#Chess learning for beginners

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[garygoldenbignaturals]

sometimes i forget i know how to 3d model

[talentgum1]

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[withbroombefore]

I saw a poll earlier about participation in regular in-person activities, with numbers that make me wonder if a lot of people don't know what the options are or how to find them. Here are some that I have always found welcoming to new people; for me, these are ways to leave my apartment and get some human interaction without having to make much conversation (there is a reasonable amount of that if you want it, but since it's understood that you are there to do an activity, the thing you are doing is the point rather than pure socializing). A search for "[activity] [location]" should tell you what's available in your area.

Contra dancing: This goes at the top and gets explanation because it's my favorite. I grew up doing this and love it very very much; I always look for local dances when I move somewhere new. Most dances are very beginner-friendly (though there are some exceptions), and zero dance experience is required to participate. Many will include a lesson for beginners in the half-hour before the main event starts, and there are always instructions throughout the evening. You truly do not need to know anything going in. The convention is to switch partners throughout the night, and it's completely okay to attend alone and ask people you don't know to dance. Try Contra Dancing has a search tool by zip code. Typically $8-15.

Community theatre tech: Acting is an option if that's your thing, but in my experience, tech is easier if you're looking for an activity because there's not usually competition--you often can just volunteer without needing to worry about auditions or casting. Roles like run crew (where you move set between scenes and such) don't require any prior knowledge, and plenty of the other tasks can be learned with a little training. If you turn up reliably, the word will spread--good techies are invaluable. Free to participate.

Community band or chorus: Prior experience in playing an instrument is necessary for the band; for singing, it depends on the type of chorus. Some are auditioned, others are just thrilled by any participation. May require dues.

Shapenote singing: A more niche one and another of my personal favorites (I ignore the religious lyrics and treat them as poetry). This can take some time to pick up, but many places have a small monthly sing that is very welcoming to new people. fasola.org has lots of information about the tradition and where to sing. Free, optional donations accepted.

Library events: Find your local public library's website and look for a calendar or events page to see if anything appeals. Typically free.

Crafting groups: Yarn stores and other craft supply places often have regular open gatherings (typically free) and/or classes (may cost money for teaching and supplies).

Games: If you have a local game store, check their website for events. Or search "[location] [chess club]" or whatever is your thing. Usually free.

Dance: Depends on what is available in your area. A studio where I am has a monthly swing dance, with beginner lessons before, for $10.

Sports: I don't really do these but they presumably exist and can be found like the other things.

The important thing is to just go do the thing. It will probably feel awkward the first time--that's normal! These are all spaces where the point is for people to show up and participate. They want you to be there, and they want you to come back! Otherwise they can't keep existing. Several of these (contra dancing, shapenote, a lot of crafting groups) are especially excited about new people and younger participants and will be thrilled to teach you how to do the thing. And the only way to make it feel comfortable is to plow through the first awkwardness and go back until you decide if you actually enjoy it or not. When you find a thing you like, keep going, and after a little while you end up with a community of people to see regularly who share your interests. This is what humans are supposed to do.

[patchworkcuddlebug]

Good Dolls Play Pretend

The doll knew about this store since it was a person, but it never bothered coming before it became. Now, it stopped by every time it was in the city to collect some authentic Asian tea. The mall was a little out of the way, but its witch didn't mind! So it sipped on some boba tea it ordered from a specialty cafe just a floor down while it decided on what flavour to-

"Woah, [XXXXX]?"

It froze as it turned to face whatever just spoke. It was a person, a man that was once the same age as it, a man that it tried and failed to date before it became. "Oh my god, it's been so long, how've you been?" He seems genuinely excited to see this one again.

This one learned to cover its joints with sweaters and longer skirts. This one knew how to talk to make people less mad or confused. This one knew how to play pretend.

"No way! Oh my god, I totally didn't expect to run into you." it said, forcing away its usual eager docility for normal human surprise.

The conversation continued as it would. The man went back to finish his undergrad after the hotel job didn't work out. This one bent the truth just enough to say it found a job as a maid for a normal upper-class woman. It was working, he believed this one! Such a good doll. It was so polite too, nodding along, encouraging him to talk, even accepting his party invitation!

