#AYO Labs and AI

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AI in Cosmetic Manufacturing: What’s Changing in the Industry? | Ayo Labs

The beauty industry has always been at the forefront of creativity and innovation, constantly adapting to new trends, ingredients, and technology. As we look into 2025 and beyond, one revolutionary force is changing the industry: artificial intelligence (AI). But what does it mean for cosmetics manufacturing? How is AI shaping the future of beauty production? Let’s explore how this technology is reshaping the industry and what it means for businesses and consumers alike.

The Rise of AI in Cosmetic Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence is already making a significant impact across industries, and the beauty sector is no exception. By the end of 2025, AI is expected to play an even bigger role in cosmetic manufacturing, with the adoption rates projected to soar by over 50%.

For cosmetic brands, AI offers transformative benefits, enhancing efficiency and improving product quality. Whether it’s personalised formulations, refining consumer testing, or streamlining supply chains, AI empowers manufacturers to create better products faster and more efficiently.

How AI is Changing the Cosmetic Industry?

The benefits of incorporating AI into cosmetic manufacturing are numerous, and they extend beyond just improving the efficiency of production lines. Some of the most notable pros of artificial intelligence include:

Personalised products: Beauty Tailored to You

Personalisation has become a cornerstone of the modern beauty industry. The days of generic skincare and one-size-fits-all products are fading fast. With AI in the beauty industry, brands can now develop products tailored to each individual’s unique and specific needs.

By analysing data like skin type, hair texture, and personal preferences, AI can recommend ingredients or even design entirely new formulations. This kind of customisation would be impossible without AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data in real-time. As a result, more beauty brands are embracing AI to deliver highly personalised and effective solutions.

2. Faster product development

Creating new cosmetic products has traditionally been a lengthy process, often taking months or even years. However, with artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the timeline is shrinking. By running simulations, AI can predict how ingredients interact with each other, how a product will perform in various conditions, and how consumers might react.

This accelerates research and development, enabling brands to bring products to market much faster. In an industry where trends evolve rapidly, this speed is a game-changer.

3. Smarter consumer insights

Understanding consumer preference is crucial for any beauty brand, but traditional methods of gathering feedback can be slow and limited. AI changes the game by analysing thousands of reviews, social media content, and surveys in minutes.

Through sentiment analysis, brands can gain deep insights into what customers love — or don’t love — about a product. This allows the manufacturer to fine-tune formulations and marketing strategies before launching on a larger scale.

4. Optimised production process

AI isn’t just revolutionizing product development, it’s also transforming production. By predicting demand patterns, AI helps manufacturers optimise production schedules and minimise waste.

For example, AI can analyse historical sales data to forecast demand, ensuring products are made in the right quantities at the right time. This reduces overproduction, saving resources and cutting costs.

5. Sustainability: Greener manufacturing

Sustainability is no longer optional — it’s a must. AI is helping beauty brands reduce their carbon footprints by optimising ingredient sourcing, improving package design, and making it easier to create functional yet sustainable solutions that consumers appreciate.

AI can identify eco-friendly ingredients and predict the environmental impact of different formulations. It can also streamline packaging design.

What’s Next for AI in Cosmetic Manufacturing?

As AI continues to evolve, its role in the beauty industry will only grow. Here are some trends to watch:

Automation: A machine powered by AI will take on more tasks, from mixing ingredients to packaging production, making production faster and more precise.

Personalised marketing: AI will help brands predict consumer preferences and offer tailored product recommendations based on past behaviour.

Real-time insights: With AI, brands can adjust strategies and products instantly based on dynamic consumer feedback.

Leading the way: AYO Labs and AI

At AYO Labs, we’re leveraging AI to transform every aspect of cosmetic manufacturing. From custom formulations to R&D to packaging and quality assurance, our AI-driven tools streamline production while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Whether you’re a small brand launching your first product or establishing a company looking to scale, our flexible, AI-powered solutions are designed to meet your needs. We can handle orders ranging from 250 units to millions, ensuring efficiency and precision at every step.

Conclusion: Embracing the Future of AI in Cosmetic Manufacturing

AI is ushering in a new era for the beauty industry, recolonising everything from product development to sustainability. At AYO Labs, we are embracing this innovation in cosmetics by integrating AI into our contract manufacturing processes, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Ready to bring your formulation to life? Contact us at Sales@ayolabs.com. With AI on your side, the possibilities are endless.

[prnanayarquah]

Avance Media: 2023 Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana Announced

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Avance Media: 2023 Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana Announced

Avance Media and YCEO Africa have announced the 6th edition of their annual ranking of leading young Ghanaian CEOs, the Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana, recognizing the exemplary achievements of young leaders steering organizations in both profit and non-profit sectors.

The Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana list has over the years emerged as a beacon of acknowledgment and honoring the ground||breaking contributions of youthful entrepreneurs & leaders. Over the years, it has named hundreds of remarkable young business figures, celebrating their vision, resilience, and commitment to driving positive change in Ghana and the world’s economy.

Speaking about this year’s ranking, Prince Akpah, the Managing Director of Avance Media, expressed his delight, stating,  “This year’s list solidifies its place as a definitive platform for recognizing and celebrating young Ghanaians who are trailblazers in their respective industries. The 2023 edition of the list presents an impressive list of talented Ghanaians who have left an indelible mark through their visionary leadership and impactful work.”

This year’s list also boasts a record number of 17 female business leaders, a testament to the growing influence and empowerment of women in Ghana’s business sphere. These enterprising women stand as exemplars of excellence, showcasing their expertise and leadership prowess across diverse industries, thereby inspiring a new generation of aspiring female leaders.

The Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana for 2023 also embodies the spirit of innovation, determination, and excellence that characterizes Ghana’s evolving business ecosystem.

Below is the full list of the 2023 Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana arranged in alphabetical order

    Abdul-Jaleel Hussein || Affinity Ghana

Abeiku Greene || Junior Acheivemnt Ghana

Aisha Addo || Power to Girls Foundation

Anthony Dzamefe || Caveman Watches

Anthony Owusu Ansah || ShaQ Express

Basil David Anthony || Modern Floors

Berla Mundi || Mundi Media Network

Bernard Danso Ntow || Dansworld LTD

Bernard Sokpe || Jambo Spaces

Beryl A. Ayaaba || EchoHouse Ghana LTD

Brent Nartey || Engen Ghana

Bright Hodzor || Kaprisky Creations GH

Christian B. Yiadom || Pizzaman Chickenman

Darlington Akogo || minoHealth AI Labs

Desmond Koney || Complete Farmer Inc

Elikem Kumordzie || Elikem Kumordzie the Tailor

Elikem Tamaklo || Nyaho Medical Centre

Elinam Horgli || Eblah Trading LTD

Emmanuel K. Jones||Mensah || Empire Domus

Eric Annan || Aya

Ernest Kwablah || DWP Academy

Faith S. Ocloo || e’april Public Relations

Francis Gota || aYo Ghana

Freda Obeng-Ampofo || Kaeme Cosmetics

Gifty Oware||Mensah || Berry Ladies

Hamamat Montia || Hamamat Africa

Harrison Boadu Barnoh || Eye360 Security

Hilda Nimo-Tieku || Jobberman Ghana

Hillary Adare || Wonfliki

Iddi Mohammed Faried (Dr.) || Kodu Technology LTD

Inna Mariam Patty || Exclusive Events GH.

James Wiafe Akenteng || Kent’s Cup

Jorge Appiah || Solar Taxi

Joseph Adjei || BlacVolta

Kwadwo Sheldon || Kwadwo Sheldon Studios

Lady-Omega Hammond || Ampersand Tech.

