#vault 4th floor

[vivienne-joi]

Lil sky kid just chilling

I love how pretty the Vault is, reminds me so much of the night sky

It was such a nice break from the Golden Wasteland

A calm before the storm

[urrockstar-xe]

i'll be right there, sweetheart - tasm!p.parker x fem!reader

posted nov 4th, 2023 12:50 am

i wrote this with one of my closest friends :D i needed andrew!peter and i needed comfort! i hope u like it as much as we do :)

summary: when reader gets into another argument with her brother, she needs her amazing spiderman to come and save her

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“Can I come over?” your hushed and choked tone of voice had Peter standing up from the building ledge he had been sitting on, in seconds.

“Stay put, baby I’ll come to you, where are you? At home?” His voice was rushed but you could hear it fine considering the whooshing of the wind was heard in the background,

he was already swinging to your place.

“No, no, Pete, I need to come to yours I don’t want to be home right now, I got into another argument with my brother I just wanna see you, is that okay?”

Peter’s heart nearly stopped at the sound of your choked sob as you spoke, crumbling at just the sound of you crying, he was already worrying about the sight.

“Of course it's okay, sweetheart, I’m gonna come get you though alright? Meet on the roof?”

Through sniffles, you mumbled back a barely coherent “okay” to Peter as you had already started making your way to the roof of your apartment building, sighing at the sight of your spandex-clad boyfriend swinging through the city, still too far from you to hang up. 

“I’ll be right there, sweetheart, just wait for me okay? Hey! Look at that I see you! I mean i think, you’re still a little far” You couldn’t help but giggle at Peter’s words, you could practically hear his smile when you laughed.

“It’s me, Pete” you responded, walking closer to the edge in hopes it would make the wait seem shorter. 

“Yeah, it is, I know m’girl when I see her, I’m right here baby, I’m comin'” his constant reassurance of coming to be there for you had your heart swelling and almost willed more tears to form in your eyes as you hung up the phone when you saw that Peter was only a building away.

And there he was, his mask was tugged off the second his feet landed on the rooftop floor, hair messy and face red from the cold as he pulled you into a tight embrace, “I’m here baby, told you I’d be here” he mumbled into your hair, setting his hand on the back of your head as you sobbed into his shoulder. 

“I’m just so tired of the same fight, Pete” you cried, the words Peter had only ever read through text messages after you had similar situations like this but none to the point where you needed to get out of there. 

“I know, honey, I got you” Peter rubbed your back soothingly, pressing a few sweet kisses to your hairline before squeezing your frame once more. “Freezin' out here, let’s you get back to my place, yeah? May made meatloaf for dinner” you giggled into his shoulder, sniffling as you pulled back to put your arms around his neck and brace yourself to swing through the city. 

“I hate meatloaf” you quietly said into his neck as he gripped your waist properly, 

As he put his mask back on, Peter chuckled, “I know you do, honey” 

Without warning Peter started swinging, it was worse when you had a warning, gave you more time to overthink it and Pete definitely wasn’t risking that tonight of all nights. 

He could hardly feel your grip tighten but you felt his tighten every time he shot a new web until finally, he reached his window

This was the tricky part, getting inside his room with you in his arms, it typically ended in you hitting your head or Peter tripping the second he got inside, but this time he was as careful as he had ever been as if you were fragile, delicate, and at this point in time? you were, not that you’d admit it but you didn’t have to admit it with Peter.

he just knew.

Peter carefully slid the window up, helping you get your feet in and stand up straight before climbing inside himself, once more taking his mask off but it was soon followed by his entire suit as he rushed around his room to put on sweatpants and a hoodie. You just stood there for the most part, other than closing his window so he wouldn’t freeze while he was half-naked and running around for clothes. 

Any other time you’d make yourself at home, settle into his bed, even stroll downstairs, and say hi to May, but again, this time was different, you felt like you couldn’t move, not without Peter’s help anyway.

Peter of course caught onto this quite fast which was why he was so dead set on rushing back to you as fast as possible even if you were both still in the same room, the old Midtown High hoodie was barely over his head before he had swooped you up back into his arms and laid you down on his bed, nearly crushing you with his body weight.

Your hands found his hair in seconds, to anyone else this looks like you’re comforting him, but to you, this is exactly why weighted blankets exist.

“You wanna talk about it?” He asked quietly, gently running his fingers up and down your arm. 

