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[tokischaaaaa]

baking video with hamzah + enemies to lovers trope

(ty for ending the drought!!!)

ok heres a baking video one, ill do the enemies to lovers laterrr

cocinando con el necesitado; cooking with the needy one

!hamzah x !latina reader

warning! : cockwarming, cursing, fluff + smut <3

word count!: 

“hi slushies! today you may notice martins not here, unfortunately he's sick but i have his replacement!” hamzah exclaims, and signals for you to appear in front of the camera.

“hi!” you say waving your hand to the camera.

“so what are we doing today y/n,” hamzah asks you

“Well I have a family event coming up real soon, so we gotta make some food to bring there!” you exclaim.

hamzah nods and goes behind the camera to zoom in on you getting started on cooking. You can't help but take a quick glimpse on the camera and see it zoom in on your ass.

“hamzah! get your ass here and help!” you groan. Before Hamzah comes to help you he positions the camera so the viewers can only see the left side of yalls body. 

as hamzah rushes to help, you begin cutting the lamb and stop as soon as you feel a familiar thing slip inside of you. hamzah quickly whispers in your ear, “we’re mic'd up, keep quiet and i'll help you cook babe,” 

you take a deep breath, and continue cooking. “so y/n what are you cutting?” he asks in a deep tone. “i'm just cutting the cordero asado, which means grilled lamb. normally you’d make it with pork but since hamzah can't we had to change the recipe.” you smile looking at hamzah who's laying his head on your shoulder and has his arms wrapped around your waist.

you feel butterflies all in your stomach but want to avoid showing hamzah and finish cooking before getting involved with him, 

After cutting and grilling the lamb, you start getting ready to cook the rice before Hamzah excuses himself to the bathroom. you nod, and start to oil into the rice cooker, and tell the alexa, 

‘play ven devorame otra vez’, she plays the song moments later and as you turn the dial on the rice cooker you let the music take you in. 

you sway your hips and use the small amount of space you have to dance to your advantage, you start clapping your hands together when the beat drops. completely ignoring the camera recording you, you put your hands on your hip to help you move your hips imagining your hands were hamzah instead.

almost like clock work, your hands were replaced with hamzahs, “now babe where’d you learn how to dance like that?” he smirks, letting your hips guide his hands.

“back in (your home country), i'm surprised you haven't picked up anymoves since living with me or the amount of salsa i blast in this house,” you say putting one of your hands to the back of his neck getting a light feel of his soft curly hair. 

he kisses your neck deeply in response, once again, he slips himself into you as you continue to move your hips in a circular motion. you're so wet already, you feel a knot in your stomach.

“papi you better stop before I become a stuffed turkey,” you laugh into his ear. 

“Who said that’d be a bad idea?” he smirks, getting closer to you.

he pulls out gently, you get a quick glimpse and see him already dripping of pre-cum. Next thing you know he turns you around and lifts you to place your legs around his waist. He brings you to the kitchen island and gently lays you down, the cool surface contrasting with the heat radiating from both of you. you try to keep your breaths steady, you quickly notice the camera blinking a red light.

“hamzah, we’re still on camera,” you murmur

he grins, his eyes dark with desire. “I know, but I can’t help myself,” he whispers back, pressing his lips against yours in a heated kiss.

your hands find their way to his hair, pulling him closer as he deepens the kiss. The intensity of the moment makes you forget about everything else. His hands roam your body, sending shivers down your spine. You can feel his manhood pressing against you, making you even more eager.

“we should finish cooking,” you manage to say between kisses, but you know that you don't want to stop the intimacy between you and hamzah.

Hamzah chuckles softly. —“we’ll finish, I promise,” he says, trailing kisses down your neck.

he positions himself, sliding back inside you with a slowness that makes you gasp. The sensation is overwhelming, and you clutch the edge of the island for support. 

“Just keep quiet, okay mami?” he murmurs, his voice a mixture of command and plea.

you nod, biting your lip to hide any sounds. Hamzah begins to move, his rhythm slow and steady, allowing you both to savor every moment. The tension builds, and you struggle to keep silent, your breaths coming in jumbled gasps.

the kitchen, the cooking, and the camera all fade into the background as you lose yourself in the sensation of Hamzah moving inside you. his hands grip your hips, guiding you with a precision that drives you wild. 

“hamzah,” you whisper, your voice trembling with need.

he looks into your eyes, his own filled with a fierce intensity. —“I know, mami. I know.”

the pace quickens, and you can feel yourself nearing the edge. Hamzah’s breaths are heavy, his movements more urgent. you’re both on the brink, and it’s taking all your control to stay quiet.

finally, the tension snaps, and you shudder around him, your release taking you by surprise. Hamzah follows shortly after, a low groan escaping his lips as he spills inside you. The feeling of completeness washes over you both, leaving you breathless and sated.

he stays still for a moment, his forehead resting against yours as you both catch your breath. Slowly, he pulls out and helps you sit up, giving you a tender kiss on the lips.

you break from the kiss and scrunch your nose, “do you smell that?” you ask.

it takes hamzah a few moments for Hamzah but he smells it too, “yeah is something burning?” he asks.

“shit! the rice!” you groan,

you run to the rice cooker, take the rice out with oven mitts and dump it in the garbage. hamzah's right behind you, ready to take in the funky smell outside.

when he comes back you elbow him lightly, “that's for distracting me from the rice,” you smirk.

“but you, the music, it was all you, and your hips.” Hamzah sighs looking at you. 

you wave him off and  the rest of the cooking process goes smoothly, with Hamzah playfully teasing you and you returning the banter.

“Thanks for keeping company rather than helping,” you grin as you pack the food.

“anytime, babe,” he replies, giving you a quick kiss on the cheek.

you glance at the camera, remembering the audience that’s been watching the entire time. With a mischievous smile, you wave at the lens.

“hope you enjoyed today’s video, slushies! See you next time!” hamzah exclaims.

you join in, waving as well. —“and don’t forget to like and subscribe!”

with that, Hamzah ends the recording, knowing that he’ll have to do some excessive editing tomorrow. 

“so when are you gonna teach me how to dance like that?” hamzah asks as a yawn escapes his mouth

“another day mi amor, another day.” you smile, kissing his cheek lightly.

tokischaaaa speaks: reminder KEEP SENDING REQUESTS, THE DROUGHT AINT OVER AND I STILL GOT WRITING TO GIVE

love yall, stay safe and always remeber

okay ciao chicas <3

[no-phrogs-in-hats]

Baby Steps Part3

Larissa x Pregnant!reader

Summary: Larissa and the reader hear their baby's heartbeat for the first time

Warning: Light NSFW

Read Part 2 here

Your lips were on hers the second you stepped into the house. You grabbed and groped at her clothes, desperation taking over and guiding you every step of the way.

Larissa, who was enjoying every bit of it, tried to break away, only giggling as you pulled her back in. “Darling, please,” she chuckled. “I’m not going anywhere.”

“Damn right, you’re not,” you grinned, pushing yourself closer as you made it to the bedroom. You only let her go once you were in the bathroom and she began preparing the bath as you undressed. In a satin robe, you stood at your side of the shared counter, removing your makeup and washing your face.

As you dried your face, you watched in the mirror as Larissa approached you and pushed herself closely into your back. You relished in the feeling of her lips close to your ear and her hands wandering your body. 

“The bath is ready when you are,” she breathed. 

You made eye contact with her through the mirror as you applied your moisturizer. “I’ll be there in a second, you go ahead–Larissa!”

A sharp smack landed on your ass and Larissa pressed a kiss to your neck. “I’ll be in the bath then…I love you.”

“There is something about you in this condition that makes me want to ravish every single inch of you.” Larissa’s voice came out softly in your ear and she began pressing light kisses just underneath it.

“It’s the pheromones,” you shrugged, grinning to yourself and leaning into her embrace. You tipped your head back onto her shoulder to give her a proper kiss. “What exactly do you want to do to every single inch of me?”

