#Index 142

[aurumacadicus]

142 for the stony ficlet thing!

Steve hummed as Tony began to shift beside him. Tony was a warm weight on top of his arm, breath puffing softly against his chest. He curled his arm in a little, pulling Tony closer so he could bury his face in his hair.

"Mmh," Tony grunted, and Steve felt his eyelashes against his skin as Tony's eyes fluttered open. "You're still here?"

Steve blinked, frowning, then ground his teeth against a sting of hurt. "Did you really think I'd leave?"

Tony tipped his head back to meet his eyes, eyelids still heavy with sleep. "You'd be the first not to."

Sleep made Tony honest, Steve thought, lifting his other hand to gently press the backs of his fingers to Tony's cheek. He couldn't imagine Tony ever admitting that if he were fully awake. He watched Tony lean into his touch, rubbing his cheek against his fingers like an affectionate cat, and wondered how the fuck anyone had managed to leave a bed with Tony in it.

He wanted to ask. He wanted to know how many people had left Tony to find the other side of the bed cold, hand reaching out for a body that wasn't there. He wanted to know if Tony just expected him to leave because he was used to it, or if he actually thought Steve was the type of fella who'd fuck and run. He wanted to know if there was anything he could do to put Tony's mind at ease, make him realize that Steve was in this to stay.

"Can I kiss you all over?" he asked instead, carefully taking Tony's chin between his thumb and index finger to tip his head back a little further.

Tony blinked at him again, slow and syrupy, and he watched as the question registered in his mind. His hair was sticking up in odd directions, and he had fabric marks on his cheek. It was the most beautiful he'd ever seen him. He wanted to see him like this every morning. He'd wait to tell him that, though, he thought, watching as Tony's lips parted. Until they were a little more settled. Until Tony didn't seem surprised when Steve stayed.

"Of course, Steve," Tony answered, voice soft. His hand came up to wrap around Steve's wrist, holding his hand steady so he could turn and press a kiss into his palm.

Steve slid his hand back into Tony's hair, holding him steady as he leaned in to press their lips together. He thought that was a good place to start, kissing Tony until he was breathless and then trailing his kisses back to his ear, down his jaw and throat, until all Tony could do was gasp and moan beneath him.

[mariacallous]

While many government leaders continue to declare their commitment to respect the rule of law as the foundation for peace and human rights, in practice their performance is perforated with lackluster results or outright failure. As a result, people are losing faith in democratic politics and turning to authoritarian alternatives, or simply tuning out. Now more than ever, strong guardrails such as independent judiciaries, robust civil society, and trustworthy elections are needed to stop the slide and build fairer and more accountable systems.

The rule of law recession continues

Unfortunately, study after study confirms that countries are still very far from their own stated allegiance to democracy, rights, and the rule of law. The latest such report, the World Justice Project’s annual Rule of Law Index, shows a continued downturn in respect for the rule of law at the national level. The index, which this year relied on original data collected from 3,400 in-country experts and practitioners and more than 149,000 households, now covers 142 countries representing 95% of the world’s population.

Scores for the rule of law this year fell in 59% of countries surveyed, the sixth consecutive year in which the majority of countries declined. Since 2016, the rule of law has fallen in 78% of countries studied.

Trends and drivers

The main drivers of this worrisome pattern are a growing disrespect for human rights, weakening checks on government power, and malfunctioning justice systems. For example, authoritarian trends marked by centralization of executive power — at the expense of legislatures, judiciaries, civil society, and the media — worsened in 56% of countries this year, somewhat less than in the previous two years but still widespread.

Since 2016, civic participation has dropped in 83% of countries, more than any other indicator, followed by freedom of assembly and association (81%), freedom of opinion and expression (78%), and freedom of religion (76%); these are all core rights enshrined not only in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but also in treaty law and most constitutions. The ability of civil and criminal justice systems to resolve disputes declined in more states this year (66%), due to greater justice delays and weaker enforcement of judgments.

Within these general trends lies a more troubling story: Countries with weaker rule of law have experienced larger declines in their scores than countries with stronger rule of law. Moreover, “improvers” of any type have improved only modestly, while “decliners” have declined more dramatically (see accompanying chart below).

Source: WJP Rule of Law Index 2023

And countries that have declined for five consecutive years (16 of 113, led by Nicaragua, Iran, Myanmar, and Belarus, among the index’s worst performers) far outnumber those that have improved every year for the same period (two: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan). These trends suggest that rule of law malfunctions can become ingrained, exacerbating efforts to reverse course without long-term political will and resources.

Failure to deliver

As governments fail to deliver basic public services like access to justice, or worse, abuse their citizens’ rights, positive views of democratic institutions and politics drop further. Bad governance and corruption become entrenched, compounding crises and stoking further conflict and displacement within and across borders.

For example, countries high on the international security agenda for years — Afghanistan, Sudan, and Myanmar — are also some of the worst rule of law performers. In this hemisphere, Haiti (ranked 139 of 142) is collapsing before our eyes as governments struggle for months to devise an adequate response, while Venezuela (ranked last) continues to generate a record number of displaced people fleeing persecution and gross economic mismanagement.

Russia offers another telling example of the correlation between authoritarian governance and conflict. Ranking 113 out of 142 countries, and near the bottom in its regional and income group, Russia scored particularly low on such indicators as fundamental rights, criminal justice, and constraints on government power.

Meanwhile, democratizing Ukraine, whose rule of law score had been improving before Russia invaded it, performed significantly better than Russia on those same three indicators.

This year’s disappointing report card on progress toward achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, which includes Goal 16’s promise to “provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions,” provides further evidence of how far national governments still have to go to deliver adequate public goods to their citizens.

Back to basics

It doesn’t have to be this way. Evidence shows that strong liberal democracies with robust rule-of-law regimes provide better domestic and international peace and security. They generally do not go to war against each other and manage internal dissent through nonviolent channels and respect for human rights. Hybrid authoritarian and weak states, on the other hand, are more likely to experience intra- and interstate conflict, generate refugees, hinder women’s equality, and harbor violent extremists.

President Joe Biden’s timely agenda to support democracy at home and abroad, and a renewed programmatic focus by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Agency for International Development on people-centered justice, are encouraging but faces daunting headwinds in the wake of domestic and geopolitical conflicts of a new magnitude. Multiple criminal indictments and ongoing election denialism by a former president and leading contender to return to the White House will continue to test the United States’ ability to reverse its declining rule of law performance and lead by example.

From such storms must come a renewed social and political contract for peace and human dignity. It should begin with a return to the promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, whose first article declares that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” If states were to uphold this dictum in practice, they would give their citizens a fair voice in how they are governed. They would ensure equal protection of the law, regardless of status or power. And they would create governing systems based on the rule of law, the best guarantor of human rights.

[bratshaws]

through the hourglass 197. brb x oc

a/n: HRRRMM, anyway, onto the next and I hope yall are ready - haha im not - (comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!! they make my nights they really do<3)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none uwu

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“Roos,I can walk.” she giggles as he holds his hand up for her to take once she steps out of the car, but she holds it anyway, rolling her eyes a bit. Her husband just hums a chuckle,kissing her forehead before closing the door behind her, Beatrice was looking towards the Hard Deck for a few seconds, then held up her index finger, “I hear music.”

“Me too.” he says as he locks everything, sighing softly with his hands taking its place on her lower back, brushing his thumb over her spine “Is this the surprise Shells told you about?”

“Maybe, you know how she is.” considering the music, it was obvious they were the ones in her mind. Beatrice looked around the parking area with a small frown, then pursed her lips, ‘...feels kinda empty, doesn’t it? For the end of the week.”

Rooster flicked his brow as he followed her gaze, bringing her close to his side, “A little, but it happens. Sometimes there are slower days.” but he had to admit it was odd to see that lack of movement from the outside. He shook his head, kissing the top of her head, “Ah,” he nods to the door, seeing a blonde head quickly disappear from view, “She saw us.”

“So much for a surprise.” Beatrice smiles, thanking him when he walked up first, slowly opening the door to reveal the inside. It had people, just less than usual as they thought from outside, Beatrice making a face briefly but slapping on a grin as soon as she met Shells’ eyes. Her friend’s face was bright with a grin,holding her hands up before Bea could speak.

