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[the-main-idiot]

my chnt swap AU will now be called

camp this and that

idea originally provided by @fall3nash2339

all info about characters+ art links under cut😋😋!!

(NEWWER DESIGNS WILL COME SOON, ALL OF THESE ARE FROM A SLIGHTLY OUTDATED STYLE)

all the characters have the same physical appearance (except for sydney), personalities and roles are changed

the nurses~

head nurse: Elijah Volkov, he makes all the announcements, and is mentally decaying. Boy oh boy, is he quite the man. Silly little bpd man, collected mental illness like Pokémon. But he's caring, and will do just about anything in his power to help the campers out when needed. He has a knack for elephants, likes sharing fun facts, not only about elephants but anything and everything. No filter😋 if he's thinking it, he'll say it, obviously nothing bad will come of that. Trust issues, yummy.

assistant nurse: Adam Uptin, always carrying snacks with him, he can get you to share how your parents wronged you then shove a bag of skittles in your hand and walk away. Adam isn't a fan of leaving the nurses cabin, let alone his side office, something about being a vampire and ""ahhhh the suns"",,etc etc. Although, you can lore him outside with some sunscreen, an umbrella, and an apple.

camp counselors (all camps stay the same)

Cabin Dung Beetle: Juniper Sloan. long neck, dirty blonde. British man, he's scared of the water (blah blah blah "i'm experiencing the past, present, and future all at once and i can't breathe." yadda yadda yadda) besides the meltdowns and break downs, he's pretty silly

Cabin Grasshopper : Marisol Yuchengco, 👁️dresses in gothic attire, but she's one of the most understating counselors you'll ever meet. Salem de La Marnierre, 👁️scene kid vibes, lowkey really chill though. The two are dating<3 (basically just the same as chnt, just,,, ya'know,, swapped.)

Cabin Magpie Moth: Rowan Chow, the goofiest mother fucker in the entire camp. He can actually produce sound effects, he doesnt choose them or when they happen, that's up to the universe, they just come from his general area. This man runs off of actual cartoon logic, dont question it.<3

Cabin Silkworm: Yvonne Marley, femcel. That is truly all i have to say about her. She pull's misinformation straight from the internet and spreads it like mold on moist bread. Joshua MacHeath, tictok eboy, he can make a killer flower necklace though. Joshua will sit with the kids who can't/won't participate in certain camp activities and teach them how to make bracelets out of, well, anything and everything!

Cabin Tarantula Hawk: Lucille Bertuccelli,👁️ she's an older counselor, a sweetheart though. Not only does she keep cabin tarantula hawk up am running, but she also is in charge of the arts and crafts cabin! Gracie Liu (👁️lowkey, i forgot gracie liu existed, so all of her color are just inverted. no matter how you picture her in ur brain, just invert the colors)

Cabin Ladybug : Soren Baltimore, 👁️a bit of a quiet lad, it wears a cape given to it by fennel. soren wears pants that are cover completely in pockets, those pockets are practically infinite, anything you can imagine, soren has it in its pockets. Fennel Marlborough, 👁️our favorite camp taxidermist (don't tell anyone) they have the art of life preservation down to a tea, now if they can only get em to start moving again. soren and fennel are tightly nit, they made up two languages, one between only them and the other for the entire cabin.

Cabin Widow-spider: Matthew Napoleon, 👁️he is the void, don't be scared of him just based on looks though. Matthew will teach you about things you thought you knew (you didn't). Because matthew cant actually talk, due to all that void, he communicates in a fun mixture of sign language, charades, and various static esc noises. Matthew is also involved, if not running, most water based activities (and sometimes juno+mila helps out around the cabin)

the cafeteria: Mila Alcorn 👁️and Juno Matsouka, 👁️i say "and" instead of giving the two separate descriptions because they are inseparable, trust me, i've tried. these two fish folk work together in the kitchen to provide food for all the campers at camp this and that. Practically gourmet chefs, these two are quite creative. Even though there's two of them, you'll never have to worry about chaos in the kitchen, mila and juno always compromise with each other, causing for some never before tasted flavors

special doodads

head of camp: Warren Earthman,👁️ he's a, stern, tired, grumpy, old man. also the walls in are covered with different brands and types of chainsaws. beside the threatening aspects of him, he also openly picks favorites and doesn't listen to anything that doesn't openly concern him or the government.

the rot: Sydney October Sargent, a weird rotting man who lives in the woods surrounding the camp. Don't get to close to him without a gas mask, please, the spores that emanate off of him are damn near hallucinogenic. Besides the skin falling off his bones, the various species of bugs living within him, and all the mushrooms/fungus living from his decomposing self, he's almost harmless. I mean, he's in shambles, a corpse who just won't let go, just try not to breathe near him.

Martime: Jedidiah A.M. Martime, a man who keep appearing in my dreams, I don't have dreams often, why is here, in color no less. this annoying, clock obsessed, not even real, man keeps trying to tell me that he's "here for you," and "it's ok, you can take a brake, you have enough time." what that man needs to do is pipe down and accept the fact he doesn't even exist in the physical plane.

[user16121215]

Guilty Wank - DoL

With all my DoL stories, I will be changing school to university, and the orphanage will just be an apartment complex with Bailey being your landlord instead of caretaker.

All characters in this one have he/him pronouns and male genitalia.

Reader characteristics not specified

TW - I mean, you read the title what do you expect?

Bailey The Landlord:

God fucking damnit how dare you try that shit again! It's not the first time you'd come into his office in the early hours of the morning asking for an extension on your rent. He couldn't tell if you were faking your innocence as part of an act to get him to lower his guard or if you really were that fucking naïve. whatever it was, it was really pissing him off. Especially that little sway of your hips as you left, and just how well your outfit clung to you showing off your body just right. Yeah.. it was on purpose he decided, and he wasn't going to let you get the better of him. He wouldn't succumb to your little tricks. At least not sober anyway.. Bailey wasn't one to lose himself under the influence but it had been a long and tiresome day, and after a few shots of whiskey he found himself pulling his cock out with thoughts of you on his mind.

Darryl:

God he felt just awful about the thoughts invading his mind. He wanted to stop, he really did, but the relief that came from his groin after releasing it told him he was much too far gone now. Darryl thought he'd never feel this way given his experiences and that the feelings he had for you were only temporary, but seeing you all dressed up in your work gear had him crumbling. He knew you had to wear what you did to make a living in this line of work but part of him hoped you wore what you did just for him. He finished up rather quickly once his mind turned to how you would look at him when he was having trouble. Full of care and sympathy he'd never seen from anyone in this hellhole of a town. Ironic that the one person who didn't seem to want to cause him any harm was the one he wanted to hurt him the most.

Eden The Hunter

Eden didn't really jack off anymore after he kidnapped/ found you, and if he did, he certainly didn't feel guilty about it. You were his after all. But there was one memory he had of you that made his whole body shiver whenever it popped into his mind.

He'd found you one day lying almost cold out in the woods, your clothes had all been torn up and you were in such a horrendous state, unable to move or even speak.

He loved it.

He loved the vulnerability, how pathetic you looked and how you were at his complete mercy. It took him months to nurse you back to full health and you were never quite the same after.

You never told him what happened to you, just saying it was one of the worst experiences you've ever had to live through, and that is saying something. That's where the guilt came in. He loved you so much that it hurt him, and knowing that you had suffered at the mercy of this city set him ablaze, but deep down, a horrid little part of him couldn't deny how much he enjoyed it and almost hoped it would happen again.

Kylar The Loner

On some level he knew he was in the wrong but on the other he couldn't bring himself to care enough to stop. With one hand grasped around his cock, your panties providing a delightful friction, and the other holding your sheets to his nose, Kylar was lost to the world and could only focus on how perfect you'd look on his cock instead of your used underwear.

Sydney The Faithful

Darn you. Hand holding? In public!? And you did it so casually too. Like you had no shame, unlike him who refused to even acknowledge the growing strain between his legs. He was grateful the library was so quiet and no one was around to hear his soft moans and whimpers every time he moved and readjusted his increasingly tight pants. Every so often he'd rock back and forth to provide some relief but evidently that only made it worse given how good it felt. Poor Sydney just has to deal with it trying to think of anything else besides how soft your hands felt and how perfectly they fit into his own… hopefully class won't start anytime soon and he can calm himself down before he has to go anywhere..

Whitney The Bully

Whitney didn't feel guilty for anything so he sure as shit won't feel guilty when you come to mind as he's taking care of himself.

No it's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how perfect your face scrunches up at his rude comments, or how pathetic you look groveling at his heels.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks of how cute you look standing under his umbrella shivering from the cold rain that sticks to your clothes.

It's not guilt he feels when he thinks how nice it would be to see you again.

It's not guilt.. but he does feel something.. he just doesn't know what it is.

The wank session comes to a stop as he realizes he's not in the mood anymore and he just lays there thinking of you. That makes him angry. Angry at you for having interrupted his personal time and leaving him frustrated. A crime that he will not allow to go unpunished. Next time he sees you he's going to make you suffer and take out all his pent up frustration.

[dilettantefeminist]

I’m considering doing a short “inspired by” classic holiday rom com AU for winter (2-3 chapters prob-set in orig movie time period) but I would need to write ahead, so I’m asking now…

All descriptions are from “the internet”

Christmas in Connecticut (1945): “While recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones (Dennis Morgan) grows familiar with the "Diary of a Housewife" column written by Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck). Jeff's nurse arranges with Elizabeth's publisher, Alexander Yardley (Sydney Greenstreet), for Jeff to spend the holiday at Elizabeth's bucolic Connecticut farm with her husband and child. But the column is a sham, so Yardley hastens to arrange a publicity ploy by setting up single, nondomestic Elizabeth on a country farm.”

Starring young Galadriel in the Stanwyck role/Celeborn as the war hero and ??? In the role of the editor (tell me who you recommend)

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The Shop Around the Corner (1940): “Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a music store in Budapest. Klara and Alfred are constantly at odds with each other, butting heads and disagreeing on almost everything. Both are enamored of their respective pen pals, who serve as welcome distractions in their lives. Little do they know, they are each the other's pen pal and, despite outward differences, have unwittingly fallen in love through their letters.”

Starring: Elrond/Celebrian with Imladris crew as their coworkers.

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The Apartment (1960): “Insurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs. When his manager Mr. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray) begins using Baxter's apartment in exchange for promoting him, Baxter is disappointed to learn that Sheldrake's mistress is Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the elevator girl at work whom Baxter is interested in himself. Soon Baxter must decide between the girl he loves and the advancement of his career.”

Starring: (Young) Elrond in the Jack Lemmon role, Gil-Galad as his boss, and Celebrian as Miss Kubelik.

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Note/bonus ideas: I think that It’s a Wonderful Life set in-universe starring Elrond would be AMAZING and I adore that movie (and will lecture you if you tell me it is cheesy because have you watched it as an adult??? It is about the death of dreams and what it means to build a small but meaningful life!)). I am not the best person to write it though because I would not do implications of alt future w/o Elrond justice. Likewise I would LOVE to read something inspired by The Thin Man (Éowyn and Faramir solve crimes and drink cocktails perhaps???) but I am not a mystery writer!

Please feel free to go forth and write any and all of these (and tag me!) if any of this gave you inspiration.

[sammysdewysensitiveeyes]

Question asking! How would you depict Morph in the X-Men Evolution cartoon? And if you could redo Pyro’s depiction in it, what would you change?