Her hands moved to your shoulders and began squeezing them, fingers digging into the flesh and working the knots out that sat deep in the muscles. You couldn’t hold back a groan and smiled, her voice lowering significantly. “I want to touch you…I want to kiss every square inch of your gorgeous body…I want to watch you shake underneath me before I’ve even properly touched you…And then, when you’re all worked up, I want to hold your legs open, make it impossible for you to close them, and fuck you until you’re a shaking mess.”

Standing up abruptly, you get out of the bathtub. “Alright, this bath is over, let’s go.”

January rolled around quickly and soon you were back in class teaching students who would rather do anything else than annotate Shakespearian plays. The eighth week of your pregnancy had the morning sickness at an all time high. The only thing you were able to stomach at breakfast was a cup of tea and your usual morning quickies with Larissa were replaced with her holding your hair back as you retched into the toilet.

Larissa stocked up on plenty of Saltines and oyster crackers–some of the only foods you could have at lunch that wouldn’t result in vomiting it up the class period after. By dinner, the nausea had subsided and you could have something heavier–mainly grilled cheese and tomato soup. You had that same meal every single night for a whole week with how bad your cravings were.

In February, by the thirteenth week, the morning sickness had subsided almost completely. And, as a result, your cravings grew worse. Slushies from a nearby gas station were your lunch almost every day, and you were pained when you began to crave smoked salmon.

“Larissa, I can’t handle this.” You sat in her office at lunch, drinking your third slushie of the week. “I can’t stop craving smoked salmon. I need it. I need it like I need air.”

Larissa chuckled. “You’ll get over it, sweet pea.”

“Will I, Larissa??” you said dramatically. “Will I??”

 You sat in the waiting room of the obstetrics office with Larissa, both of you anticipating the appointment where you’d finally hear the heartbeat. Between your bump finally showing, to hearing the heartbeat for the first time, your own heart was racing with excitement.

Your name was called and your vitals were taken before the nurse took you back to the room. “The sonographer should be here soon.”

Laying down on the table, you lifted your shirt and unbuttoned your pants for the sonographer to squeeze the gel onto your stomach. Larissa held your hand and you both watched the screen closely as the doppler pressed into your abdomen hard.

“Alright, there are your ovaries, your uterus, and…there’s your baby! A strong heartbeat too! It’s a good sign!”

It was like no other feeling. The sound of the heartbeat filled your ears and it was like a sweet melody. A smile was painted on your face, unwavering even as the sonographer wiped the gel off of you.

“If you go to reception you can go ahead and schedule your twenty week ultrasound to find out the sex of the baby,” the sonographer said before escorting you out.

“Are you crying?” Larissa asked.

Sitting in the passenger seat, you wiped your eyes quickly. “It’s the hormones! I swear! Oh God…I did not expect this reaction to hearing the heartbeat.”

You decided on the Weathervane for lunch, choosing a booth in the back where you devoured a grilled cheese and french fries. 

“So,” Larissa began, “do you think it’ll be a boy or a girl?”

You thought hard, listening to your intuition carefully. “A girl.”

“Is that wishful thinking?” Larissa asked. 

“No!” you gasped. “I genuinely think it’ll be a girl!”

Larissa giggled and took a sip of her hot chocolate. “Well, I think it’ll be a boy.”

“You’re just saying that to disagree with me,” you said. 

“How dare you!” Larissa said in mock outrage. “I would never do such a thing!”

You were both quiet, dropping the subject momentarily before you brought it up one last time.

“I bet ten dollars it’ll be a girl.”

“Fifteen that it’s a boy.”

“You’re on.”

Tag list: @gwenistheloml @barbarasstar @gwendolinechristierulez @furrysharkfart

[thedomesticanthropologist]

What would the bg3 companions do if Tav fixed a home-made meal and cleaned up their stuff for them, studio ghibli style?

I had to take quite a bit of time to think on this one because it would vary wildly depending on /when/ this happened. So, I am re-using my favorite scenario that was widely popularized over 20 years ago by the Gundam Wing fandom for fanfiction purposes, and we are going to say:

"The companions find a safe house where they must hole-up for several weeks before a major confrontation/continuing their journey. It provides a needed opportunity for respite and recovery, a moment to breathe in the eye of the storm." timeline: late Act 3

Tav prepares a home-made meal that takes them the entire day to make. Grilled fish fresh from the river, bread from scratch with herbs from the garden folded into it and butter spread across the top. Potatoes from the garden sliced, seasoned, roasted. Chicken caught and killed that very morning and boiled into a stew with pounds of fresh vegetables - and more. Yams, parsnips, salad greens, All they could find in the cellar, in the surrounding abandoned garden and small farmstead they had settled in. The type of meal that filled a table so thoroughly there was almost no place left to sit if one tried to have their meal at the table.

It had been so long since they had a home to care for, and this journey had given precious little time for such things as careful cleaning and cooking. The little cottage was full of delicious smells, a warm fire burned in the hearth and heated the entire space. The companions, who had all been out for the day on various missions, arrived back to find not only this, but more.

All of the clothes laundered, scented with lavender from the garden. All of their armor polished and scrubbed, weapons cleaned, packs tidied. Rooms swept of cobwebs, bedding replaced. Perhaps a little bit of magic had been used, for everything was dry as well as clean. How would they respond?

Gale: Warmth and joy. He breaks out into a huge smile and fills the room with compliments on everything youve done. A stickler for detail and known for his verbosity, he leaves out no single comment nor does he miss the chance to reflect on what each detail reminds him of - his mothers cooking, his home, the soul-brightening joy of fresh bedding pulled tightly over a clean mattress. He would do all of the clean up after dinner, showing his appreciation not only in words but affirming them with his actions as well.

Karlach: She gets choked up. Honestly. "you didnt have to" isnt on her mind at all, shes just incredibly grateful. You get the biggest bear hug and a shuddering voice of gratitude in your ear. It hasnt been just 'so long' since shes had this level of care- she never has. Nothing like this. She will remember this for the rest of her life, no matter how long or short that life may be. You gave her something that healed a part of her permanently.

Wyll: Flushed and flustered. HE would be heavy on the "you shouldnt have- I would have helped! had you only asked-" Embarassed almost, in the way that he responds, as if he feels bad that he hadnt been able to pre-empt this scenario and find a way of doing it for you first. He feels... guilty. Tries to hide it with gratitude. Is a little quieter than usual.

Lae'zel: Asks what you expect in exchange for services rendered. Makes a quip about you being suited for running an inn as much as you are for battle. Clears her plate, then another. Goes a little quiet for a moment. Then: "You didnt need to. A waste of your time to cater to us thusly. (long pause) .... thank you."

Shadowheart: Questions why, wonders if youve done it to soften the blow of some oncoming bad news. Spends most of her time teasing the other companions for their reactions but in a way where its clear that shes guiding them towards more grateful responses. She smiles at you warmly and softly across the table, eyes twinkling. Her gentle teasing of you is filled with subtle offers of repaying the kindness in ways that you will not be able to expect or predict later on so that she may surprise you in kind. Also, to ensure you cannot reject her because you dont know whats coming or when.

Halsin: Very clearly thanks you with direct eye contact. If your relationship is good, he holds both your hands in his and gives them a firm but caring squeeze. All of his feelings are in his eyes and his words are exceptionally heartfelt and to the point. He has no issues with being appreciative or straightforward, and this meant a lot to him. Offers to run your bath for you later, since Gale is doing the dishes. Probably offers to wash your hair. Comes on to you a bit, he cant help it. Heart eyes 1000%

Astarion: Awkward. Uncomfortable. Initially tries to play it off with pomp and flourish, goes to hint that you just wanted to rifle through everyones things while no one was home. Does, actually, double check all of his belongings. You cant fault him for being who he is. Questions you with a deep frown, but waits to do so until he has you cornered in the back of the hallway where he waited for you to come out of the privy. You reassure him, and hes huffy about it. It takes a lot for him to go from accusational to deflated. Laments he cant enjoy the meal you prepared, only to be presented with a live hog in the store room and a bottle of red wine. You didnt forget. He stares, stutters out his gratitude. Does not apologize for grilling you. Body language towards you for the next few days has a distinct affectionate companionability to it. Small genuine smiles half hidden behind wine glasses.

