#What is Restaking

[intelisync]

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Liquid staking is transforming the cryptocurrency landscape by offering a solution to the liquidity problem associated with traditional staking. By issuing Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), this innovative approach allows users to stake their assets while retaining the ability to trade or use these tokens in various DeFi protocols.

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[windvexer]

your advice of creating/experimenting with the wackiest ways of reading tarot that one can think of (said very affectionately) actually inspired me to use a card game i was developing before to communicate with the spirits around me to get an idea of what they would like from me! very briefly the premise of the card game is that you and your friends are rulers of kingdoms, and various npcs approach you with problems to solve. you have limited cards with singular solutions on them that depending on how well they fit the problem, will either increase the npc’s goodwill towards you or decrease it. so i was able to modify this and have the court cards (i prefer playing cards to tarot for this sort of thing) substitute in for the npcs and hence the spirits im contacting, and the other cards be the solution cards, with the two jokers as null cards. im sure there will be future kinks to work out but i’m so pleased with the system thus far, because previously i had been unable to figure out how to get specific mundane answers from my spirits but this has both magical and mundane solutions that can be interpreted based on the question :D

oh and i wanted to give an example but forgot! today i asked a pepper plant on our balcony what would be most helpful/pleasurable for it, and the answering card said that i should ‘seek advice from neighbouring kingdoms’, which i interpreted to mean ask another human (as i represent my kingdom, so another human would represent another kingdom) what would be helpful for the plant. so i asked my mum (who is really the gardener of our house) if there was anything that had happened to the pepper plants and she said that that one specifically had been nearly fully uprooted by a strong wind storm the other day and needed to be restaked and stuff (which i was unaware of). anyways that was a really decent and unexpected confirmation that the communication had worked :)

This is simply so marvelous, thank you for sharing (and sorry in my delay in replying!)

Is there any chance you'd like to share the rules of the game? This sounds like such a fun system, I'm sure at least someone (besides me!) would be interested.

[midnight--sadness]

OMG ITS BEEN FOREVER hi its me 💙 anon :)) had to take a temp break sending asks bcuz reasons lol ANYWAYS back on the Internationally Wanted grind 💪

Anyways last post u made a joke abt Inho and Junho eiffel-towering Gihun in Paris AND I HAD THE SAME THOUGHT 😭😭 an informant, a former winner of one of Spain's Games who moonlights as a painter who depicts their pastel nightmares, gets them invitations to a private event likely to host some of Europe's Gamemakers, and their cover story is that Gihun is a high-class foreign art model, Inho his translator, and Junho his bodyguard. cue overprotective Hwang bros having to fend off too-tipsy European men and women who look at Gihun like they wanna take a bite right out of him. when they get back to their hotel, utterly exhausted but unusually keyed up with jealously, they restake their claim on Gihun, thoroughly.

Gihun with his knees up by his ears, wailing as Junho jackrabbits into him, hands bruising his lush thighs, teary eyes landing on Inho who sits on the bedside chair, biting his knuckle and pumping his cock. Junho holding Gihun gently, cooing and kissing his face as Inho presses kisses to Gihun's back and shoulders, thrusting into him from behind. Inho and Junho laying on either side of Gihun, hands roaming all over his bare, flushed skin as he sleepily jerks their cocks with his hands, whining when they both cum, coating his belly and back with their claim.

Also, not necessarily Inhun/Junhun porn, but i TOTALLY think of Internationally Wanted!Gihun as some kind of Black Widow/femme fatale-esque character. like hes got his mercenary and ex-guard teams to carry out the actual killings of the World's Games hosts, gamemakers, and VIPs. but Gihun has unconsciously adapted this persona that he adapts in difficult situations, where suddenly his lies are honey-smooth and his body moves like its not his own, all suave and flirtatious, and hes become a perfect spy without any training at all. i imagine him straddling men and backing women into walls, fluttering his eyelashes, pouting out his bottom lip, angling his body to show the sharpest angles and the smoothest curves, tilting his head just so, and people just fall over themselves to tell him state secrets. and then, once he has what he wants, he pulls away and disappears in the space between blinks, leaving his victims too-warm and utterly confused and taken with the mysterious succubus-like being that enchanted them.

Junho and Inho turn into lovesick little LOSERS the first time Gihun pulls his dominatrix act on them, damn near putting the both of them down on their knees with just one glance. and the funny thing is? Gihun doesnt even REALIZE he doing it for the first few times. he just thinks that people just naturally trust him. but ohohoho, the second he realizes the effect it has on the Hwang brothers? well, lets just say that he finds that he REALLY likes the feeling of power 😏

omg hi, welcome back!! 💖💖💖💖

I LOVE BLACK WIDOW FEMME FATALE SUCCUBUS SIREN GIHUN SO MUCH 😩😩

GIHUN BEING SEDUCTIVE AND LOWKEY MANIPULATIVE AND THE HWANG BROS LOVING THAT FOR HIM OH EFVNODENJVFIJEJNVF

with this in mind, now i want gihun to be the one who takes their relationship to the next level - he's slept with inho and he's slept with junho, separately and following each of their leads, but it's gihun himself who initiates the threesomes they have. he uses those mind powers of his to get both brothers into his bed (with their full consent and awareness ofc) 🫶🙌

