#the rear admiral reborn

[kmclaude]

this is all @the-rear-admiral-reborn's fault

(full 🍆 version on twitter @ marquisdeclaude)

[tucsonhorse]

@the-rear-admiral-reborn if you want to give something like the twisty one a try but want a pattern, you should look at snake in the grass and fan quilt blocks. You can also just give it a try and see what you can make!

Those are great quilts. Quilters are some awesome people (I'm a little biased, my mom is a quilter and I was basically raised by her circle of quilter friends)

my grandma was a quilter and she said that there were a couple rules about making art which sounded …suspicious lol

but these were her rules:

whenever you can, take a class.

whenever you can, make art with other people. not collaborating necessarily, just spending time together making art

and that was it.

she was a very practiced and talented quilter, and she took classes and went to quilt groups often

she taught both me and my mom to sew (despite her being my paternal grandma) and my mom is also a talented quilter

I can’t count the amount of times I’ve learned something new when sharing the studio with someone (plus it’s a good way to spend time with friends)

[wiackcom]

The 2023 Fisker Ocean is an all-new electric SUV aimed at competing with Tesla and other EV crossovers. Developed by Henrik Fisker's reborn Fisker Inc., the stylish Ocean combines long range, performance, and unique features into an attractive package. This comprehensive review will cover everything potential buyers need to know about the new Fisker Ocean. We'll examine the EV's design, performance specs, interior technology, real-world range, pricing options, and how it compares with rivals. Read on to see if the 2023 Fisker Ocean has the blend of innovation, practicality and value to make waves in the hot EV marketplace. Overview of Fisker Inc and the Ocean SUV Before diving into the new model, let's recap the Fisker brand's origins and ethos: Founded in 2016 after Henrik Fisker's prior venture filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Headquarters and design facilities based in California. Manufacturing partnered with Magna Steyr in Austria. Emphasis on emotionally-engaging vehicle styling inside and out. Focus exclusively on developing electric vehicles with long range and fast charging. Ocean SUV is the brand's first model to reach full production, with deliveries starting in late 2022. The Ocean enters an increasingly crowded field of electric compact/midsize crossover SUVs aiming for mass appeal. But Fisker believes its combination of design flair, range, charging speed, value and innovative features will attract buyers in this booming segment. Engaging Style Inside and Out One area where Henrik Fisker's talents shine through is the Ocean's exterior design: Distinctive sporty proportions without looking cartoonish or overstyled. Short front and rear overhangs enhance agility and ground clearance. Dynamic creases and body lines that flow naturally over the wheel arches. Sleek nose and tapered roofline contrast with muscular haunches. Large wheels pushed outward and detailed lower trim add visual width. Crisp LED lighting and glasshouse contrast the bodywork nicely. The cabin design is modern and filled with space thanks to the dedicated EV platform: Spacious yet intimate feel aided by a low cowl and thin A-pillars. Fisker's old BMW and Aston Martin pedigree shows in the interior layout. Sensible controls and high-resolution screens are intuitive to use. Premium-feeling materials assemble into a minimalist, uncluttered look. Clever small item storage built into lower dash, center console and doors. Both inside and out, the Ocean's styling feels fresh while avoiding polarizing gimmicks. Power and Performance - Up to 564 HP Fisker offers three powertrain configurations for the Ocean: Base Model - Single rear motor making 275 horsepower and torque of 232 lb-ft. 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Starts at $37,499. Mid-level Ultra - Dual motors with all-wheel drive producing 540 hp and 563 lb-ft torque. 0-60 mph in 3.9 sec. Starts at $49,999. Top Extreme - Same AWD dual motor delivering 564 hp and 543 lb-ft torque. 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Starts at $68,999. So performance ranges from capable base power up to supercar-rivaling acceleration in higher grades. Even base models feel responsive thanks to instant electric torque. Steering has precise road feel and tracks evenly through corners. Ride quality balances comfort and control admirably. Fisker's focus on tuning the Ocean for both long range cruising and backroad excitement shows. This electric SUV plays dual roles well, bringing both efficiency and driving enjoyment. Battery Packs and Driving Range Customers also have two lithium-ion battery pack options: Standard Range - 62 kWh capacity providing estimated 250 miles of range on base FWD models. Extended Range - Larger 80 kWh battery ups range to 340 miles on AWD models. Real world range will vary based on driving style and conditions. But the Ocean's larger battery competes with or beats Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach-E and o

