#Lac Silva

[vilandel]

Silver Cats & Black Roses

Chapter 11 – Different Talks

A/N Trigger Warning: Papa Silva Cosy Warning: Kaiser Granvorka Since this chapter is not the fluffiest one, I will post chapter 12 just right after. But just so you know, I love the scene with Kaiser, one of my favorites in this story 💜💙 And yes, I gave Kaisers wife a name. For me, she is now Isabelle^^

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Two months later

“Wasn’t so bad, right, handsome?”

Nozel just shrugged. It probably wasn’t so bad as he feared, but he won’t go back to Black Market this soon. Between the fact you had to go through a literal wall, the more than suspicious merchants, merchandise and shops, the suffocating air and probably the thieves hidden here and there, that wasn’t a place for him to just go shopping.

But Vanessa liked that place…

And this was the reason why he came along in the first place. Just for her. It wasn’t the first time Vanessa invited him on a shopping trip when none of the other Black Bulls wanted to accompany her and well, it became more and more difficult for Nozel to say no to her. Was that what love did to people, among other things? Heck, he even accepted to enter the Black Market for the first time, just for her.

Nozel sighed. He realized and somehow accepted that he was in love with Vanessa two months ago, but that was it. He was still frozen by many things instead of going forward. By many more reasons he originally thought of.

Of course, he couldn’t forget that he didn’t deserved that kind of happiness, after all his past mistakes. But as hurtful as it was, he find it more and more difficult to live up to it. He used to know this for so long that it became almost like a second nature. Yet today, he was needed to hammer those words in his mind over and over again in order to not taste that forbidden fruit. But he wasn’t as successful as he thought. Was he not trying hard enough, maybe? And did he still wanted to believe it, deep down?

Nozel also got silly reasons, for which he was truly ashamed deep down. Because it made him sound like a stupid lovestruck teenage boy. He had no idea how to court a woman. The only experiences he had was reduced to a short and shameful period of some flings, as well as fade dates arranged by a trice person. In short, he had absolutely no idea how do everything in a courtship and he would be damned before he would ask Fuegoleon for advice. Also wasn’t like he would court Vanessa anytime soon.

Besides, what they had right now was so nice just as it was. Again, more than he deserved, but being in Vanessas company was something he couldn’t help but enjoy. Rarely did he had such kind of happiness since his mother died. So innocent, so pure… Nozel was afraid to corrupt it by pushing something he had no right to obtain in the first place. This was probably acting like a coward, but he already knew that for years. Vanessa deserved better than a coward, who was chained by duties, guilt and so many issues.

At least, Nozel still could love her in a courtly way. Like a knight of ancient times, he gave his heart to her and hold his secret love dearly, even if she would never love him back. He doubt she would. Vanessa was so different from him, everything he wasn’t. He could only be her knight in secret. He couldn’t be hurt too much if he had not a lot of hope to begin with. Too much hope had a great risk of pain, Nozel knew that from experience.

But… there was a problem. As beautiful the idea of courtly love seemed to him, it probably also was a naïve one and Nozel wondered if it was just another excuse to not start to court Vanessa properly. Because the dreams he had of her at night weren’t as pure and innocent he wanted them to be. Or at least, not in the way of courtly love. He imagined so much to know her better, to go on official dates with her, to slowly start to see a future with her, to hug her like a lover, not just a friend, kiss her, feel her lips on his… And there were other dreams and fantasies that weren’t innocent at all.

Nozel felt the blood rush to his cheeks and slightly shook his head to not see those images again. It already wasn’t helpful that Vanessa usually wasn’t wearing much. Always more skin than clothing. Nozel refused to reduce Vanessa to that. He loved who she was mostly, but of course, he couldn’t help that his love for her was a bit mixed with lust as well.

Did Fuegoleon felt like that with Lital Lys as well? Even after ten years?

Nozel would never know.

Was he maybe complicating just complicating things more than what they should be?

“Are you alright, handsome? You seem a bit hot.”

And now she was right in front of him, caressing his cheek softly, her eyes concerned about him. Nozel froze again under her intense glance.

It’s always had been like that since a few weeks. There were moments of tension between them from time to time. Not due to fights, thankfully. It was a strange tension, awaiting but still comfortable. Intense, yes, but comfortable. As if time decided to stop altogether just for them.

It was a silly thought, he knew, but Nozel started to grew fond of some silliness. Him, a captain. Who put so much importance on discipline and order, for his squad, for his house, for his life.

But in moments like these, none of it seemed to matter anymore. Nothing mattered to him than those mesmerizing amethyst eyes, the rosewood curls falling on porcelain shoulders like a soft waterfall, the entire woman in front of him, who glanced at him just as intensely as he was glancing at her.

During those moments, Nozel wondered if Vanessa would ever fall in love with him…

And that was the moment he had to stop this comfortable tension before he could start to have false hope.

“Thank you, but I’m fine…”

“If you say so, sugar.”

She just giggled as if he said something stupid – which honestly happened quite often to him when he was around her – and took his arm before they started to walk.

Nozel didn’t show it, but he was quite shocked at the gesture. It almost felt so terribly intimate, as if they were really a couple and not just two people who happened to enjoy spending time with each other.

And still, somehow it felt right.

The walked through an empty street full of trees and sunlight. It was a nice late afternoon, warm but not too hot for summer. Perfect for shopping in Vanessas books and since Nozel had practically no shopping experience, it was fair to assume that she was right.

“Were you able to get every ingredients you wanted for your potions?” Nozel finally asked her. Not that he was interested in potions and other witch things in particular, but… Vanessa was a witch, it was her world and she loved making those. He was interested about her, every bit of her.

“Yes. I especially happy that I got those blue poppy leaves. They’re extremely rare to get outside of the Black Market and the only merchant who sells them is such a thief, he changes the prices every time I’m there.”

“That was somehow the feeling I got.”

“Right? He’s not even subtle about it! Usually I end up slapping him so that I can get those leaves. But he seems to have a good day today, he didn’t argued too much.”

Nozel smiled. That might be because he discreetly put some of his own money in Vanessas wallet. She seemed to need and want urgently those blue poppy leaves, given how she argued with that corrupted merchant.

Actually, despite the moments of strange tension between them, despite the fact that he had absolutely no idea how to act with his feelings, despite his guilt, Nozel liked to spend so much time with Vanessa. He liked how more open he was around her, only for her.

He couldn’t deny that having Vanessa in his life was more than just a good thing. Maybe it was good to allow himself some happiness.

Suddenly, Vanessa stopped to walk and looked in front of her, frowning.

“Vanessa, what’s the matter?”

“Do you perhaps know that man over there? He’s looking at us in a way I don’t know if I should like or not.”

Nozel followed her stare… and froze when he saw the man looking at them.

Those white hair tucked in a ridiculously complicated hairdo, those arrogant magenta coloured eyes, this moustache subtly curled, this grin that looked like a crueller version of Solids smile.

Oh no. Why is he here?

“Darling, are you alright? You look horribly pale.”

Nozel wanted to reassure her, but it would be a lie. He couldn’t say anything at all, as the man walked swiftly to them, while looking he had every time in the world.

“Hello, son.”

Nozel felt Vanessa flinched heavily against him. He never told her much about his father, but still enough that she knew what this reappearance was implying.

Lac Silva gave them a smile that didn’t reached his eyes. Of course it didn’t, his smiles were always fake. Especially for his children and his late wife.

“You don’t greet your own father? Where are your manners, Nozel, I teached you better than that.”

“You teached me, but you never raised me.”

Nozel hated for once how quiet his voice sounded. Normally, he never needed to yell or scream to make everyone obey him. But with his father, his usual authority wouldn’t work. In fact, he never had any authority in the presence of this man, instead he felt and sounded more like a child who was getting punished for something he didn’t made.

He felt Vanessa hold his arm slightly tighter and despite her presence, Nozel couldn’t find any comfort. He wished she wasn’t here, so that she wouldn’t witness how pathetic and weak he was against his father or worse, that Lac Silva would somehow hurt her.

“Teaching and raising are one and the same for royalty, Nozel. But would you please introduce me to your… charming companion?”

Nozel flinched and he felt that Vanessa did as well. That tone, that choice of words… Subtle and clear as crystal at the same time, Lac practically implied that Vanessa was nothing more than a fling, a grisette with a humble job and low morals, who choose a noble or royal protector to gain a bit more wealth until she was considered too old.

Vanessa wasn’t that and Nozel would rather give up his royal status than treating her that way. But his father wouldn’t care for that.

“A witch wearing a Magic Knight robe. Oh, a Black Bull… you must be the Drunken Witch, then. How delightful to make your acquaintance”, Lac said with a sickening smile and taking Vanessas hand to blow a kiss on it. Nozel clinched a fist. It looked so disrespectful when his father was doing it and all he wanted was to kiss Vanessas hand, in a naïve attempt to wash away his father’s touch.

“Sir,” Vanessa simply said with a cold nod. He never seen her like this and it hurt to see her with a similar cold mask to his.

“Son, I’m quite surprised that you are in the company of someone way too far away from your status and one of Noelles squadmates at that. Still feeling ashamed to be directly in your little sisters company?”

There was it again. The ultimate strategy of Lac Silva. Never lying, but telling the truth in a way so that it would humiliate his opponent and be beneficial only for him.

Like always, Nozel had no idea what to say.

It was Vanessa who replied instead. “Not true, they’re getting along better than ever!”

“Oh, really? But Noelle is still a Black Bull.”

“She’s very happy in this squad, I won’t take her away from them.”

“So, she’s still happier away from you, dear son?”

That hurt so much more than it should and Nozel had a very hard time to not look down. But even if he did, Lac knew that he hit a nerve, given his slight victorious smile.

“That’s not true, Noelle is-“

“Miss witch, I don’t think you have any concern into the affairs of house Silva.”

“You neither, you left your children alone for years when they needed a father the most.”

Lac stopped smiling, looking now terribly insulted. Vanessa looked at him with anger and protectiveness towards Noelle and… Nozel.

She was protective of him? Why?

“Miss witch, you-“

“Her name is Vanessa!”

Both looked at him, Lac with outrage, Vanessa with surprise and something he couldn’t really identify. But Nozel didn’t care. His father could insult him every time, he could live with that. But Nozel just couldn’t tolerate this man insulting a woman he fell hopelessly in love with despite every issue he had.

“Miss… Vanessa, you should go, I have something to discuss with my son without any witnesses.”

“I won’t let you-“

“Vanessa, please, it’s alright.”

