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[chiscribbs]

I had an idea for a one-off Rise episode plot and just wanted to quickly sketch up some visuals for it.

The plot goes as follows: Donnie attempts to invent a cloning machine and, due to some kind of science-y mishap, ends up cloning himself...a lot. But there's a catch to this - the clones aren't exact copies of Donnie, they each possess just ONE of the various facets of his personality (i.e. brainy, broody, sarcastic, passionate, dramatic, mischievous, etc.) and a small portion of his mystic powers. Don tries his darnedest to keep the whole situation under wraps while he searches for a way to fix it, but some of the more rambunctious Donnies quickly escape and begin stirring up trouble in the Lair, so it doesn't stay a secret for very long. To make matters worse - the real Donnie starts to slowly disappear (something having to do with his existence being divided among the Donnies or blahblahblah fake science explanation). So, while he and the scientist Donnies continue to look for a way to reverse the cloning effect, his brothers and Co. set to work gathering up all the other Donnies so they can put them back where they belong and keep Donnie Prime™ from vanishing.

Hilarity, wholesomeness (and some mild angst) ensues.

(Note: I meant to include April in that second-to-last image, but ran out of room. Just know that she, Splinter, and probably Casey Jr. are all there, as well.)

[uhbasicallyjustmilex]

Do we know if Miles or Alex have any nicknames for each other?

oh boy. they have QUITE a few lol. i think miles generally calls alex "al", and then we also have this list of insanity:

“yoko” - at the end of the ep version of aviation

“the little diamond” - miles talking about alex’s new quiff

“you naughty turtle” - paradiso, amsterdam 2016

“baby” - multiple times

“you scampi fry” - the guardian

“the wirral squirrel/wirral riddler” - alex on absolute radio 2011, at around 10:50

“shavambacu” - is this what you wanted cover at rockwave athens 2016, at around 4:01

“the kane train” - lowlands festival 2016

“the boy” - not sure which interview this is from, but i think it's 2016

“my miles” - my rock interview 2016

“my alex” - live performance, 2011

“darling” - el país interview 2016

"the little prince" - NME interview 2008

if anyone has any others then please feel free to add them! in other words, they are ridiculously loud and ridiculously insane 🫠

[tsenya]

weekly music roundup ! no. 1

new:

cradle - dua saleh

no name - intentions

who's who - frex

undo - 4bout

trevi freestyle - sofi de la torre

reruns:

new phrase - oskar o.

fool's gold - aries

we'll be alright - ilham

seatbelt - brevin kim; halfoff

stomp - cosette

[00ff00dreams]

blog dedicated to categorizing and saving various posts i find helpful. main blog @venomgender ;

newly rbed posts almost definitely won't be tagged, but (in theory) they'll all be tagged within the month

tag explanations below cut:

#piracy - self explanatory. has both piracy tutorials and masterposts of pirated media

#digital privacy - posts dedicated to resources on digital privacy; has things ranging from browser extensions to google product alternatives

#cooking - cooking resources. both general how-tos and actual recipes

#trans - trans resources. more dedicated to transmasc than transfem posts just because im transmasc, but has several generalized posts as well

#art resources - self explanatory. has both tutorials and things like resource packs and stuff

#writing resources - self explanatory

#learning - learning resources, typically dedicated to masterposts about learning a specific "thing" (language, sewing basics, etc)

#media rec - media recommendations

#sewing - sewing resources. has both tutorials and sewing patterns

#tech - technology resources. stuff like removing windows 10 bloatware, switching to linux, improving pc performance

#video game resources - resources centered around making video games

#coding - coding resources. from basic language how-tos to how to make your own websites

#save - any other helpful post i see that doesnt easily fit into the above categories. typically has things that help with "adulting" but i dont like that word so im not making a tag for it.

#megathread - any post containing large amounts of links for different things. contains a variety of categories. mildly depreciated in terms of how often i actually tag things this...

#tutorial - posts that teach you things. normally will also be tagged with a more specific category. also mildly depreciated...

additionally anything tagged 'kinda' means it only sort of falls into the tagged category. i tag these things to in theory go through later and see if theres enough similar items to have them been grouped into a new one

[awingedllama]

Hey :3 happy new year !! i just saw a pic of a neighborhood in your savefile you just posted answering someone about for rent, where are those car from that we can see in the your street ? gosh everytime i see a new pic of your savefile there is so much wonderful cc that i cannot seem to find anywhere, is it from you ?

hi, happy new year! the meshes for about 70% of the CC in my save comes from 3D models I found (or bought) online!

people keep asking, so here are the cars: vehicles folder

i added pictures for ease of downloading :D

i've tweaked all the textures to replace all English text with Simlish. some only have one swatch, some have multiple, depending on how difficult recoloring was. feel free to use them however you like

all of these are debug items to keep from cluttering the catalog, so you'll need to enter "bb.showhiddenobjects" as well as "bb.showliveeditobjects" to access them

if you notice any problems lmk. i've converted hundreds of objects for my save at this point, so oopsies are inevitable

[intoanotherworld23]

Sweet As Peach Cobbler

Warnings: explicit sexual content, mature themes, overstimulation, fingering, oral sex, slightly dom Tyler, submissive reader, implied sex, praise kink, dirty talk

Summary: Tyler loves his desserts, and you just happen to be his favorite

A/N: Hey y’all it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything on here, but I’ve just been going through some personal stuff, and needed some time to myself. I am back though and ready now more than ever to keep writing for you guys! I wanted to dabble in writing for someone new, and since Glen Powell has become so popular I knew I had to write some things for him! Let me know if I should write some more for him, and if you would like to be added to the tag list! Don’t forget to comment and reblog it would be greatly appreciated! Love you guys thanks so much for being amazing! XOXO

Hall Of Hunks

Tag list for everything: @iam-laiya @rosie-posie08 @madzleigh01 @alwaysclassyeagle @mytbel0st @shanimallina87 @marvelstarker-mha98 @powellssugarbaby @lora21 @kmc1989

Feeling absolutely reduced to a hot and sweaty mess as you laid underneath Tyler. Who was staring at your disheveled face. A look of pride written across his face as your body trembled around him.

"I've never seen you cum so much sweetheart." Praising you as a hand covers your eyes in embarrassment. "You did so good for me baby."

That powerful and mind blowing release had you almost in tears. Trying with all your might not to just cry in front of him. Feeling like that might weird him out a little bit. Since he could take tears as being in pain or discomfort, and then he would stop, and you didn't want him to stop. Your body was feeling overwhelmed as it continued to shake underneath his fingertips.

"Let me see those pretty eyes of yours." His deep voice persuades you as your hands slowly moved away from your face to look up at his smirking one.

"Tyler." Whining his name as he snickers keeping his cock still absolutely still inside of you.

"Whadda you need pretty girl?" He teases feeling your cunt clenching around you making him groan.

