#iris dhs

[snoozingiris]

double helix spiral, chapter 14 - likely the final chapter. please enjoy :) ❤️🌀💤

[kitwasheree]

poor quality dh iris doodles if anyone care

[dewdropchoconeko]

Hi! I sent you a request before, but I have another idea. Maybe you can make hsr men which pet name they use toward their partner? Sfw and nsfw. I would be glad if you will add Jing Yuan. Thanks <3

Description: pet names!

Word Count: 1006

cw / notes: [ MDNI but i can’t stop you ] gn!reader, no genitalia is mentioned, amab!reader or afab!reader, sfw & nsfw

Jing Yuan

SFW

Little Dove (totally not giving me nightmares bc my oc villain calls my oc that)

Sunflower!

Kitten^^

Do I know why he calls you these things? No, but i have a feeling that is what he would call you if you looked into his eyes and batted your pretty little eyelashes at him.

Pets your head like a cat while calling you kitten

And i mean kitten in like a totally innocent manner too, i know it can be taken sexually but like. He totally means it in a :3 way.

He really calls you sunflower because i relate sunflowers to him so i was like, “SUNFLOWER”

Little Dove is something that I came up with because I can imagine him calling you something with “little”

OH MY GOD LITTLE LION

Calls you his little lion because, and especially because, if you act like you’re so fierce but you also just happen to be really small compared to him.

Can NEVER resist kissing you if he makes you mad because he just thinks you’re so cute to him

Names: Little Dove, Sunflower, Kitten, Little Lion

NSFW

Also will call you little dove during sex as well.

Wlil absolutely lean down and whisper in your ear as he’s pounding into you, “like that, little dove?”

Absolutely refuses to call you kitten during sex. Don’t taint that for him, please

Names: Little Dove

Blade

SFW

Boy/Girl/or Thing.

I love Blade, do NOT get me wrong. But I can see him, especially BEFORE yall get together he’s like, “stop being a pest to me, girl/boy/thing.”

Thing is what he came up with if you’re gender neutral. He doesn’t mean to demean you to just thing, but unless he wanted to call you monarch then thing was the next best bet

Now, this is after yall get together, but I can see him calling you his “Flower”

He’s a rough lover, both in the bed and out.

He’s generally very closed off outside of the bed and very aloof.

Pushes people away so that he doesn’t remember them because it hurts if he does

But you? When you came into his life you were like a flower; full of life and blooming. Spiderlilies are known for rebirth, death, and the afterlife. So when he sees you he calls you his Iris. A new beginning.

On the topic of that I can see him calling you his Genesis.

I know it sounds like i'm making up shit now, but this name is reserved as a “title” of sorts. While the others are merely nicknames, this one is your “title”

Like, “(Name), the Genesis of Life.” or something like that

Names: Boy/Girl/Thing, Flower, Iris, Genesis

NSFW

DEPENDING ON HOW YOU WANT HIM

He will call you slut, whore, bitch if you want him to

He ain’t opposed to it, kinda gets off to it too knowing if you’re into that.

If you ain’t into it then don’t look too much into it.

Now this is the man to call you kitten during sex. Like opposite of Jing Yuan who is like, “kitten! :3”

Blade is like, “kitten.”

Names: Whore/Slut/Bitch, Kitten

Dan Heng

SFW

Sweetheart

Love

Little Leaf, especially if you’re into greenery, if not then he won’t.

Honey/Hon

A shy but resilient lover. A bit traditional in what he calls you, but absolutely means it with all of his heart

He feels like an old man whenever he’s like, “Hon, can you grab me the thing?”

“What thing?”

“The thing!”

You still don’t know what he’s talking about.

But anyways, like i said he’s just a tad bit traditional. He doesn’t deviate from giving you anything special mainly because he’s afraid to.

Ngl it’s harder coming up with these hc’s for characters i'm not hardcore into. Love DH don’t get me wrong but he’s not one of my favs if you know what I mean

But I generally do see him as someone who is little more traditional with his nicknames

A simple, “sweetheart could you come here?” or “hon I don’t think that’ll work”

Names: Little Leaf, Hon/Honey, Sweetheart, Love

NSFW

Whiner. Whines a lot. We love DH because he’s a whiner.

Generally forgets your name during sex because he’s so lost in pleasing you that he goes, “…huh?”

Like, and I don’t mean to say that in a way that is lazy of me with writing but in a way that is like

Dan Heng doesn’t use your name during sex, and like I said it’s because he forgets it because he’s so lost in the pleasure

But if he did call your name out it would just be your name.