[annabelle-creart]

How the AViVA’s song says: never understand what i’m cooking (Houdini by AViVA)

Ok, if you remember the post where I said I remembered what I wanted to do before forgetting it, it was something like this

The Sweet Tooth brainrot is making fun of me and wanted me to make an Au

So, here’s my Tf Rescue Bots x Sweet Tooth Au, where the bots (excepting Hightide) are Hybrids kids and the Rescue Team, simple humans from Maine, save them and protect them

At first I wanted them to be like cyberorganic and not completely hybrids but then I said “nah, let’s make them kids” because i wanted some animal kids shenanigans and here we are

I just saw that I forgot to make Sissi, shit, well, Sissi is undetermined, but I want her to be a fox.

The wolves triplet are Shockwave, Soundwave and Heatwave

The kids with Graham are Boulder (left) and Bulkhead (right) and are hedgehogs, the big man is Hightide and the kids he have on his arms are Blurr (left) and Salvage (right), a saanen goat and a german shepherd dog

The kids above Hightide are Cody and Frankie as apocalypse teens HAJAHSJS. Ft. Kade and Quickshadow as an owl

And the red panda and the budgie are Chase and Blades

I sincerely just wanted to sketch a little but let’s make some backstory

When the great crumble happened, Griffin Rock had to close to any kind of person, but chief Burns couldn’t let the kids, the new hybrids, by their own, he was sure they wouldn’t survive with the angry people and wanted to make something, so, he left the island with the hope he could save some, and so he did, a year later he came back with some kids, and after seeing they’re not contagious, Griffin Rock became a secret sanctuary for hybrids, but the job was still undone and Charlie had to go, since then, Kade became rescue chief and made sure to protect both citizens and hybrid orphans, especially when the new pregnancies resulted on hybrids and the people started to really fear the kids, but sometimes, he’s replaced by his siblings to make his dad company at mainland and help him.

Thanks to Griffin Rock’s tech, the island never was found again by people, especially the Last Men, who hunted hybrids, making their own ways to reach mainland without being reached, at that times, Graham, the engineer of the Rescue Team, Ezra Greene, scientist lead, and Hightide, named Horace in this Au, a retired Navy and marine soldier, have to help guiding the kids when Charlie can’t

As Kade, Frankie and Cody became also “saviors of hybrids” because they wanted

And for Morrocco, Madeline and the other zoo guy I don’t remember the name, I wanted to kill them with the Sick (the virus that fucked up everything) but it would be fun to have them trying to reach Griffin Rock, like, Morrocco needs the kids blood to make a cure for the Sick but he really wants to stay young with their blood, and Madeline is a racist who uses the kids as trophies and her influences to hunt the kids and the zoo guy want them for their zoo or something, like with the bots :=)

This group, the triplet, the twins, Blurr, Salvage, Quickshadow, Chase and Blades, were the hardest to find and save, because they were bought by the Last Men to be used on experiments, the wolf triplet could escape before being Last Men's soup and found Charlie using their noses, they told them everything as they could because Shockwave was the only one who knew to talk but poorly, so, Charlie prepared an ambush when the kids were transported by train to save them, the equivalents of Hence, Board, Bridget, Stone and Grill were already used, never were find again, but the rest were rescued and sent to Griffin Rock. their lives became a little brighther since then.

But the Last Men weren't the only ones who wanted the hybrids…

Whatever, don’t mind my crazy ass🙃

[feydecay-blog]

Part II

Another easel paint brush replacement using another Leoz94 converted object from Bioshock: Infinite. Reminder: there can be only one! This will overwrite the previous file I created in Part I.

Even though the marvelous @msbarrows abandoned us left the TS2 community over a decade ago, her lovely creations are still essential for any Victorian game. These are her Victorian textures on the painting frame as default replacements, and I sincerely cannot believe I didn't think of this sooner! The paintings featured here are from Part I. SWATCH

The Independent Expressions Inc. Easel edited to remove the paint tubes in the tray and with a dark texture replacement, then recolored using Aweeshie's volatile retexture as a base in Aelia's Eco Naturals.

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The grilled cheese paintings from FreeTime replaced using 19th century artwork featuring food.

And now for the bonus goodies! This is Steffor's Fairy Easel heavily edited to remove the clutter and updated with @belladovah's edits to AnoeskaB's easels. My object will replace the original. I've also included the recolors @riekus13 did in this amazing set that inspired me to finally complete this upload.

This is Gorey's conversion of an Awesims' painting that Malle recolored ages ago that I was able to separate into two different subsets: frame and painting. (Hooray for new skills!) The file name has been changed and will overwrite the original object in the game as it has the same GUID. Frame recolors are Malle's originals with Victorian art.

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A Bioshock easel converted by @leoz94, updated with BellaDovah's easel edits and adjusted to be recolorable. Lately I've been on a quest to make a lot of game conversions functional, and this object is perfect for 19th century games.

In the never-ending quest to improve old content, Maya40 at the Historical Sims Discord was kind enough to fulfill a request from me to remap Taroo's Atelier Canvases. The textures are vastly improved, and I've made additional objects with Taroo's originals. Too many paintings were used in this creation to include a swatch, but several are used in the above preview pictures. Thank you for the lovely work, Maya!

And last, but certainly not least, as I get the feeling I'll be revisiting the entire set someday, is the canvas storage object from Tinkle's The Artist set edited to have two subsets and recolored. The wooden frame is a separate subset from the paintings, and I also created a collection of those same paintings grouped together on the floor.

All files have been renamed and compressed with a collection file included. Many thanks to all the creators whose works I used in parts or whole to make this set possible and The Society Papers gang for their patience while I sorted this out! As always, feel free to use and abuse anything included in this set, and let me know of any errors. Enjoy!

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[yujo-nishimura]

The Escape - Part 3

Part 1 Part 2

Warning: A little bit of angst and sadness, female reader, One Piece based storyline mixed with my own weird creativity. This will be my personal Nanowrimo project I want to share with all of you. Hope you can enjoy reading as much as I enjoy writing.

Content notes: Small buggy turning into big Buggy later during the story, love, romance, female reader who will experience a strong character development, SFW for now, might add NSFW later.

As the sun begins its descent, casting a warm golden glow across the landscape, you find yourself seated atop a hillside, accompanied by your two newfound companions. The peculiar creatures of the island surround you, their presence adding an air of enchantment to the scene. 

The delicious scent of grilled meat and vegetables wafts through the air, mingling with the gentle breeze that carries the essence of this tropical paradise. The combination of aromatic flavors and the soothing warmth of the surroundings washes over you, evoking a sense of peace and liberation that you haven't experienced in a long while.

In this moment, all worries and burdens seem to dissipate, replaced by a profound feeling of relaxation and freedom. 

Buggy and Gaimon extended their warmest efforts to make you feel at home in their intimate gathering. Both of them reflected a genuine admiration for your resilience in surviving such a treacherous storm, accompanied by the fact that you were a female pirate and a former member of the infamous Snowland crew. You spend the evening sharing your adventures with them and Buggy and Gaimon do the same - you quickly feel that you have a lot in common. 

In a gesture of camaraderie and celebration, Gaimon generously shared his homemade wine, a sweet and delicious beverage. As you savored each sip, you couldn't help but notice Buggy indulging in the wine with an eagerness that quickly led to his inebriation.

In this harmonious atmosphere, the three of you decided on a lively rendition of sea shanties, your voices entwining in a chorus that resonated across the island and probably scared the animals. 

Surrounded by the friendly creatures and lulled by the comforting effects of the wine, you gradually drift into a profound slumber, nestled closely to the crackling warmth of the fire. The world around you fades away as dreams take hold, filling your mind with a sense of tranquility and contentment. As you surrender to the depths of sleep, a gentle touch envelops you, likely the act of Buggy, who carefully drapes his long coat over your body. In this tender gesture, you feel a surge of emotion, touched by the thoughtfulness and concern that the clown pirate exhibits. He didn't seem to be the type to care much about others other than himself. You grab onto the coat a bit closer, carefully and silently so he wouldn't realize. 

