#spinel wearing a dress

[fireopal-tash]

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[gemsbian]

i present more of these two

[shhtickerbook]

Little Spinel 🩷

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bonus headcanons below!!!

TW for mild SH referencing

🩷 Spinel is a trauma regressor, she has severe separation anxiety which can trigger her to regress down. Although Gems don’t age, her headspace is mainly a projection of her vulnerability and emotions.

🩷 In her head Spinel feels like she still has to perform for approval, and often tries to desperately make people laugh or be entertained so that they won’t leave. When she regresses, she doesn’t need to put up that farce. She can just relax and be herself with no pressures to entertain anybody.

🩷 Whilst her regression helps her calm down, very often Spinel uses her regression as an opportunity to get her feelings out. She’s extremely prone to having tantrums when things don’t go right. It may seem on the outside that her regression isn’t soothing her, but on the inside it’s extremely freeing for her to get it all out of her system. And one of her caregivers will always be nearby to make sure she doesn’t hurt herself and to comfort her when she’s finished.

🩷 When little she wears a thick softer pair of gloves to avoid hurting herself when she’s frustrated. White Diamond herself takes pride in dressing her in an array of different little outfits.

🩷 Her main caregivers are the diamonds, but she has a special soft spot for Blue. Blue diamond absolutely adores little spinel, loving to carry her around in her hair whilst she runs errands on homeworld.

🩷 The diamonds all take pride in caring for Spinel. They all know that the way they treated Pink wasn’t okay, and whilst they can’t truly ever make up for those actions, they do everything in their power to make sure Spinel is loved, cherished and cared for.

🩷 Steven also babysits from time to time, bringing her toys and other human things for her to play with. Taking an almost big brother role for the gem.

🩷 Steven was happy for Spinel to take Pink’s old room. With the Pebbles rearranging the interior depending on Spinels current headspace.

[the-mortuary-witch]

PERSEPHONE

WHO IS SHE?

Persephone, also known as Kore (meaning "young woman” or “girl" in Greek), is one of the main deities from Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest. She is also the wife of Hades, the God of the Underworld, and she is associated with spring, fertility, and rebirth.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Persephone is typically depicted as a young and beautiful woman, with long, dark hair and eyes. She is often shown wearing a white dress or robe, and she is usually associated with flowers, especially flowering plants that bloom in the spring. She is also often associated with pomegranates, which symbolized her wedding to Hades, and which she ate while she was in the Underworld.

Personality: Persephone is usually depicted as kind, gentle, and compassionate. She is often seen as a mediator and peacemaker, and a defender of the innocent and vulnerable. She is also often portrayed as a motherly figure who is caring and nurturing. She is also sometimes seen as defiant and rebellious, and she is known to have a more powerful side that can punish those who defy her.

Symbols: pomegranate, waxing moon, narcissus, bones, seeds of grain, bats, torch, flowers, and deer

Goddess of: spring, the dead, the Underworld, grain, and nature

Culture: Greek

Plants and trees: asphodel wheat, willow, narcissus, lily, ivy, cherry tree, lily of the valley, daisy, lavender, vines, roses, pomegranates, oak, and hibiscus

Crystals: rose quartz, pigeon’s blood, rosolite, star diopside, flower agate, grossular, balas ruby, chiavennite, red spinel, clinoptilolite, Mozambique garnet, heliodor, African jade, uvarovite garnet, biotite, green calcite, hiddenite, green agate, African emerald, quantum, vivianite, indigo gabbro, green jasper, diopside, garnet, clinochlore, aventurine, iolite, and snowflake obsidian

Animals: deer, bat, black ram, parrot, and monkey

Incense: rose, pomegranate, jasmine, apple, vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and cinnamon

Practices: death magick, ancestor worship, spirit work, growth, transformation, embodying the divine feminine, balance, and plant/earth magick

Colours: green, pink, black, light blue, purple, magenta, indigo, and yellow

Numbers: 3, 6, and 7

Zodiac: Virgo

Tarot: High Priestess and Ace of Pentacles

Planets: Earth and Pluto

Days: Monday, Friday, Ostara, Beltane, Lammas, Samhain, Lesser Mysteries. Eleusinian Mysteries, Proerosia, Stenia. Thesmophoria, and Heliogenna

Parents: Zeus and Demeter

Siblings: several paternal half-siblings and maternal half-siblings

Partner: Hades

Children: Melinoë, Zagreus, and Erinyes

MISC:

• Grains: due to her connection to the cycle of life and death. She is often depicted with grains, such as wheat, barley, and oats, which symbolize the cycle of life and death.These grains represent the cycle of life, as they are sown and then harvested, only to be sown again in a constant cycle. This symbolic representation of death and rebirth aligns perfectly with Persephone's association with the underworld and the cycle of seasons. Therefore, she is associated with grains to showcase the cycle of life and death.

• Spring: due to her connection to the changing of seasons and rebirth, she is often depicted as rising from the afterlife in spring, representing the renewal and rebirth of nature.This is because in the Greek myth, Persephone spends part of the year in the underworld with Hades, but returns to the land of the living in spring. Her return symbolizes the return of light and warmth, and the blossoming of nature.Therefore, she is associated with the season of spring as she symbolizes the rebirth and rejuvenation that comes with the new season.

• Pomegranates: according to the myth, Hades abducted Persephone and took her to the Underworld, where he forced her to eat a pomegranate. This act was a symbolic gesture of his hold over her, and it was also seen to symbolically represent her connection to the Underworld.The pomegranate became closely associated with Persephone and the Underworld, and it has remained a symbol of Persephone and her association with the Underworld ever since.

• Flowers: she is associated with flowers due to her association with spring. She is often depicted holding a bouquet of flowers, or being surrounded by blooming flowers.This is especially the case from the Greek festival of Anthesteria, which was a celebration in honour of Persephone's return from the Underworld. During this festival, people would decorate their homes and temples with flowers, representing the growth and renewal associated with Persephone's return.

