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It was quiet now. Just the sounds of her peaceful breathing and the ambient rustling of the wind through the pine trees outside. The TV was muted, only on to give some light if the human was to wake up. Not that she was likely to—healing was an exhausting process, and apparently even more so to beings made of physical matter.

Sans leaned against the wall next to the television, arms crossed over his chest. He hadn't moved in...oh, if he had to say, maybe 3 hours? He'd parked himself there once Asgore had deemed her no longer at risk of dusting—no, wait. Humans didn't do that, did they?

He was learning a lot about humans today.

For one—the blood.

Comics didn't do it justice. Most of what washed up down here was kid stuff, tagged with that old "Approved by the Comics Code Authority" nonsense that he was beginning to suspect was just straight up censorship. Of course on a factual level he'd known that humans had blood; he wasn't stupid, he'd skimmed waterlogged science textbooks with interest.

Did you know that humans have nearly five liters of blood in them? If they lose about 40% of that, they're dead. That's about 2 liters, give or take. It's so little blood. Just 3 liters makes a gallon. Humans were walking around with just above a gallon of blood inside them, sloshing all over the place.

It's heavy, too. Well—humans were heavy in a way that most monsters couldn't be. They were just stuff, collected together in a bag of skin and liquids. Angel weight approximately 150 pounds, if he had to guess. Limp, it felt like more.

His hands tightened on his arms, bones digging into soft fabric. Dried blood flaked off a dark stain along his chest and right arm, just where his left hand rested. It was uncomfortable. He didn't move his hand.

Could Sans even describe that unique, awful, stomach-churning feeling of sheer nausea at the memory of feeling it seep into his clothes? His mind went back to the first drop, that single, perfect, ruby red drop that'd plopped down onto his white glove and soaked into it. Like a blooming rose.

He felt a fullbody shiver pass through him, rattling in the air softly, too quiet to disturb her rest.

...Why couldn't he stop focusing on it?

His gloves were in the trash now. He couldn't bring himself to take off the jacket, though, regardless of the blood dried on the fabric.

Blood was dark when the cells within died. Brown didn't go well with blue. He really should go wash it. But then, the blood hadn't washed off the gloves. So where did that leave him?

Pupils tracked where the drop had fallen from, sliding up along a tree trunk until it landed on the dark figure overhead, hung over a particularly thick branch. A hand hung down, fresh red drip drip dripping. The faint purple glow of her headset was the only reason he even realized who it was, as hidden in the leaves as she was.

It was a blur. He reacted without even really thinking of it, reaching up and grabbing onto her soul with his magic, pulling her down almost too harshly. It prompted a breathless whine of pain from the nearly unconscious human, his brother gasping next to him as she slumped down into Sans's waiting arms.

"SHE'S...IS SHE...?"

Home again, no time to speculate. Her HP was low. It was dropping. He CHECKED and found it steadily beeping down, sending electric panic down his spine. More blurs. Pawing at purple clothes, assessing the damage, an awful wound that would've made him lose his lunch if he'd had the stomach to do so. The smell strong and iron, mixed with the fragrant perfume of the trees she'd been caught in. Bandaging her with Papyrus's help, watching in despair as she bled through and began steadily staining an old shirt of his, a bead of blood sliding down the side of her face from her nose and swiftly drying, sticky red on brown skin still dark from the sun. Fuck. Fuck.

Nauseated, he flicked his gaze back to her face on the couch. She was sleeping peacefully. Her features were soft and relaxed, open, no pain present. Not like earlier, when she'd been unconscious and clearly in so much pain that she couldn't help but react even while down for the count, crying and moaning while they'd tried to fix her up. The flickering TV cast ghoulish blue light on her face, an arm slipping out of the blankets and flopping limp downward.

He needed to know more. More about human bodies. He needed to make sure this couldn't happen again. He'd half a mind to wake her up and force her to quit their endeavor altogether, if not for Asgore's insistence that she gets rest.

Was her chest rising with her breath? Was it?

Struck with a sudden, uncharacteristic paranoia, he pushed off from the wall and approached on silent feet. He reached and pressed a hand to her chest over the blanket.

A steady rise and fall. The vibrations softly reverberated through his bones, easing the tension that had coiled in his shoulders. He felt stupid. He kneeled and gently took her fallen arm, raising it to tuck it into the blanket again only to stop, digits still pressed against her wrist.

"her heart," he thinks. "of course."

A soft flutter beat against his fingertips. Like he'd caught a butterfly in his hands. But this...was in her arm, or rather, her wrist. Small, insistent. Steady. Warm.

Sans really should tuck her arm back under the blanket. He should. He doesn't. He raised it somewhat and adjusted his grip, tilting his head as he focused on that feeling. He shut his eyesockets, letting the rhythm drum against his fingers and beat the fear out of his body. He'd never actually touched her skin before, had he? Always wearing those gloves. In his panic, earlier, he'd never registered how warm she was. The warm pulse of her heart was all he could focus on now.

"It's okay. I'm okay."

Her words earlier had been so insistent. She'd been so concerned about Papyrus's reaction to her near death that she's jumped to soothing him rather than focus on her own injury. Was it that she knew her magic would hold out? Or had it only been for his brother's benefit?

He wondered how often she'd had to try and push away the pain to reassure someone else.

He put her arm back under the covers and adjusted her make-shift pillow, the blue cape folded in on itself until it resembled the bed-sheet it used to be. Then he stood and stepped away, his body disappearing into the shadows before she could stir at the disturbance.

She would be fine.

[bidisasterevankinard]

Wip Wednesday

We are back with angst of and here is two part from "please, stop twisting knife(never wanted to cause your pain)" the chapter 1 where Buck and Eddie tries to choose the ring + pictures of the rings tagged by @diazsdimples @tizniz @wikiangela thank you <3333

“Do you look for something in particular?” the woman, who’s name badge has “Chris” on it, smiles warmly at them and then sends her full attention to Buck. “We have a fantastic blue ring with the Gibeon Meteorite,” she shows them a gray ring with a beautiful blue line between two gray.  “I’m sure it would look perfect with your finance’s eyes. They are so blue and this ring has exactly the same color. Don’t you think so?” she again looks at Eddie, still smiling but now with question in her eyes.

They both are silent for a minute. Buck’s brain is completely gone and he wants to scream from the mixed feeling of excitement that someone decided that Eddie is looking for a ring for him and from pain of the same knife Eddie used to cut him, passing old wounds, he got today, deeper. 

“No, we are…” Eddie starts speaking, but Buck barely hears him. “We are not together together, Buck is my best friend. And I look for a ring for my boyfriend,” Eddie’s voice sounds strangely and Buck wants to scream from the pain that Eddie hates the idea of being mistaken for Buck’s partner so hard. 

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“Can you please gimme this and that black ring please,” Buck smiles at the seller pointing out two rings. “If I chose the ring for you, I would buy one of these rings. It’s classic and intelligent, gallant and a little bit badass. But most importantly it's unique. It seems too dark, but it's just like you. You need to look deeper to see the best part,” Buck shows Eddie what one ring is golden inside and the other one has the words “I’ll be here”. “When I thought for a second about asking Taylor on our Christmas together, I panicked, but I also already knew I would choose something with the form of leaves and with rubies, because Taylor is fire and leaves can make fire bigger no matter with wind or because they are too dry and burn well. I even found the ring kind of like that. And I felt that it was Taylor's ring. So tell me Eddie. Is this golden band Alec? Can you see him?Can you tell me what you see in this piece of gold?”

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[al-the-remix]

14, bucktommy!

This was a really good first roll... Good Hurt by Chappell Roan, this is definitely a Tommy coded song. Tommy Kinard all fucked up after the breakup because no one fucked him quick like Buck did, no one ever had his number in quite the same way, prodded Tommy into showing him what he wanted despite hesitation. Made him roll over and show all the messy vulnerable parts of himself that he's sure would disgust Buck but only proved to make him curious and enthusiastic instead. Who took him apart, figured out what made Tommy tick and applied himself liberally. And he definitely didn't think it would be as hard to go back to the way things were before, when he didn't have some one who not only knew how to satisfy him sexually but also cared so so much, who Tommy loved-- 😌

I haven't written a second person pov fic for this ship yet which I really enjoy doing from time to time, especially ones that focus heavy on internal reflection/character studies etc. Lol, this would probably turn into more tommy kinard pain kink of one flavour or another because that is my favourite thing...

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(cw for breath play and dubious consent)

Most of all it was the scent that lingered with you. 

The acridity of lighter fluid burning as you sat on the sidewalk, heat bathing your face, the glowing eyes of your childhood home staring back. somewhere inside is your father.

Beside you your mother moaned. An animal sound hucked up between sobs. 

The smell of smoke clung to everything afterwards; your hair, the pyjamas you’d been wearing, the inside of the cherry red ford pinto you were now living in. It wouldn’t come out until a week later when you’d finally reached your aunt’s house and even then when you woke with a start in the middle of the night with the rest of your senses dulled you still thought you could taste it on the night air. 

Lighter fluid gets replaced with the scent of fry oil and burnt coffee, slow cooking on their burners behind the counter at the diner. You do most of your homework sitting there, when you bother to do it at all. 

There’s a lot you don’t remember: your first beer, your first kiss, or your first time, but you remember the scent of sweat and the close press of bodies in the locker room before practice and the color of the grout between the tiles in the shower, damp and a little moldy the way it tickles at the back of your throat. Football doesn’t lead to college–it leads to the army–but it prepares you just the same.  

He touches you like he hates you. Like it’s your fault he wants you the way he does. In close quarters of the broken down shower stall on the outskirts of the base, the air is hot and dry, it tastes like metal and you can barely breathe.

The emulsified night blankets you as you swallow him down. You think if you’re going to die anyway you might as well do it with a cock down your throat. You hate yourself a little bit too, for loving it as much as you do. Even when his fingernails scrap sharply against your scalp and his cockhead presses rudely up against your soft pallet.

