#Dynamic Legged Systems Lab

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Source: EnGadget

VERO: Vacuum-cleaner-Equipped Quadruped RObot for Efficient Litter Removal

18 July 2024

IIT' Dynamic Legged Systems lab developed VERO (Vacuum-cleaner Equipped RObot) that can assist people to clean beaches, small alleys and parks, particularly for removing cigarette butts, in terrains that are hard to reach for wheeled and tracked robots.

The onboard vacuum cleaner is connected with hoses to the four legs.

Vacuum cleaner nozzles are attached to each foot, allowing the robot to collect the cigarettes efficiently while walking, by simply stepping close to the detected object and activating the vacuum.

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Making Some Progress                                  -Viktor x Reader x Jayce

Summary: As Viktor's assistant, Viktor, Jayce and you have been working in a lab for many nights, pushing the boundaries of science and magic. The air thickens and the tension grows.

Genre/ Pairing: m/m/f, Jayvik x reader, dom!Viktor x sub! fem!Reader x switch!Jayce,

WARNINGS: mdni! nsfw, smut, pwp, poly sex, tension, teasing, dom!Viktor, sub! fem!Reader, switch! Jayce, lab sex, couch sex, threesome, handjob, voyeurism, praise kink, cuckolding, edging, dom/sub dynamics, piv, oral sex (m and f receiving), missionary, vag fingering, big dick Viktor, pet names, begging, friends-to-lovers, voice kink, obedience kink, stretching, nipple play, sharing, degradation, "Sir", overstimulation.. (lmk if I missed any!)

Word Count: 6.3k

Notes: This is my first writing…ever… So please give me any feedback! where could I do better? I thought there wasn't enough Jayvik smut, so I made my own…

If you find any spelling errors, no you didn't. If you don't like nsfw content, please don't read it!

You, as Viktor's devoted assistant, had been with them since the early days. The three of you had spent countless hours in this very lab, pushing the boundaries of science and magic.

The three of you have been set to work for many nights, the air crackling with anticipation. You could feel the tension building as you worked alongside Jayce, your fingers dancing over the delicate components, weaving the new configuration into the existing framework. All the while, Viktor hovered nearby, offering guidance and encouragement.

The hours ticked by, the lab lights flickering as the night grew old. The air grew thick with the scent of burnt metal and the faint ozone smell that accompanied powerful magical surges. You were acutely aware of Jayce's proximity, his arm occasionally brushing against yours as you both leaned in to examine the minutiae of your work. Each touch sent a shiver down your spine, and you couldn't help but steal glances at him, his eyes focused and intense.

You look over, studying Viktor as he works, his sharp features cast in shadow and light by the flickering screens. His hair, usually a wild mess of unruly curls, was now slightly slicked back with sweat. His eyes were a piercing amber, intense with concentration as he monitored the system's response. The lines on his face, a testament to countless nights of tireless research, had deepened, making him look both older and somehow more handsome.

The quiet stretched, punctuated only by the rhythmic ticking of a clock on the wall. You couldn't help but feel a pang of concern. You knew how much pressure he put on himself to ensure their work was perfect.

“Viktor, are you quite alright?" You couldn't help but ask as you noticed his furrowed brow and the intense concentration that had taken over his features. The blueprints scattered on the table between you whispered of secrets and innovations that could revolutionize the world of Hextech. The warm glow of the pendant lights danced off the metal surfaces, casting a serene ambiance over the cluttered lab.

Viktor's head snapped up, his eyes focusing on you after a brief moment. "Ah, yes, Y/N," he replied, his voice a touch deeper than usual, gruff with exhaustion, as he tapped the tip of his metal cane against the floor. "Just ensuring that the calibration of this device is flawless."

The cane was an extension of him, a testament to his ingenuity, a tool that defied the limitations of his damaged leg. "Jayce, would you be so kind as to fetch me the calibration matrix?"

Jayce nodded with a smirk, his eyes glancing from the blueprints to you, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "I've seen that look before," he said, his voice low. "Viktor's mind is racing."

You couldn't help the flush that crept up your neck. You'd caught the way Jayce had emphasized 'racing', his eyes holding yours for a beat too long. Was he referring to the thrill of discovery or something more?

The air grew thicker with each passing second, the unspoken tension between you and Viktor palpable. His gaze remained fixed on you, the intensity behind his eyes. Only for a second, and he glanced away.

No.

That was nothing more than acknowledgment.

He acknowledged me.

"Y/N," he began, his voice a gentle command that sent shivers down your spine, "I've noticed that you've been particularly attentive to my work lately. Is there something on your mind?"

He had been stressed, you knew. The deadlines for the Hextech project were approaching, and the weight of the world's expectations seemed to rest heavily on his shoulders. The lab was his sanctuary, but even here, the whispers of failure lurked in the shadows.

You took a deep breath. "I…I just want to help, sir," you replied. "You and Jayce are doing something incredible here, and I want to be a part of it."

Viktor smiles, glancing at the work displayed in front of you. "You are an invaluable asset, Y/N," he says, his voice soft and smooth as this praise falls. But there is more to our work than meets the eye." He pauses, his gaze falling back to you. He smiles once again before turning.

Jayce returned with the matrix, tossing it casually to Viktor. "Here you go, old man," he teased, the nickname rolling off his tongue with ease. The tension in the room lightened slightly, but the underlying current remained. Viktor caught the matrix with ease, his grip tightening around it.

"Thank you, Jayce," he said, his tone clipped. He turned to you, his gaze lingering on your flushed cheeks. "Y/N, would you be so kind as to assist me with these final adjustments?"

His request was not a question, but a gentle command. You nodded, stepping closer to him.

Viktor acknowledges your attentiveness and stresses the depth of their work. Despite Jayce's playful interruption, the atmosphere remains charged. You express your desire to help and assist Viktor with his task, moving closer to him at his request.

Together, you studied the complex matrix, your eyes darting over the numbers and symbols that danced before you. His scent, a blend of oil and metal, filled your nostrils as you leaned in closer, trying to make sense of the intricate calculations. Viktor's finger hovered over the paper, tracing a line of data that didn't quite add up. "Here," he said, his voice low and gruff with concentration. "This equation is incorrect."

Jayce sauntered over, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "How did you catch that?" he asked, leaning over your shoulder.

Viktor's expression was one of mild annoyance at the interruption, but he replied evenly, "It's elementary, Jayce. The discrepancy in the power coefficients is glaringly obvious."

Jayce leaned back, raising an eyebrow. "I guess I'll leave the 'elementary' stuff to the professor," he quipped his tone teasing but his eyes gleaming with genuine respect for Viktor's intellect.

Viktor's gaze didn't waver from the matrix. "Your contributions are appreciated, Jayce, but my methods are my own," he replied, his voice firm. "Now, if you would be so kind as to rerun the simulation without the error, we might actually make some progress."

Jayce's smirk grew wider. "Alright, Viktor. Let's hope you're right," he said, sauntering back to his workstation. The room grew quiet again, filled only with the sound of the machines whirring and the occasional clank of metal on metal.

“But…what does it mean for us?" you said, abruptly, “If the equation runs correctly?”

Viktor's eyes snapped to yours, the intensity of his gaze making it hard to breathe. "It means," he began, his voice measured and deliberate, "that we've reached a new level of understanding." His hand hovered over the beginnings of the Hexcore as if he could feel the power surging within it, and then he looked at Jayce, a question in his eyes.

Jayce nodded, his smile widening slightly. "It means," he said, his voice low from across the room, "that the three of us have created something incredible together."

Viktor leaned closer to you and pointed at the matrix. "As I said, the mistake is here," he murmured, his finger landing precisely on the errant symbol. His proximity was intoxicating, and his confidence in his own abilities even more so. You nodded, trying to focus on the task at hand, but your mind kept wandering.

"Tell me, what is wrong with this calculation? " His accent was heavy, and his speech was softer due to his proximity. Your heart raced as you swallowed hard. "It seems like there's a misplaced coefficient," you managed to reply, your voice a mere whisper. "It's affecting the output power of the device."