[roxannepolice]

Thinking of the formally married vibe with thoschei and Magician's Apprentice, bc... OK I get it, Moffat wanted to tiptoe around romantic thoschei having Missy specifically insist she and the Doctor are above such things thanks this asexual is not happy with the choice of words and to "consider friendship", but. Are we really supposed to accept that a strict weberian ideal 19th century German post office bureaucracy that is Gallifreyan culture would rely on something as quintessentially informal as friendship? Like, I'm absolutely not devaluating this wonderful kind of bond, but the informality is one of its defining elements! You don't sign anything, you aren't registered as anyone's best friend in any book! Or is TL telepathy just that good that it scans a soon-to-die Time Lord's psyche and makes an interpersonal sentiment graph to determine who to send the confession dial too????

Also please consider Donna finding this weird metal disk and after a moment of tense music uses it as a fruit plate for 15 years.

Now, marriage on the other hand. It's strictly equated with romance now (which is great the fact that mutual feelings are the main reason to choose a life partner is wonderful), but it is essentially a legal contract! It stands in all of your documents, every administration official has access to knowledge of it and there are witnesses to testify it took place. It gives people specific rights and obligations towards each other many of which have nothing to do with romance, sex, or children. You may maintain only cordial long-distance relationship with your spouse but so long as you aren't legally divorced this is still the person you entrust with your body and estate in the case of sudden death without will.

What I'm rambling is, for all the wording in TMA, confession dial being sent to Missy makes infinitely more sense if the Doctor and the Master are married.

And I'm still chewing on my pet torture device of Ten spending YTNW looking at the man tormenting him and and a whole planet but really only thinking of hoe he has a legally binding claim on him that he badly wants to restake.

[kanalcoin]

🎉🍾 The Exciting World of Crypto Giftboxes! 🌟🎁

Gather ’round, crypto enthusiasts, because SafePal has teamed up with Puffer Finance for what can only be described as the gift that keeps on giving! From June 10th to 16th, 2025, they’re launching a Giftbox Campaign that promises to sprinkle some DeFi magic into our Ethereum (ETH) lives! 💸✨

While the actual contents of these giftboxes are as mysterious as Bitcoin’s origin story, one thing is clear: users will be dabbling in restaking. Oh, the thrill of speculative rewards! 🎲💰

Sure, SafePal is no stranger to making waves with collaborations, but this one has got us scratching our heads! 🤔💭 What could possibly happen during this restaking extravaganza? What will our wallets look like post-campaign? Will the Doge memes finally become sentient and take over the crypto world? 🐶💥 All questions, no answers. Classic!

More DeFi Drama, Less Data 📉🤷‍♂️

Let’s talk trends. Collaborations like this one usually lead to a quick spike in user engagement. Remember that time when the internet freaked out over a meme? Yeah, pretty much like that! So gear up, because while no one’s dropping exact reward figures (looking at you SafePal!), this partnership has ‘temporary excitement’ written all over it!

I mean, who doesn’t love a little Twitter drama? 🤳

In fairness, this campaign matches the pattern of SafePal's previous DeFi escapades, think Tradoor, which left us dizzy with excitement (and maybe a little poorer) after their last massive event. SafePal is clearly playing the long game, and we’re just the pawns asking for snacks! 🍿🎮

Join the Crypto Party 🎊🥳

So, mark your calendars, set alarms, and maybe even pray to the crypto gods because this Giftbox Campaign could be the highlight of June 2025! And if you’re as curious as we are about how this partnership will unfold, make sure to keep your eyes peeled on the official channels of SafePal and Puffer Finance for all the juicy updates! 📢👀

If you want to stay updated and ride the wave with us, check out our details here: SafePal x Puffer Finance 🎁!

Disclaimer: This website is a fountain of info but not financial advice. Remember that investing in crypto is risky, so do your homework first! 📚⚠️

#SafePal #PufferFinance #CryptoGiftbox #Ethereum #DeFi #Restaking #CryptoTrends #InvestWisely #MemeEconomy #CryptoIsFun

[obavee]

Understanding Crypto Farming on STON.fi: A Straightforward Guide for Everyone

When I first heard about crypto farming, it felt like trying to understand a foreign language. I thought, “Is this really worth my time?” But once I got the hang of it, I realized it’s one of the simplest ways to grow your crypto assets over time.

This isn’t another complex explanation; this is me sharing what I’ve learned about farming, farm pools, and why STON.fi is a game-changer. By the end of this, you’ll see that farming is not as complicated as it sounds.

What Is Crypto Farming? A Simple Explanation

Imagine you have some spare money. You could keep it in your wallet where it earns nothing, or you could put it in a bank that uses it to make loans and pays you interest in return. Crypto farming works on the same principle, but instead of a bank, you’re using a decentralized exchange (DEX).

In farming, you provide liquidity to a pool (basically, a pot of funds that helps facilitate trading on a platform). In return, you earn rewards in the form of tokens. It’s like planting seeds in a garden. Over time, those seeds grow into crops, and you get to harvest the rewards.

What Are Farm Pools, and Why Should You Care?