Tyler knew exactly what you wanted, but was still too shy to say anything to him. He always helped you ease your way into expressing what you wanted with him. Giving you a little bit without asking him, and then getting you to finally speak up. Carefully pulling out from your raw cunt your body jolting at the sensitivity from the sudden loss of him. Feeling his cum ooze out of your body his hand massaging your inner thigh soothingly.

"Fuck me baby girl look at you." Watching as his liquid spilled out of you and trailed down between your cheeks. He was licking his lips wanting nothing more than to lick it all up, and taste how delicious you both were mixed. That's exactly what he did too.

His hot mouth attaching to your puffy and still wet cunt. Hands reaching out to grip onto his hair as his tongue flicked back and forth on your clit. Back arching off the bed as he slurped away, hands gripping your inner knees as he kept them pushed apart so he had full and complete access to you. Body feeling like it was on fire as he thrusted his thick tongue inside of you. Rotating your hips around to feel more as his nose brushed against your clit.

"Oh god." Crying out as your orgasm was already swiftly approaching still extremely sensitive from your previous release. Tyler looking up at your remarkable expression unable to look anywhere else. Loving that he was the one in control feeling like he held all the power in your pleasure, and it made him feel like a god.

Reaching a hand over to your pelvis as his thumb started to rub circles on your nub. Your senses heightened and overwhelmed not knowing how much longer you were gonna be able to last. Tyler could tell that you were fighting to keep going, and he knew what would help you reach the finish line.

"Tastes like peach cobbler baby girl." His low voice sends you over the edge as your body starts to crumble. Your ribcage rising and falling with each quick breath. Hands falling down to your side feeling loose and numb. Stomach trembling from the resounding orgasm you just experienced. Your battered cunt was so sore from being stretched and abused over and over again.

Tyler’s favorite dessert was in fact peach cobbler, and the fact he said you tasted like it made your head spin. It would make sense since he could never get enough of you.

Feeling a pair of soft lips gently caressing your thighs and inner knees a trail of saliva being left behind. Sex was always amazing with Tyler, but the one thing you loved just as much was the aftercare. His touch was always so gentle and comforting as he would help ease you through each orgasm.

"Fucked that pretty cunt so good, didn't I?" His crude language had your thighs twitch, and you loved it all the same. Tyler already knew the answer to the question, but he loved the reactions you would give him just for saying certain words.

"So proud of you my sweet peach." His nickname had you smiling as Tyler pulled you into his arms and laid you on top of his warm body. Listening to the sound of his heart beating, and the rise and fall of his chest was easing you into a slumber like state. "Oh I’m not done with you yet sweets."

[witch-of-snow-and-stars]

How to Make a Charm Necklace Magic-Style

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So in a recent post I talked about having a set of charms that I wear whenever I leave the house. I thought it might be a fun tutorial to detail how someone could make a similar thing for themselves! The post is a long one, so the rest of the guide is under the cut!

Step 1: Lay out all of your perspective charms and see what speaks to you and what you might want to put together. When you're choosing pieces, try to think of your goal and intent while you're putting your charms together (i.e. mine is for general day-to-day so I mostly focus the charms around safety, ease of way, and good fortune. Tailor yours to what you need). You don't have to make a necklace, just make sure that whatever you're attaching your charms to and the jump ring(s) connecting everything are sturdy enough to hold the charms' weight.

I have a 'main' components and 'auxiliary' components with the main components being the anchor points and foundation of what I'm working towards (i.e. I have my locket with sigils and my key charms as main components and I'll switch out the other parts as desired). Listed below are some ideas for options that you can combine, but use whatever feels best to you:

Lockets- I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that a locket is part of your configuration. You can fit a slip of paper with spells/sigils written on it AND if it's a scent locket you can add a bit of fabric with a perfume oil or a spell oil that would be safe to wear (check the spell oil ingredients if you're going to use a spell oil).

Bottle/Vial Charm Pendants- these are really good for wearable spell jars (you'd just have to careful about breaking them). You can buy pre-made bottle spell charms (there are a lot of options available) OR you can buy a vial pendant and do a working of your own choosing depending on your preferences/needs (there are also many options for empty vial charms you can buy). You could also keep spell powders/dusts in a vial charm (also usable for on-the-go workings).

Crystal Pendants- If you are someone who utilizes crystals in your practice, having some complementary crystals or crystals that you tend to favor can really add a kick.

Religious pendants/charms- Pentacles/crosses/saint pendants/deity pendants/etc. are all good options for this sort of configuration if they're something that features in your practice or you have a specific figure you want to invoke.

Symbol/Icon charms- similarly to the option above, charms that have animals/flowers/symbols/ whatever else you may want to invoke the properties/help of can be a good addition as well

Bells- bells have traditionally been used in different cultures for sound cleansing and to ward off negative spirits/entities. If that's something you might want (and are ok with making some noise) adding a bell might be a nice touch.

Keys- keys are useful magically for unblocking roads, gaining access, and invoking magic/energy relating to crossroads. Keys/key charms can be pretty easy to get too, so it might be worth trying to have one in your configuration.

Other meaningful charms: as it says on the tin, if it's important to you or you want to keep it on you, try it out in your configuration see if it will work well with it. In the picture above of my own pendant collection alongside more standard pieces there's an antique pen knife that can be worn as a pendant. Put whatever you want on these configurations is my point.

Tip! Some pendants like the pendant on the right have a paste/textured back that you can write on. If that's something you'd want to do, aim for something that looks like the pendant on the right. It's a solid way to hide sigil magic in your jewelry.

Step 2: Prepare the individual charms that you're going to be putting together. Clean/cleanse* everything appropriately (use mundane and magical methods), get sigils written out, anoint anything that you want to anoint, charge/enchant anything that needs it- whatever workings you need to do to the individual components of your charm necklace, do them now.

*If you're using metal pieces (especially if they're old/antique) there's a decent chance you may need to clean those pieces periodically with a metal cleaner/polish. When you clean the metal, do maintenance work for the rest of the configuration by charging/re-enchanting the other charms.

Step 3: Put your charms together and test out your configuration. Sometimes things won't work together as well together or a different component will work better in your configuration.

Ending Notes & Tips

If you put something like this on an object, make sure you focus on how you need/want to effect the object. Like, I have another variation of this on a chain on my bag, and that working is more focused on security and being unobtrusive more than anything else.

Generally I would consider how fragile your individual charms/items are and how likely breakages are to occur. You don't want to be scattering any broken glass/sharp bits and you definitely don't want to cut yourself on anything in the event of any broken charms.

Other considerations should be if individual parts are safe to wear. As previously mentioned, select for spell oils that are safe to wear and for crystal pendants that won't interact with water/skin oils/body products (i.e. selenite melts in water and pyrite will create sulfuric acid when exposed to water). Basically make sure that having this on your skin isn't going to cause any problems for you.