He nodded, his gaze flickering over to Jayce before returning to you. "Very good, Y/N," he said, his voice a warm caress. His hand slid gently down your side, his fingertips barely grazing your skin. It was a simple gesture, but it sent a jolt of electricity through you. He stepped back, his eyes never leaving yours.

"Jayce," he called out, his voice now a command. "I must admit, Y/N has proven to be quite the asset. Her insights and diligence have not gone unnoticed."

Jayce paused in his work, looking over with a grin that was both proud and mischievous. "Yeah," he said, his eyes sparkling, "she's a natural. Who knew she had such a knack for this stuff?".

Viktor's smile grew, a hint of pride in his voice. "Indeed," he said, his eyes lingering on you. "I believe she deserves some… recognition for her efforts."

Your heart thundered in your chest as the implication of his words sank in. This wasn't just professional praise; it almost seemed like something more. You watched as Jayce's grin grew into a knowing smile, his eyes flicking between you and Viktor, and back down again. Collecting his work.

Viktor's hand reached out again, his metal-tipped fingers brushing against your bare arm, leaving a trail of heat in their wake. "You have a keen eye for detail, Y/N," he said, his voice a gentle rumble. "It's been invaluable in our work."

His eyes searched yours, and you felt the intensity of his gaze. The praise was a warm balm to your soul, a gentle reminder that you belonged here, in this lab, with these two brilliant minds.

"Thank you, Sir," you murmured, trying to keep your voice steady as you felt the blush spread across your cheeks. His smile grew wider, there seemed to be a hint of something in his gaze.

It's soft, dark.

Jayce, ever the observant one, took a step closer. "You know, Viktor," he said, his voice casual but the glint in his eyes anything but, "I think Y/N is entitled to a bit more praise than that, " He winked at you, and you felt the heat in your cheeks rise even higher.

Your mouth opened and closed as you tried to formulate a coherent response, but all that came out was a nervous giggle. "I…I just want to do a good job," you stuttered, trying to shrug off the sudden attention. "It's nothing special."

Viktor's gaze sharpened his grip on the calibration matrix tightening. "Is that all you wish for, Y/N?" he asked his accent now giving his voice a deep, velvety purr. "To simply…do your job?"

You looked up at him, the amber of his eyes piercing through the haze of your hectic mind. "N-no," you managed to reply, your voice trembling. "But I don't want to distract you from your work."

He stepped closer, the warmth of his body radiating against yours. "You are not a distraction," he said, his voice firm. "You are an essential component of our work. Without you, we would not be where we are." His hand reached out, his thumb brushing against your cheek.

Frozen.

He gives you a moment to pull away.

Thoughts going a million miles a minute.

Softly leaning into his touch, you felt a shiver run down your spine. His eyes searched yours, looking for confirmation, for consent. You nodded, your eyes never leaving his. Viktor's expression softened, his thumb tracing the line of your jaw, his touch gentle and reassuring.

"If this is something you wish to explore," he began, his voice low, His eyes searched yours, looking for any hint of hesitation. You swallowed, your heart racing.

Jayce stepped closer, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Only if you're comfortable, Y/N," he said, his voice a gentle rumble. He leaned in, his breath warm against your ear. "And if you're up for it, we're more than willing to give you what you need."

You took a deep breath, your body trembling with anticipation. The air between the three of you was charged with an unspoken understanding. "I…I want to," you murmured, the words barely escaping your lips..

Viktor's smile grew, his eyes lighting up. He stepped closer, his cane clicking sharply against the floor. "Excellent," he said, leaning down, capturing your mouth in a kiss, both gentle and possessive.

His hands slid around your waist, pulling you closer to him. The metal of his cane dug into your side, but you didn't care. You were lost in the sensation of his lips on yours, the taste of him, the feel of his body against yours.

Jayce watched for a moment before moving in, his hands reaching up to cup your face, his thumbs tracing the line of your jaw. "Viktor's right," he murmured against your ear. "You're not just a distraction, you're a muse." He kissed you, his lips a stark contrast to Viktor's, insistent and demanding. You moaned, your arms wrapping around his neck, pulling him closer.

As your kisses grew more passionate, you felt a thrill at the thought of being watched by the two of them, of being the center of their attention. Viktor stepped back, his eyes dark with desire as he took in the sight of you with Jayce. He nodded, a silent command, and Jayce's hands began to wander, slipping beneath your shirt to caress your breasts.

"Jayce," you whispered, breaking the kiss. "I…I want to watch you too."

Jayce chuckled, a low, throaty sound that sent a shiver down your spine. "As you wish," he murmured, his hands moving to the fastenings of his clothes.

He stripped away his shirt, revealing the defined muscles of his chest. His eyes never left yours as he unbuckled his belt and let his pants fall to the floor. You watched, transfixed, as he took his cock in hand, stroking it slowly.

Viktor's gaze was intense as he watched Jayce, his desire clear. He reached out, his metal-tipped fingers tracing a line down Jayce's chest before wrapping around his erection. Jayce gasped, his eyes fluttering shut as Viktor began to stroke him in time with the rhythm of his movements.

"Now, my dear Y/N," Viktor said, his voice deep, he kissed Jayce, dominating the kiss with authority. "Let us see what awaits you, love."

He nods to Jayce, allowing him to pleasure himself freely before turning to you, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Strip, please" he ordered, his voice a low, velvety command that sent a shiver down your spine.

You complied, your trembling fingers undoing the buttons of your shirt, your eyes never leaving his. You felt Jayce's gaze on you, his eyes dark with desire as you revealed your body to them.

You stepped out of your shoes, your heart racing as you slid your pants down your legs, leaving you in only your underwear. Viktor's gaze was unyielding, his cane tapping impatiently against the floor as you stood before them, vulnerable and exposed.

"Everything, love" he murmured, his eyes raking over your form.

You took a deep breath, feeling the fabric of your bra and panties hugging your body. The set was black, the bra cups pushing your large breasts up. The panties were sheer, leaving little to the imagination, the lace tracing the contours of your ass cheeks. With trembling hands, you reached behind your back to unclasp your bra.

The act of undressing in front of them was a new experience, filled with a thrilling mix of excitement and vulnerability. You could feel their eyes on you, hungrily taking in every inch of your exposed skin, and it took all your resolve to keep your gaze from dropping to the floor. Instead, you focused on their faces: Jayce wore an expression of eager anticipation, while Viktor's demeanor was one of intense concentration.

Your breasts spilled free, the cool air of the lab causing your nipples to pebble under their heated gazes. The feeling of exposure was exhilarating, a thrill that sent your pulse racing and a blush creeping up your neck.

You couldn't find the words to express the emotions that bubbled within you, a potent mix of shyness and desire. You felt their eyes on you, Jayce's with a glint of mischief and Viktor's with a more intense, possessive hunger.

"Very good," Viktor murmured, stopping before you continued to your underwear, his eyes taking in every inch of your exposed flesh. He stepped closer, his cane tapping with each step. "Jayce, I believe it is time for us to show our appreciation."

Jayce grinned, his hand still moving leisurely up and down his length. "With pleasure," he said, stepping closer to you. His eyes never left your breasts as he leaned in, his tongue flicking out to tease one of your nipples. You gasped, the sensation sending shockwaves of pleasure through you.

Viktor reached out, his hand sliding down your spine to cup your ass. His grip was firm, almost possessive. "You are exquisite, love," he said, his voice a soft growl. "So very beautiful." His thumb slid beneath the waistband of your panties, teasing the sensitive skin. You squirmed, the anticipation of his touch making you wet.

As he felt the dampness, his eyes lit up with a predatory glint. "Ah," he said, his voice filled with satisfaction. "You are quite eager for us." He turned to Jayce, his smile wide and triumphant. "It seems our little assistant is more than prepared for what we have planned."

Jayce chuckled, his eyes never leaving your exposed body. "Always eager to please, aren't you?" He leaned in, his mouth closing over your other nipple as he pinched the first, rolling it gently between his thumb and forefinger. The dual sensation was almost too much, your knees threatening to buckle.

