#they had to kill my baby ;ccc

[osteus]

      To tie it up with this headcanon about Kimimaro's kekkei-genkai, I wanted to talk about just how strong his bones actually are in a way that can be understood properly. We've seen in canon that his bones are strong enough to withstand being buried under the sand by Gaara, which isn't so crazy when we keep in mind that: one, his bones are not normal human bones, and two, in general bones are only/mainly made to withstand compressive forces.

      Normal human bones are approximately four times stronger than concrete, given that a cubic inch of bone can in principle bear a load of 19,000 lbs (8,626 kg), and if comparing by weight, a human bone is actually stronger than steel since a bar of steel of comparable size would weigh four or five times as much while having about the same compressive strength.

      A key thing to keep in mind also when talking about Kimimaro and his unique ability, is that bones are live tissue. There are hollow cavities, porous areas, and really dense areas in different parts of a bone. With that in mind, one of Kimimaro's canon abilities is to increase the density of his bones at will, and that is what he does to use his skeleton as a weapon.

      Compressive force resistance is not enough to make him the deadly shinobi he is, he needs impact strength resistance and that is only achieved by him by having denser bones. But denser bones mean heavier bones.

      Steel is generally used for most things that require compressive resistance as well as considerable impact resistance due to its ability to get stronger. Ballistic steel is a tough, bendable, long-lasting, and weldable product with a wide range of applications, it has higher fracture toughness and hardness than most other steel types, making it more resistant to impacts from projectiles or explosives. Other important properties include corrosion resistance, strength-to-weight ratio, and flexibility.

      The thing is, steel us much heavier than bones, and Kimimaro has the ability to carry the weight of steel-like bones and change it at will. This ability is one of the reasons Orochimaru considered him his ideal vessel, a walking bulletproof vest, capable of using his own bones as weapons of mass destruction and shields able to withstand explosive damage.

      Another thing to add is that Kimimaro is heavy, he doesn't look like it and if you were to weight the amount of fat and muscle he has on his body, he would be considered thin but because he can alter the density of his bones at will, he can get extremely heavy as in tons. If you need another example, you could use Kimimaro's bones as support beams and pillars to build houses and buildings, but just as easily use it as a bulletproof shield. 

[casbooks]

Book 48 of 2024 (★★��)

Title: Born Twice: Memoir of a Special Forces SOG Warrior Authors: Dale Hanson ISBN: 9780998135366 Rating: ★★★ Subject: Books.Military.20th-21st Century.Asia.Vietnam War.Specops.MACVSOG

Description: “Dale Hanson takes us from a northern Minnesota boyhood to the incredible stresses of U.S. special operations during the Vietnam War, the deadly world of MAC-V-SOG, the top-secret Special Forces project that conducted America’s Secret War against the Communist forces on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Shrouded in mystery and equipped with exotic weaponry, SOG operators suffered casualty rates in excess of 100% for three successive years.

Dale Hanson served with Recon Team Florida during one of the legendary missions of SOG, the killing of an enemy colonel who was carrying super-secret documents of enormous importance to the American war effort. After intense fighting, those documents were brought back by the team. Dale survived and went on to serve three tours with the legendary special operations group.

The American heartland can bring forth young men of great valor and commitment, and one such man wrote this book. To read it is to go along on a near-unbelievable story of deadly missions carried out by small Green Beret-led teams operating deep in enemy territory against all but impossible odds.” —Michael P Buckland, Special Forces SOG warrior

My Review: The author is a good writer. He's able to convey his thoughts, his ideas, and what he sees and feels to the reader in a very eloquent way. Having said that, I'm not sure I'd classify this as a great book, or even a good book. It's a decent book that covers multiple topics. The first 30%, and no that's not a typo, 30% of the book is about him growing up in Minnesota and his Christian faith. It's a lot. I'd say another 5+% of the book is just song lyrics or copied poems from others. Once again, that's a lot. There is a huge section on his convalescent leave where he travels to Greece and Africa as well. What's left is his time running recon with RT Florida, a very little snippet about 1-0 school, an interesting bit about the Siege of Ben Het, and at the end, which almost feels tacked on, you get a story from his time with the Hatchet Force, and a little bit with his time with the 219th RAC Headhunters, aka SPAFs.

The thing that tends to really grate is the wrong names used for multiple people, whether it was Capt Roesch or Baby Huey, it makes no sense how some names are 100% accurate, and others are close or not even.

The stories though, are worth reading. You get a real sense of how RT Florida operated, the members of the team, as well as what the SPAF and Hatchet force was. You also get a handful of some really great stories of some key events in CCC history, like the death of David Hayes (Baby Huey), the arrest of Rheault and the Green Beret affair, Operation Tailwind, and more. Some of the stories he best conveyed were the ones he had no part in, simply because he really is a good writer and storyteller. A decent read, just a few too many issues that keep it from anything more than a 3 star.

[leejungchans]

— juliet on kingdom (episode 6).

juliet’s masterlist

from may 6’s episode

note: read the tweets from the bottom up 💕 keep in mind that this contains spoilers in case you want to watch the episode first :3 more under the cut bc i also went a tiny bit overboard with this 💀

— juliet’s outfit;

disclaimer: the blurring of faces in my outfit collages is in no way meant as a form of disrespect, the sole purpose is to put the focus on the hairstyle and there is absolutely no ill intent. thank you for understanding!!

when they were deciding on the groups for round 3, juliet was so happy they ended up choosing stray kids and btob

right after announcing that decision she immediately went to felix and gave him a big hug :((

but we came here to talk about the sports day 🤩

let’s make one (1) thing clear: juliet is here to make friends 😇

B U T she is also an ateez member, aka she is very competitive 💀

this is the same person who refused to sleep when playing the mafia game which was partly the reason for why it got banned from their dorms

probably texted felix the night before like “ily bestie but if we ever have to go head-to-head tmr ur going D O W N”

she said 🔥👄🔥

someone collect her please

ngl she was kinda jealous of skz’s pink outfits bc they looked so cute in them :(((

strawberry kids pls 🥺🥺🥺🥺

but her outfit was also adorable like what :((((

THE BUCKET HAT 🥺

this was also the tiniest she’s looked on kingdom since she always wore boots with some form of platforms for the performances :c

ateez and stray kids’ tables were next to each other so she finally had the opportunity to interact more with the others and not just chanlix!! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`)

pretty much became besties with jisung, changbin and jeongin after that day and also became friends with peniel 🤩🤩

there were still a lot of lixliet moments!!!! even in the background you could see them just chilling and having fun 🥰��

also bonded with changmin (from tbz, not the mc ahshjws😭) over liking horror movies and stuff

“you have a chUCKY DOLL??? CAN I SEE IT????? DO YOU HAVE A PHOTO??????? 🤩”

not them cooing over photos of his chucky doll like it’s a baby/pet photo 💀

ateez and the boyz: 👁👄👁 should we be afraid orrr...?

hongjoong, in the distance: you can admire it but don’t you dare bring one home

okay the vaulting competition ✨

while watching sf9 go she was like “:ccc but i’m already shorter than the first level (1.7m)” 💀

she got really shy when changmin read that she has 10 years of ballet experience uwu

changmin, jokingly: oh~ she’s shorter than the box already

juliet: ☹️☹️🥺🥺

changmin: whdjgjwhd sorry sorry sorry 😭

eunkwang: hey!!!! don’t make the baby sad!!!!!!!

she killed it!! mostly bc of her flexibility as she could lift her legs high enough to not touch the box!!

she made it past 2.2m so that’s pretty cool 🤩

eunkwang: maybe it has to do with being born in australia and being around kangaroos

gave the cameras a 🥰✌️🕺🏻😚 after every successful jump

everyone else being her biggest hypemen 😌 the privilege smh

okay but one time as she was running up to the box her hat flew off and she went “nooooo” in tiny and ran back to get it

literally everyone on set went 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 uwu

even the judge/referee laughed 😭

you know how people are like “hold my xxx”

that was juliet but with her bucket hat 💀💀

for her last attempt at 2.3m she uhhh... kinda body-slammed right into the box and knocked it over so they both fell onto the mat 🤕🤕

cue yunho, wooyoung, chan and minhyuk who immediately rushed up to her to see if she was okay :(

the others were like “is she okay???? :c”

ngl it hurt quite a bit but she was also very giggly bc she didn’t expect herself to make it that far

but after the adrenaline wore off she definitely felt the pain :(

so they had to vote for the visual king right

mnet was like ok juliet u can vote for the visual king but they can’t vote for u bc we don’t wanna start anything so u can be the visual queen and win by default 😄

“should i be insulted that they made me win by default 😅😅😅”

yes juliet actually said that on camera and they left it in 💀💀

she still took the selfie and mnet put hers up on the board with everyone else’s but with a little crown over hers that said ‘visual queen’ 💀💀💀💀💀

she was pretty embarrassed by that ngl but sigh what else can she do 😔

hyunjae, pointing to the tiny crown over juliet’s selfie: ohhhhhh does this mean we can’t vote for juliet?

eric: if we could she’d probably win by a landslide

sir we caught u in 4k 👁👁

when seonghwa said he thought felix was cute and wanted to adopt him as a little brother though 🥺

juliet went (◕‿◕) and immediately dragged him over to felix like “OI MATE HERE’S YOUR NEW FRIEND SEONGHWA”

Little Miss Indecisive makes a reappearance bc whO SHOULD SHE VOTE FOR?????