“No, thank you” 

Peter took note of the way your voice was still so quiet as if you would burst into tears again if you spoke any louder, “Okay, baby” 

He sat up just enough to see your face in full, ever so careful, he wiped the few remaining tears from your cheeks, along with the dried streaks that had been caused by the cold wind. 

“Did you eat? I can make you somethin?” you just shook your head in response before pulling him back down closer to you, “no? Okay, okay this works too” he mumbled into your shoulder, then he suddenly gasped as if he just remembered something. 

“What happened?” You asked, concern in your voice as he sat up, ignoring your question you watched as Peter quickly untied your Converse and pulled them off of your feet, carelessly tossing them somewhere in his room before he laid beside you, this time pulling you into him, running his fingers across your shoulders and entangling your legs.

Peter was once again thankful for the prototype web shooter he had been too lazy to move from his nightstand as he used it to shut off the light without getting up from the comfort of his bed or your arms. 

You two laid like this in a comforting silence for a few moments, Peter rubbing your back, your hands repetitively moving from his side and to his chest, he kept thinking you’d pull back to say something but you never did.

Not until after a few more minutes and you sighed, getting your boyfriend’s attention once more. 

“What is it, baby?” he whispered, as if speaking any louder would ruin the moment you were sharing. 

“I don’t know,” you whispered back, sounding unsure, Peter frowned, but he let you continue before commenting. “Thank you for coming to get me” was what you settled on for now.

A billion things ran through your mind, all different ways to show your gratitude for Peter but all that came out was a simple thanks, not that Peter minded. 

“‘M just glad you’re okay” he whispered back, pressing a soft kiss to your head. 

“I just don’t know what I’d do without you” You sighed once more after you spoke, gripping the material of his hoodie. 

Peter smiled, “It’s a damn good thing you don’t have to worry about that then huh?” 

Moving his hand down to your thigh, he moved it completely over his own, bringing you impossibly closer. 

“I’ll always be right there, sweetheart” 

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Wow, this unusual home in Mendocino, California does not look like it was built in 1960, but that's what the real estate says. 4bds, 3ba, $4.2M.

Look at the chimney and front door. They must've used architectural salvage to build this home.

I don't usually like rustic style, but this is cool. It has a big open concept living area with a vaulted ceiling, hand hewn beams, and a skylight.

The kitchen isn't overly large, just a cute rustic style tucked in a corner. The cabinet doors have burled wood inserts and a hammered copper exhaust hood is over the stove. Love the countertops.

Nice matching pantry closet in the hall.

This bar looks like it was made out of a Hoosier cabinet and it's so pretty.

There's a well-used, working fireplace.

Plus, a wood burning stove with a rustic built-in closet and fire resistant stone walls & floor.

Lovely primary bedroom has 2 fireside chairs in front of the fireplace.

The secondary bedrooms are different- this one has natural light wood walls.

And, this one has a medium stain on the wood.

The 4th one looks like a private guest room with access to the outside.

What interesting doors.

The sink vanity and mirror look handmade. Very nice.

Stairs going up to the upper level. Here're some built in closets.

The 1.04 acre lot includes a large barn workshop.

Looks like they've got a business in here.

The garden is lovely. There's this pretty fountain.

There's such an interesting variety of bushes.

This is nice.

Vintage garden sink and counter for potting.

Some small planters.

The grounds are so beautiful.

There's a little shed in the back.

Isn't this a pretty location?

The home is called Sea Croft.

Because it's so close to the Pacific Ocean.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/45350-Indian-Shoals-Rd-Mendocino-CA-95460/19214144_zpid/

[nanaminokanojo]

BAD NEWS (part 69)

-just when you thought you were over your humongous crush on your older brother’s best friend, geto suguru, you couldn’t have been more dead wrong, except satoru doesn’t like suguru for you because he knows his kind all too well: a huge ass playboy who breaks hearts like he changes socks. but you think, MAYBE you’ll be the exception…maybe not.

CHARACTERS: drummer!geto suguru x you/afab reader | gojo satoru | various jjk characters

GENRE: full-length smau + prose | band au | college au | stupid pining | aged-up characters | friends to lovers (?) | smut

TW/CW: strong/mature language | adult content so mdni on some parts | mentions of alcohol, drugs | mentions of cheating, promiscuity, mild dubcon, etc. | god-awful pet names | toxic behavior | will add more if something arises

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A/N: Prose after the 4th panel.

"No, Kiku! Come back!" 

You sighed, watching Choso's cat jump off the bed, darting into the hallway and out of sight. "Well, there he goes." You rolled on your stomach, eyeing your host with a pout. "You scared him."