Farm pools are where the magic happens. These are specific liquidity pools on a DEX where you can “deposit” pairs of tokens. Think of it like joining forces with others to run a small business—you contribute resources (your tokens), and in return, you get a share of the profits (rewards).

For example, if a trading pair like TON/uTON is in demand, and you provide liquidity for it, you’ll earn rewards when traders use your tokens for transactions. It’s a win-win: the platform gets liquidity, and you get compensated for your contribution.

Why Farming on STON.fi Is Worth Your Attention

STON.fi makes farming accessible for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting out. It’s a platform that doesn’t drown you in complicated jargon. Instead, it lays everything out clearly—what rewards you can expect, how long you need to commit, and what risks are involved.

Here’s why I think STON.fi stands out:

1. Transparent Information: You know exactly what you’re getting into, from rewards to lock-up periods.

2. Flexible Options: There’s a range of farm pools to suit different goals and risk levels.

3. Ecosystem Support: By farming on STON.fi, you’re supporting the TON blockchain, an innovative ecosystem in the crypto space.

Current Farming Opportunities on STON.fi

Let’s look at the farming pools available on STON.fi right now. Each pool is tailored for different types of users, so you can choose the one that fits your goals:

1. JETTON/USDt V2 Extended

Rewards: 22,500 JETTON (~$6,000)

Farming Period: Until December 30

Lock-Up: 15 days

This pool is linked to JetTon Games, a GameFi ecosystem on the TON Blockchain. It’s like supporting the future of gaming while earning rewards.

2. hTON/TON V2

Rewards: 30,866 HPO (~$777)

Farming Period: Until December 24

Lock-Up: None

This one feels like a flexible savings account. You provide liquidity, earn rewards, and can withdraw anytime.

3. HPO/hTON V2

Rewards: 61,733 HPO (~$1,600)

Farming Period: Until December 24

Lock-Up: None

If you’re looking for high rewards without locking up your tokens, this pool is a great choice.

4. TON/uTON

Rewards: 411 STON + 345 uTON (~$3,700)

Farming Period: Until January 16

Lock-Up: None

This pool connects to Utonic, a platform offering staking and restaking options. It’s like earning cashback while contributing to a robust financial system.

Lessons I’ve Learned While Farming on STON.fi

When I started farming, I treated it like an experiment. I began small—just enough to get my feet wet. Over time, I started noticing how rewards trickled in, much like planting a tree and watching the first few leaves grow.

Here’s what I’ve realized:

Patience Pays Off: Farming isn’t a quick 1.money-making scheme. It’s a steady, long-term strategy.

Understand What You’re Committing To: Always check the lock-up periods and rewards before diving in.

2.Diversify Your Pools: Just like in traditional finance, spreading your investments across multiple pools helps reduce risk.

STON.fi made this process easy for me. The platform feels intuitive, and I didn’t feel overwhelmed even as a beginner.

How to Make Farming Work for You

If you’re new to farming, here are some practical tips to keep in mind:

1. Start Small: Don’t throw all your assets into one pool. Test the waters first.

2. Stay Informed: Farming pools and their rewards change over time. Stay updated to take advantage of new opportunities.

3. Think Long-Term: Farming is like planting an orchard, not picking wild berries. The real rewards come with time.

Why Crypto Farming Matters

At its core, farming is about creating value in a decentralized financial system. By participating in farm pools, you’re not just earning passive income—you’re contributing to a system that empowers users and reduces reliance on traditional banks.

Imagine this: instead of your money sitting idle in a bank, it’s out there working for you, generating rewards and supporting the growth of innovative blockchain ecosystems like TON. That’s what farming offers—a chance to be part of something bigger while securing your financial future.

Final Thoughts: Farming with Confidence

Crypto farming on STON.fi is one of the most straightforward ways to dip your toes into decentralized finance. Whether you’re here to earn passive income or support a growing ecosystem, farming offers a rewarding experience.

The best part? It’s accessible to everyone, no matter your level of expertise. So, if you’ve been hesitating, now’s the time to explore. Start small, stay informed, and enjoy the journey of growing your crypto assets.

Remember, farming isn’t just about the rewards—it’s about being part of a financial revolution that puts control back in your hands. Happy farming!

[wifeglor]

What’s the most surprising smut pairing you’ve written?

Share a DVD commentary on Scripts and Tongues?

Share a smut rec for Maedhros.

thank you so much for the asks! 💖

13. What’s the most surprising smut pairing you’ve written? 

I think at this point, Gandalf/Círdan! I told a friend on the phone that I was going to write that pairing a couple months ago and was cackling at her reaction. Otherwise, maybe Daeron/Thingol (and thank you for your support of both of these!) Both are the only smut fics for these ships in their AO3 tags, so I guess I'm happy to feel like they fill some kind of niche!

