#roake?

[deermouth]

"some folks get deep enough into their gods, they start to forget about taking care of anything else. check the taps in the sinks. ...mm, came easy, didn't it?"

[mossgoblins]

Oh prophet my prophet. The river rises to meet you.

[autism69]

[sybilius]

Silt verses ass art ("RGB" by art duo Carnovsky)

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Wesley Muller at Louisiana Illuminator:

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court blocked a Louisiana law Friday that requires public K-12 schools, colleges and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The 5th U.S. Court of Appeals, often cited as one of the most conservative courts in the nation, found the law unconstitutional because it violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment, which bars the government from endorsing a religion or creating laws that favor one religion over another. The 52-page ruling, made unanimously by a three-judge panel, upholds a lower court’s injunction that blocked the law from taking effect in five of Louisiana’s K-12 school districts after families with students in those districts sued the state last year. The injunction applies only to the districts where those plaintiffs live. Read the ruling below. The legal battle began in June 2024 when Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law House Bill 71 of the 2024 Regular Session, sponsored by Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton. The law requires all public schools in Louisiana to display in every classroom an 11-inch by 14-inch poster bearing a Protestant Christian version of the Ten Commandments.

That same month, a group of nine families with children who attend public schools across five parishes — East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Orleans, St. Tammany and Vernon — filed the lawsuit with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union and the advocacy group Americans United for Separation of Church and State.  The plaintiffs subscribe to a range of religious and non-religious beliefs and include Catholics, Presbyterians, Jews, Unitarians and others who argued that the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments the Legislature adopted differs from the versions they follow.   U.S. District Judge John deGravelles, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, presided over the lower court proceedings in Louisiana’s Middle District Court in Baton Rouge. He issued an injunction that kept the law from taking effect in the plaintiffs’ five parishes. [...]

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, said she “strongly disagrees” with Friday’s ruling. She intends to seek a review from the full 5th Circuit and, if necessary, turn to the U.S. Supreme Court. While many see the law only for its provisions requiring classroom Ten Commandments displays, its other and perhaps more significant purpose, as evidenced in the first two pages of the law itself, is to try to establish an official record that ties the origins of U.S. law to a Protestant Christian doctrine. If the state ultimately succeeds in the case, Louisiana law could help rewrite a national historical record built upon the separation of church and state. When it became apparent last year the new law would wind up in court, Landry was asked about its impact on students who are not of Judeo-Christian faith. He said they shouldn’t look at the posters. [...]

One of the state’s primary arguments is that the Ten Commandments is part of long-standing tradition and history in America and that the doctrine is similar to the Magna Carta and other historical accords, but the appellate panel found nothing to support this claim.  The judges pointed to testimony in the lower court hearings that revealed the bill lawmakers passed last year was rife with historical myths and fabricated quotations found on various websites and social media posts that purport to link the Ten Commandments to the nation’s founding fathers.  None of America’s founding documents — such as the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights — make any mention of the Ten Commandments. The same holds true for the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact and Northwest Ordinance, all referenced in House Bill 71, according to historian and religious studies professor Steven Green, who testified for the plaintiffs in the case.

A 3-judge panel on the ultra-conservative 5th Circuit rules against Louisiana’s HB71 in Roake v. Brumley, the law that requires the Ten Commandments be hung in every classroom. The ruling is likely to be heard en banc, and then to SCOTUS.

[nerds-yearbook]

Murderworld was introduced in Marvel Team Up 66, cover date February 1978. It was created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. The first victims of Arcade's Murderworld were Spider-Man and Captain Britian. Moran and Roak, who were introduced last issue, died in this story. ("Murder World," Marvel Team Up 66, Marvel Comic Event)

[mintcrows]

a gith druid tav im playing with a friend :)

[another-little-hippie]

totally out of pocket for my blog, but is The Fountainhead by our girl Ayn really fucking queer coded, or is it just me?

[newintentionscu]

Pride Comics #4

[linavloger]

NEW INTENTIONS INCORRECT QUOTES pt. 1

Captain: If I didn't know better, Isabella, I'd say you were scared. Isabella: Heh, scared? *absolute silence* Isabella: DID YOU HEAR THAT?!

Isabella: My diamond earring came off in the ocean and it's gone! Krupp: Isabella, there's people that are dying.

