#the shephers. please.

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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Sentence Meme

Under the cut you will find 180+ sentences from Atlantis: The Lost Empire to use for your enjoyment!    

1.      “You fool! You’ve destroyed us all!”

2.      “The wave is gaining! We have to warn Atlantis!”

3.      “Good afternoon, gentlemen. First off, I’d like to thank this board for taking the time to hear my proposal.”

4.      “We’ve all heard of the legend of Atlantis, a continent somewhere in the mid-Atlantic that was home to an advance civilization possessing technology far beyond our own.”

5.      “Some of you may ask, why Atlantis? It’s just a myth, isn’t it? Pure fantasy?” Well, that is where you’d be wrong.”

6.      “Numerous ancient cultures all over the globe agree that Atlantis possessed a power source of some kind, more powerful than steam. Than coal.”

7.      “I propose that we find Atlantis, find that power source, and bring it back to the surface.”

8.      “This is a page from an illuminated text that describes a book called the Shepher’s Journal, said to have been a first-hand account of Atlantis and its exact whereabouts.”

9.      “Uh, would you gentlemen please excuse me for a moment?”

10.   “Showtime. Well, this is it. I am finally getting out of this dungeons.”

11.   “If I ever heard the word Atlantis again, I’ll step in front of a bus!”

12.   “This museum funds scientific expeditions based on facts, not legends and folklore.”

13.   “I really hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but this is a letter of resignation! If you reject my proposal, I’ll quit.”

14.   “You have a lot of potential. Don’t throw it all away chasing fairy tales.”

15.   “I can prove Atlantis exists!”

16.   “You want to go on an expedition? Here. Take a trolley to the Potomac and jump in! Maybe the cold water will clear your head.”

17.   “Who are you? How did you get in here?”

18.   “I’m acting on behalf of my employer, who has a most intriguing proposition for you. Are you interested?”

19.   “You will stand unless asked to be seated. Keep your sentences short and to the point. Are we clear?”

20.   “Relax. He doesn’t bite. Often.”

21.   “He brought that package to me years ago. He said if anything were to happen to him, I should give it to you when you were ready. Whatever that means.”

22.   “This journal is the key to finding the lost continent of Atlantis!”

23.   “Atlantis? Ha! I wasn’t born yesterday.”

24.   “I’ve spent my whole life studying dead languages. It’s not gibberish to me.”

25.   “My grandfather would have known if this were a fake. I would know. I will stake everything I own, everything that I believe in, that this is genuine.”

26.   “I’ll show them! I will make them believe!”

27.   “Forget the rowboat, son. We’ll travel in style.”

28.   “For years your granddad bent my ear with stories about that old book. I didn’t buy it for a minute.”

29.   “Your grandpa was a great man. You probably don’t realize how great.”

30.   “He died a broken man. If I could bring back just one shred of proof, that’d be enough for me.”

31.   “You know, in order to do what you’re proposing, you’re gonna need a crew.”

32.   “All we need now is an expert in gibberish.”

33.   “You can build on the foundation your grandfather left you, or you can go back to your boiler room.”

34.   “Our lives are remembered by the gifts we leave our children.”

35.   “Carrots. Why is there always carrots? I didn’t even eat carrots.”

36.   “Excuse me? I need to…uh…report in?”

37.   “Blondie, I got a bone to pick with you.”

38.   “You done stuffed my wagon full to bustin’ with nonessentials. Look at all this! Cinnamon, oregano, cilantro. What in the cockadoodle is cilantro?”

39.   “I got your four basic food groups! Beans, bacon, whiskey, and lard!”

40.   “All right, cowboy. Pack it up and move it out.”

41.   “Hey, junior. If you’re looking for the pony rides, they’re back there.”

42.   “Boy, when you settle a bet, you settle a bet.”

43.   “Your granddad always believed you couldn’t put a price on the pursuit of knowledge.”

44.   “Make us proud, boy!”

45.   “You ask too many questions. Who are you? Who sent you? Speak up!”

46.   “Do not be such a crybaby. Hold still.”

47.   “This is an outrage! You must leave at once!”

48.   “Now what have I told you about playing nice with the other kids?”

49.   “Get back! I got soap and I’m not afraid to use it!”

50.   “Back, foul creature! Back to the pit from which you came!”

51.   “Nice, isn’t it? The catalogue says that this little beauty can saw through a femur in 28 seconds. I’m bettin’ I can cut that time in half.”

52.   “How about some slides? The first slide is a depiction of a creature. A creature so frightening that sailors were said to be driven mad by the mere sight of it.”

53.   “Geez, I used to take lunch money from guys like this.”

54.   “This is an illustration of the Leviathan, the creature guarding the entrance to Atlantis.”

55.   “With something like that, I would have white wine.”

56.   “It’s a mythical sea serpent. He’s described in the book of Job. The Bible says out of his mouth go burning lights, sparks of fire shoot out.”

57.   “Do you want to do my job? Be my guest.”

58.   “We took a big hit down here, and we’re taking on water fast! I don’t wanna be around when it hits the boilers!”

59.   “You heard the lady! Let’s move!”

60.   “He took his suitcase? Honey, I don’t think he’s coming back.”

61.   “Seven hours ago we started this expedition with two hundred of the finest men and women I’ve ever known. We’re all that’s left.”

62.   “I won’t sugar-coat it, gentlemen. We have a crisis on our hands.”

63.   “We’ve been up this particular creek before and we’ve always come through, paddle or no paddle. I see no reason to change that policy now.”

64.   “Looks like all our chances for survival rest with you. You and that little book.”

65.   “Will you look at the size of this? It’s gotta be half a mile high, at least. It must have taken hundred, no, thousands of years to carve this thing.”

66.   “Two for flinching.”

67.   “That thing is going to keep me up all night. I know it.”

68.   “There you go. Put some meat on them bones.”

69.   “You’re so skinny if you turned sideways and stuck out your tongue, you’d look like a zipper.”

70.   “You know, we’ve been pretty tough on the kid. What do you say we cut him some slack?”

71.   “Don’t you ever close that book?”

72.   “In this passage here, the shepherd seems to be leading up to something. He calls it the Heart of Atlantis. It could be the power source legends refer to.”

73.   “Sometimes I get a little carried away, but hey you know, that’s what this is all about. I mean, discovery, teamwork, adventure. Unless, maybe you’re just in it for the money.”

74.   “I guess I’m still a little rusty at this. I haven’t gone camping since…well…the last time my grandpa took me.”

75.   “I never got to meet your grandfather. What was he like?”

76.   “No offense, but how does a teenager become the chief mechanic of a multi-million dollar expedition?”

77.   “I took this job when my dad retired, but the funny thing was he always wanted sons, right? One to run his machine shop and the other to be middleweight boxing champion. He got my sister and me instead.”

78.   “It was like a sign from God. I found myself in that boom.”

79.   “Trust me on this, you don’t wanna know. Don’t tell him. You shouldn’t have told me, but you did, and now I’m telling you, you don’t wanna know.”

80.   “All right, who’s not dead? Sound off.”

81.   “Who are you strangers and where did you come from?”

82.   “Your manner of speech is strange to me.”

83.   “Bout time someone hit him. I’m just sorry it wasn’t me.”

84.   “How do they know all these languages?”

85.   “Maybe English is in there somewhere.”

86.   “We are explorers from the surface world. We come in peace.”

87.   “Welcome to the city of Atlantis.”

88.   “There were not supposed to be people down here. This changes everything.”

89.   “You know the law. No outsiders may see the city and live.”

90.   “Your majesty? On behalf of my crew, may I say it is an honor to be welcomed to your city.”

91.   “You presume much to think you are welcome here.”

92.   “I know what you seek and you will not find it here. Your journey has been in vain.”

93.   “Some obstacles cannot be removed with a mere show of force.”

94.   “Return to your people. You must leave Atlantis at once.”

95.   “May I respectfully request that we stay one night, sir? That would give us time to rest, resupply, and be ready to travel by morning.”

96.   “Your heart has softened. 1,000 years ago you would have slain them on sight.”

97.   “1,000 years ago the streets were lit and our people did not have to scavenge for food at the edge of a crumbling city!”

98.   “We were once a great people. Now we live in ruins. The kings of our past would week if they could see how far we have fallen.”

99.   “If these outsiders can unlock the secrets of our past, perhaps we can save our future.”

100. “What they have to teach us we have already learned.”

101.   “Our way of life is dying.”

102.   “Our way of life is preserved. When you take the throne, you will understand.”

103.    “The king and his daughter don’t exactly see eye to eye. She seems to like us okay, but the king…I don’t know. I think he’s hiding something.”

104.     “If he’s hiding something, I want to know what it is.”

105.     “Someone needs to talk to that girl.”

106.     “I have some questions for you and I’m not leaving this city until they’re answered.”

107.      “I have some questions for you and you are not leaving this city until they are answered.”

108.      “There is so much to ask about your world.”

109.      “You are a scholar, are you not? Judging from your diminished physique and large forehead, you are clearly suited for nothing else.”

110.       “How did you get here? Well, I mean, not you personally but your culture. How did all of this end up down here?”

111.        “It is said that the gods became jealous of Atlantis. They sent a great cataclysm and banished up here.”

112.        “All I can remember is the sky going dark and people shouting and running. Then a bright light, like a star, floating about the city. My father said it called my mother to it.”

113.        “Are you telling me that you remember because you were there. No that’s…that’s impossible.”

114.        “How is it you found your way to this place?”

115.        “If it weren’t for this book, we never would have made it.”

116.       “Legend has it that your people possessed a power source of some kind that enable them.”

117.      “You mean you can understand this? This right here, you can read this?”

118.       “Such knowledge has been lost to us since the time of the flood.”

119.       “Follow the narrow passage for another league. There you will find the fifth marker.”

120.     “It looks like some sort of vehicle, but no matter what I try, it will not respond.”

121.     “That’s an easy thing to miss. You know, you deserve credit for even getting this far.”

122.      “This is great! With this thing I could see the whole city in no time at all!”

123.      “My grandpa used to tell me stories about this place as far back as I can remember. I just wish he could be standing here with me.”

124.    “Don’t forget to eat the head. That’s where all the nutrients are.”

125.    “The most we ever hoped to find was some crumbling buildings, maybe some broken pottery. Instead we find a living, thriving society.”

126.    “We are not thriving. True, our people live, but our culture is dying.”

127.     “We are like a stone the ocean beats against. With each passing year, a little more of us is worn away.”

128.      “I have brought you to this place to ask you for your help. There is a mural here with writing all around the pictures.”

129.      “You do swim, do you not?”

130.      “This is amazing! A complete history of Atlantis!”

131.      “It’s the heart of Atlantis!”

132.     “Don’t you get it? The power source I’ve been looking for, the bright light you remember. They’re the same thing!”