Sukuna chuckled, his deep voice rumbling in the room from where he sat on the floor at the foot of the bed. He threw his head back on the mattress to look at you, one hand reaching up to lightly poke you on the cheek with his index finger. "Did you come here for me or for that bratty cat?"

"I braved the rain for you with the perk of seeing Kiku," you quipped, snickering when he pinched your cheek, rolling his eyes.

He clicked his tongue. "That's a stretch considering how Geto suddenly has a huge-ass umbrella and walks you to the door." Sukuna returned his train of vision to the flat screen where the movie you were watching was all but forgotten. "You seem to be getting along fine now."

"I guess." And before you knew it, you were saying, "Suguru is confusing me these days. He's just this huge puzzle I'm trying to piece together even before I left."

Sukuna vaulted himself up, sitting on the bed just beside your head while hitting pause on the remote. He looked down at you, his playful mood replaced with that of concern. "Do you wanna talk about it?"

"I do. I just don't know what to say," you readily responded, also surprising yourself when you thought of all the things you felt you couldn't say to Suguru. And then, lost in your thoughts – not of Suguru but of Sukuna – you said, "I know I said I find this – us – weird, but it's so much easier being with you."

It felt different with Sukuna. It was comfortable, as natural as breathing. You can just say or do whatever you wanted without the fear of being judged or rejected. After all, you've known Sukuna, along with Yuji and Choso, all your life. So, when he says he has seen you in your diapers, he meant that quite literally. You all grew up right across the street from each other with your family moving in when Choso was three and Sukuna was just born. The brothers were pretty much Satoru's very first friends and eventually yours as well, until Suguru came into the picture during the beginning of primary school.

Of course, you liked Yuji the best out of them since you were the same age. You'll always have a special place for the youngest of the three boys even with Megumi around, but you're realizing that, when it came to speaking your mind, it was Sukuna whom you sought for. He's surprisingly a great listener, and for someone whom you've known to have a penchant for delinquency, he gave very sound advice, acting like a proper older sibling when the situation required it. Sometimes, even better than Choso who had a tendency to panic. Just like Suguru, he's been there through almost every phase of your life, and he was one of the staunch believers in your talent on the field, always there during your games.

"Baby, don't give me false hope."

"I'm not." You shrugged, chuckling as you absently ran your fingers over the tattoos on his arm, tracing the artfully iterated characters of his brothers' names on the side of his right wrist. He may act like a bully to both of them, but he's a big lump of melted marshmallows on the inside. "It's just..."

What if you gave what's going on with Sukuna a chance? Perhaps you weren't appreciating his presence enough as you ought to, too preoccupied with Suguru. The lack of clarity where your relationship with Suguru was ironically plain to see. In contrast, with Sukuna, perhaps…

"Just what?"

"Kuna..."

"Yeah?"

In very abrupt movements, you bolted up, sitting lotus and orienting yourself towards him. He was startled, you noticed, but you were much too distracted by your current course of contemplation to address it no matter how funny he looked, blinking in confusion.

"Why do you like me?"

Sukuna arched a brow at you. "Damn, baby. You're full of surprises today."

You know he meant to tease you, but there was no distracting you at the moment. "Well?"

"Let's see..." He stroked his chin, pretending to puzzle over the matter, but then, he looked at you seriously. "I couldn't think of one reason why I shouldn't, that's for sure. And though I can think of a million reasons why I am attracted to you off the top of my head, they will all seem shallow."

"But?"

"But I care about you, not because of those fragmented details about you, but the whole package." A tinge of pink touched his cheeks, a hand making it to the back of his neck as he averted his gaze to your hand on his arm. "For some reason, I just realized I do like you more than just being childhood friends. Perhaps I realized what I was missing when you went away or the teasing caught up to me, but when you came back, it felt different.

And I've known you for so long, but I've never once found a reason not to love anything and everything about you, and...and – I'm rambling now." He snickered, glancing at you with uncertainty dancing in his garnet-flecked eyes. "I just thought, why not, you know? I-I hope I'm making sense."

Who would have known, you thought, not realizing that you were holding your breath and biting your lower lip at the same time as you fought a smile. To say that his words were unexpected was an understatement, and for the first time, it got you fully acknowledging how he affects you outside of how you viewed him as an older brother of sorts without the denial and frustration of trying to wrap your head around the notion that he sees you as a woman.

"Hey, don't look at me like that. You're teasing me, baby girl." He feigned annoyance, even rolling his eyes at you but eventually melting into laughter with you.