She looked at him, clearly not believing it would be alright. Nozel didn’t believed his own words as well. But he wanted her out of here, out of this situation before she could be corrupted and getting cracks for interacting with Lac Silva.

Despite his father’s presence, he looked at her pleadingly, hoping she would somehow understand.

It was just a few seconds, but it felt like an eternity until Vanessa nodded slowly. “Will you call me later.”

“Yes.”

That seemed enough for Vanessa. She looked at him intensely, with the same comfortable tension they always had since two months. She tighten her grip on his arm for a second, as if she tried to give him some comfort, before she took her broom and her bags, flying away.

Just as she disappeared, his father turned to him and said with cold tone he used only for Nozel, “You won’t call her back.”

“You have no right to tell me what to do,” Nozel replied coldly before turning his back to his father. He started to walk away, which was useless, but he still had to get out of here as quickly as he could.

“Oh, because you’re a thirty year old grown adult? Don’t be silly, Nozel. Given all the stupid decisions you took concerning house Silva since you took over, I think I have every right to,” his father replied. Nozel heard him walk behind him.

“You only consider those decisions stupid because they don’t help you for your own schemes. Do you really think I’m stupid? I know that you less married mother and more house Silva, I know that our family is just a stepping stone for you.”

“Haven’t you learned anything, Nozel? In an arranged marriage, it never matters who you’re getting married to, but from which house your spouse will be. Acier was just the only Silva princess left to marry, since Océane was married into the Vermillions and all the others died already. Typical Silvas, at least I gave this four heirs, which is always the main reason why a house who loses members quite often should get marital alliances… and shall I remember you that your dearest mother was more than willing to have children with me.”

Nozel knew that Silvas had a strange habit to die mostly young and in celibacy, he knew that his duty of arranged marriage implied to conceive heirs. But he hated how his father talked about it, as if it was his achievement only.

“Four heirs, but only because I didn’t got a magic with water affinity like you. Otherwise, I would have been an only child. You never enjoyed fatherhood anyway. You only accepted to have more children the moment you learned I have mercury magic.”

His father didn’t answered, which was the proof that Nozel did hit a point. But he couldn’t rejoice this small and rare victory, as his father now got a grip on his arm, holding him back.

“It doesn’t change the fact that you won’t meet up with this… witch again, whatever her name is.”

“That’s not up to you to decide, you never cared about my frequentations before. So why now?”

“Because you never dealt with people who weren’t part of our circles outside of you work as Magic Knight before. I don’t have personally something against witches, but you shouldn’t frequent them. Think of your duty.”

“Since when has it to do with my duty that I shouldn’t meet up with Vanessa?”

“Son, you seem to be more stupid than years ago. It doesn’t matter which witch you met up with for some luxurious activities, that’s not the point. It is already rather stupid and naïve of you that you’re frequenting a witch, this is worse than with just peasants and commoners. Royals don’t mix with witches in particular, our terms with their queen are peaceful but fragile. But the worst part is, that you prefer following your braindead sexual instinct instead on finally focusing on your duty.

Nozel felt nauseous and angry at his father words. How dare this man believe that? How dare his father insinuate that he… treat Vanessa that way, just for his own fun? Even though he was always taken aback by her beauty, it was more than anything her personality that touched his heart!

“How dare you… Vanessa and I did not-“

“Oh, do you perhaps think that your lust is love?” The fake pity was so sickening and Lac Silva certainly knew that. “Nozel, my dear son, you must have forgotten. Royals don’t love. Royals. Don’t. Love.”

“Not true! Don’t you remember mother? It might have broken her heart in the end, but she did love you!”

“Acier loved me? Well, her mistake, her weakness.”

“Don’t talk about my mother like that!”

“Still the mama’s boy, I see. You were always behind her skirts when you were a little boy, always looking up to her and I have to say, Acier spoiled you rotten, cherishing you instead of being a proper royal parent. Your grandfather, may he rest peace, already had concern that she was going to be too soft with you. And he was right. You might look all cold and stern on the outside, but you’re weak. You played your role well, I was impressed. But unlike the nobles, I am not a fool. You and your mother, you might think that love is a good thing, but no. It is a weakness, makes you braindead and it’s overall just a flimsy emotion, be it for royals or peasants. Why do you think that most scandals involving love end tragically? All those secret weddings of the past? Eloping only makes you happy until the bliss of an adventure fades away and you’re stuck in an unstable life with a partner you have nothing in common with. Why are so many divorces occurring after many so called love weddings happened? It is pretty common in the Common Realm and unlike nobles, commoners at least have nothing to lose after a divorce. Why do most so-called big love stories end tragically? I can tell you two examples from my youth, it portrays the generality of this nonsense. I remember lady Gloria from house Pompadour, who fell in love with a foreigner from the Heart kingdom and instead of letting go of it, she threw herself out of a cliff when her house make her lover disappear for her safety. Or lady Desirée from house Évantail, she loved her husband and when she found out he had a mistress, she poisoned herself. Not to mention your own mother, little mama’s boy. Didn’t she ended up broken hearted after years of living in a delusion of true love?”

Nozel wanted to protest, but he knew he was useless. Not because his father was stubborn, bluffing or desperate enough to cling on this belief.

No, Lac Silva was effortlessly convinced on what he just said. For him, it was just a fact and there was no way anyone could convince him otherwise.

Lac Silva never used lies to convince. Only the truth and for him, this was the truth.

His father took his lack of answer as a success, as he continued with a superior smile, “You know how fragile house Silva is right now. There’s only four of you and none of you are married, not to mention that none of you have at least one heir. Nebra should have been married a decade ago, Noelle at least engaged and even though Solid is a difficult cause, a search for a potential spouse for him should start soon. And you, Nozel… unlike your siblings, you aren’t so much of a disappointment, except your magic affinity. You should think of your future marriage instead of playing with a pretty witch. At least, you’re quite concious of the stupidity of adultery, so you will not have manipulative mistress once your married. But stop postponing it. This is just calling for me to take this matter into my own hands.”

“I will NOT let you decide upon my life anymore!”

“Then you should stop acting like a child.”

Nozel snickered unhappily, “You say that, but you still treat me like a child. And you don’t really want to stop me to actlike a child, it makes it just easier for you to manipulate me. And on the other hand, when I was a child, you treated me like I was already an adult, but a stupid one who had no idea of the world. When mother died, you weren’t even there, not to mention you were absent at the funeral. All I got from you is a note saying I should pull myself together and that sadness is a weakness.”

“Well, it is.”

“I hold back my sadness and any other so-called weak affections for almost two decades, just for the sake of the house! I was a child, too young for this burden… but my own father just called me pathetic because I was cursed and made things even more difficult for me once I became Head and since he’s so popular within nobility, it was already his word against mine! And you’re still wondering why I refuse to let my life be a chess piece for you? Despite your reputation, you only married into royalty, but I’m the head of house Silva, I’m a captain of a royal Magic Knight squad and it’s my decision alone if I get married for political reasons or out of love.”

Nozel tried to sound calm, but it was clear as crystal that he didn’t have his emotion under control. Never in his father’s presence.

The choice of his words, how he formed his sentences, spilling out his grudges against that man… all that was a clear indicator that he was in control of the situation.

Lac Silva knew that. He looked at him with an air of superiority, caressing his moustache and smiling, amused and disdained at the same time.

With all the love Nozel had for his mother, sometimes he couldn’t help but wonder what she actually saw in her husband.

Nozel wanted to walk away again, but of course his father didn’t let go of his arm.

“I might accept to let you choose your future betrothed, if you hear what I have to offer you.”

“Don’t take me for a fool. Since are you making deals that might be not beneficial to you?”

“Just listen. You are a Magic Knight and despite it is clearly not the a very useful job given what happened the last two years, you’re taking it very seriously… And since I heard that all nine squads are currently dealing on a matter of thievery in the Common Realm, I’m ready to give you some help for this ridiculous affair.”

Nozel flinched. Well, he had to admit that help was indeed the Magic Knights needed help with those thefts that were putting the Common Realm on edge. Since they had learned that a secret and very well prepared organisation was pulling the strings in the background, they were very cautious with anything tied to this affair. Nozel would admit that he had thought more of Vanessa than this organized thievery during those past few weeks, but still, he couldn’t forget his duty as a Magic Knight and as a captain. They indeed might need help on this.

But… accepting help from his father? Even if that man wasn’t lying and even though it wouldn’t be bad to have some help from someone more neutral than the Magic Knights, it wasn’t right still. Because Lac Silva didn’t offer help out of generosity, he wanted something in return.

But what exactly? He was offering his help and in exchange, he would accept to let Nozel make his own decision about his future spouse and marriage. It sounded fair. But Nozel just knew that it wasn’t, not with his father.

Whether he let him choose on his own or not, now that Lac was on board on that topic, he would gain something out of it either way. That much was clear to Nozel. By ruining a noble house, making his daughter-in-law is willing or unwilling ally… he would gain something out of it either way and it would serve and his goal, not the Silvas.

As for the help he could offer the Magic Knights, Lac Silva would consider that the Wizard King and all nine squads would owe him something in return. And he was eloquent enough to make it sound like they owe him big and he would put the nobles on his side. Given how the Magic Knights weren’t already well received within nobility these days, it would be a piece of cake for him.

“Consider it, son. You have everything to gain. It’s not like you want to be happy in marriage, am I right?”

Why did it sound so wrong coming out of his father’s mouth? Why did his conviction falter for a second?

And why couldn’t he stop thinking about Vanessa, longing for her presence and at the same time, be afraid should find him pathetic and stupid?

“No.”

It came out before he could even think about it. But still, it felt like the only right thing for him to say.

“No? Hm, guess I was wrong, perhaps. If this is your answer, maybe being a Magic Knight and a captain isn’t that important to you after all. Maybe you hang on it just because of your mother, like the perfect little mama’s boy you are. What would your witch think of that, I w-“

“No, you’re wrong. It is important for me, not only because of my mother. I’m very aware of my duty and I learned from experience that help that comes in the form of deals shouldn’t be trusted on this matter. And don’t you dare think this poorly of Vanessa. You don’t know her, she’s not driven by ambition and she’s not hoping to gain something by being around me. She is not my mistress, she doesn’t deserve to be called like that. She… means a lot to me and unlike you and most nobles, she… likes to be with me. Vanessa is kind and honest and everything you consider weak, but she is strong. Now, leave me alone!”

“I’m here only for the day before I have to follow my important duties. I can give you some time if you want, but I’m not finished talking to you, Nozel.”