Viktor's hand slipped into your panties, his fingers sliding through your folds to find your clit. He began to rub it with slow, deliberate strokes, his thumb pressing down firmly as he watched the pleasure build in your eyes. "You're so wet," he murmured, his voice thick with desire. "So beautiful."

You moaned, your body responding to their touch, their dominance. Jayce's mouth left your breast, kissing a trail down to your navel, his tongue swirling around it before dipping lower, teasing the fabric of your panties.

With surprising gentleness, Jayce hooked his thumbs into the waistband of your panties, his eyes holding yours. His touch was feather-light, but the promise of what was to come was anything but. He peeled them down slowly, inch by inch, before allowing you to step out of the wet pool of fabric.

Viktor's hand tightened around your waist, his voice a soft command in your ear. "Let's move this elsewhere, sweets," he said, his words a gentle rumble that sent shivers down your spine. He led you to the couch in the corner of the lab, the same couch where you had spent countless hours discussing theories and crunching numbers. But now, it felt different. It was a stage set for a different kind of exploration.

As you sat down, the plush fabric of the couch enveloped you. Viktor positioned himself in front of you, his eyes never leaving yours. "It is not proper to keep a lady standing," he murmured a hint of amusement in his voice. The couch was a stark contrast to the cold metal and gleaming technology that surrounded them, offering a semblance of intimacy in the harsh, brightly lit room.

Viktor knelt before you, his eyes never leaving yours. He placed his cane aside, his hands sliding up your legs.

"Are you certain, Y/N?" he asked, his voice thick with need. You could see the desire in his eyes, the way his pupils had dilated. You nodded, your cheeks aflame.

"I am,"

You whispered, the heat of your words hanging in the air as you stared into Viktor's eyes. The intensity of his gaze made your knees wobble, but you held firm, the need to feel his touch again overwhelming any shred of doubt.

Viktor's smile grew, a predatory light sparkling in his eyes. "Good," he said, his voice a velvet caress. He leaned in, his breath warm against your cheek. "You will not regret this decision, my sweet."

He slid his fingers through your folds, his touch gentle but insistent. You gasped as he found your clit, his thumb circling it with a precision that spoke of his mastery. His fingers slid lower, slipping inside you with ease. He began to move them in a slow, deliberate rhythm, the sound of your wetness mingling with the low, guttural noises that escaped your throat.

He watched you with a focused intensity, his eyes hooded and dark with desire. Every stroke was calculated, every touch designed to push you closer to the edge. Each thrust of his fingers was punctuated with a twirl of his thumb against your clit, sending sparks of electricity through your body.

Jayce's mouth found your neck, his teeth nipping gently as he sucked and licked. You arched your back, the dual sensations pushing you closer to the edge.

"Please..," you moaned, your voice a plea.

Viktor's smile grew darker, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. He knew you were close, but he wasn't quite ready to let you fall. "Beg for it," he said, his voice a low command that sent another shiver down your spine.

You nodded, your breaths coming in short gasps. "P-please, Sir," you whispered, your voice trembling. "I need… I need more."

Viktor's eyes lit up with fierce joy at your words, the power dynamic between you two now crystal clear. "More?" he questioned, his fingers moving faster, his thumb pressing harder against your swollen bud. "You wish to be pleasured more?"

"Yes," you whimpered, your hips bucking against his hand. "I need… I need you to… please don't stop."

He chuckled a dark sound that sent a thrill through you. "As you wish," he murmured, "But you must be more specific, my dear. Tell me exactly what you want."

You looked up at him, your eyes glazed with lust. "Your mouth," you panted. "I want your mouth… there."

Viktor's smile grew wider, his teeth flashing white in the dim light of the lab. He leaned in, so close to where I needed him. I could almost cry… "You wish for me to taste you?"

You nodded frantically, your eyes closing. "Yes," you breathed. "Please, sir. Taste me."

With a groan, he obeyed, his mouth replacing his thumb. He licked and sucked at your clit, his tongue delving into your wetness with a hunger that left no doubt as to his enjoyment. The sensation was exquisite, and you couldn't hold back the cries that spilled from your lips. Each stroke of his tongue sent a fresh wave of pleasure crashing over you, your body tightening around his fingers.

Jayce, ever the attentive lover, took advantage of your distraction, his mouth moving from your neck to capture one of your nipples, once again. He bit down gently, the slight pain mixing with the pleasure from Viktor's ministrations. Your moans grew louder, filling the room with the sweet symphony of your desire.

This was unlike anything you had ever felt before. The combination of their expert hands, their knowing touches and kisses, was overwhelming. You had always craved this kind of connection, this kind of intimacy, but had never allowed yourself to indulge. Now, with the two most brilliant men you knew worshiping your body, you felt like you were floating on a cloud of pure, unadulterated pleasure.

Jayce's cock was hot and heavy in your hand, the veins pulsing with the beat of his heart. You leaned in, your breath hot against his skin. He watched you with hooded eyes, his chest rising and falling with his ragged breaths. You licked the tip, tasting the salty precum, and he groaned, his hips jerking involuntarily.

Viktor watched with a hunger that matched your own, his own hand still working your clit with a precision that was both thrilling and terrifying. "Take him in, love," he whispered, his voice a soft command. "Show him how much you crave his attention."

You took Jayce's cock in your mouth, feeling him grow even harder. You sucked gently, your tongue swirling around the head, tasting the saltiness of his precum. His eyes widened and his grip on your hair tightened, a silent plea for more.

You obeyed, taking him deeper, feeling his cock hit the back of your throat. He groaned the sound melding with the wet sounds of your mouth working him.

Viktor watched, his eyes gleaming with approval. "Very good, love," he murmured, his own hand still working your clit with a maddening rhythm. "So eager to serve."

Jayce's whimpers grew louder, his hips thrusting slightly as he lost control. "Fuck, Y/N," he gasped, his voice strained with pleasure. "That's so good."

Viktor's eyes never left yours, his gaze intense, watching every flicker of pleasure that crossed your features. "Are you close, love?" he asked, his voice a gentle rumble that seemed to resonate in your very soul.

You nodded, the tension in your body coiling tighter with every second. "Yes, please..," you gasped, your own pleasure building.

"Mm," Viktor murmured, his eyes darkening with desire. "Come for us, sweet girl." His words were a command, a promise, and a challenge all rolled into one.

Their combined efforts pushed you over the edge, and you shattered into a million pieces, your body convulsing as wave after wave of pleasure washed over you. You cried out, your orgasm a symphony of pleasure that seemed to go on forever.

As the last tremors of your climax subsided, Viktor leaned back, his eyes filled with pride. "So beautiful," he murmured, his thumb still gently stroking your clit. "Such a Good Girl for us, love."

You panted, your cheeks flushed with the aftermath of your release.

Viktor sat back on his heels, watching you with a look of pure satisfaction. "You are exquisite, my dear," he murmured, his thumb still ghosting over your sensitive flesh. "Your responsiveness is… enchanting."

Jayce had moved to the edge of the couch, his hand moving faster now, his eyes glued to the sight of your body. "Vik," he gasped out, his voice tight with need. "I'm not gonna last much longer."

Viktor chuckled, a low, rich sound that seemed to resonate through the room. He leaned back, watching as Jayce's hand moved faster and faster, his eyes glazed with lust. "Always so eager, Jayce," he murmured, his own fingers sliding down to trace the crevice of your ass, teasing you gently. "But do not come yet."

Jayce groaned, his eyes flickering between you and Viktor. He knew he was close, but the desire to please was stronger. He slowed his pace, his hand tightening around his shaft as he fought for control. You watched him, your own desire mirroring his, the need to give him the same pleasure he had given you.

Viktor stood, his movements graceful despite the cane. He leaned in, his breath hot against your cheek. "Would you like to finish him, love?" he whispered, his voice a seductive invitation.