Again, comfortable and easy. "Not the intention, but I appreciate that. Really. I never knew..."

"Now you do."

A stretch of silence followed his words, but it wasn't awkward at all, just relaxed and pleasant. Like those times you would all lie down on the grass after racing to that tree on top of the hill behind their house, catching your breath, no words, just the occasional chuckles at your own silliness. It felt nice.

The two of you didn't say a thing for a few more moments until you decided to speak and say, "So...where's my surprise?" You looked around you, pretending to look for it.

Sukuna flashed you a rueful smile. "Today didn't work out quite the way I had it planned."

"It's okay. I was just kidding."

"Although..." He adjusted his position, coming closer towards you, his movements cautious. "I would say it's for the best."

"Why is that?"

Suddenly, he turned serious, meeting your gaze squarely. "I've been wanting to try something for a while now."

"Try w-what...?"

It was your turn to be thrown off balance when Sukuna lifted a hand to your cheek, his touch tentative like that time in his car as he came even closer, invading your space. His fingers were cold against your skin which grew warmer the longer he lingered. His probing gaze followed the movement of his hand to your chin, and it seemed he was holding his breath when he let out a quiet sigh as he looked at you as if he was seeing color for the first time.

Sukuna's tongue briefly darted between his slightly parted lips before saying, "I seriously wanna kiss you right now." His eyes shifted from your lips to your eyes as he sought permission. "May I?" He swallowed hard, gaze heated as they returned to where he had set his goal. 

You just stared at him in a daze, not really knowing how you would respond to his request. And just when you were about to move away and put an end to it, your thoughts went back to the notion of giving it a try, see how you feel about it.

"Or we can forget I ever asked."

"No, I –" You shook your head, feeling your mouth go dry as you groped for words to say, the right ones. And then you whispered, "Go ahead."

He was absolutely taken aback, but made no move to be any farther from you. "You sure?" he asked, taking on a gentler tone. "You don't have to –"

"I want to." You were surprised at yourself for saying that with more conviction despite how your heart wanted to jump out of your chest that it's all you could hear in your head. The consequences of allowing it made themselves known one after the other in your mind, flashing like a montage; a warning came along with it, a tiny voice in your head saying you're about to cross the vague line between friendship and beyond that. However, you didn't want to take your words back, mostly out of curiosity.

"O...kay?"

You nodded slowly, and before you could make sense of what he was saying, he came closer, his lips tenderly pressing onto your cheek as he pulled you closer. Sukuna rested his forehead against yours, his eyes drooping with a bewitched look. His mouth stretched into that lopsided grin as he murmured, "Wanted this to be more special..." 

His thumb brushes your skin lightly, and he hesitates for a moment, as if savoring the space between you, the anticipation hanging thick in the air, killing you with how you've pretty much stopped breathing. And when you least expected it, thinking he has yet more to say, his lips touched yours, light as butterfly wings. He pulled away a smidge only to kiss you again, slowly yet with gradually increasing pressure that prompted you to move with him, little by little, baby steps like he told you.

And you did just that, moving on your own accord, hand reaching up to mirror the way he held you. Your mind went hazy with every detail of how he kissed making itself known to you. His lips sought yours without the force you were expecting from his evident eagerness, and yet it quietly implied his insistence to have you. His hot tongue mildly brushed at the seam of your lips, tiny licks that convinced you to open up just a bit at a time until eventually, you let him in, wanting to know what lies beyond.

You responded in kind, opening your mouth and matching his tenderness with your own, feeling his warmth seep into you. His other hand finds its way to the small of your back, pulling you closer, deepening your connection. Sukuna let out a deep groan once he found your tongue, making you acutely aware of every sensation he elicited from you - how his soft and warm lips moved with hunger that sent shivers down your spine, distracting you from how he was slowly pushing you into the plush mattress, his taut body moving above your pliant form.

“Kuna…” you breathed out when he momentarily cut the kiss to catch his breath.

“Want me to stop?” he asked, but at odds with his words, he took your lips back against his; breath mingling with yours, creating a rhythm that feels both foreign and familiar. 

“N-no,” you whined, so out of it as you wound your arms around his neck to have him closer. You can feel his heartbeat through the light press of his chest against yours, a steady counterpoint to the racing of your own while his fingers trace a slow, soothing pattern on your waist, a gentle anchor that keeps you grounded in his dizzying ministrations.

The kiss deepens gradually, growing in intensity as your confidence builds. His lips move with a practiced ease, exploring the contours of your mouth with a mixture of curiosity and assurance, making you lose yourself in the warmth and the quiet strength of his arms around you.