“But I’m done listening to you… Lac.”

There was no way he would call this man directly father. It felt so wrong.

Lac continued to talk, but Nozel refused to listen. He pulled his father’s hand from his arm, summoned his mercury eagle and flew away.

He didn’t know if this was a victory or not. It didn’t felt like it. Even worse, Nozel didn’t felt like the thirty year old adult, captain, knight and house head, he actually was, but more like a teenager.

Like the fourteen year old boy who lost his mother and who cried all alone, next to her dead body.

Maybe that fourteen year old boy never disappeared, maybe he never stopped crying in silent and all alone, during those seventeen years.

Nozel felt himself like crying right now. He probably made things worse for him and more importantly, for his siblings during this interaction with Lac Silva. What if that man would try to marry Nebra or Noelle off behind Nozels back? What if he threaten Solid with a political marriage that would end in disaster, because Solid was Solid and Lac would be able to turn this disaster into an advantage?

What if…

Nozel stopped. He was overthinking again. Lac surely had other duties to follow, he said it himself and he wasn’t a liar. King Augustus, Achilles Vermillion and the vast majority of the nobles either trusted or admired him. Lac wasn’t the type to waste his time on bothering, at least. And Nozel knew that he would give him some time. Lac reminded him of his duty to his house and at the same time, managed to make him feel completely lost.

He was pathetic, so pathetic. Nozel had no idea what to do. But mostly, he couldn’t help but think about Vanessa. How would she feel about him, seeing him like this, being played like fiddle by father? Would she be disgusted, disappointed? Nozel didn’t want Vanessa to think badly of him! But why would she even think of him as someone wonderful? He loved her hopelessly, but Nozel knew that it was irrational to hope for something like that.

Lost in his thoughts, Nozel didn’t realized that someone was following him. A very specific witch, who actually didn’t exactly left after he asked her to go.

Nozel didn’t know yet that Vanessa heard everything…

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“I’ll bring you to captain Kaiser.”

“Yeah, geez, you don’t need to be this nervous.”

The Purple Orca – Digit or something like that – who was leading the captain of the Black Bulls through the headquarters just nodded, but didn’t get less nervous. Weird, Yami didn’t even tried yet to be threatening or something.

Looking around, Yami was surprised that while everything looked cleaned, it was also really cosy. Not up tight, not random, not military, just cosy. Back when that traitor ham Gueldre was the captain of the Purple Orcas, the headquarters just looked nasty, suspicious and full of unfairness. Now, it was both cleaned and cosy. Yami was used that cleaned places weren’t cosy at all and that cosy places weren’t cleaned.

It looked like the purple moustache grandpa actually did a very decent job to turn the Purple Orcas back into a proud and more than decent squad. Well, a proof that kindness wasn’t a weakness at all.

Yami sighed. It had ask a lot of his own pride to come here and actually ask for an advice. Since two months, the tension between him and Prickly Queen just grew more and more intense. The weirdest part was actually that the tension didn’t felt in any way negative. He never had something like that before and even though he hated to admit it, but it was freaking him out.

The shock over her lost brother’s identity was calmer now, but not really over. Charlotte hadn’t been ready to tell Luck the truth immediately, which Yami totally get. Oh, he had no concerns about Lucks reaction, honestly. But the hardest part was always before the revelation and Prickly Queen needed some time to prepare. At least, Charlotte asked if she could visit the Black Bulls and Yami accepted. It seemed a good idea, allowing Charlotte to get used to her brother’s squad and getting Luck used to Charlottes presence before he will learn the truth about their family bonds.

Which was today. Prickly Queen got a grip on herself and decided to tell Luck that she was his half-sister.

She wanted to do it alone and Yami let her be. Not only because it would indeed be better for both siblings if Charlotte did it all by herself. But also, all this weird tension and emotions and thoughts around Prickly Queen became really unbearable for Yami lately, to a point he decided to ignore his pride for once and ask for advice.

Actually, Kaiser wasn’t just a random choice. Yami came to some kind of partly conclusion lately. It just didn’t make any sense when it came to Charlotte for him, but since nothing made sense with her… Kaiser just happened to be nice guy, pretty chill and who was in a happy marriage and unusual for a noble, that man married out of love. His marriage also wasn’t only happy, but also calm and apparently, one of Kaisers favourite thing to do was spending some nice quality time with his wife.

All that put together, it was probably the best person Yami could ask advice for. Okay, Finral was happily married as well, but he was a Black Bull and Yami would NEVER ask one of his subordinates for help. He had still some pride left, for fuck’s sakes! As for other captains, Fuegoleon was apparently in a very happy relationship, but he still wasn’t married yet. Kaiser was older and that meant he had the most experience out of all the people Yami knew. Also, he probably won’t be judging.

So, this morning, Yami put his pride aside and called the purple moustache grandpa if he could come over for a talk. About something personal, he needed to add.

Kaiser didn’t sound surprised and didn’t ask any questions. He practically invited him to the Purple Orcas headquarters in the afternoon. Right during the time of Charlottes visit, which was perfect. Yami had no idea if he was able to face her right now.

So, in the afternoon, Yami took his wheels and ordered him to bring him to the Purple Orcas. Thankfully, Finral had been there before. Now, he was waiting outside and having small talk with some young Orcas. When Finral asked his captain why the sudden visit, Yami just said something about squad business and while his wheels frowned, probably sensing the lie, he was also clever enough to not pry.

“We’re here, captain Yami,” the nervous Orca finally said, stopping at a door, knocking on it and leaving immediately.

Yami sighed, before slowly opening the door. Depending on this talk, he would either get even more confused or finally got his answers.

Entering the office, Yami was taken aback again by how cleaned and cosy it looked. Heck, the office looked like the perfect mix of a captains office and a cosy living room.

For the first time, Yami wondered if it wouldn’t be too bad to have his own office back at the Hideout. He needed to talk with Henry about it.

“Welcome Yami, I was expecting you,” Kaiser stood in front of his desk, actually smiling and even handing him a glass of whiskey. Not full, of course, by nobles fucked up logic, the best way to enjoy whiskey was only to put not much in a glass with some little ice cubes and to took only sips from it for an hour. Yami would have preferred a full glass or even better, some booze.

But at the same time, this was going to be an important talk for him, so he better needed to not get drunk.

“Geez, thanks,” Yami just said, taking a small sip. Hm, that whiskey was pretty tasty. Purple Moustache Grandpa had some good taste at least.

Kaiser made a gesture, inviting him to sit at the desk. He even was actually polite enough to wait for his visitor to sit down, before taking place himself. Unexpected from a noble but at the same time, Yami knew already that Kaiser was just a nice moustache grandpa.

“I had to admit that your call from this morning surprised me, Yami. Not in a negative way, of course not, but still surprising. Is there something bothering you?”

“Ya can say that, Moustache Guy,” Yami replied, taking another sip from his drink. A bigger one this time, because he really needed some courage right now.

This never happened before to him and Yami wasn’t sure to like this new side of him. Well, hopefully his brats wouldn’t learn or he might risk to lose his authority among them.

“Well, moustache… Kaiser,” he finally started, hating how unsure his voice sounded. Thankfully Kaiser probably won’t be judging for it. “I might… need some advice for… something very specific and complicated to explain. Well… I came to you because, um, you’re married for years and, um… having a happy marriage and you… um, love… your wife.”

“Does it have something to do with Charlotte?”

Yami was very happy that he didn’t take another sip from his whiskey, because he would have spit that excellent drink directly on his host in this very moment.

“How… how did you know?”

“Well, ever since I’ve become captain, I noticed pretty fast the tension between you both. I even sit next to both of you during most captains meeting, but to be fair, I think everyone noticed it. But that tension honestly became more intense after Spade, especially those last few months.”

“Wait, there was tension before?”

“Yes, there was. I don’t blame you for not realizing it immediately. It me also some time before I understood what was specifically between you and Charlotte.”

Yami didn’t know what to say. Kaiser had no reason to lie to him and according to his Ki, he didn’t. But if there was already tension before between Prickly Queen and himself, why didn’t he noticed it?

Either they just had a weird and unique way to act with each other… Or Yami had to admit that he had been terribly dense.

Kaiser smiled, while looking at a framed portrait standing on his desk. A rather round grandma with a shining smile was on it. Probably his lady wife. She wasn’t a proper beauty by nobles standards, but Kaiser still looked at her as if she hung sun, moon and star all by herself.

Proof for Yami that he actually knocked on the right door.

“I feel honoured that you’re asking me for advice on this matter, Yami. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be when you have romantic feelings for a very specific person. And given your situation… Well, how about you first tell me everything.”

“Okay.”

Yami told Kaiser everything he knew, everything that happened since Spade and even what happened before when Kaiser was asking, everything that was just so unique and weird and without any sense concerning Charlotte, just… everything. Yami never would have imagined how good it felt to open his heart to someone, to just put all his worries and everything he couldn’t understand into words.

Kaiser was also a good listener. He didn’t interrupted, asked for some more details here and then and most importantly, he wasn’t judging at all! Just understanding and thinking.

It took longer to put everything into words, especially since his colleague was also asking some questions, who seemed random at first but by answering them, Yami had to admit that those were clever details to ask for.

After a long while, both captains were silent. Kaiser actually gave Yami another glass of whiskey and this time, it was full.

“Well, Yami… There’s a lot of unspoken things between you and Charlotte. But in my books, you actually came to the right conclusion.”

“So… I love her.”

“Yes, indeed.”

Yami had no idea what to think exactly or to even feel. He was so surprised to find out he was head over heels for the Prickly Queen, but at the same time, he wasn’t. It just made so much sense, given… everything.

“And… Charlotte?”

“Oh, I can tell you for sure that she loves you as well, Yami.”

Again, so terribly surprising and at the same time, it made so much sense. And everyone else but him probably figured it out. Yami groaned. Had he been really that stupid, that dense? Seemed like it. Goldie Guts already pointed it out that he might wasn’t able to recognize if someone was in love with him, despite his Ki reading.

But how would he have ever been able to get it, with how Charlotte treated him for years? Okay, he never questioned in the first place and never asked himself if she was just putting on a mask or not. But still!

And… what now?

That was honestly the real question in this very moment. Concerning his brats, he never cared if they fell in love and with whom. Why care about the consequences, when all you had to do was surpassing your limits?

But now that he was in a situation like this, Yami felt that he couldn’t just waltz in, tell Charlotte he was head over heels for her and they live happily ever after, everyone’s happy, who cares for the consequences?