“Both of you,close your eyes.” Bea and Rooster looked at each other, earning a groan from Shells, “Come on! Do it! I’ll guide you two through the bar.” she is giggling like a madwoman, which is already worrisome. Penny gives the two a small wave before her niece pushes them forward and into the bar, “Eyes closed!” and they follow the command, Rooster is still holding Beatrice’s hand, his other one on top of her pregnant stomach as Shells walks them past the jukebox, past the usual Dagger Squad’s seats and towards the outside.

There’s a whisper of voices, followed by ‘sssh!!’, “Okay! Open your eyes!”

Both of them blink their eyes open only to be met by a very decorated open area…an area that Beatrice knew but it was so much bigger. The seats that they used to stay whenever the guys played by the beach remained, but now they had a deck…well,sort of, it wasn’t that high above the sand but it was big enough for keep the whole squad there. And they were all there, including Evelyn who was just sitting quietly next to Jake, sipping some water.

“Tadaaa!!” Shells waves her hands, “Check it out!”

"Oh my god, Shells, this is incredible!" Beatrice exclaims, her hand instinctively reaching for Rooster's as she takes in the scene. "You did all of this?"

Shells grins proudly, nodding her head. "Yep, with some help from everyone," she says, "We wanted to do something special to celebrate you guys, and well, the Hard Deck is like a second home to all of us, so we thought why not spruce it up a bit?" she pauses, “Not that we did this deck for you guys, you know what I mean– I mean the whole,” she moves her hands in circles, “Thing is for you, also,” she pulls out a seat for them, ‘This is for you guys,”

Beatrice and Rooster take a seat on the decorated deck, still in awe of the surprise their friends had prepared for them. Beatrice glances around, seeing familiar faces and the warm glow of string lights overhead. It truly feels like a special gathering, and she can't help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude.

"You guys did all of this for us?" Rooster asks, his voice filled with genuine appreciation.

Shells nods, a soft smile on her face. "Of course!" she says, "You guys mean a lot to all of us, and we just wanted to show our love and support. Plus, it's a great way to celebrate the arrival of the twins and your progress, Bradshaw."

Beatrice squeezes Rooster's hand, feeling her heart swell with love for their friends and the effort they put into this surprise. "Thank you," she says, her voice a little choked with emotion, "This is so special, and we really appreciate it."

“Yea,it’s really nice.”

“How’s the little lady?” Payback asks after they sit down, Rooster makes sure Bea is close to Evelyn so the two women can chat if they want to, “I know you can’t bring Nikki yet, but how is she?”

“She’s fine.” Bradley replies, “With Bea’s parents right now.”

Payback smiles, nodding in understanding. "That's good to hear," he says, "I'm sure she's having a great time with her grandparents. She’s going to turn one in a few months,right?”

"Mhm," Rooster agrees, glancing over at Beatrice and Evelyn as they chat before looking back at Jake when he hands him a beer, ‘Thanks, yeah she’s…speaking a lot.” he pauses, “That’s normal right?”

“What?”

“My baby girl is speaking like a full grown adult.” he mutters, “That’s normal,right?”

Phoenix chuckles, taking a sip of her own drink. "Well, it might seem surprising, but it's not entirely uncommon for some kids to start talking early," she says, "Every child develops at their own pace, and some just pick up language quicker than others. It's a good sign, though—it means she's curious and eager to learn."

Rooster nods, taking a moment to process the information. "Yeah, you're right," he says, a smile tugging at his lips, "She's definitely curious about everything, and she's been spending a lot of time with Bea, learning words and stuff. I guess it makes sense that she's picking it up quickly."

“Maybe she’s a prodigy, did you consider that?’ Fanboy adds,” I had a kid on my neighborhood that just was accepted into Harvard when he was 13, so maybe Nikki is like that,huh?”

Rooster laughs, shaking his head at Fanboy's playful suggestion. "Well, who knows?" he replies with a grin, "I guess anything's possible with Nikki. But for now, we'll just enjoy her babbling and take it one step at a time. I don’t want to imagine her grown yet. She will turn one year old in a few months.”

‘Around the same time the twins come,right?” Phoenix adds, “How far along is Bea?”

“Five months.” they reply together and look at each other while laughing, hearing a disgusted ‘ugh’ coming from Shells as she walks past them, “Yeah,five months. They’ll be…a couple months after Nicole’s birthday.”

“I still can’t believe you guys are having babies so close to each other.” Coyote says, “Nothing against it! It reminds me of my own family a bit,I have a lot of close cousins and such.”

"Yeah, it's definitely going to be a wild ride having the twins so close in age to Nikki," Rooster says, chuckling. He’s about to take a sip of his drink when he notices the three recruits from before entering the bar, McAllister immediately spots them and waves quickly before elbowing his friends so they wave along. 

Rooster licks his lips, offering them a small smile and a quick wave only for the officers to look at each other smiling, “Speaking of which.” Payback holds up his drink, “I think we need to celebrate the lieutenant-commander.” he smirks when Rooster looks absolutely shocked, “Yes, everyone knows, you should be aware that the base is like a group of grandmas gossiping about their grandchildren,we are well aware.”

Rooster huffs, dropping his head a big as Beatrice hugs his arm and laughs, gently rubbing his cheek the second they turn red, “Well, thanks guys.” he chuckles, scratching the back of his head.

"That's right!" Phoenix chimes in, raising her glass as well. "To Lieutenant-Commander Bradley Bradshaw and his growing family!" The others in the group raise their glasses too, cheering and clinking them together.

Beatrice joins in on the celebration, a proud smile on her face as she looks at Rooster. "Congratulations, Lieutenant-Commander," she says with a playful wink, "You've got quite the title now."

Rooster grins, feeling a mix of pride and bashfulness. "Thanks," he says, "But let's not make too big a deal out of it, alright?"

"Too late!" Shells laughs, wrapping an arm around Beatrice's shoulders. "We've got to celebrate the promotion and the upcoming twins and Nikki's birthday! It's a triple celebration tonight!"

Beatrice giggles, hugging his arm a bit tighter, “You deserve this,Roos. You know that,” she kisses his cheek when he offers her a bashful smile, “You are very deserving of it.”

“Thanks gorgeous,” he whispers, “And thanks everyone else, I really appreciate this.”

“Hey,” Shells juts her thumb back into the bar, “Do you want to invite your fanboys too? They are just staring at us right now and I’m feeling bad. It’s like watching three puppies stare at a chicken being cooked.”

Rooster laughs at Shells' description, glancing over at the three recruits who still seem a bit unsure whether to join or not. "Sure, why not?" he says with a smile, "Let's invite them over. They're part of the squad now, and they deserve to be part of the celebration too."

Shells waves them over, and the three recruits eagerly join the group, looking a bit overwhelmed by the warm welcome. Rooster doesn’t need to introduce them to everyone, considering they were part of the last mission. Soon they find themselves laughing and chatting, feeling more at ease with the squad.

He watches the three recruits with pride, he’s happy. Things are going so well he can’t complain, he’s not complaining. He runs his thumb over the rim of his glass before he feels Beatrice’s head on his shoulder, the sound of talking surrounding them, “You okay?” he nods in reply,kissing her forehead, “You sure? You got quiet?’

“I guess I’m trying to get used to my new title.” he shrugs, ‘Nothing I can’t handle. But…” he drops his voice to a lower octave, kissing her nose, “You can still call me Lieutenant,it can be out little secret,hm?”

Beatrice’s cheeks turn red and she swats at him, chuckling quietly, “Oh, I have to go to the bathroom.” she says, slowly standing to her feet and blinking when Evelyn did the same.

“Me too,” her friend says, “We’ll be right back,” Evelyn says to both Jake and Rooster, the two men looking like they were ready to walk them inside. They hesitate, but don’t follow them inside which makes it easier for the two to talk.

Evelyn and Bea, being the only pregnant people in that place, made it easier to walk through the sea of people…and Bea is glad to see the usual movement now they were back inside, “Ah,I knew it’d fill up eventually.”

“What?”