Ooooh, boy, I actually had a vague fanfic type idea awhile back about putting a version of Morph in Evolution. Basically? I'd put him on the Deadly Genesis team.

So, the first team of mutants that Xavier ever recruits is a group of teenagers - Vulcan (I think in this case Xavier does NOT know that he's Scott's brother), Darwin, Petra, Sway, and Changeling. (I'm gonna go with Changeling here rather than Morph.) After a few early missions, he sends them to investigate a mysterious island (Krakoa, of course) that appeared in the Pacific Ocean, while he stays onboard the Blackbird monitoring them. The mission is a disaster. Krakoa lashes out with an enormous blast of energy that appears to kill Vulcan, Darwin, Petra and Sway, as their life readings disappear, and Xavier feels their pain and fear. Changeling, who had shapeshifted wings and was flying above the island to scout it out, is spared the brunt of the blast and is knocked into the ocean, badly injured and apparently the only survivor. Xavier rescues him, and Krakoa sinks back below the waves.

Xavier returns to the mansion with his only surviving student, and nurses him back to health. I want to emphasize, Xavier is absolutely devastated and fucked up over what happened. I think Evo Xavier is kind of a bastard, but like all Xaviers I think he has good intentions. As far as he knows, his X-Men were a complete failure, he failed them, and he led four teenagers to their deaths. When Changeling wakes up, and is determined to go back to the Pacific to search for his missing teammates, even growing wings and physically flying there if necessary, Xavier makes a decision. He has no hope of starting another X-Men team, and he decides that the best possible thing he can do for mutant Kevin Sydney is to protect him - by erasing his memory of the team, and of ever being a mutant. I think Changeling in this universe generally uses a human form similar to Morph's human form in TAS/X-Men 97 as a default, and if the featureless white clay form is his "real" self, he hasn't found it yet. Xavier locks Kevin in human form, suppresses his X-Gene, and sends him back to his parents believing that he was in a terrible car accident at "summer camp," and leaves him to lead a normal life as a "human."

Xavier then spends a few years deeply depressed and not doing much.....until he hears reports of the weather-controlling mutant in Africa. Storm is enough for Xavier to start considering an X-Men team again, and believe that there might be some hope. He tells no one about the original team, it is his deepest shame. In the meantime, Kevin has become a relatively successful actor - not a superstar, but doing pretty well for himself. He's been in a few movies, and by the time Evolution starts, he's starring in a CW sexy vampire drama similar to The Vampire Diaries. For self-indulgent reasons, I'm gonna say that it's a Dark Shadows revival that is actually really good. (Kitty absolutely loves the show, and loves Kevin's character. Rogue is probably into it too, but won't admit it.) Xavier never contacts Kevin or removes the blocks on his memories/powers, convincing himself that it's for the best, Kevin is obviously happy and successful and there's no need to throw his life into chaos. But also, because re-recruiting Changeling would mean telling everyone about the first team - his greatest failure and deepest shame.

Then, at some point after the end of Evolution, Krakoa re-emerges in the Atlantic. I'd say at this point, it's about 10 years after the Deadly Genesis team, so Kevin is in his twenties - not super old, but an adult compared to the Evo teens. Seeing news reports about the island knocks something loose in Kevin's mind, and he starts dreaming about Krakoa, and seeing occasional hallucinations of his old teammates (the kind of quick "blink and you'll miss it" thing where the ghost appears briefly in a mirror or in a crowd that horror movies do before the scares start ramping up.) Maybe he even starts to involuntarily shapeshift while asleep, but assumes that it's part of a dream. Xavier absolutely forbids the team to go anywhere near the mysterious new island, but won't say why.

Meanwhile, someone emerges from the island - it's Vulcan, who went into a deep coma while basically trapped at the center of Krakoa. Vulcan doesn't know exactly what happened or how he survived, but he is pissed. While flying towards Xavier's, he sees a billboard for Awesome Dark Shadows Revival That I Wish Existed, with what appears to be an older version of his teammate Changeling. Taking a quick detour, Vulcan tracks down Kevin and demands to know what happened. Kevin doesn't know what Vulcan is talking about, but realizes that he does recognize him from....somewhere. And at some point while Vulcan is somewhat violently confronting him, Kevin shapeshifts as an instinctive defense, and realizes that this isn't a dream, he is actually changing forms, and is probably a mutant, and there is something very wrong with his memories. Vulcan realizes that Changeling doesn't know what the fuck is going on, and assumes that Xavier must be to blame for this as well (he's right!) and drags Kevin off to confront the Professor.

Once they land at the mansion, a fight naturally breaks out. Vulcan wants Xavier and is willing smack down anyone that gets in his way. Kevin continues to not know what the fuck is going on, but I think he winds up on Team Protect Xavier, because he doesn't want to kill anyone, he just wants some answers. Everyone mistakes him for Mystique at first, and he gets knocked around a bit. I'm imagining Kitty, when she realizes that he is not only NOT Mystique, he is actually Kevin Sydney from All-New All-Different Dark Shadows, she is absolutely appalled that she kicked her favorite actor in the face.

After Vulcan smacks everyone around for a bit, and it seems like he is about to kill Xavier, he suddenly freezes and collapses, and another figure emerges. It's Darwin, who had merged with Vulcan all those years ago in order to allow them both to survive. They both went dormant within Krakoa, but Darwin woke up along with Vulcan when the island returned to the surface. Darwin has been fighting this whole time to stop Vulcan's violent rampage, and finally managed to put him down (for the moment).

Xavier finally explains everything. Everyone is angry. But also, they decide to go back to Krakoa for reasons I haven't decided yet - maybe they are worried about human researchers who are approaching the island, maybe Vulcan wakes up and flies out there, and the team wants to stop him before he starts wrecking shit again. The entire team, including Changeling (with the blocks on his memories and powers now fully removed) and Darwin. I think on the island there will be another fight with Vulcan and maybe with Krakoa itself, but it will stop when the team makes another discovery - it's Petra and Sway. Still alive, because fuck it, they deserve better and in my version of Deadly Genesis they get to live. They are trapped inside a time bubble that Sway instinctively created with her powers the moment the blast hit, and have been basically frozen in stasis this entire time (which is why Xavier couldn't read their life signs.) Xavier has to reach out telepathically to "wake up" Sway and cause her to drop the bubble, freeing both. For Petra and Sway, no time at all has passed, they haven't aged, they don't remember anything about their time in stasis. At this point, seeing all his old teammates still alive, I think Vulcan drops the vendetta (at least temporarily) and flies off into space, still very pissed. How does the team deal with Krakoa itself? I dunno, Xavier puts it to sleep or something.

I'm not sure what happens to the X-Men team after this. They have to reckon with Xavier having done some awful things and kept massive secrets, but unlike comics Deadly Genesis, it turns out no one actually died. Storm and Wolverine would demand to know ALL of Xavier's secrets and threaten to leave if he holds anything back. The kids are probably divided, but lose some respect for him. I think at least one person out of the Petra, Sway and Darwin trio will decide to stay at the mansion. Kevin does not stay - he doesn't want to hurt Xavier, but cannot forgive him for the memory blocks. Kevin also offers to use some of his actor money to help Petra, Sway and Darwin start new lives if they want (I think one of them might take him up on it), and tells the rest of the X-Men that they can call on him if there's a major emergency that requires a shapeshifter, because even if he hates Xavier he likes the rest of the team. The he runs back to Hollywood to stay on sexy CW Dark Shadows. I think he wrestles with whether or not to "come out" as a mutant, now that he knows, because a mutant celebrity might help the cause, but it could also destroy his career.

No Banshees were harmed in this version of Deadly Genesis.

As for the character in general, I think he'd have the same upbeat, kinda sassy personality as TAS/X-Men 97 Morph, but you wouldn't see as much in this story, since it's mostly Changeling getting dragged through the two worst days of his life and dealing with some very confusing memories. He's also not non-binary - at least not yet - but is kinda gender-nonconforming. I think he's probably questioned his own gender a bit, maybe he'd be nonbinary in the future after some soul-searching. I think Morph in TAS can also really hold onto a grudge, and I think Changeling would be the same about Xavier. Like, "I'm not going to attack or hurt you, but I do NOT want to talk to you, and you are NOT forgiven. Your student are cool, though."

As for Pyro - If given a chance, I'd make him a high school teen so he can be part of the Brotherhood the whole time, but I'm not sure how he would fit in, and what his dynamic would be with the rest of the group (or which X-Man would be his official "rival." Maybe he'd cockily keep trying to challenge Storm, just like in the comics.) I think he'd get along well with Boom-Boom during her Brotherhood time. He'd have a massive crush on Avalanche (that he's not very good at hiding) and get very jealous when Lance shows interest in Kitty. I'd like to see him actually have some opinions about mutants and politics rather than just "Hee hee, I like to burn things!" (Although that's fine, too.) His grandmother raised him in Australia, but when she suffered a major health crisis, she sent him to America to live with his deadbeat mother. His mother then kicks him out when he displays mutant powers. His grades are decent when he does the work, but he mostly excels in English and creative writing. He reads a lot, and has a laptop that he is constantly using to write. Mostly fanfic, for now. The best way to piss off St. John is to read his stories without his permission, and I imagine there are some Brotherhood keepaway games with his laptop. When not writing, he's usually playing with fire or looking for some kind of adrenaline rush.

Of course, I'd be satisfied if we just got to spend some time with Evo Acolyte Pyro after he joins the Brotherhood, or whatever their SHIELD team becomes. Just flesh him out more beyond "Laughs at violence, loves fire."

Edit - I just realized that my version of Deadly Genesis makes Vulcan like, several years older than Scott. Which makes no sense for his origins. Eh, don't worry about it. Maybe he got aged up prematurely in a Shiar breeding pod or something. Maybe he's actually Corsair's brother and therefore Scott's uncle. Whatevs.

[halstudandruz]

Best of Me ~ Part 5

*Not my gif*

Pairing: Jay Halstead x Reader

Requested: Yes

Prompt: Time for celebrations

Part 1 here // Part 2 here // Part 3 here // Part 4 here

Warnings: Swearing, drinking/alcohol, cheating

Sydney and Emily both stared at you, smiles wide on their faces. Jay quickly exited the room after the two found you in a compromising position.

“So, um sorry you break it to you, but I actually already have dibs on the red dress.” You steered clear of the obvious question in the room.

You and your friends had spent almost 24/7 together throughout the next week. Sydney mentioned a couple days after Vanessa’s funeral that Jay and Kevin were stuck working on a case so it wasn’t often that you had to avoid the tension in the room. You were relieved to learn that your kiss wasn’t the reason he had made himself scarce. You had talked to Kyle a few times throughout the week, still pissed, and the constant questioning of when you would be home only increased your annoyance.

It was always the elephant in the room everyone had avoided. None of you wanted to address the inevitable. Soon you would all return home and life would have to go back to normal. No more living in the past. No more pretending like there wasn’t a life you had to go back to. A fiancé, a wedding to plan, an already planned future and you weren’t mentally ready to address the fact that every time you thought about it you had a feeling of dread.

“We should do something tonight.” Emily said through a mouthful of chips.

“We’re doing something now.” You gestured to the Cubs game on the television.

“No, I mean actually like go out.” Emily insisted.

“Why can’t you ever just be content?” You sighed.

“Because if I was content we wouldn’t ever have any fun together.” She stared pointedly at all of you who were perfectly fine watching a baseball game on a Friday night.