ther EV crossover rivals. This long distance capability satisfies most daily commuting and road trip needs. Fast charging capability is impressive. The Ocean accepts up to 200 kW on DC fast chargers. Replenishing 10-80% charge takes just 30 minutes - on par with pricier luxury EVs. Level 2 charging can fully recharge overnight at home. For electric vehicle owners needing to travel long distances occasionally, the Ocean delivers ample battery capacity. Unique Interior Features and Technology Some innovative tech inside the new Fisker Ocean stands out: Rotating center screen - Can flip from portrait to widescreen landscape modes. California Mode - Opens all windows/sunroof with one button press. Head-up augmented reality display - Projects key data like speed on the windshield. Digital rear-view mirror -Works as a standard mirror or video screen if cargo blocks rear view. Recycled interior materials - Interior incorporates plastic waste from ocean debris. On the practical side, rear seat room is generous and cargo space is ample. Cabin storage for personal devices and other small items is excellent. Optional features like a panoramic glass roof enhance the airy, modern interior design. Top-notch infotainment and connectivity includes wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, over-the-air software updates, multiple USB ports and an available WiFi hotspot. How Does the Fisker Ocean Compare to Rivals? The Ocean slots into an exploding electric crossover SUV segment with entries from new and established automakers. Here is how the Fisker stacks up against key competitors: Tesla Model Y - Benchmark for performance and tech. Ocean matches its acceleration and innovation at a lower price. Ford Mustang Mach-E - Similar long range and exciting driving feel. Ocean edgier and more efficient. Volkswagen ID.4 - VW brand familiarity but less stylish. Ocean quicker and longer range. Hyundai Ioniq 5 - Quirky retro styling inside and out. Ocean more mainstream with comparable EV specs. Kia EV6 - Impressive performance and 800V charging but poorer efficiency. Ocean distinctive styling an advantage. The new Fisker Ocean combines strong EV running gear with competitive pricing in this rapidly growing green SUV space. 2023 Fisker Ocean Pricing and Availability Production is ramping up at Magna Steyr's Austria factory, with initial deliveries beginning in late 2022. The 2023 Fisker Ocean lineup includes: TrimDual Motor AWD?Range (Est.)0-60 MPHStarting PriceSportNo250 mi6.9 sec$37,499UltraYes340 mi3.9 sec$49,999ExtremeYes340 mi3.6 sec$68,999 Pricing is quite competitive given the performance, build quality and standard equipment offered. While not discount bargain EVs, Fisker Ocean models deliver strong value, aligning with the brand's emphasis on value-focused sustainable mobility. Conclusion - A True Tesla Challenger Arrives The new 2023 Fisker Ocean makes a compelling case in the midsize electric crossover class. It blends head-turning styling, ample performance, long range, and unique features into a fresh package. Add in competitive pricing and Fisker has a winning formula. While production ramp-up presents some risk, the Ocean appears primed to make big waves in the hotly contested EV space - just as founder Henrik Fisker envisioned. FAQs Where will the Fisker Ocean be built? The Ocean will be produced at contract manufacturer Magna Steyr's factory in Graz, Austria beginning in late 2022. When can I order a 2023 Fisker Ocean? You can reserve an Ocean now via Fisker's website with a $250 deposit. Initial production is slated for late 2022, with order timing depending on your reservation place in line. How long will the Fisker Ocean's battery warranty last? The Ocean will come with a 10 year/100,000 mile battery warranty that protects against defects and excessive degradation. Does the Fisker

Ocean qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit? Yes, the Ocean will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit until Fisker reaches the 200,000 units sold cap. How is Fisker able to make the Ocean so affordable? Strategic outsourcing of manufacturing, extensive use of virtual engineering prototyping, and securing early parts supplier deals help lower costs. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

[sportyconnect]

