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[dallasgallant]

Time period posts: Room types

Now most of this post and the more “modern”home is definitely be more suited for Soc or middle class charecters than it will be the Gang or greasers, as it comes down to affordability. This post will cover the modern (1960s) home and some terminology around it, but also homes in general then. Details across all kinds and poor homes/more greaser aligned. Post was inspired by just - how I despise open floor plans but like older homes so I’ll try to keep that rant out of this lol.

Stories-

First thing to cover is the style of houses at all! Two-story homes didn’t become mainly popular until the 1970s, now they did exist- especially older homes in cities or towns that are 1880s-1900s ish. Or split level! The one story bungalow, ranch… uh… other style, were more common place.

A soc might have a larger two story home, maybe even a basement not just a storm/root cellar. (‘Hidey hole’ according to Oklahomans) Where as greasers would live in older one story homes (for instance the Curtis house was built in the 1920s, likely those on their street are similar)

Closet space-

A reason why in older films and stories especially you’ll see a lot of dressers and wardrobes is because very old houses weren’t traditionally built with closets! Then when homes had them, they’d typically be small so most clothing would be in dressers and trunks. Same reason for these gorgeous vanities is before plumbing there weren’t bathrooms to have mirrors and counter space so you’d have one in the bedroom (carried over well after bathrooms and indoor plumbing became the norm as they’re nice to have)

Linen closets also became a standard, which are typically put in the hall for bedsheets, blankets, towels etc. The linens! (Sometimes napkins and table cloths but those are usually toward the kitchen.

Newer homes 40s on would have closets as the standard, still typically small though. Another reason it’s common to see old furniture and wallpaper (even in middle class homes) is that changing things with trends or modernity was not done half as often as it is now! They didn’t gut the house and furniture even if a magazine told them so— though one will add touches where they can. Think in 50s movies where teen rooms have old floral wallpaper and furniture but there’s posters and pendants plastered about.

Greaser -> may have a closet but heavily dependent/mainly uses a dresser. Sunday clothes are in the closet or its storage

Soc-> has and uses both. Maybe even a slide/double door closet!

Quick aside-

Common for even newer homes to have a single bathroom!! But master baths and additional/half were becoming more of a norm. (Curtis house has one bathroom)

Another aside-

The “big light” wasn’t as common, which is another reason that some older photos look so dark and weird as that there wrent overhead lights, mainly lamps and other features. Especially if a home is older. Now overhead lights did exist, and were standard by this point if not in an older older home. Spotlights and fan lights, then sometimes fluorescent bars in a kitchen. You could sort of tell when lights were installed in an older home.

AC! AC! It had to be added to a LOT of homes wasn’t typically standard so there was a lot of window units and not cenerailized units- a soc would have like full central air and it was a huge deal.

Walls and room size-

Most houses now days are built with a ‘open floor plan’ which essentially means your kitchen, living room, dining room and practically first floor are the same room (except the toilet). Older houses, even houses built just 30 years ago had a lot more walls in place, keeping rooms smaller, cozy and much less of an eco. Some rooms only having one in/out others may have an open archway and then a door on the other side. Enclosed kitchens! Separate dining room and living room!

Formal v informal-

This will be the introduction to my next few points as it’s the beginning of it. I don’t know the exact term but “formal living room” is a solid name. In essence, it’s a room with a nice couch, chairs and art that’s close to or the entrance to one’s house. It’s where you’d host a visit or guests. It’s off the dying idea of “sitting rooms” and “parlors” from the 1800s-1900s. As time went on visits and “calls” became less formal even amongst socials.

Just as a separate “formal” dining room exists, where dinner parties, holidays and special occasion meals are served. It’s off the kitchen and not the same set of tables/chairs that’s in it. Sometimes if a family has a dining room at all they’d use it for supper/the evening meal. However this formality was also beginning to die out by the late 60s.

These formal rooms are more of a soc or upper middle class thing.

Finishing the basement-

Starting in the late 1940s but taking a real rise in the 50s and 60s, post ww2 where luxury and convenience were on the rise, people were getting and able to afford their own homes, cars etc and had time for projects. It was a real flurry to finish basements and often times that included the rumpus room, a space to make ruckus!

Converting basement space goes as far back as the 30s and while names varied (recreation room, game room etc) the idea remained the same as a casual spot for family hang outs. Major for adult parties or teen parties as well, it didn’t have the same pressures as the formal visiting spaces upstairs and was more a place to unwind. More often than not they’d have a bar or a theme to them.

Sometimes, if the TV wasn’t upstairs in the living room it’d be down here or in another room ; the den.

Similar concept to a rumpus room but it’s not confined to the basement, it’s anywhere in the house but with the idea of it being a more private, personal and less formal presenting space. (These rooms are much more soc/middle class. Greasers don’t have the space or the money)

[thelostbaystudio]

Hey folks,

the pre-launch KS page of OUTER RIM: UPRISING is live! ORU is a bundle for the sci-fi survival horror RPG Mothership. The bundle is packed with 15+ 100% original entries from seasoned indie Mothership designers. All items are 1 Edition (which means the new one!) compatible. Below is some info on the bundle and pics of some entries.

OrU builds a huge setting, at the fringes of the galaxy, where corrupt corps fight rebel factions. Each item of the bundle can be used independently, but the items are also tied together by a common implied setting, sharing NPCs, story lines etc. A Campaign Handbook acts as the connective tissue of the bundle: adding factions, procedures, locations etc.

Half of the bundle items are written in a system neutral way, and can be used with any RPG.

We've just ignited the pre-launch page here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelostbay/outer-rim-uprising, if you dig the project give it a follow, as indie publishers it means a hell of lot to receive the community support.

About this, if you are a blogger, streamer, podcaster and want to talk about this, see drafts or organize an actual play please reach out we'd be happy to help.

Below are some details on a couple of entries, they are sick!

The Hunger in Achernar, zine by D. Kenny (designer of Nirvana on fire)

Survive the void-haunted halls of a cursed derelict; solve the mystery of a missing ship, an experimental hyperdrive test, and a cultist plot; or save the galaxy from a taint leaking through a crack in the universe. Choose one in “The Hunger in Achernar”, a MOTHERSHIP RPG adventure.

BLINK, zine by David Blandy (designer of Eco MOFOS!)

In this short guide to faster-than-light travel, we’ll show you how to bring the mind-bending possibilities of instantaneous jumping between two distant points in space to your game.

Rusted to the Core, zine by Chris Airiau

The androids on Poe-V Station are on strike. Descend through the gas giant’s toxic clouds to uncover how the source of this disruption goes deeper than worker mistreatment. A faction-based adventure.

Surviving Machine parts, zine by Zach Hazard Vaupen

Out in the fringes of the system, a type of cybernetic implants called Machine Parts are popular with those who are savvy enough to find and afford them. Commonly made with recalled corpo tech and stolen military/alien technology, these implants are highly illegal and especially dangerous. This document covers 12 different Machine Parts and their consequences. Can you survive Machine Parts?

Sentience Assessment Procedure, player facing accessory, by Nyhur (Alien Armory) and IKO

SAP cutting-edge, neuro-semantic analysis technology allows management, officials, and security personnel to perform human/android triage effectively. SAP toolkit is portable, works in any-G environment, and can also be performed remotely.

Outer Rim: Uprising Campaign Handbook, zine by all the designers of the bundle

The connective tissue of the bundle

I'll stop here :) that's roughly one third of the items included in the bundle, I'll share more info in the next few weeks

Give it a follow here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelostbay/outer-rim-uprising

[thenightling]

To celebrate Mabon (the Autumn equinox, also Wiccan Thanksgiving) here is The Hex Girls (Wiccan Eco-Goth band) singing Earth, Wind, Fire, and air. The song and holiday are all about appreciating what Mother Earth provides for us. The song was supposed to be "Earth, Water, Fire, and Air" but someone at Warner Brothers made them change the words for copyright concerns even though the elements are Earth, Air, Fire, and Water and Spirit in Wiccan elemental beliefs. The Hex Girls performed this and three other songs for the Scooby Doo animated movie Scooby Doo and The Witches Ghost from 1999 (featuring Tim Curry). They were pretty much Goth Spice Girls. This movie was the first time I'd seen a cartoon address the spiritual beliefs of Wicca and it was very positive. This is one of my favorite Scooby Doo animated movies because 1. The ghost was real, it wasn't someone in a costume. 2. Tim Curry was in it. (He's in two animated Scooby Doo movies. He's also the Goblin King in Scooby Doo and The Goblin King) 3. It teaches about Wicca in a positive light, in fact only a pure hearted Wiccan could banish the ghost. 4. I really loved the music in it. 5. It was fun seeing Velma crush on Ben Ravencroft (long before they canonically made her a lesbian. I sometimes imagine her as bi to accommodate her crush and her song about the crush "It's a Mystery.") Anyway, here is "Earth, Wind, Fire, and air." I wish someone would cover it with the corrected lyrics of "Earth, Water, Fire, and air." Happy Mabon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJDaaCtJ85c

[obscure-song-tournament]

Obscure Song Tournament Masterpost - Round One!