You nodded, eager to show your submission to both men. Jayce's eyes lit up with excitement, his grip on his cock faltering. Viktor's hand slipped away from your pussy, giving you room to move. You leaned over, taking Jayce in your mouth once again. You felt him quiver at the first touch of your tongue, his eyes rolling back in his head.

"Fuck," he gasped, his voice strained. "Y/N, you're so…so good."

You took him deep, swirling your tongue around the head, feeling his cock pulse with every beat of his heart. Viktor's hand slid to the base of Jayce's shaft, his long fingers wrapping around him as he began to stroke in time with your movements. The room was filled with the sounds of wet sucking and skin on skin, the scent of arousal thick in the air.

Viktor's other hand reached out, tangling in your hair, guiding your movements. You could feel his dominance growing, his need to control the situation becoming more pronounced. You moaned around Jayce's cock, the sound vibrating through his shaft, making him groan even louder.

"Please, Sir," he breathed, his voice strained. "Can I… can I come?"

Viktor's eyes flicked to Jayce, his expression unreadable. With a regal nod, he said, "You may."

Jayce's breaths grew ragged, his hips bucking slightly as he approached the brink. "I'm…I'm gonna…"

Viktor's grip on your hair tightened. "Swallow," he ordered, his voice a dark, command.

Jayce's eyes rolled back in his head, his body tensing as he reached climax. You took his hot seed into your mouth, swallowing it eagerly. He groaned, his grip on your hair loosening as he slumped back against the couch, his chest heaving.

Viktor's gaze never left yours, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction as he watched the scene unfold. He leaned back, his gaze raking over your naked form with a possessive hunger.

"Your dedication to our work, and to us," he began, his voice a low purr that seemed to resonate through the very air, "has been nothing short of extraordinary." His hand reached out, stroking the side of your face, his thumb brushing over your swollen lips. "But now, it is my turn."

You nodded, your voice a mere whisper of agreement, the anticipation building within you like a coiled spring.

Viktor leaned back, his gaze never leaving yours. "Stay," he said, the command in his voice unmistakable. Jayce nodded, his eyes still glued to the two of you, his own need palpable.

Viktor turned his attention back to you softly smiling, his hand sliding down your body, tracing the curves of your waist and the dip of your hips before settling on your ass. His eyes roamed over you with the intensity of a scientist studying a rare specimen. "Your beauty is truly mesmerizing," he murmured, his voice a warm caress in the cool lab air.

He leaned in, his breath hot against your skin as he whispered in your ear, "Are you absolutely certain this is what you wish for?" His question was a final checkpoint, a gentle reminder of the control you held in this moment of shared vulnerability. You nodded, your voice a breathless whisper of agreement.

"I want this, sir," you murmured, the words leaving your lips with a sense of urgency that seemed to echo in the quiet lab. Your heart was racing, your body still trembling from the aftershocks of your orgasm. The anticipation was almost unbearable.

Viktor's eyes searched yours, looking for any sign of hesitation. Finding none, he nodded, a look of determination crossing his features. "Very well, love," he said, his voice a gentle rumble.

Jayce watched with rapt attention, his own desire palpable. He leaned back, his hand still idly playing with himself, his eyes never leaving the two of you.

Viktor's hand slid down, his fingertips brushing against the slickness of your folds. He circled your entrance, teasing, before sliding two fingers inside you. You gasped, your body responding immediately to his touch.

You felt your walls tightening around him, your body begging for more. "Please," you gasped, your voice a needy plea. "I need… I need you to fuck me."

Viktor's eyes darkened at your words, his desire for you now impossible to hide. He withdrew his fingers, and for a moment, you felt a pang of loss. But it was quickly replaced by excitement as he stood, his own need now clear. He unbuckled his trousers, his cock springing free, long and hard. His cock that truly captured your attention. It was thick and long, a testament to his size despite his lean frame. The sight of him made your stomach clench with want.

"As you wish, my love," he murmured, his voice thick with lust. "But I must ensure you are adequately prepared for me." He stepped closer, his hand stroking himself slowly, his gaze never leaving yours.

"Your body is so tight," he said, his voice a gentle rumble. "But fear not, I will prepare you." He reached for a jar of lubricant, his movements deliberate and precise. He smeared it on his fingers before sliding them back inside you, stretching and preparing you for what was to come. The sensation was both thrilling and a little intimidating, but you knew you could trust him.

With a wicked smile, he leaned in, his breath hot against your ear. "I am quite… substantial," he said, his voice sending shivers down your spine. "But I will take my time. I want to feel every inch of you, to hear every moan and gasp as I claim you."

Jayce's eyes grew darker, his own need mirroring the desire in your eyes. He watched as Viktor slid three fingers into you, his thumb pressing against your clit. The sound of your moan filled the room, mingling with the steady throb of the arcane machinery. Viktor's fingers moved in and out of you, his thumb working in a slow, deliberate rhythm that had you writhing on the couch.

"Look at me," he ordered his voice a gentle command that sent a fresh wave of heat through your body. You obeyed, meeting his gaze as he continued to prepare you for his possession. His eyes never left yours as he withdrew his fingers, the lubricant glistening on them. He reached down, guiding his cock to your entrance, the head of his shaft nudging at your slick folds. You held your breath, the anticipation unbearable.

With a single, powerful thrust, he claimed you, his cock filling you to the hilt. You gasped, your eyes widening at the sudden, delicious fullness. The pain was a sweet agony that made your toes curl.

Your moans filled the lab, mingling with the steady thrum of the machinery. Viktor's eyes never left yours, watching as your pupils dilated with pleasure. "So tight, my love," he murmured, his voice a deep growl of satisfaction.

He began to move, his hips rolling in a slow, steady rhythm that had you clutching at the couch cushions. Each stroke sent a new wave of pleasure through your body, your muscles clenching around him, urging him deeper. The room spun around you, the only anchor the feel of his cock stretching you, filling you completely.

Jayce watched with a raptor's intensity, his hand moving faster as he stroked himself. "Vik," he breathed, his eyes locked on the two of you. "Let me see more."

Viktor's smile grew, his strokes becoming more deliberate. He reached down, his thumb brushing over your clit, sending sparks of pleasure through your body. You arched up, your nails digging into the couch, your moans growing louder.

"Sir, please," you begged, the words slipping from your lips like a mantra.

Viktor chuckled, the sound dark and thrilling. "Your desire is intoxicating," he murmured, his eyes never leaving yours. He leaned down, his cock still buried deep within you and kissed you. It was a gentle, claiming kiss, one that seemed to reach down into the very core of your being.

The room around you faded away until there were only the two of you, locked in this dance of power and passion. You felt every inch of Viktor, his dominance enveloping you as surely as his cock filled you. His strokes grew faster, more demanding, and you could feel your orgasm building again, a sensation that seemed to coil tight in your belly.

Jayce's hand tightened in your hair, his other hand stroking his own cock as he watched. "So fucking hot," he murmured, the words barely audible over your moans. "Look at her, Vik. Look at how much she wants it."

Viktor's strokes grew more powerful, his hips slamming into you with an urgency that was both thrilling and overwhelming. You felt yourself slipping, losing yourself in the sensation, but Jayce was there, his hand on your cheek, turning your face to his. He kissed you, his tongue delving into your mouth, tasting you as you moaned around the sound of your own pleasure.

"I've got you," he whispered, his voice a soothing balm in the storm of sensation. "Just let go."

And you did. You let go, your body shattering around Viktor's cock, the sound of your climax echoing through the room. Viktor's eyes widened, his own release following swiftly behind, his cock pulsing deep inside you as he emptied himself.

As the aftershocks of your orgasms began to subside, the three of you lay tangled together on the couch, breathing heavily. Jayce's arms were wrapped around you both, holding you close as you both came down from the intense high of your shared pleasure. The room was still, save for the steady hum of the arcane machinery and the occasional clank of a loose gear.

Viktor was the first to break the silence, his voice a low rumble. "Your performance was… most satisfactory," he said, his hand stroking your back in a gentle, almost soothing manner. His eyes searched yours, looking for any sign of regret or discomfort.