• Birds: mainly doves, she is frequently depicted with a dove on her shoulder, and she overall shown with doves all around her.There are a couple of reasons for this. First, doves have long been symbolic of peace and tranquility, which aligns with Persephone's gentle and calming nature. Second, doves are often associated with symbols of fertility and rebirth, which aligns with Persephone's connection to the Underworld and spring.

• Water: she is associated with water for a couple of reasons. First, she is the Goddess of spring, and water is a vital factor for life and growth. Water is necessary for flowering bloom and green plants, so it is closely associated with the growth and renewal associated with spring. Second, water is also a symbol of rebirth and renewal, as it is a fluid element that is constantly changing and transforming. This fits well with Persephone's role as an Underworld Goddess and her connection with the cycle of life and death, as death and rebirth are represented as a transformation process.

• Gold: the Underworld is associated with riches and treasures that are commonly represented in the form of gold. This connection to riches represents the fact that the Underworld was a place of great wealth and abundance, and it represents the treasures that were found there, such as gold, jewels, and precious metals. This is another aspect of Persephone's connection to the Underworld and her role as a divinity of death and rebirth.

• Trees: they represent the natural cycle of life and death, as they grow and flourish during the warm months, then shed their leaves during the winter months, before starting the cycle all over again.Trees are also associated with fertility and rebirth, as they produce seeds and fruit that propagate new life. This ties in with Persephone's role as a Goddess of spring, and her connection with the Underworld and the cycles of nature.

FACTS ABOUT PERSEPHONE:

• She takes her role in the Underworld seriously.

• Her epithets included but were not limited to: Despoina (The Mistress), Melindia (Honey), Aristi Cthonia (Best Cthonic), and Kore (The Maiden).

• Unlike Hera and Amphitrite, Persephone didn’t have a husband that constantly cheated on her (she was married to Hades). However, there is a myth about her cheating on Hades with Adonis, depending on the version. As far as I know, Hades did nothing about the matter. I think that implies it didn’t count as cheating to him, or maybe Persephone only loved Adonis as her son, which makes sense to me since she raised him. But yes, it’s perfectly acceptable and legitimate to say she cheated on Hades.

• Persephone is often called a spring or vegetation Goddess but all that seems to mainly be related to Demeter, her mother, when it’s time for Persephone to return her. Truly incidental. Persephone was much more an Underworld Goddess than a flowery Goddess.

• There’s evidence to suggest that, as far as religious history goes, Persephone as a character in religion is older than Hades, and was an underworld deity too.

• Some sources suggest Persephone was the mother of Dionysus, but to be fair Dionysus has a bajillion origin stories.

• As far as I know, and correct me if I’m wrong, it wasn’t too popular to depict Persephone with red hair colours until the Victorian era, when a popular red-headed model was used for a famous painting of Proserpina (the Roman equivalent to Persephone). Before, she had occasionally been depicted with red hair, but black and blonde were just as popular. Nowadays, in media, she’s often portrayed as red or pink haired, although even that trend is dying again.

• Some people like to think Persephone was a minor or weak Goddess. That was simply not true. She was considered frightening in her own right.

• Someone tried to kidnap her right from the Underworld. Hades had him attached to a chair for eternity.

HOW TO INVOKE PERSEPHONE:

First, set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to her, you can then set offerings such as candles, flowers, and other symbolic items are also essential to respectfully honouring her. Prayers and incantations can be said to her to ask for guidance, support, and her blessings. Meditation and visualization can be used to feel Persephone's presence and connect with her energy. Feast days and holidays can also be celebrated to honour her.

PRAYER FOR PERSEPHONE:

“Lady Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld. I come before you in humility, I seek to find peace and healing to shed myself of pain and strife. I ask for your guidance and strength in my time of need to weather through the storms of life.”

“Thank you for your love and kindness. Please open my path to the light and give me the strength to continue to walk down this path. May we all find peace and healing, in the realm of both life and death. Hail Lady Persephone.”

SIGNS THAT PERSEPHONE IS CALLING YOU:

• A sense of calmness or peace around you.

• Feeling connected to nature and the changing of seasons.

• Attracting more birds or other doves.

• Seeing or smelling flowers in unexpected places.

• Having vivid dreams about death and rebirth.

• Experiencing a sudden increase in energy and motivation.

• Feeling connected to the Underworld and the realm of death.

• Having a deep feeling of contentment and acceptance within yourself.

OFFERINGS:

• Pomegranates/pomegranate juice.

• Honey.

• Floral tea.

• Breads.

• Flower crowns or arrangements.

• Dark chocolate.

• Flowers.

• Crushed mint.

• Animal bones.

• Jewelry.

• Art of bats, rams, or deer.

• Crystals: rose quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, obsidian, coral, and jasper.

• Spring water.

• Grains.

• Plants.

• Incense: vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and pomegranate

• Sweets.

• Dirt from a dead plant (or person).

• Wine.

• Seeds.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

• Stop to smell flowers.

• Pair lace and leather together, she loves this.

• Singing.

• Plant flowers.

• Wear pomegranate scented things--perfume, lotion, lip gloss, etc.

• Tend to wild plants if they need care.

• Go barefoot more often and feel the way the ground feels on your bare feet.

• Honour the dead.

• Support local farmers and beekeepers.

• Honour the deaths of animals and if you can, bury them or leave them in a place where nature will care for them.

• Buy yourself a nice bouquet of flowers, or make your own.

• Place flowers on barren graves.

• Spread seeds of native flowers on the sides of highways or other unincorporated places (be sure to check local laws on this).

• Wear something fancy when you feel like it, make yourself feel like the royalty you are.

• Offer her fruits/nuts.