“She’s right.” Carson contributed from the side after a few minutes of silence. You all turned to face him, “We should go out tonight.”

“Really?” It was clear Emily was taken back by his agreement.

“As much as we don’t want to believe it, it seems like the world is going to keep turning. Which is a little hard to fathom since she was the focal point of my universe, but regardless of whether we steer clear of the topic or not you guys have to go back to your lives at some point. A week from now Jay and I will be the only ones left here again and who knows the next time we see each other. We haven’t all been together like this since the summer we,” he gestured to himself and Cody, “graduated, and even if it is the worst circumstance possible I don’t think we should take this time for granted. I fucking missed you guys, and there’s no reason we shouldn’t be making memories while we’re able to. She would kick our asses if we weren’t. Plus as long as there’s alcohol I’m good.” The room became silent as you all mulled over his words. Sydney clearing her throat a minute later,

“That’s actually not true.”

“What’s not true?” Carson’s brow furrowed.

“I didn’t want to say anything until the paperwork was finalized, but my company is opening a new branch in Chicago and they offered to transfer me to head it.” She was attempting to hold back a smile but broke whenever everyone erupted in congratulations, “Thanks, I wish it would’ve came sooner but I’m just happy to be coming home.”

“Not to steal your thunder Syd, but Em and I have been talking too. My company is going to be fully remote by the end of the year and,” he turned to Emily encouraging her to finish the thought.

“And I ran into Jay’s brother at the store yesterday. He said Chicago Med is looking for new pediatric nurses and said he’d put in a good word.” She smiled warmly. The excitement in the room was clear.

“Well we’re definitely going out now! How about Coyote’s? Omg [Y/N], this can be like part one of your bachelorette party!” Sydney basically hopped in excitement and you immediately wanted to protest. You had been to Coyote’s exactly one time before and it was full of drunks and loud music.

“Wait, does that mean we’re not invited?” Cody asked in a slight pout.

“We can’t get into trouble without our lead troublemaker.” Emily pulled him in for a kiss.

“We both know that’s you, babe.”

A few hours later you were huddled in Sydney’s bathroom getting ready against your will.

“Oh yay!” She smiled, putting the straightener down to open her phone, “They just wrapped up the case so Kevin is gonna meet us there.”

“What about Jay?” Emily asked putting her mascara back in the tube after inspecting her eyelashes.

“Let me ask.” She typed a response. You knew you were going to be disappointed if it was a no. Was it weird to have your ex at your bachelorette party? Yes, probably but you also wanted everyone there. If these were potentially the last memories you all made together you needed him to be there.

“He’s going to try, but his Sergeant asked him to finish the paperwork for the case so he’s not sure yet.” Your friend read Kevin’s response out loud before another chime came from her phone,

“Oh my fuck.” You watched her eyes widen, redness spreading down her neck.

“What? What’s wrong?” You searched her face anxiously before she turned her screen towards you and Emily. A selfie, Kevin must’ve sent her, displayed. He wore jeans, and a maroon shirt that was covered by a black bulletproof vest, Atwater/Intelligence stitched into one side and a Chicago Police badge on the other. He sported a cocky smirk.

Your mind involuntarily began to wonder if Jay owned a similar one. Suddenly you couldn’t get the image out of your mind, a twinge appearing between your legs at the mental thought.

“I’m so getting railed tonight.” Sydney began to reply, with what you were sure was a dirty text.

“Same!” Emily smiled high-fiving her, but Syd cringed.

“Yeah we can’t do that anymore.” She shivered, after realizing it was her brother that would be doing the railing.

“It’s my bachelorette party and you two are the ones getting it? That seems unfair.” You joked, curling a final piece of your hair.

“You could get it too.”

“My fiancé is not even close to the same state as me.”

“Yeah, yeah we’re not talking about Kyle. Listen, you can deny it and avoid the subject all you want, but we know what was happening in that room before we got there.” They didn’t ask about the bedroom situation a week prior and you didn’t offer it up either.

“Guys-“ You sighed, but Emily held her hands up in defense.

“You don’t have to answer or explain. We’re just saying you could get it.” She shrugged.

Just as you had left it years prior Coyote’s was still filled with intoxicated people dancing to loud, banging music. You had all quickly moved to an open booth. After about an hour Emily and Sydney succeeded in convincing their significant others to accompany them on the dance floor. You however stayed seated talking to Carson. Eyes flicking to the door every so often.

“Hey, let’s talk.” Carson said in almost a whisper.

“Isn’t that what we’ve been doing for the last two hours?” You teased.

“Jay, told me about what happened.” He ignored your quip.

“Car, I’m sorry.” You immediately felt guilty.

“Why?” He looked at you confused.

“We had just gotten back from the funeral and everyone is grieving and it probably just looks like Jay and I didn’t even care and-“ His laugh cut you off.

“Stop being ridiculous. First of all, there is no correct way to grieve. I’ve learned this last week we’re,” he gestured to and your friends on the dance floor, “going to be judged no matter what. If people knew we were here tonight we’d be judged for trying to continue to life our lives. If we stayed at home we’d be judged for moping and taking too long to heal. It’s inevitable. Secondly,” he sighed, “I know I’ve never met Kyle, but what I do know is you and Ness knew each other inside out and if she didn’t think-“ You cut him off already knowing where this was heading.

“I know they don’t love Kyle, but I feel like they’re not giving him a fair shake. Everyone has this idea in their head that I shouldn’t be with anybody else except-“ and as if on cue Jay’s voice beside you interrupts.

“Those cups are looking a little empty.” He gestured to the glasses on the table. You didn’t miss the moment he realized what you were wearing, eyes hungrily trailing down your body where Vanessa’s red dress clung, and neither did Carson. Clearing his throat he tried to hold the smirk back,

“I need to piss. Be right back.” He slipped out of the booth leaving you alone with Jay for the first time since the kiss.

“Thanks for making it.” You smiled at him, genuinely attempting to water down the tension.

“Wouldn’t have missed it. You good?” Jay bumped his shoulder against yours, noticing your forlorn expression. He could always read you like a book.

“Yeah, sorry. Just a lot went down today.” You shook your head.

“Care to fill me in?”

“They’re doing it.” You were happy you truly were, but your heart still tinged with sadness.

“Who’s doing what?” His eyebrow raised in confusion.

“They’re all coming back. They’re making it happen.” You explained, but it was clear by his expression he was still confused.

“You know what? Let me get us drinks first.” He offered sliding out of the booth, taking long strides towards the bar.

You had had a mix of emotions running through you since your conversation at Carson’s earlier in the day. You were thrilled for your friends. All of your once awaited hopes and dreams of coming back home, having weekly barbecues and pizza nights, and raising your kids together were happening, but you weren’t in the equation. You couldn’t be in the equation. Because you did have a life to go back to. One that you couldn’t just up and move. Your ring suddenly felt even heavier on your hand than it did the week prior. The night Jay implied it inhibited you of all opinions and you wanted it off, but a warm body sliding next to you brought you out of your thoughts.

“Bride to be, huh?” A young blonde kid who looked like he still lived in a frat spoke, gesturing to the sash Emily and Sydney insisted you wear.

“Looks like it.” You nodded nervously playing with the sash that hung around your torso.

“You know the best thing about bachelorette parties?” He slid closer to you, and your eyes went to Jay’s back hoping he could somehow feel your desperation to forego the drink and save you from the increasingly uncomfortable interaction.

“Enlighten me.” You answered unamusingly, attempting to put more space between you and the kid. As if you were connected telepathically Jay turned to meet your eyes. Squinting at the body beside you before a smile spread over his face moving slowly back towards you empty handed.

“The theme is always last night of freedom.” He wiggled his eyebrows.

“Tommy man, good to see you.” Jay clapped the blond’s shoulder causing him to jump.

“Dude come on you have the worst timing ever.” He huffed after looking up to see Jay standing above him.

“Awe, you know that’s not true. You love seeing me.” There was an obvious teasing tone in Jay’s voice.

“As much as a mouse loves to see a cat.” Tommy rolled his eyes.

“You don’t mean that.” Jay acted hurt.

“What do you want?” You could see the nervous expression in Tommy’s features.

“My fiancée deserves a dance.” Jay held his hand out to you, but you looked at it skeptically.

“Fiancée? Dude, nice!” Tommy held up a hand after letting his eyes roam down the length of you, Jay let out a loud laugh high-fiving him. Wanting nothing more than to be out of the kid’s presence you grabbed ahold of Jay’s still outstretched hand letting him lead you out onto the dance floor after he warned the young kid to stay out of trouble.

“You know we don’t actually have to dance. He’s bothering some other girl now.” You watched frat boy, Tommy, try to flirt with a younger brunette girl who seemed to be falling for it. Jay pulled you closer towards him, hands falling to your hips in an attempt to loosen you up.

“You think I’m going to let you go through your entire bachelorette party without dancing?”

“They put you up to this didn’t they?” You nodded to where your friends were dancing with Kevin and Cody, clearly much drunker than you.

“No, I have my own selfish reasons for bringing you out here.” With every minute your body temperature steadily increased. Your hands were resting against his biceps, unable to believe how solid he felt pressed against you now. Your mind couldn’t help but wander, thinking about how easy it would be for him to manhandle you. How easy it would be for him to throw you against a wall and do whatever he wanted to you. Thinking back to Kevin’s picture earlier and how you would gladly break the law if it meant Jay would arrest you wearing one of those vests. In an attempt to shut your mind up you changed the subject, “So, how do you know Tommy?”

“Met him while working on a case last year. He’s a good kid, he just got mixed in with some bad people.” Jay shrugged.

“You run into a lot of those?” You asked, but regretted it when Jay’s face fell.

“Unfortunately, it’s easy for kids to be manipulated, and there’s a lot of people in this world, a lot of people in Chicago, who are only concerned about their best interest. They don’t care who’s lives they mess up in the process.” He sighed.

“Good kid or not I appreciate you saving me from his roaming eyes.” You laughed, but Jay had an intensity in his gaze.

“Believe me when I say I liked his roaming eyes less than you did.” His jaw set with a look you had seen a million times in your years together, obvious jealously.

“You sayin I don’t deserve to be looked at?” A shiver ran down your spine when his own eyes traveled down the length of your body.

“Only by the right people.” His voice was gruff, breath tickling your ear. You were pressed up against him now, the other people dancing around you leaving you little room. Loud music urging you to lean closer in order to hear his words.

“How’d you get so good at this? You used to have zero rhythm.” Remembering how stiff and off rhythm he moved at prom. However, tonight his hips were quickly moving to the beat of the song, gripping your waist to ensure you kept in time with him.

“I’ve been in a lot of clubs while undercover. You learn to adapt.” Your body was on fire, swallowing a moan when he discreetly pressed his thigh harder between your legs, a clear hardness in his jeans now pressing against your hip. “I knew you’d look good in this.” He smirked, appreciating the red dress, recognizing it from earlier in the week, hands moving down your torso to the outside of your thighs, fingers digging in.

“Jay.” You warned, but it came out as a whimper instead, hips involuntarily pressing down hard against his thigh, you had zero doubt that if he had slipped a hand between your legs right now he would find a puddle. You were a stubborn person, calm and laidback, strong in many ways, but if there was anything you had discovered in your younger days it was that you had one weakness, and as you stood in the middle of the dance floor, unashamedly grinding against him, the glitter from your Bride to be sash covering the front of his shirt you learned that you would never be able to overcome the weakness that is Jay Halstead. He was your Achilles heel, but you couldn’t bring yourself to care.