133.      “What’s going on? What’s with all the guns?”

134.      “I am such an idiot. This is just another treasure hunt for you.”

135.      “I would’ve told you sooner, but it was strictly on a need-to-know basis. And, well, now you know.”

136.      “I had to be sure you were one of us. Welcome to the club, son.”

137.      “I’m no mercenary.”

138.      “I prefer the term adventure capitalist.”

139.       “You’re the one who got us here. You led us right to the treasure chest.”

140.       “What’s to know? It’s big. It’s shiny. It’s going to make us all rich.”

141.        “You think it’s some kind of a diamond. I thought it was some kind of battery. But we’re both wrong.”

142.        “That crystal is the only thing keeping these people alive. You take that away and they’ll die.”

143.       “Academics. You never want to get your hands dirty.”

144.      “Think about it. If you gave back every stolen artifact from a museum, you’d be left with an empty building. We’re just providing a necessary service to the archeological community.”

145.     “Do yourself a favor. Don’t be like him. For once, do the smart thing.”

146.      “You will destroy yourselves.”

147.      “I suggest you put a bandage on that bleeding heart of yours. It doesn’t suit a mercenary.”

148.     “The heart of Atlantis lies in the eyes of her king.”

149.     “You don’t have the slightest idea what this power is capable of.”

150.     “I can think of a few countries who’d pay anything to find out.”

151.     “All it says here is that the crystal is alive somehow.”

152.     “Why don’t you translate and I’ll wave the gun around.”

153.     “Hold your horses, lover boy.”

154.     “So this is how it ends, huh? Fine. You win. You’re wiping out an entire civilization but, hey, you’ll be rich.”

155.      “That’s what it’s all about, right? Money.”

156.      “Get off your soapbox. You’ve read Darwin. It’s called natural selection. We’re just helping it along.”

157.     “Look at it this way, son. You were the man who discovered Atlantis, and now you’re part of the exhibit.”

158.     “Be serious. This is wrong and you know it.”

159.    “We’re this close to our biggest payday ever and you pick now of all times to grow a conscience.”

160.    “We’ve done a lot of things we’re not proud of. Robbing graves, plundering tombs, double parking. But nobody got hurt. Well, maybe somebody we got hurt, but nobody we knew.”

161.     “She has been chosen. Like her mother before her.”

162.     “In times of danger the crystal will choose a host. One of royal blood to protect itself and its people. It will accept no other.”

163.     “The crystal thrives on the collective emotions of all who came before us. In return, it provides power, longevity, protection.”

164.     “In my arrogance I sought to use it as a weapon of war, but it’s power proved too great to control. It overwhelmed us and led to our destruction.”

165.     “That’s why you hid it beneath the city, to keep history from repeating itself.”

166.     “If she remains bonded to the crystal, she could be lost to it forever.”

167.    “The love of my daughter is all I have left.”

168.    “My burden would have become hers when the time was right, but now it falls to you.”

169.    “Return the crystal. Save Atlantis. Save my daughter.”

170.    “I followed you in and I’ll follow you out. It’s your decision.”

171.    “I think we’ve seen how effective my decisions have been.”

172.    “Let’s recap. I lead a band of plundering vandals to the greatest archeological find in recorded history thus enabling the kidnap and or murder of the royal family, not to mention personally delivering the most powerful force known to man into the hands of a mercenary nutcase who’s probably going to sell it to the Kaiser! Have I left anything out?”

173.  “It’s been my experience when you hit bottom, the only place left to go is up.”

174.  “I didn’t say it was the smart thing, but it is the right thing.”

175.  “We better make sure he doesn’t hurt himself.”

176.  “This is it! We’re going to rescue the princess! We’re going to save Atlantis! Or we’re going to die trying!”

177.   “I love it when I win.”

178.  “We were in this together! You promised me a percentage!”

179.  “I have to hand it to you. You’re a bigger pain in the neck than I would have ever thought possible.”

180. “I consider myself an even-tempered man. It takes a lot to get under my skin, but congratulations! You just won the solid-gold kewpie doll!”

181.  “That’s a darn shame, because I’m just getting warmed up!”

182.   “Atlantis will honor your names forever. I only wish there was more we could do for you.”

183.  “You sure you want to stay? There’s a heroes welcome waiting for the man who discovered Atlantis.”

184.  “I don’t think the world needs another hero.”

185.   “Let’s go over it again, just so we got it straight. You didn’t find anything?”

186.  “I hope this piece of proof is enough for you.”

[ask-idv-shepherd]

Both The Gambler and The Candy Dealer walked down to the room of The Shepherd, Pearce. Samantha seeming rather uneasy about the whole situation, her new father being held hostage by his ex? wasn't something that kept her mind at peace, it only made it worse, was Pearce simply too kind to defend himself or was this ex of his an actual threat?-

"You are… very quiet, more than usual." "Huh? No I'm not, you are." "I'm just thinking, nothing wrong with that." "About…?" "Nothing important… just, my eye is itchy-" "Gross."

Samantha looked at him concerned before knocking on the door, only for Lawrence to open it. Lovers or not, the man needed to stop opening doors without getting an answer first, sadly his impatient beated him to it most of the time.

Looking at the shepher and his new companion, the girl couldn't help but look confused at the whole situation, turning to Lawrence who was just looking at both of them with no-clear emotion, something she learned he calls 'a poker face'.

"Sorry to come in without an answer, I'm an impatient man when it comes to talking with my… friends." The Candy Dealer could tell he felt disgusted calling Pearce a friend rather than something else.

"You must be… hm, what was it… ah, Amadeus! I'm Lawrence and this is my assistant, We're here to talk with Pearce and check on his physical state if you don't mind, I'm like his personal doctor."

"Could you… please let him go for a moment, sir?" Samantha looked between Pearce and Amadeus with a sad face, an old act she used to do to get stuff around the city.

"Impatient indeed, the man could have been indecent! A doctor? As if a devil like yourself could ever hope of entering a profession like that. And you bring a child as if it would sell your pathetic act? Let us not dwell on fantasies. Whatever cursed drivel you wish to spill, spill it."

The Inquisitor seemed to figure out Lawrence and Sam's charade in an instant. What, did they seriously take him for some fool? The ginger knew exactly who these people were. This information brought out from Pearce, willing or unwillingly.

The Shepherd seemed to tense up, still frozen in fear as Lawreand Samantha barged into his room with no warnings whatsoever. Pearce really needed to teach the Gambler some patience once in a while. With him embraced, Pearce seemed to grow a bit embarrassed and anxious.

"Lawrence... Y-You don't have to lie for something like this... he already knows about you and everyone else..." Taking one good look at Sam, a sting in the Shepherd's heart settle in. "Amadeus, c-can I at the least hug my daughter...? Please..?"

There was a moment of silence before the Inquisitor sighed, removing his arms as he mentioned the girl to meet in the middle. A simple snap in the fingers with wordless command. The Shepherd slowly walked over, bending down and opening his arms to the Candy Dealer.

"I'm sorry to get you two caught up in this as well..."

@idv-askchaoticduo

[theshotsheardacrossworlds]

Fair

Ferndale Survives AU. Takes place after “First” and before “Bed.” Estinien takes Agi to the Spring Fair and hopes to impress her. SFW.

The weeks that followed since “the kiss” passed with Agnes going with Estinien as he shephered his flock. Away from pryin’ eyes. Don’t want Ma and Pa watchin’ me kiss my girl! To her relief, Agnes received a letter from her parents saying that they too were relieved that she was alive and well after her disappearance from Gridania. They implored her to stay in Ferndale, if only to learn more about the Ishgardians. “You LOVE meeting new people, Agi!” Agnes said in her mother’s voice as she read the letter to the Varlineaus while the group was eating breakfast. “So stay and mingle!”

Mingle? What’s that even mean? Does it mean talkin’? Or is that another adventurin’ phrase?

“I can try to find somewhere else to stay. I’ve imposed on you for far too long.” Agnes said apologetically, but Marcelin and Esme shook their heads.

“Nay. Stay ‘ere. We’re happy t’ave you.” Marcelin smiled at Agnes. “Besides, you make our Estinien very ‘appy.”

PA!!!!

“Aye, Agi! At least stay fer the Spring Fair!” Hamignant clapped his hands. “It’s always a fun time!”

HAMI!

Esme grinned. “Stini loves goin’ to the Spring Fair. Always eats all the sweets!”

MA!!

Agnes wrinkled her nose and laughed. She’s so pretty when she does that. Prettier than any girl ‘round ‘ere! “Why, of course I’ll stay for the Spring Fair!” She paused and glanced at the Varlineaus. “What exactly is the Spring Fair?”

“Celebratin’ the Fury and her gift of spring t’us ‘course! It’s got animals and prayers and FOOD!” Hamignant practically yelled, nearly leaping from his chair.

HAMI!!!!!!!!

Estinien grunted, shoving more porridge in his mouth. For Fury’s sake, you’re all embarrassin’ me! Actin’ like I’m still a boy who hasn’t had his spurt! Who hasn’t grown into his ears!

“I’d love to go and thank you all so much again for your generous hospitality.” Aw, she’s blushin’. My girl blushes so pretty. But before anyone else gets more words in, off we go!

“Agi, time to take the karakuls out.” He said and quickly ate the last bit of eggs on his plate and drank his coffee. “We can chat ‘bout the Spring Fair later.”

“Oh alright. See you all later!” Agnes said as she grabbed a bag (I paid Madame Laborois for it! For my girl!) with lunches and water for them.

***

Once they settled on their usual rock (where I kissed my girl for the first time!!!), Estinien packed and lit his pipe. “Sorry ‘bout them. They get awfully excited over the Spring Fair.”

Agnes giggled. “Yes, I could tell, but especially about you and I going. Is it true you eat all the sweets?”

Estinien puffed on his pipe and could feel his cheeks get hot. Fuckin’ hells! How does she do this to me? “Well, I…I do like sweets. Don’t get much of ‘em normally. Sugar’s expensive. At the fair, there’s lots of sweets. All kinds.”

“I’ve never had any sort of Ishgardian sweet, so you’ll have to be my sweet guide.” She giggled again. “Oh dear, my sweet guide! Because you’re so sweet and my guide!” Agnes kissed his blushing cheek. When Agnes caught his glance, her mood changed. “I haven’t embarrassed you, have I?”

Fury preserve…how does she do this to me?! “I-I, no sweetheart.” Estinien paused. “I hope it’s alright if I call you that, Agi. Don’t want you offended.”

