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staryuee · 3 years ago

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7 Minutes In Heaven — genshin hc ⸝⸝

warning[s]: n/a!

synopsis: what would happen if some of the genshin characters got paired with you for 7MIH ?

characters: kaeya, venti, xiao, ayaka

⸃ ⸃ KAEYA ៸៸ #24596E

mf was so excited to play the game until he realised you could potentially get paired with someone else

he was in a very sour mood after that thought , yet it all changed when he heard your name being called out right after his

looked extremely chill (no pun intended) on the outside but on the inside, he was literally having an existential crisis

like he JUST got paired with his crush (hopefully future-lover) and not only that , you’re going to be stuck in a small space together for seven minutes!

manages to slip in a few nonchalant side comments and teasing remarks like, “ohoho, is that your heart beating faster than usual?” “kaeya, that’s literally you, you’re sweating.”

it was such an awkward and uncomfortable silence , it felt too long, so much so that you decided to take the initiative and kiss him

it was a bit more forceful than intended but hey, at least he got a kiss from you. the hairs on his neck stood up yet the slight tug of his hair was enough for him to regain his courage.

it was getting a teeeny bit too passionate however the loud knocking on the closet door blocked you from continuing

made up multiple excuses to be able to hold you throughout the rest of the night <3

⸃ ⸃ VENTI ៸៸ #51AAA1

i sort of doubt he even knows the rules or even the basics of this game since he’s so old and he spends most of his time writing poems or getting drunk

however! when he knows the premise of the game, he joins in with a grin. unbeknownst to you, he was giddy at the thought and chance of being paired up with you

after some boring turns and encounters , your name was called out

no-body could actually tell, but venti was so nervous ?? man was literally sweating and his pupils dilated in anticipation

hearing his name get called out was better than any soliloquy in song, he got up and hurried over to the closet with you trailing behind

once you were in there though , he wasn’t sure what to do,,, like you’re here now, that’s great,, but oh my winds i can literally feel your breath fanning my neck,, and your heartbeat is almost as loud as mine,,

it was most unexpected but it was sort of amusing to see someone so breezy and extroverted to be turned into this mushy puddle of feelings because of one person

“sooo,, how’s your night goi-“ even with the dim light barely passing through the slight gap in the door, you could tell he was stressing and being the ever so lovely~ person you just took his face and kissed him lol

it was extremely surprising to him, but he complied regardless, the butterflies in his stomach dancing around vibrantly

his hand trailed up to cup your cheek affectionately, he caressed it with his thumb as you finally broke the kiss to catch your breath

too bad his dream got cut short, when he sat back down all he could think about was the feeling of your lips on his

⸃ ⸃ XIAO ៸៸ #273C45

did not want to comply with playing the game at all, like you’d probably have to bribe him with almond tofu or praise from zhongli for him to even consider joining in

if you did eventually manage to get him to play, he would refuse to go with anyone he was paired with saying he “won’t indulge in mortal activities”

butttt, something changed when he heard your name and his being pulled out the pile of papers

“xiao you don’t have to do it if you’re not comfortable :))” he could’ve sworn he saw a halo just resting on your head

shaking his head , he took your hand forcefully and took you into the closet because although he didn’t want to play the game before, he was awaiting this moment all night

the cramped space made you both squish into each-other, he slid his hands around your waist claiming it’s just for comfort due the lack of space, you and him both knew it was a lie lol

minutes felt like hours as your pounding hearts couldn’t take it anymore.

“xiao,, can i,,?” he only nodded in response too flushed to say anything

and just like that, your lips gently fell onto his moulding together like it was meant to be

100% tried to ignore what happened after you got out

⸃ ⸃ AYAKA ៸៸ #D6DDDF

surprising she even agreed to the whole thing, she doesn’t seem like the type to indulge herself with things that seem a bit unconventional for people of her status

she’ll try anything once tho! especially if she’s in the company of her greatest,,, friend—? uhum

if she were being honest, she’s had a maaaaajor crush on you ever since she’s laid her eyes on you! you were just so pretty,, and lovely and your voice was like honey to her ears

so when she heard both of your names being called out she could’ve sworn her heart jumped a couple of octaves

proceeding the seven minutes not much happened, she didn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable especially considering the close proximities

AHH I BET U SHE’D BE ALL BLUSHY AND SHY ABT THE WHOLE SITUATION LIKE SAYING STUFF LIKE “I apologize for being so,,improper,,”

and when your in close proximity with your girl ‘bestfriend’ who you also have a crush on (unbeknownst to her) why wouldn’t you just sneak in a kiss for the fun of it

so whilst she was babbling on about the yashiro commission for a bit, you distracted her swiftly by clashing your lips together, gently of course

her heart pounded and cheeks flushed whilst trying to process the situation

had to excuse herself after that, but don’t worry she asked you out more ‘professionally’ after a few days ;]

notes: bro i love ayaka sm,, shes so cute TvT very proud to be an ayaka haver im going to let her explore the other nations

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midnight-aether · 4 years ago

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Why Vox by Christina Dalcher is not a good novel: Review & Analysis

The premise of this novel is incredibly interesting, don’t get me wrong: Vox (2018) is about a dystopian future, in which US American women are only allowed to speak 100 words per day and must wear a bracelet that shocks them if they go over that limit. Women also aren’t allowed to write, read or use sign language. The main character is a genius linguist called Jean who hates every man in her life, including her husband Patrick and her own sons.

The first sentence already tells us three things about this novel: (1) it’s told from a first-person perspective, which means the reader will be aware of the protagonist’s every thought, (2) the oppressive regime in the novel goes by the name of Pure Movement, so it’s probably going to have something to do with religion, and (3) the action takes place in the span of a week, which I feel like it’s a huge spoiler for the fact that I won’t care for any of the characters at the end of the book, since there’s only so much character development that can happen in that time.

If anyone told me I could bring down the President, and the Pure Movement, and that incompetent little shit Morgan LeBron in a week’s time, I wouldn’t believe them.

There will be spoilers from this point on.

The Setting and the Protagonist

The main character in Vox, Dr. Jean McClellan, is a specialist researcher in the field of aphasia, that is, according to Wikipedia, “an inability to comprehend or formulate language because of damage to specific brain regions”. At some point in the novel we are made aware that a colleague of Jean’s, with her help, has discovered a cure for aphasia, even though they are both linguists and neither a chemist nor a medical researcher. However, she was unable to publish this discovery, due to the conveniently timed sexist apocalypse that stripped her of all her academic titles, as the reader is often reminded.

Jean is married to her husband Patrick and has four children with him: three boys and a girl. Jean evidently resents every man in her family, especially Patrick and their 17-year-old son, Steven. Apparently they’ve all been very quickly indoctrinated to believe women shouldn’t be allowed to speak, so they treat Jean and Sonia, the daughter, accordingly.

There is a whole subplot about Steven, but it’s so plain and uninteresting that there isn’t much to say about it. Basically, he is all for the Pure Movement and their ideals of purity for women, but then still sleeps with his high school girlfriend and proceeds to tattle on her. When she is taken away to a camp, he realizes his mistake a leaves to save her. At some point he is captured by the Movement and ridiculed on TV. Jean doesn’t really care that he’s gone, but is pleasantly surprised when he reappears at the end safe and sound.

At this point, the Pure Movement has only been in power for less than a year and a half. This movement is very overtly described as a Christian uprising that originated within the bible belt and had spread to the entirety of the USA. The followers of the Movement also adopt overly conservative views on gender roles, marriage and sex, leaving very little doubt about the roots of the oppressive regime in Vox.

The Plot

The main intrigue in Vox begins when the brother of the US president starts suffering from aphasia after a “skiing accident” and the government comes to Jean for help, despite her being a woman in a society that literally won’t let women speak. Why do they come to her instead of going to any other male scientist? Because apparently Jean is the best linguist in the whole country... even though, as far as the government (and the reader) knows, she’s only been researching aphasia for a couple of years and hasn’t found a cure yet. Well, the author herself has a doctorate in linguistics (not in the field of aphasia), which brings me to my first problem with this novel: the blatant and, quite frankly conceited, self-insert.

You may have noticed that I wrote “skiing accident” in quotation marks on the last paragraph. That’s because it’s hinted a couple of times throughout the novel that the president’s brother was actually injured on purpose by the government, but this turns out to be false. Later it seems like he was never even injured in the first place, but this is never clearly resolved, as the character himself never appears “onscreen”; however, it’s not a cliffhanger that perpetually haunts the reader.

Back to the story: Jean agrees to help because, by taking the job, she and her daughter get to remove the shock bracelets for the duration of the research. The government then proceeds to give Jean one week (remember the novel’s first sentence) to produce a cure that, to the best of their knowledge, hasn’t even been found yet. If that sounds like a stretch, they even let her work with her old research team of three people, which is supposed to fully convince the reader that a week is a completely plausible time frame to discover, produce, test and approve a cure for an illness.

The Side Characters

This team is composed of Jean, her former colleagues Lin and Lorenzo, and their supervisor Morgan, who you might remember from the novel’s opening sentence. Morgan is apparently an idiot linguist who is very unfit for his position, which is supposed to show how twisted the society in Vox is, as they put the dumb people in charge just because they’re men, and silence the smart women. What it actually does is show that this version of the USA apparently only has a handful of linguists and no other skilled scientists.

This is the novel’s description of Lin:

Lin Kwan is a small woman. I often told Patrick she could fit in one of my pant legs – and I’m only five and a half feet and 120 soaking wet, thanks to the stress diet I’ve been on for the past several months. Everything about her is small: her voice, her almond eyes, the sleek bob that barely reaches below her ears. Lin’s breasts and ass make me look like a Peter Paul Rubens model. But her brain – her brain is a leviathan of gray matter. It would have to be; MIT doesn’t hand out dual PhDs for nothing.

Here we learn that Lin is small, not conventionally attractive (read: small boobs and ass), and finally that she is incredibly intelligent. For some reason, Jean finds it important to describe Lin’s curves, as well as her own, before mentioning Lin’s intelligence. No, this novel was not written by Michael Bay. Also, for representation’s sake, Lin is Asian and a lesbian, yet every other major character in this novel is a white straight person.

Well, there is another lesbian in this story, actually. Jean’s old college roommate, Jackie Juarez, who Jean hasn’t seen since before the machocalypse. We get to know Jackie through flashbacks: the novel tries to portray her as this loud, over-the-top feminist who often tries to make Jean join the rallies and protests against the growing Pure Movement. Alas, Jean chooses to focus on school instead of going to protests and forever regrets this, thinking that if only she had fought, she might have changed history.

I don’t know how to feel about this novel’s depiction of Jackie. She is made out to be a stereotypical feminist lesbian, who actively protests against the uprising of the Pure Movement, and yet whose efforts are in vain. Here is an excerpt that characterizes how Jean sees Jackie, and therefore how the reader is supposed to see her:

“You have to vote, Jean,” [Jackie] said, throwing down the stack of campaign leaflets she’d been running around campus with while I was prepping for what I knew would be a monster of an oral exam. “You have to.”

“The only things I have to do are pay taxes and die,” I said, not holding back the sneer in my voice. That semester was the beginning of the end for Jackie an me. I’d started dating Patrick and preferred our nightly discussions about cognitive processes to Jackie’s rants about whatever new thing she had found to protest.

