the area in as fast as they could. Foundation agents disguised as flight attendants boarded the same plane as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully to drug them with Class G Amnestics. The drugs worked on Dana Scully but were of minimal effect on Fox Mulder. This has raised his Watch List level from 2 to 3. 

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[pianogirlxf]

15 Questions 15 Answers

Thanks @randomfoggytiger

1. Are you named after anyone?

My Dad said yes, my Mom said no. So, maybe? It’s a very unusual name and in my entire life I’ve only met a handful of other people with it.

2. When was the last time you cried?

Yesterday when talking about my deceased father.

3. Do you have kids?

Three. Girl, boy, girl.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

I sure did when I was younger. It was my default. Now almost never.

5. What sports do you play/have played?

Zero. I don’t even really like to watch them much. Baseball is OK.

6. What’s the first thing you notice about other people?

Their height.

7. What’s your eye color?

A warm brown, almost amber.

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings, if I have to chose. But I actually prefer gritty realism.

9. Any special talents?

Special? I have talents, but I think they are pretty run of the mill, such as playing the piano.

10. Where were you born?

California, US. But I have lived many, many places.

11. What are your hobbies?

Sewing. I love to make my own clothes. Anything X-Files. Learning Finnish.

12. Do you have any pets?

Two cats, Mochi and Clementine.

13. How tall are you?

5’11”, which is probably why I always notice people’s height.

14. Favorite subject in school?

Music, English, and History

15. Dream job?

Other than Agent Mulder’s personal assistant, you mean? Composer. Which I am, so lucky me, I guess. Although I would like to be a world-famous Pulitzer Prize winning composer, which I am not. So there’s that.

Let’s see your answers

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Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 4 before 2024/12/18 06:00 (UTC+8).

Please log in to the game and claim the compensation before 2025/01/17 23:59 (UTC+8).

The dev team will issue the compensation via in-game mail after the update has been completed. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attachments.

[How to Update]

● PC

Exit the game, restart, then select update.

● Android

After entering the game, follow the in-game pop-up instructions to complete the update.

● iOS

Go to App Store and select update.

● PS5™

Open the PS5 home screen > Highlight Zenless Zone Zero > Hold down the Options button on your controller > Check for updates.

Starting from Version 1.4, Zenless Zone Zero is compatible with Apple Vision Pro. Proxies can play the game on this device by connecting to a controller. For more information, please refer to the upcoming FAQ guide on the official website.

*For the Apple Vision Pro control guide, please refer to the official Apple manual.

*Due to Apple's restrictions, this service is currently only available in certain regions. Please refer to the official Apple manual or the Zenless Zone Zero website FAQ guide. Thank you for your understanding.

[New Content]

1. New Characters

● S-Rank Agent: Hoshimi Miyabi (Anomaly - Frost)

Hoshimi Miyabi has a unique Frost attribute and an independent Attribute Anomaly Buildup gauge. She can increase all squad members' Anomaly Buildup Rate to quickly apply Attribute Anomalies on enemies. By triggering Disorder with the other squad members, she obtains Fallen Frost points. She then draws her blade and unleashes a powerful slash ahead, dealing massive DMG.

● S-Rank Agent: Asaba Harumasa (Attack - Electric)

Asaba Harumasa is a ranged DPS character with a strong burst potential. In combat, when using certain skills, Harumasa can activate Electro Quivers to fire Ha-Oto no Ya that will tag the enemies with X-Marked. He then enters the Awakened state, rushing forward to the enemy and executing a powerful slash that deals Electric DMG.

2. New W-Engines

● S-Rank W-Engine: Hailstorm Shrine (Anomaly)

*The limited S-Rank W-Engine Hailstorm Shrine (Anomaly) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on the Dissonant Sonata channel.

● S-Rank W-Engine: Zanshin Herb Case (Attack)

*The limited S-Rank W-Engine Zanshin Herb Case (Attack) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on the Dazzling Choir channel.

● A-Rank W-Engine: Marcato Desire (Attack)

*Can be obtained via the limited-time event "Into That Pale Wasteland" in Version 1.4.

3. New Bangboo

● S-Rank Bangboo: Agent Gulliver

Can be obtained via An Outstanding Partner channel.

● A-Rank Bangboo: Brawlerboo

Can be obtained by increasing License Level in Hollow Zero: Lost Void.

4. New Story

● Main Story Chapter 5: A Storm of Falling Stars

Strike down the schemes threatening New Eridu like a bolt of lightning.

Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.4 goes live.

Requirements: Complete Main Story Chapter 4 "Tour de Inferno" and Special Episode "Virtual Revenge."

● Asaba Harumasa's Agent Story: A Name Written in Water

"That is the scar left by his healed wound."

Availability: Permanently available after 2024/12/30 12:00:00 (server time)

Requirements: Complete Main Story "Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch's Escape" (available after completing Main Story Chapter 5).

※ You can experience this content in advance via the "Advance Screening" function.

● Agent Trust Events

New Trust Events for Hoshimi Miyabi, Soukaku, and Asaba Harumasa.

Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.4 goes live.

How to Unlock: Obtain the corresponding Agents and complete the required Stories (Please see Workbench > Partner Archive)

※ Starting from Version 1.4, the Invitation Events for newly added Agents will be upgraded to Quality Time Invites. Invitation Events for existing Agents will be upgraded in future versions.

● The Agent Story "A Name Written in Water" is partially included in Agent Asaba Harumasa's Trust Events, and Proxies can choose whether to experience it.

● Adds Quality Time Events

After Version 1.4 goes live, the Quality Time Events for Agents will be available:

Wish Events: Completing a Wish Event for the first time increases the Agent's Trust and grants Polychromes and other rewards.

Fun Events: Experience and collect the Agent's Fun Events during Quality Time to earn rewards.

Quality Time Spots: Enjoy arcade games with your Agents at the Arcade. More stores will be available for Quality Time activities in future updates.

Invite your Agents to stroll through New Eridu — take selfies, visit popular shops, and create unique memories together!

Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.4 goes live.

Requirements: Obtain the corresponding Agent and raise their Trust level to "Friendly."

*Agent Soldier 11's Quality Time Events will be added in future versions along with her Trust Events.

5. New Areas

● Port Elpis: Available in Main Story Chapter 5 "A Storm of Falling Stars" after Version 1.4 goes live.

A once-bustling port, now largely consumed by the Hollow.

Torchlit Lighthouse stands in the darkness, yet it guides the upper layers. The port walkway meanders through, with lost souls wandering in the labyrinth of containers, searching for the rescue number that's long been torn off.

● Reverb Arena: Available after Version 1.4 goes live. Reach Main Story Chapter 1 - Intermission and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)" to unlock.

Renovated from an old tunnel, Reverb Arena serves as a hub for gatherings of all sorts.

It's a hotspot for music lovers, idol group fans, Ethereal researchers, Intelligent Construct enthusiasts, and, of course, Bangboo.

● H.S.O.S. 6 Office: Available after completing Main Story Chapter 5 "A Storm of Falling Stars" and acquiring Miyabi's token.

HAND Headquarters' accessible zones have been adjusted following Miyabi's authorization.

H.S.O.S. 6 Office is located in HAND Headquarters and is the main office area of Hollow Special Operations Section 6.

6. New Events

● Special Visitor

Invite Asaba Harumasa to your squad now and claim upgrade supplies to level up your Agent from Lv. 1 to Lv. 40!

"I don't need to clock in if I'm on field duty... How about I become your personal liaison?"

Event Duration: After Version 1.4 goes live – 2025/03/12 05:59 (UTC+8)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

● All-New Program

Log in for a total of 7 days to earn Encrypted Master Tape ×10!

Event Duration: After Version 1.4 goes live – 2025/01/21 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

● Into That Pale Wasteland

The dangers of cursed lands

shall fall before this blade.

Event Duration: Available throughout Version 1.4 (for the exact start time, please stay tuned for the upcoming event announcements).

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission.

※ For the best experience, it is recommended to complete Main Story Chapter 5 "A Storm of Falling Stars" before participating in this event.

※ Once time is up, the "Into That Pale Wasteland" event will be documented in Ridu Chronicles. Proxies can continue playing event content in Ridu Chronicles.

● Where the Stars Shine Bright

Curious about the youngest Void Hunter in New Eridu and her unstoppable team?

The HIA & Section 6 special promo starts today — stay tuned!

Event Duration: 2024/12/23 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/06 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)."

● Data Bounty: Combat Simulation

During the event, Combat Simulation rewards will be doubled.

"There are many things that require your assistance, but you'll be well compensated~"

Event Duration: 2024/12/25 04:00 (server time) – 2024/12/30 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 "Cat's Lost & Found."

● Windchaser Harumasa

The long night lingers, yet hope glimmers with golden light.

Event Duration: 2024/12/30 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/20 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)."

※ For the best experience, it is recommended to complete Main Story Chapter 5 "A Storm of Falling Stars" before participating in this event.

※ The Exchange Store will close at 2025/01/21 03:59 (server time).

● Bangboo vs Ethereal

An important assessment for Bangboo agents, Bangboo investigators, and Public Security Bangboo.

Only those who pass are awarded the prestigious Hollow Operations Certificate!

Event Duration: 2024/12/20 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/20 03:59 (server time).

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)."

● "En-Nah" Into Your Lap

Log in for a total of 7 days to obtain Boopon ×10!

Event Duration: 2025/01/01 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/21 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

● Combat Footage Review

Once captured with a click of the shutter, precious moments can be revisited anytime.

So... who exactly triggered the detonator before the agreed time last time?!

Event Duration: 2025/01/03 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/13 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)."

● Collab Designer

Each meticulously designed level is like a conversation between the designer and the player.

But a conversation seems a bit... slow? Sybil decides to send out questionnaires instead.

Event Duration: 2025/01/09 04:00 (server time) – 2025/01/20 03:59 (server time).

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 23 and Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission.

● Before the Curtain Rises

Log in for 7 days to obtain Polychrome ×480!

"The show is about to begin. Please turn off your lights... and get ready for Astra."

Event Duration: 2025/01/13 10:00 (server time) – 2025/01/29 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission.

● Advanced Bounty: Routine Cleanup

During the event, Routine Cleanup rewards will be doubled.

"Battle is almost upon us! Rest assured, the Defense Force will show you who we truly are."

Event Duration: 2025/01/15 04:00 (server time) – 2025/01/20 03:59 (server time)

Requirements: Begin Main Story Chapter 2 - Intermission and unlock Routine Cleanup.

7. New Gameplay

● Hollow Zero: Lost Void

Explore the Lost Void to experience diverse Gear and Resonia effects, enhance Agent combat abilities, and experiment with different playstyles to defeat enemies and earn rare rewards.

Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.4 goes live

Requirements: Complete the Agent Story "Mole in the Hole (I)" to unlock the "Lost Void" series of commissions.

※ After Version 1.4 update, the Investigation Points obtainable each week from Hollow Zero: Withered Domain will no longer be limited.

※ From 2024/12/16 04:00 (server time) to 2024/12/23 04:00 (server time), Investigation Points and Shadow Crystal Data obtained from Hollow Zero will count towards the week's Bounty Commissions. Starting from 2024/12/23 04:00, Hollow Zero: Withered Domain Bounty Commissions will no longer be updated, and only Shadow Crystal Data will be counted towards Hollow Zero: Lost Void Bounty Commissions.

● Deadly Assault

The new permanent gameplay mode "Deadly Assault" will soon be available.

Challenge powerful enemies to earn Polychrome, Investigation Merits, Dennies, and more rewards!

Event Duration: Permanently available after 2024/12/20 04:00 (server time). The first refresh is set for 2025/01/10 04:00 (server time), with subsequent refreshes occurring every two weeks on Fridays at 04:00 (server time).

Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 40 and unlock Shiyu Defense.

● Adds Challenging Mode to The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault

After the Version 1.4 update, Proxies can choose between Normal Mode and Challenging Mode when entering The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault stages. In Challenging Mode, Crimson Silk acquisition increases by 50%, Agents cannot be recruited, Tech Tree effect trigger rates are halved, and enemy stats are slightly enhanced.

Proxies can select their preferred difficulty level for the challenge.

8. New Systems

● Adds "Special Training Plan" system for Agents Proxies can access it via the Agent interface to:

1. View detailed upgrade plans for Agents, calculate upgrade materials, and quickly navigate to the Agent upgrade or material acquisition screens.

2. Set upgrade plans individually for Agents, skills, and Drive Discs. The set targets will be displayed in their respective modules.

3. Batch set upgrade plans.

4. Designate an Agent as the "Training Target," after which the required materials in the HIA Club, Routine Cleanup, Notorious Hunt, music store, and Compendium screens will be marked for easier identification.

● Adds an Agent Combat Readiness system, allowing Proxies to view recommended upgrade paths for Agents and quickly navigate to their upgrade screens.

● The Inter-Knot now includes a "Journey" system, enabling Proxies to review their progress in Main Story chapters, unlocking functions, and commissions. Reach specific nodes to claim the corresponding chapter rewards.

9. Other New Content

1. New Content

● Adds new enemies: Tyrfing (Infested), Alpeca (Infested), Special Sacrifice Entity, Shatterbug, Autonomous Assault Unit - Typhon Destroyer, and Notorious - Marionette.

● Adds a "Monster Duet" challenge to Routine Cleanup, where the new series of Drive Discs, "Branch & Blade Song" and "Astral Voice" can be obtained.

● Adds "Special Sacrifice Entity" challenge to Notorious Hunt.

● Adds new challenge "Thracian" to Expert Challenge.

● "Hamster Cage Pass" is available for exchange at the NPC Casper's Association Supplies store in Scott Outpost.

● Adds new TV shows: Coffee Mate, Nihility, and Lumina Square Ad.

● Adds a "Manage Resources" function to the mobile version that allows Proxies to delete or download story-related resources via Options > Other.

● Adds new Inter-Knot style avatars.

● Adds new dynamic wallpapers for Agents Hoshimi Miyabi, Soukaku, and Asaba Harumasa. Unlock these dynamic wallpapers by obtaining the respective Agents and increasing their Trust to certain levels.

● Adds new achievements, including some hidden ones, for: A Ridu Journey, Phaethon's Story, Agent Story, Agent Trust, When Opportunities Converge, Hollow Zero, Combat Techniques, Enemy Target, Combat Achievements, Hollow Exploration Guide, and Zero Key.

● Adds two new achievements, "I'm Shiyu" to Shiyu Defense and "Sweep the Battlefield" to Deadly Assault. Unlocking them grants custom achievement avatars.

● Adds a new trophy set to the PS5™ and PS5™ Pro platforms: "ZZZ: A Storm of Falling Stars" and "ZZZ: Special Challenge Group"

● Adds new selectable Agents for the "Character Selection" feature. Proxies can now switch between all the Agents obtained to freely move around the city.

● Adds a new item, Victoria Housekeeping Coupon, which can be obtained by raising the License Level in Hollow Zero: Lost Void and completing Bounty Commissions. After completing Routine Cleanup stages, Proxies can use Victoria Housekeeping Coupons to directly claim Drive Disc rewards for the corresponding difficulty level.

● Adds street corner random encounters to HAND Headquarters.

● Adds new battle stages and event maps.

● Adds a new themed map, "Melinoe," available in the "Into That Pale Wasteland" event.

● Adds new missions to "Ridu Weekly" (the total number of weekly missions remains unchanged). Proxies can view the week's missions after Ridu Weekly is refreshed every Monday at 04:00 (server time).

● After progressing the main plot in Chapter 5: A Storm of Falling Stars, Officer Mewmew will arrive at Port Elpis. Chat with Officer Mewmew to get Mewmew's Port Elpis Notes, and complete Mewmew challenges to earn each corresponding medal. Challenges consist of City side missions, Bangboo repairs, finding mini cargo trucks, and earning commemorative coins.

● A "Very Low" option for FX Quality has been added to the PC client Options.

● If Proxies manually adjusted the FX Quality setting on the PC client before the Version 1.4 update, the setting will be reset to its default after the update.

● The PC, PS5™, and PS5™ Pro versions now feature scratch effects when Agents attack enemies. For the PC version, enable this effect by selecting "High" for "FX Quality" in Options.

2. Shiyu Defense

Critical Node

▶ Rules Adjustments

● Starting with the Version 1.4 update, Critical Node will refresh biweekly on Fridays at 04:00 (server time). The next refresh is scheduled for January 3, 2025, at 04:00 (server time).

● Adds a Quick Sweep function to Critical Node: Achieving an S rating on the Fourth Frontier or higher in Critical Node will automatically grant an S rating and all rewards for the first three Frontiers in the next season. If you achieve an S rating on the Third Frontier this time, you can skip the first two Frontiers in the next season and start directly from the Third Frontier.

※ The Quick Sweep function will only unlock the corresponding Frontiers in the current season of Critical Node based on the Proxy's most recent Frontier Challenge record.

※ Currently, this function only applies to the first three frontiers.

▶ After the Version 1.4 update, the current Critical Node buff details are listed below:

Phase 1:

Increases Agents' Electric and Ice Anomaly Buildup Rate by 25%.

When enemies enter an Attribute Anomaly state, all squad members' CRIT DMG is increased by 20%, and Attribute Anomaly DMG is increased by 20%, stacking up to 3 stacks, lasting 30s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Phase 2:

Agents' Electric and Ice DMG dealt is increased by 20%.

When attacking enemies in an Attribute Anomaly state, the Agent's CRIT Rate is increased by 20%, and CRIT DMG is increased by 40%.

Phase 3:

Increases Agents' Anomaly Buildup Rate by 25%.

When a Support Agent uses EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, all squad members' ATK is increased by 15%, and Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 20, lasting for 20s, stacking up to 2 stacks. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Due to recording schedule arrangements, some of the new content in Version 1.4 currently lacks English voiceovers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

[Adjustments and Optimizations]

1. Agents

● Adjusts the Agents' display for certain angles: When viewed from specific angles, the Agent will appear faded.

● Optimizes the 3D model and special effects for Agent Hoshimi Miyabi.

● Optimizes the video animations in the Agent Story UI menu.

● Optimizes the model precision for Tsukishiro Yanagi, Hoshimi Miyabi, Asaba Harumasa, Soukaku, Caesar, Lighter, Burnice, Belle, and Wise in the PC version of the game. When the "High-Precision Character Animation" option is enabled in Options > Graphics, more detailed Agent models will be displayed in the Agent screen, during free city exploration when switching Agents through the "Character Selection" feature, and during story playback.

● Optimizes the model precision for Tsukishiro Yanagi, Hoshimi Miyabi, Asaba Harumasa, Soukaku, Caesar, Lighter, Burnice, Belle, and Wise on the PS5™ and PS5™ Pro versions of the game. More detailed Agent models will be displayed in the Agent screen, during free city exploration when switching Agents via the "Character Selection" feature, during story playback, and in combat.

2. Enemies

● Optimizes the lighting effects for certain enemies.

3. Systems

● Optimizes the Decibels mechanics. After the Version 1.4 update, the Decibels Agents obtained will be calculated individually with the following adjustments:

1) Increases the Decibels gained from hitting enemies or other actions, while reducing the Decibels obtained from applying Attribute Anomaly and Disorder effects to normal and elite enemies. A portion of the Decibels obtained from hitting enemies will be transferred to other squad members.

2) The Assist Points restored when an Agent uses an Ultimate have been reduced from 3 to 1 point.

3) When an Agent uses an Ultimate, besides enemy actions, buff timers, and stage timers, the actions of other Agents and allied units will be paused until the Ultimate animation ends.

4) Adjusts the order of the "Skill Upgrade Suggestions" for certain Agents.

5) The effect range of some Decibels-related Resonia will now only apply to a single Agent. Detailed adjustments can be checked in-game.

6) The W-Engine Slice of Time's "restores energy" effect will remain only effective for the equipper, while the "gains additional Decibels" effect will only apply to the Agent who activates the skill.

● Optimizes the Trust system:

1) Adds a quick jump to the Partner Archive on the DM interface.

2) Adds a quick jump button, "Go Invite," to the Agent screen of the Partner Archive.

3) Optimizes the requirements for Trust level increase events. Once the conditions are met, Proxies can trigger the event directly on Inter-Knot when sending a DM invitation to the Agent, without waiting until the next day.

4) Adds a new daily mission, "Complete an Agent Invite event," to the Compendium - Daily. Completing it will grant 200 Engagement points.

● Optimizes the interaction logic for W-Engine enhancement and Drive Disc upgrade. "Enhance" and "Overclocking" features for W-Engines are now integrated into the "Enhance" button in the lower-right corner. Tap "Enhance" to directly upgrade Drive Discs.

● Adjusts Main Commission content from Prologue to Chapter 3 for a better experience.

● Optimizes the W-Engine Channel interface by adding demonstration videos for W-Engine effects.

● Optimizes the "Character Details" viewing feature in some storyline and trial character interfaces.

● Casper's Association Supplies store at Scott Outpost now offers a new item, "Hidden Treasure," for exchange and Reserved Relic is removed. If you have unused Reserved Relics, you can choose the new selectable reward "Sycophant's Refinement." When exchanging Hidden Treasure using Z-Merits, Proxies can directly select and exchange the desired Precious Relic (Core Skill enhancement materials).

