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Hawkeye: Series Masterlist

Christmas in July (ao3) - Alexismobeal yelena/kate M, 276k

Summary: With Yelena in NYC for mysterious reasons and Kate on a job for a mystery friend, our two future bffs finally share that drink and ultimately quite a bit more.

Collateral Damage (ao3) - rainbowanatomy, yelena/kate M, 17k

Summary: “Kate Bishop,” she coos, and you whimper in response. You can feel her smile as her lips reach your ear lobe. “Where is he?”

From Russia with Begrudging Acceptance (ao3) - Loislame84 yelena/kate M, 151k

Summary: Post Hawkeye.

Kate needs a friend. Yelena needs a friend.

The two have to decide what comes next for them.

Friends turn into more after Yelena deals with her past trauma.

Two idiots in love really.

Hate Our Love (ao3) - pepperbrook_99 yelena/kate M, 127k

Summary: Kate has one night stand not knowing that she is the sister of her professor. Yelena can’t believe she had sex with one of Natasha students and Clint’s protege. Kate younger and rich which should be enough coming from different worlds to turn her off but she can’t get her out of her mind

Hope Sent A-Quiver (ao3) - OrionLady clint/laura T, 122k

Summary: Nearly two years after they saved the world and defeated Thanos, Clint is a walking shell of himself, though he puts on a brave front for his family.

Six months after Spiderman dies—a mute, homeless teenager appears in the woods around the Barton farmstead.

This is the story of how they resurrect each other.

Let Your Heart Be Light (ao3) - quiet_rebel clint/kate E, 2k

Summary: The smutty version of the Christmas party Kate threw for Clint | Spoilers for 1x04

Misunderstandings (ao3) - Thatoneloser_kid yelena/kate G, 8k

Summary: Clint was very much unimpressed when Kate showed up with Yelena in tow.

“Seriously?” He grumbled while Kate grabbed the bottle of whiskey and a few snacks from the kitchen, Yelena waiting on the sofa with the dogs.

“What?”

“There is some sort of faulty wiring happening up here,” Clint poked at Kate’s forehead, Kate batting his hand away. “For you to be into the girl who tried to kill you.”

“I’m not-” Kate scoffed. “Shut up.”

Red Room Renovations (ao3) - CelticKitten25 yelena/kate, wanda/natasha, clint/laura, kate/agatha E, 772k

Summary: Kate Bishop always wanted a balanced love life in which she had a loving life partner who also is her dominant. She has experienced trauma in the past but with her found family, she is ready to dip her toes again in the kink scene. Determined to have a better experience, she decides to have a sex room built in her penthouse. What happens when she meets the general contractor/sister of the owner of Red Room Renovations? Will sparks fly? Will she finally meet the "one" who will do it all with her?

rockefeller state of mind (ao3) - duri yelena/kate E, 18k

Summary: Yelena is standing right in front of her, arms still in front of her like she’s ready to block a punch (because that’s what they’re doing, they’re literally in the middle of a fight, what the hell), her eyes glint and her lips curve upwards to form an infuriating grin.

“Did you just moan?”

Or, the one where Kate and Yelena take a quick break from fighting to fall in love.

Simple Pleasures (ao3) - JobethDalloway yelena/kate E, 72k

Summary: "Can I tell you something I wanted to do at the museum all day, Kate Bishop?" Kate waited for her to say something, but instead, Yelena just shifted her hand closer to Kate's and threaded their fingers together. // A hopelessly romantic lesbian finds herself the one person an emotionally guarded former assassin wants to open up to.

smitten’s a bad look on me (ao3) - arrowsandbows yelena/kate E, 34k

Summary: Kate and Yelena partner up. Kate and Yelena start hooking up. (Kate’s trying to be cool about it.)

This is a Great Plan (ao3) - Peter_Pandemonium yelena/kate T, 46k

Summary: Being the heir to Bishop Security, a loving dog mom, and the world’s best archer have kept Kate too busy to have a relationship.

But when an invite to an important charity event and some unfortunate paparazzi attention coincide, Kate finds herself in need of a date who can stay cool under pressure. It sounds like the perfect job for an ex-assassin who also happens to be extremely hot and charming.

Or: The fluffy, fake relationship one full of pining, flirting, and Yelena smirking at Kate a lot. ;)

warm (ao3) - gaymess yelena/kate E, 177k

Summary: Kate doesn't know when 'Kate Bishop' becomes a term of endearment in their friendship, but she's not willing to question it.

As long as it means that Yelena is here to stay, Kate is more than happy to hear her call her by her full name for the rest of their lives.

With the lights out, it's less dangerous (ao3) - luscious_words yelena/kate E, 88k

Summary: Kate is sad and angry with the world after returning to New York. Yelena drops by for that drink and is soft.

This fic is meant to explore Kate's internal turmoil following the events of season 1; featuring our cute assassin who loves Kate Bishop so much.

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JAMES PATRICK MARCH NSFW ALPHABET

Pairing: JPM x F!reader

Warning: 18+, MDNI, below the cut!

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

It’s James, it really depends on the sex, if it was rough angry sex, probably a little kiss on the forehead and that’s it, if it’s slow passionate all night sex, then he’ll run a bath for you, cuddles, the works.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

James’ favourite body part on you would probably be your hips, he loves grabbing them from behind for hugs and he definitely like grabbing them in bed.