• Listen to music that reminds you of her.

• Wear a flower crown.

• Collect crystals like rose quartz, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline, and topaz.

• Rose quartz is a go-to stone for me for many Gods, Persephone being one of the many.

• She really digs topaz and the tourmaline in my experience.

• Love yourself, of course, just as she loves you.

• Gardening.

• Taking care of graveyards.

• Visiting forests and fields.

• Learn about local plants, flowers, and herbs.

• Creating flower crowns.

• Going bone hunting.

• Creating a more biodiverse lawn/backyard.

• Not killing animals (spiders, mice, etc.)

[gay-little-axolotl]

my designs for the sillies!!

elaboration on the designs + some hcs under the cut (it’s a long one folks!)

Ocean: she/her, lesbian, aroace-spec; her hair is naturally a Fucking Curly Mess, so she straightens it out, sprays it, and uses a headband and hair-clips; Ocean always has a pencil behind her ear in case she needs to write something down, but she always forgets she put it there; she has a coat on her waist because a long-sleeved shirt and a vest is not enough. she must not feel an ounce of cold.

Noel: he/she/they, bigender, gay; his hair is also a Fucking Curly Mess so he just puts some gel on and prays to satan it works; Noel tries to tone it down like his mother told him so he doesn’t wear pride merch to school or anything, but he does wear black earrings and black nail polish

Mischa: he/him, bisexual; I basically tried to make him look like the type of person my mom would point at in the street and go “that’s what satan does to a person!!”; Mischa constantly looks like he’s been hit by a bus, he says it’s because he gets into fights, but he’s just a fucking wreck; backwards hat, bi pin and star of David pin because I saw @lemon69lol’s post and have decided that Jewish Mischa is canon now; Ukrainian flag phone case!!; Ricky bought him these BRIGHT neon green crocs for his 18th birthday and he wears it every day (Noel wants to shred those fucking crocs);

Ricky/Savannah: any pronouns + neos, genderfluid, bisexual, demiromantic?; I gave them the neon space cat headphones and crutches as always, but I added spikes to the crutches so my guy can kick some ableist ass, and an AAC device because of an art post THAT I CAN’T FIND! if someone has that one drawing of Ricky with an AAC device strapped to his crutch tell me because I want to give credit to the artist but I CAN’T; genderfluid + any pronouns pin; shoes that aren’t matching and a dress over pants because fuck the dress-code

Jane Doe: she/they/it/doll, unlabeled; I have no idea where this design came from but, Jane with X eyes, I guess; I think I was originally basing her off of Spinel but fuck, what do I know?; doll is based on my Emilia Jane Doe

Constance: she/they, demi-girl, sapphic; I tried to make her hair resemble Trinity Constance because I ADORE their Constance!; hoop earrings and braces because I said so; rainbow socks because she’s fuckin’ queer; colorful band-aids for reasons I will not be telling you, sorry

uniform insp

[aspirationatwork]

[Image Description: a digital drawing of Spinel and Jasper from the Switcheroo AU, based off of Steven Universe. The drawing is done only in shades pink, red, and orange.

Spinel is a lanky Gem with a heart-shaped face, a gem on her chest, and bouncy pigtails. She is dressed as Fizzarolli from Helluva Boss- wearing a jester-themed tailcoat with flared sleeves, a ruffle around her neck, and striped trousers.

Jasper is a tall, bulky Gem with a gem on her nose and a wild mane of hair. She is dressed as Asmodeus from Helluva Boss, wearing a striped suit with large shoulder pads and a snazzy hat.

Jasper is holding up Spinel with only one hand and placing the other on her hip. Spinel leans forwards, holding onto Jasper's coat with an excited smile. Jasper frowns, asking "What's a 'couple's costume' again?"

End Description.]

[haeminlgc]

End of Year Gala: Glacial Opulence

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When Haemin first got wind of the theme of this year's gala and the dress requirements he spent an evening in despair and frantic research. What even constituted a modern hanbok? Besides, he thought the more traditional ones cut a fine figure but it could just be his bias speaking since he seemed to have been involved in a fair number of period pieces so far. And what would be deemed 'formal'? He understood that he couldn't rock up in hanbok inspired street wear (although he did quietly bookmark that for future inspiration) but he also didn't want to look like he just grabbed a normal suit.

After a few more days and eventually resorting to asking one of the stylist-noonas for help Haemin found something that filled all the requirements and fit him to a tee. In fact, he liked it so much that he bought it on the spot hoping to be able to use the separate pieces on future occasions.

The jeogori was a beautiful pale, pastel sky blue with white trim that spoke to him of frosty winter mornings. He paired it (with help from the shop's clerk) with a pair of white slacks that had a touch of the traditional to them to further build on the icy winter theme. For his shoes he again opted for white, choosing a pair of suede ankle boots that brought another touch of modernity to the whole thing. But being who he was, Haemin decided to bring some more traditional aspects such as including a grey norigae with a silver dragon and a flowy diaphanous overcoat in another shade of blue. Although it was a darker shade than mentioned, he felt that it still invoked the feeling of winter.

The opulence part of the outfit was a bit more difficult for him to really play into. In the end Haemin decided to go for an understated old money type of look with only a few choice accessories such as a Tiffany's bracelet, a few Bvlgari silver rings, and a pair of silver hoop huggies set with lab grown spinel and sapphires that he had happened upon by chance.

As a finishing touch he also brought along a traditional hand fan that he had spent far too long learning how to handle with elegant and crisp snaps.

[reginaldpatterson]

First day of Descendants Week 2024 @descendantsweek

The Little Prince and the Mad Scientist

What if, after the first trial year, Ben decided to open Auradon's school to all the children of villains? Among all the new villains, one in particular catches Chad's attention. However, the year doesn't really turn out the way he expected it to.