● Optimizes the travel and teleporter functions. Some store teleport points now have a selectable option, "Open the Function interface directly (first time each day)." When enabled, the corresponding store interface will automatically open upon the Proxy’s first teleport to the store each day.

● Ray Tracing is now supported on PS5™ and PS5™ Pro. The feature is enabled by default on PS5™ Pro and can be manually toggled in Options > Graphics for PS5™ (default: off).

● Optimizes the display order of rewards in challenges with double drops.

● Optimizes the display of stage details in Compendium - Tactics.

● Optimizes the layout of Compendium: Combat - Hollow Zero.

● Adds a quick jump to "Deadly Assault" in Compendium - Combat.

● Optimizes the red dot display logic for the Title system.

● Optimizes the Badge system with the new badge "Deadly Assault: Line Breaker," which can be displayed upon unlocking "Deadly Assault."

● Adds a lineup-saving feature to Critical Node. After deploying characters on the Select Squad screen, Proxies will have the option to save the current lineup before returning to the stage screen.

● Optimizes the combat experience in Combat Simulation by granting Agents a fixed amount of Energy at the start of each challenge.

● Optimizes the camera function. When the Proxy takes photos in the city, some NPCs within a certain angle will now look at the camera.

● The coffee shop content has been streamlined, reducing the variety of available coffees. After the Version 1.4 update, Novice Proxies can order Espresso, while Certified Proxies can order both Espresso and Tin Master Specials.

Espresso Effect: Restores 60 Battery Charge and grants the buff: Combat Simulation drops increased by 100% for 1 Enemy Card.

Tin Master Specials Effect: Restores 80 Battery Charge.

● Due to adjustments in the main storyline, after the Version 1.4 update, the achievement "Effective Utilization" can no longer be unlocked using the previous method. The requirements for this achievement have been adjusted.

Before: Push the box to the trigger switch in The Ultimate Collectibles.

After: Find the W-Engine in "The Ultimate Collectibles."

4. Gameplay

● Adds an auto-save function to the arcade game "Bizarre Brigade." If Proxies haven't completed the previous round, you can choose to either "Load Save File" or "Abandon Save File" from the shop at the most recent rest point when re-entering the arcade game.

5. Others

● Optimizes certain in-game art assets across all platform clients, reducing the storage space required. On the PC client, the quality of some scene textures may slightly decrease.

● Optimizes the issue where vehicle license plates in the traffic flow on Lumina Square streets would repeat.

● Optimizes visuals of some scenes in the Simulated Battle Trial.

● Optimizes the projection effects for Wise, Belle, and Agents' models.

● Optimizes the 3D models and art design for some NPCs.

● Adjusts the unlock requirements for Simulated Battle Trial:

Before: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 36 and complete Main Story Chapter 3 "The Midnight Pursuit."

After: Complete Main Story Chapter 3 "The Midnight Pursuit".

[Issue Fixes]

1. Agents

● Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Tsukishiro Yanagi's Mindscape Cinema "Know Thy Self, Know Thy Enemy" would incorrectly consume the "Clarity" effect.

● Fixes an issue where, when Agent Lighter performs a Shuffle Dodge after a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist, the hit count of his follow-up Basic Attack is abnormal.

● Fixes an issue where, when Agent Lighter dodges, if Basic Attack is not pressed during the Dodge or Dash, pressing it after the Dodge ends skips the 1st hit and directly performs the 2nd hit.

● Fixes an issue where when Agent Lighter has applied Collapse to a target, if Freeze is triggered on the same target, it does not pause the Collapse effect timer.

● Fixes an issue where Agent Rina does not correctly gain Decibels when attacking enemies with EX Special Attack, Ultimate, and other skills that interrupt enemy attacks through summoned creatures.

● Fixes an issue where the visual effects of Agent Ellen's tail do not display correctly when she exits the Roaming state.

● Fixes an issue where Agent Lycaon's skin tone does not display correctly under certain circumstances.

● Fixes an issue where when an Agent's Anomaly Proficiency reaches 600, further increases to the stat are less effective than intended.

2. Bangboo

● Fixes an issue where the eyes of Exploreboo are abnormal.

● Fixes an issue where the eyes of Luckyboo sometimes do not display correctly.

● Fixes an issue where Bangboo cannot properly follow in front of the stairs in certain scenes.

3. Systems

● Fixes an issue where, in Controller Mode, button prompts on certain interfaces are abnormal.

● Fixes an issue where, in Controller Mode, switching screens in "Special Episode" does not function correctly.

● Fixes an issue where, in Controller Mode, the selection window does not function correctly when entering Partner Archive.

4. Gameplay

● Fixes an issue in the arcade game "Bizarre Brigade" where the relic "Despair" has unusual effects.

● Fixes an issue where Bangboo sound effects may be abnormal during the preparation phase of the Simulated Battle Trial.

5. Environments

● Fixes an issue where abnormal models may appear in the air in certain scenes.

● Fixes an issue where the walls in some scenes are abnormal on certain devices.

6. Others

● Fixes an issue where the rendering of Agents, scenes, and other content may appear abnormal on some Android devices.

● Fixes typos found in some in-game text.

● Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.

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FBI investigates Texas imam accused of making explicit videos with minors

Imam Wisam Sharieff faces serious charges in an FBI investigation into a child exploitation case.

Texas-based Imam Wisam Sharieff, known for his affiliation with AlMaghrib Institute and as the founder of Advocating Qur’anic Literacy (AQL), is facing serious accusations in a case involving the production of explicit videos with minors.

According to an FBI affidavit filed by Special Agent Eric Salvador in Birmingham, Alabama, Sharieff allegedly groomed a mother and her young daughter for sexual exploitation, with disturbing details about how he manipulated them under the pretense of religious guidance.

The affidavit states that Sharieff, while conducting online religious instruction with the mother, allegedly convinced her that reaching an orgasm would bring her closer to Allah. “During her training, SHARIEFF told SUSPECT 2 (the mother) that achieving an orgasm would help her spiritually and allow her to communicate with Allah better,” wrote Agent Salvador. Following this, the mother reportedly became interested in involving her daughter, a minor, to similarly “become closer to Allah.”

The affidavit further reveals that Sharieff and the mother exchanged explicit videos over the messaging app Telegram, where the mother allegedly filmed her daughter in compromising situations. Court documents state that she forced the child to watch pornographic content, introduced adult devices to her, and filmed the incidents before sending the videos to Sharieff. In return, Sharieff reportedly sent explicit videos of himself to her. The FBI was alerted to the ongoing crimes after Sharieff’s wife allegedly discovered the videos on his phone and contacted authorities.

people need to stop infantilising the mother who produced cp of her daughter for wisam sharieff i’m not buying the excuse of ignorance or spiritual abuse she peddled to the courts they’re both pedos - she knew exactly what she was doing and was complicit in her child’s abuse pic.twitter.com/APwbDSicLk— 🦋 (@happyngorgeous) November 5, 2024

The case also involves Blake Miller Barakat, a Shelby County, Alabama resident, who is alleged to be the mother involved. Barakat, 50, was arrested on October 21 and faces 23 charges, including the production and distribution of explicit material involving a minor and child sexual abuse. She remains in custody with a bond set at nearly $2 million. Court records reveal that Barakat is accused of producing over a dozen explicit videos involving her young daughter and sharing them with Sharieff.

This is the woman accused of making videos at the direction of Wisam Sharieff of her child performing sex acts. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office called it “one of the most egregious crimes our agency has investigated in some time.” Al Maghrib calls it a policy violation. pic.twitter.com/m7WkdSkdru— Ismail Royer (@IsmailRoyer) November 5, 2024

Federal charges have since been brought against Sharieff under 18 U.S.C. Section 2251(a) and (e) for conspiracy to produce child pornography. AlMaghrib Institute, where Sharieff was an instructor for the Quran Revolution program, quickly responded to the allegations, terminating his employment and issuing a statement on social media. “AlMaghrib Institute is horrified at the news of the criminal allegation against Wisam Sharieff,” the institute posted on X, formerly Twitter. “The safety and protection of AlMaghrib Institute’s students and community continues to be our top priority. This criminal allegation is a jarring and sickening experience for his students and our staff.”

In its statement, AlMaghrib clarified that no minors associated with its programs were involved, and that the alleged misconduct did not occur on its educational platform. AlMaghrib also affirmed its strict “zero-tolerance policy” for misconduct, emphasizing that no prior communication from law enforcement regarding Sharieff’s activities had been made to the institute. “We encourage any students who have further concerns due to this news to reach out to us,” the statement added. The institute assured its students and community that the Quran Revolution program would continue without Sharieff, underscoring that “the religion of Allah is not reliant on any one individual.”

MuslimMatters, a widely-read online Muslim publication, also condemned the allegations, announcing an immediate termination of all associations with Sharieff. “These alleged actions are an unspeakable betrayal of trust and an abhorrent abuse of power,” MuslimMatters said. Acknowledging the shock felt by the community, the platform added, “To now confront the possibility that he may have manipulated his position to cause such harm is revolting and distressing.” MuslimMatters urged other organizations to take steps to ensure the safety and well-being of their communities, even suggesting dedicated hotlines for potential victims.

As the investigation continues, both AlMaghrib Institute and MuslimMatters have reaffirmed their commitment to the safety of their communities. AlMaghrib has offered support services to students and encouraged anyone affected by the case to reach out. Meanwhile, MuslimMatters praised the courage of individuals who come forward in such cases, calling their actions vital in exposing and preventing abuses.

FBI investigates Texas imam accused of making explicit videos with minors copyright.

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The Most Challenging Titles for the Nintendo 64!

