#trisha studies

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Hot take, trisha patys is just a US version of rakhi sawant. Not just physically. They are literally two clones in two different socio-cultural contexts. Someone please get more invested in this...

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My Vedic Astrology Thoughts💭

These are all my random Vedic Astrology thoughts and things that I have noticed while studying different charts. These are my observations but nothing written down are things that I’m a 100% sure about, so I’m open to discussing any of these thoughts in the comments :)

- Sun conjunct Jupiter can achieve success in their respective career fields. I also notice that it could possibly indicate a need to indulge which may lead to weight gain. (Eg: Trisha Paytas, Adele)

- People with prominent 3rd house placements tend to be extremely sexually attractive to the masses. Eg:

1st lord in 3rd house

3rd lord in 1st house

3rd lord in 3rd house

3rd lord in 10th house

Atmakaraka in 3rd house

Or having lumanries in 3rd house

These are placements that I see a lot in sex icons and heavily sexualised celebrities. (Billie Eilish, Megan Fox, Rihanna). In Vedic astrology 3rd house is known for sexual magnetism due to it being 8 houses away from the 8th house.

- Another indicator for sexual magnetism is definitely Mars aspecting your 1st, 2nd, 7th or 10th house. It’s a very potent planet that can really seep into one’s energy. 1st and 2nd house is more physical appearance and 7th & 10th is more energy wise, but either way it’s very apparent.

- The dignity of your Mahadasha/Antardasha planet is SO important. If the planet isn’t strong in the D1 and D9, or atleast receiving aspects from beneficial planets then you won’t be able to reap the full benefits of the planet and it’s associated yogas.

- People with prominent Venus nakshatras and Rohini nakshatra, look really good in pink. Specifically this pastel pink, it really increases their attractiveness. Dressing in pink/pastel colours with makeup remaining light but still angelic using light blushes and soft eyeshadow, is a style that really suits them.

- Vishakhas truly do have this duality to their personalities that can of of course manifest in their appearance.

One example is Dove Cameron (Vishakha moon), she was initially known for her blond hair and innocent persona on Disney. Then for her music career, she decided to fully embody this dark persona by dying her hair black, using darker makeup shades and even adapting a more sexual way of speaking.

This really highlights the fact that Vishakha embodies both the energies of Libra and Scorpio, and they need to learn how to find balance between these two personas in order to achieve fulfilment. Or else they constantly find themselves see sawing between these two energies, thus never finding 100% fulfilment.

- Having Saturn transiting your 4th house in your D1 or from your Mahadasha sign may mean that you’ll be forced to stay at home more often. No matter how hard you try, travelling and seeking out new adventures will be restricted due to Saturn forcing you to deal with your inner karmas in an isolated space.

- Odd ascendant signs (1,3,5,7,9,11) are more likely to actually pursue the career that they desire. Eg: we all know many people who would love to be in the limelight, whether that’s a singer or actress, but not many people are able to pursue it because it is not their destiny. However this is not the case for odd signs, if they wake up and say “I want to be a singer ” then they will because that is their path in this life. This applies to any career that they are interested in.

(Many celebrities have odd sign ascendants. Lady Gaga who’s known for wanting to become a famous singer and then becoming one successfully, has a Gemini ascendant)

- When it comes to the even (2,4,6,8,10,12) ascendant signs, it does not matter if they would like to become a doctor or singer or whatever they desire. They will not be able to follow that career path if their destiny (9th house) does not align with it. These are the people who often thrown into the “limelight” and are uncomfortable by all the attention, or someone who’s forced to take a normal 9 to 5 despite them wanting to desperately follow their dreams.

(I got this technique from Dr. Dharmesh Mehta Ji, who explained it very well on “Exotic Astrology”’s channel.)

- Movable and cardinal signs are often successful in the entertainment industry because their 10th house are not in a fixed sign.

In order to pursue an artistic or freelance career, you need to have indications of an “unstable” career in your chart. Actors, singers, artists, never know when they’re going to get their next paycheck which is why it is associated with movable signs. Actors are always playing different roles, not certain if they’re even going to get their next job. The same goes for singers and artists who are constantly trying to make a living. Nothing is certain or “fixed” which is why having moveable signs in your 10th or aspecting it, is important if you want to successfully pursue this career field.

-This is one of the reasons why Moon or Mercury in 10th house or connected to 10th house is such a prominent indicator in artistic career charts. Because Moon and Mercury are both fast moving planets which can be associated with “instability ” in whatever house it is placed in.

- As for cardinal signs, they start their career off “unstable” but eventually climb the ladder to a more fixed and stable career. Think of rags to riches. Whereas movable signs constantly have to face changing their careers, depending on the Dasha.

- Dasha sequence: When you go through your 2nd, 4th, 6th Dasha period and it being a positive planet Venus, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter. You are more likely to experience an extremely favourable time in your life. I expand more on this technique in my Rise and Fall of Career Success post.

(All the main techniques above are from Dr Dharmesh Mehta, so I would highly recommend you check out his channel on YouTube if you are interested in a more in-depth understanding)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for reading ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Emapthy Verse

Part 7

Story Summary: Jazz is struggling as the only liminal in Gotham. Interactions with regular humans just feel so hollow when she's used to the dual sense of language and projected empathy from ghosts and liminals.

But everything changes when she literally runs into another liminal on the way to the library. Maybe she can make this work after all.

Jason just has so many questions.

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Jason exited the bus at Jazz’s side in Elmerton; it looked like your average small Midwest town. Across the street from the bus station was a cafe and Jazz grinned at him as she took his hand and pulled him over to it.

“I can’t believe we’re almost home! I can’t wait for you to meet everyone.” <excited, happy>

Jason pulled on her hand to bring her closer so he could kiss her cheek. He sent back his own <happy, curious>. “You sure I’m gonna make a good impression?”

Jazz rolled her eyes. “Danny will give you a hard time. But that’s just because I’ve dated some real jerks in the past so he automatically doesn’t trust anyone I bring home. His behavior will be a reflection on me, not you.” Her <exacerbation> filled every word.

<concern, righteous anger> “Is there anyone I have to beat up? You know I’m good for it.”

She laughed and projected her <gratitude, amusement, don’t you dare>. “If you even try, I’ll kick you out to spend Thanksgiving at Wayne Manor.”

Jason shuddered. <horror> “Right, no searching out your exes.”

