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autumnslance · 1 year ago

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FFXIV Write 2023 Day 21: Grave

The road into Coerthas was a pleasant one, with a cool wind blowing off the mountains to keep the summer heat at bay as they left the shaded boughs of the Twelveswood. Evienne sighed as the pressure of the Hedge faded behind them, her conjurer’s senses sensitive to the Woods and the Elementals within.

The trees shifted in kind as they thinned, more conifers mixed in as they were treated to rolling meadows on these foothills, grasses and flowers rioting around them.

Her companion looked almost giddy atop his chocobo, and the white bird reacting to his excitement, her own step bouncier. “It’s just like I remember,” he said.

“So far,” Evienne warned. “Do not be surprised to find things different once we reach our destination. It has been fifteen years, Zaine.”

“I know, I know. I am remembering to ‘manage my expectations’, my friend.”

She privately doubted it, but it would be unseemly to argue the point. The Midlander was young and impetuous—which did make him one of the best fighters she ever had the pleasure to work with, and an asset to the Path of the Twelve. And, privately, she enjoyed his boundless enthusiasm and optimism.

Could do with slightly less sass, though. The boy’s manners oft times left her sighing in frustration.

The hamlet of Fawn’s Hollow had seen better times, she thought, as they rode among its buildings. It was a sleepy little farming village; always had been, likely always would be. They were far enough south that the buildings were mostly built of wood, with foundations and perhaps partial walls of stone. But some buildings were empty, and there was obvious space for more animals than she saw in the barnyards and open stables, even accounting for the sheep that must be out in the fields at this time of day.

“No one rebuilt it,” Zaine said, incredulous, as they paused in front of a ruin of a house. It had been burned down many years ago, the still-useable materials long since scavenged, the frame and rotted remnants left to the elements, in between two other homes. The one to Evienne’s left had a slightly-less-weathered addition built on the side facing the burned house. The building to their right had been repainted recently, its trim and windows redone, so it was hard to say what damages it had suffered, if any, from the event.

Zaine dismounted, patting Snowlight’s shoulder as was his habit, as he stepped between the low garden walls and into the short front yard. “I remember this fence being taller.”

“You were a child,” Evienne said, dismounting from Sunflower. “Of course all looked larger.” She tried to keep her tone kind for him.

“I suppose so.” He walked up the two shallow steps and into the ruin of his childhood home. “I know I’m not likely to find anything here, either,” he continued. “Not sure what I’m looking for, really.”

Evienne said nothing, simply nodded. She turned, sensing the attention they had garnered, and so saw the middle-aged Hyuran man coming to hail them. She signaled to Zaine to let her speak first. “Hey now! What might you two be doing?”

She smiled politely. “Hello, and we are sorry if we are causing a disruption. My companion, you see, was born here, but has been abroad many years, and wished to visit.”

The man peered as Zaine came closer, the fellow’s eyebrows raising halfway to his receding hairline. “That can’t be little Zaine Striker?”

“Yessir, I am.”

Evienne had to admit Zaine cut quite the figure in his adventuring gear, with the war axe on his back. He wasn’t especially tall, nor broader built than average, yet the confident way he carried himself made him seem bigger somehow, like one of the heroes from the stories.

And to many people across the realm already, he very well might be.

Evienne, for her part, was simply happy if the boy did a better job trying to keep himself alive—but that was what she was for.

“Well I’ll be,” the man said, shaking his head. “Last I heard, your ma’d taken you and your sister to Thavnair. Now here y’are. Look just like your pa, too, even got his eyes.”

“So I’ve been told,” Zaine said. He looked shy for a moment. “I was wondering, is Nana Michelle still here? Or…?”

“Ah, she is,” the man said, shaking his head. “She’s not long for this world, though, Halone bless her. Helped raise up the children in this village long enough she certainly deserves her place in the Heavens.” The man considered and then pointed toward a small house with faded blue trim. “Still in her same place, with folk checkin’ on her through the day. Could be she’d like to see you, and hear of your family since…well, since leavin’.” The man looked at the ruin of the house.

“I’m surprised no one rebuilt it,” Zaine said.

The man shook his head. “No one knew who had the deeds after, and your ma hadn’t the mind to settle it before leavin’, with the runaround the magistrates were given’ her, not to mention the Inquisition investigation. It mostly served as a warning that the war can even touch us here. Then many of our younger folk left to find their fortunes elsewhere, after we had a few bad seasons. There’s talk of clearing the lot entirely to repurpose, but always something else to do.”

“I see,” Zaine said. “Well, we don’t want to take too much of your time.”

“Oh not at all, not at all,” the man said, urging them to follow him. “Not every day one of ours comes home, and from Thavnair! What a difference that must be!”

“It is,” Zaine said, smiling politely.

The man jabbered on, pointing out places and people for Zaine to remember, as he took them to the house marked out as Michelle’s.

From conversations on the way, Evienne knew that the distance from his mother’s family, and some sort of issues with his father’s he was never clear on, meant Zaine had not spent his first ten years with the usual support of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nana Michelle, a woman widowed young with no children of her own, had aided his parents in caring for Zaine and his sister. And, apparently, most of the rest of this village.

The man knocked, a young elezan woman answering. “Visitors for Nana,” he said. “She’s not sleeping, is she?”

The woman shook her head. “She’s having her tea, and will be pleased to see you.”

“I shall wait—”

“You’re coming too, Evienne,” Zaine interrupted. “She’ll be happy to meet my friend.”

The young woman led them in, and introduced them to an elderly elezan woman sitting in a chair propped up by pillows at a small table. She beamed. “Oh, Zaine!” she said, holding her hands out.

He took her slim, shaky hands and gently squeezed them. “Hello, Nana, it’s been too long.”

“It has, it has! I’ve gotten some letters from your mother over the years, dearie, but I didn’t know you had returned to Eorzea!”

“She wasn’t too pleased with the idea, to be honest,” he said. “But I wanted to return.”

“Of course, of course. And this is your friend?”

“Evienne, my comrade in arms. She keeps me in one piece.” He grinned.

“Thank you for that, dearie,” Michelle said. “Please sit, both of you, and join me. Patrice, dearie, can you get them—”

“Already working on it, Nana,” the young elezen woman said, soon bringing them mugs and plates.

They passed a pleasant hour, Zaine and Michelle catching up, and Evienne only had to kick his shins twice the entire time to remind him of manners; he was perhaps the best behaved at table she had ever seen him.

But eventually, the elderly woman needed her rest after tea. Zaine was quick to get up to help her stand, and she reached up to pat his cheek.

“I’m so glad I got to see you, dearie, even as bad as my sight is now,” she chuckled. “You should visit your father, too.”

“I plan on it,” he said quietly.

“Very good. Do send my love to your mother and sister, dearie. Gracious, little Aeryn must be quite the lovely young woman now, like your mother at that age.”

Zaine grinned. “I suppose, though Mama’s still the prettiest woman on Hydaelyn. You still give her stiff competition though, Nana.”

Michelle chuckled. “Charmer; it was lovely to visit, dearie.”

Evienne listened to them give their goodbyes, lingering as much as possible before the elderly woman simply had to be put to bed. Then Evienne gave her own, proper goodbyes, signaling to Zaine it was well and truly time to leave.

As they left he let out a deep breath. “It was nice to see her; I doubt I will again,” he mused.

“We never do know,” Evienne countered. She looked at him. “Are you ready to visit your father, then?” she asked gently.

He nodded, and turned to the lichyard behind the little chapel.

They did not speak as he moved between the graves, searching for the right marker. “There wasn’t much left, from what I remember. He was in the center of the fire. The Azure Dragoon said he was taken quickly by the dragon.”