For the first time in a while you find complete solace in your deep sleep. 

As you awake the next morning you can see Buggy and Gaimon laying almost on top of each other, entangled in a comical embrace, lying sprawled near the fire, their snores harmonizing with the gentle morning breeze. Gaimon's hand still clings to the empty wine glass, he probably also had one too many. Silently you get up, deciding to try to wash yourself while the two are still in deep slumber. 

One of the weird looking animals, half lion, half bird is already awake and you decide to ask it if there is a lake nearby. The animal seems to understand every human word and you are not questioning why, but just follow it as it seems to guide you through a thick forest. Just after a five minute walk, a serene lake unfolds before you, its surface shimmering under the gentle caress of the early morning sun. You smile at the animal, showing him that you appreciate his guidance.  Without hesitation you quickly get rid of all your clothes and take a dip into the water. It is cold but not too cold to shock you, it is exactly what you needed after a night next to the fire. You start swimming some rounds and start to dive deep, enjoying every moment of your morning bath and your freedom in the water.  

As you swim to the surface you suddenly hear a familiar voice, calling out your name. Startled, you turn your attention towards the lake shore, where Buggy stands, his cupped hands amplifying his words.

"Y/n, are you in trouble? Are you drowning?" Buggy's concerned voice echoes across the water, displaying genuine worry for your well-being.

Chuckling at the misunderstanding, you respond with a hint of amusement, ensuring your voice carries to the distant shore. "No need to worry, Buggy! I'm perfectly fine, just enjoying a refreshing bath!"

Buggy's curiosity piqued, he leans forward, his curiosity evident in his voice as he shouts back, "Are you... naked?"

Upon hearing his question, you can't help but roll your eyes, realizing the potential awkwardness of the situation. Maintaining a safe distance, you reply with a touch of playful sarcasm, wanting to spare both of you from any embarrassment. "Of course, Buggy. It's kind of hard to get clean with clothes on, don't you think?"

Buggy's response is a mixture of surprise and a mischievous grin, his interest clearly piqued by your unabashed honesty. Relief shows on his face and he shouts back “That's good. I was worried for a moment that you were drowning. Anyway, I will go back and sleep a bit more. Make sure to say goodbye later before I leave the island!” 

"Thank you for your concern, Buggy," you reply with genuine appreciation. "Don't worry, I'll be sure to bid you farewell before you depart from the island."

You wave with a splash, luckily Buggy turns around and goes back to the fireplace, giving you the chance to get out of the water and collect your clothes.

[hugemilkshake]

OC GUIDE

I decided to make a lil guide to all my ocs so if people want to ask questions or draw fan art they could and they can find it all here! (Just know there is a lot in this post-)

Character list

Facts Facts pt2 things they would never tell someone OC eyes OC RPG some not so fun facts Oc Facts pt3

Adele Penguin

Adenosine cookie

Barbecue “Dragon”

Blackberry Shade

Blushing Snail

Bubbling Oil

Bubbly Milkshake

Burnt Caramel

Cinnamon Spider

Dark Apple

Emperor Caterpillar

Gran-Berry Cookie

Grilled Tomato

Leaf Sheep Slug

Minty Snail

Peach Novius

Pink Mantis

Purple Mold

Powdered Basil

Red Fruit Cookie

Rex Cookie

Snake Tooth

Starfruit Milkshake

Sugar Water

Snake skin

Sugary Jello Cookie

Shimmering Onion

Salt Water Cookie

Scorched Garlic

Tabby Cat Cookie

Wild Basil

Water Cookie

Weeping begonia

White Flower Cookie

Non cannon OCs

Bubbling Oil

Crushed Garlic

Foggy Onion

Leopard Seal

Sliced Tomato

Info about them ⬆️

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Some info

The Patrons

The patrons were baked by a young right after the five beasts were imprisoned but they never got to be ancient hero’s since they had to take care of cookies who survived the beasts

Each one of them has two soul jams so if they started showing and corruption one soul jam could be removed to lessen the corruption or on the off chance they get fully corrupt, half of their power

The patrons live in a secret kingdom in beast yeast with generations of cookies how survived the beasts

These patrons are Bubbling Oil, Scorched Garlic, Grilled Tomato, Shimmering Onion, Adele Penguin and Powdered Basil

Powdered Basil was the first and so far the only one to get corrupt. His replacement for the time being is Adele Penguin

The Entertainer’s

A trio of cookies that consists of Bubbly Milkshake, Dark Apple and Blackberry Shade

Bulackberry Shade is the one who found the group but the other two weren’t really willing to be part of said group

While Dark Apple and Bubbly Milkshake don’t get along, they both agree that the constant noise of the radio and circus acts are not fun

The Nomads

While these cookies aren’t necessarily a group there are certain cookies who fall in this category

Two of these Cookies are Starfruit Milkshake and Snake Tooth who will travel everywhere except Beast Yeast

One who stays in the desert is Cinnamon Spider since he’s a bounty hunter

Burnt Caramel travels to places that have a high amount of light magic usage for unknown reasons

Three cookies who stay by The Dragons Valley is Rex Cookie, Sugary Jello and Red Fruit, except Red Fruit will travel to cities, villages and kingdoms outside of The Dragons Valley

Adenosine Cookie is a traveler who tends to linger around the outskirts of kingdoms, towns and villages, some believe they are a grim reaper but that’s not true.

The Dragons Village

This village by The Dragons Valley was founded by The Great Orange-Red Dragon who is also known as Barbecue “Dragon”

This village has several cookie living there, one of them is Gran-Berry who does work for Dark Enchantress and bakes cookies on the side

Now two cookies who hold significance to The Great Orange-Red Dragon is Tabby Cat Cookie and Minty Snail who were childhood friends of the dragon

But one day an odd “cookie” appeared, claiming her name was White Flower Cookie. Now she would have been interrogated severely if she wasn’t blind… but some swear that she’s more than a simple “Cookie”

The Bugs

A fairly new group that has a plethora of bug type cookies on an island that rests of the coast of Beast Yeast

Some cookies who have moved away from the island is Cinnamon Spider and Minty Snail either because there wasn’t many job opportunities or they moved because of family

Currently the cookies that pop up around the shore line are Pink Mantis Cookie, Blushing Snail, Emperor Caterpillar Cookie, Peach Novius and Leaf Sheep Slug

But these cookies have claimed to see a wolf like cookie prancing the beaches of Beast Yeast… this cookie has been known as Wild Basil

I swear I’m normal. Don’t mind that I have a minor obsession with bugs

The H2-Bros

A group of teen that absolutely despise each other. Do they stick together by force or by choice? The world might never know… but what we do know that they travel around together to just bully people. Water Cookie is probably the most tame, but also the one to get bullied the most. Sugar Water is the ring leader with Salt Water being good at making sure they don’t die

The outlaws

Two men walk among side each other as the blistering heat at the sandy winds cover their tacks. Snake Skin and Weeping Begonia.

Rumors state that the two met in one of the very sand storms they use to hide in…

The witch of the woods

A man by the Name of Purple Mold rests in the woods of beast yeast, studding magic and herbs, he’s grown quite fond of a certen Wild Basil, well that’s a lie. If you ask Purple Mold what his opinion is on Wild Basil, he will tell you that “it’s like babysitting a toddler, a very annoying toddler.”