He felt a <delight, good to see you> that felt so different from Jazz that he stopped in his tracks. But Jazz kept hold of his hand and was waving widely with her free hand as she dragged Jason into the cafe. “Angela, Trisha! You’re here!”

Two girls—one with dark brown hair, the other with light brown hair—were waving back just as exuberantly. Both were dressed for the November chill and had rolling suitcases sitting by the corner table they’d taken.

Jason set down their bags against the wall as Jazz ran over to hug them. The strong emotions of <hello, happiness> filled the space. Jason was content to hang back and watch them, a small smile on his face.

Suddenly the lighter haired one broke the hug and spun to face him. “Woah! You just projected? Jazz, where’d you find this guy?”

Jazz grinned and settled back at Jason’s side, sliding an arm around his waist. “Gotham, can you believe it? I was so homesick and needing some good death-talk. I was maybe two weeks away from transferring somewhere that had at least two other Amity Parkers when I literally ran into him outside the public library. Instead I got to stay and got a boyfriend out of it.”

“How could you!” screamed the dark-haired one. But she was projecting <relief, happy-for-you>. “You haven’t talked to us for months! We’ve been worried about you all by yourself. And here you are, just waltzing back with a boyfriend you never bothered to mention.”As she finished, a thread of <frustration> did work itself into her emotions.

Jazz frowned and sent back <I’m sorry>. “Honestly, I wanted to. But Jason here didn’t know anything about liminality. So I didn’t want to talk about him until he got used to that. And my courses have been hell. I’ve so many projects constantly.”

<annoyance, forgiven> “Just don’t forget us again, okay? Hello, Jason. I’m Angela and this is Trisha. We’re both studying at Ohio State. We’re high school friends of Jazz’s.”

Jason shook both their hands. “I’m Jason. Not in school at the moment, but I work odd jobs around Gotham.”

“You should think about enrolling,” commented Jazz. “You’ve mentioned how you wanted to study literature when you were younger.”

Jason grimaced and knew he was failing to hold back his <uncertainty, dread>. “I’d need to finish a GED first. And my jobs are keeping me real busy. Not sure I’d be able to spare the time to go to class.”

Trisha cut through the awkwardness with a laugh and <tired>. “Well, classes are killer. I’m almost regretting going to college right now.”

Jason laughed as well <thanks>. “Honestly, seeing this one”—he nudged Jazz—“and her workload is making me reconsider my former college aspirations.”

“Mr. Baxter isn’t going to be here for another hour,” said Angela. “Get yourselves a drink and something to eat and join us.”

“Has anyone else arrived?” asked Jazz.

“Oh yeah. With your arrival, there’s a good dozen of us in Elmerton right now. No one else from our grade, though.”

Jason kissed Jazz’s temple. “Take a seat; catch up with your friends. I’ll go order us drinks. Any requests?”

Jazz sent him a wave of <gratitude>. “Tea and a scone.”

The barista’s smile was strained when he went up to place their order. But she was professional and only asked what he wanted. Behind him, he could feel the excitement between Jazz and her friends as they began debating Thanksgiving day traditions.

While waiting for their order, he heard the employee whisper to her coworker, “More Amity Parkers.” She used the same tone someone from Metropolis might say “Gothamite” and Jason bristled.

He must’ve let something leak, because Jazz, without turning to look, sent a forceful <don’t>.

Jason rolled his eyes and huffed. <fine>

She reiterated the silent order. Through their silent communication, her conversation with her friends didn’t so much as pause. But the <amusement> from the other two women was quite clear.

The barista who handed him his orders squeaked as she called out his name.

It took all of Jason’s willpower to keep from raising his eyebrow at her and give a simple, “Thanks.” If the muffled laugh from Jazz was anything to go by, though, he wasn’t as successful at holding back the <really?> that he was feeling.

Jazz had told him about Bruce’s visit. Maybe he could learn how to hold back his feelings, too.

But he pushed the thought to the side. For now, he wanted to focus on the upcoming meeting with Jazz’s family. And what better way to practice than by meeting her friends?

He sat down next to his girlfriend and flashed the other girls a smile. “So, do you have any good stories about Jazz from high school?”

They burst out laughing while Jazz feigned offense. Jazz’s friends were more than happy to tell him about the things Jazz and her brother had gotten up to during their high school years.

Jason, in turn, told them about her time in Gotham. Including the time Batman and Nightwing paid her a visit in her dorm room and freaked out her roommate. They thought it was hysterical that Jazz was now in a single because housing had no idea what else to do with her.

The hour wait for their transport passed so much more quickly than Jason had expected.

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Hope you guys enjoy this glimpse into Jazz's life beyond just Danny.

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Some Thoughts Regarding James Somerton

I know I'm rather late to the conversation and some of these points may have already been talked about in some form elsewhere on the site, but if you don't mind, I have some thoughts of my own regarding the subject of hbomberguy's latest video and I would like to take time to voice. This blog is normally dedicated to music and music writing, not posts about disgraced Youtubers, so I apologize for the detour in regularly scheduled programming.

First, I think it's important to make the distinction that Somerton isn't just a case of "problematic Youtube guy got owned... twice" but rather a genuine case of academic dishonesty, which is several grades above youtuber drama. This isn't something like Tati Westbrook getting angry at James Charles for sucking dick and cock at a birthday dinner. This isn't Ethan Klein and Trisha Paytas or whomever having beef. It's not Charlie Critikal talking about some stupid drama of the day or someone just using Youtube videos to say a bunch of gross and problematic stuff. No. This is a fucking grifter who not only lied, cheated, and stole his way to the top, but also did it by using a vulnerable community that has long had their voices snuffed out and their history completely rewritten or wiped from existence altogether. What history he didn't plagiarize, he twisted and outright lied about. He just made shit up to suit his own gross agenda.

A lot of things about James Somerton left me absolutely livid, and I admit that I didn't even know who he was until hbomberguy's video. I think what makes me the most mad is that I went to undergrad and grad school with a number of jackoffs that were just like him. People that didn't give a shit about the art of writing and research and just treated academia and the pursuit of knowledge and how to critically engage with art and media into a stupid game that only chumps take seriously. Somerton pisses me off because I AM a writer. When I write the Ranting and Raving series of posts on here, that stuff doesn't just fly out of my ass. I have to sit with a song, study it, research it, and make sure I know what I'm talking about so I don't look like a clown. I also have to make sure that I link and credit where I'm getting information from. It's not just important for my own satisfaction, but it's important for anyone who stumbles upon a post on this blog and takes time out of their day to read it and/or reblog it.