Bracket images + list below the cut. (Long post)

Extremely apologies for that fucked up formatting, it was the easiest way for me to set it up & now I don’t feel like redoing it <3

BRACKETS

Matches will be updated with links when the posts go up :-) (links removed when votes finished. Link link whyyyyy </3)

A

虚に産まれた毒蟲達の選択 - Haint VS. Keep Away - Insane Driver

Manchester - Lana Wild VS. Pulp Friction - Fool Heavy

Scatterbrain - Casual Tees VS. Dopamine - The Fundementals

Angelic 2 the Core - Corey Feldman VS. Sad Hit Song - V is for Villains

Cosmos - Jawbreaker Reunion VS. Patches - Jawbreaker Reunion

John Congleton & The Nighty Nites VS. Away From You - Nicole

New Dance - DEERPEOPLE VS. Not My Good Side - Deafpony

Maple Leaf Etc. - Maxshh VS. Give Me a Moment - 2far2jump

B

Goodbye Goodnight - Eudora June VS. Mama - Eudora June

The Helper - Giannah Noelle VS. The Hummingbird - Miss E

Worm Song - Sunny Side Down VS. Victim of a Siren - Seraph Siege

There’s a Darkness (but There’s also a Light) - The Wild VS. Ray - Dylans TIE

Alive - GON VS. Red - Oh Dorian

You are Loved - David Lamotte VS. Getting Around to it(Maybe) - Ollie Oxyn

Timed Out - blockkids VS. Where U Goin? - Half In the Bag

All That I Am - Maia Grandy VS. For Me - Dearlie

C

The Hidden Word - Noe Venable VS. Echo in the Hills - Carrie Elkin TIE

Hold Onto Myself - Yendawg VS. YOUR GALAXY - ROZLYN PELL

critter song - tidepooler VS. Juliet and Juliet - Kactus Kid

Low Rent Truman Show - Marc with a C VS. Body Heat - Guard Petal

Pub Money - Bag of Cans VS. Take a Peek - Heat Above

Daddy Daedalus watched me GO DOWN IN FLAMES! - lonely carp VS. The Danger - Patricia Wallinga(twt: @ pwallinga)

Call Me Captain - Emrys Layne (tumblr: @ callmecapt) VS. Insecurity Impermanence - Ian Woodside

Deep Blue - Grapefruit VS. You’re So Hot To Me - Commuted

D

Fly Octo Fly Piano Arrangement - Original - ButterShutter VS. PIANO GAMES - Hazma Notes

Devil’s Game - Lonovve VS. Worst in the World - Uncle Outrage

Cheese (Original Mix) - Cheese VS. The Best Poop of Your Life - Squatty Potty

Сопряжение сфер - Ясвена VS. Hokutoshichisei no Ichiya - Akiko Ikuina

Pink Clouds - Sammy J VS. There Will be Someone at My Funeral Who Doesn’t Want to be There - Sammy J

The Crayon Song - Class of 3000 VS. Eco - Jim Valley

Kinky Murder Machine - Slav the Dog VS. TECVM CIRCVMAMBVLARE NOLO - John Linnel

Imagination - Niel Innes VS. Me & Nikolai - Pale Young Gentlemen TIE

E

Checking My Pulse - Alix Olsen VS. Eat Your Heart Out, Sigmund Freud - Mollie Maxwell

Pink Lemonade - Kristi Krause VS. Don’t Want You - Carpark

Home(Here) - Big Tree VS. Runaways - Big Tree

Przyszłam do miasta - Ballady I Romanse VS. 10,000 Days - OK Glass

Cross My Heart - Richard Myhill VS. Hurricane - My Cat Umi

Bitches (Do as Bitches Are) - Brain’s All Gone VS. Rotten - Missouri Surf Club

Born To It - Freefonix VS. No Place Like Home - Freefonix

8:15 - 3:30 VS. last week/month/year - rain

F

Pointillize - Raccoon Fink VS. Tokyo Koya - Van

execute - ninty VS. Bloodlust - ninty

Better Red than Dead - KELChip VS. Bloodbird - KELChip

EGO - Powderpaint VS. Tax Evasion Scheme Artist - Golden Line

.. - subeteanatanoseidesu VS. Fictional Girl - cindersnow

Nighttime (I fall asleep) - SamX VS. No Time at All - MORE

GOTH BITCH DUB - 621 gecs VS. BORKYCORE - ida deerz (ft. kaj strife)

To.Get.Her - Nixis VS. Hyper Arcade - Glass Daydreams

G

Dusk and Dawn - Das Fi VS. Full of Light - Le Professeur

Between You and Me - Clementine Werchola VS. Digital Love - SilverTunes

I Wish Was Dead - Cherry and the Other People VS. Monmon_Fanmoran - Mochitsune

Splitter Girl - Weevildoing VS. Can Graze the Roof bring you back to childhood? - Anomaly Vector

Moongrains - Anomaly Vector (ft Gumi Ai) VS. Memories - Jens East (Ft Lotta Rasva) TIE

Black Plate - Profilgate VS. Ode to Janey Lou - FOE

It’s Murder - Skeleton Staff VS. The Dreaming - Marquis of Vaudeville

Best Friend - Taitoki VS. Chakra - Marnage

H

Rusalka and The Shepherd Girl - The Forgetmenauts VS. Minesweepers - Peter Bellamy

Four Tall Trees - Leslie Fish VS. Carmen Miranda’s Ghost - Leslie Fish

Butterfly/Drowsy Maggie - Double Indemnity VS. Captain Ward - Tempest

The Finchley Waltz - Robin Grey VS. The Trials Of Oscar Wilde - Alan John

Blood and Passion - Alexander James Adam VS. Winter’s Tooth - Alexander James Adam

He of Sidhe - Alexander James Adam VS. Curiosity - JTSteam

they say you see the sparrow fall - pabrizzer VS. Labyrinth - Madeline S

Star Fire - Julia Ecklar and Cynthia McQuillin VS. The Phoenix - Julia Ecklar

I

Liar and the Hound - Beneath Eden VS. Song For Sandy - Thirsty Moon

Snake in the Grass - Couch Slut VS. Bodysuit - FlooringCo

On a Walk - Fort Womb VS. Pause Button - Particle Devotion TIE

Death is a Girl - Skippocalyptic VS. Sea ll - Momoi ALLU

52 Pickup - Z. VS. Are You Underwater - The Gerbils

山谷澗 - Mysterain小雨樂隊 VS. Lately - Strip the Image

J

613 - FC the Kid VS. Never Be Famous - Hussalonia TIE

Too Hot - Jay Safari VS. Lhasa -Shapaley

We Made it - JAMIEvx VS. Collide - Harold J TIE

412 (coffin built for two) - Mollie Maxwell VS. Vampire Bop - Feel Spectres

No Bird Sing - Plastic Lines VS. Unretractable Fact - Second Person

SCARY* - EXIT ONLY VS. THREATS - ILLFIGHTYOU

Real Woman - comfort VS. Preserve - PETROLEUM! GENDERLOSS

See You in The Pit - Rotten Youth VS. No Proposals - Physical Plant

K

Rebels - Old Death Whisper VS. Maneater - Blue Eved Blondes

Candy - Joe Mama VS. la somnambule - La Femme Pendu & Damien Done

Center Stage - Howard Martin VS. Lethal Temptress - The Mendoza Line (COVER)

Gears of the Atom Man - Angels of Liberty VS. Inhuman Liberty - Dr. Arthur Krause