Her face positively lit up. “Of course, you can! What shall I call you though?” She wrinkled her nose and giggled. “My favorite shepherd? Sweet shepherd? Grumpy shepherd? I’m not sure ‘darling’ fits you, love.” Her pretty eyes widened. “Oh…sorry. I shouldn’t say ‘love’ but I use it quite a bit though not as much Mum, who calls everyone ‘love’ or ‘sweetie’ or ‘dearie’ or—”

Estinien’s lips crashed into hers. After a few moments, he pulled away. Rendered her speechless I did! “Agi, you can call me whatever you like. If you want to call me ‘love’ you can. I won’t be angry. Mayhap someday,” Soon I hope!!! “what we have growin’ will turn into love.” Please Halone, hear my prayer. I hope we’ll love each other like Ma and Pa do.

Agnes blushed. So pretty! Like roses on her face! “Then ‘love’ it is…love. So, what else goes on at this fair? Is there dancing? Games? Fireworks?”

Dancing?! Fireworks?!?!!? What sort of fairs has she been to? “Well, there’s games and contests like showin’ animals, bakin’, makin’ jelly and jams, and feats of strength.”

“Feats of strength?” Agnes asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Aye like rollin’ a giant pile of hay ‘cross a field and wrestlin’.” He puffed on his pipe. Mayhap I should do the hay rollin’ this year to impress Agi. I’ll show her I’m very strong! “There’s also shoppin’ for ladies and games for the wee ones.”

She wrinkled her nose and giggled. She is so pretty when she does that. And sounds like an angel! “Wee ones like my parents. Sorry, couldn’t resist!” Agnes touched his arm, and Estinien thought he would explode from the contact. Halone and her holy spear, I’m ‘bout to burn up. Her little kisses and touches are too much, but…I want more. But can’t have it. She’s a lady, and ladies deserve care and love and not to be messed ‘bout with until you’re married. “It does sound quite fun, but much different than the Moonfire Faire at home.”

“What’s that like?”

A small smile appeared on her face. “It’s to celebrate summer. There’s lots of dancing, fireworks, food, drinks, swimming, and most people stay up all night every night that it happens.”

Estinien nearly choked on his pipe. “I beg your pardon, miss! Up all night?! Doesn’t anyone have work to do?”

“Love, that’s what we like to call ‘burning the candle at both ends.’ And not everyone does that! I certainly don’t. I think the latest I stayed up during the Moonfire Faire was…hmmm…half two in the morning?”

“By the Fury.” Estinien muttered, shaking his head. “Does no one work where you come from?”

Agnes laughed. She laughs so prettily. Does she know that? Does she know how cute she is? “Of course, we work! That’s too funny! ‘Work hard, play hard’ as the saying goes.” She leaned her head on his shoulder and sighed happily.

“Work hard, play hard? Never heard it myself.” Estinien grumbled, taking another puff on his pipe. She smells so nice. Like…flowers inside a kitchen. Just pretty and perfect, my Agi.

“It means you work very hard at your job and then have a lot of fun after. Although my definition of fun differs from others who like to drink and dance all night! I’m more into baking and cooking with my Mum, going fishing with my Da, just being with my friends, going for a swim…far tamer.” Agnes giggled. “I know I must sound very boring, especially for an adventurer.”

Estinien rolled his eyes. “Borin’?! You?! Nay, lovely miss. You’re not borin’. You’re an adventurer, Agi! You seek out danger and fame and fortune and help others! My life isn’t like that at all.” He puffed on his pipe and blew out some smoke in the shape of an o. “That’s ‘bout all I can do.”

Agnes gasped. “Estinien! That’s simply not true at all. You care for your flock. You’re very handy. You help your family and village.” She kissed his cheek. Fucking hells, every time she does that I burn up! “You’re a good man.”

Estinien still felt his cheeks burning as he wrapped an arm around Agnes’s broad shoulders. “And you’re a good lady, Agi. The very best. ‘m so lucky, sweetheart.” And I get to show you off at the fair! They’ll all be jealous. “Look at young Estinien’s lady! Look at how beautiful she is! How’d he end up with her?”

***

The day of the Spring Fair, Estinien put on his best and cleanest shirt, trousers, and boots. Should I tie my hair back? I think she’d like that. A classy lady deserves a classy man.

“Wut are you doin’ Stini?” Hamignant asked, giggling as his brother tied his long hair into a ponytail. “You’re all clean! It’s jus’ the fair!”

“Fair with Agi. I’m gonna show her a good time.” He gritted his teeth, finishing his hair. “Agi’s a classy lady who deserves all the nice things at the fair.”

Hamignant sniggered. “Oh, I bet you’ll show her the fair alright.”

Estinien glared at his younger brother. “Wot?! Agi says and I quote, “Estinien’s a gentleman!’ She means it! ‘m gonna be a gentleman to her, Hami!” He stood nose to nose with his brother, puffing out his chest. I’m not some pervert! I’m gonna treat my girl to the fair!

“Oh Stini, I didn’t mean nothin’ by it. Just teasin’! ‘Sides, Agi’s waitin’ for you.” Hami winked. Estinien hurried outside the cottage to see Agnes speaking to his parents. She’s all full of excitement! And what a pretty dress she has on. She’s the prettiest lady in all Coerthas. Nay, all Eorzea!

His father spoke first, trying very hard not to laugh. “Fury take me, did my boy wash for the fair?”

PA!

“Stini, you look so nice! Doesn’t he look nice, Agi?” Esme asked, patting Agnes on the arm.

“Yes, he does. You ready?” She took his hand and squeezed. I’m smilin’ so much I know it. I must look like a fool…nay, a fool in love with the prettiest lady in all the land! He gave her a nod, and they went ahead of his family to the fair. Oh, I’m gonna win her something! Everything!

“I entered a feat of strength.” Estinien said proudly as they entered the fair. “Rollin’ hay.”

“Oh love, you needn’t—”

“But I do! I want to show off for you!” He looked around the fair and spotted some treats being sold by an older elezen woman. “Madame Artois’s got some cookies and pies. You want one before I do my hay bale rollin’?”

She shook her head. “We can get something after, ‘Stinien…oh. I hope you don’t mind—”

DO I MIND!??! “No, no don’t mind. I’ve extra gil on me today…did some more chores and odd jobs for the village so I can properly take you ‘round the fair.” He felt his chest puff out and held his head higher. I’m gonna show my girl the best time. “But first,” he winked mischievously. “I’ll push the biggest bale o’ hay anyone’s ever seen!”

“Love really, you don’t—”

He silenced her with a kiss on her cheek. Fury forbid I kiss my girl on the lips in front of the whole fucking village. They’ll have a bloody stroke! “You’ll see how strong your man is!”

Agnes giggled and smacked his arm playfully. “I already know you are, love. You needn’t prove anything to me.”

But I have something to prove to myself…and to everyone who ever said “the elder Varlineau boy is antisocial so-and-so who’ll never marry!” Estinien winked again and led Agnes to the center area of the fair, where several other young men stood shirtless. “Hold onto this, will ye?” He removed his own shirt and gave it to Agi, who was blushing. “All for you, my sweetheart.” He whispered before kissing her warm cheek.

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“I can’t believe you won!” Agnes cried as she gave Estinien back his shirt. “And only by a quarter of an ilm! If the runner-up just pushed a bit more, then—”

“Then I’d lose, and I don’t like losin’. Now, with my winnings,” he jangled the bag of gil in his hand. “What would you like? Somethin’ to eat? Mayhap some pretty crafted thing?” Agi’s a classy lady. She’ll want jewelry…or maybe something fancy like a ribbon for her hair. Oh wait, she’s got short hair. That won’t work, Varlineau.

“Let’s get some of your sweets, love, and then we can see what they have for crafts.” Agnes turned to face Estinien. Her eyes are twinklin’! Like little sparkly chocolates! “Though, I do want to try my hand at some games. Let’s see if I can’t win you something.”

Estinien raised an eyebrow. “You don’t—” My girl doesn’t have to do that. I won plenty o’ prize money. Let me treat her like the queen she is!

Agnes squeezed his hand and offered a smile. “Please? You deserve something nice too, love.”

Snorting, Estinien looked around until he spotted Madame Hobart’s stand. Besides my pretty Agi, Madame Hobart makes the best treats in Ferndale! AND MUM. Can’t forget Mum. Sorry, Mum. “There! Come on, Agi. I’ll buy you whatever you want.” So many sweets for me and my sweetheart!

Agnes nodded and blushed a little. “You really don’t have to—”

“I want to. You’re worth it.” I’ll tell her she’s worth it every damn day, Fury as my witness. When they arrived at the stand, Estinien grinned at Madame Hobart, a middle-aged hyur woman with green eyes and graying black hair. “Madame. I’m ‘ere to sample your wares with my lady.”

The older woman smiled warmly at Estinien and Agnes. “Ah, you’re the young lady Master Estinien is courtin’. Rosa Hobart, at yer service.”

“Agi Currai. It’s so wonderful to meet you. Estinien’s told me a lot about you and your delicious treats.”

Enough of this bullshit. I WANT SWEETS. Estinien tried to cough discreetly and squeezed her hand. “Right, we’ll take the large variety tray and two teas.” Wait, I should really treat her! “And a mini Sohm Al tart please.”

Agnes’s eyes widened. “Love, that’s an awful lot—"

He shook his head. “Tis fine, my pretty! I’ve got plenty of gil.” Estinien grinned at her and winked. That way she’ll know that I can treat her and be a bit cheeky! See, Madame de Gregoire---I can be social! After walking to the short stone wall on the far side of the fair, Estinien sat next to Agnes and took a large bite of a pastry. “Mmhhhmmmmmmmm! Damn good!” SHIT! Don’t talk with your mouth full! Ma told you that ages ago, you idiot! He chewed and swallowed quickly before smiling apologetically. “Sorry. Bet you think I’m a big ill-mannered fool!” Estinien could feel his cheeks burning. Fucking hells. She always does this to me. How?!

To his great shock, Agnes brushed some of his silken hair out of his face, smiling ever so softly. “No. I don’t think that at all.” Her hand grazed his cheek with her thumb tracing the side of his mouth. It feels like we’re both going to explode with…sexual…feelings! “You’re a man who enjoys the little things in life. That’s wonderful, love.”

Estinien tried to speak but no words were uttered. Just me moving my mouth like a damn fish! She must think I’m so stupid!

“Do you know why that’s wonderful, ‘Stinien?” She whispered, leaning closer to him. His heart felt like it was going to beat out of his chest at any moment. Upon hearing no response, Agnes giggled. “Because I’m the same way…and it’s one of the reasons why I love you.” Never breaking eye contact, she wrinkled her nose and broke a piece of a cookie. “A sweet for my sweet shepherd.”

As soon as the cookie was on his tongue, he groaned softly. My eyes rolled back into my ‘ead. Halone, why did you send your prettiest and most sexy angel to me?!?! After he swallowed, he stared at her for a moment. Just kiss her, you fool! Tis the moment! He took her face in his hands and kissed her passionately. Jus’ like in those novels the girls talk ‘bout!

