#tube coral cookie

[onesacrificiallamb]

This is canon and has happened /j

Anyways Afro caviar propaganda

[adoptsomecookies]

Some information on adopting Captain Caviar and Candy Diver? I don't want to adopt the two apart :(

* Of course, one essay just for you, dear watcher!

* Captain Caviar Cookies and Candy Diver Cookies were discovered around the same time as eachother, and as a result, both cookie types seem to enjoy and cooperate well with eachother. Captain Caviar Cookies can act as translators for a Candy Diver Cookie, converting the bubbles, clicks and sloshing into coherent speech for their human (or otherwise) housemates as well as being capable of picking up their Candy Diver Cookie companions without making them panic, making them quite valuable in a Candy Diver's care is the caretaker is of the worrying sort.

*As indivuduals, Candy diver cookies are quite bubbly (heh) and cheerful in most cases, but are always the happiest out in the sea, exploring the sand and seafloor for pretty rocks or seashells, but can also be just as happy with those silly gemstone dig kits you could find at walmart and the like if a large body of water is not avaliable where a caretaker lives. Candy Diver Cookies can be serious when need be, and won't hesitate to put their foot down if children are involved and their safety is at risk, so its very, VERY important that children are told about it beforehand, and to always moniter your children if they are playing with a candy diver cookie.

* Captain Caviar Cookies, on the other hand, are loud, proud, and particularly sturdy cookies dispite coming from The Elders line of cookie types, they are capable of withstanding alot more stress than a good handful of other cookies and even waterproof! Due to this nature, Captain Caviar Cookies are most popular with sailors and divers, just like Candy Diver Cookies, and are extremely loyal to those he deems as his 'crew' (Even when hes just in a normal household...), however, due to a captain caviars headstrong nature, he may get into more than a few scraps against any perceived threats to his family, so make sure to remind him to not stray too far away from time to time.

*Now, as for preparations you could do for the two cookies, its mainly just the basic cookie needs, a room (or at least some semblance of a private space, though Captain Caviar Cookies don't mind sharing rooms), jellies stocked, sugar and flour in case they get severely injured, etc. Some unique things you will have to prepare for is some entertainment for the candy diver cookie, who love treasures and sparkly things, and captain caviar cookies would appreciate a key to the house so he can routinely exercise thoughout the years.

*As for cookies that both would enjoy, many of the npc brand cookies that were discovered alongside them, such as Tube Coral Cookies (Republic Sailor Cookie 2), Horn Coral Cookies (Republich Sailor Cookie 1) and Rookie Cookies, and all those cookies together including a candy diver can bring tears to a captain caviar cookies eyes. As for indivudual likes, Captain caviars do enjoy some of their fellow elder line cookies, but enjoy Oyster Cookies the most and oftentimes get concerned about a Black Pearl Cookies wellbeing (though the hatred can be a tad bit one sided in terms of the Black Pearl Cookies opinion on things), and Candy Diver Cookies LOVE Squid Ink Cookies, who share their passion with shiny treasures, and are known to swap their shiny things between eachother like kids trading candy during Halloween.

*thats about all I can say! If you have any further questions that i may have missed, do let me know in an ask or a direct message!

[duskgloomaskblog]

“Hello? This thing on? This is your Captain speaking, Captain Caviar Cookie!”

“x-..-00ooxxo../—-“

“This is deckhand Tube Coral Cookie speaking.”

“This is deckhand Branch Coral Cookie speaking”

“This is Pufferfish Rookie Cookie speaking!”

“And welcome to the Salty Shark, while we’re out at sea, we got radio communication with the outside world in order to keep ourselves updated with any changes that happen. Feel free to also ask us about how the Seafaring life goes, Captain Caviar Cookie, out.”

“Ohhhh Captaaaaain, you’re speaking with those pathetic cookies too scared to come out here on the sea?”

“BLACK PEARL COOKIE GO AWAY-“

*The Salty Sharks (And Black Pearl Cookie) are available for asks*

[beepboop260]

Big cap. Caviar please 🙏🙏🙏

yeah sure but you have to deal with me liking tu/be cor/al cookie too

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

What Is and Isn't a Fish: a List

A list of the animals I discussed in my fish essay, but for those who don't want to scroll through paragraphs of text to find out if an animal is or isn't a fish. Just CTRL+F your way through here!

I'll add onto here more animals whenever I get asked about them being fish. See my fish essay here!

Some notes before you proceed:

Yes, all tetrapods are fish! We are phylogenetically fish, as we are and our ancestors were lobe-finned fish! "Fish" in the phylogenetic sense is a paraphyletic group if you try to exclude tetrapods, so it is frankly impossible.

How come tetrapods aren't listed as fish then? Long answer, read my essay. Short answer, me and other fish accounts tend to operate on the morphological definition of fish, so does most of the world. Here I use the morphological definition of "fish".