It can be a a good idea to change up individual charms in your configuration to tweak things to your daily needs. Using my usual configuration as an example, I'll switch out my crystal pendants or other charms if I have specific needs/events for a day (like maybe if I'm traveling I'd add more protection/safe travel oriented charms or if I had a date on I'd choose one of my love/attraction charms).

I hope this gave you some ideas for your own practice, thanks for reading💜

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[pyromaniac-cyndaquil]

PMD: Expanded Sky v1.3.0 is now live!

(for those who missed it, this is a pmd eos mod that adds starters from gens 5-9)

There's a lot of new pokemon this time but most importantly...

Grookey finally joins the roster, as does Axew! All starters are finally here!

Sobble's evolutions are also now both fully implemented, as are several regional evolutions! Pikachu can now evolve into Alolan Raichu, Cubone can evolve into Alolan Marowak, and Cyndaquil can evolve into Hisuian Typhlosion. Their regular evolutions are all still accessible as usual, but their other forms are also available as a branch evo.

Evolution info, IQ groups and movesets can now be found in this spreadsheet for ease of use.

A bunch of extra sprites and portraits for starter evolutions have been pulled in from the PMD Sprite Repository! To go with this, credits have been taken off the title screen and added to a new Cyndaquil NPC on the crossroads!

In-game evolution help can also be found in this NPC's menu.

There's been a couple of extra minor changes, such as fixes to Greninja's moveset, but further info can be found in the original post, the txt included in the download, and the download page.

You can download the new version here!

[harryssyndrome]

The Red Key | h.s (AU)

summery: When a rogue agent threatens global security with a deadly bioweapon known as Red Key, two operatives-Harry and YN-are drawn into a high-stakes mission where trust is fragile and betrayal cuts deep. YN, hiding her true identity behind a glamorous cover, must get close to a man from her past, while Harry races against time to stop a looming catastrophe. As the lines between duty and desire blur, the duo must outwit a cunning enemy and confront secrets that could destroy everything.

word count: 2.8k || Masterlist 🔫❤️‍🔥

A/N: Felt a little inspired by mission impossible II so why no 😌 I hope it’s nice little thing to read😅 warning? not proofread. It’s a mini series so a part or two. I’m sorry if it’s shit, I tried my best. my life’s a mess so… I’m not at my best, I’m posting after so long. it’s been in my draft for months, I promise dadrry are better. Like & reblog are appreciated, let me know if you wanna be added to the tag-list, feel free to leave comments. Mwah! 💋

Tag-list: @wheredidmyeyesgo @fruity-harry @angeldavis777 @cherryloveshs @harryyloverrr | Tag-list is OPEN || Request are OPEN

The grandeur of the gala was designed to impress. The sprawling ballroom was a display of unapologetic wealth, with every detail meticulously curated to reflect the stature of its host. From the cascading crystal chandeliers that bathed the room in a soft golden glow to the opulent red-and-gold tapestries adorning the walls, everything screamed excess. Waiters moved like shadows, weaving seamlessly through the crowd with silver trays balanced expertly in their hands. Glasses of champagne and delicate hors d’oeuvres passed from tray to guest in a rhythm as choreographed as the string quartet’s melody.

YN stood near one of the massive arched windows, her reflection a shimmering silhouette against the night. Her dress—a figure-hugging gown of midnight blue sequins—caught the light with every subtle movement, transforming her into a walking constellation. She looked every bit the rising singer she claimed to be, her soft smile and easy confidence drawing glances from all corners of the room.

But beneath the surface, her mind was focused and sharp. This wasn’t her world—no, it was her stage. And tonight, her performance was a heist.

Her mission was clear: retrieve the Red Key. Hidden somewhere in this labyrinthine estate was a device that could destabilize the world’s balance of power. The encrypted USB, codenamed the Red Key, housed a revolutionary program capable of dismantling even the most secure systems. For YN, this wasn’t just a job—it was a gamble. The paycheck was astronomical, enough to wipe away her debts and buy her freedom. But failure? Failure meant more than just losing her reputation—it meant death.

As YN surveyed the room, she felt the weight of her double life settle heavily on her shoulders. On the surface, she was a singer—a talent just beginning to garner whispers of fame. Her soulful voice and enigmatic stage presence had made her a subject of intrigue in elite circles. But in reality, her music was a façade, a clever cover that granted her access to places like this. She wasn’t here to perform. She was here to steal.

Her target was Lord Carlisle, the eccentric billionaire hosting the gala. Known for his insatiable appetite for collecting rare and dangerous artifacts, Carlisle was rumored to have acquired the Red Key through the black market. It was locked away in his private server room, and YN had spent months studying the estate’s layout to plan her approach.

She sipped her champagne as her eyes roved over the crowd. Carlisle stood near the center of the room, surrounded by sycophants and admirers. His laughter boomed over the delicate strains of music, his booming voice a sharp contrast to the otherwise refined atmosphere. YN’s lips curved into a small, calculated smile.

The first step was simple: blend in.

YN wove through the crowd with practiced ease, exchanging polite smiles and nods with other guests. She stopped briefly to admire a display of Carlisle’s prized artifacts—ancient relics encased in glass—and engaged in small talk with a curator who seemed all too eager to share their knowledge. It was all part of the act.

But as she moved toward the east wing—the restricted area where the server room was hidden—a prickle of awareness crawled up her spine. Someone was watching her.

She turned her head just slightly, catching the gaze of a man leaning casually against the bar. His tailored black tuxedo fit him like a second skin, and his dark curls fell perfectly into place, framing a face that seemed carved from marble. But it was his eyes that held her attention—intense and unrelenting, like they could see straight through her.

She recognized him instantly. Harry Styles.

MI6’s golden boy.

Her stomach clenched. If Styles was here, the stakes were higher than she’d anticipated. MI6 didn’t send agents to fancy galas for no reason. They sent them to stop people like her.

Their eyes locked for a moment, and he raised his glass in a mock salute. His lips curved into a faint smile, but there was no mistaking the challenge in his gaze.

YN forced herself to return the smile, her mind racing. If Styles suspected her, she couldn’t afford to let it show. She turned away and resumed her path toward the east wing, her heart pounding in her chest.

“Nice voice,” a smooth voice interrupted her thoughts.

YN stopped mid-step, cursing inwardly. She turned slowly, schooling her features into an expression of mild curiosity.

Harry stood just a few feet away, his posture relaxed but his eyes razor-sharp. Up close, he was even more disarming, his presence exuding a quiet confidence that was impossible to ignore.

“You haven’t heard me sing yet,” she replied, her tone light and playful.

“I don’t need to. I have an ear for talent,” he said, raising his glass to her.

YN kept her smile intact, though her mind raced with contingency plans. “Good to know. But I should be going—people to meet, champagne to drink.”

“Of course. Don’t let me keep you,” he said, stepping aside with an almost imperceptible bow.