“Oh,nothing,I just thought it looked kinda empty.”

“Yeah.” but Evelyn sounded distracted, walking Beatrice to the bathroom and leading her inside first, checking each stall to see if anyone was there. Once they were alone, she sighed, “How are you though? You okay?”

“Me?” Beatrice smiles before entering a stall, “I’m fine! Why?”

Evelyn leans against the sink, her expression showing a mix of concern and curiosity. "I don't know," she says, "I just feel like something's been bothering you tonight. You seemed a little off at times."

Beatrice hesitates for a moment before deciding to be honest with her friend. "I guess I've just been feeling a bit nervous," she admits, "About the twins, about being a mom to three babies at once, and about going back to work eventually. It's a lot to think about."

Evelyn nods, understandingly. "I get it," she says, "It's a big life change, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed and nervous. But just know that you're not alone in this, okay? You have Rooster, your family, and all of us here to support you."

"I know," Beatrice replies, "And I'm grateful for all the support. It's just...I want to be the best mom I can be, and sometimes I worry that I won't be able to handle everything."

Evelyn smiles reassuringly, leaning against the wall. "You will be an amazing mom,you already are." she says, "I've seen how much love and care you have for Nikki, and I know you'll have the same for the twins. I mean,hell,I have my own issues with the pumpkin here.”

“How’s it treating you? The pregnancy?”

‘Honestly,I’m losing my mind. I can’t stay in one place for long, I can’t stay seated too long and I’ve been having pains everywhere.” she frowns, “How do you do it?”

Beatrice chuckles sympathetically, "It's definitely not easy," she admits, "But I guess you just find ways to cope with it. Taking breaks, getting some fresh air, and having supportive friends like you makes a big difference."

Evelyn nods, a small smile on her face. "I have to admit, it's nice to have someone who understands what I'm going through. I mean, Jake is great, but he can only empathize so much."

"Exactly," Beatrice agrees, "Sometimes you just need someone who's been through it to vent to and share experiences with. It makes you feel less alone in all of this."

Evelyn glances down at her growing baby bump, a mix of wonder and nervousness in her eyes. "I can't believe I'm going to be a mom," she says, her voice soft, "It's a lot to take in."

"It is," Beatrice says, "But you're going to be an amazing mom, Evelyn. I can already see how much you care for your little one."

Evelyn smiles, her hand resting gently on her belly. "Thank you," she says, "I do hope so."

Beatrice walks out of the bathroom with Evelyn following,looking at Penny when they walk past, seeing her friend and boss looking worried wasn’t nice,even when she was trying to hide her expression against the phone closest to the wall. Evelyn sees Beatrice looking and notices Penny as well,letting out a hum, “Shells said Penny is dealing with the corpo guys again.”

“Again? I thought they left her alone.”

“She saw one of them peeking at the bar,” Evelyn says and Beatrice stills completely, widening her eyes at the words, “A few weeks ago…but she doesn’t want us to worry,you know how she is. Especially now.”

Beatrice's concern for Penny grows as she hears about the situation with the corporate guys. She knows how tough and resilient her friend can be, "I hope she's okay," Beatrice says, her voice laced with worry, "She’ll be alright, she’d never tell us anything now, not unless we pry it out of her.”

Evelyn nods in agreement. "Yeah, you're right," she says, "Don’t worry,she’ll be okay…now let’s go back because someone,” she points to the door where both could see Rooster is craning his neck to check inside, “Is looking for you.”

Beatrice chuckles softly, waving at him. "He can be a bit overprotective sometimes," she says, "But it's sweet. Let's go back before he starts worrying too much." which would be soon considering he has the ‘dad pose’ - hands on hips and brows furrowed.

They head back to the deck where Rooster is standing, looking relieved to see Beatrice and Evelyn returning. He wraps an arm around Beatrice's shoulders as she approaches, giving her a gentle squeeze. "You okay?" he asks, concern evident in his eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Beatrice reassures him with a smile, "Just needed a little break. Thanks for waiting."

Rooster nods, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Of course," he says, "I just wanted to make sure you're alright."

Evelyn chuckles at their sweet interaction. "Alright, lovebirds, let's keep the celebration going!" she says, "We still have plenty to celebrate tonight!"

“We were just talking with the LC!” Faraday smiles, and Beatrice laughs and Rooster’s tired expression, “We can call him LC now! Cause he’s a Lieutenant-Commander!”

"That's right!" she says with a grin, "LC Bradshaw it is! We're so proud of you, Roos." she feels his cheeks warm up again, “You are getting bashful now? Weren’t you the one that played the piano for hours? At this very bar?”

“To get your attention,” he purrs, gently pulling her to sit next to him, “I’m not bashful…I like this though…I honestly didn’t think I–” and he holds back, clearing his throat. He didn’t finish the sentence, but he had a feeling Beatrice knew how it was going to end considering her own smile dropped, “Sorry,gorgeous.”

‘No, don’t be.” she taps his shoulder, “It’s all good,Roos,really…oof.”

“What?”

“The twins are moving a bit tonight.” she giggles, “I think they are just excited about the party as we are.”

“But you are okay?” he has one hand close to her stomach in any case and she nods with a soft laugh, “...okay,good.” he kisses her head, nuzzling her temple, “I got you. You know that,right?”

“And I got you.” she whispers, kissing his lips, “You know that,right?” “I do I–” he pauses, slowly turning to the baby ducks trio staring at them with wide eyes, “Ahem.” they blink,blush and immediately look away, making Rooster shake his head, ‘Children,I swear to you.”

[kaibutsushidousha]

Memory in Children: Mechanical Choices (Sagrada Reset 3) - Epilogue

[INDEX]

Two years ago, on April 28th, Asai Kei met Souma Sumire.

It was around 6 PM on the tetrapods.

2 years and 142 days later, the two were on the tetrapods again.

Considering the time erased by Resets, that gap would be longer. But regardless, the two were together again on August 28th.

This time they were in opposite positions. Souma was sitting on the tetrapods and Kei walked to her.

If she were on the rooftop of the southern school building, he would have brought Haruki with him, but since Souma was on the tetrapods, Kei came alone.

It was around 6 PM, just like when they first met. But since they were in a different season, the color of the sky was completely different. The tetrapods were engulfed by the sunset on April 28th, 6 PM. But on August 28th, despite the sun starting to sink, the sky was still blue. Things aren't like they were back then.

Seeing Kei's standing figure on the tetrapods, Souma smiled.

"Hi, Kei."

Souma's voice. As leisurely as it was 2 years before.

Kei laughed, baffled.

"Hi. It's been a long time, but not to you, I guess."

"Yeah, to me it feels like we met 3 days ago."

"When was that?"

"In my mind, Mari's mother tried to leave Sakurada 3 days ago."

"Ok, that's all sorted then."

Mari's mother tried to leave Sakurada on August 13th. Three days after it was—August 16th. That was when Sasano Hiroyuki photographed Souma Sumire.

Kei put his hands on the ground and sat next to Souma. It was like he was retracing her every movement.

"You've grown a lot taller. I'm a bit surprised."

"It's because I used to be short. Now I'm my class' average."

"How have you been doing in these past two years?"

"It's been alright. A lot happened. Both nice things and tragic things."

"Are you getting along better with Haruki?"

"A lot better than 2 years ago. Haruki changed. She's a pretty normal girl now. And she'll still change more."

"Yeah."

Souma smiled. A regular smile with no good or ill intent.

"Are you fine with that, Kei?"

It wasn't a question he'd hesitate to say yes.

"Of course. It's great that this is happening."

And yet, Souma disagreed.

"But didn't you fall in love specifically with the Haruki from 2 years ago? The invariably simple girl with a sense of self? Didn't you fall in love specifically with the girl who resembled the concept of pure good?"

"I'm not sure. I don't remember anymore."

Souma put on an amused smile. She had many smile variations.

"I can tell you went through many different experiences and got quite strong."

Kei didn't clearly understand what she meant by "strong". He thought he knew before but he could tell that he was misunderstanding it. It was difficult to understand the meaning of strength when all your previous knowledge of it was wrong, he thought.

Since he couldn't tell, his answer wasn't a yes or a no.