Wake Up Girl - Skeeter Truck VS. Pennies in my Pocket - Stamen and Pistols

Flower Gurl - Ronen VS. Dark Rip - Teen Girl Scientist Monthly

Heart of the TARDIS - Time Crash VS. Trust Me - Time Crash

The Machine - Asta Wylie VS. Not Yet - Leo and the Little Things

L

Grace - Raelle VS. Transfixed - Joss Smith, NUYD

Animal - Xisco Feijoó VS. No Me Lames - Natalia Cassis

Hyperphantasia - Fearful Earful VS. We Who Are About To Live - Le Professeur

Tonight Eternity Alone - Rene Claus VS. HEAD OF HOLOFERNES - lonely carp

Milá má - Nahore VS. Cardigan Sweater - Jasmine Kennedy TIE

Side B - Alohaha VS. Side A - Alohaha

The Binding Of Isaac - Schmekel VS. the man who wasn't there - A Fictitious Band

Let It Go - The Murder of Crows VS. Slip! - Bright Orange

M

Boy who Blocked the Sun - Demi the Daredevil VS. Rainy Day Georgia - Jayne Trimble TIE

Burn it Down with Math - Deuce of Gears VS. Camouflage - Ed's Redeeming Qualities

Reach - Rachel West VS. Haircut Song - Shannon Moser

BurnerPhone - Dirty Heathen (ft. Bittersweet Evergreen) VS. Reunion - Brent Spiner & Maude Maggart

Deadname Birthday - The Timewasters VS. Small Parts of Something Much Larger - Suns

STILL FEEL IT - caseJackal VS. Sunshine and Lollipops 2020 - Sad Snack

Smooth Operator - Supernothing VS. Say What You Want - Growth Spurt

Бетонные блоки - Truckdrivers VS. Mirèmèngies - Edona Vatoc

N

Have You Ever Seen a Duck, Like, in Real Life? - lisa the beauty queen VS. Zip Ties and SSRIs-Dinosawh

Housekeeper- Faun Fables VS. Kill the King - Rabbit Rabbit Radio

Caroline - Espers VS. Mega Mouse - Putrid Shark

Whiskey and Water - Parader VS. Tales of the Phantom Ship - Nathan

Raising the Dead! - Jessica Law VS. Lotus Eaters - Jessica Law TIE

Autism Murder Memorial- Fit to Work VS. All Cats are Beautful - Fit to Work

Moon - Feel Spectres VS. Blow Up the Moon - Feel Spectres

All For Me Grog! - Spud Bugs VS. A Place We Could Call Home (Turncoat Collective) - Spud Bugs

O

Reclaim - Porch Cat VS. Perspectives - The Cast Before the Break

Orpheus on Ice - The Small Calamities VS. Violin Concerto in the Key of Crippling Regret - The Small Calamities TIE

Paint By Numbers - From Fragile Seeds VS. Homme Offer Knee - Ben Below

Tomb Song - Nora Keyes VS. Hold My Heart - The Dune Sea

Each Time She Calls - Jessie Goslin VS. Daisies - Heather and Hay

A Catalyst - Blood Crying Twinks VS. flexible guy - clown residue

Howard - Demo - Mother Aiden VS. going thru it - teamonade

Blooming Strangely - Ginger & Pear VS. Pressed - Ginger & Pear

P

Alright! Heartcatch Precure! - Aya Ikeda VS. 恐竜あげみざわ★ - Kyouruu Friends

星の旅人 - Sayaka Senbongi & Yumiri Hanamori VS. Gyokuza no GEMINI - Eclipse

The End of the World - Fred Deakin VS. Weekend Anarchist - MEMODEMO

運命は “I" Love You - チームDEKAI VS. Endure Emptiness - Kain Vinosec

Heritage of Sampled Electronic World - KR. Palto47 VS. Ultimate Performance of Abandoned Magic Boxes ~Rack of Junks - KR. Palto47

Liminal Spaces - Logan Fredricks VS. 薔薇は美しく散る × 輪舞-revolution - okurigi66

297回の試行 - Image44 VS. 川のそばで - Image44

DiViNE - EXiNA VS. We'll make a monster of you - Freefonix

[midtownhonda007]

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

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Walkthrough Review

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[harshildesignstudio]

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[hesitationss]

For months, [Tate Tenbarge] has been investigating what happened to an everyday woman whose abuse allegations against her ex-husband became the subject of widespread internet scrutiny, disbelief, and mockery. It was like watching Depp v Heard, but about your neighbor.

See, this is the consequences of leaving youtube/twitter/forum MRAs alone for the past 20 years. Then the Depp v Heard trial showing abusers abuse apologists, and those who profiteer off of this fucked up culture war as "bigotry influencers" that on both the public level, they can continue to humiliate and torture their victims.

I also want to call attention to this particular passage, about how public humiliation and public abuse has become a profitable industry which is only intensifying the MRA/fasc eco chamber, as well as perpetuating IRL violence:

Sunderland is one of dozens of similar creators who have turned domestic disputes and abuse allegations into culture war fodder with a particular narrative — that men are some of the most serious victims of societal discrimination. It’s a narrative that has become particularly popular and lucrative online after the celebrity defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. “We’re nobodies,” White said in a phone interview. “This is my real life. This is a normal person’s life that is being treated as a celebrity’s life in the most negative light.” Sunderland’s men’s rights activism is part of a loosely connected network of internet personalities who advance the same agenda: that men are discriminated against in relationships and broader society. Social media platforms have become battlefields for abuse allegations, where men’s rights advocates argue that many of these allegations are false, even though research indicates the rate of false reports is slim and similar to the rates in other crimes, with false reports occurring in 2% to 10% of reported allegations.

How can you defend from entire populations of people who turn your private abuse into their entertainment and agitprop for misogynistic agenda, most of whom are complete strangers? In my own country, someone recently stabbed 3 people, had planned to commit mass violence on the gender studies class because of this type of media (U Waterloo stabbing) and still people don't think the culture war is a legitimate concern, and any 'leftist/educational' cultural producers are insane clout/bag chasers. We are already in fascism in North America.

[paintworksny]

Unveiling the Beauty: A Deep Dive into Wood Floor Repair in Manhattan by Paintworks NY

Manhattan, the heartbeat of New York City, is home to a myriad of historic buildings and contemporary spaces, each with its unique charm. Amidst the diverse architectural tapestry, wood floors stand as timeless elements of elegance. In this detailed exploration, we'll delve into the intricate world of wood floor repair in Manhattan, spotlighting the expertise of Paintworks NY and their commitment to preserving the beauty of these iconic surfaces.

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III. The Paintworks NY Approach:

1. Comprehensive Assessment:

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[newcastlecars]

Car Removal Services in Newcastle Simplified by reputed companies

The process of parting ways with an old or unwanted car can be a daunting task, often involving complexities and hassles. Fortunately, residents in Newcastle can now benefit from the simplified and efficient services offered by reputed car removal companies. In this exploration, we delve into the world of car removal services in Newcastle, shedding light on the streamlined processes provided by reputable companies, making the experience of selling a car more straightforward and stress-free.

I. The Evolution of Car Removal Services:

Car removal services have evolved significantly over the years, transitioning from traditional methods to more modern and customer-friendly approaches. The emergence of professional car removal companies in Newcastle has revolutionized the way individuals sell their cars, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond mere monetary transactions.

II. Streamlined Processes for Sellers:

One of the primary advantages of engaging with reputable car removal services in Newcastle is the streamlined process they provide for sellers. Unlike conventional methods that involve advertising, negotiations, and potential complications, professional car removal services have simplified the entire experience. Sellers can now enjoy a straightforward and efficient process, saving time and eliminating unnecessary stress.

III. Instant Valuations and Cash Offers:

Reputed car removal companies understand the importance of providing quick and fair valuations for the vehicles they acquire. Sellers in Newcastle can benefit from the convenience of receiving instant cash offers, eliminating the need for prolonged negotiations. This transparent and straightforward approach contributes to the trustworthiness of these companies and ensures that sellers are fairly compensated for their vehicles.

IV. Eco-Friendly Disposal Practices:

In an era where environmental responsibility is a growing concern, many reputable car removal services in Newcastle prioritize eco-friendly disposal practices. These companies specialize in environmentally conscious car recycling, ensuring that end-of-life vehicles are disposed of in a responsible manner. By choosing such services, sellers not only simplify the process but also contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

V. Comprehensive Range of Services:

Beyond the core service of removing and buying cars, reputable car removal companies in Newcastle often offer a comprehensive range of services. This includes the removal of junk or damaged vehicles, providing sellers with an all-encompassing solution. The versatility of their services ensures that individuals looking to sell their cars, regardless of the make, model, or condition, can find a reliable and convenient solution.

