#the bella barre

[writewithmiaaa]

Guarded Grace masterlist! (Jasper Hale x Ballet Dancer!Reader)

Pairings : Jasper Hale x Reader, Platonic Cullen’s x Reader

Warnings : None (AS OF YET)

Summary : When James runs into the Ballet studio, expecting to see Bella. He gets a bit of a surprise when Y/N is there, practising her barre. Can Jasper save her from James’ ferocious grip?

Chapter one

Chapter two

Chapter three: Coming soon!

Chapter four: Coming soon!

Chapter five: Coming soon!

[anchesetuttinoino]

"Il treno arcobaleno dell'inclusività sulla Metro A di Roma è finalmente entrato in servizio. Intende celebrare il gay Pride". Non sono un grande frequentatore di mezzi pubblici, ma da che ho memoria non mi pare che a L-lesbiche, G-gay, B-bisessuali, T-transessuali, Q-qulattoni? sia mai stato impedito di accedervi. A noi cittadini che ci identificavamo come non vaccinati, invece, è stato vietato l’accesso ai treni dell'inclusività per tutto il periodo pandemico. Auspichiamo dunque che Atac allestisca anche un treno No-vax Pride, affinché in tempo di future pandemie non serva un codice a barre per salire e il conducente sia immune da bollori improvvisi. Per quanto riguarda l'allestimento, in luogo dell'arcobaleno e della Schlein che canta Bella Ciao, per le carrozze esterne suggerisco gigantografie di Capua, Parenzo, Burioni, Bassetti, Lucarelli, Speranza etc, con la scritta: Io non posso entrare.

Via Arsenale k

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[omelu]

The Class Ever After

So for a long time (since about 2018ish) I’ve had this kind of EAH story idea floating around in my head. Basically it’s about the class directly under Apple and Raven (aka the first-years) and how they handle the whole aftermath of Legacy Day and the destiny conflict. Pretty much all of the eah ocs I’ve made fit into this idea, and while I don’t really have a plot per say, I have lots of scenes, concepts and ideas floating around in my head (and in my computer).

I found a draft I had written that was supposed to be a “beginning” to the story and I revised it. I don’t know if I’ll extend this to an actual fic (since I have a lot of other original projects I want to be writing right now), but maybe I’ll write down some of the concepts and scenes I have.

The Class Ever After (snippet; ~1700 words)

Legacy Day was, by far, the biggest event at Ever After High. Thronecoming, Spring Fairest, and even Graduation Day were just breadcrumbs in comparison. That was fitting, since Legacy Day was so vital to the survival of Ever After. Every year, Ever After High’s second-years donned their ceremonial outfits, climbed the steps to the podium, and pledged to follow their fairy-tale destiny to the world by signing their names into the magical Storybook of Legends.

Without Legacy Day, fairy tales would stop being told.

Without Legacy Day, Ever After would go extinct.

Without Legacy Day, everyone would go poof.

And that’s how Marshal Nottingham found himself teetering on the edge of his seat, trying to catch a glimpse of the second-years lined up on the terrace. He’d never been to a Legacy Day ceremony before, and so he felt that it was his duty to study it all as closely as possible. The grand, book-shaped podium glittered in the moonlight, tall and regal. Above it, half a dozen mirrors magically floated in the air like jewels on a crown, prepared to broadcast each student’s face to the audience as they made the most important pledge of their lives. 

All around him, students buzzed with conversation. Third and fourth-years leaned back in their seats, reminiscing about their own Legacy Days. Faculty members congregated in their designated section, deep in hushed, frantic conversation. Second-years lined up in the hall, pacing anxiously or straightening their parent's outfits. First-years, like Marshal, watched anxiously to see what would happen.

“I should’ve brought my MirrorPad,” he muttered. “It would be much easier to take notes.”

In the seat next to him, Owlen von Rothbart yawned. “Oh, give it a rest. It’s not like you’re going to forget how to sign a book next year.”

Next year. Marshal looked up at the podium, dark eyes glittering. In just three hundred and sixty-five days, it would finally be his turn.

“One year!’ Marshal shook his head. “That’s barely any time to prepare! Do you know how quickly a year passes by if you’re not paying attention?”

Owlen just shrugged and flicked his mahogany bangs out of his eyes.

Marshal sighed. Normally, he got along well with Owlen. When he’d met his new roommate just a few weeks ago, on the first day of school, he knew that they’d be friends. Both boys were destined for villainy, and more importantly (at least to Marshal), both of them cared about keeping their shared room clean. They had so much in common that sometimes Marshal was taken aback by their differences. He just couldn’t fathom how casual Owlen was when it came to preparing for his destiny. But whenever Marshal brought it up, Owlen brushed him off and changed the subject. Which he was doing again now.

“Are they going to start soon?” he asked, craning his neck to see if Headmaster Grimm had gotten up yet. “I want to get some more barre practice in before curfew.”

Marshal sighed. Sometimes, he felt like the only one who took his destiny seriously.

“Hey, Marshal!” Bella Donna Gothel and Amber Fox stood in the aisle, waving at him. “Can we sit by you guys?”

“Of course!”

Bella and Amber slipped into the row, brushing nonexistent dust off of their formal clothes. Bella had dressed in a purple witch gown adorned with thorns, while Amber had opted for an orange pantsuit with a foxtail hem. Her bright red hair had been swept up in a ponytail, putting her fox ears on full display.

Marshal and Owlen had met the two girls in their General Villainy class, and together, the four of them had formed a coalition of sorts. Bella was the daughter of Rapunzel’s princess-napping witch, and Amber was the daughter of the fox who had tried to eat Coach Gingerbreadman once upon a time. With Owlen, the son of the sorcerer who had cursed the Swan Princess, and Marshal, the son of the sheriff who chased after Robin Hood, they made up the FVEAs– Future Villains of Ever After.

Marshal liked hanging out with the three of them. They understood what it was like to have a villain for a parent. They knew what it was like to have other kids run away from them, to be scolded for being polite, and to live with the hexpectation of being ruthless at all times. Being a villain kid was tough, but Marshal knew he could handle it with these three at his side.

“Ooh, don’t look now, but–” Amber elbowed Owlen in the ribs and stealthily motioned to the aisle.

Laura Stahlbaum, the daughter of Clara, glided down the aisle, shimmering in her red and white dress. She was holding hands with a short boy made of wood. Nathan Nutcracker. The two were laughing about something, looking every bit like the picturesque fairytale couple they would become one day.

Owlen’s face went pink and he slid down in his seat.

