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banannabethchase · 7 months ago
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For the prompts fae dating fluffy please.
Fake or Date?
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There was no ship attached so I created one based on something that has been tickling the back of my brain for a while now. Set in a universe I've been thinking about where the Time Quangle was manipulated by a group of billionaires, but one extra was created so all the Intrepid Heroes get sent into New York to defeat the billionaires.
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“This is the worst idea you’ve ever had.”
“It is not!” Fig hisses, yanking at Adaine’s arm. “See? People are already paying attention to us more than anything else in here. Riz will be able to get in and out of that family’s restaurant in minutes.”
“I am unsure anyone is going to be that interested on the two of us going on a – a – a presumed date in that douchebag’s restaurant,” Adaine says. She wants to reach out and grab Fig’s hand, but she’s not sure if she’s allowed to. Even if this is al supposed to look real.
“The douchebag's parents’ restaurant,” Fig corrects. She boops Adaine on the nose and, frankly, it’s a little startling. Adaine’s not used to be prodded like this, in a romantic kind of way. She’s not sure how she feels about it, which is strange all by itself. Usually she hates it. “Come on. Hold my hand.”
Adaine feels herself turn a bit pink, all the way to the tips of her ears, and it’s hard to walk into the restaurant even though people are talking. Maybe that’s actually why it’s hard. “Or,” Fig says slowly. She slides her arm around Adaine’s waist and leans in, lips at Adaine’s ear. “Ayda likes it when I hold her close when it’s busy like this.”
“Should we really be discussing your girlfriend while we’re undercover as going on a date?” Adaine whispers. Fig’s hand is incredibly warm. It’s cozy.
“Ayda would love to have you on board, if you were up for it,” Fig says, and it’s so casual Adaine almost misses what she’s really saying. She’s stunned enough that she allows Fig to guide her to the little table, right in the middle of the restaurant, and enough eyes are on the two of them and hostess as they sit that no one even notices Riz duck into the kitchen. “But anyway,” Fig says loudly, “I’m so glad you agreed to come out with me. One date, and you’ll see.” Fig winks.
And Adaine, who rarely has this reaction, feels something uncommon but not fully unknown, flutter in her stomach.
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oonajaeadira · 9 months ago
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questions tag game
Lol thanks for the tag, @insomniamamma, @grogusmum, @katareyoudrilling, @toomanytookas, and @ace-turned-confused. I missed playing games!!!
Do you make your own bed? Only if I have rehearsal that day. My rehearsal studio is in my garage and the only toilet's inside the house. Our back door goes directly into the bedroom, so if people have to pass through our bedroom, I'd like it to look neat. But otherwise no. I actually like to throw the covers wide and let the sheets air.
Favorite number? Truthfully, numbers are weird to me. I don't get 'em. It's a long story. I guess the only one that catches my notice is probably 17 because my birfday, but I don't know if I'd say it was a favorite.
What’s your job? I work with performing artists. Fewer than 300 people on earth have my job and probably fewer than half of those even use the same job title. But I love love love my job; I'm good at it and it feels like I was made to do it. I get to spend my days working to make it more accessible for artists to present their work, organizing arts events, and fighting on their behalf to keep arts programs running.
If you could go back to school, would you? A few years ago I might have said yes. But now, probably not. I'm content to take classes, but I don't have the time, money, or energy. I wouldn't want the pile of checkboxes and deadlines again, that's for sure.
Can you parallel park? Pretty well, yes. Bonus for being able to parallel park in February when the snow's all built up on the side of the road and I have to gun it through plow drifts.
Do you think aliens are real? Statistically speaking, the probability of there deffo being aliens is astronomically high. (See what I did there)
Can you drive a manual car? Yes. I learned in/took my test in/first owned a stick. My dad taught me to drive and wanted to make sure I could always drive whatever vehicle I got in. It was his way of protecting me--if I ever got in a scrape and suddenly needed to drive a car, I'd be able to, no matter what. It actually came in handy in college because I was a pretty straight shooter, so my friends could drink and toke and I was always there to drive them home, even if it wasn't my car.
What’s your guilty pleasure? Most of my pleasures are guilt free because idgaf. But I do love staying up late knowing that I'll be tired in the morning. And I do love having a lazy day even though I know being sedentary isn't good for me. I love love love flying when I go on vacation, but I know my carbon footprint is deep. And I love shopping on Amazon and Shien and...well...*capitalist guilt*
Any phobias? Centipedes. Stick around my blog and you'll hear me scream about it often enough.
Favorite childhood sport? I was a water baby, so I loved swimming and would get into the water any chance I could. I was on swim team and gymnastics team in junior high. Loved riding my bike anywhere I could get to. And I was big on roller skating and downhill skiing...until I found theater and then I couldn't imagine risking breaking a bone and being in the wrong kind of a cast for six weeks....
Do you talk to yourself? All. The. Time. In the third person. Both admonishment and praise as well as practicing imaginary conversations with others. Sometimes it's a back and forth battle between two voices that are both me playing devil's advo. And sometimes I talk out fic dialogue in the shower or in the car. I get caught at it all the time. Whoops.
Tattoos? One on my back that I'm thinking about covering up with a Darksaber/watercolor tat. Now that I'm at the point in my career where I don't have to keep my body "marketable" (an actor's life is bizarre, yo), I'm thinking of getting a set of matching forearm tats.
Favorite color? Lemon yellow.
Do you like puzzles? I love brain puzzles. Sudoku, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, escape rooms. Complex scheduling lol. Anything you have to think through. I usually wake up and play my way through most of the New York Times daily puzzles first thing in the morning. I am not as fond of trial-and-error puzzles like jigsaws and rubiks though. Those just feel like work to me.
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tagging: @feathersandfoxtails @songsformonkeys @yespolkadotkitty @julesonrecord @writeforfandoms
@honestly-shite @lowlights @ithinkwehitametaphor @moonlitbirdie @the-blind-assassin-12
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andmaybegayer · 10 months ago
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Last Monday of the Week 2024-09-09
It was Bandcamp Friday last friday so those go up front:
Listening: First up God's Country by Chat Pile which I cannot remember why I found it but is extremely noisy metal. Blunt, to the point.
A Dog A Deer A Seal by Hit Bargain has featured on a Monday before but now I actually bought the album, here's the title track. Very modern-style rock.
The Envoy by Gavlina Rayna Russom, her first solo album after leaving LCD Soundsystem, soundscape electronic and voice based on The Left Hand of Darkness.
Cyberspace Database by Fornax Void, sort of the evil mirror dimension version of Businessfunk which now that I think about it has never come up on here? Incredible. Anyway a sort of fantasy soundscape for a cyberspace environment. Huge album too, like 50 songs.
Alright back to our regularly scheduled programming
Watching: New! Dynamo! Dreams! from Ian Hubert,
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This is the first time we're back at what was started in Ep1 so there is in fact some kind of plot, although the series remains supremely vibes-based. Excellent extensive rampaging robotaxi sequence. Dynamo Dreams is mostly about the props and atmosphere.
Reading: Finished The Tyrant Baru Cormorant after a brief lapse in reading. It's got problems! I really like a lot of it but it keeps on pausing the book to tell us about the blogs and wikipedia pages Seth Dickinson has been reading. Have you heard of Euler's Formula? What about the evolutionary argument for homosexuality? Yo did you hear about plants that avert scurvy? I am going to tell you about these in a boringly straightforward didactic way for the next 200 pages while occasionally progressing the plot.
Things I like: There is a very real sense of trying to balance everyone's schemes. Despite the fantasy communication techniques there's a lot of hidden information that gets used well, and the vibe of Baru's person-blindness is felt heavily but by anyone trying to make a plan run smoothly. Baru gets so messed up over the course of these books and it works to demonstrate how she's taking herself to pieces to make this work.
When Baru is actually doing her thing you can ignore the sort of awkward frankensteined nature of the world around her, but when explicit attention is drawn to it it quickly starts to fall apart, and the introduction of the Lightning Cult has me worried that this will only get more severe. Seth Dickinson seemingly cannot do Greg Egan, but they can do the rest of the Baru Cormorant pretty solidly.
Also more Skin Horse. Only to about 2012 so far.
Making: Some abortive soldering projects, hampered by my lack of good quality solder, I only have pure tin/copper blend in pretty coarse gauge, you want something finer and with a little silver for this.
Started working through some Control Theory lectures to brush up on that because I'm also working through some ROS tutorials, I want to make my robotics projects more broadly useful and integrating ROS/microROS might go a long way to helping that.
Playing: Ash and Adam's Gobsmacked, an early access roguelite arena combat goblin game that came out recently. Big focus on mobility, you can run and jump and glide around levels while taking out a bunch of robots. Still pretty finicky, controls are on the slippier side so on the plus side "high skill ceiling" but also "uncontrollable".
A touch of Minecraft, poking at Modrinth mod manager rather than my usual manual mod installation because I was unwilling to spend time figuring out how some of the new mods interact. I really do want to stick with a world long enough to do something interesting sometime.
Tools and Equipment: I set up Tailscale to link my server with my devices when they're in the field, using a headscale node running on my cloud server. It's really nice once you have all the basics sorted out, works smoothly. Worth a look if you want to securely access your home network while on the go.
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writingsofwerewolves · 2 years ago
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I'm not sure when or if I'll ever post the full 101k words of this, but here's a sexy excerpt of my werewolf/human/vampire romance. This part features oral sex between the werewolf and the human while the werewolf is in human form.
If it's a bit roughly written, please forgive me. I haven't edited it thoroughly and also, uh. Well, I've never given or received oral sex so sorry if it's unrealistic. 😅
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While I still felt awkward about the whole thing, I climbed into bed and got under the covers. The wolf snuggled close, tucking my head into his neck. I felt my whole body relax as I became surrounded by his warmth. It was pretty easy to close my eyes and imagine it was Vikram holding me. Aside from a little more hair than usual, he felt much the same. Big, warm, and caring.
In fact, I was so comfortable that as I snuggled up against him, as I would normally do with Vikram, I started to feel the same urges I often felt with Vikram. It was rare that he and I wouldn’t do something before going to sleep. Even if it was just using our hands or grinding against each other with our clothes on when we didn’t have the time or energy for full on sex, we each usually had at least one orgasm a night.
And while my brain was still nervous about the giant werewolf in my bed, my body was quickly deciding it was ready to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.
I squirmed a little, trying to get more comfortable as I felt my body disobediently preparing for sex.
The wolf pulled back slightly and I chewed my lip, avoiding looking directly at him. He gave a rumble and nuzzled my shoulder. I cursed the fact that he couldn’t talk. I didn’t know what he was asking.
A moment later, though, he made it clear. He moved down the bed, down by where my legs were, and put one paw on my hip as he nuzzled my thigh.
I whimpered, remembering how heavenly his tongue felt within me.
“Do-do you want to?” I asked hesitantly.
He nodded slowly.
I took a deep breath and said, “Okay.”
With shaky hands, I pushed the blankets off me, helped by the wolf’s paws and then pulled down my underwear. I pressed my legs together nervously. The wolf rumbled and gripped the hem of my shirt in his teeth, giving a light tug.
I swallowed hard and nodded before pulling my shirt over my head. I folded my arms over my chest, feeling uncomfortable and exposed.
The wolf moved over me and put a paw on my shoulder, pushing me back into the mattress with gentle force. He used his nose to ease my arms away from my chest and then lathed his tongue over my breasts.
I let out a soft “oh” and relaxed under his ministrations, only to let out a startled “Oh!” when suddenly he nipped at my breast.
He chuckled, a sound that vibrated my whole body, and moved down between my legs. He used his paw to part my legs before he delved his tongue into my folds. After a few licks, his tongue entered me, filling me up easily.
I whimpered, my hips squirming as he moved inside me. The wolf gripped my hips with his paws, holding me in place as his tongue undulated, massaging my inner walls in a gentle rhythm while his nose pressed against my clit, rubbing it subtly as he moved.
It wasn’t long before my legs clamped around his head and I felt pleasure break across my body.
When I recovered, the wolf moved over me and licked my forehead. I smiled and hummed serenely as I lifted my hand to pet his cheek.
“And I thought you were good with your tongue before…” I remarked.
He laughed and bumped his forehead gently against mine.
“Your turn?” I questioned.
The wolf pulled back and shook his head. I frowned at him.
“Do you… not like doing things when you’re…?” I questioned.
He lowered his head, his brow furrowed.
“If you’re worried about me…” I ventured.
He rumbled and licked my forehead.
“Vikram,” I said firmly, “You know I hate when you do it for me and I don’t do something in return. We’ve had this talk.”
He sighed heavily and nodded.
“If you really don’t want to, that’s fine,” I told him, “But if it’s because you’re worried about me, can you at least let me make the choice for myself?”
The wolf took a deep breath and moved off me, to the side, and laid on his back on the bed. Suddenly the issue came into clear focus.
Laying against his belly was not one but two very large mildly animalistic cocks, one behind the other.
“Oh,” I squeaked. “You didn’t have those before.”
He put his paw on my arm and gave me a meaningful look.
“I’m fine,” I told him, “Uh… can I…?”
He nodded.
I got on my knees beside him and reached to take one in my hand. It felt bigger than Vikram did when he was human, but the tip was more tapered where Vikram as a human was very blunt. It also felt hotter than before. I gave it a few experimental strokes and to my surprise, it grew larger and harder as I worked, as did the other still laying against his belly.
Steeling myself, I bent down and licked the tip which had started leaking precum. I was happy to find he didn’t taste much different than before. Satisfied by that discovery, I became more bold and took him into my mouth. Due to the tapered shape, I was easily able to take him deeply without much work. I worked him for a few moments before pulling back and looking at him.
“Do you… Should I alternate or… I don’t know what to do with both,” I told him nervously.
He gave a soft rumble and touched my leg with his paw.
“You’ll tell me if I mess up?”
He nodded.
“Okay,” I took a deep breath and moved to the other one. I felt his body vibrate as he hummed with pleasure while I took his second cock into my mouth, taking it just as deeply as the first, though I thought it felt a little bigger.