“can i vote for someone not on the show?”

she didn’t actually say that don’t worry

she ended up voting for minhyuk!!!

mostly bc she genuinely thought he was really cool but also bc they were far apart enough in age that people would be less likely to spread rumours

it do be like that sometimes :/

“minhyuk-sunbaenim was very charismatic in their performance from last round, and he was so cool just now during the vaulting competition so i’m going to vote for him!”

she did write a tiny disclaimer on her paper slip that said “everyone is handsome!! <3” though 🥺

WHEN FELIX PLACED 2ND IN THE VISUAL KING THINGY

biggest hypewoman

“YEAHHH FELIX THAT’S MY CUTE BESTIE RIGHT THERE EVERYONE SHUT UP AND LOOK AT HIM!!! FELIX VISUAL KING!!!!! SO TRUE BESTIE!!!!!!!!!”

hwjdbwjjs before they announced minhyuk as first the mcs asked juliet who she voted for and she was so shy when she said she voted for him 😭😭😭

she didn’t take part in the balloon snake tag game and the relay bc she was pretty exhausted from the vaulting (and also bc the boys told her not to bc they could tell she was still slightly in pain after she slammed into the box 🥺)

so instead she became everyone’s designated cheerleader :3

when wooyoung came first in the relay she was so proud!!!!

right after he crossed the finishing line she ran up to him and tackled him in a big hug :ccc

then she went up to eunkwang and asked if he was okay bc he fell during the relay :((((

in conclusion she had so much fun that day and was happy to make even more frens 🥰

— fan reactions;

a/n: this episode was so fun 😭 pls the vaulting game was so funny to watch ahdjjwjs but they all did so well???? i wouldn’t even make it past the first level so idk how minhyuk and chan both managed to go over 2.3m 😭 tbz were also so good at it though???? pls the way juyeon and changmin made it look so easy 👁👄👁 also eric was out for blood in the balloon snake tag game ahjshwjsb we stan 🤩 let me know what you think!! your support really means a lot to me and is what keeps me motivated so thank you all sm 💕💕

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Remembering Henry - 1/? | westallen fanfiction

A/N: Here by popular demand (after TWO twitter polls). A rewrite of 8x08 with a westallen focus. Enjoy chapter 1! :D

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Synopsis: 8x08 - Rewrite - Iris helps Barry through a difficult day.

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Chapter 1 -

The slow ticking of his watch on the bedside table kept Barry awake from 3 a.m. on, the morning of February 1st. He knew it was no coincidence. Certain days stuck with him, making him either brilliantly happy – like the anniversary he married Iris – or devastatingly hollow – like the night his mother was killed.

February 1st for him was one of the latter. His dad’s birthday.

Since the night his mother was brutally murdered by Thawne, he’d been torn apart by the mere mention of a mother, not even his own. But he held to the hope for years by focusing wholeheartedly on freeing his father from prison. And yet, within a year of freeing him at long last, he was taken from him for good. Seeing his visage in Jay was both a gift and a nightmare, as was with Joan and the speed force.

But on the tough days, like today, it mostly just hurt. It had been so many years, he wished he could be past the ‘missing him so much his gut ached’ part, but he wasn’t, and he hated it.

Unable to take lying in bed staring at the ceiling a minute longer, and not wanting to wake Iris up with his tossing and turning, Barry peeled himself out of bed and headed into the bathroom for a hot shower.

He took his time with it, hoping the water pouring over him as he washed himself would drown out the memories flooding through him. It didn’t work, and he ended up exiting the bathroom angry with himself half an hour later.

He dressed while Iris was still asleep and went downstairs to make her favorite coffee, a habit now and one he usually prided himself in because it always lit a smile on her face. Today though, it was just another attempt at a distraction. A failed one.

Time passed. He stood at the counter, staring at nothing for what felt like hours. Eventually, Iris came downstairs, energized and ready to start the day in her office attire. He didn’t blame her for not remembering. He was still beating himself up for having forgotten until just before bed the night before. He was surprised he’d been able to sleep at all after that.

“Ooo, fresh java.” She ran her hand down his arm, and he found himself moving away slightly, which he hated. Thankfully she didn’t seem to notice. She was too busy beaming at her favorite drink. “Thank you, baby.”

“Yeah.”

A small smile crossed his face. He was grateful at least for that.

“Hey, I was thinking that we could get an early dinner reservation tonight.”

His heart sank. The very last thing he wanted to do was go out on a day like today. But to appease her, and so she wouldn’t realize hopefully how much he was struggling, he obliged.

“Sure.”

She turned away from him and didn’t speak for a while, and he knew his tone and the heavy sigh had done him in. He hated that he could be so obvious.

“Actually, um…you know what, why don’t we, um, stay in, have a quiet night, just the two of us? That feels better, right?”

It felt a million times better, but he didn’t wanted to drag her down with him. He’d done that too much in the past, and this was…this was something he should just deal with on his own.

“Thank you, but I’m okay. You know, I gotta get used to it eventually. It’s just another day.”

He lifted the strap of his briefcase over his head and started to step back. More distance. More space. Less chance for him to fall apart in front of her and not make it through the day.

“I can clear my schedule,” she said, earnest and insistent to be there for him. Life at CCC Media was busy, but she was never too busy for her husband.

“I’m fine, really. Besides, things are busy at CCC. You need to be there.” His phone went off – convenient. He usually hated when they were interrupted, but today?

“And I need to get to work.”

“I’m just a phone call away.”

He forced a smile, appreciating her gesture and hating how he knew he’d need it later on, no matter how strong he was determined to be now.

“I know.”

With a nod and a few faltered steps back, he flashed out of sight. He needed to focus on work and just get through the day. He’d fall apart later, or maybe not at all, if he could help it.

Maybe not at all…

[themadauthorshatter]

Henry Stickmin Headcanons Part 2, to "celebrate" the finale of the Toppat!Charles AU(Press F to pay respects). I'll be going in and oit of the AU as well, but that will be seperate from the other headcanons

In Triple Threat, and in order, the tallest is Ellie, standing at 5'9" and Henry is the shortest at 5'4". Charles sits comfortably between them at 5'7". Neither use their powers for evil, even though it's tempting to literally something over his head sometimes.

Each member of Triple Threat has their reactions toward horror in general.

Charles is pretty unfazed by games like FNAF or anything with heavy jumpscares. He will not watch a movie with bad jumpscares(jumpscares used poorly.) He was a baby watching Sinister, The VVitch, and Lighthouse.

Ellie gets scared by just about anything, but breaks whenever she sees evil clowns specifically.

Nothing really scares Henry. Or at least he tells himself that. He's less open by getting scared, but don't tell Ellie or Charles.

Ellie and Heney, because they were in a mischief mood, tried scaring Charles. He punched Henry in the face on accident.

Charles sings really well, but only when he thinks there's no one around.

Ellie is the smartest of the trio. That doesn't mean Charles and Henry are idiots, even though they've done things that have warranted them a spot in the dumbass hall of fame.

When Rupert first joined, he'd literally never been more annoyed than when he met Charles, who, in his opinion, talked too much and didn't take anything seriously. It didn't really help that Galeforce always partnered the two, as to keep Charles safe on the ground when he couldn't directly see him. Rupert was mad at the fact he'd gone through a lot of training and was promoted to government babysitter, and it boiled out of him when Charles asked if he was okay. Rupert snapped at him, shouting at the pilot to just shut up for five minutes and actually do his part in missions, which was have Rupert's back or keep him informed of anything around them. He also yelled that Charles is incompetent and shouldn't even be in the military, as all he does is talk. He had brought this up with Galeforce, when the two got back and Charles excused himself to allow Rupert to give the report on their mission, but got a very proper scolding. He apologized to Charles when the YOUNGEST PILOT EVER got them both out of a sticky situation using some incredibly evasive maneuvers that Rupert was sure would get them killed.

After the deaths and funeral of Mr. And Mrs. Calvin, Galeforce adopted Charles, something that was in the couple's will. Charles did not talk to him for a long time, not until a rainy day that prevented any work that needed to be done. Galeforce noticed Charles sitting near either a patio door or by a window staring up at the clouds. He carefully sat next to him and admitted that he missed Charles's parents, too, saying they were very good friends of his and were always good to turn to for a smile or just to take a breather. He couldn't imagine how Charles felt, but he still missed them and was sorry all the same. That's when Galeforce noticed a card Charles was holding to his chest; a birthday card, one that read, "Charlie, if you're reading this, know that your father and I love you very much. No matter what, always remember that. We couldn't have asked for a better son, one as silly, smart, and ambitious as you. We will always love you. I'm sorry. Love, Mom," from Charles's mother and, "Hey, hawk. If you're reading this, it means something really bad happened to us both. Sorry we won't make it back for your birthday, more specifically that I broke my promise to you. You deserve to be happy, and I hope you can do that again someday. Charles, you can miss us, you can be sad, you can cry, it's more than okay to. I just hope one day you can smile and be happy again for us. I'm sorry. Your mother loves you, Charlie. I love you so much, son. Love, Dad," from Charles's father. There smugdes on some parts of the card, some old and some new, and it especially struck Galeforce that the two extremely sad messages shouldn't have been on a nine year old's birthday card. Galeforce apologized for not being Charles's parents, though told him that he'd try to be what they were, maybe more. He didn't talk, but Charles did huddle closer to his side and Galeforce put an arm around him as they continued watching the rain.

Do not challenge Charles to a foot race. He will outrun you.

Do not challenge Ellie to an arm wrestling match. She will always win.

Do not challenge Henry to an underwater how-long-can-I-hold-my-breathe challenge. You will most likely drown.

Triple Threat beat each other in their respective challenges/contests by cheating/sabotaging each other; Henry will try tackling Charles while Ellie will try to trip him, Charles will try kicking Ellie's chair to push it away while Henry teams up with him to try and push her arm down, and Ellie will throw little pool torpedoes at Henry, which is more passive than Charles shouting, "This is the greatest PLAAAAAAN!" and cannonballing in before wrestling Henry back above water.

Charles wakes up Ellie and Henry in various methods, since he's usually up first: He'll usually use an alarm, but sometimes, when he's really energetic, he bangs pots and pans together, gets a teakettle singing, uses and airhorn, and, the most extreme he's ever gone, taped a brown lunch bag to a leaf blower and brought a really bright light into both their rooms, rigging the devices to a light switch. With a snicker, he began to play that army/military wake up song on a trumpet with a megaphone taped to it and flipped the switch.

Both of them were ready to kill him.