You bury your nose in his pubic hair, wild and musky. The scent of the pair of you is pungent, you can practically taste it. Spit and come drips molten down your chin and you’re not sure if you’re ever been this hard. 

You leave not long after that and the scent of the crisp night air makes everything feel sharp and real in ways that you don’t want to acknowledge. 

You go back again the next night. It's someone different this time, you can tell by the grope of his hands and the sounds he makes as he ruts against you. His body molds to the contours of your side, pressed up all along your bare skin and hot, hotter than the fire at his feet which had burned down to ruby embers; a pulsing glow that penetrated the darkness not unlike the combustion of the burn pits that bleed heat in thick waves, dotting the border of base camp. The smoke that stung your eyes and the back of your throat and lit the bellies of the wheeling birds above like they were burning from the inside out.

The air is already so hot it burns and when he wraps a callused hand around your throat you think this time, this time you might actually die.

You don't, instead you paint the rusting corrugated wall with your release. It's going to be a while before you can feel heat on your face and smell mildew and not get a little bit hard about it.

It's a bad recipe for a first responder, but at this point you're running out of options and couches to sleep on. When you're not facing a wall of blistering heat, it's a mess of body fluids and dark, cramped spaces. All things that would put you on edge if you were wired properly.

Sal slaps what is probably supposed to be a commiserating hand on your shoulder after your first loss, a woman who the fire got to before you could. The sweet scent is familiar, comforting in a way you wont be mentioning to anyone any time soon. It makes you think of your father in your house, your friends you left in Iraq.

You skip the offer of a round with the team at the ladder bar after a rough shift in favour of a place you scoped out a week after moved here. Half an our later your face in pressed into a pillow and there's a large hand keeping it there, fingers webbed out against the back of your skull like impact fractures. You wonder if it would be weird to ask since he was already inside you rearranging your bowels he could to the same for your brain too, sink his fingers inside and pluck out the important stuff.

White starbursts break against the curtain of your eyelids as your breathing becomes laboured. You barely feel more than a prickle across your skin when you come, head filled with cotton balls and fingers clenching weakly at the bead spread.

You don't realize you've blacked out till cold water is being poured on your face and you're sputtering back into consciousness. A guilty looking man with a spent dick is apologizing because he didn't know what else to do.

After that you stop for a while because what haunts you more than the feeling of heat on your face and a hand around your throat is the thought of your colleagues finding your body, still hard, and your bulging tongue a telling purple.

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When you first meet even he smells like soot and sweat. His fingers are long and tapered when he peels his gloves off to shake your hand.

(I'm stopping here because I'm literally falling asleep while writing this but I'll try and add a part 2 with Buck this weekend)

[b-free]

The Valentine's Ball

(This took a while to write but I got distracted a few times so it's understandable. It's also kind of long. And less with the romance... BUT. REVEALS. The Dukesons were a joint creation while speaking to my friend @jazzyblusnowflake :3)

The candle flame burns, the occasional wisp of smoke dancing into the air. Alex stared at it, hair drying still as she ignored the fact they had to land, the fact she needed to finish getting ready. The soft tap of B walking up behind her had her raise her head to look at the drone as a hand rested on her bare shoulder.

B’s hair was still braided, but it was put in a low bun, held in place by a hoop and pin barrette of silver with blue diamond accents. A modified headband of thin white gold with slightly darker sapphires set in rested in front of the five glowing yellow real eyes atop her head. Her dress was a backless halter style, designed to fit around her tail in a tasteful manner with a lovely bright blue satin ribbon showing as the trim and tie. The skirt portion was layered in an asymmetrical style, the outermost layer a sheer shimmering fabric of white while the rest of the dress was colored in a dip-dye style that brought the light blue of the top to a deep navy near the bottom-most hem. For movement, it was only about knee joint length for her. Around her stinger was a matching satin ribbon that had a sapphire decorating the knot of the bow it made.

“You alright?” Her soft voice was always a comfort. At least, these days. Alex turned her eyes back to the candle flame and breathed in the soft scent of pine.

“I… Yeah. I’ll be fine.”

“That’s not alright.”

“Yeah. I know.” Alex moved at last, taking the dress from where it hung to change in her bathroom.

A sleeveless illusion style above the waist, the sheer material above the corset style below was a dark blue with small gems set in near the throat that were concentrated on the right side of the material. The corset itself was black, the ribbon to lace up the front as well as some of the accents a startling white against the material. Lace drips from the bottom hem of the corset laying lightly over the top of the skirt portion, a tiered above-knee style that alternated black and deep navy with white accents. The lace was only the top-most portion of the skirt, but it added an interesting effect as it was a deep maroon to comply with the dress code. With a sigh, she did her make up, then styled her hair in a manner it would hide the right half of her face before she stepped out of the bathroom.

B had placed on the last portion of her own outfit, a soft pink ribbon that tied around one side of the halter.

“I have no idea how you can make such complicated ribbon ties.” Alex comments, looking over the way it looped in on itself just right to make it look like a rose that had been clipped on.

“Get good then.” B shrugged as she offered one of the few necklaces Alex liked to use at events.

White gold with rubies, the necklace was a short length, adding to the look that the young woman was going for. Affection could be dangerous after all. She turned it down, though. It wasn’t a day to show off. She wasn’t interested in such things at the moment. Instead, a thin white-gold chain with a droplet cut of muddy red jade was added around her throat, something that matched the deep red of the garnet earring studs that colored her ears, otherwise filled with stainless steel. She sighed, reaching up to brush fingers over her barrettes.

“Let’s get going.” Her black leather t-strap heels clicked on the floor of the ship just as sharp as B’s own steps did, the air-lock opening to show the distant lights of their destination, and the driver that waited for them at the landing pad.

“Of course she brings that monster.” B ignores the words she can so easily catch with her enhanced hearing. One hand reaches out toward a passing waiter, the human flinching slightly before offering the tray for the drone to reach much easier.

“Thank you.” A polite thing to do, and it caught the human off guard. They were a new worker then, not used to the fact that Alex and B were not one to disregard the work of those considered to be a lower class. She steps over to hand it to Alex, the young woman leaning gently against an ornate support pillar near the open doors to the garden area.

“It’s not tacky this year.” Alex speaks calmly, taking the offered glass of wine. “How many do you count?”

“Three others I think.” B looks out over the garden area, barely a handful of humans out admiring the hedge sculptures and carefully maintained pond. The fact that there were koi was a big draw. Not a lot of aquatic animals made it off earth easily.

“So they are here?” A bit of the tension in her shoulders had melted away, the wine glass sipped from.

“Of course we are my girl!” The voice was no surprise to B. The disassembly drone turned before offering a polite curtsy. The man that greeted them was smiling. A bit on the heavy-set side and wearing a tasteful older style of Italian style suit in maroon with the faintest darker shade of rosettes decorating the material in a way that caught the light when he turned. He leaned heavily on a cane, decorated for show but crafted for proper use. His limp spoke as much.

On his free arm was his wife, a soft smile on her face as she wore a dress of similar dark maroon in an off the shoulder, full empire waist style. The rosettes on her own dress were made to stand out much more, shimmering softly in the light. Her satin gloves faded to a soft pink at the fingers, of which only one hand held four instead of five.

“Mr and Mrs Dukeson, just the pair I was hoping to see this evening.” Alex offered a smile.

“Oh, sweetheart you look amazing.” The older woman sighed, reaching up to brush the dangling curl from her hair out of her face. “Such a beautiful young woman, just like we knew you would grow into.”

“And you know you can use our names my dear!” The man chuckled a bit, looking to B. “Both of you may! Now, come with us, there’s a song about to start and I know that will cause a bit of a crowd if we don’t have a seat to speak. Rosar is holding a table for us with young miss Wisp.” There’s a clack of his cane on the tile floor as he moves with his wife to lead the pair to the table.

“Your dress is lovely, Mrs Dukeson.” B offers the compliment, her yellow eyes trailing over the material. Silk it seemed, or at least one of the few off planet materials that had been found to work similarly… The shine was what really gave it away and settled it. “Is it a custom pattern from one of your planets?”

“Such a sharp eye! Yes my dear! I figured that wearing it would really make people realize it’s not just some alien copy or whatever they wish to call it.” There’s a wave of her hand as she speaks. “One must realize, just because a material is easier to source or use, does not mean it cannot be worth something.”

A thought occurs to Alex as the woman speaks, a hum in her throat as they reach the table. The pair of workers, a young male with red eye-lights and dark forest green hair in a black suit with red accents, and a young woman with orange eye-lights and dark maroon hair in a pale pink wrap style dress, both gave a polite bow and curtsy respectively.

“Lovely to see you again miss Cu-” The male was given a jab in the rib from the female. Alex’s hand twitched on her glass of wine. “Uh… sorry. Miss Alex.” He offered a sheepish smile. “I… have been greeting so many people it’s just… habit after so long.”

“Don’t worry about it much Rosar.” Alex moves to settle at the table, B pulling out her chair before taking her own seat without issue. The workers offer the same to their own humans. “I don’t visit much, but-”

“Bah! You’re a busy young woman. Escaping all that chaos and setting up so quickly… One must wonder when you find time to rest!” While he was boisterous, the man could control his volume so as not to interrupt the couples dancing to the music being played. “I do trust you are getting rest young lady?” The skeptical raised brow of a fatherly figure was directed toward her, and Alex gave a sigh in response.

“I am. I… had an incident recently that kind of forces the matter.” Her hand reached down momentarily to hold place over the healing wound. She was lucky that she could wear the dress she chose, or she’d be making the dress code for a whole other reason.

“You know, I do wish you wouldn’t put yourself in danger so much…” There’s a sigh from the man. “But… what does this old man know, hm?” He offers a soft smile. “That said… I am glad you’re well otherwise. Any luck?”

“Not particularly, but we’ve got some possible leads.” As Alex speaks, B’s tail twitches behind her over the seat, a few of the serving staff changing their paths to avoid the tail that moves in what they see as a dangerous manner.