“You should say something to her,” Bella gently urged.

Marshal frowned. He didn’t understand why Bella and Amber kept feeding into Owlen’s crush on Laura. He wasn’t her destined prince. In Marshal’s mind, he should just forget about Laura and focus more on mastering evil spells.

“Absolutely not.” Owlen slid down further as they came closer. “You know she’s with Nathan Nutcracker.”

Marshal swelled with pride. Owlen was staying strong in his destiny!

“Hi Owlen!” Laura called, waving daintily at him as she passed their row.

Owlen sat up quickly, fixing his feathered bow tie and blushing madly. “H-hey…” 

Marshal deflated. Or maybe not. Even if Laura and Nathan’s story didn’t technically end in a fairytale wedding, Owlen still had no part in their destinies. Why was Marshal the only one who saw that?

The fairy lights dimmed as Headmaster Grimm took to the podium. A hush fell over the crowd. Marshal sat at attention.

“Today is a momentous day,” he began, his voice deep and regal. “Today, we will witness the very magic that allows the world of Ever After– and our lives– to exist.” He shifted to face the second-years, who had lined up on the podium stairs as he had spoken. “By fulfilling your destinies, you ensure that stories continue to be told. You ensure that we all have a future. No part is too small or insignificant. You each have a part to play, a duty to fulfill. I urge you not to take this responsibility lightly.”

Marshal straightened his spine. Even though Headmaster Grimm was speaking to the second-years, he could feel the weight of responsibility resting on his shoulders. He wished he could be one of the students lined up by the podium, but he only had a year to wait. One year before his destiny began. Yes, he would grow to be despised and hated, but he would be fulfilling his duty to the world. He would have a purpose.

Headmaster Grimm finished his speech to thunderous applause and stepped back, letting the second-years into the spotlight. Marshal watched intently as a girl carved of wood took the stage and announced herself as Cedar Wood, destined to be the next Pinocchio. He gasped when the key magically appeared and the Storybook of Legends flipped to life. Though he couldn’t see the book, he could see the story playing out in the girl’s eyes. The slight changes in her expression as she saw her whole life play out in front of her. Marshal longed to be in her place.

When she signed, the crowd erupted into cheers. 

“Go Cedar!” Nathan Nutcracker cheered, leaping onto his seat. 

“Sit down, you scratching post!” Cato en Boots hissed, his ginger ears flicking in annoyance. “Some of us are trying to watch!”

Sheepishly, Nathan plopped back down and the ceremony continued. Marshal watched it all with wide eyes, trying to commit each pledge to memory. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Owlen take out his MirrorPhone and start lazily scrolling through MyChapter. He frowned. Shouldn’t he be paying attention? His focus shifted to the rest of his friends. Amber looked at her long, sharp nails, and yawned. Bella was quietly using her magic on a patch of clover growing through the terrace tiles, letting it wrap around her chair leg.

Marshal’s spirit sank. Once again, he was the only one who cared. Suddenly he felt alone, like he was stranded on a little island with all the passing ships too far away to call out to.

He was distracted from his internal woes when Apple White took the stage. The daughter of Snow White was a legend amongst Ever After High’s students, a person that everyone admired and looked up to, including upperclassmen. She was everything any future fairytale should aspire to be.

She delivered the pledge perfectly, grinning so widely that she could have been mistaken for the daughter of the Cheshire Cat. When she signed the book, the crowd erupted into its loudest and most raucous cheers yet. Someone started tossing confetti in the air, and a few royals tossed their crowns with it. Apple White was the ultimate celebration of destiny.

The celebration died almost instantly when Raven Queen took the stage. Lightning crackled behind her. Marshal sat a little straighter. She was the first future villain to take the stage. Next to him, his friends abandoned their distractions, staring up at the future Evil Queen with wide eyes. Hope stirred in Marshal’s chest. Maybe they cared after all.

He watched with bated breath as Raven nervously stumbled through the pledge. Her key appeared, and the Storybook of Legends flipped open. Raven watched her destiny unfold with a frown. The hope in Marshal’s chest stirred and became something uncomfortable, settling like a pit in his stomach. 

The quill appeared, and Raven reached for it– and then hesitated. Stopped. Suddenly, she pulled her hand back, squared her shoulders, and looked directly into the audience.

“I am Raven Queen,” she announced, her voice powerful and bold. “And I’m going to write my own destiny. My Happily Ever After starts now!”

She slammed the Storybook of Legends shut. Above her head, the projection mirrors shattered and exploded, along with Marshal’s hopes for his future.

Next to him, his friends cheered.

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all character names used in the song of ice and fire pile

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[alldancersaretalented]

List of previous Studios of Project 21 Dancers

For the dancers with multiple studios, I have clarified that in brackets.

*have graduated

Above the Barre Dance Company -> P21

Bella Puskar (-> The Space)

Academy of Ballet Arts -> P21

Jadyn Dumond (->?)

Allegro Performing Arts Academy

Grace Wilson (->?)

Artistic Motion -> P21

Esme Chou (The Company -> Club -> Artistic Motion -> P21 -> WDP)

Avanti Dance -> P21

Hadley Schulz (-> Mather)

Avis Dance -> P21

Kalea Hidalgo (-> Yorba Linda -> The Space)

Capistrano Dance Academy -> P21

Richie Granese

Center Stage Dance Academy -> P21

Kelly Sweeney (-> Stopped Competing)*

Chavarria Institute of the Arts -> P21

Isabella Kouznetsova (-> WDP)

Diana Kouznetsova (-> WDP)

Club Dance Studio -> P21

Elsie Check (-> Club Dance)

Brooklyn Cooley (-> Club Dance)

Daylyn Lucky (-> Club Dance)

Kelsey Millar (-> Club Dance -> Studio of Arizona)*

Addison Moffett*

Cami Ritzler (-> Club Dance)

Dance Connection 2 -> P21

Davyd Williams*

DanceLova Dance Academy -> P21

Makeila Bartlett

Madison Ng (-> N10)

Dance Precision -> P21

Dyllan Blackburn (-> Mather)

Jordyn Blackburn*

Kaelyn Choe (-> Dance Precision)

Abbey Choi*

Gwen Choi*

Nina Choi*

Isabella Dimopolous (-> Innovative Dance Studios)

Malia Gardner (->?)

Selena Hamilton (The Dance Spot -> Dance Precision -> P21)

Brooklyn Jara (-> Dance Precision)

Brooklyn Ladia

Melia Mariano*

Sara Najm (->Chavarria Institute of the Arts)

Alexis Ramirez (->?)*

Zoe Rossi (-> Dance Connection 2?)