Evienne simply nodded, and pointed to a marker. “I think there.”

Zaine followed her eye, and then went that way. It was a simple mark, with Corran Striker’s name and dates of birth and death, ‘faithful husband and father’ scrawled below.

“Hello, da,” he said quietly, pulling a pressed Nymeia lilly from his pack to leave at the mark, then bowing his head in prayer.

Evienne did as well, waiting for her companion, as he finally paid respects to his lost parent and the changes that had brought to his childhood.

#final fantasy xiv #ffxivwrite2023 #lyn writing #backstory #legacy #pre-calamity #coerthas #eastern lowlands #path companion #Zaine Striker #Evienne #Nana Michelle #Fawn's Hollow #just under the wire again #what if Zaine had a path companion and it was the fussy proper elezen lady

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divyeshd · 3 months ago

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Country Weddings: Choosing the Perfect Rustic Flower Bouquets

Country weddings are remembered for their classic beauty, yet have this organic beauty that blends with romantic sophistication. They can take place in a small barn, big farm, or even in the lush country, making it very rustically earthy. The idea of these types of country weddings is impossible to resist for most brides. Above all, the flowers hold a high position in any country wedding, especially the bridal bouquet. A simple, unpretentious bouquet will be a lead-off theme throughout the whole wedding celebration and will add a bit of warmth, color, and that special touch from nature's best.

In this blog, we will take you through the steps to find the ideal rustic flower bouquet for your country wedding, step you through the best flowers to use, and show you how to incorporate seasonal blooms into your arrangements. I will give you some tips on how to create that organic look, like a wildflower look.

Why Rustic Bouquets Are Ideal for Country Weddings

Rustic flower bouquets present the essence of the countryside in their organic, lay-above-beauty concept. They generally comprise a mix of wildflowers and foliage with some dried flowers, such as wheat or lavender, that look effortless and organic. Rustic bouquets are aesthetically stunning and extremely versatile, complementing a wide range of country wedding themes, from bohemian to vintage to farmhouse chic.

Unlike tight, perfect bouquets, rustic flower arrangements celebrate imperfection and texture. Slender, unstructured blooms and different heights give an untidy yet beautiful effect, making them perfect for brides who want their intimate special day to become more nature-connected.

1. Choosing the Right Flowers for Rustic Bouquets

The heart of any rustic wedding flower bouquet is the flowers themselves. In choosing flowers for a country wedding, you want to be selecting blooms that have a natural, wildflower-like feel. Here are some of the best flower choices for rustic bouquets:

1.1 Sunflowers: Bright and Cheerful

Sunflowers are the epitome of country weddings in general because of their bright, cheerful look and large, bold blooms. One cannot do away with the notion that these flowers will give a bouquet the warmth and happiness it might otherwise lack. They work wonderfully well in rustic settings because of their natural, farm-fresh look as well as their use in pairing striking yellow petals against other softer blooms.

Such sunflowers can be used with daisies or very fragile daisies, baby's breath, or lavender to create a beautiful, balanced wedding bouquet made up of charming flowers.

1.2 Daisies: Simple and Sweet

Daisies are another perfect flower for a rustic bouquet. These sweetly tiny flowers mean innocence and purity, and it's lovely to have them in a rustic country wedding. Their round shape and the happy white petals with dots of yellow at the center give any floral arrangement a pleasant, light feel.

The daisies look very good with other rustic flowers like wildflowers or chamomile. Such a bouquet will have a carefree look, just like the flowers inspired by the meadows.

1.3 Lavender: Fragrant and Rustic

Lavender is indispensable in rustic flower arrangements, as it not only carries a soft shade of purple but also a fragrance that calms the senses. Such dainty, thin flowers carry an elegance and simplicity that speak miles, perfect for country weddings that embody a more romantic vintage feel.

Lavender is a wonderful flower for a focal arrangement or can be used as a filler since its fragrance and earthy quality are so subtle. These fillers are very harmonious with large blooms such as roses or peonies, and this subtle earthy scent blends so much to the overall rustic feel, making lavender a perfect flower for brides seeking a sensory element to their floral arrangements.

1.4 Roses: Timeless and Romantic

While roses lend themselves to a more formal wedding when decorated with bows, they can easily represent the rustic aesthetic when elements of greenery, or even wildflowers, combine with them. Garden roses are particularly suited for rustic bouquets because of their total, lush petals and soft pastel colors.

For a rustic country wedding, soft pinks, creams, and even dusty rose-hued blooms are great mixed with wildflowers and greenery to create a loose, effortless look. Roses' classic beauty, with their unrefined contrast, makes for an excellent balance between romance and nature.

1.5 Baby’s Breath: Airy and Delicate

Baby's breath typically fills rustic bouquets, giving them an airy, cloud-like appearance. These small white flowers generally serve as fillers in floral arrangements, adding volume and texture without obscuring the primary blooms.

Adding an excessive quantity of such country flower bouquets could result in a delicate, sentimental appearance. Baby's breath can also be used against its color; larger, brighter blooms like sunflowers or roses create a great contrast that enhances the overall bouquet.

2. Incorporating Greenery and Foliage

Greenery is very essential in rural or vintage flower bouquets; this aids in creating a natural, organic feel, which is inevitable for a country wedding. Unlike the joint bouquet fillers through the use of ribbons or beads, rustic-style bouquets are more dependent on the use of lush greenery and foliage to complement flowers.

2.1 Eucalyptus: Soft and Silvery

Eucalyptus is one of the most popular foliage species for a country bouquet. Its silvery-green leaves add generous texture and drama to an arrangement but can be tucked away without overpowering the flowers. It does lovely cascading hanging folds around large blooms or weaves through a bouquet for lush fullness.

There are several types of eucalyptus, ranging from the small, rounded leaves of silver dollar eucalyptus to the more elongated wispy branches of seeded eucalyptus. Each one adds a distinctive feel to the bouquet, bringing this fresh, earthy component into the overall design.

2.2 Fern: Wild and Whimsical

Fern leaves have very delicate, feathery fronds that can be used very successfully to add a wild and wonderful feel to rustic flowers. Light and airy, these fronds fill out the volume of the bouquet, making it seem more substantial in its organic appearance. Ferns go well with so many other rustic flowers, mainly when they're laid out with larger statement blooms like sunflowers or peonies.

Ferns can also complement dark green foliage, providing a nice, earthy backdrop for more dainty blooms while contrasting well with softer flowers.

2.3 Olive Branches: Simple and Understated

More silhouettes and another perfect addition to rustic bouquets: olive branches for that minimalist, Mediterranean look the bride has always dreamed of. Narrow, silvery green and with simple elegance, the leaves of these olive branches will add an understated sophistication to any bouquet. Slender and pale in color, they provide a natural framework for more vibrant flowers so that these blooms take center stage.

Olive branches symbolize peace and long life, making them a powerful ingredient in a wedding bouquet. They especially sparkle under a bohemian or vineyard-inspired country wedding theme.

3. Incorporating Seasonal Blooms

A rustic bouquet's flexibility to work with seasonal blooms makes it beautiful. For one, picking seasonal blooms means that the flowers will be fresh and at their best; they also give off a feeling of harmony with nature, which basically forms the rustic style.

3.1 Spring Bouquets: Fresh and Colorful

Since spring is a season of renewal and rebirth, the bouquet should embody this freshness and vibrancy for your country's wedding during this time of year. Soft pastel-hued flowers like peonies, daisies, and ranunculus should dominate your mind, paired with fresh greenery such as eucalyptus or fern in a light and airy bouquet that replicates the blossoming landscape around you.