MacCarthy Mac-Gbathy || HOPin Academy

Maurice Cashinco || Kumasi Hive

Michael Kwesi Ofori || Investor Hub

Nana Adu Boateng || Black & Phamous

Oswald Anonadaga || FloodGates Limited

Patrick Fynn || Standout Care

Peter Kwadwo Asare Nyarko || CFLE

Rashidatu Yasmine Abdulai || 3Music

Rhoda Odoi || HypeNet Ghana

Salamu Amadu (Alhaji) || Afro Arab group

Samuel Van Segbefia || Dishrack (Pinocchio)

Serwaa Amihere || Office & Co

Yayra Portia Klu || Uriel Impact Generation

Yvonne Nelson || YN Productions

  Source: Avance Media

[inkonapage]

All Wrapped Up (Doctor Octopus/AFAB!Reader) Ch.1

Something's on Docs mind and his AI indends to correct a user error.

~AFAB!Reader, gender neutral pronouns with female genitalia terms~

Ayo, babies first Doc Ock fanfic but boy do we love that DILF.

I'll be usin' my own headcanons for the AI, please don't come for me. I made them WAY before I knew Alfred names the actuators because a me and a friend needed somethin' to call them for an RP, and it stuck.

Next chapter will contain NSFW content.

Bestie Tag: @kryptidkhan

Somewhere along the way you found yourself being roped into a particular Doctors schemes, life was funny like that. One moment you're minding your own business, the next you're helping a super villain find -and steal- materials from your job for an upgrade needed to the actuators. Somehow now a days, the norm for you would be a metal limb snatching you up out of the blue; be it as a hostage or to help him aquire more parts. Most likely both. He never did just ask, Otto had to be a little drama queen about it and force his hand on the matter or kidnap you entirely! It was startling how use to the man you were becoming, but there was nothing you could do about it. Not even a little. Yet, you were finding it harder and harder to complain about the encounters you both shared. Every time you heard the tale tell sounds of a certain someone stalking your way, your heart kicked it into high gear in a different way than it once had.

Thud. Thud. Thud. Thud.

Your eyes snapped to the middle space on the far off wall as your ears picked up the sound of those heavy claws making their way along the building. All to suddenly an eery silence filled the void around you before it was replaced by the sound of glass shattering, prying a startled scream passed your lips. Spinning towards the sound of the break in, you were now face to face with the man -and machine- that had just busted into the office. Scrambling away, the back of your thighs bumped into the edge of your bosses desk as the criminal was lowered onto his own two feet and took a few steps forwards. "My, my, aren't we working a little late? Surely you have something better to be doing than loitering around your bosses office after hours~." He was mocking you. Otto stood there mocking you, yet you couldn't bring yourself to be angry. Not when his voice sounded like that. A low rumbling hum that vibrated through your chest and sank straight down to the pit of your stomach.

Focus! Now wasn't the time for one of those insane day dreams, this was real life! Real dangerous life that could more than easily rip you apart should it feel like it... "I was just leaving." You manage to state, taking a step to the side as if to prove your words true but didn't get very far. Jolting back as a claw slammed into the ground next to you, the thick metal actuator it was attatched to now blocking your escape route, the damn thing chittered as if it found you amusing. Shit. Well, so much for that plan.

"Oh, I'm sure you were. However, we need you for our own little 'overtime' of our own before you vanish off into the night." The large man hummed, "You're going to get us into that lab, there's a few schematics I need to look at. I'm sure you already know which, you've got a good head on your shoulders." It was an odd sort of compliment coming from a man like Doctor Octopus, but it wasn't one you were about to question. The clinking and shifting of metal pulled your attention back to the actuator as it pulled itself back up and towards its creator, the claw open wide and swiveling from time to time as it watched you.

Right. Best not make them wait...

Taking the hint to start moving, you turned and began to lead him from your bosses office. Why the criminal hadn't just broken in and snatched them himself, you weren't sure. Doc Ock was more than capable of doing this himself, you knew that much for a fact! All of the stories and videos of the man ripping cars apart as if they were nothing more than Legos, told you he would have no issue at all getting passed the security with brute force alone. If he didn't wish to do so, that AI of his could easily hack its way into the security and have everything open and ready for the taking in no time, so why? Why did he continuously seek you out and force you to aid him? Was it for some sort of sick amusement? Was he bored? Maybe the man just liked stoking his own ego, some sort of weird control thing?

That AI seemed to be getting a kick out of it at the very least, that was for sure. After the third encounter with the mad scientist, you found yourself being hauled back to his hideout as 'insurance'. The question just slipped out without you meaning it too after the second hour of silence aside from his quiet muttering, the question of if that thing had a name. It was sentient, you and the rest of the world knew that much, so Otto had to call it something didn't he? Apparently, it named itself. Or rather, she named herself. Sentient Attack Mechanism, or S.A.M. for short. You were almost impressed, and might've been if it hadn't been for the fact that S.A.M. had been coiled around you in a death grip that left bruises along your body for a month.

Being pulled from your thoughts as a claw was placed on your far shoulder, almost like a hand that lead you down the winding hallways towards the correct door, you were once again reminded just how much smaller you were. It was also probably done to insure you didn't try running again, you had found out the hard way that wouldn't work. Your jaw still ached at the memory of your legs being swept out from under you as a claw grabbed onto your ankle, dragging you back towards the looming figure it was attached too. Using your keycard, the large sliding door opened in an enviting manner before you were shoved inside. Managing to catch yourself with only a minor stumble, you shot the claw a look before closing the distance between you and the main computer in that particular lab. "Seems someone's in a mood today, isn't she?"

"This was entirely her idea, S.A.M. insisted on doing it tonight." Why, the doctor wasn't sure but he chose not to question her. The sooner they got things done, the better.

Because this is the easiest path to our goal. Besides, don't act as if you aren't excited to see our little pet. I know you better than that, Octavios~.

"Of course it was." You muttered with a slight shake of your head, already booting up the server and logging on. This would all be over soon, you just needed to keep telling yourself that. Just get him what the man wanted, and you'd be free to go home. Hopefully... Ignoring the heated feeling of his eyes as Otto towered behind you, your fingers floated along the keys as you tried to ignore the sound of your own pulse in your ears. Had it always been so hot in that lab? The A.C. worked just fine, in fact the room was rather chilly at the current moment, yet you felt as if the heat had been turned up drastically.

"Stop." The word was said suddenly, causing you to freeze in your place as your eyes widened a bit. Looking at the screen, it seemed to be some sort of blueprints for add ons. Otto probably wanted them as a base for whatever he was trying to add to S.A.M. but you weren't about to start asking questions.

Such an obedient little thing, aren't they? So good at taking orders.

That got a pause from the man. Dark eyes turning from the glowing screen down to you, slowly traveling along your body from under his sunglasses. He would be lying if the man said it didn't do something to him whenever you complied, but Otto wasn't foolish enough to believe that you were doing it because you wanted too. Because you felt like it. No, you were only doing as you were told so you'd survive. His mind began to wander with a little prodding from his AI, drifting onto the order topics you would be good at taking orders in. How easily would you listen to him if your life weren't on the line? Would you still be quick to please, or would you grow stubborn? Oh, Otto had no qualms handling brats-

Growling a bit, the rumbling sound coming from deep within his chest, the man gave you a little shove and soon stood where you once had been. Moving over the keys with purpose, a few claws turned to face you. Clicking emitted from the actuators as they slowly hovered towards you, pausing just a foot away from your face once you were stuck between them and the lab table. Claws rotating as glowing red lights took in your on edge expression, the camera feed was directed into the Doctors minds eye causing him to pause.