The 2023 Fisker Ocean is an all-new electric SUV aimed at competing with Tesla and other EV crossovers. Developed by Henrik Fisker's reborn Fisker Inc., the stylish Ocean combines long range, performance, and unique features into an attractive package. This comprehensive review will cover everything potential buyers need to know about the new Fisker Ocean. We'll examine the EV's design, performance specs, interior technology, real-world range, pricing options, and how it compares with rivals. Read on to see if the 2023 Fisker Ocean has the blend of innovation, practicality and value to make waves in the hot EV marketplace. Overview of Fisker Inc and the Ocean SUV Before diving into the new model, let's recap the Fisker brand's origins and ethos: Founded in 2016 after Henrik Fisker's prior venture filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Headquarters and design facilities based in California. Manufacturing partnered with Magna Steyr in Austria. Emphasis on emotionally-engaging vehicle styling inside and out. Focus exclusively on developing electric vehicles with long range and fast charging. Ocean SUV is the brand's first model to reach full production, with deliveries starting in late 2022. The Ocean enters an increasingly crowded field of electric compact/midsize crossover SUVs aiming for mass appeal. But Fisker believes its combination of design flair, range, charging speed, value and innovative features will attract buyers in this booming segment. Engaging Style Inside and Out One area where Henrik Fisker's talents shine through is the Ocean's exterior design: Distinctive sporty proportions without looking cartoonish or overstyled. Short front and rear overhangs enhance agility and ground clearance. Dynamic creases and body lines that flow naturally over the wheel arches. Sleek nose and tapered roofline contrast with muscular haunches. Large wheels pushed outward and detailed lower trim add visual width. Crisp LED lighting and glasshouse contrast the bodywork nicely. The cabin design is modern and filled with space thanks to the dedicated EV platform: Spacious yet intimate feel aided by a low cowl and thin A-pillars. Fisker's old BMW and Aston Martin pedigree shows in the interior layout. Sensible controls and high-resolution screens are intuitive to use. Premium-feeling materials assemble into a minimalist, uncluttered look. Clever small item storage built into lower dash, center console and doors. Both inside and out, the Ocean's styling feels fresh while avoiding polarizing gimmicks. Power and Performance - Up to 564 HP Fisker offers three powertrain configurations for the Ocean: Base Model - Single rear motor making 275 horsepower and torque of 232 lb-ft. 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Starts at $37,499. Mid-level Ultra - Dual motors with all-wheel drive producing 540 hp and 563 lb-ft torque. 0-60 mph in 3.9 sec. Starts at $49,999. Top Extreme - Same AWD dual motor delivering 564 hp and 543 lb-ft torque. 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Starts at $68,999. So performance ranges from capable base power up to supercar-rivaling acceleration in higher grades. Even base models feel responsive thanks to instant electric torque. Steering has precise road feel and tracks evenly through corners. Ride quality balances comfort and control admirably. Fisker's focus on tuning the Ocean for both long range cruising and backroad excitement shows. This electric SUV plays dual roles well, bringing both efficiency and driving enjoyment. Battery Packs and Driving Range Customers also have two lithium-ion battery pack options: Standard Range - 62 kWh capacity providing estimated 250 miles of range on base FWD models. Extended Range - Larger 80 kWh battery ups range to 340 miles on AWD models. Real world range will vary based on driving style and conditions. But the Ocean's larger battery competes with or beats Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach-E and o