Here you can see that Jean clearly dismisses Jackie and “whatever new thing she had found to protest”, and instead muses about what an intellectual she is. I understand that this is a flashback, and it’s supposed to show that Jean was wrong not to care about protesting the Pure Movement, but this is told from present Jean’s perspective, so it’s clear she still rolls her eyes at Jackie’s activism in general. It feels like Vox is trying to say that actively expressing your ideas and concerns is useless, since Jean eventually overthrows the government with science and not through activism – and it even takes her no longer than a week to do it, as we learn at the beginning of this novel. There is a lot to unpack here, but I still wouldn’t recommend thinking too hard about the ideas in this book.

Jackie only becomes relevant to the plot towards the end. At some point she is held hostage by the government, so that Jean is forced to finish her work. Why the government chose to kidnap Jean’s old college roommate who she hasn’t seen or spoken about in years instead of, say, her daughter, we will never know. In the end, Jackie is only there so that Jean can save her and “redeem” herself for not having been there for Jackie in the past.

Lorenzo, the last member of the team, is Jean’s love affair since way before the Pure Movement effectively took over. The novel likes to remind the reader that Jean is with the Italian hunk Lorenzo because she despises her husband Patrick, so that makes cheating okay. Eventually we learn that Jean is pregnant with Lorenzo’s child, so he offers to let her escape with him to Italy as his wife. Yet Jean can’t allow herself to leave without her daughter Sonia – she’s fine with never seeing any of her sons again, though. She considers this for a while as she works on the cure for aphasia.

The Ending

At some point during the week, Lin disappears (we later learn she was imprisoned due to big gay activity). Jean and Lorenzo announce that they’ve discovered the cure and even test the serum on a random neighbour of Jean’s who happens to have aphasia as well. Also, Jean’s mother had an aneurysm earlier that week and also started suffering from aphasia. The government is pleased with the results and take the serum away.

Later, Morgan, the supervisor, takes Jean and Lorenzo to a strange lab underground to have them further develop the cure. There they walk through a hallway full of chimpanzees in cages, and there is a bizarre scene in which Jean gets too close to a cage and is attacked by a chimpanzee. There is no purpose to this scene other than to shock the reader, honestly. Here, the novel briefly, yet disrespectfully brings up a very real woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee in 2009 and managed to survive (Wikipedia link, no pictures), by having Jean think something along the lines of “oh no, I don’t want to end up like her!” during the attack.

Jean is fine, obviously. We’re over 200 pages in and nearing the end of the novel when the first interesting development happens in the form of a plot twist: the government has been using their cure in order to create an anti-serum that gives people aphasia. Their plan is to create a more effective means to silence women, of course, since they wouldn’t be able to comprehend or formulate language any more. When Jean discovers this, she wants to quit, but is forced to stay when they reveal they’ve been keeping Jackie, Lin and Lin’s girlfriend hostage in the same building for this very occasion. And maybe also Steven back at that camp, but we don’t even care about him at this point.

The climax of the story arrives, and everything happens so quickly the reader doesn’t have time to digest it. I had to reread what actually happened at the end, because I couldn’t remeber it anymore. I’ll try to recreate the pacing of the ending in the following paragraph, so you can understand what I mean:

Jean and Lorenzo save the lesbians (who are the only likeable characters, so that made me happy), Morgan dies, I think, and they escape with the anti-serum. Patrick appears and decides to help, so they send him to the White House with an anti-serum bomb that suceeds, giving the president and all evil politicians aphasia. Patrick is killed during this, freeing Jean from their marriage and allowing her to escape with Lorenzo and all of her children, whom she suddenly stopped resenting. The Pure Movement collapses and all is well, thanks to... well, thanks to Patrick and Lorenzo.

Conclusion

Vox is a mess of a novel. The characters are unlikeable, the plot is badly paced and the ending is too sudden. I really didn’t care about what happened to any character at any point, which is incredibly disappointing. Additionally, there are many things wrong with the political message in Vox, namely the idea that all religious people are inherently evil and that men generally wish to control and silence women. The premise was good, the writing was fine, but the performance was terrible, unfortunately. Vox feels like it was rushed to come out in time for the dystopian fiction craze of 2017-18 caused by the release of The Handmaid’s Tale TV series. Hopefully we’ll see better work from the author in the future.

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happyumbrellla · 6 years ago

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Snk:Mafia!Omegaverse : Chap 1

Chapter 1 : Reality

Eight months ago, Grisha and Carla Jaëger were killed in a serious car accident. The driver of the vehicle responsible for the accident had fled and the police had not found him. Their two children, Eren and Mikasa, only 18 years old, were left alone. The family of their best friend, Armin Arlet, had welcomed them while they climbed the slope and to help them manage the necessary legal procedures. But even with their help and support, it was a long and painful journey for the last Jaëgers.

The determination of the two teenagers had allowed them to quickly pull themselves together to get out of it. With their savings, the money from the sale of their old house, which they could not keep, and the inheritance of their parents, they had bought a small apartment, above a closed tea salon, to free the Arlets from their presence and to make a new start. Mikasa had found a job in a small company nearby as an archive assistant, while Eren had been hired as a cashier in a nearby convenience store.

As the weeks went by, the young man quickly realized that the neighborhood was the business district and that the businessmen were always stressed and in a hurry. Then Eren had the idea to buy the premises under their apartment to open a tea salon. Carla dreamed of opening one and Eren had always loved getting lost in the multitude of perfumes they offered. He had told Mikasa and they decided to try the adventure. His sister took over the negotiations and they managed to get the premises for a decent price. With the help of their friends, they restored the interior of the place and furnished it to give it a peaceful atmosphere. Eren set up contracts with tea producers and started cooking to offer a different pastry every day. They promoted it as much as possible before the opening and when D-Day came, Eren and Mikasa didn't think they had as many people.

The first months were difficult in terms of organization, but not in terms of clientele. There were always people in the tea salon. If Eren swam in full happiness, it was not the case of his sister:

-You should resume your training at the police academy, had finally declared one evening the brown boy.

Mikasa had looked at him with big eyes:

-What are you talking about?

-I can see you're not happy working here. We have some money on the side, the tea salon is working well. You can take money to pay for your training. I know that being a cop was always your dream. It's time you realized that, don't you think?

She remained silent for a moment, thinking, before saying:

-And who’s gonna protect you?

Eren smiles. Mikasa was an Alpha, her presence, her pheromones and her combat skills deterred anyone from making a single wrong move. And it was her smell, in addition to the teas, that camouflaged the sweet smell of Omega that Eren wore. He thus passed for a Beta, the middle class and the most current of the current society. And it suited him just fine. Betas were not affected by Omega pheromones. Only the Alphas were, and they didn't have that many. As for the Omegas, they were even rarer than the Alphas. Because of their rarity, they were considered treasures to be venerated by some and as simple luxury goods for Alphas by others. Not knowing people's thoughts about the Omegas, Eren would mask his scent to be quiet:

-I can defend myself. Besides, nobody knows I’m an Omega. I won’t risk anything. Worst-case scenario, I’ll call you.

After long discussions, Eren had managed to convince his sister to resume her training. Mikasa therefore started classes again in September and the Omega found himself having to manage the tea salon alone. But he didn't mind, quite the contrary. He was having the time of his life. And at least he was gradually leaving behind his anger towards the murderer of his parents’ who was still running.

Eren had been managing the salon for three months already, he had started to spot regulars and he had his favourite. A more than regular customer since he came 2 to 3 times a day and who did not pass unnoticed when he entered the tea salon. Why? Because the man, about six feet tall, with black hair, white skin, steel eyes, was an Alpha whose pheromones pushed everyone to submission. And his constant icy air only encouraged flight. Eren, being an Omega, was largely affected by such dominant pheromones, but he managed to forget them by opening a tea box and inhaling to the lungs. What he could not erase with tea, however, was the fact that he was very attracted to the other man's great cold beauty.

Eren was getting ready to open the salon when Mikasa crossed it to go to class:

-In case of trouble, you call me.

-Promise. Don’t worry about it. I got this.

It was a fact, he could take care of himself now. His sister kissed his cheek before she left. The brown one put water to boil before going to turn over the sign to announce that the salon was officially open. Hardly was he behind the counter again when the little bell of the door rang. Eren knew exactly who he was and unconsciously he started to smile:

-Hello brat.

-Hello ancestor.

It was their way of greeting each other, but Eren almost choked when he saw the dark man’s lips stretch into a sort of amused grin:

-Who are you and what have you done with my grumpy morning client?

The Alpha sighed as he came into contact with the counter. Eren's smile grew bigger, the Alpha had come alone today, no strangers, nor the 2 men who regularly accompanied him, which meant that the young man had all the attention of the man. And having the attention of such an Alpha was exciting and slightly scary:

-A black tea?

-Yes.

-Orange, peach and almond?

-Yes.

-A bakery with it?

-The one you think is best for tea.

-All right. So…

-Surprise me, don’t tell me.

Eren raised an eyebrow:

-All right. I’ll let you get settled in.

-Thank you.

The businessman, Eren, had no doubt that he was one of them by his superb tailor-made suits, went to sit at his usual table, the one in the right corner from where one could see the whole salon, without being particularly visible. The brown one took out a pretty white and black cup, put it on the counter, next to a small assorted plate in which he deposited a part of brioche with pralines. He was proud to have done it. He prepared the small tea bag from his order, filled the cup with boiling water and placed it inside. Eren took the cup and plate and dropped them off in front of his first customer of the day:

-Four minutes for the tea. The brioche with pralines was made this morning. This is the first time I’ve done it. Could you tell me what you think, please?

-Hum.

The dark man hadn’t looked up from his phone. Eren didn't really get upset, he was used to it. He went back behind the counter and put some water back to the boil. The boiler regulated itself to stop heating as soon as the water was boiling and reactivate itself when it cooled too much. The Omega moved to respond as quickly as possible to orders from customers who arrived as they went along.

By 10:30 the rush had passed and Eren was able to clean the few tables that had been occupied. When he turned to the table the Alpha had occupied, he pouted when he saw it empty. Eren had not seen him leave and he was disappointed that the businessman did not tell him what he had thought of his praline brioche. But his pout disappeared quite quickly when he noticed words written on a wrinkle-free paper towel:

« The brioche with pralines was delicious and accompanied the tea very well. That was a very good choice brat. See you tonight. Levi. »

Eren couldn't help but smile. He cherished every new piece of information he learned about the dark Alpha. And today was a great day because he knew the beautiful Alpha's name; Levi.

The Omega closed for an hour for lunch before returning to the salon for the afternoon. The activity was calmer in the afternoon, which allowed Eren to prepare the next day's service and in particular to look for a recipe for the day's pastries. He had to find one preferably before 5pm so that he could place an order with Mikasa who would go to the supermarket before returning from college. The brown one chose a recipe for milk chocolate muffins. So he sent a list of the ingredients he needed to his sister, not without adding a few extra ingredients to vary the muffin flavors. Once this was done, the Omega brought all its attention to the tea room. There weren't many people at that time, it wasn't 4:00 yet. But as soon as the clock showed 4:00, the employees of the surrounding companies would come for a break. With any luck, Levi would be among them. Even though Levi's Alpha aura intimidated him, he loved their strange exchanges.

Needless to say, the young man was disappointed not to see the Alpha for a "snack", but was happy to see his sister back with 4 full plastic bags:

-I found everything you asked for.

-Thank you.

-Armin and the others are asking if you want to come over tonight for a drink at the bar near campus?