I think that's the part that makes me the most mad. That he and Nick Hergott have so little respect for the work that goes into researching and writing about a topic that other people are really passionate about. Spending time with something, studying it, and figuring out an interesting and unique perspective on it is a great feeling. Sharing what you find or how you see something with others and having them either like or reblog your work is an even greater feeling. That's my writing that somebody enjoyed and thought was worth sharing with others. Fuck fuck fuck Somerton for thinking you can take a million little shortcuts to get to that result.

While I'm on the topic, I don't think Hergott gets a pass for Somerton's actions. I've seen some people make the argument that he isn't complicit and there's a chance that he genuinely had no clue that Somerton was doing this... but I don't buy it. There's no way he didn't know and wasn't in on it in some capacity. Even if he wasn't, as Todd in the Shadows pointed out in his video on this situation, Nick is, whether you like it or not, an accomplice to Somerton's lies and he is complicit in the blame, due to his name being included in the "Written By" credit of a lot of those videos with Somerton. The way I see it, I find it hard to believe that he couldn't have known. I imagine part of Hergott's signing on with Somerton was that in the event that shit hits the fan, Hergott would be used as a fall guy to help deflect accusations of plagiarism.

To return to Somerton, in a way, he's almost worse than AI/Chat-GPT because, really, an AI has no morals. It can only do what someone punches in and tells it to do. Somerton is a guy who does have genuinely insidious ambitions and knows fully what he's doing. That shit about "only the boring gays who didn't mess around in the eighties survived the aids crisis" is the wildest and grossest accusation I've seen about gay people in some time. The wild takes about the Nazis (especially all the wrong things he said about fitness relating to Nazis) should also raise a lot of red flags. I'll say this though, I don't blame anybody in the slightest for not fully realizing Somerton was saying shit like that or doing all of what he was doing until hbomberguy and Todd presented it a certain way and made it all very clear. It's easy to not notice it when Somerton buries it by ripping stuff off from other, better writers. So, if you were someone who was a big fan and was genuinely shocked by the things Todd had to fact-check and debunk and worried that you're a bad person for having not caught any of them, trust me, you're not. Nobody should blame you for not catching it. <3

While I'm ranting about this, I want to say that Somerton's patreon grift was really gross to see exposed as well (through Dan Olson's really great thread, which can be read here). I understand the allure of wanting to buy expensive gear and thinking that's somehow needed in order to make Good Content™️, but there's a stark difference between someone saying "I think I need to shell out a little money in order to get something of higher quality" and "I need to have the appearance of looking like my stuff is being made with high quality stuff." As someone who has been experimenting with trying to turn his writing into video, I did some audio tests this weekend and realized that maybe (just maybe) the old Turtle Beach microphone my brother left behind when he moved out isn't going to cut it. If I want to record something I can be happy with, I'm gonna have to bite it and look at getting something decent, but somewhat affordable from a Best Buy or something. You don't need the best tech in order to make something great, but you can't use copper tools forever if you have the means to be able to enjoy using iron ones, you know?

Somerton's grift reminded me of guys like Onision and Spoony. Grifters who looked to Patreon and other creator donation sites for an easy pay day and would bitch and cry and complain that it's your fault when they don't get it. Somerton making poor financial choices ON TOP of it being money that he scammed from a community of people that were looking to invest in a voice that they genuinely thought was speaking for them in a meaningful way, only makes the grift more disgusting and foul. Even if he's just "some Youtuber," Somerton still had a responsibility to his audience to present queer topics in an ACCURATE manner. He didn't and we all have the right to be angry with him about it. This isn't just silly youtuber controversy, this is academic dishonesty in it's purest form and if it gets you expelled from any college program, it should get you expelled from being able to show your face on Youtube as well, which is how Somerton's story will end.

I've been on the internet for many years. I've seen some of the worst, most problematic creators of all time find a way to bounce back from all kinds of controversy and find some kind of success again. I don't think that will happen for Somerton. Not one bit. What he's done is something you can never come back from, no matter how much you try to reform. If two different youtubers can make two completely different videos about why you suck, I don't think there's any recovery. What happened this weekend is a now classic episode of World's Most One Sided Fist Fights Caught on Film.

This post has gone on for a while, so let me wrap it up. I mean this without hyperbole and without exaggeration: James Somerton is a disgrace to both media criticism and the art of video creation. I genuinely hope he remains propped up as a cautionary tale of what can happen when you fully decide you have absolutely no respect for the Humanities and decide that lying, cheating, and stealing your way to the top, all while scamming and being incredibly shitty towards a community that has long suffered and is STILL suffering greatly to this day, is better than any kind of academic honesty. I understand that Somerton is just "some youtube fraud" to some people, but the problem lies more in what Somerton's actions and motivations represent. I really think hbomberguy's video on plagiarism is going to do a lot of good. It's going to help a lot of people avoid doing it as well as help people become more aware of what it really looks like and all the damage it can do.

Thank you for your time.

P.S. It doesn't really need to be said at this point, but make sure you support the queer voices and writers that did the work Somerton thought was good enough to just copy and paste into a video. They're the ones that suffered the most through all of this and my heart goes out to them, from one writer to another. <3

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Ooh ur Dunmeshi/FMA AU has got my gears turning. (And the idea of the height genes being at war like that is so funny to me) Do you have many plot-related thoughts so far?

I could imagine they wanted to bring Trisha back but revival magic doesn’t really do anything outside the dungeon, so they go there to study how it works. I’d assume ancient/forbidden magic comes into play at some point? Does Al still get cursed somehow? How would a place where bringing back the dead seems so simple affect the boys stance on killing people?