. . . . .

This one finally left the store with a friendly wave as the person went in a different direction. It held the bag of tea as it waited for the bus, finding stillness as it alwaIT ACCEPTED HIS PARTY INVITATION.

Jeans, plain black t-shirt, thin grey zip-up hoodie. Normal person clothes.

Human, it reiterated to itself, waiting for the man to unlock the door to the university's dormitory building. This one... I am a normal human. I have normal human hobbies, such as... chess. I don't smoke but I occasionally drink. I own a computer... no, a laptop, and use it a few hours a week. No, a few dozen. I sometimes order fast food with an app on my cell phone.

The door opens and this one begins to pretend. It is not politely standing at attention, awaiting orders. It has a relaxed demeanour and a casual regard for most things. It smiled at those sent to great it and lead it to the on-campus pub, with the amount of demureness that is normally expected from a human person.

This one can hear the music from all the way down the hall. It is intentionally showing a normal human reaction, which is neutrality.

This one hasn't been contributing to the conversation as much as it thinks it should. The people have been talking at it, explaining what a pub crawl is and what kind of alcohol it should order. It really, really, really shouldn't ask if they serve tea.

The people take a seat at one of the tables, and it joins. The others ask what it would like to order for an appetizer. It says the pizza seems tastiest. It doesn't say it seems the least messy.

The waitress arrives. The others are ordering drinks. They're saying names the doll doesn't recognize, and maybe never did. The doll asks the waitress what drinks they have, and the others look at it with amusement. The waitress suggests an apple cider for beginners, and the doll accepts, not caring how she knew.

It sat still. This one was great at sitting still. But it didn't feel any stillness at all. This doll's purpose is ease the burden on others. To help them relax by taking care of something they would stress about or be annoyed by, by helping them talk through their emotions, or even just by staying out of the way and leaving people alone. The closest it could get was by remaining seated with three other partygoers. At first they occasionally deferred to this one for input on a conversation, but it seems something told them not to do that anymore as the night went on. Did they... find out?

"[XXXXX]?"

The doll is startled, realizing its attention is needed. It didn't catch the first time it was said. Everything is so loud. It holds no animosity towards its old personhood. Just the same hazy disconnection one feels towards a half-remembered dream.

"You don't look too hot. Did you drink too much?"

The doll looked at its half-finished drink. The doll looked at the exit. The doll nodded.

He escorts you out the building's closest exit. He leans forward on the railing, lighting a cigarette. He offers it one, and it refuses.

The person apologizes for inviting the doll, saying that he could tell it was upset. The doll asks him if he knows, and he says he only assumed until it asked that.

In an instant, the doll's thin veneer of humanity fades away. It fixes its posture, its face slackening into a much more natural empty expression. Its arms rest together, hands wrapped in each other.

The person hesitates, seeing such a shift. He looks back out over the railing he leans on, taking a drag as he looks out into the city.

He asks if it misses its witch. It says that Miss gave it full permission to spend the night out. He says that's not what he asked. The doll says it would much rather be home.

The person sighs. He apologizes again and thanks the doll for doing its best tonight. He puts out his cigarette and turns to face the door, leaning his back against the railing. He looks over to the doll, and it hasn't moved.

He asks if it wants the others to know, and it says no. He says he'll make up a lie, something about a family emergency. That way it can go do... anything else.

The doll thanks him. It didn't even consider refusing.

The relief is nearly instant. There's a melancholy in its chest as it walks away, after giving the person a formal goodbye. It's very happy to leave such a... restless situation, but there's a lingering sense that it's been a bad doll. It's hard for it to articulate why. It didn't do anything that Miss says makes you a bad doll, except maybe do a bad job at pretending.

But it couldn't be sure. Maybe that was what was making it so restless? It couldn't defer to Miss right now. It didn't have that external solidity, the confirmation of purpose.

That made it very happy to be a doll again.

[compressedrage]

You know what could have been a really cool AvEducation episode?

Animation vs Chess.