And then clarity set in.

A kiss is a kiss, you've expected the chemical reaction that comes with it. It wasn't your first, it's definitely not going to be your last. What you weren't expecting was the visceral effect Sukuna's kisses had on you. He had a certain pull to him that kept you wanting more and more, but then, he himself pulled away.

Just as well. The thought of craving his touch scared you in the sense that you didn't want your attraction towards him to solely be based on that. Sukuna is a good person, and you didn't want to short change him, considering everything he said.

"This isn't so bad," he spoke against your lips, continuing his words earlier, you surmised. 

You honestly didn't know what to say when he was still close enough for the tip of his nose to glide over your flushed cheek. Sukuna's a good kisser, that much you figured out in your addled state, not even realizing that you were the one holding him in place, your fingers tingling with the feel of his undercut.

Having caught yourself, you let your hand fall on his shoulder as you nodded and met his eyes with your own. A smile drew itself across your lips. "No, not at all," you couldn't help but agree as you regained your composure, finally finding it in you to be playful with him. Again, easily done without lingering awkwardness. "Who would have known?"

Sukuna arched a brow at you in question, chuckling, but not quite sure what you meant. "What?"

You tried to fight your laughter, biting your lower lip but all in vain. Who would have known, indeed? He's always been someone you held dear like you would Satoru and yet your reaction to him would suggest otherwise. Your cheeks were still flushed, you could feel the heat even on your ears. 

He shrugged, feigning annoyance as he lay down beside you, propping himself up by his elbow. "I kiss you and you laugh? You really know how to hurt a man."

"Not the intention. I just..." You took his free hand in yours despite it being larger, giving it a squeeze. "Did you ever think we would be like this? Be honest."

"I'd be lying if I say I didn't." He flipped your hand, raising it to the side of his face and holding it there. "I might've thought of it a few times before." He tilted his head to the side, smirking at you. "What about you? Weren't you running around with your girlfriends in high school spying on us during band practice?"

It was your turn to roll your eyes. "Dragged along is more like it. You should've seen me gag when they fawned over you lot."

"Really? You're not gagging now."

You averted your gaze, suddenly feeling shy. "I'm not."

"So, what does that mean, hmm?" He redirected your line of sight on him, taking you by your chin to turn your gaze towards him. "Am I at least a good kisser?"

You merely shrugged, fighting a smile as you moved to get up much to his confusion. "Mine to know."

"Oh, come on!"

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© ORIGINAL WORK BY nanaminokanojo. CHARACTERS ARE INSPIRED BY GEGE AKUTAMI’S “JUJUTSU KAISEN”. [20240814]

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[illyria-and-her-pet]

The contrast between Tokyo where you had to downgrade elements to win because judges were rightfully so strict on them vs Paris where everyone's questionable elements didn't matter is crazy. In Tokyo Suni had to remove her 4th pass to win AA & Jade had to remove her double L turn to win floor gold. Meanwhile in Paris, Rebeca downgraded Gogean didn't even matter for floor gold cause Simone took 0.6 in OOB ND. Suni downgraded double L turn in AA final didn't matter for bronze because they decided to credit her beam dismount & missed her OOB on vault. Jordan Gogean didn't matter in floor finals cause WTC superior jury decided to accept her inquiry after D panel rightfully downgraded it. Why are we going backwards in routine composition & judging? Like these skills should not have still be in their routines 🫤🫤🫤.

[rpgchoices]

would absolutely LOVE recs for cheaper rpgs with better endings 🙏

OF COURSE!!

These are all rpg games that have been out enough that discounts and cheaper prices are quite common. I think it might depends on the country and time, but they should be relatively easy to find (both on steam, or cdkeys or gog).

I put them in order of how satisfied I was with the ending! (no spoilers)

Okay, this is a maybe. Not sure if I would call this an rpg but Heaven's Vault allow you to make choices in your game so almost? the ending is SO GOOD. I was absolutely floored and satisfied. You know when a game peppers clues everywhere and then you realize THAT was it? Not only it is good, but not everything is explained, not in a bad sense, but in a "you can put together the history of the world". Dreamfall Chapters is another game that is not a classic rpg but I would absolutely recommend. Unavowed too!

Pathfinder Kingmaker. This game is so dear to me, and the endings, especially the companions endings and the romances endings are so detailed! Little changes in the game and you can get different ones! Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous too, but that is relatively new so it might be more expensive.

The whole Dragon Age series, from origins to Dragon Age II and Inquisition (if you consider the last DLC the ending) are just perfect!