George: I’ve never been in a snowball fight before. I don’t know the rules. Daniel: What? George: Is there a point system, or is it to the death?

Olive: May luck (and this picture of Rachel eating shredded cheese at 3 in the morning) be with you.

George: Last night, I had a dream about sandwich pizza. Melvin: What? George: It was pizza with bread on the top and the bottom. Melvin: So a calzone? George: You can’t just name things I dream up.

Rena: Olive won’t wake up, what do I do? Daniel: Did you try kicking her? Rena: Yes. Daniel: I’m out of ideas.

George: What language do they speak at the center of the earth? George: Core-ean Krupp: The center of the earth is around 5430 degrees Celsius! Nobody is going to live there so they don’t need a language! Captain: Core-ean.

Jenna: So, what is Edith to you? Krupp: The reason I wake up every morning. Jenna: ...That’s adorable. Edith earlier that morning, barging into Krupp′s room, smacking pans together: WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP!!!

Captain, working at McDonald's: Sorry sir, we don't serve a McFuck here, so either you throw that one slice of pickle out or we're gonna have a McProblem.

Rena: George is late again. Rachel: How did this happen? I called him at 8 o’clock this morning and pretended it was 11. Melvin: I printed up a fake schedule for him saying we were starting at 9 instead of noon. Jenna: I set their clock to say PM when it’s really AM. Rena: Oh boy. We may have overdone it. *George bursts through the door* George: WHAT TIME IS IT?

Isabella: We all have our demons. Melvin, grabbing Rachel: This one’s mine!

Anais: Olive annoyed me today so I told her that I can’t wait to see what she has planned for our special day tomorrow. Daniel: There is nothing special about tomorrow. Anais: But there is something special about watching the color leave her face as panic takes over.

Rena: I have a bad feeling about this... Captain: What do you mean? Rena: Don't you ever get that little voice in your head that tells you if you're going to get into trouble? Captain: No? Edith: That actually explains so much.

[deermouth]

silt verses/house eskew has got to stop creating characters who feel like they took a scan of my behaviorisms and stuck them in the requisite context. this is a compliment but also oh god.

[lordancunin]

❝  i’m afraid I have been prompted by a rare stirring of guilt.  ❞ (tav!Lorroakan)

"Alright," this is not acceptance. His dagger is flashing silvery-bright almost at once, deadly point aimed in such a way that the smallest flick of his wrist might embed it straight into Lorroakan's jugular.

"Who the hells are you and what did you do with Lo'??"

(Note the slight shimmy in his shoulders. He is trying not to laugh.)

[in-sightpublishing]

Louisiana Ten Commandments lawsuit plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction 

Publisher: In-Sight Publishing Publisher Founding: September 1, 2014 Publisher Location: Fort Langley, Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada Publication: Freethought Newswire Original Link: https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/louisiana-ten-commandments-lawsuit-plaintiffs-seek-preliminary-injunction/ Publication Date: July 8, 2024 Organization: Freedom From Religion…

[jakesangel]

sick jake ><

what jake wants jake gets but sick jake ? it will be the end for you. either that he pretends to be unable to do anything or is hyper, he would give you the time of your life.

when he gets his mouth ulcer, he knows the medecine will hurt him more so he wouldn't stop moving making it hard for the members of the staff to heal him. they even had to tie him up. but once you're in his life ? ? he would do it on purpose just to get you to heal him. he would whine out loud not caring of the situation or the place he is. he would jump around not wanting to be tied up again. he just doesn't want anyone else to heal him. he is all yours, why would him ? so when sunghoon had the idea to call you over, he was so happy. the happiest, he would grin so hard, making everyone in the room realized of his true intentions. but even if he didn't, he was suddenly patently waiting for you, sitting on the dance practice couch, a contrast from few seconds ago.

once you arrive w the members telling you what's happening and giving you the médecine, you would see a jake already looking at you, sitting w his legs moving around, his body buzzing of excitement. his smile would get bigger when he sees you approching with the medecine. he knows it will hurt, but knowing you'd be the one healing him, eases him. hi would he says w the biggest grin, you know you didn't have time come here, not even hiding the biggest lie he ever told you. he would grab your hands, leading you on his lap and then, put them on your thighs, lovingly strocking them, while you'd open the medecine. could you hold my face while you'll do it, princess ? he would expendantly ask, his face held high, eyes round to look at you only. please ?