Their circles were different, Charlotte cared a lot about her duty, she fight a lot against the sexism concerning her rank and position… She would care about the consequences and who was Yami to go against her will? He never needed to tell to surpass her limits, she always did it all by herself. To a point that she actually needed to relax and rely on others. If they wanted to be in a relationship, people would help them. But others would put stones in their way. Nobles never cared for a relationship who didn’t apply to their marital standard and even more to their own selfish schemes.

Besides… Why would Charlotte even love him? Why him of all people?

Fuck, was he actually doubting himself right now? Never happened before… What Charlotte thought of him was also really important for him.

“What do I do now?”

Kaiser didn’t answered directly, just silently thinking, his eyes focused on the portrait of his wife. But when he spoke, his voice sounded concerned and caring, like the nice grandpa he was.

“Listen, Yami. I won’t lie to you and won’t try to tell you to just jump in without any care. You must be well aware how nobility runs in our poor kingdom. My marriage with Isabelle was an exception and even today, politics, fortunes, reputation, alliances are considered to be some of the most important topics for a marital bond. Love is considered as flimsy and stupid, a nice bonus at best, one of the most terrible weakness at worst. House Roselei is from high nobility and Charlotte, who cares about her duty as you know, is one of the most renown parties on the noble marital market.”

Kaiser made a pause, before continuing with a smile, “But I also won’t tell you to give up. Arranged marriages are maybe the norm, but it shouldn’t be, as they’re mostly awful. Love is a very good reason to go against this status quo and it’s worth all the difficulties. You love Charlotte and she loves you, both of you have a good reason to take the risk. You just need to be careful, to not take unnecessary risks. I firmly believe that this would be a fight you can win. And don’t forget that both of you aren’t alone, people would help you.”

Yami knew all of this already, but it was good to heard it confirmed from a more neutral party. It made everything more real.

But there was still something that made Yami weirdly unsure. Unusual for him, but maybe it was probably a common issue for every people in love. Did Finral felt like this too with his beloved Finesse?

“How… can I tell Prickly Queen, um, Charlotte that I… well, you know.”

“Every romance is different from each other, so it won’t be the same for every couple. You and Charlotte are very different from Isabelle and me. All I can advise is you is to be yourself and to feel it for yourself, as well as for Charlotte. And to not let your doubts and fear be stronger than your love for her. She means a lot to you already. You wouldn’t have come to ask for my advice otherwise.”

Very true. Yami did made a good choice to ask this specific colleague for help. He’ll never admit it out loud, but for once he needed advice. The right advice.

Kaiser just smiled at him with an understanding look in his eyes, not judging at all. Wasn’t this the proof that some people won’t be upset to have him at Charlottes side?

[fandom]

Ships

Unexpected connections happen in two places: the Ships list and Feeld—a dating app for the curious. On Feeld, finding like-minded people is as fulfilling as finding yourself. In celebration of ships, here are this year’s iconic connections.

Ineffable Husbands +17 Aziraphale & Crowley, Good Omens

Steddie Steve Harrington & Eddie Munson, Stranger Things

Destiel Dean Winchester & Castiel, Supernatural

Byler -3 Will Byers & Mike Wheeler, Stranger Things

Wenclair Wednesday Addams & Enid Sinclair, Wednesday

Bowuigi Bowser & Luigi, the Super Mario Bros. franchise

Huntlow +7 Hunter & Willow Park, The Owl House

Avatrice Ava Silva & Beatrice, Warrior Nun

Hannigram +2 Hannibal Lecter & Will Graham, Hannibal

Buddie -4 Evan Buckley & Edmundo Diaz, 9-1-1

Vashwood Vash the Stampede & Nicholas D. Wolfwood, Trigun Stampede

Zelink +80 Zelda & Link, The Legend of Zelda

Lumity -6 Luz Noceda & Amity Blight, The Owl House

Ghostsoap Simon “Ghost” Riley & John “Soap” MacTavish, the Call of Duty franchise

Blackbonnet -11 Edward Teach/Blackbeard & Stede Bonnet, Our Flag Means Death

Wolfstar +8 Remus Lupin & Sirius Black, the Harry Potter universe

Merthur +12 Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin

Jegulus +25 James Potter & Regulus Black, the Harry Potter universe

Bumbleby +48 Yang Xiao Long & Blake Belladonna, RWBY

Bakudeku -4 Bakugou Katsuki & Midoriya Izuku, Boku no Hero Academia

Dreamling -1 Dream of the Endless & Hob Gadling, The Sandman

Soukoku +60 Nakahara Chuuya & Dazai Osamu, Bungou Stray Dogs

Firstprince Alex Claremont-Diaz & Prince Henry of Wales, Red, White & Royal Blue

Wesper Wylan Van Eck & Jesper Fahey, the Grishaverse

Wangxian -8 Lan Wangji & Wei Wuxian, Mo Dao Zu Shi

Satosugu +23 Gojo Satoru & Geto Suguru, Jujutsu Kaisen

Imodna +8 Imogen Temult & Laudna, Critical Role

Kanej +44 Kaz Brekker & Inej Ghafa, the Grishaverse

Bubbline Princess Bubblegum & Marceline, Adventure Time

Ladynoir -17 Ladybug & Chat Noir, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Twiyor +6 Loid Forger & Yor Forger, SPY x FAMILY

Loustat +43 Louis de Pointe du Lac & Lestat de Lioncourt, Interview with the Vampire

Zosan Roronoa Zoro & Vinsmoke Sanji, One Piece

Marichat -12 Marinette Dupain-Cheng & Chat Noir, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Serirei +65 Serizawa Katsuya & Reigen Arataka, Mob Psycho 100

Adrienette -21 Adrien Agreste & Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Chenford +24 Lucy Chen & Tim Bradford, The Rookie

Petrigrof Simon Petrikov & Betty Grof, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake

Kavetham Kaveh & Alhaitham, Genshin Impact

Griddlehark +54 Gideon Nav & Harrowhark Nonagesimus, The Locked Tomb series

Raeda -13 Raine Whispers & Eda Clawthorne, The Owl House

Tomgreg -19 Tom Wambsgans & Greg Hirsch, Succession

Hanamusa Jessie & Delia Ketchum, the Pokémon franchise

Zolu Roronoa Zoro & Monkey D. Luffy, One Piece

Narumitsu -12 Phoenix Wright & Miles Edgeworth, Ace Attorney

Sonadow +23 Sonic & Shadow, Sonic the Hedgehog

Ineffable Bureaucracy Archangel Gabriel & Beelzebub, Good Omens

Spirk +9 Spock & James Kirk, Star Trek

Ballister x Ambrosius Ballister Boldheart & Ambrosius Goldenloin, Nimona

Nandermo -42 Nandor the Relentless & Guillermo de la Cruz, What We Do in the Shadows

Jonmartin -15 Jonathan Sims & Martin Blackwood, The Magnus Archives

Punkflower Hobie Brown & Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

AkiAngel Aki Hayakawa & the Angel Devil, Chainsaw Man

Ronance -49 Robin Buckley & Nancy Wheeler, Stranger Things

Superbat -11 Superman & Batman, the DC universe

Shuake Ren Amamiya/Joker & Goro Akechi, Persona 5

Geraskier -48 Geralt of Rivia & Jaskier, The Witcher

Hualian -18 Hua Cheng & Xie Lian, Tian Guan Ci Fu

Sulemio Suletta Mercury & Miorine Rembran, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Sterek -5 Stiles Stilinski & Derek Hale, Teen Wolf

Gumlee Prince Gumball & Marshall Lee, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake

Shadowpeach Sun Wukong & the Six-Eared Macaque, Lego Monkie Kid

Drarry -29 Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter, the Harry Potter universe

Wilmon Prince Wilhelm & Simon Eriksson, Young Royals

Harringrove -34 Steve Harrington & Billy Hargrove, Stranger Things

Kazurei Suwa Rei & Kurusu Kazuki, Buddy Daddies

Lestappen Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen, Formula 1 drivers

Zukka -5 Zuko & Sokka, Avatar: The Last Airbender

Codywan +8 Commander Cody & Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Solangelo -23 Will Solace & Nico di Angelo, the Percy Jackson universe

Catradora Catra & Adora, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Shadowgast -4 Caleb Widogast & Essek Thelyss, Critical Role

Stucky -43 Steve Rogers & Bucky Barnes, the Marvel universe

Tarlos -18 TK Strand & Carlos Reyes, 9-1-1: Lone Star

Johnlock +21 John Watson & Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock

Sasunaru -24 Uchiha Sasuke & Uzumaki Naruto, Naruto

Locklyle Anthony Lockwood & Lucy Carlyle, Lockwood & Co.

Lokius Loki Laufeyson & Mobius M. Mobius, the Marvel universe

Supercorp -67 Kara Danvers & Lena Luthor, Supergirl

Piltover's Finest Caitlyn Kiramman & Vi, Arcane

Helnik Matthias Helvar & Nina Zenik, the Grishaverse

Prohibitedwish Scarab & Prismo, Adventure Time

Klance -12 Keith & Lance, Voltron: Legendary Defender

Reylo Rey & Kylo Ren, the Star Wars universe

Hanazawa Teruki & Kageyama Shigeo, Mob Psycho 100

Cockles -44 Misha Collins & Jensen Ackles, Actors

Percabeth -46 Percy Jackson & Annabeth Chase, the Percy Jackson universe

Astarion x Tav Astarion & Tav, Baldur's Gate 3

Timkon Tim Drake & Conner Kent, Young Justice

Davekat Dave Strider & Karkat Vantas, Homestuck

Cynonari Cyno & Tighnari, Genshin Impact

Creek Craig Tucker & Tweek Tweak, South Park

Klapollo Apollo Justice & Klavier Gavin, Ace Attorney

Style Stan Marsh & Kyle Brovlofski, South Park

Korrasami -11 Korra & Asami Sato, The Legend of Korra

Bill x Frank Bill & Frank, The Last of Us

Nick x Charlie -51 Nick Nelson & Charlie Spring, Heartstopper

Dreamnotfound -50 Dreamwastaken & GeorgeNotFound, Streamers

Dinluke -33 Din Djarin & Luke Skywalker, the Star Wars universe

Rhaenicent Rhaenyra Targaryen & Alicent Hightower, House of the Dragon

The number in italics indicates how many spots a ship moved up or down from the previous year. Bolded ships weren’t on the list last year. Explore your desires on Feeld. Within a safer, inclusive space, you can feel free to connect more intimately to yourself and others. Choose from over 20 gender and sexuality options and explore solo, or with a partner. Curious? Download the app today.