You couldn't help but smile at his formal choice of words, feeling a warm glow spread through you. "Thank you, Sir," you murmured, the endearment feeling natural on your tongue. You turned your head to look at Jayce, who was smiling down at you with an affectionate glint in his eyes.

Jayce leaned in to kiss you softly, his hand stroking your cheek. "You two are amazing together," he said, his voice filled with wonder. "I can't wait to see what we can all do together."

Viktor pulled out of you gently, his eyes never leaving yours. He helped you sit up, wrapping you in a warm embrace. "Indeed," he said, his voice a low rumble. "Our bond has grown stronger tonight."

The three of you dressed slowly, the mood in the lab now one of contentment and satisfaction. You couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging, a feeling that you had found your place among these two brilliant minds.

As you put your clothes back on, you noticed the way they both watched you, their eyes filled with something more than just lust. It was a look of possession, of claiming, but also of care and affection.

[eli-enjoys-lanadelrey]

My brain has concocted a very niche idea: House MD winter guard show (except also I have a Hilson agenda)

• The track would be Teardrop with clips from the show mixed in.

• It would focus on the heart vs. mind dynamic between House and Wilson.

• All of the characters would be played by different guard members at different times, (see Promethean, Carolina Crown 2024 DCI) but they’d all consistently be played by either a heart or mind.

• The hearts would be Wilson, Cuddy, Cameron, and Chase.

• The minds would be House and Foreman.

• The costumes would be black leotards with red detailing, the show would start with lab coats on top and there would be a costume reveal halfway through the show. The makeup would be a nude smokey eye with a red lip.

• Half the guard would represent House. Their hair styles would all have a very distinct part and the roots would be sprayed red to represent the brain, they would have the nervous system outlined in red on their leotards. They would focus on dance and rifle.

• The other half would represent Wilson. Their hair would be down with no distinct part to contrast the House members hair. Their leotards would have hearts and the cardio vascular system. They would focus on flag and saber.

• Throughout the show the House members work would include a lot of use rifles and sabres like canes.

• The first minute of Teardrop before the words come in would be a dance phrase.

• Each mind would have a heart, this would be their partner for the whole show. They would break apart and do stuff alone or with other partners or as an ensemble, but these pairs would always come back together like House and Wilson.

• If there was an uneven number of members, the extra member would be a House. They’d fall would hide behind the prop or have a dance solo whenever the minds and hearts come together.

• The House members would keep all of their weight on their left leg, using their right to do kicks and stuff. Throughout the phrase they would try to put weight on their right leg and grab their thigh as if it hurts. After the phrase they’d break off into half of them remaining dancers and half going to a rifle line.

• The Wilson members would dance around the House members for the first 30 seconds or so, before splitting off into a saber line.

• One mind (House) would start dancing across the floor from the back corner of the floor. They would be followed by 2 hearts and a mind (Cameron, Chase, and Foreman) who would lift House about half ways through the floor.

• House could possibly switch the lab coat for a blazer and could have an actual cane prop. If there is an uneven number, the extra House could play House in this scene.

• They would carry him the rest of the way to the front corner of the floor, where a heart (Cuddy) would be waiting. Cuddy would hit house over the head and shake her head disapprovingly, they would then run to rejoin the ensemble.

• About halfway through, the mind and heart partners would meet. They would waltz (see Crown, Independence Highschool 2024 SCGC) and this is when they’d lose the lab coats.

• At the end of the waltzing phrase, the House members would put too much weight on their right leg. They’d fall to the ground gripping their thigh in pain and send their Wilson’s away.

• The Wilson’s would pick up and take all the lab coats behind a prop, only the Houses would be left on the floor and they’d have a short advanced flag phrase with Vicodin bottle flags.

• At the end the House’s and Wilson’s come back together a final time. They could starts with equipment but they’d very tail end would be them dancing together. The show would end with them posed together.

• If there is an uneven number, the extra House would have a solo. They’d spin a cane in the front middle of the floor.

• For a smaller guard, I’d want to do every pair poses differently. For a bigger one, the guard would be split into 4 groups and the poses would be staggered.

• The poses would be the hearts and minds leaning on each other. This would juxtapose the rest of the show, where House is leaning on Wilson.

[royalinkblot]

Wings of Home—Chapter Twelve: Sundays in San Diego

Fifteen.

It was a number most people associated with awkward years, high school crushes, and driver’s permits.

But for Nikola “Icestorm” Kazansky-Mitchell and Ace “Blaze” Kazansky-Mitchell, fifteen meant something entirely different: a dual acceptance letter into a classified, joint PhD program in Physics and Aerospace Engineering, sponsored by a collaboration between MIT and the Naval Research Lab.

Maverick framed the letter. Iceman cried—quietly, but Maverick saw it.

Nikola stood tall on the day they were formally announced. Platinum blonde hair pinned in a slick braid, green eyes sharp under her wire-rimmed glasses. She wore a bomber jacket over her dress shirt, and her signature satchel was patched with both code symbols and Top Gun insignia

Ace had one arm slung around her shoulders. His dark blonde hair had grown longer, always falling into his blue-grey eyes. His voice had deepened but still carried the thrill of excitement whenever he talked about prototype thrust systems and new plasma dynamics.

“We’re not leaving home,” Ace had insisted. “We’re building from here.”

And that’s exactly what they did.

Bradley and Jake had just come in from the beach, sand still on their bare feet, Mitchell Nicolas Bradshaw bouncing between them with cheeks flushed from the sun and curls damp from saltwater.

He was only two, but already had the stubborn jaw of his grandfathers, Goose’s mischievous eyes, and his father’s voice—he could already sing the chorus of “Great Balls of Fire” (off-key, but with passion).

Bradley was still flying part-time with the Navy and teaching at Top Gun. Jake ran flight safety for one of the squadrons, but both were blissfully in their dad era—racing tricycles in the driveway, covered in juice spills, falling asleep on the couch with Mitchell sprawled across their chests.

“Mitchell,” Jake had said one night, watching their son sleep, “for Mav.”

“And Nicolas,” Bradley added softly. “For Dad.”

It was perfect.

On Sundays, all of them gathered—every one of the original crew, now comfortably folded into their second act.

Goose and Carole still lived next door to Mav and Ice, still holding hands when they walked through the garden, still singing badly and laughing hard. Carole ran The Charming Goose, now expanded into a second location, while Goose wrote a memoir he claimed he’d never publish but read aloud to anyone who sat near the firepit long enough.

Hollywood and Wolfman, both now fully retired admirals, arrived with wine and stories from their last international tour. Slider showed up in his crisp Senator suit before immediately changing into cargo shorts. His wife, Brooke, a renowned trauma surgeon, helped Ace refine a research paper on biomaterials for pilot safety suits.

Sundown, Chipper, Merlin, and Cougar usually took over the grill. Hondo manned the music.

Iceman, ever the composed host, wore soft sweaters now and tended to the herb garden with Maverick. His health was good. Strong. His laugh was richer in this part of life—easier.

And Maverick, finally at peace, often found himself leaning against the porch railing with a beer in hand, watching his family—his flight—laugh and live.

That Sunday, as the sunset melted over the Pacific, Nikola sat cross-legged on the deck with Mitchell in her lap, explaining orbital velocity like it was a bedtime story. Ace adjusted the baby’s toy fighter jet and whispered, “You’ll have the best call sign when you grow up, little dude.”

And in the golden hush of evening, Maverick looked at Tom and said, “We did good.”

Tom smiled. “We flew through fire. But yeah… we landed exactly where we were meant to.”

(Next is the épilogue)

Chapter one

Chapter two

Chapter three

Chapter four

Chapter five

Chapter six

Chapter seven

Chapter eight

Chapter nine

Chapter ten

Chapter eleven

Épilogue

[lizzies-gameblr]

Planet Crafter Review

Feels like an Alpha or Early Beta Game

tl;dr - This game has a really cool concept, but falls pretty far short of what it could be. It looks and feels like an game in alpha - the broad gameplay concepts are implemented and working, but everything is very rough around the edges, and in need of a lot of work. I'm a little dissapointed it still looks / plays like this, despite no longer being an early-access game.