Head tilting as the man saw through his creation, the man took in your fearful expression. Why did he like it? Seeing you so weak against him? Watching you cower before him as if he were an angry God. Oh, he liked that. Being treated the way he deserved. Being feared and respected. Otto would love nothing more than to see you down on your knees at his feet-

"Just what do you think you're doing, S.A.M.?" The man hissed through his teeth, the remaining two claws coming to hover near either side of his head. Tilting his head a this way and that, the man listened to his machine speak to him from the back of his mind.

Oh, come now, we both know you've been thinking of them. It's becoming a problem, Otto. You've been dreaming of having them all to yourself, of keeping them.

"I have not!" He snapped, "You're talking nonsense, S.A.M., that isn't-"

Oh, no? So you haven't lost sleep over them? You haven't dreamed of them? You haven't touched yourself to the thought of them? How many times have you made yourself cum thinking about what it would feel like to fill them, Octavius?

The Doctor choked a bit, a blush spreading across his cheeks at the memories of his actions. "Just what are you getting at? Out with it!" He snapped, turning to glare daggers at a claw with his teeth bared in a snarl.

Make them yours, Otto. They want you too, can't you see it? Haven't you noticed? Come now, think about it~.

Well, if he really did think back on it there were signs... The way your cheeks would always turn a lovely shade of red if he got to close or touched your face. The way you seemed to grow weak in the knees if he crowded into your space. How many times had Otto felt your racing pulse under his fingers? How often had the man watched you gaze at him, completely unaware that Otto had caught you red handed?

Giving a nod to himself, the man pushed back from the computer and was suddenly before you. Your gazes locked as you leaned back a bit more, the heat radiating off of the man making you uncomfortable in your own clothing. "Wa-Was that not what you needed?" Your voice was soft, a bit of a waver to it as you began to fear he was upset.

The man didn't speak as he towered over you, a gloved hand coming up to remove his sunglasses and handed them over to a claw. Watching as the dangerous metal delicately folded the glasses and tucked them away, your head was tilted up by thick leather as Otto gripped your jaw. What was happening? What was he doing? He'd never been this close for this long before, unless it was to threaten you of course. Heart thudding a mile a minute beneath your ribs, you couldn't help but wonder what was going on behind those dark brown eyes.

"You've been such a good little pet." He murmured, voice low and thoughtful as his thumb brushed along your bottom lip, "I can't help but wonder how good you can continue to be for me. Shall we find out?" Ottos voice was almost a purr as he spoke to you, smirking as he watched your cheeks turn that lovely shade of red.

"Wh-What?" You couldn't believe what he was saying, or what you assumed he was saying.

Taking a few steps back, the man didn't give you much time to question him further. "Get on your knees." The statement caught you off guard, making you swallow hard as your eyes scanned him for any sort of tell. Any sort of trick. However, the heat behind those dark eyes was quick to smother any questions you might have. Oh no, he was serious. Swallowing the lump in your throat, you found yourself unable to deny the man. How strange, anyone else would be terrified out of their mind and begging to be left alone but you? You found yourself right where Otto wanted you.

On your knees, at his feet.

[killmongerskeeper]

Her Heart // Chapter 4 // Shuri

Pairing: Shuri x POC Reader

Warning: Angst // Kidnapping // Blood // Violence // Torture //

Chapter 3 // Chapter 5

"That's enough Griot!" Okoye shouted and the AI cut the footage. She watched as her princess shoulder shook and she approached her slowly. "Shuri. We will find her. And we will bring her back home."

"I left her. She didn't want me to go and I left her." Shuri mumbled and Okoye put her hand on her shoulder.

"You couldn't have known this was going to be the outcome. We were all blindsided by this." She tried to reason but Shuri couldn't hear her over her heart beating through her ears. Everything just went silent. The only sounds she could hear was the beeping from her lab computers and the sound of her own heart. Hey eyes couldn’t stay focused on anything as she thought back to you fighting to protect yourself and the queen.

"It was a strategic play. To get the leaders away from their people." Ayo said and Namor entered the lab. 

"Whoever they are, they also took my wife. They're both alive. But there's no way of telling for how long. Attuma is going to take Namora back to Talokan. I'm staying here to help bring them back." His voice was laced with a rage that Shuri knew all too well.

"We don't even know who they are! All I know is I saw myself on that security camera. Me! Another me! I don't know. It looked like me." 

"A shape-shifter then?" Namor said and everyone looked at him. "Give it some thought. The Talokan warrior came to you with the threat of an attack. The Wakanda warrior came to us asking for Amera's presence here in the palace. What if it's the same person?" He questioned and everything started to make sense.

"Just like Y/N said it was a setup. We have to find them." 

"Princess if I may?" Griot spoke out and Shuri nodded. "Y/N's kimoyo beads and earrings are still active. She also thought ahead and gave a bracelet to Queen Amera as a precaution." Shuri couldn't help the smile on her lips as she thanked Bast for your quick thinking.

"That's my girl. Griot see if you can pinpoint their location."

// Unknown Location //

Your eyes slowly fluttered open, everything was blurred as you tried to focus your vision. The annoying sound of water dripping was enough to cause your head to pound until a voice called out to you.

"Y/N. Y/N are you okay?" The voice was soft and full of concern as your vision finally cleared. You turned your head to see Queen Amera chained to the opposite wall. You moved to get to her but the chain around your wrist stopped you. 

"Where the hell are we?" You questioned and she sighed.

"Some rig in the middle of the ocean. They didn't inject me with anything but I was blindfolded on the way here." She told you and you bit your lip to think of a plan. If you could get the Queen into the water, she can swim away and notify Namor and Shuri. You'd have to buy time. "Y/N." She called out to you again, stopping your mental thoughts. The door up the stairs opened and you heard footsteps descending down the steps.

"You're awake. Good." You looked up to meet Shuri's brown eyes. Her curls sat on top of her head just as they did this morning. But no it couldn't be your Shuri. This was someone else. 

"Who the hell are you?" You questioned and she chuckled.

"That's no way to talk to the princess." She said and you tensed. Two of the guards with her walked over to Amera as she scrambled back to the wall. "Make her talk. We need to know Talokan's exact location."

"Shouldn't you already know? Your highness." You spat and her eyes flickered over to where you were chained. She held up her hand and the two guards paused their approach before she slowly walked over to me. You reached for my wrists as her eyes scanned over the kimoyo beads. 

"Let's see if these work, yeah? Call her." She smirked as you snatched your arm away. "I won't ask again." You couldn't help the frown that appeared on your face as she let out an irritated sigh. "Fine. Cut the baby out then kill the queen." 

Your body froze as they continued their advance to Amera would was trying her best to scramble away. "No please! Not my baby." They pinned her to the ground and you couldn't stay silent. 

"No! No! Okay! Okay. Alright." You sighed and the two guards moved away from her. You raised your wrist before dialing Shuri and you kept your eyes on the fake. 

"Y/N! Sthandwa are you okay?" The panicked princess questioned and before you could speak the fake Shuri cut you off.

"Princess! How nice to finally speak with you."

"Who are you? What do you want?" Shuri asked as Griot secretly traced the call. Okoye stood by the princess while Namor sat across the way.

"That isn't of importance right now. All you need to know is I need something from you. A couple of things actually." The fake said as you watched her every move. You couldn't show how scared you were. Not in front of her. "Starting with the files on the heart shaped herb. You actually recreated it after Stevens burned it to the ground. Fascinating."

"How do you know about that?" Shuri froze. Not knowing how someone would have access to that information.  

"I have my ways. But can you do that for me?"

"You want me to help you? Have you lost your mind?" Shuri sneered and the fake kneeled down in front of you, pulling the other dagger out of your boot.