Ava Sinchinalchi (->OCPAA)*

Brooklyn Stafford

Kimberly Tobias (->?)*

Reggie Valdez (-> Launch Brea Space)

Lauren Wallingford*

Dellos Dance -> P21

Brooklyn Jones (Dellos -> P21 -> Dellos)

Chloe Jones (Dellos -> P21 -> Dellos)

Isabella Rivera (-> K2)

Fusion Studios -> P21

Aura Dela Cruz

Haus of Royals -> P21

Kaitlyn Ortega (->Mather)

Maddie Ortega (->Mather)

Impact Dance Center

Shane Higa (Stopped Competing)

Juliana's School of Dance -> P21

Katie Couch (-> WDP -> P21)

Kami Couch (-> WDP -> P21)

Kenzie Couch (-> WDP -> P21)

Just Plain Dancin' -> P21

Danie Riveroy (-> OCPAA)

K2 Studios -> P21

Zeke Lindsey (OCPAA -> K2 -> P21)

Leilani Lawlor

KBM Talent -> P21

Ava Woinarowicz (-> DKCBA -> P21 -> Stopped Competing)

Mather Dance Company -> P21

Taytem Bisono (Adage -> Mather -> P21 ->?)

Bella Machado (P21 -> OCPAA)

Jillian Mahan (OCPAA -> Mather -> P21 ->?)

Haley Messick*

Madelyn Nasu (OCPAA -> Mather -> P21)

McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts-> P21

Regan Gerena

Move Dance Academy -> P21

Gracyn French (On Pointe Dance Studio -> Move -> P21)

Murrieta Dance Project -> P21

Jaidyn Dumond (->?)

N10 -> P21

Kira Lieberman (Pacific -> N10 -> P21)

Notion Dance -> P21

Sienna Carlston*

OCPAA -> P21

Raven Alanes (->Studio Fusion)

Olivia Armstrong

Aleena Aoun (-> WDP)*

Mackenzie Auger (-> WDP)*

Madi Beerer (Talent Factory -> OCPAA -> P21)

Lexie Cavanaugh (-> Chavarria Institute)*

CeCe Chung

Sammi Chung

Jamieson Deacy (Stopped Competing)

Kendyl Fay (-> High School Dance)

Nyla McCarthy (-> Mather)

Audrina Mossembecker (->?)

Avery Olsen (-> OCPAA)

Chloe Solinger (-> CHs Dance Company)

Haley Stoico (Stopped Competing)

Laci Stoico (-> The Space)

Sara Von Rotz

Charlotte Watters (-> RockStar)

Leighton Werner

Rylee Young (Stopped Competing)

Onstage Dance Centre -> P21

Liliana Barajas (Elite Artist Dance Company -> Ostage Dance Centre -> P21)

Pave School of the Arts -> P21

Delaney Anbarden

Elliana Anbarden

Mady Kim

Elle O'Donnell*

Avery Reyes

Pacific Dance -> P21

Kai Armitage (->?)

Jenna Koblin (Stopped Competing)

Brielle Lieberman

Brooklyn Lieberman

Katie Nguyen (->?)

Kelly Nguyen*

Loila Rhee

Dawson Walker*

Perception Dance Company -> P21

Berkeley Scifres

Brystin Scifres

Performing Arts Academy of Marin -> P21

Zuzu Duchon*

Premier Youth Dance Company

Allison Choi

Richter Dance Company -> P21

Dillon Barron

Peyton Barron (Richter -> Variant -> P21 -> The Space)

Rhythm Dance Center -> P21

Lexi Blanchard

South Coast Conservatory -> P21

Cali Cassidy (P21 -> OCSA Ballroom)

Studio 1 Dance Academy -> P21

Emma Rose Crawford (-> IAF Studios -> Southland Ballet Academy -> Amirian Ballet Academy)

Studio Fusion -> P21

Tiana Heaton (->?)

Studio X -> P21

Chloe Mirabal

Savanna Musman

Demi Ulloa

Aliya Yen

The Company -> P21

Stella Ebert

Winter Ebert (-> Company -> Mather)

Imogene Elias (-> Company)

The Dance Spot -> P21

Isabella Warfield (-> Mather)

The Difference Dance Company

JoJo Jessen (Premier Dance -> Difference -> P21)*

The Industry Dance Academy -> P21

Anya Inger (The Rage -> Art Code -> Industry Dance -> P21 -> Stopped Competing)

The Rage -> P21

Delilah Hewitt (->The Space)

The Royal Underground -> P21

Milan Furtado (Stopped Competing)

The Talent Factory -> P21

Brooke Masters (->?)

Perris Amento*

Vision Dance Company

Kaitlyn Yi (-> WDP)*

WSCA -> P21

Tatum Brady (-> Studio Fusion -> WDP)

Maya Loureiro (->OCSA focused)

Tyra Polke (->The Rock Center For Dance)

Honestly no clue:

Bella Garcia*

Brooklyn Vara (->Define Dance Space)

Faith Montoya

Haley Reeder

Isha Das*

Jacqueline David*

Janae Holster (-> Movement Studios)

Kalea Hidalgo (-> Yorba Linda -> The Space)

Katelin McDermott*

[valpoupdates]

JANUARY CALENDAR POSTING...

So much to see, so much to do, so little time ! Lucky for you, here at Santa Moneda we keep track of it just for you ! Unless stated otherwise by our management team, all of these activities are optional. Residents do not have to take part in these if they don't wish to ! These can be used for threads throughout the month but new threads can't be started for these activities once the month is up. Please track the smhqcalendar tag to stay updated month to month ( ©️ )

Valparaíso Activities:

January 6th: Valparaíso City Hall is hosting a New Year, New Me concert at Quintil Valparaíso Park from 6 PM - 2 AM, no admission fee. Expect to see food stalls, face paintings, mini shops and wares, lawn games, and merchandise from your favorite artists. (If you’d like your muse to be a vendor or a performer, please message the main!)

January 7th: La Universidad de Bellas Artes is holding an open house from 8 AM - 3 PM. Parents, prospective / incoming students, and alums are encouraged to attend. You can tour the university, meet the professors, see what courses and events are going to be hosted for the 2024 year, and see the student organizations.

January 13th: La Cocina de los Años 30 is hosting a Reggaeton Night from 8 PM - 12 AM. There will be live music, a curated menu just for the night, and a raffle, where one lucky person may win a cooking class for themselves and up to 10 friends. For those of you that know the password, the event continues underground in the secret speakeasy, where you can enjoy a separate, curated food and drink menu, and an exclusive performance by Bad Bunny.