Sorcery! not only I love this rpg to pieces, but it is pretty cheap (it is one story but divided in 4 games, so you can try the first part and see if you like it). The 4th game actually reminds me of BG3 act 3 but done well haha. You have to sneak in a certain place in a city, and it is beautiful. So many choices and the romance really works so well (I think it is kinda... part of the story, as in the game benefits from having the romance in it)

Enderal (which is actually a free game). NOW WAIT. If you played this game you are wondering why I would put it even here - the thing is... I think the endings are just perfect.

Divinity Original Sin 1, no companions or romances but I found the ending a nice and complete conclusion to the game.

Neverwinter Nights 2 if you play the Mask of the Betrayer as a perfect ending!

The original Baldur's Gate games do a good job with the ending if you play the Enhanced Edition! There are also some great mods (DORN ROMANCE MOD) that in my opinion fix some things!

Age of Decadence: no companions, and definitely different from an usual rpg, imagine it more as an exploratory rpg! The ending explained every strange little thing going on in the game.

Tides of Numenera. This game gets a lot of criticism, but I think the story (for how much chaos there is in the world of the game) has an interesting and surprising ending

[blkmagicwoahman]

Team USA’s Women’s Gymnastics Upcoming Final Schedule:

Vault: Simone Biles & Jade Carey

Aug 3rd: NBC at 10:20AM

Bars: Suni Lee

Aug 4th: NBC at 9:45AM

Beam: Simone & Suni

Aug 5th: NBC at 6:35AM

Floor: Simone & Jordan Chiles

Aug 5th: NBC at 8:20AM

TEAM USA COMING FOR THE GOLD🥇🇺🇸

[varlaisvea]

Winterhold Arch-Mage's quarters in the 2nd Era w/ ESO Housing (Happy Anniversary ESO!)

In honor of ESO's 10th anniversary today, I'm gonna share an example of something I did with maybe(?) my favorite game feature, the ESO Housing system.

I'm working on a fic (not yet published) that involves the Arch-Mage's quarters and the College of Winterhold in both the 4th and 2nd Eras. Inspired by writer's block, I decided to recreate the Arch-Mage's quarters in ESO. (We have not yet seen the College of Winterhold in ESO canon.)

Note to writers: some of the details I knew going in, but I actually got some new key details of the story out of this effort. If you're feeling stuck, it can't hurt to try switching up your medium :)

Due to the limitations of ESO's housing system and the boringness of Skyrim's decor, it's more of an homage than a direct 1:1, but I hope it feels loyal in spirit :) More pics (and unnecessary detail) under the cut!

(Sorry I forgot to turn off the Skyrim HUD.)

The addition of fireplaces, built-in bookshelves, a kitchen, and general fanciness are because of the absolute criminal underdecoration of the Arch-Mage's quarters in base Skyrim. (Which actually fits in my fic, but.)

Like, come on Skyrim, not even a fire in the cavernous bedroom of this enormous stone refrigerator on the edge of a freezing ocean?

Most of the architectural discrepancies, such as the 8-sided room vs. Skyrim's 12-sided room, are because of my choice of venue or because of the furnishing selection in ESO.

The saddest of those is the loss of all the cool arches and the dope vaulted ceilings. The most annoying of them (imo) is the non-matching stone. Otherwise Forbidden Stronghold lent itself so well to this task that i chose it over options that would have let me keep the ceilings.

But actually, most of the more glaring discrepancies are directly related to the lore of my fic :)

The alchemy garden is newly-planted in the 2nd Era portion of my fic! The fact that none of those plants are actually harvestable plants in either ESO or Skyrim is just due to ESO's selection of furnishings. But a lot of things aren't: the lighting source being a Silvenari Sap-Stone that grows out of a wisteria tree (which, notably, is alive), the little spring, the moon-sugar—all of those are part of the story, and I think there might be additional Important Plants in there before I'm finished. :)

Also, in my fic, the 4th Era Arch-Mage is the Dragonborn of course, but the 2nd Era Arch-Mage is the first Khajiit Arch-Mage of Winterhold. Because of this endeavor, I wrote a whole scene where he talks about his decor choices 😂 Might get left on the editor's floor, but the overall gist is: the more public-facing areas of the space are Nord-core, so as to not rock boats unnecessarily. As soon as you step into the study and living quarters, it's Khajiiti af, so as to rock boats the right amount.

i have no idea whether people will be interested in this, so I'm going to stop there, but there's more, obviously. And if you made it this far, thanks! And happy anniversary ESO! 🥳