(You don’t actually have to answer any of these. I’m just having fun playing in your little sandbox lol)

hello welcome to my sandbox hope u enjoy ur stay

gonna put everything under a read more cause i might spoil the later parts of dunmesh! warning unless you've finished the manga

okay so, in this au, due to differences in how the races age, even tho ed and al were still young when she died, trisha would've been fairly old for a halffoot. can't remember the exact age she had her kids in canon, but she was like. super young. even if we carry that over to fullmeal trisha and make her 14-15 at the time, bc children of two diff races grow slower, she would've been like. half foot middle aged at the time she died (not giving exact ages for all the elrics cause i don't wanna do math rn)

mostly, the brothers are in the dungeon the same way marcille is: to learn how to expand the life expectancy of the shorter lived races. cause even if they did bring their mom back, she would only have a decade or two left of natural life. bringing trisha back is sort of an unconscious wish (that the demon in this au def plays on :) )

i'm really on the fence abt turning al into a chimera in this au, cause at what point does it stop being an au where these characters are in a new world and starts being fullmetal alchemist but underground. if i do decide to do it, al's gettin chimera'd

i feel like they would still have issues with killing people. not monsters, and probably not humanoid monsters, but they're not killing people unless they really have to. they both know the spells to resurrect people, anyway, so if they really wanted to they could kill somebody and immediately bring them back to life

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some of my Fullmetal alchemist headcanons: Elric Brothers edition

Edward experienced favoritism in his childhood, he was often met with the lines that he is the older brother and wasn't allowed to act in the same way Alphonse did. Which led him to act out most of the time.

Trisha’s main caregiver was Edward, since the Rockbells couldn't help her full time and Hoho wasn't there. Edward learned everything that his mother did in order to run the house while she was bonded to the bed.

Ed blames himself for Trisha’s death because he fell ill with a cold two weeks before her death. She pushed herself to take care of him and that made her body weaker which lead her to pass away.

Because of that Alphonse when he gets angry, he screams that their mom’s death wasn't their father’s fault but Ed’s

Yuri Rockbell was the closest one to the boys after their mother’s death, he took it upon himself to make sure that they were taken care of and had enough money and all their living needs, he also made sure to spend time with them every day.

After Yuri’s death, Edward and Alphonse were alone, they didn't have enough money to pay for bills and electricity or buy food which lead them to steal sometimes.

When they got caught, Edward will always take the blame, which left the whole village to say that Edward was a brat and a bad boy while Alphonse was the total opposite.

When families from cities come to look for orphans to adopt, and they visit Resembool where all the orphans will line up hoping that they get adopted- the Elric brothers were never wanted- sometimes families choose Al who refuses to go without his brother.

Edward and Al, although close to their granny, she abused them mentally, and sometimes on occasion, physically. They didn't know that was abuse until after they started to work under Mustang.

Alphonse finished only 3ed grade ( while Ed first grade since he dropped out to help his mom.) before they went to study under Izumi for a year before they were kicked out from her home and they made their way back to Resembool.

They tried to bring their mom at ages 10 and 9 ( instead of 10 and 11.) and of course that failed. They ended up living with the Rockbells for 6 months before Major Mustang found them.

Edward joined the military before he turned 12. He was 11 and some and his first birthday after he joined was the 12th.

Both brothers idolized the Colonel, subconsciously or consciously. Since he was their legal guardian, Edward’s commander and the adult who was stable in their life, it just seemed to fit.

Edward is short because as a child he didn't get to eat well, therefor his body did not grow well- unlike Al who ate his meal and Ed’s ( Ed used to give him his meals because let's face it, Ed is dumb like that.) he dislikes being called “ small.” because his mom used to nickname him her small man. So when people make fun of his height, they make fun of his mother’s nickname.

Edward’s harsh, angry, loud and impolite personality comes from two points, the first being not having guides growing up. Maybe Al is considered more polite but really, Ed raised Al while raising himself. Al is just sweeter and is shy and he doesn't put the angry mask on like Ed. And the only reason Ed does have it on is to protect himself and his little brother.

Al calling Ed “ big brother.” or “ brother” more than by his first name because Al sees Ed as an adult if that makes sense? Those names are titles, just like when he called Trisha “mom” that is her title. Ed’s title is “ brother.” because Al can't call him mom or dad so he just sticks to their relation.

Ed’s red jacket was inspired by the colonel’s black one. We see Ed coming to the state exam and receiving his watch while he wears all black- I bet He saw Colonel looking cool with the black coat and since he doesn't want anyone to think he is copying his CO, he went with the red jacket instead.

At the start of his millitry career, Ed refused to sleep and eat to the point he developed disorders. He genuinely thought he deserved to live the same way Al was living- Thankfully he had the whole team Mustang catching him and helping him get better and receive help.

Speaking of team Mustang, they are all just a family to each other, and that includes the Elrics! The boys viewed the men ( Jean, Haymans, Vato, and Maes.) as their uncles, since they acted like ones and it just felt right thinking about them as If they were uncles. Kain being younger and closer to their age, Ed and Al saw an older brother in him. Riza took a longer time for them to see her role in their life, before it dawned on them after a couple of years how much motherly she is towards them, it wasn't the same way as Trisha or Izumi, but Riza was their mom too. As for Roy he was the father they needed but had the hardest time admitting that since the word “ Father and Dad” meant HoHo. Eventually tho, both brothers found happiness in these titles.

Ed’s foodie personality continued even after the promised day. Starving for days as a child made His body always wanting to eat more than a normal person's because it is scared it will go through starvation again.

Sure Ed and Al are close but you bet they still fight like normal siblings on normal things- like who get to sit in the shotgun seat or the upper bunk in the bed or gets to do that one chore.

Ed grew his hair as a promise to Al. He burned the house as a promise as well. The house one so he won't quit and go home and the hair as a reminder, he will not cut it until Al can cut his hair too. So that day when Al got his hair cut after PD, and Edward got one too.

Ed and Al went back to Resembool. They both took a year break before Ed joined the military again as a research state alchemist after Roy was able to pull a few strings, that way Ed could research alchemy and get well paid in order to get Al into a university.

When Roy knew that was Ed’s goal, he surprised him with the fact that he will pay for both of their educations. Saying that “ both of my kids deserve the best education. You did plenty for your bother, let me now carry that burden.”

Alphonse stuided Biochemistry and then traveled to Xing, to learn Alkheasty.

Edward studied physics and engineering ( double majoring!!) he started playing with the idea If humans could fly using vechails ( I like to think he started sketching airplane.) After he finished his studies and traveled around for few months, he proposed to Winry.

Alphonse and Mai decided that they will play as the aunt and uncle in the family as they weren't ready to be parents yet with their lifestyles.

Edward and Winry had 6 kids and Ed was a stay at home dad while Win countined her ever-growing business.

Roy adopted the Elrics, but no one really mentions that. It was after the PD, as a promise that he will still take care of them and look after them even when they left the army, and that they will always have a place with him- all the good parental things.

Ed’s kids are named after important people or things in life. Like his oldest, a boy is named Yuri Roy Elric, honoring both of Win and Ed’s dads. And so on with the rest of their children.

