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[hidari-works]

[aoloieruarchive]

Eye-Catching Orchids, 2022

[somediyprojects]

Tatreez Bookmarks stitched by Loree1234.

Tatreez Bookmarks, I have been inspired by the Palestinian style cross stitch and adapted these design to bookmarks. This tutorial is how I do the backs. You need to cut the aida twice as wide as you need. I have not had any trouble with using fabric glue (found in craft stores). Sometimes, I don't cut the aida wide enough and then I cut a piece of cloth and glue it on the back. These patterns were based on patterns from these websites: tirazain.com, palestinianembroider/tripod.com and a book: Palestinian Embroidery motifs by M. Skinner 2007.

[fanficsforfun]

Hands

Pairing: Eric x gender neutral reader (reader's faction has not been specified)

Word count: 670

Warnings: none, really

Summary: Dauntless are conducting a search and your nervousness flags you as suspicious, leading to a pat-down

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The ground floor was overcrowded, people swarming around down there. At first, you couldn’t tell what was going on, but soon enough that became clear. A search. Clearly. There were some higher-ranking Dauntless screening the crowd. Some they let continue on their way, but some they stopped. For questioning, for pat-downs, some they even led away.

The closer you got, the more nervous you became. What was this? Why would there be some random search? You bit your lip, trying to stay calm. You knew you hadn't done anything, so why worry?

Trying to distract yourself, you let your gaze wander over the guys conducting the search. You couldn’t recognize them, except for one. He was one of the leaders. A scary one at that.

Eric.

And he was looking at you. His cold eyes were scanning you, and you could feel your nervousness growing. You were getting tense, your breaths growing more heavy, more laboured. You had to fight the urge to fidget your hands, trying to avoid drawing attention to you.

It was too late for that. Eric moved to your direction, stopping you by stepping on your way. You swallowed.

“You got something to hide?” Eric asked, a hint of danger in his voice, even though his tone was calm.

“No”, you replied honestly.

There was a moment of silence, during which Eric’s eyes wandered over you, making your skin tingle. He was suspicious, reading your behavior as a potential sign of you not being totally innocent.

“Then you probably won’t mind if I check you up.”

You said nothing, figuring it was the smartest thing to do. Another moment of silence followed, before he raised his brows, his expression slightly amused.

“Okay then”, he simply said. ���Hands against the wall.”

You took a couple of steps, stretched out your arms and pressed them against the cool surface. The next thing you felt was his hands on your body, patting down to find anything hidden. At first, the contact made your breath hitch and your body tense up even further. His hands had landed on your waist, brushing over your clothes. You could feel the warmth through the fabric, and it made your pulse quicken. When he moved higher up, his palms dragging over your ribs, you swallowed again. But there was nothing improper in his touch. Nothing at all.

And then, despite not having expected it, you felt warmth starting to spread in your chest. You found yourself relaxing as Eric’s hands moved over your sides, your arms, down your legs, firm but not aggressive. He was thorough with the search, pressing his palms on you, not missing a spot. It was starting to really get to you - it was pleasant. So pleasant that you didn’t want him to stop.

But of course he did, eventually.

His hands left your body, and suddenly the absence of his touch made your skin feel cold. You stayed still, unsure if you were supposed to turn around or wait until dismissed. At the back of your mind, you were hoping it wouldn’t be over, that he’d touch you again.

Then, finally, he spoke up again.

“All clear.”

You turned around slowly, forcing your expression into something neutral. Eric was watching you, his gaze unreadable but intent. The moment lasted so long that it made your tummy flip, even if in reality it was only a few seconds.

Then the corner of his mouth tugged upward.

“Didn’t seem like you minded.”

Your eyes widened slightly, unsure how to respond. So you remained quiet and still, again. Eric stepped back, a hint of a smirk on his lips as he nodded towards the way you had been heading.

“Go on”, he urged when you seemed to have rooted right there.

You did just that, and he turned his attention back to the next person, leaving you there with the aftershock of his touch - and that hint of a smirk like he knew exactly what he had done to you.

[chabacano-station]

truly an amazing article

[lastchr1stmas]

[augen-blicke]

Forgive me if I act like I don't need anybody, I went through a lot of shit alone.

[terminalvertigo]

Mom's windowsill.

[statisticalcats2]

Sometimes I see things on my dash that just really have me like

[masterofthecygnetsignet]

Twice, I've been told I've dressed like a spy, but if I were one, that would indicate I've done badly on my assignment...

[hidari-works]

[robert-smirke-official]

I feel so sorry for you. How’s the weather right now? Done anything interesting lately?

Thank you anon. The weather is wonderful. I have made a macaroni salad and been to a local theatre production. Currently reading N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season.

[somediyprojects]

Palestinian Tatreez stitched by Electronic_Gazelle_5.

Tatreez chest piece for child’s thobe. Pattern taken the book Tatreez and Tea by Wafa Ghnaim. I used DMC 99 and 94 on 18 count Aida. This is the first time I used variegated thread and I hated every second of it. 😂 The frame was heavily inspired by this post by user FrenchFryNotFrench. I’ve had this book for years and always planned to make something from it, but I felt now more than ever was the best time to honor this traditional Palestinian art form.

[hauntedlia]

Graycore

[thistlefur]

[racingnews]

NASCAR points after Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 2025) Link: https://racingnews.co/2025/07/27/nascar-points-after-indianapolis-motor-speedway-july-2025/