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Characters/people I want to write for - Updated

Okay, I have a list of characters and people I want to write fanfiction for so I'll just put them in categories of what fandoms they are from.

~Marvel~

Bucky Barnes (The White Wolf)

Frank Castle (The Punisher)

Eddie Brock

Venom

Steven Grant

Marc Spector

Khonshu

~X-Men~

Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto)

Charles Xavier (Professor X)

Logan (Wolverine)

~Harry Potter/FBAWTFT~

Sirius Black

Remus Lupin

Original! Percival Graves

Credence Barebone

~Shadow and Bone~

Kaz Brekker

Inej Ghafa

The Darkling

~Death Note~

Ryuk

L/Ryuzaki

Light Yagami

~The Boys~

Billy Butcher

Black Noir

Soldier Boy

~The Hobbit~

Thranduil

Thorin Oakenshield

~Call of Duty~

Captain John Price

Simon "Ghost" Riley

John “Soap” Mactavish

Farah Karim

Alex

Kyle “Gaz” Garrick

Alejandro Vargas

~Interview With A Vampire~

Louis de Pointe du Lac (movie/tv show)

Lestat de Lioncourt (movie/tv show)

Armand (movie)

~Last Of Us~

Joel Miller

Tommy Miller

Owen Moore

Jesse

~YouTubers~

Inotorious (Matt) - The Misfits

ElasticDroid (Jaime)

Grizzy (Nelson)

BigPuffer (Chris)

Pezzy (Maxwell/Max)

Isaacwhy (Isaac)

~Miscellaneous~

Diego Hargreeves - The Umbrella Academy

Rafal Mistral - A school for good and evil (movie)

Shane Walsh - The Walking Dead

Elijah Mikaelson - The Originals

Tommy Shelby - Peaky Blinders

Saul Silva - Fate: The Winx Saga

Raymond Leon - In Time

I'm not sure what to write but I know that I'll write some oneshots or something.

[editoriadors-blog]

PL do licenciamento ambiental pode incluir mineração

O projeto que flexibiliza as regras do licenciamento ambiental pode também se debruçar sobre as regras acerca de autorizações para mineração.

Atualmente no Senado , a proposta busca alterar as regras para o processo de licenciamento ambiental em nível federal, mas também estadual e municipal.

Por exemplo, ele regulamenta para todo o país a LAC (Licença por Adesão e Compromisso), um termo autodeclaratório de que o empreendimento está de acordo com as regras exigidas, e estipula prazos máximos para esses processos.

Críticos afirmam que a LAC vai servir como um "autolicenciamento" e que o limite de tempo vai inviabilizar a análise de casos mais complexos. Defensores, por outro lado, dizem que a proposta vai desburocratizar os procedimentos e dará segurança jurídica para os empreendimentos.

Atualmente o projeto tramita em duas comissões concomitantemente, a de Agricultura e a de Meio Ambiente , sob relatoria de Tereza Cristina (PP-MS) e Confúcio Moura (MDB-RO), respectivamente.

A expectativa é que o tema seja pautado nas comissões nas próximas semanas, e a intenção é que seja construído um texto em comum, mas até agora os dois vêm divergindo sobre uma série de pontos.

O último relatório apresentado por Confúcio, por exemplo, agradou ambientalistas ao reduzir a flexibilização aos processos de licenciamento. Cristina, no entanto, quer um relatório com menos alterações possível.

Parlamentares e integrantes do governo de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) também veem a aprovação da proposta como importante para dar celeridade às obras do Novo PAC .

A tendência é que o texto se aproxime mais do que defende a ex-ministra da Agricultura do governo de Jair Bolsonaro (PL), que pretende que a proposta seja bastante semelhante à aprovada na Câmara dos Deputados em 2021 —alvo de críticas de ambientalistas.

Como o texto deve sofrer alterações, mesmo que pequenas, o projeto precisará passar novamente apreciação dos deputados caso seja aprovado no Senado.

Nos últimos debates, ganhou força a possibilidade de o texto passar a tratar também sobre mineração, ou pelo menos aplicar as regras gerais do licenciamento ao setor.

A inclusão, ou não, da mineração dentro das regras gerais do licenciamento ambiental é motivo de discussão desde que o projeto foi aprovado na Câmara.

Inicialmente, o texto não tinha termos relacionados a qualquer atividade. Ou seja, as regras seriam aplicadas a todos os setores.

Quando a proposta chegou ao plenário, no entanto, foi feito um acordo para incluir um dispositivo retirando "empreendimentos minerários de grande porte e/ou de alto risco". Esses deveriam seguir regras específicas, em razão de sua complexidade e especificidade.

O acordo, à época, foi que a atividade teria suas regras para autorização e estudos ambientais tratados em um projeto de lei específico.

Ainda não está certo como serão feitas as alterações no projeto do licenciamento ambiental que foi aprovado na Câmara, mas parlamentares já dão como certo que pelo menos o dispositivo excludente será retirado. Um grupo defende, sob reserva, que a proposta se debruce mais detalhadamente sobre o setor.

Procurados, nenhum dos dois relatores se manifestou até a publicação desta reportagem.

O Ibram (Instituto Brasileiro de Mineração) afirma que o dispositivo colocado pela Câmara fere a isonomia legislativa e cria insegurança jurídica.

"Essencial o retorno do setor ao texto considerando todo o seu potencial basilar para a promoção de políticas públicas voltadas à proteção do meio ambiente —incluindo a flora, a fauna, o clima e a cultura regional, à sustentabilidade social das comunidades próximas aos territórios minerados e ao desenvolvimento econômico das cadeias produtivas", afirma a entidade, em nota.

Mas a possibilidade segue contestada por ambientalistas.

Suely Araújo, ex-presidente do Ibama (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais e Renováveis), chama o projeto do licenciamento ambiental de a "mãe de todas as boiadas", por flexibilizar as regras que deveriam garantir a proteção ambiental.

"As regras mais flexíveis presentes na proposta da lei geral [do licenciamento] não são condizentes com os riscos associados aos empreendimentos minerários", afirma.

O licenciamento minerário hoje é atribuição federal apenas em casos específicos, por exemplo, quando é próximo à fronteiras estaduais ou nacionais, entre outros casos. Na maioria das vezes, são os estados que devem analisar a viabilidade desses empreendimentos.

Assim, há uma série de normas diferentes pelo Brasil para o funcionamento de minas.

Maurício Guetta, consultor jurídico do ISA (Instituto Socioambiental), entende que a inclusão da mineração pode causar novas tragédias como as de Mariana e Brumadinho , ambas em Minas Gerais.

"O projeto é a maior tragédia legislativa em curso contra o meio ambiente, pois resultará em descontrole generalizado da poluição e demais impactos ambientais causados por toda ordem de empreendimentos", afirma.

"A exclusão da mineração de grande porte ou alto risco feita na Câmara se deu justamente porque alertamos sobre o radicalismo antiambiental da proposta. Incluí-la novamente só vai ampliar ainda mais os riscos contra a saúde, a vida e a segurança da população", completa.

Já o Ibram afirma que, desde as tragédias mencionadas, o setor passou por diversas melhorias, inclusive no que diz respeito à construção de barragens, e que tais atualizações estão contempladas, por exemplo, em normas da ANM (Agência Nacional de Mineração).

"A mineração passou por profundas transformações em níveis de gestão, segurança operacional, transparência, boas práticas internacionais", diz o instituto, em nota.

Fonte: Folha Express

[sabasports]

Thong tin cau lac bo Chelsea dai cai to

Một trong những thông tin bóng đá Anh đang được người hâm mộ qua tâm liên quan tới Chelsea. Sau một mùa giải được xem là có phần tụt dốc so với các mùa trước đây câu lạc bộ Chelsea đã có nhiều thay đổi mới về nhân sự. Với mục tiêu xây dựng lại một hệ thống lâu dài và thay đổi nhân sự liệu Chelsea có thể trở lại trong mùa giải trước đây không? Hãy cùng đi tìm hiểu chi tiết qua bài viết dưới đây nhé.

Sau 11 năm gắn bó, đội trưởng huyền thoại Cesar Azpilicueta đã rời xa Chelsea. Gần đó, Mason Mount, người được coi là biểu tượng mới của đội áo xanh, cũng đã rời đi để gia nhập đối thủ Man United. Trước đó, đội phó Jorginho cũng đã chuyển sang Arsenal. Điều này khiến Chelsea cần bầu ra một ban cán sự uy tín để bắt đầu quá trình tái thiết trước mùa giải mới. Và có nhiều cái tên đã sẵn sàng.

Thiago Silva, một cầu thủ giàu kinh nghiệm và đẳng cấp, là một sự lựa chọn hàng đầu. Mùa giải trước, hậu vệ người Brazil đã đảm nhận vai trò đội trưởng khi Azpilicueta không thường xuyên ra sân. Dù đã 38 tuổi, Thiago Silva vẫn thể hiện sự bền bỉ và đẳng cấp tại Ngoại hạng Anh. Tuy nhiên, do tuổi tác và rào cản ngôn ngữ, việc anh gắn bó lâu dài với Chelsea trong tương lai sẽ trở nên khó khăn.

Reece James, người được coi là niềm tự hào của Cobham, vẫn ở lại Chelsea và được hy vọng trở thành huyền thoại tiếp theo tại Stamford Bridge. Tuyển thủ Anh đã chứng tỏ đẳng cấp của mình và được đánh giá là một trong những hậu vệ phải hàng đầu thế giới. Reece James có tình yêu đặc biệt dành cho Chelsea và có khả năng trở thành đội trưởng trong tương lai. Mặc dù chưa đảm nhận vai trò này trong mùa giải 2022/23, James có khả năng trở thành thủ quân của Chelsea trong tương lai gần.

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Chi tiết xem tại: https://www.sabavn.com/doi-truong-moi-cua-chelsea-uu-tien-kinh-nghiem-hay-suc-tre

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Summary The other times, it was only a duty he couldn't wait to get over with. But this time, it was one of the best moments in his life...

A/N A little Nozessa special for Valentine's Day I posted today. I love this oneshot and I think it's a good start to post my fanfics here as well^^

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If Nozel Silva hated something about the yearly Royal Masquerade Ball, it was probably everything. Obligatory for all royals, you really needed to have a heavy sickness excuse, a faraway mission if you were a Magic Knight or some parliaments matters that couldn’t wait if you were a member of parliament. In which case, only Damnatio Kira ever used this excuses, the other royals in parliament weren’t that big on their duty.

