#and a fan of rizzos and general

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Gangreen Gang Parents Fancast

Unfortunately, I was not gifted with the ability to draw, so I thought I'd make a fancast for the Gang's parents as they are in my fic. I also made a fancast for the gang and a few other characters a while ago, which you can check out here.

Snake's Parents

Charles Ingleberry: Admittedly I don't know much about Arcane, but ever since I saw pictures of Silco I thought he resembled the Charles in my head pretty well; tall, gaunt looking, very serious and stern. So I think his voice actor, Jason Spisak, would be a good choice

I've also seen Ben Mendelsohn suggested as a fan cast for a live action Silco and I think he'd also fit well as Charles

Sharon Ingleberry: For Sharon I mainly had two actresses in mind; Sharon Case

(And no, I didn't name the character after her lol, at least not directly.)

Or Paula Malcolmson, who played Mrs. Everdeen in the Hunger Games trilogy

Ace's Mom

Stella Copular: Honestly, the closest match I've found is a young Stockard Channing (the actress who played Rizzo in Grease) She fits the vibe and look I have for her in my head pretty well.

Lil' Arturo's Parents

"Macho" Arturo de la Guerra: I always kind of pictured him looking like your stereotypical "tough guy;" buzz cut, tall, muscular, probably has at least a few tattoos. The kind of guy that you take one look at and know he could probably kick your ass if he so chose to, but also has a soft side for his family that he's very open about. The two actors that immediately come to mind for him are Daniel and Luis Moncada, who also played the Salamanca Twins in Breaking Bad

Maria Guerra: I generally see her as being very petite and where Arturo got his short genes (and green skin) from. Catalina Sandino Moreno would be a bit on the taller side at 5'6, but she looks tiny in pictures, so I think she would work pretty well.

Big Billy and Grubber's parents

In my fic, both Billy and Grubber are originally from Monster Isle and raised by monster parents, so casting them would definitely be the most challenging. Though I do headcanon Billy to be human on his father's side, and I don't think I've seen a person who looks more like an older, human version of Billy in real life than John Candy.

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Not sure if you're still answering these type of ask. But do you have any Clifford headcanons? 👉👈

Maybe some about what Clifford and Zee's relationship was like???

my askbox is pretty much always open so people can ask for headcannons anytime! A heads up to longtime Clifford fans I've gotten a general idea of his character through watching episodes/clips from Muppets Tonight, so idk if theres other videos of him

-I did a post a while back with some Clifford headcannons so you can read them here: Palettepainter101 — Got any headcanons for Clifford? (tumblr.com)

-As for him and Zee overall they where a pretty normal, but fashionable, couple. From watching Muppets Tonight Clifford strikes me as the type of guy who is just trying to do his job, get paid, and put food on the table. If he's not dealing with some dumb shit backstage then he will be later. I kind of love him for that, he's just trying to run a show, let the man do his job.

-When they met Zee was just a singer and hadn't started her teaching career just yet. Zee sang at different joints more or less as a very passionate hobby, she was paid well but the gigs where far and few, so she wanted to get a fulltime job to make ends meet. She applies for a job at the Muppets Tonight studios for an actor, with her career as a dancer she was used to a stage and working alongside other muppets was a new change of pace that sounded fun to her. Since Zee was already a singer and proved to already have experience on a stage she got hired relatively quickly

-Zee had always preformed alone, so while it took a bit for her to adjust having acting partners she soon made quick friends with some of the other actors on the show. Being one of the oldest cousins to Zoot she's also naturally the mum friend of their group, so isn't afraid of rolling up her sleeves to get stuff down. Her and Clifford where pretty close by this point, since Zee was good at keeping a level head and people seemed to listen to her Clifford trusted her with a lot of other things he didn't have the time for.

In some bloopers for Muppets Tonight there's this one where Clifford gets into a fight with Johnny and his chimp Sal. I think it'd be funny if Zee see's this going down and naturally goes over to see what's wrong, manages to calm Sal down with nothing more then a few calm words and a smile, and the pair go on their way, before she turns to Clifford and probably asks "You good boss?"

-During the time when the two where starting to crush on each other there was a lot of flirting/playful teasing. Zee and Clifford could match each others energy, and their impeccable fashion tastes, but it took them ages to actually start dating. A lot of people on the show assumed they where dating long before they actually where because the back and fourth flirting game went on forever. The day Clifford actually went to ask Zee out stuff kept getting in his way, in typical, comical muppet fashion. Whenever he got round to talking with Zee something else would pop up, or Pepe and Seymour would interrupt him, then Zee would be called over by somebody else and he'd loose his chance. It wasn't until the end of the day when Clifford flops down in his office chair does Zee pop by with a coffee, probably with a "Sheesh, you look rough creampuff" comment (not unkindly). Clifford sighs, saying something about how the day was so hectic and how he looks like a mess. Zee chuckles, saying that he's still got his looks, and then Clifford asks her out

-The two where already flirty before they began dating, so adding dating to the mix felt totally natural for them. With Zee as his girlfriend Zee helped out a lot more with the operations of running the show, the stuff Clifford often handled alone with occasional help from Pepe and Rizzo. Zee's singing career had been pretty popular, but Muppets Tonight was really when it started to take off. Clifford made space for her to sing songs in-between acts to warm up the audience, and Clifford loves to hear her sing. The two where still very flirty even after dating, and might have snuck in a few make out sessions in Clifford's office during commercial breaks.

I want to say they dated for a handful of years, perhaps the two had started to share their own space (perhaps rumours of the two buying a new place together and settling down, only Zee and Clifford know for sure). But Zee was eventually approached by a business man to give her a brand deal with her singing, only issue is Zee would have to move. Clifford and her had a long talk about it, and at first they tried to make long distance work, but in the end neither wanted to hold the other back and decided to remain friends

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SO did a Haunted MAnsion double feature

I watched both the 2003 Haunted Mansion and the Muppet Haunted Mansion,because theres a new Haunted Mansion film on the horizon .Gonna give quick thoughts on both

Haunted Mansion 2003 is a nostalgic fave,but I get the complaints by Mansion fans .As a fan of spooky comedies ,I think its a fun spooky family film :The zombie scene is scary ,Jennifer Tilly is pretty funny as Madam Leota , Wallace Shawn is always a plus ,production design and cinematagrophy are beautiful,I think the ballroom scene is the best use of Mansion iconagraphy,and the always amazing Terrance Stamp is PERFECT as the villainous butler Ramsley .as for the big issues,I get what the film is trying to do be a throwback to oldschool horror comedies where ya take a comedian and put him in a spooky setting (Which is a shame they werent able to get Don Knotts as the caretaker ,as I think it wouldve made that clearer ,been perfect casting and a fun call back to the fact he did a spooky comedy,Ghost and Mr Chicken ) but Eddie Murphy while I maintain works half the time with some funny lines,and I think he is mostly good ....Is hit and miss here and I really think hes not great in the sentimental moments .I also think most the Mansion iconagraphy,feels really forced ,and the movie feels like a generic haunted house movie ,and the fanservice scenes feel like just detours.I also dont quite understand the ghost rules but I can usually overlook that .Oh and Mansion fans,while I think the ending works....I get your frustration .So I personally like the movie as a spooky comedy ,but as an adaptation of the ride its not great,but I do think its not bad and is underrated

Muppet Haunted Mansion.....I dont love it at first but it did grow on me and overall enjoyed it .I think the big song is great ,Taraji P Henson and Will Arnet are perfectly cast,Dave Goelz is great as always as Gonzo ,The Old GOnzo puppet is genuinely disturbing (My lil Sibling said "I hoped they burnt that thing "),and while I prefer Gonzo and Rizzo,Pepe grew on me despite not being a Pepe fan .I also think it used Mansion iconography really great .....My issues are the begining is slow ,I dont think the celeb cameos work ,it was made dueing the pandemic so it doesnt look great and....Its a personal gripe....Why in this HALLOWEEN special are none of the guest stars spooky related ?? I did end up liking it ,but I dont love it

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California Earmarks $10M to Boost FIFA 2026 Hosting

FIFA 2026: California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a budget agreement Tuesday that allocates $10 million in direct monetary support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing a crucial boost for host operations. In addition, cities like Santa Clara and Los Angeles will have access to $7 million.

