#v: director;

[obscurushydrae]

Starter for @infernal-feminae

The Director's Office wasn't as grand as the Study, but it wouldn't be disruptive to meet. Abe had come in late and she didn't want to disrupt him sleeping-- he looked pretty rough and probably would need a few days. Once upon a time, Kar was on the other side of that dark, wooden desk. Either being chided as a child for making a ruckus at some diplomatic event, or later being given orders as an field agent. Now she was Director Aster-- a Dark horse candidate, but someone with a vision that could keep the Bureau alive.

Manning's taste was sparse, he always seemed like a rather Spartan man to the end. Kar's wasn't entirely maximalist, but the shelves were stacked with books of all kinds of topics, literal grimoires, and other reference materials. A couple of photos of her family, some replica artifacts and fossils (and some real ones), degrees framed and on displayed. Behind her was windows displaying the grounds and woods that had filled much of her childhood.

She'd been reading when a knock at the door broke her from her thoughts. Ah, yes, the new agent was starting today. She hoped her siblings haven't started hazing them yet.

"Agent Scott? " She asked, opening the door to reveal the stranger.

The director looked not the usual...director look. Manning liked his suits, father liked his tweed, but Kar was...Kar. Unless she had to talk to a senator, or do a press conference, and sometimes when she was called to do lecture, Kar was an informal person. Tee and jeans sort of person, as clean as possible at least. She was clearly an boots-on-the-ground leader, not a desk jockey. Even when she was working as an archaeologist, she preferred the trenches than the desk.

Casual dress aside, one might consider what made her stood out was her eyes. Green, gecko-like irises set in black sclera. Her usual sunglasses sitting on her desk with the files.

[obscurushydrae]

"I appreciate it--I'm used to other academics-- we just word vomit to each other as a sign of kinship" She joked. Mostly. It was kind of true. Conferences were basically infodump central for all who attended.

"But yeah, humans have been trading for a long time-- we kind of have guesses but this of course before they started recording things down..."

A laugh, returning to her drink for a moment.

"But I digress. I could ramble about early history for eternity." Literally, in her case.

But before she could continue, her device buzzed in her pocket. Kar pulled it out and looked at the notification with slightly furrowed brows...

Their eyebrows raised up a little bit hearing that it wasn't native to the archipelago.

"Oh.. oh that does make a difference there. So that kind of trade must have been going on for quite a long time, even at that point." Saima admittedly was genuinely fascinated by the concept and would have to do a little more reading,

"I mean.. hey it's your areas of focus, how can I be upset when you're excited about discoveries that are especially promising, or at the very least genuinely intriguing."

[chibigaia-art]

going through the old nortpheus doodle file to clean up stuff

[foldingfittedsheets]

I start my new-old job on Wednesday selling beds. I’m antsy. It’s gonna be a new routine to get into and it’s gonna be an official pause on game jobs for a year unless I wanna burn this bridge to the ground.

I need to get some button ups today, pick plums because I promised my nana, ideally groceries would happen but like. Who knows. And I need to bust out story illustrations.

I’m already so tired.

[shalida]

✨ masterpost for all of my 2021 film journal posters !!! ✨(i re-edited a bunch bc i switched from working traditionally to strictly digital nearly halfway through~) hope you like them!

my letterboxd / inprnt / society6 / ko-fi / instagram / twitter

[obscurushydrae]

"For sure! I'll rummage through next time I'm at HQ." Kar said. Not a big problem for the head honcho. Provided she fill out a few things and make a final vetting for it. A pity they lost the Rockies base, so much was there-- and not just the archives.

"You name the day, and I'll try to clear the calendar, let my ministers know, all that-- just in case some bad faith actors wanna ruin things."

Kar winked, sipping her drink. It was a possibility, albeit, low. But with Kar around maybe, just maybe they'd know better. Then again it wouldn't be the first time she gave someone a good thwack with her torch...

"Well you can't make an offer like that.. some safe but unconventional materials sounds wonderful. I could definitely use some of those kinds of materials." It was definitely hard for Z to resist the appeal of some potentially useful materials for their next project.

Their excitement only grew at the mention of potentially going to Erebus. "Ooooh. To visit Erebus, you really are making things so much better with such an offer." It was clear enough what Kar was getting at and Zora couldn't help but genuinely be thrilled by the prospect.

They might not be a demon but they had been to enough realms and dealt with enough of their own peculiarities that they being no ordinary mortal might worth skirting such guidelines.