Is the Nintendo 64 the greatest game console of all time? We reckon it’s certainly up there. With its 64-bit graphics and quirky controller, it was a real game changer. But, like all things in life, it wasn’t without its flaws. Some of the games were rather tough—occasionally downright infuriating. A few of them were difficult for all the wrong reasons, where shoddy production values made them harder than they should have been. Here are the 20 most challenging N64 games that probably had you pulling your hair out. 1 of 20 Superman 64 - Developer: Titus Interactive

We don’t usually kick things off with a “hard because it’s rubbish” game, but “Superman 64” is something of a legend in the world of bad games. Sure, it had the name recognition, and the chance to don the cape of the Man of Steel sounded exciting. But this game is a glitchy mess with controls that are more confusing than a Rubik’s Cube in the dark. Many players couldn’t even manage the first objective without wanting to hurl the controller out the window. 2 of 20 Perfect Dark - Developer: Rare

Let’s pivot from one of the worst to perhaps one of the best. “Perfect Dark” took everything people loved about “GoldenEye” and cranked it up a notch. One of those notches was the difficulty, but “Perfect Dark” was such a thrill that most didn’t mind. Special mention goes to the “Perfect Agent” difficulty level, which might as well be renamed “Mission: Impossible.” 3 of 20 Donkey Kong 64 - Developer: Rare

“Donkey Kong” games have always had a sneaky way of being surprisingly difficult. They’re so fun that you almost forget how tough they are. “Donkey Kong 64” may not reach the heights of “Donkey Kong Country,” but it’s still a cracking game. The real challenge here is the relentless item collecting—miss something, and you’ll find yourself backtracking more than a forgetful postman. It’s time-consuming and a touch frustrating. 4 of 20 Conker’s Bad Fur Day - Developer: Rare

Here’s an oddity for you. Conker, the cheeky squirrel, started life in “Diddy Kong Racing” before taking a sharp left turn into adult-rated territory with “Conker’s Bad Fur Day.” This game is a bit of a mess, with a story so bizarre it’s almost easy to overlook how tough the gameplay is. But don’t be fooled by the swearing and crude jokes—it’s not an easy ride. 5 of 20 Turok 2: Seeds of Evil - Developer: Acclaim

“Turok: Dinosaur Hunter” was one of the N64’s early hits, and the sequel upped the ante in every way. This one’s more of a horror game, with boss fights that are notoriously difficult. The levels are massive, and it’s easy to get lost—which might be part of the horror, to be honest. This game also pushed the N64 to its limits, which means it’s as tricky to navigate as it is to survive. 6 of 20 Blast Corps - Developer: Rare

A puzzle game that’s one of the N64’s best-kept secrets, “Blast Corps” challenges you with increasingly difficult levels—57 in total, no less. The medal challenges towards the end are the stuff of legend, with even the game’s developers admitting they’re “technically possible” to beat. Good luck with that one. 7 of 20 F-Zero X - Developer: Nintendo

Racing games are often seen as lighthearted fun, but “F-Zero X” is having none of that. The follow-up to the SNES’s “F-Zero” is blisteringly fast, and the tiniest mistake can send you flying off the track. It’s a game that demands perfection, which is easier said than done. 8 of 20 Body Harvest - Developer: Midway

“Body Harvest” was delayed because Nintendo thought it was too violent. When it finally came out, the violence was all anyone could talk about, but it’s also an incredibly tough game. The save points are few and far between, and the gameplay is about as intuitive as a physics textbook written in Klingon. Prepare to die. A lot. 9 of 20 Doom 64 - Developer: Midway

We’ve always felt “Doom” belongs on a PC, but that didn’t stop the series from making its way to consoles. “Doom 64” has the honour of being the hardest of the bunch, with enemies that are tougher than a two-dollar steak. It’s a real challenge, even for seasoned “Doom” veterans. 10 of 20 Mischief Maker - Developer: Nintendo

A 2D side-scrolling puzzle game on the Nintendo 64? “Mischief Makers” is a bit of a cult classic, known for its fast pace and steep learning curve. Combine those two, and you’ve got a game that feels like being thrown into the deep end of a swimming pool—without your armbands. 11 of 20 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Developer: Nintendo

There’s always one tough “Star Wars” game on every Nintendo platform, and for the N64, it’s “Shadows of the Empire.” The recreation of the Battle of Hoth might be a blast, but this game is no walk in the park. Even on the easiest setting, it’s a challenge, and the hardest level is enough to turn you to the Dark Side. 12 of 20 StarCraft 64 - Developer: Blizzard

Much like “Doom,” “StarCraft” got an N64 port, but this one didn’t go over quite as well. Turning a first-person shooter into a console game is one thing, but adapting a real-time strategy game like “StarCraft” was another beast entirely. It’s tough—tougher than it needed to be—and the controls didn’t help matters. 13 of 20 Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine - Developer: LucasArts

An original Indiana Jones adventure on the N64? That’s a bit of a novelty. Unfortunately, “Infernal Machine” proved a tough nut to crack, with levels that are confusing at best and enemies that’ll make you wish for the simplicity of dodging boulders. Still, it’s better than “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” 14 of 20 Diddy Kong Racing - Developer: Rare

Rare’s answer to “Mario Kart,” “Diddy Kong Racing” was hugely popular. But don’t be fooled by the cute characters—this game was tough, especially in single-player mode. It’s packed with objectives and challenges that’ll make you wish you were just cruising around in “Mario Kart” instead. 15 of 20 Glover - Developer: Nintendo

In “Glover,” you play as, well, a glove. Your job is to move a ball from the start of the level to the end. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. The controls are as tricky as they come, and getting that ball to do what you want is a real test of patience. Some people relish the challenge; others find it a slog. 16 of 20 Buck Bumble - Developer: UbiSoft

“Buck Bumble” is a sci-fi game set in the distant future of… 2010. It wasn’t the prettiest game, and the gameplay was equally clunky. Most people finished the game and still felt like they hadn’t quite figured out how to play it. Add in some dodgy graphics and thick “game fog,” and you’ve got a game that’s frustrating in more ways than one. 17 of 20 Rayman 2: The Great Escape - Developer: UbiSoft

The “Rayman” series is notorious for its difficulty, and when it made the leap to 3D, things didn’t get any easier. “The Great Escape” was a hit, but if you ever had to ride a rocket in this game, you probably experienced a few flashes of frustration (and maybe some broken controllers). 18 of 20 Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber - Developer: Atlus

“Ogre Battle 64” is a proper RPG, which is rare on the N64. Like many RPGs, it involves a lot of grinding—hours and hours of it. Some people love that sort of thing, but there’s no denying that it makes the game a tough nut to crack. You can enjoy a difficult game and still find it a bit of a slog. 19 of 20 Jet Force Gemini - Developer: Rare

“Jet Force Gemini” is one of the two games most often cited as the hardest on the N64. Prepare to backtrack—constantly. You’ll find yourself missing crucial items, searching for them high and low, and then needing to save every “Tribal” just to face the final boss. Oh, and that boss isn’t a pushover either. 20 of 20 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask - Developer: Nintendo

If “Jet Force Gemini” isn’t the toughest game on the N64, it’s got to be “Majora’s Mask.” After the massive success of “Ocarina of Time,” this sequel was more divisive. It’s significantly harder, largely due to the time loop mechanic that puts you on the clock to complete puzzles and objectives. It’s a race against time, which is quite unlike your typical “Zelda” experience. Fans are divided: some love it, some hate it, but everyone agrees it’s a real challenge.

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Crime / Cop - Whump Lists

Whump lists that fall under the crime and/or cop genre. (Will include courtroom dramas and on-the-run dramas)

DRAMAS

🇰🇷Korea

Duel >> {x}

He Is Psychometric >> {x}

Confession >>> {x}

I Hear Your Voice/I Can Hear Your Voice >>> {x}

Memorist >>> {x}

Kill It >>> {x}

Two Weeks >>> {x}

Healer >>> {x}

Doctor Detective >>> {x}

Lawless Lawyer >>> {x}

Flower of Evil >>> {x}

Royal Secret Agent >>> {x}

The Game: Towards Zero >>> {x}

Item >>> {x}

Beyond Evil >>> {x}

Happiness >>> {x}

One Ordinary Day >>> {x}

Bulgasal: Immortal Souls >>> {x}

Come And Hug Me >>> {x}

The Smile Has Left Your Eyes >>> {x}

Children of Nobody >>> {x}

Time >>> {x}

Through the Darkness >>> {x}

Snowdrop >>> {x}

Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area >>> {x}

Why Her? >>> {x}

Alice, The Final Weapon >>> {x}

Bad Guys >>> {x}

Big Mouth >>> {x}

Blind >>> {x}

Tracer Season 1 >>> {x}

Connect >>> {x}

Revenge of Others >>> {x}

The Good Detective 2 >>> {x}

The Lies Within >>> {x}

Iljimae >>> {x}

Doubtful Victory >>> {x}

Bloodhounds >>> {x}

The Good Bad Mother >>> {x}

A Time Called You >>> {x}

Vigilante >>> {x}

Escape of the Seven: Resurrection >>> {x}

🇨🇳China

Love Me If You Dare >>> {x}

Crime Crackdown >>> {x}

Reset >>> {x}

Under The Skin >>> {x}

Truth >>> {x}

🇯🇵Japan

Bloody Monday Season 1 >> {x}

Bloody Monday Season 2 >>> {x}

Siren >>> {x}

Bitter Blood >>> {x}

Ouroboros >>> {x}

Virtual Detective Tabito Higurashi >>> {x}

Final Life >>> {x}

Hiru (Season 1) >>> {x}

Border >>> {x}

Smoking >>> {x}

Avalanche >>> {x}

Hiru 2 >>> {x}

Why Didn’t I Tell You a Million Times? >>> {x}

The Killer Inside >>> {x}

Diver: Special Investigation Team >>> {x}

Hakubo No Chronicle >>> {x}

Destiny >>> {x}

Final Cut >>> {x}

🇹🇭Thailand

Not Me >>> {x}

===+===

MOVIES

🇰🇷Korea

Psychometry >>> {x}

Secretly, Greatly >>> {x}

V.I.P. >>> {x}

Blind >>> {x}

Pipeline >>> {x}

Yaksha: Ruthless Operations >>> {x}

Fabricated City >>> {x}

Time to Hunt >>> {x}

Project Wolf Hunting >>> {x}

Remember >>> {x}

Shark: The Beginning >>> {x}

🇨🇳China

The Witness >>> {x}

🇯🇵Japan

Joker Game >>> {x}

Impossibility Defense >>> {x}

Blind Witness >>> {x}

The Night Beyond The Tricolored Window >>> {x}

In the Wake >>> {x}

🇺🇸USA

A Mother’s Nightmare >>> {x}

[lizamango]

Finding You (Bucky Barnes x Reader) 3/?

 A/N: Hey everyone, sorry this took so long!! This chapter was kinda hard to write, I felt like there wasn’t much that I could add but I did my best! I wanna get to Bucky as much as you all do! 😭😩

Summary: You’ve been one of SHIELD’s top spies for years but what happens when the organisation you’ve put your trust in crumbles and Captain America gives you a mission to help him find his best friend? The last thing you expected to happen was to fall in love with your assignment and become best friends with a witch.

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Word Count: 2098

​Masterlist

Chapter 1 ~ Chapter 2 ~

Warnings: none

Chapter Summary: You and Steve run from HYDRA

Chapter 3: TOMORROW ISN’T PROMISED TO ANYBODY

I enter a shopping mall where I buy a hoodie for myself and a jacket, glasses and a hat for Rogers using cash. I pass by JD sports and see some Supra Vaders I know the Captain will just love so I go in and grab a pair, and get a pair of Nike Dunk Sky His for myself. I leave and meet him where he waits, away from any crowds and we put on our simple yet effective disguises.