22. Share a DVD commentary on [one of your smut fic/smutty scene from a longer work]. (Scripts and Tongues, the aforementioned Gandalf/Círdan)

Heheh. So this fic was born of 2 things basically: a past discussion with @searchingforserendipity25 that set up Gandalf/Círdan as A Ship in my mind, ft. beach imagery, and then my preparing to write some things for smut week and having the VISION implanted in my brain of like "sex joke featuring 'I'm missing your STAFF'". And then I thought it'd be charming to have this sexting take place sometime around LotR, in familiar events--I wasn't at first decided when and where, or if it might be like a "throughout FotR" kind of thing, or in Moria, but, I'm rereading LotR quite slowly now on audiobook and so had the episode of Gandalf recounting at Elrond's Council his research in Gondor's library on the brain. Initially, I wasn't settled on that setting/moment but the more I wrote it (and the more innuendos I could work in related to it) I quickly decided I was keeping it. :D I'd thought initially I might write a longer, sexier scene, but realized I liked it as a briefer piece just moving into the sexier part, focused on the part I was most excited to write and share (the sexting).

Also, I'm honestly full of thoughts about them now: in my head there's like a dramatic whole soap opera thing where Gandalf arrives in Middle-earth and is perhaps greeted with a little skepticism from Círdan (who instantly sees he is a Maia and who's already lived thru like the whole First Age, drowning of Turgon's and his own mariners, sinking of Beleriand etc), vs. Evil Rivalmance smooth-talking Love Interest/Ex Saruman, Círdan coming to trust Gandalf and give him Narya as a token of MARRIAGE um trust, becoming snarky yet relied-upon confidants and then naturally boyfriends, Saruman very personal inevitable yet slay betrayal, later angst and hurt/comfort (pain when the osanwe bond is severed as Gandalf 'dies' and returns??), seaside retirement and coming to know Gandalf's Maia form in Valinor after they sail... IDK IDK. There's so much there and I'm coming to have a lot of feelings about Gandalf as a character. I wish I wrote faster and had the motivation to do some kind of 50k longfic old man yaoi for them; I doubt that will happen but I hope you can imagine and experience for yourself the beautiful vision that it would be.

23. Share a smut rec for [character]. (Maedhros)

Oooh okay. I'm going to share just a few of my favs from across time and space...

Maedhros/Maglor:

Do Not Bait Me With Your Laughter by The_First_And_The_Last - SEARINGLY HOT times in Valinor ft. slightly dubcon Maedhros seduction of trans!Maglor. Absolutely formative!!

Hunting Time installment 2 by Divano_Messiah - Yes I did read this via googletranslate which makes some interesting choices, but the sheer poetry of this omegaverse series transcends language and culture. In this fic, Maedhros returns to the family home to realize Celegorm has taken advantage of Maglor, who is his own, and he restakes his claim. Just brilliantly indulgent, and contains the line "Nelyafinwe, are you fucking insane?" from Celegorm that rewired my brain about unhinged Maedhros potential.

No Pearls, No Feathers by dur - For something entirely different, rough and highly charged moments between Maedhros and Maglor in late stage Beleriand. This fic is packed with beautiful, weighty writing that really arrests you, making the reader feel and experience each second of this brief in time, yet SO POWERFULLY CHARGED and sexy scene with its rise and awful fall alongside Maglor. Really breathtaking, and Maglor thinking of Maedhros denting a goblet in his hand won't leave me ever now.

Maedhros/Fingon:

I already recommended Death and Taxes on another one of these asks, but...

Pantië by orphan account - Maedhros/Fingon, past Maedhros/Sauron - to this day the ANGSTIEST Nirnaeth fic to me even though it ends right before the battle itself. Maedhros' intimacy issues. Maedhros' control issues and desperate need to give up control. Sexy angst and manipulation all around, alongside and coexisting with this real, strong undercurrent of loving romance between Russingon.

Exchange of Favors by daphnerunning - this fic series I honestly read before I read the Silmarillion itself and it's meant so much to me, even as I've moved off in some interests! This installment is the sweetest, funniest, most intimate and tenderly charged Elves Roleplaying As Humans (Maedhros as Fingon's mistress). I love it so!

Maedhros/Thingol:

YEAHH babey secret sexiest ship of the book.

Guidance by iddump (and in fact the whole series that goes with this, but this is an incredible, soo sexy bite-sized version) - Thingol edging Maedhros while advising him (mentor to mentee... one lord to another...) on his correspondence.

Maedhros' Good Report Card by @imakemywings - fem!Maedhros as fem!Thingol's younger sugar baby in a modern AU. Being dommed so thoroughly and with such steady affection could probably fix everything wrong with Maedhros. I have to mention this one because fem!Thingol blew my mind this past week and I'm still reeling and recovering.

[brandwhorestarscream]

Earthspark constructicprowl

When the prowl retrieves their husbands he will cry, or cling to them like a koala, or go into mania long enough to spark up a few of them. what comes first

OHHHH manic Prowl pinning his mates down and restaking his claim by forcibly fucking them in front of onlookers? Pumping them full of potential sparklings while the entirety of GHOST and the autobots look on, scandalized 😳

I'm so down

[shaydh]

34 and 45 for the oc relationship ask thing with Niko and Liam? If ur still doing that

Sure, I always love doing these :D

34. How do they address a problem in their relationship?

They have a system. If it's an obvious problem (someone did something shitty, jealousy, etc) they "fight" about it and usually the wronged one gets to restake their claim on the other, or something like that. The other "submits" and that's as close to an apology as you'll get out of them. If it's an emotional problem it will probably never be addressed until it blows up into a huge fight.