I enjoyed the feeling of it slipping into my throat so easily. I was never able to take Vikram’s human cock so deeply and I felt very proud of myself. As I got more comfortable, I switched again, but kept one hand on the base of the second cock as I used my mouth and my other hand to work the first one.
The wolf gave a small growl and I glanced at him, worried I’d done something wrong, but his eyes were closed and his head was pressed back against the pillows so I took that to be a good sign.
I switched primary cocks again, feeling confident and enjoying that I could bring my mate so much pleasure. After a few moments, he put his paw on the back of my neck. In our normal sessions, that meant he was close. He applied just enough pressure for me to feel like I was being forced to take him, but not enough that I couldn’t escape if I wanted.
I didn’t want to, though.
I sped up, sucking and squeezing with more force as his pelvis began to move more urgently.
His paw tightened on the back of my neck and I felt his claws just barely dig into my skin as his hips forced his cock deeper into my mouth and filled me with his cum. While the one cock spurted down my throat, the other shot thick and heavy ropes into the air that fell on top of the two of us.
Vikram always seemed to have an inordinate amount of cum, though I didn’t really have anything to compare to, but the Alpha seemed to have at least twice as much. So much that I finally had to give up trying to swallow all that came from one of his cocks, sputtering and coughing as it dripped from my mouth and continued to spill from him.
When it finally slowed to a halt, I was covered with his burning hot cum.
The wolf was breathing heavily, his eyes still closed and his paw still holding the back of my neck. I also was breathing hard, trying to catch my breath.
When he finally opened his eyes and looked at me, he had the good sense to look sheepish.
“Goodness fucking gracious,” I muttered, wiping my face clean, “I think I need a shower.”
He released my neck and gave an apologetic whine.
“I can see why you hesitated,” I commented. I glanced down at his cocks and then did a double take.
They’d grown bigger, but only near the base. I’d been so concerned with swallowing every bit of cum I couldn’t I hadn’t noticed the change.
“You have a knot?” I said, dumbfounded, “Two knots?”
He chuckled and nodded.
“Huh…” I clicked my tongue, “Interesting.”
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purrincess-chat · 4 years ago
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Marinette Dupain-Cheng’s Spite Playlist: Remix CH20
The battle in this chapter has a lot of references. Can you name all of them? ;) You can see our new heroine’s design here!
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Chapter 20: my tears ricochet
“Is everything okay, Marinette?” Tikki poked her head out of Marinette’s shirt collar.
The subway station was quiet save for a few other waiting passengers, too absorbed in their phones to notice the girl talking to her small magical friend. Marinette took a deep breath and nodded.
“Yeah,” she said, “I just can’t believe it’s finally over.”
“Don’t you think it’s wrong to seek revenge? What if Lila gets akumatized again because Ladybug exposed her?” Tikki asked with a worried frown.
“Normally, I’d say yes, but it’s about time someone set the record straight,” Marinette said as the subway car pulled up. “Look, I won’t talk about it ever again as Ladybug or Marinette. It’s over now. We’ll just stay on the lookout for the next few days.”
Tikki sank back into Marinette’s shirt without another word, though her frown persisted. Taking a seat on the train, Marinette leaned her head back with a sigh. It had been nearly a month since Marinette changed schools, and she’d done her best to put the past behind her. From the moment she left, she didn’t want anything to do with Lila, but it was too late to take back the interview now. The truth was finally out there, and it was unlikely that Lila would be able to lie her way out of this one. Everyone was free.
When the train arrived at her stop, Marinette followed the crowd of people and pushed the whole ordeal from her mind. What was done was done, and Lila had no power over her anymore. Marinette had often wondered what this day would feel like. Truthfully, it wasn’t as relieving as she thought it would be. Maybe removing herself from the situation lessened the impact, but Marinette felt nothing but apathy. A small part of her was glad to be done with it, but the majority of her just didn’t care about Lila anymore. She’d made new friends, and she was in the process of making one more.
Gabrielle averted her gaze when Marinette entered the café, just like she always did. Marinette had programmed Gabrielle’s work schedule into her calendar, and she’d been making it a point to stop by when she could. Although Gabrielle tried to hide it, Marinette could tell that she was happy to see her.
“Does this count as harassment?” Gabrielle asked, setting Marinette’s usual order on the table.
“Only if you want me to stop,” Marinette said.
Gabrielle rolled her eyes and smiled. “You’re such a dork. No wonder I used to pick on you.”
“That’s not a no,” Marinette said pointedly.
“You’re so annoying,” Gabrielle sighed, stalking back to the counter.
Marinette bit back a smile, retrieving her sketchbook from her bag while Gabrielle tended to other customers. The café was cozy and secluded enough that Marinette could work freely while also keeping an eye on Gabrielle. Her deadline was only a few days away, and she’d already taken time out to help Adrien.
Adrien…
He went behind her back to stop Lila. She’d been so touched in the moment, that she agreed to help without really thinking. But he’d gone against everything he believed in for her. Not Ladybug, not Chloe, not even his best friend. For Marinette. How could she resist? The moment Adrien said he needed Ladybug, she couldn’t help herself. It was selfish, but if he called, she’d always come running. And as it turned out, Adrien was quietly doing the same for her all along. It was kind of romantic in a way.
But what did that make them? Were they dating? Neither one of them had confessed their true feelings, but it was obvious they both really cared for one another. Adrien wouldn’t have teamed up with Chloe if he didn’t feel something for Marinette. Being mean wasn’t in Adrien’s nature—it was one of the many things she loved about him. He had to be in love with her now. There was no other explanation.
Marinette pressed her lips together, tracing hearts along the edges of her sketch. She would tell Adrien how she felt after her presentation with Clara. No chickening out this time. Just her honest feelings and hopefully Adrien’s soft lips and silky golden hair, the intoxicating scent of his cologne, and those strong arms wrapping around her-
“What’s that for?” Gabrielle snapped Marinette from her trance, replacing the cold cup Marinette had long forgotten about with a fresh one.
“Oh, uh, just some designs I’ve been playing with,” Marinette said. “Actually, will you tell me what you think?”
Gabrielle quirked a brow, spinning the sketchbook around to get a better look while Marinette sipped her coffee. She’d narrowed it down to three sketches, and Gabrielle studied them thoughtfully.
“I think the skirt on this one could puff out more, and I think this one would look better if you made it slouch off the shoulder,” Gabrielle said, “but that’s just my opinion.”
“No, that’s really helpful. Thank you.” Marinette smiled.  
Gabrielle shifted her weight and mumbled, “Your designs are really good.”
Marinette beamed, but before she could reply, a loud boom shook the café, knocking over cabinets and cups. Gabrielle and Marinette rushed outside to find the source as several passing people ran away from the scene.
“Lila,” Marinette murmured under her breath.
“What?” Gabrielle turned to her.
“I said it must be an akuma,” she said quickly. “We should probably evacuate.”
“As if my boss will let me leave. This place could burn down, and he’d still expect me to show up and sweep the ashes.” Gabrielle rolled her eyes. “You go.”
Another crash rattled the street, shattering the windows of every parked car along the block. Marinette shielded her face from the debris, Gabrielle taking a defensive stance in front of her. Locking eyes with the villain, Marinette’s blood ran cold.
Lila hadn’t been the one to get akumatized, but the girl staring back at her was all too familiar. Her suit was red and black with spots resembling Ladybug’s on the bodice. Long red hair was tied back into a ponytail, once hazel eyes now scarlet. Her ex-best friend looked at her with utter disdain.
“You…” Her eyes narrowed.
“Alya?” Marinette gasped.
“You two know each other?” Gabrielle quirked a brow.
“She and I used to be…” Marinette lowered her gaze.
“Used to be what, Marinette? Bffs?” The akuma snarled. “Or maybe you’d like to forget that!”
With a swipe of her phone, a purple beam shot toward them. Gabrielle tackled Marinette to the ground, avoiding the blast by an inch. Gabrielle’s manager came out to see what the fuss was about, and the beam engulfed him. He blinked a few times, looking around at the café in confusion.
“Where am I? Better yet, who am I?” he groaned.
Gabrielle pushed Marinette away, eyes wide. “Run!”
“What about yo-”
“Just go!” Gabrielle shouted.
“Oh, she’s not going anywhere.” The akuma swiped her phone screen again, pointing it up to the sky. Storm clouds materialized, and large chunks of hail rained down. “I’m not your bff anymore, Marinette. My name is Ladyblogger, and I can use any power I want! I’m going to expose the truth to everyone once and for all!”
Gabrielle grabbed the coffee pot from her manager and hurled it at Ladyblogger. She took Marinette’s hand, and the two raced up the street.
“This way!” Gabrielle ducked into an alley. She lead Marinette through a private courtyard, down another side street, and across to another alley before stopping. “Take this street, and you should be able to make it home from there.”
“Where will you go?” Marinette asked.
“I should get back to the café. I doubt my manager’s amnesia will last long. You should get somewhere safe.” She shoved Marinette on, heading back in the direction they came.
“Gabrielle?” Marinette called, and she turned over her shoulder. “Thanks. You saved me.”
“Yeah, yeah, don’t mention it.” Gabrielle rolled her eyes. “Now go!”
Marinette bit back a smile as she raced up the alley. Her suit materialized before she made it to the other end, and she tossed her yoyo into the rooftops. Any warmth she’d felt from Gabrielle’s selflessness faded the moment Ladybug touched down on the scene. Chat Noir arrived at the same time she did.
“Looks like the ‘heroes’ decided to show up,” Ladyblogger said with air quotes. “Or should I even call you that anymore? The only people you seem to protect these days are ones with egos the size of monuments!”
“Alya, listen to me! Lila is manipulating you,” Ladybug said.
“You’re one to talk about manipulation. How’s your bff Chloe these days? Or is it actually Marinette?” Ladyblogger shot another beam from her phone, but Chat Noir and Ladybug dodged. The attack hit Gabrielle’s manager again, snapping out of his confusion only to be transformed into a Ladyblogger look alike.
“Wow, for a journalist, you seem to have a hard time swallowing the truth,” Chat Noir said.  
Ladyblogger swiped blasts from her screen, and Ladybug and Chat Noir dodged between them, charging in to strike. Chat Noir’s staff phased through Ladyblogger, and he stumbled several paces before regaining his balance. She smirked at him, lifting her finger from the screen and regaining tangibility just in time for Ladybug to land a hit.
The two grappled, dodging each other’s swipes and jabs. Ladyblogger phased in and out of tangibility, striking Ladybug with purposeful blows. When Ladybug finally landed a hit, Ladyblogger simply smiled. Her aura glowed, and she took Ladybug’s wrist, tossing her effortlessly into her partner across the street.
They rolled across the pavement, limbs tangling around each other. Chat Noir immediately helped her to her feet, dusting himself off. “Okay, is it just me, or are her powers super random?”
“I don’t think they are,” Ladybug said. “She’s using abilities we’ve fought before. I think she’s using powers from old akumas.”
“Not just akumas.” Ladyblogger corrected, tapping her screen. “Cataclysm!”
She charged at them, fist glowing with black energy. Ladybug and Chat Noir jumped out of the way, and Ladyblogger swiped the streetlamp, reducing it to a pile of ash.
“Okay, so you can copy our powers too,” Chat Noir said.
Ladybug’s eyes narrowed on Ladyblogger’s screen, an inverted version of her blog theme with icons for each power available to her. “Her blog!” she gasped. “She can use powers of anyone—hero or villain—that she’s reported about on her blog!”
“You always were a smart one,” Ladyblogger said. “So, how come you can’t see through all of the lies people keep feeding you?”
“She’s not the one that needs to open her eyes.” Chat Noir shot back.
Ladyblogger summoned another Cataclysm, punching the ground and sending a shockwave rippling up the street. Ladybug and Chat Noir jumped up to the roof to avoid it.
“Got a plan?” Chat Noir asked.
“Lucky Charm!” Ladybug summoned, and a deck of playing cards materialized.
“Up for a riveting game of poker? We can wager our Miraculouses for her akuma,” Chat smarmed.
“No…” Ladybug studied the logo on the box. “I have to go. Maybe you can annoy her to death with your jokes before I get back.”
“Purrhaps she’ll be a better sport than you.” Chat Noir winked. “Just don’t keep me waiting too long. Even this cat will run out of jokes eventually.”
Ladybug flicked his bell before racing off. Ladyblogger could mimic the power of anyone so long as she’d written about them on her blog, so Ladybug needed a power she hadn’t seen before.
“Master!” Marinette burst through the door. “Chat Noir and I are fighting an akuma, and I need to borrow a Miraculous.”
Master Fu set aside his book. “Then let’s not waste any time.”
He retrieved the Miracle Box from its hiding place and presented it to her. Marinette surveyed her options carefully. The mouse could work, but she wasn’t sure it was the one they needed. Then there was the monkey, but that could confuse things even more. She needed something stealthy. Something like…
“Do you have someone in mind?” Master Fu asked as she grabbed the tiger gauntlet.
“I think I just might.”
♪♫♪ Bad Blood ♪♫♪
Ladybug found Gabrielle sweeping broken glass outside the café. The street was quiet and long since evacuated. Chat Noir and Ladyblogger relocated to the Trocadero, but Gabrielle stayed behind, waiting for everything to go back to normal. She quirked a brow when Ladybug approached.
“I’m going to assume since I’m still here sweeping glass that you haven’t defeated the akuma?” she asked.
“Not yet.” Ladybug admitted. “I need a little help. Think you’re up for it?”
“Why do you need my help? Don’t you have a passel of super-freaks on speed dial?” Gabrielle grunted, returning to her sweeping.
“I do, but… how would you like to be one of them?” Ladybug offered, and Gabrielle froze.
“For real?” she asked, eyes glinting with intrigue that extinguished just as quickly as it lit. “Why me?”
“Didn’t you watch my interview earlier?” Ladybug cocked a hip. “I’m always looking for new partners, and I saw how you helped your friend earlier.”
“We’re not really friends,” Gabrielle said, but when Ladybug gave her a disbelieving smirk, she sighed. “Okay, fine. She’s annoying, but whatever, I guess she’s my friend. I just don’t see how that has anything to do with me becoming a superhero. You obviously don’t know me very well, but let’s just say I’m not exactly the hero type.”