Fish:

Jawless fish

Hagfish

Lamprey

Cartilaginous fish

Sharks

Dogfish

Whale shark

Chimaeras/Chimeras/Ghost sharks

Ratfish

Ray

Stingray

Skate

Ray-finned fish

Teleosts

Catfish

Eels

Moray eel

Seahorse

Sea dragon

Lobe-finned fish

Coelacanth

Lungfish

Not Fish:

Crustaceans

Krill

Shrimp

Crab

Crayfish/Crawfish/Crawdad

Lobster

Spiny lobster

Triops

Mantis shrimp

Barnacle

Isopod

Copepod

Shellfish

Mollusks/Molluscs

Gastropods

Sea snail

Sea slug

Snails and slugs in general

Sea angel

Sea hare

Sea bunny

Cephalopods

Octopus

Squid

Cuttlefish

Nautilus

Inkfish

Bivalves

Clam

Mussel

Scallop

Oyster

Chiton

Chelicerates

Horseshoe crab

Sea spider

Water mite

Diving bell spider

Cnidarians

Jellyfish/Sea jelly/Jelly

Coral

Sea anemone/Anemone

Siphonophores

Portugese man o' war

Echinoderms

Sea cucumber

Sea pig

Feather star

Sand dollar

Sea biscuit

Sea cookie

Brittle star/Serpent star

Sea urchin

Starfish/Sea star

Comb jelly

Lancelet

Tunicates

Sea squirt

Salp

Annelids

Bristle worm

Bobbit worm

Spoon worm

Giant tube worm

Bone-eating worm

Sea mouse/Sea mice

Feather duster worm

Christmas tree worm

Leech

Flatworm

Amphibians

Salamander

Amphiuma

Mudpuppy/Mud puppy

Waterdog

Olm

Axolotl

Siren

Frog

Toad

Tadpole

Caecilian

Reptiles

Sea snake

Water snake

Snakes in general

Sea krait

Turtle

Snapping turtle

Softshell turtle

Sea turtle

Terrapin

Marine iguana

Crocodilian

Crocodile

Alligator

Caiman

Gharial

Bird

Penguin

Seagull

Loon

Swan

Mammals

Whale

Orca

Baleen whale

Toothed whale

Dolphin

River dolphin

Porpoise

Narwhal

Beluga whale

Sperm whale

Pinniped

Seal

Sea lion

Leopard seal

Elephant seal

Walrus

Sirenian

Manatee

Sea cow

Dugong

Otter

Sea otter

Beaver

Hippo

Platypus

Muskrat

Water shrew

[nikonautic]

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hiyaa! im niko (pronouns in bio) and im a hobbyist artist who loves to design characters! (*>∀<)

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☆ i dont really have a dni, i just dont want hateful/rude people to interact w/me + i might block you if i dont like the vibe youre giving, but thats a rare case

☆ CURRENT INTERESTS: ocs, blue lock, cookie run, mlp, bleach, scott pilgrim, undertale, borderlands, life is strange

☆ REQUESTS: can send an ask, but its not guaranteed that ill do one (remember its just free art so dont expect much :,D)

☆ if you want to just see my art on this blog search the tag #my art, or #doodles for really low effort things

☆ if you want to see oc content, search the tag #nikonauticocs + i have tags for separate characters and series! search the full name of an oc if you want to see content of them:

#till death do us part: alexei niko fedorov, rodion smirnoff, florian chmielewski, ludwik lewis, margo hughes*, sam murphy*, heikichi saruwatari*, louis ludwik II*

#dream catcher: lucia iris stavridi, sophie hawkins, rachel inéz anderson, angelo colletti, stella santoro, polaris santoro, morpheus, ikelos/phobetor, phantasos

#buttoneye: charlie finch, roy campbell, teddy, patchy

#act the goat: starlight, sunflower, thunderbolt, snowflake

#timeless soirée: madeleine rieux-laurent/moxie, bennett beaulieu, marceline beaulieu

#call of the sea: milo klaus kyllönen, nikita horáček

cookie run oc: baklava cookie, daisy cookie, green tea cookie, butterfly monarch cookie, banana split cookie, sour tubes cookie, pink jasmine cookie, velvet cake roll cookie, candy ball cookie, mocha cookie, hazelnut cookie, red licorice cookie, pierogi cookie

mlp oc: cloudy prism, starlight lullaby, lovely stitches, super nova, apple struck, iris bouquet, shooting stars, rainbow orchard, bluebell raindrops, candy buttons, floral ramble, rainbow rave

blue lock oc: haruto tachibana, yuito hoshisaki

other: sailor niko, coral, berry

*these ocs belong to my friends, but exist as my versions of them in the series (any art of them will be shown to the owners)

☆ and last of all, my other socials are (check linktree in my profile description for links!):

nikonautic (instagram)

nikonautic (spotify)

nikonautic (discord)

nikonautic (toyhouse)

nikonautic (art fight)

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[good-wizard]

Pardon me, had a little adventure in the ol' wizard library to learn the spell i needed to send you the stuff you asked and it took a while, but BADABING BADABOOM! It worked!

Or so i hope it did, but i'll share some details on what's to arrive.