Henry was initially left at an orphanage, but he was adopted at the age of seven. He was brought up well enough, until one of his parents started noticing that he was acting "weird," as in his 'ability' to see his choices and fails. This parent started ignoring him and told him to start acting normal or he'd be sent back to the orphanage. The other parent, the one that also noticed but didn't want to talk about it, still loved him, though started to get a little irritated when their partner left out of spite; "Either I go or the crazy brat goes." The other parent re-married and this new step-parent was nicer, but happened to wirk as a janitor for the CCC, and warned Henry to be careful with his 'powers' because the people the step-parent worked for weren't nice and would do bad things to him. The step-parent meant well, but Henry, having the memories of the parent that left fresh in his mind, took it as a threat to behave, which made him a very anxious kid. Anxious enough to become a kleptomaniac and pickpocket to relieve stress.

Ellie had the most normal life, having two parents and a brother, but turned to a life of thieving because the pressure of being a good person and her family's view of a black and white world drove her crazy.

You would have to be crazy to try and take on all three members of Triple Threat at once.

The trio sometimes share a room and bed, because of nightmares and they don't want to be alone.

Yeah. Triple Threat is basically a found family.

Ellie is the father and Henry and Charles are her two, wonderful, dumbass children, even though there are times the two take turns being the mother.

Now, ONTO SOME POST TOPPAT!CHARLES AU STUFF! This is kind of like an Epilogue, so buckle in.

Triple Threat gets two weeks off to fully recover. (Thank goodness)

They return to their apartment and go straight to bed, though they actually just camp out in the living room.

They still sleep like the dead; they wake up LATE the next day, at 4 in the afternoon.

Breakfast for dinner.

Even when they know they should go back to sleep around 10 pm, they stay up and watch movies. They let Charles pick, and he chooses a collection of Looney Tunes, Merry Melodies, and even the Looney Tunes Show.

Henry and Ellie notice him giggling whenever Daffy's on screen, and can't help but wonder why, though they don't ask when he also gets tears in his eyes. He explains later that he used to watch the old version of Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies with his parents and even Galeforce, sometimes, even though it was something that happened less frequently as Charles grew and became a more solid part of the military.

They stay up all night, taking turns watching movies, making small talk, and just enjoying each other's company.

Charles does have an episode when they're making lunch the next day when he accidentally drops a glass and has a flashback of Right killing the pilot of a destroyer sent to rescue him. It is a nerve wracking memory and it leads him to breaking down on the floor. Henry and Ellie do help him out of it, but he refuses to share what he saw with them. They don't push it and tell him to feel free to share whenever he's ready.

They keep an eye on him when he takes his ADD medicine, just to be safe.

They often go outside to do workouts, because they don't want to break anything in the apartment. Charles keeps up with them, and they simply enjoy the breeze and the outside when they're done.

Henry and Ellie do talk about what she told Henry back in Part 6, and she apologizes for not telling Henry sooner, also admitting that she was scared he would abandon her, if she told him. Needless to say, Henry's just glad the three of them are together.

Charles is welcomed back much more warmly when they return from their break.

First daybback and it's out of the frying pan and into the flame, because they have another group of thieves to deal with, smaller than the Toppat Clan, but still noticable: a biker gang that's here to steal stuff by any means necessary and be an insane headache for police and people on the road.

They don't know much now, but they will when the gang is followed in the air.

Galeforce offers Charles to fly and get some possible intell, though says that if he isn't comfortable with it he can back out.

Charles agrees, and says with an excited, nervous smile that he's missed being in the air.

Galeforce makes sure Henry and Ellie keep an eye on him, which they promise to do, before everyone sets out, Charles taking a seat in his fixed up helicopter with Henry and Ellie behind him.

With a deep breath, they head out, ready to do some government recon, which they're successful in.

At The Wall, Dmitri is grumbly and still a little pissed at how Henry got away AGAIN, but has to admit it's good to not have to worry about the Toppat Clan anymore, most of whom being in maximum security cells.

Right is bored as hell, but is glad that his cellmate is Reginald; Right's missing his cybernetic arm from the elbow down, his legs have been downgraded to be normal legs, and he is no longer OP.

Reg apologizes for letting this happen to the clan, but Right assures him it's not his fault, self deprecatingly admitting that he may have been stupid for MAYBE crossing the line. Reg can't help but softly chide him for it.

Right promises that they'll get out, though Reginald only snuggles into him more, saying it can happen in good time, but right now he just wants to be close to Right a little longer.

The CCC hasn't gotten a single major chaos reading since the orbital station was destroyed and the clan was arrested. Bill Bullet chuckles a simple, "Not bad, kid," as he leaves his readers to their work.

Terrence is kicking back in his new room, lying in a bed as he reads a book. He's enjoyed having regular, warm showers, access to a razor to shave, and, mostly, a sky that didn't have the orbital station in it; it leaves a bad taste in his mouth that Reginald actually outdid him, sending the clan in space for a short time.

He chuckles at the fact that Henry would've been a damned good leader, mostly because he could see overthrowing HIM to be easy. "Too bad he joined the government instead," Terrence sighs with a shrug before he burts into laughter, mad, hysterical laughter. It really would've been fun to see Henry as the leader of the Toppat Clan.😉

Back with Triple Threat, after their mission as they sit on a hill that would've held Charles grave, if this was Valiant Hero. They're quiet, enjoying the sunset and the sound of the waves below, not ready to go home yet.

Even though they're all quiet, Charles tips his head back and takes a deep breath, taking in the sun, the air, everything, before returning his gaze to the sunset.

"Man," he breathes, "I've... really missed this."

Ellie replies that she has as well, Henry nodding in agreement.

They all watch the remainder of the sunset, though, quite nicely, all three are holding each other's hands and smiling to themselves

[intearsaboutrobots]

for the music thing: 7, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26?

a song your friend introduced you to that you ended up loving:

Blood in the Cut by K.Flay !! it's in my top 3 looped songs from 2021 now and charlie quinn sent it to me.. not long ago lol ive just listened to it a Lot

a song you can scream all the words to:

WELL I WALK INTO THE ROOM PASSIN OUT HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLS, AND IT KILLS, AND IT THRILLS, LIKE THE HORNS ON MY SILVERADO GRILL

("save a horse, ride a cowboy" is probably objectively bad in a lot of ways but i DO know every SINGLE word and i will sing them every time it comes on)

a song that reminds you of a good time:

Dynamite by Taio Cruz - we listened to this a lot when we were camping as youths! blasted at just TOP volume in the car while our dad drove us definitely too fast down the country roads, incredible

a song from an artist whose old music you enjoy more than their new music:

Autoheart, i do like what i've heard of their new music too but their album Punch is inCredible, all time fav, i would loop it for 100000 years if i could

a song that empowers you:

Chip on My Shoulder from Legally Blonde the Musical.. in uni i had a playlist called "pump up jams" with just this song on it ghslkdghs ive listened to it so much and u kno what!! its motivating!! guess you never know with little miss woods comma elle ccc:

(could i have linked you all to a soundtrack version? yes. but i want you to see the scene bc its very good! (also i do hav thoughts on how the musical portays elle's story vs the movie, in short the musical is a better romance but not as good on most other points imo (also it's my fav romance as an aro bc you get to watch them get closer and fall in love BUT they dont even kiss til POST TIME SKIP so baby Anything could happen in there!!! they're best friends they're qpps they're whatever i WANT them to be!!!!)))

a song that taught you a lesson:

this one was very hard for me? so i'm cheating a little, here's my fav piece of song trivia i've learned. i was looking up the lyrics on genius for (one of my fav songs) About To Die by Dirty Projectors and saw this INCREDIBLE gem:

"In the magazine Spin David Longstreth has explained that “‘About to Die’ is a Thriller-style song. It’s like a monster song, except the monster is the looming specter of meaninglessness and existential nausea [laughs]. It’s actually a really funny song.”"

music asks here!

[thoschei-rights]

Even more Who Fic ideas I can’t write bc I’m lazy

Okay maybe not lazy- I don’t think I’m lazy? I just really struggle keeping attention, and after a paragraph I’m bored? I struggle to stick with thing?? Idk? I dunno how to explain- but yeah take my ideas and run with them if you like them?? Heck if you write them, hit me up, and I’ll literally link them in this post <3

Okay so some of these exist already but they’re all mostly text fics? But can we please have more Eleven/Dhawan!Master fics?? I think the fandom has mostly just accepted their original meeting was while he was Eleven because he’s the only New Who Doctor not to have a Master Post-Ten? (Look I bolded post-ten so yall don’t think I’m ignoring Nine and The War Doc??) Can we not have the Master lowkey flirting with Eleven and Eleven being flustered af bc Eleven was a baby :’) Idk? I just- I have no excuses haha

This is an idea Ive had for a while, because I like River and y’know? Space Wives?? Please? :’) But anyway, my biggest love would be Thirteen in the Library episodes? Thirteen lowkey infiltrating the exploration squad or whatever the fudge they were called, she could pass as a normal person albeit a bit eccentric? Because River definitely doesn’t know that face if the Husbands of River Song is anything to go by? Thirteen promising herself she’s not there to get involved or change anything, she’s just there to see River one more time- but then Oop- she get’s involved gg :’) Its up to you how much she changes, if anything gets overwritten? Go crazy yo-

This prompt contains Broadchurch S2 spoilers btw Okay this one is a crossover? Sorry. Normally I’m not a crossover person, I just don’t like them most of the time unless they’re really well written? I read an amazing D:BH x Marvel crossover once?? ANYWAY. I’m going off on one... Broadchurch x Who fics aren’t rare.. but ones including Thirteen are hella rare and it makes me so sad?? But anyway, I finished season 2 the other day and lol at they end, Paul is all like lol bye Joe off to Sheffield you go... and I’m just there fucking screaming? Imagine right? Joe is just chilling in Sheffield being the shitstain that he is? And he sees Thirteen? and he’s like? fuck? what? help? Extra points if she’s being super gay with Yaz or she’s lowkey with the Master :’) but either way Joe is pissing himself bc he’s like holy fuck i’m being haunted or karma or- idk :’) extra extra points if Thirteen spots this random human staring and thinks he’s being homophobic or racist or smth and she lowkey gives him a glare and hESHJBF,DJKBFHDHJKFSDG I’m fine. fuck. i’m honestly fine. Joe deserves jail thanks he made my baby cry :ccc

nOW I have that out of the way- iMAgine lets kill hitler but when River gives him her regenerative shizzle, it heals him yes, but he also regenerates into Twelve? bc by this point the ponds have witnessed Mels > River regeneration so they’re aware of the concept? but now? their young energetic puppy of a doctor is a grumpy scot? and they’re whiplash af? but they aren’t the type to get judgemental? bc he’s still the doctor? I think if the ponds ever had to deal with a regen, they’re definitely in the group that would be accepting and wouldn’t taken ten years to get over it (LOOKING AT YOU CLARA YOU MEANIE???) Rory having a mid-life crisis bc now he has TWO anger scot peoples 