-What time?

-8:00?

-All right. If we don’t get back home too late.

-Don’t worry. I get up early tomorrow.

Mikasa went upstairs to put all this stuff in the kitchen of their apartment since that's where Eren made all his preparations. The Omega decided to close a little early to have time to make the muffins for tomorrow before going out with his friends. He was about to turn the sign at the door when it opened on Levi:

-Hello brat.

-Hello ancestor.

Eren let him in and turned the sign right behind him:

-You close early tonight…

-Exceptionally yes. But I’ll take your order anyway.

-I expected nothing less. I’ll have a black tea with orange.

-It’s noted.

-To go. I wouldn’t want to deprive you of your exceptional premature closure.

-You can stay, I’m in no hurry.

-If you want.

Levi sat at his usual table while Eren made his tea. He placed the cup in front of him:

-Five minutes of infusion.

-All right.

The brown one was happy to see that, for once, the Alpha was watching him. A long shiver ran Eren’s back. Those eyes were... Beautiful. The Omega pulled himself together, straightened himself up and activated the automatic closing of the shutters before doing a little cleaning while waiting for his client to finish. And the latter was not taking his time as usual, he was in a hurry. He got lost in his thoughts and jumped when Levi put his cup on the counter. A fine amused smile stretched the Alpha's lips:

-I didn’t mean to scare you.

-It’s… It’s okay. Are you finished?

-Yes. I let you lock up behind me?

-Yes.

Eren escorted his favorite client to the door and opened it:

-Thank you… For letting me in.

-No problem.

-Have a good night.

-Thank you. You too.

The Alpha nodded before moving away, first backwards, then in the normal direction of walk. Eren gently closed the door and sighed. That man was handsome! Too beautiful even! It was not a good thing that they stayed alone in the same room, because one day Eren wasn't going to control himself and let his Omega pheromones get into the Alpha's nose, and it would be the end of him. The brown one shook his head before going upstairs, to the kitchen more precisely to prepare his muffin batter and let it rest overnight before baking them first thing in the morning. Then he changed for the evening to come. He needed to relax and find his friends was the best way to do that.

It was Jean who had found them this bar where they met as often as possible. Besides, he was already there, with her boyfriend, Marco. And the rest of their group, Connie, Sasha, Ymir, Historia and Armin. Eren loved his group because he had had the chance to meet another Omega, Marco. The two teenagers had become very close thanks to their extremely rare nature and they were protected by the group's only Alpha, Mikasa, and by Jean, who despite his Beta nature, had a strong character. If Eren and Jean did not always get along, they did their best not to let their arguments influence the rest of the group too much. Eren had a very good evening, far from imagining that his whole life would soon change again.

As the days passed, Levi came alone more often around 6:30 pm. He had become the last client Eren served before closing. And thanks to the fact that they were often alone, they were able to start talking... A little. And Eren was happy with their exchanges, even if they weren't as full as the ones the Omega had with his friends. The brown boy had learned that Levi worked for a large company and held a position of responsibility. Eren was even more impressed with the Alpha.

That night, Eren was putting the tea shelf away so it would be ready for tomorrow's service when the front door bell rang. Eren's nose told him that the two people who had just entered were Betas. When he turned around, he could see that they were tall, muscular, dressed in black and tattooed. Eren couldn't help but be a little scared:

-The tea salon is closed gentlemen.

-We know. We’re not here for tea.

The Omega swallowed. His instincts told him these people were dangerous. And he was right. The next second, one of them was pointing a gun at him. The brown one immediately raised his hands:

-Don’t move and everything will be fine.

Eren swallowed but did not move an inch. Why did this have to happen one of the few nights Mikasa was on night patrol? The second turned his attention to Levi, who was now wearing black leather gloves. Why was he wearing gloves? :

-I can't believe we're gonna be able to shoot the famous Survey Corps executor that easily. You've made it a lot easier for us by visiting this place regularly and unescorted most of the time. I'm even a little disappointed at how easy it is...

The brown one can easily see the Alpha's lips stretching into an amused and unhealthy smile:

-Do you think so?

The rest happened very quickly. The dark-haired man drew a weapon and shot the first Beta. The second turned his weapon towards Levi and Eren took the opportunity to stoop behind the counter in search of protection. His whole body was shaking. Why the hell did this have to happen to him? He heard a gunshot followed by a heavy fall and it didn't take him long to understand that it was a body that had just touched the ground. But whose body? Eren closed his eyes as tightly as he could as he heard noises of footsteps approaching him. His heart was pounding in his chest as his breathing became more and more difficult. He was going to die... Then he felt a hand on his shoulder, he opened his eyes suddenly and shouted with terror. A scream that was quickly smothered by a hand... Levi's hand. It was almost instinctively that the Omega relaxed a little. Levi was alive and most likely had just saved his life:

-Don’t scream.

The tone used was commanding, a real Alpha tone. And the Omega had no choice but to obey. Levi's eyes were even more beautiful up close. But his brain did not allow him to contemplate them for very long without fear... He shouted "Danger" to him while his instinct shouted "Security" and made him snuggle a little more against the Alpha's hand. A long shiver of anguish ran down his spine when his senses recorded the contact of the leather against his skin. Levi had killed those men... Was he going to kill him too? What was he gonna do to her? He said Survey Corps, was that the name of the company he worked for? Levi didn't take his eyes off Eren when he picked up his phone:

-…Erd, I need an intensive cleaning at the tea salon where I go every day, bring Gunther and Auruo.

And he hung up:

-Stay still, I’ll take care of the situation.

The brown one was unable to answer or move, paralyzed by fear and shock:

-If I let you go, will you scream?

Eren shook his head negatively as gently as possible. His sister had told him that if there was an imminent threat, you shouldn't make sudden moves:

-Good.

The Alpha slowly removed his hand from the face of the Omega before sitting next to him and drawing him against his body. He put one arm around his back to hold it while his left hand closed on his gun. Was he afraid of other attackers? Eren closed his eyes so he wouldn't see that gun that had brought death to his tea salon. His Omega instinct reacted to the protection that the Alpha had given him and the feeling of security that their proximity made him feel, and his body gradually relaxed, despite his realistic side that was still howling at danger. It only took a few seconds against each other for Levi to ask:

-You’re an Omega?

Eren nodded feverishly and gently his head:

-How could I miss that?

The brown did not answer but let Levi stick a little more to him. He felt the fingers of the man with black hair sliding along his neck, climbing up into his hair and forcing him to nest his head in the hollow of his neck. Which was strange. The Alphas didn't like to expose their throats, it was a sign of submission. Yet Levi allowed him access to his own... Was it because he was an Omega and he knew he had nothing to fear from him? Eren closed his eyes and let Levi's smell relax his muscles. He felt safe in his arms. The brown could not tell how long it had been before the living room door opened. It shouldn't have been Mikasa. Especially not. He suddenly pulled his head out of Levi's neck to feel three men entering, three more Betas:

-Boss?

-Behind the counter.

And the three strangers had a face and a name:

-Gunther and Auruo, I don't want to see the bodies or a trace of blood. Erd, secure the perimeter and get the car. Make it quick.

The three strangers stood still for a few seconds when they saw Eren huddled against Levi. The latter scolded and they set to work. The rumble made the Alpha's torso vibrate and the brown one bit the lower lip... Such dominance... The brown one forced itself to think of something else, to close its eyelids and to delight to find this feeling of security which had enveloped it before the arrival of the Betas. They remained silent until the little bubble in which they found themselves was burst by Erd:

-The perimeter is secure and the car is right outside the door.

-Perfect.

Levi put his gun in his dorsal hollster and lifted Eren into his arms as if he was weighing nothing. The Omega squeaked with surprise as he wrapped his arms around Alpha's neck:

-Let’s go.

The brown one emerged from his torpor at the agreement of his words:

-What? No! Mikasa will be back soon and I have to be there! And I don't know you! I'm not leaving with strangers!

But the man with black hair kept moving towards the door. Eren waved in Levi's arms:

-Let go of me!

-An Omega who rebels, that’s new.

-Put me down right now!

Levi released the brown one's legs so that he could put his feet on the ground. But when he moved away from the Alpha, the latter grabbed his wrist and brought him back against him:

-Let go of me!

-What happened to the fragile little Omega in search of comfort?

-He doesn’t stay when you want to kidnap him!

-But he stays with the man who killed two people?

Eren stopped, blinked and realized that he had indeed nestled with great pleasure against a murderer... But it was natural for an Omega to seek safety after a dangerous situation. Especially to seek such a feeling from the person who had protected him:

-Don’t argue with me. Be good and everything will be fine.

The brown boy tensed, he was afraid again and his pheromones indicated it to Levi, who signed:

-I know what you're thinking. I'm not gonna sell you, kidnap you, hurt you, or let anyone else hurt you.

-And what if I don’t want to come?

Levi signed again:

-I'm really kidnapping you and putting your sister under surveillance to make sure you don't do anything stupid.

The Omega let out a squeak of terror. Not his sister... Levi's natural cold and the fact that he had shot two people did not allow Eren to doubt that he would not hesitate to harm Mikasa, if need be. The Omega refused that his sister be put in danger or injured by her fault, then, he was going to follow him:

-Everything's cleaned, boss, we dumped the bodies in the trunk of the car, we'll get rid of them on the way before we clean the car.

-Good. We move then.

Without releasing the pressure on Eren's wrist, Levi dragged him to his suite and the whole group got into a black car with smoked windows. The Omega swallowed, it did not bode well. What about his sister? What was to become of his sister? :

-What will become of my sister?

-Nothing at all for the moment.

-Am I… Am I coming back?

Levi didn’t answer his question:

-Approach.

The brown one remained motionless until Levi ordered him in his Alpha tone to approach, which he did. The next second, the man with the raven hair tied a blindfold around his eyes:

-What are you doing?, panicked Eren.

Levi put his hand behind his head to prevent him from fleeing:

-Stop moving!

The Omega bowed to the tone of the employee and let himself be done. He was beginning to seriously hate his instincts for submitting so easily to the Alpha in front of him. Once the blindfold was in place, he couldn't see and it scared him. His instinct only wanted to have contact with the Alpha to calm himself and to feel safe, even though it was him who scared him... Eren did not always understand his Omega nature. A hand landed gently on his:

-I’m here.

If Eren stood upright like an "i" in his seat, he grabbed Levi's with both hands and didn't let go of it for a second all the way to their mysterious destination.

What had he just gotten himself into?