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The renewed financial commitment is a lifeline for the Bay Area Host Committee, the nonprofit tasked with raising money to support tournament events. Santa Clara, including matches at Levi’s Stadium, as well as the San Francisco 49ers, who are on the hook to cover any shortfall in fundraising. Still, the state funds characterize only a small piece of the overall financial mystery.

California Gears Up for $5B FIFA World Cup Boost Santa Clara officials estimate the cost to stage the World Cup at Levi’s Stadium could reach $50 million, with additional, unnamed incidentals expected for events across the region. FIFA is paying around $13 million to use the stadium, leaving a funding gap of north of $37 million. Public records advise that the host committee’s private fundraising efforts are off to a slow start.

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Cities Step Up Despite Costs to Host Football World Cup But FIFA’s financial demands haven’t been embraced by every city. Back in 2018, concerns about required tax breaks and funding commitments led cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Glendale, Arizona, to pull out of the bidding process altogether. Still, many other local leaders are more willing to meet FIFA’s terms.

Alan Rothenberg, who led the organizing committee for the 1994 World Cup in the U.S., expects that not every city will agree to FIFA’s tax break requirements. Some may try to build those costs into other stadium expenses, he said, but securing an actual waiver could prove tough.

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Football World Cup 2026: Host Cities Struggle with Costs, Seek Extra Support I think that’s a fair statement in most of the authorities, he said. Some of them, they might just build it into the ground worth and other clothes, but getting an actual waiver may be difficult. Ultimately, it just means another cost that the host board, host city, is successful to remain responsible for.”

Other states and cities have either cobblestoned calm private backing or are pulling from elected public funding set aside specifically to appeal large events. Georgia also assumed $250,000 in the budget underpinning 1 July for security if Atlanta wins a bid. Money from hotel taxes together by the Atlanta Treaty and Visitors Subdivision also could be used to support the bid.

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Linda Jo Rizzo x Roubix - Ring The Bell ]

Get ready for the Italo disco anthem of 2025! "Ring the Bell" is a powerhouse collaboration that unites the legendary Linda Jo Rizzo—voice of the iconic 80s hits like Passion and member of The Flirts—with rising star and New Generation Italo Disco sensation, Roubix. This duet is pure magic and celebrates their birthdays (Linda Apr. 1, Roubix Apr. 17). Roubix, known for his authentic 80s-inspired songwriting, takes Linda Jo Rizzo's unmistakable retro energy and seamlessly blends it with his signature cutting-edge sound. Drawing inspiration from Linda's work with Bobby Orlando and looping classics like Passion while reimagining their essence, Roubix has crafted a song that's equal parts nostalgia and future-forward disco brilliance. Born from a creative spark during their meeting in Bergamo, Italy, "Ring the Bell" is a euphoric dance floor filler—a love letter to the golden era of Italo Disco with a modern twist. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Linda Jo Rizzo or discovering Roubix's electric style for the first time, this track is guaranteed to get you moving. April 2025 can't come soon enough! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvt2NIUP_A Read the full article

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The Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series victory is one of the most legendary and emotional moments in sports history. After a staggering 108-year championship drought, the Cubs finally broke the curse and captured the title in a dramatic Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians (now known as the Guardians).

The series was a rollercoaster ride that saw the Cubs fall behind 3-1, facing elimination. However, they mounted a spirited comeback, winning Games 5 and 6 to force a decisive Game 7, played on November 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

Game 7 itself was nothing short of unforgettable. The Cubs took an early lead, but the Indians clawed back, tying the game in the eighth inning on a two-run home run by Rajai Davis, sending the contest into extra innings. The tension was palpable as both teams grappled with the weight of history.

Then, after a brief rain delay before the 10th inning, the Cubs rallied. Key hits from Ben Zobrist and Miguel Montero helped push the Cubs ahead 8-6. Though the Indians scored one run in the bottom of the 10th, Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery induced a groundout to third baseman Kris Bryant, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo to seal the victory.

The Cubs' long-awaited triumph ended the longest championship drought in American sports and unleashed a wave of euphoria for Cubs fans across the globe. Players like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez, and Ben Zobrist (who won the World Series MVP) became icons. Manager Joe Maddon’s unorthodox strategies paid off, while Theo Epstein, the Cubs' President of Baseball Operations, further solidified his legacy as a baseball genius, having also ended the Boston Red Sox's 86-year drought in 2004.

The victory was not just about baseball—it was about generations of Cubs fans, many of whom had lived their entire lives without seeing their beloved team win a World Series. It was an emotional, historic, and unifying moment for the city of Chicago and baseball fans everywhere.

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NXTREME : A Review Of NXT 2300

Last night , NXT went extreme. Shawn Michaels took NXT on the road to the 2300 Arena. The 2300 Arena plays a big part in professional wrestling because it was the home to Extreme Championship Wrestling( ECW ). NXT was aired on Wednesday due to the Presidential Election. Also, it went to head to head with AEW Dynamite. This is a review of the show. All thoughts are my own.

The introduction to NXT took me back to the 1990s which hit me with a feeling of nostalgia. I was born in 1997 during the prime of ECW, however , I go back and watch it on Peacock. In the intro , we hear the original ECW theme song with Paul Heyman’s voiceover. We see the stars of NXT such as Stephanie Vaquer, NXT Champion Trick Williams , Ethan Page, Ridge Holland , Cora Jade , NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez , Guilia, Lola Vice, The Family , etc and iconic moments that took place in the ECW arena. We also see vignettes of legends such as Rob Van Dam , Dawn Marie , Francine , and the Dudley Boyz. This was the best show intro I’ve seen from them. Now , let’s get into the match card!

To kickoff NXT 2300, the Hardcore Match with Jaida Parker and Lola Vice took place. The legendary ECW Original , Dawn Marie, was the Special Guest Referee. Before the show started , Jaida and Lola cut promos on each other for the WWE NXT social media accounts. I thought their promos were phenomenal because it showed off how intense their rivalry is and their built up anger towards each other . Parker and Vice used any weapon that they could find from trash cans , kendo sticks , steel chairs , ladders, etc. However, I just want to know where did Ms Parker find a brick to hit Lola with? Jaida Parker backed up everything she said she was going to do in the match against Vice and picked up the victory. Both women put their bodies on the line and put on a phenomenal match . It was also amazing to see the beautiful Dawn Marie kill it as the special guest referee. I loved how she had ECW on her boots.