Clara breaking Thirteen out of prison bc we’ve all seen the Jack versions but hi Clara can’t get back to Gallifrey to be put back in her timestream if iTS ALL DESTROYED SO IS SHE IMMORTAL??/ Anyway yeah Clara is like lmao psyche I’m gonna go save the dork from prison bc ur not telling me she doesn’t keep tabs on him? pft. Thirteen is like woah holy shit Clara? and Clara is like woah holy shit yoU REMEMBER ME AND YOU’RE GORGEOUS AND WOAH SHIT NOW IM GAY?? :’) and then Jack bursts in and he’s like oh i was late which one of you are the doctor- :’) 

Asylum of the Daleks except Eleven literally takes Dalek Oswin with him? and news spreads among the universe? the doctor and a dalek> traveling? together? it causes the biggest shOOKETH in the history of shOOKETHs? imagine landing places and peoples reactions to a fuCKING DaleK OH SHIT WE GON DIE but then woah?? a literal sassy female-sounding dalek? hi bye wtf? Yes. We stan Dalek Oswin.

Thasmin bc I need to make sure yall know deSPITE THE USERNAME I DO ACTUALLY DIE FOR THASMIN TOO YKNOW??? anyway, the house-tardis (housis) likes Yaz, bc everyone likes Yaz, have you met her? she’s precious? we love? anyway the housis takes Yaz to the Doctor bc Yaz is lowkey begging bc she needs to save her- she doesn’t know what happens but- she hopes and- anyway the housis takes her to prison and yeet Yaz is a badass and breaks her out? Thirteen is like woAH im gay af when Yaz deadass throws a guard over her shoulder or smth and she’s like I DONT APPROVE OF TH E VIOLEN C E but she’s also gay crisis af :’) we just have lots of prison break alternatives in this church

Can i throw in another broadchurch crossover? I like these... The Master escapes the Kasaavin realm and ends up in Broadchurch? He’s bare confused why everyone looks like the doctor or his/her/their human pets :’) he lowkey does double takes every two seconds. without a tardis he’s forced to live as a human for a bit, while trying to contact the doctor, bc as much as he doesnt wanna admit it, he needs her to give him a lift to his tardis lmao- anyway she eventually turns up and idk , everything falls to shit bc the general public are so confused bc now there’s two beths :’)

the fam end up in petes world after a shitshow in the votex :’) maybe someone crashes into them (lol probably the master being a bish) and yep. thirteen is like o shit nope i cant do this- but the fam wanna explore, so she can’t refuse. and ofc, cliche af but oFC THEY RUN INTO ROSE? WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME? WE NEED BLONDE BABIES TOGETHER THANKS? maybe thirteen is trying to pretend to be normal and human and its a disaster and the fam are confused but play along, maybe they’re dragged into an alien issue and its all running and shit? maybe meta doc is dead? maybe thirteen wants to tell rose who she is so bad but? she cant? things are so different now? she’s changed so much> she’s scared? jkhflkjhg precious- but yeah take it as you wANT YO

the fam meeting missy. you can set missy pre-dhawan, post-dhawan, I’m not bothered? personally I really like post-dhawan but it’s fine. the fam are like oo whose this aND IT DOESNT CONNECT THEY’RE THE MASTER BC MISSY IS A NORMAL NAME SO THEY DONT THINK- but then it comes to light and they’re like HYJKFGUIGFDSLUHGSUHL maybe they’re angry and confrontational, maybe they’re defensive and shook?? i dunno but missy and fam are the dream squad thanks-

same as last time, this has lots of typos and gramatical errors, shit punctuation and half the time i forgot to capatalize... BUT i lowkey have a big ass bandage around a finger on my left hand and its hard to type- (i was a numpty and cut a bit off my finger at work) SO YEAH I HAVE AN EXCUSE- ?? haha jokes im just a mess... but yeah I’ll fix this post up evenbtually... 

[dogsuffrage]

What's your favorite show you've been in?

You are asking me to choose between my babies this is cruel so I will list a few for different reasons. I really enjoyed Vito bc it’s a 2-man cast so there was great bonding between us and the director. Also it’s the only time I have done a romantic role. I’ve had romantic moments in shows before but Vito on the Beach is about a budding romance.

Barfée was fun character work and I love the show. Riff was the same.

Corporal in CCC was my sleaziest role which is interesting to do.

Mr. Zero was my first university HUGE role and boy lemme tell ya it nearly killed me and its such a deep show and i loved exploring my acting in that rehearsal process.

The Cat in the Hat was done for a thousand kids in one day and they bring the HEAT to an audience so I loved having that reaction esp bc preshow we got to do bits in the house for the kids to laugh at very wholesome.

Tbh I could rant about most of those shows as one of my faves (not Grease. Fuck Grease. Grease can choke) but I’m getting exhausted lol

[alrishapiscis93]

DORORO EPISODE 24

I don't know how to express about this :'c

First, Tahomaru DESERVE BETTER :'c 💔 Poor baby boy, at least he had the chance to call Hyakki "Brother" one more time

Then finally she said to Hyakkimaru what she wanted to say, and she had the chance to hold him like that for a last time

Finally Hyakkimaru saw his two mothers :'ccc ❤️❤️ but he should have seen his brother's face :'( 💔

Again, this poor baby suffered too much, he felt so lonely 💔 😭 But at least, he will be with his mother, just like he wanted :'( He didn't die alone 💔💔😭😭

HOW CAN I FORGET ABOUT HYAKKIMARU RECOVERING HIS SIGHT AND CALL DORORO "PRETTY" AFHAHDSFH I'M DONE

As much as I wanted Daigo being killed in a brutal way (yeah I wanted that, you all wanted that 😂) I have to say that I'm happy that Hyakkimaru didn't do it, that proves that he isn't like his father. Compared to Tahomaru, Daigo died alone, with no love and realizing that he made a HUGE mistake. That's really an ironic and poetic death.

AND FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY WE HAVE THIS ❤️❤️❤️ COME ON SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL THAT I WAS CRYING 😭❤️❤️ JUST LIKE HER MOTHER ���️

And this adult Hyakkimaru MY GOSH I'M SO DONE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

THANK YOU MAPPA FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ENDING, FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL DORORO AND FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL (not baby anymore) HYAKKIMARU 😭❤️❤️❤️ NOW PLEASE GIVE US A SECOND SEASON 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

Party is over

[ladyyatexel]

Clear Creek and My Grandfather

So here is a story.  

This is me with Pap-Pap and Grandmother (yes, we call her ‘Grandmother’, and her children call her ‘Mother’) at Clear Creek State Park when I was a much smaller human.  Grandmother is Kaye’s daughter, and the person whose house emptying has resulted in me getting all these photos.   This was the photo I wanted when I went to Grandmother’s house.  Pap-Pap died after a very short but very potent stint with early onset Alzheimers in 2012, and he and Grandmother were a big part of my childhood, so this photo was something I wanted in particular. 

Clear Creek is a place my family has been coming since before I was born.  My Grandparents discovered it sometime in the 70s when attempting to take their kids camping and they went back at every opportunity since.  I don’t remember a time when Clear Creek was a first time, because I was brought there every summer since I started existing as far as I know.  It’s a precious place.  I try to take people I really love there, and they all later confess they were not expecting it to be as wonderful as it is.  It’s a good place.  It’s full of inside jokes and stories and experiences for almost 40 years for us.   I went on egg hunts here, first heard Monty Python songs here.  My brother learned to ride a bike.  A friend and I came up with some of our most beloved original stories. 

Clear Creek is also the site of a former Civilian Conservation Core Camp, and it’s why the place exists as a park with cabins - the cabins are the ones the company stayed in.  There’s a little museum inside the park dedicated to the men who worked there and what they did in the 1930s that also doubles as a little nature museum.  Some of the dusty things in that museum are memories as precious as the place itself.  

The state’s website for Clear Creek seems to know just how magical it and its old bridges are:

The nearby Farmer’s Inn Restaurant and... Gift Shop/Petting Zoo/Ice Cream Stand/Furniture Store/Mini Golf is just as well loved by anyone who goes to Clear Creek.  It’s standard American Country Buffet stuff, really, but it had a charm to it that made it well loved.   My friend Amy also accidentally fed a muntjac from her hand thinking it was a baby deer.  “Oh, cool, Amy’s feeding the fanged thing!” is still a fondly remembered cry from that visit.

Here’s some of the inside.   They decorated with a lot of items from the CCC Museum in Clear Creek to help with the rustic historic feel. 

So hopefully I’ve made some kind of impression of how tightly woven into the fabric of us this place is.  

Sometime in the early 2000′s, my grandparents were sitting in this restaurant and got seated in a place they’d never been before, very likely at the table nearest us in this photo, and they were looking at the photos on the wall.   In a group of young CCC guys posing with some cars and other equipment, my grandfather recognized his biological father who had been killed in a car accident when he was only 4 or 5.  

Pap-Pap and Grandmother notified the manager, who was happy to loan them the photo to make copies when she heard that Pap-Pap’s biological father had helped build the place Pap-Pap’s entire family loved and felt so tied to for so any years.  

This was a photo I was equally obsessed with finding when Grandmother’s house was emptied.  I wondered if it really was what they thought, if they were just seeing what they wanted to.  I had no idea she had other photos of him, I had no idea she had his discharge paperwork from his work at Clear Creek, and that that guy looking a little mischievous second from the left-most was really who Pap-Pap thought he was.  But here’s the back of the paperwork listing it just as much as the front (with all his personal info) does.  He wasn’t in the CCC for long, but he was in Clear Creek after he enrolled Maryland. 