Today is a special day at Auradon. Last year, Ben invited three VKs to spend the year with them. It was a success, so he decides to give all VKs their chance and open the school to everyone. Chad is uncertain about this choice. He eventually grew fond of Jay and Carlos, but it was a gradual process and he still has reservations about whether it's wise. But Ben is the king and his best friend. The prince finds it difficult to trust him, but he still wants to.

Ben arranged a large event at the school for new students to provide all necessary resources and support for their adjustment. Similarly to how it happened with Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos one year before. However, since it is a school, those who feel the most at ease can consider attending classes. Not many VKs were expected anyway. Who would choose to attend class when they could just skip? Who would want to go to class when they can skip? Chad's first class is chemical and when he enters, there are already two new faces. A beautiful woman with long, shiny ginger hair wearing a red dress and a very gorgeous (oh wait no, Chad isn't thinking that! Maybe he is?) man with cold skin, white hair, icy blue eyes, and a stoic face. When the professor walks in, he asks the new students to say a few words about themselves. The man, who is tall and resembles a professional model, stands up with a casual appearance and attitude. Very cold and mysterious.

"Izkandar Askey, son of Yzma." He states simply in a very monochord voice. The girl stands up, she's way warmer, a little seductive in her attitude with her deep red lips, yet still simple and enigmatic, speaking very little. "Spinelle Medusa, daughter of Madame Medusa." The teacher appears slightly puzzled as he likely expected more words from the VKs. "Thanks for attempting my class, we will assess your progress in the program and determine next steps."

Upon hearing this, Spinelle chuckles lightly while Izkandar reacts with a cough. "What made you laugh Miss?" Spin grins in an amusing manner. "You're most likely the one who needs to catch up with that guy!" She gestures towards her friend. "We'll find out soon enough..." The professor responds. "Today, you will only be matched with a partner, and it's better for your assimilation to not stick together He shoots a meaningful glance at the VKs, but none of them seem to care much. Spinelle gives Izkandar an amused smile and wanders to look for a partner. Spinelle smiles at Izkandar in amusement before wandering off to find a partner. Due to unknown circumstances, Chad is the sole person left and must approach Izkandar, who is motionless and shows no interest in seeking a partner.

"Hi, seems we're together." Chad attempts to be friendly, but Izkandar barely acknowledges him, focused on his notebook. "I work alone." Chad breathes out heavily, already pissed. "Like it's a pleasure for me..." Sitting beside the newcomer, he doesn't have many options and attempts once more to engage in conversation. It's not like he's really interested in this class anyway.

"Why are you here, anyway?" once again, not a glance, but a brief, direct brief response. It's not going to be easy... "Science." Chad lets out another sigh. "Fine. No talking. So what?" Izkandar shrugs. "Working." However, Iz didn't bother paying attention to the experiment assigned for the class "Do you realize that you're not focusing on the right task, right?" And this time, Izkandar raises his head and gazes at him with eyes as shining as ice. Breathtaking. (No, not breathtaking at all, Chad is breathing perfectly right now!)

“Why would I do a basic experiment?" Chad looks at him in confusion, genuinely not understanding. Izkandar quickly resumes his own tasks while Chad becomes increasingly impatient. "Ok, I don't care if it's basic for you, now we are paired together and we're supposed to do this!" Although he doesn't value the class very much, the behavior of the white-haired man is really getting on his nerves. "So what? You can do this if you want. I'm not stopping you..." Like it's something Chad can manage by himself. "You never heard of teamwork?" Chad retorts. "Not my thing." Chad sighs again and sits back in his chair. Awesome. The new VK is completely self-centered. Chad vaguely takes the paper and starts reading it, looking puzzled as he struggles to fully understand it. The loud workings of his brain likely caused him to hear a sigh. "Let me guess, you can't do it?" Izkandar was pinching his nose. "Sorry, Mr. Genius, but not all of us master basic science like a pro!" He's really pissed. Izkandar lets out another sigh and inhales deeply. "I will regret that..." Closing his notebook, he then grasps the paper from the prince's outstretched hand. After reading it briefly, the scientist hands it back to Chad. "I'm not doing it." Chad gives him a curious look. "But I can help you."

Chad seems to be caught off guard by this sudden shift in behavior. This guy is very odd. He recomposes and straightens a bit. "Ok, fine." Chad offers a handshake. "I'm Chad, by the way. Chad Charming." Izkandar shows very little reaction and somewhat disregards the hand. "Great, a Little Prince." He doesn't sound thrilled, but everything he says seems very unemotional to this point Chad awkwardly retracts his hand and coughs, obviously upset by the tone. He already hates him. "And you're Izkandar, right?" He inquires. "What an excellent deduction as I mentioned that only a few minutes ago." He answers sarcastically, giving him a pointed look Chad can't quite define before returning to the vial he was working on. " You can call me Iz." He absentmindedly comments, making Chad feel strange.

Following that day, they continue to encounter each other occasionally. Chad acts like he doesn't like him, but let's be real: Iz is actually quite well-mannered for a VK. He always maintains good posture, looks classy in his purple suits, and has engaging conversations when he does speak. Overall, they aren't that different. Both of them appear as egocentric aristocrats with a tendency towards a slight superiority complex. But there is something else with Iz, or mostly with his friend, Spinelle. A caiman always tails her, almost like it's a dog. Although it may have been unsettling initially, no one appears to be bothered now. She has a crocodile at school. But it's okay, normal! Whatever! And the first time he saw him, Chad really freaked out.