VI. Customer-Centric Approach:

The success of reputable car removal companies is often attributed to their customer-centric approach. These companies prioritize building strong and lasting relationships with their clients, emphasizing professionalism and integrity throughout the entire process. From the initial inquiry to the final transaction, a customer-centric approach ensures that the needs and concerns of sellers are addressed, creating a positive and trustworthy experience.

VII. Industry Knowledge and Expertise:

Reputed car removal companies in Newcastle boast extensive industry knowledge and expertise. Their experienced teams understand market dynamics, allowing them to stay ahead of industry trends and provide the best possible deals to sellers. This expertise instills confidence in sellers, knowing that they are dealing with professionals who possess a deep understanding of the automotive market.

VIII. Testimonials and Positive Reviews:

A significant testament to the effectiveness of car removal services in Newcastle is the plethora of positive testimonials and reviews from satisfied customers. Real-life experiences shared by individuals who have engaged with these services serve as powerful endorsements. These testimonials highlight the consistent delivery on promises, further solidifying the reputation of reputable car removal companies as the preferred choice for car sellers in Newcastle.

IX. Competitive Market Position:

In a competitive market, reputable car removal companies in Newcastle have successfully established themselves as leaders in the industry. Their ability to adapt to changing market dynamics, coupled with a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, positions them as formidable players. As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, these companies remain reliable and preferred options for individuals seeking hassle-free car removal services in Newcastle.

Conclusion:

Car removal services in Newcastle have come a long way, with reputable companies offering simplified and efficient solutions for sellers. The streamlined processes, instant valuations, eco-friendly disposal practices, comprehensive services, customer-centric approaches, industry expertise, and positive testimonials collectively contribute to the success of these companies. For residents in Newcastle looking to part ways with their vehicles effortlessly, engaging with a reputable car removal service ensures a smooth and stress-free experience.

[heavenslittlehellion]

URL playlist tag game~!

tagged by @dxxtruction! thank u luv <3

make a playlist with each letter of your URL let's goooooooo

H E A V E N S L I T T L E H E L L I O N - 20 songs

H - Hold On : Wilson Phillips

E - Employee's Only : Tall Boy Special

A - At All : Ark Patrol ft. Veronika Redd

V - Valerie : Steve Winwood

E - Empire Ants : Gorillaz

N - Night Moth : Sunsquabi

S - Sunrise Projector : Tycho

L - Like Lovers Do : Hey Violet

I - Itvara : Fractal

T - Temptation : Eli & Fur

T - Tagidi Ma : Hovevey Zion

L - Loca People : Sak Noel

E - Ecstasy : ATB

H - Heaven : I Monster

E - Eco : Axel Thesleff

L - Lalibela : Caribou

L - Light Powered : Deastro

I - I Love Your Music : Tobiah

O - One Perfect Sunrise : Orbital

N - Note Blanche : N'to

whew okay DONE that took forever lol

tagging @hey-there-hunter @niceisa4letterword and @imacowboy3 ! (apollo too but i forgot your URL and you're DOING IT ANYWAY ily)

[xrayindia]

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Standard precautions also known as universal precautions, are practices used to control infection. They are designed to protect dental professionals, their staff, and their patients from disease exposure through blood and certain bodily fluids such as saliva.

When you use standard precautions, you essentially presume that all human blood and saliva are known to be infectious. This means that everything you do to protect against cross-contamination is performed for all patients. 

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Wearing gloves is the best way to prevent contamination between a patient and dental staff member. All dentists and clinical team members should remove their disposable gloves and wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds between different patients. Put on new gloves in front of the patient, if possible, so they are aware of the steps you take to protect their health.

Any surface that might be touched by gloves, hands, or instruments that go into the mouth are clinical contact surfaces. For example: dental X-ray machine control panel, touch screens, exposure buttons, acquisition computer, patient positioning tools and lead apron. These are non-critical items because they are objects that might come in contact with saliva, blood, or intact skin, but not oral or mucous membranes.

Extraoral dental X-ray machines such as panoramic, cephalometric, and cone beam systems, should use the same standard precautions for decontamination and disinfection as the other equipment in your practice. Be sure to switch the X-ray unit off before cleaning or disinfecting. Never apply sprays or liquids directly on the surfaces of the X-ray machine. Instead, apply a small amount of cleaner to a clean paper towel and use it to wipe the surface of the machine. Alternatively, you may use an alcohol-based wipe that is safe for electronics. We do not recommend any Cavicide products for dental X-ray machines because they are extremely corrosive and can cause irreparable damage to X-ray machine covers or electrical components.

Cephalometric ear post, ear post brackets, and forehead supports and/or nation pointers should all be cleaned and disinfected with an iodine-detergent disinfectant. These devices should also be covered in plastic for patient and changed after each use.

After all patient exposures are complete, the barriers should be removed and any contaminated surfaces should be re-disinfected. The lead apron should be sprayed with disinfectant and wiped as described above.

It’s important for the entire community that infectious diseases are not spread. Healthcare environments are a primary source of contamination but following standard precautions allows us to minimize the spread of bacteria and viruses and keep our staff, patients, and community safe and healthy.

[my-wayward-son]

Trans truths #5

It’s often the clothes that count most for validation and passing.

This tip, though primarily a clothing, touches on many other subjects. Feel free to send an ask if you’d like more information on something. I do intend to circle back around with some other posts addressing the other stuff. The idea with these posts is to give you info in small bites.

So— A major thing that comes along with starting T is… sweat. Your face, your back, and anywhere skin touches skin (or when skin touches a medical device, such as a feeding tube, insulin patch, prosthetic silicone sleeve, etc.).

When purchasing a new wardrobe, focusing on light fabrics, wick-away materials, and affordable quality goods is the way to go.

Here are my shopping secrets:

Cotton t-shirts—you will need a ton of them, even if your closet is already stocked. Changing shirts multiple times a day is not only ok, but also beneficial to keeping your body bacteria/acne free. I know I’m a little high-brow when it comes to labels, but I put my trust in Abercrombie and it’s brother-brand Hollister. Quality is great, most basic T-shirts are 100% cotton, and there are numerous basic fits (crew, v-neck, henley…) to suit your preferences. The basics frequently appear in the clearance section at about half price from the new collection, so they’re often surprisingly affordable. You can order up to 10 of the same item at a time, so if you find your wonder-fit, you can stock up.

Shorts and sweats— I recommend wearing shorts as often as possible. If they’re not your thing, consider at least wearing them at home for the sake of comfort. Old Navy’s Breathe On collection is my go-to for shorts and athletic pants. The athletic pants fall like Addidas new material trousers (the ones with the side stripes). The shorts are a 9” inseam (I think, based on how they fall on me), set with an elastic waist with a drawstring, and made of the softest blend of new materials I have ever felt in my life. Seriously, their quality rivals LuluLemon and other high end brands. Not only is the fabric soft as a cloud, but it’s incredibly thin, and still extremely opaque. A couple caveats: These are definitely athletic style. The price and color availability varies wildly depending on the season (up to $30 regular price and as low as under $10 when on sale). Be careful to purchase from the adult men’s section; the children’s section also has Breathe On items, but they are extremely poor quality. No idea why.

Hoodies— The best I’ve found is the Alternative Eco Zip Lightweight Hoodie, which is available on Amazon at this link: Alternative Men's Eco Zip Lightweight Hoodie https://a.co/d/dUCmpwt . They vary in price from $40 to under $20, depending on the size and color availability, but these hoodies are absolute life savers. They’re a cotton and new material blend that is both super soft and very thin, making them a go-to for fall and spring weather. They’re so light and comfy that they can be worn in hot weather too, for buildings with extreme air conditioning and situations with a lot of sunlight exposure (they’re not UPF, but opaque enough to keep you covered).

Socks— I’m a stickler about quality and fit, so I turn to Bombas for all my sock needs. They are a bit pricey and rarely on sale, but they’re also very charitable— one pair bought is one pair donated to folks lacking clothing resources. They have about a million styles and fits, but the athletic styles (running, golfing, sports, etc.) are quite thin and sweat-absorbing, regardless of the material blend. Bombas socks do live up to their reputation as the “perfect sock.” They don’t slip down your foot with wear, the arch support is amazing, and they last forever (seriously, I’ve have a few pairs I bought six years ago that are still in circulation.).