35. What’s the worst thing the other can say to one?

I think for both of them it'd be some variation of the other saying "I'm leaving you". What follows that is spoilers so that's all I'll say >:D

[queen-scribbles]

From the Brink

27. passionate hand-holding [Vikkari/Arueshalae]

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Vikkari woke up sore.

That in itself wasn't an unusual occurrence. Even before the Crusade, before he set to wandering, there were more than enough tasks on a farm like his family's to leave you with sore muscles come morning. And the life he'd led since striking out still made various levels of sore an occasional companion.

What was unusual was the deeper, painful ache in his side that registered a moment later.

More than a cramp, more than simple soreness, the sensation was akin to someone trying to pin him to the ground using his own ribs. It pulled a disoriented groan from him as he awoke and Vikkari instinctively curled in that direction. As if that would help.

"Hey, no, chief, you gotta--" Hands on his shoulders, pushing back, gentle but stubborn.

Vikkari fought them for a moment before giving in. The pain did, indeed, subside as he relaxed, blinking the world into focus. He was in a tent, in his bedroll, armor off, and a purple tiefling perched cross-legged on the ground next to him.

"Hey, chief." Woljif flashed an exaggerated grin that did absolutely nothing to hide the lingering worry in his eyes or the way his tail was twitching.

"Hey." His voice came out in a croak. Vikkari cleared his throat. "Why...?"

Why do I have to lie still? Why do I feel impaled? Why are you here but no one else? An ethereal green butterfly landed on his cheek and he reached by reflex to shoo it back into motion as he tried to decide which question to actually ask. Or at least ask first. They were all strong contenders.

"There's a piece of sword or stone or somethin' still stuck in your gut," Woljif said, tail flicking up to curl around his arm and then back down. "Sos is worried 'bout it causing more damage if you move too much before they get it out--think he was hopin' you'd stay out longer--but he and Seelah needed a break."

Vikkari stared at him blankly, not at all liking the implications of that flurried sentence.

Woljif frowned upon seeing his blank expression and leaned forward. "Do you not remember, boss?"

Before he could reply, the tent flaps were nudged aside as a scaly purple head shoved in, blue eye sparking with relief when they locked with his. "Vikkari!!" Aivu bellowed. She withdrew, but a moment later shoved her head back in the tent side closest to his bedroll.

"Hey, I'm gonna have to restake that now!" Woljif moaned, but the dragon ignored him.

She wriggled in far enough to nuzzle the side of Vikkari's face. "I'm glad you're awake! I was really worried and they wouldn't let me stay 'cause they said I'm too big!"

"You are too big," Vikkari said with a chuckle. Even that faint movement made his side twinge and he bit back a wince.

Aivu made a purring trill as she nuzzled a moment longer, the small cloud of butterflies increasing their circuit to include her, then bonked her head lightly against his shoulder. "You scared us!"

"Sorry...?" Vikkari mumbled, still trying to work out what he'd done.

"Don't tell me you forgot the gargantuan demon, chief," Woljif drawled--by way of a hint, he supposed.

He had, but the sardonic words nudged things into motion and it started coming back.

---

There wasn't much to be found here; the terrain too rocky and crisscrossed by dozens of ravines or crevasses. Not that the demonic forces seemed to care.

The derakni was massive-- twice as large again from normal. And unlike most of its ilk, it wielded a scythe, equally large and razor sharp. A few smaller demons, dretches and babaus, as well as cultist warriors, grouped around it as if waiting for orders. Or prey.

There was no attempt at bartering, no puffed-up banter. The locust demon gave an eager, guttural cry and launched itself at them.

Its minions scrambled to join in, but they were hardly a challenge. It was the aberration itself that posed the most danger. Frothing poison, wide swipes with its scythe, its droning wings beat against their sanity and its chitinous hide deflected their blows.

One of the cultists angled for Arueshalae and Lann and Seelah rushed to interpose herself, hands and blade both glowing with holy light. Her reckless charge protected the archers but left her open to the deranki.

Vikkari snapped off a spell in her defense, the orange rush of fire glancing off the demon's shoulder but fully catching its attention.

It hissed as it wheeled on him, too fast to react, the scythe piercing his side and slamming him to the ground. It used the weapon to reel him in, a wide, horrible grin splitting its face.

"Looks like the butterfly thinks it can play with the locusts," it sneered, free hand snapping up to extinguish one of the Elysian butterflies. Its grin widened as it peered at him. "Ah, Galfrey's pet butterfly, no l-"

It snarled as Aivu bit down on one of its back legs and kicked out to dislodge her.

Protective fury numbed the pain for long enough Vikkari channeled a burst of magic into the thing's face.

It howled and jerked the scythe in a harsh upward sweep. The hooked blade was deep enough in his side to fling Vikkari in the air before it tore free, and there wasn't much he could do beyond brace himself.

Landing was going to hurt.

---

"Locust-boy had a good arm," Woljif said with strained nonchalance, watching him process the memory. "Me an' Aivu took off on the path you got tossed while everyone else finished off tall, pissed, and bugly." He fiddled with a dagger, spinning the point in the dirt. "There was a minute or ten, weren't sure we'd find you," he admitted. "All those crevasses. Lots of places for you to slip outta sight."