In a backstage segment, ECW Original and WWE Hall of Famer , Rob Van Dam , was giving the former NXT Women’s North American Champion, Kelani Jordan , a pep talk as she was preparing for the huge 10 woman tag team match which was the main event. After this , RVD was attacked with a steel chair by Wes Lee, who had a match against The Young OG, Je’Von Evans. This match was the battle of two of the best high flyers in the business in my opinion. With Lee being the Heel he is , he was going to hit Evans with a steel chair , until , RVD’s music hit. RVD was coming down to the ring to get revenge on Lee. Thus , Lee was going to hit the WWE Hall of Famer with a steel chair again , however , RVD dodged it. Evans picks up the victory. These two have amazing in ring chemistry in my opinion and need to have more matches together .

In a segment that was taped , we see the NXT North American Champion, Tony D’Angelo and The Family ( Channing ‘ Stacks Lorenzo , Adrianna Rizzo, and Luca Crusifino ) , met up with the legendary Nunzio and Tony Mamaluke ( Full Blooded Italians ) . The phone call Tony D got on last week’s episode of NXT built up to this. Nunzio challenges D’Angelo for the North American Championship. This was pretty surprising to me when Nunzio did this . I’ll get more into this later.

NXT General Manager , Ava, and her two associates, Mr. Stone, and Stevie Turner , came to the ring for a big announcement. Ava’s announcement was about NXT Deadline and the Iron Survivor Challenge. Deadline will take place on December 7 2024, which is on a Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After the announcement was made , Mr.Stone began taunting the fans and then, the lights went out while doing so. When the lights came on back on and Stone was still taunting the Philly crowd , ECW Original , and TNA Hall of Famer , Rhyno , was the corner of the ring . Stevie Turner told Stone to turn around and soon, he was Gored by Rhyno. Commentators , Vic Joseph , and WWE Hall of Famer , Booker T , went wild as well as the fans . I even went wild. I also laughed at Stone too because that’s what he gets.

In a small segment , we see Stephanie Vaquer , Zaria , Jordynne Grace , Kelani Jordan , Stephanie Vaquer , and Guilia preparing for the main event. Guilia tells them that they will beat all of their enemies. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson interrupt them to put all of them on notice . Stephanie and Guilia step up to them. Lash and Jakara say their have their money on the champions of the division , Roxanne Perez and 1/3 of Fatal Influence, the Women’s North American Champion, Fallon Henley.

Next match is a tag team match . All EGO Ethan Page and Ridge Holland took on the NXT Champion, Trick Williams , and the legendary WWE Hall of Famer , Bubba Ray Dudley . The build up to this match came from Halloween Havoc and social media . Booker T was great hyping Trick up and always is when he comes out the ring . It makes me as a fan look forward to seeing Williams, so thanks Booker. The coolest thing about this match was seeing Bubba Ray rock the iconic Dudley Boyz camouflage and glasses . It was cool to see him put a pair on Booker T. The match was great. I think Dudley and Williams made a great team. To me , this introduced him to a new generation of fans. What shocked me was Holland pinning Williams to pick up the win for himself and Page. I was pretty happy about that because I love Ethan Page. Dudley and Williams had to defend themselves against the two again , however , when Bubba Ray told Trick to get the tables , he couldn’t find one due to Page’s rule of no tables under the ring . Therefore , the Dudley Boyz music hit again and here comes D-Von bringing a table to the ring . Ethan Page was put through the table with The Dudley Boyz raising Trick Williams’ hand and Williams becoming an honorary Dudley with D-Von putting the glasses on him. This was a great match and the table spot will forever be legendary.

The team of Cora Jade and NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez ( aka Team 2001 ) , and Fatal Influence ( Women’s North American Champion, Fallon Henley , Jacy Jayne , and Jazmyn Nyx ) , cut a promo against their opponents. They kept talking about how they wanted to be like them at the top. I’m not gonna lie , Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade both gave me major AJ Lee vibes during this promo. They were the two who stood out to me the most.

What I wasn’t expecting to happen was the North American Championship match . Nunzio is 52 years old and stepped in the ring against Tony D’Angelo. What I didn’t like about this match was seeing some of the comments made about Nunzio’s appearance online. Nunzio still has it in my opinion. Body shaming isn’t cool. I was on the edge of my seat during this match because I thought Nunzio had Tony beat. Tony D took care of business by retaining the North American Championship and embracing Nunzio in a hug and raising his hand. This is something I love seeing. What I mean by this statement is seeing legends in the business who still step in the ring and help young talent by putting them over. I’ve seen it happen at Independent Wrestling shows.

Before the main event , a video package and promo of Nikkita Lyons airs. She talks about how she did a favor for Oba Femi by taking Adrianna Rizzo out . She said she knew she had come back different when she returned due to being attacked lot. Now, she’s the attacker and is going to drop the Women’s Division one by one . She calls out Rizzo for a match. To me , I think she needs more work on her promos and in the ring . I didn’t like this promo at all.

Before the main event , ECW Original and the Queen of Extreme , Francine , was spotted and recognized by Booker T and Vic Joseph. I thought it was amazing to see her there. She’s one of the most iconic managers in professional wrestling. I always credit her as one of my favorite women in wrestling .

Now , time for the main event , the 10 Woman Tag Team match . All I can say is, this should’ve been and needs to be the Women’s War Games match for Survivor Series. This was a test of strength and stamina. It showcased how rivalries and storylines with Women’s Wrestling need to be showcased. I have two MVPs for this match from each team. For Team Vaquer , it was Zaria. Zaria showed her strength for her team. When she lifted Jacy Jayne , I thought Jacy was scared for her life . The second MVP is Kelani Jordan. Kelani took RVD’s pep talk to heart and killed it. She’s one of my favorites to watch. And for Team Roxanne , it was Roxanne Perez. They don’t call her ‘ The Prodigy ’ for nothing . The second MVP is Jacy Jayne. Jacy’s selling is getting so much better and how I could tell was when she screamed in fear when Zaria was going to slam her . When all the women came into the ring , I thought it was epic to see an all out brawl. They gave it everything they had . I thought that Team Vaquer was going to lose when Zaria accidentally speared Jordynne Grace and when Lash and Jakara interfered. However , Zaria made the save and Team Vaquer won. The 10 women tag match was the match of the night in my opinion. They killed it .

Kay’s Ratings:

Jaida Parker v Lola Vice - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Je’Von Evans vs Wes Lee - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bubba Ray Dudley and Trick Williams vs Ethan Page and Ridge Holland - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tony D’Angelo vs Nunzio - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10 Woman Tag Match - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kelani and RVD Segment - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

EGO Being Put Through A Table - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10 Woman Tag Promos - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nikkita Promo - ⭐️⭐️

Seeing Legends - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mr Stone Being Gored - 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Deadline Announcement- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Final Thoughts:

Chef Michaels gave us a legendary show ! I hope NXT 2300 can introduce ECW to the new generation of wrestling fans . My favorite moments were seeing Francine and RVD. What I didn’t like was not seeing Paul Heyman, the brainchild of ECW. But , if he comes back with the Bloodline story , I get it . I hope this can become a yearly show with NXT! Hell, make it a PLE!

Love Ya All,

- Kay

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Day 299: Friday October 25, 2024 - "A Freddie Freeman"

Started a new tradition tonight with William that I surprisingly fell in love with myself - I had saved 5 or 6 packs of 2024 baseball cards from mid-season for tonight - for the start of the world series, to pull out and open with William. Even if I got his attention for a half minute with it, thatd be fun. But as it was, with the first inning on the TV, and popped corn in the bowl, we sat and opened two packs together. In it, he pulled a Riley Greene card - way to go! I was excited for him, exactly what I needed - thank you baseball gods! I found his little collection box in his closet and opened a few more packs myself, what an old nostalgic dopamine hit!!! How fun! As I opened one deck, Stanton launched a magestic Home Run that stood to be the difference in the game until the 9th. Would be cool if I pull a Stanton card after that, I said. No - Stanton, but I got a Freedie Freeman, maybe he'll be the hero tonight.!"