Underwear— As all the internet buzz claims, MeUndies does make quality and fun products. Now, you do have to start a subscription in order to make them affordable, but once you’ve been on for ~ 7 months, you’ll have plenty ( just mind how long you compile laundry and you’ll be fine). The undies are super soft (new material blend), and the color and pattern choices are extremely amusing. If this is the first time you’re wearing men’s underwear, I recommend going with briefs (boxers are a little tough to wrangle with jeans and such, and boxer briefs can lead to an unfortunate cameltoe if you’re not wearing something underneath (however, if you have incontinence issues or use a catheter, the boxer briefs are great for holding everything in place). Additionally, briefs with an open fly make packing more comfortable (definitely more on that in a different tip post).

Pajamas— I highly recommend 100% cotton poplin pajama pants and shorts. The Gap makes great quality products, and they’re frequently on sale due to seasonal releases. For shorts, browse the men’s boxer section (just to be clear, I recommend wearing these as pajama bottoms, not actually as underwear.) They refresh the prints regularly, so more often than not, you can find some in the clearance section. The pants fall loosely with a straight leg cut, so no need to worry about curves (especially if you just wear them at home). They also have an elastic waist and a drawstring. The boxers also have an elastic waist. The one downside is that the pants and shorts can get super wrinkly in the wash, so you may want to fluff them after they’ve been in the washer and before they go in the dryer.

If there are any more clothing tips you’d like, feel free to drop an ask.

[xadoheandterra]

Series: Semblance Title: Patriciate Fandom: Jak and Daxter Chapters: I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | XIII | XIV | XV | XVI Characters: Jak, Daxter, Samos, Keira, Kid!Jak, Ashelin, Torn, Tess Tags: Worldbuilding, Accidentally King of Haven!Jak, hurt/comfort, things go wrong, things get better, things get worse again, slow build, slow burn, slow to update, cross posted, fantasy racism, canon divergence, been meaning to share this here Summary: “It’s yours,” Jak said softly. “Keep it…remember where you come from. At least one of us should remember….”

If Jak knew the consequences of that one, selfish choice…well, he’d probably have made the same decision either way.

The path of fate has changed, so what does that mean?

Pecker kept himself small, huddled in between boxes and crates to not cast a shadow on the tent walls. He glanced cautiously over toward Onin who sat cross legged surrounded by various trinkets while she meditated. Pecker shivered while he listened to the telltale shuffling of the Metal Heads outside the tent canvas. He watched through the thinnest cracks along the bottom of the tent the creatures sniff around. With bated breath Pecker waited until they shuffled off, the sounds becoming distant.

“That was close,” Pecker huffed. Onin tilted her head, turned it in his direction calmly. “Oh please don’t give me that look.” Her lips twitched up and Pecker could easily read the minute gestures that told him all he needed to know.

 “That is bullshit and you know it,” Pecker pointed out in response to what he read. He huffed and flew over to Onin exhaustedly. “How much longer are we going to be stuck here anyway?”

Onin sighed breathlessly and shifted. Pecker watched for the signs of communication, the twitches of fingers that were far subtler than when she made grandiose gestures at her guests. Pecker frowned best he could at what he read there.

“You needn’t be so hard on yourself,” Pecker said quietly. “Please, Onin.”

Onin twitched her head and pushed air through her nose in another huff. She opened sightless eyes and turned them toward Pecker tiredly. This time she made a sharp gesture with her hand, twisting the rest and curling the fingers. She shifted in her spot, face curling with more words.

“Well yes something is obviously different,” Pecker agreed. “This rescue is taking far too long!” He let out a faint squawk. “That doesn’t mean you should doubt yourself.” Pecker poked her in the head. “You haven’t been wrong yet.”

Onin frowned. She poked Pecker back and moved her fingers in an intricate pattern. She drew faint lines of light eco into the air, and then waved her hand through it the next second to wipe the trace. Pecker glanced to the front of the tent, tensed, and waited to see if any Metal Heads made their way back at the scent of eco. He breathed a sigh of relief when nothing happened.

​"Honestly Onin you worry too much,” Pecker said bluntly. “We’ll be out of here soon enough and Jak will finish his destiny. So what if it’s a little different? That’s just the minor details.” Onin arched an eyebrow. “Well yes I’m upset! This rescue is taking far too long. You think they’d come get us first thing, won’t you?”

Onin frowned and poked Pecker in the forehead. She made a small gesture, then sighed wordlessly. Pecker frowned.

"This doubting is not like you," Pecker said. Onin rolled her eyes. "Fine, fine. Just wait and see. As you've forseen so shall it come to pass." Pecker paused, then slumped over with a sigh. "Although I admit I am not looking forward to that bit with all the sand. Or that Vegan fellow. Or any of it with the daystar thing." Pecker stared down at the ground and completely missed Onin's silent response. "I know it is fate, but to pin it on him? On them? It feels like a sham."

Onin placed her hand atop Peckers head and bowed her own in understanding. More than anyone they understood the chains of fate.

"We need to discuss the eco situation before we get any further on the recovery efforts," Jak brought up before greetings could be provided.

"Eco situation?" Keira questioned with a frown. She glanced around the table and noted that out of everyone only Samos and Zoe seemed to know what Jak meant.

Jak licked his lips and flicked his fingers against the table. Abruptly in front of everyone the reports began to scroll. "These are the records we have on Praxis' exchange of eco with Kor." Jak made a gesture and the lines of red, blue, and yellow eco lit up. "From what he recorded Praxis traded in red, blue, yellow and dark eco considering the overabundance of it. Not once did he send Kor a barrel of green."

"Considering how green and dark interact," Keira murmured in understanding. Alyin glanced to her, then to Jak. Ashlin blinked.

"What do you mean?" Ashlin questioned. "How they interact?"

Keira looked over to Ashlin, and then made a short gesture. "Green eco and dark eco interact poorly. With an overgrowth of dark green is used as a cleansing agent. It counteracts the corrosive influence and rejuvenates. That's why we need green eco in the cleansing process; fire'll work for disease but to cleanse the taint of the dark eco we do need to bathe the pits in green...."

"So that's why you mentioned the green eco," Aylin said surprised. "That makes sense...."

"Except we're short," Jak said slowly, and that grabbed the younger generation's attention. Torn stiffened at his back. "It went largely unreported but the hospitals have a green shortage; while there are unreported missing barrels of all types of eco, the unreported missing barrels of red, blue, yellow, and dark match up with the records we do have of Praxis' deals with Kor."

"An' then there's the green stuff that's jus' missin' entirely," Daxter said darkly. "Which means either someone's been hoardin' shit, or somethin' else is going on."

Jak pulled up the information on the green flows and pointed out the discrepancies. He highlighted the comments on blockages and the room descended into silent, contemplative reading for a minute. He didn't say his thoughts out loud just yet, instead glanced to Keira. Keira knew most about eco flows out of everyone back in Sandover. Her intense interest into precurian technology helped, and then with Samos for an adoptive father she learned plenty on how the eco flows worked. From her seat Keira stood up, moved her hands alongside the report and then pulled up a map to coincide with it.

"Keira what are you doing?" Samos harrumphed tiredly but stalled when Zoe held up a hand. She also got to her feet and shifted around the table to see what Keira saw.

"What do you notice, child?" Zoe questioned quietly. She glanced between Jak and Keira curiously. "What do both of you notice."

Keira blinked and looked to Jak. "You see it too, right?" Jak nodded slowly.

"Like when the blue lines were closed," Jak said softly. "When the Acherons...."

"That's what I thought," Keira agreed. Carefully she tapped out a few quick commands--Zoe took the time over the past few days to get her acquainted with the system. "The question becomes how long and if there is a pattern...."

"There is," Jak agreed softly. He got up and quickly pulled up the relevant files. In between reading through the reports for the preparations to the Stadium and the Waterfront, both performed as quietly as Keira and Daxter and the Underground could make it, Jak delved into the reports and history in regards to the eco flows in an attempt to suss out a pattern for the eco shortage if he could. "See here? These records go back to before Praxis took over."

"I'm not the only one lost, am I?" Koray muttered quietly, and Alyin shook her head with a frown.