I had fun collecting materials that almost filled two double chests! I apologize if it's a bit much, but i'm an explorer at heart, so i like to roam around and hoard loot and necessary items :p

Here's what's inside those chests: ( when i uploaded the image it got blurry so i'll note down the items and quantities)

To the left (now y'all!):

1728 Sandstone Blocks;

576 Wood Logs;

256 Blue Concrete Powder Blocks;

64 Glass Blocks;

16 White Wool Blocks;

18 Tube coral Blocks;

1 Tube Coral Fan;

1 Horn Coral;

4 Sea Pickles;

9 Blocks of Amethyst;

2 Nautilus Shells.

To the right:

24 Pumpkin seeds and 64 Pumpkins;

3 Melon seeds and 64 Melons;

64 Sugar Cane;

64 Cookies;

28 Cocoa Beans;

64 Eggs;

64 Seeds, 64 Potatoes, 64 Carrots;

14 Beetroot seeds and 41 Beetroots;

64 Bone Blocks (good to help start a farm);

22 Hay Bales;

6 Oak Saplings, 5 Birch Saplings, 4 Jungle and Acacia Saplings;

4 Bamboo, 4 Cactuses, 5 Glow Berries;

7 Red and Brown Mushrooms + 38 Mycelium Blocks to grow more;

64 Pumpkin Pies, 11 Apples, 5 Golden Apples, 10 Honey Blocks and 3 Honey Bottles.

As extras i also added some ores that might come in handy: 64 Coal, 64 Iron bars, 18 Gold Blocks;

64 Lapis Lazuli, 10 Diamonds, 16 Glowstone Blocks;

20 Flint rocks, 1 Flint and steel and 20 Obsidian Blocks (If needed, now you have a way to access that pesky lava dimension)

And finally 9 Potions of Regeneration. From what i remember, i saw you having a few rough days. Though you already possess incredible powers of regeneration, i thought these might come in handy :D

Again, I hope this doesn't come off as too much, but at least i think i sent enough sandstone.

Welp, that's all for now. If you ever need anything else, just ask. Have a nice day and see you later!

OH GODS YOU ARE MY HERO THANKYOU SO MUCH HOW CAN I EVER REPAY YOU

Anything you need you got it

(I Will make a rare excursion into Minecraft and build my tower just for you)

[solidwater05]

Some Candy Diver Cookie headcanons!

Related to them being a ghost:

They were so shocked when they found out how long coral reefs last- that should give them an idea of how long they've been awake for... right?

Nope, they're still clueless

They don't question a lot of suspicious things, like how they've been 'living' for so long, how they can take off their head, why their body is just a suit... it's all normal for them. Why would they question it?

They drowned inside their suit because the breathing tube got cut while they were still alive :/

They have recurring nightmares. They can't remember them, but they always wake up in distress feeling trapped

They literally just woke up one day and went '... I don't think I'm a deep sea creature' and started exploring to figure out how they got there

More general things:

They're time blind

Because of this, they're not aware that they've been awake for thousands of years

Their sleep schedule is a mess because they're not used to sunlight and day-night cycles. They just sleep whenever they're tired

They're neurodivergent

They do the t-rex arms thing

They like hugs! But they hate being touched without permission

They stim! They like to wave their arms around and feel the water/air move around them (water is better for that), and they also wiggle to make noises!

They do their best to accommodate for everyone's needs

They communicate their basic needs with more-or-less universal body language, but they prefer sign language to actually have conversations

They tied their flashlight to their wrist so they wouldn't have to hold it all the time

[vainvex]

very hungry caterpillar sensory bin: contains bright green kinetic sand, a yellow shovel, a caterpillar figurine, a caterpillar-shaped sand stamp, cling stickers that look like the sun, moon, and bugs, and foam pieces shaped like fruits, a butterfly, a flower, and a bird.

mermaid sensory bin: contains light blue kinetic sand, a pink shovel, a squeaky octopus, 2 foam mermaids, and plastic toys looking like a treasure chest, colourful gems, coral, a shell, and a seahorse.

beach sensory bin: contains sand-coloured kinetic sand, a foam crab, a blue shovel, a sound tube, shell and creature gems, 4 sand castle molds, and cling stickers of different beach things.

outer space sensory bin: includes black aquarium gravel with pink and blue mixed in, an astronaut, a squishy/stretchy alien, sparkly pom poms, glow in the dark stars, colourful spirals, foam planets, a blue scoop, and blue tongs.

construction zone sensory bin: contains sand-coloured kinetic sand, some rocks, construction signs, traffic cones, 3 trucks, a sand roller, and a blue shovel.

dinosaur dig sensory bin: contains sand, 4 dinosaur figures, 3 dinosaur skeleton figures, a plastic egg, a yellow sand-sifter, rocks, a fake plant, a foam volcano and trees, a magnifying glass, and a fossil brush.

ice cream shop sensory bin: contains pink, yellow, and blue kinetic sand, 2 foam bananas, 2 ice cream cones, beads for sprinkles, different colours and sizes of pom-poms, a blue bowl, a pink spoon, and a red ice cream scoop.

race track sensory bin: contains green kinetic sand, black and white aquarium gravel, a yellow rake, 2 race cars, traffic cones, a racing flag, a plastic ramp, a gold cup trophy, and cling stickers that look like racecars and a finish line.

bake shop sensory bin: contains scented play-doh in pink, blue, and tan, different size and shape cookie cutters, a yellow rolling pin, decorations, mini pom-poms, a dough mold tray shaped like different desserts, and cling stickers that also look like deserts.