"Well, clearly you did," Vikkari said, petting Aivu's head and neck.

"'Cause of them." Woljif flicked a hand up toward the circling, much diminished, kaleidoscope of ethereal butterflies. "Apparently they stick around even when you're, uh, out. And you were were really out."

"I thought you were dead!" Aivu interjected. "Only for a second, but it was really scary! Don't do that again!"

Vikkari patted her snout. "I'll do my best."

"So your dragon pal stayed with you, I ran back for the others, Sosiel and Seelah healed you up best they could, but we did just fight a bigass demon." Woljif shrugged, relief gleaming in his eyes despite the laidback façade. "The rest of us found a good spot to camp and set up while they rested. Also, Sos found that whatever-it-is in the wound an' wants to not be all shaky an' exhausted if he's gotta go digging it out."

"Yes, I'll appreciate that myself," Vikkari said dryly. Knowing what it--probably--was made it hurt more.

Woljif snorted a laugh. "I bet." His posture was much more relaxed. "Lann's keeping watch and your girlfriend's doin' her thing to camouflage the campsite from any other baddies that might be around."

Vikkari's neck warmed at the casual needling, but Woljif wasn't completely wrong, and it explained where Arueshalae was.

"Since I didn't have anything else to do, I got 'keep an eye on the chief and make sure he doesn't hurt himself if he wakes before the healers are ready to finish what they started' duty."

"Quite a mouthful of a title," Vikkari said lightly.

"Tell me about it," Woljif laughed. "But I don't mind."

The tent flaps parted and Sosiel leaned in with a smile. "I thought I heard voices. Good to see you awake, Commander."

"In large part thanks to you, as I understand it," Vikkari said. He could still see traces of weariness on his friend's face, but Sosiel didn't look ready to collapse from exhaustion at the moment. "Thank you."

"Of course," Sosiel nodded. "Though I didn't do it alone, Seelah was invaluable-"

"But Sosiel did the lion's share," Seelah interrupted to insist as she pushed past him into the tent. "Pulled you back right from the brink." She made shooing motions at the tiefling and the dragon. "Woljif, Aivu, out. There's not room for all of us, and we" --she gestured at Sosiel-- "gotta finish patching Vikkari up. You can bug him later."

Woljif didn't protest as he ducked out. "Unless someone else wants t' bug him first!" Aivu whined but also withdrew. Some of the butterflies went with her.

"It shouldn't take long to finish," Sosiel said, his smile now apologetic. "Just, with the battle..."

Vikkari waved off the the regretful tone. "I imagine there was a lot to fix." The derakni had flung him hard, and the fact he couldn't even remember hitting the ground meant it had likely been far from pleasant.

Seelah snorted a laugh, but the accompanying smile didn't quite reach her eyes. "You could say that."

"Fortunately we were able to tend everything save the initial wound," Sosiel said. "It cracked if not fractured a rib, and I believe there's still a fragment of the scythe blade embedded, just needed to recover some energy before attempting... something to remove it."

"You don't have to justify it, Sosiel." Vikkari started to sit up until the cleric held up a warning finger. "I wouldn't want any of you burning yourselves out for me."

"Thank you, Commander." He and Seelah moved close, Sosiel kneeling and her plunking cross-legged by Vikkari's bedroll. Seelah reached for his hand and Vikkari sent her a quizzical look.

"I'm mostly moral support this time," she explained. "He had an idea, and from the sound of things, this is gonna hurt."

"Thanks for the warning," Vikkari deadpanned, gaze on Sosiel as he chanted a spell, one fist clenched.

A faint light briefly danced around the gauntlet he still wore on that hand, and then he held it out just over the wound. There was a jolt of blindingly sharp pain that had Vikkari biting back a curse and squeezing Seelah's hand hard enough to crush a more delicate one. She murmured what sounded like a prayer to Iomadae and the pain eased, but his grip stayed white-knuckle and the remaining butterflies swirled agitated circles in the air around them.

And a sharp-shiny something flew out of his side into Sosiel's waiting hand. "Ah, good, it was a fragment of the scythe."

"Good?" Vikkari managed between clenched teeth.

"Yes, because otherwise the spell wouldn't have worked and I would've had to dig something this size out of you." Sosiel held out the gauntleted hand, a glittering, bloodstained line of dark metal crossing the width of his palm. "I did not relish the thought of causing that level of prolonged pain, even in pursuit of healing." He set the gauntlet and weapon splinter aside, one hand now curling around his holy symbol and the other extended to the freshly bleeding wound in Vikkari's side.

There was nowhere near the same level of pain this time; the slight discomfort of bone realigning as the broken rib fixed itself, of flesh knitting back together. But then it was done, and the soothing warmth of magic retreated.

"There," Sosiel said, weariness more pronounced but smile still warm, "You should still rest tonight, as should we all, but everything is healed."

"Thank you," Vikkari said with a smile of his own. "Both of you." He gave Seelah's hand another squeeze, more grateful and less desperate. "For all your hard work."