For a moment Keira and Jak went back and forth in half-sentences and thoughts while the rest of the Council tried to follow. Daxter occasionally would pipe up some nonsensical comment that only both teens understood. Out of the entire council Zoe and Samos seemed to have some vague idea what what they three discussed. This back and forth continued for some time until Ashlin grew tired of the lack of explanation, stood up, and slammed her hands down onto the table to gather everyone's attention.

"Jak!" Ashlin snapped out and Jak jerked his head up. "What are you two even talking about?"

"The eco lines," Keira said bluntly when Jak just blinked in surprise. "They've been turned off. Why would you even remotely do that?"

Torn shifted and frowned at the three teens. "It attracts the metal heads," the commander said carefully. "Historically the council decided to shut down the eco lines for the protection of the city itself."

"That makes no sense!" Keira threw her hands up in a huff. "You crippled the city to protect it? What kind of nonsense--" Jak sighed and Daxter let out a loud, "Hey, hey, hey!" before the table could erupt into arguing.

"Lemme get this straight," Daxter said sharply. "Ya'll shut down the eco lines cuz the metal heads are attracted to eco, right?"

Ashlin nodded. "Yes. The Council made the choice several generations back."

Daxter frowned, then glanced to Jak who sighed irritably.

"Metal heads are attracted to liquid eco," Jak said slowly. "The eco lines filter vaporous eco to the vents which the metal heads aren't even interested in. Meanwhile you've broken open who knows how many dark eco silos and practically polluted whole sections outside the town walls with liquid dark eco that the metal heads can gorge themselves on. They have an easy source of liquid eco, dark eco, readily available. They don't need to try and harvest any from the eco lines while the dark eco from the silos is still so abundant."

"The lines still hold liquid eco," Ashlin pointed out.

"Yeah, but that's so far deep down that not even the precursor ruin with the control switch can reach it," Keira pointed out. "You know we barely interacted with liquid eco before the metal head invasion right? If any of the Sage's wanted to touch eco in its liquid form they had to condense it back down after harvesting the vapor from a nearby vent."

"That's what always bugged us 'bout the whole tradin' eco thing with Kor," Daxter pointed out. "They didn't need it."

For a moment the table remained silent in complete shock. Then, carefully, Ashlin asked the question that lingered on the older council members mind. "How...do you know this?"

Jak blinked. He glanced at them one by one. "I was taught it," Jak said carefully. "During my...stay in Praxis' care." He didn't like to honestly think about the knowledge Praxis and Erol stuffed into his head during the two years he stayed in their tender mercies, between the eco treatments and assessments. Jak breathed out slowly. "Did honestly none of you know this?" Jak glanced to Samos and to Zoe who both held thoughtful frowns on their faces.

Zoe sighed heavily and scrubbed a hand down her face with sudden exhaustion. Samos tightened his grip on his cane.

"We were informed that the 'dark eco' outside of the walls in fact contained poison," she said softly, "and indeed all tests done by House Azul proved such."

"Agreed," Samos said. "We were lead to believe the dark eco outside the walls in fact meant nothing to the metal heads. The research and the data backed it up." Samos sagged. "To think he'd gone so far..."

"We don't even have records of where the switches are anymore," Zoe said bitterly. "They were destroyed some sixty, seventy years ago...."

Jak exchanged a glance with Keira and Keira nodded. "Look, I have a few suggestions for that, things to look out for, locations from Sandover that I can remember. We never dealt with the green line, never needed to, but the blue, yellow and red ones I can give you rough approximations based from there."

"If we follow the pattern of the other eco lines, we might be able to pull up where the green line is as well," Zoe agreed. "First things first though we need to focus on the recovery efforts."

"Eco is just as important, especially green!" Keira argued. Samos' hand stopped her from continuing.

"Keira," Samos said lightly and Keira glanced back to him. "Let Zoe and I handle the eco lines. You, Jak, and Daxter provide the information on the previous locations and we'll run from there. The rest of you should focus on the recovery efforts and where to spend our attention. We've got a lot of work ahead of us, and for the time being we can make do with what green we do have. We're short, but we're not in the red just yet."

"We will be if we don't take care of it," Ashlin said softly.

"Definitely," Aylin agreed, "but Zoe and the Shadow are right. We need to prioritize. So, back to the recovery efforts and the space requirements; what do we have to work with?"

Koray knew his own strengths and weaknesses like the back of his hand. Hunt down Onin in the middle of Metal Head infested territory amounted to suicide, but Koray knew to ignore Veger on something so important spelt trouble. Easily enough the answer settled with the Sage Lines and the Council that the freak designed. The Market District sat closest to Main Town aside from the Agricultural District which made it a prime target for immediate rescue. Koray planned to bring it up in favor of the people of Haven; not even Alyin could refute him that. After all House Karga focused on the people.

While the rest of the group discussed the logistics of removing the equipment in the Stadium pits and the Stadium itself, Koray flipped through the reports on the most damaged areas and House Praxis' assessment of the damage thus far. While they brought up Eco storage and the shortage concerns, Koray dragged his fingers along the comments towards the advantages and disadvantages of their current position. He noted the rate of food, the concerns in regards to metal head incursion in the Agricultural District, the supplies potentially remained in the Market District.

With the freak and his sycophants Koray knew he'd need to phrase his change to the plan just so in order to get them to go along. If not Jak then at least Aylin and one of the other Houses. When the meeting began to die down in regards to the plans--somehow the Waterfront became refugee location number two for those not sick and infirm, which meant that they'd need to build shelters for the people and given the amount of open space over the water the shelters would be housed there--Koray could see the outcry of turning such a centralized location into essentially a secondary slums district.

"I have a proposition," Koray said cautiously in a slight lull in the conversation where Zoe, Samos and Ashlin made notes and adjustments. Aylin shot him a look, an arched eyebrow that conveyed the cold 'and what are you doing now?' that found itself in all House Karga women. Koray continued on and ignored the look. "We've made a note on the eco shortage and on how best to settle the refugees but we're ignoring two major districts that could provide additional room to house people temporarily."

Koray quickly brought up the Agricultural District and then the Market District. "You can see here that reported damage to both districts are minimal," Koray highlighted primarily the borders. "In fact for the Agricultural District borders itself against both the Waterfront and Main Town. Freeing that space would ease the public's understanding and raise open, land bound areas to house refugees not deemed a health risk."

Aylin leaned forward and looked over what Koray marked down. "Interesting," she murmured, and Koray knew she could see the same he could--the strangeness in the revelation that only one path between the Waterfront and to Main Town that focused solely on the Palace itself.

"Plus there is the concern of an increase in metal head activity within the Agricultural District itself," Koray pointed out carefully. "The corruption of crops and food will lead toward an increase in disease and dark eco levels among the common populace."

Samos frowned and Jak furrowed his brow in thought. Koray watched House Haggai put together the details and waited. Keira spoke up instead of her father though, and Koray twitched her head in the young girl's direction.

"In order to free up the agricultural areas of Haven we need to use the green eco to cleanse what damage the crops already suffer from," Keira pointed out. "Green eco we don't have to spare."

Aylin nodded. "The space increase you bring up, and the health increase, are good points Koray," she said calmly, fingers steepled together, "but in this case I feel that even House Karga can't support the change in focus. While we might gain space to place cleared refugees we run the risk of an increase in sick and inform, lowering the locations where we can store them and increasing the rise of disease among the populace without a clear way to keep them down."

"Plus you need to think of the bodies contaminating the rest of the city itself," Ashlin agreed. "We need to clean out the heavily infested areas first, focus on reclaiming sections of the city we've lost entirely. We haven't completely lost the Agricultural District or the Market District; they're under attack, but still fairly clear of metal head incursion."

"Beyond even that," Zoe spoke up, voice sharp, "the shield wall needs immediate repair, especially if we are to take back any part of this city. The equipment for that resides only in the Industrial District under the purview of House Azul."

Koray clenched his fists and glanced about the room. While the others considered, his plan still removed itself from the table. He clenched his teeth.

"What about the Prison," Koray said cautiously. "The medical facilities there--"

"--are not worth dredging out," Jak said shortly and everyone froze. "The Prison doesn't house any green eco on site, therefore reclamation of the Prison is not a priority."

Ashlin exchanged a glance to Torn who stiffened behind Jak, and Aylin looked over at Koray whose lips tugged into a faint sneer.