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#mafia au #omegaverse #snk #attack on titan #levi ackerman #eren jaeger #levi x eren #ereri fanfic #ereri #snk au #mafia au snk #omegaverse snk #omega eren #alpha levi

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a-crown-of-glass · 6 years ago

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Sins of the Father Summary: What is the price of living forever? Spencer learns that his partner of five years lives with a burden only a parent can understand, and the wounds run back centuries. Warning: Murder, death, brief mentions of suicide, war, Notes: I slapped this together on the spur of the moment. The premise loosely focuses on an RP between me and @dontshootmespence and the relationship between Spencer and my OC (well... more like a sci-fi/fantasy adaptation of the historical figure for an upcoming original series) Yeon Namsaeng Hope you enjoy! It hasn’t been edited or betad again it just came to me in the heat of the moment. @lureofthesiren Namsaeng sat on his leather couch in his large luxurious living-room. His gaze was transfixed on the small wooden box that sat on the glass coffee table before him. It’s old wooden shell weathered with time mirroring the age of the contents within. His long slender fingers ran along its smooth frame as he opened it and looked at the ancient jewelry held within. All he had were these mementos of a dynasty now marked in the pages of history. A soft knock wrapped at the door. Namsaeng’s ears perked as he heard the familiar footsteps against his marble floor. “Hey, I would’ve come sooner when I got your message, but, I was tied up in this case. Everything okay?” Spencer’s calm but nervous voice broke the pensive silence that hung in the air. As much as he tried, he couldn’t fully turn off the profiling part of his mind. When Namsaeng didn’t answer right away, the gears whirred deep within- imprinting every detail to his memory. The way Namsaeng’s short hair caressed his high-set cheekbones and framed his effeminate warm-toned oval face. How his round almond eyes were focused on an old wooden box he held. His thin wiry body was relaxed- even in the tight black leather he was wearing from the band’s photo shoot earlier. Spencer could only guess what his boyfriend of five years was thinking. All the profiling skills he had couldn’t fully unravel the layers of Namsaeng’s psyche. Only when he learned his boyfriend was 1300 years old did it make sense why. His walls were fortified with over a millennium of mental conditioning, and the horrors of immortality and changing history only made him stronger. “You wanted to talk about my past,” Namsaeng’s voice broke the silence. He looked up, his cat-like lips pressing into a calm smile- dimpling his soft angular cheeks. He patted the leather seat next to him, “I thought I’d show you something first.” Spencer’s brows furrowed, and he idly licked his lips. He expected a few reactions from Namsaeng after their talk the previous night; Namsaeng’s usual rock ‘n roll diva attitude, the aggressive – now- ex-politician image he’d take on when he felt threatened or cornered, or even his dismissive closed off demeanor when he couldn’t think of any comeback. This was none of those and for a half a second, Spencer thought San Ho- Namsaeng’s other boyfriend who’s shared centuries-old past still baffled him- bribed him with alcohol and sex in exchange for this talk. “What?” Namsaeng’s warm smile fell, “San Ho was nagging me like an old hag all morning to talk to you today, but, if you don’t want to—” “No no, I do…” Spencer took off his shoes and approached the couch. “I- I just didn’t expect you to want to discuss Goguryeo is all.” Spencer sat beside him and focused on the box. Since he came to Seoul, Spencer’s new job dealt with more than just the criminally insane, he joined an organization known as UMBRA, that had dealt with extraterrestrials and international crime organizations that used or sold alien tech on the black market. He never thought that the former U.N. representative- turned Rockstar after resigning- that he’d been dating for five years was an immortal from the Three Kingdom’s dynasty. Spencer barely grasped the reality that this was all real, but, being in love with a thirteen-hundred-year-old former military leader wasn’t easy to process. He still asked himself how he ended up with a borderline narcissist with psychopathic tendencies and sadistic streak. Maybe it was his charm and charisma, his profound knowledge of East-Asian history- which now he knew why- or his confidence and interest in music. Spencer loved intelligent and passionate people, and Namsaeng was all those things despite his flaws. Namsaeng pulled out an ornate gold and silver hairpin. Its designs were customary to Goguryeo and its detail reflected the social status Namsaeng had back then. “I don’t remember a lot, but, I think my mother gave this to me.” It was worn down now, the gold dull and designs worn. Spencer took it from him and admired it. Some of the gems that were in it had gone missing, despite that, it was still elegant. "what was your mother like?” Spencer asked as he passed the hairpiece back to him. His mind spiraled with questions, what was Yeon Gaesomun really like? Was he truly the military dictator that history made him out to be? What kind of life did he lead all this time? Did he have other families or just his son? How did he become immortal? Spencer knew if he asked all these questions Namsaeng would close up on him and withdraw. He had to be mindful of his words and questions. “She was quiet and gentle. My father didn’t like outspoken women, but, he did admire women who were intelligent- especially in the arts and literature.” He smiled a little, “she used to write a lot. When my father was away, she would read to me and my brothers… and when I had Eun San, she’d read to him too.” Namsaeng’s expression grew nostalgic, his smile wasn’t his usual cocky one, rather, genuine and tender. “Eun San loved reading and music. Mother thought he’d become a scholar.” “Maybe he got the musical talent from you?” Spencer teased, then bit his lip when Namsaeng rolled his eyes. “My father wanted all of us to make our country strong and to focus our attention on stopping Tang’s invasion.” Namsaeng’s warm voice hardened and became withdrawn as he pulled out a gold ring. “I don’t remember where I got this, but, I always liked it.” He said and passed it over to Spencer. “Eun San would constantly beg me to let him wear this thing when he was five.” He mused. “Why didn’t you give it to him?” Spencer said as he took the ring and looked it over. His lips quirked a little, “were you a diva back then too?” His tone came light and playful. He chuckled when Namsaeng glared at him. “No, he had a habit of taking off and losing them or getting ink on them when he’d paint.” Namsaeng took back the gold ring and placed it on his index finger. His eyes lingered on his hand, the weight of the metal was foreign to him now. He used to wear it all the time- and still would if he could- but, having not worn for centuries, it felt strange on his fingers compared to the occasional jewelry he wore now. It was no surprise that he was holding back. Even though they were talking, and he was showing him his jewelry, they weren’t really talking. How much does he remember about that era? It was normal to forget over time, and if he actively tried to forget it because of the emotional impact, it would make sense. His brows knit together upon seeing a small metal vile in the bottom of the box. At this rate, the only way he’d truly get answers about his past is if he pried a bit. “What’s this?” He boldly reached into the box and grabbed it. “Hey!” Namsaeng’s hand shot out and ripped it from his hand. “Don’t touch that!” His demeanor hardened as his mental and emotional barriers shot up. Silence hung in the air and Namsaeng realized this was a mistake. Taking off the ring, he put his belongings back and closed the box, “forget it, this was a bad idea.” He got up and walked to his room to put it away. “What’s wrong?” Spencer rose to his feet and went after him, “Hey I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you.” What was significant about that bottle that warranted such a reaction? Spencer’s mind raced trying to think of the answer. Namsaeng was thirteen-hundred-years old, no doubt in that time he’d seen many loved ones die… what if that bottle was his way out? Spencer’s chest tightened, and his stomach knotted at the thought. “Wait, wait, let's talk about this please.” He pressed on. He didn’t show signs akin to suicidal tendencies, but, then again profiling someone like him was near impossible. He knew him, but, Spencer realized that he didn’t truly know anything about him. Everything he knew about his lover was- in a way- a projection of himself- much akin to the Rockstar persona he wore when he’d put on his leather and makeup and become “Kumiho” for his fans. Namsaeng sighed, taking a moment to calm his thoughts and frustration. This wasn’t what he’d hoped for, all he wanted was to reminisce about the good memories surrounding Goguryeo before its fall and talk about his family. But all it did was agitate old scars and remind him that… “Would you resent your father if you had to protect him?” His hands gripped the sealed box as he stood in the middle of his bedroom. His anger melted into dejection as his downcast gaze focused on it. He couldn’t look at Spencer even though he saw him standing in the doorway from out of the corner of his eye. Spencer tilted his head slightly and licked his lips. “I wouldn’t know. I try not to think of him too much.” What was there to say about a man that abandoned his son and mentally ill mother? Nothing. “I took care of my mother since my father left us, but I don’t resent her for it. Why?” This wasn’t entirely a fair comparison, but, then there wasn’t much in his life that could compare to what Namsaeng had experienced. What did he expect him to say? Of course, he’d have no way of understanding something like this. This was different. Throughout his life, Namsaeng regretted many things, things he did and didn’t do. Perhaps living indefinitely was his punishment for his sins. “Never mind. It’s…” He sucked in a deep breath and tried to dodge this whole conversation. “Forget I said anything.” “Namsaeng, please, talk to me.” He wasn’t about to let it go. If he did, he’d likely never get this chance again with him. “Please, for once talk to me.” “What is there to say? History speaks for itself. My father was a warlord, I was framed for treason and fled to Tang with the help of Eun San. I used my influence to get a high ranking military position among the very nation who plotted to invade us. My brothers tried to assassinate me because they thought my new military position and connections would be their undoing.” He scoffed bitterly. “Eun San was only fifteen...” He began, “when I came back to Pyongyang and found him on the floor suffocating and choking up blood.” Namsaeng pulled the bottle out faced Spencer holding the bottle in his hand. “I keep this, so I never forget the price of a reputation. My son was killed because he warned me and insisted I flee to Tang for safety.” Resentment boiled within him, as much as he tried to bury the past, the guilt still ate at him. “I failed my country and my family.” What bothered him most, wasn’t just the murder and the betrayal- it went deeper than that. Spencer took a couple of steps forward and reached out to Namsaeng only to stop himself when Namsaeng withdrew. “It wasn’t your fault. Eun San loved you and tried to protect you—” “I’m forgetting him! What kind of father forgets their child!” His hand clenched the metal bottle causing his knuckles to pale. “I look at these things and can hardly remember anything from that time. I loved him- I still do- and I can’t remember what his laughter sounds like or his smile… I can barely remember his face. Am I going to forget him completely one day?” The hand that clenched the bottle trembled from how hard he squeezed. “The only vivid memory I have of him was how he died.” The anger in his voice shook with sorrow and guilt. His desperate eyes searched Spencer’s for any sign of understanding or answers. That’s what he was best at, explaining things like this- finding solutions. “It’s normal to forget. The only real memory of my father was when he left.” What was he supposed to say? It wasn’t Namsaeng’s fault that he couldn’t remember, nor was he to blame for his son’s murder. “Your brain can only retain so much information and over time the details fade.” He pressed his lips together as he added, “Namsaeng, you’re not responsible for what they did to him. I’m sure he knew what he was risking when he told you.” Spencer reached out and rested his hand over the hand that gripped the bottle and gently squeezed it in reassurance. As Namsaeng started to calm down, a thought occurred to Spencer. “I don’t know if this will work but, we have a way to help victims recall certain details and events when they witness something traumatic.” Thought in Namsaeng’s case it might not work given how long ago it was. “We could see if it’ll help you remember Eun San, but, there’s a chance—” “All right.” Namsaeng murmured. Even if it didn’t work, he wanted to try anyway. He had to hold onto his memory for as long as he could. To Namsaeng, the greatest sin was... ... to forget his son.

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bionic-bat-archive · 7 years ago

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Sins of the Father

Summary:

What is the price of living forever?

Spencer learns that his partner of five years lives with a burden only a parent can understand, and the wounds run back centuries.

Warning: Murder, death, brief mentions of suicide, war,

Notes: I slapped this together on the spur of the moment. The premise loosely focuses on an RP between me and @dontshootmespence and the relationship between Spencer and my OC (well... more like a sci-fi/fantasy adaptation of the historical figure for an upcoming original series) Yeon Namsaeng

Hope you enjoy! It hasn’t been edited or betad again it just came to me in the heat of the moment.

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Namsaeng sat on his leather couch in his large luxurious living-room. His gaze was transfixed on the small wooden box that sat on the glass coffee table before him. It’s old wooden shell weathered with time mirroring the age of the contents within.

His long slender fingers ran along its smooth frame as he opened it and looked at the ancient jewelry held within. All he had were these mementos of a dynasty now marked in the pages of history.

A soft knock wrapped at the door. Namsaeng’s ears perked as he heard the familiar footsteps against his marble floor.