"Not lost. Simply reevaluated. Question for you Princess, do you know how fast Y/N can heal herself?" Before you could answer she stabbed you in the side causing you to scream out as you fell on your back. "Oh come on I barely pricked you." 

"Ms. Y/N!" Amera's voice called out to you as you felt your blood seep from the wound.

Shuri's body trembled as she listened to your pained groan. "Stop." It came out barely above a whimper. Unless you were right next to her, her plea wouldn't have been heard.

"Look, she's already healed herself!" The fake cheered as she grabbed your chin. "Good girl." She let go of you before standing to her full height. One that mirrored the princess.

"Princess Shuri, you have five hours to make your decision. Until then, Y/N and I are going to have a bit of fun." Shuri fell to her knees before the fake continued her speech. "As for you, K'uk'ulkan. Your wife could pop any second now. A mutant child from an underwater kingdom will go for a pretty penny. She should survive the birth. Maybe. Maybe not but who's keeping track?" 

Namor stood at the mention of his wife while Shuri sat trying to think of the best way to handle this. Her brother would know. She's never felt as useless as she does now. You told her not to go. And she didn't listen. Now you're in danger with some clone of her putting you through all this pain. 

"I'll be hearing from you soon."

[omgsuperstarg]

Take to the SKY #2

Author's note

Hey Yall

HAPPY NEW YEAR, I know I'm late with this but college n Christmas had me up in a tizzy so I really didn't have time. Now I've decided to make an effort and get chappie 2 off the ground. I wanna thank yall so much for the love in pt.1 and i hope pt.2 is just as great as the first so LETS DIVE IN!!

Also a huge shout out to @lemonmeringueprincess for the Beautiful mood boards which would be the covers for these short stories.

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The next day.....................

After the Namor encounter, the Queen mother held an emergency council meeting with the tribe elders with M'baku as a notable attendee since his conversations with the late king caused him to embrace being part of the fold as well as loosening his reins a bit in terms of embracing technology.

'Princess, it is said that this ' Fishman' spoke something targeted at you, can you recall it?", the ape-man inquires.

"I couldn't really tell since it was in his dialect but his tone was of the Americas, ancient language.", you responded.

Listening to the concerns of the River Elder, he was quite baffled that someone can swim that distance and enter the country's territory undetected. All in the room knew that Namor is not a threat to be taken lightly and the solution to alleviate the problem, for now, was heavily guarded patrols with the Jabari volunteering to assist.

Once the meeting adjourned, you exited the throne room with your mind spinning on the recent turn of events so far. More importantly, the prophecy that centred on you and the male to be, most likely Namor. Your mother always phrased where the Air and water met a hurricane would occur. Ever since she told you of that dream, she would have you train so that you can hold your own. Even though, you've been blessed by the Wind Goddess didn't make your claim to be the Black Panther weak.

Mini time Skip to Shuri's Lair/ Lab

Hearing voices, you tuned your ear to recognized Shuri and Queen Mother's Voice.

"Have you made any progress in restoring the Herb", she asks or more scolds.

"It's still a work in progress mother", she responds stressed.

"Mother, please cut Shuri some slack. She's doing the best she can right now. She'll be successful, just give her time", you speak trying to restore your older sister's drive.

You couldn't help but think of Namor's words and what they could mean.

"I know your worried my child, but all will be well and dealt with," Ramonda says kindly

" Ma, I would like to believe that but with what was pre-ordained since my birth and with everything that's occurred it's really difficult to be reassuring.", you say worried

Ramonda is still a bit unnerved by Griot and she says that one day that AI tech would one day rule and enslave us all which made you laugh.

"Mother, the AI is not like in the movies. This program does exactly what I ask it to ", Shuri says quite proud of her creations. Her lab seemed to be quite cramped since she disassembled the Vibranium detector Namor brought and deduced that the person is a genius creating it out of spare parts and junk. Not long after Okoye entered the room, proposing that they go to America to track the scientist which would get your older sis out of the lab for some air. You also asked to accompany as well to assist in the search. Ramonda addled by the thought reluctantly agreed to her daughters' outing but asked Okoye to bring Ayo as an extra security measure. The royal siblings were out of Wakanda a few times for diplomatic reasons with their mother but this would be the few solo trips they had.

Mini time skip

After tracking down Agent Ross we were led to M.I.T to track down the scientist known as Riri Williams with all of you rocking some EPIC street wear

Side note: Reader-chan wears her komoyo beads on her left hand

You tag along with your older sis, to meet with the young female and to say that she was in shock was an understatement and it was made even worse when Okoye brought her spear into her room.

"Small, small girl. I'm going to give you two options. You can come to Wakanda conscious or UNCONSCIOUS.", the general demands.

" You need to be conscious of the way that you look walkin round here with all that ash on your head", Riri quips back. You both begin laughing at the epic clap back. After Riri decided to be on board, you'll headed to Riri's lab to pick up the machine blueprints. Shuri was impressed by Riri's smarts but it was interrupted by the sounds of police sirens.

"General Okoye, Ayo, Princesses Shuri and (Y/N) and Riri Williams please come out with your hands in the air", an officer enforces from the outside.

''Great this is just great! First, my machine gets stolen by the Government. Then I have a Fishman after me for something I didn't do and NOW THE FEDS ARE AFTER ME", Riri says distressed while burning her papers so they wouldn't be traced. Shuri devised a plan to escape and Riri decided to use her prototype ironman suit which has a notable heart shape for the arc reactor core. Knowing desperate times called for these measures, your wings would have to do. The feds busted into the darkened warehouse looking for everyone when Riri fired a repulsor blast and everyone made their escape

Wings sprouting from behind you, you took off in a gust of wind taking to the far reaches of the sky above. Your bracelet keeping track of everyone, and you would dive down to render assistance if necessary. You see Riri fly up to destroy a drone and as soon as she does she begins to crash land back to the ground below, so with hummingbird speed, you catch her and get her to safety but something snags your wings pulling you down causing Riri to fall. Suddenly a water explosion comes in from behind you sending you flying as well. Struggling to get up, you get to the car to see the state of Shuri, Okoye and Ayo. Griot states that they're alright and should be waking up but that moment is short-lived when a humpback whale rises from the water dropping a titan-like human with blue skin in front of you along with a female with the same skin and others like her but her head-dress was grand as well.

The others went to deal with the police and you decide to fight them head-on to give Okoye and Ayo time to join the fray.

" If you want them you have to go through me," you say brandishing your spear.

"Namora, xeen a lidiar yéetel u yala'ab.", the male says to the female who went to deal with the police with the other warriors who accompanied them.

Namora, go deal with the rest.

"K ilej bix kun chan ch'íich'o'. Yéetel ti' k'intaj, ma' a xot'aj xiik.'', he speaks in his ancient language.

Let's see how you fare little bird. Hopefully, I don't clip your wings.

Going in for the charge, you hit this man with everything you have. You think of your sister, her safety driving your fight that much harder. You couldn't deny that this hulk-like person was giving you a run for your money in terms of fighting. it doesn't take long until Okoye and Ayo assist and it was three against one but he was too strong. The police begin to shoot at the humanoids to slow them down, they fall but they end up rising like zombies.

"Yéetel tin k'ubaj le científico yéetel tuláakal lela' yaan u ts'o'oksik", he says menacingly.

Just hand over the scientist and this will all be over.

"Over my dead body", you say getting even angrier as the wind around you picks up. The warrior loses his footing but using his own spear stands his ground.

Okoye and Ayo use that wind to get the jump on the warrior and you go check on Shuri and Riri who are both awake. To your shock, you observe that giant best two of Wakanda's Greatest warriors.