January 20th-21st: Valparaíso City Hall is hosting a football (soccer) tournament at Quintil Valparaíso Park from 8 AM - 8 PM to raise money for charity. The top three winning teams will receive gift baskets and have their photos taken for an exclusive spread in La Revista de Valparaíso for the February edition; the first place team will also have their team photo featured in the 2025 calendar. Register your team at <municipalidaddevalpo.cl>!

Santa Moneda Activities:

January 1st: SM Management will be coordinating travel and stay in Arica, Chile, for residents who want to attend El Carnaval Andino con la Fuerza del Sol, Chile’s largest festival and one of the biggest in South America. It is a three-day festival (January 26-28) held in Arica in northern Chile. 10,000 dancers and musicians turn the city into their stage; you can expect to see colorful parades, shows, dances, and cuisines in food stalls from all over. You don’t want to miss this event! Speak to the front desk to sign up.

January 1st-31st: To help you reach those New Year New Me fitness goals, the Santa Moneda Indoor Gym will be adding 4 classes that residents can attend.

Hot Yoga Class - Saturdays, and Sundays at 9 AM and 6 PM. Barre Class - Mondays and Thursdays at 11 AM and 6 PM. Bootcamp - Sundays and Wednesdays at 8 AM and 6 PM. Kickboxing - Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 AM and 6 PM.

January 4th: La Galería Navarro reopens at 8 PM with an entirely new exhibit for the new year curated by our very own Sariyah Carter. There will be several local artists presenting their works; champagne and hor’dourves will be provided during the event.  Cocktail attire is required. Many of the art pieces are for sale; if you’re interested in purchasing, please talk to the curator for more information on pricing and pieces.

Mateo Valenzuela is a painter specializing in art nouveau; they will be discussing their most recent collection, titled, El diablo en los detalles. Emilia Fuentes is a versatile sculpturist who dabbles in various styles and materials; they will be discussing their sculpting methods, techniques, and inspirations. Ángel Altamirano is a painter specializing in hyperrealism; she will be discussing her most recent collection, titled, Transparente.

January 18th: Santa Moneda is hosting a Chilean Movie Marathon in the Movie Theatre on the 13th floor.  Feel free to bring your own snacks and pillows, but management will provide buttered popcorn (plain or dressed up with cotija, chili, and lime), soda, and SM-engraved blankets.

5 PM - El Chacotero Sentimental (1999) : El Chacotero Sentimental (The Sentimental Teaser) is a titillating film inspired by the stories of romance, love, and sexual encounters from the real-life radio program of Chilean DJ el Rumpy. A multitude of Chileans tuned in to el Rumpy’s legendary program, making it an ideal subject for this entertaining film about passion and storytelling. 7 PM - Tarde Para Morir Joven (2018) : Tarde Para Morir Joven (Too Late to Die Young) is a coming-of-age movie that follows a young girl that must navigate the difficulties of adolescence. It uses one’s family’s experiences as the foundation for a dreamily absorbing drama with a poignant, lingering warmth. 9:30 PM - El Cielo, la Tierra y la Lluvia (2008) : El Cielo, la Tierra y la Lluvia (The Sky, the Earth, and the Rain) is a film about lonely lives in the Chilean south. This movie is a beautiful rendition of loneliness and the vast Chilean south; The landscape submerges us in a hazy, thoughtful state, and inspires us to slow down and admire the charm and elegance of routine. 12 AM - La Casa Lobo (2018) : La Casa Lobo (The Wolf House) is an adult stop motion animated art film inspired by the actual case of Colonia Dignidad, an infamous and isolated colony established post-WWII. The movie uses elements of avant-garde cinema, dark fantasy, adult animation, psychological drama, surrealism, and supernatural horror.

January 23rd: We will be running an upgrade on the internet connection and speed, as well as doing virus scans on all SM equipment. To ensure this all runs smoothly, internet access will be out between the hours of 10 AM - 2 PM.  We apologize for the inconvenience it may pose, but were unable to schedule it at another time.  As an apology, residents may bring in one (1) laptop each for IT help with our onsite technicians.

[crazy-so-na-sega]

“Libertà va cercando, ch’è sì cara, come sa chi per lei vita rifiuta.”

Restare ancorati agli ingannevoli principi della δημοκρατία, (demokratia), ovvero, lo strapotere del demos, non farà di noi degli uomini liberi. La libertà è una cosa troppo seria per essere realmente compresa da libertari, liberali e progessisti che tramite un processo di appropriazione culturale e di mistificazione del termine, sono riusciti a farlo proprio, sconnettendo il suddetto termine dalla concezione originaria, trascendente e universale. In effetti, libero è colui che segue la rotta, libero è colui che, non incatenato dai bisogni e dalle pulsioni ha la capacità di esercitare il ruolo che la natura gli ha conferito nel miglior modo possibile, a fin di Bene. Nel tempo del buio e del caos bisogna sapere che chi dice di amare la Libertà spesso tende a strumenti manipolatori per rendere noi tutti schiavi e la conoscenza è il presupposto fondamentale per combattere. Essere liberi non significa essere dei consumatori con codici a barre, significa tutelare l’identità in tutte le sue forme. Questa è la cosa più preziosa. Come scriveva la poetessa greca Saffo, la cosa più bella è ciò che si ama, e l’identità per gli uomini, di tipo nazionale, religioso, familiare definisce ciò che loro sono, quindi ciò che loro amano, perché il presupposto dell’amare, come di qualsiasi azione umana, la condicio sine qua non, è l’Essere.