“That’s good. Any progress is good progress.” He sighed softly, beckoning one of the serving staff over to order for the table. It left his wife to lean in a bit.

“Speaking of, you recall that research that we have assigned to some of our drones?” There’s a light upturn to the woman’s lips. Alex sets her glass down, now empty and whisked away quickly by another of the serving staff who seem very intent on returning to the kitchen once they have what they came for.

“We’ve found a more efficient way to mix the substances, though for the desired effect we’ll need to test ‘em where they’re gonna to be used.” Wisp speaks, a bit of a southern drawl in her voice. “Probably need a couple more tests too, make sure it can make the trip.”

“That’s good. Let me know when you’re ready then?” Alex smiles softly.

“But of course madam.” Rosar offered his own soft smile, reaching up to gently brush his styled hair out of the way, though it didn’t at all need it. “We strive to do the best we can with what tasks we’ve been given.” There’s a little eye-roll from the female he’s sitting next to.

“You know, I think I’m a little young for Madam.” Alex chuckled at the fact he seemed almost worried at her comment. “Maybe just keep it to miss for now? How are the imports, by the way?”

“Of c-”

“Imports are fine. No disruptions to the shipping vessels and the workers that man them have few complaints about standards and regulations.” Wisp moves to pull a phone out of a pocket in her dress, earning a head tilt from B along with a slow tail wag. She taps at the screen. “We made a request that they pay careful attention in contested space while traveling, and a couple reports mentioned blacked out beacons in passing. They were instructed not to hail.”

“Good. Keeping you all safe is important. If it comes down to the wire, though…”

“The guards posted on each vessel are trained well enough.” Rosar waves a hand. “Could always be better, but just short of getting training from you or Miss B, I think that we are where we can stand. Aside from maybe installing some sort of external defense system-”

“But that’s something that would catch far too much attention.” The older woman at the table sighed softly as she accepted another glass from a passing waiter. “And we aren’t about to cause the drones more grief if we can avoid it.”

“I was thinking the same thing.” Her husband huffed softly. “Whole reason we have things set up the way we have them.”

“I’m glad I could help with that. The fact we can support each other in this matter is… important.” Alex crosses her legs under the table, frowning lightly as she looks out one of the windows to the garden. It’s a clear night, making her regret not bringing a shawl. “As long as we stay careful, it will be alright.”

Alex taps the table as the music comes to an end, the soft chatter of the dancing couples moving away to make room for the next dancers as the musicians take their chance for a break before starting up fills the room. A few individuals come over, dropping off food in front of all six at the table, noticeably careful around B when they need to get near.

The food was eaten in relative peace. A few light words shared here and there, the married couple sharing sweet smiles and brief moments of hand holding. Rosar whispered light conversation with Wisp, B catching the topic of the female drone’s ‘ex-boyfriend’ being discussed. She quickly turned her attention elsewhere.

“Of course I would take him back. He isn’t the one that did anything wrong.” Alex could hear just fine, though, which made the whole trying not to eavesdrop thing a little pointless.

“Well, he’s young-”

“Yeah, the last run that any of the factories will even have most likely!” Wisp huffed. “There’s nothin’ wrong with it. He’s sweet, an’ I love ‘im, but if that means I gotta be away from the man… Well I can wait.” She huffs, looking to her cell phone before smiling softly.

“I just worry, you are my assistant…”

“And I’m a big girl. You’re younger than me anyway! Why you gotta act like my daddy or somethin’?” She rolled her eyes and looked as the humans they came with stood up.

“I think that we shall take a moment to have a dance while the floor is warm.” The man smiled brightly to his wife as his arm was offered with a grand bow. She gave a light giggle behind a hand before taking his arm.

“Oh my dear husband is such a gentleman~” The woman giggled a bit more as they walked, his limp a little more pronounced without his cane.

There was a dreamy sigh from Wisp as she watched the pair dance to the soft music, lost in their own little world of love. A small smile teased at Alex’s own lips while B’s tail wagged a little near the floor. The plates were cleaned up, and a few more drinks were dropped off before they were left alone again, the Dukesons returning with smiles on their faces and a bit heavier of a limp for the man. He sat a little hard in his chair, huffing out a chuckle.

“I can’t go much farther than one dance, but by god do I want it to be worth it.” He smiled as a kiss was pressed to his cheek.

“I’m happy to just sit and listen with you my dear husband.” She leaned on him gently as he took a sip of his new drink.

“If I might ask, Mrs Dukeson-”

“Dorothea dear.” A finger is wagged at her with a light smile.

“And you know to use Bryson with me as well. We can use formalities when meeting at official events-”

“It’s still one of those here, and I’d prefer to be cautious.” Alex sighs. “That said… I wanted to ask about the material of your dress now. Would I perhaps be able to order a few different designs? Full bolts as well?”

“Oh this? Of course dear!” There’s a smile from the woman. “Rosar can take the details, and we’ll have a little conversation on the way home about it!”

“Indeed!” Rosar sat up straight, looking proud of himself. His own phone was pulled out, along with a stylus. “If needed I can arrange for a swatch booklet to come to your home so you might be able to see the range for a more informed decision?”

“That sounds like a fantastic idea.” Alex offers a lazy smile as she swirls her glass a bit, humming before taking a sip. “We can have a vid conference with the main factory after I have a look through things. Once details are finalized I’ll transfer the money and production can start. Let them know I’m going to probably going for a couple dozen.”

“Of course Miss Alex!” There’s a soft smile from the male. She herself nodded in approval, standing up. B was not long after.

“I suppose it’s time to show off our own dance before we make our leave…”

“I think we honestly should just leave.” B crosses her arms. “That dress might not be too kind to the stitches.”

The comment earned some rather parental feeling disapproving looks from the married couple at the table. Alex looked away, doing her best not to blush.

“Yeah… that and the last Harris noticed you’re here.” Alex crossed her arms in response, looking at the figure across the room from them that was turned their way with a flute of champagne in their hand. “Don’t want to deal with that one tonight.”

“Surprised she’s showed up.” Bryson leaned back a bit. “After what she pulled the last gathering…”

“Leave the poor dear alone.” Dorothea sighed and turned her attention to Alex. “Go on back to your ship dear. I don’t think you plan to stay the full three days, but you know my husband and I are here if you want to visit with us.”

There’s a light smile on Alex’s lips before she curtsies politely. “It was wonderful seeing you both. We’ll take our leave. Have a wonderful evening.” B follows the action, purring softly as she does.

“It’s always so nice to see you both.” She adds as her own farewell, turning and skirting the dance floor with Alex as couples continue to dance or mingle. A few of the younger guests seem to watch her and B as they go, a single young man daring to come up to her.

“Uh… pardon me miss but… would you care to share a dance with me? Or your name?” He offers a nervous smile, doing his best to hold himself in place as he is turned to.

“Alex Paxton Cuprina.” She offers a polite curtsy, the young man tensing as her name is heard. “And I must regretfully inform you that I am on my way out of the event. I’m afraid I’m not feeling very well and would prefer not to ruin the festivities with my ailing feelings.”

“N-no! I uh… I mean, please. Don’t let me keep you. Feel better soon, Miss Alex.” His bow allows him to miss the way her brow raises in interest, mouth parting to ask a question and missing the chance as he hastily turns and leaves. She watches the retreat before turning herself.

It’s outside that B speaks.

“He knew who you were.”

“Indeed.”

“I didn’t recognize him.”

“Neither did I.”

Alex sighs, settled in on her chair as the ship leaves the atmosphere of the planet. She wanted to be back home, she wanted to feel a little less terrible…

A bowl of ice cream is set next to her. B tilts her head.

“Alone together?” Her tail twitches, the bow still on it while she’d changed out of the rest of the dress.

Alex sighs, smiling a little bit as she takes the offered treat.

“Yeah… I think I’d like that right now. Friendship movie night. You pick.”

“Hah. Making it easy for me are you?” B’s tail wags a little as she moves to sift through a drawer of DVDs. She steps up to the player hooked up to the main screen while Alex shifts the inputs around. B settles in on another chair as Alex hits play.

[darksaiyangoku]

RWBY Avengers of Remnant Test Scene

The Ghost of the Red Guardian

Summer opened the door to her apartment and dragged herself into the kitchen. Three straight months of teaching left her a wreck. Her hair was unkempt, her eyes were droopy and her mouth was dry as bone. Is this how normal people were supposed to feel every day? Summer sighed and grabbed the kettle, filling it up with water from the sink and turning it on. As she reached to grab her mug, she felt an embrace from behind her. It was cold, tight and smelled of blood. Her heart thumped in her chest and her hands started to shake. She heard a low, but threatening, laugh against her ear, along with a light kiss.

???: It's been too long, my love~

Summer's silver eyes flared with anger, quickly breaking from the embrace and pushing the stranger up to the wall. She stared instensely at him: from his wild, scarlet hair to his weary scarred face and soulless yellow eyes. His lips were in a smile, almost as if he was enjoying it.

Summer: What the hell are you doing here, Alexei?

Alexei: *snickers* I wanted to see you. What, can't an old friend stop by for a visit?

Summer: We were never friends. You used me! Turned me into an a monster, a cold blooded snake like you!

Alexei: Oh and SHEILD was any better?

Summer moved her hand to his neck and gripped it tight.

Summer: You better tell me why you're in my house, or you're going to end up in a bodybag!

Alexei: *pained laughs* Then do it! You've always threatened to kill me, but you could never go through with it. Why would *wheezes* this be any different?

Summer tried to tighten her grip, but as she looked into Alexei's eyes, her anger turned into fear. Her arms loosened and she removed herself from him. Alexei stood, unfazed.

Alexei: *coughs* Now then, let's talk.

* * *

Inside the living room, Summer and Alexei sat opposite each other. She tried to keep her composure on the outside, but her mind was racing and she could feel the adrenaline rush throughout her body.

Summer: If you're here, it means you want something. So how about you stop wasting my time and get to the point.