Alphonse gave his gate to Ed as a birthday gift, since he stopped using it and just saw it a fitting after everything Ed did to him.

Edward when he shared that with Roy and how he has his alchemy back, he became a soilder again, “ Colonel Elric.” and became Roy’s bodyguard ( since Hawkeye and him got married.) and Roy’s secret weapon. No one knowss that Ed has his alchemy again so he always took his enemies by shock.

Alphonse lives in Xing and is a honorable member of the royal family.

Ed opened the gate and exchanged his automail leg with his arm. It was painful getting a new port, but for his new bodyguard gig, it seemed like the best choice, since his arm is his weapon.

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Pucci vs Trisha Paytas

(style study turned into meme)

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this au has got out of hand

Very rough sketches that started as silly haha funny winry and ed in each others outfits and alphonse with trisha’s hair style

and then it somehow spiraled into a character study of what is ed when he’s not an alchemist? What is winry when she’s not a mechanic? Its such core parts of their character and its FASCINATING to explore what they are without it

because the gates are tied to ed’s in other universes in 2003 i imagine ed not being able to use alchemy in this au would be a result of ed giving up his alchemy at the end of mangahood.

Al would still have his alchemy and it would be so cool to see ed being worried about alchemy taking another one of his family members away from him and al leaving just like hoeneim did

in 2003 al and ed do have some complications that aren’t really addressed regarding how forgiving al is of their dad and it would be so cool to see it explored!

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FEATURE: More than just a game: The impact of sports on student life

Think sports are just about winning and losing? Think again. Sports are a hidden gem in student life, offering lessons that extend far beyond the playing field. The long hours of practice, the pressure to perform, and the balancing act between school and athletics requires student-athletes to deal with various challenges. These moments of growth translate into real-world skills, helping students navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Character Growth Through Athletic Participation

Sports demand a high level of commitment, cultivating perseverance and self-discipline. Through rigorous training and competitive events, students learn to manage their time, set goals, and work as a team.

When asked how being part of a sports team has shaped their personal development, these UPIS student-athletes shared valuable insights.

Joining the UPIS Girls Volleyball Team proved to be a turning point for Trisha Leguiab, who found that being part of a team helped her overcome one of her biggest personal challenges—socializing. Through countless practices and shared experiences with her teammates, she slowly became more comfortable in group settings. “My fear of socializing with people dissipated gradually after spending years training with the team,” she reflects. However, she still grappled with comparing herself to others and the pressure to constantly improve.

Involvement in sports had a different impact on Faye Obaña, captain of the UPIS Table Tennis Team. For her, it was a journey of learning accountability and mental resilience. “I learned that responsibility comes with everything, and you shouldn’t let negativity take you out of the zone,” she explains. This shift helped Faye cultivate her confidence and prioritize her own well-being, regardless of outside opinions.

For Joannah Aguinaldo, the captain of the UPIS Pep Squad, sports are an avenue for developing essential life skills. “Being part of a sports team improved my time management, leadership, and communication skills,” she shares. Joannah also acknowledges how her involvement opened doors to diverse experiences and interactions with people from various walks of life, something she may not have encountered outside of athletics.

These student-athletes demonstrate how participation in sports can profoundly shape character, resilience, and personal growth. Beyond physical fitness, the lessons learned—teamwork, discipline, and self-awareness—equip students to face life’s challenges.

Balancing Academics and Athletics

The relationship between sports and academic performance is complex. The direct impact on grades varies as some students may find that the discipline and time management required in sports enhance their focus in academics, while others may struggle to balance the demands of both commitments.

In response to inquiries about how her academic performance had changed since joining a sports team, Trisha observed that her grades remained relatively consistent. Though sports didn’t directly affect her academic performance, the impact on her routine was undeniable. “Comparing my grades before and after I joined the team, I would say that the sport had surprisingly no effect whatsoever on my academics. My grades were in the same range as before, but what I've noticed is that my eyebags were getting bigger because I was losing sleep. Even though I'd managed to keep my grades stable, I had to pull all-nighters multiple times a week because our trainings would end at night, which gave me less time to do my homework and study for my quizzes. I also developed an unhealthy habit of cramming because of this.”

On the other hand, Faye’s experience with balancing sports and academics led her to become more disciplined. She shared, “I became more conscious about schoolwork and made sure to finish my assignments before heading to training.” This shift in focus helped her manage her responsibilities more effectively, ensuring that neither her studies nor her athletic commitments were compromised.

Similarly, Joannah found that the demands of sports pushed her to improve her academic habits. She explained how dedicating time to both training and games encouraged her to adapt smarter study strategies: “My study habits and consequently, my academic performance have improved ever since I started playing sports. Dedicating most of my time to trainings and games, I needed to find ways to study smarter so that my sport wouldn't get in the way of my academics,” Joannah stated. Her experience reflects how sports can also help instill better time management and efficiency in student-athletes.

These accounts highlight the diverse experiences student-athletes face. While others may struggle with adjusting their schedule at first, others find that the structure of sports pushes them to focus more on their academics. The key takeaway is the importance of finding strategies to balance both passions.

Sports as a Catalyst for Social Skills

Being part of a sports team fosters essential social skills, such as leadership, cooperation, and communication. Each athlete reflected on how sports helped them form connections and develop socially.

Trisha spoke about the bonds she formed through volleyball, emphasizing how the team became a second family to her. For her, being part of the team wasn't just about playing the sport but about forming lasting relationships. “If I hadn't passed the tryouts for the volleyball team, I wouldn't have met my teammates, especially those from the lower batches. As the oldest in the team, I view them as my younger sisters and to be able to grow with them as a player and a person was an experience I would always be thankful for. I'm glad to have met this group of humorous, thoughtful, and loving people and to be able to spend the last years of my high school life here at UPIS with them.”

Reflecting on a pivotal moment during UAAP Season 86, Faye shared how she discovered a new found connection with herself: “I remember a game where I had a highlight play that felt incredible. During that moment, something clicked, and I realized how important confidence is to a person. Since then, I’ve started to cultivate confidence in everything I do. It’s not always easy, but I’m still working on it.”

Evaluating team dynamics, “There are members in our team who are quiet and aren't vocal, but through working together in our stunts and cheering together during games, we were able to help them open up and build more trust in the team,” Joannah observed how sports encouraged quieter members to come out of their shells.

These experiences show how sports create lasting connections, help students develop social skills, and encourage them to step outside their comfort zones. The bonds formed through shared challenges enhance both personal growth and teamwork.