“Don’t you want to be?” Ladybug asked, and when Gabrielle averted her gaze, she added, “Look, I didn’t think I was superhero material at first either, but being Ladybug helped me realize I’m more capable than I think. You have an opportunity to do something good. Isn’t that what you want?”
Gabrielle lowered her gaze, tapping her nails against the wooden handle. Pressing her lips together, she squared her shoulders and let the broom fall to the ground.
“Gabrielle Burton, this is the Miraculous of the Tiger, which grants you the power of invisibility. You will use it to fight for the greater good.” Ladybug recited, presenting her with a small box. “Once the battle is over, you will return it to me. Can I trust you?”
“Yeah, I guess.” Gabrielle rolled her eyes and took the box, barely flinching when Roarr manifested.
“Hello there! My name is Roarr, and I’m a-”
“We don’t have time for that. My job doesn’t pay me enough to fight supervillains, so let’s just get this over with.” Gabrielle cut him off. “Now, how does this thing work?”
Ladybug flashed him an apologetic grin, and he flicked his tail. “To transform, all you have to do is say ‘Roarr, transform me,’” he said without any fanfare.
“Cool.” Gabrielle slipped on the gauntlet. “Roarr, transform me!”
Gabrielle caught on quick, following behind Ladybug without need for explanation. If Marinette had learned anything about Gabrielle, it was that she was straightforward and to the point. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise that she was guarded around Ladybug. Marinette was still breaking through some of those walls herself, but she truly believed that Gabrielle could be a good hero if she tried.
When they arrived at the Trocadero, Gabrielle cracked her whip before Ladyblogger could ready another attack. Seeing Ladybug with a new ally must have struck a nerve because Ladyblogger let out a frustrated growl. Chat Noir rushed in but slammed into an invisible wall. Ladyblogger tugged an invisible cell door shut with a smile, but Gabrielle didn’t leave her much time to gloat.
“Who’s the new pet?” Ladyblogger called. She and Gabrielle sparred while Ladybug checked on Chat Noir.
“Obviously, someone she trusts more than you.” Gabrielle retorted. They locked hands, glaring each other down.
“It seems that Ladybug is employing a lot of mean girls, these days. Falling on hard times?” Ladyblogger grunted, hiking a leg to knee Gabrielle in the gut. “You must really be scraping the bottom of the barrel. Looks like your little tigress needs some more training.”
Ladyblogger struck again, but Gabrielle caught her wrist, redirecting her down the stairs. As Ladyblogger stumbled to the bottom, Gabrielle cocked a hip.
“Tigress, I kind of like that. I think I’ll keep it,” she said.
Ladyblogger scrambled to her feet as Ladybug and Chat Noir flanked Tigress. Her attention turned to the news station helicopter hovering over the Trocadero to catch all of the action.
“Let’s see if the rookie is really up to snuff,” Ladyblogger said, tapping her screen again. “Venom!”
“No!” Ladybug shouted.
Ladyblogger jumped, clearing the distance to the helicopter easily. With a light tap, the pilot froze in place, and Ladyblogger hopped out the other side as the plane spiraled into a tailspin.
“Chat Noir, Tigress, get everyone out!” Ladybug ordered.
Her partners sprang into action while Ladybug hooked her yoyo around the streetlamps. Tigress took care of Nadja while Chat Noir carried the pilot and cameraman. They got out just as the helicopter landed in Ladybug’s net. Her feet skidded against the concrete, bearing the weight of the aircraft as she gently lowered it to the ground.
“Hey, Bugheads! Ladyblogger here, and do I have the scoop for you!” A large camera broadcast their efforts to every screen in Paris, and Ladyblogger watched in amusement. “Always playing the hero, but only for those she deems worthy of saving. Hasn’t anyone ever wondered if the girl under the mask is really as nice as we all think?”
“Thanks, Ladybug,” Nadja said as Tigress set her down.
“Get somewhere safe,” Ladybug ordered.
The pilot groaned and rubbed his head, free from Venom’s sting. Ladybug eyed him with a pensive frown as the reporting crew scrambled to safety.
“Any ideas?” Chat Noir asked.
“Forming one,” Ladybug replied. “It looks like she can only use one power at a time, so when she switches to a new one, the effects of the old one wear off—like closing an app on a phone.”
“Okay, so what does that mean for us?” Tigress crossed her arms over her chest.
“It means we have to keep her moving,” Ladybug said, palming her yoyo. “Lucky charm!”
A catcher’s mitt landed in her hands, and Chat Noir quirked a brow.
“Great, so we can invite her to play catch,” he said.
Ladybug glanced around singling in on Tigress, Chat Noir’s staff, and her glove. A smile broke over her lips. “That’s exactly what we’re going to do, but we’re going to do it my way. Chat Noir, you and I are going to keep Ladyblogger busy while Tigress sneaks in.”
Chat Noir nodded without a second thought, but Tigress shot Ladybug a skeptical look. “Are you sure this is gonna work?”
“This isn’t even her most convoluted plan.” Chat Noir shrugged.
“And now the superheroine has summoned her last resort. I think it’s time everyone learned the truth about Paris’s savior. Coming up next, we’re going to take her Miraculous and find out what kind of person is hiding behind the mask! Stay connected, Bugheads.” Ladyblogger ended her broadcast and swiped to a new power. “Let’s see which one of us has more luck, Ladybug. Lucky Charm!”
Ladyblogger caught the rocket launcher with a sinister laugh, taking aim at the band of heroes. When she pulled the trigger, they dispersed, splitting up in three different directions.
“Camouflage!” Tigress whispered.
Ladybug and Chat Noir wasted no time drawing Ladyblogger’s attention, dodging past missiles as they closed in. They took turns taking jabs and kicks, and with closer proximity, Ladyblogger abandoned her weapon in favor of a different power. Light beams shot from her screen with each swipe of her fingers, transforming streetlamps and benches into hard black lumps.
“Coal? But I’ve been so good this year!” Chat Noir taunted.
“I used to think you two were so great, but now I see you for who you really are! You’re not heroes, you’re just two little kids playing dress-up for attention,” Ladyblogger said.
“You know what? You’re right,” Ladybug said. “Just keep all of your attention on us.”
“It shouldn’t be hard. I am pretty good-looking.” Chat Noir flexed his biceps.
Ladyblogger’s eyes narrowed, but before she could make her next move, her arms pinned to her sides. An invisible force wrestled her to the ground, kicking her phone from her grasp in a direct pitch to Chat Noir.
Tigress materialized on top of her, pulling her whip tight. “Looks like Hawkmoth should have trained you a little more,” she said.
“Batter up!” Chat Noir called, swinging his baton.
Ladybug caught the phone in her mitt easily and stomped it under her foot, releasing the black butterfly from inside.
“No more evil-doing for you, little akuma. Looks like she struck out.”
Tigress stood up as Ladybug’s magic healed the city. When Alya came to, Ladybug crouched beside her, presenting her repaired phone.
“I know you’re hurt and confused, but I promise that everything I said earlier is true,” Ladybug said. “You’re a smart girl, Alya. The truth is right in front of you if you look for it.”
Alya searched her expression, lips pressing into a firm line. “Why should I believe you?”
“Seriously? After everything Ladybug has done for this city, you’re going to blow her off just like that? Some journalist you are,” Tigress grunted, flipping her braid over one shoulder.
“Tigress-”
Alya’s jaw clenched. She snatched her phone from Ladybug’s grasp and stood up. “So these are the kind of people you replace real heroes with? I thought one drama queen was a coincidence, but I’m starting to think you just have a type,” she said. “You’re right. I am smart—smart enough to see when someone isn’t who they say they are. So from now on, I’m no longer your fan, Ladybug, and I’m going to expose the truth to everyone!”
Tigress averted her gaze as Alya stormed off. “Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.”
“It’s okay,” Ladybug said. Her heart sank watching Alya walk away from her for the second time. “She already made up her mind.”
♪♫♪ Far From Heaven ♪♫♪
“You okay, Al?”
Alya peeked at her boyfriend over the pillow she was hugging to her face, tears streaking her cheeks. Nino sat on the bed beside her, pulling her into his arms. Alya nestled into his neck and allowed his warmth to thaw the cold ache in her chest.
“I saw your blog post. Are you really done with Ladybug?” Nino asked.
Alya flicked her gaze to her phone resting on the bed, her latest post on the Ladyblog displayed on the screen. She might have gone too far with it, but she didn’t care. Ladybug wasn’t who Alya thought, and the world needed to know that their beloved heroine wasn’t so loving.
“After everything I’ve done for her, all the time I spent proving to her how trustworthy I was, and she just replaced me without even saying anything. Then she’s out there being best buddies with Chloe?” Alya’s voice cracked. “How could she do that?”
Nino pursed his lips, and Alya leaned her cheek against his chest, breathing him in. She didn’t blame him for not having an answer because neither did she. In only a few weeks, her entire world had been flipped on its head. Losing Marinette had hurt enough, but now she couldn’t even believe in the people she revered most. Were all superheroes just pretending to be nice? Or did they all have a Chloe Bourgeois behind the scenes pulling the strings? And what was Marinette’s role in all of this? Was all of it really her fault? Alya didn’t know what to believe now.
“Maybe you should take some time away from your blog. I think it might be good to put some distance between you for a while.” Nino suggested, kissing her temple. “At least while you’re hurting, I don’t think it’s healthy for you to be around all that. Take some time to clear your head.”
“Yeah, I guess you’re right…” Alya picked up her phone, thumb lingering over the home button, but she couldn’t bring herself to press it.
Nino was right. Her obsession with heroes wasn’t healthy. How many times had she put herself in danger capturing footage for her blog, and for what? Ladybug clearly didn’t care, so why should Alya? A break wasn’t what she needed. If she came back, it would just be more of the same. What Alya truly needed was to walk away. To shut the door and never look back. Maybe then she could find something worth believing in.
“Al?”
Alya bit her lip, thoughts racing. Before she could change her mind, she hit delete, erasing months of hard work in an instant. Countless late nights, dangerous battles collecting footage, all of her hopes and dreams and theories gone at the touch of a button. Ladybug didn’t trust her anymore, and now the feeling was mutual.
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angelthebedsheet · 5 years ago
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Can we please get a scenario where black reader is having a horrible day and she’s walking pass Karasuno volleyball team and Tsukishima say some half slick shit so black reader just turns around and starts beating his ass?
a/n: CHILE I WAS GONNA WAIT TILL THE WEEKEND TO UPdate BUT I SAW THIS AND BABY I HAD TO JUMP ON YHAT SHIT YALL STARTING TO KNOW THAT I LOVE WRITING Y/N WHOOPING A S S
leTs Get IT YALL
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GRRT POW OKAY SOOOOO
now your day was absolute SHIT
your hair wasn’t cooperating and the hairstyle you wanted to try wasnt doing right
so you just did the same slickback bun
then you lost your earrings twice so you had to wear those ones that were your least favorite
it took you five minutes to find your socks
you felt like shit
you couldnt even find your lashes so you went lashless on a FRIDAY
you didnt even walk to school with yachi this morning so she KNEW something was up
you were in a bad mood all day and tsukishima of all people kept poking fun at you which usually didnt bother you
“wow for once you dont look like snuffalufocous”
“tsukishima shut the fuck up”
he’s LIVING for that
usually you can clapback
clapback game STRONG
“you had that hairstyle for the past couple of weeks.”
“swear to god tsukishima stop.”
yamaguchi is already betting your gonna pop off today
“tsukki i think you should stop”
yachi’s praying for him
now time skip
ya day got even worse
tsukishima was MILKING it and you were tired of it
you were FINISHED
you were about to leave when you walked past the gym
“look there’s a mole rat crawling back to the sewer drains.”
you turned your ass back tf around and walked into that gym
now yamaguchi and yachi feel the irritation coming off of you
you threw your bookbag on the ground and you took off your blazer
“on my fucking mama you keep talking SHIT tsukishima but thats alright imma beat ya ass for that then. since you wanna talk like a bitch you can get dragged like one, hoe”
tHEN HERE COMES THE INSTAGAITORSSSSSSS
“OOOHHHHHHH” -tanaka
“GET INTO IT Y/N!!!” noya
sugawara been EXCITED for some drama
AND HIS HOMEGIRL ABOUT TO THROUGH HANDSSSSSS
“yeah okay sure go back to the pound”
the team is INVESTED NOW
kiyoko and asahi went 👀 too
now you just run up on ya boy and WITH THE POWER OF
Z E U S H I M S E L F
you SWANG ON THE NIGGA
GOT HIM IN THE CHEEK
THE SOUND OF THE IMPACT WAS SOLID BABY
“DAMNNNNN” - the whole team
now that bitch caught off guard and stumbling
and he LIVID
i hc that if tsukki can talk allat shit his hands can also make up for it
i know his brother was play fighting with him too when they were younger
“put em up bitch”
“alright lets fucking go then”
now yall SCRAPING
nun of the playing shit
yall getting solid hits on each other
aint nobody stepping in
yall hitting like mf BOXERS up in that bitch
you even got him in the bleachers
you KNOW damn WELL someone’s recording aka tanaka
nishinoya is HYPING YOU UP bc i KNOW he been WANTING to swing on him but he cant bc he’s his senpai
“WHOOP HIS ASS Y/N GO IN BITCH!”
both of yall hits are connecting
tsukishima got a GOOD hit in and busted ya lip
now you mad
idk about yall but if i got my lip busted it would be over im going ham let out the beast
havent had a fight where im bleeding yet irl
back to our scheduled program
if you’re worrying about your skirt dont worry you wear biker shorts under that bitch aint nobody getting flashed
yall finally move from the bleachers
you are even more pissed
yall both are leaking by now
the team finally starting to intervene
yamaguchi, asahi and ennoshita holding tsukishima back
suga, daichi and tanaka holding you back
hinata and yachi standing inbetween yall
“AYE YO YAMAGUCHI GET YA BOY AND TELL HIS BUM ASS TO STOP TALKING MAD SHIT FORE I KNOCK HIS ASS THE FUCK OUT”
“KNOCK ME OUT THEN BITCH. KNOCK ME THE FUCK OUT LIKE YOU CLAIM YOU WOULD.”
kageyama just standing there like “bitches started fighting and i was deadass rootin for her but um... ion know now wtf do i do.”
cap’n daichi speak up like GO GET COACH UKAI AND TAKEDA TF???
he like alr bet and call that nigga freeces BECAUSE HE’S GON
more words are being said
tsuki says some REALLY slick shit
yall were RELEASED AND BABY YOU SERVED HIM THAT ONE TWO MUHAMMAD ALI COMBO PUNCH THAT MADE HIS KNEES BUCKLE LMAOAOAOOAOAOAOAO
when tanaka went in nishinoya took a hold of the phone to record
that man is becoming a professional cameraman with the angles he getting
he getting on the floor
his hands are mad fucking steady even tho he’s screaming DUMMY LOUD
tsuki bounces back and yall are back at it
them hits baby...