What are the good parts?

Despite the awkwardness of the base-building mechanics, there is a satisfying progression of your base. It slowly transforms from a basic survival shelter, to ad-hoc terraforming station, to lab dedicated to agriculture and research. Despite disliking quite a lot about this game, it was quite charming to see this growth in my base. Unfortunately, it's the only saving grace in my eyes.

What are the not-so-great parts?

Look & Feel - The presentation of this game is pretty rough. Terrain is bumpy and uneven, with repeating textures. Larger pieces of terrain like cliffs are visibly duplicated and rotated shapes, and from what I can tell, water level rise is constant across the map - very much like a garry's mod map.

In addition to this, buildings, machines and resources all look very basic - for lack of a better word. They feel like they've come off an asset store, which is fine, but don't give a lot of charm and don't feel well implemented if they are. Machines placed outside have varying accuracies of bounding boxes - with some happily being placed inside one another, whilst others have huge blank areas they cannot intersect within. Furthermore, the basic habitation building and foundation don't share the same footprint, so tile differently & items placed inside habitats have some grid-snapping, but it doesn't visibly line up with centreline - giving everything about your base a slightly skewed appearance. Lastly, resources are all just scattered across the map rather haphazardly. There is some sense to it - with rarer or later game materials farther out from your start point, or in caves - where they receive slightly more care in placement.

Character handling - Much like the machines, buildings and resources the character handler feels very basic and a bit like it's come from some asset store. No legs, and pretty vague hand waving to give you a sense of movement. Walking and jumping feel basic - it's easy to slide around on rocks. Yet despite this roughness in movement and sparsity, there's a fully implemented emote system - which feels like priorities have been a bit mixed up...

Survival - The survival element of this game is pretty lack lustre. Dying carries little penalty beyond inconvenience of having to go back for the things that you don't respawn with. Some survival meters you expect - namely O2, water and food / health (a bit ambiguous in distinction) are there. Heat is absent, despite that being a key part of your work in the early terraforming stages.

What are the bad parts?

The Terraforming - It really pains me to say this, since it is such a cool concept that I've not seen done elsewhere, but nowhere in my (admittedly limited) 9.5hrs of gameplay did I ever feel like I was really having an impact on the planet. Sure number went up, and changes started to happen but it just felt meh...

Early stages like heaters and machines meant to release 'gas' to build up temperature and pressure, fail to sell that drama. They just sit there limply spinning or glowing orange. There aren't billowing clouds of gas - and the scale of your work feels at odds with your goal. This is partially mitigated by giving the player "advanced" technology, and I understand the wish to avoid turning the game into something the likes of Satisfactory or Factorio.

Further on, water rise seems to just be a fixed feature of the map - a global level, rather than dynamically filling pools. Textures slowly fade from one to another, gradually changing the look.

Lastly, the weather sucks. There is occasionally storms or rain - but these are little more than some noise and a filter applied over your view. This game is very gentle on the survival element, you don't take damage from rocks that might be blown about in a violent storm in early game, nor are you frozen or boiled alive from your changes - since your character is unaffected by temperature (despite it being something you actively change, like atmospheric O2 content, which affects your consumption of O2)

The rover - The rover is very very shoddy in its implementation. When steering, wheels snap to one direction or another. There is no suspension, so your rigid box of a rover, rattles over the low-poly, uneven terrain. Its one saving grace is having near infinite traction as long as 3 wheels have some kind of ground contact. Combined with no real engine/torque system, you can drive up near vertical cliffs which is both handy, and immersion ruining.

All in all, this game has a promising set of mechanics, that feel rough around the edges and could be amazing given some time and work. Given this game is seemingly no longer in early access, and the devs have moved on to making DLC - the kinds of improvements I would hope to see are not likely imo. I can see why people would like this game, given it's unique selling point and gentle survival, but why it's "overwhelmingly positive" in reviews on steam is beyond me.

[tuulikkiunelma]

so I quickly tried a "Blender -> drawing reference -> Krita" kind of pipeline/workflow for drawing Sulfur, my Lancer RPG pilot character ('s face), and the result seems to be okay, much better than the one I drew before.

I kind of traced the general outline and details from a 3D render to a sketch, and then finished by using the render as a reference, while also improvising and stylizing. i'm still pretty newbie when it comes to art, and i've very little energy to keep up a regular training schedule on anything, so any hack helps

still got to design her clothing and her cool cyborg legs that she has. And her mech too, but i got to choose the build first. I'm thinking of maybe an IPS-N Caliban (from Long Rim) with a big plasma thrower (no idea how viable it actually is tho lol)

some details on the Blender stuff & the 3D render under the cut

The idea of just making my own 3D model to use as a reference wasn't really to be. making human models is very difficult/time-consuming, especially after a while of not using blender and with limited spoons.

so, I ended up using the Manuel Bastioni Lab addon for Blender. I created a human model with it, posed it a bit, and took a render. I still have to edit the model's texture and add the eyebrows and the burn areas, which would make drawing them easier

I haven't been up-to-date with the Blender's new particle-based hair system, so this model was bit of an introduction for it. Thankfully it was pretty straightforward and I didn't even need to look up a tutorial video, though i probably should at some point if I'll use it more (esp. if i have to use the dynamics)

anyway, here's the render:

[kicksaddictny]

Unveiling the Air Jordan XXXIX: A New Era in Performance and Style

In a breathtaking display of athleticism, Michael Jordan once again demonstrates his prowess on the court. Positioned on the left wing, Jordan sizes up his defender, executes a deft rocker step, and explodes off his left foot towards the hoop. With a seamless blend of skill and grace, he dribbles between his legs, switches the ball to his left hand, and crosses over his defender, leaving him rooted to the spot. Jordan then ascends effortlessly for a flawless jump shot, sinking the basket with aplomb.

This iconic move inspired the creation of the Air Jordan XXXIX, the latest release in the illustrious Air Jordan line. Designed to encapsulate the essence of Jordan’s game, the XXXIX is engineered for the modern player committed to mastering the sport’s most dynamic movements.

At the heart of the Air Jordan XXXIX is an innovative cushioning system, featuring a groundbreaking combination of full-length ZoomX foam and full-length Air Zoom. This marks the first time these two technologies have been used together in a basketball shoe. The ZoomX foam, renowned for its lightweight and responsive properties, has powered some of the most impressive performances in running. The Air Zoom, a staple in the Jordan Brand’s legacy, delivers enhanced responsiveness and comfort, having been a key component in models like the Air Jordan XII and XXIII. In the XXXIX, the Air Zoom unit is seamlessly integrated within the ZoomX foam, offering a cushioned yet agile feel that conforms to your foot’s natural movement. An innovative cup sole design further stabilizes the foot, enhancing performance during high-intensity plays.

Joël Greenspan, Senior Design Director for Jordan Brand Performance Footwear, notes that the Air Jordan XXXIX might appear more understated compared to its predecessors. “Our focus was on shape, proportion, and stance,” says Greenspan. “We wanted the shoe to prioritize performance over flashy aesthetics. Our goal was to ensure that athletes immediately recognize they’re getting the most advanced performance system available.”

Every aspect of the Air Jordan XXXIX reflects a meticulous attention to detail, driven by a commitment to optimizing directional changes and responsiveness. The shoe’s upper features an embroidered textile with a computational design, derived from extensive testing at the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL). By analyzing the mechanics of Jordan’s cross-step in slow motion, designers crafted a unique pattern that flexes in tandem with the shoe’s movement. Natural leather overlays provide added support in high-stress areas, while the herringbone traction pattern on the outsole is engineered for superior grip during sharp turns. The shoe’s tongue height and heel contours have been precisely calibrated to minimize chafing, ensuring a comfortable fit.

“This is Michael Jordan’s signature shoe,” Greenspan adds. “From the cushioning to the materials to the construction, every element of the Air Jordan XXXIX represents the pinnacle of performance.”