“[Y/N].” A needy groan escaped his lips. If you weren’t already positive he was enjoying this before you had no qualms now, bulge evident against the denim. A knot was embarrassingly beginning to form in the pit of your stomach when a tap against your shoulder startled you into reality. Taking a step back from Jay, Carson looked between you two intently. You couldn’t decipher the look between accusing or approving. Maybe a little bit of both.

“The bartender cut off Thing 1 and Thing 2,” he gestured to where Emily and Sydney stood loudly laughing, “and everyone is hungry. Wanna wrap this night up the old fashion way?”

You and your friends had a lot of traditions over the years. Labor Day barbques at Emily’s camp, birthday celebrations, secret Santa at Christmas, but none were more prominent than your drunken pizza parties. Every single drunken escapade ended with everyone in Vanessa’s basement eating pizza and watching Forrest Gump. Why Forrrest Gump? You had no idea. Nobody could remember why that became the go to move, but it didn’t matter. It wasn’t very often that the movie played the whole way through. More times than not people ended up passed out throughout various places in the basement, having just puked up the pizza they ate, but you were together and that’s the only thing that mattered to each of you.

“Yeah, sure we can go back to my place. Everyone good with rides?” As they discussed DDs you slipped your way over to Kevin and Sydney.

“Hey, let’s roll. We’re going back to Jay’s.” You urged, refusing to get stuck in a vehicle with Jay at the moment, knowing Kevin hadn’t had more than one drink.

“Do you live in a fucking igloo?” You complained to Jay who was seated between you and Carson on the couch an hour later. Further pulling the blanket you had stolen from the back up to your chest. Sydney had changed into an outfit Kevin provided from the trunk of his car and Emily had stopped at her house to change after picking up the pizza. So, you were the only one still dressed in a skimpy dress, sufficiently freezing to death as Jay apparently kept his home at below zero temperatures. You hadn’t realized how tightly you were pressed up against him, seeking out any heat his body had to offer, until you felt his chuckle against your cheek. Pushing up off the couch to go down a hallway.

Seconds later Jay returned with a sweatshirt in his grip, handing it to you.

“Thank you.” You smiled, moving to the bathroom to rid your body of the tight dress pulling the warm hoodie on, basking in the overwhelming scent of Jay. The hem of the sweatshirt ended mid thigh, courtesy of your height difference.

“I think Stephanie still has a grudge.” You heard Carson chuckle as you made your way back to the corner of the couch beside Jay, throwing the blanket back over you and picking your plate up from the coffee table. Wordlessly Jay took a piece of crust off his own plate laying it on yours. Unable to contain the smile and warmth of the familiarity happening around you, you sunk further into the couch picking the scrap up to eat it, enjoying the chaos and jokes quietly. The lights were off and the movie was playing in the background, but conversations and memories were being exchanged. It was without a doubt the only way you would’ve ever wanted your bachelorette party to end. Which was probably a sign in itself.

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The Journal

Jaxon Crowley's masterlist

"You are isolated like I am, but you intentionally push others away. And then you wander around in despair all during the night. Do you never notice this cycle?"

Jaxon hated Malleus and how right he was. He knew it was true. All he ever does is shove other people away from him. No one has ever given him a reason not to...but it's been a long time since he's even given anyone a chance.

The delinquent son of the headmage; that's what he's always been. Some people believed getting close to him would give them bonus points in Crowley's book. They thought they'd be able to get away with more if they were with him. Others believed that if they were his friend, no one would mess with them. They would use that friend status to do anything they wanted and thought Jaxon would protect them when trouble came.

All those years, all those people, and not a single one actually cared about him. Eventually, he gave up on the hope that anyone would ever care about him. No one would ever actually care about him, that's what Jaxon fully believed.

Even his own father didn't seem to care much about him. Then again, did he ever? Crowley had given up on him long ago. Time and time again, Jaxon had managed to prove that he was nothing but trouble. He had managed to prove that he wasn't worth the effort, and a lost cause.

But...then why was he saved?

When he overblotted Leona, Kalim, and even that Heastslabyul student were there to save him. Leona cared, but he's never even opened up to Leona about anything. And what reason did the other two even have to care about him? He just couldn't figure it out.

This was way too much for his tired brain to try and figure out. While the collar around his neck was gone, Leona was dead set on making sure Jaxon didn't use his magic on himself to keep him awake. Now he wandered the campus constantly tired and on the verge of falling asleep. He was out for his walk before trying to sleep when he ran into Malleus.

Savanaclaw was much quieter at night. Even on the way to his room, everything was calm and still. It was nice, but he didn't want to be left alone with his thoughts.

Unfortunately for him, the universe loves to throw things at him right when he doesn't want them. This time, it came in the form of a book sitting on the ground by his door. Ordinarily, he would've ignored it. But scrawled in messy handwriting across a paper on the top of it was his name.

Against his better judgement, he picked it up and took a look on the inside of the cover. Upon seeing who it belonged too, he rushed inside his room to read it. It was a name he hasn't seen or heard of in a long time.

'This journal belongs to: Sydney Crowley'

It's his mother's name. This was her journal. Jaxon could only guess that his father dropped this off, but he didn't really care about why right now. All he had to remember his mother by was his memories of her, but this was something physical. This belonged to her.

As soon as he got into his room, he took a seat on his bed and opened it up to start reading.

'It's been a while since I've written in a journal. My old one was even too full to continue writing in, so here I am with a completely new one. I suppose this is symbolism in a way. After all, this is a new chapter of my life so it's only fitting it fills a new book.

Our darling son was born a few weeks ago! It's quite exciting and everything went well in the hospital. Jaxon was born on January 26th at approximately 10:57 at night. Dire was freaking out the entire time. But he was super excited to meet Jaxon.

He wanted to hold Jaxon as soon as he came out, but the nurses let me see him first of course. I wish I could've got a photo of Dire's face when he held Jaxon for the first time. He looked so happy and he even started crying.

Jaxon already looks so much like his father. He's got those golden eyes and pale skin, and he even has the same face shape. The only things he seemed to get from me is the blue hair and round ears. Even as a baby he's already acting like his father; all dramatic and very clingy.

The other day he started crying just because Dire set him down. It was only for a second but Jaxon was so upset and Dire immediately picked him up again. Jaxon just loves his father so much already, it's rare to see them separated anymore. Jaxon doesn't even cry when I set him down.

I can't be upset though. Dire loves Jaxon so much and he's wanted a child of his own for so long that it's only natural they're so attached to each other. It's adorable to see them together all the time.'

Jaxon huffed after reading that passage. The idea that him and his father were close at one point was so foreign and strange to him. And to think that his father wanted a kid...boy he must've been pretty disappointed at what Jaxon turned out to be. Jaxon flipped the page and continued reading without another thought.

'I know it's been a while since I last wrote, but such is the life of a new mother. Things have become more busy since Jaxon was born. Between taking care of him and helping Dire with some things at NRC, I've been quite busy. I'll also admit that I forgot about writing here for a while.

Jaxon turned 2 years old today. He's learned some of his basic needs and even said his first word not too long ago. While he doesn't speak or use his voice often, he's quite adorable when he does.

I have a video on my phone of Dire putting Jaxon down only for Jaxon to start making grabby hands at him and want up. It was so adorable and then Jaxon was babbling before he said dada. Dire heard it of course and immediately picked him up again and started spinning the boy around. I watch that video again from time to time to see the moment and hear their laughter when I'm down.

He's also able to walk around now, and he loves to hold people's hands while walking. Sometimes we all take walks around NRC and show Jaxon around. The ghosts all love him too. Dire keeps showing Jaxon off every chance he gets saying "look how cute my son is!" and everyone goes along with it. Jaxon always has the biggest smile on his face too.

But I'll admit, I do miss all the time me and Dire had for ourselves. He spends a lot of time with Jaxon and I can understand that. But it's always either Jaxon or NRC that's occupying his time. I wish we could still go on dates or even just spending time alone at home. Is that selfish of me?'

Jaxon couldn't believe it. His father spending a lot of time with him? It didn't sound real. And to ignore his mother in the process, how awful of him. As if his father couldn't get worse in his mind. Jaxon huffed before skipping ahead a few pages.

'I didn't think I would enjoy being home on my own so much. Jaxon started kindergarten so he's been occupied there and Dire has been at NRC. Thanks to this, I've been getting more time to myself.

I've been loving my time alone a lot more than I originally thought I would. Jaxon isn't here to ask me a million things and I don't have to deal with Dire's antics. I feel bad for enjoying this alone time as much as I do. They're my family and I'm supposed to love spending time with them. But now I dread them coming home. What is wrong with me?

Even when they get home I find myself interacting with them differently. Dire has been trying to get Jaxon to complete homework as best he can. While Jaxon seems to have a harder time learning and understanding it, Dire keeps pushing that he understand it.

He's told me before that he dreams of Jaxon having a bright future. He wants him to be an ace student and do great academically, which I can understand, but he seems to get frustrated with how long it can take Jaxon to understand things. Jaxon even cried once, and Dire stopped his pushing immediately. He comforted Jaxon, and I think Jaxon learned that it was a way to stop pushing. Now whenever Jaxon gets frustrated with his schoolwork, he starts crying. I think Dire is getting tired of comforting him though, so I've stepped in from time to time so he would stop crying.

It only happens a few days a week, so I guess it's not too bad. Still, it's my job to step in when Jaxon gets too much for Dire to handle. Though I can't help but sigh in relief when Jaxon finally understands something. At least then I can enjoy the moment of peach and excitement that they both show.'

His mom...liked it better when he was gone? This passage didn't sound like his mom at all. He always knew her as a gentle and loving person who was always there for him. He spent more time with her than he did with his dad, but this is saying that she got tired of him and liked when he was away. The part about his father pushing him and getting frustrated was familiar to Jaxon, as well as his mother being the one to step in. Maybe he was just frustrating more as a little kid and she wanted to be around him more as he grew. With that though, he flipped ahead a few more pages.

'Jaxon has been spending more time with me lately. Since Dire keeps getting to tired to comfort him after getting frustrated with school, I think Jaxon isn't wanting to be around him as much. The schoolwork is most of the time he spends with Dire, so he must think his father is always frustrated with him.

He's still struggling quite a bit in school. Thankfully elementary isn't nearly as serious as high school or college, so grades don't quite matter for him yet. I do worry for how he'll do in the future especially since Dire has been so serious about him passing every class with amazing grades.

The other day the two even got into an argument. It was the first time I've ever heard Jaxon even yell at his father. Dire was shocked too, but insisted he was in the right and continued arguing. It ended with Jaxon running away in tears and I couldn't help but feel guilty for not stepping in. But what am I to do? Dire just wants him to be successful, but Jaxon is struggling.

At this rate, I'm not sure if Jaxon will ever be ready to take over at NRC. I know Jaxon really likes the school and he basically grew up there, but with the way things are going with Dire, I'm a bit worried. I've tried telling Dire about it, but he's very stubborn in his ways. Maybe things will get better with time. Maybe Jaxon will come to understand why Dire pushes him so hard.'

He doesn't even remember his first fight with his father, but here it was described. All the way back in elementary...it seems like such a long time ago. He's just been arguing with Crowley so long that it's natural to him now. He always knew his mom didn't know how to help though. Whenever they argued, she would stand on the side silently. If only Jaxon could go back and tell her that time wouldn't make things better at all. Jaxon sighed before flipping ahead again.