“L-love, aren’t you afraid someone will see?” Agnes asked, her eyes darting around the immediate area.

“Fuck it, sweetheart.” He snorted and resumed kissing her as she giggled again.

***

“What did you think of the fair?” Estinien whispered bells later, laying on the floor in his room.

Agnes was on her side and looking down at him. Squintin’ a lot. She took ‘er glasses off already. “It was fun. Maybe, if I’m around next year, I can bake a few things to sell. Do you think that would be okay?”

Estinien’s heart began to race again. Fury take me, she wants to be ‘ere next year for the fair?! And sellin’ her goods?! Does she…Halone ‘ear my prayer. Does she want to stay? With me? ‘ere in Ferndale? “I think ‘twould be alright. Don’t see why not.”

“Oh good! I wouldn’t want to step on any toes or get in the way.” NEVER. “Anyways, love…we should go to sleep. You have an early day tomorrow…”

Every day’s an early day. But with you, tis not too bad. “Night, sweetheart. Sweet dreams.”

“You too, love.”

Halone, as your ‘umble servant, I ask you to bless and keep Agi. Use your shield to keep ‘arm from ‘er. Keep sorrow from ‘er. And let ‘er know that this fool who ate far too many pastries today loves ‘er with ‘is ‘eart. I swear to you, ‘ere and now, that I, Estinien Varlineau of Ferndale, will care, love, and cherish Agi Currai for the rest of my days.

[miajolensdevotion]

1 Peter 5

Advice for Elders and Young Men

What is Peter’s advice for th elder/ and the young men? [1-5a] answer: elders should not be bossy to those under their care and the young ones should be humble and obey the teachings of the elders.

What is Peter’s advice for all of them? [5b-11] answer it with your own words. Answer: Leaders/Elders of churches or groups, GOD is please to have you, exercising sound leadership but not dominating over his subordinates. But being a role model to them, and when the Messiah comes you will receive an eternal gift from him, likewise the younger generation obey your leaders/elders, be humble towards one another, for “GOD opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”. Humble yourselves in the presence of GOD so that in the proper time he will lift you up, casting all your worries to him because he cares for you. Be soberminded and watchful of the things to come. The devil is like a lion looking for a prey. Resist him with all your might and stand firm in your faith, knowing the same suffering are experienced by christians all over the world, and after your suffering. Our GOD who has called you will restore, confirm and strengthen you, To him be the dominion forever and ever amen.

What lesson did you learn today? Answer: The lesson that I learn today is that elder should be a faithful shephers & everyone should be humble & watchful

[inariyazaki]

How I think genshin characters ( with Animal (?) ears ) would react to you asking them if you could touch them !

posting just a short one, I hope you all enoy this one !! I enjoyed making this. ( btw small plot twist, you have ears too. )

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what the story is about : you asked them if you could touch their ears and ( except Diona ) they accepted !

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warnings : no warnings, just fluff.

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Characters mentioned : Reader, Yae Miko, Sucrose, Diona, Gorou, Tighnari ( please tell me if theres more. )

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Genre : Fluff :)

Can I? Can I?!

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Yae Miko : "I suppose that's fine.. after all you helped me. Go ahead." Yae Miko said, your eyes lit up and did not hesitate to touch her ears. Her ears feel fluffy and smooth to the touch, you could touch it forever ! It's feels so soft and smooth. "Alright alright you're enjoying this way too much, that's enough now." Yae Miko said, she chuckled at your somber reaction and scratched your ears. ( any type, even if it's a cat, a dog, anything ) .

Alright fine.. a few more minutes then we're done alright?

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Sucrose : alright, tbh Sucrose isn't the type of person allowing people to touch her ears. But this time she did..? how the hell did you even convince her "Okay.. but not to long, please..!" Sucrose's ears are very, fluffy, like super fluffy, it feels like it's been maintained very well, it may look messy but that's just how it seems. . I'm so sorry I had to make you stop.. the next time that I'm not busy I'll let you touch it more!

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Diona : "No! I am not letting you touch my ears." That's it. if you try touching her ears she hisses. You want that? No right? Moving on.

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Gorou : Again he is not the type to accept people to touch his ears. Somehow you got a short time to touch it. "Alright, just a few second and then we're done!" imagine touching a cloud as a child, you'd imagine it feels so soft, fluffy, super fluffy, and more, that's what his ears feels like. Think of a German Shephered, the long coat of it feels like his.

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alright that's enough! I have to go training now, if you would excuse me.. I'll be leaving!

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Tighnari : "yeah sure!" Tighnari said. You were surprised how quick he said yes.. you were pretty sure you'd get a scolding.. His ears feel soft, not that fluffy, but super soft ! "Alright that's enough." he said, "Don't expect much from my ears, but.." he stopped saying his sentenced and looked to your ears, in realization, your ears jumped ( I'm so sorry idk anymore words ) Tighnari laughed as you tried to escape

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Hey now that isn't fair! Come here I am not letting you run unless I touch yours!

[phoenixlionme]

Marvel Bisexual Superheroes

I owe this and other DC/Marvel LGBT Superhero lists to lgbtincomics tumblr. They had a list comprising of the sexual orientations of comic characters, including DC and Marvel superheroes.

MAIN UNIVERSE

1. Brunnhilde aka Valkyrie - also pansexual

2. Cessily Kincaid aka Mercury

3. Dani Moonstar aka Mirage - not on the list but in her first movie appearance, she had a romance with Wolfsbane, and she has had ship tease with Karma, I personally ship her with the latter. She has also had romantic relationships with male superheroes. So, I see her as bisexual.

4. David Alleyne aka Prodigy

5. Betsy Braddock aka Psylocke - also pansexual

6. Felicity Hardy aka Black Cat

7. Heather Douglas aka Moondragon

8. Hercules

9. Ian Soo

10. Johnny Storm aka Human Torch - also pansexual

11. Johnny Watts aka Fuse - also pansexual

12. Julie Power aka Lightspeed

13. Loki - also pansexual, nonbinary, and genderfluid

14. Nico Minoru - also pansexual

15. Noh-Varr/Marvel Boy - also pansexual

16. Raven Darkholme aka Mystique - also pansexual

17. Satana Hellstrom

18. Shatterstar - also pansexual

19. Shinobi Shaw

20. Tommy Shepher aka Speed

21. Daken Akihiro aka Wolverine

22. Okoye - of the MCU. She is/was married to a man, but I think she and Nakia would make a cute pair. I know she isn’t shown to be bisexual in the MCU (and Disney are cowards) but this is just a personal opinion.

23. Peter Quill aka Star Lord

24. Katy Chen - of the MCU. I ship and Xialing and personally see her as bisexual.

25. Xu Xialing - of the MCU. This is tentative given she might be gay or pansexual, but I personally see her as bi. Also, see #24.

26. Alani Ryan aka Loa

27. Megan Gwynn

28. Daimon Hellstrom

29. Irene Adler

30. Yukio

31. Kitty Pryde aka Shadowcat

MARVEL: EARTH55133

1. Megan Gwynn - also pansexual

Please list any more if you don’t see any on the list. Be respectful with the comments.

[gorillageek27]

invisible shephered lazy day

may: good morning fi *kiss*

may: good morning jaune *kiss*

*sits down between fiona and jaune*

fiona: hey may was it your turn to do the laundry

may: i didnt last time

jaune: no. i did

may: please dont make me get *cuddles jaune(

fiona: MAAAAY

may: fine but you two owe me some serious cuddle time

jaune: we promise we will

fiona: yeah.

[mirkwoodshewolf]

Caring for Zero; Four/Billy x reader

*Author’s note*

Wow so many updates for you guys (even though the last two have been done for years) but still. Now ever since watching 6 underground like all of you out there I have been DYING to make a Four/Billy fanfic and so this was born. Now I apologize for the laziness in the main mission idk how to write an action sequence Michael Bay style (even though it’s all action and explosions and that’s it). So I hope you all can forgive me for it.

Warnings: MAJOR swearing, like rated R swearing, ANGST, some fluff, paralysis (you’ll find out I won’t spoil it for you), explosions, cultural references.

Taglist:

@plethora-of-things​

@psychosupernatural​

@waddles03​

@ixchel-9275​

@mexifangorl​

@fan-of-everything-and-nothing​

@bohemiansweede​

@simonedk​

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“But the entire perimeter is patrolled not only by guards but by air fleets.” Said Three as the entire 6 Underground was looking over the map of their next missions, well mission and a half, maybe a quarter.

“Wait an air fleet? Why the fuck would someone have an air fleet patrol?” Four snapped.

“Because the guy’s an arrogant, cheap asshole that has cause too much military abuse of power. But no worries guys we’ve got an Ace up our sleeve.” One stated proudly.

“And just who is that exactly?” asked Seven.

“To answer that question with a question of my own, how do some of you deal with the cold?”

“Wait you don’t mean….” Started Five.

“Oh I mean.” One grinned.

“You know she won’t do it.” Two stated coldly.

“I agree with Two on this One, she said she never wanted a part of this again.” Four said defensively.

“Coming from the guy that slept with her.” One snapped at him like the smartass billionaire he was.

“Okay wait, wait just who are you all talking about?” asked Seven.

“No more questions, we’re going to see her now. Pack the gas jugs and let’s go.”

With that the group were forced to packed up their stuff from their haunted house in California and headed up North to the Yukon Alaskan provenience.  When all they saw was nothing but forests, Seven just had to ask Four.

“So who exactly are we going to see? And did One really mean what he said about you slept with her?”

“Look you’ll find out soon but I guarantee she’s not gonna help us.” Four spoke with a hint of pain and heartbreak in his voice.  Eventually after another hour of driving through the endless forest, they soon came up to a cabin that stood all alone in the middle of the woods.

From the chimney smoke came up which indicated that someone was home.

“And here we are.” One stated as he got out of the jeep in front.  Suddenly jumping out from the woods was a pack of wolves.  All ranging from light tan color to pure black.

“Oh shit!” Three cried out.

“In the cars now!” screamed Two.  But before they could make a run for it, two charcoal wolves came in front of the team snarling and snapping their fangs almost telling them ‘Just try and get past us!’

Soon the pack of almost over 10 wolves surrounded the team and just circled them.  All the team members withdrew their guns but it did nothing to stir the wolves out of fear.  The pack continued to circle the group and that’s when Five said.

“Still think this is a good idea One?”

“Well I could be wrong.”

It was then one of the wolves, particularly the large white one came right up to Four.  To say that Billy wasn’t scared shitless right now, he’d be lying.  He’s done many dangerous things in his life being the ‘Skywalker’ of the group, but staring down a possibly rabid, giant wolf was something he NEVER in a million years thought he’d be doing.

The white wolf looked at Billy and sniffed him a couple of times before ceasing his snarling and walked closer to him and sniffed his leg even closer.  It was like—the wolf detected something familiar on him. It was a faint scent but it still lingered there on his pant leg.