We've got Yellow on one side, playing the black pieces. He's the expert, all confident, technically the antagonist of this episode.

And on the other side, we have Blue. Blue knows the rules of chess, enough to play, but he is still a beginner. He will play against Yellow, learning bit by bit as the game continues.

They're in the void, and I think it would be cool if the pieces start out maybe the size of those games of "big chess", you know the ones. For the lawn or whatever. But as the game goes on and Blue falters, the pieces grow until they tower over him and it becomes much harder to get around.

I don't think Yellow would take it easy on him per say, but he might pause, maybe give little hints ("don't move or I'll be able to get you, quick take that pawn", that kind of thing)

Blue not only takes his advice, but actually learns, observing Yellow's own moves and imitating it. Maybe at one point, Yellow would give him a hint that was meant to trip him up a bit, but by now Blue knows enough to not fall for it.

In the end, I don't think Blue would be able to beat Yellow. You don't go from being a beginner to beating a master in one game. But Yellow is a good sport, and Blue wants to get better, so they settle in for another game.

[sugarphoric]

personal zayne hc is that he does not know how to solve a rubix cube AT ALL like hes watched so many tutorials on youtube, reddit, you name it- and not only that, multiple times. hes even gone onto master cubist (?) champion forums to learn their tips and tricks but for some reason he can never solve it except for completing one face??

and its even worse knowing that he can easily win chess and checker games (not to mention both the chinese and japanese equivalent), nth number piece puzzles, and more as if it were second nature to him.

in highschool whenever hed have some free time, hed be completing minesweeper and tetris, breaking records nonchalantly. and in college, when his classmates would drag him out for the monthly department night out, he picked up tricks to winning poker, soon becoming the king of gambling making the night worth it (his stoic expressions were finally an object of envy (not to mention his fattening wallet, but we already knew that))

but damn that rainbow cube- one day he'll get it, but for now, he has to deal with a mini one stored somewhere in his desk to practice when he gets the chance, pulling up that same damn youtube tutorial for beginners on 0.25x speed, where 50% of the view count is from him.

[illiviestrations]

[TANGLED EVENT SPOILERS] pt.2

(After a bit of teasing, Riddle explains that the hair growth is because of a successful potion. Deuce takes the opportunity to praise Riddle as if he’s boasting for his Housewarden.)

♠️“Heh, what do you think. Housewarden Rosehearts is amazing, right.”

GAHHHHH DEUCE YOURE ADORABLE I LOVE YOU

YES KEEP ON FANNING RIDDLES EGO PRAISE HIM MORE

(Riddle has a bit of an introspective moment)

🌹“It might be that… the princess didn’t want to make the witch [Gothel] sad…”

Oh buddy. Ohhh buddy.

We all know that he’s thinking about his relationship with his mom. Right.

🥺🥺🥺

(The tweels show up! Floyd comes to cause mischief with Riddle, mainly. And Jade follows soon after, surprising/scaring those trapped in the library with his mask.)

‘Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess. Pottery, ventriloquy, candle making’

Floyd asks about the mask, and Jade replies :

🐬“Somewhere on school grounds, that’s all I will answer. Fufu, isn’t it befitting of the Princess of the Tower?”

(Azul appears, stating that he brought along Jade and Floyd to be role models for Riddle and co. to follow as they are both good at ‘mischief’)

In the Japanese version of ‘When Will My Life Begin’, instead of ‘paper mache’, the lyric is changed to ‘いたずら/mischief’. Which is why this might seem sudden to an EN observer.

(Sebek appears! With a Malleus in tow! Sebek brought beginner friendly clay, and Malleus offers to heat the finished works.—he ends up burning part of the library down, and smoking their pottery)

☀️“Woah, it’s still pretty hot from here.”

YOU KNOW ITS HOT when the guys who lives in a literal desert says it’s hot.

Ruggie and Leona appear! After a bit of butting heads with Malleus, Jack finds a moment to get a word in.

🐺“To have even [the] Housewarden come by broomstick… Thank you for coming!!”