Spring is also time for wildflowers for a rustic bouquet. Mix with daisies, poppies, or buttercups for a bright and cheerful meadow-inspired arrangement.

3.2 Summer Bouquets: Bright and Bold

For summer weddings, one can include brighter and more vibrant flowers. Some colorful flowers one finds during summer include sunflowers, zinnias, and hydrangeas-they are at their prime and tend to add a feel of warmth and energy to very rustic arrangements. Bright flowers, coupled with softer greenery like olive branches or ivy, result in a balanced bouquet that is reminiscent of summer.

Lavender also blooms early in summer, and it's stunning in rustic wedding bouquets in June or July. Its beautiful, heavenly purple color and fragrance add a subtle, romantic touch to summer arrangements.

3.3 Winter Bouquets: Elegant and Natural

Where winter weddings are concerned, elegant yet natural blooms in cool tones like white, cream, and silver on the flowers will be helpful. Add to that some seasonal greenery that would complement the rustic winter theme, such as pine and cedar or even holly, for the texture and depth of the arrangement. White roses, amaryllis, anemones are all fantastic for that soft romantic look along with the landscape around a wedding in winter.

You might also add pinecones, berries, or sprigs of dried lavender around the winter bouquet to give it a more festive look.

Conclusion

A country wedding is a celebration of the beauty of nature, the simplicity of love, and, of course, flowers. The loose flower bouquet arrangement, earthy tones, and floral and wildflower aesthetic all do well in terms of the country theme for your special day. Whether you choose sunflowers, roses, or seasonal wildflowers, the proper mix of blooms and green will bring your rustic wedding to life. And surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside, their bouquets will tell the story of love amidst wildflowers and colors as well as textured fabrics of nature.

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sunflowermeadowsfarm · 2 months ago

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Meet Our Ducks and Ducklings

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Glinda (left) and Daisy (right)

Tom and Jerry (left) and Frederick (right)

About Glinda

Glinda is the actual leader of the farm (much to Betsy's dismay) and mainly lives outside. She can often be found on her little perch surveying the farm and pestering our humans if they try to clean up her area. Although fussy at first, she has a heart of gold and is absolutely enamoured with our human, Zayn.

About Daisy

Daisy is the little princess of our farm and loves to wander around the property. She spends most of her time outside with the other animals but, as soon as night comes, she insists on sleeping inside the cottage (much to the humans' annoyance). You can often find her with Tom and Jerry, two of our ducklings, who love to follow her around.

About Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry are the closest of brothers and are often following someone around, whether it be our human, Niall, or our other duck, Daisy. When they're not following someone around, you can find them in the shallow end of our pond.

About Frederick

Frederick is the youngest of our ducklings and gets away with absolutely everything. When he isn't tormenting the cats or his older brothers, he can be found napping in our human, Harry's, shirt pocket whilst he carries out his daily chores.

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alicenlumphotography-blog · 5 months ago

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Maternity and Newborn Photography Service

A maternity photoshoot in an outdoor setting can be a beautiful way to capture the joy and anticipation of expecting a child. Here are some creative ideas for an outdoor maternity photoshoot:

1. Golden Hour Shoot

Timing: Schedule the shoot during the golden hour (early morning or late afternoon) when the sunlight is soft and warm.

Setting: Open fields, meadows, or a beach. The warm light will create a magical glow around the expecting mother.

2. Flower Fields or Gardens

Setting: A field of wildflowers, a botanical garden, or a sunflower field.

Props: Use a floral crown or a bouquet to complement the natural setting.

Outfit Ideas: Flowing, bohemian-style dresses in soft pastel colors to match the floral surroundings.

3. Forest or Wooded Area

Setting: A forest with tall trees or a wooded area with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Poses: Standing among the trees, leaning against a tree trunk, or sitting on a blanket with nature surrounding you.

Outfit Ideas: Earthy tones like greens, browns, and neutrals to blend with the natural surroundings.

4. Near a Lake or River

Setting: Alongside a serene lake or gently flowing river.

Props: A small wooden dock or rowboat could add a romantic element.

Poses: Standing by the water’s edge, wading in the shallow water, or sitting on a dock with your feet in the water.

5. Mountains or Cliffside Views

Setting: A scenic mountain backdrop or a cliffside with a panoramic view.

Poses: Sitting on a rock, standing with arms around the belly and looking at the horizon, or holding hands with your partner.

Outfit Ideas: Flowing dresses or skirts that catch the wind to create a dynamic effect.

6. Urban Rooftop Garden

Setting: A rooftop garden or terrace with a view of the city skyline.

Props: String lights, potted plants, or a cozy chair to create an intimate atmosphere.

Outfit Ideas: Stylish, contemporary outfits that reflect the urban setting.

7. Beach Shoot

Setting: A sandy beach, either during the day or at sunset.

Poses: Walking along the shoreline, sitting on the sand with a draped fabric flowing around, or lying down with waves gently washing over feet.

Outfit Ideas: Flowy dresses or fabrics that can flutter in the sea breeze, or a bathing suit with a sheer cover-up for a more relaxed look.

8. Rustic Farm or Barn

Setting: A rustic farm with a barn, hay bales, or an old wooden fence.

Props: Vintage items like an old wagon, barrels, or a quilt for sitting.

Outfit Ideas: Country-style dresses or casual outfits with boots for a laid-back, rustic feel.

9. Candlelit Night Shoot

Setting: A quiet outdoor location like a garden or forest clearing at dusk.

Props: Candles, lanterns, or fairy lights to create a soft, glowing ambiance.

Poses: Sitting or lying on a blanket with candles around, or standing with lanterns in hand.

10. Wild and Windy

Setting: An open field or hilltop on a breezy day.

Poses: Allowing the wind to play with loose hair and a flowing dress.

Outfit Ideas: Long, flowing dresses in lightweight fabrics that can catch the wind.

Tips for a Successful Maternity Photoshoot:

Comfort: Make sure the expecting mother is comfortable in her outfit and environment.

Props: Consider using props like baby shoes, a sonogram photo, or a "baby on board" sign.

Poses: Gentle, natural poses that highlight the baby bump, such as cradling the belly or holding hands with a partner.

Photographer: Choose a photographer who specializes in maternity shoots to ensure they know how to make the mother feel comfortable and capture the best angles.

These ideas will help create stunning, memorable photos that celebrate this special time in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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Starting a maternity and newborn photography service can be a rewarding business that captures precious moments for expecting families and new parents. Here are some steps and tips to help you set up a successful maternity and newborn photography service:

1. Define Your Style and Specialization

Decide on a specific style for your maternity and newborn photography (e.g., classic, lifestyle, natural light, posed, candid, etc.).

Determine if you will specialize in outdoor, studio, or home sessions or if you will offer a combination of these.

2. Create a Portfolio

Build a portfolio showcasing your best maternity and newborn photography work.

Include a variety of poses, settings, and styles to demonstrate your versatility and attract a broader clientele.

3. Invest in Quality Equipment

Camera and Lenses: Invest in a high-quality DSLR or mirrorless camera with a range of lenses suitable for portrait photography (e.g., 50mm, 85mm prime lenses, or a 24-70mm zoom lens).

Lighting: Use natural light or invest in softboxes, reflectors, and speedlights for indoor shoots.

Props and Backdrops: Gather a variety of props (e.g., blankets, baskets, headbands, wraps) and backdrops for newborn shoots, as well as maternity dresses or fabrics.

4. Set Up a Studio or Mobile Kit

Studio Space: Consider setting up a small, dedicated studio space if you prefer studio photography.

Mobile Kit: If you plan to offer on-location or in-home shoots, create a portable kit with all necessary equipment.