"Griot can they hear me?", you ask the AI

"I can translate for you princess.", he responds.

"I'm Princess (Y/N) and I would like to speak with Namor. No harm will come to your people. My only request is that you let my sister and warriors return home.", you plead with the underwater individuals through your beads. You even take off your bracelet to show them that you mean no harm.

"Tene' le princesa (S leti' N) yéetel in gustaría tsikbal yéetel Namor.Mix loob yaan u taal ta kaajal. In chen j-na'akij jach u cha'ik u in kiik yéetel in guerreros suut tin wotoch.", the AI speaks in their dialect.

The two aquatic warriors look at each other with the giant walking towards you. He uncovers his face mask and presents it to your face..

Respirar", he says

You do as commanded and take a breath. Your vision fades slowly to black and all you can think about is your sister and hope that your mother doesn't get too worried and that she knows what you did was to protect them and hopefully broker peace and spare Riri.

NB- What's in blue is the Mayan Translation. if it's off tell me, hopefully, yall can link me to some good translation websites so it can be more authentic

[themculibrary]

Shuri Masterlist

Bird-Naming (ao3) - aeli_kindara steve/bucky T, 3k

Summary: It doesn’t really matter that he wants it. Being deprogrammed is just as terrifying as being reprogrammed, for most of the same reasons, and a couple new ones besides.

Care and Handling (ao3) - riddering G, 1k

Summary: Shuri observes Bucky amidst the Avengers and she acts.

Forged in Sparks (ao3) - SailorChibi T, 8k

Summary: Being kidnapped by Hydra wouldn't be anyone's idea of fun, and that included Shuri. She had no idea what Hydra wanted with her - or with the scruffy, skinny man in the cell right next to her.

Go Slow Go Slow - Wakanda Princess Remix (feat. Shuri) (ao3) - AllWhoWander (phobean) G, 20k

Summary: Two years after the Battle of Earth, Shuri gets ejected from her lab and crashes Sam and Bucky’s cross-continent road trip.

How Infinity War Should Have Ended (ao3) - Anonymous T, 176k

Summary: I'm bad with summaries but basically Thor killed Thanos with his axe and saved the universe, this is what happens after.

if you find one, tell me which piece i’ve lost (ao3) - BeaArthurPendragon steve/bucky M, 37k

Summary: Her face is warm but neutral—she is a kind person, he thinks, but also a professional. She would not think twice about killing him if he tried to strike. “My name is Ayo,” she says.

He hesitates when he realizes she is waiting for him to respond. He doesn’t deserve the name Bucky anymore. He still answers to Soldat—the way a beaten dog answers to a jerked chain, but it sure as hell can get his attention in a hurry. But that’s no name for a person, and he is determined to become one.

(In Wakanda, two wounded soldiers begin to heal.)

Featuring Bucky & Ayo friendship and a million and one Stucky feels. Fic complete.

Musings of the White Wolf (ao3) - SeleneJessabelle12626 G, 65k

Summary: Wakanda was fascinating place for any outsider, but its people were what interested Bucky the most.

A series of semi-interconnected one shots about Bucky's life in Wakanda.

One Tuesday Morning in Wakanda (ao3) - hantumomo G, 4k

Summary: To help Bucky, Shuri sets herself a dangerous task.

Angst, a not-so-secret admirer, a gender non-conforming AI, and minor goaty shenanigans add to the fun.

out of the strong comes sweetness (ao3) - lunarriviera steve/bucky, bucky/m’baku M, 6k

Summary: When Bucky wakes up again, the first face he sees is Shuri’s.

Peter Parker and Shuri Prank The Avengers Team (ao3) - myheartisburiedinvenice T, 37k

Summary: Peter and Shuri are just adorable and like freaking their friends out with pranks.

Shattered hearts and shattered glass (ao3) - happy_lettuce_leaf N/R, 7k

Summary: Where Tony landed in Wakanda after the snap and meets Shuri, who is overwhelmed. He helps :)

Basically just my version of how they would meet and when and where and why.

take me back (ao3) - jaybaybay T, 47k

Summary: Peter and Shuri are kidnapped by a gang of bandits who demand ransom money for the princess of Wakanda. They’ll soon find out that they have more than one prize in their grasp.

Tangled Up in You (ao3) - SailorChibi tony/t’challa T, 29k

Summary: Sometimes when you meet your soulmate, it's just not the right time.

In the aftermath of everything, T'Challa sets about proving that he really does want Tony.

Technicolor (ao3) - debwalsh, HiMiTSu steve/bucky T, 20k

Summary: Bucky lost everything when aliens attacked New York. His home, his job, his goddamn arm. It seems he’ll have to live out his days alone and depressed, barely getting by in a tiny, crappy apartment.

And then, one day, news about the wealth and prosperity of Wakanda shocks the world. Bucky doesn’t pay it much attention until a job offer finds him. It seems like a joke. Who would want him - a crippled, penniless engineer - to work for them? But the thing is, Bucky has absolutely nothing else to do. So he takes a chance.

And that’s how Bucky comes to meet his teenaged boss (who also happens to be a princess), gets a dream job making gadgets for the Avengers, builds a new life in Wakanda, and last but certainly not the least - meets Captain America, or, as he has a pleasure to call him, Steve.

The Adventures of Peter Parker and Shuri (ao3) - aceschwarz222 gamora/peter, pepper/tony G, 92k

Summary: T'Challa must spend two weeks at the Avengers Compound working on an agreement with Tony Stark in light of Wakanda opening its borders and resources. He brings along his sister, Shuri, who meets the equally nerdy Peter Parker.

Basically a bunch of short, fluffy drabbles about a fantastic friendship between two adorable dorks.

Wolves and Women (ao3) - onethingconstant T, 3k

Summary: In which Shuri has a secret mission, Bucky has a secret hobby, and another little surrogate family is formed.

Or, how Bucky and Shuri saved the future of Wakanda and became the most terrifying sibling act in the MCU.

[thesixthh0ekage]

fic previews

here are some of the things I have in progress-- y’all tell me what you’re feelin.

1. mile high club (t’challa x reader)

The sound of your feet pounding against the linoleum flooring is deafening but you can’t deny the odd sense of euphoria that’s been building since you tripped the alarm.

What had started as a quiet Wednesday afternoon with Tony down in the labs at the compound had then turned into a surprise visit from your boyfriend-- T’Challa Udaku, King of Wakanda and the Black Panther himself. However you would soon find out that this wasn’t a personal visit. The King had received intel from one of his many spies abroad regarding the whereabouts of one of Klaue’s former associates, and a small quantity of vibranium that had found its way into one of New York City’s swanky, high-rise offices. He’d stopped by the avengers compound with the hope of enlisting a certain spider’s help infiltrating the building, only to find out she was away on personal leave for the next few days.

T’Challa was prepared to scrap that plan and try sneaking in without any sort of distraction… that is until Okoye brilliantly suggested that you be the distraction instead. You’d jumped at the opportunity, though convincing T’Challa to let you help was another task in itself.

He wanted you safe, above all things, and he knew that allowing you to accompany him on this mission was certainly not conducive to such wishes. Not to mention the fact that he’d never hear the end of it if anything happened to you because of this-- you were Mr. Stark and Colonel Rhodes’ favorite-- read, only-- goddaughter, after all, never mind the fact that you’d never done anything of the sort in your life.

He had made that point to you-- several times in fact-- though in the end he was outnumbered. Your enthusiasm coupled with not only Okoye, but Shuri and Ayo’s insistence as well? The King never stood a chance against such odds.

So that’s how you ended up here, streaking through the halls of some stuffed-shirt CEO’s Manhattan penthouse-- and boy is it a long way down from the 60th floor.