"I can at least tell that I changed in some way."

"Do you have an example?"

(Do I...?)

After some pause, Kei answered:

"If a girl invited me to watch the sunset with her, I wouldn't refuse."

"Even if you have a novel to finish?"

"Yeah. I can take my time to read after it's dark and I'm back home."

(What would have changed if I had gone to watch the sunset with Souma on the day of our last conversation? Would I have managed to get a deeper understanding of her?)

"I have two questions for you.", Kei brought up.

"Only two?"

"For now. Two are enough as a starting point."

"Fine by me. Then what's the first?"

"It's about something that happened two years ago, before you fell into the river. You recorded your voice to send to yourself with Tomoki's ability."

ー Can you hear my voice?

Souma sent this simple message to herself two years in the future.

"I did, what about it?"

"I never got to hear the exact time. When you will get the message?"

Souma Sumire shifted her gaze to her thin wristwatch.

"In about 5 minutes from now. I set it for 6:30 today."

"Makes sense."

Now he could tell why she prepared that.

It's the Swampman question. Was the girl in front of him the real Souma Sumire or someone else who just happened to be identical in every way? She had the tools necessary to get a concrete answer. If she was Souma Sumire, she would get the message addressed to her. And if she wasn't, she wouldn't.

(That must be what this is about.)

"And what's the second question?", Souma tilted her head.

Kei nodded and asked:

"Why did you die?"

An accident is not a reason to die when one has Future Sight as their ability.

She chose her death. In cold blood. Immediately after a Reset. She intentionally timed her death in a way Kei and Haruki's powers combined couldn't hinder it.

Despite the dark subject, the sky's blue remained as clear, deep, and quiet as always. Souma's answer had the same tone as this sky.

"She had her reasons why her death was necessary."

The girl sitting next to Kei said "She".

She referred to the Souma from two years ago as "She".

"Reasons necessitating death.", Kei repeated dodging the pronoun detail.

"Yes. Reasons to die a sudden and sloppy death that would look like an accident."

"But you're here now."

Just as Souma Sumire planned two years ago. It wasn't an ordinary suicide since she went out of her way to revive later. What was the need to die?

"Everything was necessary. Both her death and the origin of her clone, me."

"Why?"

"That's a secret. Let me keep it to myself. It won't be for long."

He didn't even want to imagine what reasons would necessitate a girl's death.

But he had to. Because Souma Sumire died. Even if the girl next to him is the real Souma Sumire, it doesn't change that she died once.

"You have the right to hate me. I did enough to deserve it.", she mumbled with hints of solitude.

He didn't have an immediate answer.

Souma Sumire's death scarred Haruki—or to be more accurate, Kei was the one scarred by her death. But hurting Kei simultaneously hurt Haruki. So much so that it distorted her ability. It scarred Haruki so bad that she could no longer use her ability by her own command.

Souma knew this would happen. She knew everything.

Kei sighed and agreed.

"Right. I can't forgive you."

What she did wasn't justifiable.

Souma slightly lowered her gaze.

"I'm sorry. I mean it. But I really had to. I can't stop what was set in motion, even though it hurt you and will still hurt you more."

(Of course it will. She chose to die and come back to life. That can't be the end of the insanity. It was obvious there was more to come.)

Kei looked into her eyes with a prayer in his heart.

"What's your goal?"

She lowered her eyelids before speaking.

"Say, Kei, do you know why I named the black stone MacGuffin?"

The MacGuffin. The stone used to unite Kei with the persons with the necessary abilities and to indicate Souma's machinations. A worthless pebble, just charged with overblown rumors.

"A MacGuffin is the prop that invites the protagonist to the plot."

The plot device that leads a specific individual to where they can be the story's protagonist. A MacGuffin could be a mysterious suitcase forced on their hands, an indecipherable letter, or anything of the sort.

Souma nodded.

"I chose you to be the protagonist of the story I arranged. Every event this far has been in preparation for that."

"And what's the plot you prepared?"

That was her goal.

A girl's reason to die and come back to life.

"If you got that black stone, then you already know."

Under that painfully blue sky...

Souma watched Kei with eyes deep as the sky itself.

"The owner of the MacGuffin will control all abilities in Sakurada."

What she said was overblown.

Absurd.

Kei sighed again. (Not very convincing.), he thought.

Next, he asked:

"Did you get to hear your voice?"

Souma Sumire's voice from two years ago. ー Can you hear my voice?

It was already past 6:30. She already had her answer.

She slightly tilted her head.

"Which do you want the answer to be?"

Late to the job, the lowest part of the sky was starting to turn red.

"I'm sure your choice will be the right one."

Her voice was quiet, but certain.

[chadillacboseman]

If you have time for the prompts! No pressure!

"I'll never leave you" with whoever you wish!

Working on the intro for the Strakteran race :) Unfinished and very much unpolished. Featuring Kate. Dialogue altered justtttt a little.

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"Simple mission"

Alex would love to know what Kano's definition of a complex mission was. He coughed, hard, trying to clear the still settling dust from his aching lungs.

Darkness pressed in on him from all sides, and his eyes strained to make out even a single shape against the gloom; in the chaos, he'd lost his shotgun, and with it had gone his flashlight.

"Kate?" he called hesitantly into the blackness, "Kabal?"

No answer.

Alex tried to retrace his steps: They'd entered the cave system at -142, +89. Kabal had placed a radio transmitter at the entrance. But how had he ended up down here?

Alex shook his head and winced at the throbbing that sprung to life near his left temple; he ran his fingers gently over it, pausing at the swelling that was blooming just under the skin.

This had to be concussion number five, at least.

Light. He needed light. God he wished Kate was with him.

Wait- Kate!

Alex fished in his vest pocket feverishly, hands fumbling in the darkness until his fingertips brushed against a piece of hard plastic. He let out a small 'ha!' and produced a novelty UFO key chain. With a click of the dome, he brought its small LED light to life, illuminating his surroundings in eerie green.

Kate had gifted him the bauble from some backwater Nevada gift shop after he'd sworn up and down he'd seen a UFO out in the desert while on body duty.

Alex held the key chain up high as he clambered to his feet and squinted at his surroundings. Rock. More rock. Then something caught his eye that made his heart leap into his throat.

Webs.

Enormous pearlescent webs, each with strands as thick as his index finger, spanning at least 15 feet across littered the space around him. Frantically, he scanned the ground searching for his shotgun, cursing himself for not carrying a sidearm.

"Kate?" Alex hissed, the dim light of the key chain now trembling in his shaking hand. He trekked forward slowly, eyes still darting futilely against the pressing blackness. He was all but certain she had been with him...hadn't she?

Ahead, there was a bend in the path, the trail veering suddenly to the left. The webbing had begun to grow thicker, more dense and more...fresh. Alex had to dodge them carefully, their sticky tendrils almost eager to pull him into an inescapable embrace.

He took a moment to sweep the ground once more, still hunting fruitlessly for his shotgun, when something to his right moved among the webbing. Instinctively, he unsheathed his combat knife with his free hand and held it between himself and whatever lay ahead.

Alex blinked, once, twice, then a third time, standing dumbfounded for a long moment as he tried to make sense of what he was looking at. It wasn't until he recognized the pale face enwebbed in the cocoon that he came to life with a jolt.

"Kate!"

Alex dashed forward in a panic, the green LED bobbing erratically in his trembling hand. His fingers found her neck, fumbling for a moment against her skin until he landed on her pulse point.

Thud. Thud. Thud.

Alex let out a shaking breath and stepped back, examining the webbing that held her in place. It was thick, it reminded him of the roping that might hold a boat to a dock in the marina back home. His combat knife hadn't been sharpened in months, dulled by all the times he'd tossed it at the wall, the training dummies, and the dart board in the bar out of boredom.

He resigned himself to it and set to work.

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The sky was so blue. Kate had never seen such a clear and beautiful day, not in a long time, anyway. She was seated atop a grassy hill, the breeze blowing gently through her hair. Kabal stood next to her.

"I love you, Kate," Kabal smiled and held out a hand. Behind him, the sun was gleaming, almost blinding in the sky

"I love you, too!" Kate moved to grab his hand, but she couldn't. She frowned and tried again.