'I don't know what to do anymore. All they do is avoid each other and fight all the time. Dire wants Jaxon to be a supper smart straight A student who will eventually take over at NRC and be like him. Jaxon just wants to do his own thing and not have someone constantly pushing him to do better. It's gotten to the point where it just seems like Dire is disappointed in him all the time. I know he's not, he tells me so, but it's getting harder to tell if that's the truth.

I've tried talking to both of them, but Crowley won't give up on his dream for Jaxon, and Jaxon firmly believes his dad hates him and considers him a failure. I'm caught in the middle of two people who can't even get along for a little bit. All they do is push each others buttons. It's like even mentioning one to the other will cause immediate anger and defensiveness. This isn't how a family is supposed to be.

Others have told me that Jaxon is just in his rebellious phase since he's almost a teenager. But this has been going on since he was young, and if this is a rebellious phase, it started early and has been going on far longer than I would think.

I'm so lost and don't know what to do. How do I fix this? I know Dire loves his son and wants what's best for him but Jaxon can't see that. They're both going about it so wrong and I can't even get them in the same room together for five seconds without something happening. Can this family even be helped anymore?

I want to help them. I want them to get along, but I don't know how. Jaxon isn't even trying in school anymore. We send him there only for him to lash out at others and he even got into a fight with one student. I don't want him to feel like I'm disappointed in him, but I really wish he wouldn't fight. I'm just about the only one he gets along with anymore, so I can't be upset with him too.

I just feel so torn all the time. It's like I can't relax and there's constant strain. I hate feeling like this, but there isn't much I can do. I look at Dire now and it's hard to see the same man who would always be there whenever baby Jaxon needed anything. What happened to us?'

Before the pages had a small hint of happiness from his mom, but not this one. The writing feels so desperate and sad. His loving and happy mother, it was hard to imagine her so sad. Even the thought of her crying seemed to hurt Jaxon. At this point he didn't even know if he should blame his father or himself.

He flipped ahead again a few pages, only to find them blank. There was over half a notebook left but the pages were blank? That didn't make sense. Maybe she left before she could write those pages. Carefully, Jaxon flipped backwards to the last page with writing on it.

'This is going to be my last entry into this journal. I just can't take it here anymore. I can't live in this house like this anymore. This constant fighting, constant strain, it's too much.

I've already talked to Dire about it. He was upset of course, but could understand that we were no longer in love like we used to be. We weren't the same. I offered to take Jaxon with me, but he refused. I was quite surprised, but it was...kind of nice hearing that. Dire was more stubborn than ever saying that "You will not be taking my son from me. Do what you want wherever you go, but I'm not going to leave him."

It was like proof to me that Dire still cared about Jaxon. He wanted Jaxon to stay there with him. And to be honest, I'm happy about that. I think I may have become a mother sooner than I was ready. Having a child was something Dire wanted so badly, and I knew I could fulfill that. Yet here I am, wanting to get away from my own family.

I asked Dire to give this notebook to Jaxon someday so he can understand why I left. So assuming he did, I want to say hello to you my dear son.

I'm so sorry about everything. You must be so confused. I can't bring myself to face you before I leave. I'm a bit cowardly that way I know, but I don't even know how I would begin to explain everything to you.

The truth is that I'm selfish. If you've read any other parts of this journal, you could probably tell that I wasn't very happy with everything. I tried to hold on as long as I could, but it all got too much.

Than I went to the doctor, and found out that I'm sick. I don't have much time left either. As much as it pains me, I believe I should spend the time I have left in a way that makes me happy. I don't want to spend my last years alive in sadness and struggling to put a family back together.

I know I failed you as a mother. I can't apologize enough for that. I should've done something to help you and Dire. I should've stepped in, and should've tried to help sooner. I'm sorry for failing you.

But you should know that none of this is your fault. I may be leaving so I can be somewhere happy, but it's not because of you at all. Ever since the day you came into this world, I've loved you. I know you're capable of amazing things and I want you to be able to become whatever kind of person you want to be. It doesn't matter if it's the new headmage of NRC or even a househusband. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

I hope you can forgive me for leaving you like this. I know it's cowardly and selfish, and I'm sorry. I also hope that you and your dad will be able to get along soon. It's a bit naïve, but maybe me leaving can bring you two closer. He does care about you, even if it may not seem like it, and so do I.

There are so many things I wish I could've changed, but life had other plans. I hope that someday you can look at this journal and understand or at least look back on happier times in the earlier pages. I love you Jaxon.

-Sydney Crowley'

And just like that, everything Jaxon had believed and known had been flipped upside down. He'd be lying if he said it was easy to process.

His mother wrote this before leaving. That was over four years ago. By now there's a good chance whatever sickness she had took it's toll. He wanted to find her. He wanted to search for her and stay with her after Night Raven College...but she's gone. It's likely already too late. She's gone for good.

Jaxon couldn't control it. Quick tears had run down his face before falling down into his lap. Usually he would do anything he could to avoid crying, but right now, he didn't give a damn. And the tears rolled quickly, so there was no stopping them if he tried. He couldn't even control how his breathing started to get shaky and he wanted to just curl into himself. The scary and tough delinquent and son of the headmage was here, sobbing alone in his room.

He basically just found out that the only person he felt understood him and could accept him, was gone with no hope of ever coming back. He would never see her again, and all she knew before she died was the son who was rebellious and angry all the time. She knew the constant fighting between him and his father, and she wasn't happy with it. It wasn't just Crowley's fault, it was his too. Both of them were to blame for her leaving and being so unhappy. Sure, she said not to blame himself, but how could he not?

Why couldn't he just do what his dad wanted? Why couldn't he just listen? Why couldn't he get along with his dad? Why couldn't he be smart and understand things like everyone else? Why did he have to be so...so...gah! He can't even think of the word. He may as well be the stupidest guy in the school. He's just the violent delinquent that can't do anything right.

"No wonder your mom left you. No one would want a delinquent like you."

He hated that kid. He hates that condescending tone he spoke with. He hates how that kid was sort of right.

Suddenly his room felt suffocating to be in. He had to get out. He had to walk around. It felt like he was trapped in here with his thoughts and he hated it.

Jaxon frantically wiped his tears away before shoving the journal under his bed and walking out the door. He definitely won't be sleeping tonight.

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Suicide of Jacintha Saldanha

On 2 December 2012, St James's Palace announced that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was pregnant. On 4 December, at about 5:30 am London time (GMT) or 4:30 pm Sydney time (AEDT), the hosts of the Hot30 Countdown radio programme, Mel Greig and Mike Christian, called the hospital and spoke to the main nurse, Saldanha. Impersonating Elizabeth II, Greig said: "Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter." Saldanha responded, "Oh yes. Hold on ma'am," and transferred the call to the Duchess's nurse, who spent approximately two minutes speaking with Greig as well as Christian, the latter impersonating the Prince of Wales. The hosts used what were later described as "ridiculous comedy accents." 

The stunt was broadcast on 5 December, after it had been cleared by the radio station's lawyers. When hospital chief executive John Lofthouse learned of the prank call, he condemned it as an act of "journalistic trickery" that no nurse should have to deal with. 

The CEO of Southern Cross Austereo, Rhys Holleran, later claimed that station officials had made at least five attempts to contact the two nurses in the recording prior to greenlighting the call for broadcast – with Sydney University law professor, Barbara McDonald noting that his comments showed the station already understood they needed to "[get] consent (to air the interview) and they failed to". 

On 6 December, the radio station issued a brief apology for "any inconvenience caused" by their actions, although Christian continued to promote "the royal prank" on Twitter. Neither Saldanha nor the other nurse was disciplined or suspended by the hospital; St. James's Palace also indicated that they did not blame the nurses for their part in the incident. 

On the morning of 7 December 2012, Saldanha was found dead by security and other staff in her nurse's quarters at the hospital. She had died by suicide, and also had injuries. It was reported that Saldanha had left three handwritten notes, one of which blamed the radio stunt for her death. Another note discussed her wishes for funeral arrangements, while the third was directed at her employer, criticising their handling of events that followed the prank call.

Following news of Saldanha's suicide, Austereo CEO Rhys Holleran said that Greig and Christian were both "deeply shocked" and would not return to their radio show until further notice. A day later, as advertisers boycotted or threatened to boycott the station, 2Day FM suspended all advertising indefinitely.

On 10 December, Greig and Christian gave their first interviews since Saldanha's death, telling Nine Network's A Current Affair and Seven Network's Today Tonight that they were still "badly shaken" over the tragedy. 

Advertising on 2Day FM resumed 13 December, with Austereo announcing that it would donate the remainder of station advertising proceeds for 2012—a minimum of A$500,000 (£320,000)—to a memorial fund to benefit Saldanha's family. Austereo also cancelled its annual Christmas party for employees in Sydney and donated the funds for the party to the non-profit organisations Beyond Blue and Lifeline.

[infirmieres]

character stats .

general.

FULL NAME:  charlotte june o'hara. NICKNAME(S):  lottie,   lj. AGE:  twenty - five. DATE OF BIRTH:  october 30,   1997. PLACE OF BIRTH:  baton rouge,   louisiana. CURRENT LOCATION:   new orleans,   louisiana. ETHNICITY:   caucasian. GENDER:  cisfemale. PRONOUNS:  she / hers. SEXUAL ORIENTATION:   heterosexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:  heteroromantic. RELIGION:   catholic. OCCUPATION:  registered nurse. EDUCATION LEVEL:   bachelor’s degree in nursing from louisiana state university. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:   lives alone in a luxury penthouse suite in a high rise apartment building within the french quarter. FINANCIAL STATUS:   wealthy,   unknown to most. SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT:   educated southern belle,   particularly twangy and drawling when she’s tired or drunk.

physical.

FACECLAIM:   sydney sweeney. HAIR COLOR:   blonde. EYE COLOR:   blue. HEIGHT:   five feet,   one inch. WEIGHT:   one hundred and twenty two pounds. SIGNATURE SCENT:   honey and cinnamon.

personality.

FEARS:   failure,    having to rely fully on her family. HABITS:   face touching,   lip biting,   knuckle cracking. ASTROLOGY:   scorpio. MORAL ALIGNMENT:  neutral good. HOGWARTS HOUSE:   ravenclaw. WEATHER:   gentle rain. COLOR:   blue. MUSIC:    country. MOVIE:   casablanca. BOOK:   the secret garden. SPORT:    volleyball. BEVERAGE:   peach tea. FOOD:    crepes. ANIMAL:   cats. SEASON:   spring.

family.

MOTHER:    katherine o'hara,    nee woods. FATHER:     charles o'hara,   iv. SIGNIFICANT OTHER:   n/a. EXES:   tbd. SIBLING(S):   three;    charles o’hara v,    channing o’hara bolton,   christian o’hara.  CHILDREN:   none. PET(S):    a ragdoll cat named toulouse.

[axvoter]

Blatantly Partisan Party Review XIX (NSW 2023): Ungrouped Independents

Phew! I was worried I had started my reviews too late to cover all the Legislative Council candidates before election day. Life might have got in the way, but here we go: the final review!

At the far right of your large Legislative Council ballot paper, you will find a column of 11 ungrouped independents below the line. These are people running solo campaigns without a running mate, so they do not get a separate column below the line nor a square above the line. The only way to vote for any of these candidates is to vote below the line. This means none of the 11 has a chance of winning a seat, but they’re always interesting to look at anyway.