But as she walked away, she felt his eyes follow her, a constant weight pressing against her back.

The east wing was eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere of the gala. August moved swiftly, her footsteps muffled by the plush red carpet. She reached the server room without incident, her fingers brushing over the keypad as she punched in the code she’d memorized.

The door clicked open, and she slipped inside.

The room was a technological fortress, lined with sleek black servers that hummed softly in the cool, climate-controlled air. YN pulled a decoy USB drive from her clutch—a fake designed to bypass the system’s defenses—and plugged it into the main console.

Her fingers danced over the keyboard as she navigated the system, bypassing layers of encryption with practiced ease. But just as she accessed the folder containing the Red Key, a voice shattered the silence.

“Mind if I cut in?”

Her blood ran cold. She spun around, her heart hammering in her chest.

Harry stood in the doorway, his hands casually tucked into his pockets. His posture was relaxed, but his sharp gaze told her he wasn’t here to make small talk.

“What do you want?” she asked, her voice steady despite the panic clawing at her throat.

“I could ask you the same,” he replied, stepping closer. “But I already know. You’re here for the Red Key.”

Her mind raced, calculating her options. She could lunge for the taser hidden in her clutch, but something told her he’d see it coming.

“And you’re here to stop me?” she asked, her tone edged with defiance.

“Not exactly.” He glanced at the flashing red light above the door. “You tripped a silent alarm when you accessed that panel. Guards will be here in less than a minute.”

She cursed under her breath. The system must have detected the decoy USB.

“Fine,” she said, stepping away from the console. “But this doesn’t mean I trust you.”

“Good,” he replied with a smirk. “I don’t trust you either.”

The escape was chaos.

The guards arrived in droves, their shouts echoing through the hallway as they fired warning shots. YN and Harry sprinted down the corridor, their movements perfectly synchronized despite the tension crackling between them.

“In here!” Harry barked, pulling her into a narrow service elevator.

The doors closed just as a hail of bullets slammed into the metal.

YN leaned against the wall, catching her breath. “This isn’t exactly how I planned my night.”

“Really? I thought you were enjoying yourself,” Harry quipped, adjusting his cufflinks as if they weren’t running for their lives.

She glared at him. “Don’t get used to this partnership.”

“Believe me, I won’t.”

The chase ended in the estate’s garage, where Harry hotwired a sleek black car with alarming ease.

“You’re full of surprises,” YN muttered as she slid into the passenger seat.

“You have no idea,” he replied, revving the engine.

The tires screeched as they sped out of the garage, leaving the estate and its chaos behind.

The car sped down a winding road that cut through a dense forest, the headlights slicing through the darkness. Harry’s hands gripped the steering wheel with practiced ease, his gaze focused on the road ahead. YN sat beside him, her arms crossed and jaw clenched, the tension between them palpable.

She broke the silence first. “You didn’t have to get involved, you know.”

Harry glanced at her briefly, his expression unreadable. “And let you fumble your way out of a shootout? Tempting, but no.”

“I had it under control,” she said, her tone sharp.

“You’re welcome,” he shot back, his voice tinged with amusement.

YN exhaled sharply, turning her gaze out the window. The forest blurred into streaks of black and green, but her mind was fixed on the mission. The Red Key had slipped through her fingers, and she wasn’t sure if she could salvage the situation. Worse, she was now tethered to Harry Styles, MI6’s golden boy, whose motives remained frustratingly opaque.

“Where are we going?” she asked, breaking the silence.

“To regroup,” Harry replied. “You’re not the only one who wants the Red Key, you know.”

YN frowned. “So, what’s your angle? You swoop in, play hero, and then what? Hand it over to your bosses so they can lock it up in some classified vault?”

Harry smirked. “Something like that.”

Her frown deepened. She couldn’t afford to let MI6 take control of the device—not when she was this close to securing her freedom. But for now, she needed Harry’s help to stay ahead of Carlisle’s men.

They reached a secluded safe house an hour later, a modest cabin hidden deep in the woods. Harry parked the car and stepped out, moving with the casual confidence of someone who’d done this a hundred times before.

“Make yourself at home,” he said, unlocking the door.

The interior was spartan but functional—a single-room space with a kitchenette, a worn sofa, and a desk cluttered with maps and surveillance equipment. YN took it all in with a raised brow.

“Charming,” she said dryly.

Harry ignored the jab, heading to the desk and pulling out a laptop. “We don’t have much time. Carlisle’s men will be searching for us, and they won’t stop until they recover the Red Key.”

YN crossed her arms, leaning against the doorframe. “So, what’s the plan?”

Harry looked up at her, his expression serious. “We work together.”

She scoffed. “You’re kidding, right?”

“Not at all,” he replied. “You’re good, but you’re not getting that device on your own. Carlisle has an army of guards and the best security money can buy. You need me.”

“And what’s in it for you?” she asked, narrowing her eyes.

Harry leaned back in his chair, studying her. “Let’s just say I have my reasons.”

It wasn’t the answer she was looking for, but it would have to do.

As the night wore on, the two of them pored over the intel Harry had gathered on Carlisle’s estate. Blueprints, security codes, and surveillance footage littered the desk, creating a mosaic of the billionaire’s heavily fortified world.

“His private jet leaves tomorrow morning,” Harry said, pointing to a flight plan on the screen. “If he takes the Red Key with him, we’ll lose our chance to intercept it.”

YN frowned, tracing her finger over the estate’s layout. “Then we hit him tonight.”

Harry raised a brow. “Bold move.”

“Desperate times,” she replied with a shrug.

He studied her for a moment, his gaze unreadable. “You’re not what I expected,” he said finally.

She looked up, meeting his eyes. “And what did you expect?”

“Someone colder. Detached. But you… you’re different.”

YN’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Don’t let it fool you. I’m as dangerous as they come.”

Harry chuckled, the sound low and warm. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

Later, as they prepared for the mission, YN caught Harry watching her again.

“Something on your mind?” she asked, slipping a knife into her boot.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Why do you do it? The heists, the double life… What’s the endgame?”

She paused, considering her answer. “Freedom,” she said simply. “I’ve spent my whole life running—from debts, from mistakes, from people who wanted to control me. This job… it’s my way out.”

Harry nodded, his expression thoughtful. “Fair enough.”

“And what about you?” she countered. “Why MI6? Why risk your life for a government that probably sees you as expendable?”

His smile was faint, almost wistful. “Because someone has to. And I’m good at it.”

Their eyes met, a quiet understanding passing between them.

The mission began under the cover of darkness.

Harry and YN slipped back into Carlisle’s estate, their movements silent and precise. This time, they worked together seamlessly, their strengths complementing each other in ways neither had anticipated.

Harry disabled the perimeter alarms while YN picked the lock on a side entrance. Inside, they navigated the maze-like corridors with practiced ease, avoiding guards and security cameras with the skill of seasoned professionals.