Nothing.

Kabal's face faltered, twisting into something that made her heart sink. Behind him, the sun melted away into a sickly green glow.

Kate tried to wiggle her limbs. They wouldn't budge.

No. No no no no.

Her eyes shot open, darting in blind panic in the darkness; green light danced in front of her vision, glinting off of something sharp hovering near her head.

Kate screamed, struggling against the bindings that held her in place. She was back in Blackrock, she had to be. They were going to torture her, they were going to-

"Kate, shhh," A familiar voice cut through her panic.

A trick. Some false memory they wanted to use against her. Kate sobbed and thrashed against the webbing, half-formed pleas tumbling past her lips in quick succession.

"Kate!" a gloved hand gripped her chin and brought her gaze to a face that swam in and out of focus through the haze of tears.

"Alex?"

His face was bloodied and filthy, and his hair had long since fallen from the tight bun atop the crown of his head, but it was unmistakably Alex.

"What happened?" she croaked, "where's Kabal?"

"I...I don't know, Kate," Alex answered honestly. He continued to slice strategically at the webs as he spoke.

Kate followed the trail of his knife and glanced down; her eyes went wide and she looked as if she was going to be ill as she realized what was holding her in place.

"Alex, Alex get me out of here!"

"I'm trying!" Alex snapped, swearing under his breath as the dull-bladed knife tore slowly through the webbing.

Behind him, a radio crackled from somewhere in the distance, making him jump. He paused, ears straining, until he heard it again, a faint crackle and a muffled voice.

Alex moved to turn toward the sound and Kate let out a panicked sound.

"Alex, please- do not leave me here!"

"Kate, I'm not, I just want to find the-"

"No, you don't understand, Alex!" Kate's eyes were wild and her face was paler than he'd ever seen it. It suddenly occurred to him that she hadn't used her powers to simply blast her way out.

She was afraid.

"I won't leave you, Kate. I promise." Alex held up the key chain so she could see his face.

The radio crackled to life again, and Alex heard the unmistakable sound of screams.

[beardedmrbean]

Bulgaria topped a global ranking for progress in the field of the rule of law in 2023, Euractiv reported.

According to the World Justice Project, which publishes its annual Rule of Law Index, 2023 sees a "global recession in the rule of law." This is also the name of this year's report, which includes 142 countries. Among them, the EU member states have the best indicators, and Bulgaria ranks first in terms of growth for the first time.

A key finding of the report is that 78% of countries around the world have seen a decline in the rule of law since 2016, with legislatures, the judiciary and civil society losing ground in controlling the executive. The Rule of Law Index is based on assessments of countries' legal systems, open government, government restrictions, fundamental rights, order and security.

Bulgaria, which had the second-worst score in the EU at 0.56 in 2016, topped the progress chart with a 1.7% increase from 2022 and growth in all areas except regulatory enforcement.

[internationalnewz]

Jeff Bezos Surpasses Elon Musk as World's Richest Person: Tesla Shares Slump

For the first time in over nine months, Elon Musk has relinquished his title as the world’s richest person. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com Inc., has reclaimed the top spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, dethroning Musk after a 7.2% drop in Tesla Inc. shares on Monday. Musk’s net worth now stands at $197.7 billion, while Bezos boasts a fortune of $200.3 billion.

This marks the first time since 2021 that Bezos, 60, has ascended to the peak of Bloomberg’s ranking of the wealthiest individuals. The once vast wealth gap between the 52-year-old Musk and Bezos, which reached as wide as $142 billion, has been steadily narrowing as the stock fortunes of Amazon and Tesla move in opposite directions. While both companies are part of the elite “Magnificent Seven” stocks driving the US equity markets, Amazon’s shares have more than doubled since late 2022, nearing a record high. In contrast, Tesla has seen a roughly 50% decline from its 2021 peak.

Monday’s decline in Tesla shares was attributed to preliminary data indicating a significant drop in shipments from its Shanghai factory to the lowest point in over a year. Meanwhile, Amazon experienced robust online sales growth, contributing to Bezos’ resurgence in the wealth rankings.

Musk’s financial woes may intensify following a Delaware judge’s decision to invalidate his $55 billion pay package at Tesla, where he serves as chief executive. The ruling favored an investor who challenged Musk’s compensation plan, which had previously held the title of the largest in history. Musk’s significant assets, including options, stakes in Tesla, and SpaceX, are still considered in the Bloomberg index calculations of his wealth.

Bezos’ vast fortune primarily stems from his 9% stake in Amazon, making him the company’s largest shareholder, even after recently divesting 50 million shares worth approximately $8.5 billion. This return to the top of the wealth rankings is a familiar position for Bezos, who first surpassed Microsoft Inc. co-founder Bill Gates as the world’s richest person in 2017. However, after a fierce competition with Musk throughout 2021, Bezos fell behind late in the year and has only now regained the coveted №1 position.

In addition to Musk and Bezos, Bernard Arnault, the 74-year-old chairman of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury-goods maker, also ranks among the world’s wealthiest, boasting a net worth of $197.5 billion.

[warningsine]

Argentina is heading into the presidential runoff on November 19 with a rapidly declining economy. The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has remained stagnant for the past three months, while inflation has skyrocketed to over 142% since last year. A quarter of the population lives in poverty, and parents who each earn the minimum wage can’t cover basic household expenses for a family of four. The foreign exchange market is muddled by multiple dollar exchange rates, and the Central Bank’s reserves have been cut in half over the last four years. On top of all this, Argentina is burdened with a $44 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Argentines are hopeful that their next president will bring an end to their struggles, but the two candidates have radically different approaches. One is an economist who promises to take a chainsaw to the public budget, and the other is the current Minister of Economy with a more cautious plan.

The Peronist coalition candidate, Sergio Massa, has been in charge of managing the economy for about a year, and many wonder what he will do differently as president. The Peronist coalition blames the deepening crisis on a historic drought that has led to $20 billion in losses. They also cite the impact of the pandemic and the IMF debt assumed by former president Mauricio Macri. Ultra-libertarian Javier Milei blames the crisis on a fiscal policy of excessive money creation and has proposed dollarizing the economy to tackle rampant inflation. He also wants to radically cut public spending. Economists all over the world have criticized Milei’s ideas as dangerous for Argentina.

Gross Domestic Product

The GDP of the second-largest South American economy declined by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Argentina’s economy has been stagnant for many years, and only saw growth in 2013, 2015 and 2017. In other years, the economy actually contracted. During President Alberto Fernández’s first year in office (which coincided with the start of the pandemic), GDP dropped by 9.9%. In 2021, GDP rebounded briefly and then began to sink again. According to an IMF report, the country’s $22,000 per capita GDP in 2022 is 9% lower than it was a decade ago.

Inflation

The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) provides the country with information about inflation and the erosion of their purchasing power. In October, the inflation rate rose by 8.3% over September and reached a record 142.7%, the highest rate in 30 years. In South America, only Venezuela has a higher inflation rate than Argentina. In 2015, when Mauricio Macri became president, inflation stood at 25%. By the time he left office four years later, it had doubled to 54%. Today, the inflation rate has nearly tripled, and unofficial forecasts indicate it will spike to 185% by the end of the year.

Poverty

Four in 10 Argentines live in poverty, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC). Poverty increased during the Macri (2015-2019) and Fernández administrations. The latest poverty data for the second half of 2023 indicates that it’s the highest since early 2021, after a year of pandemic. The poverty rate is even worse among the country’s youth, with 56% of people under 15 living in poverty, and 9.3% of the population doesn’t earn enough to buy food. With a minimum wage of 146,000 pesos ($415 at current exchange rates) in November, twice that amount is insufficient to cover basic needs (food, transportation, clothing, etc.) for a household with two adults and two minors.

Unemployment

The unemployment rate has improved in Argentina, but the country has a precarious labor market with falling wages due to inflation. President Fernández took office with an 8.9% unemployment rate, which decreased to 6.2% in the second quarter of 2023 according to INDEC. Young people aged 14-29 were most affected, with unemployment rates of 13.4% for women and 12.3% for men. Unlike previous quarters, the recent drop in unemployment was due to fewer jobseekers and not an increase in the number of jobs, which remained flat.