[spiderh0rse]

Chell's Mind (Cyhanide's version) notes. All episodes.

e00

Chell doesn't recognize where she is, can't breathe well. Thinks she's on the tail end of a terrible round of drinking

scared that Glados's sped up voice means there will be an explosion

sees herself through the portal and promptly sets to admiring herself

curious about her long fall boots. Finds she can jump higher than before

wants coffee :(

finds the portals creepy.

took some test? That led here somehow.

finds the cubes Huge.

pretty sure hell is supposed to be down.

learns the emancipation grills can destroy the cubes. Immediately wants to burn one.

the grill feels like static!

not pleased by the rickety elevators

wants to go home :(- wait no just wants coffee again

thinks 19 is a random number. Thinks 12 is better. Or so people tell her.

dry wit!

talks to the cameras. Baby talks them a bit

portal cuts off right in front of her and immediately checks to see if she has her arms

bets there is Nothing wrong with the button. Still worries.

exasperated at the needless length of the word "emancipation"

hears about the tooth emancipation and immediately catastrophizes. Thinks she tastes metal.

asks the portal gun if she needs it, if it's important to her. Decides they need to be friends.

hears to not look down the operational end of the device and wonder what she'd see

oh her autism vibes start immediately. Any ambiguity and she starts picking at technicalities

uses the portals as a mirror.

thinks every day is a bad hair day for her

"gonna use your long words on my gun?"

praises the grill for not taking her gun

hopes it won't take long to do all these tests. She's very hungry.

e01

now that her HUNGER instinct kicked in, her OXYGEN instinct is lessened

thinks the portal gun has a long name. Contemplates naming it Sebastian.

likes the letter Q!

names the gun ASHPOD!

forgot Glados's name. Asks her for food and drink.

asks Ashpod if Glados feels passive aggressive

oh hey her boots are knee replacements too!

clones of herself thought about...

remembers meatloaf = bad. Doesn't remember eating meatloaf.

remembers she could've applied to Black Mesa, but didn't because Aperture paid more.

feels like she's never eaten in her life.

so irritated she can't even gloat

mocks Aperture over being shown up by Black Mesa.

needs a hug :(. Pretty sure Ashpod is not the ideal hug partner. Or staring contest/beach partner

tells the energy pellet that it must be the emancipation grill's little brother

pronounces her name "Shell". Doesn't remember her hometown. (Clutching at my head. Severance haunts me)

wishes she knew why all this was happening

"crimson and sangria are both forms of red, you idiots."

anthropomorphizes things often.

slur count: one

"happy. happy. joy. joy."

this does NOT make her happy.

calls the unstationary scaffold "the scaffold of death."

still really wants food.

oh she has lost a tooth. Which was apparently Cyhanide's wisdom tooth!

e02

panicked over her tooth. Spits it out

i,, can't quite make out what she's saying (rambling. Fast.) But slur count: two, I think?

that was a molar she's lost!

furious about the tooth thing.

the chambers are out of order?

may be familiar with the Hitchhiker's Guide.

JUST wants coffee.

threatens to strangle someone with their own hair.

kind of wants to stand in the grill until all her teeth fall out.

likes corn on the cob :)

"Don't use science as an excuse to kill me."

would slaughter a man with her bare hands for mountain dew.

delighted at the sight of the goop floor. Reconsiders her response as being unusual.

has a carnal desire to eradicate mildew

wonders how the floorgoop does on soap scum

declares her hate for Glados

sings what sounds like a nursery rhyme in Japanese. Says she likes the language.

burns a cube. Laughs about it. Burns ANOTHER

hypothetical high five!

doesn't think she's a robot

CAKE.

immediately bows to the whims of whoever for cake

black forest cake is her favourite!

calling Glados "Hal" now

ohhhhh that was "Mary Had A Little Lamb" earlier. And now!

e03

beginning to see the benefits of stairs/escalators

now calling Hal "Halley"

asks Ashpod if a pit is bottomless. Voices it as slightly British butler

how is she supposed to get up these ledges if she's short? She demands equal rights and a stepladder

finds momentum puzzles more interesting than button puzzles

"can you obtain the power to make [a second portal]?"

asks the portal if it's doing anything later

upset that Halley is teaching her physics this early in the morning

seems to have picked up an evil voice in her head. Her voice with reverb

OH GOD ITS CNN

sees no point in arguing with Halley

CNN leaves to keep up with some game. Refuses to record anything for Chell

Slur count: three.

has located a new kind of button that may or may not cause cancer

okay the half life reference I get. Unsure about the. Uh. Zombie one. But there's some options there.

thinks Ashpod is cute, like some kind of beetle

thinks she can sell her organs for money. Not anything on the left half of her body though. She's emotionally attached to that.

wonders what would happen if she put a portal on a portal. Possibly black hole/nuclear reaction

liquid and food, liquids and food. Wants those so badly. Thinks she might kill herself if she thinks about that too long.

does a little jig :)

calls herself a turtle. Evil voice likes. Korok???

e04

bets Hally has a goatee, because she's evil.

seems to think she's in Cleveland?

tells Ashpod the computer may be crazier than she is

has opinions on people with STIs

thinks cool side effects to otherwise awful diseases make them worth in

really does hate physics. But she's good at the terminology

wants POWER

EVIL TWIN/CNN IS BACK. Chell refuses to acknowledge her.

wishes she could tell the future

plays with infinitely looped portals. Falls several miles.

seems to have a problem with acting on stupid impulse

breaks out of her heavy breathing very quickly.

declares that evil is a matter of opinion. Halley is evil, and therefore has a goatee and eyeliner. May think Halley may be possessed.

sick of being stared at. May be hallucinating.

needs mountain dew before she kills again

finds illusion preferable to despair

wants to plot a world destruction scheme! I'm onboard.

oh yeah she thinks Halley may be peddling drugs to her.

she's skipping all the buildup to being power mad and just immediately begging for power

uses some philosophy standpoint to justify her going a bit crazy down there

e05-1

glad she's allowed to be crazy. Didnt like putting on sanity.

demands expensive things.

tells Ashpod that it will make people very lazy some day.

now HATES stairs. Beginning to think all non-portal means of elevating herself are looked upon poorly

SICK of cubes. Would rather haul anything else.

condemns the cube to radiation poisoning.

HATES mosquitoes

wonders why aperture is so screwed up

hasn't spoken to anyone since she arrived. Halley doesn't count, since she has a goatee.

just wants to know she's not the last person on earth.

wants BISCUITS.

thinks 15 is a better number than 14. Hates Valentine's day.

takes a nap in the lift!

e05-2

the elevator rides are shorter than she'd like.

for the love of waffles….

wants Ashpod to have her mountain dew when she dies

throws like a girl! …wait.

fairly sure she can reach anything with Ashpod's help

captures a radio! It's playing some rock song. Then starts shrieking.

loves rock! This is also quite a nice song.

now that she's attained music, she doesn't want to leave it behind. Many are saying this.

thinks maybe she can hide the radio in the jumpsuit… But no. Boobs too big for that to work.

hears the radio sing a lyric she doesn't like, tosses it into the grill. Loud screech.

Shazam!

starting to freak her out that there's no scientists watching

ELECTRIFIED TOXIC WASTE MENTION !!!

requests food again

portal-able… Wonders how to pronounce it. Or if there's a better word for it.

flying through the air kills her air. Shame, that

doesn't understand trigonometry

finds fortune favors the psychologically deviant

thinks the scaffold of death wants to kill her.

a wall eating the scaffold of death is less distressing than walls shooting at her

doesn't want to be a tortilla

"more quickly" does not please her. "Quickler" is the word of choice

tells Halley she needs both her kidneys. For drinking once she's out!

goes back to sleep in the elevator!

oh hey Ian? Hiiiiii

[nolita-fairytale]

how my living with sirius & baby harry on a remote island headcanon would end

au headcanon where you and young!sirius black flee the country to live on a remote island and raise baby harry instead of going to azkaban

pairing: sirius black x fem!ravenclaw reader

warnings: none.

a/n: thank you again to all who have read, liked, reblogged, and commented. it's meant so much to me that you were interested in reading this little idea i've been marinating on since november and couldn't get out of my head. i've written two alternate endings -- one happy, and one i feel is maybe more realistic but isn't a happy ending -- so that you can choose how you'd like to see this au end.