The Air Jordan XXXIX will be available for purchase on July 23 at jordan.com and select retailers.

[oddygaul]

NieR Replicant

Creative, interesting, and deeply flawed. Comparing it to Automata, (which I’ll be doing a lot, as it’s kind of hard to avoid) it hits some higher highs, but when it stumbles, it really falls.

First off, this game has one of my favorite party dynamics of all time, and it’s backed up by stellar performances from the entire voice cast. Weiss and Kaine’s constant profanity-filled bickering, blanketed by the sweet layer of naivety Emil provides, lends such a bespoke vibe to this game. While the secondary NPCs are packed with tropes, the main party are all so distinct and weird in a way that sets Replicant apart from any other JRPG I’ve played. Also, this game’s genre-bending and perspective shifts fucking rule. From the spooky Resident Evil mansion, to the fully isometric underground lab, to the sections in Forest of Myth where the game turns into a choose-your-own-path text adventure for an hour, trapping you in a nightmarish flooding castle that exists only in the dreams of the dying, Replicant makes Automata’s mere camera angle switches feel quaint by comparison. Rather than flashy setpieces, Replicant feels like it actually experiments with form, and how player expectations shape the mood and tone.

Unfortunately, the rest of the gameplay and design drags the whole experience down. It’s a tough hand to be dealt to have your combat system compared to a Platinum game, no doubt - even if Automata is one of their shallower ones mechanically. Still, even in this improved remake, the combat feels rote by the second hour and never really evolves much beyond that (outside of the interesting Prohibited Actions section in Facade, which, due to the game’s structure, you’ll do once in the first leg of the game and never again). If we’re being honest, the fucked up part is that the combat isn’t even the main gameplay mechanic, by time spent - that dubious honor goes to repeatedly running back and forth across flat plains from location to location. Online, people in the fandom bond over the fact that by ending D, nearly every player will have naturally developed a racing line to get to Popola’s library in the most efficient manner possible, because you have to do it so often. Shit, by ending C I was looking up speedrun movement tech just to get from place to place faster. This is not good. If nearly every player of your story-focused narrative RPG starts essentially speedrunning the game before they’ve even completed it, you have a design problem.

The multiple endings / routes system is the roughest comparison to Automata; seeing how they’re handled in Replicant after playing the sequel, it’s hard to see the original NieR as anything but a rough draft. While Automata only has Route B repeat the same story beats before moving on to original content (and with much more differentiated gameplay than Replicant’s route B at that), Replicant forces you to replay the second half of the game three full times just to get different cutscenes at the end - and then to see Ending E you do a few more hours in a fresh save file. I understand the severe budget and time restrictions that were in place for the making of this game. Still, the sheer amount of times you must repeat the same dull actions to get what is, by all accounts, the real ending to the game does it a real disservice. It’s not just an issue of patience; the simple fact is, each successive ending hits a lot less hard when you’ve spent the last 3 hours skipping past cutscenes to get there instead of experiencing the story. Character moments that were devastating the first time lose their luster after a third viewing, so by the time I saw Ending C, for example, I felt detached and removed from the story and cast rather than immersed and ready for further developments.

Plus, to be honest, the endings beyond B didn’t even feel worth the effort to me. Ending B, similar to Automata’s, is largely about re-contextualizing the story, showing the other point of view, and painting Nier’s actions with a different brush - and it works. This is where the unofficial NieR tagline really hits home: you don’t have to be insane to kill someone, you just have to think you’re right. By the conclusion of ending B, you more or less understand all sides of the narrative, everyone’s motivations have become fully grey, and you’re left with the feeling that there’s no one to root for and no conceivable way that tragedy could have been averted. C & D, on the other hand, are largely focused on resolving Nier and Kaine’s arcs and giving them a happy ending. While route E has portions that are focused on fleshing out the world (and, for once, fresh, exciting new gameplay scenarios which I am livid that you’re unable to return to), its focus is still largely on the resolution of Nier and Kaine’s relationship. I personally wasn’t ever really sold on any sort of romance between the two, so C, D and E all kinda whiffed for me.

I would’ve much preferred additional content to give context to the story and world; for how much depth there is to the lore and worldbuilding of NieR's setting, shockingly little of it is shared in the actual game… if you want to really understand what a gestalt, replicant, or grimoire is, get ready to spend your time in wikis and forums reading transcripts of Japan-only drama CDs. Hell, even Automata tells you more about the backstory of the replicants than Replicant itself does.

Incidentally, having fully played through the game this time, I’m now wholeheartedly in the Brother Nier camp. My first experience of the original NieR was watching a Papa Nier (or as they called him, Dogface Nier) playthrough; at the time, it was hard to imagine a younger character working in the role, as the father-daughter bond seemed to provide such a strong impetus for the lead’s unwavering determination to rescue Yonah. On a replay, it’s clear that the most important themes of the game, especially as they relate to the main character, are radicalization, othering, and dehumanization… and those themes work incomparably better with Brother Nier. I would argue the timeskip and its effects on Nier are the single most important part of the character’s arc; the contrast between the boyish, JRPG-ass, fight for my friends 16-year-old Nier of Part 1 and the unrelenting, bloodlust-filled simmering hatred of Part 2 Nier is striking, and that transition simply doesn’t make sense with Papa Nier.

also Brother Nier has thigh highs, so.

I shouldn’t even need to say the music slaps, but of course it does. Kaine / Salvation has been stuck in my head for two weeks

[scifishortstoryverse]

PAN GALACTIC COMMONWEALTH — STARSHIP EUROPA

CREW DOSSIER

SUBJECT: DR. SUHAIR ZAMAN

ASSIGNMENT: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

REGISTRY: “DOC Z”

SPECIES: HUMAN (CYBORG)

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Overview:

Dr. Suhair Zaman, universally referred to by crew and command alike as Doc Z, is the Europa’s Chief Medical Officer and trauma response commander. Aboard a vessel as advanced and volatile as the Vanguard-Class Europa, medical oversight is not a support role—it is a frontline assignment. Doc Z handles this burden with clinical precision and acerbic detachment, her dry sarcasm as iconic as her black humor and signature hijab. She is a survivor of one of the worst battlefield triage disasters in modern history, and her entire cybernetic profile is built not for enhancement, but preservation.

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Medical History & Augmentations:

During the Siege of Arrah’s Divide, Doc Z suffered catastrophic damage when her field hospital was targeted by a directed energy mine. Against all odds, she survived. Her augmentations are extensive but integrated with precision and necessity:

• Left Arm: Replaced with a multi-tool surgical interface prosthetic.

• Left Leg (below knee): Adaptive-pressure cyberlimb with internal diagnostics.

• Eyes: Dual-spectral synthetic ocular implants with sterile field projection.

• Heart & Lung: Artificial cardiac array and single-lung circulatory exchanger.

• Vocal System: Voicebox replacement with tone-calibrated modulator.

• Neural Port: Direct-link interface with shipboard medical systems.

• Hijab: Woven smart-fabric, sterilizable and interface-linked.

Every part of her rebuilt body functions toward one goal—keeping others alive when everything else has failed.

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Personality Profile:

Doc Z is unflinching and blunt, often referred to as “the most terrifying comfort you’ll ever meet.” Her reputation for battlefield miracles is matched only by her intolerance for unnecessary suffering. Her bedside manner might be gruff, but her success rate in surgery and critical care remains unmatched aboard any active vessel in the Commonwealth Fleet.

While her sarcasm is infamous, so too is her loyalty. She will risk herself without hesitation for even the most junior crew member.

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Religious Practice:

Doc Z is a devout Muslim and maintains her spiritual discipline aboard the Europa with quiet dignity. She observes prayer regularly and ensures all medical environments meet appropriate standards for spiritual cleanliness where required. Her faith is not compromised by her augmentation—it is, in her words, “a body remade, not a soul replaced.”

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Notable Interpersonal Relations:

• Captain Cole — A close and mutually respectful bond. He trusts her word over automated diagnostics. She refers to him as “Mr Muscles” with affection.