5. Create a Pricing Strategy

Research local competitors to understand the pricing landscape.

Offer packages that include different sessions (e.g., maternity, newborn, or a combination) and provide a range of options such as prints, digital files, and albums.

Consider creating a "Grow with Me" package that captures different stages, such as maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions (3, 6, 9, 12 months).

6. Market Your Services

Website: Build a professional website with a portfolio, service details, pricing, and contact information.

Social Media: Use platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to showcase your work and engage with potential clients.

Networking: Partner with local businesses, such as baby boutiques, maternity stores, and prenatal clinics, to cross-promote your services.

SEO and Blog Content: Optimize your website for search engines (SEO) and consider starting a blog with tips for expectant mothers, newborn care, or how to prepare for a photoshoot.

7. Client Communication and Experience

Provide clear instructions for what clients should expect, how to prepare, and what to bring to the shoot.

Be patient and flexible, especially with newborn sessions, which can take longer and require more breaks.

Create a comfortable and safe environment for both the expecting mother and newborn.

8. Safety and Hygiene

Ensure that all props, blankets, and outfits are clean and sanitized.

Practice safe posing techniques for newborns to prevent injury.

Keep the studio warm and have hand sanitizers available for parents and anyone involved in the shoot.

9. Post-Processing and Delivery

Use photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop to enhance and retouch photos.

Offer different options for photo delivery, including digital downloads, USB drives, prints, and photo books.

Consider creating a personalized experience by packaging prints or USBs in customized boxes or wrapping.

10. Legal Considerations

Get necessary business licenses and insurance, including liability insurance.

Have clients sign a contract outlining session details, pricing, deliverables, and a model release for promotional use of photos.

11. Expand Your Services

Over time, consider offering additional services, such as family photography, milestone sessions, cake smashes, or first birthday shoots to expand your client base.

By following these steps and focusing on providing a high-quality, personalized experience, you can build a successful maternity and newborn photography service that captures timeless memories for your clients.

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10 Trendsetting Bridesmaids Bouquets to Elevate Your Wedding Aesthetic

The flutter of excitement as you prepare for your big day is almost palpable, and at the heart of every bride's vision is an aesthetic that tells the unique story of love, romance, and personal style. If you're poring over the details, you'll know that the delicate blooms your bridesmaids carry – their bouquets – play a pivotal role in the symphony of your wedding day. Each bouquet is not simply a collection of flowers; it's an extension of your theme, your vision, and the beauty you wish to infuse into every captured moment. In this exuberant guide, we'll explore ten trendsetting bridesmaids bouquets styles that are capturing hearts and perfecting wedding aesthetics right now. Whether you envision a classic affair, a bohemian revelry, or something entirely avant-garde, there's a bloom for that.

Classic Elegance

The aura of classic elegance is timeless and unfailingly sophisticated. A symmetrical bouquet with abundant white roses can carry a weight of tradition and understated beauty. Each bloom stands for purity and love, casting a pristine air upon the bridal party. A smattering of gypsophila, or baby's breath, adds a delicate touch, while a trailing white satin ribbon brings an element of grace in motion.

Boho Chic

For those binding love with a carefree spirit and a touch of the unconventional, the boho chic bouquet is a breath of unpatterned air. Think of foraging through a meadow and bringing the most charming of finds together. Dried thistles, pastel wildflowers, and even feathers find their place alongside the classicists in the bohemian squad. Wrap it all in burlap or lace for the finish of whimsical essence.

Modern Minimalism

Less, sometimes, is truly more. The modern minimalist bouquet is clean and striking, composed of a single species or a couple of select blooms, their natural beauty the sole focus. Set against the drape of chic outfits, anemones, or calla lilies make a beautifully simple statement. The stem is usually left exposed, a stark yet enchanting contrast to the poise it upholds.

Romantic Garden

If you've always dreamt of a wedding kissed by the alchemy of nature, the romantic garden bouquet is your enchantment made tangible. Soft roses and peonies take center stage, their pastel tones reminiscent of the day's promised romance. Cascading greenery adds an unstructured lushness, and a gentle velvet ribbon ensures the boquet looks plucked from a garden escape.

Tropical Paradise

Escaping into the paradise of a tropical dreamscape for your wedding is a bold statement of vibrancy and life. Think orchids, hibiscus, and birds of paradise held together in an explosion of hues that mirror a radiant sunset. To stay true to this theme, consider omitting traditional greenery altogether. Instead, opt for natural grasses or monstera leaves as a stand-out touch.

Vintage Glamour

There's a certain allure to days gone by that's captured the imaginations of modern weddings. The vintage glamour bouquet is rich, much like the era it pays homage to. Dark crimson shades, cascading orchids, or art-deco inspired broaches nestled between blooms can evoke a sense of opulence unique to a bygone age. Silk or satin for the wrapping brings it all together in a touch of old-world luxury.

Whimsical Wonderland

For the playful hearts yearning for merriment and a sense of fantasy on their day, the whimsical bouquet is an artistic medley. This style knows no bounds – it can be a teardrop of rainbow hues, a cluster of ethereal baby's breath clouds, or a mix of seasonal delights. To perfect this look, miniatures of the couple's favorite items can be incorporated, like shells for beach lovers or mini books for the literary-inclined.

Rustic Charm

A farm-to-table or back-to-basics theme is celebrated in the rustic charm bouquet. It is the embodiment of the word 'humble', crafted with the nuances of simplicity. Sunflowers, dahlias, and craspedia appear like wildflowers picked from a carefree afternoon in a golden field. Wrap them in twine, or better yet, in a strip of plaid fabric to complete the picture of organic charm.

Artistic Flair

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julischkastengele · 1 year ago

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Lobauversuchung

SALETTL Artist Residency at Kleine Stadt Farm, 2022 in Vienna Curated by Kulturverein Salettl During my time at the community farm of the Kleine Stadtfarm I was on the one hand occupied with the food surrounding me, and on the other hand with the natural elements necessary for its growth. For my final event, I developed an artistic-performative menu titled "Sun, Water & Earth" that consisted largely of food and plants produced or available directly on site. My intention was to translate the qualities of the titled elements (such as the warmth of the sun or the softness of water) into the dishes themselves.

First course: "Hitzeperlen" / Heat Pearls, served in the greenhouse as an abstract painting. Two kinds of carrot puree from orange and yellow beet, various kinds of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower herb oil, sunflower seeds caramelized with honey and chili, ground pumpernickel.

Second Course: "Nymphenspeise (Algenschleim & Menschensilber)" / Nymph's Dish (Algae Slime & Human Silver) served in and at the Schillerwasser. For this course, the audience gathered at the water's edge, I came swimming into view as a shimmering nymph with a serving platter on my body. On it was a cucumber-mint jelly, the color and texture of which mimicked the algae on the surface of the water, and silvered pebbles sitting inside. The consumption took place wordlessly and playfully.

Third course: "Ein Stück Wiese" / A piece of meadow, served at the horse stable in a clay pot and a wheelbarrow. Sweet jelly made from hay, panna cotta made from sheep and goat milk with dried flower petals, "soil" made from ground chocolate cookies and coffee grounds.

Following the menu, I presented my short film "Bodies of Water" (2020), which poetically explores the kinship between my body, bodies of water, and other fluids, and is inspired by my hours in the Lobau, among other things. More here: www.salettl.events Photos: Thomas Ries

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wendyeve24 · 1 year ago

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Up To Heaven and Down To Hell

Chapter 7: Smoke on The Water (Part 2)

(Please take heed to the warnings and please know that there is a lot of smut in this chapter. Also Ashtray and Gia are both sixteen by the way. Anyways, please enjoy Part 2! Part 3 is going to be posted next!)