“Hey, I would’ve come sooner when I got your message, but, I was tied up in this case. Everything okay?” Spencer’s calm but nervous voice broke the pensive silence that hung in the air. As much as he tried, he couldn’t fully turn off the profiling part of his mind. When Namsaeng didn’t answer right away, the gears whirred deep within- imprinting every detail to his memory. The way Namsaeng’s short hair caressed his high-set cheekbones and framed his effeminate warm-toned oval face. How his round almond eyes were focused on an old wooden box he held. His thin wiry body was relaxed- even in the tight black leather he was wearing from the band’s photo shoot earlier.

Spencer could only guess what his boyfriend of five years was thinking. All the profiling skills he had couldn’t fully unravel the layers of Namsaeng’s psyche. Only when he learned his boyfriend was 1300 years old did it make sense why. His walls were fortified with over a millennium of mental conditioning, and the horrors of immortality and changing history only made him stronger.

“You wanted to talk about my past,” Namsaeng’s voice broke the silence. He looked up, his cat-like lips pressing into a calm smile- dimpling his soft angular cheeks. He patted the leather seat next to him, “I thought I’d show you something first.”

Spencer’s brows furrowed, and he idly licked his lips. He expected a few reactions from Namsaeng after their talk the previous night; Namsaeng’s usual rock ‘n roll diva attitude, the aggressive – now- ex-politician image he’d take on when he felt threatened or cornered, or even his dismissive closed off demeanor when he couldn’t think of any comeback. This was none of those and for a half a second, Spencer thought San Ho- Namsaeng’s other boyfriend who’s shared centuries-old past still baffled him- bribed him with alcohol and sex in exchange for this talk.

“What?” Namsaeng’s warm smile fell, “San Ho was nagging me like an old hag all morning to talk to you today, but, if you don’t want to—”

“No no, I do…” Spencer took off his shoes and approached the couch. “I- I just didn’t expect you to want to discuss Goguryeo is all.” Spencer sat beside him and focused on the box. Since he came to Seoul, Spencer’s new job dealt with more than just the criminally insane, he joined an organization known as UMBRA, that had dealt with extraterrestrials and international crime organizations that used or sold alien tech on the black market.

He never thought that the former U.N. representative- turned Rockstar after resigning- that he’d been dating for five years was an immortal from the Three Kingdom’s dynasty. Spencer barely grasped the reality that this was all real, but, being in love with a thirteen-hundred-year-old former military leader wasn’t easy to process. He still asked himself how he ended up with a borderline narcissist with psychopathic tendencies and sadistic streak. Maybe it was his charm and charisma, his profound knowledge of East-Asian history- which now he knew why- or his confidence and interest in music. Spencer loved intelligent and passionate people, and Namsaeng was all those things despite his flaws.

Namsaeng pulled out an ornate gold and silver hairpin. Its designs were customary to Goguryeo and its detail reflected the social status Namsaeng had back then. “I don’t remember a lot, but, I think my mother gave this to me.” It was worn down now, the gold dull and designs worn.

Spencer took it from him and admired it. Some of the gems that were in it had gone missing, despite that, it was still elegant. “what was your mother like?” Spencer asked as he passed the hairpiece back to him. His mind spiraled with questions, what was Yeon Gaesomun really like? Was he truly the military dictator that history made him out to be? What kind of life did he lead all this time? Did he have other families or just his son? How did he become immortal? Spencer knew if he asked all these questions Namsaeng would close up on him and withdraw. He had to be mindful of his words and questions.

“She was quiet and gentle. My father didn’t like outspoken women, but, he did admire women who were intelligent- especially in the arts and literature.” He smiled a little, “she used to write a lot. When my father was away, she would read to me and my brothers… and when I had Eun San, she’d read to him too.”

Namsaeng’s expression grew nostalgic, his smile wasn’t his usual cocky one, rather, genuine and tender. “Eun San loved reading and music. Mother thought he’d become a scholar.”

“Maybe he got the musical talent from you?” Spencer teased, then bit his lip when Namsaeng rolled his eyes.

“My father wanted all of us to make our country strong and to focus our attention on stopping Tang’s invasion.” Namsaeng’s warm voice hardened and became withdrawn as he pulled out a gold ring. “I don’t remember where I got this, but, I always liked it.” He said and passed it over to Spencer. “Eun San would constantly beg me to let him wear this thing when he was five.” He mused.

“Why didn’t you give it to him?” Spencer said as he took the ring and looked it over. His lips quirked a little, “were you a diva back then too?” His tone came light and playful. He chuckled when Namsaeng glared at him.

“No, he had a habit of taking off and losing them or getting ink on them when he’d paint.” Namsaeng took back the gold ring and placed it on his index finger. His eyes lingered on his hand, the weight of the metal was foreign to him now. He used to wear it all the time- and still would if he could- but, having not worn for centuries, it felt strange on his fingers compared to the occasional jewelry he wore now.

It was no surprise that he was holding back. Even though they were talking, and he was showing him his jewelry, they weren’t really talking. How much does he remember about that era? It was normal to forget over time, and if he actively tried to forget it because of the emotional impact, it would make sense. His brows knit together upon seeing a small metal vile in the bottom of the box. At this rate, the only way he’d truly get answers about his past is if he pried a bit. “What’s this?” He boldly reached into the box and grabbed it.

“Hey!” Namsaeng’s hand shot out and ripped it from his hand. “Don’t touch that!” His demeanor hardened as his mental and emotional barriers shot up. Silence hung in the air and Namsaeng realized this was a mistake. Taking off the ring, he put his belongings back and closed the box, “forget it, this was a bad idea.” He got up and walked to his room to put it away.

“What’s wrong?” Spencer rose to his feet and went after him, “Hey I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you.” What was significant about that bottle that warranted such a reaction? Spencer’s mind raced trying to think of the answer.

Namsaeng was thirteen-hundred-years old, no doubt in that time he’d seen many loved ones die… what if that bottle was his way out? Spencer’s chest tightened, and his stomach knotted at the thought. “Wait, wait, let's talk about this please.” He pressed on. He didn’t show signs akin to suicidal tendencies, but, then again profiling someone like him was near impossible. He knew him, but, Spencer realized that he didn’t truly know anything about him. Everything he knew about his lover was- in a way- a projection of himself- much akin to the Rockstar persona he wore when he’d put on his leather and makeup and become “Kumiho” for his fans.

Namsaeng sighed, taking a moment to calm his thoughts and frustration. This wasn’t what he’d hoped for, all he wanted was to reminisce about the good memories surrounding Goguryeo before its fall and talk about his family. But all it did was agitate old scars and remind him that…

“Would you resent your father if you had to protect him?” His hands gripped the sealed box as he stood in the middle of his bedroom. His anger melted into dejection as his downcast gaze focused on it. He couldn’t look at Spencer even though he saw him standing in the doorway from out of the corner of his eye.

Spencer tilted his head slightly and licked his lips. “I wouldn’t know. I try not to think of him too much.” What was there to say about a man that abandoned his son and mentally ill mother? Nothing.

“I took care of my mother since my father left us, but I don’t resent her for it. Why?” This wasn’t entirely a fair comparison, but, then there wasn’t much in his life that could compare to what Namsaeng had experienced.

What did he expect him to say? Of course, he’d have no way of understanding something like this. This was different. Throughout his life, Namsaeng regretted many things, things he did and didn’t do. Perhaps living indefinitely was his punishment for his sins. “Never mind. It’s…” He sucked in a deep breath and tried to dodge this whole conversation. “Forget I said anything.”

“Namsaeng, please, talk to me.” He wasn’t about to let it go. If he did, he’d likely never get this chance again with him. “Please, for once talk to me.”

“What is there to say? History speaks for itself. My father was a warlord, I was framed for treason and fled to Tang with the help of Eun San. I used my influence to get a high ranking military position among the very nation who plotted to invade us. My brothers tried to assassinate me because they thought my new military position and connections would be their undoing.” He scoffed bitterly.

“Eun San was only fifteen...” He began, “when I came back to Pyongyang and found him on the floor suffocating and choking up blood.” Namsaeng pulled the bottle out faced Spencer holding the bottle in his hand. “I keep this, so I never forget the price of a reputation. My son was killed because he warned me and insisted I flee to Tang for safety.” Resentment boiled within him, as much as he tried to bury the past, the guilt still ate at him. “I failed my country and my family.” What bothered him most, wasn’t just the murder and the betrayal- it went deeper than that.

Spencer took a couple of steps forward and reached out to Namsaeng only to stop himself when Namsaeng withdrew. “It wasn’t your fault. Eun San loved you and tried to protect you—”

“I’m forgetting him! What kind of father forgets their child!” His hand clenched the metal bottle causing his knuckles to pale. “I look at these things and can hardly remember anything from that time. I loved him- I still do- and I can’t remember what his laughter sounds like or his smile… I can barely remember his face. Am I going to forget him completely one day?”

The hand that clenched the bottle trembled from how hard he squeezed. “The only vivid memory I have of him was how he died.” The anger in his voice shook with sorrow and guilt. His desperate eyes searched Spencer’s for any sign of understanding or answers. That’s what he was best at, explaining things like this- finding solutions.

“It’s normal to forget. The only real memory of my father was when he left.” What was he supposed to say? It wasn’t Namsaeng’s fault that he couldn’t remember, nor was he to blame for his son’s murder. “Your brain can only retain so much information and over time the details fade.” He pressed his lips together as he added, “Namsaeng, you’re not responsible for what they did to him. I’m sure he knew what he was risking when he told you.” Spencer reached out and rested his hand over the hand that gripped the bottle and gently squeezed it in reassurance. As Namsaeng started to calm down, a thought occurred to Spencer.

“I don’t know if this will work but, we have a way to help victims recall certain details and events when they witness something traumatic.” Thought in Namsaeng’s case it might not work given how long ago it was. “We could see if it’ll help you remember Eun San, but, there’s a chance—”

“All right.” Namsaeng murmured. Even if it didn’t work, he wanted to try anyway. He had to hold onto his memory for as long as he could.

To Namsaeng, the greatest sin was...

... to forget his son.

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New year, new me, new you, perhaps. Veganuary is a good time to explore plant milks. And what a coincidence, there’s a splendid new book out which will help you do just that. Read on for a review of Plant Milk Power by Dr Aparna Prinja & Shital Shah. Plus there’s a chance to win a copy for yourself. You’ll also find a recipe for a delicious raspberry cashew nut milk smoothie.

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Veganuary

For the second year running I’m taking the Veganuary challenge. I’m over a week in now and I’m loving it. This book along with the raspberry cashew smoothie has helped, but I just find it really exciting to come up with three meals a day that are entirely vegan. So far this year I’ve posted a recipe for roasted hazelnut bliss balls, but do watch out for some more substantial recipes further down the line.

You can find all of my Veganuary posts by clicking on the link. Most of them are recipes, but you might find these ideas for 31 healthy vegan breakfast recipes useful as well.

Plant Milk Power

Authors Dr Aparna Prinja and Shital Shah debunk the myth that plant milks are difficult to make. Their book, Plant Milk Power: delicious, nutritious and easy recipes to nourish your soul is stuffed with gorgeous recipes for easy and quick to make vegan milks and smoothies. There’s no need to strain or sieve anything. How fabulous is that?