Jack says that he’ll return the chessboard after they finish one game, and Leona buts in:

🦁“Everything the Princess of the Tower did was a way to kill time. (Referring to how the effort they were going to put in) There’s not much point [in trying that hard.]”

Rook immediately starts praising everyone’s outfits!

🏹“Grown-out hair, shimmering chiffon… beaute! Fufu, I’m overjoyed that I get to witness your new found charm!”

(Rook brings them the ballet shoes!— and educational videos with a playback function)

🏹“I used these educational videos because I when I was still learning ballet. I’ve also prepared [a device] with a playback function.”

ROOK DID BALLET

ITS CANON

(This was definitely when he first got into Pomefiore.)

[theweepingangelofcas]

Hi ,I hope your health is great ! I just discovered your writing and I really liked it! I was wondering if I could request something, I'm a chess player so I always thought what it would be like to play with Albert Moriarty, or teach him how to play (though he's so smart and he must know how very well) so can you write about that ? thank you so much for your time ! ( i hope it's not much trouble) <3.

Have a good day/night .

This was so fun to write! But I will warn you now, though I can play chess, I am terrible at it lol

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Beginner's Luck - Albert Moriarty x Reader

This man has been raised as a noble.

He's had a stellar education. Hours upon hours of studying. And, par for the course of his upbringing, he's quite the brilliant chess player.

But, when you misheard him and thought he'd never played before, he didn't have the heart to correct you.

When you'd asked him if he played chess, he had answered fairly simply.

"Yes. I have." But, between the chatter of the nobles around you, you must've misheard him. You were dragging him to the nearest game room within moments, squealing at the idea of teaching him how. How could he correct you? Neither of you had wanted to go to this event. The nobility of the area had arranged it once you two got married, something of a wedding party that neither of you wanted. You hadn't been this happy all evening. He couldn't tell you the truth. He couldn't tell you how he'd almost always won every single match. That's what had him here, sitting across from you with a chess board set up. You were going over the rules, starting your own plays and "guiding" him on how to retaliate. And though you were by no means bad, he did have to hold his tongue on other, better plays that could've been made. "And the pawn can only go forward and diagonal, right?" He prayed that his confused tone sounded convincing enough. You nodded, clapping your hands in delight, "Yes, Albert! You're learning so quickly, I'm so excited for you! This can be our new game." You moved your knight to take his pawn, and he faked a scowl. But, before he could stop himself, he saw where you had made a fatal flaw. The moving of your knight had left your queen open to attack. He didn't even think before he moved his bishop over, winning the game. One problem. You hadn't explained what a bishop did yet. You looked up at him, an eyebrow raised. Chuckling awkwardly, his hand wiped a nervous bead of sweat from his brow, "Uh... Beginner's luck?"

[chesstrainer24]

Chess Training Apps vs. Live Coaching: What Works Best?

Chess is a game of deep strategy, patience, and continuous learning. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, choosing the right method for improvement is crucial. With technological advancements, players now have access to chess training apps vs. live coaching, but which one is better?

Some argue that live chess coaching advantages make it the superior choice, while others believe that best chess training apps offer more flexibility and affordability. In this blog, we will compare chess training apps vs. live coaching, analyzing their pros, cons, and effectiveness in different scenarios.

FIDE Instructor Dhanesh Shrikhande, a seasoned chess coach, shares his insights on how players can maximize their learning through both methods.

Understanding Chess Training Apps vs. Live Coaching

Both chess training apps vs. live coaching aim to improve a player’s skills but offer different learning experiences.

Chess Training Apps: The Digital Revolution

Best chess training apps like Chess.com use AI-powered analysis, puzzles, and interactive lessons to help players improve. These apps provide convenience, affordability, and access to world-class learning material anytime, anywhere.

Live Coaching: The Traditional Approach

Live chess coaching advantages include direct interaction with a trainer, personalized feedback, and structured learning plans. This method is ideal for serious learners who require mentorship, real-time feedback, and a customized approach.

1. Convenience and Accessibility

Chess Training Apps: Anytime, Anywhere Learning

One of the biggest online chess coaching benefits is accessibility. Best chess training apps allow users to practice at their own pace. Whether commuting, on a break, or at home, a chess training app makes learning easy.