Alexei: *sighs* Very well, my love. Always so impatient. *takes out scroll* Throughout Lancaster City, I've observed a few of your students. Some are not so bad, others are pathetic. But... this one has great potential. Far more than you did.

Summer's face went pale as Alexei pointed tk video footage of Ruby fighting against a squadron of Weapon Plus soldiers. Her fists appeared to emit a white, electrical charge along her staff.

Summer: No. No, no, no, no, no, you are not getting anywhere near her!

Alexei: *laughs* Like you could ever stop me. Look at her, she has what it takss to be the true Black Widow. An absolute power house! I will bring ir out of her. Ttain her like I trained you.

Summer: Don't you dare touch her. *clenches fist*

Alexei: And you think you can stop me? Will you track me down to the ends of Remnant? It will end the same way it did all those years ago.

Summer: You can have me, Alexei. I'll go with you. Just leave my daugher alone!

Alexei stood up and offered his hand to Summer. She was disgusted with herself for even suggesting such an idea, but she wouldn't let Ruby be caught in her mess. Her problems. These were her sins to bear and hers alone. Summer took his hand and she wrapped in another embrace. This time, it felt warm and comforting. Just like it used to. Suddenly, she felt a sharp sting in her stomach and was pushed to the floor. She clutched to herself and started coughing blood. Alexei kneeled down and stroked her face with a bloodstained knife.

Alexei: *shakes head* I'm sorry, but it's too late. You had your chance. Now I'm going to take what's rightfully mine. *kisses Summer's cheek* Goodbye, my love.

Alexei walked away, leaving Summer bleeding out. Without any time to waste, she grabbed her scroll and dialed the emergency number.

Summer: *splutters* I-Ironwood- ack! G-Get over here now! It's a C-Code R-Red!!

[tangleweave]

[ CARESS ] for vis, from wanda (@sokovianfortune)

[ A Loving Touch ]

@sokovianfortune

Vision does not sleep. The closest equivalent for him is low-power mode, and even that is a risky proposition, because he cannot he certain that he has eliminated all of SWORD's overriding code, and if his faculties are diminished in any way, his countermeasures might be insufficient to the task of preventing his transponder from being reactivated.

It has meant that, over the course of the last three weeks, he has not gone into recharge mode even once. But the bleed has taken its toll on him. It is, at least, a calculable one. His array of mARC reactors have experienced a steady rate of drain. He has calculated, also, that exposure to both solar energy and a measure of the entropic energy Wanda controls should restore him to full power with time.

But it does mean going into low-power mode. And it also means remaining exposed in the sunlight. Even in the remote realm of her apple orchard, he must take into account the possibility of being found. And he finds difficulty in attempting to place faith that Wanda's defense will be adequate.

Not against intruders. She can handle that. But her state of mind remains staggeringly fragile... and he does not want to risk erosion to her mental health any more than to his batteries.

He struggles to tactfully explain it all to her. He does not mean to offend her or harm her feelings. It is simply a matter of facts and statistical probabilities. But he knows the look on her face all too well, when her eyes begin to glaze at his dry, technical delivery that could just as easily read as a stalling tactic as it is meant to be concern.

It culminates with him reaching for an emotional connection.

"Wanda, if anything became of you because I was not there with you..."

He does not know how to complete the sentence. The sentiment.

But he does not have to. Not when he sees the tears in her ruby-tinged eyes, and when her hand rises up to press to his cheek. Her fingers brushing through the shock of white hair he has generated.

He lifts his own hand to cover the back of hers. It is an exchange of utmost sincerity and softness. Yet he is mindful that there is a taint to it -- when last this position had been assumed in reverse, he had taken advantage of her weakness for him and nearly killed her.

But there had been extenuating circumstances. They both acknowledge it. They have been over it. This is not that.

This is a moment that is theirs. Pure and simple.

[clarkmyers]

Why Ruby on Rails Is a Smart Choice for Modern Web Development

The Continued Popularity of Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails, commonly known as RoR, continues to be a go-to framework for developers seeking to build robust, scalable, and maintainable web applications. Introduced nearly two decades ago, RoR has stood the test of time thanks to its focus on convention over configuration, rapid development capabilities, and vibrant community support. For startups, growing tech companies, and even enterprises, RoR offers a streamlined way to bring digital products to market faster while ensuring code quality and sustainability.

Speed and Efficiency for MVPs and Beyond One of the main reasons businesses choose RoR is its unmatched development speed. Thanks to its built-in tools, standardized structures, and emphasis on developer productivity, companies can move from idea to launch in a fraction of the time compared to other frameworks. This is especially important for startups building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). But the value of RoR doesn’t end at the MVP stage—it scales effectively, supporting complex logic and data-intensive processes as the application matures.

Built-In Best Practices RoR is based on strong coding principles such as DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) and MVC (Model-View-Controller), which result in clean, maintainable, and well-structured code. These best practices reduce long-term technical debt and make it easier for teams to manage, upgrade, or extend the application over time. This makes Ruby on Rails an excellent option not only for speed of development but also for long-term sustainability—something every business should prioritize.

Security and Stability In an age where digital threats are becoming more sophisticated, application security is non-negotiable. Ruby on Rails is well-known for its built-in security features, including protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). It also benefits from frequent security patches and updates from a large, active open-source community. This built-in stability makes RoR an excellent choice for eCommerce platforms, SaaS products, and fintech applications where data protection is critical.

Cost-Effectiveness and Open-Source Advantage Being open-source, RoR provides a powerful development environment without licensing fees. Businesses benefit from access to a wide array of gems (libraries) that extend the framework’s capabilities. These gems can reduce the need for building features from scratch and help lower development costs. For companies that want high-quality results without excessive investment in proprietary technologies, RoR is a practical and strategic choice.

Why Custom RoR Development Is Essential While RoR offers a range of advantages out-of-the-box, achieving a truly optimized solution for your business requires customization. Every business has its own workflow, audience, and technical requirements. This is where partnering with a professional custom ror web development service company becomes vital. Such companies offer tailored development, ensuring that your web application is not only technically sound but also aligned with your business goals.

Integration Capabilities and API-Driven Development Modern web applications rarely operate in isolation. Ruby on Rails excels at integrating with third-party APIs and microservices, enabling businesses to connect with payment processors, CRM systems, analytics platforms, and other digital tools seamlessly. A customized RoR solution can be designed from the ground up to accommodate these integrations, delivering a cohesive and powerful digital experience.

Choosing the Right RoR Development Partner Not all development companies have the depth of experience required to leverage Ruby on Rails to its fullest. A top-tier RoR development partner doesn’t just write code—they understand your business objectives, suggest improvements, and build scalable, secure applications with performance in mind. Companies like Devurai specialize in offering custom RoR solutions that combine backend efficiency with user-centric front-end design, making them a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow.

Conclusion Ruby on Rails continues to empower businesses with the tools they need to develop fast, secure, and scalable web applications. However, to truly unlock the potential of the framework, working with a custom ror web development service company ensures that your application is tailored to your specific goals, scalable for future needs, and built on solid technical foundations. Whether you’re launching a new digital product or upgrading an existing one, RoR paired with expert custom development is a proven formula for long-term success.

[sophiasmithg]

The Best 9 Python Frameworks for App Development in 2025

Python is the most popular and high-level, general-purpose programming language that supports multiple programming models, including structured, object-oriented, and functional programming. App developers often prefer using Python frameworks for App Development.

Developers often use Pyjnius, a Python library that allows access to Java classes. It can either launch a new Java Virtual Machine (JVM) within the process or connect to an existing JVM, such as the one already running on Android.

According to recent research from Statista, more than 48% of developers use Python frameworks for mobile app development.

What is a Python Framework?

Python frameworks are collections of pre-built modules and packages that help developers handle common tasks efficiently.

They simplify application development by providing ready-made solutions, so developers don’t have to start from scratch.

These frameworks also take care of details like thread management, sockets, and protocols, saving time and effort.

9 Best Python Frameworks for App Development in 2025

Explore here a list of Top 10 Python App Frameworks to Use in 2025:

1-Django

Django is a leading Python framework designed for building dynamic mobile and web applications with ease. It leverages a robust Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) system and follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, ensuring clean, reusable, and easily maintainable code.

Whether you’re creating simple apps or scaling complex projects, Django’s powerful features make development faster and more efficient.

It has built-in tools like URL routing/parsing, authentication system, form validation, template engine, and caching to ensure a swift development process.

Django follows the DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) concept and focuses on rapid app development with a neat design.

This framework is the first choice of developers for any Python project due to its versatility, customization, scalability, deployment speed, simplicity, and compatibility with the latest Python versions.

According to a Stack Overflow survey, Django and Flask are the most popular Python software development frameworks.

Some examples popular examples of apps built with the Django framework are Instagram and Spotify.

Key Features of Django Framework:

Enables execution of automated migrations

Robust security

Enhanced web server support

Comprehensive documentation

Vast add-ins with SEO optimization

2-Flask

Flask stands out as a top-rated, open-source Python microframework known for its simplicity and efficiency. The Flask framework comes packed with features like a built-in development server, an intuitive debugger, seamless HTTP request handling, file storage capabilities, and robust client-side session support.

It has a modular and adaptable design and added compatibility with Google App Engine.

Besides Django, Flask is another popular Python framework with the Werkzeug WSGI toolkit and Jinja2 template.

Flask operates under the BSD license, ensuring simplicity and freedom for developers.

Inspired by the popular Sinatra Ruby framework, Flask combines minimalism with powerful capabilities, making it a go-to choice for building scalable and efficient web applications.

Key Features of Flask Framework:

Jinja2 templating and WSGI compliance

Unicode-based with secure cookie support

HTTP request handling capability

RESTful request dispatch handling

Built-in server development and integrated unit-testing support

Plugs into any ORM framework

3-Web2Py

Web2Py is an open-source, full-stack, and scalable Python application framework compatible with most operating systems, both mobile-based and web-based.