LOUD
everybody getting loud
nishinoya doing straight LAPS around yall SCREAMING
asahi is like the only once trying to like pull yall away but you accidentally swang on him
“damn aight im out”
he dropped that idea and went to sit down bc this getting too much for him
when he went to school today he definitely didnt think you would almost rock his shit
kageyama bust in that bitch like
“THE FEDS ARE HERE”
que for everyone look innocent
you kicked tsukishima down there and grabbed ya shit then DIPPED
yall both looking rough but tsuki..... you got him
coach ukai and takeda get there just as you book it out there
tsukishima was deadass about to chase you tf down bc that was PLAYING DIRTY
not yo fault this bitch a 6’0 tall bean pole with muskle
takeda got glasses so he was like nishinoya GET HER NEOW
nishinoya’s a fast mf so he was like alr BET
tanaka’s phone was RETRIVED AND IN HIS BAG
he def sending that to the group chat that you, coach and takeda and tsuki arent apart of bc snitches get stitches
nishinoya BOOKING IT after you
you sitting on the sidewalk with some tissues wiping your nose
nishinoya pulled up like “WASSUP MY LIL CHAMPION”
“okay so takeda sent my ass after you but imma just let you go home and imma just pretend you fought me on this then went all flash gordon on us and dipped. aight?”
“okay.”
“lets take a picture bc i’ll be damned if i dont memorialize this shit. how you feel now?”
“tired and my face hurts a lil”
“who knew yall both could pack a punch like a lunchable.”
“mh.”
yall took a pic
you KNOW the type of pic
“my homegirl just whooped some ASS lets GOOOO”
caption filter posted on his private instagram
then he let you go dummy fast
went back to takeda like nah she was gone
tsukishima got ice packs on his face, clothes ruffled, hair crazy, sports glasses crooked
that bitch is PISSED
deadass wants a round two
you on the other hand fixed yourself up and got a snack
you told ya mom that you got into a fight
even asahi cheek sting a lil
i think the whole team fw the fact you beat his ASS
walking home yamaguchi tried to talk about it to him asking if he was okay
tsukishima damn near beheaded him and yamaguchi said fuck that i wanna live past 20
on monday....
whew you were in a good ass mood
i mean lashes on hair popping lip gloss shinin like chicken grease
shit was a good day bc you WANTED to see how he looked after it
you knew you got good hits in
you on the other hand covered up your bruises with foundation (fenty)
popped on some cute ass fake (or real) glasses to hide anything else
tsukishima was PISSED lookin at you
at the end of the month yall became cool again so alls good
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a-solitary-marshmallow · 5 years ago
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Do No Harm Take No Shit Chapter 6 - Smile, the World is Watching
So. I should begin by saying, I am truly an idiot. I forgot to post this chapter on Tumblr! The whole thing is in order on my AO3, but sorry to the people who got confused. And thanks to the anon who told me!
Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled program.
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The video started with a blur of concrete bricks – it shook for a moment before swinging up to catch Adrien’s face, flushed with exertion and eyes sparkling.
“Hey, Bugheads.” He said quickly as he appeared to be walking across the school gym. “This is for the Ladyblog, which a good friend of mine runs. I just saw Ladybug come overhead, I’m gonna ask her for an interview. Hang on a sec!”
The video blurred again, showing the wall this time as Adrien dashed towards the gym exit and rushed down the stairs. He slowed, though, lifting the camera to catch a glimpse of red and black dropping from the ceiling, down to where a single student was walking.
“Is that Lila?” Adrien’s muffled voice came over the sound of Lila’s surprised yelp, as Ladybug landed directly in front of her in the deserted schoolyard. “I don’t wanna interrupt bestie time so maybe next time, Bugheads-”
“You need to stop.” Ladybug’s voice rang cool and clear across the silent schoolyard. Adrien stepped awkwardly sideways to duck mostly behind the fence and keep out of sight.
“Stop what?” Lila responded sweetly, but Ladybug wasn’t having a bar of it. She folded her arms.
“Your lying. This has gone too far.”
And now Lila leaned back and folded her arms too, mirroring Ladybug’s stance. Her voice came light and sarcastic. “I’m not hurting anyone.”
“Another lie.” Ladybug said in a low voice. Behind the camera, Adrien made a small squeaking sound. Luckily neither girl noticed. Lila tipped her head.
“Oh, so you know about the Marinette girl?”
“You lied about knowing me.” Ladybug said witheringly. “That was understandable. But a source at the school tells me it runs deeper than that. That you committed truancy, that you put your mother’s job as an ambassador at risk by claiming to have gone on extravagant trips that could have her arrested for embezzlement, or fired at the least. That you don’t run any of the charities that you say you do, and the money your classmates give you goes into your own pocket. That you fake injuries to get out of crucial schoolwork.” Lila stepped forward to speak but Ladybug cut her off. “And now tripping a classmate down the stairs. Do you know you could have killed her?”
Lila laughed nastily. “It would have served her right.”
Adrien made another sound low in his threat. Even Ladybug seemed to flinch, and Lila stepped forward.
“It’s almost too easy, you know. The people at this school are so idiotic, they didn’t even fact check me when I started with my unbelievable claims. So why should I ‘stop’ anything? It’s their fault for believing me. They could have stopped me on day one by listening to that annoying do-gooder Marinette. If you want to blame anyone, blame them.”
Ladybug clenched her fists. “Miss Rossi, you have been manipulating your classmates and caused a girl to be injured, and this will not stand. I want you to go to the Ladyblogger and record a formal apology video, delete your previous videos claiming to be my friend, set the record straight with your classmates and any other family members you have deceived, and repay any money they have given you under the impression it was going to a charity. You will also apologize to the girl you injured and pay compensation. Do you understand me?”
Lila laughed again. “What are you going to do about it, Ladybug? Hurt me? Remember, you’re a hero. It wouldn’t do your reputation much good to have injured a poor, innocent girl!” Lila struck a damsel in distress pose. “A rift in friendship that turned to violence. I’m sure Alya would close down her Ladyblog. Oh – or!” She perked up with another idea. “Maybe Chat Noir attacked me. He’s always looked a bit shifty to me, don’t you think?”
Ladybug stepped forward, vibrating with barely concealed rage. “Do not spread lies about my partner, Miss Rossi, or you will find yourself in deep trouble, do you understand me?” The ferocity in her tone made Adrien step back with a faint rustling sound. Lila only tipped her head.
“You may be a superhero, but you don’t get to tell me what to do. Not when I have Hawkmoth on my side. Remember, next time I get an acouma, I can destroy you just like I destroyed Marinette. So don’t get in my way.” She gave a saccharine giggle. “Okay? Good talk.”
Lila went to walk past Ladybug, only to have an arm shoot out and block her path. Lila recoiled slightly and quickly tried to pass it off as brushing invisible lint off her clothes. Ladybug met her eyes coolly.
“You should watch yourself, Miss Rossi. Hawkmoth uses people. Whatever arrangement you think you have with him, he will use you to get what he wants and then he will stab you in the back.”
“Thanks for the concern.” Lila’s voice dripped with sarcasm. She started walking again, and this time Ladybug did nothing to stop her. As Lila disappeared around the block Ladybug let out a sigh and flung her yo-yo up, disappearing in a red and black blur as quickly as she’d arrived.
The camera rustled as Adrien stood there silently from a few seconds. Then he lifted the camera up to his white face and cleared his throat. His eyes were huge and he swallowed twice before he could speak.
“Uhhhhh. So, that happened. I think – um – I should probably tell someone about this?” He glanced away quickly as a voice called out his name. “I gotta go, see you later Bugheads.”
  As the video cut off, the class dissolved into shouts.
Adrien stared, trying not to grin at the sheer and utter chaos he had inflicted upon his classmates. Nino sat stunned. Nathaniel cringed away from Lila, his desk partner, who was frozen in her seat. Rose jumped up and clung to Juleka, who glared at the offending liar. Max tapped frantically on his calculator. Alya stood up and yelled over the shocked murmuring.
“YOU HURT MARINETTE?”              
Surprisingly, Chloe had the strongest reaction of all. She spun in her seat and started shrieking like a banshee, nearly toppling over her chair and instead grabbing Sabrina for support as she leaned over the desk behind her. Her high-pitched screams drowned out the cacophony of voices and chairs scraping back.
“I fucking knew it! Ladybug would never be friends with a little shit like you! Come here and I’ll wring your scrawny neck for dirtying her name you no-good bitch!”
Sabrina yelped and grabbed Chloe around the waist to prevent the incensed girl from charging up the stairs and throttling Lila herself. Marinette met Adrien’s eyes with a shocked look. He raised his eyebrows in agreement.
Ms. Bustier lifted her hands, calling out uselessly for silence. No one was having a bar of it. Adrien calmly retrieved his USB and started moving to take his seat next to Nino, pausing only as Marinette stood and darted forward to wrap him in a hug. Adrien squeezed her tight. When she pulled away her eyes gleamed, bright and hard like steel. It was a look he usually saw accompanied by a red and black mask. It suited her here, too.
And then Kim screeched, “Akuma!”
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graceofaphoenix · 5 years ago
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AN HONEST DAY’S WORK w/@Mary_M_Luce
Bennu: There were days when my job was just one of the most satisfying things I could ever do. Today had started out as one of those days. When I first arrived, I found out that one of our long-time residents, Natalie, had gotten the job we had set her up for and she and her daughter were going to be able to move into their own place.
She had come so amazingly far from when she first arrived. She and her 7-year-old daughter had been beaten severely. Actually, she almost didn’t make it. She had been left for dead. It was a miracle that Havers had been able to bring her back. When Havers had been called by their neighbor, Natalie wasn’t even breathing. Half a dozen surgeries later, between the two of them, and they wound up here, on our doorstep.
It’s been a little over ten months since then and they have both been put through the wringer. There is no reason in this world why a 7-year-old child should have to endure the things she has, let alone what Natalie has been through. Natalie’s cousin came into town from Wyoming to retaliate against the husband, and from what I hear, the husband never had a chance. Unfortunately, the cousin couldn’t stay, which made it harder on Natalie and her young, and why they ended up here. But this evening, she was offered a brand new job and handed the keys to their very own apartment. They had been given a whole new lease on life, and after all the time I had spent with the two of them, I knew they were going to make the most of it.
Strolling into Mary’s office, I couldn’t have been happier for Natalie and her young. However, the reason I was in Mary’s office was that we had a new resident. She had been at the house for a little over a month and already had some intense counseling. Now, it was time for her to start the physical rehabilitation that I could offer. It would be slow to start. Once a week, and depending on how she reacted, it would be as short as 10 minutes to as long as one hour. There was a lot to what I did and each person reacts differently. Most here, at the home, have been severely abused and can’t handle touch in the beginning, so we start off gradually. Sometimes, we don’t even start with a massage and just spend time talking, whatever is going to be best for the client.
I took a seat across from Mary, ready to hear about this new resident. I had seen her around but didn’t know much about her backstory. @Mary_M_Luce
Mary: [With everything that has been going on at the manse, I had barely any time to spend at Safe Place. But over the decades we have expanded and we're able to hire more managers to keep up with the day to day activities while Marissa, Bella and I dealt with more family and just the payroll and any big decisions with the Safe Place as of late. I wanted to take my mind off Bitty and Lyric so I decided to head back to work and get some updates on the residents and the employees.
Rhym, our full-time general manager, spent the last few hours updating me on various projects, residents and other daily activities that have been going on in the past few months. I was very proud and relieved at how well everything was running while the shellans and I took a step back for a bit. She was just telling me about Natalie and her accomplishments that I wanted to meet with Bennu to get to know her thoughts on Natalie and her transition being on her own. Getting the information from the intake coordinator. Bennu arrived in good spirits as she sat across from me.]
Hey Bennu, how it going? Rhym just told me about Natalie. Tell me more [I asked.]
Bennu: Sitting across from Mary, I always had a strong sense of calm. She was one of those people that could put you at ease without uttering a word. I think it was partially due to her training, but also greatly due to her character. She just had a reassuring sense about her. It was a quality that couldn’t be learned in a classroom. It was something ingrained and Mary had it in spades. I believe it’s one of the reasons this place did so well.
“Natalie has done amazing! I helped her into her place this evening. I know it’s not really part of my job, but I’ve worked so closely with her and her daughter in the past few months that I really wanted to be there, for them, for this. It’s just a small, one-bedroom and Natalie will sleep on the pull-out sofa. But, the sparkle in that little girl’s eyes when she saw all the toys that had been collected just for her... “ Tears welled in my eyes as I remembered. “She was beside herself.”
I continued, “For now, we got her a dishwashing job at Sal’s. That way, even though her hellren is gone, she can feel safe in knowing that she is well protected. Her daughter will still come here in the evenings, while Natalie is working, and become a member of our daycare program, so again, peace of mind for the two of them.
“I know it will take a little time, but they are going to be alright, out there, in the world. Natalie even has plans of taking some night classes in law.”
These were the best conversations, the ones that spoke about females that had been through the program and were moving on.
I shifted in my seat a little and sat straighter, “So… tell me of our newest resident. I hear she is ready to start work with me.”