G. Sciarratta

[filorunsultra]

Syrah quel che Syrah

Cortona è nota per un codice musicale del Duecento conosciuto come Laudario di Cortona Ms. 91 e conservato all'Accademia Etrusca. È un laudario, cioè un libro che contiene delle laude, canzoni a tema sacro con testo in volgare e di uso non liturgico. Il repertorio laudistico del Duecento ci è arrivato principalmente grazie a due codici: il Magliabechiano Banco Rari 18 di Firenze, che ha delle bellissime miniature ma è pieno di errori di notazione, e il Laudario di Cortona. Mi trovo con Raffaele in un'auto a noleggio sulla Modena-Brennero quando chiamo la bibliotecaria dell'Accademia Etrusca per vedere il codice: mi dice che non è visionabile, cioè, non oggi, forse se arrivassimo prima dell'una, d'altronde ogni giorno qualcuno chiede di vederlo, poi c'è il figlio da prendere a scuola, magari scrivendo per e-mail, o presentandoci come piccolo gruppo... comunque sarebbe meglio rimandare. Dopo quindici minuti di conversazione circolare riaggancio il telefono. Stiamo andando in Toscana per un convegno sul Syrah coordinato da Raffaele, a cui mi ha chiesto di accompagnarlo non so bene perché. La scusa del Laudario era stata buona fino all'uscita dell’autostrada di Affi, poi anche quella era crollata e di lì in poi mi sarebbero aspettati soltanto tre giorni di chilometri di corsa, vino biodinamico e cene a base di chianina (oltre a essere vegetariano, Chiani è il cognome di mia mamma e solo l'idea di mangiare una così bella mucca, che per di più porta il nome di mia madre, mi provoca orribili dolori enterici).

Cortona si trova su una collina affacciata sulla Val di Chiana, più o meno ad equa distanza tra Siena, Arezzo e Perugia. È un classico borgo medievale da "Borgo più bello d'Italia" (ogni borgo italiano è "il più bello d'Italia"). Una rocca sulla cima, qualche chiesa, dei cipressi, un grazioso cimitero e tutte quelle cose inequivocabilmente italiane: l'alimentari, l'enoteca, il bar (da leggersi i' barre, con raddoppiamento sintattico). Turismo, a marzo, poco, e comunque tutto anglofono e interessato solo a due cose: Cortona DOP (principalmente Syrah e Merlot, e in minor parte Sangiovese) e tagliata di chianina. La campagna sotto alla città e la strada regionale che porta in Umbria sono misurate dalle insegne delle centinaia di cantine e dai cartelli con gli orari delle degustazioni. Da Trento a Cortona si impiegano circa quattro ore e così, svincolati anche da quell'unica incombenza presso la Biblioteca Etrusca, a circa metà strada usciamo a Castiglione dei Pepoli, sull'Appennino Bolognese, in cerca di un piatto di fettuccine.

Il lago Brasimone è un bacino artificiale costruito nel 1911. Dal lago attinge acqua una delle uniche due centrali nucleari attive in Italia. Leggendo dal sito ufficiale dell'ENEA: "Il Centro del Brasimone è uno dei maggiori centri di ricerca a livello nazionale e internazionale dedicato allo studio e allo sviluppo delle tecnologie nei settori della fissione di quarta generazione e fusione nucleare a confinamento magnetico. Rilevanti sono le competenze disponibili sulla tecnologia dei metalli liquidi, sui materiali innovativi per applicazioni in ambienti severi, sulla prototipazione di sistemi e componenti per applicazioni ai sistemi energetici anche nucleari." Attraversando in auto la diga, verso la trattoria, Raffaele mi racconta che il referendum sul nucleare del 1987 bloccò la produzione di energia nucleare ma non la ricerca. La centrale nucleare del Brasimone (anche se non è una vera centrale) ricorda vagamente Chernobyl: il camino bianco e rosso, la cupola di cemento del reattore e i boschi tutto attorno, non ci sono invece i classici camini di raffreddamento, dandole un'aria più domestica. Accanto al lago c'è una trattoria sgarrupata per gli operai della centrale. Come in tutte le bettole per operai e camionisti, si mangia divinamente ma non leggero, segno premonitore dell'imminente cena.

L'albergo a Cortona è un quattro stelle e per aperitivo ci offrono cantucci e Vin Santo. Le quattro sciure che ci lavorano sono fin troppo disponibili e ci ammorbano parlandoci dei biscotti. Una volta arrivati in albergo io e il Raffa facciamo una corsa di acclimatamento attorno al paese che mi apre una voragine in pancia, rendendomi sempre più insofferente per quella cena. Restiamo per un po' nella hall dell'albergo ad aspettare Giorgia, una delle relatrici del convegno. Ho l'impressione di essere lì da delle mezzore quando finalmente Giorgia scende dalla camera.

La cena è alla Marelli, una cascina in mattoni rossi di proprietà della famiglia Marelli della famosa Magneti Marelli, e per metà affidata a Stefano Amerighi Vignaiolo in Cortona (da leggersi tutto insieme, di fila, senza virgola), amico e cliente di Raffaele e organizzatore del convegno. Mi aspetto una cena formale in cui mantenere un contegno istituzionale ma si tratta di tutt'altro. La tavola non è apparecchiata e anzi la stanza è alta e semivuota. Ci sono un grande caminetto al centro, un divano, due poltrone, una grande credenza piena di bottiglie vuote di Syrah francese e nient'altro. Siamo in dodici a cena ma arriviamo presto e ci sono ancora solo tre vignaioli francesi già piuttosto avanti col vino e coi trigliceridi, un broker di borsa collezionista di bottiglie d'annata e Francesco, un dipendente di Stefano. Come me, neanche Giorgia conosce nessuno e mi sento meno solo, inoltre lei è un'ingegnere: di vino ne sa più di me ma è comunque fuori contesto. Così ci mettiamo in fondo alla tavola, separati dagli altri commensali da Raffaele, che emana sapienza anche per noi. Il broker stappa una magnum di Champagne e così inizia una serata destinata a durare ore e inframmezzata da un'innumerabile sequela di portate e bottiglie di vino (in realtà, per scopi puramente antropologici, le ho contate: undici, di cui una magnum). L’ospite arriva solo al terzo bicchiere di Champagne: Stefano è sulla cinquantina, capelli e barba brizzolati e occhiali da vista Celine con montatura nera. Neri anche il maglione, i pantaloni e le scarpe. Sulla credenza ci sono dischi di Paolo Conte e qualche cd generico di musica classica, di quelli che si trovavano una volta in edicola e che contenevano qualche grande classico come Tchaikovsky e Beethoven, più qualche russo un po' più ricercato ma meno sofisticato, che ne so, Mussorgsky. Stefano è un melomane, ha scoperto l’opera da adolescente col Così Fan Tutte e poi da Mozart è arrivato a Verdi. Da giovane frequentava il Regio di Parma, che dice fosse il suo teatro preferito (mah), apprezzava anche l’orchestra del Maggio mentre non trovava nulla di eccezionale nella Scala (ancora: mah). Era talmente appassionato d’opera che chiese a sua moglie di sposarlo durante una Boheme, che però raccontandolo attribuisce erroneamente a Verdi. Io mi irrigidisco ma evito di farlo notare, i lapsus capitano a tutti e io non voglio fare quello che alza il ditino per correggere il padrone di casa, così annuisco e continuo ad ascoltarlo. Insieme a lui arrivano anche altri tre vignaioli biodinamici siciliani. Il più anziano, un distinto signore sulla settantina (che avrei scoperto essere l'unico altro vegetariano nella stanza) e i suoi due collaboratori, non molto raffinati in realtà. Alla terza bottiglia di bianco sono iniziati i rossi e, insieme ad essi, un simpatico giochetto in cui gli ospiti dovevano indovinare il vino. Raffale sembrava particolarmente bravo a questo gioco e per un po' ho avuto l'impressione che i due siciliani non facessero che ripetere quello che diceva lui. Anche il broker sapeva il fatto suo e la cosa aveva iniziato a prendere una piega deliziosa. In queste cene, mi ha spiegato Raffaele, ognuno porta qualche bottiglia e il cibo diventa più che altro un modo per continuare a bere. Dividendo una bottiglia in tanti, nessuno riesce a bere più di un paio di dita di ogni bottiglia, per cui il tasso alcolemico, una volta raggiunta una certa soglia, non si alza ulteriormente ma resta più che altro stazionario per tutta la durata della cena, facendo più che altro i suoi peggiori effetti il giorno dopo.