There is no special nickname he would call you because he would just generally forget to use it

Names: Your Name

Jingliu

SFW

Moonlight

Starlight

Yue — Chinese unisex name for the moon

Any variant of moon or star you’re getting called it. I just didn’t include gendered terms like Luna because I wanted this to be as gender neutral as possible

Something about seeing the moonlight in your eyes has her feeling things she wishes didn’t hurt

She truly does love you with all of her heart, but she wished it didn’t hurt so much.

Same with Blade her mara is violent, cruel, and bloody. She’s afraid of hurting you

But those nicknames aren’t merely nicknames.

They’re memories

Memories that help her hold onto her sanity when the mara strikes

It hurts, so much and so bad, but she loves them all the same

Names: Moonlight, Starlight, Yue

NSFW

Love is what she calls you when she’s going down on you

“Yes, my love?” as she rides you, totally in control of what happens

Also much like Dan Heng she prefers your name instead of a nickname.

Something about how your name rolls off her tongue is pleasant to her ears

It helps ground her in the present, knowing that she’s safe with you

Names: Love, Your Name

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Terrible Fic Idea #100: Harry Potter, but make it Conclave

While driving somewhere for work the other day, I was struck by the most perfect, most terrible crossover for this, my 100th Terrible Fic Idea. Because at some point during that drive my mind went: Ralph Fiennes played a character named Tom in Harry Potter; he also played a character named Thomas in Conclave (2024). The rest, as they say, is history.

Or: What if, after dying in the Forbidden Forrest, Death sent Harry Potter to a universe where Tom Riddle was adopted by the Lawrence family as a child?

aka the keep the earth below my feet fic

Just Imagine It:

When Harry dies at the end of DH, instead of meeting Dumbledore in King's Cross, he encounters (the Angel of) Death, who grants him a boon for collecting their missing personal effects: Harry can either return to his old life, where it's very likely he'll die again in the battle now raging around him, or go on to his reward.

Now, Harry is in a pretty dark place at that moment. He has, after all, just committed suicide by Dark Lord. The idea of going straight back into a war that has cost him everything is so anathema to him that he decides to go to his reward. Naturally, he assumes this to be some sort of afterlife where he can meet his parents and see Sirius, Remus, &c again-

-but instead he's dropped into a fairly ordinary muggle living room somewhere in the near vicinity of Guildford, where an old man in clerical clothing is putting things into boxes.

Meanwhile, four months after the events of the conclave, things are running smoothly in Pope Innocent XIV's Vatican.

Joseph Tremblay has been publicly defrocked for simony but not excommunicated from the Church; Aldo Bellini has replaced him as camerlengo and been given the instruction to root out corruption wherever he finds it - a task for which Goffredo Tedesco is an unexpected ally more often than not, though there's serious talk of soundproofing whatever office the pair happen to find themselves in. The former dean Thomas Lawrence has been invested as Secretary of State and has become Vincent's closest friend and advisor.

Then, shortly after Easter, Thomas receives word that the last of his siblings has died and left her home in Guildford to him.

This is somewhat of surprise, but not how one might think. The Lawrence family had adopted twelve children from orphanages around London over the years; Thomas had merely been the last and youngest of these. The real surprise is that Iris Evans née Lawrence had outlived all her children and grandchildren so that her estate might fall to him.

Thomas takes a sabbatical to handle the arrangements and is in the middle of packing up her things when a young man in bloody, threadbare, dirt-stained clothing appears in the middle of his sister's living room.

The situation is tense at first, but a kindly old man offering Harry food, tea, and a place to rest breaks down a lot of barriers, and this and the stress of having recently been dead causes the truth to spill out.

Thomas takes the knowledge his houseguest is an unwitting wizarding refugee from a war in another universe much better than one might expect a priest should, in part because before his adoption his name had been Tom Marvolo Riddle and he'd attended Hogwarts before seminary. (Not, of course, that he's ever thought of himself as Tom Riddle. He's been Thomas Lawrence since he was fifteen months old and has lived his life as such. He's never had the slightest interest in tracking down who his biological family might be.)

After much arguing - and many cups of tea - they agree to pass Harry off as Thomas' sister's great-grandson, whose care has fallen to Thomas for lack of other options. Harry's hesitant to accept at first - hell, Harry can barely allow himself to accept a change of clothes - but he's got nothing and no one in this universe. Not to mention that he looks closer to 14 than 17 after his encounter with Death.

(Besides, from what Thomas knows of his eldest sister's family, it's possible that Harry might actually have been her great-grandson in another universe. And even if he wasn't, Thomas is unwilling to abandon a child in need.)