Then something caught the wolves attention as every single one of them ceased snarling and their ears erected as they turned towards the house.  The white wolf looked back towards Billy and Billy looked down at the haunting golden eyes of the black wolf before it took off running. Followed by the rest of the pack who barked and howled away as they disappeared back into the forest.

“Okay what just……” started Seven and that’s when a voice came out from the speakers of the cabin.

“You’re lucky I let them spare you, otherwise I’d let them rip you all apart.” With that the team slowly approached the cabin and when One was the first to look inside, he saw just a few feet away a young woman with (h/l) (h/c) doing pullups on a set of monkey bars.

“Sarah Connor, from Terminator 2.” One proclaimed.  The woman then flipped herself around and just hung onto the bars and sneered.

“Fuck you’re old!” At that One just let out a fake gasped-out laugh as he mocked her.

“Fake laugh, hiding real pain.”

*My POV*

I can’t believe this guys would come back, and what’s with the new guy? Where was six? I swear if this is the new six I’ll call my children back and have him ripped to pieces.

“Whose this guy?” I asked gesturing to the gunman still holding the AK-47 in his hands.

“This is Seven.” One simply stated.

“It’s Blaine actually.” Seven or should I say Blaine answered.

“Okay I’m still not gonna get used to that. Yeah a lot’s happened since you left.” One told me.

“So what? You’re now all chummy with each other? Going to café’s together to sit on a couch like you’re a group of Friends?”

“Yep that’s our Queen of the North, heart like Ice. This past two years have not done you well socially.” Said Three.

“Like you’re one to talk Three. Our last mission in Budapest you nearly killed our target just because he wouldn’t cooperate with the kidnapping.”

“Oh and he did it again with our real mission.” Said Two.

“Why doesn’t that surprise me?” I muttered.

“Look we came to ask for your help. Can you come with us?”

“Why would you need me One? I told you I can’t help you. Not in that way anymore.”

“You can’t or you won’t?” asked Blaine.  At that point I knew I had to show him.  Might as well get it over with.  I released my right hand and touched my watch with my nose and soon my automatic wheel chair came rolling under me.  I released my grip and landed right on my wheelchair and just stared at Blain like I was expecting the sympathetic eyes.

And there they were. His eyes widened and his jaw unclenched and dropped even though his mouth remained closed.

“Yeah, you can take a picture it’ll fuckin last longer you know.” I then took the motor handle and moved my chair towards One.  “And as I told you before, I won’t help you. I know the only reason you would come up here in person, with the whole team for that matter, is because you physically need me.”

“C’mon Zero we need our Ace back. For the new mission. It’s right up your alley and you know military corruption like no one else.”

“True but that still won’t make me help you.”

“(Y/n),” I heard Billy’s voice say.  I looked up at him and he looked at me with those kicked puppy dog eyes of his. “We need you.”

“You don’t need me. None of you do. Now please leave my cabin. I’ll give you the weapons you’ll need by tomorrow.” I wheeled out of my cabin and headed out to the backyard.

I looked out into the lake that stood by my backyard and that’s when I heard his voice say.

“(Y/n)—”

“I already told you Billy nothing you say will make me change my mind!”

“I already knew that.” I turned and looked at him and said.

“You do?” he nodded. “Then why are you here?”

“I just—wanted to see you. It’s been…..awhile.”

“Yeah, a long time since we—we’ve seen each other.” God the awkwardness you could just cut the tension with a knife.  Why did I have to fall in love with the cute green eyed thief? Why?! WHY!?

“Can’t we talk about….what happened between us?”

“Billy we talked about this.”

“No you just decided that we should end it! Why couldn’t you give me a chance to speak about how I felt!?”

“BECAUSE I DIDN’T WANT YOUR FUCKING SYMPATHY BILLY!!! Every day all I kept seeing was the look of sympathy in your eyes after that day. I knew you’d try to make me stay out of sympathy, not just for what you wanted. One knew I was practically useless except for building weapons. He wants all of us on the field or none at all. Cause if you aren’t, then you’re nothing but collateral damage.”

“He’s actually started to loosen up on the rules.”

“Oh really? The day I see that is the day I can walk again, and without the help of machines.”

“(Y/n), please.” He then kneeled down beside me and gently cupped my face in his hand.  I tried to fight back his touch but I couldn’t help but swoon at finally feeling that calloused touch that I’ve missed so much. “I’m sorry okay. I never wanted you to think I was acting out of sympathy, I was—you don’t know how hard it was for me to see you in that pain. I’d give anything for it to have been me in that crash instead of you. I thought I lost you that day, but in the end I did end up losing you. I’d give anything to go back in time to that day and stop you from getting in that plane.”

As he spoke, he pressed his forehead to mine (a common form of affection the two of us did to each other) his nose gently brushing against mine.  I then felt the familiar, intoxicating taste of his lips on mine. It was a brief kiss but it still held so much love, passion and regret behind it.  He then kissed my cheek, then my jaw, but just before he could kiss my neck I stopped him and rolled away snapping out.

“NO BILLY! Don’t! You can’t just—kiss me and expect everything to be okay! I already told you…..it’s over. So please don’t make this harder than it has to be.” His eyes were full of pain as he looked at me in shock.

“As you wish.” Damnit why say that? He knew that was our secret code for ‘I love you’.  And with that he just walked away.  I sniffled and wiped the tears that were starting to form in my eyes away.  I then heard a soft grunt at my side and there I saw my white wolf mixed German shepherd “Ghost” standing beside me.

He whimpered and sniffed my hand and licked it comfortingly before placing his head down on my lap. All the while he let out another whimper as he looked up at me with those haunting yet beautiful golden eyes.

“Oh Ghost.” I stroked through his thick white fur and I told him. “I know you smelled me on him. But I can’t go back to him. He—deserves better than a handicapped.”

“So you do still care about him?” we both turned around, Ghost snarling defensively as we turned and saw Blain standing behind us just a few feet away.

“Ghost Platz!” He turned toward me and using his former commands that he once learned as a K9 officer, he obeyed immediately.

“You taught a wolf K9 commands?” asked Blaine.

“He’s a wolfdog actually. All those dogs you saw were in some degree a species of wolf dogs. From mixed huskies or German shepherds like Ghost here, to the traditional Czech wolfdogs.”

“So what you just—rescued them?”

“Some. Others I found as puppies at the puppy mill just half an hour away from here. I found them, busted them out and raised them. But of course I kept my distance because of the wolf blood within them. What people don’t seem to understand with wolfdogs is that they are just dogs that look like wolves. But they are also half wolf too, and sometimes that trumps the dog half within them. Two different species colliding together trying to overcome till one just takes over whether dog or wolf. And when the wolf takes over, people reject it. Fear it.”

“You say that like you’re talking from experience.” I grinned.

“You could say that. My team didn’t call me ‘Bad Wolf’ for nothing.”

“You mean the others?”

“No. My old team, my flying team. Before I got this job I—was an officer in the US Air Force. Officer (Y/n) “Bad Wolf” (L/n).”

“Wait. I think I heard about you from a former friend of mine. Carol Larson.”

“Ahh good old Carol. How was she last time you ever saw her?”

“She seemed fine. Last I knew she was gonna have a baby.”

“Ahh my older sista from another mista. That girl taught me everything I needed to know. I became the female Maverick thanks to her.”

“Now I hope you don’t mind me asking but from one Military officer to the other, was it a field mission that—”

“Oh no this? Nah this was from working with those sons of bitches you’ve got roped in with. Can’t say I blame them, hell none of us saw it coming.”

“What exactly happened?” I sighed heavily and turned towards him.  Sensing my distress and anxiety, Ghost came up to me and placed his head back on my lap and I explained.

“It was while we were still looking for information on the Turgistan dictator. One of our quarter missions. I was the eye in the sky for the team to take out any in coming police choppers or dick face’s military birds. I was having the time of my life, taking down one bird after the next. I was on point, before I knew it I had a bandit at my six. I tried to shake it off but it wouldn’t get off, nothing I did deterred it. Next thing I knew I was flying dead stick.”

I lowered my head remembering that horrible day like it was yesterday.  It’s true what they say about PTSD.  It never leaves you, even when you’re no longer part of the military.

“As you know One was gonna leave me out there, the entire plane was leaking of fluid and gas. It was gonna blow, but—for some miracle Billy managed to find me and he—pulled me out of the wreckage just as the plane blew up. Next thing I knew when I woke up, I couldn’t feel my legs anymore. At first I thought Five had to amputate my legs. Then again I wish she had.” I chuckled icily. “L3-L4 spinal injury, been paralyzed from the waist down for the past two years.”

“But you should be thankful that you’re alive.” Said Blaine.

“Is it really worth living when you have to look down at your feet and be reminded that they are useless. Like I said, I wish Five had amputated them. So that way I wouldn’t have to fucking look down at these useless mother fuckers and be reminded of my screw up! And Billy he—”

“Deserved better. Yeah I heard that, but did it ever occur to you that he would rather want you alive than to see you dead that day? On the way up here he just got this heartbroken look in his eyes. And I know he tries to hide it but I’ve seen the picture of you two together in his trailer.”

“Oh my god I thought I told him to burn that picture.”

“Billy loves you (y/n). And he still seems to.”

“I wish he didn’t.”

“Why is that?”

“Because after my accident I can’t give him what we once had. I’m just dead weight to him at this point. A Zero. And nobody cares about Zero.”

“He does. But then again I guess that is you. So if you wanna sit here in self-pity licking your wounds, that’s fine by me. But if you’re as good as One says you are, then prove that not even losing the ability to walk can’t stop you.”

“You know you speak as if this is from experience yourself. What branch were you from soldier?”

“Army. Delta Force.”

“Huh, and just what were you to them?”

“Sniper.”

“Ohh well look whose special. Got a Hawkeye on the team now.” Blaine grinned softly.

“Yeah. Survivor’s guilt is a bitch so I know about military corruption too. What it’s like for you to try and do your own thing but your superiors won’t do that. So if you can find it in your heart to save those soldiers under Hassan’s ruling from making the biggest mistake of their lives, then come with us. Or like I said just sit here and wallow like a wounded dog. Your choice Officer (l/n).” he saluted me before walking off.

*3rd Person POV*

After the failed attempt at getting their Ace back, Two asked as they arrived back at the cars.

“So now what? We knew she wouldn’t help us, so what do we do now?”

“We still stick with the plan and hopefully those weapons she gives us tomorrow won’t fuck us over.” One stated as he got back in the front car.  As Billy and Blaine got in the second car, Blaine couldn’t help but notice the heartbroken expression on his face.

“She’ll come around.”

“I doubt it. Two years and she still doesn’t want to see me.”