“First rule of going on the run, is don’t run. Walk,” I say, recalling my operations training.

“If I run in these shoes they’re gonna fall off.”

I smirk. “Sorry, thought you’d be bigger.”

Ignoring my innuendo, Steve huffs. “They’re ridiculous, why can’t I lace them up?”

“It’s a fashion statement.” I glance at a map as we pass by. “Apple store’s upstairs.” We ride the escalator and enter the store.

Finding an empty laptop, I get to work. “The drive has a Level 6 homing program so as soon as we boot up, SHIELD will know exactly where we are.”

“How much time will we have?” he asks, surveying the area not so subtly.

“About 9 minutes from…” I insert the drive. “now.” I enter the coding commands to unlock the intel but something inverts each one… now comes in my training from the Academy of Science and Technology. “Fury was right about that ship. Somebody’s trying to hide something.” As I look through the coding script my inputs are rewritten to counter the commands. “This drive is protected by some sort of AI.”

“Like Stark’s robot voice? Can you override it?”

I raise a brow as I type away. “The person who developed this is slightly smarter than me. Slightly. I’m gonna try running a tracer. This is a program that SHIELD developed to track hostile malware, so if we can’t read the file, maybe we can find out its origin.” The map tracks a location and pinpoints it as we are approached by a store employee.

“Can I help you guys with anything?”

I react quickly and give him my best charming smile. “Oh, no. My fiancé was just helping me with some honeymoon destinations,” I giggle, placing my hands on Rogers’ shoulders.

“Right,” he adds awkwardly. “We’re gettin’ married.”

“Congratulations! Where are you guys thinkin’ about goin’?”

I go back to the laptop and the state has been pinpointed.

“New Jersey,” the Captain reads aloud.

“Huh,” the employee lets out, surprised. “I have the exact same glasses,” he says after a pause.

“Wow, you two are practically twins,” I remark as I type away.

“Yeah, I wish!” he chuckles. “Specimen. Uh, if you guys need anything… I’ve been Aaron.”

“Thank you,” Rogers rushes out. “You said 9 minutes,” he checks his watch. “Come on.”

I shush him. “Relax… I’m working.” The screen reads Wheaton, New Jersey. “Done.” I look up at him and he has a frown on his face. “You know it?”

“I used to. Let’s go.” He pulls the hard drive out of the laptop and we walk out of the store. “Standard tac team. Two behind, two across,” he turns to face forward. “two comin’ straight at us. If they make us, I’ll engage, you hit the south escalator to the metro.”

As he speaks I roll my eyes, this guy was definitely not meant for the spy world. “Put your arm around me and laugh at something I said,” I say.

“What?” he sounds utterly confused.

“Do it.” I feel his arm rest on my shoulder and he gives the most awkward laugh I have ever heard come from a person. “See, Captain? No need to make such a scene.” We work our way to the escalator and I spot Rumlow on the escalator coming up. I turn to look up at Rogers. “Kiss me.”

“What?” he says again, flustered.

“Public displays of affection make people very uncomfortable.”

“Yes they do!” he whispers.

I put my hand to the back of his neck and push him towards me so our lips meet and I feel his hand fall on my waist. I open my eyes and pull away slowly after enough time has passed.

“You still uncomfortable?” I ask turning and walking down the escalator.

“That’s not exactly a word I would use,” he murmurs and quiets down as we get to the parking lot.

“We could get bus tickets to New Jersey, think I’ve got enough cash for the trip,” I suggest.

“Keep a look out,” he says approaching a truck as I frown but do as he says. In no time I hear the start of an engine and whirl to look at him. “Come on, we don’t have all day,” he says smugly.

I get into the passenger’s side and he starts to drive to the Garden State.

“Can’t believe Captain America can steal cars…” I say striking up a conversation.

He chuckles. “Kind of a necessary skill when you’re fighting a World War and you’re in enemy territory.”

I hum and he glances at me. “And it’s not stealing if we give it back so get your feet off the dash.”

“Bossy,” I remark but do as he says. “I like that,”

There’s a pink tint to his cheeks and his jaw clenches but he doesn’t say anything.

“So I have a question for you…” I start with a raised brow. “But you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to, although no answer is an answer in itself so-“

“Get to it, L/N,” he interrupts authoritatively.

“Was that your first kiss since 1945?” I smirk.

“That bad, huh?”

“I didn’t say that!” I laugh.

“Well it kinda sounds like that’s what you’re saying.”

“I was just… wondering if you’ve had practice… since going… into the ice,” for a super secret agent, that answer lacked finesse. “It’s just, I don’t know how you did it in 1945 but guys normally move their mouths for a long kiss like that,” I shrug.

“I don’t need practice.”

“Everyone needs practice.”

“It was not my first kiss since 1945. I’m 95, not dead.”

“Oh?” I say, curiosity piqued. “Who’s been kissing Captain America then?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?”

“Someone special?”

He chuckles. “It might come as a surprise to you but it’s hard to find someone with shared life experience,” he says sarcastically.

“That’s okay, you just make stuff up.”

“What, like you?” I know he doesn’t intend for it to sound mean so I shrug it off.

“Not everyone can handle the truth, can they? I wouldn’t mind a few white lies to keep something good going… and you don’t need shared life experience, right? Not really… there’s that whole opposites attract notion, after all.”

“But it’s good to have someone who understands what you’re going through, right?”

I shrug… sometimes not knowing is better. Safer. “Maybe. But in this occupation…” I sigh. “Well I wouldn’t know. I’ve never been in love.”

“You’ve – you never had someone?” Looks like I threw him for a loop.

Shaking my head I turn to look out my window at the trees we pass by. “I don’t hate love or anything… it’s just dangerous to love someone like… us. Isn’t it? They’d either get hurt by people we go after or… ya know, if we don’t come back… it hurts them too.”

“But tomorrow isn’t promised to anybody,” he reasons. “So why deprive yourself of something as great as love on the off chance you die?”

“Because it’s easier.”

“For who?”

“Why the interest Rogers? You wanna fill that spot? Play a little house? Imagine we don’t have to save the world from domestic terrorists?”

He hums at my decision to not answer the question. “No, that’s not what I need right now.”

“And what do you need?”

“Just…” he sighs. “a friend.”

Of course. “Well, there’s a chance you might be in the wrong business, Rogers…”

“Maybe we could start with not calling each other our last names?” he offers.

I smile. “Maybe.”

We arrive at the location the tracer indicated as the sun is setting.

Camp Lehigh is on a sign but it seems to be long abandoned.

“The file came from these coordinates,” I say as I pick the lock on the chained fence.

“So did I…” Steve says looking up at the sign in nostalgia. “This camp is where I was trained.”

“Change much?”

“A little…”

I wonder around, scanning the area for any thing to indicate a power source. “This is a dead end. Zero heat signatures, zero waves. Not even radio. Whoever created the file must have used a router to throw people off.” I tuck the scanner in my back pocket and the Captain looks up at me then shifts his gaze to behind me, frowning. “What is it?”

He starts walking and I follow. “Army regulations forbid storing munitions within 500 yards of the barracks. This building’s in the wrong place.” He breaks the lock with his shield and we enter as it leads us underground.

I turn on the lights and it reveals the insignia painted on the wall. “This was SHIELD. The early days, after it evolved from the Strategic Scientific Reserve,” I say, recognizing the outdated logo.

We wander around, finding a wall of three portraits. “The three founders.” He looks at me. “What? The history is one of the things they teach at the academies. Colonel Philips, Howard Stark and Margaret Carter.”

“There are academies?”

“Three. Very tough admission.”

Rogers spots something and looks closer. “If you’re already working in a secret office…” he pushes the shelves apart. “Why do you need to hide the elevator?”

Using my SHIELD issued code breaking device I type in the code for the elevator which takes us down even further to a room of computers, monitors and servers.

“This can’t be right… this equipment is ancient how could it be used to make the files?”

There was one place that looked like it came from this century and I decide to take a risk and plug in the usb drive. The servers whir and more lights come on.

“Initiate system?” a computerized voice says.

Yes, I type. “Creepy.” As we wait for the system to boot up I smirk. “Shall we play a game?” I laugh at myself. “It’s from a movie that was really pop-“

“I know,” he interrupts. “I saw it.”

A camera moves to Rogers and a voice recites his name and year of birth. Then it turns to me and does the same.

“Is this the AI that was blocking my commands back at the mall?” I say looking closer.

“I may not be the man I was back when the Captain took me in 1945 but I am.” A photo appears on one of the other screens.

“You know this… thing?”

“Arnim Zola was a German Scientist who worked for the Red Skull.”

“He’s been dead for years,” I add, remember something of the history lessons.

“First correction, I am Swiss. Second, look around you. I have never been more alive.” The robot voice recounts his end of life story and how he uploaded his consciousness into databanks.

“How did you get here?”

“By invitation.”

“It was Operation Paperclip after World War II. SHIELD recruited German scientists with strategic value. Always thought they shoulda just locked them all up… we probably wouldn’t be in this mess if they did.”

“HYDRA would have died with the Red Skull.”

“Cut off one head… two more shall take its place,” I recite their mantra aloud.

“When history did not cooperate… history was changed.” A flurry of photos of the Winter Soldier in the back ground of significant political events appear on the screens.

“That’s impossible, SHIELD would have stopped you,” I say, moving closer.

“Accidents would happen.” News of Howard and Maria Stark’s car accident shows up next.

Rogers punches the screen as Zola provokes him.

Does that mean…? I don’t finish the thought as the mad scientist explains what the drive contains.

“What kind of algorithm? What does it do?” I ask.

The doors begin to close as Steve is too late to throw his shield. A beeping comes from my communicator, detecting something. “Steve, we got a bogey. Short range ballistic 30 seconds tops.”

“Who fired it?”

“SHIELD.” I pull out the drive and Steve pulls a grate from the floor. I jump in and he follows, putting the shield up above us as rubble rains down on us. He strains against the weight of it all and the debris settles.

💖💖

Thank you for reading!

I'll be gone until Monday again but I'll try to write on my phone!! I have literally never been so busy throughout this summer until now!

Chapter 4

[genshin-impact-updates]

"Midsummer Island Adventure" Version 1.6 Update Details: Part 2

V1.6 Update Details

Dear Travelers,

Below are the details of the Version 1.6 update "Midsummer Island Adventure" Part 2.

X. Adjustments & Optimizations

● System

Increases the load limit of the Serenitea Pot.