The Impact of Sports on Mental Health and Stress Levels

The mental health benefits of sports are well-documented. Physical activity helps reduce stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins and providing an outlet for energy.

Opening up about her struggles as an athlete, Trisha shared a candid reflection on the difficulties she encountered along the way. Balancing the demands of being both a student and an athlete can take a toll, especially on one’s mental health. “I would say that being an athlete is hard, especially for my mental health. Aside from the class-training-study-sleep cycle, the constant pressure from myself and the training environment caused me to lose confidence in myself and what I can do. I developed an unhealthy way of thinking and started to shut others out while constantly blaming myself for my incompetence and lack of skill. Luckily, after talks with my family and friends, I began to regain my old self and be able to enjoy the sport again.” Her journey highlights the importance of support systems and self-reflection during challenging times.

The emotional rollercoaster of being a student-athlete presents both challenges and opportunities for growth. “There are definitely times when it’s exhausting, and I feel like giving up. Yet, there are also moments when sports helps me relax and reflect on everything going on in my life. It’s a balance that really depends on how I’m feeling at the moment. Overall, I can say it has helped me grow significantly, both as a person and an athlete,” Faye shared. 

Amidst the chaos of responsibilities, Joannah finds that incorporating movement into her routine helps manage the pressure. Reflecting on the benefits of physical activity, she remarked, “It's inevitable to be overwhelmed with all the responsibilities a student-athlete has lined up, but participating in sports allows me to incorporate movement into my routine, which is beneficial to my mental well-being. Aside from that, with my sport being a team sport, I'm able to destress whenever I'm doing what I love with my team.” 

While the pressures of sports can lead to stress and self-doubt, they can also create an environment in which athletes can receive emotional support from their teammates. This aspect of camaraderie, along with the opportunity for regular physical activity, may offer a way to address some of the challenges that arise from competitive participation. Engaging in sports can provide an outlet for managing pressure, contributing to a complex experience for student-athletes.

The Power of Inclusivity and Diversity in Sports

Sports can bridge gaps between students from diverse backgrounds and promote inclusivity in schools. Participating in team activities helps students appreciate and respect a range of perspectives and experiences.

The value of diverse perspectives within a team is crucial. As Trisha explains, “From the seniors to the juniors, you will have to play inside the court with people with values that may differ from yours. Playing alongside these people made me see things from a different perspective and helped me come out of my comfort zone.”

For Joannah, the dynamics of a large team bring both challenges and opportunities. With over 40 members in her team, she explains how this exposure has shaped her ability to adapt and interact with people of various backgrounds: “Being in a team that comprises more than 40 members, it's not a rare occurrence for us to meet new people. This exposure taught me how to connect with others who have different life experiences or viewpoints by understanding that not everyone we meet would get along and/or agree with us, and by being more open-minded as well with our differences.” Her insight highlights the importance of flexibility and openness when navigating diverse team dynamics.

These stories show how sports foster inclusivity, respect, and empathy. The connections formed within the team can transcend differences, fostering an environment where every individual is valued. In this way, sports become a platform for building community, encouraging students to embrace diversity and grow together.

The Journey Ahead

When asked what advice they would give to fellow students considering getting involved in sports, each athlete offered valuable insights drawn from their own experiences. 

For students, the decision to join a sport can be intimidating, but the rewards are often worth the effort. Trisha, for instance, emphasized the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone: “If you are interested in a sport, don't be afraid to pursue it and join for the tryouts. Yes, balancing academics and training is hard, but that does not mean it's impossible. Inside the team, you may meet people who will support your journey as an athlete and help you become the best version of yourself. You will experience hardships—but from those hardships, you'll be able to grow as a person who can overcome any hurdle life throws at them.”

Another important aspect of being a student-athlete is maintaining balance and building connections. “Be content with what you have. Try to make time for everything, especially your priorities. Don’t forget to connect with people. Building relationships is just as important as honing your athletic skills,” Faye shared. Her advice underscores that while sports are important, personal well-being and relationships are equally vital.

Meanwhile, Joannah focused on the advantages sports can bring to academic life, encouraging students to see athletics as a complementary experience. "Don't think about being a student-athlete as a disadvantage when it comes to your academics; think about it as another means to learn, develop, and gain experience that can be an advantage in academics and even in life." 

Participation in sports isn't limited to being an athlete; students can also engage by cheering for their teams and creating a supportive school environment. Embracing and supporting athletic programs not only enriches students' lives but also strengthens the broader school community, highlighting that sports are truly more than just a game.

//by Mira Leaño

[covid-safer-hotties]

Published in May, but it's obvious many people have not read this.

Also preserved on our archive.

New comprehensive review provides strong evidence that masks and respirators effectively reduce the transmission of respiratory infections like COVID-19, based on analysis of over 400 studies from multiple disciplines.

A comprehensive new review published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews provides strong evidence that masks and respirators are effective in reducing the transmission of respiratory infections like COVID-19. The review, conducted by an international team of 13 researchers, analysed over 400 studies from multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, public health, engineering, and social sciences.

'Our review confirms that masks work, with a clear dose-response effect,' said lead author Professor Trisha Greenhalgh from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford. 'The more consistently and correctly you wear a mask, the better protected you are. Respirators, when worn continuously, provide even greater protection than ordinary masks.'

Masks, including cloth face coverings and disposable medical masks, help reduce the spread of respiratory droplets and aerosols. Respirators, such as N95 and FFP2 devices, are designed to filter out smaller airborne particles and fit more tightly to the face, providing a higher level of protection.

The team's novel contributions include re-analyses of key clinical trials and observational studies, as well as a synthesis of evidence from fields ranging from fluid dynamics to anthropology. This comprehensive approach allowed the researchers to not only assess the effectiveness of masks under experimental conditions, but also to explore the real-world factors that influence their use and impact.

While the review found no serious harms from mask-wearing, it did identify some challenges, such as discomfort, communication difficulties – for hearing-impaired people for example – and environmental waste. However, the authors frame these as opportunities for further research and improvement rather than fundamental flaws.

'We need to see these challenges as a call to action,' said co-author Dr Amanda Kvalsvig, an epidemiologist based at the University of Otago, who is herself deaf. 'By investing in better design, more inclusive policies, and clearer communication, we can optimise masks for real-world use and ensure that everyone can benefit from this powerful public health tool.'