It is a platform-independent framework that simplifies development through an IDE that has a code editor, debugger, and single-click deployment.

Web2Py deals with data efficiently and enables swift development with MVC design but lacks configuration files on the project level.

It has a critical feature, a ticketing system that auto-generates tickets in the event of issues and enables tracking of issues and status.

Key Features of Web2py Framework:

No configuration and installation needed

Enables use of NoSQL and relational databases

Follows MVC design with consistent API for streamlining web development

Supports internationalization and role-based access control

Enable backward compatibility

Addresses security vulnerabilities and critical dangers

4-TurboGears

TurboGears is an open-source, full-stack, data-driven popular Python web app framework based on the ObjectDispatch paradigm.

It is meant to make it possible to write both small and concise applications in Minimal mode or complex applications in Full Stack mode.

TurboGears is useful for building both simple and complex apps with its features implemented as function decorators with multi-database support.

It offers high scalability and modularity with MochiKit JavaScript library integration and ToscaWidgets for seamless coordination of server deployment and front end.

Key aspects of TurboGears Framework:

MVC-style architecture

Provides command-line tools 

Extensive documentation

Validation support with Form Encode

It uses pylons as a web server

Provides PasteScript templates

5-Falcon

Falcon is a reliable and secure back-end micro Python application framework used for developing highly-performing microservices, APIs, and large-scale application backends.

It is extensible and optimized with an effective code base that promotes building cleaner designs with HTTP and REST architecture.

Falcon provides effective and accurate responses for HTTP threats, vulnerabilities, and errors, unlike other Python back-end frameworks. Large firms like RackSpace, OpenStack, and LinkedIn use Falcon.

Falcon can handle most requests with similar hardware to its contemporaries and has total code coverage.

Key Features of Falcon Framework:

Intuitive routing with URL templates

Unit testing with WSGI mocks and helpers

Native HTTP error responses

Optimized and extensible code base

Upfront exception handling support

DRY request processing

Cython support for enhanced speed

6-CherryPy

CherryPy is an object-oriented, open-source, Python micro framework for rapid development with a robust configuration system. It doesn’t require an Apache server and enables the use of technologies for Cetera templating and accessing data.

CherryPy is one of the oldest Python app development frameworks mainly for web development. Applications designed with CherryPy are self-contained and operate on multi-threaded web servers. It has built-in tools for sessions, coding, and caching.

Popular examples of CherryPy apps include Hulu and Juju.

Key features of CherryPy Framework:

Runs on Android

Flexible built-in plugin system

Support for testing, profiling, and coverage

WSGI compliant

Runs on multiple HTTP servers simultaneously

Powerful configuration system

7-Tornado

It is an open-source asynchronous networking Python framework that provides URL handling, HTML support, python database application framework support, and other crucial features of every application.

Tornado is as popular as Django and Flask because of its high-performing tools and features except that it is a threaded framework instead of being WSGI-based.

It simplifies web server coding, handles thousands of open connections with concurrent users, and strongly emphasizes non-blocking I/O activities for solving C10k difficulties. 

Key features of Tornado Framework:

Web templating techniques

Extensive localization and translation support

Real-time, in-the-moment services

Allows third-party authorization, authorization methods, and user authentication

Template engine built-in

HTTP client that is not blocking

8- AIOHTTP Python Frameworks for App Development

AIOHTTP is a popular asynchronous client-side Python web development framework based on the Asyncio library. It depends on Python 3.5+ features like Async and Awaits. 

AIOHTTP offers support for client and server WebSockets without the need for Callback Hell and includes request objects and routers for redirecting queries to functions.

Key Highlights of AIOHTTP Python Framework:

Provides pluggable routing

Supports HTTP servers

Supports both client and WebSockets without the callback hell.

Middleware support for web servers

Effective view building

Also, there are two main cross-platform Python mobile app frameworks

9- Kivy Python Frameworks for App Development

Kivy is a popular open-source Python framework for mobile app development that offers rapid application development of cross-platform GUI apps.

With a graphics engine designed over OpenGL, Kivy can manage GPU-bound workloads when needed.

Kivy comes with a project toolkit that allows developers to port apps to Android and has a similar one for iOS. However, porting Python apps to iOS currently is possible with Python 2.7.

Features of Kivy Framework:

Enables custom style in rendering widgets to give a native-like feel

Enhanced consistency across different platforms with a swift and straightforward approach

Well-documented, comprehensive APIs and offers multi-touch functionalities

Source of Content: Python Frameworks for App Development

[ariga-foods]

Why Dry Fruits Are the Perfect Corporate Gift for Any Occasion?

When a corporate gift company sets out to impress partners, delight teams, and elevate brand perception, few choices rival premium dry fruits. From everyday thank‑you tokens to grand festive gestures like corporate gifting for Diwali, dry fruits tick every box: health, luxury, versatility, and sustainability. That’s why forward‑thinking procurement heads and HR managers turn to Ariga Foods—India’s innovative name in dry fruits corporate gifting—to curate memorable hampers that resonate long after they’re unwrapped.

1. Universal Appeal Cuts Across Cultures & Diets

Unlike branded merchandise that may gather dust, dry fruits command instant attention. Almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, and raisins feature in cuisines worldwide, making them safe yet sophisticated picks. Whether you’re planning a corporate gift to employees in Mumbai or sending a goodwill parcel to a Japanese partner, dietary inclusiveness is assured—vegan, gluten‑free, and naturally nutrient‑dense.

2. Luxury Without Waste

Traditional luxury corporate gifts—crystal showpieces, leather folders—look chic but often turn obsolete. Dry fruits, meanwhile, merge indulgence with utility. Ariga Foods sources jumbo 240‑grade cashews, California almonds, and ruby raisins, dry‑roasting them in‑house without oils and seasoning with Himalayan pink salt or gourmet blends. Packed in reusable, food‑grade PET jars inside elegant boxes, each assortment screams upscale without environmental guilt.

3. Health Is the New Status Symbol

Post‑pandemic employee surveys reveal that gifts aligning with wellness scores higher in satisfaction than expensive trinkets. Omega‑3‑rich walnuts boost cognition, heart‑friendly pistachios cut bad cholesterol, and antioxidant‑laden berries enhance immunity—messages that amplify your brand’s caring ethos. Including an info‑card detailing these benefits in every corporate gift hamper subtly positions your company as a wellness champion.

4. Fits Every Budget & Scale

From bite‑size snack tubes for routine recognition to opulent 10‑jar trunks for CXO outreach, dry fruits adapt effortlessly. A growing number of corporate gifting suppliers now tier hampers so even startups can order small batches while MNCs deploy bulk orders across global offices. Ariga Foods integrates flexible MOQ, white‑label branding, and pan‑India fulfillment, ensuring “corporate gifts near me” is never a logistical hurdle.

5. Year‑Round Relevance

While demand peaks during Diwali, Ramadan, and Christmas, dry fruits never feel season‑bound. Think quarterly sales‑quota celebrations, Women’s Day, work‑anniversaries, or CSR events. One procurement officer quipped, “Dry fruits are my evergreen corporate gifts—no size charts, no expiry anxieties.” Their ambient shelf life—six to twelve months in Ariga’s nitrogen‑flushed packs—makes storage and forward‑dispatch simple.

6. Storytelling Adds Brand Equity

Packaging can double as a canvas for brand storytelling. Ariga Foods offers custom sleeves featuring your logo, ESG milestones, or campaign hashtags. QR codes can lead recipients to a microsite that explains your sustainability commitments, turning a tangible treat into a digital engagement funnel. Few corporate gifting companies provide such immersive extensions.

7. Perfect for Diwali’s Auspicious Aura

In Indian ethos, gifting nuts and berries symbolizes prosperity. It’s no wonder Corporate gifting for Diwali sees a surge in dry‑fruit trunks embellished with diyas, brass idols, or artisanal chocolates. Ariga Foods tailors Diwali corporate gifting ranges with festive palettes—vermillion reds, royal golds—and includes curated puja essentials on request, creating a single‑vendor solution for HR and admin teams strapped for time.

Key Considerations When Choosing a Dry Fruits Corporate Gift Company

Source Transparency: Ensure nuts are traceable back to farms. Ariga’s California almond partner certifications are publicly viewable.

Flavor Innovation: In 2025, plain salted nuts feel dated. Seek spiced and savory variants for palate excitement.

Packaging Prowess: Luxury‑laminated boxes, magnetic closures, and tamper‑evident seals elevate perceived value.

Scalable Logistics: National warehousing cuts delivery times; international shipping compliance avoids customs surprises.

Data‑Driven Personalization: Leverage recipient data for allergen filtering, religious sensitivities, or regional taste preferences.

Maximizing ROI on Dry‑Fruits Corporate Gifting

Align With CSR Narratives – Highlight your commitment to employee wellness.

Leverage Tax Benefits – In many jurisdictions, healthy snacks qualify under allowable business gifts.

Bundle With Experiences – Pair hampers with virtual nutrition workshops or mindfulness apps for holistic impact.

Iterate on Feedback – Use post‑campaign surveys to refine flavor mixes and packaging aesthetics annually.

Future Trends: Smart, Sustainable, Shareable

Smart Packs: NFC‑enabled lids that open a loyalty microsite with every scan.

Carbon‑Neutral Deliveries: Partnerships with EV logistics firms to cut Scope 3 emissions.

Instagram‑First Designs: Photo‑worthy layouts driving organic brand shout‑outs—critical when targeting digitally native teams.

Industry analysts predict India’s dry fruits corporate gifting market to grow at 14 % CAGR through 2030, propelled by rising health consciousness and hybrid work cultures that demand portable, nutritious snacks.