Virginia was beautiful. Lexi and Fezco had been in Ethan's VW Beetle Bus with their friends and family for hours. They had decided to have everyone come along with them to unwind after such a horrible time in Cincinnati.

Everyone else was arranged to stay at a nearby motel while Ethan drove Lexi and Fez to check out the farm.

"Alright, we're at the motel! Everybody who isn't Lexi and Fez can see their way out before I take them to the farm." Ethan said with a smile.

"Drive safe, babe." Kat said as she kissed him and got off of the bus.

"Finally, we're here." Maddy said as she rolled her eyes and put her sunglasses on as she strutted off the bus.

"Thank God! My ass is asleep." Elliot said.

Jules and Rue couldn't help but stare at Elliot's ass in his bell bottoms as he got out of his seat, the two of them following him, not realizing they were both staring at the rockstar's ass the entire time.

"You kids be careful." Marie warned.

"We will, Marie." Lexi replied.

Ali helped Leslie off of the bus while Gia and Ashtray were still talking in the back.

"Y'all gonna get off the bus or are y'all comin' with us?" Fez asked with a raised brow.

"Alright, we're gettin' off the fuckin' bus. Damn." Ash said as he grabbed Gia's hand and the two of them left the bus together.

"I wanna see some cows!" Faye said excitedly.

"I don't have a cow, but I got somethin' you can milk..." Custer said as he started to tickle Faye before she playfully ran off the bus in a fit of laughter as he playfully howled and chased her.

"I hope she don't get pregnant next." Fez said.

"Yeah, let's hope not."

Ethan turned around in the driver's seat.

"I think we have one more passenger, you guys." He mentioned.

"Mom!" Lexi went to the part of the bus where her mother was asleep with an empty can of beer in her hand.

"Uh, Fez can you-"

"I gotchu."

Fez helped carry Suze off of the bus and handed her over to Ali and Leslie who had offered to keep an eye on her.

"Thank you Mrs. Bennett." Lexi said.

"Anytime Lexi." She replied.

"Alright, you two ready to check out the farm?" Ethan asked as Fez and Lexi got back on the bus.

"Yup!" Lexi replied.

The bus started to move again and Ethan turned the radio on as he got to the highway.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John blasted through the radio speakers as Lexi and Fez looked out of the window and saw nothing but fields of golden wheat around them on the highway as they got closer to the farm.

Ethan pulled up on a back road and drove down the dusty path, the fields of wheat dissipated and rolling green hills with a meadow of fresh daisies and dandelions surrounded them. A field of sunflowers was nearby as well as Ethan pulled up to the farm house.

"It's absolutely gorgeous here." Lexi said in awe of the lush greenery surrounding them.

"I think the temporary grounds keeper has been keeping this place neat for a bit. That's why it looks so tidy. He called me early this morning before we left Cincinnati and he told me that he left instructions on how to take care of the grounds here. He's got a new job out in the Midwest somewhere and so he won't be taking care of this place anymore. You two will be in charge since it's gonna be your place." Ethan said.

"We can't thank you enough Ethan. We gon' keep this place in tip top shape, man. Don't you worry bout that. It's the least we can do since you literally are givin' us a new start." Fez replied.

"No problem, man. No problem at all. Alright, let me show you around." Ethan said as he parked the bus on the dusty pathway before getting out, Lexi and Fez followed him.

He showed them the farm house first. There were rustic wooden walls, empty picture frames, pristine yellow countertops, the kitchen had white linoleum floors and white appliances. The living room was small but had a dark brown couch, a yellow lamp, floral curtains at the window, white shag carpeted floors, a TV, and a radio. The master bedroom was pretty sizeable, it had a big bed with floral sheets, a gold colored railing headboard, a radio, some small closet space, wooden floorboards, and the other two bedrooms had a similar look but with smaller beds. The windows in each bedroom looked as if it had been cleaned recently. The two bathrooms were white, shiny, small yet spotless.

"So, what do you guys think?"

"I love it. What about you Fez?" Lexi said.

"I think it's the best fuckin' house I've seen." Fez said honestly.

"Oh, I'm glad you like it! Alright, we're gonna go out on the back patio here and right through that white picket fence gate is a path that leads us to the barn, a coop, a pig pen and a field of cows, goats and sheep." Ethan explained as he led them to the back portion of the property.

They didn't walk too far, but when they got near the barn, they saw a green tractor, a plough, a freshly tilled field, a green pasture with a few cows, goats and some sheep, the chicken coop was on the opposite side where the chickens were clucking as they saw Lexi, Fez and Ethan walk past the closed and latched coop, the pigs were across the way from the chickens and were oinking and rolling around in the mud happily.

There was a water well near the barn with a bucket.

Ethan opened the huge red barn doors and there was bails of hay, a wagon, a couple of horses, farming tools, buckets, wooden stools, gardening tools, and pitchforks. There were saddles near the horse pens as well.

After petting the horses and brushing them a bit, Fez and Lexi were led back to the farm where Ethan pointed out a wooden door attached to the back of the house, he opened it and there were concrete stairs below leading under the house.

"And this is your pantry." He said.

There was shelves of food in jars, mostly pickled foodstuffs and there were boxes of empty mason jars. Cans of preserved food and a bag full of packaged seeds. The pantry was dusty and only had one light source which was the dangling light bulb from the ceiling, but it was quaint. In the corner was a sack of potatoes and on the opposite side of the wall was a metal box with dials and a red lever on it.

"What the fuck is that?" Fez asked as he pointed it out.

"That my friend, is the backup generator. Only use it when you have emergencies and genuinely need the power to be on. I have to warn you, the location of this place is pretty damn close to Virginia's Tornado Alley, so if you ever see some Tornado watch or warning on your TV or hear it on your radio, get down here, lock that pantry door, hunker down and turn that generator on immediately." Ethan instructed.

"Yeah, I gotchu." Fez said as he nodded.

They all went back upstairs and walked back down the dusty path to get back to Ethan's bus.

"There's a general store a couple of minutes north of here. It's pretty standalone, so you won't miss it."

"Thank you so much Ethan. How can we ever repay you?" Lexi asked.

"No need. I've got everything I've ever wanted. So, are you both gonna get your bags and unpack and settle into your new home? Or did you wanna hop back onto the road with me and pick everybody up so they can see this place?" Ethan asked.

"I think Fez and I will stay here, settle in and everything." Lexi said.

"Sounds good. I'll be back with everyone depending on how slow or fast they decide to move." Ethan said as he got back into his bus.

Fez and Lexi got their stuff and set it down outside.

"Thanks man, drive safe!" Fez said as he waved at Ethan who waved back as he backed out of the dusty path and drove down the dirt road out of sight.

"I got all our stuff, ma." Fez said as he started carrying their suitcases up to the house.

"Really? You don't want me to carry anything?" Lexi asked concerned.

"Nah baby, I got everything. Only thing I want you to carry is our babies, ma."

Lexi giggled.

She could hear a baby goat in the back and after she was in the house with Fez who had closed and locked the door, Lexi looked out the back window to see the baby goat suckling from it's mother before it started crying again.

She turned and followed Fez to their bedroom where she unzipped her suitcase after he sat it down and started to put her clothes away in the nearby drawer.

Fez put his suitcase down and turned the radio on. The Beatles song I Want You (She's So Heavy) started to play. He then turned to look at his wife when he saw something.

"Lex?"

"Yeah?"

"Did... you get somethin' wet on your shirt?" Fez asked concerned as he looked at his wife.