Optimizes the dialogue experience with the teapot spirit. After closing the secondary level dialogue option of the teapot spirit, it will return to the previous level dialogue options.

The Traveler will no longer appear in the Expedition Dispatch character selection list.

4-star artifacts can be destroyed in return for Mora.

Some indestructible level-up materials are now destroyable.

Optimizes the Weapon Enhancement Materials placement slots: increased from 6 slots to 20 slots.

Crafting or forging can be performed in Co-Op Mode, and Travelers returning to their own world can obtain the forging rewards performed while in Co-Op Mode. Crafting recipes and forging recipes are unlocked based on the Traveler's own progress.

Optimizes the sorting rules of the crafting/forging list, so that Travelers can craft the same type of material more easily.

Optimizes some controller operations: the slider in crafting, forging, production of dyes, and the Settings interface can now be controlled by holding the respective operation.

After teleporting out of domains, "Challenge Failed" will no longer be displayed.

Optimizes the classification of camera-related settings: the settings for Combat Camera Settings, Camera Y-Axis Resets Automatically, and Default Camera Distance have been moved from Settings > Other to Settings > Controls.

Optimizes the touch feedback of multiple UI buttons.

Optimizes the sticker display and Fast Chat button in the chat box.

Optimizes the aiming experience: in Aiming Mode, the tracking effect of the crosshair is more accurate when adjusting the position of the crosshair in small increments.

Increases the stack limit of some Furnishings of the same type in the Inventory from 999 to 9,999.

The Adventurer Handbook has a function to automatically track and navigate to enemies.

If players have Condensed Resin and less than 20 Original Resin, selecting "Continue Challenge" after challenging the Domain will not bring up the pop-up window.

● Co-Op Mode

Adds status markers when teammates are switching characters in the Party Preparation screen.

When a teammate is not within range of the currently displayed map area, a teammate marker will be displayed at the edge of the map. Travelers can click on that marker to quickly locate their teammates.

>Optimizes the text displayed after players are removed from Co-Op Mode.

● Audio

Adjusts the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean voice-over for certain characters, and fixes some issues with certain voice-over abnormalities and errors.

Optimizes and fixes the sound effects for certain character skills, environments, and items.

● Other

Adjusts the description of the food item "Stormcrest Pie."

Increases the damage caused by major reactions (i.e. Electro-Charged, Superconduct, Overloaded, Swirl, and Shatter), when a character reaches Level 60 or above.

Increases the Base Shield DMG Absorption for shields generated by Crystallize reactions.

Increases the DMG Bonus provided by Elemental Mastery for major reactions. (Refer to the attributes panel in-game for the exact DMG Bonus amount.)

〓Bug Fixes〓

● Quests

Fixes an issue with the Daily Commission "Big Pudgy Problem!" whereby some Electro Slimes may incorrectly appear underground.

Fixes an issue whereby NPCs in some quests would still disappear to hide from the rain.

● Domains

Fixes an issue when challenging the Domains "Lost Treasure of Arcadia" and "Deserted Ruins of Thermadon" whereby characters may skip certain parts of the process under specific circumstances.

● Monsters

Fixes an issue with the Cryo Hypostasis whereby when it is in a state of revival, characters may get stuck when performing Plunging Attacks above it.

Fixes an issue whereby the Fatui - Pyro Agent may incorrectly remain in place during combat.

● Co-Op

Fixes an issue in Co-Op Mode whereby, under certain circumstances, when Travelers enter the Serenitea Pot or return to the open world, they will receive the erroneous message that another Traveler "has left their world" or "has left the Serenitea Pot." (There is no issue with actual game functions.)

Fixes an issue in Co-Op Mode whereby when the Holding Mode of Lisa's Elemental Skill hits opponents, an incorrect quantity of Elemental Particles may be generated.

Fixes an issue in Co-Op Mode whereby players may not be able to collect wood in the open world.

Fixes an issue in Co-Op Mode whereby some special effects remained in the original position after teleportation.

● Characters

Fixes an issue with Tartaglia whereby the maximum duration of Melee Stance is shortened if Tartaglia immediately uses his Elemental Burst after entering Melee Stance.

Fixes an issue whereby Diluc's eagle may incorrectly remain when switching from his Attributes page to his Constellation page.

Fixes an issue with Venti, Chongyun, Razor, Xiao, Fischl, Yanfei, Noelle, Xinyan, Ningguang, Eula, and Diona whereby when they use an Elemental Burst, there is a small chance that the character will be launched if hit by an attack.

Fixes an issue with Razor whereby his Lv. 2 Constellation "Suppression" fails to take effect on Plunging Attacks.

Fixes an issue whereby the icons for Eula's Lv. 1 and 2 Constellations are displayed incorrectly.

Fixes an issue with Xingqiu whereby after his Elemental Skill is cast, if the game reconnects, there may be an error in the duration of the Rain Swords.

Fixes an issue with Xiangling's idle animation whereby there may be an error with her expression.

Fixes an issue whereby when switching characters while protected by a shield, there is a small chance that the character who takes the field will be launched if hit by an attack with a stronger interrupt effect at the moment of switching.

Fixes an issue whereby when characters enter a conversation when their HP is about to go to zero due to Burning, the character will freeze after the conversation ends.

Fixes an issue whereby the duration of meteorites summoned by the Geo Traveler's Elemental Skill and stone walls from the Elemental Burst may be abnormal in certain situations.

Fixes an issue with Yanfei whereby the color of her eyes in the character icon and the character model are inconsistent.

● Weapons

Fixes an issue with the weapon "Lithic Spear" whereby the color of some parts of it in the icon and the weapon model are inconsistent.

● System

Fixes an issue with the Serenitea Pot whereby the door Furnishing may unexpectedly disappear when swapping it.

Fixes an issue with the Serenitea Pot whereby the Furnishing "Fragrant Cedar Vegetable Rack" of the Furnishing Set "Busy Kitchen" cannot be placed indoors.

Fixes an issue with the Serenitea Pot whereby the names and descriptions of some Furnishings are incorrect.

Fixes an issue with the Serenitea Pot whereby four characters are unable to sit around the Furnishings "Wooden Outdoor Tea Table" and "Bamboo Outdoor Tea Table."

Fixes an issue with the Serenitea Pot whereby the door Furnishings, walls, and ceilings may unexpectedly disappear when swapping decorations.

Fixes an issue for players on PlayStation®4 whereby during the World Quest "A Teapot to Call Home: Part II," if the game reconnects during the quest objective "Talk to Tubby," the camera angle will be locked.

Fixes an issue for players on PlayStation®4, whereby there may be an error with the camera angle when Tartaglia uses his Elemental Burst after entering Melee Stance.

Fixes an issue whereby after clicking and holding the scroll wheel to use Elemental Sight, the camera angle may re-center when releasing the scroll wheel.

● Audio

Fixes an issue with Zhongli's Story Quest "Historia Antiqua: Act II - No Mere Stone," whereby there is an error with the English voice-over for the line "My life is nigh on eternal. I will go on with the infinite flow of time. And you, Morax... You too will live for many a day to come." such that it does not match the subtitle.

Fixes an issue whereby the character voice-over line "When Thunder Strikes" is incorrectly triggered repeatedly when there is thunder in the open world.

Fixes an issue in the open world whereby the character voice-over line triggered by an increase in Friendship Level is not interrupted normally or it overlaps with other audio after switching to other interfaces.

Fixes an issue with some weather conditions at Stormterror's Lair in Mondstadt whereby the character voice-over line "When It Rains" is incorrectly triggered.

Fixes an issue whereby the Korean, Japanese, and English voice-over lines in certain quests are incorrect or are missing.

● Other

Fixes an issue whereby when multiple elemental reactions take place simultaneously, some elemental-reaction-related DMG Bonuses may be incorrect (for example, DMG Bonuses triggered by the 4-Piece Set effects of the Crimson Witch of Flames and Thundering Fury artifact sets).

Fixes an issue whereby the Parametric Transformer gadget incorrectly triggers pressure mechanisms.

Fixes an issue whereby casting characters' skills while using the Windsong Lyre gadget may cause errors with the skills' effects.

Fixes an issue with Jean and Eula whereby their gliding animations are displayed incorrectly.

Fixes an issue in the open world whereby Guoba created by Xiangling's Elemental Skill, the bursts of flame created by Pyro Abyss Mages when they are dancing and regenerating their shields, and the wind current within the Eye of the Storm's Hurricane Sphere are sometimes cast in the incorrect position.

Fixes textual errors and display issues in English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Thai and optimizes the localization of text. (Note: Related in-game functions have not changed. Travelers can view the changes in different languages by going to the Paimon Menu > Settings > Language and changing the Game Language.) Text-related fixes and optimizations in English include:

◆ Corrects the description of the event rules for Overflowing Wealth. Where the original description reads "Blossoms of Revelation" or "Overflowing Revelation," the revised description reads "Blossoms of Wealth" and "Overflowing Wealth" respectively.

[disneyschedules]

Coming to Disney+ in May 2021.

Here’s a look at what’s coming to Disney+ in May. Source: decider.com

May 4

Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 101 (Series Premiere)

May 7

Wander Over Yonder (S1-2)

Everyone’s Hero (2006)

Flicka 2 (2010)

Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Big Shot: Episode 104

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Episode 107

Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 102

May 14

Special Agent Oso (S1-2)

Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps (S1)

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Life Below Zero (S15)

Race to the Center of the Earth (S1)

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Episode 201 (Season Premiere)

Big Shot: Episode 105

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Episode 108

Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 103

May 21

Big City Greens (S2)

Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (S3 of Mickey Mouse Roadster Racers)

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast (2013)

Fury Files (Interstitials)

Ice Road Rescue (S5)

Running Wild with Bear Grylls (S6)

Inside Pixar: Unpacked

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Episode 202

Big Shot: Episode 106

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Episode 109

Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 104

May 28

Bluey (S2)

Sydney to the Max (S3 – Episodes 1-8)

Kingdom of the Polar Bears (S1)

Wicked Tuna (S10 – Episode 1-7)

Cruella (2021) (Disney+ Premier Access)

Launchpad

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Episode 203

Big Shot: Episode 107

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Episode 110

Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 105

[zoeykallus]

Turning Tides Part 4 - Saving Fulcrum

female OC x Agent Kallus FF

The OC is a rebel named Zoey Payne, a cheeky redhead that got herself into trouble with a certain ISB Agent we all know.

Warnings: None

What Happened Before:

Turning Tides Part 1 - Captured

Turning Tides Part 2 - Zero Gravity

Turning Tides Part 3 - Until We Meet Again

Saving Fulcrum

2 years later ...