[j0ur3nys-3nd]

So me and @rebuilding-paradise named some more Cookie run npcs

[swingbakuraryou]

Her Portal Tree.

What if, in a timeline faraway, a young girl in her blue mud splattered boots, jumps over a stream, takes a few turns and comes face to face with a large and old tree, with broken trunks with cascading mosses, and with sprawling branches that just seem to beckon to be climbed on. What if she enters its domain, and the world seems pristine and serene? What if upon each branch hangs or rests an item with a hole in it? Hollowed tree cookies, hollowed acorn caps with popped stems, shells dotted with boring holes, leaves perfectly rolled into little bead like tubes, twigs assembled and held together by a grape vine, leaves with delicate circles carefully eaten out between the veins , old honey combs, pieces of coral, partial skulls of all sizes with at least 1 eye orbital intact or a chiming arrangement of hag stones? What if, with each peek through, she enters a new world, fills it with giggles and love, and leaves behind dozens of grieving brothers?

[blossattic]

Muak!

✦ Ignis Scientia x Carmen Mirabile . : Word count: 2507 . : Warnings: Slightly No-SFW. Romance. Spicy Fluff. Established relationship. Canon x Original Character.

Summary: Ignis and Carmen share some kisses. The special thing that differenciates each display of affection is marked by what lip product the lady is wearing, or not.

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✤ Bare, in the bedroom.

It was still too early.

Somedays, it would happen like that. They would wake up when the sun had not even deemed it the time to rise, the sky and indoors painted in the lightest of palettes.

It would all begin with a murmur or the hiss of shifting blankets. The sound of a smooch, a sigh or a giggle. Rustling of hair that would call upon caressing noses, before a peck came. One and other and other. It would become a competition of stealing kisses. 

The phone was ringing…

A groan would cut through the noise of their kissing. Carmen would stop him, cupping his cheek with the only intention of continuing a second longer, time that would grow as he complied…

They would roll in bed with a hint of a giggle being heard in the process. The caller ID would pronounce in monotone a name they both recognize.

“I have to answer…”, Ignis would interrupt with a raspy tone before he kissed her once more. His hand would already be moving to grab the protesting phone, making her smile in the kiss and surrender his lips in favor of a cheek.

“Carmen-”, he’ll protest kindly, amused by her intentions, so similar to his own.

“Only one.”, she calls, pressing her lips one last time before letting him go.

Ignis catches the movement of her finger coming to caress her own lips, all while she watches him move away to answer the call. The polite and even tone in his voice betrays all the rushing passion in his veins.

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✤ Chapstick, for a chocobo ride.

The day is hot and the breeze, when it comes, it’s refreshing. They’ve been crossing the valleys, mounting happy and eager to run chocobos. It’s quite the exhilarating date, chasing each other, competing and flying from top hills or rocks. It’s all laughter and kwehs most of the time.

They stop for a while, intending to eat a few snacks and rest. The chocobos gourge happily the beans and drink plentiful of water. They pet their feathery heads to thank them for their never ending kindness.

The shade of a tree is the perfect spot to extend a blanket and set the basket down. They sit, and mid bites, Carmen points at the corner of his mouth were sauce has stained him. He tries to clean himself with a napkin, to no avail. He tries once more and huffs in annoyance when the white napkin comes clean in his hands.

Carmen moves closer, shaking her head with a smile on her lips, and carefully wipes the small dollop with the path of her finger, taking it to her mouth instead of the clean napkin.

Ignis scolds her out of embarrassment, only to end up rolling his eyes with a chuckle as she shows no remorse. She is a little too happy with her little stunt to fluster him.

He decides to get her back.

As soon as her hand moves back to wipe itself clean to grab a sandwich, Ignis’ eyes follow her every movement. The bite she takes in is small and she is very careful with the sauces, but that won’t stop him. He waits a second until she has already swallowed before diving in to steal a kiss. Her whole body tenses and she grows some inches taller as her back straightens. He is positive she would have shrieked with how sudden he attacted but only a whine comes out.

Ignis pulls back with the hint of his tongue licking at his own lips. Carmen’s face flares and they both know it’s not from sunburn.

“Tasty”, he declares.

Carmen’s lips are parted but no words are encouraged to leave and defend her. She is stunned into silence.

Her strawberry chapstick left a sweet taste in his mouth.

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✤ Gloss, at camp.

Cooking at camp is both relaxing and stressful. For every time he chops a veggetable, seasons meat or mixes the stew, there's a lovely mosquito or more practicing their singing by his ear or they're hungry for his blood.