"No? Why?" She asked confused before she looked down to see a wet patch where her nipples were.

"What the Hell?" She said as she rushed to the bathroom.

"Uh, baby? You need somethin'?" Fez asked.

"I... I don't know."

"Whatchu mean you don't know? What's goin' on, ma?"

Lexi emerged from the bathroom with her shirt off, her tits showing.

Fez smiled before realizing that her boobs had gotten bigger, they were fuller and... they were leaking milk.

"I'm lactating, Fez. Gosh, this is so-"

"Fuckin' sexy is what it is."

"You... you think it's... you think it's sexy?"

"Ain't nothin' sexier than us bein' on this farm alone for the first time, and you makin' milk Lexi." Fez said with a sensual look on his face as he approached her.

"Hmmm... you know... we haven't celebrated the fact we're having triplets yet... and we're in our new place..." Lexi said thoughtfully with a grin.

Fez started taking his clothes off before he kissed Lexi.

"Let's christen our new home, baby. And let's celebrate." He said after the kiss was broken.

Lexi took her bell bottoms and panties off before Fez lifted her up. Her legs wrapped around his waist as he leaned her against the wall, her back against the wall and arching as she felt him start to suckle her left boob, drinking her milk.

"Fezco! Oh!" Lexi moaned as she leaned her head back against the wall, crying out as she felt her husband take her left boob in his hand and squeeze her milk into his mouth.

He swallowed it all, some of her milk dripping down his beard before he took her right boob into his mouth and suckled her.

"Oh Fez! Harder! Oh suck it harder, please!?" Lexi begged as her hand was against the back of his head.

He suckled her harder which only made her cries louder.

After a few minutes, he let her tit go with a pop before he held her in his arms, carrying her downstairs to the dining room.

"Fez? Where are we going?"

"I told you, I wanna christen the house." He replied as he sat her down on the edge of the table.

"Oh, baby... here?"

"Any surface in this place I can get you on." He said with a smirk before he teased her pussy with his cock, rubbing it against her wetness.

"Oh fuck! Fez... please don't tease me! I'm so sensitive today..." Lexi whimpered.

"The more sensitive you are baby, the better it is." He replied before entering her.

She was wet and tight... tighter than usual. He rubbed her clit a bit and she shivered in pleasure.

She definitely wasn't lying, she was really sensitive today.

"Fuck! So fuckin' tight baby... ooh shit!" Fez cried out before he started thrusting in and out of her.

"God yes! Fez! Ohhhh!" Lexi moaned as her toes curled as she felt him move inside of her.

Fezco thrust into his wife at a steady pace before moaning into her neck.

"Mama takin' Papa's cock so fuckin' well." He grunted.

"Ooh honey! Yes! Ah... Fez...?" She panted out.

"Yeah... baby, mmm fuck! W-What is it?" He said as he kept thrusting.

"Couch... take me to the couch... want you to eat me out." She whimpered.

"You fuckin' fearless Lexi. C'mere girl." Fez said breathlessly as he held her and carried her to the couch, setting her down gently and pulling out of her. He then spread her legs wide as he got down on his knees, tonguing her wet pussy and flicking her clit with his tongue, his wet beard tickling her perineum.

"Oh fuck! Fez!" Lexi cried out.

More milk began leaking from her breasts due to how turned on she was.

He stuck his tongue into her opening before pinching her wet milk covered nipples.

Lexi bucked her hips so his tongue could hit against her insides.

"Mmm..." Fez moaned into her pussy which only made her moan more.

"Oh Fez! Oh baby! Fuck! I'm gonna cum!" Lexi cried out.

Before she came, Fez took his tongue out of her pussy and replaced it with his wet milk covered fingers as his tongue licked a stripe downwards to her asshole.

"Oh Fez! Lick me right there! Don't stop!" Lexi cried out as her husband kept eating her ass and fingering her pussy.

"Fuck! I'm cumming!" Lexi sobbed at how amazing it felt before she ended up having her orgasm, her body shaking with pleasure as she finally came hard.

After she was finished cumming, she took a breath. She wanted Fez to cum too.

"You liked that, ma? Want me to eat your ass more often?" He asked with a smile and a raised brow.

Lexi giggled.

"Yes... Oh God yes. That felt absolutely amazing, baby." She said as she put her legs down and kissed him.

"I wanna make you cum Fez. Come on." Lexi added as she got up and grabbed his hand. He stood up and followed her to the bathroom.

She got on her knees on the cold floor and started sucking his cock.

"Oh shit! Lexi!" Fez cried out as he felt his cock twitch in her mouth as she sucked him off.

He watched as she slobbered on his cock, her tits still leaking milk which only managed to turn him on even more.

"Yeah baby, just like that... Oh fuck!" Fez moaned.

Lexi took his cock into her throat for a bit before removing her mouth from it, stroking his cock with her hand instead.

She looked up at him.

"Fez... have you ever... uh... back there... I-"

Fez gave her a look of confusion before chuckling hard before coughing a bit.

"Lexi... you tryin' to ask me if I ever... had my ass ate before?"

"I... y-yeah..." Lexi said nervously.

"Nah. But... there's a first time for everything, ma." He said as he scratched the back of his head.

"Okay..." Lexi said as her husband kissed her and turned around, bracing himself against the bathroom countertop, sticking his ass out before feeling Lexi spread his cheeks.

"You sure you wanna try this, baby? It's my first time doin' this too."

"Yeah. I wanna try it... I wanna make you feel good, Fez."

She couldn't help but smile as she gazed at his hole before she decided to test things out with an experimental lick.

She heard a breathy moan come from his lips.

There wasn't much of a taste... but... licking her husband's ass... there was something so taboo yet sexy about it... and it made her want to keep going... but only if he wanted it.

"Did you like that?" She asked.

"Lexi... you fearless. Do it again baby." He requested, as he panted.

Lexi licked him up and down continuously this time, and she heard him moan as he bucked his hips and stroked his own cock.

She kept licking before she heard his moans of pleasure get louder.

"Oh... you really like it, don't you?" She asked with a smirk.

"Baby... get on this fuckin' sink. Now." Fez said breathlessly.

Lexi got up and did so, spreading her legs before Fez entered her.

"Shit!" Fez groaned.

"Fezco!" Lexi cried out.

Fez kept thrusting as their moans resounded throughout the bathroom.

"Cum for me baby! Come on!" Lexi moaned as she rubbed her clit.

"Fuckin' shit! I'm gonna cum baby!" Fez groaned before he felt his balls contract and his cock twitch inside of his wife before he shot his seed deep inside of her as she had her second orgasm.

"Fuck! Oh honey! Yes!" Lexi cried out as she came.

They were both breathless in the bathroom of their new home. Fez caught her lips in a kiss, she kissed back passionately.

Unfortunately their moment in the afterglow would be cut short due to their friends and family outside knocking on the front door to the house.

"Don't worry, I've got an extra key." Ethan said as Maddy stopped knocking on the door and stepped aside.

The front door opened and everyone was in awe about how quaint the place looked.

"Shit..." Fez peeked out from the bathroom door before closing it and locking it.

"Our clothes are upstairs!" Lexi said out of realization.

"Guess we gon' have to stay trapped in here until they go outside and explore the rest of the farm, ma. I ain't goin' out with my dick out and I for damn sure ain't lettin' nobody see you like this, Lex."

"But Fez we have to get our clothes, they're gonna know we're doing something without clothes and they're gonna put two and two together." Lexi said quietly.

"Shit, you're right. What do you think we should do?"

"There's towels under this sink right?" Lexi said as she quickly started to think.