Available 24/7

No need for scheduling

Can be used on multiple devices

Live Coaching: Structured Learning with a Mentor

Personalized chess lessons with a live coach require scheduling but provide a structured approach to improvement. This method is better for students who struggle with self-discipline and need a coach to guide them.

Customized lesson plans

Direct interaction with an expert

Real-time corrections and explanations

Verdict: If flexibility is your priority, chess live coaching is are the best choice.

2. Effectiveness in Skill Improvement

How Apps Improve Chess Skills

Modern interactive chess training tools analyze every move with AI, highlighting mistakes and suggesting better alternatives. AI-driven platforms enhance chess strategy improvement by:

Offering real-time move analysis

Providing a vast database of opening and endgame lessons

Helping with pattern recognition and tactics training

Why Live Coaching is More Personalized

FIDE Instructor Dhanesh Shrikhande highlights that personalized chess lessons allow deeper understanding:

“Apps are great for quick practice, but they lack the depth of human interaction. A coach understands a student’s weaknesses, thought process, and emotions, providing guidance that no AI can replicate.“

Coaches provide custom feedback

Lessons are tailored to the player’s unique style

Emotional and psychological aspects of the game are addressed

Verdict: Apps provide rapid chess strategy improvement, but live coaching ensures long-term growth through personalized feedback.

Continue Reading: https://chesstrainer.com/chess-training-apps-vs-live-coaching-what-works-best/

[dreamjoymemoir]

what about abaca dating reader who is so good at chess that they can checkmate him in 3-4 moves? 😉

i revived my chess dot com account for this

-anaxagoras enjoys a good puzzle now and then. solving problems keeps the mind sharp and stimulated, and chess has so many variables that makes it very engaging for him to play! during a moment of downtime after work, he asks you to play a round with him thinking it'll be a fun and lengthy diversion.

-he respects your intelligence, but even he isn't prepared for the uncanny amount of insight you have. it only takes a few moves, not even half an hour of playing, for you to advance your pieces and checkmate his king. he has to stop and review what's happened, where he doomed himself, and how you did that. he's skilled enough to avoid the common pitfalls that a beginner might make, and even then he lost. even when he's several moves from being in check, you gleefully point out his options and what he'll probably do next just to tell him how he'll lose.

-rather than being irritated by his loss, losing so fast just makes him laugh heartily and thank you for the good match. it drives him to try and confound you next time, reading up on different chess strategies and coming up with his own to beat you with. he analyzes the board from your perspective, learning something new each time about the game and about you--whether or not you'll give up your secrets to success. he's delighted to have someone challenge him this well, and he is determined not to be bested forever! failure just means it'll be more impressive when he wins.

-sometimes you two will have a match on the board for days. he needs time to think about his next move, considering it whenever he walks past the board and even at work. if he's inspired enough he'll just abandon a conversation with someone to run back home and make one more move. it's really funny and cute to see a genius try so hard with such fervor, and maybe one day you'll meet your match in him.

[hismercytomyjustice]

Fuck, this is so dumb but it was so much fucking fun to write.

Excerpt from my Radiodust WIP below! Pre-canon, set less than a year after Angel arrived in Hell!

Still needs an editing pass, but please forgive! I’m just very excited about it and really wanted to share a snippet! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝

More below the cut since it’s a little long.

—

“I got a suggestion, but ya gotta promise not to laugh me outta the room.”

“I will make no such promises!”

Angel gave him a flat look. “Fine. But just remember I don’t do refunds.”

“Suggest away, my good man!”

“Ya said ya liked chess, didn’t ya?”

Alastor tilted his head, frequencies fluctuating as he tried and failed to see where this was going.

“Ever played strip chess?”

It took him a moment to register just what the poor fellow was talking about. When he did, his eyebrows slammed down. “Pardon?”

Angel shrugged. “Might help ya get outta your head a lil’.”

Hmm.