ther EV crossover rivals. This long distance capability satisfies most daily commuting and road trip needs. Fast charging capability is impressive. The Ocean accepts up to 200 kW on DC fast chargers. Replenishing 10-80% charge takes just 30 minutes - on par with pricier luxury EVs. Level 2 charging can fully recharge overnight at home. For electric vehicle owners needing to travel long distances occasionally, the Ocean delivers ample battery capacity. Unique Interior Features and Technology Some innovative tech inside the new Fisker Ocean stands out: Rotating center screen - Can flip from portrait to widescreen landscape modes. California Mode - Opens all windows/sunroof with one button press. Head-up augmented reality display - Projects key data like speed on the windshield. Digital rear-view mirror -Works as a standard mirror or video screen if cargo blocks rear view. Recycled interior materials - Interior incorporates plastic waste from ocean debris. On the practical side, rear seat room is generous and cargo space is ample. Cabin storage for personal devices and other small items is excellent. Optional features like a panoramic glass roof enhance the airy, modern interior design. Top-notch infotainment and connectivity includes wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, over-the-air software updates, multiple USB ports and an available WiFi hotspot. How Does the Fisker Ocean Compare to Rivals? The Ocean slots into an exploding electric crossover SUV segment with entries from new and established automakers. Here is how the Fisker stacks up against key competitors: Tesla Model Y - Benchmark for performance and tech. Ocean matches its acceleration and innovation at a lower price. Ford Mustang Mach-E - Similar long range and exciting driving feel. Ocean edgier and more efficient. Volkswagen ID.4 - VW brand familiarity but less stylish. Ocean quicker and longer range. Hyundai Ioniq 5 - Quirky retro styling inside and out. Ocean more mainstream with comparable EV specs. Kia EV6 - Impressive performance and 800V charging but poorer efficiency. Ocean distinctive styling an advantage. The new Fisker Ocean combines strong EV running gear with competitive pricing in this rapidly growing green SUV space. 2023 Fisker Ocean Pricing and Availability Production is ramping up at Magna Steyr's Austria factory, with initial deliveries beginning in late 2022. The 2023 Fisker Ocean lineup includes: TrimDual Motor AWD?Range (Est.)0-60 MPHStarting PriceSportNo250 mi6.9 sec$37,499UltraYes340 mi3.9 sec$49,999ExtremeYes340 mi3.6 sec$68,999 Pricing is quite competitive given the performance, build quality and standard equipment offered. While not discount bargain EVs, Fisker Ocean models deliver strong value, aligning with the brand's emphasis on value-focused sustainable mobility. Conclusion - A True Tesla Challenger Arrives The new 2023 Fisker Ocean makes a compelling case in the midsize electric crossover class. It blends head-turning styling, ample performance, long range, and unique features into a fresh package. Add in competitive pricing and Fisker has a winning formula. While production ramp-up presents some risk, the Ocean appears primed to make big waves in the hotly contested EV space - just as founder Henrik Fisker envisioned. FAQs Where will the Fisker Ocean be built? The Ocean will be produced at contract manufacturer Magna Steyr's factory in Graz, Austria beginning in late 2022. When can I order a 2023 Fisker Ocean? You can reserve an Ocean now via Fisker's website with a $250 deposit. Initial production is slated for late 2022, with order timing depending on your reservation place in line. How long will the Fisker Ocean's battery warranty last? The Ocean will come with a 10 year/100,000 mile battery warranty that protects against defects and excessive degradation. Does the Fisker

Ocean qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit? Yes, the Ocean will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit until Fisker reaches the 200,000 units sold cap. How is Fisker able to make the Ocean so affordable? Strategic outsourcing of manufacturing, extensive use of virtual engineering prototyping, and securing early parts supplier deals help lower costs. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

[useless-denmarkfacts]

@the-rear-admiral-reborn because it's true. Denmark is the single most LARP-obsessed country you're likely to find this side of the galaxy, and the Danish National Museum does have a reference LARP coin collection. They're not proud of it, but they do and will admit to it if asked.

Fun fact that, in Denmark, the National Museum has put together a reference collection of LARP (Live Action Role Playing) coins, because archaeologists started finding them in digs and got really confused!

One campaign, Legendernes Verden (World of Legends), minted 10.000 of their tin coins for a one-week LARP, and since they, and most other home-minted LARP coinage, use old Danish coinage terms on their creations, the confusion is both understandable and hilariously complete.

Here's an example:

Those in the know would immediately recognise the inscription "Narabond" as a location withing the fictional Danish LARP world 'Niraham'. Those not in the know would be endlessly puzzled, as it looks perfectly reasonable for, for example, a medieval coin.

[kmclaude]

bunny boy jehan warmup🐇💕

this is @the-rear-admiral-reborn 's fault (ilu)

[kittychan-sings-enka]

the-rear-admiral-reborn replied to your post “˜lets respect marie antoinette’s privacy and not think about any of...”