However, he gets to enjoy some time alone to focus on more mundane things, read a magazine while he cooks and let his mind drift away from worries for a moment.

He hears the chatter of the lady bunch around the chocobos resting by the campfire. They discuss beauty products and while they talk, his eyes come to look at the way Carmen pays attention. She has been fond of skincare and cosmetic products since forever, so her eyes have a special gleam to them when they search and rumage in their own make up pouches to show a tube of mascara, a bullet of lipstick or a cushion foundation.

Ignis is quite delighted with the fact that Carmen gets to bond with others that share her passion in the lonesome times that the journey had thrusted upon them.

It isn't until he hears laughter from the girls, overpowering Noct and Prompto's own battle cries over Kings Knight, that he stops and glance at them. A blonde mass of curls stops his gaze from reaching Carmen, but he more or less understands that Iris and Honey are putting some kind of product on her.

Shaking his head, Ignis focuses on the meal at hand only to pause a few minutes into it when he hears giggles anew. He turns to look at them, only to notice that only Iris and Honey are seated and leaning on Aloe's green feathered body to look almost directly at him.

His ears easily pick up the noise of Carmen's boots on the rocky ground, coming from behind him. He sets the spoon besides the pot and the magazine on the table as her hand comes in touch with the expanse of his back. He turns in time to see her blushing face, enveloped in the orange light of the lamp hanging by his cooking station, making her skin glow and highlighting the very prominent way her lips look. Plumper, redder and shiny with lipgloss. Carmen looks bothered by the texture of the product, because it certainly makes her lips juicy and eye catching, but the stickyness is a hideous feeling.

"Ignis, dear. Do you need any help with supper?"

The man stands transfixed, caught in the spell of her lips moving and shining so delectably even when she seems notably flustered. Her position is the best to keep the lamp light on her face in a very flattering way and Ignis can't help but think of maraschino cherries, but snaps of his reverie rather quickly when she presses her lips together and hides them for a moment.

Now they are both dwelling on their shyness.

They spend a good ten minutes randomly chatting, not really colaborating together on the meal. Ignis is quite capable of managing the cooking on his own and he is well aware that while Carmen's kindness is always there, she hasn’t exactly come to help but to attempt something. Ignis can't quite place what it is yet. They sneak glances from time to time and it's maddening.

Carmen palates the stew with a graceful move that inclines the small plate to her lips. Her tongue comes out to swiftly cleanse the inner side of her lips and when they stretch in the curve of a smile Ignis has to breath in and control himself.

It isn't until Ignis requires a plate that Carmen moves, swiftly manifesting she could get it. Being a gentleman, the least he wants is to see the lady croaching to get them from the lower compartment of the station, yet no one moves away, meeting halfway instead.

Hiding behind the bulk of the portable cooking aparatus, Carmen takes the opportunity to rest a hand by the nape of his neck, fingers playing with the longer locks of hair there, to pull him in firmly onto herself to kiss him. Ignis makes a noise but doesn't pull back, and he can remotely hear the booing that comes from the girls at camp.

When Carmen pulls back and her lips show some resistance to let go of his due to the nature of the lipgloss' formula, Ignis' thumb moves to wipe it off her lips, enjoying the ignited light and gratefulness on her eyes.

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✤ Tint, before a meeting.

Ignis had called Carmen to his office with the intention of reviewing a document that had to be presented for the next council meeting. He had prepared himself accordingly to receive her, knowing full well she didn't have too much time to spare on her schedule. He thought that a nice plate with cookies and some coffee would serve as a nice gesture for her visit and time.

He conceals his excitement quite well as she is announced and he moves to open the door soon after as to not make her wait. She greets him with polite words and straight posture, walking elegantly into the room and leaving behind the nice clicking of heels over the polished floor. She takes a seat and waits patiently for him to start the review, ever so professional.

At one point, Ignis can only focus on the soft, feathery look of her plump lips as she bites into one of the chocolate crinkled cookies he had served. The contrast of textures is sharp. The airbrushed coral tint of her lips against the rawness of the cookie makes him stare for a touch longer than it is polite.

"Darling, please. Let us finish the task at hand.", she murmurs after chewing, certainly amused by his distracted state. She leans in a little to whisper purposefully. "I'll indulge you with one kiss once time comes and I have to take my leave."

A pink blush blooms on Ignis' cheeks but he nods, somehow managing to smile while being flustered.

The meeting ends shortly after that, with marked lines within the paragraphs, comments on the margins, the plate empty besides a few crumbs and their gentle gazes connecting with the promises of a kiss lingering in their minds.

Carmen rises from her seat in one fluid movement, taking the folder with both hands to hold it softly to her chest. They walk to the door and before Ignis can open it, Carmen turns to look at him.

"Thank you for your time. I'll make the corrections accordingly."

Ignis nods and with the twist of the doorknob, comes a gentle press of lips against his cheek. The door remains closed as they share the brief romantic moment. He closes his eyes as her fingers caress his jaw, Carmen standing on tip toes and with one leg raised to match his height. A hand of his moved to steady her by the waist.