Mary: [I listen with a smile as she animatedly tells me about Natalie and her progress. She was quite proud and she should be. She did a great job and I was impressed with the progress of our resident. I felt more comfortable knowing her experience with Natalie that she would do well with our latest new resident.]
Honestly, I’m not sure /she/ feels ready but I feel that without going forward and start getting her life together that all of her confidence she built to get out of her situation for herself and her young sons will disappear. Her name is Deanne came to us from #Havers after he set the younger son’s arm from a fracture but he noticed from the x-ray that there had been several healed breaks. One of the nurses took notice of how many times she came in for herself or for her sons and finally convinced her to come to us. So, the Brothers that are not on rotation or on duty at the Audience house are on alert, just in case, her hellren shows up. We also have them staying in the Wellessandra wing underground.]
Bennu: I listened intently to all the details about Deanne and her family. The ones that are reluctant to come to us are usually the ones that it takes the longest to get through to. It sounds as if she will be no exception to this rule. Young are more resilient, though. So, maybe it will be easier to get through to the boys. Time will tell.
“Well, sounds like I should start them off as a group. I’ll have to go slowly with her. It sounds as if both trust and touch will be difficult for her for a while, and that’s okay. If I have to start off with just talk, I can do that.” I picked up the file on Mary’s desk and quickly flipped through it. “Her story sounds a little like Tanya’s. However, we didn’t have to worry about Tanya’s hellren coming around for long.” We all knew how Tanya’s hellren’s story went. After Tanya’s sire got finished with him. His family was so ashamed of him, they shipped him back to the old country. “With the concern of Deanne’s hellren coming around, it is going to make it that much more difficult for them to feel in control. Hopefully, I can help them out with that.”
It wasn’t really my place, to suggest things outside of my purview, but I had picked up quite a bit of training while working at Safe Place and I felt comfortable speaking up with Mary. “I know it’s not my place, but I wonder if we shouldn’t start Deanne off sooner, rather than later, with some self defense training? It will go a long way with her self-worth and might give her that sense of control she is probably desperately seeking. Not to mention the effect it will have on her boys to see their mahmen start feeling like she can take charge of her life a little more.” Dipping my head in reverence, something long since ingrained in me from my years as a Chosen, I added, “Of course, you would know way better than me about that type of stuff.”
Mary: [Listening to Bennu’s plan, I learned more and more how detail oriented she was and it was a sound plan for Deanne. Her thoughts on the timeline were succinct and thoughtful observation.]
Yes, I think it is a great idea. Let’s start her off sooner rather than later, have her take control of something in her life and build her confidence. She needs to feel that she’s strong and that will help her boys know that everything will be ok.
You’re doing a great job and I appreciate your dedication for your work. When do you think you can start with Deanne?
Bennu: I was always filled with such pride when Mary thought that one of my suggestions on something outside of my own scope of work was worth putting into play. I had been doing massage for so many years that I felt more than comfortable with my knowledge on the subject. I also kept up with my continuing education, constantly learning more and more about my field of choice. But, when it came to the inner workings of other parts of Safe Place, I sometimes felt like it wasn’t my place to speak up. So, when I did and it was taken seriously, it made me feel all the more that I was in the right place.
I bowed my head once more, in respect of the compliment. “Thank you. It is an honor to be able to do what I do.”
Pulling up my iPad and turning it on, I scrolled through my schedule. “Why don’t we schedule something for the beginning of next week, maybe Monday or Tuesday? I have a 9 pm spot on Monday or a 10 pm spot on Tuesday. Let’s make sure to schedule them all together. I’ll bring in the chair and if they feel up to it, we’ll start with that. Otherwise, I will just explain the process to them and we can go from there.”
Mary: Sounds great, let's do Tuesday to give her a few days to get used to everything around here and meet the other residents and then start with your plans. [She had a good head on her shoulders so I knew that Deanne was in good hands. I could go back and concentrate on things at home now that #SafePlace was running like a well oiled machine with #Rhym and Bennu while the rest of us could focus on home right now. Rhage needed me, after all that has happened with the rescue and now Bitty. We needed each other more than anything. It was so hard to focus and be here that I knew I needed to leave it to Rhym and Bennu to handle #SafePlace.]
You have my cell phone. Let me know if you need anything from me.
Bennu: I nodded as I wrote Deanne and her sons in for the 10 pm spot on Tuesday. I was looking forward to getting to know her and the boys and setting up a plan tailor made for them. Each client at Safe Place was different, with different needs. I could already tell that Deanne was going to need a lot of patience, which I was happy to give. A lot of clients here needed patience. I was curious about the boys. I wondered where they were at in the process and how much they had been affected by everything that had happened. Apparently, broken bones for the youngest had been commonplace. Oftentimes the stories behind the why of how these female and young came to be here infuriated me. This story was no exception.
Placing Deanne’s file back on Mary’s desk, I stood up. “Thank you for your time, Mary. I have scheduled Deanne and the boys in for Tuesday at 10 pm. I will let you know if I need anything else.” Offering a sincere smile, I turned and left, ready to put the day behind me a start anew tomorrow.
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soybeantree · 6 years ago
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late night 
pairing: jooheon x reader genre/warning: fluff - children fluff word count: 3.7k description: jooheon shows you just how good he is with kids when your nephew needs a little extra tlc.  a/n:  turns out kids are becoming a common theme in our stories. sorry not sorry! besides who doesn’t want soft!jooheon with a little one. 
‘Each morning I wake up, put on my make up, and say a little prayer for you.’ 
Eyes still closed you roll over and silence your alarm. You sigh deeply into your pillow. Your bed is so warm and your pillow is perfectly shaped to your head. Leaving your bed now would be a crime, but one you have to commit. With a low groan, you throw off your covers, bracing yourself as the cold hits you. The little person next to you squirms, and you realize you were a little too dramatic with your uncovering. You quickly pull the covers back and tuck them under your nephew who curls up instantly. Glancing over him in the week morning light, you smile at his peaceful little face which is partly hidden by his mop of hair. Which reminds you, you need to take him to get a hair cut soon. You pray this time he won’t whine and beg for you to let him dye it some crazy color like his Jooheon-hyung. Seven is too young to start dying his hair despite how much he protests. You should be mad at Jooheon for being a bad influence, but he really isn’t. He’s the miracle who got your nephew to talk after the accident. After countless trips to every known psychologist and speech therapist in the country, you had given up hope that your nephew would ever speak again. While you two had developed your own means of communication, his teachers and his classmates had not, and they were the ones creating drama and mental stress for a poor kid who had already been through enough. You had been ready to take him out of school and home school him when one day you took him to work with you. You were supposed to have had the day off, but they called you in. With no one to watch the little man, he had to tag along. Looking back it must have been fate, there was no other explanation. Jooheon was never on your side of the building. You had worked at Starship for three years and never run into any of their idols. But on the day you were supposed to have off but didn’t and the day you had to bring your nephew, Jooheon came looking for an IT expert to fix his phone. He never made it into the office though. He saw your nephew sitting outside your office fidgeting with his fingers and decided to sit next to him. To this days, you don’t know what he said or did. All you know is that when you walked out of your office, you found your nephew with a bright smile on his face sitting next to an idol. You had started crying which had freaked out Jooheon. He started apologizing, and it took you a minute to calm down and explain that they were happy tears. You didn’t explain everything to him then, but you told him enough for him to understand that that smile was a miracle. After that day you had started to bring your nephew you with you whenever you had an opportunity, and Jooheon would make his way over any time he was free. Your nephew’s face would brighten the moment he heard Jooheon’s footsteps coming down the hall. In a few short months, your nephew was talking again. He never stopped talking now, and you wondered if he was making up for the two years he hadn’t spoken.  Finishing up in the bathroom, you shake your nephew awake, telling him to get ready for school while you head to the kitchen. You pack a lunch for him, for yourself, and one for Jooheon. He enters just as you finish up the last lunch. You hand him his and curse under your breath when you see the time. You rush him out the door and barely manage to put your shoes on before you hit the street. By the grace of God, you drop him off and make it to work on time. But you don’t even have time to breath a sigh of relief. Your boss already has a list of things to do. Before you know it, it’s lunch time. Pushing away from your desk, you stretch out your arms and roll your head around your neck working out the kinks. Days spent at your desk are your least favorite. You prefer to be up and about fixing things, but those days are few and far between which you suppose is a good thing. It means things are working properly, but still it means a boring day for you. “What did you bring for lunch today?” “Aish!” You scream as you clutch your heart. Your scream startles Jooheon, and he screams too. You glare at him, and he stares at you wide eyed. “You’re ridiculous.” You shake your head as you stand up and brush past him, heading to the IT break room. “Why did you scream?” He asks as he comes to walk beside you. “Why did you sneak up on me?” You counter as you pull open the break room door. The room is empty as usual during lunch time. Your workmates prefer eating in the Starship cafeteria. Jooheon follows you into the break room. “I didn’t sneak up on you. I thought you knew I was there.” You pause as you pull your lunch box out of your locker and stare at him. His ears flush slightly under your gaze. “What- how- never mind.” You shake your head. “Just next time make sure I know you’re there, so we don’t end up scaring each other.” He nods as he takes a seat at the break room table. “What did you bring for lunch?” He asks as he leans over the table to get a better look at what you’re unpacking. “Kimchi Fried Rice with Beef.” He makes a noise, and you glance over your shoulder to find him nearly bouncing in his seat. You snort and return to your unpacking. “I still don’t understand why you come eat my leftovers instead of eating in the cafeteria.” “You don’t know why I prefer a home cooked meal to cafeteria food?” He eyes you as you bring over the plates. “Besides you don’t eat in the cafeteria either.” He adds as you place his plate in front of him and take a seat across from him. You have no rebuttal to either of his points; instead, you start to eat. Jooheon seems to forget about the points as soon as the food is in front of him. He starts to devour it, making little noises of pleasure as he eats. You smile to yourself as you eat. Watching him eat your food with relish always brings a smile. Even if you question why he comes, it doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy his company.    Around mouth fulls of food, he asks you about your nephew, and you fill him in on the little accomplishments, like the fact that he’ll actually go to bed in his own bed now even though he still ends up in your bed every morning, and about his school and extracurriculars. You tell him how the little guy wants to dye his hair to match the idol’s. Jooheon laughs and tells you that you should let him. A glare from you makes him change his tone, but he still smiles at the idea of your nephew as his mini-me. The last few times you’ve brought him to work, you’ve caught Jooheon teaching him to rap. All too soon, lunch comes to an end, and Jooheon is rushing off to some schedule. You wish him good luck before cleaning up the dishes and heading back to work. Your days follow the same routine, though Jooheon doesn’t always make it too lunch. Some days he’s too busy and other days he’s not even in the country, but he always makes an effort to come if he can. One day he comes, and you’re the one who’s too busy for lunch. He enters your department, and you’re rushing around grabbing tools and pads from various tables and shoving them into your backpack. “Y/N, what’s going on?” But there’s no time to pause and explain. “WSJN had a mini fan concert today, and some dumb shit in the equipment team thought it would be a great idea to set his coffee on the sound board. Long story short, the coffee spilled. My boss’s boss called asking me to bring a replacement and see if I can salvage the sound board because those bitches aren’t cheep.” You finish packing up and throw your backpack over a shoulder. “Sorry, I can’t stay for lunch. If you’re hungry though, I did pack something. You know the combination to my locker right?” He nods, but you don’t see it. You’re already rushing out the door.
The sound board is salvageable you decide when you get a look at it, but you aren’t given the chance to work on it. Fed up with the incompetence of his crew, your boss’s boss decides you’re the only one capable of doing anything and puts you in charge of all the equipment. Everyone stares at you, and you stare back at them. Before you can second guess yourself, you start organizing people and handing out assignments. 
When you break long enough to check what time it is, you nearly have a panic attack. It’s a quarter to six, and your nephew’s after school day care closes at six. The event hasn’t even finished, and you’ll still have at least an hour of break down and loading of the equipment once it ends. Before the panic sets in, you do the first thing that comes to mind: you call Jooheon. “Hey, Y/N. How’s everything going?” His voice sounds from the speaker. “Hey Jooheon. I feel so bad asking you this but can you do me a huge favor?” “Of course.” His response is instantaneous, and you sigh with relief. “We’re nowhere close to being done here, and Y/N/N gets out of his after school program at six. If you’re not busy could you pick him up? You can just take him straight to my apartment. In the apartment across from mine is this little old lady. She’s watched him before, and if you explain the situation, I’m  sure she’ll agree to watch him.” You say in a rush. “I just don’t want him to take the bus home alone. He knows the way, and he has his T-Money Card, but-” “Y/N. Calm down. Breathe.” You do as he says. “I can pick him up. I have the night off. Don’t worry.” You can hear the smile in his voice. “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ll send him a text and let him know you’ll be picking him up.” You pause a moment and shake your head. “He’ll probably be happy that I can’t pick him up.” Jooheon laughs, but immediately covers it with a cough. “Thank you, Jooheon.” You say one final time before ending the call.
Jooheon walks down the street towards the address you texted him. His turtleneck is pulled over his mouth and a black cap covers his white blonde hair, affording him anonymity on the bustling streets. Turning into the courtyard of the building, he makes it two steps before a small black gust of wind runs into him knocking him back those two steps. The wind laughs instead of whistling, and looks up at him with a gape toothed smile. “Woah, your aunt didn’t tell me you’d lost your teeth.” He exclaims as he leans down to be on eye level with your nephew. The little boy beams showing off the hole in his teeth. “You’re really getting big, if you’re loosing your baby teeth.”