You feel… giddy, despite the way your lungs burn with every breath, and suddenly you’re laughing out loud.  

Who knew running for your life could be this fun?!

“What is going on up there, mnadi? Do you have it?”

The sudden sound of T’Challa’s voice over the comms sends a jolt through you and you nearly trip over your own feet rounding a corner at full speed. You choose to ignore the sound of gunfire in the background.

“Oh yeah,” you huff, looking down at the map your kimoyo beads are projecting. Left at the next intersection. How the hell have you lived so long without these things?! “I most definitely have it!”

“What did I tell you, eh?!” Your face splits into a shit-eating grin when you hear Okoye chime in-- you practically feel T’Challa roll his eyes. “I knew she could do it!”

“Do not encourage her!” The King scolds, but despite his attempt to be firm you can both hear the amusement in his voice.  

“Oh it is way too late for that!” You quip, sassy even as breathless as you are. His hearty laugh echos in your ear, and the sound seems to light up your whole body. Your smile grows even wider.  “I’m clearly a natural!”

2. untiled thor fic

Okay, that’s another one done and only…  

You let the thought trail off and take a moment and survey the scene, counting softly under your breath as you tally up every manila folder and the huge number of unread emails on your computer screen. You make it to thirty-three before you decide that the whole exercise is pointless.

You’ve been cooped up in your office for hours, catching up on emails and sorting through the veritable mountain of paperwork that has collected on your desk in the last few weeks.

It really wasn’t your fault, though. Everyone’s work has suffered due to the whole Sokovia Accords fiasco and, between that and worrying about a certain norse god’s whereabouts, the disaster in your office had naturally taken a back-seat.

Now at the end of it all, you still haven’t succeeded in tracking down Thor and the team is down no less than seven avengers-- the amount of paperwork that came with that kind of scandal was staggering, not to mention the residual fallout from the accident in Lagos.

How the hell did you get stuck dealing with all this Department of Damage Control bullshit, anyway?! The Avengers compound is chaos these days, and lately you were the one people were looking to for answers.

A pained grunt rips through you, and you smack your head against the nearest pile defeat, making a mental note rip Tony a new asshole the next time you see him.

You lift your head from the of files, propping it on your fist instead as you went back to scrolling through your inbox, too fast to really see anything, more so to marvel at how quickly they’ve managed to pile up in the weeks since you’d last checked them.

“Hey, FRIDAY?”

“Yes, Miss?” the AI’s voice is patched through to the PA system immediately, filling your once silent office with much needed noise.

“I need some help getting through these emails,” you sigh, massaging your temples. “You up for it?”

“Of course,” is the instant reply, and with that the two of you set to work clearing your inbox of unwanted messages.

It’s boring work, but necessary, and having FRIDAY there to help seems to make the task much faster to complete.

Once the final file has been read and filed correctly, you push away from your desk with a heavy sigh, stretching your legs up off the floor and watching the ceiling spin above you while you try to let your mind settle for a moment.

FRIDAY finishes up an extremely long-winded and condescending email from General Ross’ office, and you throw your hands up in the air with an elated shout.

“Ugh, thank you Jesus that one’s over-- delete it, please! Tony can deal with that bullshit,” you say, propping your feet up on your-- now clean and tidy-- desk. “Alright, FRIDAY, last one. Let’s get this over with.”

You close your eyes as she begins to read, though your brow furrows as soon as you hear the subject line. “An electronic letter from…” FRIDAY hesitates from a moment before continuing, “Thor…?”

3. flipmode (erik stevens x reader)

“Oh fuck, Erik,” you whine, screwing your eyes shut as he continues to slam into you. You arc off the mattress, heels digging into his back in an attempt to bring him in even closer. “Ugh, please just--”

You’re cut off when a particularly powerful thrust sends a jolt up your spine, and stars dance across the back of your lids. The sound you make is pitiful, voice catching on a sob as you feebly struggle against him. Erik doesn’t even pause-- only presses your wrists more firmly into the bed as he continues to rock into you.

“You wanna cum, baby?” he asks, and if you didn’t feel so desperate to come you figure you’d feel some sort of pride over how wrecked he sounds. It’s hard to say exactly how long you’ve been at it-- though to you it feels like he’s kept you teetering on the edge for an eternity.

You open your eyes and find him staring down at you-- brown eyes bright and wild.

“Yes,” you say, your voice raw and ragged, “yes, please.”

Erik actually laughs, adjusting his grip on your wrists to hold them in one hand, while the other moves to wrap around your throat again. You clench around him at the feeling, your eyes fluttering closed. “Then you gon’ learn to stop calling me out my fuckin’ name,” he says, and your eyes fly open.

Shit!

He doesn’t give you a chance to defend yourself, or even apologize, before he’s pulling out of you and using the hand on your neck to roughly pull you up to a sitting position.

4. hot sugar (harley quinn x reader)

“What’s your name, sugar?” the sound of a syrupy-sweet voice draws your attention from playing with the rim of your glass, and you look up to find the woman you’ve been eyeing all night staring right back at you.

She bites the end of her straw when you finally meet her eyes, the sultry smirk spread across her face a bit wicked as well. You turn a bit in your bar stool, resting one arm on the bar and reaching out to her with the other.

You introduce yourself, gripping her hand firmly when she offers it to you and she leans forward to look at you through her lashes. “What’s yours?”

She laughs at that, raising one dark eyebrow at you. “I think you know who I am, sweet cheeks.”

You return her devilish smirk with one of your own. True, you’re pretty sure you know exactly who your mystery woman is. If her platinum-blonde hair and multicolored makeup are anything to go by. Well, that and the array of tattoos she has covering her body, most notably the ones on her face and chest, the one on her left shoulder reading Property of Joker. But even with all that you can’t be sure. Gotham is a strange place, and copycats are a dime a dozen in this city.

“I might,” you reply, releasing her hand and turning back to your own drink. “Still, it’s never good to assume, you know? I’d rather ask up front than make an ass of myself.”

In your peripheral you can see her shift closer to you, one of her hands moving to settle on your knee.

“Harley Quinn,” she says, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. You realize she’s sizing you up-- trying to determine whether or not you’d be down for the ride.  

“Really?” you ask, raising a brow, and an amused smirk settles on your lips.

She nods, leaning into you even more, her hand trailing a bit higher up your leg. “The one and only.”

5. the ex factor (digger “captain boomerang” x reader)

You freeze outside the door when you hear the first noise. You’d been rummaging through your bag with one hand, trying to find your keys, while balancing your grocery bags with the other, and you’d been so distracted that you hadn’t even realized the sounds were coming from inside your place until you’d been about to step inside.

Your first instinct is to be afraid, but as you listen you find that the sounds are quite different from what you’d expect to hear from someone sacking your apartment.

A/N: these are some (but not even all!) of the fics I have in progress. Some i have been working on longer than others, and I’m workin on eventually getting through them all. Which ones would you guys like to see first?

[babaengmadaldal]

032418

Hello! :)

So ayun, first day ng Midterm exams namin at hindi na naman ako nag-aral. HAHAHAHAHAHA pero marami naman akong nasagot, maganda rin ung active ka sa klase kahit sobrang antok ka na. Bakit kasi may 7:30am class? Sino nagpauso? Suntukan tayo? Pero ayun nga, nakaraos naman sa dalawang exam ng AIS Lec at Lab. masarap kumopya, chos.