Things had changed. Some things had changed in favor of the rebels, others had not. One of the good things was that they had an informant in the Empire ranks called Fulcrum. No one knew who he was, but his information had paid off every time and had saved many lives.

Fulcrum had also helped some rebel missions succeed. Well actually Zoey thought she knew who Fulcrum could be, but she hadn't said his name to anyone yet. But now Hera Syndulla, the pilot of the rebel ship Ghost, had picked up a radio message with an ominous twist of fate for Fulcrum.

Zoey, Kanan and Hera stood in the cockpit of the Ghost. Hera paced back and forth, the slender, green-skinned Twilek woman, frowning and looking thoughtful. Her head tentacles swung almost hypnotically with her steps. Kanan leaned against a console, arms folded in front of his chest, watching her. Zoey remained standing a little apart, watching the two of them.

Ever since they had found out that the redhead had some Force sensitivity, Kanan had been trying to train her to be a Jedi for a while. But as with everything else, Zoey was rather hesitant. Fighting just wasn't in her nature; she just couldn't imagine wielding a lightsaber against her enemies. Kanan, in his considerate way, addressed this and began teaching her other Force techniques. She could now move fairly large objects and groups of people with the Force just by her will, could speed up her movements with the Force, increase her jumps, and react much faster and more accurately to attacks. Kanan had told her several times that she was ready for a lightsaber of her own, but so far Zoey had resisted.

Today they were supposed to visit one of the forgotten temples where she was supposed to find the crystal for her saber. But Hera came with the news from Fulcrum and threw her plans overboard.

"I don't know how he was discovered, but our agent has been exposed. He doesn't seem to know anything about it yet, but Admiral Thrawn intends to let him walk into an open knife. He will torture and execute him," Hera explained seriously.

Kanan frowned disapprovingly.

"We can't let that happen," Zoey said, startled.

Kanan nodded in agreement.

"Of course we can't. We have to find a way to warn him and get him out of there," he said firmly.

"How? We don't even know who he is or how to make contact. The transponder he uses only sends messages, it doesn't receive them," Hera cursed and started pacing again.

Zoey forced herself not to stare again at the mesmerizing movement of her tentacles.

Kanan pulled his long brown hair tight and sighed.

"Show me the transponder sequence of his messages," Zoey finally asked thoughtfully.

Hera called up a file on the console in front of her as Zoey stood next to her. The redhead looked at the numbers and the data sequence presented in the form of a diagram. She raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"I know this frequency. It's mine."

Kanan walked over to them.

"How is that even possible?" he wanted to know.

"I don't mean my current frequency," Zoey corrected her statement. "This is my old frequency, I last used it when ..." She interrupted herself and held her breath for a moment.

"When what? Zoey talk to us!" Demanded Hera, bursting with curiosity.

Zoey bit her lower lip.

"Um, there's something I need to tell you. Something that happened when I was captured during my mission with Chopper. There's a pretty big part of the story that I didn't tell you guys.

After Zoey told her story, Kanan seemed lost in thought.

"So you've been cuddling with an imperial agent?" asked Hera, amused.

"It's not that simple. It's ... I don't know how to explain it. But he was ... special."

"Because of you, he decided to defy the Empire," Kanan said suddenly.

Hera nodded in agreement.

Zoey looked uncertainly from one to the other.

"Do you really believe that?"

Kanan nodded again.

"Yes, I think so. From what you've told us, it's pretty obvious to me. He heard your story and thought about it. He didn't turn you in, he wanted to protect you. I would even suggest that he might be a little... in love with you.

Zoey blinked and felt herself blush.

"And the feeling is obviously mutual. When you saw the frequency and realized who Fulcrum might be, I felt you in the Force. You literally shone like a beacon," Kanan pointed out.

That was two years ago. But Kanan was right, the thought of Kallus still made her feel warm.

"I suppose it would be pointless to deny it. It's true, I was attracted to him, against all reason. And if I'm not mistaken, he may have thought the same thing about me. Even now, the thought of him ... triggers feelings. The thought that I might see him again soon .... well, you know what I mean," Zoey finally admitted with a sigh.

Kanan smiled in understanding, Hera also seemed to understand, which was very relieving. She said, "Somehow I like the idea of love bringing people together who were actually enemies. But to do that, we have to save the man first."

The redhead nodded decisively.

"He's using my old transponder, and I think I can make sure he gets a message from us."

It was already late. Kallus was in his cabin and about to take off his uniform when he heard a noise. He searched for the source and finally groped in disbelief for the wristband with the transponder he normally used for his Fulcrum transmissions. It wasn't supposed to be able to receive incoming messages. Hastily, he put the bracelet back in his uniform, slipped out into the corridor, and made his way to the secluded storage room from which he normally made his transmissions. Finally, he turned on the transmission and heard a woman's voice, a voice that sounded strangely familiar, but he couldn't tell who it belonged to.

"I don't have time for long explanations. Your cover has been blown. Go to the nearest escape pod, leave the Star Destroyer and send us your exact location on this frequency. We are already in the vicinity and will pick you up. They will kill you if you stay."

Kallus felt an icy chill run down his spine. How had he revealed himself? Was he being overheard at this very moment? He hurried back into the hallway and looked around. It was strangely quiet. Uncertainly, he made his way to the escape pods.

"Sir! An escape pod has been launched!" Admiral Thrawn knew who was sitting in that pod. His red eyes glared at the sergeant. "Open fire on the escape pod," he ordered in a cold voice. "Sir! A vessel is approaching the pod. It's the Ghost" Between clenched teeth the admiral said: "Fire on everything that moves! And if it stops moving, keep firing, I'm not going to let this traitor escape"

A shot hit the small capsule and sent it into a spin. An alarm sounded in the small metal can. Apparently, his escape attempt had not gone unnoticed. Kallus looked through the window of the capsule and saw a spaceship coming towards him. It was the Ghost. The sight raised his hopes that he might survive this day after all. But as long as the capsule was spinning so wildly and uncontrollably, the Ghost would not be able to catch him. He cursed internally; rescue was indeed so near and yet so far.

Suddenly, the capsule stopped spinning and moved very purposefully toward the Ghost's opening cargo bay. More bursts from the Star Destroyer followed its trajectory and were now aimed at the Ghost as well, but narrowly missed it. As the pod got closer to the Ghost, he saw two figures in spacesuits. One person, the smaller of the two, who he assumed was a woman, held a hand in his direction as if mentally controlling the capsule. The other person seemed to be focused on the destroyer, perhaps that's why the shots missed. They must be Jedi, he surmised. The taller of the two must have been Kanan Jarrus. But who was the smaller of them? It could not be Ezra Bridger. This person clearly had the shape of a woman.

Just as the capsule landed in the Ghost's cargo bay and the ramp closed, the Ghost jumped into hyperspace. He was safe. At least, he hoped so. With a somewhat queasy feeling, he stepped out of the capsule and came face to face with the two people in their spacesuits. The taller of the two removed his helmet, and Kallus recognized him from the APBs. It was Kanan Jarrus, as he had suspected.

"Welcome to the Ghost," he said with a friendly smile.

Kallus nodded and said, "Thank you for rescuing me."

Kanan said with sincere gratitude, "You risked everything by giving us all this information. You saved many lives by doing so. We are still in your debt."

The smaller person slowly removed the helmet, catching his attention. A tide of copper-red hair came out from under the helmet. In long, smooth waves, the hair framed a pale, pretty face with large green eyes.

"Zoey," the former agent said, a little taken aback, but clearly pleased to see her.

"Hello Agent," she greeted him teasingly with a smile. "I knew you'd stop by."

Kanan saw the two of them looking at each other, cleared his throat briefly and said, "I'll go and keep Hera company in the cockpit. We can always talk back at the base. You two probably want to... ctach up."

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@cheshire-noir

[redhawtriot]

Master List✨✨✨

This master-list is a directory (of sorts [look, I tried my best]) of the all of the stories/head canons posted on this page!

SFW=👌

NSFW =💞

Fluff=❤️

Angst=😭

Humor=😂

💞 😂  Endeavor Suga Baby Series: Oneshots and shit posts about being endeavors suga baby lol. (Enji Todoroki x Reader)

Part1 Part2 Part3

👌😂❤️ Crush Journal: How tododeku (separately) would confess to their crushes. a.k.a. Izuku takes notes on how to be the perfect SIMP (Deku x reader Todoroki x Reader)

👌❤️ Bunny: Read this if you have a thing for being called bunny (Todoroki x reader, Bakugou x reader)

👌😂❤️ Art and Oreos: How our two top students deal with having a civilian girlfriend (Bakugou x Reader, Todoroki x Reader)

👌😂❤️ Problem Child: After the cute stage every parent has to eventually deal with a shitty teen. BNHA characters as parents (Midoriya, Shinsou, Bakugou, Iida, Kirishima) 

😂 What up my name’s ‘Gerund’ I’m 19 and I never FUCKING learned how to read.  Lord, bless this mess (Kaminari x Reader) 

👌😂❤️ Koala: You don't want your bed to get cold a.k.a. Todoroki with a clingy ass significant other (Todoroki x Reader)

💞 😭 Nobody’s Hero: Ground Zero saves you from being mugged one night and can’t seem to let you go. Warning: slight non/con (Yandere Bakugou x Reader)

😭 Mirror Images: Warning: mentions of still birth. (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂❤️ Missed Call form Blasthole: Your first time being invited to spend the night with your boyfriend (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂❤️ Shinsou Shits: You and your husband, Bakugou, are tasked with babysitting the twin seeds of Satan (Bakugou x Reader ft.Mina x Shinsou)

👌😂 Wanna Win?: Kirishima asks for Bakugou’s help to find the words to tell you that he loves you, but things don’t exactly go according to plan... (Kirishima x Reader ft Kiribaku)

💕😂 Operation Unvirgin:  Bakugou never bothered with girls. He’s got too much shit to deal with; however, he finds himself in a world of cognitive dissonance when he hears that his rival is about to lose “it” before him. hWHAT? That loser is gonna beat him in something?! He thinks that FUCK NOT. (Bakugou x reader)

👌😂❤️ Whose Manz is this?!: You get a box of chocolates and a love note from a little broccoli head boy and let’s just say... it truly does take a village to raise a child. (’Izuku Midoriya being wing-manned by class 1-A’ x Reader)

👌❤️ Grey Area: You are beginning to feel a little jealous over Todoroki, but it shouldn’t matter because you're just friends... right? (Todoroki x Reader ft TodoMomo)

Valentines Weekend: Just random, unrelated short stories, headcanons and drabbles for all your loving needs. (BNHA x reader [Look. there is over 23 “x reader” pairings in this! I cant name each one])