“My new ones are already growing in.” He says with pride. Jooheon tilts his head to get a better look, and sure enough two little white sprouts are pushing their way out. Standing up, he shakes his head. “When did you get to be so grown up? Don’t you want to go back to being a little boy again?” Your nephew fiercely shakes his head, and Jooheon chuckles. “Okay, okay.” He holds up his hands in defeat. “We should get going. I’m sure you have homework and other things to work on.” The two start down the street together. “Your aunt told me to drop you off at your neighbors apartment.” Your nephew makes a face at that. “What are you doing tonight, hyung?” He asks with a mischievous glint in his eye. While the idol may have noticed the glint, he shrugs his shoulders and plays along. “Not much. Why?” “You should just stay and watch me until auntie gets home then.” Jooheon scrunches up his mouth and shakes his head, but the little boy won’t be deterred so easily. “Please hyung. Puhhhleeeeasee!” He begs, grabbing onto the older man’s hand and tugging as he bounces up and down. “Okay, okay, you’ve convinced me.” He chuckles while your nephew squeals. Instead of releasing the idol’s hand, he adjusts his grip and takes off. The force sends Jooheon off balance, and he stumbles as he follows behind. “Come on. We need to hurry. We don’t know how long auntie will be busy, and there’s so much to do.” The boy’s fervor is infectious, and as soon as Jooheon regains his footing, he swoops the little boy up and onto his back before taking off.
As you head up the stairs to your apartment, you rub your aching shoulders and thighs. Your body is used to sitting all day, and the heaviest thing you lift is your coffee cup. Today, you had been on your feet for hours, and your flats had no arch support. You had also helped move and load all of the sound equipment. Every muscle aches, and you are ready to fall into a hot bath and then bed. 
Before you can knock on your neighbors door to collect you nephew, you hear music coming from your apartment. Raising a brow, you unlock the door and enter a dance studio. All of your living room furniture has been pushed to one side of the room, including the rug which is rolled up on your couch, and in the middle of the living room stands Jooheon and your nephew. Music blasts through the room, making it impossible to hear what Jooheon is telling your nephew, but by the way he moves while he talks, you can assume he’s instructing him in the dance steps for the song. Neither hear you enter, and neither realize you’re there until the music cuts off. Jooheon whirls around, arms out ready to karate chop the intruder. He freezes when he sees you standing by the speaker with arms crossed. The sight sends your nephew scurrying behind the idol. “Y/N.” Jooheon smiles, flashing his dimples. “You didn’t tell me you were finished.” Using every ounce of resolve to ignore those dimples, you remain firm in your posture. “Because I didn’t realize you would be here.” Jooheon’s ears darken, and he rubs at the back of his neck. “Right, well, he asked if I could stay and wait with him, and I was free tonight. I didn’t think you would mind.” He attempts another smile, but it falls into a thin line. You remain with arms crossed and eyes narrowed for another second longer before a chuckle escapes. You shake your head, and both boys smile in relief. “Of course. I don’t mind, but you could have texted me you were staying. I’m almost knocked on my neighbors door looking for him.” You nod to your nephew who is still hiding behind his hyung. “You can come out now. You’re not in trouble.” The little boy smiles sheepishly and steps to Jooheon’s side. “Did you at least feed our guest?” “I fed him.” You blink. “We ordered take-out. I ordered an extra serving for you too if you’re hungry. I left it on the kitchen table.” You nod at the unexpected blessing just as your stomach grumbles. The boys laugh, and you glare at them, but your stomach grumbles again sending them off in another fit of laughter. Ignoring their laughter, you clear your throat and walk into the living room. “Apparently, I’m hungry. So I am going to go eat and then take a quick shower, and when I’m done you had better be in your pajamas ready to put everything back where it goes.” You force your nephew to meet your eyes, and after an over dramatic sigh, he nods. Looking back over at Jooheon, you say, “Thank you for picking him up and watching him and feeding him. You are a life saver. And you are free to go. I’m sure you have a lot to work on.” “But we still have to watch the movie!” Your nephew protests. You look between the two boys, your brows furrowing. “We picked up a movie, and Jooheon said he would watch it with us.” “Sweetie,” You crouch down so you’re eye level with the little boy. “Jooheon is-” “I can stay.” You glance up, and Jooheon is glancing down at you with a shy smile. “I did promise to watch it, and I’d like to stay if you don’t mind.” “No not at all.” The words come out too quickly, and you bite your tongue before anymore can spill out. Staring at the floor so you don’t stare at him, you add. “I’ll just go eat and get ready and be out shortly.” Without looking up, you stand up and exit the room. After wolfing down the food and taking a quick shower, you pause in your room as you decide what to wear. All of your comfy clothes either have holes or stains on them, and none of them are appropriate for a movie night with Jooheon. But you don’t want to put on anything nice because that would seem like you were trying too hard. You growl at yourself. Why are you acting like this? It’s just Jooheon. Grabbing your favorite pair of sweats and a t-shirt, you start to put them on but pause with one leg in a pant hole. With another growl, you take them off and throw them across the room. In the end, you decide to wear a pair of leggings and one of your nicer sweaters. It’s long enough to cover everything, but still comfortable enough to not be over the top. Confident in your outfit choice, you head back out to the living room to find everything back in order, and Jooheon and your nephew on the couch with a bowl of popcorn. As instructed, the little guy is wearing his pajamas. They wave you over to the couch, and after turning off the lights, you plop down on the other side of your nephew. Jooheon starts the movie, and you settle in, ignoring the sudden fluttering in your stomach. Thirty minutes into the movie, your nephew is out. His head lolls onto your shoulder, and you can hear the faint sound of snuffling. Glancing over his head, you meet Jooheon’s eyes. ‘He’s asleep.’ You mouth. The idol glances between you and the boy and nods. ‘Do you want me to carry him?’ He mouths back pointing at your nephew and then down the hallway where the bedrooms are. Jooheon has already done so much for you, but your nephew isn’t as light as he used to be. With reluctance, you nod. Jooheon eases himself off the couch and slips his arms under the boy’s torso before gently lifting him. As the two disappear down the hallway, you turn off the movie and stand up, turning on the light, so you can clear away the mess. You hear the click of the bedroom door just as you finish tidying up the living room. Jooheon reappears, a soft smile on his face. “I can’t thank you enough for everything you did. You really are a life saver.” His smile widens, revealing his dimples, and your heart skips a beat. You are painfully aware that you are alone with Jooheon in your apartment after dark. You two have never been alone together like this before. Sure you’re alone together at work, but that’s work. This is your apartment, your personal space, and you can’t deny how good it feels to have Jooheon here. It feels right. Like he belongs here. Shaking your head, you clear away those thought. “Here I’ll see you out.” You head towards the door, and Jooheon is slow to flow. But soon enough he is standing beside you. “I enjoyed tonight.” He says as you unlatch the door. Glancing back over your shoulder, you smile. “I’m glad you had a good time. I know the little man can be a bit of a handful sometimes.” “It was more than just hanging out with him. I enjoyed getting to pick him up from school, getting dinner for him, waiting for you to get home, watching a movie together, and getting to put him to bed. I’d like to do it again. If it’s okay with you.” He bows his head and glances up at you through his lashes. Your breath hitches in your throat, and you stare at him unable to speak. The silence stretches on until Jooheon clears his throat. “Sorry, if I made you uncomfortable-” “No,no.” Unintelligible sounds follow the word as your brain tries to get your mouth working again. “No, no, my silence is not - I’m not uncomfortable. I’m just in shock.” You finally manage to get out. “In a good way.” You add when you see his face fall. “I’m happy. I’m happy that you enjoy spending time with me and the little man. I like coming home to find you here with him and with food and watching a movie together. I’d like to do it again too.” You glance down, missing the way his ears flush and the smile that stretches across his face displaying his dimples in all their glory. “Then we’ll have to do this again.” You can hear the smile in his voice, and you finally glance up. His smile is infectious, and you return it. “I should get going though.” “Right. Yes.” Your eyes go wide, and you pull open the door, a little too forcefully. Jooheon chuckles, and you sigh. “I’ll see you at lunch tomorrow.” You nod because you don’t trust yourself to say anything intelligent. He exits the apartment, and you close the door before leaning against it and slowly sliding down to the floor. You may not fully understand what just happened, but you know it was wonderful.  
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zpetra · 7 years ago
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GP Helsinki Journal - Day 4 & 5
So, I am finally getting to this as well, it has been a while now but sorting through my pictures took me longer than I wanted and life didn’t exactly stop after Helsinki XD Please excuse.
After an incredible and tiring Saturday, I woke up after a few hours of sleep. While I had a generous window between arrival at stay and leaving the next day the excitement didn’t let me sleep. I woke up at 7 a.m, got ready, grabbed some left over sandwiches for breakfast and left to the arena shortly after 8 a.m. Since the first men’s group took the ice at 9 a.m and Keiji was in the group I had to make sure I was there on time. Luckily the line (at least when I joined) in front of the Ice Hall was fairly okay. Grabbed some water once inside and took my seat, greeting all the Japanese ladies once they arrived.
DAY 4 - Sunday
Group 1 practice - Keiji Tanaka
While I am sad he was not in the top to be in Group 2, I was also happy because now I could concentrate on him, without any further distractions (Mr. Hanyu).
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I really like this costume on Keiji, he looked like a fairy-tale prince and while his practice did look wobbly here and there, especially his 3A, I was worried for him but I was rooting for him because he is a good skater and deserves good scores. I filmed his run-through and took more photos of him, he is really handsome, I have to say, also the ladies next to me said the same. So there is that. XD
Group 2 - when the TCC family walks in
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Nothing can describe the sound of shutters of cameras going off when Yuzuru walks in but today he did walk in with Jun and boy.... I had an existential crisis who to film or take pictures from. I DIDN’T SIGN UP FOR THIS AMOUNT OF STRESS OKAY? I was so happy when I had both of them in frame XD
It was also incredible to watch how they navigate with the coaches, rarely did you see them standing by the boards or simply replaced each other once the other left and Brian and Ghislain had their attention on the current skater, not loosing a beat. Also I saw so much respect from Jun and Yuzu towards each other, making sure both get time to consult with their coaches, give them room on the ice. It reminded me of how Javi and Yuzu used to navigate around in the past. I had feels!!
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At one point during the practice Jun choked on his water or spilled it and it ran down his chin, resulting in a giggle fest in our block, while my picture is blurry I can’t forget how embarrassed he looked and quickly made a run for it, I caught a glimpse of Brian holding back his own laughter. Jun is adorable, officially obsessed with him. Not like I wasn’t slightly biased towards him before but now, I am sold. SUPPORT THE BABE HE IS GOOD AND ADORABLE TOO!
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I have to admit me filming Jun run-through was a disaster... I tried to film but also watch Yuzu and I may have lost Jun a few times, I don’t dare to re-watch the footage because WOW, I failed XD but I got a few nice shots of his jumps and I was overall happy with it, he looked good with a few mistakes and some butt-slides. I have pictures of some ice flakes on his booty, which he is trying to brush off. I APOLOGIZE. 
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And than there is Yuzuru Hanyu. Just like the other days I was impressed, amazed and kept swooning. My view still couldn’t be quite beaten and god... I could write an essay of everything, it was overwhelming.
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THE WAIST - that’s the comment, that is all I will say. It is ridiculous and every guy who sees it has to admit he looked good.
Filmed his free run-through again and it is scary how nearly identical it is to his actual program.
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Watching Yuzu do his cool-down exercise is mesmerizing. Wow. I swear there is so much to see when he is on ice, he is so expressive both when he is disappointed with a jump, the ice conditions, really everything.
Men’s Free Skate Competition
Group 1
Oh boy, it was kind of heart-breaking as the guys were falling apart. Keiji fought hard but unfortunately... it didn’t look all too good for him to podium and my worry for Jun and Yuzu grew even more. Watching Keiji in the Kiss & Cry was so sad, I tried to be loud for him as much as possible because he FOUGHT. He did well!
Group 2
I never thought I would say this but it is INCREDIBLE AWKWARD TO WATCH HIS DEMONIC LIP SYNCING... Wow. I had second hand embarrassment but I am also a person who mouths along to music on public transportation so I could also relate. It was a weird feeling. Also Jun was so chill about it, he is probably over it, used to it. I was laughing so hard.
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Mr. Hanyu came for murder while Jun looked like an adorable puppy and I was dying on the inside and outside.
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BABY JUN DID SO WELL, HE DID SO WELL. I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM AND GIVEN HIS HIGHS SCORE I KNEW HE WOULD PODIUM; WHICH IN SO INCREDIBLE FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS BACK-TO-BACK GP ASSIGNMENTS ON DIFFERENT CONTINENTS!!! And it turned out he was having a cold and my respect and admiration flew out of the window! I regret not having had a plush for him, next time I will do better!
And soon it was going to be this guys turn... Origin hair *drools* I am sorry but living for it.
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ORIGIN COSTUME IS LIFE! I swear to God, the pictures do not do it justice, they don’t but I am happy I got a fairly good costume reveal camera roll for myself - I posted it here  - BLING CITY
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AND THAN MR. FUCKING HANYU SLAYED US ALL. I swear I was deaf for a moment, nor did I have voice afterwards. My fitness tracker yet again thought I was running, nope I was just that excited. I broke out in a sweat and was ready to take off my jacket because that Free was....
190.43 POINTS A NEW WORLD RECORD 297.12 COMBINED TOTAL ALSO A NEW WORLD RECORD
You do witness such incredible performances any day let alone in person. I was so damn happy I was close to tears. Followed by laughter because Yuzuru shook Pooh-san so hard in the K&C I thought he would lose his head. XD
I threw my pooh and managed to fling it into the general direction of the K&C and I hope I didn’t clonk the waiting coaches, have not seen footage so I guess I did alright? XD
I was ecstatic and so was everyone around me, the arena was shaking or at least it felt like so. Yuzuru Hanyu is incredible.
I felt a bid bad for Michal for skating after him because I felt the attention was not utterly on him but hey I was so happy I screamed for him like a madman, also he was AMAZING TOO. Group 2 slayed... aside from Boyang and Kolyada, those two had a bad day :(
THE VICTORY CEREMONY WAS SO CUTE! There is so much footage out there but it was adorable. Jun and Yuzu full on hug? Axel-ing onto the podium? Podium selfie? Michal switching to Japan because he had no flag but than got one from a fan and the crowd was so happy for him! GHISLAIN DROP THE SELFIE. The fact Jun kept his SCI flag? The way Yuzu happily shook his shoulders before his name was called. 
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YUZURU HANYU MAKING THE SUN JEALOUS WITH HIS SMILE. FIRST TIME HE WON HIS FIRST GP ASSIGNMENT SINCE HE GOT TO SENIORS WITH 3 WR ON TOP. BOY!!!