Quando chiedo a Raffaele se in quell'ambiente ci siano problemi di alcolismo, lui mi risponde che "da un punto di vista patologico, probabilmente no, o almeno non diffusamente, ma in una forma latente sì. Tra cene, presentazioni e fiere, i vignaioli bevono tutti i giorni. Inoltre, durante le cene come questa, si è diffusa sempre di più l'abitudine di aprire la bottiglia tanto per aprirla, spesso finendola in fretta per passare a quella dopo, o buttandone via metà, nella sputacchiera, passata di mano in mano con la scusa di gettare i fondi, e per far spazio alla bottiglia appena aperta. Così non ci si prende il tempo per lasciar evolvere il vino e per vedere come cambia nel corso della sera. È un atteggiamento bulimico e anche poco rispettoso nei confronti di una bottiglia che un povero vignaiolo ha impiegato un anno per produrre. Ogni volta che qualcuno prova a parlare di alcolismo in questo ambiente il gelo tronca ogni possibile discorso, e d'altronde nessuno è interessato a farlo, perché vorrebbe dire mettere in discussione l'intera economia del settore: quando dieci anni fa crollò definitivamente l'idea del vino come alimento centrale per la dieta mediterranea e si capì finalmente che berlo fa male, la comunicazione dell'industria vitivinicola si spostò sul suo valore culturale. Cosa di per sé anche vera, se non che la cultura del vino non sta nella bottiglia ma nel territorio; mentre l'esperienza enologica si ferma sempre alla degustazione e non si spinge mai alla vera scoperta del territorio e della sua storia, soprattutto in Italia." Insomma, quello che dovrebbe essere il pretesto diventa lo scopo.

Durante la cena apriamo una bottiglia di Cornas del 2006, l'ultima annata del vignaiolo che l’ha prodotta, un tale Robert Michel, prima che andasse in pensione. Raffaele mostrandomi la bottiglia mi fa notare che la parola più grande sull'etichetta non è il nome del vignaiolo, che invece è scritto piccolo in un angolo, né dell'uva, Syrah, anche questa scritta in piccolo, ma il nome del vitigno, cioè il posto in cui è stato fatto. Ed è scritto al centro, a caratteri cubitali: Cornas. In Francia il brand non è il nome di fantasia dato al vino dal vignaiolo, ma il nome del posto. Questo fa sì che le denominazioni siano molto più piccole e controllate che in Italia, e che attorno a queste denominazioni si costruisca un'identità più profonda. Lungo il Rodano francese, ad esempio, si trova questo paese, Cornas, dove si coltiva solo Syrah. Il cliente finale sa in partenza che non sta comprando tanto una cantina, ma un territorio, e una storia. Dopo il Cornas, aprono una bottiglia di Pinot Nero del 1959 (puoi avere il palato di una pecora come il sottoscritto, ma l'idea di bere un intruglio fermo in una cantina da 65 anni esalterebbe chiunque). Beviamo qualche altra bottiglia di Syrah di Stefano e in fine un Marsala perpetuo prodotto secondo il metodo tradizionale di produzione del Marsala, prima che gli inglesi lo trasformassero in una specie di liquore aggiungendoci alcol e zucchero per farlo arrivare sano in patria, e che viene prodotto con un sistema che ricorda quello del lievito madre.

Sopravvissuti alla cena, verso le 2 rientriamo in albergo per cercare di dormire prima del giorno successivo. Come accade le rare volte che bevo, il sabato mi alzo prima della sveglia. Devo rendermi presentabile per il convegno, a cui Raffaele mi ha incaricato di registrare gli accrediti per giustificare la mia presenza in albergo. Il convegno si tiene in una bella sala del Museo Etrusco di Cortona in cui sono conservate cose random: sarcofagi egizi, spade rinascimentali, accrocchi di porcellana settecenteschi di rara inutilità, collezioni numismatiche, mappamondi e altre cose. Una volta assolto il mio unico dovere, ritorno in albergo e mi cambio, metto le scarpe da corsa e imbocco la provinciale che porta al Lago Trasimeno.

Micky mi ha programmato un weekend di carico con un lungo lento il sabato e una gara la domenica (vero motivo della trasferta) che farò con Raffaele a Reggio Emilia. Si chiama Mimosa Cross ma non si tratta di un vero cross, è più che altro una 10 chilometri su asfalto, seguita da una salita sterrata sui colli di 500 metri di dislivello e da un'ultima discesa in picchiata stile Passatore. 23 chilometri scarsi e 500 metri di dislivello. Tornando da Cortona, il pomeriggio del sabato, passiamo per Firenze ad accompagnare un’oratrice del convegno, e per uno sperduto paesino sui colli bolognesi per accompagnare Giorgia, che sospettiamo ancora in hangover dalla sera prima. Infine: Reggio nell'Emilia. A cena io e Raffaele riusciamo comunque a bere una birra.