• Gruhm Braelen — Regular tea companion and philosophical sparring partner. The only person who can out-deadpan her in conversation.

• Bellevelle Charelle — Quietly aligned with Charelle’s fight for bodily autonomy and often provides private consultation for his physical strain.

• Yuville “Wyllie” Maeko — Their dynamic is “exhausted aunt vs manic niece.” Zaman finds her maddening but brilliant, and the only one allowed to touch her internal cybernetics.

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Service Record Summary:

• Over 500 lives saved in active conflict zones.

• Field-tested in 3 planetary wars and 7 containment crises.

• Directly responsible for establishing the Europa’s cryostasis trauma wing.

• Issued permanent medical override on Decks 2, 4, and Medical Labs.

• Only member of the crew who can legally override Captain Cole’s biometric lock in the event of medical incapacitation.

Current Status:

Active. Europa Medical Bay, Forward Sector. On-call rotation 27 hours, with 2 hours set aside daily for prayer, review, and quiet diagnostics. Maintains full combat-response clearance and trauma resuscitation authority.

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[market-overview]

Japan Expands Catheter Based Approaches for Coronary & PAD Care

The Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Devices Market reached USD 26.7 billion in 2024, forecast to nearly double to USD 49.4 billion by 2033, growing at a 6.7% CAGR. Other estimates place it between USD 38–47 billion by 2030–32, maintaining 6–8% annual expansion.

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   Key Market Drivers

Surging Cardiovascular & PAD Cases Conditions like coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease are widespread. Nearly 20% of Americans over 65 have PAD  fueling demand for stents, balloons, and atherectomy tools.

Rise of Minimally Invasive Procedures Catheter based interventions offer reduced recovery time, less pain, and lower costs. Adoption in outpatient surgical centers (ASCs) is growing at nearly 9% annually.

Aging Demographics As older populations grow  especially in the U.S. and Japan  chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes and obesity continue to drive interventional device needs.

Ongoing Device Innovation Advanced technologies like bioabsorbable stents, drug eluting balloons, cutting edge catheters, and atherectomy tools are pushing out performance benchmarks and expanding treatment options.

Robust Reimbursement & Infrastructure Strong hospital systems and insurance structures support procedure uptake in both the U.S. and Japan, backed by consistent investment in cath labs.

Active Regulatory Approvals Recent clearances in drug coated balloons and valve systems spotlight a dynamic innovation pipeline and greater device availability.

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      Regional Outlook

    United States

The U.S. market valued at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2024 represents about 30% of global demand, expected to sustain ~6% growth through 2030.

Coronary stents and angioplasty balloons dominate (~65%), with increasing catheter volumes tied to coronary and PAD procedures.

Hospitals lead, though ASCs are expanding thanks to efficiency and cost savings. Investments in smart labs and digital imaging are enhancing care quality and uptake.

     Japan

Ranked among the top 3–4 markets, Japan contributes 8–10% of global total, propelled by an aging population and favorable reimbursement.

Catheter based therapies coronary and peripheral  are widely embraced. Local and international vendors work closely to launch enhanced stent and balloon devices.

Investment in infrastructure modernization supports ambitious expansion of minimally invasive cardiovascular care.

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 Product & End User Trends

Product Types

Angioplasty stents & balloons hold 65%+ of volume, leaning heavily on drug coated and biodegradable variants.

Catheters & guidewires remain essential, with increasing use in hybrid and interventional setups.

Atherectomy and embolic protection devices are the fastest growing endovascular segment (~7.5% CAGR).

Accessories and IVC filters support broader PAD and venous diagnostic use.

End Users

Hospitals remain the dominant purchaser.

ASCs are rapidly increasing market share, driven by minimally invasive, same day procedures.

       Innovation & Industry Trends

Drug Eluting & Bioabsorbable Stents These provide long term safety improvements and reduced complications compared to traditional permanent metal stents.

Atherectomy Technology Expansion Emerging ablative systems rotational, laser are gaining traction in PAD treatment, especially complex leg lesions.

Smart Digital Cath Labs Integration with imaging and analytics platforms improves outcomes and efficiency in interventional workflows.

Outpatient Expansion Low risk procedures increasingly move from hospitals to ASCs, driven by device miniaturization and cost efficiency.

IVC Filters & Graft Advancements Improved filter designs and endovascular grafts are supporting venous thromboembolism and aneurysm management.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, DataM Intelligence Database and Analyst Review

        Growth Opportunities

Opportunity Area

Strategic Recommendation

Bioabsorbable Stents

Partner with high volume PCI centers to drive clinical adoption.

Atherectomy Device Expansion

Train cardiologists at ASCs to grow PAD focused usage.

ASC Specific Device Lines

Offer catheter kits optimized for outpatient use with streamlined reimbursement.

Cath Lab Digital Integration

Co develop devices compatible with smart imaging systems.

Regional Expansion in Japan & APAC

Collaborate with distributors to meet local regulatory and clinical requirements.

         Strategic Recommendations

Strengthen clinical evidence for bioabsorbable and atherectomy devices to support broader adoption.

Design ASC friendly product bundles that simplify outpatient procedural workflows.

Embed imaging compatibility into new devices to align with digital cath infrastructure.

Form partnerships in Japan and APAC for joint clinical trials and regulatory alignment.

Expand training programs for interventional teams, emphasizing modern PAD techniques.

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Conclusion

The Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Devices Market is on track to nearly double           from USD 26.7 B in 2024 to over USD 49 B by 2033 powered by innovation in stents, balloons, catheter systems, and atherectomy devices. With aging populations and growing procedure volumes, the U.S. and Japan are leading key adoption trends.

Leading medical device manufacturers and innovators who focus on bioabsorbable stents, atherectomy technology, smart imaging compatibility, and ASC centric systems will shape the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care.

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1. Mahiro Enami's Robotic Arm System: Metal limbs controlled by neural connections, enhancing human capabilities.

2. Next Stage: A humanoid robot by Kada Robotics for industrial and commercial applications, with human-like agility and dexterity.

3. Poppy: Open-source humanoid robots for educational and research purposes by the Flowers Lab in France.

4. Nadine: A lifelike social robot from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University with advanced language comprehension and recognition capabilities.

5. Astra: A versatile humanoid robot by Aeonics known for its sleek design and advanced perception.

6. Ocean One: An underwater exploration robot designed by Stanford Robotics Lab, featuring advanced haptic feedback technology.

7. Serena 4: A humanoid robot from Iran's Center for Advanced Systems and Technologies, capable of mimicking human gestures and actions.

8. Valkyrie: NASA's humanoid robot designed for space exploration missions, with a human-like appearance and exceptional situational awareness.

9. Asuna: A lifelike companion robot with advanced AI for meaningful interactions and personalization.

10. Spot Mini: A versatile quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics known for its mobility and dynamic legs.

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These robots and their potential impact on various industries and everyday life. It's evident that Japan and other countries are making significant strides in the field of robotics, pushing the boundaries of human-robot interaction.

1. Mahiro Enami's Robotic Arm System: Metal limbs controlled by neural connections, enhancing human capabilities.

2. Next Stage: A humanoid robot by Kada Robotics for industrial and commercial applications, with human-like agility and dexterity.

3. Poppy: Open-source humanoid robots for educational and research purposes by the Flowers Lab in France.

4. Nadine: A lifelike social robot from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University with advanced language comprehension and recognition capabilities.

5. Astra: A versatile humanoid robot by Aeonics known for its sleek design and advanced perception.

6. Ocean One: An underwater exploration robot designed by Stanford Robotics Lab, featuring advanced haptic feedback technology.

7. Serena 4: A humanoid robot from Iran's Center for Advanced Systems and Technologies, capable of mimicking human gestures and actions.

8. Valkyrie: NASA's humanoid robot designed for space exploration missions, with a human-like appearance and exceptional situational awareness.

9. Asuna: A lifelike companion robot with advanced AI for meaningful interactions and personalization.

10. Spot Mini: A versatile quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics known for its mobility and dynamic legs.