Conclusion

Whether you’re scouting for corporate gift hampers that honour Diwali’s tradition, exploring wellness‑centric recognition programs, or simply searching corporate gifts near me that won’t end up in landfills, dry fruits stand unparalleled. Partnering with a seasoned corporate gift company like Ariga Foods guarantees premium sourcing, flavor innovation, and impeccable presentation—transforming routine tokens into strategic brand storytellers. As procurement calendars fill with festivals, sales kick‑offs, and employee milestones, remember: luxurious yet healthy dry fruits are the quintessential corporate gifting solution—today, tomorrow, and for every occasion in between.

[birdzflycom]

Current Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration Map USA 2025

At a Glance

Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration Ruby Throated Hummingbird Migration is important for birds living. Besides of these we have to know the characteristics and behavior for better understanding. Many types of hummingbirds live in the American tropics. You can find over a dozen in the western U.S. However, only the Ruby-throat exists east of the Great Plains. In summer, open woods and gardens often host them. Hovering in front of a flower to sip nectar, it beats its wings more than 50 times per second. Small but impressive, some Ruby-throats may migrate all the way from Canada to Costa Rica. Category: Hummingbirds IUCN Status: Least Concern Habitat: Coasts, shorelines, forests, woodlands, shrublands, savannas, thickets, and urban or suburban areas. Region - Eastern Canada - Florida - Great Lakes - Mid Atlantic - New England - Plains - Southeast - Texas - Western Canada Behavior: Flittering, hovering, rapid wingbeats Population: 36,000,000

Migration and identification

Chain absence beach. These all leave North America in the fall. They head to Mexico, the Rica coast, or Panama. Some can pass the Gulf of Mexico, but many move, concentrating along the Gulf Coast. In the spring, men move north before the women.

Description

3 1/2 "(9 cm). An adult mast has a rainbow's throat, black air in most lights. The white breast fades to a dark throat, with green sides. The tail is completely black and split. The green woman is below, with white tips on her tail feathers. You can best identify her by the string. Size: About the size of a sparrow. Color: Black, Green, Red, Tan, White Wing Shape: Narrow, rounded, short Tail Shape: Multi-pointed, notched, rounded, square-tipped. Songs and Calls: Mouse-like, twittering squeaks. Call Pattern: Flat Call Type: Buzz, Chirp/Chip, Trill Habitat Gardens, wood edges. Many semi-open habitats host summer. These include open woods, clearings, forest edges, gardens, and city parks. Winters mainly happen in open or dry tropical scrub. They rarely occur in rainforests. Migrants may pause in any open habitat with flowers.

Behavior

Eggs 2. White. Incubation is by females only, 11 to 16 days. Young Female feeds the young. Nest stretches as the young grow. The age of the young at first flight is about 20-22 days. Usually, there are 1-2 broods per year, sometimes 3. The female may begin building a second nest while still feeding the young in the first. Feeding Behavior At flowers, it usually feeds by hovering. It extends its bill and long tongue deep into the flower's center. At feeders, it may either hover or perch. To catch small insects, it may fly out and seize them in midair, or hover to pluck them from foliage. Sometimes it takes spiders (or trapped insects) from spider webs. Diet Nectar and insects are in large quantities. It takes nectar from flowers and will feed on tiny insects as well. It favors tubular flowers such as those of trumpet vine. It will also feed on sugar-water mixtures in hummingbird feeders. Nesting During courtship, male flies move in a wide U-shaped "pendulum" arc. They fly back and forth in front of the female, making a whirring sound on each dive. They also buzz back and forth in short passes in front of the perched female. The nest site is in a tree or large shrub, 5-50 feet above the ground, usually 10-20 feet. It is on a horizontal branch or one that slopes down from a tree, usually surrounded by leaves. The nest (built by the female) is a compact cup of grasses, plant fibers, spider webs, lined with plant down. Lichens and dead leaves camouflage the outside. Related Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field The illegal trade in these love charms is a growing threat to hummingbirds. Senators Cardin and Boozman introduced legislation to invest in migratory bird conservation. Help feed the birds. Native Plants Database Find bird-friendly native plants for your ZIP code.

Conservation

Ruby Throated Migration Map Conservation Status Surveys show no clear decline in some regions, despite earlier thoughts. Climate Map Birdzfly’s scientists used 140 million bird observations and advanced climate models. They projected how climate change will impact the Ruby-throated Hummingbird's range. Climate Threats Facing the Ruby-throated Hummingbird Pick a temperature scenario below to learn about the threats this species will face as it warms. Climate change threats that hurt birds will also affect other wildlife and people.

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Murals, art, and culture Artists in the U.S. and beyond have portrayed this bird in murals, books, and museums. See what they’ve done: JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxOG85cGJlQm9QOVdTZFFzVUp2UVNlamNaOHlQMDFqMCUyNmVoYmMlM0QyRTMxMkYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjY0MCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ4MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ== Read the full article

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Python is among one of the most popular and code-efficient languages available in the modern IT world. One of the primary reasons is that it has several features that are not available in any single language and it rather motivates programmers to write a readable code. As a language, Python has some powerful constructs for high-speed development and with its large standard library at the disposal, it becomes fairly easy to write new tools. Programmers working with other languages find Python comparatively easier to follow and understand. If you are working into development, it makes perfect sense to work with a web framework because it can help you jump-start your web application. It allows you to create a simple design with individual components for easy development. Django Django comes with its individual benefits including lesser code and easy web development process. High-end developers have always used it and one can easily create high-end apps with Django. Further, it allows quick development with features such as templating and custom tags/filters for better flow control. It follows the DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle and you can reuse the code for quicker development. Flask Flask is a microframework because of its extensible yet simple core. A new programmer might find it lacking several features such as form validation, database abstraction layer, and use of third-party libraries for adding common features. However, it allows extensions that make it comparatively easier to add the required functionality. Some of its features are perfect for development such as unit testing and it allows secure cookies for client-side applications. It is suited for light-weight applications and projects. CherryPy One of the most important reasons behind the origin of CherryPy is its compatibility with Python and its pythonic interface allows developers to integrate it just like any other module available in python. Another excellent feature is the ability to customize its every function and it comes with a native adapter (mod_python) making it excellent for development. It offers support for every single WSGI-enabled adapter and it allows wide implementation of CherryPy. Pyramid Pyramid is known for its efficient and fast-pace development abilities. One of the best things about this framework is the inclusion of some of the most exclusive features available in Python, Perl, and Ruby. This open source web framework has platform independent MVC structure and a minimalistic approach in development. Further, it is among the first platforms to reuse code at such a massive scale making development efficient. Web.py It is a unique framework in itself primarily because of its simplicity and the powerful development ability. You can comfortably write web apps in python; hence, taking the liability out of frameworks. Programmers enjoy working on web.py because of its zero limitations and ease of use. Some programmers might find its fewer features limiting; however, it allows room for successful integration and you don’t have to carry on all of these features, especially when you don’t need them. Grok It was motivated by the Zope toolkit and it started as an easy extension of zope toolkit making it easier for rookie programmers to use it. If you are starting into web applications, Grok can offer multiple building blocks and it has an excellent community, which is always ready to support. It offers a much simpler but rather agile mode of learning Python. It comes with a DRY approach making it an excellent tool with convention over configuration structure. Pylons Flexibility is one of the key features of pylons framework. Its central idea is to combine some of the best features offered by different Python frameworks and combine them together at a single place. Pyramid was one of the first offerings of Pylons and it laid emphasis over speedy and flexible development practices. You can literally use and combine any feature of your choice making web development efficient.

TurboGears It can be called as the conclusive framework with the features of its predecessors and none of the limitations experienced by other Python frameworks. It is possible to extend it into a full-stock solution and it even suits simple micro framework projects in a similar manner. It never feels like as if you are working on a framework and rather feels like writing new functions. You can create a read-to-extend application within a few minutes and it has a huge tutorial collection over the internet. Web2py The most important factors of web2py are its zero external dependencies and the ability to create, alter, manage, and modify your application within the browser only. You don’t have to work over simple web development tasks and most of these are automated for quicker development. The programmer doesn’t even require a single package for development, debugging, testing, deployment, and even database handling purposes. You can do it all with built-in web interface and it doesn’t has to be installed prior to usage. The programmer can initial a global environment with every http request and it is nothing like the other modules available in its parent frameworks. Zope2 Zope is a complete family of different web frameworks and it was pretty much the only framework that promoted Python as a programming language. With the development of other frameworks, zope2 is rather limited to the content management systems in our current development environment. The Zope tool kit is an excellent resource of libraries that allows you to reuse code and different libraries for efficient programming. CubicWeb The most important pillar of CubicWeb is code reusability and it comprises of code units in the form of cubes. It is highly flexible and yet powerful with some extraordinary features including RQL query language or a semantic-view feature for efficient coding. It is the best solution for semantic web applications and offers the ideal environment. As a programmer one must understand the flexibility and power of Python as a programming language. The choice of a framework depends upon the level of complexity and the intended usage of your web application. It is crucial to measure the load, scalability and efficiency required in the project. Choose a framework that can offer scope for scalability in future developments.

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The Role of Automation in DevOps: Beyond CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management in DevOps Automation

In modern DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management play a vital role in automating infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and maintenance. These practices help teams manage complex environments efficiently while ensuring consistency, scalability, and security.

1. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automating Infrastructure Provisioning

What is IaC?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a practice that allows developers to define and manage infrastructure through code, rather than manual processes. This ensures consistency, repeatability, and scalability across environments.

Benefits of IaC:

✅ Eliminates Manual Configuration Errors — Reduces human intervention and mistakes. ✅ Speeds Up Deployments — Automates provisioning of servers, databases, and networking. ✅ Enhances Scalability — Dynamically provisions and scales infrastructure as needed. ✅ Improves Disaster Recovery — Infrastructure can be rebuilt quickly using stored configurations.

Popular IaC Tools:

Terraform — Cloud-agnostic tool for defining infrastructure using declarative syntax.

AWS CloudFormation — AWS-specific IaC tool for automating cloud resource creation.

Pulumi — Uses familiar programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for infrastructure automation.

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) — Automates infrastructure deployment on Azure.