The thought of a hero was on my mind, in this old timey historic baseball matchup. I had decided I didnt care for anything more from these two teams than just 7 good historic games that gets decided by a no name pinch hitter and a journeyman reliver and somebody wins in a way we call and talk to our friends about.... Its been a fun baseball season. I hope something really great for baseball happens in this next week. Something that everyone can love - even if it is LA and NY. Audrie was giving me some (admitted) pregnancy grump and I had a great idea - "you need to open some baseball cards!" YEA! I loved watching her flip through her pulls and pronounce the names of the guys. Just like a kid - to see who'd you get and how pretty and special they are. I fell back in love with this old forgotten feeling. What a neat trick. Especially at the end of the baseball year, when all but the most important part of the story has been told, but all the characters have been developed and we just need to see how it ends. Audrie pulled an Anthony Rizzo and it made her smile and I thought that was really great. "He's good right?" Totally, I affirmed. He's right there batting right now! And how loved am I, that here's my tired pregnant wife, that understood my enthusiasm and put on a baseball shirt for the world series.... I didnt even do that! I love her so much and it was fun watching with her and Deni (a Dodgers fan).

The game wound up tied in the 9th, as we navigated William's bedtime, and in the 10th the Yankees played old school national league small ball to get in a run. Buth in the bottom of the tenth, Shohei Ohtani loomed large with an opportunity to tie it....but it wasn't Shohei who'd be the hero tonight...itd be Freddie Freeman instead, with two outs and a no doubter to right field. A Game 1 Walk Off. The first ever walkoff grand slam in World Series History. First in History. Check. Game 1 delivered.

And it wasn't long before I was seeing on social echos of the same thing I was telling Audrie about - about Gibson's shot to Right Field against the Athletics in 88. It was my first memorable sports moment. She watched it with me as I told her vividly how my Uncle Ryan was babysitting me and let me stay up late to watch it. It was probably the first real sports moment for me like that, you know because sports wasn't on TV all the time like it is now. I shared with her that probably more than anytihng up to that point, Boxing was the sport most watched in my house. "Really?" ABC Wide World of Sports - yea it was a different time! But imagine how my Uncle Ryan would have been energized by the moment as it built - this Spartan of his generation who 4 years before led the Tigers to the Championship and now here he was hobbled in LA doing something dramatic - a disney moment, and probably the first time I was ever moved by Sports. Audrie and I watched that long at bat, how Gibby fouled off pitches and worked the count, and then launched a shot to the almost exact spot in the right field bleachers as Freeman's tonight. A Game 1 walkoff. It was uncanny. You know, I pulled a Freddie Freeman tonight? Now thats special... A good way to kickoff this world series tradition. A game Id call my friends about in the morning. William came out from his bath with Grammee and wanted to see the end of the game and sat with me after I backed it up and watched bright eyed as Freddie popped his homer and held his hand up in the high and started to run the bases. William promptly squealed and ran around the house. The Dodgers celebrated and we all agreed, I guess we're cheering for the Dodgers this year. Beacuse that was pretty cool.

Song: Shakey Graves - Dearly Departed

Quote: “You're not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior. You're by no means alone on that score. Many, many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. Happily, some of them kept records of their troubles. You'll learn from them-if you want to. Just as someday, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It's a beautiful reciprocal arrangement. And it isn't education. It's history. It's poetry.” ~J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

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The Chicago White Sox & The Cubs: A Tale of Two Baseball Legacies

Chicago is one of the few cities in America blessed with two Major League Baseball teams, each steeped in rich history and loyal fanbases. The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs represent two distinct traditions, cultures, and styles of baseball, yet they share a city where baseball is more than just a game — it’s a way of life. While both teams have had their ups and downs over the years, the rivalry between the North Side Cubs and the South Side White Sox remains one of the most compelling narratives in the sport.

In this blog, we’ll explore the history, triumphs, struggles, and legacies of the two iconic Chicago teams.

The Chicago Cubs: The Lovable Losers Turned Champions

Founded in 1876, the Chicago Cubs are one of the oldest baseball teams in Major League history. Originally known as the White Stockings before adopting the Cubs moniker in 1903, the team has played its home games at Wrigley Field since 1916, one of the most storied ballparks in the world. The ivy-covered outfield walls, manual scoreboard, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere make Wrigley Field a pilgrimage site for baseball purists.

For much of the 20th century, the Cubs were known as the “Lovable Losers,” enduring the longest championship drought in American sports history — 108 years. Despite boasting some of the greatest players in baseball history, including Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, and Billy Williams, the Cubs seemed cursed to fall short of winning a World Series, with heartbreaks such as the infamous 1969 collapse and the Steve Bartman incident in 2003 only adding to the legend of the “Curse of the Billy Goat.”

However, in 2016, the Cubs finally broke free from their past. Led by a talented roster including Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and the pitching ace Jon Lester, the Cubs won the World Series in dramatic fashion. Their Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians, which included an extra-innings thriller, ended the curse and united generations of Cubs fans in celebration. The parade that followed saw millions line the streets of Chicago, cementing the Cubs as not just “Lovable Losers” but eternal champions in the hearts of their fans.

The Chicago White Sox: A Legacy of Grit and Perseverance

The Chicago White Sox, founded in 1900, have a legacy deeply connected to the working-class spirit of the South Side of Chicago. With their black-and-white color scheme and gritty attitude, the White Sox have always been seen as the blue-collar counterpart to the more flashy Cubs of the North Side. They play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field (originally Comiskey Park), a stadium known for its passionate fans and the towering, often hostile atmosphere it creates for visiting teams.

The White Sox, like their crosstown rivals, also experienced long stretches of frustration. Their most infamous moment came in 1919 when several players conspired to fix the World Series in what became known as the Black Sox Scandal. The fallout from the scandal tarnished the team’s reputation for decades, leading to their own championship drought, which lasted 88 years.

However, the White Sox’s moment of redemption came in 2005. Under the leadership of manager Ozzie Guillén, the team boasted a powerful pitching staff, led by Mark Buehrle and closer Bobby Jenks, and a well-rounded lineup that included Paul Konerko, Jermaine Dye, and Scott Podsednik. The White Sox stormed through the playoffs and swept the Houston Astros in the World Series, bringing home the championship and erasing decades of heartache for South Side fans.

While the 2005 victory was a moment of glory, the White Sox have largely remained in a state of rebuilding since. However, with a young, dynamic roster including stars like Luis Robert, Tim Anderson, and Eloy Jiménez, there is hope that the White Sox will soon recapture their winning ways and build another championship-caliber team.

A Tale of Two Sides: North Side vs. South Side

One of the most fascinating aspects of Chicago baseball is the rivalry between the Cubs and the White Sox. Though the teams play in separate leagues (the Cubs in the National League and the White Sox in the American League), their proximity and the fiercely loyal fanbases create a unique intra-city rivalry that transcends the sport itself.

The annual Crosstown Classic, a series of interleague games between the Cubs and White Sox, is a highlight of the season for Chicagoans. Fans from both sides of the city come out in full force, making it a lively and often intense affair. The rivalry isn’t just about baseball — it’s a reflection of Chicago’s cultural and social divides. The North Side is often associated with affluence and a more casual, carefree fanbase, while the South Side takes pride in its working-class roots and the hard-nosed, passionate nature of its fans.