Dumeretso na naman ako sa SM Santa Rosa kanina kasi nga Saturday lang ako nakakapagpahinga ng ayos. Edi bili bili lang ako ng pagkain tapos nagstay lang ako ng mga isang oras. Dapat hanggang 4pm ako or yung hindi na mainit pero ayun nga ang sama pa rin ng pakiramdam ko so, napauwi nang maaga. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Noong umaga pala, sobrang lamig edi nag-jacket ako ano? Tapos nung uwian namin biglang tumirik ung araw pero hindi ko tinanggal jacket ko kasi mahangin naman. Paninindigan ko 'tong outfit ko at napanindigan ko naman hanggang bahay. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA NAYS WAN JOYCE AIREEN! MAY NAPANINDIGAN KA NA. chos.

Nagkwento na rin ako kay bessy nung kwentong ayaw ko ikwento(gulo ko diba?) gawa natatakot ako kasi mababatukan/masasabunutan na niya ako pero ayun, hehehe basta shhhh :)

Kayo, kamusta araw niyo?

[aii18]

𝙷𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝 ; 𝚔𝚎𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚐𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚞 𝚔𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚗(?)

'It's dripping love love Dripping dripping love love'

“mana siii aaah”

Perempuan dalam gundukan selimut meraba kasurnya untuk menemukan handphone canggihnya.

“astagaaaaa, ck”

Setelah meraba kasur yang hanya bisa ditempati oleh satu orang tersebut, perempuan tersebut menemukan handphone nya dan mematikan alarmnya yang sangat berisik dipagi hari.

“jam berapa si?” sembari mencoba membuka matanya dengan sekuat tenaga.

“oh masih jam 9....

HAH JAM 9. WOII GUE TELATT TELATT ASTAGAAAAA KELAS PAGII KELAS PAGIII” teriakannya yang menggelar sampai orang yang melewati pintu kamarnya berhenti sejenak untuk mendengarkan suara cemprengnya. Loncat dari kasur dan berlari ke kamar mandi.

Hanya butuh 20 menit untuk siap berangkat ke kampus, dengan pakaian hoodie hitam, skinny jeans dengan warna senada, converse putih, dan tote bag yang berisi laptop dan barang lainnya.

Mengunci pintu kamar dan berlari menuruni tangga sambil menyapa orang yang turun bersama.

“Halo ka! Maaf aku duluan udah telat, misi misi” sapanya tanpa melihat orang yang ia sapa.

“Gausah lari-larian ai, nanti jatoh!!”

“Udah telat ka sena, ai duluan. Bye!”

Sesampainya di lantai bawah, ia melihat..

“Ka bagas ai nebeng ke kampus, kakak juga kan? Ayo cepet kaaa!” ucapnya sambil menaiki motor beat milik bagas.

“hm, nih helmnya”

“ayo cepet kaa! Ai mau telatt!”

“yaudah iya tapi ga usah mukul bahu gue, sakit anj”

Sampainya dikampus ai turun dan memberikan helm milik ka bagas dan berucap terima kasih. Berlarian menuju kelasnya yang berada di lantai empat.

“kenapa harus jauh banget sih!”

Sesampainya di lantai empat, ai berdiam diri sebentar untuk menormalkan nafas dan jantungnya yang berdetak seperti dikejar deadline tugas.

“huh, tarik buang, huh”

Setelah cukup menormalkan nafasnya, ai berjalan menuju kelasnya sebelum membuka pintu ia mengintip sedikit apakah dosennya sudah datang atau belum. Tapi aneh

“kok sepi..” gumamnya.

Akhirnya ai mendorong pintu bercat putih itu, dan tidak menemukan seseorang didalam kelas tersebut. Ai mencoba merogoh tote bag nya untuk mencari handphone dan membuka grup chat yang berisi anak kelasnya untuk memeriksa jadwal kampusnya. Membaca pesan satu persatu yang dikirimkan temannya di grup tersebut.

“Kelas di undur jadi jam 2, Pa Santoso nya lagi ada halangan sebentar” bergumam membaca satu persatu.

“kelas di undur? Maksudnya?”

Ai mencoba membaca dua kali pesen yang dikirimkan oleh ketua kelas di grup itu.

“oh diun– LAH ANJ KALAU GITU NGAPAIN GUE BURU BURU, AELAH MANA GUE BELOM SARAPAN MINUM AJA BELOM!” mukanya memerah menahan kesal dan kebodohan nya yang tidak mengecek handphone nya tadi pagi.

“terus gue harus kemana? Mana masih pagi, ck”.

Decakan demi decakan terdengar menemani langkahnya menuju tangga untuk turun kembali. Memikirkan kemana dia harus menumpang sampai jam 2 siang nanti. Dipikirannya hanya dua pilihan pertama ke kantin fakultasnya jelly atau kantin fakultasnya galon.

“kemana ya? Kalau ke jelly jalan paling 10 menitan, kalau ke galon 15 menit. Hm??”

“Lagian kenapa beda gedung sii kan jauh aelahhh” dumelnya.

Sambil memutuskan pilihan mana yang harus dililih, ai mendudukan dirinya di bangku taman FH. Mengotak-ngatik handphone nya dan memutuskan menelepon kedua temennya untuk menanyakan ada dimana.

Setelah berbincang kurang lebih 10 menit, ai memutuskan ke fakultasnya jelly karena galon masih on the way. Sebelum jalan ke kantin fakultas farmasi, ai mengeluarkan headset untuk mendengarkan lagu menemani keheningan jalan nanti dan membukan playlist berisikan lagu dari idol kesukaannya.

Berjalan, bersenandung, menari kecil, bergumam.

Hanya itu yang dilakukannya agar tidak terasa membosankan dijalan. Berulang kali, disetiap lagu berganti. Tak terasa 10 menit jalan ke FF. Masuk kedalam gedung sesekali menyapa orang yang dikenal.

Biar ga dikira sombong. G canda

“ngga terlalu rame” gumamnya setiba di depan kantin.

Matanya menelusuri setiap sudut kantin mencari temannya itu.

Gotcha!

Jelly, dia duduk di baris nomor tiga dari ujung berjalan menuju mejanya tanpa menghiraukan tatapan dari berbagai mahasiswa fakultas farmasi.

Gimana ngga?

Ai satu satunya orang yang memakai hoodie disaat yag lain memakan jas lab atau kemeja.

Ai duduk didepan jelly dan asal rebut minuman yang ada dimeja, diteguk hingga habus tanpa tersisa.

“hah... seger”

“heh! Asal minum aja punya orang kalau tuh minuman gue kasih obat tidur gimana”

“ga mungkin lah orang yang minum lo, masa lo naro obat tidur buat lo sendiri”

Jelly hanya menggelengkan kepalanya, heran kenapa punya temen kayak gini.

Ia menatap lekat temannya dari atas hingga bawah untuk memastikan pakaian yang temannya gunakan.

“ai, lo ga salah pake baju kek gitu ke kampus?” herannya. Gimana ngga baru kali ini liat anak hukum pake baju santai kayak anak sastra.

“ngga, emang kenapa si baju gue? Jelek? Bau? Ngga kan?”

“ya ngga cuman lo bayangin aja kating tau lo anak hukum, anak hukum biasanya rapih pake kemeja atau baju santai tapi elegan. Lah elo kek anak sastra ini mah”

“lagian hari ini gue cuman ada 2 kelas, lagian wajar anjir anak hukum main ke farmasi ya jelas beda pakaiannya”

“tapi tadi lo bilang kating tau, MAKSUD LO KATING KENAL GUE!?” teriakannya terdengar sampai penjuru kantin.

“ya kenal lah, lo belum liat lambeh nya kampus. Gegara lo berani nge rep tweetnya ketu BEM” jelasnya.

“aelah lebay banget deh orang-orang, dahlah biarin aja” cuek. Selalu ai selalu cuek buat hak yang bagi dia ga penting.