"The other stores of eco alone could increase our fire power, not to mention the use of the KG supplies that were contained there--" Koray started, but Aylin cut him off by dragging him right back into his seat with a sharp glare. Her normally amber eyes glowed bright yellow with her fury.

"Koray, enough," Aylin said coldly. "Sire, House Karga apologizes for speaking out of turn." Jak inclined his head. "It is our consideration to leave the Prison as it is. When we reclaim the Industrial District we can look towards that path if we find ourselves short on the eco supply. That is House Karga's suggestion in regards to the reclamation."

The sudden turn toward formality left Koray frozen solid. Obviously he'd overstepped into something, and with a gentle incline of his head for apology Koray observed the group as a whole. Praxis knew something, as did the traitor and Zoe, although Koray couldn't be certain toward what. Most likely something that Erol worked on, given the stiffened nature of Torn's spine or the way Ashlin seemed to suddenly regain the privileged stick up her ass.

The eco freak's silence and near black eyes helped cinch the matter toward something Erol worked on. Most probably something in regards to the Dark Warrior Program, then. Koray pondered for a moment what secrets the prison could be hiding before he settled back to silently observe the rest of the meeting. A minor setback, the thought to have the recovery efforts designed by Jak to rescue Onin was a good one, but the opposition meant that Koray would have to seek this out on his own. The thought of entering territory claimed by the beasts, tainted by the dark eco--well, Koray wasn't a fighter at heart. That didn't mean however that he didn't know how to fight when necessary.

Jak breathed a settling breath through his nose while the room cleared out, the meeting finally come to an end. He stared down at the streets of Haven, hands clenched tight to mask the faint tremble to them. Daxter kept himself rather still, fingers on his hands gently tugged through his braids, a silent form of support. Once the meeting finished Torn shifted to settle against a wall and kept one eye on Jak, and one on the departing members. Jak felt rather grateful that Torn out of everyone recognized Jak's reluctance to deal with any member of House Karga and carefully steered Aylin out of the room with a shaken head and a soft word.

When finally everyone left, aside from Samos and Torn--Kiera lingered in the doorway, curious and cautious and not-at-all like the Keira Jak could remember. Jak glanced to her before he kept his gaze solely on the streets below.

"The boy had a point," Samos spoke as he moved over toward Jak. The soft clump of his feet thudded heavy to Jak's ears. They drooped faintly. "We might need the eco stored at the Prison." Samos slapped his staff into the ground with frustration. "There is no telling how much eco Praxis stored--"

"There is no green eco in the Prison," Jak said stiffly, voice clipped, "and that is the only eco we'd need at this time."

Samos frowned and hummed in thought. He sighed exasperatedly after a second. "Just because the inventory records state one thing--"

"The inventory records say nothing on the eco stored there," Jak tightened his fists and dug sharpened nails into his palms. He closed his eyes and hunched his shoulders inward a bit, ears dropped down. "There is too much blue, some yellow, some red, but no green."

"Jak," Samos said slowly, but before he could continue Torn stepped in, shifted from his position against the wall. Keira also spoke up, a soft, "Daddy," to get Samos' attention before Torn completely overtook her.

"Jak's right, Shadow," Torn said. "Praxis never felt the need for green eco to be stored at the prison, there's always been too much blue eco anywhere near the Guard and the locations they frequent, and the little yellow and red also stored there worked as spare ammunition than anything."

Samos seemed paused, a frown tugged at his mouth as he stared at Torn and then glanced to Jak and the way Jak's shoulders trembled faintly. He reached out a hand to place on Jak's shoulder, meant to be a calming or understanding gesture. A spark of dark eco snapped at his fingers and Samos jerked back with a hiss. He looked between his hand and then over at Jak. For a moment Samos wanted to say something--something about the dark eco that bubbled just beneath Jak's skin. For a moment Samos wondered how he never saw it, saw the depths of the eco that coiled in the teenager.

Then Samos pulled his hand back, let out a soft sigh even as Jak tensed further. He kept his thoughts to himself, intent to puzzle this one out further--and for a moment he wondered if he'd forgotten something, somewhere, that happened between now and Sandover. Samos knew he probably had; a lot of what Samos once knew he'd lost already due to age and distance and probably something to do with the rift and timetravel and two of him existing in one space--Samos huffed, and then turned.

"Very well," Samos said. "That shield wall is the priority for the moment." He paused to say something else, Samos thought toward all that he'd seen out of Jak these past weeks, before he sighed and carefully began to lead Keira from the room as well. Jak remained stiff and tense, small sparks of dark eco jolted from his shoulders. Daxter dug his claws in a bit deeper against Jak's skull as he dragged them through the braids.

For a moment the room sat in tense silence, and then Jak let out a heavy, shaken breath. One moment he stood tense, and then his knees felt weak and his vision felt hazy and all Jak wanted to do was settle into the ground. He didn't even notice Torn slip from the wall and grip his upper arm, tight but loose enough that if Jak wanted he could break free without any enhanced strength. Torn held on despite the eco that singed at his skin; instead the commander tugged until Jak settled down onto the floor and he knelt next to the teen.

"In, and out," Torn said carefully, "breathe with me, Jak." Jak glanced to him and Torn exaggerated breathing in and then breathing out, and Jak slowly began to follow. "That's it. In, and out."

In, and out. The haze began to settle a little, the trembling to his limbs eased up just the slightest bit. Jak could feel Daxter's claws in his scalp, a steady pressure of faint pinpricks. In, and out. The tightness in his chest began to loosen, and for a moment his breath wavered and hitched. In, and out. Jak's hands began to slowly unclench, the faint coppery scent of blood hit his nostrils and the sting felt sharper, more intensive.

"That's it, Jak, in and out."

In, and out. In, and out. His eyes burned and Jak choked lightly on his breath before he sucked in another. It began to hit back at him, hit home that even Samos agreed until Torn backed Jak up, backed up his knowledge with cold efficiency. Even Samos felt like they should unearth the prison just for what might be contained there. Samos who knew, who had to know--

"Jak! In, and out. With me," Torn snapped out and Jak sucked in a sharp, hitched breath and the burning in his eyes eased with tears. "There you go. You with me? In and out, Jak. Come on, kid."

It crashed down on him at once and Jak leaned his head forward until it rested against Torn's clavicle. His shoulder's shook, and his breathing came in soft, steady breaths as his black coated eyes stared down at Torn's lap.

"Come on, kid," Torn murmured. "You're here. You're here."

Torn could admit he'd never quite seen Jak just crumble before. He'd found the kid in terrible situations, and those first few weeks once he'd escaped from the prison Torn often found himself seeking out the kid in whatever alcove he'd holed up in before Jak fully accepted that in the Underground's HQ he was welcome, he was relatively safe, and could sleep without fear. As far as Torn understood Jak broke down in private, with just Daxter around to pull him back out--there wasn't a chance Jak didn't break down, unless he'd actually been pressing himself onward for a year without letting himself quite reach the reality that no longer was he there, in the prison, in the Program.

Torn sighed out heavily, kept his breathing steady even when it hurt just the slightest bit to do so.

"It took me a long time to wake up in the morning and feel like each day wasn't a mistake," Torn said quietly. "It took me a long time to be capable of sleep without seeing someone I'd once trusted implicitly take my knife and kill me with it." Jak stilled for the most part, just breathed although his shoulders shook. Given the way his ears perked Torn had his attention. "To go to sleep and not feel myself choke, to be capable of breathing, of even touching a knife without trembling or being sick." Torn's voice shook faintly and he focused on his own breathing for a moment.

"How did you do it?" Jak asked, voice a dead whisper.

Torn closed his eyes. "For a long time I didn't. I repressed and suppressed whatever I could. Every memory, every bite of betrayal I shoved it away and dealt with every day as a job. Work to be done, couldn't focus on it, not now." Jak stilled almost completely. "Until one day I couldn't anymore."

Jak pulled back a little, and Torn could see the blue in his eyes again. Torn licked his lips and glanced away.

"Tess found me," he said hoarsely, "bleeding." Jak pulled back further. "She didn't leave me alone after that. Stayed at my side, forced me to rest, forced me to take care of myself and when I didn't, did so for me." Torn looked to Jak. "She ingrained herself so fully into my life, brought me back from that edge...." Torn breathed in and out. "Tess was my Daxter," he said eventually, glanced to the little rodent on Jak's shoulder and Jak blinked in understanding.