Peso exchange rates

The parity between the Argentine peso and the U.S. dollar came to an end after the 2002 “corralito” banking crisis, when the government imposed limits on cash withdrawals to prevent a bank run. Prior to this, there was a legally fixed exchange rate. Today, there are multiple exchange rates in Argentina due to tightened exchange restrictions since 2011. Back then, the dollar was pegged to 4.3 pesos, while the unofficial “blue dollar” traded for 4.6 pesos on the street.

By the time Fernández took office in December 2019, the exchange rate was 62 pesos per dollar. It’s now 369 pesos per dollar, after being fixed at 365 for three months. The gap between the official and unofficial exchange rates is now greater than 160%, with a street value of 950 pesos for one blue dollar.

Central Bank reserves

The government has tried to prop up the peso by intervening in the foreign exchange market, which has depleted the Central Bank’s limited foreign reserves. Gross reserves have declined by 53% in the past year, down to $20.9 billion, according to the Central Bank. But other economists who have analyzed the country’s net reserves (the readily available foreign currency held by the Central Bank) tell a different story, although the Central Bank disputes their estimates. When Fernández took office, the Central Bank’s reserves were estimated at $12 billion. Four years later, these experts say the country has a $10 billion deficit in foreign reserves. Argentina has long suffered from a chronic foreign currency deficit, exacerbated in 2023 by a severe drought that severely affected the agricultural sector, which accounts for 70% of the country’s foreign currency inflows.

[best-anime-tournament]

Here you can find the polls from round 109 to 144:  

Round 109 - Cardcaptor Sakura vs Yona of the Dawn

Round 110 - 86 Part 2 vs A Place Further Than The Universe

Round 111 - D.Gray Man vs Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Round 112 - Detective Conan vs Akira

Round 113 - Ping Pong the Animation vs K-On!!

Round 114 - To Your Eternity vs Ghost in the Shell

Round 115 - Daily Lives of High School Boys vs SK8 the Infinity

Round 116 - No Game No Life: Zero vs Steins;Gate 0

Round 117 - High School DXD New vs The Garden of Words

Round 118 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2 vs Btooom!

Round 119 - The Ancient Magus' Bride vs Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World 2 Part 2

Round 120 - Kuroko no Basket 2 vs Komi Can’t Communicate

Round 121 -  Ao Haru Ride vs Tokyo Ghoul:re 2

Round 122 - Haikyuu!! To the Top vs Trinity Seven

Round 123 - Boruto: Naruto Next Generations vs Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Round 124 - Youjo Senki vs Masamune-kun no Revenge

Round 125 - Magi: The Kingdom of Magic vs The Promised Neverland 2

Round 126 - Kekkai Sensen vs Overlord III

Round 127 - Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2 vs The God of High School

Round 128 - Beastars vs Tower of God

Round 129 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2 Part 2 vs Lucky☆Star 

Round 130 - Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song vs Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun

Round 131 - The Eminence in Shadow vs Free!

Round 132 - The Rising of the Shield Hero 2 vs Great Pretender

Round 133 - Tonikaku Kawaii vs Hunter x Hunter (1999)

Round 134 - Lovely★Complex vs Yuru Camp

Round 135 - Wolf Children vs The Quintessential Quintuplets 2

Round 136 - Link Click vs Initial D

Round 137 - Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor vs Hotarubi no Mori e

Round 138 - Katanagatari vs Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

Round 139 - Ousama Ranking vs Dragon Ball Super

Round 140 - Vinland Saga 2 vs Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

Round 141 - Rurouni Kenshin vs Blue Lock

Round 142 - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 vs Kokoro Connect

Round 143 - Spy x Family Part 2 vs To Aru Majutsu no Index

Round 144 - Orange vs Bungou Stay Dogs 2 

Match 1-24

(anime in bold have passed the 1st round)

[tgedphotos]

Chapter 142 - “Unexpected Linkage Effects (1)”

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[fourseasonsfigs]

Super A Junzhe

Back for some promotional period Junzhe! This set was inspired by Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun's March 2021 filming of the variety show Chao A (also known as Ace Actress).

You can watch the two episodes they're in on YouTube with English subs in high quality here: episode 1 and episode 2, and I highly recommend it. There are also some English translations of the interview segments too that are even better since it's all them all the time.

I love this show appearance for many, many reasons, but first among all those is that Ace Actress has one of my all time favorite interview question and answer:

That's right - louder for those in the back:

IN MY HEART, GONG LAOSHI IS ALREADY PERFECT

Thank you Zhehan, I could not agree more (and if I could, I would)! The fact that he goes on to cleverly and affectionately roast him for his singing is quintessential Zhehan, and let's be honest, Zhang Laoshi is already perfect in our hearts as well.

Speaking of perfect, Zhehan's beret outfit (reportedly styled by Gong Jun) is absolutely adorable.

SO MANY GOOD PICS from this, as well as the BTS, and the related interview. They're so comfortable and happy and smiley at each other, and sticking together the whole time. So good.

This set has an extra cute bonus for us - a tiny Luffy! Luffy is of course Zhehan's French Bulldog, named after the character from his much-loved anime One Piece.

Luffy gets to spin around and show off his angles too! This is a nice shot of the little orange pin on Zhehan's blazer. You can also see Junjun's gardenia flower on his shirt - of course neither of them had the orange and the gardenia pins in their outfits on the show, this is just the CP (couple pair) symbols for the fans.

Rosy cheeks and sweet faces. Full points to all those to whom Beret Han reigns supreme, they're not wrong.

Hehe, Zhehan's beret from the back! It's a wide swath of hat!

A shot from above so you can see the initials in Zhehan's notebook.

The artwork on the fig card is too cute. The paw rug! the orange tabby cat! the roses, the apple, Junjun's fan and Zhehan's sword, and of course all the oranges peeking in. Love it!

I'm also including some of the pieces of the box that I had cut up (these arrived pretty beat up), so you can continue to see all the cute artwork.

Material: PVC

Fig Count: 142

Diorama Count: 9

Snowglobe Rating: 1

Rating: As long as everybody is happy!

[link back to Master Fig Index for more posts]

[sunder-the-gold]

What happened to the Vacuan royal family?

In what would become Vacuo City after the fall of Paradise Oasis, someone built a "magnificent palace" that would one day become Shade Academy, and its protection attracted people to settle the scattered oases around it to eventually form Vacuo City. (Before the Dawn, pages 14, 142)

But according to the author of Before the Dawn, whoever ruled from that palace was not considered the king of "Vacuo".

In fact, at some point, all survivors and known descendants of the royal family of Paradise Oasis apparently disappeared, and no one mentions how or why.

When the possibility of modern living heirs to the throne comes up, the author has Professor Rumpole talk about the impossibility of tracing lineage back to the first king of Vacuo rather than to the last one, just as the author seems to conflate the original invasion of Ancient Vacuo with the later invasion of the Vacuo Campaign.

The last king of Ancient Vacuo is never named, only blamed for allowing Vacuo to become "lazy and soft". In terms of succession, he should be extremely important even if the people hate his guts. (Before the Dawn, page 173)

Furthermore, even if "conquest and war" destroyed most records of Ancient Vacuo, the people would begin to make new records after settling the beginnings of Vacuo City around that "magnificent palace" and its ruler. If that ruler was the last king of Ancient Vacuo, or obviously related to him, then any modern claimant to the throne only needs to trace their lineage back to him.

But no one ever mentions whoever ruled from that palace when discussing legitimacy, even though their descendants could have been ruling the land as short a time ago as 80 years.

So the only logical conclusion is that the ruler of the palace was some new warlord, unrelated to the old royal family. They might have possibly been the ancestor of the horned faunus woman who united and led Vacuo into the Great War and its alliance with Vale, and then into Vacuo's surrender to Vale.

Possibly, the magnificent palace wasn't the only fortress to appear in the clustered oases, just the biggest, safest, and possibly the only one that survives to the present day in any form. Because one way to avoid having any legitimate king of Vacuo during the classical period is to suppose that many warlords built palaces and tried to declare themselves king or queen, with no unified country forming until later.