At one point, they found themselves pressed against a wall, a pair of guards passing just inches away. YN could feel Harry’s breath against her ear, his presence both reassuring and distracting.

“Stay close,” he whispered, his voice barely audible.

She nodded, her heart pounding in her chest.

When they finally reached Carlisle’s office, the tension was nearly unbearable.

The Red Key sat on his desk, a small but menacing device that seemed almost innocuous in its simplicity.

“Is that it?” YN asked, her voice low.

Harry nodded. “That’s it.”

She moved to grab it, but Harry stopped her with a hand on her arm.

“Wait,” he said, pointing to a faint red beam of light scanning the desk. “Laser tripwire. He’s not taking any chances.”

YN cursed under her breath. “Can you disable it?”

Harry smirked, pulling a small device from his pocket. “Watch and learn.”

The extraction was flawless—until it wasn’t.

As they exited the office, an alarm blared, shattering the silence. Carlisle’s men were on them in an instant, their shouts echoing through the halls.

“Go!” Harry shouted, shoving YN ahead of him.

They sprinted toward the exit, dodging bullets and ducking behind cover as the guards pursued them relentlessly.

When they finally reached the car, YN turned to Harry, her eyes blazing. “You planned this, didn’t you? You wanted the distraction!”

He didn’t deny it. “It worked, didn’t it?”

Before she could reply, the sound of approaching engines cut through the night. Carlisle’s men weren’t giving up without a fight

[simmerianne93]

[Simmerianne93]Pregnant_poses_02

Hello everyone!!! How are you today??

I'm in my pregnant era (in the sims xD) and as such, here you have some more pregnant poses for your sims to have some cute portraits at home!!!

I don't use to have pregnant sims in my saves 'cause I use to tell stories and for stories is really difficult to have babies 'cause basically they will not age up unless you do a timeskip, and for stories that is unconvinient... but as I'm doing the NSB challenge I have my oportunity now to have a sim pregnant and release some of these... haha

I still have one more package I want to make so let see if I can make them for next month, but I don't guarantee it, 'cause I haven't made them yet and June is almost here >.<

I made two versions this time, V1 is for 2nd trimester or a small belly, and V2 is for 3rd trimester or a big belly.

There's an ALL IN ONE added but is from pose #1 to pose #7 'cause last two poses use objects.

Anyway, I hope you like them, they're pretty funny:

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What is on it?

V1: 2nd trimester - V2: 3rd trimester

9 couple poses (made with a female rig and a modified male rig) + 2 all in one.

--- What do you need?

Andrew poses player.

Teleport any sim by Scumbumbo or Mccc by deaderpool.

"A hard place" chair from Outdoor Retreatment Gamepack.

"Simplicit-Ease" chair form Basegame.

Instructions in the original post.

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Download it now here — [Early access until June 14th, 2024]

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If you want to support me:  Patreon | Ko-fi

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I really hope you like them and I will say in advance: Thank you so much for using them.

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[decepti-thots]

What I can't get my head around is, why didn't Dominus Ambus tell Rewind that he was secretly a turbofox? Like, that's your conjunx, presumably the person you trust most in the whole universe, and you won't even share your secret with him? IDK if you've already done an analysis post on this but if you haven't I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Okay, so. Putting aside any non-diagetic explanations entirely for a moment (that is, my suspicion that the concept was conceived of some way into the comic's run and just proved a really good way to explain Rewind not recognising the Pet once it was settled on)… in-universe explanations, let's go.

Something I do wanna point out here is a thing I rarely see mentioned: in my opinion, Minimus does not act as though Rewind doesn't know. I think he expects that Rewind does, which is honestly sort of wild? In DotL, Minimus isn't like 'oh shit, now you know I guess' when he's making remarks about Dominus being even more insecure about his height than Minimus is (irreducible style), or whatever. I… guess you could argue he thinks Rewind has inferred it logically (Minimus has revealed he was wearing an armour > Minimus and Dominus are spark twins > therefore…) but tbh, he's just. SO casual about it. I absolutely feel like Minimus assumed Dominus had told Rewind! Which. THEY WERE MARRIED LMAO. IT'S A REASONABLE… ASSUMPTION……..

Which definitely suggests there's no reason externally that is all that compelling for Dominus to not have done so. If there was, presumably Minimus would have anticipated it! Realistically, if Dominus couldn't trust Rewind to keep it secret for the sake of public access and ease, why the hell were they married. (Anyway, Rewind is in a far more precarious situation than Dominus is, when they meet; Rewind isn't able to hide and is formally subject to being classified as 'disposable'. I mean!) That's definitely not compelling.

Personally I think the easiest way to reconcile it is to think that Dominus had a personal hangup around his alt, and genuinely wanted people not to know this about him- because he himself was personally ashamed of it, no matter how much effort he put into public work that seems to contradict that. This actually reconciles something else, I think. Why would the sentience test Dominus seemingly designed in part or full be so biased against beastformers? He is one! What! But if that's something he was unable to get over the way he e.g. was able to overcome prejudice of the kind Rewind was facing, it perhaps makes sense to think of it as a kind of 'harder when it's personal' thing. Right? Internal feelings of self-loathing are sometimes paradoxically the more difficult kind to unlearn, compared to changing how you think about other people. Hell, maybe Dominus convinced himself wearing an armour 24/7 meant he wasn't one any more. Maybe he didn't tell Rewind because as far as he was concerned, that was no longer true.

I think this would potentially be interesting in terms of adding actual characterization to Dominus against which you can a) effectively compare and contrast Minimus (since a looot of what we know about Dominus is more or less 'he was made in a lab to induce an inferority complex in Minimus', lmao) and b) open up avenues to question the very idealized view Rewind has of their marriage that don't necessarily require leaning into the trope of 'he was an Evil Liar All Along on purpose!!!', which adds a lot of interesting stuff to that element of Rewind's arc that I'm sad canon never really managed to deliver completely, IMO.

I have actually thought about Dominus in relation to both Minimus and Rewind a LOOOOOT haha. He's such a cipher in the comic; a huge motivating character for two otherwise-unconnected leads AND a cornerstone of our introduction to the Functionist Universe… and yet a character we know very little about the thought processes or feelings of. He's like a void of a character you can reconstruct by looking at what surrounds him. It's very fun to me.

[catboybiologist]

Okay i dont talk about HRT with people a lot and i started E when i was a teen so i actually didnt know estradiol injections were a thing until i saw your posts. I thought injections where a T thing and that we all got E through titty skittles.

I want to ask what the difference actually is because its piqued my interest. It sounds pretty annoying compared to a pill. Is it cheaper or more often covered?

also ps i know youre not my doctor but is 44pgml too low?

So first off, yes, 44pg/mL is way too low by any standard. The usual standard you'll see is 100-200pg/mL, but this is starting to be considered very, very low. More modern standards of care try for 200pg/mL at trough (the lowest you should be- on sublingual this doesn't vary much though). Generally 200-400 pg/mL is the more typical modern guidance. Your T is also very important here. It's very difficult to get your E high without your T going at least a bit down first.