“Every soldier goes through grief differently. But when she snaps out of it, she’ll be back, and she’ll need you when she does.” He gave Billy a brotherly pat on the shoulder as Five drove them out of (y/n) home and they drove all the way back to their home base.

The next day the weapons arrived from (y/n) and so the team decided to go on and move forward with the mission so they were on their way to Iran through one of One’s personal jets.

After awhile they arrived just a few miles away from where their target, Iranian military General Hassan Yazin was currently residing in his home palace just behind the Iranian military station.

“I still can’t believe this guy would choose the build his palace behind a military station.” Said Three.

“Look the quicker we’re in the quicker we’re out.” Snapped Four.

“I don’t know something doesn’t feel right here, usually a military base wouldn’t allow anything not even a jet to land within 100 miles of their base perimeter. So how were we able to get close enough?” asked Seven.

“I don’t know, but I prefer not to question it. Four’s right the sooner we get him, the sooner this mission is done. And I don’t want any fuck ups like what happened on our first mission.” One said.

“Okay fine, fine.” And with that the team moved forward.  Quick as they could they raced towards the base towards the first hiding spot they could find which was a tank.

“Alright I think I can make it to the east side of the tower and get a clear viewing of Hassan’s palace but I’ll need backup.” Seven said.

“Three and I got you covered till you clear it.” Two told him.

“You know I’m beginning to agree with Seven. I mean we haven’t even seen a single guard on patrol. And usually we run into some by now.” Said Five.

“Again not questioning it! Now get into your positions.” At that point the team started to move forward.  Seven raced towards the tower with Two and Three covering him in case of an ambush. Once they cleared the tower, Seven proceeded to scale up the tower thanks to the tools designed by Zero.

But just as he was about halfway up the tower, suddenly the sound of a jet flew right over head.  However it wasn’t just any jet or plane for that matter, it was a C-5 Super Galaxy.

“Ahh shit!” Seven swore.

“Motherfucker!” swore One.

‘Did you all really think I would make it easy for you?’ through the speaker’s Hassan’s voice rang out.

“Shit, he knew we were coming for him.” Two snapped.

‘Now I may not know who you six are exactly, but it seems you all are of unimportance. So your death wouldn’t even matter. Especially if it were from shall we say…..an accidental base explosion.’ The Galaxy C-% opened up and soon about 20 jets flew out of it and began to circle around the base.

Then faster than anyone could blink, all 20 jets rained fire down onto the base.

Seven scaled down the tower as fast as he could but was soon caught in the explosion and fell the rest of about 6 feet from the ground before he, Three and Two made a break for it before the tower could crush them.

Meanwhile One, Five and Four tried to find cover but every step they were blocked off by an exploding blaze of fire.  They knew they were majorly fucked.  With this constant rain fire, One knew there was no way he or his team was gonna get out of this alive.  As he managed to crawl

From his palace, General Hassan Yazin watched with pride as his military force rained fire on the supposed coup were now nothing but ants ready to be disintegrated one by one with each shots each of his jets dished out.

But suddenly the ships stopped firing down at the six members and changed their firing from the ground to further out into the sky.

“What the hell? Lieutenant what is going on?” he snapped into the commlinks.

‘Sorry General, our radars have detected something from the upper atmosphere.’ His Lieutenant spoke out.  Peeking out from their hiding spots, all the members just looked up confused.

“The hell are they shooting at?” muttered Two.  But it was then they saw it.  Something came right out of the clouds and it turned out to be a Grumman F-14 Tomcat was heading straight for the giant C-5 Super Galaxy.  The Tomcat soon then just rammed into the side of the C-5 like it was nothing as it exploded.

It was soon the team began to realize that this was a very familiar Tomcat that circled back around towards the underbelly of the C-5 and it was at that point Three laughed manically as he cheered out.

“OH YEAH KAMIKAZE!!” The tomcat once again went through the C-5 from bottom to top and the explosion boomed like a firework as the team were in awe.

“God I love that psychotic bitch.” One said in awe. While Billy couldn’t help but smile and laugh ecstatically.

“That’s my girl.” He muttered softly.

*My POV*

As I shot back up over the roof of the C5 Super Galaxy jet, I watched as it fell to the ground in a grand overture of explosions knowing that not only that giant ship was now gone, but the rest of the artillery inside was gone too.  I knew the team was dealing with more jets than they had out there, so I downsized the problem.

Because no one messes with my family.

“You guys take care of the General and his ground fleet. I’ve got your back on the aerial ambush.”

‘It is good to see you again Zero, cutting it kinda close aren’t yah though?’ One’s voice spoke through my radio.

“C’mon One you knew I was one for dramatics. Plus you gotta admit I looked like Captain Marvel back there.”

‘God you and Four with your millennial references.’ I grinned smugly.

‘Glad to see you’ve come to your senses Zero!’ I heard Blaine say.

“Thank me once you guys get that son of a bitch in his palace. You all finished one mission without me, I intend to see this one to the end.”

‘You got it. Care to be our eye in the sky?’

“It’d be my pleasure sniper.” I then pulled the accelerator and my Tomcat took off.  I flew after the jets that were still out that didn’t get caught in the C-5’s takedown and had them chase after me, leaving my friends alone down there.

So far I managed to take five of the 20 jets so far and nearly got shot out of the sky by a few others.  But it wasn’t until I saw Billy was in trouble from not only the ground assault but the incoming aerial attack he didn’t know was coming right at his front.

‘Billy 12 o’clock!’ I proclaimed as I chased after one of the jets and fired at ready.

*Billy’s POV*

I heard (Y/n)’s voice in my earpiece and I saw one of Hassan’s jets heading right for me.  Just before I knew I was a goner, the jet exploded right before my eyes and I watched as (Y/n)’s tomcat flew right past me.  Up and down I saw her fly with ease and grace taking down each plane in her sight.

Even when some of Hassan’s soldiers tried to take down her plane, she fired at them blowing the ground from beneath them.  Doing her famed loop-de-loops and even going in between a tag team of jets forcing them to lose control before firing at them before they could get the chance to recover.

As I fired at any soldier nearby I could help but cheer for my baby. As he place flew right over me once again I couldn’t help but cry out.

“TOM CRUISE DOESN’T COMPETE WITH YOU LOVE!!!”

‘Damn straight he don’t!’ She cheered.  I widely grinned and shook my head at seeing her in her element.  She really was like a Falcon in the air, but a She wolf on the attack.

‘Hate to interrupt the little love fest going on here but can we please focus back on the mission? Four I want you, Three and Two to head into the mansion and get that slimy son of a bitch before he tries to deck out.’ One’s voice rang out.

“Got it.” I then raced on ahead with Two and Three coming right beside me and the two of us entered the mansion.

For some reason and I have no idea why but Hassan barely had any guards left to protect him inside which was suspicious to me.  After I had just taken down a guy along the upper hallway near where Hassan’s room was said to be, I looked out the window to see Hassan trying an escape attempt through a chopper.

“Fuck!”

‘What’s going on Four?’ Five asked.

“He’s making an escape in a chopper.”

‘Not for long he won’t.’ (y/n)’s voice said.  Soon enough I saw her flying in and with just a few dropped bombs I saw the fireworks blow up his chopper.

“Two, three he’s outside let’s go!” I slid down the railings before successfully landing on the ground and we raced out the backdoor.  There I saw the rest of the team surrounding him, my girl’s Tomcat having an addition to it as she now aimed a GAU-17A machine gun aimed right at Hassan.

He turned towards us and he must’ve known he couldn’t win.  Wow what a pussy.  He surrendered right then and there and we exposed him to the Iranian President with the recorded confession Two got out of him.  Soon the news blew up with News about the military corruption Hassan had played in the Iranian government.

And with that another mission concluded and we all once again went our separate ways, except (y/n) and I.

*My POV*

After the mission, Billy and I went back to my cabin because the two of us deserved to talk about what happens now since I’m officially back in the game.  Billy and I were lying on my bed and the two of us were staring at each other, our hands softly and occasionally brushing up against one another’s.

“You were right Billy.” He grinned and said.

“I know I’m right.”

“I’m trying to be sincere here, don’t push it.”

“You’re right, you’re right I’m sorry.”

“I didn’t give you a chance to explain because—well I thought you could do better than me. You know that I—can’t perform well anymore so I’m basically a rag doll from the waist down. How could you love someone like that?”

“For one thing that girl’s got a whole lot more to offer than just the incredible sex we used to have together.” He tipped my chin upwards so that I was caught once again in the spell of those enticing green eyes. “Love the sex was just a plus from you. What I really fell in love with was your wicked sense of humor, you’re a fucking badass pilot, you’re beautiful inside and out, and even when you fall down like shit on the ground, you pick yourself up and brush yourself off and keep moving forward. Like today for example, you didn’t let your paralysis stop you from flying that plane and taking down a C-5 Super Galaxy. A fuckin C-5, do you know how big those things are?”

“75.53m in length, 19.84m in height and wingspan of 67.91m.”

“See? Even your brain is beautiful love.” He praised as he cupped both sides of my face.  The two of us smiled as I felt his thumbs brush against my cheeks.  “You see love, there is so much I loved about you. That I still love about you. So can we—pick up where we left off?” I thought about it and I said.

“Will you still make me those warm pancakes in the morning?” he laughed and said.

“I will make you pancakes for every single meal if it means that we can be together again.”

“Okay I’ll take you back.” He cheered and leaned forward and began to frantically kiss me all over my face.  I giggled as he was now starting to act like Max, my youngest pup who was such a lovebug even after the hell his owners put him through.

“Oh you won’t regret it love, I promise! I’ll help take care of the dogs, I’ll help with the chores, I’ll be your workout buddy, I’ll even push your wheelchair around—no screw it I’ll carry you from place to place.”

“Billy, I’m paralyzed but not incompetent.”

“Oh c’mon love, please let me just spoil you. Just this once please?” he cooed out as he pouted his bottom lip out and looked up at me with those puppy dog eyes again.  I groaned and said.

“Fine. But you can carry me only once a month.”

“Seven times a week.”

“Twice a month.”

“Ten times a month.”

“Billy!” I laughed.

“Okay, okay fine. Three times a month, that’s as low as I’ll go.”

“Twice a month.” I confirmed again.

“Okay. Twice a month.” We then kissed each other to seal the agreement.  “Why must you be so cute in order to get your way?”

“Not my fault.”

“No I think it is.”

“No it’s not.”

“Yes it is.” It was then he gave my sides a quick tickle which made me jerk up and take his hands in mine.

“No don’t do that!” I laughed.

“Why can’t I?”

“Because you know what tickling does to me, and I’m at a disadvantage now that I can’t kick you away anymore.”

“Oh really? Well then I think I may be tempted even more.”

“Billy!”

“Okay, okay I won’t tickle you. Yet.” I groaned and punched his arm which made him groan in pain. “Ow what the fuck that was hard!”