The Cubs and White Sox in the Modern Era

In recent years, both the Cubs and the White Sox have undergone periods of transformation. After their 2016 World Series win, the Cubs experienced a brief era of success, consistently making the playoffs and contending in the National League. However, as key players left or dealt with injuries, the team began to struggle, and by 2021, the Cubs had started a rebuild, trading away core players like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Báez.

The White Sox, meanwhile, emerged as a young and exciting team with a bright future. In the early 2020s, the Sox became a playoff contender, led by a talented roster and a strong pitching staff. However, despite the promise of their roster, the White Sox have struggled to break through in the playoffs, falling short of the World Series in recent years. Yet, with a strong farm system and a renewed focus on winning, hopes remain high on the South Side that the team will soon add another championship to its history.

The Legacy of Chicago Baseball

Despite their differences, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox share a deep bond with their city and their fans. Chicago baseball is a source of pride for the city, with both teams representing different but equally important aspects of the city’s identity. The Cubs, with their historic ballpark and lovable underdog story, and the White Sox, with their gritty, determined style of play, are two sides of the same Chicago coin.

Whether it’s the allure of Wrigley Field on a sunny afternoon or the excitement of a packed crowd at Guaranteed Rate Field, baseball in Chicago offers a unique experience for fans. The shared love of the game, the history, and the passion for their teams unite Chicagoans, even if they wear different colors.

As long as the White Sox and Cubs exist, so will their rivalry and the hope of bringing another World Series trophy back to the Windy City.

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Etna Comics 2024: la lista degli ospiti

Etna Comics 2024: sono già stati confermati gli ospiti che saranno presenti al Festival del Fumetto ospitato dalla città di Catania. Etna Comics 2024: il countdown per l’inizio del Festival del Fumetto ospitato dalla città etnea è ormai iniziato. Infatti, mancano ormai poche settimane all’avvio dei giorni di festa per gli amanti del genere, che si riuniranno a Catania per l’Etna Comics. Oltre alle attività previste per l’evento, saranno anche diversi gli ospiti presenti nei giorni del Festival. Etna Comics 2024: le date e il luogo dell’evento Come ormai noto,  la location dell’Etna Comics anche per quest’anno sarà il polo fieristico de “Le Ciminiere” di Catania, che ospiterà l’evento e i numerosi fan che occorreranno. Nello specifico, le date dell’Etna Comics saranno quelle della prima settimana di giugno: infatti, i giorni in cui Le Ciminiere ospiteranno varie persone saranno quelli dal 1° al 4 giugno 2023. Etna Comics 2024: gli ospiti Anche per questa edizione, gli ospiti presenti all’Etna Comics 2024 saranno moltissimi e provenienti da mondi professionali diversi tra loro, offrendo una varietà non indifferente. Di seguito, ecco l’elenco dei nomi degli ospiti confermati fino a questo punto, come riportato sul sito ufficiale dell’evento: Itziar Ituño Julia Loky Genevieve Marie Cosplay Bliss Afk Alis Cosplay Federic NiRo Giampcomic Giacomo Giaquinto Paolo Barbieri Il CIRCO DI GIÒGIÓ Mogik Michele Monteleone Maxem Kizazu Fiore Manni Stefano Mirti Spartaco Albertarelli Emilio Cozzi Nadia Lauricella Nanowar of Steel Loremon Le Ventose Fallimenti critici Paolo Tinnirello Isabella Mazzanti Mattia Surroz Marco Rizzo Francesca Mazzoleni Federica Busa Laura Libera Russo Mion Mario Sturniolo Agnese Innocenti Dario Moccia Francesco Centorame Sedia a 2 gambe ThePruld PlayerInside Kirio1984 Dimitri Tosi PotterStage Fabrizio Corselli Roberto Arduini Sdrumox Poldo Jeff Emdy Giulio Mosca Riccardo Suarez Rossa Caputo Andrea Seth Marino Maurizio Rosenzweig Nina Castiglia Luca Perri Pasquale Ruju Tito Faraci Val Romeo Jordi Bernet Luca Bonora Cristina Fabris Clizia De Rossi Serena Riglietti Florinda Zanetti Luana Belsito (Wally Pain) - Stefano Biglia - Giulio Rincione - Edym - Matteo Curte Cortini Jacopo Schiavo Davide Romanini Alberto Dal Lago Alessandra Valenti TeOoh! (Matteo Boca) Ester Cardella Liang Azha MorgenGabe Marco Gervasio Alessandro Pastrovicchio Paolo Mottura Fabio Celoni Flavio Parenti Andrea Piparo Davide Paratore Riccardo Nunziati Giovanni Timpano Stefano Caselli Pasquale Del Vecchio Gianluigi Gregorini Luigi Siniscalchi Giampiero Casertano Charles Vess Mirka Andolfo Darick W. Robertson Zerocalcare Read the full article

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Name / Alias: Tanya

Are you over 18? Yes / No

Is your muse(s) over 18? Yes / No / Depends on the verse

blog established? I established Anakin on my multi in June 2022, and I think we moved in October of 2022, or so.

– W R I T I N G –

Are you selective about who you write with? No (anyone) / Semi (most people) / Yes (some people) / Highly (few people) / Private (mutuals only).

I always say, if it's mutuals or not. Sometimes, I'm super busy and can only do mutuals, because of time. Homework consumes most of my time, of late.

Are you selective about who you follow? No (anyone) / Semi (most people) / Yes (some people) / Highly (few people).

I follow on Anakin for not only Anakin, but my multi @crowsandmurder and my other two sideblogs @aelfred and @louisleroisoleil. I don't really follow personals, but I follow stuff related to any of them, oh and Anthony Rizzo.

If your muse is canon, how much do you adhere to canon? Not at all / A little / Some / Mostly / Strictly / Not Applicable.

Unless it's something specific, I have with someone like a ship, I am VERY canon based. I despise AU's where Anakin doesn't fall, because it was all supposed to happen and taking the tragedy out of it, is a complete disservice. Is it sad? Sure. But, it's even sadder to do a disservice to it. I do have a shirtless Vader verse, so I will do some canon divergence, but I am picky with AU's. There are ways to have other things that happened not happen, and him still fall. When people expect me to adapt to fix-its, it can make me lose motivation for days at a time. Going on 5 days now.

What post lengths do you write? One-Liners / Single-Para / Multi-Para / Novella / All of the aforementioned.

Lengthier on Tumblr. I occasionally do one paragraph, but for the most part, I am shorter on Discord and longer on Tumblr.

Do you use icons and/or GIFS? No / Gifs / Icons / Yes / Sometimes.

I have tons of icons, I don't mind small to medium gifs. I can go iconless.

Do you write on other platforms? No / Yes

Discord, mutuals are welcomed to ask for it <;3

What level of plots do you write? Unplotted / Open-Ended Plots / Semi-Plotted / Fully Plotted Epics / All of the aforementioned

I have a huge preference for plotted stuff. Knowing the course of events and my partner’s muse makes things a lot easier for me, and overall it is a lot more enjoyable to me. I am not a big fan of winging things.