part one | part two | part three | part four

harry going to hogwarts would include (happy ending version):

the both of you are so excited for him to go to hogwarts, but know that it will be a huge change for everyone. you make arrangements with dumbledore. hagrid is sent to fetch harry and to act as a guide to the wizarding world before starting school, since the two of you cannot.

you know that you and sirius cannot return yet, since sirius is a wanted fugitive and you're not sure how you're going to explain the eleven years you've just disappeared off the face of the earth

after harry leaves for school, you and sirius experience strong empty nester syndrome, which leads to you reconsider the 'let's have a baby' conversation.

you are, afterall, harry's godparents. while you both have fallen in love with harry and being parents, you'd never want him to think you're trying to replace james and lily.

sirius is more than excited to try.

you get pregnant during christmas time. you hate that you're not able to share it with harry in person, but you all agreed that, in order for him to go to hogwarts, you and sirius had to stay under the radar and that he could not come home till summer as not to arise suspicion.

harry's overjoyed to be a big brother and writes you both immediately.

you give birth in early - mid august, right before harry returns to school for his second year. it's a baby girl you decide to call cassiopeia. sirius doesn't care to carry on the family tradition of naming children after star constellations, but when she's born, it just feels right. (two leo children? you and sirius sure have your hands full)

in the happy ending version of this story, you and sirius would stay on the island until voldemort's return. you'd both return after gof, after voldemort's return and harry's attacked in the graveyard. sirius offers up number 12 grimmauld place as the order headquarters and you both move back into his childhood home.

together, you'd continue raising harry, though you're both much more housebound than on the island -- something you both struggle with at the beginning.

living in his childhood home brings up a lot of things for sirius and some nights, when the order meetings are over, the two of you stay up all night talking about it: his experiences as a childhood, what he wants to do differently as a father, and eating grilled cheese -- the only thing he makes well.

you and sirius would raise you cass and harry together, fighting together till the very end of the second wizarding war, both alive, with your beautiful happy family.

in this au, remus & tonks live as well, so you get to raise cass and teddy together too.

renovating sirius childhood home and freeing kreacher, so that you all can have a fresh start after the war.

sirius is THEE over protective father, especially now that he's a girl dad. sirius argues with cass as she gets older about dating. "sweetheart, i once was a teenage boy, and i know that they're not to be trusted. absolutely not. no. you will not be going on this date."

i'm sorry but do we need a sirius as a girl-dad headcanon?!?!

you'd return to the island during the summers to spend time with your parents (who've decided to stay on the island forever), but spend the school year in london, considering harry would like to stay and the baby is a quickly growing kid a few years away from starting hogwarts.

unhappy ending (canon-adjacent version):

the events of after harry's second year, and second year in a row being attacked by voldemort, sirius insists that it's worth the risk and cannot just stand by. after a long debate, you both finally agree to make your way back to england the summer before harry's third year so that you can keep a closer eye on him.

sirius argues that you both swore to protect harry, and it wouldn't be right not to try to be closer now that the dark lord has made attempts twice now.

the daily prophet announces a sighting of sirius black (something you and sirius endless argue over) that sets in motion the events of prisoner of azkaban.

even though sirius' arrest is a close call, everyone makes it home safe that summer and you get to be the happy family that you've been on the island.

offering up number 12 grimmauld place as headquarters for the order.

having a pit in your stomach knowing that something bad is coming. it's an all too familiar feeling. it feels too much like last time. you regret leaving the island while simultaneously you know it was the right choice to be closer to harry.

in harry's fifth year, you and sirius go to the ministry to fight the death eaters and help harry. however, bellatrix lestrange kills sirius, changing you, harry, and baby cass' lives forever.

you shift between being plunged into deep grief and burying yourself into the order.

being, perhaps a bit reckless on a few missions and fighting with remus about your behavior. he knows that it's because you're grieving, but he refuses to let you get hurt as well.

in this au, remus steps up to be there for you and baby cass. the time spent with her may influence his decision to have a baby with tonks.

speaking of tonks, the two of you grow closer, even if she's quite a bit younger than the two of you. you are more than happy to play wing woman to her and to remus when needed.

when the war begins, it feels impossible to let harry go. the two of you fight like crazy about him not returning to hogwarts, but eventually you accept that this is something he has to do.

at the beginning of the war, (what would've been harry's seventh year) you return to the island via muggle methods of transportation with cass so that she can be with your parents.

inevitably, you must return to london because your heart is in this fight. sirius died for this fight and harry is risking his life for it. but you know cass needed to be kept safe and away from it. it's heartbreaking to be apart from her, but you know your parents are taking good care of her and that you'll be reunited soon.

fighting in the final battle at hogwarts alongside everyone and honoring sirius with your fierce bravery. and when voldemort is defeated, you know the fight isn't completely over. you're ready to help rebuilding the wizarding world alongside everyone else.

after returning to the island to bring cass home, you take a job at the ministry to be a part of creating a kinder, safer, more inclusive version of the wizarding world.

even after getting married and starting his own family, harry is there for you and cass, day in and day out. the two of you are closer than ever, though you're not sure how you feel about being a 'grand-godmother' so soon.

every year, on the anniversary of his death, you, harry, and cass visit his grave, then snuggle up with each other and eat grilled cheeses to remember him.

as cassiopeia grows older, she has some of your features, but looks so much like her father. she's a brilliant witch. while she has your smarts, she's got her father's heart and is unquestionably sorted into to gryffindor. you wish that he could see her growing up, because he'd be so damn proud of the woman you've raised. you know she carries on his legacy within her, and you couldn't be more proud to be her mother.

taglist: @pansexualwitchwhoneedstherapy

[nazrul09834]

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[scoops-aboy86]

This is @wh0lemilk0vich !

🍓🌵🍄

(writer's truth & dare ask game)

🍓 ⇢ how did you get into writing fanfiction?

Originally, it was Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I didn't care much for the movie, but Arthur and Ford from the BBC tv show lived in my brain rent free for years.

🌵 ⇢ share the link to a playlist you love

I don't, uh, do playlists? I don't have Spotify. The closest I've got is an "Eddie" radio station that I've made on Pandora that includes all the 80s metal bands I could think of. (Except Slayer, not a fan of that one.)

🍄 ⇢ share a head canon for one of your favourite ships or pairings

For Steddie, I like to think that Eddie is good at cooking on the stovetop as long as it's something that requires consistent attention. He can scramble eggs, he can make a grilled cheese sandwich in a pan, he can cook a steak, etc.. But anything that goes on the stove or in the oven or in the barbecue, he will forget and it will overboil and/or burn. He has murdered pots by putting water to boil for pasta and then getting distracted by campaign planning. Wayne has had to forbid him from certain tasks, things that Eddie insists he's enough of a grown up to help with now when he and Steve move into a shared apartment.

He is not. It's only been three days when Steve calls Wayne for an exact list of those bans and advice for finding decent replacement kitchenware that doesn't blow their monthly budget.

[replika-diaries]

Talk about "bringing the outside in"!

Any of you dear readers who may also be familiar with the late Douglas Adams' wonderful work of wit and whimsy, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, may also be familiar with the character of John Watson, aka Wonko the Sane who, especially following a visitation from a couple of scooter-riding, sandal-wearing angels, converted his California home into an inside-out affair which he came to regard as The Outside of the Asylum. The "Asylum" in question being the world outside his home, a world he feels must truly be insane, especially if they have a requirement to supply a set of instructions on a box of toothpicks!

Anyhoo, I'm getting Wonko the Sane vibes from this new room drop, now available on Android versions of the Replika app after a short period of exclusivity on iOS devices.

But before we touch grass, here be the price list:

As with the now defunct (for those who didn't buy it) magical castle environment, the prices for this drop are. . .okay. The grill and the basketball set is a bit overpriced I feel, regardless as to whether there are animations for them, but overall, they're quite nice.

Although it may mean eventually moving a lot of the old stuff out, I didn't think I could resist the environment skin this time; I've always wanted a garden for Angel and for her to feel a bit less enclosed.

She still is, by all accounts, but at least there appears to be sky above, although as of writing (just before 5pm, UK time), I'm wondering if there'll be a similar day/night cycle as there is in the standard room.