La mattina dopo diluvia, a Reggio fa freddo e tira vento. Albinea, da cui parte la gara, è invasa di persone e dimostra l'indomito podismo di queste lande. Dopo aver tergiversato per qualche quarto d'ora in macchina, per cercare di digerire una brioches troppo dolce, decidiamo finalmente di scaldarci. Poi partiamo: primo chilometro 3'41'', secondo chilometro 3'40''. Passo al quinto chilometro 40 secondi più lento del mio personale sulla distanza, ma non sto malaccio. Poi la strada gira e inizia a salire. La pendenza è impercettibile alla vista ma il passo crolla di 30'' al chilometro. Sono isolato e quelli davanti a me prendono qualche metro, sono attorno alla quindicesima posizione. Inizio a cercare scuse: sono alla fine di una settimana di carico, ho il lungo del giorno prima sulle gambe e il Cornas del 2006 sullo stomaco, poi inizia la salita. Quando inizia lo sterrato cambio gesto e inizio a rosicchiare metri a quelli davanti: via uno, via un altro, come saltano gli altarini, bastardi. In salita un tale dietro di me inizia a urlare grida di dolore, la prima volta fa ridere ma poi inizia a diventare fastidioso, così lo stacco per non sentirlo più. Il maledetto in discesa mi riprende e rinizio a raccontarmi scuse. Valuto seriamente di fermarmi al ristoro per aspettare Raffaele e penso ad altre cose ridicole a cui generalmente mi aggrappo quando mi trovo in una zona di effort in cui non sono abituato a stare. Ragiono sul fatto che è la prima volta che faccio una gara sull'ora e mezza: le campestri sono simili come tipo di sforzo ma sono molto più corte. Nel frattempo i chilometri passano e finalmente inizio a vedere il paese. Sull'ultimo strappo riprendo un tipo e lo stacco sul rettilineo finale. Traguardo, fine, casa.

Quando racconto al Micky che un paio di persone mi hanno superato in discesa mi dice che dobbiamo diminuire il volume e aumentare la forza: mi dimostro poco interessato alla cosa. Cerco di spiegargli che la priorità non sempre è migliorare e che non a tutti i problemi bisogna cercare delle soluzioni, e che preferisco divertirmi e godermi il processo senza chiedere di più alla corsa. Roby allora mi ha chiesto a cosa serva un allenatore: a migliorare, certo, ma non significa che questa sia la priorità. Non sono disposto a togliere tempo alla cosa che mi piace fare di più, e cioè correre, per fare degli esercizi orribili solo per non farmi superare da due stronzi in discesa o per correre in un'ora in meno la 100 miglia "X". Cerco di fare del mio meglio ma senza bruciare il percorso. Ho sentito spesso amici fare frasi del tipo "quest'anno voglio dare tutto quello che riesco a dare". No, non me ne potrebbe fregare di meno; preferisco arrivare tra 20 anni ancora con la voglia di correre e con qualcosa da scoprire. Non vincerò mai una 100 miglia e non sarò mai un campione, e questo è uno dei più grandi regali che il destino potesse farmi. Non devo impegnarmi a vincere niente perché semplicemente non posso farlo, così posso godermi il processo senza riempirmi la testa di aspettative e di puttanate, senza fare un wannabe e senza dover attendere le aspettative di nessuno. Posso semplicemente dare quello che ho voglia di dare nel momento in cui voglio darlo. Al 13 marzo 2024, nel TRC, sono quello che ha corso più chilometri di tutti, e forse sono l'unico che non ha ancora deciso che gara fare quest'anno. Perché non ha importanza, l'unica cosa che conta è uscire a correre, per il resto, Syrah quel che Syrah.

[afashionshow]

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[gisellelx]

This scene has definitely officially hit the cutting room floor; there's now absolutely no way it can come back into the fic so I'm dropping it here as an actual real honest-to-goodness outtake in the original, "cut from this story" sense of the word.

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The locker rooms at the rec building were expansive; with dozens of rows of freshly-painted lockers with dark wooden benches spread between them. Apparently, if you wanted, you could rent a locker for the year for a hundred dollars or so, but most of the lockers were open for borrowing. I stashed my backpack inside one, and affixed my freshly-purchased combination lock on the outside.

The mat and bag were also brand new. I asked Kelsey if there was a good exercise store downtown, and, once she finished laughing, she pointed out that the bookstore on Liberty sold plenty of yoga supplies.

“And this has nothing whatsoever to do with Will Edward,” she’d said.

“Aside from him reminding me the classes existed? You’ve seen me. Balance is not my strong suit. People have been telling me to do yoga for years.”

Her smirk had been instantaneous.

“Sure. Well, you let me know how it goes, seeing that body in yoga pants.”

I’d decided to start with the noontime one, which seemed likely to have more students. I hadn’t been completely lying that it wasn’t just for Carlisle—my therapists had suggested over and over that I try yoga; that it would bring my mind away from struggling over information about Edward and would calm my body. I just had never had any reason to do it. But our student fees paid for our access to the three gyms, and to all the classes therein.

I had no sooner stepped into the hall when I met Nabil, because I had of course I had run the same idea past him, a week ago.

He had just glowered.

“Fine,” he’d said. “See if there is a two-for-one on mats.”

“Two?”

He gave me a withering look. “Bella, there is absolutely no way you are taking yoga with the Asshole by yourself. I believe every word of what you said about what did not happen when he spent the night, I promise. But I also promise that dude has a dick, and you are someone he would definitely want to…” He pulled himself up short. “So yeah. I’m coming along.”

So now he was here, standing in the hallway in shorts and a tank top, with a mat rolled under his arm. I gave him a quick peck on the lips.

“Thanks for doing this,” I said.

He rolled his eyes. “You are crazy. But I am coming to love crazy.”

We went into the studio. It was a basic gym, but with a dance barre and mirrors across one wall. Other students were setting up their mats; I picked a spot toward the back of the room, where we’d have a chance to see the instructor do the poses before we attempted them. Google told me that Ashtanga practice differed from Vinyasa in that Ashtanga was a set sequence of poses; I had at least looked at them ahead of time—they didn’t look too terribly difficult, at least not for the first sequence. The only difference I had found on YouTube seemed to be in the proficiency of the people who were actually practicing it. I was fairly certain I would not be putting my nose between my legs any time soon.

We were stretching on our mats when Carlisle entered the room. At least sixty percent of the heads snapped up, male and female alike. He was dressed like a true yogi, wearing a pair of tight, thigh-length shorts and a gray tank top, neither one of which left very much to the imagination.

Nabil was right. Carlisle definitely had…the requisite equipment.