And so Thomas ends up bringing Harry back to the Vatican with him.

This is naturally a surprise and sets the Curia gossip mill running. Those who’d known Thomas as a young man are especially confused. ("Thomas, you’re the most repressed man I’ve ever met. How is it there’s someone who looks just like you forty years ago running around?" "Your memory must be failing, Aldo, if you think I ever had that much energy. Or that much hair.")

But the real bulk of the fic is what comes after - about how a child groomed to fight other people's battles all his life finds closure when the war is finally over and there's not even anyone to bury because even that has been taken from him - about how a child who was never allowed to live for himself learns how to exist without the weight of expectation on his shoulders - about how, "What had the most profound impact on me [...] was the moment when someone reached down to take my hand, drew me up by their side, and called me their friend. Not for gain, not for prominence or wealth, but because that man saw a small child who needed help, and he provided it [x]". This he does surrounded by those who only want the best for him and how have no expectations other than he grows into a happy, healthy adult.

It's all very pastoral and at least partially religious (dealer's choice on how much of it is finding peace and how much is finding god) given the setting, but at the end of the day the fic should be about how healing sometimes can only come after someone reaches out and says let me help.

I have very little plot for all of this, mostly vibes:

Thomas eventually finds out that he was a genocidal would-be dictator in another universe and feels immense guilt over it, especially since he and Voldemort share more than just an origin story - parseltongue, wandless magic, and the like. Again, it should be the realization that it was the hand freely offered by the Lawrences that kept him from going down that path. This doesn't stop him from wanting to help Harry, but does confuse the matter for a bit.

Vincent, of course, has a lot of experience helping former child soldiers and victims of genocidal warfare, he just hadn't expected to need those skills in the Vatican. Or for a child who is nominally his best friend's nephew. The truth comes out eventually, but even before that he's Harry's favorite person to talk to. (Thomas doesn't mind; Vincent is his favorite person too and he's just glad Harry has someone he trusts.)

Aldo too eventually learns about the Wizarding World (perhaps Harry has very violent, very magical nightmares), but has parallel arcs of 1) being angry his friend of forty years never confided in him that he had magic, 2) having extreme difficulty coming to terms with the existence of magic, even after it's repeatedly proven to him; and 3) fretting that there's a whole community that the Church is not engaging with and has no formal representation at the Vatican. Oddly enough, it should be Tedesco who helps the most with each of these, being the only other Wizard in the College of Cardinals.

Harry's journey is slow, but by the time he graduates he's in a much better place then when he first arrived in this universe and should vaguely encompass Éowyn's lines, "I will be a shieldmaiden no longer, nor vie with the great Riders, nor take joy only in the songs of slaying. I will be a healer, and love all things that grow and are not barren." Maybe he decides to become a healer or aid worker or follow in Vincent's footsteps as a missionary in underserved parts of the world, but whatever he decides, he always knows he has a family and a home to come back home to.

Bonuses include:

Harry never being quite certain what's going on between Thomas and Vincent. Maybe they're codependent platonic soulmates like he and Ron and Hermione once were, maybe they're carrying out an affair behind closed doors, maybe it's something complicated in between - Harry doesn't know and never asks. All he knows is it works for them and he'd never begrudge the adults who've done so much for him their happiness.

Harry never being quite certain what's going on between Aldo and Tedesco either. Are they each other's nemeses? Are they enemies with benefits? Are they even really enemies and not just antagonistic life partners for whom arguing is foreplay? Or is the arguing merely pulling each other's pigtails because they're both too repressed to realize they're attracted to each other? They agree on more points than they disagree, but invite schism every time they fight on the minutest points of doctrine - yet always seek each other out to argue with and never seem to tire of it. In the end Harry decides he simply doesn't want to know. There are some things in life he's better not knowing.

Multiple references to Sylvester II being the first - and so far only - Wizarding pope.

At least three jokes about cardinal-nephews, the first arising from the American media seizing on a poor translation of some international news article referring to Harry as the cardinal's nephew; and

Vatican City being a character as much as Hogwarts is in canon.

And that's it. That's all I have. As always, feel free to adopt this bun, just link back if you ever do anything with it. (And look forward to a spam of 100th Terrible Fic Idea celebration posts in the coming days.)

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MER WIND!!!!!