"There is... Ohhhh... you wanna act like we just took a shower together and-"

"Yup. Wrap this towel around your junk and I've got the other towel." Lexi said as she opened the cabinet under the sink and handed a towel to Fez.

"Damn you're fuckin' smart." Fez said as he wrapped the towel around his waist.

The couple had soon wrapped themselves up and left the bathroom together.

"There you are! We were all looking for you guys! Hey! I found them! Told you I'd find them first! Gimme my twenty bucks Rue!" Jules said excitedly.

"Why the fuck are you both in towels?" Ash asked as he came back downstairs.

"We wanted to take a shower after a long ass trip, bro." Fez replied.

"You both fucked didn't you?" Rue asked.

Lexi blushed. She was glad her own mother was passed out somewhere drunk so she couldn't hear this conversation.

"Rue!" Leslie said.

"Mom, it's obvious!" Rue replied.

"Guess we got found out, huh Lex?" Fez said sheepishly as he scratched the back of his head.

"Were you both christening the house or some shit?" Maddy asked with a smirk as she gazed at them from her spot on the couch.

"And what if we did?" Fez asked with a raised brow.

"Y'all are fuckin' disgusting." Ash said.

"Sex isn't disgusting, Ash." Lexi said.

"Yeah, she right. Sex ain't disgustin' bro. You lucky that when we were christening the house, we didn't fuck in your room, man." Fez joked.

"Gross!" Ash yelled.

"Besides, one day you gonna be havin' sex and I bet you you ain't gon' think it's disgustin' then." Fez added.

"I'd rather become a goddamn monk." Ash retorted.

Gia couldn't help but giggle and shake her head before going out into the backyard to see the animals, and get away from the embarrassing conversation going on in the house.

Ash saw her, and glared at his brother.

"Anyways y'all are still fuckin' gross!" Ash said as he went outside.

"Okay, now since the kiddies are gone, where did y'all fuck?" Maddy asked.

"Maddy!" Kat chastised.

"We don't kiss and tell." Lexi responded.

"Oh it seems like there was way more going on than just kissing..." Elliot answered.

"You're one to fucking talk." Ali muttered.

"I agree with Elliot, spill the fucking beans!" Custer said before taking a hit from his lit joint.

"I'm goin' upstairs. I don't need ta hear this." Marie said as she quickly went upstairs.

"Y'all really wanna know that bad?" Fez asked their friends with an amused gaze.

"Actually, Marie! I'm coming with you!" Leslie called after her, running upstairs. Ali shook his head and wordlessly followed her.

Lexi was beet red at this point.

"God, do we wanna know?" Ethan asked.

"Hell yes, like of course we do. We asked. Duh." Faye replied.

All of their friends were waiting on the couple's answer.

"We... fucked... in the kitchen." Lexi finally admitted.

"Ooh kitchen sex, that's fun!" Maddy said.

"On the dining table..."

"We like, have to eat there! Cool." Faye said.

"In the bathroom." Fez said.

"Ah, standard... but still hot." Elliot said.

"On the sink."

"You fucked her on the sink!? Okay now that's hot!" Rue exclaimed.

"Where else?" Kat asked.

"In our bedroom against the wall."

Their friends nodded, impressed.

"And? Is that it? I hope that's it..." Ethan said.

"And... the couch." Lexi said with a smirk.

Maddy's smile immediately turned into a frown.

"What the fuck!? I'm sitting where you both fucked!? Ew! Damn! Your brother was right! Y'all are disgusting!" Maddy screamed as she immediately got off the couch as everyone burst out into a fit of laughter.

"Well, you guys asked..." Lexi responded with a smirk as she grabbed Fez's hand and led him upstairs to their bedroom so they could get their clothes back on.

Leslie came downstairs with Ali a second or so after Lexi and Fezco headed upstairs.

"Rue? Is Gia still outside?" Leslie asked.

"Uh, yeah I think so. Why?"

"Just wanted to make sure she doesn't get lost. This property is huge."

"I'll help you find her." Ali said.

"I think they went to the barn." Elliot said.

Leslie headed outside with Ali and went over to the barn.

They both heard rustling sounds as they entered the barn.

Ali grabbed a nearby pitchfork, just in case.

They approached the part of the barn where they heard the noises and went around the corner to confront whatever was making that noise when they screamed at what they saw...

"Mom!?" Gia yelped out in surprise.

"Gia!?"

Ash and Gia were in the hay in the barn, and Ash was on top of Gia.

"Uh... Hi Mrs. Bennett?" Ash said sheepishly before standing up immediately in the hay, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. His pants undone and Gia's shirt was unbuttoned.

"I uh... I can... explain?" He said with a nervous chuckle as he saw a very pissed off Leslie Bennett in front of him, her hands on her hips.

Cassie had woken up... miraculously. She had a hangover and didn't remember anything from the previous night.

She woke up looking like Hell and she slid out of bed, her body hitting the floor with a loud thud.

"I'm sorry!" She said... to no one. It was the afternoon, Nate had left earlier for work and she was at home, hungover, horribly injured and left to clean up an extremely messy house.

Cassie somehow managed to get to her feet and limp downstairs. She had managed to get outside eventually, to the in-house doctor whose house was in the backyard. Thankfully, the doctor was in.

She knocked on the door a few times and he opened it in absolute shock and horror about how terrible Cassie looked.

"Come in Mrs. Jacobs. Please sit down, my god. What happened?" He said frantically.

"I... I can't-"

"Please, don't speak. Your neck it's horribly bruised. Your windpipe and vocal chords could be damaged." The doctor said.

He examined her from head to toe and gave her the medical attention she needed.

"My babies. Please... check on my babies." Cassie croaked out.

"Of course!"

The doctor fired up the ultrasound and hooked Cassie up to it in order to view the babies.

"Mrs. Jacobs... I... I'm so sorry. I thought there were two in there... but now, it seems to only be... one."

Cassie laid there on the medical table and brought her hands up to her face as she sobbed... she had known that something was wrong, but she hadn't even been able to trust herself to try to save her own babies... now, one of them was gone.

"Do you need me to call someone? I can tell your husband about this horrible tragedy... he must know about this as well-"

Cassie shook her head vigorously.

This was one huge thing that Cassie was intent on hiding from Nate... she knew that if Nate found out about this, her begging for him to kill her and his beatings he inflicted upon her the previous night would be nothing compared to what he would actually do if he did indeed find out about this... she knew that he'd definitely fucking kill her and make it look like an accident.

She was determined to hide this from him at all costs.

"Alright. I'll do what I can in order to have you be in less pain. Your other baby is doing perfectly fine however. You've definitely got a strong miracle child, Mrs. Jacobs. Whatever happened to you... your body is far stronger than you might think it is. Is there... anything else I can do to help you? I've... I've never known Mr. Jacobs to harm any woman but... he obviously did this to you... and I know it isn't my place but... do you need me to call someone to help you? It can be completely anonymous, he would never know."

Cassie was touched by how the doctor was willing to help... but she knew that there was no helping this situation, she needed to be perfect for Nate so he wouldn't do this to her again... she needed to please him wholly.

"If I need your help, I'll let you know." She croaked out as a few tears fell from her eyes.

Faye and Custer were exploring the pantry underneath the house with Fez and Lexi and everyone else... Leslie came over with Gia who had hay in her hair and Ashtray who had hay all over his pants with Ali in tow. She was very visibly upset.

"Marie! Fezco! Rue! Can I talk to you all please?" Leslie said urgently.

Faye looked towards the pantry entrance and started smoking a cigarette, this time she had Parliament Cigarettes, Custer had bought them for her at the motel.

"What's going on?" She asked in her naturally confused tone.