With that said, self injecting E seems very intimidating at first, but has a lot of benefits, including but not limited to:

The main benefit is medical. Injecting E bypasses the liver. This means that you're stressing out the liver less.

This has an added benefit: you can safely get a much higher effective dose with little to no health concerns. Eg, Oral and sublingual generally have a limit of 8mg sublingual per day, and most of that gets completely destroyed by the body via the liver before it acts on estrogen receptors. Sublingual injections come in different forms, and the dose numbers aren't directly translatable, but no matter what you do, the effective amount of estrogen you're delivering is much, much higher.

Additionally, this means that your estrogen can safely get high enough to suppress T on its own. Once your T is down, and E stops being suppressed by T, the reverse will start happening- E will down regulate T production (up to a limit but that's an additional detail). That means something awesome- no blockers. No Spiro, no cypro, no bica- all of which have some concerns of their own beyond just E.

Yes, it is easier to access. Generic, sterile, injection supplies are easily available online in large quantities from reputable medical supply sources, and the injectable medication itself is generally cheaper and more likely covered by insurance.

This also means it's uh. Easier to access when access to HRT is... Non-conventional.

Whiiiiich also means another thing. Injectable medication is always limited by expiration time and the sterility of the vial, not the quantity it's packaged in. Which means that IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOURE DOING, you have flexibility in your dosage if you so choose. Eg, I have personally talked with my provider about how to do this safely, but I've recently tried dosages of estradiol valerate ranging from 6mg to 8mg a week. Again, remember that this isn't translatable to 8mg sublingual a day- 8mg EV injected a week is SO much higher than 8mg estradiol pills per day.

It seems intimidating, but honestly, I find a ~20 min routine on a Friday morning much easier to keep track of than taking multiple pills multiple times a day.

In general, it's considered the best HRT option, although most people ease into it with a period of time on sublingual first. If you can, get trained by a nurse to self inject the first couple of times.

[vivsinkpot]

What They Wore: A Thousand Years of English Fashion (And How to Write It Right)

Whether you’re writing historical fiction, fantasy inspired by real eras, or just trying to clothe your characters convincingly, knowing what people actually wore matters — and it’s about more than corsets and cloaks. From the scratchy wool tunics of the medieval peasantry to the bell-bottoms of the 1970s, English clothing tells a story of class, comfort, constraint, and change. This post walks you through the major fashion eras in England between the 1000s and the 1970s — what people wore, why it mattered, and how to write it in a way that feels immersive and true to life. Let’s dress your characters like they belong to their world.

Disclaimer: This is a broad overview, condensed for accessibility — after all, we’re covering nearly a thousand years of fashion history. Naturally, styles varied by class, region, and even personal taste, and there’s much more to explore within each period. If you’d like a deep dive into a specific era, class, garment, or perhaps another culture, feel free to send a request — I’m always happy to expand.

Medieval England (1000s–1400s)

In early medieval England, both peasants and nobles dressed in practical layers of wool and linen. Commoners wore plain, ankle-length tunics (often belted) over long-sleeved shirts, paired with simple hose or leg wraps for warmth. Wool was the staple fabric for everyone, while wealth could afford vibrant dyes (bright reds, blues, greens, purples). By contrast, nobles added furs, embroidery or jewelry to the same basic garments – royalty might even wear sumptuary-lavish cloaks or mantles trimmed in gold, as 12th-century illustrations show. Men’s tunics remained shorter at the knee for ease of riding or labor; women’s gowns were floor-length. Both sexes often draped heavy cloaks or mantles when travelling or in cold weather.

True medieval underwear was simple. Men wore linen braies (loose breeches) under their tunics and leg wrappings, tied at the waist. Women wore a long linen chemise or smock as a shift. This garment added warmth and protected outer clothes from sweat (no tight corsets or “bras” yet). Class differences showed in cut and trim – a peasant’s gown might be undecorated wool, while a lord’s wife wore fitted bodices (achieved by tight lacing over a chemise), padded shoulders and long flowing sleeves. The Church and guilds also influenced style: monks and nuns added cowls and coifs, and sumptuary laws legally restricted who could wear dyed silk, gold thread, or certain colours.

Writing Tip: Use clothing to signal class and duty. For instance, a blacksmith’s leather apron and coarse tunic (everyday workwear) contrasts with a merchant’s doublet of fine wool. Show characters adjusting layers: “He tightened the leather belt around his tunic as he stepped out of the thatched cottage into the mist.”

Writing Tip: Invoke texture and sound – wool that “scratches at the neck,” or a “swish” of a long gown. Let a character fix a loose seam or breathe easier when loosening a tight chemise to ground readers in the era.

Writing Tip: Detail symbolic colors or accessories sparingly. A commoner in drab browns hints at toil, whereas a ribbon or brooch (if he can afford it) indicates rising status or an important occasion.

Tudor & Elizabethan (1500–1600)

The Renaissance brought elaborate silhouettes. Nobles cherished opulence: wealthy men in the Tudor court wore stiff doublets padded to exaggerate chests, short padded breeches (or trunk hose), and codpieces (a decorative flap) over hose. Over these they donned richly brocaded jerkin or cloak, often with fur trim, velvet hats or felt caps, and elaborate ruffs or standing collars. Women of status layered a white linen shift (changed daily) beneath stays (boned bodices) and voluminous skirts supported on farthingales (hoops). Catherine of Aragon famously introduced the Spanish farthingale; Elizabeth I’s later drum farthingale forced skirts into a wide hoop. Gowns were jeweled or embroidered, and hair covered by French or gable hoods, crespine nets or coifs. By Elizabeth’s reign the magnificent ruff (starch-starched linen around neck/wrists) and sewn-on large sleeves were courtly norms.

A cascade of Tudor sumptuary laws tied color and fabric to rank. Only royalty could wear purple or cloth of gold; courtiers donned silk, satins or damask, while rising gentry used silk linings and polished buttons to signal wealth. Ordinary people still wore plain woolen gowns or jerkin-jacket and hose, with felt hats or hoods. Both sexes often carried outer cloaks lined with wool. For servants and peasants, attire became more “modern”: buttons were common and fashions (like shorter tunics for men) trickled downward. Rich or poor, everyone still wore the linen under-shift. However, women’s garments were now purposely shaped: laced stays cinched the waist, and sometimes early chemise-corsets appeared. Men’s base layer was a linen shirt with sleeves (embroidered for the well-to-do) and linen breeches; long knitted woolen stockings attached by ties at the waist.

Writing Tip: Describe movement and inconvenience. A character might “force a hand between stays to loosen its rigid boning,” or “hike her petticoats as she climbs stairs.” Such details show the weight and constraint of historic dress.