The kiss was as soft as the powdered sugar atop the cookies. Velvety, gentle, and as she pulls back, Ignis notes the color and softness remained everlasting on her lips. Their eyes meet for a few seconds, lovingly and easy as the display of affection.

"See you later..."

Ignis bids her goodbye with a smile and a fleeting touch on his own face when he closes the door of his office.

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✤ Rouge, for a date.

The night is lovely, the event even more so. The food was delicious and the red wine served was rich in texture. Ignis couldn't avoid comparing it to the smooth and vibrant shade of lipstick Carmen had decided to wear that evening. It had his eyes straying to her lips more often than not.

She took each sip with delight, savoring the liquid with interest while listening to the table engaging in pleasant conversation. As she spoke, Ignis' eyes did his best to not blatantly stare at the meticulously lined lips, so plump and noticeable now that the color made them pop up more than usual. Carmen was quite delighted with the reactions it produced.

Later, the dancefloor invited them to engage in the music and dance.

They sway, gently, to the compass of the ambient music being played by the live band. The lights are low and everything seems ethereal, bathed as it is by fairy lights and the candles on the tables.

The couples dance all around them, moving as slow as them. It's quite the romantic setting and neither Ignis or Carmen can't stop the need to look into each other's eyes. It's mesmerizing.

"It's a lovely night. Don't you think?", Ignis whispers into her ear. His hands moving carefully. He is feeling brave enough to ghost finger pads over the exposed skin of her back or the soft fabric that covers her hip.

Carmen chuckles, cheeks tinted a beautiful light pink as she hums in agreement.

"It is. Now, don't distract me. Let us enjoy this moment a touch longer.", Carmen teases, her voice just as low in tone as his when he spoke before her. Is Ignis' turn to chuckle, nodding in agreement.

Being part of a mass of dancers on the barely lit ballroom had it perks, and neither of them are going to let the chance of discreetly showing just a bit of their love then, in their gestures, in their closeness, in their actions. They stay focused.

Carmen squeezes at his shoulders at one point. Their face leaving all smiles to focus seductively on one another. Their foreheads touch, as do their noses, and it's a coordinated movement when her arms circle his shoulders, his close around her waist, and their heads tilt and they meet halfway, all as smoothly as they dance.

Ignis and Carmen kiss without rush as the backup singers’ voices come together for a beautiful harmony. It takes a lot of concentration to keep moving with the crowd while they still on their own personal moment, but they manage, albeit a bit slower in pace.

A few seconds or minutes later they part, and Carmen is the first to smile at him, hand gently cradling his chin. It's an image that burns into Ignis' mind with the strength and finesse of a forging fire, yet it is as brief as a dream, because Carmen's soft expression melts into one of surprise soon after. Her body vibrates with barely concealed amusement and she at least takes it to herself to laugh onto his shoulder, muffling the noise for others to miss.

"What is it?", Ignis asks in a hurried but hushed tone.

They keep dancing, but the song will endsoon, Carmen can tell. That's why she pulls back, his pocket handkerchief fetched from its place on his coat and ready in her hand to clean his lips of the rouge stain, so obvious and scandalous.

"I made quite the mess on you. Forgive me."

Ignis understands then, blushing profusely as she diligently cleans the lipstick from him. Hers looks as impeccable as always, maybe a tad muted, no doubt the result of being transferred to his own lips with their kissing.

They bask in that still foreign and yet so familiar feeling of complicity, of team work.

The music shifts and so do the lights.

"Once more?", Ignis asks.

"Yes, of course.", Carmen concedes.

* :· ✧ ·: *     * :· ✧ ·: *     * :· ✧ ·: * 

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* You know what

*curse the divines, nameless npc moment

* Love this guy! (Platonically) Republic Sailor Cookie 2 is tagged as Tube Coral Cookie in this blog if you want one.

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Black Pearl Cookie, it seems you are walking in legs this time but without magic. Tube Coral, thought of doing marks on Pufferfish's face?

“Well, calling Black Pearl Cookie’s flailing movements “Walking” is a bit of a stretch.”

“I WILL NOT BE DEFEATED LIKE THIS BY PUNY COOKIE BIOLOGY!”

“Doing marks? What? Like drawing on it? Oh that’s a good idea-“

(BodySwap: 5/20)

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What to Put in a Bridesmaid Box: 26 Ideas to Shop ASAP

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What to Put in a Bridesmaid Box: 26 Ideas to Shop ASAP

Figuring out what to put in a bridesmaid box is a pretty big decision—after all, these are gifts for the people that you eventually want standing by your side on the wedding day, and it’s important to show them just how much they mean to you. The bridesmaid proposal box (a.k.a. surprising someone with a customized gift box) is a sweet way to ask your closest friends or family members to be in your wedding, but deciding exactly what to include in a bridesmaid box isn’t always an obvious answer. The good news is that you have plenty of options. Another plus? You can find bridesmaid box ideas for nearly any theme or budget on websites that you’re probably already using for your big day, like Amazon and Etsy (and while you’re at it, check out the WeddingWire Shop, our latest go-to site for all things wedding-related).