I covered one of the ungrouped candidates, Colleen Fuller, when reviewing the Indigenous–Aboriginal Party of Australia. She’s second in the list of ungrouped indies. Let’s run through the other 10 in ballot order.

Stefan Prasad (Facebook profile)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Prasad has done a politics degree but he does not seem to have learnt much about how to campaign effectively. He has a limited web presence and an even more spare policy platform. A Facebook post urges people that “if you don't know who to for Vote for, Vote for me!!” This is not a very compelling pitch. In response to a reply asking for his policies, he says that “since the needs of the NSW constituents are ever changing, I didnt think it was necessary to provide a set of fixed policies, policies need to change in accordance to the needs of the people”. Yep, this is a policy-free space from a guy who does not seem to stand for anything.

Warren Grzic (Facebook)

Recommendation: decent preference

Grzic is a bit of a serial candidate—he has stood in state and federal elections before, both as an independent and for Sustainable Australia. I haven’t reviewed him previously but here’s last year’s b_auspol review. He’s a big fan of greater investment in railways—to quote from a page he made for the 2022 federal election, “Expand railway networks across Australia to fight traffic and pollution and climate change”. This is pretty much the quickest way to get me onside and he pushes railways and public transport more than anything else. Indeed, he’s not just focused on one aspect of the system but makes comments on urban commuter networks, freight rail, and long-needed regional upgrades alike.

But let’s consider his other priorities. He supports striking nurses and better investment in staffing throughout the healthcare sector. He wants better management of water infrastructure. I’m a little unsure about his attitude on development and housing—his prior SusAus involvement makes me wonder if there’s a bit of NIMBYism, but if there is, it’s not prominent. I’m also not clear exactly what he wants when he calls for the tax system to be simplified: is this an inane demand for flat taxes, or untangling arcane parts of the tax code? All in all I’m favourably disposed towards him but with some queries.

Van Huynh (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Van George Huynh—his website is votegeorge dot org but the name on the ballot will be Van Huynh—offers an ambitious and eccentric plan for NSW. The first thing you see when opening his website is that “we will win this war on inflation” but oh boy his ambitions go well beyond beating inflation. He wants to “Convert Chatswood into the new world financial capital”, create a new Silicon Valley stretching from the North Shore to the Central Coast, establish major new business centres in Sydney suburbs and the Illawarra, build more universities, found a “cinema of Australia” in Newcastle and “one of the world largest entertainment centre in the state's outback near Griffith”, and much more. He would add two new public holidays: Multicultural Day in February and “Christ Day” on 31 July (mate you are aware of Christmas, right?).

Some of his ideas are good, some are complete pie-in-the-sky, some are best left unrealised. I suggest a middling to decent preference if you’re voting below the line because he is far better than a lot of the racists and cookers clogging the ballot.

Archie Lea

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Lea stood at the 2021 Upper Hunter by-election as an independent and came last in a crowded field of 13. He had previously run for Fred Nile’s now defunct Christian Democratic Party in 2016 and 2019, a big red flag. In his entry in the NSWEC’s register of candidates, he describes himself as an “Independent Christian conservative for member of Legislative Council. Independent Candidate.” It’s hard to find much more on him. At the 2021 by-election his HTV was openly pro-coal and pro-mining. Naturally I think poorly of a conservative anti-environmental candidate.

Michelle Martin (how-to-vote card)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Martin has not made much information available online. She was listed fourth on the UAP’s Senate ticket for NSW at last year’s federal election, so that’s a bad sign. Her HTV is in milder language than many cookers, but “ensure your health choices are YOURS” leans very much towards anti-vaxxer and anti-fluoride suspicion of effective public health measures. Her open rejection of digital IDs and “cashless society” refers to two tropes currently prevalent in Australia’s conspiracist circles. She is best avoided.

Lee Howe (website)

Recommendation: decent to good preference

Howe is running on a platform of “vote 1 homes first”. She wants a fairer and more equitable society achieved through “access to safe, suitable and affordable housing”. She highlights that only 9% of rentals in NSW are affordable for those with very low incomes and that rental stress is widespread. Expanding public housing stock is a major priority for her, alongside repairing existing public housing to modern standards. She wants new developments to contain at least 15% social and affordable housing, with specific targets for houses for elderly and Indigenous people. She would abolish “no grounds” evictions, place caps on annual rent increases, and otherwise pursue positive reforms to protect tenants’ rights. Her approach is neither urbanist nor NIMBY, but focused on addressing poverty, homelessness, and insecure housing. She’s a little bit of a single-issue candidate, which always makes me hesitant, but in this case her core issue speaks to a range of policy areas.

Mick Allen (website)

Recommendation: middling to decent preference

Well this fella is entertaining. His campaign page is “Mad Mick for a Better World”. It has links to some specific policy pages… and then just a bunch of photos of his sustainable garden and the wildlife in it. It’s wonderfully eccentric. What do his policies cover? He is concerned with climate change and wants to act on UN IPCC reports—or at least “tak[e] their recommendations into consideration”. It’s no more specific than that. He’s justly angry that women still earn on average less than men: “it is bloody stupid they haven’t got it [equal pay] yet”. He suggests “We should be learning more about Aboriginal culture”, without specifying how this might occur other than that Indigenous knowledge should inform more environmental planning. He wants to stop public housing being demolished or sold, and he has very nebulous concerns about redevelopment in Blacktown that has some possible NIMBY vibes. Finally, he wants to limit vaping to reduce how many children vape—by making it subscription-only! These are all pretty simple thought bubbles, but on the other hand there’s more here than some parties and much of it trends in the right direction. Seems harmless enough.

R Cheetham

Recommendation: weak or no preference

I can find virtually no information about the candidate R Cheetham, whose registration details with the NSWEC indicate this is short for Ruth Cheetham. I cannot find a social media profile or website for a Ruth Cheetham that is definitively this candidate. She is, however, aligned with Lee Howe: one of Howe’s HTVs is authorised for both her and Cheetham, with Howe 1 and Cheetham 2. It’s strange that Howe and Cheetham didn’t run as grouped independents to get their own column on the ballot. This alliance implies Cheetham is also concerned with the social and affordable housing issues that underpin Howe’s campaign, but it's certainly not a given. The joint Howe and Cheetham HTV indicates that they feel they both have the most in common with Labor, Greens, Animal Justice, and the Public Education Party. That’s promising but again tells the prospective voter nothing about Cheetham. In the absence of any substantive information, if you’re voting below the line and preferencing fully, I’d suggest Cheetham get a weak preference but one above the cookers, fundies, and similar crackpots. If she wanted better preferences, she should have campaigned more effectively.

Guitang Lu (website)

Recommendation: weak to middling preference

Guitang Lu, a migration lawyer who in some documents also goes by the name Luke, is running on a platform of anti-racism and anti-bullying. It is based on his own experiences, which he describes here. It is the most detailed part of his site. His policies on anti-racism focus largely on remedies relevant to his complaints, but they are beneficial more broadly and extend to gender discrimination as well as racial discrimination. A bit of a single-issue candidate, but an important issue and my initial impressions were positive.

I was, however, concerned by his how-to-vote card and his instructions to potential voters. He tells voters to “Just give me ONE – 1”, or to vote below the line 1–15. The crucial word here is “or”. There is no square above the line to just vote 1 for Lu. Any voter who interprets his advice in such a way they only vote 1 for him will not cast a valid vote, as you can only vote for him below the line, in which case you must distribute 15 preferences. Worse, his HTV’s suggestion for preferences is bizarre: he suggests preferencing the top 7 candidates from the Public Education Party, which is fine, then… the top 7 candidates from the anti-vax lunatics at Informed Medical Options. This gives me serious cause for pause. I was going to suggest a decent preference for Lu but this advice to voters is misleading and implies sympathy with cookers.

George Potkonyak (website)

Recommendation: weak or no preference

Potkonyak is standing as an independent on behalf of Capellia Children Inc. It’s hard not to view him as a bit paranoid when you read “the NSW Liberal government has sold your children into the hands of the so called ‘charities’ (private subcontractors)”, as in child protection agencies. It gets worse: he has been struck off as a lawyer on the basis of professional misconduct. He is described as misinterpreting relevant legislation, behaving offensively in court, misleading the court, and “consistently engaged” in conduct “falling short of the standard of competence and diligence expected of a reasonably competent legal practitioner”. Oooof.

I think we can safely ignore anything this guy has to say. He also has a quixotic account on academia dot edu, a for-profit site which obtained its dot edu domain before this address was restricted to educational institutions. I can’t say I’m in a hurry to read his piece about whether Jesus was born of a virgin. (h/t to the author of the aforementioned b­_auspol blog, who hasn’t had time to do reviews this election but confirmed my bad vibes here)

[kyndaris]

Ice, Ice Baby

Dear readers, after years of not going anywhere for fear of catching COVID and only doing the most sedentary of activities with friends, I was seized by the sudden and inexplicable, although still very understandable, impetus to go ice-skating. Who wouldn’t? In fact, I even organised a Facebook event for my friends where we would go out into the wilds of a shopping centre and do activities that were more akin to what we did in our early 20s or fresh out of university.

To Shrek, I sent what he most probably presumed was an odd message. Especially since it was a little out of the blue. “Can you ice skate?”

He replied shortly later with an affirmation, followed by a questioning why. And so, taking the plunge, I went forward with my plan to enjoy some time of the ice and not some other tiresome second date activity. 

To his merit, Shrek agreed. And, over the course of a few days, the date was planned for an outing to Macquarie Shopping Centre - the only shopping centre in Sydney that also harbours an ice rink within its walls.

We arrived fairly early at the rink. Yet, although Shrek advised he’d arrived minutes earlier than I did, when I ventured to the entrance, he was nowhere to be seen. Wondering if he had already entered, I ducked inside before he messaged me his location and I greeted him outside in that awkward fashion most people do when they’re still testing the waters. With that out of the way, we went in, bought our tickets and slipped on our skates before stepping out onto the ice. 

Almost immediately, it was clear that there was a vast gulf in skill levels between us. Despite not having skated in three years, a few minutes on the ice had me showing off by skating backwards. Shrek, on the other hand, stacked it. Twice.

But he simply got back up again. Like a trooper. And kept skating. Even though he was flat-footed AND he had just done legs the day before at the gym.

It wasn’t long, however, before he was limping on the ice. Well, limping isn’t quite the right word because ice skating is all about gliding on thin blades attached to the plastic boot that’s been strapped to your foot. But it was clear that he couldn’t keep at it. Not for long, anyways. And so, Shrek retreated to the sidelines to nurse his cramp and watch as I carved up the ice (to a degree) on my lonesome. Although, I did stop many a time at the wall to keep him engaged so he didn’t feel too left out.

Was it a trial by fire like he said? Perhaps. But it should be noted down in the record that that hadn’t been my intention. I had been fuelled by fleeting scenes of couples holding hands as they circled the rink over and over and over again. It was supposed to be, for lack of another word, romantic.

After I had exhausted myself on the ice, we enjoyed lunch at one of the many restaurants in the centre and even had some dessert too. Why? Well, we’re adults and if we want to enjoy ourselves, who’s to stop us? 

No one! That’s who?

Hey! What are you doing? Why are you taking away my brownie? No! You can’t stop me from eating something unhealthy, mother! I’m not a child anymore! I’m a GROWN-UP. And I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. 