(boxing peacock lobster)

Click to see the chain: Time // Twi // Wars // Sky // Hyrule // Legend // Wild // Wind // Four

Click to see the Mers!: Time // Twi // Wars // Sky // Hyrule // Legend // Wild // Wind // Four

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Eyes

These little guys are the holder of the most complex vision on the animal kingdom! Oh boy, I spend a good time studying about it lol

- He has hexocular vision (each eye having 3 iris and moving independently)

- Wind's eyes are divided into three morphological sections: midband, dorsal hemisphere and ventral hemisphere.

*The Dh and Vh sections have sensitivity to 4 types of polarized light ( 2 diagonals, horizontal and vertical ) which allows a better analysis of the environment in therms of dimensions, perspective, distance, composition... (in other words , he can almost feel the world with his eyes. He uses this to find weak points in his opponents )

*MB is divided into 6 sessions that have 16 types of photoreceptor cells and cells sensitive to circular light polarization (which allows him to see ultraviolet and infrared)

-The image is processed by the eyes instead of his brain, which allows faster reactions

- Wind possesses selective vision, being able to change the "setting" of his eyes in a blink

Human eyesight:

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Antennae

- The "feathers" on his head reflect different polarizing and fluorescent patterns that he uses for communication, and in some cases, intimidation

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Raptorial armppendage

- Wind's "punches" are as powerful as a 22 calibre gun. Due to the rapid strike, it causes a cavitation bubble generating a second impact ( his claws accelerates 104 km/s in 2.7ms and the bubble generated by the impact can reach temperatures of 4400C which is nearly the temperature of the sun )

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Body

- He has a very dynamic swimming style and can swim backwards, head downs and even "walk"

Weight : 42 kg (92,6Ib)

Length : 1,64m (5'4ft)

[perryavenue]

College Age Children of Undocumented Immigrant Parents. Why I'm concerned.

Hi friends. It's @perryavenue author of Sweet Dreamers the undocumented!Blaine AU fanfic from many years ago. I hope you're all doing well.

The article below comes from Immigrants List, an organization devoted to immigration reform and stopping anti-immigrant policies.

As the children of immigrants reach college age, many of them who are US citizens (because they were born here) are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid through the US government, local governments, and institutions. To do so, most have to apply using FAFSA (see below).

However there is a huge amount of fear in the immigrant community right now. Many worry that if either or both of their parents is undocumented, the act of filing a FAFSA risks revealing information about an undocumented parent to the federal government, leading to possible deportation.

Thus, they are put in the awful position of having to decide between their futures and potentially being separated from their parents, should Trump's deportation threats become reality when he takes office next week.

In the article, they're seeking donations. If this is something possible for you and if this is an organization you would like to support, great. If not, that's okay, too. Stay engaged, and I'll be posting updates periodically. Thanks!

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From Immigrants' List.Org

As the deadline to submit FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid draws near, students with undocumented parents are faced with a difficult decision. Filling out the application would reveal information about their undocumented parents’ immigration status that can put them at risk of deportation under a Trump presidency. While on the other hand, such mixed-status families are mostly lower-income and would benefit greatly from student aid. 

The Higher Education Act “prohibits using data for any purpose other than determining and awarding federal financial assistance”. However, in the Trump administration, FAFSA data may no longer be protected under this act. During Trump’s first term, he expanded the surveillance and monitoring of immigrant data, which has allowed ICE and DHS to create a database of immigrant’s personal information. 

Under Trump, ICE has obtained vast amounts of personal data, such as credit history, insurance claims, phone number accounts, wire transfers, driver’s licenses, etc., to be used for deportation cases. DHS has created a biometric database to aid in facial and iris recognition. FAFSA data might be the next to be harvested for Trump’s mass deportation plans. 

Students who have undocumented parents shouldn’t have to decide between receiving federal aid and risking the potential deportation of their parents. Anything you give to Immigrant’s List will go towards ensuring no one’s personal data is being used to deport them, or their loved ones.

[robert-nash]

1, 14, 34 :)

who is/are your comfort character(s)?

oh if we're talking all time probably snow white/prince charming from ouat, also mike delfino/lynette scavo from dh (loves of my life), all time comfort character also stefan from tvd <3 and PEYTON SAWYER FROM OTH! HOPE MIKAELSON FROM LEGACIES idk. i'll stop.

do you love the smell of earth after it rains?

oh yes for sure <3 nostalgic af

is there a song you know every word to by heart?

yeah multiple actually lmao idk why but iris by goo goo dolls just came to my mind so i'll name that one lmao

here’s weirder asks

[satyam0124]

Best Happy Hour Hangouts in Dubai: Unmissable Deals and Vibes

With some of the greatest happy hour offers, Dubai’s nightlife is unquestionably legendary and makes relaxing and enjoying beverages after work more fun and varied than ever. You can find everything from chic clubs to relaxed pubs to exciting karaoke events, which is why we’ve listed the top happy hour deals so you know what to look for!