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back to my sub-index on the Kingdom of Vacuo

back to my kingdoms of Remnant index

[bratshaws]

through the hourglass 184. brb x oc

a/n: hope you guys are enjoying the fic <3 not the happiest with the ending tho but...yknow. (comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!! they make my nights they really do<3)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none

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Beatrice does her skin care in the morning, like always. The mirrors are steamed because of the shower, so she rubs the surface with her palm until there’s a line separating the foggy,blurred colors and her own face. She sighs, rubbing her face this time with both hands and closing her eyes, “Everything,is fine.” she whispers, “I’m going for my check up. That’s all I’ll do today.”

As Beatrice stands in front of the steamed-up mirror, she takes a moment to gather herself. The warmth of the bathroom surrounds her, creating a comforting cocoon. With a deep breath, she meets her own gaze, and in that moment, she searches for reassurance. She repeats the words to herself, like a mantra, "Everything is fine." She feels the weight of her palms against her face, the touch grounding her in the present moment.

Today is an important day for her, a check-up that holds the promise of peace of mind, especially because of the twins. She knows they are okay, but she fears that the sudden ‘news’ could trigger her anxiety and could…be a bit complicated.She sent Rooster a message, she did NOT tell him about everyone’s suspicions nor what’s been going on at the bar, but she did let him know she’s thinking of him.

He hasn’t replied yet, but she knows he’s occupied. Everything has been going really well though, hence why she wasn’t in the mood to get anxious. As she rubs lotion on her neck and collarbones, her eyes turn distant.

Eric.

She tried to look him up online but she found nothing, she hated to admit that outloud but…there could be a chance someone bailed him out? Considering how he was and how his family kicked him out?

She was going to lose her mind.

“No,no,” she holds up both index fingers as if to prove a point to her reflection, “Look at me,” she was, in fact she was staring right in her reflection’s eyes, “I will be okay, there’s no Eric. Nothing at all. I’m happy, he’s gone, I have Rooster and there’s nothing like that going on right now…my focus is this,” she points her hands to her stomach peeking from under her robe, “And nothing more, you hear me?”

She feels silly pointing at her own reflection and decides that,yes, she might be losing her mind.

As Beatrice points at her own reflection, she can't help but feel a sense of absurdity in her actions. Yet, she also recognizes the importance of reaffirming her own thoughts and convictions, especially when faced with lingering worries…especially now.

She takes a step back, her hands dropping to her sides, and she lets out a deep breath. The steam from the mirror starts to dissipate, gradually revealing a clearer reflection. She takes a moment to really look at herself, taking in the lines on her face, the sparkle in her eyes, and runs her hands through her damp hair.

"I will be okay," she says again, "There's no Eric. Nothing at all." She repeats these words, allowing them to sink deep into her being. She reminds herself that she has moved on from that chapter of her life, that she has found happiness and love with Rooster.

“Anyway, time to check on Nikki.” she says,”I still have…um,” and she checks her phone for the time, “...thirty minutes before I go, so I can relax.” she says it a bit louder, to her own self as she slides on her shark slippers and walks out of the bathroom. Jolene’s head lifts from the floor as soon as she sees Beatrice walking ahead, standing to her paws to follow her - not before stretching her whole body and yawning.

Beatrice knows there’s a lot she has to do during the maternity leave, including finishing the twins’ bedroom as soon as possible. She had started painting it and she was glad with the color scheme and all, but there was a lot more to do.

As she neared Nicole’s bedroom, her phone buzzed and she picked it up once she saw it was Shells, “Hello?”

“Heeeey babes. How are you doin??”

Beatrice chuckles confusedly, “I’m fine.” she gently creaks the door open to check on Nicole, and obviously she was already awake and sitting up, turning her head to Beatrice once she noticed her, “What brings you to call me so early?”

“Listen I was thinking.”

“Uh-oh.”

“Oh,shut up. Hear me out: you and Ev will pop those babies out in a matter of months. So…what if we go out? Have some fun?”

“Go out?” Beatrice tucks the phone between her shoulder and ear as she picks Nicole up, “Shells,we’re pregnant, there’s nothing much we can do.”

Shells lets out a playful scoff on the other end of the line. "Come on, Bea! We can still have fun, even if  you two are pregnant. It doesn't have to be wild clubbing or anything, but a nice dinner, maybe a movie...just a chance for us to relax and enjoy ourselves before the kids arrive."

Beatrice considers the idea, her gaze shifting to Nicole who's happily babbling in her arms. A part of her longs for some carefree time with her friends, a chance to let loose and forget about the worries that have been nagging at her. She realizes that Shells is right—they don't have to go all out to have a good time.

"You know what, Shells? That actually sounds nice," Beatrice admits, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Do you have something in mind?”

“Yep.”

“...and are you going to tell me about it?”

‘....nope!”

“That doesn’t make sense.”

Shells lets out a mischievous laugh on the other end of the line, Bea can almost see her rubbing her hands together. "Well, that's part of the surprise, isn't it? Trust me, Bea, you're going to love it. Just make sure you and Ev are free in a few weeks. I'll take care of all the details."

Beatrice raises an eyebrow, “Shells.”

“Babes,it’s fine…when did I ever mess up?” Beatrice opens her mouth to reply “Don’t answer that~”

Beatrice snorts quietly, knowing that Shells has indeed had her fair share of adventurous and sometimes unpredictable plans and some of them couldn’t really be remembered right now. 

"Alright, fine," Beatrice concedes, a smile playing on her lips. "Do let me know what weeks we are talking about,okay?. We'll be free and ready for whatever surprise you have in store for us. Just make sure it's something we can handle in our current state." she pauses, “And then I can tell my parents to stay with Nikki then.”

Shells laughs again, her excitement palpable through the phone. "Don't worry, Bea. I'll take into account the pregnancy factor. It's going to be a memorable night, I promise."

“What brought this up?”

“Dunno. You two have been waddling around so much,I kinda feel I gotta do something for you two.”

Beatrice grins over the phone, adjusting Nicole in her arm so she could hold the phone better, “Well,I appreciate it nonetheless. Did you talk to Ev about it?”

“I will in a few, I called you first because I know you’d agree since you are my bestie.”

“Hmhm.”

“It’s true!”

“I know,I know…listen,i have to get ready and go to the clinic. I’m gonna drive there while I’m still able to fit the car.” it was already hard but it wasn’t impossible, “So talk to you later,kay?”

“Kay,babes. Love ya!”

“Love you too. Bye.” Beatrice finishes the call as soon as Shells says goodbye as well, then she sighs, rubbing her eyes with the back of her fingers before turning to look at Nikki,”Well…time for your bath missy, you gotta get all cleaned up so we can go check on your siblings.” there won’t be an ultrasound this time, it’s mainly with her body they’ll worry about.

Beatrice smiles down at Nicole, kissing the top of her messy hair “You are just like your dad.” honestly more and more Nicole is appearing to be just a miniature Bradley. She even sleeps the same way he does. “Time to clean up! Before we spend too long talking about it!”

-

Beatrice taps her hands together softly while she keeps Nicole on her lap as the doctor looks over her exams. One by one. It wasn’t that bad, she hoped she was doing everything right ever since the last time she was there. 

She clears her throat softly, not knowing how to deal with the silence while Nikki babbles quietly on her arms, “...um…I hope everything is okay?”

The doctor looks up from the papers in front of her and smiles reassuringly at Beatrice. "Everything looks great, Beatrice," she says, her voice warm and comforting. "Your test results are all normal, and the babies are developing perfectly. You're doing an excellent job taking care of yourself and your little ones."

Beatrice feels a wave of relief wash over her, her shoulders relaxing as the tension eases. She looks down at Nicole, who smiles right back at her. "Thank you," Beatrice says, her voice filled with genuine appreciation. "I just want to make sure they're healthy and that I'm doing everything right."

The doctor nods, understanding Beatrice's concerns. "I completely understand, Beatrice. It's natural to have worries and want the best for your babies. But based on what I see here, you're doing wonderfully. Just continue with your prenatal care, eat a balanced diet, and get plenty of rest. You're giving your babies the best possible start." she flips to the other page and purses her lips, “However,I need to remind you to not stress yourself too much.”