The review also highlights the importance of clear, consistent public health messaging to support mask use and combat misinformation. While mask mandates can be effective, the authors emphasise the need for context-specific assessments that consider cultural factors and public acceptability.

'Masks are not just a technical intervention, but also a social and cultural one,' said co-author Professor Deborah Lupton from the University of New South Wales. 'To be effective, mask policies need to be grounded in an understanding of people's beliefs, behaviours, and real-world constraints.'

Looking forward, the researchers call for further studies to improve and optimise mask design, explore new technologies like nanotechnology, and develop more sustainable and inclusive solutions. They also emphasise the need for ongoing public engagement to bring about more evidence-based and constructive conversations around masks.

'This review shows that masks are a valuable tool in our pandemic response toolkit,' said Professor Greenhalgh. 'By continuing to build the evidence base, innovate in design, and engage the public, we can harness the full potential of masks to protect public health now and in future respiratory pandemics.'

Read the full article at: Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review Clinical Microbiology Reviews DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00124-23

journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/cmr.00124-23

[wingsofescape]

Me: okay time to focus on itcol

My brain: but... have you considered... 03 Trisha character study... one shot series set in the timeskip between 03 and CoS... 03 edwin off-screen moments you headcanon... 03 AU where Ed doesn't try to bring back Al in ep 51

Me: not now

Brain: ...best I can do is writer's block then

[thecinderninja]

Familiar Faces

On Ao3 as The_Cinderninja

She had gotten the letter only moths previous. Her eldest son had died while studying in London. She had grieved, and she had moved on as best she could. It was hard though. Parents were never supposed to outlive their children. She had been alone at the time. Her husband had left recently without an explanation, and both of her sons were attending distant universities.

After getting the letter about Edward, she decided that she wouldn't sit around and wait for news anymore. She'd had her whole family taken from her – her mother died when she was very young, and her father had died when she was only 19. Her husband left her, and now her first son was gone too. She would hold on to what she had left as tightly as she could.

So, a few months after receiving the letter, she had packed up what little she had and bought a one way ticket to Munich. And when she finally arrived, she learned she was still too late. Alfons was dead as well. Apparently she had missed him by mere days. Days. There were men who had known him, and they were all being very vague about how he had died. She wasn't, however, too late for the funeral.

She would see at least one of her boys put to rest. She never noticed the figures at the back of the service, and left soon after.

She met a woman named Gracia that same day. Upon learning that she was Alfons' mother, she offered to let her stay with her until she had decided where to go from here. She was grateful, considering she didn't have enough money left to return. She had just... wanted to see her son.

And all at once, it was too much. She had collapsed into the other woman's arms, sobbing. Gracia had led her back to the house, sat her on a couch, and brought her some warm stew. She didn't like having to be babied – treated like a child. She appreciated Gracia's kindness, but didn't want to be a burden.

The next morning, she got out of bed early, did Gracia's washing, and had breakfast ready when the younger woman awoke. She offered to go to the market and do the shopping. Gracia was ready to argue, but she quickly gave a gentle smile and explained that "I don't want to feel like a bother, and I need something to take my mind off of things." Gracia reluctantly agreed.

It didn't help her take her mind off things.

Trisha was in an unfamiliar place, and her world had just come crashing down around her. Even so, she put on a smile as she did her and Miss Gracia's shopping. Because she was a strong woman, and she was stuck in Munich now and would need to keep her wits about her if she wanted to keep on living. She would need a job, for money. She would need a place to stay besides Gracia's, if she planned on staying in Munich. And she didn't see any reason to leave – she had no more roots holding her here as she did calling her back to any other place. It didn't really matter to her. But for now, she needed to find some potatoes.

She was grieving, but the world kept spinning. If she fell now, it wouldn't wait for her to get back up.

She believed all of this, as she always had, until her world ground to a shuddering halt, and threw her off her feet.. Because right there, on the other side of the street, were to boys who shouldn't. Shouldn't be here, shouldn't be together, shouldn't be alive. And she wondered if perhaps she wasn't coping quite as well as she thought she was, if she was seeing her son's faces on boys in the market.

And maybe she wasn't as strong as she thought after all, if she was on her hands and knees, dropping Gracia's shopping where it rolled across the cobblestones.

And maybe she'd let her mind get away from her, because as the world blurred and she heard someone cry out in surprise, and rapid footsteps on the stones, and a hand on her shoulder, it was his voice asking if she was okay. Maybe she should have waited longer to go back outside. Maybe then she wouldn't have been reduced to sobbing on the pavement as someone who couldn't possibly be her son tried to comfort her.

But then she grabbed his wrist and looked up at him, and her breath caught, because he looked different, yes, but more importantly, he looked the same. And she knew she was probably frightening the boy. His pupils shrank when she looked at him and he backpedalled away from her, so she knew she must be frightening him. But she couldn't help it from escaping. "A-Alfons?"

"Mom?" Whatever she was expecting, it hadn't been that. It almost seemed cruel. She couldn't see his face any longer, as the world was too bright, and too streaked, to see anything clearly. But she was sure the little boy would be gone by now. Instead, she found both his small arms wrapped around her shoulders.

"Hey... it's, um, okay." He sounded frightened, but he was still holding her tightly. What a sweet boy. He didn't even know what was wrong with her.

"Hey, Al? What's going on?" A second voice sounded, and a second set of footsteps drew nearer. She knew the voice, but she knew it couldn't-

"Ed! I... um. I can't- she-!" The Alfons-boy seemed nearly as frantic as she was, and she knew they were making a scene. Her Alfons hated making a scene. He didn't like getting too much attention. She was surprised no one had asked them to move from the street yet. Or tried to interfere. If she had been able to see clearly, she would have realized that people were making an effort to give the sobbing woman a wide berth and keeping their eyes looking firmly away.

But he had said-... she looked up again as the second voice approached, and when she saw his face... it was too much. She grabbed his jacket and pulled. She was holding two boys she didn't even know and crying into their hair. She knew now. She wasn't strong at all. She was just a crazy old woman with nothing left to live for. But in this moment, she could at least pretend, that they were her boys, and they were together again. She couldn't bear to let go.

To her surprise, both boys hugged her back. And she could have sworn she heard someone else crying. Familiar Strangers (p1/3) Familiar Strangers (p2/3) Familiar Strangers (p3/3)

[wolfjackle-creates]

If I remember correctly, it was your Empathy!Verse fic that brought me to your tumblr in the first place! Could we have a snippet for that one, please? 😃

Here you are!