Alastor waved his hand, the chess set from the sitting room appearing to hover in the air beside them. Angel’s eyes widened at the casual display of power, but he didn’t comment on it.

“As the guest, why don’t you go first?”

He snorted, reorienting himself behind the board. “Can’t believe I’m fuckin’ doin’ this,” he muttered to himself as he made his opening gambit, moving one of his center pawns two spaces up.

Alastor smiled, moving his own pawn to meet it.

The spider pursed his lips, moving one of his knights to the third row next. He mirrored that move too, smile widening. Angel moved his other knight to the third row and Alastor mirrored him there too.

He knew this opening all too well. The Four Knights Game. So Angel did have some familiarity with chess after all! At least at a beginners level. It was a solid enough opening, albeit rather dull. Still, he was certainly doing better than Alastor had expected.

Angel proceeded to take his pawn with one of his knights, leaving it open. Alastor’s brow furrowed as he studied the board. Had he only memorized the first few moves? This might be more disappointing than he’d feared after all…

He cleared his throat and he glanced up as he wiggled the captured pawn at him.

“How’s about ya take off that coat?”

Alastor rolled his eyes, but did as requested, using his powers to send it to hang on the coat rack in the corner of the room.

He proceeded to take Angel’s knight with his own.

“Your shoes.”

Angel grinned, toeing his boots off and letting them fall unceremoniously onto the floor beside the bed.

At this rate, Angel would be bare before he’d made it to his undershirt…

They traded a few more moves, with Alastor sending his bishop out onto the field, when Angel proceeded to take one of his knights with a pawn.

“How ‘bout your shirt this time, handsome?” Angel drawled, looking far too pleased with himself.

He was alarmed to feel a hint of genuine doubt creeping in as he unbuttoned his dress shirt and slid it off his shoulders. He folded it with military precision while he studied the board.

“Where did you say you learned to play?”

Angel propped his chin in his hand. “I didn’t. My nonna taught me.”

“Oh?”

He smiled, all teeth. “She liked to go ‘n make the players in Central Park cry when she ran errands.”

Alastor’s brow furrowed. “Oh? And how did she learn?”

“Family friend!”

He quietly waited for the other shoe to drop.

“Who happened to be a chess master. Ranked one of the best in the world at the time.”

Well, shit.

[abby118]

There is one thing that I didn't quite understand about Loki in Thor 1 and that I don't think has been addressed enough. when she sent the "destroyer" to Midgard, I know she intended to stop the 3 sif warriors/ladies who even committed treason. she however was actually pushing herself to kill them. and he had even gone so far as to kill Thor. This seems extreme to me though since we know he loved Thor more than anyone else. and even though he had been abused by him and his friends for a tho

To start this off, let's focus on Heimdall - I think his treason didn't come as a surprise to Loki (it wouldn't be the first time after all, and that instance had happened under Odin's rule), though he might have hoped it wouldn't come so quick. Heimdall allowed the W3/Sif to pass and thus broke his oath to the throne. They were off to end Thor's banishment and bring him back to Asgard.

This is where Loki's plans start faling apart and I've seen someone in the fandom refer to it as him playing speed chess which I found rather fitting. He no longer has the time to think his decisions through the way it would be needed. Naturally, he opts for the action that would buy him the most time - stalling the W3/Sif/Thor and cutting off their access to Asgard. However, Heimdall attacks him and attempts to behead him. I believe Loki expected this as well; you can see that he came prepared. He used the Casket to freeze Heimdall and I take it as proof that he didn't aim to kill him. He could've used Gungnir but instead went for the relic he must've held significant resentment for, given that it is from Jotunheim. That wasn't a random choice.

In the meantime, the W3/Sif arrive to Midgard and find Thor.

Loki knew Thor would hear of his lies once reunited with his friends and he wasn't wrong. They told him the truth and were ready to take him back. Then, the Destroyer showed up and did what it was supposed to do - it stalled them.

Now, whether Loki was or wasn't trying to kill them is up for debate but he was certainly familiar with the extent of their abilities and knew they were no beginners. He had to send something that wouldn't be defeated easily. It worked up until Thor decided to intervene and the plans had to shift once again.