How quickly do you usually respond to threads? Very Slow (more than a month) / Slow (3-4 weeks) / Average (1-2 weeks) / Fast (less than one week) / Very Fast (less than three days)

What types of themes do you like? Adventure / Romance / Fluff / ANGST / Violence / Tragedy / Domestic / Family / All of the aforementioned

I'm fickle about fluff. I don't love it in general, although I have ships on my multi that do have a lot of it. I don't mind it mixed in with an angst thing. But, it's not my favorite.

WHAT GENRES DO YOU LIKE? ( Feel free to add! ) High Fantasy / Supernatural / Science Fiction / Historical / Horror / Comedy / Romantic / Drama / Action / Smut / Adventure / Espionage / All of the aforementioned

Are there any themes you’re uncomfortable writing on your blog? (Not triggers) No / Yes / Sometimes

I will not write Anakin/Obi-Wan as a ship, no matter what. Also, any AU in which, Vader is the consulate and Padme is the Empress, because it doesn't make sense. Vader would be the Emperor. Just, most flat out AU's.

Do you have any triggers? How do you request it tagged?

Do asshole Yankee fans who don't understand when a player has a slump count?

I don't really have any. I believe we create our own safe environment. Some ships are triggering lol. But, I use the resources tumblr gives us.

– S H I P P I N G –

What types of relationships are you open to?

Romantic / Platonic / Familial / All of the aforementioned

Family is a up in the air thing. I only accept Luke and Leia as his children. There is one NPC child that he has with someone, but I'm not open to anyone else, and the father thing doesn't work, nor sibling.

What types of pre-established relationships are you open to? Romantic / Platonic / Familial / All of the aforementioned

See the answer above. So long as we have managed to come up with something that works well for both muses, it’s all good for me.

Do you have OTPs? No / Chemistry Only / Yes

I do, yes! It becomes pretty evident pretty quickly.

Do you have NOTPS? No / Yes

Obikin, Obianidala, anyone who would be abusing Anakin, like Palpatine did.

What is your muse’s sexual orientation? Heterosexual / Heteroflexible / Bisexual / Pansexual / Homoflexible / Homosexual / Demisexual / Sapiosexual / Asexual / Still trying to figure it out / Heterorexual.

What is your muse’s romantic orientation? Heteroromantic / Heteroflexible / Biromantic / Homoflexible / Homoromantic / Panromantic / Demiromantic / Sapioromantic / Aromantic / Still trying to figure it out /

Are you comfortable writing smut? No / Selectively / Yes

How early in a relationship do you ship romantically? Autoship / During plotting / After a couple IC interactions / Several IC interactions / Slow burn / Chemistry dependent / Never

Man it just happens.

Are you open to toxic ships? No / Selectively / Yes / I am not sure

Are you open to problematic ships?

No / Selectively / Yes / I am not sure

Yes, but what's really problematic, honestly? Is something problematic because X says it is? Decide for yourself. Don't be a sheep.

Are you open to polyshipping? No / Selectively / Yes / I am not sure

It's not me that's not open to it. It's him. He could never handle it. People would die.

Are you an exclusive shipper? Never / Sometimes / Yes / I would be open to discuss it

I only have I think one person that I couldn't picture Anakin or more so Vader ever shipping with another version of their character.

Does crack shipping ever happen? Nope / Yes / depends / although they gradually become normal ships

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just finished murder on eridanos!!! aaaaa it was so good :) i am a little dissapointed and im sure in a while ill be criticizing it, but at the moment im feelin good!!

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Who does Caleb get along with other then the band??

I think one of the directors of Muppets Mayhem said that the series wasn’t a follow up to the 2015 series. However I do like a lot of stuff from the 2015 show so a lot of my hc’s for characters outside of the Electric Mayhem for this post are based/inspired by the 2015 series 

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Robin, Newphew (Rowlf’s newphew): Caleb is 16-18 years old, I don’t have a set age for him but I want him to be a young adult. Caleb’s often dubbed a backup babysitter for Kermit and Rowlf when both are busy. He babysits for Newphew the most as the band are frequent regulars at the tavern more so than the rest of the muppets. Caleb likes to chill with Newphew and Robin, he’s happy to binge star wars and listen to Robin ramble about the franchise (even if Caleb forgets half of the characters names) 

Piggy: I like the hc of Janice and Piggy being close pals based off that one episode where Janice let Piggy come to her areal contortion class (prolly butchered that spelling). Plus it’s implied in the same show Piggy grew up with a lot of siblings on a farm so I imagine - despite her very five star lifestyle of living - deep down she’s actually pretty unphased by kids and their weirdness. She’s also shown to be super caring of Robin so it’s not much of a stretch to think that if her and Janice are close friends she’s grown fond of Caleb, just a smidge 

In the beginning Piggy probably didn’t plan to get attached to Caleb, mostly cuz she didn’t need a Floyd 2.0 tormenting her when one was more then enough….but hey turns out Caleb doesn’t have a single snarky bone in his body and is a lot like Janice, in the sense he’s very laid back, a little obvious but overall well meaning. Caleb in turn thinks his dear old Auntie Piggy is actually really sweet, to Floyd’s utter horror 

Sam: So. Sam. 

I know there’s a lot of hate against Sam’s crush on Janice in the 2015 show but personally I didn’t have an issue with it. Only thing I didn’t really like was when Janice gave Sam a kiss on the beak, because up until that point Janice showed no interest in him whats so ever (that and she obvs belongs with Floyd the music video Home by the band is literally a Floyd x Janice video-). I think the idea of Sam having a harmless little crush on Janice is interesting, in general Sam having a crush on anybody that’s not a straight laced rule follower like him is interesting to me because I’m a sucker for odd pairings. Janice of course is 120% oblivious to his affections and views Sam as strictly a friend, and Sam is no where near scummy enough to after a women that’s in a relationship (Floyd is suspicious of him but Janice pats his shoulder and reassures him Sam is fine) 

Sam prolly learnt of Caleb’s existence randomly when he bumped into Janice who was holding baby Caleb and went “Oh hiii Sam! I was like, totally just getting some orange juice with my son-“ and Sam squawked “Your WHAT?”. Over the years Sam’s crush probably dwindles into just a very strong sense of care for Janice, sort of like a brother/best friend would, and as such since he cares so much for her he’s probably roped into babysitting. Since Caleb is like the only member of the band who doesn’t cuss and actually tries to follow rules Sam has a bit more patience with him like he does with Janice 

Rowlf - Rowlf is a very close friend of Teeth’s, practically his best friend outside of the band, so he was one of the first muppets to get to see Caleb when he was an itty bitty baby. Since Caleb also babysits Newphew Caleb is very familiar with Uncle Rowlf, he probably did shifts at the tavern when he was a teen washing glasses and dishes. Caleb isn’t a fan of alcohol so he likes to chill with a milkshake or soft drink at the bar along with Newphew when he comes down to the Tavern, overall they’re quite close 

Pepe/Rizzo - I know Pepe at least was the bands road manager in some older series, while I personally like Scooter as their road manager I don’t doubt Pepe and the band have shared drinks together and are good pals. Pepe and Rizzo are the types of Uncles who gave baby Caleb a lemon slice and told him to give it a try, resulting in Caleb bursting out crying at the sour flavour. Caleb…doesn’t like to be mean, but he doesn’t exactly trust Rizzo and Pepe (definitely held a grudge after the lemon slice incident), he keeps the peace with the two out of politeness but is much more cut and dry with them then he is with anyone else in the studio. 

[vicarfelix]

Unexpected Revelations

Vicar Max x Fem. Reader

Warnings: Language, Sexual themes.