Long story short, this Royal Masquerade Ball just made him lose his time when he had more important stuff to do with the squad. But as the Head of house Silva, Nozel had to be present specifically.

It had been the same with his mother, but while Acier had still tried to have fun during the ball, Nozel remembered really well how it wasn’t really always a happy time for her. Mostly because her husband was rarely at her side then. Of course Lac Silva never needed any of the three excuses to not attend this ball, given how made himself so beloved within royalty and nobility.

And when he had been present, he barely had spent time with his wife, preferring to talk and dance with other women, leaving Acier to open the ball with a random noble instead with her husband.

Ah, yes, there was another thing Nozel really hated about this yearly Royal Masquerade Ball. It was a tradition that the three royal heads should open the by dancing a very specific waltz, only for them and their respective partners.

And since king Augustus never ever deemed any lady worthy enough to dance with him and since Achilles Vermillion claimed that he was too old for a waltz – the truth was, none of them could actually properly waltz and prefer to watch him dance, hoping he would make a mistake – so Nozel had to do it alone.

Not that he hated dancing, his mother made sure that not only he could do it, but that he would also enjoying a lot of classic dances, especially the waltz. But the problem were more the noble ladies he had to dance with. Mostly arrogant women, who hide very poorly the fact that they wanted to become the next lady Silva, or insecure ladies, who just repeated what their parents said, in hope to also become the next lady Silva. Plus subtle hints about Noelles reputation and how apparently his marriage with a noble lady, from high nobility at best, would for some reason make things better, with house Silva, with Nebras and Solids future and with Noelles reputation.

Nozel always hated those hints, especially about Noelle, and even more since he came to properly bond with his little sister. So, his own tradition was that after this famous waltz, he bowed politely to his partner and then left them. If he came to dance later on during this ball, it was always with his sisters or with his cousin Mimosa, on occasion with Océane, his Vermillion aunt.

Looking around the immense ballroom, Nozel saw Noelle at the buffet with Mimosa. For the first time, his baby sister seemed to have some fun. He felt his heart filled with pride at that. She also got a new dress, a gift from Nebra, who of course had the best fashion sense in the family. Nozel had been so relieved that his sisters came to bond over the last year. Not to mention that Noelle looked really good in her water-themed mermaid gown, plus the blue and silver mask, that looked coming directly out of the sea.

Noelle must have felt that he was observing her, as she turned around to look at him and gave him a soft, happy smile. So, Nozel smiled back. The first time since the beginning of this masquerade.

Nebra was somewhere else, next to the windows with the balcony, apparently putting some noble ladies back to their places. Despite wearing a pale pink empire dress with bright blue birds, Nebra looked more intimidating than those nobles who had dark red, black or golden gowns.

Solid must be nearby as well, but Nozel couldn’t see his brother anywhere in the ballroom. Hopefully he behaved. And didn’t eat all of the coffee éclairs from the buffet all by himself again.

Nozel sighed. It was just the start of the ball and he already wished that he was somewhere else. The famous opening waltz was coming very soon and he could practically felt the glance of many nobles and some royals on him. It was as if their ambitions and power hunger were touching him, as well as some judgements.

Like it always had been.

Even worse, Prudence Évantail and Athénaïs Vitrail were openly staring at him. Those two noble ladies that were considered somehow the perfect match for him, the perfect ones to be the future lady Silva. It was certain that a lot of the present nobility expected him to dance with one of those two, maybe even announce his engagement or something. Lady Prudence stared at him with without even blinking behind her scarlet and golden mask, matching her dress. Lady Athénaïs was trying to be more subtle, hiding behind her golden fan and trying to look seductive and mysterious with her gold-orange dress and the matching mask. But she was of course failing.

Nozel almost groaned and decided to hide behind one of the giant golden pillars. Wasn’t it possible to avoid this stupid duty for once? He always hated to dance with those women who only saw him as a price or a step towards glory. And since he had a girlfriend, he hated even more to waltz with a woman who wasn’t the one he loved.

Too bad that this ball was only for royals and nobles. If only Magic Knights would have been here as well, officially invited. She would have been here… He couldn’t wait the end of this stupid ball so that they could see each other again.

“Why hiding behind a pillar, handsome?”

Nozel flinched, but relaxed immediately as he recognized the voice. Her voice, teasing and melodious. She was here.

“Vanessa… Why are you here?”

“Isn’t it obvious? I wanted to see you. And to be fair, I know that we agreed to meet in your room after this ball. But I guess I’m not that patient and sneaking secretly into this ball to be with you seemed more exciting than drinking my patience away. Besides, I had to, the mere thought of you forced to dance with some stupid bitches… Geez, I couldn’t handle that. So, here I am.”

“Vanessa, I’ve told you already-“

“That it’s your duty and that you don’t like it and that you would have sneaked out on the first occasion to join me, I know. But I also know that it’s not fair you’re the only royal house head doing this. And I also know that you like to waltz. Wouldn’t it be nice to dance with your girlfriend for a change? Beside, this is a masquerade, remember? No one will knew that the mysterious woman you’ll be dancing with is the Drunken Witch of the Black Bulls. The perfect occasion for us to be open while keeping our relationship a secret.”

“It’s not quite of a secret,” Nozel replied. It wasn’t like their relationship was kept secret, at least not anymore. The Black Bulls knew, his siblings, his aunts and cousins, a lot of the most trust-worthy Silver Eagles, Fuegoleon and the Magic Knight captains. But to nobility, it certainly was.

Nozel wasn’t ashamed to love Vanessa, a witch and a Black Bull. On the contrary, it was one of the best things that happened in his life. But he also knew that most of nobility wouldn’t be open-minded about this relationship. And he wanted some peaceful time with Vanessa before facing the rumours that will certainly come.

But… since Vanessa was here and since this was a masquerade ball, wouldn’t it be like the perfect occasion to start going in the open? Step by step, showing to those people that he already had someone and that he wasn’t going to court her like everyone expected of him? Nozel was tired of expectations.

He took a quick look at her. Of course she was beautiful, Nozel didn’t know a woman more breath-taking than Vanessa.

But he didn’t know that dress. A black gown flowing around her, leaving her shoulders free, with purple embroideries and appliqués at the bottom and at the top. Flowers. But not any kind of flowers. It was lavender.

“Do you like it?” Vanessa asked with a grin, while turning around herself, letting the gown flow wonderfully around her. “It is from Soie Velours, apparently the most renown modiste in the kingdom. At least, according to Nebra. She practically dragged me into that fashion shop when she deemed I had no dress good enough for a royal ball.”

“Nebra knows you’re here?”

“Yep, she and Noelle helped me sneak in. I had to convince them a bit first, of course. But once it realized that it would be something good to you, they were more determined than I was. Oh, and I chose lavender, because I love your scent. Have I ever told you how amazing it is that you love lavender?”

“More than once.”

Nozel couldn’t help but smile. It warmed his heart that not only his girlfriend sneaked into an exclusive royal and noble ball so that he would enjoy the upcoming waltz for a change, but also that his sisters helped.

He was grateful to have those three women in his life.

“You look so beautiful,” Nozel whispered, while softly caressing her hair, which was braided in a bun behind her head, but letting her locks falling loosely down her neck and a bit on her shoulders. Her mask was also black, with some lavender decoration on the left. The black colour made her amazing amethyst eyes standing out even more.

“Thank you, you’re really dashing too, honey. So handsome. I love your one shoulder cape. And you really should wear darker colours more often.”

Nozel looked down at his ceremonial suit. It was new, a gift from Nebra, to raise his festive garderobe, as she said. Well, it wasn’t the first time that his sister took it in her hands to make sure he got well-dressed when he must. And according to her, he was easier to clothe, Noelle and Solid apparently had a worse taste in fashion. Was it true or did Nebra overreact? She was often inflexible when it came to fashion.

“Dark purple, almost black, some silver embroideries with the Silva cross, one shoulder cape with the same patterns and some black fur at the top. And beside your usual braid, that purple and silver mask suits you so well. Gosh, I might have the most dashing and handsome boyfriend in Clover.”

“Are you teasing me or are you genuine?”

“Both.”

Nozel expected this answer, so he smiled at her. And Vanessa smiled back.

They could have just looked and smiled at each other for the remaining time, but soft music started to play. The preparation for the waltz.

Vanessas grin was very cheeky. “What do you think, handsome? Shall we start?”

Nozel chuckled softly. It was a nice feeling, that for the first time, this ball and this waltz would a true moment of joy instead of some bothering duty.

But he still wanted to do it right. To ask her properly, because Vanessa deserved to be treated like a true lady.

So, he slightly bowed in front of her and offered his hand. “Would you do me the honour and dance with me?”

“Oh my, that would be lovely, your Highness.”

“Vanessa, you know that you don’t need to call me like that.”

“But you’re one of the only royals who truly deserves that title. And besides, you kinda love it when I call like that in the bedroom.”

Nozel blushed at her words. She was always so bold and while he came to appreciate that side of her, telling things like that in public was something else entirely.

Still, he smiled as he took her hand and lead her towards the dancefloor.

He heard the gasps, whispers that started here and there. He saw how lady Prudence and lady Athénaïs were shocked, as well as practically fuming with rage, which was surprisingly very satisfying. He saw king Augustus and lord Achilles stunned and somehow upset that they didn’t have to push towards a noble lady, forcing him towards a duty they always tried to avoid themselves.

But Nozel also saw happy faces. He saw Noelle with a beaming smile seeing him with Vanessa. He saw Nebra nodding with satisfaction, a glass of lavender syrup in her hand. He saw his cousins and his aunt smiling at him, Fuegoleon giving him an encouraging gesture, Charlotte and William giving him a thumb up.

It was good to have people supporting him. How did he never saw and realized that before?

The preparation music stopped once Nozel and Vanessa were in the middle on the dancefloor. Facing each other, Nozel put his right hand on her waist, while the left one took her hand. She smiled at him, her mask adding some mystery to it, as she put her other hand on his shoulder. They were ready.

The music started.

It felt so natural as they swayed around the dancefloor. It wasn’t like they never waltzed together before, but it had always been in the cocoon of his chambers, after Vanessa asked him one day to teach her all those classical dances, especially the waltz. But it was the first time they dance together at a ball, in public.

It was such a wonderful feeling.