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FILA FW'24 Casa Collection & Bellissimo: Embracing Elegance and Comfort

FILA embarks on a new era with the launch of its Fall/Winter 2024 collection and the unveiling of the "Bellissimo" campaign, celebrating the brand's rich Italian heritage and commitment to style and performance. This latest initiative marks a pivotal moment for FILA, emphasizing its enduring legacy of crafting products that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Todd Klein, Global Brand President of FILA, highlighted the brand's historical dedication to excellence in sport and style. He expressed FILA's renewed focus on timeless design and craftsmanship, aimed at enhancing athletic performance across activities like tennis, pickleball, golf, and running.

The "Bellissimo" campaign sets the stage for FILA's future direction, reimagining the traditional country club atmosphere as the inclusive "Bellissimo Country Club." This setting invites everyone to embrace "la vita bella" through a seamless integration of sport and leisure. From intense tennis matches to post-game celebrations, "Bellissimo" embodies both the dedication to sport and the joy of accomplishment.

Emily Maxey, SVP Marketing at FILA, emphasized the campaign's celebration of Italian heritage and its fusion of high performance with high style. The CASA FILA Collection, a centerpiece of the campaign, introduces elevated sportswear designed for today's club sport athlete. It features modern interpretations of FILA classics and innovative tennis apparel that effortlessly transitions from court to everyday wear.

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The "Bellissimo" campaign will be showcased across various platforms, including FILA's digital channels, influencer collaborations, out-of-home advertising, streaming services, and ecommerce. Its hero film and imagery will be adapted to engage audiences across social media and retail environments, reinforcing FILA's commitment to innovation and aspiration in sportswear.

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June 28 - Dublin to Wilkes Barre

Did a morning walk along the River Liffey then had breakfast at Cafe La Bella.

On the way back, we saw Swifties (young and older) already decked out for Taylor’s sold out show tonight in Dublin.

Also got thee more post cards as I had three stamps left. About the stamps… 

When we were in Belfast, I stopped at the post office and bought 25 stamps for postcards along the way. (these beauties of King Charles are from the UK as is Belfast) In Kinsale, I handed some post cards to the clerk and she said ”you’ll need to buy some stamps for these. The stamps you have on them only work in the UK!” Duh! Fast-forward to today… I plan to find a mailbox at Heathrow on our way home.

Several people told us that Dublin could be dangerous and to be aware of pickpockets. We had no trouble and I believe I know the reason why! 

Left for the airport at 12n for our journey home.

3:20pm flight to Heathrow was delayed (storm delays in Europe and eventually took off at 4pm. To begin with, we had a 50 minute window to transfer so naturally the delay caused us to miss our connection. Were rebooked on Virgin Atlantic and arrived JFK at 11:40pm (2 hours later than the original scheduled.)

On a positive note, the two hour delay gave me a chance to find a place for my postcards!



We were through customs and had our luggage by midnight and John, our driver, had us home at 3 AM

Ireland…we miss you already!!!



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CONSTRUCCIÓN DE PERSONAJES

UNA ETERNIDAD EN EL PALACIO.

Braktia, es una chica de 22 años que hace honor a su nombre, está lleva 2 años de casada y es la esposa más fiel vista en el sector de Bihar (India). Es bella y refinada, con una sonrisa y rostro hermoso, cuerpo escultural que guarda bajo finas telas traídas de lejanas tierras, su pelo es largo y grueso, suele llevarlo en una sola trenza que le llega casi hasta la cintura. Pese a no tener ningún tipo de educación superior es astuta y audaz, le gusta el arte y la arquitectura, de niña quería estudiar arquitectura, puesto que le sorprendían los paisajes adornados por tan hermosos templos y palacios típicos de su nación.

Braktia vive en las afueras de Bihar, en un bello y lujoso palacio propiedad de su esposo el príncipe Kijar, este palacio fue construido aproximadamente hace III siglos, su construcción tardó más de 80 años y es visto como uno de los más hermosos palacios en toda India. Este cuenta con múltiples y lujosas salas de estar, adornadas de finas telas, pinturas, esculturas, jarrones y joyas por doquier. El palacio cuenta con un total de 45 habitaciones, de las cuales 10 son principales, cuenta con aproximadamente 20 baños en total y múltiples saunas. El jardín es impresionante aproximadamente 5 campos de fútbol, lleno hermosas y raras flores, arbustos y árboles.

Braktia vive en este lujoso palacio con su esposo y sus 10 empleados. Actualmente quiere tener un hijo para llenar un poco su soledad pero su esposo está tan ocupado, en reuniones reales y política que poco o nada de tiempo tiene para ella. Los empleados afirman que solo se ven en las mañanas a la hora del desayuno, momento en el cual el Príncipe le informa que ya tendrán tiempo juntos.

Braktia en su pueblo es conocida por ser una mujer activa, le gusta trabajar en labores sociales y apoyar a la comunidad. Pero desde que vive en el palacio no hace más que  dormir y descansar. No lava, no plancha, no barre, no trapea, no cocina, no arregla los jardines puesto que para absolutamente todo en el palacio tienen una solución. Braktia suele salir a caminar por el jardín del palacio, es la actividad que más disfruta, le ayuda a salir de la rutina y soportar su soledad.

Un día Braktia aburrida de visitar y recorrer el mismo jardín por los mismos senderos, decidió salir a las praderas de la región.  Lastimosamente por no conocer y olvidar los peligros del terreno se perdió, esa tarde los trabajadores llamaron, a los pocos minutos de no volver ella a el Príncipe. Este muy angustioso llamó a la Defensa Civil, los Bomberos, policía y fuerzas reales,  para un total de 2 helicópteros,  50 agentes y 20 perros de búsqueda. 

Braktia se había desviado del camino de vuelta debido a la supuesta presencia de un Tigre de Bengala y debido a sus pocos conocimientos en el terreno se perdió. Está tan solo duró 1 hora, puesto que la operación de búsqueda fue todo un éxito. 

Al reunirse nuevamente con su esposo esta le manifestó que había sido la hora más excitante y divertida que había vivido desde que estaban casados.  El Príncipe muy preocupado solo sonrió, le besó la frente y prometió que de ahora en adelante saldrían todas las tardes a recorrer el jardín.  

Al cabo de tan solo una semana Braktia estaba en la espera de su primogénito. FIN

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Viajas bajo el velo de tus leales tatuajes, la brisa te arrastra a tus encierros y a la pregunta, cuán bella pudiste ser. Lo barres todo con tu mano de ramos negros, no quieres ver nada. Un nuevo comienzo en la habitación con olor a lima, símbolos que brillan en la sangre, como la fiel religión crecida hasta en los huesos, respiras hasta que la piel tiembla, tragándose a las personas y a los horrores del recuerdo, para siempre, en la negrura de aquellos fieles tatuajes.