I found (and repaired) this tiny photo of him in my grandmother’s things: 

And these of my Pap-Pap (which haven’t been cleaned or adjusted):

Those are some of my favorites of Pap-Pap, I don’t know why he looks like he’s starring in a Noir, but I just really love them.  I’d been eager to find a good set of photos to compare resemblance and these seem appropriate.  Many years ago, in a trip to Canada, a man walked by my grandfather and greeted him by his birth last name.  They didn’t know each other, and the guy just kept walking, but I’ve always wondered about the resemblance since I heard that story.

Until a few years ago, this was kind of where the story neatly tied up.  Yay, family discovers they have a biological tie to a place they love dearly and found accidentally and now they have documented proof. 

But, in 2017, the Farmer’s Inn burned down.  Really burned down.   Nothing at all left burned down.  (Petting zoo animals all safe!)

They’ve rebuilt, and they’re open for business, but I haven’t been there.  Not yet. 

But I feel like I have to go, even if just to return a copy of a copy of a photo they happened to seat my grandparents next to 15 years ago.

[hannah-deactivated20220725]

Taglists

So I have... a few taglists as of right now. Since I don’t post a WHOLE LOT of my writing (anymore), I haven’t really made many taglists.

But I’m going to do kind of a masterpost of taglists and you guys can reblog it and let me know which ones you’d like to be added to.

Reblog this post and let me know which taglist(s) you wish to be added to.

Event Taglists

BotW Sunday & Monday posts (2 posts weekly) - these are where I announce who the blogger of the week is every Monday then I’ll reblog the post (hopefully) daily and let people say whatever kind things they’d like to say about the person who’s the blogger of the week, then on Sunday, I post all the kind things that were said about the Blogger of the Week that week. The BotW that was chosen that week only gets tagged on the Sunday post, that way it’s (somewhat) a surprise. I also have a page for BotW that is currently invisible because I haven’t added the 2 winners to it (so far) yet.

Taglist as of now: @jade-island-lives @the-singing-dove @ravenpuffwriter @dawnoftheagez @abalonetea

CCC announcements, winner announcements & prizes (occasional posts) - these are posts I make on occasion... pretty much if you want to keep up to date on CCC (clever creators’ competition), reblog this and let me know. We are currently in voting mode for one more week. On the 15th, I announce winners.

Taglist as of now: @ren-c-leyn @lyssthewriter @souliloquyyy @honey-tee @dustypantser @her-dream-within-a-dream @dawnoftheagez @kajsawritingandrpg @selenewritessometimes 

Writer Positivity Chain (occasional asks) - this isn’t really a taglist, but reblog and let me know if you want to occasionally be sent asks with positivity about writing. No, I don’t do art - writing only (as I am a writer and not an artist).

Writer Positivity Chain people as of now: @jade-island-lives @the-singing-dove @ravenpuffwriter @dawnoftheagez @abalonetea

Prompt Pals (occasional posts - at least one every other week) - this is an event I started like a month ago where we send each other writing and/or art prompts and receive writing and/or art prompts. You get to choose which kind of prompts you want. (:

Prompt Pals taglist as of now: @abalonetea @dawnoftheagez @books-of-lunacy @idkhowtoread @permissiontobreathe @writinginslowmotion @lyssthewriter @viragosouls @mourning-call @maxgraybooks @amazonprimebox @crystallized-ink

Writing Taglists

General writing taglist (there’s no real set... time) - anything that I write, if you want to be tagged, let me know! I don’t have a general taglist as of now, but let me know if you want to be added to it!

Angst taglist (no set time) - again, like the general taglist, I’ve never had a taglist for this as of yet, but I’ve noticed I’ve been writing a lot of angst lately and some people eat them UP. So if you’re one of those people, I recommend adding yourself to this taglist!

Fluff taglist ( no set time) - so with this one, to me, fluff is just as much about cute family moments as cute couple moments. I don’t just write romantic fluff. In fact, I write a lot of fluffy family moments (especially with Kyle). So if you like my fluff writing, I recommend adding yourself to this taglist. As of now, there is no taglist for these pieces.

Character Taglists

I used to have a taglist for Kyle posts. I’m going to bring that back with a couple more popular character taglists.

Kyle Eisenhower (occasional posts) - of course I have to have a taglist of my favorite little sexy gay hybrid. Half vampire, half werewolf with abilities and weaknesses that come from both creatures - hybrids are the Ultimate Creature and Kyle... is the Original Hybrid. So if you love hybrids, you’ll want to be added to this (new) taglist! Reblog and let me know if you want to be added.

Demonic the demon (occasional posts) - everybody’s favorite relatable demon from a hell that’s totally unlike what humans expect it to be. Our favorite little demon who’s constantly running away from social situations - you’ll definitely not want to run away from this taglist! Reblog and let me know if you wish to be added to this taglist.

Ikuisuus (occasional posts) - everybody’s favorite reaper! She may look small and innocent - but you do not want to get on her bad side, so get on her good side by joining this taglist and staying up to date on what she’s up to with her best friends, Belinda the serial killer and Juma the goddess.

Belinda (occasional posts) - everybody’s favorite serial killer - a total badass with a look that kills. Join her taglist to dodge your fate to lose your life by her hand.

Maxie Preston (occasional posts) - my adorable little 3/4 vampire (or in the au, full vampire)... he is a total sweetheart and realizes he is actually bisexual a little... later in life, but falls deeply in love with his best friend that has loved him since they were kids. Join this taglist if you wanna put a smile on our little vampire friend’s face.

Marcus Bovington (occasional posts) - one of my very few humans. You might as well join my fluff and angst taglists too if you join this one because that’s basically all Marcus’ life is. He is full of angst, but you know what that  also means? It means he’s full of heart, which he most definitely is.

Generic Taglists

This is just one big taglist. If you want to just be all up in my business, add yourself to this taglist and you’ll basically be tagged to all of the above.

If there’s anything I haven’t mentioned that you want to be added to, let me know! Since I post all of my photos to @photosbyhannahs now, I didn’t bother making a taglist for that. Just follow that blog if you wanna see more Baby Gurl. (:

Okay! I guess that’s it for now. Thank you in advance for your interest and I look forward to building up new taglists. This post is long overdue.

[bechloeislegit]

A to Z BeChloe

C is for CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Beca and Chloe had just finished watching a Seinfeld episode called Master of my Domain in which the friends bet on who could go the longest without sex. This sparked a deep, meaningful conversation on which one was the true ‘master of their domain.’

"You'd totally give in before I do, Beca," Chloe said as she followed Beca into the kitchen.

Chloe went to the refrigerator and pulled out two bottles of water. She handed one to Beca.

"Don't count on it, Chlo," Beca said taking the bottle. "It's no secret that you are known for your healthy libido."

"Are you calling me a slut?" Chloe glared at Beca and pushed past her to head for the living room.

"I didn't call you a slut," Beca said. "I just said you have a healthy libido. Not the same thing."

"Fine, I admit that I do like sex," Chloe said. "A lot. But you are the one who can't keep her hands to herself."

"I can so," Beca said with an indignant scoff.

"Really?," Chloe said and moved, so she was standing directly in front of Beca. "What would be your reaction if I showed a little side boob?"

"Um, what?," Beca said glancing down at Chloe's chest and quickly jerking her eyes back up to Chloe's face. "It, uh, wouldn't phase me in the least."

"Want to make a bet?," Chloe said. "Whoever can go the longest without initiating sex, OR touching themselves, wins."

"Wait," Beca said. "Are you serious?"

"Yep," Chloe said. "What's the matter, Becs? Afraid you can't keep your hands off all this?"

Beca glared at Chloe when Chloe waved her hands around her body for effect.

"Challenge accepted," Beca said with a smirk. "Wait! What's at stake?"

"Other than the fact you don't get to touch these," Chloe said while pulling the top of her shirt down to show off more of her cleavage, "I think the winner should get to pick a day where the loser has to do whatever the winner wants." She leans forward and whispers barely an inch from Beca's mouth, "Whatever. The. Winner. Wants." Chloe gave a little shimmy for extra added effect.

Beca swallowed hard. They hadn't even finished making the bet, and it was already taking everything in her power to keep from grabbing Chloe and having her way with her.

"Like I said," Beca finally squeaks out. "Challenge accepted!"

"Good," Chloe said and pulled back from Beca as she started to take her shirt off. "I'm going to go shower."

With that, Chloe laughed and went bouncing out of the room.

"I'd better not hear Titanium playing while you're in there," Beca said with a grin causing Chloe's step to falter just a bit.

~cCc~ ~cCc~ ~cCc~

Four days later, Chloe was having lunch with Aubrey at a new place they had both been wanting to try.

"Good afternoon, ladies, I'm Dennis, and I'll be your server today," their waiter said by way of introduction. "Would you like to hear our drinks and lunch specials."

"I would, thank you," Aubrey responded.

"Very good," Dennis said. "We have two drink specials today. The first is Sex on the Beach. It has vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. It's very satisfying on a hot day like this. I highly recommend Sex on the Beach."

Chloe lets out a low moan, and Aubrey looks at her with a raised eyebrow.

"Um, sorry," Chloe said and swallowed. "Please go on."

"Our second drink special is the Slippery Nipple," Dennis said. "It's one part Bailey's Irish Creme and one part Sambuca. Can I interest you ladies in Sex on the Beach or a Slippery Nipple?"

"I'd like to try the Sex on the Beach," Aubrey said. "Chloe, why don't you try a Slippery Nipple?"

Chloe bites her lip and shifts in her chair. "Just water for me, please. Thank you."

"I'll get those for you and be right back to tell you about our lunch specials," Dennis said and left the table.

"Oh, God!," Chloe moaned and dropped her forehead to the table.

"What is wrong with you today?," Aubrey asked.

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Meanwhile, in downtown Los Angeles, Selena Gomez was working with Beca on her next album. Stacie was visiting Beca in the studio and was sitting in on the recording session. Selena was in the booth, and they were working on some vocals for Body Heat.

"Okay, Selena," Beca said. "Let's run through the first two verses again. I want to add some echoes, and then we can see how it sounds. Okay?"