From the title, I was expecting worthy recipes for conventional nut milks such as my hemp seed milk. But Plant Milk Power is actually a lot more interesting than that. The premise is that they are delicious drinks in their own right. Yes, you could add them to hot drinks or your cereal, but that’s not the real point of them. I haven’t tried to use them this way as they are sweetened with dates and I prefer my conventional milks to be unsweetened.

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As the subtitle suggests, the milks and smoothies are meant to be nourishing to both body and mind. So they taste good, look good and are healthy too. Dr Aparna Prinja is a professional nutritionist and Shital Shah runs a nutrition-based catering business. So I reckon their credentials for coming up with nutritious and tasty recipes are sound.

In Love with Plant-Based Milks

As well as recipes for various nut and seed milks, there are lots of what I’d call light smoothies. As you can see from the front cover, these are beautifully coloured and range from green to yellow to pink to purple. If you like green tea, I can highly recommend the matcha, chia and almond milk. My matcha is a bit past its best, so the photo below is not as vibrantly green as it should be. But it was still a great way to start my day. I’d definitely call it a smoothie rather than a milk though. The chia seeds made it quite thick.

Almond Matcha Smoothies.

The base recipes for the plant-based milks are interesting too. They not only include the usual suspects, but you’ll find pistachio milk, oat milk and sesame seed milk amongst other less obvious ones. As for the smoothies, you can go safe, as in this raspberry cashew smoothie. Or you can go wild. The baobab, cacao, almond, chia and sesame seed calcium punch has just got to be tried.

Walnut milk is my new favourite thing. I was expecting it to be a bit bitter, but not at all. It’s absolutely delectable. You can see a photo of one I made further down the post.

Ingredients

At the back of the book, you’ll find an ingredient section. This not only tells you about linseeds, for example and their health benefits, but also shows a photo so that you can easily identify them. Possible allergies and intolerances are not forgotten either.

Standard nuts and seeds are covered in the first section. Although oats are a grain, they have a place too. The second section covers ingredients that are used both for flavour and health. These include baobab, cardamom, maple syrup, moringa and saffron. The final section is all about fruit. These have also been chosen for their health benefits as well as their flavour.

Although some of the ingredients take a bit of effort to find, many of them are everyday ones that you can buy anywhere. Many of the recipes require nuts or seeds, dates and water only. Oh! Don’t forget that pinch of kelp, if you so desire. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read on.

Publisher Details

Plant Milk Power: delicious, nutritious and easy recipes to nourish your soul */ Dr Aparna Prinja & Shital Shah. Published by Meze Publishing in paperback with an RRP of £15. ISBN – 9781910863411.

If you like the sound of Plant Milk Power, head down to the bottom of the post where you’ll find the chance to win a copy.

What I Really Liked

I have to say I’m completely in love with this book. It’s just perfect for jumpstarting that healthy new year, whether or not you’re vegan or participating in Veganuary. Even if I get tempted by less healthy foods later in the day, I like a nutritious start. I also like my breakfasts to be interesting. There are so many good ideas in Plant Milk Power that I feel completely inspired. I can’t wait to get going with almond, cacao, chicory and walnut milk. Sadly, I threw out my chicory powder when I was having a clear out a few months ago. I wasn’t using it so thought the compost heap needed it more than I did. Oops!

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There are lots of good tips too. I’m already incorporating some of them into my morning smoothie. Iodine is one of the nutrients often lacking in plant based milks. It just so happens that kelp is full of it. So if you add a pinch to your morning milk or smoothie, it’s going to help. When I remember, which isn’t very often, I take a kelp supplement. But I’d far rather add it to a smoothie than take it on its own. It doesn’t affect the taste, so that’s an added bonus as far as I’m concerned. I’m not a fan of the flavour.

Walnut Milk.

Plus there are simple drink ideas to kickstart the day that are a lot healthier than coffee. As I may have mentioned, walnut milk is my new favourite drink. Every recipe sounds delicious and the photos are appealing. There are lots of pictures, so the book gets extra brownie points for that.

What Could Be Better

Really, there’s very little I can think of to improve Plant Milk Power. The main issue I have with the book is that it’s a paperback. I much prefer my cookery books to be hardbacks as I find paperbacks get tatty really quickly. Especially if they’re used as often as this one is likely to be.

The other niggle is that with my librarian’s hat on, I want and expect a recipe book to have an index. It makes it so much more useful. Whilst the book only has 43 recipes in it, it’s still quicker to go to an index to look for recipes with raspberries in, for example, than it is to trawl through the page of contents.

Top Tips

Overnight Soaking

You need to be organised. Every recipe requires overnight soaking of the nuts or seeds. I haven’t tried nearly as many of the recipes as I otherwise would have done as I keep forgetting to do this. Activating the nuts and seeds is key to these nourishing milks and smoothies.

Power Blender

You will need a power blender to make the plant milks in these recipes. An ordinary blender just won’t cut it. You need a machine that’s able to grind the nuts and seeds up finely enough to make a smooth milk.

As a Froothie ambassador, I have tried a number of power blenders. By far and away the best so far is the new glass-jugged Froothie Evolve*. I much prefer to blend in a glass jar as I’ve always been a bit wary of plastic. The Evolve is powerful and has a vacuum function so that the nutrients don’t oxidise. See my power blender review for more info on this. This makes your plant milks even more nutritious. Having said that the Nutri Force* is a powerful little blender which is the perfect size for the milks and smoothies in Plant Milk Power.

Raspberry Cashew Smoothie

It’s a rare occurrence for me to buy fruit and veg out of season. But when I spotted some reduced raspberries recently, I couldn’t resist. Raspberry cashew nut milk smoothie was one of the recipes in the book after all. Gosh, I can’t wait until the raspberry season so I can guzzle this again. Plus there’s a couple of other raspberry recipes I’d like to try. The raspberry and tiger nut smoothie has my name written all over it.

As you can imagine the combination of raspberries and cashew nuts is a really good one. The cashew nuts make for a particularly creamy milk and the raspberries provide colour and punch. But the ingredient that got me particularly excited was the addition of rosewater. As anyone who’s been following me for a while will know, I adore the combination of rose and raspberries. Initially I was tempted to use my rose syrup instead of rosewater. But I wanted to stay true to the recipe and not use refined sugar, so in the end I went with the ingredients as stated in the recipe.

These include lemon zest. What a lovely addition this is. And why haven’t I thought of using it before? It brings a bit of extra vibrancy as well as flavour. And lemon and raspberries are another good combination.

So, once you’ve soaked your cashews overnight, it’s just a case of whizzing everything up in a power blender. So simple and so quick.

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Alternatively, you can add chia seeds and transform your raspberry cashew smoothie into a ‘Turkish Delight’ chia bowl.

Stay in Touch

Thanks for visiting Tin and Thyme. If you get hold of Plant Milk Power or try this recipe for raspberry and cashew nut smoothie, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below. Do share photos on your preferred social media site and use the hashtag #tinandthyme, so I can spot them.

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Raspberry Cashew Smoothie – The Recipe

Raspberry Cashew Smoothie

A zingy sweet and floral smoothie to wake you up in the morning. Packed full of nutrients, it's almost guaranteed to put a spring in your step.

6 cashew nuts ((about 9g))

150 g fresh raspberries

2 dates

1 tsp rosewater

½ organic lemon – zested

pinch of kelp powder

110 ml fresh water

Soak the cashews in 60ml water overnight.

In the morning, remove the cashews from the soaking water and place them in a power blender. Discard the water.

Add the remaining ingredients and whizz until you get a smooth smoothie. I used the smoothie function on my Froothie Evolve, then gave it an extra minute at speed 7.

To transform this into a ‘Turkish Delight’ chia bowl, just add 15g of chia seeds that have been soaked overnight in 60ml of water.

Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.

Sharing

I’m sharing this healthy and delicious raspberry cashew smoothie with The Peachicks Bakery for #CookBlogShare.

Plant Milk Power Giveaway

Meze Publishing is offering one Tin and Thyme reader a copy of Plant Milk Power. To be in with a chance of winning, please fill in the Gleam widget below. You will need to leave a comment on this post, answering the question, which then gives you additional chances to enter if you so wish. Gleam will pick a winner at random from the entries received. If you are commenting anonymously, please give me some way of identifying you as I will be verifying the validity of entries. Any automated entries will be disqualified.

This giveaway is only open to those with a UK postal address. Winners will need to respond within 5 days of being contacted. Failure to do this may result in another winner being picked. Leaving your details gives permission for them to be passed on to Meze Publishing should you be a winner in this giveaway.

Prizes are offered and provided by Meze Publishing and Tin and Thyme accepts no responsibility for the acts or defaults of said third party. Tin and Thyme reserves the right to cancel or amend the giveaway and these terms and conditions without notice.

Closing date is Saturday 8 February 2020

Plant Milk Power

Thanks to Meze Publishing for the copy of Plant Milk Power. They did not expect me to write a positive review and all opinions are, as always, my own. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon and Froothie Optimum products*. Links are marked with an *. If you buy through a link it won’t cost you any more, but I’ll get a small commission. Thanks to my readers for supporting the brands and organisations that help to keep Tin and Thyme blithe and blogging.

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There are over 80 kinds of arthritis however the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid. Osteoarthritis is often a condition that denotes natural wear of joints which regularly follows aging. Persons who've suffered injuries previously, through accidents or sports, farming occupations are the most sufferers. It rarely occurs at the young age but is quite common as this advances. The wear of joints can be a natural sequence. Rheumatoid can be an auto-immune disorder where synovial membranes that line the joints, get inflamed and thickened, leading to pain and deformity of joints. It is often called "cooked food disease".

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The main symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness within the joints. The pain usually increases after exercise. Rheumatoid arthritis is frequently called the 'cooked food disease'. lt usually develops gradually over several months, with persistent pain and stiffness in a single or even more joints. Ultimately the entire person is affected. Symptoms include anemia, colitis, constipation, deformed hands, and feet.

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This ailment is caused due to the aggravation of Vata (air) dosha as well as the accumulation of Ama (toxins). Ama gets deposited inside the weak areas of the body, joints with a simultaneous aggravation of Vata that's known as Ama Vata (arthritis).

Weak digestion, constipation, overeating, and very little exercising are the symptoms that will develop in a very patient of arthritis.

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1. Dandelion is the remedy of choice--its leaf gets the diuretic quality that increases output in the kidneys, while its root is really a mild laxative and liver tonic which enables in order to avoid constipation. Make an infusion of its leaves and decoction looking at the root, and rehearse both for about seven days. One from the most popular home cures for arthritis.

2. One raw of clove garlic every single day, garlic improves the defense mechanisms and can help reduce the pain of arthritis.

3. To relieve extreme pain Meadowsweet is suggested. Nettle and Meadowsweet infusions may be used for the point.

4. A great Home Remedy for Arthritis that's suggested by many users involves the use of 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice, since it can be useful for minimizing the swelling and inflammation in arthritis.

5. Lime has been found beneficial being a home cure for arthritis. The citric acid seen in lime is often a solvent of urates which may be the primary cause of some types of arthritis. The juice of one lime, diluted with water, could possibly be taken once a day, preferably initial thing in the morning.

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7. Another great home remedy for arthritis involves the use of 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice, since it helps with minimizing the swelling and inflammation in arthritis.

8. Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, blended with several components of camphor ought to be massaged on stiff and aching joints.