Wondering exactly what to put in a bridesmaid box? Get ready to shop our picks below.

A personal note

Nothing replaces the gesture of a handwritten card. Start by taking the time to write a personal note to each of your bridesmaids letting them know how excited you are to have them (hopefully) joining you on the big day.

This stationery set has it all: 20 notecards, 20 envelopes, and a pen—all decorated with a pretty watercolor floral pattern.

Laura Ashley stationery greeting card, envelope, and pen set, $13, Amazon

Get right to the point with a custom card that asks the big question.

PoppyPaperDesigns custom bridesmaid proposal card, $4, Etsy

A classic monogram jazzes up this elegant notecard. Keep your maiden name initials or use this as an excuse to test out your soon-to-be-married monogram!

WeddingWire Shop forget me not notecard, from $1, WeddingWire Shop

Sweet treats

Who doesn’t love an excuse to indulge their sweet tooth every now and them? Add cute, handmade sweets (try lollipops, gummy bears, and handmade cookies) to your bridesmaid boxes for a treat they won’t be able to resist.

If you can’t be there in person to pop open a bottle of champagne, these adorable champagne glass cookies are the next best thing! Each 4-inch cookie arrives individually wrapped and can be customized with specific colors upon request.

BaketiniBakeShop champagne cookies (set of 12), $36, Etsy

If champagne and strawberries are more your style, try gourment lollipops instead. Each one is hand-poured, individually wrapped, and made without artificial ingredients (so your bridesmaids can enjoy guilt-free!).

Melville Candy strawberry champagne gourmet lollipop (set of 12), $30, Amazon

What’s sweeter than a bridesmaid proposal written onto a cookie? These custom treats are so pretty that your friends won’t want to take a bite until after they’ve snapped a quick photo.

KatherinesCookies bridesmaid proposal cookies, from $6, Etsy

A bit of bubbly

Get the celebratory mood going by including some sparkling drinks in your bridesmaid boxes. Whether you opt for actual champagne, prosecco, or a non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage, refreshments are another great idea if you’re wondering what to put in a bridesmaid box (especially if they’re miniature-sized!).

The floral print on this can of sparkling water is too cute to resist—the refreshing elderflower and lemon flavor is just an added bonus.

Belvoir sparkling elderflower (set of 12), $37, Amazon

Prefer something more customized? Add these personal labels to mini bottles of your favorite wine.

SaveTheDateDesignsCo custom mini champagne bottle label, $3, Etsy

Don’t forget the wine glass! A stemless “cheers!” glass is something your bridesmaids will use again and again.

WeddingWire Shop stemless wine glass, $6, WeddingWire Shop

Jewelry

Whether you want your bridesmaids to wear matching jewelry on your wedding day, or you simply want to surprise them with something new, we love the idea of adding a bracelet, necklace, or earrings to your bridesmaid proposal boxes. Look for pieces you can personalize for an extra-thoughtful touch.

A dainty gold bracelet with an initial charm? You can’t go wrong!

Wankehandmade personalized initial leaf bracelet, $4, Etsy

This double heart necklace is equal parts classic and glam, thanks to the timeless shape and sparkly rhinestones.

WeddingWire Shop gold engraved charm necklace, $20, WeddingWire Shop

Go the trendy route with rose gold pear-shaped studs. Bonus: the packaging on these earrings features a sweet bridesmaid note!

Amy O cubic zirconia bridesmaid stud earrings, $14, Amazon

Pampering products

Help your besties make the most of their downtime by including products like jar candles, scented hand creams, and personalized lip balms in their bridesmaid boxes. Our tip: mini products with pretty packaging will feel totally indulge-worthy.

Everything about these iridescent votive candles is dreamy, from the reusable glass jar to the fragrances, which include white jasmine and mint and orange cinnamon clover. The set includes four candles, so you can add one to each of your bridesmaid boxes.

La Jolie Muse scented candle gift set (set of four), $20, Amazon

A spare lip balm always comes in handy, and that’s why it’s a super-practical option if you’re deciding what to put in a bridesmaid box. Personalized lip balm tubes are easy for your bridesmaids to spot in their bags when they’re on-the-go.

SimplyUniqueUK personalized rose gold lip balm, $3, Etsy

Hand cream from the South of France? Yes, please. Include a tube in each of your bridesmaid boxes (and keep the decorative tin for yourself—we won’t tell!).

Panier des Sens the essentials hand creams gift set, $15, Amazon

Robe or PJs

Don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to small trinkets and snacks when it comes to what to put in a bridesmaid box. If you’re looking for a more luxurious option (or something extra-special for a maid or matron of honor), consider creating a spa-themed gift box. Include items that your bridesmaids will use all the time, like chic pajamas.

A slinky black robe is a definite upgrade from the average terrycloth option.