Oh my god it finally happened ��

yes it was beautiful - ‘marie and fersen definitely werent up to anything because then she wouldnt be a perfect catholic wife, one of my friends also invested in marie being a perfect catholic wife agrees with me which makes it true, buy my book about how she was a perfect catholic wife’ (paraphrase but not by much)

[mermaid-at-heart27]

@the-rear-admiral-reborn

✧ ﾟ.dream land stamps*‧₊ ੈ✩

[divadoom]

wanted to say thank you for the droopy ears!! That's all, I hope you are doing well!

You’re welcome! I always get so happy when I see people using them like I can’t believe my CC has invaded so many peoples games! It’s actually my most downloaded CC! And I’m doing great, thank you!

[fischotterkunst]

im crying ive been having trouble with those adobe services forever. I consider myself a really tech savvy person but for whatever reason that solution never occured to me because i guess i didn't think adobe was insidious enough to run them at the service level. Good thing i uh. reactivated them!!! Didn't expect to find a solution on my dash weeks after I gave up googling. Thank you.

you’re very welcome! i’m glad to have been of assistance. tbh i was furious when i realized that ad*be put additional software into my computer to monitor my use of the product. i’m sure there’s some backwards clause in the contract that makes it technically legal but to me it feels like a huge invasion of privacy in addition to the whole racket of making people pay again for software they’ve already purchased. turns out ad*be is more insidious than we knew >n>

[hoshigomi]

i always look at the tags people write on new posts about kai and honestly i’m never disappointed 

[mermaid-at-heart27]

@the-rear-admiral-reborn

🌼 keeby 🍋

with lemons & stim toys for @kirbylovesramen420!

🍋-🌼-🍋 / 🌼-🍋-🌼 / 🍋-🌼-🍋

[icylook]

I will see you again

Pairing: Leon x Leri (MC)

Rating: Mature; Word count: 1655; Read on AO3

Tags: Spoilers for the AMR demo; Not canon compliant - Leon and Leri (MC) started their relationship half a year before the final battle; Established Relationship; Angst and Fluff; Hurt/Comfort; Feels; Implied Smut

A Mage Reborn demo 👑 ✨ @mage-parivir

The sound of his footsteps echoes in the hall, torches illuminating the space. All the guards he passes by either nod their heads at him or don’t react at all to his presence, avoiding eye contact. He pays them no mind, answering the subtle greetings with a small tilt of his chin now and then. There are two guards at the door Leri goes for. They shift slightly when he nears but don’t stop him when he knocks lightly, muted murmur of conversation behind wooden door disrupted with strong “Come in”.

He doesn’t hesitate stepping in, leaving the door open so the one talking with Leon would have a clear message of his intentions - your time with the Prince is over, now leave. Especially when the person is Ante, standing in the middle of the sitting room. Light armor on, all in black and the scowl on her face is like a lightning - there and gone - when she sees him.

“Your Highness, please reconsider-” 

“No. And it’s final.” Leon’s stern expression clears when he turns to look at him. “Took you long enough. I thought you'd gone missing.”

Leri ignores Ante, as they agreed all this time ago in the clearing during the rebellion. She was doing her job, observing him closely from the shadows. He was doing his job, making sure they all came out of the mess alive. They had a mutual agreement of not stepping on each other's toes if possible. But it didn’t mean he couldn’t rile her up now and then with his behaviour.

“Saine got a tip about lemon muffins in kitchens. I had to check.”

Green eyes brighten in a hopeful spark. “Did you bring me some?”  

“Should I?” Leri asks playfully, twisting his wrist in a lazy display of magic, summoning one of his pocket dimensions with a small crystal attached to his ring. The enchantment appears in wisps of purplish smoke, revealing a pastry in pristine condition sitting on his palm. When Leon reaches for it, he steps back with a tut. 

“Where are your manners, Your Highness?” His smirk widens when Leon’s confusion slips with a flash of want when he purposely lowers his voice and adds, “Say please.” 