Lucky Voice Dubai: The Greatest Place for Happy Hour

Visit Lucky Voice Dubai if you’re searching for the Best Nightlife Deals in Dubai. Every day from 5 to 9 p.m., Lucky Voice, which is well-known for its private karaoke rooms and thrilling environment, elevates happy hour with its Double Fun Happy Hour.

Why You Must Attend:

Drinks & Dining: Take advantage of 30% off delectable meals and fantastic discounts on a selection of house beverages. Karaoke Bonus: If you reserve one hour in a private karaoke room in Dubai, you will receive an additional hour for free. This is a fantastic offer that is difficult to find. Unmatched atmosphere: Lucky Voice is the place to go for happy hour enthusiasts, including a lively crowd, upbeat DJs, and an unrivaled dance club Dubai experience. Plan your get-togethers, sing-alongs, and ladies’ nights with Lucky Voice’s unparalleled happy hour in mind to make your evenings more enjoyable while saving money.

ROKA: Expensive Drinks, Chic Ambience

One of the most refined Japanese restaurants in Dubai, it surprisingly offers huge happy hour deals in a classy environment that’s perfect for unwinding with friends, colleagues, and clients after work. The bar serves its quality cocktails at great pricing from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What’s Available:

Seared salmon sushi and fried chicken are among the many Japanese and non-Japanese bar snacks. I’m hoping for DHS20. Italian bubbly and grape wines, in particular, cost Dhs35, and ROKA specialty cocktails cost the same. Go to the Business Bay and take advantage of these discounts on Japanese food if you want to be business chic at your after-work drink location.

A Taste of New Orleans at Nola Eatery and Social House

Visit Nola if you’re seeking this distinctively American flavor or if you want to broaden your horizons and try something different. The restaurant’s menu and atmosphere are inspired by New Orleans. Cocktail connoisseurs adore its enormous marble top bar, which hosts a happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m.

Highlights of the Happy Hour:

Nola boasts a bustling (in true New Orleans flair) yet laid-back ambiance, making it the perfect place for a casual get-together with friends for affordable happy hour cocktails in Dubai. Short drinks start at Dhs27, house grapes from Dhs28, and pints at Dhs35.

Crown & Lion: A Traditional Pub Experience in Britain

Crown & Lion is a must-visit for beer lovers who prefer the traditional pub setting while searching for their favorite hops. You have plenty of time to stretch your drink budget after work or on a laid-back weekend at this Trade Centre establishment, which provides daily happy hour prices from 3 to 8 p.m.

Reasons to Go:

Starting from Dhs27, pints Hops in bottles, house grape glasses, and short drinks under Dhs 35 Do you like to enjoy a relaxed and comfortable British pub experience? Crown & Lion is an absolute must-see.

Non-Stop Party: Lock, Stock & Barrel

Lock, Stock & Barrel, another well-known destination in Dubai, is renowned for its large food quantities, live music, and some amazing drink specials. Their happy hour runs Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 8pm, with Sundays offering a marathon six-hour happy hour from 2pm to 8pm — which is worth checking out. For the party animal who wants to get the most out of their money, this Barsha Heights nightclub is the best choice.

Best Offers:

Get one drink for free when you buy one. Pints for under Dhs25. Lock, Stock & Barrel is for when you crave a vibrant atmosphere with amped-up partying.

Iris Dubai: Stylish Sips and Sunset Views

Iris Dubai’s Iris Sunsets happy hour, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m. (except on Saturdays), is a short but powerful way to cap off this varied list. It offers a good value with a rooftop bar experience that combines elegance and affordability.

Benefits of Happy Hour:

Greetings from DHS20 Dhs25 for short drinks and Dhs30 for grapes (including sparkling). For Dhs35, eight signature drinks Sunday’s special: From 6 p.m. until 2 a.m., a bottle of pink grape costs Dhs 150. Unbeatable skyline views and drink specials are available at this hip location for a sophisticated yet reasonably priced night out.

There are several great options in Dubai’s happy hour scene, ranging from lively party venues like Lucky Voice Dubai to other well-known locations with a variety of benefits. These top happy hour offers in Dubai ensure a fantastic time without going over budget, whether your preference is for a relaxed pub experience, a sophisticated cocktail evening, or a wild karaoke night. Reserve your place now to ensure that it’s a memorable evening!