It was on second day at school. Mister sciences over socialization is walking with was strolling with his friend when Chad passed by them, only to suddenly collide with the lockers and panic as he saw the damn caiman. The caiman gazes at him inquisitively, like he was making a fool of himself over a mouse. Spinelle thought it was funny, and even though she has a bit of a superior air, she doesn't seem too terrible. Not exactly super friendly, but not as oblivious as the stone-faced guy walking next to her who only notices the scene when he hears his friend. “What a brave Little Prince.” Iz answers and Spin playfully, even if kind of mockingly, back the prince up. “Come on Iz. Caesar can be a really impressive boy.” Iz shakes his head, but doesn’t seem more bothered. “If you say so…” He looks as said Caesar who gazes proudly at them, swelling his chest and almost wagging his tail. “You’re a good boy. Now go apologize the ‘Little Prince’ as Iz called him.” She discreetly gives her friend a look and a wink and he responds by rolling his eyes. Caesar reach for Chad who’s still paralysed. “Don’t! Get away! This… THIS IS A CROCODILE!” Spinelle chuckles slightly at that and Izkandar echoes what he said the day before. “Once more, such impressive deductive skills.” Spinelle turns to face him giving him an impressed look Chad can’t understand and Iz shrugs. Spinelle turns back to Chad. “He won’t eat your hand if it’s what you fear.” She reaches out her hand to him. “I’m Spin by the way, you just met Caesar, and I believe you already know the mad scientist behind me”. Iz appears to be ignoring everything around him, already focused on the book he is holding. Chad looks uncertain, glancing at both Iz and Caesar before finally taking Spin's hand. “Chad Charming.” He performs a polite bow in front of her.  “Nice to meet you. You probably guess we don’t know much Auradon Kids.” Spin adds and Chad gazes at Iz. “And I believe some of you have less social life than others.” Iz doesn't even look up from his book. “And some are convinced they don’t need any.” The red-haired jokes at her friend. “See you then ‘Little Prince’” she teases once more, departing with Izkandar as they walk away. He will never get over that stupid surname. He hates him.

However, after a week, Chad keeps complaining about, not the VKs, but about one specific VK. And really, Ben's not sure he can listen to one more story about the damn scientist, the pretty lady, and the crocodile. And Ben actually begins to feel a bit concerned for his friend.

"Ben, you don't understand! He drives me crazy! He keeps calling me 'Little Prince' and he's so cold, and he is very distant, never listening to me when I speak to him. He keeps fooling me and making fun of me! I hate him!" Chad rambles. "Chad, why are you still trying to talk to them if you hate them! And I'm not even sure he did that on purpose. From what you told me, he just reacts when you do something or say something... I don't get why you're so obsessed..." Chad goes all pink and scoffs offended. "Wh- I... I'm not obsessed! He- That’s his fault!" He stutters, not even sure what he's saying or why he's stuttering. " Why do you constantly bring them up? There are so many new students and VKs and honestly. Izkandar and Spinelle are far from being a problem. They both go to class; they don't bully other students..." Chad interrupts him. "What about me?!" Ben sighs. "I'm sorry, Chad... If you want, I'll get a look at them. But what do you expect me to do?". If he was honest, Chad wouldn’t 't call it bullying anyway. He mostly feels like he needs to ramble about it with his best friend, but he kind of forgot his best friend is really busy right now with all the changes. He sighs and nods. "Thanks, Ben." Ben pats his shoulder. "That's what are friends for. " And it feels nice.

Chad doesn't know yet, but he'll really need a friend because the VKs would soon not be his top concern anymore...

[thepastisalreadywritten]

In London during the late spring of 1953, preparations for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation were reaching their denouement.

Couturier Norman Hartnell was completing a dress to outshine any other.

Tucked away at the back of Hartnell’s lavish Mayfair townhouse, a team of embroiderers were finishing stitching a floral garland on the ivory silk bodice and crinoline.

Pastel thread, jewels, sequins, beads and 10,000 seed pearls were sewn as Commonwealth emblems and British flora around an English Tudor rose scattered with diamond dewdrops.

Six young, aristocratic maids of honour, including 19-year-old Lady Anne Coke – best-selling author Anne Glenconner – were being drilled like guardsmen by The Duke of Norfolk, responsible for organising the coronation, as they rehearsed the walk to the Abbey altar, with his wife, the Duchess, standing in for The Queen.

“If the Bishops don’t learn to walk in step,” he remonstrated, “we’ll be here all night.”

The photographer Cecil Beaton, well-versed in photographing crowned heads and aristocrats in the Vogue studios, was prepping a vantage point in Westminster Abbey, high up by the organ pipes, as the best location from which to capture the ceremony.

It would be a long day; he’d fill his top hat with sandwiches to sustain him.

Nearby, at Garrard, the Crown Jeweller and his team of master craftsmen were hunched over workbenches altering the Imperial State Crown to fit the young Queen’s head.

Garrard had made the Crown in 1937 for King George VI – a replica of the crown designed and crafted for Queen Victoria, which contained virtually all the same stones symbolic of centuries of Royal history, fitted around a purple velvet cap and ermine band.

Clusters of diamond-set crosses and fleurs-de-lis linked by swags of diamonds, supported by sapphires, emeralds and pearls in the form of oak leaves and acorns, dazzled around the massive 317.40 carat Cullinan II diamond, the Second Star of Africa, cut from the largest diamond ever discovered.

Above it sat the Black Prince’s Ruby – in fact, a spinel, worn by Henry V at Agincourt – while the 104 carat oval Stuart sapphire gleamed at the rear of the band, with the cross atop the orb set with the sapphire from Edward the Confessor’s ring.

King George VI requested Garrard create an inner “hammock” style fitting, like a guard’s officer’s bearskin, to distribute the nearly three pounds of weight evenly on his head.

Reshaping the circlet for Queen Elizabeth II involved remounting the stones and motifs of which it is composed, as well as repositioning and lowering the arches, all of which required craftsmanship of the highest skill. 

The aim was to improve the strength of the crown with lightness of weight, which isn’t easy with large stones, and those which were cut nearly 300 years ago.