Leon opens his mouth to response when someone clears their throat. Pointedly. Leri glances at Ante staring daggers at him, before her eyes meet Leon’s. 

The tips of his ears redden a little. “Thank you, Ante. Dismissed.” Ante’s back straightens so impossibly fast when she salutes him, Leri is silently amazed it doesn’t crack. 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Leri dips his head at her with one word goodbye. “Spymaster.”

“Royal retainer.” 

The corners of his lips curl upward at the spite veiled in her carefully neutral tone. She looks at him for a few long seconds, her gaze piercing. Only when he doesn’t falter in his amusement she marches past him, mindful of leaving space so as not to touch him.

“Let me guess, she wanted you to approve sending people after me.” He says after the door closes with a click. Leon’s by him now, gentle fingers seizing the wrist with muffin holding hand. His other hand rests on the belt over Leri’s hip, steering him to lean on Leon’s side. He smiles at his not so sneaky attempt at getting the pastry via distraction. He humors Leon into thinking that it’s working, tilting his head closer to his neck to get a whiff of his clean scent. Rich and comforting.

Leon hums in affirmation. 

“She’ll probably do it anyway.” Leri murmurs. 

“No she won’t.” Leon prepares to take a bite of the pastry, hand carefully holding his own in place. Leri watches as Leon closes his eyes, savouring the cream with bits of sour fruit. Mesmerized by the up close view of pink tongue chasing the taste as he swallows a bite. Half a muffin is gone in a blink and he huffs a laugh.

“I guess some of them were right.” Leon’s brow goes up in silent question. “The Sun Prince is eating straight from my palm.”

He smiles widely before he leans in. “I guess he does.” Their lips meet, softly and slowly. Hints of sweetness sneak into the kiss, mingling with the taste of the pastry Leon just devoured. Leri closes his eyes, nuzzling into the palm that cups his cheek when they part. The roughness of Leon’s skin on his face is a reminder of what they went through. Every callous and scar on his hands is a memento he wants to cherish as long as Leon lets him. He tilts his head to the side until his mouth brushes the middle of Leon’s hand, golden eyes holding intense green.

“You really depart tomorrow.”

Leri nods.

“Anything I can do to convince you to postpone that until the coronation?” Leon’s smile is endearingly sheepish, like he clearly knows the answer but still tries anyway. His brave, stubborn man. 

Guilt twists in his gut. He wants to tell him. Tried to, many times, testing the boundaries of the spell. Choking on words even before his thoughts formulated properly into them, the invisible collar tightening with unnatural force. Its ominous weight sitting at his throat, a reminder of the time wasting away like sand in an hourglass. Grain by grain, closer to their end. 

Once, alone in his chambers, he took it too far when attempting to speak of what he knew, of the great danger hovering over the kingdom. The collar throttled him until he lost his breath, on the brink of consciousness. He fell to the floor, blinking through the tears, black spots dancing in his vision with whispers of blood frantically pounding in his head. Clawing at his neck, curled on the cold stone. Desperate for air as his lungs burned painfully without it. The spell is simply impervious and any knowledge about it is buried in the ruins of the place he hopes to find other answers to. He doesn’t want to, but he has to go. It’s the only way for salvation, for him and for his Sun. For the kingdom.

He can’t tell him that. 

So he crushes their mouths together again, swallowing Leon’s surprised noise. Pushing and taking, until he answers him back with the same urgency. Just like the first time ages ago - the kiss as an answer to the question he couldn’t find the right words for. But as the first clumsy kiss felt like giddiness and relief, this one is full of desperation and need. Leri wants to get closer, needs to get closer and he clings to Leon when they blindly stumble through the door to the next room. Clothes thrown without much thought to the floor, marking their hurried way to the bed.

Leon lets himself be pushed onto his back, Leri crawling over him. He runs his hands through the long ashy strands of Leri’s hair, sighing when their lips meet. 

They don’t leave the bed until much later.

/////

Leri’s standing near the high window overlooking palace gardens in Leon’s bedroom. Now barely seen because of the night’s darkness.

“I wish you’d stay.”