WeddingWire Shop personalized floral satin robe, from $22, WeddingWire Shop

It’s impossible not to feel fancy when you’re wearing satin pajamas. This blush set can be personalized with your bridesmaid’s name or initials.

WeddingWire Shop personalized satin sleepwear set, $28, WeddingWire Shop

White slippers are a must-have when recreating a true spa experience.

WeddingWire Shop personalized cotton waffle slippers, $8, WeddingWire Shop

Hair accessories

Searching for what to put in a bridesmaid box when you’re on a budget? Hair accessories are a stylish and affordable option.

Personalize this four-pack of sparkly hair ties with each bridesmaid’s name.

WeddingWire Shop custom pink printed hair ties, $3, WeddingWire Shop

Hair bows are making a comeback—this coral polka dot bow scrunchie instantly dresses up a loose ponytail.

SweetLilNothingsCo hair scarf scrunchie, $8, Etsy

Pink velvet. Need we say more? Split up this set of five scrunchies to put one in each of your bridesmaid boxes, or buy multiple sets and treat your BFFs to their own assorted packs.

Kitsch velvet scrunchies (set of five), $8, Amazon

A cute box

Last but not least, don’t forget about presentation! Deciding what to put in a bridesmaid box is important, but you should also pay attention to the appearance of the gift itself as you’re choosing items. For the most cohesive look (i.e. a box that doesn’t just look like a random assortment of items), stick to a general color palette and theme. Don’t worry about being too matchy-matchy—it’s okay if not everything is the exact same shade of pink, for example—but remember that the overall goal is to create a curated box.

A simple wooden box gives a modern boho look to your gift. The name on the lid turns this into a keepsake your bridesmaids can save and re-use.

WeddingWire Shop personalized wooden keepsake gift box, $15, WeddingWire Shop

Love garden wedding style? Try a bridesmaid box decorated with vintage-inspired floral details.

WhiteConfettiBox bridesmaid gift box, from $14, Etsy

If you need to buy boxes in bulk, we love these collapsible pink gift boxes, which you can leave as-is or decorate on your own.

Sunday Favorites blush pink large gift box (set of three), $25, Amazon

This brown gable box is a budget-friendly option if you have a lot of bridesmaids to shop for.

TheIvoryShoppe watercolor eucalyptus bridesmaid gift box, $6, Etsy

Finally, arrange all of your hand-picked items on a bed of crinkle paper in the box for an artisanal effect.

Celebrate It jumbo paper shred, $4, Michaels

Source: weddingwire.com

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This Seawater Is 20,000 Years Old, and Has Remained Untouched Since the Last Ice Age

Twenty thousand years back, life in the world was a lot cooler. It was the tail end of a 100,000-year glacial epoch — likewise called the Last Glacial Optimum — and enormous sheets of ice covered much of The United States and Canada, Northern Europe and Asia. (If they had actually been around at the time, New york city City, Berlin and Beijing would all have actually been entombed in ice.)

Researchers are utilized to studying this cold spell in Earth’s history by taking a look at things like coral fossils and seafloor sediments, today a group of seafaring scientists might have discovered a piece of the past that blows all the others out of the water: a real sample of 20,000-year-old seawater, ejected of an ancient rock development from the Indian Ocean.

According to the scientists, who explained the discover in a research study to be released in the July 2019 problem of the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, this discover represents the very first direct residue of the ocean as it appeared throughout Earth’s last glacial epoch.

The scientists discovered their watery reward while drilling sediment core samples out of the undersea limestone deposits that comprise the Maldives island chain in South Asia. After carrying each core onto their research study vessel, the group sliced the rock like a tube of cookie dough and put the pieces into a hydraulic press that squeezed any residue wetness out of the pores. [Photos: Traces of an Ancient Ice Stream]

Assistant Teacher Clara Blättler with a vial of seawater dating to the last Ice Age—about 20,000 years back.

Credit: Jean Lachat

When the scientists evaluated the structure of these fresh-pressed water samples aboard their ship, they were amazed to discover that the water was incredibly salted — far saltier than the Indian Ocean is today. They did more tests back on land to take a look at the particular components and isotopes (variations of components) that comprised the water, and all the results appeared out of location in the modern-day ocean.

In reality, whatever about these water samples showed that they originated from a time when the ocean was considerably saltier, chillier and more chlorinated — precisely as it is believed to have actually been throughout the Last Glacial Optimum, when ice sheets drew up ocean water and dropped water level to numerous feet listed below existing levels.

“From all indications, it looks pretty clear we now have an actual piece of this 20,000-year-old ocean,” lead research study author Clara Blättler, an assistant teacher of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago, stated in a declaration.

If these outcomes certainly hold water, the brand-new samples offer the very first direct take a look at how the ocean responded to the geophysical swings of the last glacial epoch. This understanding might result in enhanced environment designs to assist comprehend our own shifting world, Blättler stated, as “any model you build of the climate has to be able to accurately predict the past.”

Keep in mind: At the time of this post’s publication, no one had actually yet petitioned to consume the ancient ocean juice.

Initially released on Live Science.

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