Example: Terraform Script for Provisioning an EC2 Instance in AWS

hprovider "aws" { region = "us-east-1" }resource "aws_instance" "example" { ami = "ami-0c55b159cbfafe1f0" # Replace with a valid AMI ID instance_type = "t2.micro" tags = { Name = "MyTerraformInstance" } }

This Terraform script provisions an EC2 instance in AWS, ensuring consistency across multiple deployments.

2. Configuration Management: Automating System Configurations

What is Configuration Management?

Configuration Management (CM) automates the setup and maintenance of software, ensuring all systems are configured consistently and correctly across different environments.

Why is Configuration Management Important?

✅ Ensures Consistency — Standardizes configurations across all servers. ✅ Simplifies Updates & Patching — Automates software updates and system changes. ✅ Enhances Security — Ensures systems comply with security policies. ✅ Enables Faster Disaster Recovery — Quickly restores failed configurations.

Popular Configuration Management Tools:

Ansible — Agentless automation tool using YAML playbooks.

Chef — Uses Ruby-based recipes for system automation.

Puppet — Declarative automation for large-scale environments.

SaltStack — High-speed, event-driven automation.

Example: Ansible Playbook to Install Apache on a Server

yaml- name: Install Apache Web Server hosts: web_servers become: yes tasks: - name: Install Apache apt: name: apache2 state: present - name: Start Apache Service service: name: apache2 state: started

This Ansible playbook installs and starts Apache on a group of web servers automatically.

3. Best Practices for Implementing IaC & Configuration Management

✅ Use Version Control (Git, GitHub, GitLab) — Store infrastructure code in repositories for tracking changes. ✅ Follow the DRY Principle (Don’t Repeat Yourself) — Reuse modules and scripts to reduce duplication. ✅ Implement Security Best Practices — Avoid hardcoded credentials; use secrets management tools (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault). ✅ Test Infrastructure Code (Terraform Plan, Ansible Dry Run) — Validate configurations before deployment. ✅ Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines — Automate infrastructure provisioning as part of DevOps workflows.

Conclusion

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management are essential components of DevOps automation beyond CI/CD. By implementing IaC tools like Terraform and Cloud Formation and Configuration Management tools like Ansible and Chef, teams can achieve faster, more reliable, and scalable infrastructure management.

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Sevenx3 sentence Sunday

tagged by amazing people @wikiangela @daffi-990 @tizniz @hippolotamus @diazsdimples @theotherbuckley <33333 I'm really inspired by this last wip please stop twisting knife(never wanted to cause your pain) so we continue with scene in ring shop and I'm going to try to make boys if not fight then be not to friendly at the very least (because Buck is hurt and Eddie is king of denial and defense when he is wrong)

“I-I’m just saying if someone asked me to marry them with the most basic gold ring in the world, I would say no,” Buck grimaces at the gold band. “It’s a good ring, but c’mon, Eddie, such rings choose people who don't know and don't love their partners to pick out something more interesting, something … unique. Unique like this person, so in the crowd of people you easily see them, because your love for them is unique too. But people, who can’t choose something like that, can’t do it, because they know they can’t pick out a good ring without doubting if their partner would love it or not. So they stopped on these basic variants like gold or big diamonds. So yeah, if someone chose something so basic for me, I would say no. But I’m not Alec.”

“Ok, I see your point, but it’s impossible to find a perfect ring just at the wave of a magic wand,” Eddie smiles at him, but still crosses his hands in kind of a defensive pose.

Buck knows Eddie is close to his fight mode. But he won’t stop. He is here to choose a good ring, as Eddie asked, so he will try to make Eddie choose.

“Who said something about perfection or magic? There can't be a perfect ring made by the Fairy godmother. But there can be your way of seeing your partner better than anyone and decide to show them that for you they are the most incredible and beautiful and unique person in the world by choosing a ring you associate with them,” Buck hates when Eddie makes everything about magic. 

“Can you please gimme this and that black ring please,” Buck smiles at the seller pointing out two rings. “If I chose the ring for you, I would buy one of these rings. It’s classic and intelligent, gallant and a little bit badass. But most importantly it's unique. It seems too dark, but it's just like you. You need to look deeper to see the best part,” Buck shows Eddie what one ring is golden inside and the other one has the words “I’ll be here”. “When I thought for a second about asking Taylor on our Christmas together, I panicked, but I also already knew I would choose something with the form of leaves and with rubies, because Taylor is fire and leaves can make fire bigger no matter with wind or because they are too dry and burn well. I even found the ring kind of like that. And I felt that it was Taylor's ring. So tell me Eddie. Is this golden band Alec? Can you see him?Can you tell me what you see in this piece of gold?”

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Unlocking the Potential of Ruby on Rails: A Modern Development Guide

Introduction

Ruby on Rails, often referred to as Rails, is a cutting-edge web development framework that has streamlined the creation of modern web applications. Celebrated for its simplicity, speed, and scalability, Ruby on Rails development is a preferred choice for businesses ranging from startups to global enterprises. With its expansive ecosystem and thriving developer community, Rails continues to empower businesses with efficient and innovative solutions.

This blog will explore the core elements of Ruby on Rails, highlight its benefits, discuss the value of Ruby on Rails development services, and address frequently asked questions.

What is Ruby on Rails?

Ruby on Rails is an open-source framework built using the Ruby programming language. Introduced in 2004 by David Heinemeier Hansson, Rails follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern, promoting clear code structure and maintainability. Rails emphasizes the principles of convention over configuration and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), enabling developers to create applications faster with fewer errors.

With built-in tools and libraries, Rails simplifies web development, making it accessible for both novice developers and seasoned professionals.

Core Features of Ruby on Rails

MVC Design: Separates application logic into Model, View, and Controller components, enhancing code organization.

Convention Over Configuration: Reduces the need for extensive configuration by using predefined conventions.

DRY Principle: Encourages code reusability, minimizing redundancy and improving maintainability.

Active Record ORM: Simplifies database interactions by allowing developers to use Ruby code instead of SQL.

Code Scaffolding: Generates foundational code for common components, accelerating development.

Built-in Testing: Offers integrated testing tools to ensure code quality.

Rich Library Ecosystem: Provides access to a vast selection of gems (libraries) to extend functionality.

Benefits of Ruby on Rails Development

Rapid Development: Rails’ conventions and automation tools expedite the development process, ideal for MVPs and startups.

Cost-Effective: As an open-source framework, Rails eliminates licensing fees and reduces development costs.

Scalability: Capable of handling substantial traffic and complex systems, Rails is suitable for both small and large projects.

Supportive Community: A global network of developers offers extensive resources, documentation, and plugins.

Security Features: Rails includes built-in protections against SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF attacks.

Maintainable Code: The MVC architecture and DRY principle make code easier to read, update, and scale.

Versatility: Rails is used for a wide range of applications, from content management systems to e-commerce platforms.

Why Choose Ruby on Rails Development Services?

While Rails is designed to be user-friendly, partnering with professional Ruby on Rails development services can enhance project quality and efficiency. Experienced developers apply best practices, optimize performance, and create scalable architectures tailored to your needs. They also offer ongoing maintenance to ensure security and stability.

Key Advantages of Professional Services:

In-Depth Expertise: Skilled developers with a deep understanding of Rails' capabilities.

Customized Solutions: Applications designed to meet your specific business requirements.

Performance Optimization: Faster, more responsive applications for an enhanced user experience.

Scalable Infrastructure: Solutions built to accommodate future growth.

Robust Security: Implementation of advanced security measures to safeguard data.

Notable Companies Using Ruby on Rails

Many industry-leading companies trust Ruby on Rails for its speed, flexibility, and scalability, including:

Airbnb: A global platform for vacation rentals.

Shopify: A leading e-commerce platform supporting millions of businesses.

GitHub: The world’s largest code repository platform.

Basecamp: A popular project management and collaboration tool.

Hulu: A streaming service delivering content to millions of viewers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Ruby on Rails used for?

Rails is used to build diverse web applications, including online stores, social networks, content management systems, and SaaS platforms.

2. Is Ruby on Rails still in demand?

Yes, Rails remains relevant in 2024 due to its efficiency, scalability, and extensive developer community.

3. How long does it take to develop an app with Rails?

Development time varies based on complexity, but Rails’ streamlined workflow enables developers to create MVPs within weeks.

4. Why should I hire professional Rails developers?

Expert developers bring advanced knowledge, optimize performance, and ensure that your application is secure, scalable, and maintainable.

5. Can Rails handle large-scale applications?

Yes, Rails is designed to manage high traffic and large datasets, making it suitable for platforms like Shopify and Airbnb.

Conclusion

Ruby on Rails development continues to be a preferred solution for building modern, scalable web applications. Its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability make it ideal for businesses of all sizes. By leveraging expert Ruby on Rails development services, companies can create high-performance, secure applications tailored to their unique needs. Whether developing an online marketplace, a social networking site, or a SaaS platform, Rails provides the tools and flexibility needed to turn your vision into reality.

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Best Backend Development Frameworks to Learn in 2025

The field of backend development continues to evolve rapidly, offering developers robust tools to build scalable, efficient, and high-performing applications. As the demand for advanced backend solutions in Bangalore grows, it's essential for developers to stay updated with the best frameworks to deliver top-quality results. In this article, we will explore the top 5 backend development frameworks to use in 2025, ensuring you stay competitive in the ever-expanding tech landscape.

1. Node.js – Harness the Power of JavaScript for Backend Development

Node.js has been a dominant force in backend development for years, and in 2025, it remains a top choice for developers. This open-source, cross-platform runtime environment allows JavaScript to be executed server-side, enabling developers to use the same language on both the client and server sides. Its non-blocking I/O feature makes Node.js highly efficient at handling multiple concurrent requests, making it perfect for building fast and scalable applications.

In a city like Bangalore, where high-performance, responsive applications are in demand, Node.js is ideal for developing real-time, data-intensive web applications such as messaging platforms and live updates.

Why Choose Node.js for Backend Development?