"Got it," Selena said.

Beca cues up the music and sits back to listen as Selena starts to sing.

I'm burning, I'm ready to surrender

"I know the feeling," Beca mumbled.

Like a diamond, I need a little pressure So press me down Till I scream If you're the flame, I'm kerosene I'm burning up, baby

Beca rubs her temples and closes her eyes. She's squirming in her chair a bit as Selena sings.

All I need, all I need is your body heat Right next to me All I need, all I need is your body heat Oh my God it feels amazing when you hold me close Know me like the summer, baby don't let go

"Oh, God," Beca mumbled and dropped her head on the mixing table.

"How was that?," she heard Selena ask through the speakers.

"That was-" Beca's voice squeaks, and she cleared her throat. "That was good. Let's um, take a ten-minute break."

"Sounds good," Selena said and came out of the booth. She walked over to Beca. "Are you okay, Beca? You look a little flushed. Do you want to call it a day? I'd be cool with that if you're not feeling up to it."

"Um." Beca cleared her throat again. "It's fine. I'm fine. I just need some water."

"If you're sure," Selena said, and Beca nodded. "Okay, I'm going to hit the ladies room and then we can pick back up where we left off when I get back."

"Sure," Beca said.

Selena leaves, and Stacie let out a snort. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were horny." Beca glared at her. "Oh, my God. You are!"

"Shut up, Stacie," Beca whined. "It's not funny."

"Why are you horny?," Stacie asked. "You and Chloe go at it more than I do."

"We kind of have a bet going on," Beca said unable to look at Stacie.

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"Oh, my God!" Aubrey started laughing. "You actually have a bet with Beca on who can abstain from sex the longest. Please tell me how this came about."

"I'll tell you," Chloe said. "But, please keep your voice down."

"Sorry," Aubrey said, shoulders shaking from the laughter she was trying to hold in. "Tell me."

"You know that Seinfeld episode where they all bet on who can go the longest without masturbating?"

"Yeah. It's called Master of My Domain. I remember it. It's pretty funny."

"It is," Chloe said. "Beca and I started arguing over which one of us was the Master of their Domain and she, of course, said she was so I asked her if she wanted to bet. So, the bet is whoever can go the longest without initiating sex or touching themselves, wins."

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"I can't wait to tell Aubrey this," Stacie said as she wiped tears away from laughing so hard. "This is priceless."

"Shut up," Beca said.

"Honestly, I'm surprised Chloe was the one who wanted to make the bet," Stacie said. "How long has it been?"

"We made the bet four days ago," Beca said. "But we haven't had sex in five. I figured she'd go a day or two, but she hasn't caved yet."

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"You and Beca haven't had sex in four days?," Aubrey asked incredulously.

"Five actually," Chloe said. "We had sex two days before we made the bet."

"I can't believe either one of you has made it this far," Aubrey said. "Have you, you know? At all."

"No," Chloe said. "We're on the honor system. Plus, Beca can always tell when I've done that."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I can tell when she pleasures herself, too."

"How- Never mind. I do not want to know that. What are you going to do?"

"Well, if I'm this horny," Chloe said. "I know Beca is, too. I just need to get her to initiate sex, and I'll win."

"That's easy," Aubrey said. "Just walk around naked. One look at your naked boobs and she'll be dragging you to the bedroom in no time."

"I've been wearing really low-cut blouses," Chloe said. "And leaning into her so she can see down my shirt, but she's holding steady."

"I have an idea," Aubrey said.

"I'll try anything," Chloe said.

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"I'm telling you it will work," Stacie said. "Just have Titanium playing when she comes home and boom you win. Or better yet, sing it while you're in bed. Do it kind of low like you don't realize what you're singing."

"I don't know, Stacie," Beca said. "I've been playing different songs from her lady jam playlist, and nothing's happened."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Absolutely. I know what Chloe looks like after she's done, you know, that."

"Masturbation," Stacie said. "It's called masturbation."

"I know that," Beca said. "And shut up! Saying the word is not easing my frustration. God, I so need to get laid."

"Wow," Selena said as she walked into the studio. "I think I missed quite the conversation."

"Just kill me now," Beca said and covered her face with her hands.

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"The music awards are two weeks away," Chloe whined. "I cannot wait that long."

"Then take Beca with you for a fitting," Aubrey said. "Once she sees you in that suit with just a jacket and no bra, I bet you end up doing it in the dressing room."

"Oh, God," Chloe said with a laugh. "Stacie sure has released a lot of your inhibitions."

"She has," Aubrey said with a smirk. "Just the other day we had to take my car in for service, and she went with me. We did-"

"Stop right there," Chloe said. "I do not want to hear about you and Stacie having sex. I don't care where it was. Just no."

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"So, you and Chloe are actually living out a Seinfeld episode?," Selena asked as she and Stacie laughed.

"I hate you both," Beca said. She points to Selena. "Get back in there, or we'll never get this album done."

"Maybe we should work on Touch Myself," Selena said biting her lip to keep from laughing.

"You think I'm joking, but I literally hate you right now," Beca deadpanned, causing Stacie and Selena to laugh even harder.

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Three days later, and a week after the bet was made, Beca and Chloe were so frustrated they started lashing out at each other.

"God, Beca, could you wash a dish once in a while," Chloe grumbled as she took Beca's coffee cup out of the sink. "It's not that difficult. Just put the damned thing in the dishwasher."

Beca stomped over and grabbed the cup from Chloe. She opened the dishwasher and slammed the cup on the rack and then slammed the dishwasher door closed.

"Happy?"

"Very," Chloe said smugly and turned and left the kitchen.

Beca banged her forehead against the counter. She managed to control herself and went to get dressed for work. After she had (cold) showered and changed, Beca went downstairs. Chloe was gathering her things to leave for work, and Beca took a moment to stare at her.

Chloe was wearing her usual work attire, nice slacks with a collared button-down shirt, but to Beca, she looked hot. Oh, so hot. Beca took in a deep breath and let it out before she walked over to grab her keys from beside the door.

"I'm sorry I yelled at you," Chloe said softly.

"It's okay," Beca said. "I deserved it. I'll be home around six. Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?"

"I'd like that," Chloe said. She pulled Beca into a hug. "I love you."

"I love you, too," Beca said.

Chloe leaned in and kissed Beca. She put a little extra into it but didn't push beyond any sexual limits, but she could tell it affected Beca.

"See you tonight, babe," Chloe said and turned and walked to the door. She couldn't help but smirk when she saw Beca still standing in the same spot looking a little flushed.

Chloe left, and it took Beca a good five minutes to finally come out of the daze the kiss put her in.

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That night, Beca got home, and she and Chloe went out to dinner. It was a nice evening, and they decided to get some ice cream on the way home.

They were sitting in the ice cream shop enjoying their cones when Beca got an idea. She slowly took her tongue and licked up the side of the ice cream and then flicked the top of it with her tongue before closing her mouth around it and pulling back, smacking her lips as she did. She glanced at Chloe through hooded lids and had to hold back her laugh. Chloe was sitting there looking flushed and staring at Beca's mouth.

Chloe watched as Beca licked her ice cream. She nearly came undone when Beca then flicked the top with her tongue. It took everything she had not to let out the moan that was trying to dig its way out of her throat. She was mesmerized watching Beca's mouth practically making love to her ice cream. God, she envied that ice cream.

"Want a lick?," Beca asked innocently holding out her cone toward Chloe.

"Yes! No, I mean. No, thanks," Chloe said. "I'm good."

Nothing more was said as they finished their ice cream. Chloe didn't look at Beca again until she knew she was finished with her ice cream.

"I'm going to take a shower," Chloe said as soon as they arrive home.

Chloe hurried off to their room, and Beca stood there with a big smile on her face. She knew the shower was definitely going to be a cold one and couldn't help but feel proud of herself.

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Ten days after the bet was made, Chloe had invited Aubrey and Stacie over for dinner. They were sitting around the kitchen counter. Chloe had just poured them some wine and was back at the stove checking on something.

"Where's Beca?," Stacie asked.

"Oh, she's in the studio," Chloe said. "She had to finish up something for Selena Gomez's album. She'll be up shortly."

Chloe opened the oven door and checked what was inside. She nodded her head and closed the door and turned to check the pant on the stove.

"Smells good," Aubrey said. "What are we having?"

"Well, I'm starting off with oysters on the half-shell," Chloe said. "Then for the main course, we have baked salmon and asparagus fried in garlic and butter."

Stacie looked at her with a raised eyebrow. She turned to Aubrey and whispered. "She's pulling out all the stops with all these foods purported to be aphrodisiacs. I don't know about Beca and Chloe, but I"m definitely getting laid tonight."

Aubrey was just taking a drink of wine when Stacie made the comment. She started choking a bit, and Stacie patted her on the back.

"Oh, my God!," Aubrey mumbled. "Will you behave."

Aubrey smiled, and she went to sip her wine. She sputtered and almost spit her wine back in her glass when she saw Beca walk in.

Beca was wearing a very low cut navy blue tank over her charcoal skinny jeans. Aubrey knows for a fact that this is one of Chloe's favorite outfits that Beca wears. Chloe said it showed off Beca's chest and ass to perfection and always was a turn on for her.

"This is going to be so much fun to watch," Stacie said with a laugh.

Hearing Stacie laugh Chloe turned around. Suddenly, it was like all the air in the room was sucked out. Aubrey and Stacie looked between Beca and Chloe waiting to see what would happen next.

"Hey," Beca said looking at Aubrey and Stacie.

"Hey, Beca," Stacie said with a smirk. "Looking kind of sexy there for dinner with us."

"Oh, this old thing," Beca said looking down. "Just a casual outfit for a casual dinner."

Chloe had not moved since she first saw what Beca was wearing. She could feel herself starting to sweat.

"Need some help there, babe?," Beca asked looking at Chloe.

"Wh-what?," Chloe stuttered. "Oh, um, no. I'm good."

Chloe let out a breath and turned back to the stove. Beca smiled and went to sit at the counter with Stacie and Aubrey.

"You don't play fair," Stacie whispered to Beca.