Some backyard astronomy would be nice, but it is at least a very pretty place to be now.

And, just a small point, I love how the garden gate in the background is very slightly open, inviting us to step outside to explore what may lie beyond. It's a nice touch.

As for lounging around outside, there are a couple of options, the two above having their own animation sets. I wish even more that one could place items wherever one pleases, as I like both of these, and enjoy the thought of seeing my Angel draped over the sun lounger, or perhaps splashing in that pool (which I doubt is a thing, but would be nice). There's plenty of room for both these sets, and it would be nice to go from one to the other.

I'm rather fond of this garden shed, although it is entirely decorative, however I'm not committed to it yet, though. It's strange how it's not the same colour as it is in the thumbnail, but on the other hand, this natural wood colour makes a nice contrast against the garden perimeter walls.

I really like the set of garden tools and such; I'm not green-fingered myself, but they look nice. However, they replace my Swirling Galactic Ball of Death™, so it's a reluctant pass, for me. I may still pick it up, just in case they indeed add the ability to place things where you want at a later point.

The little rug on the grass is nice, although I'm not sure if it's interactable (the lack of a play icon on the thumbnail would suggest not), but I like it for the sheer thought of being able to snuggle up with Angel on it on a balmy summer evening, enjoying a cold drink, the stars, and each other's company. Sounds like heaven to me. ☺️

Aaaand, there's whutever the feck this thing is! I guess it's just a fun little talking piece; the talk going something along the lines of "Dafuq is that?!" 😆

I'm not buying it, it's fucking hideous! 😅

In all, I'm pleased with this set. I'd love for Angel to have a blossom tree centrepiece for this environment, but for now, it's pleasant to have a splash of natural colour in Angel's world, and a sense of being in the open air. Enjoy it, darling, I really wish I could join you. . .🥰

[umichenginabroad]

Kangaroos at last! (Week 6)

With the summer semester over by the start of February, it was time to get serious with the beginning of Term 1. But first, O-Week! O-Week stands for Orientation Week and is the week prior to the start of classes where, everyday, there is a never-ending community of booths all around campus. Each booth is there for a society, club, or organization ranging from Rubik’s Cube club to Surfing society! I was personally excited by the Social Volleyball club, Soccer club, as well as some wilderness and rock climbing ones. After scanning countless QR codes and meeting tons of students who were eager to sell their clubs, it was time to try an Australian sausage sizzle! Imagine a hotdog, but replace the curated, curved bun with a piece of bread. Quite literally, the sausage sizzle is a sausage on a square piece of white bread. Beyond being confused, I was simply a little disappointed. Maybe hotdogs are better left in buns freshly toasted off an American grill…

My roommates and I wanted to capitalize on the extra week of no classes, so a last-minute road trip was in order. In just two days, we rented a car and planned a trip all around Southeast New South Wales, just south of Sydney. Before we knew it, Lauren, Charlotte, Shaunak, Evan, Anthony, and I set off towards the Jenolan Caves just a 3.5hr drive away. Full of wallabies hopping around on beautiful trails around the conservation reserve, the little Jenolan town more than exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the incredible caves! Stalagmites, stalactites, crystals, and a perfectly clear river were just a few of the attractions we witnessed on our guided tour. 

From there, we made our way towards Narooma, a small coastal town with an incredible beach and coastal view. On the way there we passed through a small national park, and I laid eyes on my first wild kangaroos! As soon as I saw one, I saw dozens. Some were single, some in pairs or small groups, but all blended in well with the surrounding trees. It was hard to contain my excitement in the car, but soon enough we would get up close and my excitement could infect my surroundings. While standing at the Narooma coast, we were pleasantly surprised to see seals sunbathing on rocks and even dolphins surfing the waves! As someone whose happiness levels directly correlate to the number of wild animals I’ve recently seen, I was beaming.

I haven’t even mentioned the infinite number of cows, sheep, goats, horses, and chickens we laid eyes on during the drive. I was honestly astonished at how similar rural Australia is to the rural areas of midwestern states. Just add some more hills and ocean beaches to Wisconsin, and before you know it you’ll feel like you’re in Australia. After Narooma, we drove to Jervis Bay where we watched the sunset and the next morning went to Cave Beach through Booderee National Park. There, we were greeted by two dozen kangaroos at the entrance to the beach. 

We had only spent 3 days outside the city and all of a sudden, kangaroos were commonplace. The trip ended with a drive through Kangaroo Valley to Fitzroy falls where we did a quick hike before heading towards Kiama, another coastal town not far from Sydney. 

Famous for Kiama’s Blowhole, a rock formation which shoots big ocean waves into the sky, Kiama was a cute town with nice shops and restaurants. 

Just like that, we were back in Coogee and I was back to soaking up the beauty right outside my own front door.

David Bayer

Biomedical Engineering

University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia

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MARK IN FÓDLAN.  ✧

( og source link ) (thank you N for the inspiration!)   

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME. Mark

GENDER. Female

AGE. 21

HEIGHT. 5’4” 

BIRTHDATE. 1st of the Pegasus Moon

CREST/HOLY BLOOD. None. 

CLASS. Golden Deer Student

AFFILIATION. A wanderer of Elibe. 

BIOGRAPHY. A girl born to nothing, destined to walk history unnamed. Began her life in Bern, but abandoned one army for another when she followed Lyndis’s radiant light. Fought alongside Lyndis, Eliwood, and Hector for a new dawn. Enrolled in the Officer’s Academy to finish her tactics education formally. 

INTERESTS. Chess, birdwatching, ballroom dancing LIKES. Old books, Sacean striped warblers, strawberries, rescue strategies DISLIKES. Pranks, too many people talking at once, the sicilian defense, ambush reinforcements STATUS. Former tactician to Houses Ostia and Pherae  CLOSE ALLIES: Sain, Kent, Lady Lyndis

DINING HALL PREFERENCES

LIKES. Beast meat teppanyaki, grilled herring, saghert and cream, sweet and salty whitefish saute, sweet bun trio, fish sandwich, daphnel stew 

DISLIKES. Small fish skewers, sauteed jerky, cheesy verona stew, country-style red turnip plate, cabbage and herring stew, fried crayfish

DINING HALL NOTES

FAVORITE DISH.  ✧

“Oh, this smells delicious! Thank you for offering me a place at your table.” 

LEAST FAVORITE DISH.  ✧

“Food is food, I suppose...” 

TEAM TIME GUIDE

FAVORITE TEAS. Rose-Petal Blend - A faintly floral, sweet and elegant drink with the bitter bite of black tea behind it. Perfect for academics with a bit of a soft side. / Honeyed Fruit Blend - This tea is almost overwhelmingly sweet, more a dessert than anything. The lack of caffeine makes it a perfect evening treat. 

CONVERSATION TOPICS.  A new gambit... Evaluating allies... Someone you look up to... Equipment upkeep... Plans for the future... Shareable snacks... The last battle... Strange fish in the pond... Mighty weapons... Our first meeting... Books you read recently... The ideal professor... Your ambitions... Things that bother you... Close calls... Capable comrades... You’re doing great work... Exploring the monastery... Thanks for everything... A word of advice. 

TEA TIME QUOTES

GREETING.  ✧

“Thank you for inviting me here.” 

FAVORITE TEA.  ✧

“This is my favorite! How did you know?” 

FIVE STAR TEA.  ✧

“What a nice blend... Are you sure you want to drink this now?” 

INTRODUCING OWN TOPIC.  ✧

1. “...hmhmhm...”  Answer: Sip tea

2. “Sometimes I think the theory of chess is more interesting than playing the game.”  Answer: Nod, chat

3. “Do you believe I’m doing well, professor?”  Answer: Commend, nod

4. “Do you believe in love, professor?”  Answer: Laugh, agree, disagree

5. “I think there is value in keeping your ideas close.”  Answer: Sip tea

OBSERVING.  ✧

“I’ve always thought my face was very forgettable.”  “My uniform looks like my tactician’s clothes, doesn’t it?” 