Fast execution powered by the V8 engine.

Highly scalable and flexible.

A large, active community with extensive library support.

Excellent for real-time applications.

2. Django – The Python Powerhouse for Backend Development

Django, a high-level web framework for Python, has long been recognized for its simplicity, speed, and security, and in 2025, it continues to be a reliable choice for backend development. It is especially suited for creating data-driven applications, adhering to the “Don’t Repeat Yourself” (DRY) principle to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy.

For businesses in Bangalore aiming to deliver secure, fast, and scalable web applications, Django is an excellent choice. Whether you're developing content management systems, social platforms, or scientific applications, Django’s built-in admin panel, authentication system, and flexibility allow for rapid development.

Why Choose Django for Backend Development?

Fast development thanks to built-in tools and a robust ecosystem.

Secure with built-in protection against common vulnerabilities.

Scalable and flexible for large applications.

Strong community and comprehensive documentation.

3. Ruby on Rails – A Fast and Efficient Framework for Rapid Prototyping

Ruby on Rails (Rails) is renowned for enabling developers to build applications quickly with minimal code. Its "convention over configuration" approach simplifies development by adhering to established patterns, allowing businesses to develop functional applications in less time.

In 2025, Rails remains a highly efficient framework for quick prototyping, making it ideal for startups and businesses in Bangalore looking to quickly test ideas or launch MVPs. Rails’ built-in ORM, automated testing features, and strong community support make scaling and maintaining applications easier.

Why Choose Ruby on Rails for Backend Development?

Rapid development and quick prototyping.

Built-in testing framework for robust, stable applications.

A mature ecosystem with rich libraries and tools.

Perfect for MVPs and early-stage startups.

4. Spring Boot – Java’s Most Powerful Backend Framework

Spring Boot simplifies the creation of production-grade, stand-alone Spring-based applications. It’s the ideal choice for Java developers in Bangalore aiming to build complex, enterprise-level applications with minimal configuration. Known for its scalability and integration capabilities, Spring Boot allows businesses to develop highly efficient, secure systems.

In 2025, Spring Boot continues to excel in supporting microservices, making it an excellent choice for large-scale, distributed systems that demand high availability and performance. It's particularly beneficial for industries dealing with high data volumes and complex workflows.

Why Choose Spring Boot for Backend Development?

Quick setup with minimal configuration.

Scalable and highly flexible for enterprise-grade applications.

Built-in security features and microservice support.

Seamless integration with cloud services.

5. Laravel – Elegant PHP Framework for Building Modern Web Applications

Laravel, a modern PHP framework, continues to be a top choice for backend development in 2025. Its elegant syntax and comprehensive set of tools make it perfect for building secure, scalable web applications. Laravel’s extensive feature set, including the Eloquent ORM, Blade templating engine, and Artisan command-line tool, simplifies development while enhancing productivity.

Laravel is particularly well-suited for web applications in industries such as e-commerce, content management, and social networking. Its combination of simplicity and power makes it a go-to solution for businesses in Bangalore seeking efficient backend development.

Why Choose Laravel for Backend Development?

Elegant syntax that enhances developer productivity.

Strong security features to prevent common attacks (e.g., SQL injection, CSRF).

Comprehensive tools for database management and testing.

Suitable for both small and large-scale projects.

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Backend Framework for Your Business in Bangalore

As backend development services continue to be in high demand in Bangalore, selecting the right framework is crucial for delivering fast, scalable, and secure web applications. Whether you choose Node.js for its scalability, Django for security, Ruby on Rails for rapid prototyping, Spring Boot for enterprise-grade applications, or Laravel for elegant PHP development, each framework offers unique strengths suited to different business needs.

At 5ine Web Solutions, we provide expert backend web development services tailored to your business’s needs. Our experienced team can help you select and leverage the right framework to ensure your applications are built for success, delivering the performance, security, and scalability your users expect.

Stay ahead of the competition and build exceptional web applications by selecting the best backend framework for your business in 2025!

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Phantasia AU - Siblings (+ 1 Parent)

Masterpost

Minus Alopex bc she’s a bigger character than the rest of them, most of them are reoccurring/minor characters

Boltek Full Name: Boltek Almaz Age: 39 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Male, Straight Ally, he/him Species: Crystalline Rhinoceros Occupation: Arms Dealer Appearance: Anthropomorphic rhino made out of white crystal, snow visible inside him, red eyes and horn, red markings/tattoos, red knuckle dusters embedded into his fists, slimmer build than Ivan, wears suit Backstory: Boltek and Ivan were raised by their mother. But unlike his brother, Boltek lives in the Crystal Colony (here). Both brothers entered the arms dealing business together, and often still do work together. He often shifts between different jobs, but arms dealing is the one business he stays in. Extra Facts: - Makes frequent trips to Terra Mirandi to come see Ivan, usually in the Snowy Season - Also really loves hunting - Makes his own weapons, Ivan’s too

Adora Full Name: Adora Rubyheart Age: 25 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Female, Straight Not Ally, she/her Species: Cupid Occupation: Matchmaker Appearance: Dark skin, black braided hair with gold sparkles, pink eyes, red heart pupils, white and red wings, pink and gold halo Backstory: Adora and Aziza are Anton’s younger sisters. The three have a great relationship, and while the twins often do their matchmaking jobs together, Anton joins them too from time to time. Adora isn’t too fond of him joining since he goes off and does his own little jobs. She thinks of him as unconventional and irresponsible. Extra Facts: - The older twin by 30 minutes - All her clothes are dresses or skirts - She’s a pretty open person, but the one thing she keeps secret is her pet (it’s a dove with a unicorn horn)

Aziza Full Name: Aziza Rubyheart Age: 25 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Female, ‘Straight Ally’ (doesn’t actually know), she/her Species: Cupid Occupation: Matchmaker/Barista Appearance: Dark skin, black hair in a bun, red eyes, pink heart pupils, white and pink wings, red and gold halo Backstory: Adora hates it when Anton joins, but Aziza loves it. Anton’s already taught her everything about gay romance and she’s having doubts about herself being straight. But of course, since she spends everyday with her twin sister, she doesn’t talk about this stuff with her, preferring to go along with Extra Facts: - Always wears this ruby necklace she got from Anton, Adora doesn’t wear hers - She really wants to cut her hair short but there’s a Cupid dress code - Hasn’t told Adora that she has a side job, she enjoys her alone time

Ben Full Name: Prince Benjamin Azyrath Age: 31 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Male, Pansexual, he/him Species: Hellhound Occupation: Prince of the House of Azyrath Appearance: Anthropomorphic wolf, dark grey fur, light dark orange feathered wings with bright orange tips, multiple sets of dark orange eyes, flames on tips of ears, tail and wings Backstory: As the eldest of the Azyrath children, he’s the next in line for the throne. He spends his days training and preparing himself for his future role as king. Unlike his siblings he’s actually pretty chill. He’s been set up with a princess from Venora and they’re actually a pretty good couple, but haven’t married yet. Extra Facts: - His flames are smaller than his siblings since he’s never as angry as they are - Azyrath territory is very hot and and dry, so he’s been planting flora that can survive there for the aesthetics - He also has medical training, self-taught

Lia Full Name: Princess Aurelia Azyrath Age: 29 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Female, Straight Ally, she/her Species: Hellhound Occupation: Princess of the House of Azyrath Appearance: Anthropomorphic wolf, black fur, light grey feathered wings with dark orange tips, multiple sets of dark orange eyes, flames on tips of ears and wings, shortest and slimmest of her family Backstory: Just like her twin, Chris, she’s an arrogant selfish prick. She has this illusion that being a princess means that she’s perfect and that everyone loves her. She’s the only one of her siblings without a marriage set up yet, not that it matters to her. What she really wants is to be queen, but she’s the youngest, so no chance…ofc murder is an option, but she doesn’t want to go too extreme. Extra Facts: - She was supposed to be younger than Chris but they’re twins now (she’s still the younger twin) - Actually gets along very well with Chris, they’d do anything for each other - Extremely jealous of Ben and it shows whenever she’s around him

Uiara Full Name: Uiara Ladrão-dos-Mares Age: 29 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Demigirl, Lesbian, she/her Species: Siraelia Occupation: Art Teacher Appearance: Gills on neck, fangs/sharp teeth, black tentacles around violet siren tail, grey skin, turquoise fins for ears, white hair, gold eyes, gold flecks on face Backstory: When he was around, Uiara adored Xever. She was there when he came out, she was there when he fell in love with Vitor, and she was there when he was exiled. Since then, she’s started a career, gotten engaged, and comforts their mother but she still desperately wants to see him again. Extra Facts: - She’s the only sibling who doesn’t exist in my normal tmnt au - Got Xever into fashion and used to draw a lot with him - Still lives with her mother (by choice), they’ve kept all of Xever’s stuff in hopes that he’ll be back one day

Dottie Full Name: Dottie Sugarblush Age: 39 Gender, Sexuality, Pronouns: Cis Female, Bisexual, she/her Species: Pixie Occupation: Baker Appearance: Pointy ears, long honeybrown hair in a ponytail, pearlescent dragonfly wings, pink flower dress and shoes, frilly white apron, big puffy hat, round gold-rimmed glasses, very warm and puffy in appearance Backstory: Dottie opened Sugarblush Pastries to the public a few months after giving birth. But unfortunately months after the bakery’s opening, her husband passes away due to an accident that occurred while he was at work, leaving Dottie a single mother to a 1 year old Comet. Years later, her bakery is still doing well and even if Comet’s career as a Dream Pixie makes her nervous sometimes (since that’s what her dad was), she still loves her very much, and Comet the same. Extra Facts: - Her magic wand is a whisk (but prettier than what a traditional whisk looks like) - Her prized possession is a photo album her husband gifted to her before Comet was born -Her design and overall look/feel is inspired by the 1980’s Strawberry Shortcake artwork. You could also say that her daughter kind of resembles the 2009 Strawberry Shortcake artwork in some way

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