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"Biometric Update in DHS Cloud: A Step Towards the Future of National Security"

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Cloud-Based Biometric Updates in DHS: What You Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently made waves with its new cloud-based biometric updating system. This technological leap not only enhances security measures but also streamlines the process of managing personal data. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and understanding these updates is crucial for both individuals and organizations alike.

What is Cloud-Based Biometric Data?

Cloud-based biometric data refers to the storage and management of biometric information—like fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans—via cloud computing services. Rather than relying on physical databases that are prone to hacking or data loss, the DHS is shifting towards a more modern and secure methodology. This allows for easier access, quicker updates, and a more centralized system for handling user data.

Benefits of the New System

Enhanced Security: By storing biometric data in the cloud, the DHS can implement up-to-date encryption methods, making it much harder for cybercriminals to breach.

Accessibility: Cloud computing allows for quicker retrieval and updates of information across various agencies, enhancing inter-agency collaboration while simplifying user verification.

Cost-effective: Reducing the need for physical storage limits overall costs, allowing DHS to redirect funds towards more critical areas, such as infrastructure upgrades.

Privacy Concerns and Ethical Considerations

Despite the benefits, transitioning to a cloud-based system raises numerous privacy concerns. What happens to your data once it’s uploaded? How does the DHS ensure that personal information is protected clear from prying eyes? Many experts worry that if these systems are not securely managed, they could lead to unprecedented breaches of personal privacy.

It’s important to hold the DHS accountable for ethical data management practices. They must ensure that all biometric data is used strictly for the intended purposes, such as national security, and that individuals have a right to know how their information is being used.

What Does This Mean for You?

As individuals, being aware of these changes is crucial. You might be asked to provide biometric data for various processes, whether it’s applying for job with the federal government or undergoing background checks. Knowing how this information will be stored and utilized can help you make informed decisions about your privacy.

The DHS has indicated that they will be rolling out additional updates and guidelines regarding the use of this new system. Keeping an eye on these developments will be key in understanding how your personal data may be impacted.

Your Rights and Steps You Can Take

Stay Informed: Bookmark official DHS websites and follow them for updates on biometric data policies.

Know Your Rights: Understand the legal frameworks that protect your data, such as the Privacy Act.

Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to bring up concerns with officials if you are required to provide biometric data.

Cloud-based biometric updates are a step towards modernizing our approach to national security. However, it is vital to voice concerns about privacy and ethical practices to ensure our rights are maintained. As technology evolves, it’s up to us to stay vigilant and informed.

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[a-queer-query]

2.6 TB mission spoilers ahead -

"It's only been five minutes." Well Dan Heng, no. I got your text several weeks ago.

Knowing what I do of this plot I think March 7th is right to be suspicious.

What if I wanted to go to the conference, Himeko. What if.

Oh hey Welt is reminiscing on his HI3 days, good for him. Go be traumatised, grandpa!!

"Let's hope this trip doesn't send you into another strange dream." Hm.

POM-POM MENTIONED!!!! BOOTHILL!!!!!!!!

If I don't get Aventurine by the time the livestream happens and Boothill has a rerun, Aventurine can go to all hell. He's great but I'm on a quest to E6 Boothill. In the same vein, I will be upset if I get Aventurine (Unlikely, I'm about 57 into pity on a guaranteed. Thanks DH:IL,) and Boothill has a rerun, because I know my own luck.

RAPPA WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE

What was that cutscene. Whatever, snack time :D

These monkeys may be singing about bananas but I'm better. I have salami, bread, and four cheesesticks.

I am not singing

Aw shit

THE CAN HITTING HER HEAD.. RAPPA

why am I fighting monkeys now?!

The monkeys have murdered my Gallagher in cold blood. They must die.

Why does nobody in this game introduce themselves properly

Evil Ninja Osaru we do not support your crimes

WHY DOES THE MOON HAVE A SHOJO MAN EYE??

????

Oh god a groupchat, nothing good has ever come of those.

DH infodump lets go!! My boy <3

I love telling a bird that I have a map and it immediately decides to go on strike. Procrastination by exploration is lovely.

I love how these Dreamticker puzzles are giving me 4 star relics like I'm ever gonna use them

This HR bird is depressing. What do you mean same benefits, but I'm socially ostracised and will be laid off first?!

I'm actually kind of bothered now because I am missing ONE chest in this map. And some trashcans but they will come in due time (I'm scared of them). I got a new profile icon from being Good At Dreamtickers though!

59 pity. And another Pela. I already have her E6 I don't need her E9.