I don't think he wanted to kill Thor; he realised that despite everything, he did seem to change. He paused and took that into account but it wasn't enough to soothe the built up tension and hurt he felt. Yes, Thor did apologise but for once in his life, Loki wanted to be the winner.

He puts out the fire within the Destroyer but strikes him anyway. It did almost kill him and I do think would Thor have actually died, Loki would've regretted it later, once the chaos would've died down. Again, this has been brought up before, but we don't know how familiar he was with the degree of injury mortals can handle. That could've played a part. Thor becomes worthy and is able to wield Mjölnir again, which restores his powers and heals him. He defeats the Destroyer and eventually returns to Asgard.

I especially like the parallel between their situations. Both of them experienced their losses and were broken by what happened to them except for the fact that Thor regained what he'd lost whilst Loki kept falling further. I think it reflects their overall experience in life in which Thor is allowed to make mistakes and learn from them whilst Loki's attempts to prove himself, to equal, fall unseen because he was the spare, the tool to keep around would Thor need him.

[schalotte]

hi! i am learning german and was wandering if you have any favourite german-speaking media (podcasts, music, films etc.) that you would recommend? thank you :-) sending you lots of love!

hi!!! turning 2 my partner for recs here as i (sadly) don't engage w a ton of german media, some things that immediately came to mind were the ZEIT podcasts, they have them on a ton of topics like art culture contemporary happenings politics etcetc and they're very bite-sized episodes. also the band "element of crime", fun lyrical storytelling that i think would be good to learn from. ok here's e's recs:

Lesen ist schwul - they talk about the books they've read while being cute

Einschlafen mit Wikipedia-technically a podcast to help you fall asleep where they read Wikipedia articles but therefore slow and probably easier for beginners

too many tabs- they talk about weird/funny rabbitholes

talk ohne gast- two comedians just talking about whatever

scambit- a 6 episode podcast about the chess world and it's controversy

springerstiefel- mostly interview based about far right violence and the people affected by it

toast hawaii- interview podcast with various people of the public talking about their favorite food and how it connects to their biography

[jamneuromain]

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Payback Time

Ransom Drysdale x Reader (you)

Summary: Ransom is getting his payback for you, public enemy No.1.

Warning: Step-cest tendency (Cousin!Ramson x Cousin!Reader), not blood related, they are both grown-ups, Ransom is being vengeful, Harlan is very much alive.

Harlan is going to kill him.

Not now, obviously, but when Harlan finds out about what he is doing to you.

Harlan is going to murder him and write this story into a book.

But it doesn't matter. Ransom hums in content, snuggling further under the covers, sighing due to the warm and softness of the bedding.

That old man grows fond of you by day, ever since you came to this mansion on your own with a suitcase of books and clothes. Ransom huffs in annoyance. If there's one thing he cannot stand, is a random person (aka you), materializing out of thin air, completely unrelated by blood or marriage, and sets out to snatch a portion of Harlan's property.

According to the old man, you were the daughter of the adoptive child from Harlan's sister. His sister took care of your mother as her own, and before both of them died of illness, Harlan's brother in-law kicked you out of the house. Which is why Harlan's sister called before your arrival, asking her brother to take care of you. While Harlan and his sister wasn't on best terms when she married her husband, Harlan was far too kind and agreed for you to stay as long as you wish, paying off your college loan and medical bills that his brother in-law kicked out of the house along with you.

You are a pre-med student in your junior year, which means getting up early and going to bed late, spending few hours in the mansion. Even so, you manage to find the time, either learning how to take care of Harlan like Marta, or chatting with Harlan and play chess.

Ransom huffs again, not only were you a kiss-ass, but also stupidly quick learner at chess - Harlan asked Ransom to play against you one night, and you won. But only out of sheer dumb beginner's luck.

So, he's getting his payback.

Ransom tightens the thick duvet around his body - his almost naked body, and listens carefully to the soft creaking in the stairs.