Yes, yes, fine, I’ll start dieting again. But please, please, please just let me have this cheat day. Okay? Please?

Ah, right, where was I? The date.

Just like our first date, we chatted about the inane topics - keeping it light. Shrek told me more about his sister and a little bit of his faith. We even geeked out a little about European and Middle-Eastern architecture and the influences across cultures. It was the first time that I’d found myself smiling so openly during one of these ‘dates.’

Shrek was just easy to talk to and it didn’t feel like there were too many conditions. I even started to think that even if this attempt at a romantic entanglement didn’t shake out, we might still end up as good friends. And in this day and age, when friendships are so few and far between, making a new one is all the more important.

When our stomachs were full, Shrek even took the lead to do some shopping as he wanted to get a basketball and shoot hoops with his father in a bonding activity. That small titbit of information warmed my heart as I remembered days of playing with my own father when I was younger.

So, down to the Kmart we went.

Along the way, we got distracted by a HobbyCo next to the Kmart on the ground floor and we ducked inside to take a gander. While there were boardgames and Gundams aplenty, what caught my eye was the chess set that was on display. As Shrek browsed, I took the opportunity to set up a few opening moves until he joined me and we played a round of chess.

To say that Shrek is an unorthodox player is a bit of an understatement. He surprised from almost the very first move and our game became a chase where I kept his king almost always in check before checkmating him on the H border.

Was he intimidated by my ruthless killer instinct on the chess field? Who knows.

Did he have fun? Well, you’d have to ask him.

Did I have fun? Why, yes. It’s always enticing when you can dominate your partner in almost all things with surprising flexes. Go for the jugular, I say! Let them know it! 

You are the one that wears the pants! Not them! 

And these skills don’t often up in general conversation. Especially when the right questions don’t get asked.

So, anyone up for some, you know, light bondage? I’ll grab the ropes and the whip. And as my good pet, you’ll sit there and take it. Won’t you?

Anyways, once the basketball was bought, I also took the opportunity to grab two screen protectors (one was merely for insurance) for my new Switch OLED as the one that I had bought earlier in preparation for the console had cracked when I attempted to push out the air the night before.

Honestly! So much for tempered glass! You were meant to hold my weight! Not crumble under the slightest pressure!

And so ended my second date with Shrek.

When compared to all my other dates, Shrek does indeed to be the top contender. He makes me laugh, seems engaged in conversation and isn’t afraid to be a bit vulnerable. When it comes to making decisions, he doesn’t appear if he minds if he takes the lead or allows me to do so.

Does that mean he’s the one for me? I can’t say for sure. I’m not someone that feels a sudden spark and in conversations with a few of my friends that have married has also indicated a sharp prevalence of this within our social group. Although some might argue that familiarity breeds contempt, in my situation, familiarity brings with it ‘inside’ jokes and an easy rapport that could weather any storm.

A strong foundation needs to be laid before a house can be built. The same could be said of relationships too. For what good is jumping in feet first when you don’t know how deep the pool is? I know I’m mixing a lot of metaphors here but this whole idea of pursuing a romantic connection is still a new experience to me.

Sure, I’ve been accused of crushing on individuals back in school, but the more I think on it, it has almost never been that way. I’ve had good friends and sometimes I have thought that they might be good companions to be with in the future, but I don’t think I’ve ever fallen head over hills in love with anyone. Not yet, anyways.

But the more pressing question, of course, is whether he seems me as a fit for him? Even now, I’m not entirely sure how he feels about me. What if he doesn’t like me? What if he only sees a mousy Asian woman and who has a tired and exhausting personality that matches her lazy outward appearance?

Still, relationships go both ways and open communication is key. Just because I like someone or if someone likes me doesn’t always mean it’s reciprocal. And if that’s the case, well, I suppose that’s that. The other person doesn’t owe you gratitude or love or romance. Nor should you expect it in turn. 

Does it hurt? Kind of. But the important thing is putting oneself out there and seeing what comes. At least, that’s the advice I’ve seen from many a television show, books and from people I know.

They can’t all be wrong. Can they? CAN THEY?!

[petitmortes]

you could've knocked me out with a feather , i know you've heard this all before but we're just hell's neighbors ( . . . )

america's sweetheart , disgraced heiress , a honeysuckle & vanilla daydream ; charlotte o'hara .

an original character , created with no set fandom in mind -- universe flexible , mid - twenties , career verse dependent , portrayed by sydney sweeney . stats listed below the cut . biography to come eventually .

FULL NAME:  charlotte june o'hara.  NICKNAME(S):  lottie,   lj.  AGE:  twenty - five.  DATE OF BIRTH:  october 30,   1998.  PLACE OF BIRTH:  baton rouge,   louisiana.  ETHNICITY:   caucasian.  GENDER:  cisfemale PRONOUNS:  she / hers.  SEXUAL ORIENTATION:   compulsory heterosexual; open to shipping with any / all characters with the right chemistry & plotting.   ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:  compulsory heteroromantic; see above.  RELIGION:   catholic.  OCCUPATION:  verse dependent; heiress, influencer, sometimes a registered nurse.  EDUCATION LEVEL:   verse dependent; bachelor’s degree in nursing from louisiana state university in any verse where she is a nurse; probably a yale graduate with a liberal arts degree in others.  LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:   lives alone in a luxury studio loft apartment with her cat, toulouse.   FINANCIAL STATUS:   old money wealthy. SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT:   educated southern belle,   particularly twangy and drawling when she’s tired or drunk. 

HAIR COLOR:   blonde.  EYE COLOR:   blue.  HEIGHT:   five feet.  WEIGHT:   one hundred and twenty two pounds SIGNATURE SCENT:   l'art & la matiere tobacco honey eau de parfum.

FEARS:   failure,    having to rely fully on her family.  HABITS:   face touching,   lip biting,   knuckle cracking.  ASTROLOGY:   scorpio.  MORAL ALIGNMENT:  neutral good.  WEATHER:   gentle rain. COLOR:   blue. MUSIC:    oldies hits. MOVIE:   casablanca.  BOOK:   the secret garden.  SPORT:    volleyball.  BEVERAGE:   peach tea.  FOOD:    crepes.  ANIMAL:   cats.  SEASON:   spring. 

MOTHER:    katherine o'hara,    nee woods.  FATHER:     charles o'hara iv.  SIGNIFICANT OTHER:   verse dependent.  EXES:   verse dependent.  SIBLING(S):   three; charles o'hara v, channing o'hara bolton, christian o'hara.  CHILDREN:   none / verse dependent. PET(S):    a ragdoll cat named toulouse. 

[nimilphilip]

Top 10 Nursing Colleges in Australia for Indian Students

Australia, a land of sunshine, stunning landscapes, and a world-class education system, beckons Indian students seeking a rewarding career in nursing. It is suggested that Australia is rewarding for nursing students, owing to the rising healthcare industry and focus on the patients. However, there are many nursing colleges today in the country making it hard to make that vital decision on which nursing college to join. This blog unveils the top 10 nursing colleges in Australia for Indian students, considering factors like academic reputation, program offerings, and international student support.

1. The University of Melbourne (Melbourne, Victoria):

A prestigious institution consistently ranked among the world's best, The University of Melbourne offers a Bachelor of Nursing program known for its academic rigor and strong clinical placements. It empowers graduating students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to practice in the numerous niches of nursing. International services provided at the university are efficient in facilitating the smooth integration of Indian students.

2. The University of Sydney (Sydney, New South Wales):

Another highly-regarded institution, The University of Sydney offers a Bachelor of Nursing program that emphasizes evidence-based practice and cultural competency. The program offers students clinical practice opportunities within various healthcare facilities. The university has a large and active international student population and a special office to assist Indian students.

3. Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Queensland):

Renowned for its focus on innovation and technology in healthcare, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) offers a Bachelor of Nursing program that integrates the latest advancements in the field. It also gives sufficient room for the actual practice as well as participation in the research activities. The supportive learning environment and student services especially for international students are the main features of QUT.

4. Monash University (Melbourne, Victoria):

One of the Universities through which one can pursue the course is Monash University and they offer a program in Bachelor of Nursing majoring in global health and leadership. It prepares graduates for professional practice in various fields of healthcare practice in their country and others across the globe. Monash University does have many international affiliations that give chances for foreign exchange programs.

5. The University of Adelaide (Adelaide, South Australia):

Currently, the University of Adelaide has a 4-year nursing degree that aims at preparing consumers with the ability to engage in research and critical thinking. They enable students to achieve an excellent base in nursing theory and methods, to prepare them for their professions in differing specialty areas. There is also special help for abroad students to include pre-entry information as well as through-term support.

6. Curtin University (Perth, Western Australia):

Curtin University has a bachelor of nursing course which focuses issues of Aboriginal culture and nursing in rural and remote areas. The practical component of the program offers the students a chance to acquire practical experience in various facilities within the area of healthcare in Australia, especially in the regional and remote areas. Curtin University has a robust policy on support and encouragement of International students in society.

7. Flinders University (Adelaide, South Australia):

Another is Flinders University which provides a Bachelor of Nursing course with flexible learning options and prepares the students as per their preferences. The program offers protection of nursing theories and competencies that enable the graduates to envision diverse careers in nursing. There is a provision for international students’ support services at Flinders University to help them succeed.

8. University of Technology Sydney (Sydney, New South Wales):

One of Australia’s prominent universities offering a Bachelor of Nursing program is UTS which fosters innovation and technology in the health care sector. It prepares graduates for change, uncertainty, and anticipation of changes in the healthcare sector. This university is one of the leading universities that focuses on industrial collaborations and has close links with various healthcare services. The university provides necessary support services for students coming from different countries to study in it.

9. Griffith University (Gold Coast & Brisbane, Queensland):

Another school that provides this course is Griffith University, which has a Bachelor of Nursing with a focus on culture and global view. The program helps students to practice clinical experience in various health facilities for example in facilities located in another country. The targets and objectives of Griffith University include the provision of international education and the promotion of a supportive learning atmosphere.

10. Charles Darwin University (Darwin, Northern Territory):

Charles Darwin University offers a Bachelor of Nursing program with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare. The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in these unique healthcare settings. Charles Darwin University is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for international students, particularly those interested in pursuing careers in rural and remote Australia.