“I like this melody,” Vanessa giggled quietly. “It has a mysterious touch. Rather fitting, since the gorgeous woman in your arms right now is a mystery to all of those nobles. Oh well, I guess masquerade balls have to be mysterious.”

Nozel smiled as he turned her around, before going back to the basic figure. When was the last time he enjoyed to dance during a ball? He couldn’t recall. It never have been like this before. When he danced with his sisters, with his cousin or with his aunt, it was just a family bonding moment. With noble ladies hoping to woo him, it was a dreadful moment at best, agony at worst.

But this right now, waltzing with Vanessa, with his girlfriend? There were no words to describe what happiness he felt in this very moment. Of course, they have danced together before, but without music and only in his bedroom. Vanessa had called it training for her, but Nozel suspected that she was using any possible excuse to be very close to him in any way possible.

“We should dance this more often.”

“What do you mean, handsome? Dancing together? Waltzing in front of many nobles while being masked and giving nobility a gossip bone to nag on? Wearing masks, attending balls or getting excited for another kind of dance in your bedroom?”

“Vanessa!”

“What? Don’t tell me that you don’t like our beddancing all of a sudden.”

“I… I do, of course. But we shouldn’t talk about those things in public.”

“I only whispered, no one could hear us and they’re too shocked or preoccupied finding out who could be that mysterious lady dancing with you to bother about what we’re whispering. And you don’t need to blush, even though I love- woah!”

Nozel overswayed Vanessa, stopping her flirty teasing. Looking over her, he felt quite satisfied as he saw the blush behind her mask and the surprised excitement in her amethyst eyes.

“What was that, Mylady?”

“Oh, my, honey… you should get teasing more often, I love already this new side of you.”

And she was flirty again, smiling at him teasingly as they continued to waltz. Nozel closed his eyes for a moment, enjoying this feeling. It had been so unexpected that he fell in love with Vanessa and that she felt the same as well. They had to accept their feelings for each other and their loved ones had to get used to it. Noelle in particular had been in shock for days before becoming their biggest supporter.

But today… It felt like it was always meant to be. It was not something Nozel had been used to most of his life and he hadn’t believed in it since he lost his mother. But meeting Vanessa and daring new things, out of his comfort zone, proved him wrong.

“Honey, I totally get that you’re hung up in the moment, but I dare to say that you can’t see me with your eyes closed and I rather waltz looking in those mesmerizing irises of yours.2

“Then let me dare this.”

And he lift her up, much to Vanessas delight and certainly to the shock of many people present. He never dared to do any kind of figures before, he just waltzed because it was his duty and left it that way.

But with her, Nozel became more daring. A new side of him that he still needed to get used to, but he grew to appreciate the feeling from time to time.

Nobility was still gossiping and wondering who the masked lady in black dancing with the captain of the Silver Eagles was. Rumours might start to go wild and any other hoping to become his future wife might get anxious, especially lady Prudence and lady Athénaïs.

But Nozel didn’t care anymore. Not with Vanessa in his arms. Not during this moment of pure happiness and promises. After years of silent suffering, he would be a fool to not hold to this joy.

The music continued, they swayed across the dancefloor. Nozel and Vanessa felt like being in their own world. Behind their masks, it was the case.

[sparringett]

RP Blogs Master List  (feel free to follow/ignore)

NOTE: Pretty much ADULT themes are present in all RP blogs, some more so than others. I write smut. I tag it ‘NSFW’. So minors... please beware.

But it’s not only smut I write. That’s like 10% of the plot for me. And even then it needs to be of the Porn WITH Plot variety. The story and the relationships are what counts.

Also CHECK THE TAGS. 

I RP as the given muse in pretty much everything I reblog on each of these accounts. My muses are noisy little shits.

~//~

Arthurian Legends / BBC Merlin muses:

Arthur Pendragon - arthur-rex

Lancelot du Lac - incredibly-loyal

James Bond muses:

Tiago Rodriguez / Raoul Silva (he has a split personality) - silvasabadboy

“Sergei” (an OC henchman for Silva on the Island) - aloyalshadow

NBC’s Hannibal muse:

Will Graham - empathy-says-yes

Harry Potter muse:

Tom Riddle / Lord Voldemort - ssnakewhissperer

Game of Thrones muse:

Daenerys Targaryen - lastofthetargaryens

Batman / DC Comic muse:

The Joker (Heath Ledger portrayal) - savour-all-the-little-emotions

~ //~ 

Doctor Who muses TBA... 

....oh I probably don’t have THE TIME my dear earthlings.

but Simm!Master and Capaldi!Doctor. That’s the pair I play :)

[alexlacquemanne]

Octobre MMXXI

Films

007 Spectre (Spectre) (2015) de Sam Mendes avec Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci et Ralph Fiennes

Un condé (1970) de Yves Boisset avec Michel Bouquet, Françoise Fabian, Michel Constantin, Henri Garcin, Bernard Fresson et Rufus

Everything or Nothing : l'histoire secrète de James Bond (2012) de Stevan Riley avec Ken Adam, Maud Adams, Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig et Timothy Dalton

Mourir peut attendre (No Time to Die) (2021) de Cary Joji Fukunaga avec Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch et Ana de Armas

Tuer n'est pas jouer (The Living Daylights) (1987) de John Glen avec Timothy Dalton, Maryam d'Abo, Jeroen Krabbé, Joe Don Baker et Art Malik

Ne nous fâchons pas (1966) de Georges Lautner avec Lino Ventura, Jean Lefebvre, Mireille Darc et Michel Constantin

C'est pas parce qu'on a rien à dire qu'il faut fermer sa gueule... (1975) de Jacques Besnard avec Bernard Blier, Jean Lefebvre, Michel Serrault, Tsilla Chelton et Marion Game

Le Mystère Henri Pick (2019) de Rémi Bezançon avec Fabrice Luchini, Camille Cottin, Alice Isaaz, Bastien Bouillon et Vincent Winterhalter

La situation est grave mais... pas désespérée ! (1976) de Jacques Besnard avec Jean Lefebvre, Michel Serrault, Maria Pacôme, Daniel Prévost et Cécile Vassort

Les Barbouzes (1954) de Georges Lautner avec Lino Ventura, Bernard Blier, Francis Blanche et Mireille Darc

Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob (1973) de Gérard Oury avec Louis de Funès, Claude Giraud, Miou-Miou, Suzy Delair, Renzo Montagnani et Henri Guybet

Séries

Kaamelott Livre IV

L'ascension du lion - Les émancipés - La révoquée - La baliste II - Les bonnes - Les refoulés - Les tuteurs II - Le grand départ - La clandestine - L'auberge rouge - Les envahisseurs - Les curieux première partie - Les curieux deuxième partie - Les tacticiens première partie - Les tacticiens deuxième partie - La réponse - Anges et Démons - La rémanence - La potion de vivacité II - Vox populi III - La sonde - La relève - Le jeu du Pélican - La permission - Le dragon gris - Le discours - Le paladin - Le choix de Gauvain - La dame et le lac - Beaucoup de bruit pour rien - Le Oud II - La face-à-face première partie - Le face-à-face deuxième partie - Les endettés

Le Coffre à Catch

#45 : Santino Marella est arrivé !! - #46 : CM Punk est un sacré filou ! - #47 : Vince McMahon CHAMPION DU MONDE DU CATCH !!! - #48 : Vince, Shane et UUUUUUMAGA dominent le monde !

Dark Side of the Ring Saison 1, 2, 3

The Fabulous Moolah - Benoit Première partie - Benoit Deuxième partie - Le meurtre de Bruiser Brody - Les Road Warriors - Le vol vers l'enfer

Psych Saison 6

Immunité problématique - Very Bad nuit - Carrément mordus ! - Super héros - Tous au stade - Shawn au-dessus d'un nid de coucou - Mon père cet escroc - Complètement babas

The Crown Saison 3

Poussière de Lune - Un homme en suspens - Imbroglio - Un cri du cœur

Columbo Saison 8

Ombres et lumières

Doctor Who Series 12

Le Contrat des Judoons - Orphan 55 - La Nuit de terreur de Nikola Tesla - Praxeus - Vous m'entendez ? - Apparitions à la villa Diodati - L'Ascension des Cybermen - Les enfants intemporels - Revolution of the Daleks

The Grand Tour Saison 1, 3

Opéra, art et donuts - Eco-conduite - Grand Tour vers le futur - Spécial Colombie : Première partie - Spécial Colombie : Deuxième Partie

Top Gear Saison 12, 14, 20, 21, 16, 10

1200 km en un plein - Du grand art - Ils ont roulé sur l'eau! - Destination Thaïlande - Un pont sur la rivière Kwaï - Surfin' USA - La traversée de la Manche

Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir Saison 5

Meurtres à épisodes - La Dynamo vivante

Nestor Burma Saison 5

Drôle d'épreuve pour Nestor Burma

Spectacles

Espèces menacées (2021) de Ray Cooney avec Laurent Ournac, Arnaud Gidoin, Thierry Heckendorn, Yannik Mazzilli, Gaëlle Gauthier, Zoé Bruneau, Sébastien Pierre et Serge Da Silva

Supertramp Live in Paris '79

Les Dégourdis de la 11ème (1986) de André Mouëzy-Éon et Georges Daveillans avec Robert Hirsch, Darry Cowl, Pierre Tornade, Marcel Philippot, Jean-Marie Juan, François Morel, Frédéric Saurel, Annick Alane et Virginie Pradal

La Taupe (1987) de Robert Lamoureux avec Robert Lamoureux, Pierre Maguelon, Patrick Abrial, Magali de Vendeuil, Marie Saint-Laurent et Francis Deschamps

Le Tombeur (1986) de Robert Lamoureux avec Michel Leeb, Guy Lecluyse, Julia Duchaussoy, Pascale Louange, Chick Ortega, Camille Solal, Coralie Audret, Laurence Porteil et Xavier Goulard

Livres

Lucky Luke Tome 53 : Le Daily Star de Jean Léturgie, Xavier Fauche et Morris

Une vraie panthère de Jean Bruce

Bonjour tristesse de Françoise Sagan

Astérix Tome 39 : Astérix et le Griffon de Jean-Yves Ferri et Didier Conrad

L'Île mystérieuse de Jules Verne

[arvoresertecnologico]

#PL3729NÃO  - O deputado da bancada ruralista Neri Geller (PP-MT) tenta emplacar péssima lei geral do licenciamento ambiental.  O projeto que está há mais de 16 anos na Câmara já está em pauta para votação essa semana. Ex-ministros criticam projeto que afrouxa licenciamento ambiental. Marina Silva, Izabella Teixeira, Sarney Filho, Carlos Minc e outros 5 ex-ministros do Meio Ambiente divulgaram uma carta explicando que a mudança distorce e fragiliza a lei atual, dispensando licenciamento para empreendimentos e permitindo uma licença auto-declaratória (LAC) obtida automaticamente e sem controle prévio, restringindo poder de veto e direito à consulta prévia de comunidades indígenas.