He knows it's you, with your cautious steps up the screeching floor, while you don't want to wake any living soul in this house at 11:30 pm, dragging your tired ass - you have a good ass, by the way - up two floors, and rest in the room, which apparently became yours rather than his, even though every family in this house knows this room was originally his, and that Harlan asked Fran to clean up his room, RANSOM'S ROOM, for you, which Harlan announced that it would make you feel more like home if you were not living in one of the guest rooms.

Oh, so Ransom will feel more like home if he lives in one of the guest rooms when he drops by every holiday?

Harlan is probably charmed by you, some voodoo shit, or drugged by that idiot-brain Marta.

He holds his breath and closes his eyes, pretending to be sound asleep, as the door squeaks open, leading to your small gasp.

"Ransom!" You hiss in the smallest voice you manage, "Ransom! What are you doing in my bed?!"

After he yelled at his mother, calling her an "old hag", changed the lock to this room, and cut holes in your sweater, you know he wants his room back.

Not that you intend to sabotage his plans, being a guest in this household, how on earth can you give the room to him when Harlan has specifically told you that he would find a way for Ransom to stop bothering about which room belongs to whom?

"Ransom!" You hiss again, "I can see your body trembling under the covers! I have a class at eight and I need to sleep!"

Smiling brightly, Ransom pulls the cover down, revealing his - almost - naked body.

"Ransom!" You cover your eyes with a squeal, "Are you- Why- You are naked!"

"Come on, Cousin. You wanna tell me that you are not interested in this?" He gestures down his body as if displaying an exhibit. Cocking an eyebrow, he challenges your sanity with every word that comes out of his mouth, "One good fuck in exchange for my room?"

Silence. Dreadful silence fills the room.

Ransom has that annoying smirk up on his lips, looking down at his grey boxers, "...no? Shame." He swings the thick cover back on, muttering to himself, "Okay. Nevermind. I guess I will just ... enjoy this soft cushy bed on my own..."

"Hugh Ransom Drysdale!" You tear the heavy duvet from his body, "GET OUT OF MY BED!"

Okay fine. He looks like a living Adonis with his abs and biceps. So what?

You avoid looking at his God-like body and his eyes, whisper-yelling, "Get off or I swear I will wake up everyone in this house and tell them about how awful you are!"

Ransom yawns, completely oblivious to your weak threat, which he knows it is the last thing you will do - make a fuss about your living condition in front of all these Cold-blooded creatures.

"Ransom!" You huff at his attempt of grabbing the duvet, "If you insist on taking up my bed, at least you can tell me where the empty guest room is."

"Nope." Answers Ransom, popping the "p" between his wickedly seducing lips, "You got two options here. The floor," he points at the small space between the mahogany desk and the four-posters, "or here." He pats on his bed - wait that's your bed! - softly, "With me."

You clutch the edge of your sweater tightly, a small movement that did not missed Ransom's eyes.

"Or good luck finding Franny in this god forsaken house and 'waking up everyone' to tell them about how I mistreated my cousin." Ransom grins, "So, what do you think?"

It doesn't surprise Ransom when you take the duvet completely and roll up some of your clothing for a makeshift pillow on the floor. You are too tired to argue and too scared to disturb a family you barely know.

You turn off the light and lie down on the ground without another word.

... he may have gone a little too far.

His heart skips a beat when he hears a soft sigh of yours. Why should he feel weird about this? You are the one who is about to be part of Harlan's will and snatch Harlan's adoration. Taking up your bed - his bed, whatever whose bed seems childish. It bothers you, sure, but he never wanted for you to sleep on the ground.

Christ, why couldn't you be a kiss-ass for him like how you treat Harlan? That way he'd feel much more comfortable about making you sleep on the cold, hard, creaking floor - ugh!

Ransom cannot bear the thought any longer of you sleeping on the ground, which is why he gets up from the bed, swings his sweater and pants over his shoulders, and kicks your foot condescendingly, "Your bed sucks." Before strolling out of the room, stepping on the staircases loudly so the entire house could hear.

You suck. He thinks, setting foot on the creakiest spot he could find for these wooden planks. And if he cannot sleep at almost 12 o'clock, neither will the rest of the house.

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