but when jake is having a cold, he will act like a baby. he would either come over or beg u through text for you to come to him. he wouldn't even open the front door, pretending that he can't get out of his bed. he'd prepare himself : once you open the door he will cough n pretend his voice is roak, but it never works. once he his the door opens, he knows he won. he knows you are going to baby him and that he has you, all for himself, and maybe you'd even stay for the night. so every single time, he would smile so big once he sees you. and it is an endearing sight to see : he had himself wrapped up in his blanket, his head the only thing that can be seen. my princess finally came to save me, he'd dramatically say. kiss me i'm literally to die !, if he is contagious you'll obviously try to protest making him only whine louder so that's it. that's how i'm going ? without even a kiss from my princess. oh life hates me, or just negotiate with you please, baby ? i promise you ill take such good care of you if you do get sick. please ?

sick jake will not use hands. he would keep them under the blanket waiting for you to feed him, either food or the medicine. so when you're so close to him, on his bed, feeding him, he keeps it cool finally getting what he wants.he'd stop trying to kiss you but only opening and closing his mouth only when the spoon is approaching or leaving his face. jake would only move when he knows you guys will cuddle. so when you come back from the kitchen, his dishes on the sink, he'd have the blanket open for you. babe, could you touch my hair while we watch a movie, please ? he'd confide you. and that's only then he will fall asleep, your chest is pressed by his back, your hand on his hair.

notes : jake politely asking is making me insane but he is the cutest puppy he would so do this :(

@imaluckygirl @luvj4key @heeseungswifefr @stwrjvke @goldenretrieverjakezgirlbaby @jaeyunpinkyring

[woodlouseonastring]

[Image description: a message from [The ScorchedSystem] saying "crab is not friendly", with "is not friendly" in all caps. /End description.]

@vaguely-the-silt-verses

[fromtheashesofhate]

The air in The Rusted Nebula was thick with the tang of alien spirits and the low hum of discontent. Valeyar Koschei lounged in his chair, clawed fingers drumming a lazy rhythm against the grime-coated table, his blood-orange eyes glinting beneath the saloon's flickering neon lights. Around him, three Icksessian gamblers—scales iridescent with frustration—glared at their dwindling stacks of credits. Koschei’s inky-black fur, silvered at the underbelly, seemed to swallow the light whole as he leaned forward, his bat-like head tilting in mock sympathy. “Another round?” he purred, fangs flashing beneath a pair of jagged tusks. The green sweater with its hand-stitched yellow question mark stretched taut over his chest as he swept the latest pot toward him, the clink of chips almost drowned by someone’s hissed “Cheat.”

He sighed, swirling the murky dregs of his drink—something local, bitter, and mercifully free of frog slime. Me time, he’d told himself. A blissful hour without Naxar’s chaperoning while Roak was handling drop-off duty for Roe; insisting that going via their own volition would avoid any "temptations" to go anywhere except school. Koschei wondered if maybe he should've pressed to go with, but with how much time he spent with them already, perhaps it would be healthier to give the two of them some space and enjoy some well-earned father-daughter bonding. Besides, if there was anything he could reliably thrive on to pass the time, it was this—the thrill of outthinking, outplaying, outlasting. “You’re shuffling the deck sideways,” snarled the largest gambler, claws scraping the table. Koschei’s silvery horns, etched with that cryptic symbol, caught the light as he shrugged. “My friend, if I cheated, you’d be thanking me for the lesson.” He took a slow sip, the calm in his voice a blade sheathed in velvet. “I just know how to play the game.”

The saloon's ambient chatter died. Four sets of eyes—three livid, one amused—locked in a silence sharper than Koschei’s claws. He could taste the violence brewing, sour and electric. Typical.

"He didn't cheat." Came a slurred voice.

"I've calculated thirty-two billion different possible outcomes for your game. This was one of them. If he'd cheated, the outcome would be duffer...differend."

The cybertronian stood up, swaying slightly on his feet.

"He may be bending the rules, but he didn't cheat."

The mech lifts his energon cube to his mouth, seemingly surprised to find it empty.