Part 1: type (HCS) (👌😂❤️)

Part 2: food play (💞)

Part 3: Things my boyfriend has said to me (👌❤️😂)

👌😭 Two Birds on a Wire: Hawks unexpectedly finds himself falling for love with a villain during his time as a double agent. How will he handle having to betray the woman he loves? trilogy (Hawks x Reader feat. Shigaraki, Dabi, Twice, and minor OCs)

Part 1, 

💞😂❤️ Deprived: They fucked up and you take it upon yourself to teach them a lesson in the coldest way possible: putting your body on lock down. How the hell are they gonna survive? (Todoroki x Reader, Bakugou x Reader, Midoriya x Reader, Iida x Reader)

👌❤️😂 Curly Hair Headcanons: (HCS) Let’s see how these boys do with a girlfriend who has curly hair... (Todoroki x Reader, Bakugou x Reader, Kirishima x Reader)

👌❤️😂Plant Daddy: Bakugou with a significant other who is obsessed with plants-- fragile, defenseless plants… I am sure nothing will go wrong there. (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😭When Cheated On Part 1: Shinsou finds out that you have been cheating on him. (Shinsou x Reader)

👌😭When Cheated On Part 2: Bakugou finds out that you have been cheating on him. (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂❤️Tinder Games: You like to play tinder for fun, and it is all fun in games until a certain someone swipes right for you… (Bakugou x Reader, Iida x Reader, Todoroki x Reader, Midoriya x Reader, Kaminari x Reader, Kirishima x Reader)

👌😂❤️Drunk in Love: New Years Eve Special! Can any of these messes properly handle their liquor? Find out! (Bakugou x Reader, Midoriya x Reader, Yaoyorozu x Reader, Todoroki x Reader, Kirishima x Reader, Shinsou x Reader)

👌😂❤️Bad Dreams Fluff n Stuff: You wake up from a bad dream crying and Bakugou has to unclog his emotional constipation to support you. (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂❤️Holiday Edition: Christmas with your boyfriend’s family is always a spectacle… (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂❤️Holiday Edition: This is the first time you met Kaminari’s family! You gave him one job to prepare for the event…. One job... smh… (Kaminari x Reader)

👌😂High school: (HCS) Gender neutral Reader is just tryna make it through a school day after Sero smoked them out (ft. Bakugou, Midoriya, Jirou, Iida, Aizawa, Kaminari, and Todoroki)

👌❤️😂 How to Stop Liking a Stoner: Bakugou can’t help but falling in love with your delinquent ass, but that doesn't mean he is gonna fall quietly without a fucking fight. (Bakugou x Reader)

👌😂Tectonic Plates and Platonic Dates: You and Kirishima are platonic buddies that secretly watch romantic comedies together. Everything is chill until your hot-headed twin brother finds out! (Kirishima x Reader ft. Bakugou, Kaminari, and Sero)

👌😂MHA Charecters as Candy: (HCS) What was that? What candy would these MHA characters be!? Wait... oh… You never asked? Oh okay… I guess I’ll just leave this here anyway… *sniff-sniffle*… (Bakugou, Midoriya, Kirishima, Kaminari, Mineta, Monoma, Yaoyorozu, Sero, Shinsou)

👌😭❤️The Same Side of Anything: Dabi is totally a Todoroki in this. Romeo and Juliet did it better probably, but I love the idea of star-crossed lovers. Read this if you’re into mediocre poetic themes.  (Dabi x Reader)

👌😂Crackhead Post: Reader regrets letting the three stooges into their life (ft. Kaminari, Sero and Kirishima)

👌😂 ❤️ Soft Dad Moments: What would prompt some of the MHA dads to buy their children a plushie? Warning: Some of these dads are so sweet that you might need to see a dentist after. (Bakugou x Reader, Kirishima x Reader, Dabi x Reader, Shigaraki x Reader)

💞 😭 Baby Boom: You end up prego after a one night stand and Bakugou learns how to be a decent human being (Bakugou x reader)

Month 1,  Month 2, Month 3, Month 4

Interactive Series (You voted on the outcomes):

💞😭 😂 ❤️Sole Mates: Your every day life as a business woman is rudely interrupted by an explosive hero’s name being painfully imprinted on the sole of your foot, bounding the two of you’s pain, emotions and thoughts. (Bakugou x Reader, past Izuku X Reader)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

💞😭Caught in The Act: You find out that your fiancé cheated on you, your grandmother’s dresser is ruined, Kirishima is a precious gift from god, and… wait, when did Todoroki get so hot? (Bakugou x Reader ft Todoroki, Kirishima and a few minor OC’s)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4,  Part 5 Finale

Sequel (just a lil writing experiment. pay no mind if you like the original ending): Part 1

Tsugi No Hero Academia: a Next gen AU me and my crackhead friends conjured up feat. Bakugou’s son as the MC 

[saintmichale]

Albert Wesker (アルバート・ウェスカー, Arubāto Wesukā) is a fictional character in Capcom's Resident Evil series (Biohazard in Japan). He is first introduced in the original Resident Evil game, in which he is the captain of U.S. police team S.T.A.R.S. His character is further explored in subsequent installments, which greatly expand his role in the series' extensive narrative.

Introduced in the first game, Wesker has been one of the main antagonists throughout the series, where he usually manipulates story events behind-the-scenes. Wesker seeks to replace humanity through mass extinction and forced evolution, believing it to be an evolutionary dead end. To this end, he is affiliated with the Umbrella Corporation as one of its most promising researchers, and at the same time participates in illicit activities by going undercover as a S.T.A.R.S captain in Raccoon City. Through the course of much betrayal of his allies to further his own plans, Wesker fakes his death, gains superhuman abilities from an experimental variant of the Progenitor virus, and works with both Umbrella's mysterious rival company and their successors in the field of biological weapons development, TRICELL, until his ultimate defeat by Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5.Wesker made his first appearance as a non-playable character in the original Resident Evil game. In that game, he is the commanding officer of Alpha team of the Special Tactics And Rescue Service (STARS), where he initially helps the player by leaving supplies and useful information. Wesker is eventually revealed to be a double agent working for the Umbrella Corporation; ordered by his superiors to lure the STARS into the Spencer mansion to be used as test subjects against the mutated creatures to gather battle data, although he later implies that this was itself a cover for his own agenda regarding stealing Umbrella's research.[10][11][12] Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine and the others come to learn of Wesker's true motive, but after releasing the Tyrant monster, Wesker is seemingly killed.[13][14] The Sega Saturn port of Resident Evil features a Battle Mode minigame where the player can fight a zombified version of Wesker.[15]

However, this is part of an even bigger plan. In the special giveaway fictional documentary titled Wesker's Report (rewritten in 2003 to include details from Resident Evil 0 and the Resident Evil remake[16]), Wesker reveals that he planned to sell the Tyrant to Umbrella's rival company in the B.O.W. field as a means to buy his way into a high position, and he deployed the elite STARS against it in order to obtain combat data to prove the Tyrant's effectiveness to the company. However, his plan was ruined after the Tyrant was destroyed by his former subordinates, and he survived his apparent death in the first game by injecting himself beforehand with an experimental variant of the T-virus, provided by his former Umbrella colleague William Birkin, that revived and augmented him with superhuman strength, speed and regeneration, but at the expense of his humanity. Wesker returned in Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, augmented with superhuman powers and working as an agent for "H.C.F." (Hive/Host Capture Force), a Special Forces unit of the rival company opposed to Umbrella. He orchestrates a raid on Rockfort Island in order to capture Alexia Ashford, creator of the T-Veronica virus who now holds the only remaining sample of the virus within her body. When Chris Redfield knocks his sunglasses off during a brief struggle, Wesker's orange, almost reptilian eyes are seen for the first time. He confronts both Chris and Alexia and he took the corpse of Steve Burnside in order to extract the T-Veronica virus. In the expanded release, Code: Veronica X, he briefly confronts Chris's younger sister Claire and nearly kills her in order to torment Chris, but is called away by his associates and thus chooses to spare her life.[13][14]

Wesker then appeared alongside William Birkin in Resident Evil Zero, a prequel to the original game where it is revealed that he attended the Umbrella Executive Training School as a prospective executive, and later in Resident Evil 4 as a conspirator manipulating events from behind the scenes, where he would issue orders to Ada Wong. He is also unlockable in "The Mercenaries" scenario. He is also the protagonist of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and a playable character in several of the game's scenarios, expanding upon events alluded to in early games, as well as his involvement in Umbrella's downfall after the events of Code: Veronica and his development in Resident Evil 4. In the end he kills Sergei Vladimir, a loyal Umbrella executive.[13] Wesker also very briefly appears in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, as he at one point is seen by Jack Krauser. He also gave Javier a sample of the virus within Steve Burnside.

Wesker returns in Resident Evil 5 conspiring with the pharmaceutical division of the TRICELL conglomerate as a means to create the "Uroboros virus", an enhanced virus derived from the Progenitor virus, with which he ultimately plans to release into the Earth's atmosphere. Before being killed by Wesker, Oswell Spencer reveals that Wesker was the survivor of a Progenitor virus variant administration experiment—the "Wesker Project." (It is stated in the RE5 downloadable content "Lost in Nightmares" that another Wesker, Alex, survived as well). He would eventually enact a plot to transform the human race into powerful superhumans like himself, and be a god to rule over them in a new age. Chris and Sheva Alomar prevent the worldwide infection and ultimately kill Wesker inside a volcano at the end of the game. Masachika Kawata, the game's producer, confirmed that Wesker perished in the game's finale.[17] Some concept artwork for Resident Evil 5 also indicated that Wesker was to have been in his human form while in lava and then blasted with missiles from an F-16 Fighting Falcon, before eventually being shot in the head on the landing platform by Chris and Sheva.[18]

Wesker appears in the spin-off title Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D as a playable character along with various other Resident Evil characters.[19][20] His voice is heard on the 15th anniversary special video narrating the events.[21] He has a son named Jake Muller who is introduced in Resident Evil 6. D. C. Douglas, Wesker's voice actor, had a cameo voice role in Umbrella Corps, which takes place after the events of Resident Evil 6.[22] When asked if Wesker's character would return in future Resident Evil games, Douglas responded, "We have no idea. And we wouldn't. We're only working on this game."[22]

Wesker is also featured in Resident Evil: Revelations 2 as a playable character in Raid Mode, presented in-universe as a virtual simulator. The primary antagonist of the main game is Alex Wesker, the only other survivor out of the Wesker children. Albert is briefly shown in the main story in a portrait with Alex. He also received an indirect mention in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, where it was revealed that his H.C.F. group was involved in the creation of Eveline during the 2000s.

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