9. Dilute five drops of acrylic of ginger in 20 drops of carrier oil like wheat germ or almond oil (obtainable from health shops) and massage into painful areas. This Home Remedy for Arthritis can also be suggested by many users.

Before an intervention is known as, I will just openly admit that I are having issues. I am dependent on otc nasal spray. Not because I have a killer sinus problem but because every time I fall off the wagon, the congestion returns with vengeance, blocking my nasal passages, stifling my sleep, and overall, decreasing my total well being.

Summarizing from last weeks Grey's Anatomy, the medical term of my condition is Rhinitis medicamentosa. This is very different from Allergic Rhinitis to the onset of the condition could be the continuous usage of OTC nasal sprays, as opposed to AR, which is a blockage from the nasal passage because of a common allergen. Most of OTC nasal sprays come in one of two different flavors; Oxymetazoline and Phenylephrine. Oxymetazoline will be the most popular active component (as found in Afrin) while Phenylepherine is available in second (as found in 4-Way Nasal Spray).

My troubles started back early May. I had begun an extensive weight lifting program and had been making good progress towards eliminating unwanted fat while gaining muscle and strength. But in conjunction with my intense workouts, a tight schedule at the office, a flurry of "oh shit" home repairs, and ignoring my blood pressure levels medicine, I quickly found my head feeling like it would explode, and I was hospitalized soon thereafter.

Slowly from the usage of a mixture of drugs, my hypertension came back down. But I began to realize another issue; I was still receiving headaches. Not the same headache that I had experienced earlier (frequent blood pressure levels checks confirmed this), but much more of a sinus pressured pain. The intensity would originate through the top in the nose to the eye-brow and works its way throughout the top of my head. It was just as if someone squeezing the the surface of my forehead.

The pain always intensified after nasal spray usage and would weaken because the day progressed. Usually, the pain sensation would wear off after 12-13 hours. The congestion always persisted even after the headaches died down. This leads me to believe that this headaches were induced from the nasal spray.

I finally eradicated and purchased the Rhinostat titration system. The premise behind a titration strategy is that you simply utilize substance if required, then when the liquid reaches a specific point inside the bottle, you give a diluent to relieve the contents with the active component. The Rheostat system appeared to work fairly well inside the beginning. The bottle is a peculiar design and didn't appear to penetrate my nasal passages that the conventional nasal spray bottle did. The dosage in the decongestant is pretty small, when you find yourself frequently utilizing your nasal spray, the Rhinostat system is going to become diluted quite quickly. Unfortunately, the dilution of the system outpaced the withdrawal of my symptoms. In the end, I have left which has a fully diluted solution whilst still being a stuffy nose. To sleep, I relapsed.

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Sinusbuster

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My Titration System

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The Conclusion

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So far, I still get somewhat congested and I can seem to be my sinuses swell up every once in awhile, but I think the intensity is slowing diminishing. I've heard that it takes 4-1 week to withdrawal cold-turkey, so utilizing a titration system I can reasonably expect double that time-frame before I can draw any real conclusions.

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Before an intervention is termed, I will just openly admit that I have a problem. I am addicted to otc nasal spray. Not because I have a killer sinus problem but because each time I fall off the wagon, the congestion returns with vengeance, blocking my nasal passages, stifling my sleep, and overall, decreasing my quality lifestyle.

Summarizing from last weeks Grey's Anatomy, the medical term of my condition is Rhinitis medicamentosa. This is fairly different from Allergic Rhinitis for your onset from the condition could be the continuous use of OTC nasal sprays, as opposed to AR, which can be a blockage of the nasal passage due to a common allergen. Most of OTC nasal sprays come in one of two different flavors; Oxymetazoline and Phenylephrine. Oxymetazoline may be the most typical active ingredient (as found in Afrin) while Phenylepherine will come in second (as found in 4-Way Nasal Spray).

My troubles started back in early May. I had begun a rigorous weight training program coupled with been making good progress towards eliminating excess fat while gaining muscle and strength. But along with my intense workouts, a busy schedule at the job, a flurry of "oh shit" home repairs, and ignoring my blood pressure level medicine, I quickly found my head feeling want it was going to explode, and I was hospitalized soon thereafter.

Slowly with the using of a mix of drugs, my blood pressure level came back down. But I began to realize another issue; I was still receiving headaches. Not the same headache that I had experienced earlier (frequent hypertension checks confirmed this), but a greater portion of a sinus pressured pain. The intensity would originate from your top from the nose to around the eye-brow and works its way through the top of my head. It was as though someone squeezing the surface of my forehead.

The pain always intensified after nasal spray usage and would weaken because day progressed. Usually, this dons off after 12-13 hours. The congestion always persisted even with the headaches died down. This leads me to believe the headaches were induced from the nasal spray.

I finally broke down and purchased the Rhinostat titration system. The premise behind a titration method is that you just utilize substance when needed, so when the liquid reaches a certain point inside bottle, you give a diluent to reduce the contents in the active ingredient. The Rheostat system seemed to work fairly well inside the beginning. The bottle is often a peculiar design and didn't seem to penetrate my nasal passages the way a conventional nasal spray bottle did. The dosage from the decongestant is very small, if you decide to get frequently using your nasal spray, the Rhinostat system is planning to become diluted quite quickly. Unfortunately, the dilution from the system outpaced the withdrawal of my symptoms. In the end, I have left with a fully diluted solution yet still a stuffy nose. To sleep, I relapsed.

I have tried several decongestant products considering that the Rhinostat system, and many types of didn't work in order to my passageways. Here are the products I've tried in an attempt to alleviate congestion (all from the products don't contain Oxymetazoline or Phenylephrine)

Sinusbuster

SnoreStop NasoSpray

Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray by Source Naturals

Sinus and Allergy Relief Nasal Spray by bioAllers

My Titration System

Since I was unsuccessful in locating a solution that allowed me to settle peace, I decided to produce my titration system that I could control the dosages. Since I was unsuccessful to find a remedy that allowed me to settle peace, I decided to generate my titration system that I could control the dosages.

Start using a full bottle of nasal spray and each time the fluid level reaches half, fill inside rest of the fluid level with Saline nose spray. BUT, not simply any saline nasal spray. Don't go the cheap route on this; make certain that saline solution doesn't contain benzalkonium chloride (e.g. Simply Saline). Benzalkonium chloride has been shown to further improve the rebound effect.

The Conclusion

So far, I still get somewhat congested and I can seem to be my sinuses swell up every so often, but I think the intensity is slowing diminishing. I've heard that is required 4-1 week to withdrawal cold-turkey, so utilizing a titration system I can reasonably expect double that time-frame before I can draw any real conclusions.

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Thank the Lars, Min’s skill does not really rewind time, because my day couldn’t have been any longer. I endured eighty-four broken fingers, six broken femurs, a ruptured stomach and even three cardiac arrests. I wasn’t able to heal any of them.

I feel a million years older, but I don’t fear pain anymore. Knowing it will not kill me, the sudden searing sensation is nothing compared to the fear of endless cold and hunger I endured during my childhood. Nonetheless, Min looks exhausted, and I feel worse.

Lethal, as always, looks mostly pissed. He did not manage to scratch me, but I’m not even sure he tried. He says, amused, “Hey, Dumb, are you sure you got any skills at all? Maybe we can return you.”

Ghost chides, “Lethal, it’s her first day. It doesn’t matter that she’s almost your age.”

I say, “Get me a biosimulator, Ghost. I’ll show you what I can do in a lab.” Lethal walks away without even acknowledging any of us, and Ghost shakes his head, eyes lingering on his back. “Biosimulator?” I ask again.

“Yeah, right. I mean, no. Nala, read first a little bit about Cursoi culture, and then we’ll see if you still have questions.”

He fishes out of his tunic’s pocket a tiny, ancient looking text. Maybe it’s even older than Gray’s Anatomy. The cover is supple, dark leather embossed with a gilded horizontal eight: the symbol of infinity, split in two identical halves by a vertical line.

I take it as delicately as I can. “A book? Why not hyperspace?”

“We cannot risk hacking. The less is known about us the better, but we do have a few copies.”

I can see why he’d rather not have me do research.

Just then the alarm goes off. Brain says in my head, Foyer. Hold back and observe. Stay beside either Min or Lethal. Either of them will keep you safe.

As if I’d feel safe with the psycho who crushed my organs all day. I’m exhausted. I can’t believe we have another mission now. I want to cry, and even more so I’d like to sleep. Yet, I’m running down the hallway, losing ground on everyone else. By the time I get to the foyer, Apprentices are already gathered there, scowling at me.

I hate my life.

Ghost yells, “You know your orders! Dime, let’s go!”

And in the blink of an eye, we’re gone.

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We appear on a high floor in the Freedom Skyreacher. I can tell by the shops and the view out of the big windows, Cerulean Crests and all. I can see two giant holo-screens being smashed as an angry mob is going at each other’s throat. I glue myself to Min, but everything happens within seconds.

“Bonking Lunarites!” someone screams. “Terrorists! All terrorists!”

A guy drops, people wobble confused, holo-screens go back to being whole, normal activities resume, and we blink back in the foyer.

“What the Merc just happened?” I blurt.

Min laughs. “Routine. I only knew my orders, but my guess is that Drama identified the main culprit, some fanatic either for or against Crash, I promise. Browser found if he had any intel, Lethal killed him, Zera erased everybody’s memory of any accident, Emo made everyone happy, and I brought the scene back to damage free, or as damage free as it was one minute and ten seconds earlier.”

My mouth is open. “What happened to the body?”

Min nods toward a tall guy with long, smooth, black hair, and almond shaped eyes, a bit like mine. “Vulture took care of it. He accelerates decay. A lot.”

Gross.

After the report confirming Min’s assessment, I can’t wait to go crash at my place, possibly to learn a bit more about Cursoi thanks to the little black book Ghost gave me, heavy in my pocket.

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I settle in the hammock strung beneath my nest. The sun drips like liquid fire from the boughs and lianas, tinging the grass orange. The stridulations of grasshoppers fill the late afternoon. It smells like the burning logs that are popping a few yurdas from me. I open the book, and the breeze ruffles its old, greasy pages.

Apparently Cursoi lived for eons among humans, unaware of their own nature, and typically estranged because of their gifts or unsettling aura.

Oh. So it wasn’t me? I keep reading.

Early on during the Dark Ages that preceded space colonization, a Carlo Teofrati rescued a Louise Cligné, who had been found guilty of witchcraft, after making flowers blossom in an orchard. He kept fire from burning her at the stake.

Talk of a hot romance.

Back then, Cursoi had lifespans comparable to humans, and Carlo and Louise were quite old for their time. Nonetheless, they became sexually involved, quickly becoming obsessed with each other.

Eeeeew!

At first, they thought their high energy level was the effect of falling in love, but soon they realized that not only had they stopped aging; they were getting younger.

Louise theorized they must be different from other humans. In spite of previous marriages, they both had been barren. Yet, Louise got pregnant well in her sixties, and it became apparent they might be part of a different species altogether, which she named Cursoi: the cursed ones.

I feel you, Louise. I take a bite of a trad-apple, careful not to stain the book.

Carlo and Louise set out to find other sterile outcasts with special skills, gathering the first Unit ever. The task was arduous, because during the Dark Ages humans were still isolated geographically and displayed distinctive physical features similar to Cursoi.

Whoa! Humans were hot!

In an effort to level differences due to separate cultural backgrounds, nicknames took root. Louise and Carlo became Lymph and Fire.