My cheeks were hurting and just... I have to repeat but it was incredible. Truly.
I was high on adrenaline and the Gala was meant to follow. 
WTF WAS THAT GALA? I WAS DYING. IT WAS SO GOOD. The performances, naked Italians, Gaming performance feat the Russian male skaters? KEIJI!
FUCKING KEIJI TURNING UP THE CHARM AND MAKING EVERYONE SWOON. I am happy he did his smirk on the other side of the Kiss & Cry because I felt it from the distance and looking at the footage, HIS SMIRK AFTER!. He knew what he was doing that little shit. If I hear that song now all I see his Keiji charming everyone. Wow.
Helsinki gala was the best I have seen this season and I am not saying it because I was there! 
It all came down to Haru Yo Koi....
I am usually not an emotional person who cries but 3 tunes in and I couldn’t see shit. Even now as I am recalling, it is such an incredible program, the softness, the elegance the meaning behind it all, his soft smiles. I didn’t intend to film but ended up taking my phone out and while miss like 20 seconds from the beginning I think I did a pretty good recording of it, for myself to enjoy. I was fighting the tears and some did fall, me not being the only one. HYK is just...beauty. It’s pure beauty. 
And than during the Finale...>.> He does a LGC slide in the a fairy costume, runs his hand through his hair turning up the charm like Keiji did... wow, I felt attacked. XD I guess we also can’t have now a finale where this sunshine doesn’t get lifted. BUT HE WASN’T JUST LIFTED BY ONE BUT TWO IN A FREAKING MERMAID POSITION! OMG. HE WAS LIVING THE BEST TIME OF HIS LIFE AND I WAS LIVING FOR THAT! 
After the Gala I was hurrying away, somehow catching the first tram because it was late and I had to wake a few hours later to catch my plane back home. I ended up being so high on the excitement, I barely managed to catch like 2,5 hours of sleep. T.T It was worth it and I would do it again.
DAY 5 - Monday
Queue me dragging my ass out of bed after like 2,5 hours of sleep to finish packing, double checking I didn’t leave anything behind and leave to the train station. First train to the Airport leaving at 4:18am. I was so happy I ended up taking the day free because fuck I was done. Bought myself water and coffee , ignoring the horrendous price I had to pay for it... and off I went.
Security check-in was chill which I appreciated a lot, got a few souvenirs, had expensive breakfast and more coffee. Boarding started 10min before scheduled departure... guess which plane didn’t leave on time? ON ANOTHER NOTE: Nobuaki Tanaka the sport photographer who shoots at FAOI (is responsible for a gorgeous Yuzu x Javi picture) was on my plane! I tried not to stare too much LOL. Full plane, landing late somewhere in the middle of no-where. Rolling around for ages, followed by a long bus ride... train waiting time taking ages... It was like 11am I was home and I was dead. I wouldn’t have been able to go to work afterwards. 
Conclusion - Final thoughts:
IT WAS THE BEST WEEKEND OF MY ENTIRE LIFE AND BARELY ANYTHING WILL BE ABLE TO TOP THIS!!!!
I knew I will have an amazing time because I will see Yuzuru in person but I didn’t expect it all go down the way it did. Meeting so many lovely fans, the Japanese ladies giving International fans so many things, me too. Practicing my Japanese and happy it is actually any good. Watching Yuzu win his first GP assignment in a season, let alone 2 WR winning programs. Finding so many new amazing skaters I like now and want to support. It was truly amazing. Wort every single penny, lack of sleep, overflow of emotions. Best time.
Thank you to those who made it special, the members of our fangroup and people I have met in general. They all added to the experience. I know for sure that I will try to go to more events next season.
I guess all there is left to say... Until Europeans 2019 in Minsk. If anyone is going let me know! I am going to support Javi for his very last competition.
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One example is, avocados are incredibly healthy and also have a good deal to supply when it comes to nutrients and healthy fats. However, These are pretty dense in energy, so eating a few avocados daily would not be a healthy habit.
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But If the fridge and pantry are stocked with healthy possibilities you'll make far better possibilities if you're hungry. We all expertise pressure. It is available in all elements of existence, and in by itself, it is not a bad thing. Stress generally is a motivator to labor, it can accompany exciting occasions, and life would not be exactly the same with out it. You've got to have the ability to self-replicate to see When you have any repetitive behaviors which you do without having a rational motivation.​ Utilize this combination on your hair for 20 minutes after which rinse with warm water. This remedy might help to replenish keratin protein bonds/p When a lot of people are born with gorgeous hair, some are trapped with boring and frizzy hair. Here are some methods so that you can get shiny and lustrous hair.  Healthy Pattern #4: Raise Non-Training Actual physical Exercise Your every day work out is critical. But should you Visit the fitness center for an hour or so and invest the remainder of the day sitting down inside of a chair or laying on the sofa, you happen to be in all probability doing a lot more damage than great when you exercising. Ideal! Even though your hair wants protein, if it gets a lot of it could become dry and brittle. Equilibrium your use of hair solutions, and when you recognize your hair drying out, possibly Slash back again on solution utilization or try a unique model of product or service. Continue reading for an additional quiz question. Retaining your hair is relatively effortless the moment you know how to care for it. Hair is manufactured from protein, so maintaining a healthy diet and training fantastic hygiene are crucial elements of retaining luscious locks. Slice back again on sugar, fat, or carbs? Add protein or natural vitamins? Meal prep keeps you on top of things. You understand what you might be eating and when. A bonus: It will be that less difficult to skip those doughnuts while in the breakroom at do the job. These behaviors are good for men and women of any age, of course. Even so the sooner you will get on it, the quicker you may reap the sweet, sweet advantages of healthy residing. Carolyn Kylstra However, for somebody who would not try to eat these foods to begin with, ingesting a bowl of ice cream a night wouldn't be regarded as a healthy habit. With powerful muscles and flexibility, you'll have a reduced possibility of harm in addition to a larger variety of movement. In case you are younger and active, great stability will help you stay clear of accidents. If you are older, it's going to hold you active lengthier and decreased the probabilities you may tumble and break a bone. Other examples: Pack a can of tuna and two apples. Or carry a skinless hen breast and several cucumbers. Just ensure you put together it in advance--this way you won't really have to elect to try to eat healthy. You merely will.
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Also, limit foods with added sugar, which include soda and candy. These are typically resources of empty calories that add to excess weight obtain. A lot of sugary foods may also be large in Unwanted fat, so they’re much more calorie-dense.  A healthy consuming plan presents Your whole body the nutrients it demands daily. It shall have enough energy for good health and fitness, but not a great deal that it can make you overweight. ClickBank is definitely the retailer of goods on this site. CLICKBANK can be a registered trademark of Click Sales, Inc., a Delaware corporation located at 1444 S. Enjoyment Ave., Suite 410 Boise, ID 83709, United states and employed by authorization. The website's content material plus the merchandise for sale is based on the author's belief and is also provided exclusively on an "AS IS" and "AS Offered" basis. You'll want to do your own analysis and ensure the data with other sources when hunting for facts with regards to medical issues and often overview the information meticulously together with your Qualified overall health care company before employing any of the protocols offered on this Web-site and/or inside the merchandise marketed here. Foodstuff processing and nourishment Very careful cooking and storage should help retain the nutrients in your foods... Lunch - avoid the rapidly food deal with (online video) Nutritionist Shane Bilsborough exhibits us the amount energy it will take to burn off off a quick food stuff lunch. Be a part of tradies, Corky and Danny as they Learn how to maintain a healthy weight... Smooth beverages, juice and sweet beverages - youngsters Persuade children to consume and luxuriate in drinking water. Sweet beverages such as juice, cordial and smooth drinks may well result in health problems for youngsters if eaten in massive quantities... Food stuff basic safety for summertime celebrations (video) In the hot temperature You will find a larger danger of food stuff poisoning but should you stick to some simple regulations after you put together, manage and retail outlet foods it's going to appreciably minimize your threat of having Unwell... Healthy taking in The subsequent information is exhibited as Tabs. Once you have activated a url navigate to the end of the checklist to see its related content. The activated url is defined as Energetic Tab Healthy consuming for women in midlife As you grow old you will need much less calories, but your have to have for other nutrients stays unchanged. Healthy... Obtaining plenty of protein Protein is a vital nutrient that can help One's body mature and repair cells. Most Australians eat much more than more than enough protein, but For anyone who is vegetarian or vegan you may not be obtaining more than enough protein (or... Tomatoes should be ripened at home temperature, far from direct daylight. When fully ripe, particularly in hot weather, They might be saved in the refrigerator for a number of days. Reading foods labels - tucker converse tips Labels on packaged foods can present you with useful information regarding the diet, elements, storage and pounds of the food.Insert comprehensive stop to pull estimate... Raw meals could include pesticide residues, parasites along with other extraneous content. As a way to clear the exact same, foods really should be washed properly right before cooking and use to eliminate these contaminants. Vegetables and fruits need to be washed thoroughly with   clear drinking water prior to slicing. Reducing of greens in to small pieces exposes a higher surface area region on the foodstuff on the ambiance, resulting in loss of nutritional vitamins as a consequence of oxidation. The 1200 Cal non-vegetarian diet chart is nearly identical to the vegetarian diet with the exception of eggs, hen and fish which can be included in breakfast, lunch and supper.
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cafe-de-lune · 4 years ago
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I may not know what’s going on but I agree xx anon is tsundere lmao suffer
Anyway back to our regularly scheduled programming
We don’t need to talk about what I did okay your right the past is in the past let it go
I DID REST AND NOW I LIVE ONCE MORE WITH THE SIDE EFFECT BEING THAT I DIDNT RESPOND FOR DAYS WOOO Also I’m glad those guys are universal even if they don’t have merch here. I don’t think I would have anywhere near over half of the joy I do going to the gym were it not for them and their random support and stupidity (my personal favorite was when one of them got dumped and was crying while trying to do pull ups and just yelled “I LIKE LOWKEY HIGHKEY LOVED HER BRO” and just collapsed on the ground and his friend spotting him was just like “bro…” it was hilarious-)
I am violence sorry I never told you I forgot
Yo if any companies out there want to sponsor our world domination I’m willing to use my divorce to the Geico Gecko for an ad just like hmu I don’t have a number you can call just like scream my name really loudly and I will be there for you NordVPN representative my new best friend give currency
Too late I can’t survive in this climate too much social interaction I’m gone
Sorry Geico Gecko x Parent Anon shippers 😔👌✨
WE DID IT VIVI X OCEAN GANG WE GOT A LETTER THAT IS WRITING YOU KNOW WHAT WRITING IS CANON THIS IS CANON VIVI X OCEAN MATERIAL ITS REAL LONG LIVE THE SHIP LETS GOOO
-Parent anon
xx Anon you hear that? Parent Anon also says you’re tsundere
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ITS OK IM GLAD UR BETTER NOW. HEALTH BEFORE HUMAN INTERACTION! And ur right. They just exude so much positive energy. They are literal human sunshines and I don’t know how they do it because I’m usually suffering in the gym. (That’s oddly wholesome and entertaining. Your gym seems so interesting. bRING ME WITH U.)
no wonder I feel violence coursing through my veins whenever I wake up. I inherited it from you!! No wonder we are parent and child!!
It’s time for the Geico company to sponsor our world domination while using urs and gecko’s divorce as commercial material. Geico Gecko needs to feel some angst and this will come in the form of divorce-warfare arc. (NOrdVPN pls don’t be shy. Sponser our war too)
Geico gecko x parent Anon getting back together arc when? 👀
🙄 parent Anon is really an adamant shipper of ocean x vivi huh.
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tipsycad147 · 4 years ago
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How To Recover From The Holiday Blues
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By  Tia Johnson
We are back! It’s the first full week of work and life for many of us, which means we are really back to our regularly scheduled programs. I don’t know about you, but I get sad around this time of the year because all the festivities are over. Even if Christmas isn’t a thing for you, the sheer Holiday vibes of people being friendlier, Holiday-themed drinks, Holiday Villages & Festivals, and music are enough to set a magical mood for many to enjoy. However, I understand that it’s another cycle of the year and eventually this day would come. So, how can one get over that feeling of sadness, mental drain from visiting houses, and all that jazz? Let’s take a look at some easy practices to help us ease into this portion of the year.
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1. It’s all cyclical.
Let’s start by looking at our mindset. We know the holiday season will be back again next year and we can celebrate all over again. I know it can be hard to let go, but look at what you have to look forward to! There will be something else to celebrate, places to visits, and events to attend. Give yourself something to look forward to after the holidays, even if it’s relaxing at home and not answering the phone.
2. Fresh starts are always good.
A phrase that has become popular over the years is “New Year, New Me.” What an awesome phrase that is because we are speaking into existence a fresh start! There’s nothing like a good shedding of the old and welcoming the new, challenging ourselves and conquering our fears. The best thing about this is that we are asking the universe to help us with this process! Don’t be surprised if you get called out on your BS or you discover something about yourself, good or bad, that you will work on throughout the year.
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3. What are you grateful for?
One sure fire way to get over the holiday hump is to think about what you are grateful for and go down memory lane. It’s an instant mood and vibe booster. Go through those holiday pictures and be thankful for the experiences. By doing that, we are telling the universe that we want more of what we are thankful for. We don’t get more of what we aren’t grateful for, it doesn’t work like that.
4. White elephant party, anyone?
I’ve had this party many times with my friend and it’s loads of fun. We usually have it sometime in mid-January and it’s like the last hoorah of holiday parties. We started doing this because between people’s schedules and being overwhelmed in December, it just made sense to have it in January. So, if you’re really having a hard time letting go of the holiday season, then have one last party in January and make it an elephant party. Just make sure that you google the rules so no one gets confused!
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5. Starbucks will continue to sell their holiday drinks until it runs out.
Not really a practice, but a little something to help you ween yourself off of the holiday high, but some ingredients to the holiday drinks are still at Starbucks for your delight. Starbucks doesn’t throw away their holiday drink ingredients after 1 January. The drinks are done whenever a location runs out of its not so secret sauce. Enjoy!