They were working against the clock. The new Queen required time before the ceremony to become accustomed to the crown’s feel and weight.

“There are some disadvantages to crowns, but otherwise they are very important things,” said Her Majesty, recalling its heaviness on the 65th anniversary of the coronation.

“Fortunately, my father and I have roughly the same shaped head, so once you put it on, it stays.”

The media demanded constant updates on Garrard’s work, with the coronation making broadcasting history as the first service to be televised, adding to the sense of pressure.

In addition, two gold Armill bracelets of sincerity and wisdom, symbolic of the monarch’s bond with the people needed to be finished, which were replacing the 17th-century enamel bracelets dating from the coronation of King Charles II.

In previous ceremonies, the Armills had been carried, but these were made for the Queen to wear, decorated with two rows of engraving and Tudor rose clasps with red velvet linings.

Garrard was also inundated with cleaning requests.

“No one had worn their jewellery or tiaras during the war,” explains Lady Anne.

“People were queuing to have their tiaras, which were like great fenders of diamonds, stomachers and necklaces cleaned.”

On the day, 2 June 1953, it poured with rain.

Lady Anne remembers arriving at the Abbey:

“It was pretty dark and cold. Our dresses weren’t lined, there were clothing coupons after the war you see.

A tiny thread of blue cotton had been placed on the floor in the Abbey, so the Queen knew where to stand.

When the procession began, we walked past row upon row of tiaras, as well as people in their National dress.

The Queen walked a bit faster than the Duchess had in rehearsals, so we had to adjust our steps.”

The ceremony ended at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

Hartnell left after watching his historic dress sweep down the aisle followed by the procession of royal pages, maids of honour, peers and peeresses sparkling with diamonds, looking, he remarked:

“Like a lovely hunk of fruitcake, the damson jam of velvet bordered with clotted cream of ermine and sprinkled with the sugar of diamonds.”

Beaton rushed to Buckingham Palace to photograph the Queen theatrically against a painted backdrop, holding the orb and sceptre and wearing the Imperial State Crown.

The Crown Jeweller Garrard remained until The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had taken lunch in the Abbey annex, in case any last-minute adjustments to the diamond-encrusted Crown were needed.

“Cecil was waiting when we all returned from the Abbey,” Lady Anne continues.

“He had everything set up for the photographs, and that’s when I really noticed the Crown and jewels glittering under the bright lights and took note of it all.

The Queen looked so young, beautiful and vulnerable, so the contrast of seeing her crowned with all the regalia was extraordinary.

She was weighted down a bit, but I remember thinking it was terribly poignant.”

A tense moment followed.

“The Duke of Edinburgh was fussing around, and Cecil got irritated, put his camera down and said, ‘Oh Sir, would you prefer to take the photographs?’” Lady Anne laughs.

“The Queen looked a bit horrified, and The Duke wandered off. You see, The Duke would have liked the photographer Baron, but it was The Queen Mother who adored Cecil.”

Later, it was still rainy and dark outside.

When the gleaming, crowned figure of The Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, she shone with a sense of tradition and permanence.

With the Imperial State Crown, she wore the Coronation necklace and earrings, made in 1858 by Garrard and worn by Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary, including 25 brilliants suspending the Lahore diamond drop.

Time will tell if the Armills will return to being carried at the Coronation of HRH The Prince of Wales, and if he has inherited the Windsor head shape, but should substantial adjustments be required, the crown will appear once more unchanged.

The historical continuity of the regalia, and the fact the crown is still in constant use, makes these jewels created in the Garrard workshop the most potent in the world.

[simshousewindsor]

HEAVY IS THE HEAD

[Queen's Dressing Room, Buckingsim Palace 3:28 PM WST]

[Palace Aide]: Does it fit alright, Your Majesty? We can always have it adjusted more.

Queen Katherine: (in a daze)

[Palace Aide]: Ma'am?

Queen Katherine: No, no. The fit is just fine. I... Do you suppose I could borrow it for a couple of days? Just to practice...

[Palace Aide]: Borrow it, ma'am? From whom? If it's not yours, whose is it?

Queen Katherine: It IS quite heavy.

[Palace Aide]: It weighs 2.07 kilos. It is made of solid gold and is set with colored stones (rubies, amethysts, sapphires, yellow and colorless topazes, tourmalines, zircons, aquamarines and one peridot, one garnet and one spinel) and diamonds. It is also composed of a purple velvet toque with an ermine band. It has several symbols: four crosses pattées, four fleur-de-lys and two arches but also a small orb that represents the world topped by a cross.

Queen Katherine: It's not as easy at it looks.

Prince Phillip: (laughing) Don't tip over!

Queen Katherine: "Thank you, son!"

Prince Phillip: Will I get to wear it on my coronation?

Queen Katherine: You will but let's hope that day is in many, many years!

(Rainier enters)

Prince Rainier: (annoyed) Everyone out, please!

Queen Katherine: (shocked) Rainier!

Prince Rainier: Leave us! Thank you.

(Everyone exits)

Queen Katherine: What's this all about?

Prince Rainier: I was just embarrassed, yet again.

Queen Katherine: Embarrassed how?

Prince Rainier: I just had lunch with Anthony and he was so excited knowing you were granting their child powers when it's born. What is he talking about, Kate? How does he know you're a spellcaster?

Queen Katherine: Rainier...

(Rainier exits)

[Queen's Bedroom 3:32 PM WST]

Queen Katherine: Lara came over the other day upset about having to delay their pregnancy announcement because of the coronation. I showed her the orb I can create. I had to tell her. She's my sister!

Prince Rainier: ...and then you promised to make her child a spellcaster? You don't even know how to control your own powers, let alone the ones our own children will one day possess.

Queen Katherine: You think I wanted this?

Prince Rainier: Yes! Yes, I do! Ever since you found out that the amulet granted powers you were all in, just like your father! I should have known this was your plan all along!