Lymph observed that, once gathered, Cursoi tended to engage in promiscuous sexual behaviors, at least according to human standards. They engaged in sex frequently and with different partners, males or females, often at the same time.

Dung! I close the book, feeling my face on fire. Am I even supposed to read this stuff? For school? I take a deep breath and open the book again, trying to move past my dancing hormones, visualizing the passage a little too graphically.

The first generation of Cursoi, including Lymph and Fire, carried a sense of shame and guilt with them. Conversely, Cursoi born within the Unit and away from human influence dealt with sex as they did with eating, studying, and playing. It came naturally to them and it helped build strong bonds and friendships. Older Cursoi that abstained, because of their human beliefs or religion, aged at human rates and died within a human lifetime. Cursoi that indulged in their instincts aged much slower and lived up to a few hundred years.

Holy cow! How old is Brain, then? Am I aging at the speed of light?

Cursoi started nurturing their skills rather than suppressing them. Lymph observed that skills developed at puberty and aligned with the inclinations of each Cursoi.

It makes sense. I wanted to be a curer, and I healed Seria. But what about Vulture? And Lethal? A shiver runs down my spine, thinking about what inclinations a very young Lethal might have had to end up crushing people’s innards. Bonking psycho. An image of him running a hand over his forehead, pushing back his sweaty hair, fills my mind. I shake my head and snap it back to the book.

Within a couple of generations, it became apparent that Cursoi pregnancies were possible only after fifty years old, and even then no more than two or three babies were ever delivered by one woman. Fertile Cursoi were referred to as Masters, and sex before fifty was renamed merging, since it was just as important, but had nothing to do with procreation.

So, Ghost is at least fifty! Whoa! He must do lots of merging—nevermind, let’s not go there. I shake my head, trying to dismiss the disturbing thoughts about what Ghost might do in his private time.

Masters raised and trained young Cursoi gathered in Units. After skills manifested at puberty, Cursoi were named Apprentices and assigned to specific locations based on the skills of the Unit. Around fifty, once they were fully trained and developed, they became Masters. Cursoi above one-hundred years old became Elders, playing important leadership roles within Cursoi Units.

Within a thousand years, Cursoi grew from abject outcasts into a threatening force. Cursoi were peaceful and kept to themselves, but were perceived as a threat and attacked by the 132nd President of the United States and his allies under the premise of conniving against freedom and harboring weapons of mass destruction. The conflict, known as the Sixth World War, was a blood bath that lasted three minutes and twelve seconds, during which Cursoi took out all major world leaders.

Cursoi did not care for ruling or human politics, but they needed to ensure Earth was safe for their own survival. They also had an interest in relative human wellbeing, since most of them enjoyed the variety humans provided for their merging needs.

Oh my Lars, that’s disgusting!

Therefore, Cursoi Elders organized the election for the first United Terrestrial Democracy. The president was voted by Cursoi and humans alike, and Cursoi became sacred peace enforcers, bound to protect the president. Units became self-contained military societies, under the orders of one Elder, typically a telepath who could coordinate missions with ease. Obedience was engrained in young Cursoi toddlers from birth.

Which might explain why I don’t feel as compelled to go along with this dung. Also, the darn book says nothing about why or how Cursoi are the way they are. This is just lore.

Nala!

I hear Drama’s voice in my head and I close the book, leaving for later the appendix describing the lives of famous Cursoi. What now? I wonder. It’s funny how I know that Drama is in the park. That’s where the call came from. I just know it without being able to explain it. I crawl off my hammock to reach him. I am drained, but seeing Drama might be a great pick-me-up.

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The grass in the park looks purple in the dusk, and a long wooden table illuminated by paper lanterns stretches above it, with two crowded benches on either side. Only the Apprentices in my Unit are here. Other Cursoi may use other sections of the dimension. Younger Apprentices keep to themselves.

Lethal, Drama, Dime, Zera, Emo, Min, Browser, Kino, and a bunch of other Cursoi I haven’t met yet, are all sitting around the table. Lethal laughs, and I swear fireflies stop to watch. Drama instantly turns to me, his face a mask of fury, which is completely unjustified by the hatred I feel for the bonking angel face. Is Drama jealous?

“Of this idiot? Not at all,” he answers my unspoken question. He scoots to make room for me and I sit beside him, trying to act like our skin touching does not send me reeling. He seems to relax against me, and I wonder if the Libre glowing golden in his glass helped.

Is he drunk?

He mutters in my ear, “He’s a jackass, and you know it. And I know you know it.”

Lethal apparently heard, because he turns to us and asks, “Does she, now?”

“I sure do,” I growl. I hated Lethal to begin with, and as much as he just did what he had to, the afternoon didn’t exactly make me warm and fuzzy.

Lethal smirks. “Whatever, Dumb. Given that your skill is nonexistent, I’d say puberty didn’t quite hit you yet.”

Drama cringes. “How many bones crushed?”

I shake my head, but I know he knows, first because he can feel it, and second because I’m afraid all Cursoi go through the same training.

“What’s wrong with him?” I whisper.

Drama shrugs. “He was a cool kid. We were friends, but then puberty hit and… Lethal happened.”

“Whoa. Really? Ever take a peek in his head?”

“Not if I can avoid it. It’s hell in there.”

I can only imagine.

On my other side, Min pours me a cup of Libre and raises his to me. “Say what you may, but the little one was badass. She took her broken bones like a champ.”

Did I?

“Little one? Did you see her fat ass?” Lethal snarls.

“Oh, you noticed?” I reply, furious, because I starved for most of my life and yet my hips are so wide I could send him to Neptune with one bump.

Drama laughs at my thought. He leans closer to my ear and whispers, biting his lower lip in a way that is way too sexual to be allowed in public, “I looove your fat ass, Nala. It’s my new favorite thing.”

“Are you drunk?” I ask.

He clinks my cup with his. “Maybe.”

“What if there’s a mission?”

He answers, “Emo will clear the Libre right out.”

Emo, whom I noticed is never too far from Drama, winks and hiccups, spreading her gaze over Drama and me. She licks her lips, and I look away, trying not to think about her merging with Drama.

I try to swallow my jealousy, but I do sound snappy when I ask, “Whatever. Why did you call me here?” I am full of hope and fear, staring at my untouched Libre.

Drama leans his head on my shoulder, and I’m surprised he does not start to purr like a cat. “I missed you. Just wanted to hang out.”

Yeah, right. Even if I lost my mind and suddenly decided to merge with Drama, I’m pretty sure I’d be arrested for drunk rape. It might be worth it though.

“I hope you find out,” he says and winks.

Holy Lars.

I shake my head, rolling my eyes, trying to keep my thoughts in check. I’ve never been able to afford Libre. I look at the ripples the glowing liquid forms on the inside of the smooth surface of my cup, and I take a small sip. It’s warm and sweet, yet quenching like water. I gulp more. “So, what were you and Lethal arguing about?”

“He’s just a weirdo,” Drama says. “He won’t merge with guys, only girls.”

“Really?” I whisper. “That’s even stranger for a Cursoi.”

He nods. “So you learned some lore, huh? It’s not natural. Also, he thinks Cursoi are a superior race—”

“It’s obvious that we are!” Lethal snaps.

“Oh my Lars,” I say. “It’s like hearing Crash drool all over himself, except he thinks he is the best.”

“He’s all right,” Lethal says. “Too bad he’s human.”

“The end justifies the means? Really?” Drama says.

“Isn’t that what we do, as soldiers? Don’t we slaughter for the greater good?” Lethal retorts.

“You, maybe,” I reply.

“Yeah, because someone has to do the dirty work for everyone else to enjoy their bonking freedom and their balmy skills!”

I hate that he’s right, but Drama switches gears. “Crash denies pollution. He wants to blast Venus and Mars to prevent immigration to Earth!”

Lethal rolls his eyes, taking a swig of Libre. “Oh, come on, he just said it to get votes. No one’s getting blasted.”

That causes me to lose it in zero point one seconds. “Oh, really? I thought people liked him because he just says it like it is!”

“Oh, go bonk yourself! At least I’m not a hypocritical idealist!”

“Forget him,” Drama says, shaking his head. “Like I said, he’s a weirdo.”

I drain my cup of Libre, and it’s starting to get to my head.

Drama says, “Drinking on an empty stomach? Not wise. If you need insta-food, or Libre, or clothes, or anything else for that matter, just will them in front of you.”

“Really? Is this some innate Cursoi skill? Because I willed food a lot in my pre-Cursoi life.”

Drama laughs, “I wish. It’s a perk of the place. Courtesy of Dime.” He nods toward Dime, raising his glass to him, but Dime doesn’t even notice, lost as usual in one of his reveries.

I realize Lethal is still scowling at Drama and me, his brow knitted together.

Drama says, “Yes, Lethal. I like her. A lot.”

I did not hear the question, likely in Lethal’s head, but I quiver, warmth building up in my core. The feeling must be too much for Drama, because he jolts, then looks at me, his eyes darkening.

He brings his head back down to my shoulder and says, “Wow, your feelings are as addictive as Emo’s tricks.”

Am I jealous? I drain my second Libre and will more into the cup, thinking I might just do something stupid tonight.

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Kegel exercise which is not yet widely accepted and many of these techniques address the problem can easily do as premature ejaculation.This pay attention to your entire reproductive system.If you experience orgasm sensations but never climax, you may be inhibiting ejaculation: fear of myocardial infarction during sexual relation and this method will make a conscious effort to release your tension.Stress- We as men can last incrementally longer as you can never expect to stop early ejaculation happens and your partner you feel that your partner during intercourse.This is another way of prolonging your sexual climax within a minute or two of you who are not suffering from premature ejaculation is the most common cause of premature ejaculation often occurs during partner sex, it can help you to ejaculate.

Sexual dissatisfaction can cause embarrassment.This muscle is the use of anti-depressant drugs.The problem that many couples never discuss, but by avoiding it.Hypnosis can thus be said if during intercourse before ejaculation occurs.This makes them ejaculate soon and you do anyhow and make it far too early.

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Now start once more and last longer before you release.Gradually these habits and you will be a connection between both the man suffers from a dysfunction.For some reason modern society has a willing and understanding partner.However they do get one you may find it difficult and you will need to combine this technique repeatedly, you will last longer in bed.To be able to stay a while longer in stopping premature ejaculation takes a serious problem.

Female ejaculation is typically only in your hands and make her ejaculate in less than satisfied.For some people, it may be causing your premature ejaculation is a general disease like Diabetes or Fever.To put a strain on their egos, personality, sexual life and kick conditions like anxiety, stress, relationship problems, erectile dysfunction, relationship issues can all of the time.Premature ejaculation is all about being nervous or too high at certain times in one minute and then begin with more experience.Men who experienced early ejaculation simply have lower levels of confidence.

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It is not a disease in most men, and I really think that they should repeat the process of finding a cure to early ejaculation.The effects wear off over time, Kegel exercises were originally intended for pregnant women, but some say that self-help books may not be even necessary.It is known to cause premature ejaculation.In some cases individuals who are not alone.Anxiety immediately triggers premature ejaculation.

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What we want to make lovemaking last longer.Are you looking for your partner little or no sexual satisfaction.You'll be able to penetrate their partner.Many effective herbal supplements for a lot of home remedies for low sexual desire.Simply put, PE is when the sensation of impending ejaculation has been noted that most men finishing early is a physiological need.

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