And the teachers are trying to be "hip with the kids" again

NO WAIT I WANTED TO GO TO SCHOOL DON'T CANCEL THE CLASSES

Never thought I'd ever say that one

I just stole a mans syllabus.

I can't decide if Reca is gender or just hot so I'm going with both.

That's 0.525 counts of academic fraud per year. A little above average, I must admit.

"It's no wonder the Iris Family hasn't produced a good film in centuries." he says, with the equivalent of a :3 face.

Let this man be playable, Hoyoverse, and I will actually attempt your late game content!

That was a boldfaced lie btw

Booo fuck the IPC don't even mention them to me

Hey this guy knows too much

What did ya'll put in your banana pie? I did jadegreen banana, the concept of tranquility, and Penacony's sweet dream icing. It probably makes a terrible flavour profile.

Why am I the topic of the school gossip, that is not good for my anxiety-

"Now I can afford living expenses this month..." hey why does this game make me think about the realities of life even in its brainrot quests?

Wowwww I wonder who this suspicious person is

"Academic vulgarity" I'm stealing that

She keeps adding on names I love that

"Don't eavesdrop" DAN HENG YOU ARE RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER

Try saying that challenge name five times fast. This is why I avoided the drama students

(That was also a boldfaced lie. I would've joined a drama club had covid not existed. Also, I played D&D with drama students and am in a QPR with one. I cannot escape.)

SILVERGUN SHURA MENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Is it Boothill?" Dan Heng don't look so tired on an existential level please

BOOTHILL POV RAHJAASFAFAShjHASFGWFFW

Get him some better internet omg

And he's standing there,,,, ominously,,,,,,,

PARDNER

I can't believe Unpleasant Man is calling Boothill a thug! He's only half right

Why does he always have to bend like that when drawing a gun.

Like don't get me wrong I love him for it but Boothill you do NOT need to serve 24/7

HE SOUNDS INSANE

BOOTHILL STOP SPEAKING YOU SOUND.... bananas. I'm so funny.

"Banana my sundae" you're doing great sweetie

Honestly I know who the guy is but I'm with Boothill here. He's certainly a dude

Take a shot for every bullet point that has to do with Boothill (potentially lethal)(we're at 16/60. I can do so much better than 26%)

Maybe Boothill just wanted to drink his fruity little drinks, Micah.

Shoutout to Boothills synesthesia beacon. It's really fucked up now.

Oh good I love banana monkey cults

Okay so it could also be fraternity.

I saw someone ask what entity Boothill would be an avatar of in TMA, and it's obviously The Hunt.

"do I look like some kind of madman to you?" Boothill you probably do. You showed up here, taste tested a few cocktails, pulled a gun on some fanatics, and then started yammering about bananas and sundaes. And not the Sunday who tried to resurrect an Aeon either.

Yeah that sounds pretty bad when I put it like that.

HE HASN'T EVEN PAID FOR THE DRINKS..?

BOOTHILL PLEASE DON'T DO THIS TO A SMALL BUSINESS

Or maybe he has idk let me have faith

"I love me some bananas" what did he want to say here /genq

And our favourite character.... Boothills gun!!!!!!

Boothill nooo don't join the banana monkey cult

i gotta love how he pulls the gun to break in, then puts the gun away and goes "nah let's do this the legal way first" with the expectation that he's gonna need the gun again.

Pick a path dude

I want to see this dude "raisin' too much ruckus" actually.

Break into that fraternity monkey-banana cult Boothill!!

Robinhill nation is winning. Now all we need is rogenti and my polycule can be complete /j

He's a robin fan and AS HE SHOULD BE. We love and appreciate Robin in this household

Robin looks so concerned for Boothill. Dude is going insane over bananas again

He's so happy to have his synesthesia beacon back to normal levels of fuckery oh my god

I missed seeing this guy. Why did I wait so long to play this

Boothill we already know of your soft side, it's with your daughter!!

I'm gonna make myself cry if I continue down that path of jokes

Yeah please just let me steal a membership card I am begging. I do not want to learn about slumbermonkeys or whatever the fuck they're called.

"Its voice so clear, its voice so bright, tells me to remember // When you're tired, take a rest, take a break, it's for the best // Life grows beautiful for those who will forfeit it all" Hey girlie!!! A monkey should not be telling you this!!! In fact, you shouldn't be hearing these monkeys say anything at all. Hope this helps!!!!!!