Beca snorted. "Like she's been playing fair. Did she tell you what we're having for dinner?"

Stacie let out a loud laugh. "Yep. This is going to be fun to watch."

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Sadly for Beca and Chloe, neither gave in that night. Two days later Beca was practically climbing the walls as she sat with Stacie having coffee.

"I can't do this much longer," Beca said. "Do you know how many cold showers I've taken in the past twelve days. Thirty! I've kept count because that's thirty times I could have been having sex with my girlfriend."

"So, just give up," Stacie said. "What do you really have to lose?"

"It's about pride now," Beca said. "I made such a big deal about Chloe's libido that if I give in, she'll win more than a day of having me do whatever she wants to do."

"What do you think Chloe had in mind when she made the bet?"

"I don't know. Probably make me watch movies on Netflix or, God forbid, actually go to the movies. Or to one of the museums she always wants to drag me to."

"Sounds like a win to me because you get to have sex again," Stacie said. "Although, if it were me, I'd make that day a day of sex and more sex. In every conceivable place and position. Oooh, maybe even add a few toys in for fun."

"Stop," Beca whined. "You are so not helping."

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"You really think that Beca would make you go to a steakhouse if she wins?," Aubrey asked Chloe.

"Yes," Chloe said. "She knows I don't eat red meat, but she loves it. I fix it for her occasionally, but this will be her chance to gorge herself. She'll want to have steak and eggs for breakfast at home, then a big fat juicy hamburger from Cassel's. And for dinner another steak from any one of a number of places she likes."

"That doesn't sound so bad," Aubrey said. "Each one of those places will have something for you. Doesn't really sound like a loss to me."

"But it's a matter of pride now," Chloe said. "She kept going on and on about my libido. I can't give in."

"But think about it," Aubrey said. "You'll be having sex again."

"God, I miss it," Chloe said wistfully.

"Enough about you and your lack of sex," Aubrey said with a chuckle. "Are we still on for dinner tonight?"

"Yeah," Chloe said. "Beca made reservations at Water Grill for six-thirty. Do you want to come to ours and take an Uber together? You can spend the night so we can drink. I know I'll need to."

"Sounds good," Aubrey said. "We'll be there by six."

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Later that night, Aubrey stood next to Stacie outside the Water Grill glaring at Beca and Chloe as they waited for their car.

"I have never in my life been kicked out of a restaurant before," Aubrey said. "I can't believe you two."

"In our defense-," Beca started to say.

"You have no defense," Aubrey whisper yelled. "Having sex in the bathroom of a four and a half star restaurant cannot be defended."

Beca and Chloe bit their lips to hide the smiles they couldn't seem to get rid of.

"So, who won the bet?," Stacie asked with a laughed.

"We both did," Beca and Chloe said as they couldn't contain their smiles anymore.

"Um, Brey," Chloe said. "You guys might not want to stay at our house tonight. I have a feeling you won't get much sleep because we probably won't be doing much sleeping?"

"Probably?," Beca asked with raised eyebrows.

"Oh, God," Aubrey said as Stacie continued to laugh.

Song lyrics used: Body Heat by Selena Gomez

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The Hell of Faith: ‘Dreadful Possibility’ and ‘Terrible Reality’ at Once

There is a sense of mounting intensity in the Church. Within the last ten days alone, the following has happened:

Pope Francis and Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque, signed a “Document on Human Fraternity,” which says that “the diversity of religions” is “willed by God in His wisdom.”

Subsequently, many have reacted, directly or indirectly, to the serious theological questions this document raises. Included among those writing on the subject are Phil Lawler (“Not all religions are part of God’s plan”) and Bishop Athanasius Schneider (“The Gift of Filial Adoption”).

Four days after the joint statement of the Vicar of Christ and the Grand Imam, the former Prefect of the CDF, Gerhard Ludwig Cardinal Müller, published a “Manifesto of Faith” in seven different languages. This very powerful statement has been praised by Bishops (including the aforementioned Bishop Schneider), and by other clergy and laity. But it has also ruffled the feathers of another German Cardinal, the progressivist Walter Cardinal Kasper, whose inter-religious sensibilities appear to have been offended by his more doctrinaire countryman and brother cardinal. In a similitude bound to cause confusion among ecumenists, Cardinal Kasper compared Cardinal Müller to Martin Luther. Moreover, an unsurprising collection of progressivists has gathered to condemn the “Manifesto,” including the Rev. James Martin, who took to Twitter over it.

And only Tuesday, we learned of the publication of a new book by an ostensibly well informed French sociologist claiming that a full eighty percent of the clerics working in the Roman Curia are homosexual.

Difficult times.

Let us turn our attention to one section of Cardinal Müller’s “Manifesto of Faith,” wherein the eminent author considers the basic truths of the four last things. Having mentioned death, judgement, and Heaven, he goes on to state these hard truths concerning hell:

There is also the dreadful possibility that a person will remain opposed to God to the very end, and by definitely refusing His Love, “condemns himself immediately and forever” (CCC 1022). “God created us without us, but He did not want to save us without us” (CCC 1847). The eternity of the punishment of hell is a terrible reality, which — according to the testimony of Holy Scripture — attracts all who “die in the state of mortal sin” (CCC 1035). The Christian goes through the narrow gate, for “the gate is wide, and the way that leads to ruin is wide, and many are upon it” (Mt 7:13).

To keep silent about these and the other truths of the Faith and to teach people accordingly is the greatest deception against which the Catechism vigorously warns. It represents the last trial of the Church and leads man to a religious delusion, “the price of their apostasy” (CCC 675); it is the fraud of Antichrist. “He will deceive those who are lost by all means of injustice; for they have closed themselves to the love of the truth by which they should be saved” (2 Thess 2:10).

Earlier in his “Manifesto,” Cardinal Müller had written of the sad state of ignorance that exists among the faithful. Far from excusing them from their Christian obligations and giving them a free pass to Heaven, that state of ignorance is a danger to their immortal souls: “Today,” wrote His Eminence, “many Christians are no longer even aware of the basic teachings of the Faith, so there is a growing danger of missing the path to eternal life” (emphasis mine). This pastoral concern reminded me of what that great shepherd, Pope Saint Pius X, wrote in his Acerbo Nimis: “It is a common complaint, unfortunately too well founded, that there are large numbers of Christians in our own time who are entirely ignorant of those truths necessary for salvation. … And so Our Predecessor, Benedict XIV, had just cause to write: ‘We declare that a great number of those who are condemned to eternal punishment suffer that everlasting calamity because of ignorance of those mysteries of faith which must be known and believed in order to be numbered among the elect.’”

The “Manifesto” mentions salvation numerous times, and does so in a way that avoids the common errors of our day, errors like presumption, indifferentism (for he associates salvation with Christ and His “Mystical Body,” the Catholic Church), or the soft-core modernism that makes eternal life something natural to man. Evidently, as the above paragraphs on hell would indicate, His Eminence is no disciple of Hans Urs von Balthasar.

In the several paragraphs that follow, I am borrowing very heavily from a polemical piece that my beloved mentor and superior, Brother Francis, M.I.C.M., wrote many years ago. Both to shorten the text and to remove the not-presently-relevant particulars of the polemic, I am applying a very heavy editorial hand.

All the truths about hell belong to those mysteries which are not the proper object of reason. The best that we can do with hell rationally is to show that it is not absurd. The Rationalists make hell absurd to begin with, and then they try to make it empty — or to make believe that it is empty. In a book on Catholic Doctrine by the Very Rev. William Byrne, D.D., published in 1892, hell is defined as “the state or place of those condemned to eternal punishment.”

It is very hard for us to see from reason how any crime of man can ever deserve eternal punishment. “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” is reasonable. When a man kills another man, kill him, but why send him to eternal fire? Why send the unbaptized baby to an everlasting punishment of loss (soon to be explained) for a crime he did not personally commit?

But the hell of Faith is not a punishment for crime, but for sin; and sin adds to crime an entirely new aspect — the aspect of contempt or even hatred of God. It is because the everlasting God commanded “Thou shalt not kill” that murder becomes more than a crime — a sin.

The essence of hell consists in the loss of the Beatific Vision, a punishment common both to hell (proper) and to the Limbo of the unbaptized. The torments of hell (poena sensus) — those punishments for actual sin that are superadded to the pain of loss of heavenly beatitude (the poena damni) — belong to the accidental part of the eternal punishment. They are completely absent from Limbo. With regard to these, the same Father Byrne we have already quoted says:

“All the damned do not suffer alike. The punishment is proportioned to the malice and gravity of their sins. ‘Give unto her double according to her works.’ (Apoc. 18:6.)”

But even the guilt of original sin, by which we inherit a nature lacking the supernatural requirements (and even the supernatural desire) for the Beatific Vision, carries with it the loss of that infinite good. Naturally speaking, that good of heavenly Beatitude can neither be desired nor missed by any creature not reborn by grace.

The souls of unbaptized infants can be naturally happy. Part of their natural happiness consists in a connatural love of God, their Creator — a love and happiness not forfeited as a result of original sin. But these souls have not inherited the primordial state of grace which belonged to Adam before the fall, nor were they regenerated (born again) by the waters of Baptism.

We have, as we might say, an imperfect knowledge of hell which comes from the virtue of Faith. But, just as no man really knows darkness who has not seen the light, no man fully comprehends the doctrine of hell until he has the Beatific Vision. We cannot know hell now any more perfectly than we can know Heaven; and we know about Heaven merely because He Who came down from Heaven has deigned to reveal that truth to us.

If you ask the natural man to describe what to him would be Heaven, he can at best describe a hell, more or less comfortable. For Jesus, our Savior, revealed to us not merely the way to salvation, but the reality itself, and we have to take salvation on His entirely supernatural terms. “Now this is eternal life: That they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3).