Word Count: 2.1k

A/N: I added a few non-canon elements and details in this one. Nothing major :)

“Hey, Captain? What are you wearing exactly?”

Max let a content sigh fall from his lips as he collapsed back onto the Captain’s pillows. His grip on her waist loosened, allowed her to unstraddle him so she could join him on the mattress. Her naked body piled onto his as he grinned down at her. Their breathings were matching in speed, fast and erratic as they climbed down from their highs. 

“Are you alright, love?” He asked.

It was a simple question that he almost always posed after each time they made love. He loved her immensely, and he never wanted her to tire herself out too much at his expense. She smiled lazily up at Max, pressing a gentle kiss to his shoulder.

“Never better.” She replied, pulling the sheets over her bare legs.

He wrapped his left arm around her, and tucked his other one behind his head. A comfortable silence fell over the both of them as they sat in each other’s presence. It was early in the morning, about 1:30 or so. They typically didn’t stay up this late, but the Captain had promised the crew that they could have a late start the next day. So, they had a little room to stay up late. 

Max and the Captain’s relationship was still an under the radar arrangement. Their relationship had happened so casually that they hadn’t officially told the crew. The Captain wasn’t sure how everyone would react to Max having special benefits, or how they’d react to them dating in general. Honestly, it was kind of nice having a little secret and having someone to share a bed with at the end of every day. With this, Max and the Captain had to tiptoe around the rest of the crew. Max would always retreat from his cabin to hers late at night after everyone else had gone to bed. He also had to get up before everyone else to be sure no one caught him sneaking out of her room. 

The Captain’s fingertips trailed along the tattoo he had on his forearm. It was the OSI symbol, and it accented him rather well. She didn’t even see it until they had been together for a while, considering he didn’t wear short sleeves often. It was simple, yet had intricate detailing. He had his nose buried in her hair, taking in the scent of her Rose-ish soap that she always used. He left kisses on her head, his own fingers lightly tickling her skin. 

She turned her attention away from his arm, turning so she was on her side and conformed to his body even more. She eyed over his neck that was littered with four or five marks that had already begun to turn a dark shade of purple. She had discovered over time which spots were most sensitive, and she sometimes left a mark or two in those places. The tops of her breasts had a few marks as well, but he hadn’t left nearly as many as she had.

When he caught her stare, he brought his hand from behind his head to feel across his neck. He noted how tender they were, a soft chuckle bubbling out of his chest.

“It seems as if you got a little carried away, Captain.” He teased.

She frowned, her eyebrows furrowing in concern.

“I didn’t hurt you, did I?” She asked.

“Not at all,” He replied honestly; “Not that I would’ve minded if you did.”

“Max!” She squealed quietly, smacking his shoulder playfully.

He laughed deeply, endeared by her concern.

“You know what I mean.” 

They laid there for another few minutes, just chatting and enjoying each other’s presence. It was toss ball season in Halcyon, and it seemed that was all Felix and Max ever talked about. Felix was an avid Rizzo’s Rangers fan, so much so that he usually became violent with anyone who threatened his favorite team, which was how she met him in the first place. He had whacked his foreman with a toss ball stick after they had an argument over their opposing teams. Felix took it very seriously.

Max was serious about it too, but he didn’t really have a set favorite team. The Rangers were up there in his top five, but he never really pinned a favorite team. Both of them made an attempt to catch every game of the season, which sometimes was difficult when the crew was on just a busy schedule.

“What time will we be back tonight?” Max asked, thinking about the upcoming.

The Captain giggled, tapping his nose lightly.

“Don’t worry, Max. We’ll be back before the Darlings’ game,” She said; “I wouldn’t dare get in the way of you and Felix’s precious game.”

Max scoffed, not surprised that she knew exactly what he was asking. 

“You say that as if toss ball is the only thing I care about.” He joked.

She shrugged with an expression of amusement.

“There’s more to life than toss ball.” She smiled at him.

He took her chin between his thumb and index finger, bringing her face up to his. 

“Oh, trust me. I know.” He said seductively, kissing her.

He sucked on her bottom lip, to which she giggled and threw her head back so he’d move to nibble on her neck. His hand moved to the side of her face, going back to deepening the kiss on her lips, which caused her to roll her hips against him. They were in an intense make out session when a blood-curdling scream could be heard from upstairs. They both stopped and stared at the door for a moment before another scream echoed out. They both leapt up from the bed, scrambling to get dressed in whatever was close by. 

The Captain threw on Max’s t-shirt and her discarded pair of panties while Max jumped into his boxers, not even bothering to hunt down a shirt. She grabbed her Vermin handgun from her desk, loading it for whatever might be waiting for her upstairs. The two of them busted out of her quarters, another loud shriek sounding out. It was a high-pitched noise, which is why the Captain assumed it was coming from Parvati’s room.

“Parvati?” The Captain called as she and Max scrambled up the stairs. 

“Captain!” She shrieked, appearing from her room.

The Captain was pumped with adrenaline, her chest heaving with every breath she took. Ellie and Nyoka had also appeared from their respective spaces, both had clearly been abruptly woken up. 

“Parvati, why did you scream?” She asked frantically, looking to see if Parvati was hurt anywhere.

She shook her head. The look on her face told the Captain that she wasn’t the one who had made all the commotion. 

“It wasn’t me! It was-”

Another boisterous shrill screeched out, but the Captain realized it was coming from Felix’s room. Everyone scattered to his door, the Captain telling ADA to unlock his door so they could get in. The Captain exploded inside, seeing Felix’s room in a chaotic disarray. He was standing on top of his desk with his toss ball blocker, his hair disheveled and sticking up in five different directions.

“Felix, what the hell is the matter with you?” The Captain demanded.

He was shaking violently, his hand pointing to a blanket in the corner. She looked to see that there was clearly something moving underneath it. The rest of the crew peered around the doorway, watching as the Captain approached the blanket piled in the corner. She raised her gun, ready to shoot in case the mystery creature decided to attack. The Captain took a breath, and quickly threw the blanket back. She eased her finger off of the trigger when she realized that it was nothing more than a scared sprat. 

It was a small sprat at that, no older than a few months. It was visibly terrified, and it had clearly gotten lost on the ship. The Captain let out a sigh of relief that no one was in any real danger. Ellie and Nyoka glared at Felix for making such a huge deal over something so minor. Felix was no longer in his defense position, now just standing dumbly in embarrassment. 

“It’s just a little sprat, Felix.” The Captain said, persuading the sprat into her hand with a soft voice. 

The Captain spotted a ripped open candy bar in the corner where the sprat had holed itself away. It had likely snuck onto the ship when the Captain had returned that day and found Felix’s stash of goods that he kept in his room, and then got locked in when Felix went to bed. It went to make its escape, but couldn’t when Felix woke up in terror. 

“Real nice, Felix. I was just getting to the good part of my dream.” Nyoka scolded him. 

Ellie groaned at the disruption, clearly not pleased with being woken up.

“I’ve got a headache now.” She snarled.

Felix’s face burned red for reacting in such a way. He chuckled nervously, scratching at the back of his head. 

“I, uh...sorry, guys.” He apologized, getting down from the desk.

The team went to disperse back to their rooms in hopes of managing to fall back asleep. However, Parvati posed a question that stopped everyone in their tracks. 

“Hey, Captain? What are you wearing exactly?” She questioned. 

The Captain’s heart skipped a beat, looking down at the shirt that was obviously far too big for her. Even the sprat still in her hand looked up at her with its big eyes as if it were expecting her to answer. The Captain’s mouth fell open but no sounds came out. Nyoka piped up now, much more awake.