Writing Tip: Use era-appropriate lingo lightly: “wimple”, “coif”, “silken livery”. But balance it—don’t overload readers. Instead, embed meaning: a heroine adjusting her hood hides a secret, a lord smoothing his doublet polishes his pride.

Writing Tip: When including hierarchical detail, focus on what it means to characters. A footman cannot afford scarlet satin; a merchant proudly pins his new starched ruff before a marriage. These actions reflect societal rules and personal aspiration.

Stuart and Georgian (1600–1800)

The 17th and 18th centuries saw fashion swing between opulence and moderation. The Restoration court revived splendor: men donned lush silk coats, lace-trimmed shirts and curly periwig wigs, with cuffs frilled at the wrists. Waistcoats (vests) appeared over tight-breeched outfits. By the 1700s the classic three-piece suit emerged (knee-breeches, vest, coat) in finer weave, often powdered in pale colors. Women’s court gowns remained elaborate: low necklines, tight corseted bodies and full panniered skirts held out to the sides. After 1760, French styles influenced England: panniers gave way to the high-waisted Robe à l’Anglaise or à la Polonaise, and hair piled or powdered in complex coifs. By Regency times (c.1790–1820), women’s gowns adopted an Empire silhouette – high, Greek-inspired waists – and men dressed in tailcoats and trousers with cravats, marking a turn toward gentility.

Across these decades, common folk dressed more simply. Farmers and tradesmen usually wore knee-length woolen coats or frocks over rough linen shirts and plain stockings. Women wore bodices and petticoats, often with aprons and linen caps. During industrialization, everyday garments became machine-made, so even middling classes could buy off-the-peg items. However, distinctions remained: a gentleman’s frock coat or silk waistcoat revealed class, while a laborer’s homespun jacket and sturdy boots spoke of work. Undergarments sharpened into necessity: men wore linen shirts and drawers; women almost universally laced stays or corsets under their dress and multiple petticoats (often starched) for the desired shape.

Writing Tip: Convey texture and sound: the swish of a hoopskirt or the creak of a leather saddle as a knight shifts in his stirrups. A gentlewoman smoothing velvet or a butler brushing lint off a suit can reveal character and class naturally.

Writing Tip: Demonstrate labor versus leisure by clothing. A laborer’s patched serge coat might smell of smoke from the forge; a lady’s embroidered fan sits untouched as she oversees chores. Use clothing to underscore who is active and who is idle in a scene.

Writing Tip: Remember weather and function: mention a wool cloak over a Georgian riding habit in damp London, or breeches mud-splattered from carriage travel. These practical notes ground the narrative without feeling like exposition.

Victorian & Edwardian (1837–1910)

By Queen Victoria’s reign, fashion signals became highly codified. Early Victorians embraced enormous skirts: ladies cinched tight-waisted corsets to support bell-shaped crinolines or later hoops and bustles. Bodices were stiff and high-necked by day; evening dresses revealed shoulders with off-the-shoulder necklines. Dark colors (blue, crimson, black) were popular (especially in mourning culture). Fabrics ranged from humble wool and cotton for daily wear to fine silk and lace for the wealthy. Working-class women wore simpler, flatter skirts with sturdy cotton bodices and aprons; servants often in plain black-and-white uniforms with modest bonnets. Men’s attire grew uniform: morning coats and waistcoats for day, tailcoats for evening; trousers were straight and gray or brown. The bowler hat and homburg became typical, replacing earlier top hats for all but the most formal outings.

Industrial changes accelerated these trends. Sewing machines and railways made fashionable cuts available across Britain. Middle-class families (say, merchants or civil servants) dressed almost as richly as gentry on Sundays, though domestic work still required plain frocks, shawls and bonnets. By the Edwardian era (1901–1910), the “S-bend” corset created a distinctive posture, and women’s jackets and skirts (often in tailored separates) borrowed from hunting outfits. Undergarments remained essential: corsets with “modesty panels,” bustles or pads in the 1870s–1880s, and layers of petticoats. Men routinely wore knitted union suits or drawered undergarments beneath their trousers and shirts, and cravats became simpler ties.

Writing Tip: Use clothing to show routine or ceremony. The ritual of a Victorian ball: “She laced each hook of her corset with trembling fingers; downstairs, servants stood ready with her sash and tiara.” By contrast, “He rolled up his shabby sleeves to churn butter, uncaring of the morning coat tossed on the chair.”

Writing Tip: For a character’s comfort (or lack of it), note fitting details: an heiress lamenting how “the bustle dug into the small of her back,” or a soldier tucking an insulated wool shirt as he sleeps in a cold barracks. Realistic sensations immerse readers.

Writing Tip: When describing class difference, contrast quality. A factory girl’s frayed cotton dress vs. a lady’s crisp linen shift; or mud on work-boot and silk on ballroom shoe. These differences show society without heavy telling.

World Wars & Interwar (1910s–1930s)

The two World Wars drastically reshaped British dress. In WWI, women’s roles expanded: they wore simpler, shorter skirts and looser jackets to work in factories or farms. Uniforms became more common (nurses, Women’s Land Army in rough dungarees). After the war, the 1920s flapper fashions broke from corsets: young women donned drop-waist dresses, knee-length hemlines and sleeveless cuts, with cloche hats and bobbed hair. This androgynous silhouette (flat bust, loose skirt) symbolised modernity and new freedoms. Men’s suits slimmed down too, with low-waisted trousers and narrow lapels.

The 1930s muted this vivacity. Hemlines rose and fell, and skirts lengthened to mid-calf. Women often adopted padded-shoulder jackets inspired by military cuts, and everyday fabrics included rayon and jersey for ease. Men’s fashion grew comfortable: tweed suits for country, wool lounge suits in town, and fedora hats.

WWII imposed austerity. Rationing (1941–1949) meant government-issued coupons for clothing and the Utility scheme enforced plain, functional dress. Yet style survived: women in Utility dresses (knee-length shirtwaist designs in wool or rayon) still appeared smart with accessories like headscarves or twinsets. The iconic “Land Girl” uniform – khaki slacks and green shirt – showed women in typically male attire. Men wore military uniforms or civilian suits with restricted fabrics. The era’s fashion reflected patriotism (navy-blue, army-green) and necessity, but young people still experimented with unofficial looks (hand-me-down fur-collared coats, tailored leather jackets).

Writing Tip: In wartime scenes, let the struggle over clothing come through. A mother mending her children’s patchwork stockings, or a soldier’s mailed boots clicking on cobblestones. These small details add authenticity.

Writing Tip: Post-war, convey the joy of fabric and color’s return: describe a woman’s new Dior-style dress with yard upon yard of printed cotton after years of gray wool uniforms. Contrast with the drabness she recalls.

Writing Tip: In fantasy or fiction, you can borrow silhouettes: perhaps a medieval knight’s surcoat becomes a mage’s tunic, or a Victorian bustle inspires a steampunk character’s coat. But ground it: under the fantasy trim, is it stiff boned corsetry or soft layers? Readers love to recognize true details.