“Isso abrange empreendimentos cuja implantação historicamente causa mais de 95% do desmatamento na Amazônia, como a pavimentação ou a ampliação de estradas e a ampliação de hidrelétricas, os quais poderão ser realizados sem a adoção de qualquer medida destinada a conter o impacto do desmatamento e da grilagem de terras no bioma”, explicaram os ex-ministros em carta.

Saiba mais: "Câmara pode votar projeto que flexibiliza licenciamento ambiental; ex-ministros criticam" - G1, 11/05/2021: https://glo.bo/3f8druo

#boiada

[octaverange18]

Trực Tiếp Bóng Đá Tottenham

Tiến Linh vừa có tình huống thoát xuống khiến hàng thủ Nhật Bản thót tim, nhưng thủ môn Gonda đã băng ra bắt bóng kịp thời. HLV Hoàng Văn Phúc cho rằng ông Park Hang Seo cùng cộng sự tuyển Việt Nam sẽ có những toan tính về chiến thuật trước trận đấu gặp Malaysia tại AFF cau lac bo cf . Tại Giải vô địch cầu lông Cá nhân Quốc gia 2021, tài năng trẻ Nguyễn Đình Hoàng tiếp tục tạo ấn tượng, như đánh giá của cây bút Trần Mạnh Tú. Liên đoàn Bóng đá Hà Lan vừa đưa ra quyết định gây ảnh hưởng trực tiếp tới cơ hội của Văn Hậu. Trận đấu đã kết thúc với chiến thắng giành cho những người xứng đáng hơn là Chelsea. Một vụ việc không hay đã xảy ra với chàng trai sinh năm 2000 dù anh không trực tiếp phạm lỗi. Minamino là tuyển thủ Nhật Bản quen mặt nhất với khán giả Việt Nam. Anh từng góp mặt tại giải U19 quốc tế tổ chức tháng 1/2014, khi cùng U19 Nhật Bản so tài với lứa U19 Việt Nam của Công Phượng, Tuấn Anh, Xuân Trường. Tiến Linh phát động pha phản công nhanh cho Việt Nam với pha cài người thoát bóng ấn tượng. Sau pha đập nhả với Quang Hải, Tiến Linh thử vận might với cú sút xa. Nhận quả tạt của Nagatomo, Minamino đánh đầu lái bóng vào góc xa, nhưng thủ môn Tấn Trường vẫn làm chủ tình thế. Sau khi tham khảo VAR, trọng tài xác định cú đá của Ito đã chạm người Tanaka - tiền đạo ở thế việt vị trước đó. Toàn thua sau 6 trận ở vòng loại World Cup 2022, nhưng thầy trò Park Hang-seo đã tích lũy được nhiều kinh nghiệm khi so tài ở sân chơi đẳng cấp. Chưa khi nào, nhiệm vụ giành ngôi vương bóng đá Đông Nam Á lại trở nên nặng nề và nhiều áp lực như lúc này với đội tuyển bóng đá Việt Nam. Chiến thắng nhẹ nhàng 2-0 trước Lào mang lại nhiều ý nghĩa và cũng nhiều tín hiệu vui đối với đội tuyển Việt Nam sau giai đoạn khó khăn vừa qua. ® Ghi rõ nguồn "Báo Thế giới & Việt Nam" khi bạn phát hành lại thông tin từ web site này. Trong trận đấu với Lào, Duy Mạnh đã gặp phải sự cố hy hữu trong những phút cuối khi mất đà ở pha dẫn bóng cuối trận và ngã nhào lộn qua biển quảng cáo. Cole Palmer dứt điểm bằng chân không thuận nhưng sút không trúng tâm bóng sau đường chọc khe của Kyle Walker. Rodri sút xa cực kỳ đẹp mắt để nhân đôi cách biệt tỷ số cho nhà đương kim vô địch Premier League. Delph chọc khe thông minh nhưng Iwobi lại xử lý bóng rất thiếu tốc độ. Trọng tài chính chỉ tay vào chấm phạt đền sau khi Sterling bị ngã trong vòng cấm của Everton. Nhưng sau khi tham khảo VAR, "vị vua áo đen" đã thay đối quyết định của mình. Bernardo Silva xâm nhập vòng cấm trước khi thực hiện pha căng ngang nhưng Godfrey đã ngăn chặn kịp thời. Khán giả sẽ có cơ hội chứng kiến những trận cầu 'đinh' hấp dẫn như trận derby nước Anh giữa MU và Liverpool trên sân Old Trafford. Chuyên trang kết quả bóng đá, lịch thi đấu, tl, xem trục tuyến trận đấu cực nhanh và chính xác nhất. Cập nhật mới nhất các link xem trực tiếp MU vs Watford vòng 12 Ngoại hạng Anh 22h ngày 20/11 trên tivi, điện thoại, máy tính, web, website... Hiện nay FPT Play đang là kênh phát trực tiếp bóng đá các giải đấu lớn như như Ngoại Hạng Anh, Euro, Vòng ... Quỷ đỏ cũng có cuộc đụng độ quan trọng vào tuần tới với Villarreal để nắm giữ ngôi đầu bảng Champions League. MU tiếp tục có màn trình diễn bạc nhược, thua bẽ mặt Watford 1-4 khiến tương lai HLV Solskjaer bấp bênh hơn bao giờ hết. khoang khac vang cf ghi siêu phẩm ở hiệp hai giúp MU vượt ải Crystal Palace, trong trận đầu tiên HLV Ralf Rangnick ngồi trên ghế chỉ đạo. Với lối chơi khôn ngoan và hiệu quả, Malaysia không mấy khó khăn đánh bại Campuchia 3-1 trong trận mở màn AFF Cup 2020. Từng bị LĐBĐ Việt Nam khiển trách, nhưng Bình Định không vì thế mà chịu dừng lại cuộc chơi bóng đá tốn kém tại V-League. Trung vệ Quế Ngọc Hải nhận thêm một thẻ vàng trong trận đấu với Ả Rập Xê-út và anh sẽ phải thụ án treo giò trong trận đấu với Oman. Cả hai đội được đánh giá cao nhất AFF Cup 2021 là Việt Nam và Thái Lan cùng có màn ra quân chưa tương xứng kỳ vọng, trước các đối thủ yếu hơn.

[villings]

Ni un ansia, ni un anhelo... Mon ame est un beau lac solitaire qui tremble... Ni un ansia, ni un anhelo, ni siquiera un deseo, agitan este lago crepuscular de mi alma.

Medardo Ángel Silva

[heartsoftruth]

Mastercard brings renowned footballers Messi and Neymar Jr. for a social movement that seeks to end childhood hunger

Mastercard announced today the launch of its Start Something Priceless campaign in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with an unprecedented effort. For the first time in history, a brand brings together two football superstars of Latin America, Lionel Messi and Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. (Messi and Neymar Jr.), in an integrated marketing and communications platform to score against childhood hunger and malnutrition in LAC.

The social movement, #JuntosSomos10 (TogetherWeAre10), will ignite the evolution of Mastercard’s iconic Priceless advertising campaign, transforming it from StoryTelling to StoryInspiring, appealing to today´s socially engaged consumers.

#JuntosSomos10 (TogetherWeAre10) will serve as a reminder that every day we all have the power to create a memory, to ignite actions, to make a difference, and even to launch a movement.  This movement leverages the role of #10 footballers and their capacity to inspire and move generations of fans behind the most beloved and mobilizing sport in the region. It celebrates the friendship of two #10’s of football, Messi and Neymar Jr., and reinforces the message that football has the power to unite people around a shared passion and overcome cultural biases. Their friendship on and off the field has inspired millions of fans and is symbolic of a culture that thrives on human connections and relationships.

“Human connections are the foundation of the Latin culture. It’s about celebrating the collective versus the independent. We come together for a common purpose because we know the most meaningful experiences in life don’t just happen, we make them happen,” says Ana Ferrell, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Mastercard LAC.

As part of their two-year partnership with Mastercard, Messi and Neymar Jr. will seek to inspire fans to join them in fighting childhood hunger and malnutrition through a series of cause-related marketing efforts supporting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other partners, which will be incorporated into the movement over time.

“Mastercard is committed to raising significant resources to positively impact those in need around the world. In 2017, we announced our commitment with the World Food Programme to reverse the spiral of poverty through eliminating hunger, driving inclusion and the enablement of those in need. With partners like WFP and many others, we are developing initiatives – such as the one we are announcing today – to help children across Latin America and the Caribbean reach their full potential through the power of a meal. We could not have found better brand ambassadors to join us in this movement, “said Ferrell.

The campaign kicks-off on April 10th with the activation of the #TogetherWeAre10 social movement, encouraging consumers to join Mastercard in doing their part to make a difference in the world. The Mastercard brand ambassadors will invite their followers to join the movement by making a symbolic gesture, inspiring people to learn more about hunger and donate to the WFP.  Followers will be encouraged to show their support by recording themselves replicating the gesture and sharing it on their social media channels using the hashtag #TogetherWeAre10.

Throughout the movement, for each use of the hashtag, Mastercard will donate the value of one meal to the World Food Programme. The company will also donate the value of ten additional meals for each donation made with a Mastercard card to the World Food Programme accessed through the Mastercard campaign website.

“For children across Latin America and the world, a nutritious school meal each day improves health and cognitive development,” said Miguel Barreto, Regional Director of WFP for Latin America and the Caribbean. “It also encourages regular school attendance, which gives children, particularly those who are most disadvantaged, a better chance to achieve their full potential.”

“At its heart, this campaign is about coming together for children across Latin America and the Caribbean who have so much potential but are simply held back by hunger,” added Prerana Issar, WFP’s Director of Private Sector Partnerships. “Since our partnership began, Mastercard has done an incredible job highlighting this potential and creating priceless moments for consumers to make a tangible impact, one school meal at a time.”

Along the two-year campaign, Mastercard aspires to have made a positive impact in the lives of children in the region by providing the equivalent to more than 10 million meals and supporting the fight against malnutrition across LAC.