“Oh you big baby it didn’t hurt that bad.” He chuckled and wrapped his arms around me to pull me in closer to him.

“God I love you.”

“I love you too. And I really did miss you Billy, really.”

“Of course you did.”

“Don’t push it.” He smirked before capturing my lips with his again.  This time our kiss deepened as I felt him cup the side of my face. When air became a desperate thing, he separated from me and our breaths intertwined with each other’s.  “God I’ve missed kissing you.”

“How do you think I’ve felt?” he kissed my cheek and snuggled close to me.

“So you—you don’t mind if we don’t…..”

“(Y/n), it’s fine. The sex was just a plus with you. I don’t mind just cuddling close with my best girl.” He lay down and pulled me close so that my head was resting on his chest and I felt him stroke my back, specifically my lower back where my L3-L4 spinal points were located at.

“So you don’t mind having a paralyzed girlfriend?” I asked him.

“So long as that paralyzed girlfriend is you. I’m always gonna love you (y/n) no matter what. Never, ever doubt that.”

“I—I think I may need to be reminded again.”

“I’ll gladly tell it to you a million times a day if it’ll get you to understand.” I felt him kiss the crown of my forehead lovingly and I breathed in his intoxicating scent that I always found addictive.  His cologne mixed with a bit of sweat from his parkour scaling.  I closed my eyes and buried my face into his chest and embraced my love once again for the first time in two years.

“I love you Billy. My King of the skies.”

“And I love you (y/n), my Queen of the skies.” And with that the two of us fell asleep together holding each other close and exchanging kisses every now and then.

[dyns33]

The exchange student (1/?)

Okay. This is the first time I write something "hot", so I do not know if it's good or realistic (I do not have enough experience to say it... it was a bit awkward for me to write this). As I'm thinking of doing a sequel, I will try to improve myself. I think I do not describe enough, tell me if that's the case.

And as always, sorry if it's not written in good English.

Warning: sexual content!

We were not supposed to host a foreign student. The University had planned accommodations for their arrival, nothing very luxurious, but enough for all those rich kids. However, it was not good enough according to my mother's American friend who sent her son to France for the semester. She had kindly asked my parents if they could host him at home. They did not ask for my opinion before accepting. And that's how Duncan Shepher came into my life. He looked nice, extremely polite. He offered his help to my mother for cleaning or cooking, he joked with my father, he was studious and had excellent results. Yet I felt that something was wrong. He was too perfect to be true. But given his career choice, it was normal for him to do everything to earn the trust of his future clients. He seemed to understand quickly that he would not get me easily. I understood his little game, and it seemed to amuse him. The small smile that he reserved for me when no one was watching him was starting to become annoying. He was doing everything to find himself alone with me. He needed help to study. He wanted to visit the city and needed a nice guide. He needed someone to translate a word he did not understand. To please my parents, I gave in to all his stupid demands. But only for my parents. Certainly not to be with him. He was handsome, I was not blind, but he was especially annoying.

            I was not a social person The other students did not like me much. For them I was a bitch who thought herself better than all the others. And actually I was the best, but it was not for this reason that I avoided them. They were stupid. They were only interested in three things : money, glory, sex. If I wanted to succeed, it was not to be worshiped or rich, but to be proud of myself. Proud of my life. I would have done something useful, no matter whether people like me or not. And above all, without cheating, without lying, without being corrupted by the system. This was the main difference between me and them : integrity. So maybe I looked like a heartless bitch who was judging others, but I could scream loudly that I'd been successful on my own. I had not entered this university with my parents' money, but by earning a scholarship through my work. I had found a waitress job because I refused to be dependent on them. I did not need anyone. And certainly no morons like them. So why was I kissing Duncan Shepher on my bed as he tried to take off my pants ? How did it happen ?

           I remember that he had asked me to give him details on the History of France. He already knew almost everything and I understood that he was asking me that only to annoy me and make me waste my time. I do not know why we had settled on my bed. My parents were not there. I think that was his idea. "Not to be disturbed if they return earlier." I should have understood the underwrite. But to finish it as soon as possible, I had just shrugged and locked ourselves in my room. Everything was fine until he put his hand on my thigh.  I had not rejected him, too surprised by this gesture. He seemed to take it as an invitation. Putting the history book on my bedside table, he came dangerously close to me. I was stuck between him and the wall.

           "And if we relaxed a little," he whispered, "We understand each other. We are the same. Always the best in everything. But with the pressure ... sometimes you have to let go." I did not know what to say to him. What was he talking about ? To let go ? Pressure ? But I was fine, thanks ! He took me by the waist and he pressed himself against me. I felt his breath in my neck. And his erection against my leg. I started shaking. He was not going... ?

           "So, kitten ?" He said, "what is your answer ? I'm much better than all the previous ones." Which precedents ? Oh. He thought I had experience. I just had to tell him he was wrong and he was going to stop. Men are always embarrassed when they learn that you are a virgin. Especially at 25 years old. Maybe Duncan would make fun of me because of that ? "So ?" He seemed to be impatient. I was going to tell him. Really. But he rubbed harder against me and I could not hold back a moan. It was the answer he was waiting for, and he began kissing me wildly. My first kiss. I did not really imagine it like that. With someone like him. I did not know at all what I had to do. Sex had never been one of my priorities. It was a waste of time. If one day I fell in love, and it was reciprocal, then I would have considered the thing. But in the meantime, I only thought about studies. But now that it was happening... Did I wanted to do it with him? Yes. Really with him ? He was a moron, but yes. Like this ? Not really ... But if I said stop, would I have another chance ? I was so busy thinking that I did not notice he had pulled off my pants and had lifted my sweater. I was in underwear in front of a man. And he looked delighted.

           "You're going to purr, my little kitten, you're going to purr and beg for it never to stop."

           Strangely I did not want him to stop. I wanted more. But what was happening to me ? I was not an easy girl... It was like it was not me, I watched it undo my bra, but it was like a film. A very hot film. Taking my left breast with one hand, he began to suck my right nipple without warning. Oh my God, kill me. It was so embarassing, so weird, but sooooo good. I knew I had sensitive breasts, but it was not like when I touched myself. That hot hand, that mouth, that tongue, those teeth. When he started playing with my panties, making it go down slowly, I could not longer breathe. "You're wet kitten," he said, licking his lips. "Just for me, and I barely touched you. It must have been a long time." I was going to answer him no, it was the first time. But when his tongue touched my clit, I could not think straight anymore. But I started to panic a bit. I knew what would happen next. I never dared to go further when I masturbated. I rubbed myself and it was enough. But to put something inside of me ? I was too afraid of the pain. And I was way too tight because of the stress. He was going to realize something. He was going to see that he was wrong and he was going to make fun of me... Then he was going to leave me like that. What could I do ? When he introduced a finger, I did my best to relax. It was a strange sensation, which I did not really like. Then he started to move and it was different. Sometimes he touched a spot and I could not stop myself from trembling and moaning of pleasure. He introduced a second finger, and his mouth returned to my breasts, then on my mouth.

           "Are you ready kitten ?" He went away to undress. I did not even notice that he was still wearing all his clothes, while I was completely naked. Damn, I was going to see a penis for the first time ! It was a lot of firsts times in once. I did not really have an element of comparison, but he was... well made. And I panicked even more. Was it not too big ? Duncan seemed to take my reaction for admiration. He had a big smile, as if he was very proud. "Impressive, huh? Still need to know how to use it." In a few seconds he was back on me. "And I know perfectly." he said, kissing me passionately. I did not have time to react, and at the same moment he penetrated me. I uttered a little cry, of pain and pleasure, then there was only ecstasy. For the first time my body managed to move and my arms wrapped around him. I wanted more. I needed more. "You're all tight and wet kitten, it's so good ! Cum for me kitten ! And say my name !" His cock was touching the spot. Again and again. I felt something rising in me. I clung to him desperately and my eyes met his. His piercing blue eyes devouring me. So it had happened. I thought I had orgasms when I was touching myself. I was very wrong ! Fortunately my parents were not there... I shouted his name several times, while I felt something, a liquid, pouring into me. He too had cum. Inside me. I did not think about it at the moment. There was no risk, I took the pill. But he could have asked...

           I thought he was going to lie down with me, but he caught his breath, then he got up to get dressed without saying anything. He put on his hair before turning to me. He seemed to appreciate what he saw. I started to feel ashamed. He laid a kiss on my forehead before heading for the door. "It was really great kitten, we'll try it in the kitchen next time." And with these words, he went out. The next time ? Because he wanted to do it again ? Then I remembered my parents. I hurried to the bathroom to take a shower and get dressed before they were there. The next time ? Did I wanted to ? I wasn't sure... Friends with benefits, that was what it was called? Not really my thing. The semester was going to be long.

[trustbikini]

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[mxlfoydraco]

can you please tell us more about treacle?? she sounds adorable

Treacle was found in the streets by an organization that trains rescue dogs as service dogs and rehomes them. She was trained as a PTSD service dog after going through a series of tests that assessed her temperament, cooperation and health. She’s trained to detect nighmares, dissociative episodes, panic attacks, flashbacks and moodswings; to help her owner through them; and provide emotional support and reassurance. She continues her training after she gets adopted by Harry, which happens while she’s about two and a half years old. She’s very serious while she’s on duty, she’s attentive and reliable. She stays focused and alert to her owner, and very little can distract her. She strongly dislikes the press because they stress Harry out, and effectively protects Harry’s personal space in public despite her size and unintimidating looks. She’s a very excited, joyful and vibrant dog when she’s off duty though, especially at the dog park! She has a bit of an underbite and sometimes her tongue sticks out, so she’s proned to drooling. This triples in playtimes or when she’s nervous, so Harry carries doggy napkins along with doggy bags. Treacle’s all time favorite snack is peanut butter, but despite her name she’s not allowed any treacle tarts because they’re way too sugary for her. She has a collection of doggy sweaters with the letter T on them, and a custom made service dog vest that’s colored red and gold. It was Ron who suggested Harry to get a new pet, but Hermione was the one who told Harry about the rescue organization. Harry met with a couple of dogs before Treacle, they were all large breeds like dobermans, german shephers, and labradors. While they were all great dogs, he didn’t feel a strong connection to them. He saw Treacle by coincidence, and asked to meet her specifically. She stole his heart under two seconds by being her adorable self, even though she sneezed directly in his face while he was petting her. That actually solidified Harry’s decision that she was the right dog for him! She looks a bit like this, but in golden color:

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#150: Bamidbar/Numbers Chapter 33