Postwar to 1970s

After 1945, fashion swung from austerity to optimism. The 1950s saw the return of the hourglass (Dior’s “New Look”): full circle skirts, cinched waists, pointed busts (often with bullet bras), and smooth silk scarves. Teenager culture arose: poodle skirts, saddle shoes for girls; Levi’s jeans, t-shirts and leather jackets for “greasers” in cafes. Men typically wore fitted suits for work and nylon bomber jackets after hours.

The 1960s exploded with diversity. Early on, the mod look – mini-skirts, bold geometric prints, go-go boots and short haircuts – epitomized youth rebellion. Late 60s brought the hippie wave: men grew hair long and donned flared bell-bottoms, peasant blouses, and psychedelic patterns; women wore flowing maxis, tie-dye prints and ethnic-inspired prints. Clothing began to mix historically inspired pieces (a 60s “boho” dress might hint at Empire-waist or peasant smocks of earlier eras). Underwear also changed: bras became soft and full coverage, and girdles/y-shaped underpants replaced stiff corsets.

By the 1970s, fashion was eclectic. Men wore wide collars, leisure suits, or continued long hair into tailcoats for gigs. Women shifted from bohemian maxi dresses to shorter disco styles (mini-dresses again, jumpsuits, platform shoes). Overall, clothing became lighter and less structured: synthetic fibers dominated, and undergarments focused on comfort. Gender norms loosened: women in pants (slacks, jeans) became common, and men in more playful cuts. Still, fit would often imply role – a nurse’s crisp dress and cap, or a bank manager’s striped suit and tie.

Writing Tip: For period fiction, small touches anchor the era. A character might smooth out a synthetics-rich polyester shirt or pull down a low-rise 70s hip-hugger. Mention music (a Beatles T-shirt, perhaps) or social movements subtly through style choices.

Writing Tip: Show the landscape of class or culture: a London punk with a safety-pin vest vs. a country farmer in corduroy jacket and flat cap. Each piece of clothing is a social clue or a story waiting to be told.

Writing Tip: In fantasy inspired by these eras, fuse the fantastical with the practical: e.g. a 1920s flapper hero might wear a deerstalker hat instead of a cloche, or a space-opera Victorian might have a corset of alien metal. Keep the proportions and constraints believable to maintain immersion.

Across a millennium, English dress evolved in step with technology, class, war and whimsy. The practical — wool cloaks for cold, sturdy leather boots for farmers — remained a constant, while social cues — a lady’s lace ruffle or a soldier’s epaulette — spoke volumes. Whether sketching a knight’s tabard, a Tudor gown or a 1960s mod mini, the key is integration: let clothing reflect your character’s world. Focus on how they wear it, care for it or chafe in it, and your narrative will feel as rich and authentic as the tapestry of history itself.

[vortian]

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[treasurechestsubs]

Global Examination Audio Drama S2 Ep 2 English Subbed

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Global Examination (GE or QQGK) Audio Drama S2 Episode 2 is now available~

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The Sims 4 to The Sims 3 | target retail collection

Hey all, happy holidays ☃️! Here's a new conversion set from simkoos to introduce your Sims to shopping where you go for one thing, but spend §200 somehow...

Important info and download 💾 under the cut:

I have so many WIPs and so many already converted sets I haven't posted but this one has been on my to-do list for a while! Target is a trendy, quiet, and very red department store chain here in the US, and now in SimNation too. So, here's what is included in this set: Target Checkout Counter - Deco, has lots of slots (works great w/ATS3's counter base for registers). Original mesh by Severinka. Target Shopping Cart - Deco, has lots of slots. Original mesh by Severinka. Has been decimated somewhat to reduce polycount. Target Self Checkout Machine - 3 versions Mesh by ScodeeYodee - I decimated this mesh significantly (by 50% for HLOD, 70% for MLOD). It's still a little high poly, as the original was over 16k. I also edited the texures a bit (smoothed out). Version 1 - Deco only, has lots of slots. Version 2 - Savvy Seller Register (TS3 Store), retains deco slots. Version 3 - Savvier Seller Register (Ani's mod), retains deco slots. Retail Display Table - 3 versions (all have a lot of slots) Version 1 - Deco only Version 2 - Savvy Seller Pedestal (TS3 Store) Version 3 - Savvier Seller Shelf (Ani's Mod) Retail 1x1 Shelf - 3 versions (all have slots) Version 1 - Deco only Version 2 - Savvy Seller Pedestal (TS3 Store) Version 3 - Savvier Seller Shelf (Ani's Mod)

Retail 2x1 Shelf - 3 versions (all have slots) Version 1 - Deco only Version 2 - Savvy Seller Pedestal (TS3 Store) Version 3 - Savvier Seller Shelf (Ani's Mod) Target Unfolded Shopping Bag - 2 versions Version 1 - Deco only, mesh by ATS4 Version 2 - Acts as WA storage chest, requires WA EP Target Folded Shopping Bag - Deco, mesh by ATS4 Target Small Sale Signs - Wall Deco Target Large Sale Signs - Wall Deco Target Wall Ads - Wall Deco Simple Modern Tumbler - Deco H2.0 Quencher Tumbler - Deco Simlish Target Store Sign - Wall Deco Target Logo Sign - Wall Deco Target Outdoor Sculpture - Deco Target Outdoor Bollards - Deco EfficientJet Mop - Wall Deco Bonus Item: Gift Card Display - 2 versions This item is by TheGoldSim! Version 1 - Deco only Version 2 - Works as a Greeting Card Display (PhoebeJay's mod) Collection File - This goes in your Collections > User folder, is simply a folder that has all of the items together in-game for ease of access. The versions of items that require either WA, the Savvy Seller TS3 Store Set, Ani's Savvier Seller Mod, or PhoebeJay's mod will not work without having those items/packs downloaded and installed separately - I just added the script to them so they will function as such if you already have them! If you don't have them, they will function just like the deco versions. Additionally, some of the shelves may or may not require the Generations EP as they were cloned from the GEN shelves. Ani's Savvier Seller Mod: https://www.nraas.net/community/The-Savvier-Seller PhoebeJay's Greeting Card Mod: https://modthesims.info/d/664311/send-greeting-cards.html

🔍 Search: You can search for riverianepondsims, simkoos, target, retail, or 2023 to locate the items conveniently using a catalog search mod. Credits for this set again (thank you!): Simkoos Severinka ScodeeYodee GoldSim ATS4 (Sandy) Ani PhoebeJaySims Special shoutout goes to @tangledhelix, who is building an awesome Target lot! I can't wait to see the finished version :)

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My downloads will always be free, but if you would like to say thank you: Ko-fi ☕ 💾 Download: SFS - Individual items | SFS - Archive file

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