Queen Katherine: That’s not fair! We possess twenty-three stones! That power is unthinkable! One stone is different than twenty-three, so I was protecting my children, my descendants! I didn't want to become a spellcaster. This isn't what I wanted, Rainier!

Prince Rainier: ...and I’m left to believe that?

Queen Katherine: What else do you want from me, Rainier? I can't fix the past.

Prince Rainier: King.

Queen Katherine: What?

Prince Rainier: I want to be crowned beside you as King. I'm not kneeling!

Queen Katherine: (gasps)

Queen Katherine: Rainier? You don’t think that’s…

Prince Rainier: That’s what? Asking for too much? These are MY children too! Now I have to accept that not just my children but my wife…

Queen Katherine: What? Are Spellcatsers?

Prince Rainier: No! Will share something without me.

Prince Rainier: (somber) The weight of always being left out is very heavy, Kate. I don't understand how you don't see that, after all these years together. So, no. I don't think asking to be crowned beside you is asking too much. I'm your husband. Your partner. I won't do this any other way.

Queen Katherine: I need time to consult my advisors.

Prince Rainier: I'll give you a day.

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[cemexecution]

I have worn nothing but blood and death for years.

It fell from his mouth, a malformed excuse. Hitting the flagstones between them, it lay like a spaniel’s find – a collared dove with its innards spilling out, viscera bulging in shades of rubellite and spinel. Viola pursed her lips, unimpressed. Such was the nature of hunters. Standing apart from their fellow man, tied together with knotted ribbons of blood, wearing the same stink of burnt fur and sour spittle.

The hunt was on tonight. Gascoigne would be soon called back to the horror and she would stay behind, closeted in the sanctuary of the parish hall – their differences were the same as those between shepherd dogs and the livestock they guarded. With the incense smoke burning in her nose, she would remain seated and cannulated until the colour bled from her face, until she was permitted to retire to a candlelit dormitory and there await the dawn. Already Viola grew pale, watched by the cataracted eye of the full, fat moon that peeked through the lead latticework of narrow windows, bathing them all in watered-down light. By the time she saw the sun, Gascoigne would be beyond her reach.

Thoughts of impending separation were what set Viola to thaw, to reach for his hand. How small and cool her palm, how impossible the task of covering his broad mitt with her own. What was in her was drawn into him, with lines of tubing running between them, faux arteries stitching them together like two halves of a heart. There was little romanticism in the observation – Viola knew that organ to be akin to a clenched fist, sinuous and sticky – but she did permit herself to wonder if he could taste her in the capillaries at the back of his throat, if he could feel her girlish vigour pulse behind his eyes.

Frost framed the edges of her gaze as she looked at his face, tracing the winding strip of linen that kept his eyes from her. Blood drip-dried where it painted his clothes in spatters, congealing deep in the treads of his boots. Who would clean them, when the hunt was over? Who would dress his wounds and rub the aches from his shoulders? As the daughter of a hunter, she understood there was work to be done at night’s end. As the daughter of a hunter, hadn’t she too seen her share of blood? It had clogged and caked under her short nails – the blood of beasts, the blood of her father, the blood of her own moon-guided cycles. All those mornings, hollow-eyed and sleepless, hadn’t she mopped the puddles and scrubbed the stains from her father’s front step?

“Do you believe yourself unfit for finer threads?”

Viola had been a child when she first laid eyes on Gascoigne, looming too-large in her father’s house, despite its high ceilings and lofty picture rails. Her stomach had flipped like liver in a pan – not the jittering of purported butterflies, but with a far more visceral, gut-bound feeling. Gascoigne had struck her as kind, even soaked in the briny scent of copper pennies, even as he walked blood into the plush pile of the carpet. As a girl, Viola forgave him for the mess, for the way he crowded the kitchen table. As a woman, she forgave him for being a man and a hunter, for shying when the door of his self-appointed cage cracked open.

“As I understand it, a man chooses his garments, they do not choose him. Perhaps it is time to adorn yourself with something unfamiliar?”

Her interest in men was a rarely sighted beast, a bony shadow slinking across distant moorland. Its infrequency did not render her a fool – Viola understood her desires, but would not indulge them where her standards were not met. After all, solitary life was no terrible penance for one who had been alone much of her girlhood, for one content to graduate to spinsterhood. Could Gascoigne say the same? Would he find fulfilment when old age eroded his teeth to their roots and he was forced to abandon the hunt? Would he be satisfied if his legacy was one only of bloodshed and beasts slayed? Would he be comforted by the expanse of a wide, empty bed? The cold fire of Viola’s eyes warmed by degrees, her elegant fingertips gently prising his digits apart, palm pressed to the coarse hair that sprung from the back of his hand as she tentatively and shallowly linked them together.

“Continue to don your cilice by all means, Father, but do so knowing I would gladly offer you something softer.”

[stevenuniverse-described]

[Image Description: an anonymous ask that reads "White Diamond selfie."

Attached is a digital drawing of White Diamond wearing a green cape with a fluffy, white trim and rainbow, Christmas lights circling down it over a red dress. She grins, holding up a peace sign.

Spinel, wearing a green, elf outfit, pink-and-white striped leggings and sleeves, dangles from White Diamond's hair with two dots for eyes and a smile.

The drawing has a Snapchat style caption that reads "🎄steven!!! tree!!! LMAO!!! tree!!! 🎄"

End Description.]