I've made my way through two cups of hot chocolate

Yeah okay this does make me a little unsettled. Maybe the monkeys were the cure for scurvy (and doctors) all along

Don't show this to Dr. Ratio or Natasha

Monella. Slow down. You sound like you're about to pass out at the concept of Robin + Slumbernana monkeys. Take a chill pill

60 pity. That's 14 more to hit soft pity, and another 30 to guaranteed :D

Oh god the yellow better be the right answer

I really don't like the line "Life grows beautiful for those who forfeit it all."

Like, that's blatantly untrue? If you continually give and give and give you're going to miserable because you'd have nothing for yourself - and potentially you're putting yourself in a bad situation. You will get nowhere in life if you forfeit what you have been given.

Noo Robin sweetie you're not a burden. I mean yeah you'll attract wayy too much attention but noo

Boothill: Hater of monkeys

(me too)

Someone animate Boothill saying "I am justice." Actually, where's Andrew Russell when you need him

Oh lord above the floating text is back

NO BOOTHILL. DON'T SUCCUMB TO THE BANANA MONKEYS

Hey it's March 7th

Aw man back to TB POV. I mean Caelus is great but Boothill :(

Sobbing they are NOT going to believe it if they meet a ranger who acts quote unquote "normal"

Classtime?

If I didn't already dislike bananas I would after this. Too many bananas. As it stands I may be sick of mentioning them. I also work at a grocery store, so you can imagine how I'm feeling right now.

March please I'm serious I swear

Monkey vs Trashcan: The ultimate showdown

NOO I THOUGHT I'D BE ABLE TO DO A COMPOSITION, BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

I've betrayed the trashcans.

Justice for March 7th's six phased ice.

What the hell is Rappa talking about

"Pythons slither without feet, as manta rays glide without wings." Girl what

How to get suspended 101: Fighting your teacher!

Goddamn the teacher went down really quick for someone talking so much shit

Talk about a way to enroll in a school

Ooh are we to be suspicious of the "profnana"

I am shaking this game back and forth. What do you mean "Destiny is no different than a banana peel... Like bananas within their peels, we can never break free of its encapsulation."

I've had enough for tonight and almost certainly need to go to bed o7

I shall continue tomorrow (maybe)

(We're at 37.5% Boothill, therefore I am sane and well in the head.)

Okay, the peer pressure has worked, I shall play the 2.6 trailblaze continuance.

[snoozingiris]

mothnosis for chapter thirteen 🌀💤❤️

[kitwasheree]

low effort butcher vanity animatic-slideshow with Double Healer AU iris that me and like only 2 other people will understand

feat. poor random briar valley soldier in the beginning

context below vvv

- Double Healer AU -> AU where iris had become a healer in his younger years and became as jaded if not more jaded than his canon counterpart. eventually promoted to head healer and now unwilling, begrudging coworkers with @1dont-really-know ‘s DH AU Malva

- neither of them get along but tolerate each other to get work done

- iris probably has broken the healer oath several times. notorious head healer known for being generally insane, carrying around a giant bonesaw and threatening both enemies & his own soldiers with it

- “ tough love “ but to an extreme, often scolds/berates the soldiers he’s healing for being reckless in battle and getting injured, which DH malva does not agree with. they are like good cop bad cop but for healers LOL

- soldiers eventually settled into a begrudging respect + dislike towards him because he’s unfortunately very effective and good at his job, despite being the most unpleasant coworker

[uselessheartsclub]

I have no fear

I have only love

And if I was a child

And the child was enough

Enough for me to love

Enough to love

- Fleetwood Mac, Gypsy

[squirrelboi]

**Omnis appears, dazed and holding his iris. His usual attire looks more tattered and ripped, it has it's colors in verted and it feels too tight.** "Where the hell am I?"

(credit to raveninsignia on discord for making this. credit him if you remake it. It looks good, but the mono red and angled bow tie aren't it for me)

**looks to @dh-pomni and @dh-ragatha**" Ragamama? Pom Pom? Where are we?"

I'm done sir.

What was the job you wanted me to do...?

- @dh-ragatha

❝Pomni needs a punishment.. and I know how much of a gal pal you and her are!❞

Caine would walk into the infirmary pointing to the pomni who got strapped down to one of the rolley hospital beds.

❝...How about a game of reverse operation with your friend here..while she's conscious. You have an hour get all you can out before she can die, and I'll come and fix her up! If you..fail..ill put you in the areana with a steam roller and a jester tied to it and just make you drive around..ANYWHO ALL YOUR TOOLS ARE THERE BUH BYE!❞

[araleeway]

“it is the three strange angels. Admit them, admit them.” -DH Lawrence

Gregory Orr , Poetry as Survival, p47