[lylacflower]

This is how far I got in each realm as a crab

*note most of this involves waiting for other players and I had to get a new spell before going to valley-vault.*

↑ Ilse of Dawn made it to temple if a sky kid had showed up would've sat at the shrine

↑ Prairie can't use butterflys to lift so shrine is as far as you can go

↑ Hidden forest I made it to the bridge and my spell ran out before anyone completed the bridge but I assume that since I could use the light blooms you could use the jellyfish to get into temple but that's probably as far as you can go without flying or lighting things

↑ Valley of Triumph if you use the sliding race you get right to the coliseum and if you have the elevated platform from Aurora you can jump of the side of the steps to get onto the platform and into the temple.

↑ Golden Wasteland I only stopped right at the front of graveyard because I didn't want to waste time and my heart trying not to get krilled crabs unbothered by you Krills can tell. Could make it to the temple especially if someone lights it for you. After a year of playing I am still not brave enough in bone yard lol.

↑ Vault of knowledge my new spell ran out by the 4th floor and I switched servers in the last minute so no one lit the elevator to go to the 5th. If you dedicate all the crab spell and have a buddy light each floor you could make it to the top to the shrine theoretically.

Can't do Eden unless you finish vault and sit at the shrine but by then your crab spell might be gone. If you want the challenge go in as a skid then sit at the home shrine as a crab and enjoy your Eden crab run lol.

Edit: idk why I said sit at the home shrine as if that wouldn't just take you back to the cackling crab. Easiest way would be get a friend to go to Eden and teleport if you can teleport as a crab I'm not going to make anymore claims while tired lol.

🫂 🦀

[keroradio]

Here's the second half of "Fight! Pekopon Soldier", a couple of lines were a bit tricky, but for the most part I'm confident (^.^) for this one it was lucky that it was paced in a way that let me neatly separate it, the next one is already several short tracks, but the third one will be interesting to figure out.

Either way, I hope you enjoy it, as usually the script is under the cut

------------------------------------------------------ N: The third part is "Miracle Fuyuking's Crisis" volume

N: Previously, Super Natsumi fell into the hands of the Keronians, however, in response to that pinch, a new Earth soldier, Miracle Fuyuking came rushing in.

FYK: Fuyuking~! Uwagh! Since when was a rope-

N: And got captured. Weak. That was such a weak display, our Fuyuking!

K66: Eh? What's that you have? Let~ Me~ See~ Ah.

FYK: Ah! My prized crystal skull I brought for some reason!

K66: (awkward noises) The Pekopon soldiers have failed. Well then, let's subject these two to the vaulting horse torture

M: Roger! Vaulting horse torture, stand by!

723: Ahh~!

FYK: Vaulting horse torture is so....

K66: This solar powered panel doubles as a heat sink, and has good stability

723: It stings! I-it's well made!

K66: It's built as an indirect way to interrogate

K66: How is the "vanilla flavour" vaulting horse's torture?

G66: Endure it, Natsumi

N: At that time!

K66: Hm? What is it, yes sir? This synchro-engine firing sound like a bejeweled precision clock with a glassy face

Aki: Wait right there!

TMM: A bike-!

G66: Even though this is an underground base....

Aki: At a certain time, taking up the mantle is the strongest model who was at a meeting in the civil center. The third great Earth soldier, and that name is Miracle Super Mom!

K66: What?

TMM: Mira

G66: cle Super Mom, is it!?

N: Finally, the third great Earth soldier, Miracle Super Mom appears! Sure enough that platoon, and that brainpower, will be able to notice from listening

Well then, to be continued

---------------------------------------------------------

N: The exhilarating and moving 4th part: The "Appearance of Miracle Super Mom" volume

Aki: Your plot ends here!

FYK: Miracle Super Mom!

723: You came for us!

N: Before the fiendish Keronians, Super Natsumi & Miracle Fuyuking were defeated. However, then the third great Earth soldier, Miracle Super Mom, gallantly appeared

K66: W-We're automatically going from one to the next!

G66: Don't be careless, Keroro! This one has a different aura from the previous two

TMM: Is she going to arrest us!?

K66: Ha~! A suspicious movement

Aki: Earth soldier final strike,

K66: What is it? What is coming!?

Aki: Super Mother Attack!

K66: Agh~!

(Bouncing noises, I guess, and happy Keroro)

Aki: How is this?

K66: Sho happie~!

TMM: He melting in bliss!

M: Uncle!