“hahh... lo udah sarapan?” tanya jelly, karena dia yakin 100% jawabannya ai..

“belum”

Kan, sudah diduga. Liat ada bibirnya pucet kek mayat.

“Ya lagian gimana mau sarapan nih ya gue bangun tidur langsung lari kekamar mandi terus lari lagu turun kebawah untungnya ada ka bagas jadi gue ga susah nyari kendaraan, sampe kampus gue lari ke lantai empat ternyata di unduru kan ngeselin banget, hah” lega itu yang  dirasakan ai setelah menceritakan dramanya di pagi hari.

“Lagian ceroboh di pelihara”

“pedes banget omongan lo jel”

“mau pesen apa? Sekalian gue juga belum makan”

“samaain aja lah biar ga ribet”

Jelly berjalan menuju stand ayam geprek karena yang paling deket dari meja itu jadi ngga ribet.

Dua jam sudah berbincang hal random bersama, by the way galon udab dateng pas ayam gepreknya di anterin.

“udah jam 12 gue ada kelas sebentar lagi, lo mu nunggu sini?” tanya jelly sambil merapihkan barangnya yang berserakan dimeja.

“ga tau, beb lo juga ada kelas?” tanya ai ke galon.

'plis ngga' harapannya.

“ada, maaf ya beb hehe” hilang sudah harapan ai.

“hm yaudah gue disini bentar dulu aja”

“yaudah kita duluan ya, bye jan ketiduran!” jelly&galon.

Heran kompak banget si ngingetin ga boleh tidur nya.

Setelah kepergian dua temannya, ai hanya scroll Twitter dan membukan sosial media lainnya.  Sampai tiba-tiba..

'puk'

“eh?” ai menoleh kebalakang dan menemukan cowok dengan kemeja hitam, jeans, dan sepatu senada dengan bajunya, jam tangan skmei dan jangan lupa ransel yang ada di bahu sebelah kanannya.

“siapa?”

“lo ai kan? Tadi gue ngga sengaja denger temen lo nyebut nama lo”

“iya, siapa?”

Cowok tersebut langsung duduk dihadapan ai dan meletakan ranselnya di meja.

“eeh, ga punga sopan santun banget si” omel ai.

“hehe maaf deh, gue numpang sini ya?”

“silakan gue juga mau cabut” katanya, sambil memasukan headsetnya ke kedua telinga.

“eh bentar neng, sabar buset” cowok itu menarik hoodienya ai biar kembali duduk.

“ishh apaan si, lo siapa juga ga kenal gue”

“gue harsa, yang semalem ngechat lo”

“oh lo orang yang ga jelas semalem, pantes sama ana kelakuannya ga jelas”

“pedes banget neng omongannya, btw lo bukannya anam hukum ya ai?” tanya harsa, dia bingung aja dia anak hukum tapi ada di fakultas farmasi.

Ga nyasarkan? Ga mungkin udah kuliah sebulan ga inget gedungnya sendiri.

“hm, abis sarapan” jawab seadanya.

“oohh”

Hanya keheningan yang meliputi mereka, masing-masinh sibuk dengan kegiatannya masing-masing. Ai bermain handphone sedangkan harsa bertarung dengan pikirannya.

“lo abis ini ada kelas?” harsa mencoba mencairkan keheningan diantara mereka.

“ngga, masih tiga jam an. Kenapa?” tanya ai.

'ajak ga ya?' – harsa

“ke base camp gue yuk, kenalan sama temen-temen gue. Mau ga?”

'dih ga jelas banget nih anak temen bukan, sodara bukan, tetiba ngajar ke tongkrongannya' – ai.

“ga makasih, mending gue ke perpus”

Setelah mengucapkan itu ai berdiri dan berjalan menuju pintu keluar kantin menunu perpus buat tidur. Tanpa terduga tangannya di tarik oleh cowok ga tau diri.

“HARSA ANJ! JAN NARIK SEMBARANGAN ORANG BEGO!” kehebohan ai mengundang atensi mahasiswa yang berada di kantin dan di lorong”

“udah ikut aja si, gue yakin lo diperpus kalau ga tidur paling cuman gabut. Yuk”

Akhirnya dengan terpaksa ai mengikuti langkah harsa menuju parkiran buat mengambil motornya.

“nih pake helmnya, walaupun tongkrongannya deket tetep aja”

Ai langsung mangambil tanpa mengucapkan sepata kata pun.

Masih kesel dia, dipaksa ikut sama orang yang dikenal deket aja ngga, terus jadi pusat perhatian sepanjang lorong.

'ha' – ai.

'semoga temen-temenya jelas ngga kek harsa' lagi lagi berharap.

[afifahfebriani]

Magang di Taiwan, Part 1 : Intern's Life

Internship ini adalah bagian dari Taiwan Experienced Education Program (TEEP). Program berjalan selama 2 bulan (boleh lebih) dan diberi beasiswa setiap bulannya.

Project pertamaku adalah riset tentang AI for medical purpose. Setiap intern akan memiliki mentor yang akan membantu selama pengerjaan project. Untuk mempermudah tracking progress semua intern dan anggota lab, terdapat lab meeting yang dilakukan setiap minggu. Di lab meeting ini kita akan mempresentasikan progress apa saja yang sudah kita lakukan dalam seminggu terakhir. Tentunya ini menjadi pengalaman pertamaku presentasi dalam bahasa inggris. Awalnya gugup, but show must go on! Dengan kemampuan bahasa inggris level seadanya aku mencoba menyampaikan progress agar dapat dipahami. Hehe. Rasanya kalau sudah seperti ini, speaking goal nya yang penting bisa dimengerti aja walau grammarnya berantakan wkwk But still, it should be best if you speak grammatically correct :D

Ngomong sambil ndredeg wkwk ya kurang lebih begitulah gambaran presentasinya. Hal ini terus dilakukan untuk minggu - minggu dan project berikutnya. Project keduaku tentang forecasting for time series data menggunakan banyak metode mulai dari exponential smoothing, holt-winter, dan ARIMA dengan menggunakan bahasa R. Lagi - lagi, aku harus bilang kalau ini adalah sesuatu yang baru buatku. Tetapi karena dapat project ini aku jadi jatuh cinta dengan dunia data sampai ambil kelas pengayaan forecasting di kampus wkwk Project ketigaku adalah tentang riset penggunaan semantic web untuk IoT. Semua project yang aku dapat adalah hal baru buatku. Aku bahkan belum pernah belajar sebelumnya. Rasanya banyak hal seperti ini saat kita challenge diri kita untuk sesuatu yang baru. Pasti ada takut, ragu, tapi yakin aja wkwk berusaha terus! keep goin on, do your best! Hehehe

Oh ya ada juga welcome party untuk para internship students. Peserta program ini berasal dari beberapa negara yaitu Indonesia, Vietnam, dan India. Di welcome party, kami saling memperkenalkan diri. Ada juga snacks dan boba! 😍

That's our photo! Well, sekian dulu cerita tentang magangku. Silahkan ambil positifnya, buang negatifnya ya! 😁 insyaAllah akan posting beberapa part selanjutnya seputar my two-months life in Taipei. Any questions or suggestions, please hit me on my ig!

Last but not least, my deep gratitude goes to everyone in MA012 especially Prof Chou and Pak Indie. Ko Richard, Ko Vicky, Ko Joe, Mas Yudhis, Mbak Irene, Chloe, Chislon, Elsa. Sobat intern, survive, makan, dan travelling : Ghisa, Ina, Dina, Hegel, Billy, Mas Sekbay, Mas Dzaky, dan Mas Anwar. Ayo yi wan ma! Wkwkwk

[theshizniiit]

snippet from my sentient/Redwing fic :D