To Know More About Universities Cliftons Study Abroad

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Keith Sawdy

Architect

Keith Sawdy Fellow Royal Australian Institute of Architects Honours Diploma in Architecture, Sydney Technical College Master of Architecture, University of New South Wales Date of birth: 24 June, 1930. Current address: Arncliffe. N.S.W. 2205

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Employed by Architects in Private Practice during Diploma Course in Architecture Awarded Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship by Board of Architects 1955 – 1957 Overseas travel to Great Britain and European Countries and work in Architect’s Office in London. Lectured in Design and Construction in School of Architecture, University of NSW to 1970 Obtained Degree, Master of Architecture, 1970 ACROD Design for Access and Mobility Award ACROD President’s Service Award in recognition of outstanding honorary service to disabled people in New South Wales City of Sydney Australia Day Community Award for access for people with disabilities Port Stephen’s Council Certificate of Appreciation for Tanilba Bay Hostel Project Standards Australia: Member of Committee – Facilities in Lifts for People with Disabilities Member/Chairperson of Committees – AS 1428 Access for People with Disabilities Honorary Architect, Member Management Committee Australian Inland Mission and Frontiers Services, Uniting Church in Australia Member/Chairperson ACROD NSW Access Committee Member ACROD National Access Committee on Transportation for the Disabled Member Ministers Joint Committee on Transportation for the Disabled. Member NSW Council on the Aging Building Advisory Committee Study Tour of Aged Care Facilities in Queensland, with Architects from NSW, Queensland, Victoria and WA involved with Churches of Christ Work Conference Aged Care American Health Care Association, Nashville, USA Conference American Association of Homes and Servies for the Ageing, Los Angeles, USA Private Practice Sawdy and Black Pty Ltd. Architects 1971 to 2010

Publications: Architecture in Australia Member of Committee for early publications History of Architecture in New South Wales Part 1 All buildings with drawings Part 2 Overseas examples of latest trends Department of Prisons – Article on History of Prison Architecture in Australia

Aged Care Projects Nursing Homes 60 bed home for Harbourside Haven Village at Shoal Bay, NSW
31 bed home for Northern Coalfields Community Care Association at Cessnock NSW
20 bed extension for the Castellorizian Society at Kensington NSW
60 bed home for the Churches of Christ at Maitland NSW
80 bed home for The Uniting Church and Marco Polo Association at Unanderra NSW
40 bed home for the Uniting Church at Springwood
Redevelopment of existing home for the Little Sisters of China at Peakhurst NSW
Redevelopment of Old Timers for the Uniting Church at Alice Springs NT
Nursing home and Hostel for the Uniting Church at Tennant Creek NSW
130 bed redevelopment for Our Lady of Consolation Homes at Rooty Hill NSW
50 bed home for Christian Brethren Community Services Pty Ltd at Cherrybrook NSW
10 bed extension and alterations for Scone District Nursing Home at Scone NSW
34 bed home for Thomas Holt Memorial Village at Sutherland NSW
 Hostels 41 bed hostel for Harbourside Haven Village at Shoal Bay NSW
30 bed hostel for Northern Coalfields Community Care Association at Cessnock NSW
32 bed hostel for Northern Coalfields Community Care Association at Cessnock NSW
30 bed hostel for The Royal Blind Society at Beverly Hills NSW
40 bed hostel for the G.U.O.O.F. at Toongabbie NSW
30 bed hostel for The Thomas Holt Memorial Village at Sutherland NSW
40 bed hostel for Port Stephens Council at Tanilba Bay NSW
50 bed hostel for Churches of Christ at Maitland NSW
40 bed hostel for Churches of Christ at Albury NSW
40 bed hostel for Churches of Christ at Pendle Hill NSW
40 bed hostel for Churches of Christ at Nowra NSW
40 bed hostel for Uniting Church at Unanderra NSW
26 bed hostel for Uniting Church at Springwood NSW
40 bed hostel for Uniting Church at Marrickville NSW
66 bed hostel for Our Lady of Consolation Homes at Rooty Hill NSW
40 bed hostel for Woy Woy Community Aged Care Ltd at Woy Woy NSW
10 bed extension for Presbyterian Church at Gosford NSW
17 bed hostel for Thomas Holt Memorial Village at Sutherland NSW
40 bed hostel and units at Thirroul NSW
Hostel extension and Day Care for Presbyterian Church, Stockton NSW


Self Care Villas 52 villas for Harbourside Haven Village at Fingal Bay NSW
20 villas for Thomas Holt Memorial Village Sutherland NSW
80 villas for Churches of Christ at Maitland NSW
80 villas for Churches of Christ at Pendle Hill NSW
12 villas for Presbyterian Church at Bowral NSW
54 villas for Uniting Church at Unanderra NSW
8 villas for Northern Coalfields Community Care at Cessnock NSW
40 villas for Harbourside Haven Village at Fingal Bay NSW
Aged Care Units for Presbyterian Church, Bowral NSW

Community Centres Indoor Pool, Recreation and Community Centre for Harbourside Haven Village at Shoal Bay NSW
Indoor Pool, Recreation and Community Centre for Harbourside Haven Village at Fingal Bay NSW

Nursing Home Upgrading and Additions Uniting Church Tennant Creek NT
Cessnock House for Northern Coalfields Community Care Association at Cessnock NSW
Pendle Hill Village Nursing Home for Churches of Christ
Woodlands Nursing Home for Churches of Christ at Cherrybrook NSW
Wynleigh Nursing Home at Strathfield NSW
Bass Hill Nursing Home
Windermere Nursing Home at Summer Hill NSW
Pendle Hill Nursing Home at Pendle Hill NSW
Hume Nursing Home at Greenacre NSW
Kaloola Nursing Home at Granville NSW
Pittwater Nursing Home at Pittwater NSW
Gardenview Nursing Home at Merrylands NSW 
Health Care Projects

Quirindi (Public) Hospital – New Wards, Kitchen refurbishment and support services Poplars Community Hospital – New Ward Block and refurbishment of existing Hospital Day Surgery Theatre and Recovery Area St. Edmunds Private Hospital – New Ward Block and general refurbishment of existing Hospital Frontier Services, Uniting Church – Outpost hospital upgrades in various States and projects for aboriginal people
Health clinic at Finke NT
Health clinic at Mintabie SA

Community Buildings Churches of Christ – Conference Centre at Stanwell Tops NSW Sydney City Mission – Refurbishment of Hostel for homeless men at Surry Hills
 Various Mission Employment Projects in Sydney Scots School – New Dormitory building at Bathurst NSW

Church Buildings Churches of Christ – Rockdale, Auburn, Turramurra, Mayfield, Green Hills, Wollongong
 Additions to Epping Church Baptist Church – Additions to Epping Church
 Major redevelopment at Gordon Anglican Church – Churches at Minto, St Johns Park, Cranebrook and Eaglevale
 Parish Centres at Carlingford and Dural
 Commercial Buildings Davids Holding / Campbells Cash and Carry
Warehouse and Warehouse extension at Coffs Harbour NSW
Major Coolroom extension at Hexham NSW
Cash and Carry Warehouse at Richmond VIC
Cash and Carry Warehouse extension at Bendigo VIC
Cash and Carry Warehouse extension at Tamworth NSW
Distribution Warehouse extension at Loganlea QLD
Major Coolroom extension at Silverwater NSW NGR International
Office building at Arncliffe Presbyterian Church
Office Building, Surry Hills, Sydney NSW Newmans Rockdale
Car Showroom and Service Centre
 Cultural Projects Forrest Community Centre and Glen Street Theatre at Frenchs Forest NSW
380 seat raked floor auditorium and fully equipped professional theatre and 8 court squash and fitness centre for Warringah Council Griffith Regional Theatre at Griffith NSW
500 seat raked floor auditorium and fully equipped theatre with provision for future Art Gallery / Library for Griffith City Council

Manning Entertainment Centre at Taree NSW
500 seat raked floor auditorium and fully equipped theatre with downstage flying facility, designed for future fly tower with double-purchase lines for Greater Taree City Council Marian Street Theatre at Killara NSW
Refurbishment and total air conditioning for Kuring-gai Council Theatre and Multi-Purpose Centre at Salamander NSW
Design work for enhancement of buildings in Department of Public Works and Services Education Centre and drafting management agreement for Port Stephens Council

Government BuildingsThe Royal Australian Mint Building in Canberra ACT The Sydney Mail Handling Building and Landscape Work in Cleveland Street, Sydney NSW The Transport Depot in Cleveland Street, Sydney NSW The Court House at Coonabarabran NSW

Church of Christ Rockdale 1959

Private home Albert Dr Killara 1968

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Study Nursing In Australia - A Complete Guide

Nursing is a noble profession that offers a rewarding career path filled with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Australia, known for its world-class education system and high-quality healthcare services, is an excellent destination for aspiring nurses to pursue their education. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about studying nursing in Australia, including universities, courses, and career prospects.

Universities in Australia:

Australia boasts a diverse range of universities offering top-notch nursing programs. Some of the leading universities renowned for their excellence in nursing education include:

University of Western Australia (UWA)

Australian National University (ANU)

University of Melbourne

University of Sydney

University of Queensland

Monash University

Nursing Courses:

Nursing courses in Australia cater to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Here are some popular nursing courses available:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN/BSc Nursing)

Master of Nursing

Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing

Study Pathways:

Students interested in pursuing nursing in Australia can choose from various study pathways depending on their qualifications and career goals. The typical pathways include:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Suitable for high school graduates or those with equivalent qualifications.

Master of Nursing: Designed for graduates with a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field who wish to advance their skills and knowledge.

Bridging Programs: Intended for internationally qualified nurses seeking registration in Australia.

Career Opportunities:

Studying nursing in Australia opens up a wide range of career opportunities both within the country and internationally. Graduates can work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities, community health centers, and research institutions. Some common career paths for nursing graduates include:

Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse Manager/Administrator

Benefits of Studying Nursing in Australia:

World-Class Education: Australia is home to some of the best universities offering high-quality nursing education.

Diverse Learning Environment: Students from different cultural backgrounds come together, fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

Advanced Healthcare System: Gain exposure to advanced medical technologies and practices, preparing you for a successful nursing career globally.

Work Opportunities: Australia's growing healthcare sector offers abundant job opportunities for qualified nurses.

Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements vary depending on the university and the course level. However, common requirements include academic transcripts, English proficiency test scores (such as IELTS or TOEFL), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining your motivation for pursuing nursing.

Conclusion

Studying in Australia offers a pathway to a fulfilling and impactful career in healthcare. With renowned universities, diverse course offerings, and abundant career opportunities, Australia provides an ideal environment for aspiring nurses to thrive. Whether you're interested in obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing or pursuing advanced studies, Australia's education system ensures that you receive the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this dynamic field. Take the first step towards your nursing career by exploring the opportunities that await you in Australia.

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GP role with possible 19AB exemption

Maroubra, Sydney NSW | Job ID #2236

OVERVIEW

Are you a GP looking for a new opportunity to excel in a modern and progressive clinic? If so, this job opportunity might be perfect for you.

This rapidly expanding clinic offers a chance to join a forward-thinking team of GPs in a state-of-the-art facility. Situated in an area known for its underserved GP population, you'll step into a role with a built-in patient base, setting the stage for a stable and lucrative long-term income opportunity. The position is designed to be flexible, accommodating full-time or part-time schedules, family-friendly hours, and even Saturday morning shifts for those who prefer it.

Moreover, this clinic has strong ties to universities, welcoming medical students into the practice. Not only does this provide you with the chance to enhance your teaching abilities, but it also opens doors to additional income streams. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to the next generation of healthcare providers.

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Located 20 minutes from Sydney CBD and just 5 minutes from the beach, this cutting-edge GP practice offers a convenient, purpose-built clinic equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Situated in a busy shopping center with free parking, the practice features on-site Pathology, Nursing, Allied Health, and Visiting Medical Officers to meet the increasing demand for healthcare services driven by a growing and aging patient population.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Flexible full-time or part-time role for a Medical Practitioner with 70% billings. Bulk billing at 80% with private billing for procedures and weekend shifts. Enjoy a minimum guarantee of $150/hour for the initial 3 months, with the chance to teach medical students and develop clinical specialty skills like skin cancer, women's health, men's health, pediatrics, and cosmetics, all while benefiting from a supportive work environment.

REQUIREMENTS

FRACGP + Specialist Reg. w/ AHPRA. Not for AMC part 1 & 2 required doctors or those w/ Gen. Reg.

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