[himalyaquartz]

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[alilrainboo2030]

GENERAL

Name/Aliases: Penny Pink, Pink Girl (Her Fans), Pink Lady or Women (Stranger) Strawberry Shortcake (Her Boyfriend Rafael)

Age: 18

Birthday: February 14

Gender: Female ♀️

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro

Species: Neon Human

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nationality: Brazilian

Country: Brazil

Ethnicity: African “Black”

Color: Pink “FF009D”

Language: Portuguese/English

Object/Weapon: Magical like Winded-Buster and some Hair Solening Accessories

Personality Type: ESFJ

Alignment: Good

Food/Drink: Strawberry and it comes with Cakes, Milk, Cookies,

Body Type: Hourglass

Occupation: Hair Saloner

Weakness: Metal and Earth

Status: Alive

Element/Power: Wind

Animals: Sheep, Flamingo, Komodo Dragon, Crested Newt,

Emblem Shape: Heart

Emotion: Loving

Super Abilities: Throw, Back or Front Flip, Running, Smash, Punch, Kick, Control, Swing, Climb, Levitate, Shoot, and Jump.

Height: 5’6”

Weight: 53-65=Kg

EXTRAS

Like: Hip Hop, Fashion stuff, Beauty stuff and care things, Pink Collectable characters, Crossovers, Partying, Cities, Her Boyfriend Rafael Red, Family & Friends, and Small or Medium Creatures.

Dislike: Misleading, Racism, people get sexist, Shoplifting, Karen's, Large Animals that are dangerous, and get her dress dirty.

Hobbies: Hip Hop, Hair Salons, Musics, Pink Stuffs, Card games, Video game's, and Natures.

Club/Group: Neon Wonders 01

Spouse: Payne Pink (Mom) Pamela Pink (Older Sister) Pablo Pink (Young Brother) Pierre Pink (Older Brother) Philip Pink (Dad)

Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers/

Physical Strength: 1.21x.BW

Friends/Allies: Gaku Green, Oscar Orange, Yandel Yellow, Priscilla Purple, Brody Blue, and Cindy Cyan.

Enemies/Rivals: Willow White and Ben-zi Black

Love Interest/Crush: Rafael Red

Flower Sign: Dahlia

Gemstone Sign: Spinel

Zodiac: Pisces

VOICE SOUNDED TONE:

Deep, Dreamy, and Smooth.

APPEARANCE:

Penny Pink is the most romantic one. She wears a bright pink long maxi dress that has a value-like gradient on it. Her belt is dark pink with the Cutted-heart shaped spinel. Her undergarments are lighter pink and she wears elegant high heels with the pendant heart. Her earrings are light pink in heart shape. She has fake fingernails that are bright pink such as her makeup. Her whole DNA is also pink including her Hair, Blood, Body Wastes, her Hands and Feet, and her eyes are pink with the heart highlighted. Except for her skin color.

DESCRIPTION:

In the Brazil, Penny Pink was a 9 year old and she was living lively in Rio de Janeiro. Whenever there we're Parades,

Celebrations, and all Pink Fictional Characters that are real life in public. Penny love spending time on the window while daydreaming and viewing everything. Later that night, the wind is too strong when there's a lot of bad weather, especially hurricanes. Intel then, it was over. After everything it's already destroyed in some place far away that is abandoned. Penny Pink made a relief. She went back to bed. In 10 months later, It is now her 10th birthday! And her party is so big with a lot of big foods like Desserts, Fruits, Snacks, and Meats, Penny went exploring along with her friends and family on the boat in the Amazon Rainforest. The people have been amazed and see the pink exotic animals. In the second later, Penny just feel something that's in her hand and it's a strange unique present and the address. “Hey Dad! Mom! Look at this! Somebody give me a present with my name on it!” Penny said. “That's awesome, sweetheart. But where did it come from?” Her Father said. Penny is started to opening if curiously. But now something surprised her shiny. It's a Heart-Cutted Shaped Spinel! And use for her belt! But that's not all. This is where it ends when her shapeshifter come appear to see Penny named “Pinkioid”.

PERSONALITY:

Passion, Serious, Energetic, Strict, Humorous, and Sassy.

TRIVIA/STORY:

Penny Pink is inspired by me that I decided to draw her back in 2021. But not like Nicki Minaj the rapper when she loves Pink. Because I used to be inspired by other Pink dresses for Penny's like the heels and earrings. But not other all fictional characters but Pink Hearted Treasure from “Hanazuki Full of Treasures” just like I made her Shapeshifter. But now her name is “Pinkioid”. I decided to give her wind as her element. Especially the user inspired me named “Caramelangel714”.

GALLERY:

N/A

[aspirationatwork]

[Image Description: a digital drawing of Spinel from Steven Universe dressed as Fizzarolli from Helluva Boss. The vibrant shades of pink are vibrant and playful.

Spinel is a lanky, jester-like Gem with a heart-shaped face and heart-shaped gem on her chest. She is wearing a hood over her pigtails, resembling a jester's jangly cap. Spinel is dressed in a striped pantsuit with a long tailcoat. The hems of the pantsuit and coat flare outwards.

Spinel winks towards the viewer, sticking out her tongue with a cheeky smile. She is posing flamboyantly, throwing both arms out.

End Description.]

[stevenuniverse-described]

[Image Description: a digital drawing of Spinel and Jasper from the Switcheroo AU, based off of Steven Universe. The drawing is done in shades of pink and orange.

Spinel is a lanky Gem with a heart-shaped face. She is dressed as Fizzarolli from Helluva Boss, wearing a ruffle around her neck, a tailcoat with flared sleeves, and striped trousers.

Jasper is a tall, muscular Gem with a wild, mane of hair. She is dressed as Asmodeus from Helluva Boss, wearing a striped jacket with shoulder pads and a small tophat with antennae-like feathers attached to it.

Jasper is holding Spinel with only one hand, placing the other on her hip as she arches her brows, asking "What's a 'couples costume' again?" Spinel leans forwards with an excited smile, holding Jasper's collar in her hands.

End Description.]

For everyone who wanted me to draw Jasper in Ozzie's outfit after I drew Spinel in Fizzarolli's. Happy Halloween!