“Oh,I’m not!”

“Well,I’m just saying because it's important to prioritize your own well-being as well," the doctor continues, observing Beatrice with a gentle gaze. "Remember, a healthy and happy mom is beneficial for both you and your babies."

Beatrice nods, taking the doctor's words to heart. She knows she has a tendency to put others before herself, but she understands the importance of self-care, especially during this critical time. "I know," Beatrice replies, her voice filled with gratitude. "I'll make sure to take care of myself as well. I want to be the best mom I can be." she also wonders if she somehow appeared to be more anxious than normal, because why else would that be brought up?

The doctor offers a reassuring smile, sensing Beatrice's curiosity and concern. "I mentioned it because sometimes some moms can put a lot of pressure on themselves to be perfect and worry excessively. It's important to find a balance and not let stress overwhelm you. Remember, you're already doing an excellent job, and taking care of yourself will only enhance your ability to care for your babies. All of them.”

Nicole gurgles happily and bounces on Beatrice’s arms as if agreeing. Beatrice takes a deep breath, realizing that perhaps her own inner worries might have been more apparent than she thought. She reminds herself to be mindful of her emotions and not let them consume her. "Thank you for the reminder," she says sincerely. "I'll keep that in mind and make sure to manage any stress that comes my way."

The doctor nods approvingly. "That's great to hear, Beatrice. Remember, self-care can come in many forms, whether it's taking breaks, practicing relaxation techniques, or seeking support from loved ones. You don't have to do it all on your own."

Beatrice smiles gratefully, standing up from the chair and turning around towards the door with her body relaxing. See? Everything was fine. Everything was so fine! Why was she worried? She walked past a blonde man and a short red haired woman, stepping aside so they could enter without issues and she met the blonde man’s eyes for a second as he thanked her.

She finally walked out, breathing heavily through her mouth and whispering, “I did it.” she says, “I did it…oh thank God everything is good.” she looks down at Nikki who is wriggling on her grasp, “Oh,I know,I know, we are going to go home really soon,don’t worry.” Beatrice walks to the red jeep, unlocking the back door to place Nicole inside, only leaning back when she felt her phone buzzing again.

Tapping her pants then her torso, she groaned remembering it was inside her bag. She unzips it and pulls it out, gasping softly once she saw who it was, “Roos!”

“Hey gorgeous.”

“You-how! Hi!?”

“Haha,hi baby. Bad time?”

“No! No!” she enters the car so no one could hear their conversation, putting on speaker so Nikki could hear him as well, “You are on speaker by the way, um, wow! I didn’t think you’d call me so soon! I’m happy to hear your voice!”

“I’m happy to hear your voice,gorgeous. How are you? Everything good?”

“Yeah!I just got back from the clinic!”

While Beatrice’s view from the outside were the bright sunny day of San Diego,Rooster saw snow.

A lot of snow.

“That’s good.” he says with one of his hands in his jacket’s pockets, watching the snow pile higher and higher on the outside, “We’re uh…kinda snowed in.”

“What?”

“Well, the weather is too dangerous to fly and,” he sees a huge glob of snow dropping to the ground with a loud splat before it becomes just part of the scenery again. He inhales, shaking his head, “So we are rearranging stuff. Good thing is that the worst is mostly over.”

‘Are you guys safe?”

“Yeah, the base is really warm to be honest.” he does pull his collar tighter around his neck, making sure the wool covered it and made his body heat up a bit more.

"I'm glad to hear you're safe," Beatrice replies, her voice filled with concern. "But it must be difficult being stuck there, especially with everything going on. I wish I could be there with you, Rooster."

“Baby, you hate the cold. You’d hate it here.”

“I don’t hate it that much anymore.” she giggles, “...are you still coming back in five months?”

“From what I’ve heard…yes.” he says, rubbing his wedding band, “But it did help a lot, what we did.” he turns his head to where he saw Jaws and Raptor, who quickly hurried away from where he stood once they saw him, “I have a question though,”

“Yeah?”

“Wanna go on a date with me,when I get back?”

Beatrice's heart skips a beat at Rooster's question. A smile spreads across her face, her eyes sparkling with joy. 

"Of course, Rooster," she replies, her voice filled with warmth. "I would love to go on a date with you when you get back. “

Rooster's voice softens, filled with love and longing. "You gonna make me blush with a voice like that.” he does keep his own voice low when he responds, looking back at the outside with his eyes squinting, hoping to see anything that isn’t white around them but no luck. They were going to be like that for a few days it seemed…well, the good thing was if they were so would their targets.

Destroying their main base was great and now with this snowstorm they’d need more time to regroup which would give them an advantage next time. He looks over his shoulder to where Maverick stood, shaking a file and pointing at it with his brows up to his hairline, “...gorgeous I gotta go.”

“Oh.”

‘No, please don’t sound sad.”

“I’m not sad…I just, well,I miss you that’s all…but I know you’ll be okay. Talk to you soon?”

“You bet gorgeous.I love you.”

“I love you too.”

He waits until she finishes the call to put the phone away, his smile is still present when he turns to look at Mav who just smirks at him, “Knock it off.” he mutters, “What’s that?”

“Something for you.”

“For me?” he takes the file from Maverick’s hand, furrowing his brow as he leans against the wall and read it’s contents. “...so they are clearly scattered, nice.” he brings his eyes down, “...wait, ‘change of–’ are they saying we won’t be staying here the full five months? Wait…does that mean we are going home sooner?”

Maverick nods, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Yep, it looks like the higher-ups have decided to make some changes to our deployment plan. They want us to head back home earlier than expected. Looks like you'll be reunited with Bea and the kids sooner than you thought, Rooster."

Rooster's eyes widen in surprise and a wide grin spreads across his face. The news fills him with excitement. He can't wait to be back home with his family, to hold Beatrice in his arms and spend precious moments with their children.

"Home sooner?" Rooster repeats, his voice filled with excitement. "That's incredible news, Mav! I can't wait to tell Bea. It'll be the best surprise for her."

Maverick chuckles, clapping a hand on Rooster's shoulder. "I knew you'd be thrilled. It's been a tough deployment, and it's about time we catch a break. We just need to stay a few more weeks.” he sighs, crossing his arms as he looks at Rooster, “You know you made that happen,right?”

“Huh?”

“Back at the enemy base, when you…well…not only destroyed them but also saved two dumbasses from killing themselves. You made this possible. The higher ups? They are very impressed with you.” but Mav’s tone is quiet, ‘...they will want to talk to you.To congratulate you.”

“You don’t sound excited.”

“I am excited, for you. You are an amazing pilot and lieutenant…I just worry because of what they’ll tell you.” he says, scratching his jaw, “You are good Rooster, you are very good. You and I know that. You deserve to be praised…but you know how they can be.”

“Yeah…I do.”

“But for right now, it’s all good. We’ll stay here a few more weeks and then go back. Fuck,I’m tired of this cold.” Maverick laughs, shaking his head, breaking the heaviness of the conversation for a second. Rooster appreciated it, he even placed the file under his arm as he and Mav walk away from the wall.

“You are a wuss.”

“Hey,I’m older than you.”

“And shorter.” “Hey.”

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Elon Musk loses world’s richest person title to Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk has relinquished his title as the world’s wealthiest individual after more than nine months. Following a 7.2% decline in Tesla Inc. shares on Monday, Musk’s net worth dropped to $197.7 billion. This change in fortune propelled Jeff Bezos back to the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a fortune totaling $200.3 billion.

Jeff Bezos, aged 60 and the founder of Amazon.com Inc., has reclaimed the top spot on Bloomberg’s list of the wealthiest individuals for the first time since 2021. The wealth disparity between Bezos, at 60, and Elon Musk, 52, had once peaked at $142 billion, but it has gradually narrowed as Amazon and Tesla shares have moved in opposite trajectories.

Both Amazon and Tesla are prominent constituents of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks that have been pivotal in propelling the US equity markets. Amazon’s shares have surged, more than doubling since late 2022 and nearing a record high. In contrast, Tesla has experienced a significant decline, dropping about 50% from its peak in 2021.

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