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1 These are the stages of the children of Israel, by which they went forth out of the land of Egypt by their hosts under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2 And Moses wrote their goings forth, stage by stage, by the commandment of the LORD; and these are their stages at their goings forth. 3 And they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, 4 while the Egyptians were burying them that the LORD had smitten among them, even all their first-born; upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments. 5 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth. 6 And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. 7 And they journeyed from Etham, and turned back unto Pihahiroth, which is before Baal-zephon; and they pitched before Migdol. 8 And they journeyed from Penehahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. 9 And they journeyed from Marah, and came unto Elim; and in Elim were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm-trees; and they pitched there. 10 And they journeyed from Elim, and pitched by the Red Sea. 11 And they journeyed from the Red Sea, and pitched in the wilderness of Sin. 12 And they journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, and pitched in Dophkah. 13 And they journeyed from Dophkah, and pitched in Alush. 14 And they journeyed from Alush, and pitched in Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink. 15 And they journeyed from Rephidim, and pitched in the wilderness of Sinai. 16 And they journeyed from the wilderness of Sinai, and pitched in Kibroth-hattaavah. 17 And they journeyed from Kibroth-hattaavah, and pitched in Hazeroth. 18 And they journeyed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah. 19 And they journeyed from Rithmah, and pitched in Rimmon-perez. 20 And they journeyed from Rimmon-perez, and pitched in Libnah. 21 And they journeyed from Libnah, and pitched in Rissah. 22 And they journeyed from Rissah, and pitched in Kehelah. 23 And they journeyed from Kehelah, and pitched in mount Shepher. 24 And they journeyed from mount Shepher, and pitched in Haradah. 25 And they journeyed from Haradah, and pitched in Makheloth. 26 And they journeyed from Makheloth, and pitched in Tahath. 27 And they journeyed from Tahath, and pitched in Terah. 28 And they journeyed from Terah, and pitched in Mithkah. 29 And they journeyed from Mithkah, and pitched in Hashmonah. 30 And they journeyed from Hashmonah, and pitched in Moseroth. 31 And they journeyed from Moseroth, and pitched in Bene-jaakan. 32 And they journeyed from Bene-jaakan, and pitched in Hor-haggidgad. 33 And they journeyed from Hor-haggidgad, and pitched in Jotbah. 34 And they journeyed from Jotbah, and pitched in Abronah. 35 And they journeyed from Abronah, and pitched in Ezion-geber. 36 And they journeyed from Ezion-geber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin--the same is Kadesh. 37 And they journeyed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.-- 38 And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. 39 And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. {S} 40 And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who dwelt in the South in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.-- 41 And they journeyed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah. 42 And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon. 43 And they journeyed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth. 44 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab. 45 And they journeyed from Ijim, and pitched in Dibon-gad. 46 And they journeyed from Dibon-gad, and pitched in Almon-diblathaim. 47 And they journeyed from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, in front of Nebo. 48 And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. 49 And they pitched by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab. {S} 50 And the LORD spoke unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying: 51 'Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them: When ye pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 52 then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their figured stones, and destroy all their molten images, and demolish all their high places. 53 And ye shall drive out the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein; for unto you have I given the land to possess it. 54 And ye shall inherit the land by lot according to your families--to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer thou shalt give the less inheritance; wheresoever the lot falleth to any man, that shall be his; according to the tribes of your fathers shall ye inherit. 55 But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then shall those that ye let remain of them be as thorns in your eyes, and as pricks in your sides, and they shall harass you in the land wherein ye dwell. 56 And it shall come to pass, that as I thought to do unto them, so will I do unto you. {P}

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[michaeljohnmorgan]

LEADERS OF THE NORTH

 THE WAY OF LIFE

Thus, says the LORD: Behold, I set before you THE WAY OF LIFE and the way of death. He who abides in Zionism shall die by the sword and by famine and by pestilence; but he who surrenders; atones and believe the Word; the Testimony of Jesus; taught by (the Galileans) who are besieging you, he shall live, and he shall save his life.

I have set my face against Zionism for evil and not for good, says the LORD; AS THE SHEPHERED SEPERATES HIS SHEEP FROM THE goats;

CLOUDS RAISING FROM THE NORTH*,

Zionism shall be consumed by the FLAME OF DEVOURING FIRE.  

Jeremiah 4:6 Set up the standard against Zionism; be strong, stay not; for I will raise up a whirlwind from the North; like locust of the Nazarene devouring thorns, thistles. briers and shrubs; they shall be consumed by fire a great destruction.

A powerful king is raising up his mighty army; locust; a whirlwind of fire, lightning and thunder, hail and rain;  

MY ANNOINTED; LOCUST OF THE NAZARENE BELIEVERS, SONS OF GOD; rally the troops; destroyers of Zionism are on their way;

THE TRUMPET HAS SOUNDED A VOICE IS HEARD AMONG MY CHOSEN SEPERATE THE SHEEP FROM goats.

THEY HAVE gone forth from THE LAND OF GOD;

Then your land shall be made desolate; and your cities shall be laid waste without an inhabitant.

Gird yourself with sackcloth, mourn and lament; for THE FIERCE ANGER OF THE LORD is not turned back from you. 9 And it shall come to pass, says the LORD, that the hearts of kings shall fail, and the hearts of princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the false prophets shall wonder.

MOREOVER

Jeremiah 1:11 ¶ Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Michael, what do you see? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. 12 Then the L ORD said to me, you have well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it.

The word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, what do you see? And I said, I see a boiling caldron; and its face is toward the north. 14 Then the L ORD said unto me, out of the north, men of righteousness; my chosen among men shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.

Behold;

I will send, I will call all the tribes of the kingdoms of the north, says the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set everyone his throne in the midst of ever think tank of Zionism. My chosen shall enter ever door and window and climb upon the wall like Locust of the Nazarene.

Men of righteousness are my Temple among men and I am in their midst; like a flame burning;

Tear down the wall of unrighteousness; inter to destroy the Synagogues of Satan think tanks of Zionism.

I will utter my judgments against them, because of all their wickedness, for they have forsaken me and have burned incense to other gods and worshipped the works of their own hands.

Jeremiah 3:12 ¶ Go proclaim these words toward the South, and say, Repent, O you inhabitant, says the LORD; and I will not be severe against you; for I am good, says the LORD, and I will not keep anger forever.

Only acknowledge your iniquity, for you have sinned against the LORD your God, and have scattered your evil practices to the strangers under every green tree.

You have not obeyed my voice, says the LORD

Repent, O backsliding children, says the LORD; for I am not pleased with you;

I have removed my chosen ones; because they believe, and I give them power to become SON OF GOD; MEN OF GALILEE; one person of you from every town and two from every family, and I brought you to MY HOLY MOUNTAIN IN THE LAND OF GOD FROM THE NORTH;

I HAVE RAISED UP LEADERS according to my own heart, who will govern you with knowledge and understanding.

WITHOUT MY LEADERS THE PEOPLE WILL PERISH, SAYS THE LORD

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[ucanbeasurvivor]

"The Pastor, his Family, Depression and Tinolang Papaya" Pastor Andrew Stoecklein of Inland Hills, a mega church in California, commited suicide early this week because of depression. He was a husband and a father of three children. If you pinagdedebatihan if he is safe or not because he committed suicide, stop it. The deserves question e why despite the " succesful " that ministry and " Cel " family, nagka depression yung person? It also deserved to think why many pastor passed into depression; open or not. You might want to say hi to your pastor bro?! (and sis) Isn't it just a trend? Not maybe. Charles Spurgeon battled with depression all his life. Martin Luther and John Bunyan also. I also have a lot of known. I am a Pastor's kid. My parents are missionaries. I literally spent my 30 years of existence at a church's parsonage, even until now, as I myself am a Pastor of a church. My father helped plant churches in Mindanao when he was just 23 years old; he went back to luzon to help a church in Bulacan. We've literally been to more or less ten churches. I, firsthand, witnessed the hurts and pains of my parents in the ministry. Now let me try my best to recall and point important factors 1.) Shepherd without flocks (Pastors without shephered) I'm going to try your church now. - try to imagine your shepherd's shepherd... but still need to rise every day, and stand Sunday Sunday in pulpit to strengthen his sheep..., you should know better. 2.) problem solver someone else, there is no time in the problem of own family. - one of the clear I remember when we were still young, our parents like doctor, on call always. In the bereaved, near the mamatayan, to the bereaved house or relatives, in the mess of the family, in the magkakagulong family, in trouble with the neighbor. It's too lazy to type, pm me if you want to know what else. - I always ask my sister, where are they papa and mama? Just answer her, I don't know. So I grew up angry with God and the church. My parents are so kind so can't be with others, actually. 3.) the pastor is not salaried, love gift only. There to get a lesson and add food to the table tried to networking, buy and sell a car, and what else. - if i ididisclose my parents, I'm going to support my parents since late 1980's oh, you need to be sitting before you know, you might be able to (Praise God, he is not punctual) - they're fond of eating before. But no chicken, papaya only 😅 - I have a story of my father, when they had a tv first time, someone heard that comment " the luxury again ". when the pastor had no vehicle and just walking for the visitation " the pastor was so poor, what would you think of someone else He took the church?", when there was a car " it could be a motor owner type jeep more?", 🤣🙃 4.) Pastor, driver, janitor, mechanic, electrician, and painter of the church. - does it still need to explain? Come to the province, this is quite in most of the churches. 5.) did not follow the member of the small thing (for example: Color of the curtain), create an issue. - one of the pinkamasakit in the head is the member of the member. - Mema comment - Mema said - Mema comment - Mema issue - Mema gossip - good deeds good deeds brother gigil 🤣 6.) I don't remember (if there is anything sorry I can't maremember or maybe I'm not at home nun) who visited the house, sat down and asked * Pastor, how are you? Do we have anything to help with what is the way?" * Pastor can we pray for you? What are your concerns now in our family and ministry? * Pastor, your child is nakick out, we can help keep him, we invite home, talk to, help. * Pastor, we are just here if you need to talk to you and your problem Disclaimer: Good, most of the church members we've been to, maybe just don't know that it can be done and should do this 😊 7.) the pastor made a mistake, there was all that he had done to God and well. It may be a partime to worry about us, he is the only one who is saved by grace. This is not excuses, but it is important to understand you. Brother, look at now pastor you: Behind the smile and parody of pastor in pulpit, many diseases and sadness that. Despite the hard work, tired tired soul nyan. It's posting a family picture on fb that smile all, oh, there's a lot of war in that house. Plus the child headache. That's listening to your problem, but in conjunction with that he thinks how he will do his own problem. Question you in doctrine know that answer, but actually he has a lot of questions in life he doesn't know answer. My parents are still in the ministry, and my father just planted another church 2 years ago. 30 plus years na sa ministry. buhay pa naman. 🤣 I'm just 7 years in full time ministry, sometimes i want to give up. But it's still alive. 🤣 Say hi to your pastor, the real hi, not the only " how is pastor?" then in chat. Oops please! ... I told you, I might cry suddenly. by Pastor Joel Trinidad Son of pastor and missionary.