"You're welcome." Sosiel checked the wound was fully healed and stood to leave. "I need to cast the protective wards before I turn in..."

"Just make sure you get some sleep," Seelah admonished, and he nodded as he departed.

"You look like you could use some yourself," Vikkari said as he shifted to a more comfortable position. Now that he was out of danger, he could lay in a way that didn't make his back and shoulders sore.

"You're not wrong," Seelah said with a small laugh, rubbing the back of her neck. "Broken bones have never been easy for me to mend, let alone a few in a row--"

"A few?" he echoed.

She sent him a you really wanna know? look. "Arm in two places, leg in three, few more ribs beyond the one from getting impaled, collarbone. Skull. Must've hit real hard." Her teasing laugh was a bit stilted. "Surprised you didn't leave a crater."

Vikkari's nose wrinkled. "That's... more than a few."

"Yeah. But we got it all fixed." She winked. "Good thing you're my best friend so you're worth."

He chuckled. As if you wouldn't do it for any of us. "Thank you, really."

"You'd do the same for me, and I know you were only its target 'cause you were watchin' my back."

"You'd do the same for me," Vikkari said, smiling as his mimicry earned him an eyeroll and light punch to the shoulder.

"In a heartbeat," Seelah said as she stretched, her gaze flicking to the tent entrance. "But you're right; I should go rest. Someone's gotta take your watch tonight-"

Vikkari opened his mouth to protest he could sit and watch the surroundings even if he was still recovering.

"-and I think you have another visitor," she finished with a grin as she pushed to her feet.

He took the hint to look and couldn't stop a smile at the familiar silhouette--horns, glittering red eyes, leathery wings folded close to her back as she lurked in the doorway.

"Iomadae's left pauldron, you're smitten," Seelah snickered, and Vikkari shrugged rather than argue, which made her laugh again. "I'm done with him, Arueshalae, he's all yours."

There was a small gasp of surprise and Arueshalae smiled shyly as she slipped into the tent after Seelah departed. "I didn't want to intrude..."

"You aren't," Vikkari assure her, pushing himself up to a sitting position. "I was just thanking her for her part in saving my life."

A worried--and adorable--little frown furrowed her brow for a moment, and Arueshalae headed for the spot Seelah had occupied with steps rapid yet somehow hesitant, her wings folded in close to manage the confines of the tent. "It was... terrifying," she whispered. There was no similar hesitance to the fervor with which she took his hand and squeezed, her fingers almost hot enough to burn. "You scared us."

"So I've heard from several sources." Vikkari squeezed her hand back, thumb running over her knuckles in an almost-caress.

"You scared me," she said softly, biting her lip.

"And I'm very sorry for that," he said just as softly. He tugged up his shirt to show the unblemished skin (despite the bloodstain marring the fabric). "But I'm alright now." He tried not to dwell on the litany of broken bones Seelah had reeled off as he caught Arueshalae's gaze and squeezed her hand again. It did make sense of how rattled all of them seemed, though. "I am, Arueshalae, I promise."

"You weren't." The words were so quiet he barely caught them. "You-" Arueshalae swallowed, her hot, delicate fingers briefly brushing his cheek. "It was so close, Vikkari. Your eyes were so dim--dark--and I hated it and it scared me so badly--" She caught a shuddering breath, gaze dropping to their linked hands. "And it's worse because I-I shouldn't..."

Vikkari's heart squeezed, seeing her so distressed. Yes, you should. "I am sorry I scared you, truly I am. I wish I could promise never to do it again. But I can't, not with the lives we lead, the goal we seek to accomplish. I promise to do my best, and" --he tipped her chin back up-- "my eyes will always shine for you, if I have any say in the matter."

She blushed ducked her head again, studying their hands, tracing an old whittling scar on his. "That's... Thank you. It's very sweet and I know it's the best you can promise." She continued tracing his knuckles, his palm. "You're always sweet, and so kind and... I was praying," she admitted abruptly.

He waited out the pause that followed.

"The whole time I was working to disguise the camp. Panicked, inarticulate little things." Arueshalae gave a small, shaky laugh, pressing both of her hands tight around his. "Desna, don't let him die. Or let him be alright, we still need him. For Seelah and Sosiel to have what they needed." She met his gaze, eyes shining with relief and unshed tears. "I'm... glad She listened, despite me being me."

"Of course She did," Vikkari said, softly, gently. "You're a good person, and you were asking for a good thing." He huffed a wry laugh. "Selfish as that may sound coming from me."

She shook her head. "No, it's-- We... the Crusade needs you."

"And you still have me," he promised, not entirely referring to the Crusade with his reassurance. He watched a teal butterfly alight on one of her horns and bit back a smile.

"I know," Arueshalae nodded. "I just needed to remind myself of that." She looked down at their hands, let one of hers slide away. "But I should let you rest now..."

Despite the implied intention, she didn't let go of his hand, barely loosening the rest of her grip.

Vikkari smiled, gave her hand another squeeze. He'd be lying to deny weariness setting in, but, "You can stay, if you want. I'd rather your company than be alone." He meant it, and her reluctance made him think she would prefer that as well.

The shy smile that bloomed across her face confirmed his suspicion. "Alright."