"No clue. Hey are those peppers in that mason jar?" Custer asked as he began looking at the jars.

Fez, Marie and Rue went up the stairs to talk to Leslie.

"What is it?" Marie asked.

"Your grandson, Ash was having a romp in the hay with Gia!" Leslie said.

"Ash! Bro! Is that true? I mean it looks like it is, since y'all both are fuckin' covered in hay..." Fez said with an incredulous look that evolved into a smirk as he looked at his brother.

Ashtray glared at Fez.

Rue started trying to pick some hay out of Gia's hair.

"We were just playing around mom!" Gia said.

Leslie shook her head.

"Alright, how bout we all cool our jets and regroup to talk about this?" Marie suggested.

"Fine." Leslie said as she walked away, frustrated.

"I need a fuckin' drink." Marie said as she walked away as well.

"Okay they're gone. Now tell us what the fuck happened?" Rue asked excitedly.

Gia took a deep breath before pulling her sister aside away from Fez and Ash.

"Ash and I... kissed."

Rue gasped.

"You little bitch! You guys only kissed, right?" She asked.

Gia nodded... though that wasn't the truth.

Gia and Ashtray had explored the barn. She had been enthralled with the horses and had been petting them when he had come up behind her and awkwardly gave her a back hug... though he had accidentally put his hands on her breasts... and though the moment was awkward, she didn't mind it... in fact she liked the feeling of his hands on her breasts.

Gia had turned around before Ash let her go, thinking he must have done something wrong, and if she punched him in the face right now he'd probably deserve it. But that punch in the face never came... instead Gia kissed Ash and though he was stunned as she kissed him, he liked the feeling of being kissed... and so he kissed her back. Their first kiss, in a barn... in Virginia... with horses staring at them.

Eventually the kiss had gotten heated and though neither of them knew what to do next, they knew that there was an unexplainable aching in their bodies that exuded heat and they wanted to soothe that ache with each other.

"Um... well? What do we... do?" Gia asked hesitantly.

"I... I dunno what to do next. I mean... I read Playboy Magazines and snuck into the theater to watch Deep Throat back in '72 but... this feels... different." Ashtray said.

"Well... what happened in that movie, maybe we could replicate it?" Gia said.

"Fuck if I remember, I was 11 and it was dark as shit in there. Nothin' but people either sittin' back watchin' in awe or tryin' to fuck in the theater seats. All I remember was some brunette chick with big tits in the movie kept suckin' dudes dicks." Ash replied.

Gia couldn't help but giggle.

"I don't have big tits and I don't know about sucking dick but... maybe we can try some stuff out? See what happens?" Gia suggested.

Ash nodded before kissing her again he then picked her up.

"Ooh! You're stronger than you look." She said with a giggle before he set her down in a pile of hay and started kissing her neck.

"You ain't got big tits, but they still perfect." Ash said before kissing her collarbone.

"Ash..." Gia moaned.

Ashtray grunted before running his hand along her waist and stomach before going up to her breasts.

"You had your hands there earlier, it felt really good." Gia said.

"I did?" He asked.

"Yeah."

"Shit I-"

"It's okay, Ash. Touch me... please?"

He nodded and started to grope her breasts through her clothes.

Gia moaned.

"Feel good?" He asked.

"Yes!"

They kissed again and Ash was fully on top of Gia. He started to unbutton the buttons on her shirt so he could play with her breasts.

Gia had reached a hand to his crotch. Ash was hard.

She rubbed his clothed crotch with her hand before reaching to unbutton his pants.

The both of them were panting, their arousal strengthening with each passing second. Ash had even started grinding against her a bit, causing them both to release breathy moans. They were about to continue until Leslie and Ali had interrupted.

"And I'm still fuckin' hard too!" Ash said in a frustrated tone to his brother.

"So you was tryin' to fuck Gia in our barn without any fuckin' condom and absolutely no idea of what the fuck you was doin'!?"

Ash glared at Fezco.

"So if you got far enough, you ain't think of any consequences of anything at least once?"

"I wanted her bro and she wanted me!"

"Ash! Don't be a fuckin' dumbass. Man, what if you did somehow figure out how and where to even stick it in at... you go on from there and then after all of that shit, you accidentally knock her up? What happens then?" Fez asked in a serious tone.

"I'd be a daddy. Shit, that's what happens then."

"No bro! You gotta take responsibility! If you knocked her up you gotta be there for her and for that kid! Trust me, I know. Three of 'em are already in Lexi's belly. You gotta be smarter about this shit, man. Now go take a cold fuckin' shower 'cause seein' you wit an erection in your pants is disturbing as fuck."

Ash flipped Fez the finger and went back into the house, slamming the screen door as he did so.

Lexi had overheard everything and couldn't help but chuckle as she approached Fez.

"Whatchu laughin' at, ma?" He asked.

"Just... the fact you already sound like a dad. The babies aren't even here yet and their papa already sounds like a dad."

"Well, he needed to hear that shit. And if we have boys, imma say the same thing to them." Fez said as Lexi gazed at him with a thoughtful look.

It was the evening and everyone had to say goodbye to The O'Neill's.

Suze hugged Lexi after she woke up after being drunkenly knocked out for most of the day.

"I'll drop by tomorrow with everyone to see you." Suze said.

"Okay, but mom?"

"Yeah, hun?"

"Please be sober."

Suze smiled and nodded before hugging Lexi again before getting back on the bus.

Gia had given Ash a quick peck on the cheek before Leslie pulled her onto the bus.

Custer had Faye against the bus and was making out with her.

"Hey Custer we're leaving, man!" Elliot said as he held Rue's hand as Jules side eyed them both as she walked past them.

"Mmm, go ahead... I'll... mmm! Stay here." Custer said in between his makeout session with Faye.

"Custer! Get your ass on this bus!" Ali yelled.

Custer almost jumped out of his skin when he heard Ali yelling and gave Faye one last kiss.

Before he could turn and leave however, Faye grabbed his hand and started to suck on his fingers.

"Ah fuck, I'm in love with you." Custer whined as he turned back to face her.

"I know, I'm in love with you too." Faye said with a grin.

"I'll be back tomorrow babe." Custer said.

"How many like, hours is that?" She asked as she let go of his hand that she had had in her mouth.

"Way too many to be away from you." He responded.

Faye grinned again before reaching down underneath her sundress and taking her lacy pink panties off, handing them to Custer.

"A keepsake." She said sensually.

Custer brought them up to his face and practically inhaled them before throwing his head back and groaning in pure satisfaction.

Faye giggled.

"Fuck you're too damn good to me." He said before stuffing her panties into his pocket, giving her another kiss and running to get on the bus.

"She must have a magical pussy or something." Maddy said as she shook her head in disbelief before turning back to Lexi and Fezco.

"I'm so happy for you guys. I really am. You deserve all of this, you really do." Maddy said as she hugged Lexi.

"Thank you Maddy." Lexi said as she hugged her friend back tightly.

"And also... I recommend putting a towel down when you fuck on the couch." Maddy added as she smirked and patted Fez on the shoulder playfully.

"Yeah..." Fez replied as he nervously chuckled.

Maddy shook her head with a smile on her face as she turned to get on the bus.

"Hope you guys enjoy the place! I'm probably gonna be driving us here tomorrow. Give Ethan a break." Kat said.

"Yeah that sounds great. We'll see you tomorrow. When are you all gonna be heading out of Virginia?" Lexi asked as her hand nonchalantly went to her pregnant belly.

"The day after tomorrow." Kat replied before getting on the bus.

Ethan waved at the O'Neill's before backing out of the dusty pathway and driving back to the motel with everyone else.

End of Part Two!

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