And now, I would like to conclude these thoughts on hell with the exact words of Brother Francis, taken from his wonderful book of meditations, The Challenge of Faith:

1. It is possible to imagine a hell that would be incompatible with a merciful, or even with a just God; but that would not be the authentic hell of Scripture, of dogma, and of Faith. 2. The essence of hell is the loss of the Beatific Vision; therefore it is the loss of something whose very reality is known only through faith. 3. Even in hell, not only the justice and wisdom of God, but also His mercy and love must be in evidence. This we cannot see now, but we will see in eternity. No one is punished in hell beyond the measure due to his sins. 4. Where sufficient awareness exists of the danger of being separated from God for all eternity, no other punishment of hell need be emphasized; but the fires and worms of hell must be preached where weakness of faith or its complete absence make light of the loss of God. 5. Without the faith, the best that our nature would desire, would amount to nothing better than a comfortable hell. This is actually most peoples’ conception of a heaven. 6. The first effects of the action of grace is to give us holy desires: hungers and thirsts for things far above this world and all that it can offer. 7. The men of holy desires, alone, understand.

For more on the subject, I point the reader to a longer piece I wrote: “There Is a Hell, and It Makes Perfect Sense.”

Let us, in gratitude, pray for Gerhard Ludwig Cardinal Müller. And let us pray for the Church Universal. The confusion and scandal of these last ten days are nothing compared to what’s coming.

But remember, “he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved” (Matt. 24:13).

FEB 13, 2019 Written by: BROTHER ANDRÉ MARIE

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'You destroyed my family': Family of mother, daughter killed in road rage accident grieving A mother, husband and family are devastated following the deaths of two loved ones, 31-year-old Raish-Nia Wright and her daughter, 11-year-old Dezerra Wright, both killed along LA 18 in Avondale. This following a road rage accident between two other drivers.Lynette Thomas, the mother of Raish-Nia Wright, said “People do not understand that when they have road rage, they mess up other people’s lives. You messed up my family. The road rage between them two had nothing to do with my baby, my grandchild and goddaughter. It is just a hurting feeling.”Jefferson Parish officials said Paul Fererra and another driver were feuding on the road headed eastbound when Fererra rammed his truck into the other driver’s truck. Fererra’s truck spun into the westbound lane. The same lane where Raish-Nia Wright was driving with her daughter and one other child inside. Wright ended up hitting Fererra. Fererra, Raish-Nia and her daughter all died on scene. Deano Bonano, the councilman for Jefferson Parish District 2, said “Both cars ended up in a ditch on the side of the road. It took quite a while to extract the victims.”Now, the family of a woman described as a passionate worker, business woman, mother and wife, and the 11-year-old known for her fun TikTok videos and love for fashion, are left to mourn their deaths. “The last thing she said to me before they left was ‘Dad, you have to do a TikTok with me.’ My wife. I am going to miss her so much. It’s like it’s just unreal,” said Desmond Wright, Raish-Nia Wright’s husband.Rodnesha Smith, Raish-Nia’s sister, said “It is unfortunate, the situation that happened. Because they did not deserve that. But we are taking it one day at a time.”The family also warned others that road rage is never the route to go. “For my baby and grandbaby to lose their lives over senseless people being angry– it makes me angry. Very angry. My child was only going to bring my grandbaby to get her hair twisted. That is it,” said Lynette Thomas.Right now the family is asking the community for prayers for the second child inside the car during the accident. We are told the 11-year-old is still in the hospital in critical condition.Raish-Nia and Dezerra’s funeral will be held on Saturday. Both were originally from New Orleans.LSP said the accident is still under investigation. AVONDALE, La. — A mother, husband and family are devastated following the deaths of two loved ones, 31-year-old Raish-Nia Wright and her daughter, 11-year-old Dezerra Wright, both killed along LA 18 in Avondale. This following a road rage accident between two other drivers. Lynette Thomas, the mother of Raish-Nia Wright, said “People do not understand that when they have road rage, they mess up other people’s lives. You messed up my family. The road rage between them two had nothing to do with my baby, my grandchild and goddaughter. It is just a hurting feeling.” Jefferson Parish officials said Paul Fererra and another driver were feuding on the road headed eastbound when Fererra rammed his truck into the other driver’s truck. Fererra’s truck spun into the westbound lane. The same lane where Raish-Nia Wright was driving with her daughter and one other child inside. Wright ended up hitting Fererra. Fererra, Raish-Nia and her daughter all died on scene. Deano Bonano, the councilman for Jefferson Parish District 2, said “Both cars ended up in a ditch on the side of the road. It took quite a while to extract the victims.” Now, the family of a woman described as a passionate worker, business woman, mother and wife, and the 11-year-old known for her fun TikTok videos and love for fashion, are left to mourn their deaths. “The last thing she said to me before they left was ‘Dad, you have to do a TikTok with me.’ My wife. I am going to miss her so much. It’s like it’s just unreal,” said Desmond Wright, Raish-Nia Wright’s husband. Rodnesha Smith, Raish-Nia’s sister, said “It is unfortunate, the situation that happened. Because they did not deserve that. But we are taking it one day at a time.” The family also warned others that road rage is never the route to go. “For my baby and grandbaby to lose their lives over senseless people being angry– it makes me angry. Very angry. My child was only going to bring my grandbaby to get her hair twisted. That is it,” said Lynette Thomas. Right now the family is asking the community for prayers for the second child inside the car during the accident. We are told the 11-year-old is still in the hospital in critical condition. Raish-Nia and Dezerra’s funeral will be held on Saturday. Both were originally from New Orleans. LSP said the accident is still under investigation. Source link Orbem News #accident #avondale #CCC #crescentcityconnection #daughter #destroyed #Family #grieving #jeffersonparish #killed #mother #Rage #road #roadrage

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So! This quarantine we had another great idea with my friends. Like we did last time - turning feelings into drawings and sims - this time we did the elements :D

So, here are my Elements as people:

  1. Air

This is Fluff. She’s a transgender diva. Like, you wouldn’t believe how much this girl looves the spotlight. If they’d be a band (Cause like, maybe. That’d be cool.) she’d be the lead singer. She loves everything extra, over-the-top and loud. Oh and glitter. Of course, glitter. We can’t leave that out.

Her hair is made out of clouds, even if that doesn’t transfer great through the 

drawing. She has this loud personality, but you know this bitch’s got your back. Nobody messes with her or her friends! She has heels and is not afraid to use them.

2. Fire

This is Kai. The cool chick with a maaaaajor crush on Water /comming up/.  Runs on coffee. She’s pretty chill and ‘I don’t give a fuck’ but if she doesn’t get her coffee she bites. Sometimes literally.

I’m pretty sure she’s a pyromaniac, but I mean, that makes sense, considering she’s... ya know... fire. Oh and did I mention she love’s drums? No? Well, let me tell you. She loooves drums! Mainly if she can set them on fire! And yes. She can do that while playing (and they’re still in one piece after she finishes).

Fluff’s got her cloud hair, let Kai have her burning drums. 

As I said, she’s all ‘whatever’ and ‘who care’s’ but the moment you mention anything remotely mean to Water she’s got her sights on you. I’d be careful and watch my back. She’s got an unholy amount of knifes on her at all times.

3. Earth

Raavie is pretty cool. You could say they’re pretty down to earth (pa-dam ccc). They’re the parent of the group - always have everything at hand and can deal with problems in the most civilized manner. They’re the calmest one of the bunch, honestly. Outdoors and extreme sports, like rock-climbing, mountain-biking, cliff-diving, hiking and pretty much anything that has something to do with nature is they’re hobby. And they love to share it with the others (You can imagine how Fluff fusses and curses every time they go somewhere: “Why do I have to do this? I’m not meant to walk such terrenes!” And Raavi is all like: “I’s not my fault you decided to wear heels to a walk in the forest.”) 

Honestly, they love them all. Are not really conflictful. Rather deal with things in a calm and collected way - talk it out (Which doesn’t always work with Kai... she’s kind of a hot head when she hasn’t had he coffee yet and/or tries to ignore the problem until it goes away - no confrontation here, thank you!)

They have no specialties like the other too. Just an exceptional poker face. Like a stone wall, this person.

Aaaand finally, my personal favorite: 4. Water

She’s the youngest out of all of them. The baby of the group. Her name’s Leenie. Caroline actually, but nobody calls her that. She has a bunch of nicknames - this one’s what Kai uses, so she goes mostly by that one. Raavie calls her Carry and Fluff just makes up whatever comes to mind at the moment (Car-Car, Line, Rolie, Hon, Babe and so on...) She’s the quiet and shy one. And funnily enough, even though she would never set foot on a stage, because of her stage-fright and anxiety, she’s actually the one who plays guitar in real life and sings. No imaginary band for this girl. Just a normal classic guitar and a sweet melodic voice that could melt hearts. But that’s plenty enough for this precious little being. But nobody has heard her sing before, at least to her knowledge that is. 

Though the reality is, that Raavie has heard her a few times, when they followed her to the school theater to see whether she was alright after this or that stressing event. And every single time they found her sitting in the corner of the stage just strumming and hummin and singing. Sometimes even scribbling into this little notebook she carried everywhere. It was a beautiful sight. 

And kai could just attest. You see, one day after she caught word of a pretty bad bullying incident that concerned Leenie, she got so mad she went and punched that “fucking bitch” in the nose. And then proceeded to run around the whole school to find her best friend. The theater was her last chance - if Leenie wasn’t there she’d go to her house, she didn’t care. Thankfully, she was there, sitting on the edge of the stage in the corner as always. Sobbing, but playing this beautiful melody Kai has never heard before. And then she started singing. That moment, Kai knew she was in too deep. 

Leenie is smart. Very smart. Has good grades, doesn’t party. Prefers her own company and a good book over the others. Maybe except for her little group. Those people are nice, she likes them a lot. She’s an excellent listener and will try to help the best she can. Sometimes she forgets that she’s just as important as she perceives the others to be - and Kai is always there to remind her of the contrary.

She’s not exactly the best with people, but... that’s alright. Being autistic doesn’t make you weird or bad. It just makes you a little different. And the rest of the group can attest, that this girl is the best thing they have ever met. Fluff would die if anything happened to this precious little being, and that is saying something! Kai could kill for her (maybe literally) (probably literally). And Raavie rather won’t think about it.

So, Leenie’s finally found her group. Found friends she loves more then anything in the world! And the best thing is, they love her back. Exactly the way she is - autism and all.