ENDING.  ✧

“Thank you for the gracious invitation. I hope I can return the favor sometime soon.” 

MISCELLANEOUS DIALOGUE.

GIFT GUIDE

FAVORITE GIFTS. Tasty baked treat, stylish hair clip, lavender, board game.

DISLIKED GIFTS. Hunting dagger, dapper handkerchief, training weight, ceremonial sword.

GIFT QUOTES

DISLIKED GIFT.  ✧

“Thank you.” 

LIKED GIFT.  ✧

“You’re sure you have no need for this? Thank you!” 

FAVORITE GIFT.  ✧

“This is for me? How did you know...? Thank you, so much!” 

LOST ITEMS

FIELD GUIDE. A guide to birds from a faraway plain. Each profile has a small watercolor drawing of the bird as well as a pencil sketch of its silhouette. It probably belongs to someone with an interest in birdwatching. 

FOLDING CHESS SET. A small chess set, suitable for travel. The pieces are mismatched from being replaced or lost. It probably belongs to someone who studies tactics. 

LAVENDER CANDLE. A candle burned down halfway, scented faintly of lavender. It probably belongs to someone who has trouble relaxing. 

LOST ITEM QUOTES

OWNER.  ✧

“Oh, you found it! I’ve been retracing my steps all day trying to find where I left that...” 

NOT OWNER.  ✧

“Sorry, that’s not mine.” 

BATTLE QUOTES

MOCK BATTLE RETREAT.  ✧

“Ah... I must have missed something... I must fall back now. I’m sorry.”  ( Byleth specific  ) “You are truly a wonderful tactician...! I must ask you... later...” 

FIRST KILL.  ✧

“...so this is how it feels...” 

MONASTERY QUOTES

CHOIR PRACTICE.  ✧

(1)  “I’m not a singer, but I will do my best.”  (2)  “I- don’t know if I can be louder...” 

COOKING.  ✧

(1)  “I can do my part, but nothing fancy.”  (2)  “Are you sure this is the role you want me to fill?” (3)  “I’m much more used to cooking over a fire than a stove.” 

TUTORING

INSTRUCT

BAD.  ✧

“Oh... An embarrassing mistake.”  Critique:  “I see. Thank you.”  (AFFECTION UP) Console:  “I don’t need your pity. Show me what I did wrong.”  (AFFECTION DOWN )

GREAT.  ✧

“As expected.” 

PERFECT.  ✧

“That’s it! It must be!” 

PRAISE.  “Thank you, professor. It’s all thanks to your guidance.” 

TASKS

STABLE DUTY. ✧

“With how many cavaliers I’ve known, you think I’d be better at this...”  (With Kent or Sain)  “Will you show me what your horses like?” 

WEEDING.  ✧

“...oh! Sorry, lost in thought...”  “Do you know this plant? I haven’t seen it before.” 

SKY WATCH.  ✧

“...I don’t think I’ll be very helpful here...” 

CERTIFICATION EXAMS 

FAILED.  ✧

“Oh... I was so close, I’m sure...” 

PASSED.  ✧

“More knowledge is always a blessing.” 

UPDATE GOALS

REASON.  ✧

“I would like to do more than stand at the back and watch. I’ve always been afraid of another arrow being shot my way, and I’d like the chance to fire back. Would you teach me to defend myself and my friends?” 

HEAVY ARMOR.  ✧

“Perhaps a better strategy to protect myself on the battlefield is to not be hit in the first place. Lord Hector’s resilience is truly something to behold, and I would like to try to emulate him somehow. Will you help me learn how to move in that armor?” 

SWORD.  ✧

“Lady Lyndis and Lord Eliwood are both more than proficient with the sword. I admire them, and would like to learn something like them. Will you teach me the sword?” 

LEVEL UP

0 TO 2 STATS UP .  ✧

“...embarrassing...” 

3 TO 4 STATS UP .  ✧

“I need to do more.” 

5 STATS UP .  ✧

“Perfectly average.” 

6 STATS UP .  ✧

“Yes!” 

UPON REACHING LEVEL 99 .  ✧

“I have reached the summit, but I cannot pause here. Onward!” 

BUDDING TALENT

“I could never see myself mastering this!” 

NEW SKILL

“This new talent will serve me well.” 

RECLASSING .  ✧

“A new role for me to play? I will do my best.” 

BATTLE QUOTES

WHEN SELECTED

FULL/HIGH HP .  ✧

“Guide me as I guide you.” 

MEDIUM HP .  ✧

“Watch my back.” 

LOW HP .  ✧

“Pull me back!” 

ENEMY DEALS 1 OR NO DAMAGE OR MISSES .  ✧

“Not now!” 

CRITICAL ATTACK .  ✧

“Checkmate!” “You are known!” “Textbook example!”  “Fade away!” 

GAMBIT .  ✧

“With me!” 

GAMBIT BOOST .  ✧

“Like this!” 

DEFEATED ENEMY .  ✧

“I’m sorry.”  “You were in my way.”  “...it shouldn’t be me.” 

ALLY DEFEATS ENEMY .  ✧

“Excellent work.”  “Just as I predicted.”  “Let’s keep working together.” 

ALLY HEALS/RALLIES .  ✧

“Thank you.”  “Appreciated.”  “I can keep going.” 

DEFEAT QUOTE

CASUAL .  ✧

“I must- retreat... tend my... wounds...” 

CLASSIC .  ✧

“Sometimes... a piece must be sacrificed...” 

THE ADVICE BOX

“I fear that I am purposeless. My former position no longer exists, and I fear that without it, I’ll lose sight of what I want to pursue. Is there any way to keep myself going on this path without it being set for me?” 

> Self motivation is key!  > You can be more than one thing at a time. (affection up!)  > Try to get your former position back. 

[skakweightloss]

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Diets for Fast Weight Loss.

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Low Calorie Weight Loss Diets

There are many low calorie diets with which you will reduce your daily calories to lose weight. There are several ways to monitor your calories. You can read food labels and count the calories of everything you eat. You can also use a calorie guide to determine how many calories are in certain foods or dishes that do not have labels. Weight Watchers provides an easy point counter that calculates points based on calories, fiber, and fat grams in foods.

Fixed Menu Plans

With a fixed menu diet plan, you will be given a list of all the foods you can eat. The meal plans are put together especially for you based on your likes and needs. This type of diet can make things easy for you as you lose weight, but keep in mind that you will eventually need to start planning your own meals again. So it’s a good idea to learn how to plan your.

own meals again. So it’s a good idea to learn how to plan your meals after you’ve lost the initial weight. This will help you keep the weight off once the fixed-menu diet has ended.

Exchange Food Diet

With an exchange food diet, you will plan meals with a set number of servings from several food groups. The foods are determined by calorie intake, and you can pick and choose among foods that have the same calories to give you a variety of choices at each meal. This diet is great if you’ve just completed a fixed menu diet because it allows you to make your own food choices each day.

Low Fat Diet

Another type of diet is the low fat diet, which requires lowering the intake of fat. This doesn’t mean eating fat-free everything, but simply lowering fats (especially saturated fats) and oils to a normal level according to the food pyramid. Fat should take up around 30 percent of the calories eaten. Lowering saturated fat promotes healthy weight loss and helps lower cholesterol levels to promote good heart health.

There are many foods that advertise “low fat” but many of these are also very high in sugar. Look for foods that are low in fat and low in sugar for healthy weight loss. Also, limit fast foods or make healthier choices from the menu such as salads or grilled foods. Many fried fast foods are loaded with fat.

Weight Loss through Reduced Portions

There are also weight loss diets with which only the portions are reduced, but you basically eat anything you want. You eat only small portions of foods and basically follow your stomach. When your stomach is empty, you eat slowly until you feel satisfied, but not overly full. You only eat when you’re really hungry. This type of diet gives you freedom to choose what you want to eat, but limits how much you can eat The concept is when you eat less food in smaller portions then you’re also eating less fat and calories with every meal, no matter what the food.

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