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Jazz grinned and settled back at Jason’s side, sliding an arm around his waist. “Gotham, can you believe it? I was so homesick and needing some good death-talk. I was maybe two weeks away from transferring somewhere that had at least two other Amity Parkers when I literally ran into him outside the public library. Instead I got to stay and got a boyfriend out of it.”

“How could you!” screamed the dark-haired one. But she was projecting . “You haven’t talked to us for months! We’ve been worried about you all by yourself. And here you are, just waltzing back with a boyfriend you never bothered to mention.”As she finished, a thread of did work itself into her emotions.

Jazz frowned and sent back . “Honestly, I wanted to. But Jason here didn’t know anything about liminality. So I didn’t want to talk about him until he got used to that. And my courses have been hell. I’ve so many projects constantly.”

“Just don’t forget us again, okay? Hello, Jason. I’m Angela and this is Trisha. We’re both studying at Ohio State. We’re high school friends with Jazz.”

Jason shook both their hands. “I’m Jason. Not in school at the moment, but I work odd jobs around Gotham.”

“You should think about enrolling,” commented Jazz. “You’ve mentioned how you wanted to study literature when you were younger.”

Jason grimaced and knew he was failing to hold back his . “I’d need to finish a GED first. And my jobs are keeping me real busy. Not sure I’d be able to spare the time to go to class.”

Trisha cut through the awkwardness with a laugh and . “Well, classes are killer. I’m almost regretting going to college right now.”

Jason laughed as well . “Honestly, seeing this one”—he nudged Jazz—“and her workload is making me reconsider my former college aspirations.”

“Mr. Baxter isn’t going to be here for another hour,” said Angela. “Get yourselves a drink and something to eat and join us.”

“Has anyone else arrived?” asked Jazz.

“Oh yeah. With your arrival, there’s a good dozen of us in Elmerton right now. No one else from our grade, though.”

Jason kissed Jazz’s temple. “Take a seat; catch up with your friends. I’ll go order us drinks. Any requests?”

[beesbeesdragons]

I have been BRAINROTTING over an FMA/Pokemon crossover and I need to share it so!!!

this is gonna be a 'characters exist in the context of another universe' crossover, btw so prepare for that!!!! mostly gonna use Kanto-Alola, bc im not familiar really with Galar and Paldea (except for SNOM and Wooloo)

anyway!

regional starters don't reeeeeally matter in this version, if there's a lack of starters in one region, they'll get a starter from another region

any characters who are State Alchemists are now Gym Leaders! Roy is a fire-type, Armstrong is fighting-type, etc. Olivier is a member of the Elite Four because she's just That Good.

Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric grow up in Pallet Town, alongside Winry Rockbell, whose parents are doctors who sometimes help out Professor Oak with stuff.

Trisha Elric and Delia Ketchum are besties, so Ed and Al also grow up with Ash, who is ~2 years older (eg. when Ash goes to Hoenn, Ed is just starting his journey and drags Al along

when Ed and Al are about 4/5, Trisha gets sick when there's an outbreak of disease in the area. She died from this, but Ed and Al move in with the Rockbells (as Delia can't financially support three young children on a single salary).

Hohenheim, btw, is off doing something vaguely justice-y, maybe he's in deep cover in Team Rocket? Idk, but he's not in the picture. Ed and Al know that he's 'busy with work', but can't know what that is. He does his best to keep in contact, but Van Honhenheim is legally dead so there's that issue.

Father is Hohenheim's twin, and is all around a terrible guy. He leads a crime syndicate in one of the regions (don't ask where, maybe Kalos?) that is NOT the main evil team, and the Homunculi are his enforcers.

The homunculi all specialise in a different type (eg. Envy is a bug specialist, Pride is a ghost specialist, Sloth is a fighting specialist, etc). They're annoying as fuck to deal with, and fight by their own rules. If you're in a battle with them, you are aiming to kill, because they won't hesitate to kill you if you lose.

anyway, Winry's parents are killed during an attack by Team Rocket while they were travelling, but are fairly well-known by the Gym Leaders and Elite Four of various regions for,,,,reasons (I.e. they helped out one of the Champions in a tight spot and earned the respect of most).

Just before they get killed, however, Ash leaves on his journey. Ed does NOT particularly like Pikachu, and it's...a situation. But Ed can't WAIT to go on his journey!!!

then, of course, they're vibing and just living life when something comes round to kick their asses.

Its team rocket.

listen, these two kids are at least vaguely related to Professor Elric (aka Hohenheim, he helped out Professor Oak until he found Stuff and went into deep cover to keep the family safe) so surely they know something about his research, right? right???

they, uh, they don't. But the attack happens one night when they're in their dad's study reading about something. a lone member of team rocket is sent to 'retrieve them', and ends up fucking up so much that goddamn ARCEUS gets involved

basically, Ed and Al were just vibing when this fucker, instead of doing the sensible thing and knocking them out and then just nabbing them, decides to bring out a fuckin scyther who...can't grab stuff. shit happens, Ed loses a leg in the initial scuffle but when he's trying to get to Al, loses his arm, and Al...comes off better, but not much. He's lose a few fingers (ring and pinky on his right hand) and a chunk of his shoulder, and also got his larynx badly damaged, but he's...not in immediate danger.

A few weeks pass, and a Gym Leader named Roy comes around to investigate as a favour to one of the Officers Jenny. He's there with his best friend/sort-of girlfriend (Ed doesn't really know, it's definitely something), and he's awkward and angry.

Roy keeps it quiet, it's all under wraps, but when he was younger, before he became a Gym Leader, he was a member of Team Rocket. He...thought they were good, but he was wrong. He left soon after that and dragged his childhood friend, Riza, out with him. Since then, he's become the Elite Four and International Police's investigator and attack dog, while training to inherit the Cinnabar Island Gym.

[trishacollins]

Prompt: hurt/comfort

Word: nightmare

Characters: 💜🦚❤️🐉

Have a great day Trisha!

She's painting, the silk yielding to her brush as she works.

He bites the inside of his mouth, not wanting to disturb her.

She pauses, cants her head towards him. "Félix?"

He hesitates.

She puts her brush down, standing. "Félix? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." He mutters.

"Clearly something, you are awake." She comes to him, touching his face and studying him. "What's wrong?"

He swallows. "I...it was just a dream."

"Tell me." She laces their fingers

"It doesn't matter now."