Their reluctance to release each other's hands made laying back down a bit tricky, but Vikkari managed. He shifted to his side so the angle wasn't a strain for either of them.

"Sweet dreams," Arueshalae whispered, and he drew her hand close to kiss her knuckles as he felt the exhaustion of the long day--and ordeal he'd been through--creeping up on him.

He dreams were very sweet, indeed.

But even sweeter was finding her still there come morning.

[mahvaladara]

Astarion: So, tell me about your vampire? Neer: Masha isn't my vampire. He is my friend, plus he is a spawn. Astarion: How did the two of you meet? Neer: Pretty much like I met you. I tried to help him and he proceeded to be an asshole, so I saved him anyway. Astarion:... I do remember you punched me when I bit you. Neer: But I still saved your ass from Szar. --- Neer: Asta, Masha. Bats, Astarion. Masha:... Astarion:... Masha: I look better than you. Astarion: Boy, I have fought bigger mice than you and I have 8 at str! And I thought Casador was awful. Who turns a bloody kid into a spawn? You cannot be older than 16 at best! Masha: I am not a kid! I am over 400 years old. Astarion: Truly? You're older than me? Masha: Yes! Neer: Technically not, because the Valley of Stars has existed for 400, so poor boy there only lived like half a century as a spawn before his master shoved him a dungeon, forgot about him, then got killed. Astarion: Oh! He shoved you a dungeon? What did you do to displease your master, little kid? Masha: I was too old. Astarion:... Neer:... Astarion: -looks Masha up and down- Is there an afterlife for vampires in your world, Neer? I'd very much like to go restake another vampire bastard. Neer: Pfft. Masha: I'll help!

[intelisync]

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[rush-the-stars]

i imagine Edward trudging back home at around 6-7 in the morning, sorta mussed up and his hair all over the place, an article of clothing or two missing from his initial ensemble, left at Reader's place (He did that shit intentionally, restaking his claim or whatevs) Weary, but there's a light in his eyes because AYYEE HE GETTING HIS GIRL BACK🔥🔥

And when he opens the door, Alphonse is there, standing in the dark, looking at him through his intimidating ass helmet, his reaction is "WHY'RE YOU GETTING BACK TOGETHER WITH THEM💔💔" to "You're better than this, brother🧍‍♂️" depending on how bad the reader was or is

And Edward sorta goes from PFT wdym idk what you're talking abt, to sorta defending you, like, she isn't THAT bad (LIE), she has a soft spot, you js don't know her like I do, then placing the blame on himself, I was a bad partner I don't blame her for acting that way!

And then Alphonse snitches to Winry, and she yells at him over the phone (Yes, the reader is THAT bad)

this sorta reminds me of a reader x edwin concept that floats around my head that is like…reader is this sort of whirlwind artist that drops in and out of their lives. and it’s all very messy and passionate and the two of them trying to be like, you know you have a place with us, if you want it. and reader is like sure—someday. i’m not ready yet. but it’s a lot about like home and what makes a home (the people) and how reader treats edward and winry as her sort of north star that guides her back etc etc.

also something something ab like a mechanic an alchemist and an artist fits really nicely in my mind. the intelligence, the creativity, the passion.

but ANYWAYS. love the thought of edward leaving clothes with the reader. probably marked her up a great deal too. and a very classic getting chewed out for doing something so stupid 🙂‍↕️

i have to imagine reader maybe also does the whole “this isn’t a good idea” but you could make it worse and have that conversation while they are actively taking each others clothes off smh

[theccpress]

SharpLink Acquires 10,000 ETH from Ethereum Foundation

SharpLink Acquires 10,000 ETH from Ethereum Foundation

Hold onto your wallets, folks! 🚀 SharpLink Gaming has just dropped a jaw-dropping $25.7 million to snag *10,000 ETH* from the Ethereum Foundation, and guess what? Their stock price just blasted off by a sizzling 7%! 💸 Are we looking at a corporate love letter to Ethereum or just a strategic Tinder swipe? Either way, it's a bold signal that the crypto party is far from over.

This purchase isn't just a transaction; it’s a deep-rooted affection for *Ethereum* as a treasure reserve. Just like how some of us hoard snacks during a Netflix binge, major players are piling up digital currency—showcasing heightened institutional interest and *confidence* in the Ethereum future! 💪

🧐 Details of the Transaction

So, what's the play here? SharpLink is tapping into the Ethereum ecosystem, guided by the one and only Joseph Lubin—a big cheese in both the gaming world and the crypto cosmos. Their grand design? Stake and restake ETH like it’s a family heirloom, supporting network decentralization while adding a delectable layer of security to their assets. 🤝

This move is a long-term commitment rather than a trade, highlighting plans to stake and restake ETH while supporting network decentralization.

Gazing into our crystal ball, the implications of this acquisition could spark a revolution! Expect waves of *increased staking activity*, a reinforced Ethereum ecosystem, and the potential for lower barriers to *blockchain adoption*. After all, if Ethereum's good enough for SharpLink's balance sheet, it's probably worth keeping an eye on! 👀

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[coinworldstoryweb]

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[furioussheeppaper-blog]

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