[obscurushydrae]

Starter for @mxthbladed

Kar flipped through the dossier. Agata Espina, one of those true American success stories. Immigrant family, stepped away from a hard life and worked hard to become a historian. Kar could find a little kinship on that. Excellent marks in the proficiency test to boot.

The Bureau was hurting for agents; so many of her colleagues died or retired after everything-- but she couldn't blame them. Agent Espina would be some much needed new blood for a new Bureau.

Ashley's Head poke through the door of the study, letting Kar know the new agent had arrived.

"Come on in!" her voice was warm and welcoming.

Kar decided to greet her in the study. just like her Father had when he was alive. The study itself had been her father's, and now it was hers. The lamps have a warm glow, even with the fireplace wasn't lit. The walls were floor to ceiling full of books and curios-- with a whole other second level above. Aged photos from many decades, with different people, some familiar, some not. A large aquarium took one of the other walls--currently empty. A record player sat nearby some upholstered chairs.

"I'm Director Aster," she greeted, offering her hand to shake." Agata, right?"

[theoscarsproject]

Henry V (1989). In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

Kenneth Branagh has truly been collecting Shakespeare roles like infinity stones for more than 30 years. 7/10.

[polarf0x]

I read my favorite Greek myths in my spare time and found inspiration. Attention! It's just AU based on the "Orfeo's Game" skin series!

[obscurushydrae]

Kar proffered the root beer, while she decided to not have the cel-ray, closing the fridge and opting to rifling through the cabinet for her tea. It probably was for the best given her very long day.

"No trouble at all." Kar assured as she got a kettle on the boil. One guest or a one hundred, this place could be very accommodating. No doubt if the house hadn't, Mrs. Brown was already getting a room for Farryn prepared.

"Stay as long as you need. Or at least until the house chases you out."

Kar was joking. Mostly. The house was patient, but one unsavory person found themselves at one of her parties found themselves supernaturally belched out into a street somewhere in the mortal plane. She never saw them again.

Farryn smiles when Kar agrees to let her give the dog a treat from the glass bowl. Farryn takes one out and offers it to the puppy. The little dog tilts his head to the right and Farryn giggles. They tell the dog "Sit!" And when he sits, they say "Good boy, here you go." They give him the treat, and he eagerly begins to eat it.

"Root Beer sounds good." Farryn says with a bright smile. They enjoy a good soda every now and then. It's fun to have it, and Farryn loves having fun.

"That would be good," Farryn replies when Kar mentions dogsitting for a few days. Farryn probably wouldn't be able to keep the puppy alive indefinitely. But a few days? They could manage that.

"Yeah," Farryn looks at the puppy with an affectionate gaze. They had never had any pets since their fish had died. But that doesn't mean they don't love animals. On the contrary. They love animals far too much to subject any animal to their care long-term. Since taking care of other things is not really their strong suit. Still, they could manage an animal for a few days at a time. When Kar asks if they're crashing as well, Farryn nods. "Yeah, if you don't mind putting up with me for a while." They chuckle. "I want to make sure my little furry friend finds a good home."

[evanpeters]

EVAN PETERS FILMOGRAPHY

EVAN PETERS as Randy in The Accomplice (Short 2017)

[nouvellecine]

Le Bonheur (1965) dir. Agnès Varda

[uspiria]

Themes & Variations (1928) dir. Germaine Dulac

[that-fannerd-with-the-glasses]

Guys. Guys.

Guys.

So I went to Goodwill today, decided to browse the DVDs as one does and--

Look. What I found.

Do I own any of the other movies right now? No. But was I about to walk away willingly and let someone else snatch it up? Hell no, it was coming home with me the minute I saw it, it's mine now.

[obscurushydrae]

@mandysxmuses [ x ]

"It is a demon problem...of a sort." A hint of smile playing on her face, amused by some inside joke only she was currently privy of. She wasn't surprised the kid knew who she was, classic Dante.

"Dr. Kar Aster." She introduced herself, pulling out a badge. The emblem in silver displayed a stylized fist holding a sword; part of the blade and pommel displayed in a circle. "Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense."

Returning the badge to her pocket, she adds, "Morrison recommends you highly."

[corpocyborg]

my favorite high-functioning alcholic Director Valerie "V" Locke, Arasaka Counter Intel (from Secure Your Soul on AO3)