Leon is only a bit taller than Leri, loose trousers low on his hips. He can openly admire the expanse of his uncovered skin and the marks he left on his body because Leri stole his shirt. And it’s the only thing he’s wearing at the moment. 

With arms wrapped around him, the height difference is nonexisting. It’s easy to meet his gaze when he leans back to peer at his face. His eyes meet emeralds, full of warmth and longing. Leri’s fingers gently trace the pale line of a small scar hidden with the hair at Leon’s temple. Evidence of one of too many close calls during the war. 

“Leon.” I wish to stay too. I don’t want to let you go, not after everything. 

“I will see you again.” The words taste like lies, spilling easily like ones. But they hold the truth, one he wants to believe in. Something hot pokes at the back of his eyes so suddenly, he quickly covers it with exaggerated sniff. 

“Besides, I can’t let any of those stuffy nobles take away my rightful position, can I?” His smile feels a little bit too wide. A little bit too forced but he holds it on, just to see the sadness clear from Leon’s expression.

“So I should hold it open for you then?”

“Hold and defend it. Because I’ll be back for it.”

Leon snorts a laugh, hiding it in Leri’s hair. “I feel like it’ll be a battle worse than everything else so far.” He shifts his hands on him, resting them at the small of his back. 

“I expect compensation.” Leon adds playfully, murmuring the words on the skin of Leri’s forehead. His lips feel like a brand when he presses a long kiss to it and Leri has to squeeze his eyes shut to keep his tears at bay. The tenderness of the gesture digs up the storm of emotions he desperately tries to shut down. A prick of sorrow grips at his throat unexpectedly and he can’t hide the shaky exhale in time before Leon notices.

Because Leon does notice, his body stiffening when Leri starts shaking in his arms.

“What’s wrong-” He doesn’t let him finish, doesn’t want Leon to see him like this. Not now, not when the dread starts to rear its ugly head again to cloud his mind. But he doesn’t hide, because it’s useless with Leon. Even if he wants to. So he leans back, his sight a little blurry. His smile’s wet around the corners but it’s more real.

“I will see you again.”

Leon’s lips part, any words stuck to his tongue. Then his face brightens with a smile of his own, eyes shining with unshed tears. 

“I know. I’ll be waiting.”

And Leri will do everything to keep his promise.

Everything.

[kitakoujitamaki]

Takarazuka Discord

Here's an annual reminder that the Takarazuka Discord (currently the Nagirazuka discord until Nagisama taidan sdfghjhgfd) exists!

If you feel like tokimeki-charging your everyday life with beautiful takarasiennes, crying over angsty shows and even more angsty fanfictions, and just having a swell time with some sweet pals, you're in luck!

We're a fairly active discord server with a great vibe!

Please dm me, hemfitz, or the other admins ( @lost-in-the-land-of-stories @daimongumi @the-rear-admiral-reborn ) if you haven't joined us yet and are interested!

[hylianpixl]

Iggy, Lenny, Ludwig von Koopa?

get randomly assigned as your lab partner for a whole semester: iggy! iirc, he’s the one that built the mechakoopas, so this boy can definitely do a Science

get trapped with on a broken elevator for ten hours: ludwig! even though i see him as the type to get bored pretty easily, we can at least talk about music for a good while (or he can talk about more complex musical things while i listen lmao,, it’s been a while since i’ve taken a music class)

get as my employee trainer for my new job at McDonalds: lemmy, definitely. it’ll probably just turn into us goofing off lmao

[perplexingly]

#wow I wonder who this leopold guy was-- LOEB??????????#thrill me#I GUESS.#eta im obsessed with the people deadasss tagging this with That Leopold Fellow sounds like he understood what us gays go through!#which if you didn't go through a period of complete and total obsession with leopold and loeb and you saw this post on its own#is TOTALLY understandable#but i just. I just want these people to know that leopold was found gay by a court of law. so. (via @the-rear-admiral-reborn)

I wasn't sure whether I should say anything to all the "fellas is it gay" tags but yes umm fellas, it is gay, this book I'm quoting is a biography of Nathan Leopold, from the Loeb-Leopold case,,,,,,

Wow

(from Arrested Adolscence by Erik Rebain)