N: Just what is happening? I'd rather leave your powers of imagination

Aki: You too?

TMM: Eh!?

Aki: Yes

(More bouncy noises, Tamama screams a little before being affected)

TMM: It's mom! This nostalgic feeling and sweet yet sour scent, it's the smell of mom!

G66: Eh. If it's come to this, I will-

Aki: You too, right? Yes~

(More bouncing, more struggling)

G66: I can't breathe...

966: Giroro's resolve was all talk no action

Aki: You too?

966: Ku~? Ku ku ku, If you can't beat them join them, right? I'm moving to your side

Aki: And you withdrawing into the corner?

D66: I was opposed to conflict from the start, my lady. More Importantly sharing kindness-

Aki: Well then, could you free the two you've caught?

M: Y-Yes! Right away! You could say, "Total surrender"?

FYK: Ah, we've been freed thanks to that

723: We're saved!

Aki: Are you two alright? Super Natsumi & Miracle Fuyuking?

FYK: Thank you, Miracle Super Mom!

723: With this, the peace of Earth has been protected, right?

K66: I-If it's come to that...This switch for the last resort weapon...

723: Something is shining from under the floor?

FYK: It's big, about 300 times the size on an Indian elephant

Aki: It's height is 15 times that of the Kasumigaseki building (1)

N: It's really too bad you can't see this!

K66: This is the Pekopon termination bomb, Kerori Machine no.3. Inside is a charge with 10 times the power to disintegrate it.

Kero Kero Kero, in 60 seconds Pekopon will be atomised, the last ones laughing....will be us

Aki: What are you saying?

K66: Adieu

M: Uncle! Pull yourself together! Uncle~!

723: What should we do? Miracle Super Mom!

FYK: There's no time left!

Aki: That's true

N: However, at that time!

DM: Nyao~!

723: Th-This voice is!

FYK: Could it be?

N: Before the despairing Super Natsumi, Miracle Fuyuking, & Miracle Super Mom, a brilliant new (2) soldier appeared

DM: Nyao~!

Aki: You came!

DM: I've come from planet disco ball to protect this beautiful blue planet, the forth great Earth soldier, and that name is: "Dance Man"!

K66: What?

TMM: Da

G66: nce Man?

DM: You Keronians, I want you to listen to this: afros are the best~!

723: Thank you, Dance Man, you've protected the Earth, right?

FYK: With afro hair

N: Finally, with the appearance of the 4th great Earth soldier, Dance Man, the story has reached its climax. The Keronians fight will- Eh? Ha, there's no continuation! What a showy ending, ehehe, ahem

N: Dance man's fight continued on! Thank you for your support

The End!

--------------

1-The Kasumigaseki building is 482 feet or 147 meters, so 15 times that is 7,230 feet or 2.205 km

2-Arata could mean new, as well as brilliant, since the difference is in which kanji is used and both apply to a disco influenced character, I used both together

[caseyscraftycorner]

I love how easy it is to GM for Pathfinder 2e. I'm running a prewritten campaign -- Abomination Vaults -- which is basically just a 10-floor mega dungeon with a town 45 minutes away (and the town is plot relevant to the dungeon! Multiple times!) and I just prepped the entirety of the 4th floor in, like, an hour. And that includes figuring out how to run all the monsters, adjusting fights because I have 5 players instead of 4, reading all the relevant lore and the sidequests, looking over the loot to see if I should change anything to suit the party better, everything. In an hour. There are MULTIPLE SPELLCASTERS on this floor and i read ALL OF THEIR SPELLS and it still only took me an hour to prep everything!!

I think part of what helps is that the monster design is really interesting -- they clearly build almost all monsters to Do Something Specific and so you read the stat block and it's just really quite intuitive how to play them. You don't have to think about it much.

Tying into that, I think the reason that works so well in pathfinder 2e is that there's a fairly clean rules framework from the start, so you don't really have to go look up how something works all that frequently, and even when you do have to, it generally fits into the existing stuff you already know.

Basically, it takes a little bit more work at the start to grok the frameworks, but then it rewards you in spades for doing that work in a way that reduces the overall amount of work you actually have to do when running or playing the game. And I think that's neat.

[mint-moon25]

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[sunstone-citrine]

I am Sunstone, goddess of the light vault 4th floor space. Fear me because at the end of it all I have to do it myself.

P.S.: Bringer of course I am going to get with this.

I am Moniquill, Goddess of the time I was going to be in the office. Fear me because I was going to be there at work and I didn't want to.

[ryanhillgroup]

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