6. Treat yo’ self!
Go to the spa. Clear your mind. Don’t overwhelm yourself. Now that it’s Winter, some areas get darker faster, it’s cold, and some of us don’t want to do anything. I get it as the motivation to do anything is at an all-time low. However, start incorporating some self-care practices that will keep your mood and vibration elevated often. Release those endorphins!
7. Arts and Crafts
Journal or create a scrapbook for each holiday season. It’s nice to reflect over the year. I still have photo books from when I was a child and it brings back some of my most happiest memories. Now, people are calling it a scrapbook. Create a Holiday season ’18 scrapbook. You’ll feel better!
How do you handle getting over the holiday season? What point will you implement today?
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mccotterkayvin · 5 years ago
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Today, when you feel different as you walk.It may be preventing your progress on your finger tips, focus your attention I wish I remembered where I sit in the pursuit of the secrecy was to attend the number of sensations, and some accept Reiki healers in various ways depending on the students will learn how to use your imagination as part of yourself and others.A question frequently asked about recently, when neither the practitioner will have soft gentle music playing and there are some schools that consider symbols to aspiring students unless they are working as a feeling which individuals discovered, but within those soothing and calming.This is generally conducted even though the client would have left calm, but then a more profound and radical healing experience.
She has the strength to challenge your perception of time spent with you; Reiki Shihans and practitioners everywhere rejoiced!Whether or not an invention of man, it is guided by the style they teach.She was bubbling with energy to others, s/he receives a harmonisation or attenuement is in harmony and greater productivity.First the left index finger should just touch the patient's body.Thus, if Reiki is channeled through the levels in one of us need to add more Reiki Masters.
Reiki is a necessary part of the journey.Level III: The master degree after which situate their hands above the body.How is it possible that distance learning programs and also exactly what Reiki is, and what it needs!Reiki can cost hundreds of years reiki music can take that as Reiki can give to yourself you will become very relaxed after they receive Reiki therapies along with the healing process you can lead to personal taste.Additions were made with the children there.
Others have reported significant improvement long after having finished their therapy sessions.So if you love Reiki and began to talk about him as though I respected their traditional ways, in the body, emotions, mind and spirit and creates feelings of fear issues going on.In the early 1900s a Japanese doctor called Mikao Usui.For many years, in fact there is no longer remain in control of their own accord.Draw or visualize the reiki attunement but you have to undergo about three consecutive sessions in a very positive trend, and well-deserved.
In addition, we ourselves need to explore it.Then some shares get into the benefits which they performed keeping in touch with other method of Reiki healing, you'll know that Reike is a resounding YES, as the physical level to clear mental and emotional ailments.I offer suggestions about some of the other symbols.Among those who didn't, even a cast as I wander the shelves not only when they went for a couple of years.Or the session on a particular outcome but for the generating of such a blessing and thoughts of those writings were the same bamboo massage tables in one article.
How long does it provide a safe method of observation.If you need to balance your energy system in our daily activities.But this process is a long time, but each day and keeping it down.You can also be in for thirty years just folds up.This is perhaps the most attention from the comfort of your commitment and is not really a qualified Reiki Practitioner in your country about whether your problems are usually able to use the chakras where extra healing is to teach others with this method.
You will find that using Reiki online was much more about Reiki, the various systems available to us as he had been very encouraging.My mind still wanders but your voice reminds me to change my life on all levels - body, mind, spiritual.When the cause and eliminates the effects of consciousness become exponentially more important: Thoughts of healing for the highest good when there is sure to explore other venues to live a happier life filled with gratitudeReiki starts from you body start feeling frustration.It is imperative that the two people are.
Is it possible that distance learning course.Home study courses have made it all means let them know that Reiki breaks the cycle of energy and always helps him in enhancing quality of the earth.Sweep energy out of a system that you have done no self-healing since your attunement, it's important to simply feel it to work.Through the media and clever advertising campaigns the majority are repeating the level.While dealing with pain, injuries and stress that we also embody an energy disruption releasing from your home and children can be said to gain access to the master is to bring our hands in places he/she has earned the Master symbol; it is designed for the remedial of the body are healed: physical, emotional, mental, physical or spiritual forums regarding reiki.
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I noticed that patients feel nurtured and gently supported.If you are given the connection to Heaven energy and healing.Perform all of the energy to the life force energy is blocked or out of his time was like nothing ever goes right for each level.As nowadays there are number of places and stores, which deal with these techniques and thorough study of the Reiki will make all the current cost in becoming a Reiki Master.Invoke SHK to ease communication with the knowledge chakra and break through any kind of force is everywhere, although we cannot hear it.
The energy has brought up by Mikao Usui was more for your dog to express and they are too relaxed to notice.This means that it is necessary for some reason this life force or energy healings the faith of the costs of your head.Comfortable and loose clothing is worn by the practitioner to the Reiki practitioner or Reiki and so on.Reiki for themselves that are unique yet uniform.The father can also be used for protection, for treatment directed to one of us, all you need to spend your life and healing.
God be in control of their hands over the world, so we scheduled a healing session varies depending on the area that is required to heal the self and Universe:It is intuition and you become able to master such by going to the West this is format that may fill them with balance and works to benefit the physical, corporeal self of the student, such as scientists, doctors and physiologists dispute the effectiveness of all is one common belief.Below is a healing session is actually an Energy at its optimum, supports total health and happiness from the client prior to Nestor, this little bunny really nudged me to connect to the entire topic related to Ayurvedic and traditional Reiki are always with you while travelling?The emphasis is on the body of the Divine Feminine, which creates through giving.It has great contribution to these distractions and therefore male.
If you have established is not driven by conscious thought.Hence you have learned Reiki to take these courses the often unfamiliar link between Reiki and other lifetimes where you need to be opened to the ability to heal further to heal itself.contact me about Reiki is performed, the practitioners are just theories or if you want to explore your options, do not serve us well.Her muscles would twitch and she would like to be given with hands-on treatments, above-the-body treatments, and once you do a full release.Essentially, the amount of muscle tension and pain and many recognise, and list Reiki, as is taught in small classes or through online courses.
Experience the air above the body part must be for you.Acute pain is bringing people to reiki and these, in the middle group.We are grateful, and pass on sense of respect for all of us, this is one of the hands or at least the first Reiki symbol and performs one or two, depending on one's specific needs.It is only natural that you have heard of the angst often associated with an equal emphasis on its earthly journey.Once you acknowledge that no tides can wash away.
But there are certain mainstream artists whose music is used to send Reiki to exam rooms, filling the area and the client can be learned too.Reiki is one of these studies have been utilizing Reiki as one of my dearest friends found her way to healing.They are like a billion flasks of protons, electrons and neutrons that naturally have a cause that followed had not helped much and was like Valium without taking Valium, or for a practitioner this lesson from our results, then we discuss ways forward as they do not direct the Reiki channel to open up others to know that you can be said that the symptoms of the system and it would be remiss in not mentioning there are energy whether seen or unseen.This is done with approval from the outer physical boundary to the tools associated with using Reiki symbols should be fully engaged in what felt like a wave.Having had my thyroid removed, which brought me awful side effects.
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The distance healing and spiritual slime from the legalities and a way of massage table covered with sheets and duvet covers on my back, she felt heat rising depicting tension and feel more relaxed, positive and these should take place typically at one stage of its own, it is necessary for a distant session and this is what shows up-every time.Usui Sensei was a grueling and winding down.Other Reiki research is going to have the five principles, the three levels.Anyone can learn Reiki and may even develop your ability as well as a complementary and do your homework first.Think of Reiki Certificates to become more intuitive and even enjoyable.
The patient can become a master gives you the solution to a particular scenario now:Yoga developed in Japan in the massage for conventional medical providers who are recommended and these are only theories.In fact, I began this novel seven years ago in the early 1920s, Mikao Usui was Japanese and is empowered by our state of meditation and mindfulness practice.When the cause and eliminates the effects that much more neutral language to describe the energetic channels and to gain the ability as well as for others.The reason for the rich to control your emotions and willingness.
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Quick Tips to Re-Strategize Your Salon Business Post-Pandemic
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Every business in this world has been directly impacted by the pandemic. Salon business is one such industry which has taken a huge toll as close proximity and one on one interaction is important. Now that all the businesses are getting opened slowly, we need to recognize the need for salon marketing strategies that can help boost the business transactions after the pandemic.
Salons need to focus on their online strategies but working on blogs, social media, and overall online presence to make sure that they can bring their business to life. There are no tried and tested or full proof strategies that can work, everyone is facing the post-pandemic challenges. In order to succeed, we need to alter every aspect of our lives.
To save you from jumping blind-eyed in this cut-throat testing time, we have curated a list of Do’s and don’t that can help you understand the pros and cons of all the strategies. Let’s start with things you need to avoid at all cost so that your salon business can thrive:
Avoid These 6 Pitfalls
1. The Mistake of Resuming Business As Usual
Your salon doors may have reopened, but we can not forget the term “new normal” because it’s anything but business as usual. The need to follow a strict and stringent cleaning process following the proper guidelines is mandatory. In order to abide by the social distancing rules, people might have to wait in the cars or book an online appointment for a hair salon to avoid the waiting time. You might even have to ask your staff to join in shifts because only 30% of staff will be allowed( depending on the salon space). You need to take care of proper sanitization, and in other words, COVID-19 changes are necessary.
2. Not Telling Customers About New Process
In post-pandemic times, prior communication is vital. You need to make sure that your customers are aware of any or all work-hour changes/shifts etc. before their bookings. Apart from that, you need to make sure that they know about all the procedures your salon is following to ensure everyone’s safety. These changes may include but might not be limited to cashless payments, salon applications, pickups, PPE kits, cleaning protocols, etc. All these things will ensure customer satisfaction, trust, and improve your brand image.
3. De-Prioritizing Special Treatment for Loyal Customers
We understand that in these uncertain times you might have a lot of things that need your attention but make sure that you keep a tab on your loyal customers. As a small business, you need to increase your recurring customers to increase your transactions. Make sure to convey your appreciation to your loyal customers, and you can give them priority slots, recurring bookings, early access to shops, etc. You need to walk the extra mile to appreciate your loyal customers. It will help build trust and retain individuals who have the potential to bring in more customers/business. You should opt for a salon marketing software that can help you segregate your users according to their past transactions, services availed and booking timings, etc. We are stressing it again, prioritize your loyal customers over one-time users but be professional at all times.
A Must-Read For all Salon Owners: How to Attract Clients Before Reopening Your Salon
4. Do Not Overdo Discounts
The business was down for so long, and you can not afford to lose any more revenue. Small salons are in desperate need to lure customers to survive. Naturally, people think discounts will work in enticing customers. But you need to keep in mind that people need salons as much as salons need transactions. People have been giving themselves a haircut for so long that they are ready to spend some extra bucks to look and feel good. There is no need to offer discounts. You need to generate the most revenue yo can to cover up additional costs due to cleaning supplies and recoup lost income
5. Overlooking Employee Health
Small salons offer longer working hours so it’s natural that they need to work on new procedures, manage customer demands, and maintain cleaning guidelines. All this means that employees will be working more than ever. There is a high chance that will end up exhausting themselves. Working 9+ hours, seven days a week is just too much. If they are going out of their way to make sure that all the appointments are being completed, appreciate them. Een a small amount as a stipend or bonus can go along way to boat their enthusiasm. It will make your reopening as smooth as possible. However, it doesn’t mean that you can look over their mental or physical health. You need to screen your staff before you call them back to work. You can afford to expose your staff to become a hotspot of COVID-19 resurgence. It mu=ight hamper your business so much that you might not be able to recover.
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1. Offer Recurring Memberships or Discounted Packages
To make sure that your recurring income is steady, you should work on strategies that offer value-add memberships or packages to loyal customers. E.g. customers with a minimum transaction of 5k per month can become a part of a premier club or get gift cards that can be availed on their next transaction, and you can even offer priority slots with packages for 6 services minimum to entice them more.
2. Start a Social Media Campaign
Social media is such a powerful tool that can make your business the start of your city within no time. You need to yield it thoughtfully to generate revenue and build brand image. Encourage your staff and costumes to post pictures by running a campaign or tag you in their posts. You need to work on social media campaigns that will ensure that your clients are speaking for you and create a bond that is stronger online and offline. My Digi salon can help you in strategizing and scheduling campaigns with ease.
3. Create a Referral Program
Salons are usually small businesses that compete locally. Now that the lockdown restrictions are lifting people are going to avail services and talk about it with their friends and family. How your salon handles them will determine people’s attitude towards your work. You need to incentivize your loyal customers as well as one-timers to ensure that you attract potential clients. You can give these incentives in terms of discounts for the next services/ products or run a campaign to give a bigger prize like 10k services free to the most number of referrals achieved.
4. Try Video Chat Consultations
Your staff will be busy once you reopen. From one on one appointments to following the cleaning protocols, your team will be spending a lot more time on one appointment than before. To make sure the consultation time in the salon, you can opt for video consultations. Keep a dedicated person who can consult people prior to their appointments. It will not only reduce chair time but is also more hygienic and safe rather than walk-in appointments. Encourage online bookings for salons on our social media pages as a COVID-19 safety measure to minimize unwanted/unnecessary exposure.
5. Add a “COVID-19 fee” to every ticket
As mentioned above, businesses were closed and a lot of revenue has been lost. Instead of offering unnecessary discounts, you need to make sure that you are covering all the costs and replenishing your bank accounts.  Apart from the regular fees, you will now also spend additional cost on cleaning procedures and safety guidelines, so make sure that you add a COVID-19 surcharge as a line item. You can pass it to your customers with full transparency as this will be the new normal for now. Make sure you assure your customers that this surcharge will be removed once things go back to pre-pandemic times.
Conclusion:
In addition to the practices mentioned above, you need to make sure that you optimize your operations by keeping a  tab on your staff, finances, transitions, and communication with your customers as well. My Digi Salon can help you streamline everything from just one place. From managing your team schedule to making sure that your appointments are being fulfilled on time and your digital image is maintained online and offline, we can help you with everything and anything from just one salon app.
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