Daxter grabbed a few of Jak's locks tightly.

"No one needs to know anything of what happened if you don't want them to," Torn said carefully and Jak stared at him with such a broken look that Torn wanted to resurrect Erol and Praxis if only to give them a taste of the hell they'd put this kid through. "Ashlin and I have been working on removing all of the records so that only you can let others read them."

Jak swallowed. He breathed, "You know?"

Torn closed his eyes and nodded once.

"We kept an eye on the program," Torn said, "and when you joined up with the Underground I needed to know what to expect from you, and what to watch out for." Torn sighed. "Vin got the information. He made me swear to never use any of it, especially in regards to you." Unsaid went 'or against you' and Jak could pick up the subtleties there, that Torn knew what Praxis and Erol did to attempt to control him, to control the beast they'd created in two years of torture.

"How...much?" Jak asked.

"Anything in an official capacity," Torn said. "Anything further than that..." Torn shook his head. "It's not my place to know unless you want me to."

Daxter leaned forward and stared at Torn's face. "An...that's it? Nothin else?" Daxter questioned.

Torn looked to Daxter. "It's not my place," Torn said calmly. "If you want to tell me, then that's your choice." He looked back to Jak. "Your health is my job, Jak. I take care of my own. I always have." Torn squeezed Jak's arm. "If you want to talk, I'm here. If you need to break down, I'm here."

"S'why you kept dragging us in outta the cold," Daxter murmured, as if he suddenly just got it. Torn knew they'd figured that much out long ago, he'd overheard them discussing it in the dead of the night once or twice. Torn inclined his head in agreement either way.

"How did..." Jak struggled, not sure if he should ask, but Torn gave him a bitter smile.

"What happened to me?" Torn asked, and Jak nodded slowly. "You saw Dead Town." Jak swallowed and nodded again. "My squad was sent there to...save it, we were told." Torn sighed. "We were actually sent there to die." Jak froze. "Praxis...already deemed Dead Town a loss. When we tried to evacuate, when we asked for reinforcements he..." Torn sighed. "He sent in another squad to slaughter us instead, to ensure we didn't save anyone."

Torn let go of Jak's arm and rubbed at his neck.

"I thought they'd come as back up," he murmured, "instead as I went to call to my men Erol grabbed my knife from my belt and slit my throat." Torn stared off into the distance. "I later learned I'd died for several minutes, and only the Shadow and his underground is the reason why I survived, why anyone survived."

"Erol...?" Daxter hissed between his teeth, almost inaudible. Torn opened his mouth to agree, yes, Erol because he knew what that sounded like. Erol at one point his friend? The man who'd single handedly ruined so many lives for fun, a friend? Torn didn't have an explanation for it, aside from he'd honestly thought he could trust Erol, trust Praxis--he was naive.

Then Jak blurted out before he even could say anything, a weak sort of hoarse whisper, "I was raped."

Torn froze, then let out a slow breath. That explained everything.

"As--as a means to control me. I...he..."

Torn closed his eyes, got to his feet, and offered Jak his hand. Jak blinked in surprise.

"Come on, kid," Torn said tiredly. "Let's go somewhere...else for this. More comfortable." He paused, then added, "With booze." Jak stared at him and Torn looked down. "Strong booze. Pretty sure there's some stashed away somewhere in this maze of a palace."

"You..."

Torn's lips twisted and he said, "We can share our respective stories over a good drink if you really want. Share what an asshole Praxis and Erol were, what twisted up pieces of shit they've done and rejoice in their deaths." Torn chuckled darkly. "Honestly they got off easy."

"Yeah," Jak murmured in agreement, voice deeper, almost darker. "They did." He took Torn's hand and let the commander tug him to his feet. He licked his lips. "Thanks."

Torn shook his head, let out a bitter laugh, and just lead Jak from the room. He didn't want the thanks; he didn't deserve it. Torn wanted nothing more than to drink himself into oblivion because he should've seen it. He should've known. After all he alone knew the exact depths Erol fell to; he provided the means once, even. He took Erol to that edge, and Torn didn't bother to stop him from falling.

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she’s adorable!!! give her a kiss for me!

can’t recommend silence of the lambs/the hannibal movies and shows enough!!!

ooooh! ok a quick back story on everyone! (the ‘dc’ in DC Comics stands for disregard canon <3 )

semi color coded to match their suits <3

ok first we have Bruce Wayne the bat himself!

let’s see… his origin story is his parents being murdered in front of him when he was 8ish after that Alfred his butler (pseudo father) took care of him

he would later travel the world training with the best hand to hand fighters in the world so he could “clean up*” his hometown of Gotham city

it’s also important to note he is Richie Rich rich

* it is debatable whether he’s stopping criminals or just beating up mentally ill people

ANYWHO

his oldest (daughter syndrome) kid Dick Grayson! up until the age of 9 he and his parents were world famous acrobats in a traveling circus before they fell to their deaths right in front of him that’s when he was taken in by bruce who was in the crowd watching them perform

(i’m a little fuzzy on the order of events but) Dick became the first Robin after Bruce/Batman kept having to stop to him from killing the man who sabotaged his parents acrobat ropes (i don’t know what they’re called)

he was Robin for about 8 years til Bruce kicked him out after getting shot (very rude, bad Bruce)

now he goes by the name Nightwing and lives/protects Gotham’s sister city Blüdhaven!

Robin II: Jason Todd

Jason is from the “bad part” of Gotham known as Crime Alley (aka the part of town Batman only goes to on the anniversary of his parents death. bad batman)

anyway! Jason was in the process of stealing the tires off of the Batmobile when he first met Batman (and hit him with a tire iron!) since Jay was an orphan Bruce adopted his and made him the new Robin when he was 12

sadly Jason Peter Todd died before his sixteenth birthday😔

but he got better!

long story but a shitty writer, a possibly ill advised poll and 20 years (our time) later he could back as th crime load known as Red Hood

self-appointed Robin no. 3: Tim Drake

i’m borrowing his name to be your santa for reasons…

like Dick and Bruce, tiny three year old Tim was also at the circus the day the Graysons died i’m not going to the details atm but watching dick perform helped tim figure out the secret identities of Robin I and Batman at the age of nine! he became robin a few years later when Batman and Nightwing were trapped by a villain and has been Robin off and on ever since (DC wouldn’t let him age past 17 for some reason👿)

Bruce adopted him after his parents died

also he’s bisexual!!!🌈

ok this has gotten way too long i’m gonna speed run the rest

Cassandra Cain aka Black Bat, Batgirl III and Orphan

daughter of two assassins. her father trained her as a living weapon but never taught her to speak or read. she ran away cause she refused to kill and happened across the the secret identity of the first Batgirl who helped out then some time after Bruce adopted her

also she’s a badass i love her <3

Stephanie Brown: Spoiler, Batgirl II and Robin IV (not a wayne kid but dated one)

daughter of a c-list villain became Spoiler to ruin his plans, dated Tim and was briefly Robin before Bruce fired her (fuck you Bruce)

Damian al Ghul Wayne: Robin V

Bruce’s only biological and the youngest! ok so his grandfather is the head of a eco-friendly terrorism cult and was trained as an assassin since born. Bruce didn’t find out about him til he was 11ish but he lives with him now. he had a lot of issues but he’s working through them <3

Duke Thomas aka the Signal

he lives with the wayne while his parents are in a coma, he’s the only daytime Gotham vigilante and he has powers that allow him to manipulate light and shadows!!

ok that was a lot and i hope it all made sense😅 believe it or not that was me simplifying their backstories😂

matthew lillard shaggy my beloved !!! i love that one so much!! and the scooby doo show is great!

MARTINS CHAIR!!!!! the correct answer honestly! niles is my favorite! i love his and roz’s relationship !

do you have any christmas traditions? do you decorate at all?

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Hi, so sorry I've been pretty low on spoons again! I apologize if this isn't too long!

(Lala got lots of kisses!) I'll definitely have to check out Silence of the Lambs, it looks really good! Also I had no idea that the batman universe had so many different characters!! I assume Tim is your favorite? : o Niles and Roz are hilarious together oh my god, I need to watch Fraser again soon

I have some, I haven't done them as much in recent years though but I did just decorate the tree! What sort of holiday traditions do you have? I hope you've been doing well, I'm so sorry for being slow to reply!