“By the Law, Max!” She hissed; “What happened to your neck?”

Everyone’s heads turned to Max, whose ears were now as red as Felix’s cheeks. Everyone ogled at his bruised neck and chest area. He subconsciously brought a hand to cover them up.

“Oh, I...well, I was-”

“And why did you come from downstairs with the Captain? Your room is upstairs...” Ellie pointed out, beginning to put the pieces together. 

The Captain and Max shot each other matching glances that read “we’re screwed”. There really wasn’t any denying this. Nyoka and Ellie had put it together, smirks written across their features.

“Oh, shit! Max is fucking the Captain.” Felix declared, eyes wide but a grin on his face.

“Felix!” The Captain and Max said in unison.

Parvati looked as if she wanted to go crawl in a hole until this conversation passed, despite the amusement in her expression. They were waiting for an answer. The Captain tried to explain.

“It’s not like that! Er, well, it is like that, but it’s more than that.” She said, not really clearing things up.

Max walked to her, resting a hand on her shoulder. The sprat made a squeaking noise as if it wanted this encounter to hurry up.

“What the Captain is trying to say is that we’re together. More than just sleeping together,” He said more plainly than she had; “We’ve been putting off telling you all. We feared your reactions to this.” 

Ellie shrugged.

“I’m fine with it.” She said, still smirking. 

“Me too. As long as I don’t hear you two in the sheets.” Nyoka announced.

“Hey, if it keeps Max from hating me then I’m all for it.” Felix said, setting his toss ball blocker to the side.

“Maybe you two can go on a double date with me and Junlei. Wouldn’t that be fun, Captain?” Parvati said excitedly. 

The Captain laughed at her eagerness, but felt warm at the crew’s acceptance. Suddenly, they all had a million questions of when and how it had happened. They were happy to answer, but it needed to wait until morning...or at least a decent hour of the morning.

“We’ll talk more later. Everyone get back to bed,” The Captain ordered; “I’ve got to get this little guy somewhere safe.” She said, stroking its small head with her fingertip.

The crew finally dispersed, the Captain and Max also leaving Felix’s room. The Captain opened the airlock to let the sprat free onto the docking bay of Groundbreaker where they had been for the night. The Captain returned to her room, Max already back in bed. The Captain joined him once more.

“Well, that was unexpected.” Max said.

The Captain nodded.

“Yeah...but that went about as well as I could’ve hoped.” She admitted.

Max agreed. He smiled at her, she quirked a brow.

“What?” 

“I really am a lucky man, aren’t I?” He asked.

She returned a smile.

“I’m pretty lucky myself. A nice ship, a great crew...a wonderful vicar for a boyfriend.” She said, rising to straddle his hips as she had the first time.

He shimmied down further onto the bed so she could maneuver better. He beamed at her.

“Picking up where we left off?” He queried.

She leaned down, kissing him before removing his shirt from her body.

“You better believe it.”

[jennibeultimate]

Personal recap NHK 2021 - Men

As always personal recap means just this completely personal opinions - bias included! Also this is mainly for myself...if you like it fine, if you don't it's also fine. I don't care.

First I am extremely sad that Yuzu wasn't here and that he has to go again through such pain in an Olympic season. Get well soon Yuzu! ❤️ (I was also looking forward to have Yuzu and Shoma in one competition and it didn't happen which made me sad😔) BUT I will refrain from looking at the comp with Yuzu's absence in mind. Yuzu wasn't there, so we don't know how he would have performed or how he would have placed. I can imagine Yuzu is happy his fellow compatriot won as he always wishes the best to all competitors!

NHK Trophy Champion Shoma Uno! 🥇❤️

Shoma just radiates confidence like he didn't for the past two years. Breaking 100 again in the SP internationally after 3 years drought. He is on fire this season! 🔥

The SP Oboe Concerto is just perfection. It highlights all his strengths, his beautuful lines, his deep edges and how he is the music in this. Also the costume is so gorgeous! 😍 Shame about the 2T instead of 3T but it's ok to not be perfect at this point of the season. The most important part is to show progress and confidence imo.

I am not a fan of Ravel's Bolero at all, but Shoma's version doesn't sound much like Bolero so I am ok with it. I still prefer DOMO but his Bolero is well constructed and has some really cool unusual moves for him. The first half of the program was nuts 4Lo, 4S and 4T2T all landed beautifully. Maybe he got a bit too confident and loosened up so he made some couple mistakes after, but I don't think that's too bad. Add that 4F points in and he breaks 300+ points. 290 points is still a new personal best under this scoring system. 😄 I am super happy he is where he is now. Thank you Shoma, thank you Stephane! ❤️

2nd - I am bit devided on this. In the SP I think Vincent Zhou belonged to top 2 but after the free skate I would probably have Junhwan Cha and Vincent reversed. Both of them got calls (which is totally fine imo), but I think Vincent's free program also lost a lot in presentation when mistakes started to add...imo Junhwan Cha is the superior performer on a good and bad day. I see the improvement though that Vincent tries to include more artistry. I think both his programs are actually well constructed. I just think his skating in general is a bit sketchy and not flowing as good.

3rd - Junhwan Cha's SP is a masterpiece. It's sooo good. I loved it so much last week and was so happy he could deliver it again just one week later with jetlag etc. ❤️ Good fight also in the free skate. His ina bauer is to die for! 😍 I think he needs to shorten the time he needs for his big jumps like quads and 3A. Especially the 3A needs a lot of preparation.

I am really happy he got a medal here! 🥉

4th - Makar Ignatov is uhm..interesting....I dunno his jumps look good. His air position especially good, but his landings seldomly have flow...and the rest of his skating is very slow and laboured. He has no glide at all. His SP suited him music wise, in the free the music was overwhelming him completely. He could a have had any music and his program would have the same connection it did have in the free. He doesn't have the projection to put up with such a gigantic classical music, you need aura for it and he doesn't have any.

5th - Matteo Rizzo does have the projection and performance abilities that Makar is lacking. I liked his SP very much, unusual and fitting to him. His jumps are ok but without more content he won't get further ahead. His free was also lovely. Overall steady performance.

6th - Alexander Samarin - Once he was only jumps. Now he did only quad and a clean program which served him well. I never ever liked his skating at all and the Matrix short may still be ok as I think it suits him, but I totally don't get the free skate at all. It's just weird. But I do think he is a friendly guy and I found his surprised face about his free skate score adorably funny. 😄

As for the rest of the places there were some skaters that spring to mind. Sota Yamamoto had a lovely SP (though that version isn't my favorite), but sadly couldn't deliver the same in the free. Kao Miura is definitely an exciting newcomer. A bit chaotic at this point but I am sure with time he could be a top contender. Tomoki Hiwatashi had a good free skate and I always admire his flexibility.

Nam Nguyen is just kind of a shadow of his old self. Even though he is not so old, it will be his last season and looking at what he delivered here it makes sense and he somehow lost all the fire and looks slow. He can be an entertaining guy, so I hope that he gets to perform in shows after his career. It's again a story of someone that was promoted to glory far too early at 12 years old and couldn't keep up with expectations and also puberty hit him hard.

I really do love Camden Pulkinen's skating, but he makes so many mistakes it's just heartbreaking to watch. I fear he will never get to the heights his beautiful skating would deserve...

Congratulations to all medalists! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 It was an interesting event!

Also I will party hard that Shoma won!