#cheap shots and setbacks

[tomsmusictaste]

[heavenlynightmare]

cheap shots & setbacks // as it is

[asifyoucouldoutreadme]

Excerpt, Chapter 15: Pansy

“Bullshit like this is the exact reason I should still be going on missions with you two idiots.” Pansy exhaled from around a cigarette, practiced lips keeping it safely in place. “I imagine there were several signs that this was a trap, but as dense as you both are—”

“Don’t you think we could talk about this after you’ve closed the gapping hole in his leg?” Draco chastised, wincing as the words left his mouth. It would only wind her up more.

“I can do both!” She snapped, ripping through Blaise’s pant leg with a flick of her wand. Her quick, impatient hands cleared the blood to observe the wound beneath.

“Of course you can, wildcat. Your voice is balm to my soul.” Blaise mumbled from between his hands. He was laying prostrate across the examining table of Theo’s lab, face cradled in his arms as he attempted to Occlude the pain. Some Weasley - Draco could never tell them apart - had gotten in a cheap shot to his back, ripping a hole through his thigh the size of a snitch. The battle had been on the upswing until that moment, so having to flee with the wounded Blaise was a sizable setback. All that blood and nothing to show for it.

“Don’t wildcat me, Zabini.” Pansy said as she levitated the necessary potions and first aid supplies to her side. “Who did it?”

“One of those Weasleys.” Draco provided.

“Charlie.” Blaise hissed as Pansy prodded his open wound with her wand. She lifted a manicured brow, a devious smile on her face.

“You’ll just have to kill him.”

“Your wish is my command.” Blaise said, watching her from over his shoulder. She frowned when he threw her a wink.

“How do you know which one it was? Those brothers all look the same.” Draco asked.

“Draco, the man has a giant dragon tattoo.” Blaise said with bewilderment.

“You’re the spymaster. I don’t need to know their names. Just point me in the direction of where you want them killed.” Draco shrugged.

“Not this one.” Pansy whispered, her face and words focusing on her husband with deadly intent. Blaise met her eyes, a quick nod signifying his acceptance of the task. Though he was not one to hold personal grudges in a war of survival, his wife was another story and he would happily provide her with the revenge she sought. She was not a flowers and chocolates sort of woman; Pansy’s love language was violence.

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[myagencyexperiences]

Mastering the Art of Video Production: Pro Tips for Flawless Results

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Pre-Production Mistakes

Failing to define your target audience and objectives

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Skipping scriptwriting and storyboarding

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Inadequate planning and budgeting

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Production Mistakes

Poor audio quality

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Unprofessional lighting

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Shaky camera work

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Inadequate coverage

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Ignoring legal considerations

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Post-Production Mistakes

Overlooking the editing process

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Uninspired pacing and music

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Forgetting captions and subtitles

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Neglecting calls to action

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[kramlabs]

“My take is this: in short, the US is being run out of town by Iran. Their bluff was called and US knows their puny strikes can do nothing to truly degrade Iran’s highly decentralized hybrid warfare systems and groups. Iran has risen to become a hegemon verging on a Great Power of the region. The US has a few obsolete fleets which cannot keep up blow for blow with Iran in exchanged rounds of ammo. Iran can saturate them forever with drones and cheap rockets which the US is spending millions per every fired shot to intercept.”

-Simplicius on Iran

[hcadlesshuntcr]

Due to your...affliction, you are unable to heal others by spells or other magical means. Being a shepherd of death is to break, not to mend. Despite these setbacks, you find the workaround in alchemy. Any user can conduct its rituals regardless of any afflictions. You take your companion's arm with a clean hand, opening one of your smaller healing potions with a pop, and pouring it over the wound. He will feel a slight sting as the wound bubbles and fizzes in response to the magic. As the liquid fades away, a light scar is left in place, clean and dry, as if months old. Askel will make a full recovery.

"Nae bother." Closing the bottle, the cork squeaks against the glass. "'S a cheap shot, goblins are full o' 'em. Bein' built the way they are, they gotta make with every advantage. You fought well. Though maybe don't leave yer left open so wide." You nudge his newly fixed arm with a smirk.

"All I am is ready t' head back out there." As your injuries have seemingly vanished in the night. Your surrounding members are still sore from a night of heavy defense, it looks like you and Askel are one of the few still eager to get going. Already in your armor, with your whip at your side and sword at your back. "Thinkin' there's gonna be more of 'em close by soon enough. Goblins hardly travel in such small packs. Betcha there's a whole lotta 'em camped out somewhere close by."

@hcadlesshuntcr : patch, sender patches up receiver's wounds.

It was just a graze from an arrow, one he'd done his best to avoid but he'd done well not to collide with it - a small cut on his bicep, though a little deep, was minor in comparison to what could have happened. They'd all got lucky this time, taking down the goblins before any further damage could be done to any of them. Even with a good nights rest, Aksel no longer felt rested - it was difficult to when they were constantly on the road making their way back to the city.

" Thank you, " He could have done it himself though it may have been a struggle - nevertheless he was grateful for the help. " I appreciate it. I only wish I had been quicker and it had missed. " It'd just be another scar to add to the collection, he'd already gathered plenty throughout the journey so far. The smith lifted his gaze to look over the other. " You are not injured, are you? I hope you're not tending to my wounds without patching your own first. "

[cyan--forest]

‘I don’t need your cheap shots and setbacks’

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[snazzystarlight]

This is one of my favorite As It Is songs, “Cheap Shots And Setbacks” as I see it because of synesthesia, a condition which causes me to see music visually when I hear it! I’m really hoping they’ll like it!

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Day 12- A song that reminds you of your best friend

Cheap Shots And Setbacks- As It Is

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