On himself, I’d say James likes his hands, I mean they’ve been the cause of so many deaths but also your pleasure, it makes him aroused to even think like that.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

James isn’t really too picky, I mean when you two where alive he used to fuck you in his office and then go back down to the contractors downstairs, cum in your panties and all, but now, he’ll come anywhere, mouth, face, tits, he doesn’t mind as long as you don’t.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

He doesn’t want you to know this but he would fuck you anywhere around the hotel, he would love to have you bent over and someone walks in.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

I’d say James is pretty well experienced, I mean we know he disliked religion so he definitely wasn’t a celibate man until his wedding. But now he’s definitely more experienced with your body.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

I’d say it depends on the day, if he’s feeling upset he likes you riding him, but if he’s angry and it’s angry sex he definitely likes missionary and doggy.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

I mean it’s James, he’s pretty serious when it comes to making you come, I’d say he’s not too goofy but he’s not too serious, maybe giggling at a few words here and there because sex is still seen as kind of..odd to your 1920s brains.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

I mean, we’re talking about a man who died when he was about 31 and has been a ghost for the past 90 something years, I’d say he’s not porn star level wax but I’d say he shaves, it’s the same colour as his hair and it’s only a small amount, not too much that it’s uncomfortable for you to go down on him.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

James makes everything about you, he’s calling you sweet names, praising you and telling you how beautiful you are.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

James is from the 1920s, masturbation was seen as a sin and a weird strange thing to do, but now that you’re with him for eternity, he doesn’t need to jerk off anymore since you’re there forever.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Everyone knows James is a kinky man, one of his favourite kinks is that he likes knife play, he would never actually hurt you, but he likes that, but he also likes tying you up.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

It’s a hotel, sometimes it’s the bathroom, sometimes it’s the bedroom, his office, the balcony, one time it was the room with the spike on it, for his victims, but he didn’t let your precious little self go near the spike.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Literally anything. Like actually anything you do could turn him on.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

He wont force you to do anything your not comfortable with, even for a sadistic murderer, he wants to make sure his wife is okay.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

He likes receiving, as most men do, but he also loves giving, he could have you on your back, legs wide on his desk while his face in buried between your legs and he LOVES it.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Angry sex = fast and rough, not caring.

Sex that you’ve been teasing him all day with, my god he’ll go nice and slowly, making sure you feel absolutely everything.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

I mean when you two where alive, it used to be all the time, a little quick fuck in his office before the contractors got to the hotel, he enjoys it. But now that you two are ghosts it’s more..frequent sex than anything else.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

As a man with so many kinks, James also takes risks, he’d have sex anywhere, anytime, any day. He’s up for anything you want.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

With his gentler sex, he can last hours..I’m not even kidding, one time you two where fucking for 3 hours with no breaks, he can go rounds and rounds, the most amount of times he’s came in a night was 8, he made you come 9 times.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

He wasn’t aware of them until he overheard you and Iris talking about them one day, he’s yet to use them on you but he is planning on buying some.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

James is an unfair man, he’ll tease you for hours, making you wait, he’ll edge you until you’re tearing up and he’ll give you the most life changing orgasm of your life.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

DEFINITELY grunts and whines, when you’re giving him head he whines like a baby, giving out for a minute about a guest who was looking at him funny, next minute he’s whining as his thighs shake a bit.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

He really wants to try anal but he’s scared to ask.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Definitely like…seven inches. It’s kinda thick too. Veiny, he’s circumcised, it was a big thing in the late 1890s. 

Theres a big vein running from his tip to his base, half of it is visible but the whole thing becomes visible when it’s hard.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Depending on the day, he can wake up horny with a need to fuck you and you tease him all day until the most jaw breaking bone shattering sex ever.

I’d say his sex drive is pretty high.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

Angry sex? He’s out like a light, 2-5 minutes and he’s knocked out cold, soft wholesome sex? He’s too busy with aftercare for you.

Thank u for reading :)

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Honestly? I'm not surprised the FNAF movie is delayed.

They're DEFINETLY struggling to come up with a plot for the next movie. They planned to make three movies if the first went well, but they didn't really leave themselves much room for a sequel.

What do I mean by that? Well...

• The driving conflict of the first movie, that got Mike to work at Freddy's in the first place, was the custody battle with aunt Jane. But they fucking killed her off. (In the movie, it seems like it's possible she still may be alive, but in the book it's pretty much confirmed she's dead.) Abby sees her "lying in a puddle of ketchup" or something when golden freddy comes to get her. And I have a direct quote from Mike.

"You know," he said, "I think my aunt has finally decided to move on." I mean... she kind of did, Mike thought. (Pg 317)

• Oh, and also in the book, it's said Mike gets a nice new job as a contractor after the events at Freddy's, so it's not like they can pull the "Mike can't find a job so he HAS to work at another Freddy's location!" thing again.

• AND, they resolved his storyline with Garrett. He's found the killer, and watched him die. (Even if we know he's not dead). Mike realized Abby is much more important than his dead brother and he no longer torments himself with thoughts of Garrett... so I don't think he'd go poking around in another Freddy's location to "figure out what happened". He knows what happened. And he's finally over it.

• It seems like they TRIED to give themselves something to work with in the end credits. You know, the "C O M E F I N D M E". But honestly? It's not all that helpful. There's no clear way to tell who it's addressed to or who it's from. Everyone seems to agree it's Garrett speaking to Mike as the puppett, but honestly? That doesn't make sense to me.

• I've already explained that I don't think Mike is interested in learning more about his brother's death. He knows who killed him, and watched that man die. Mike is as "at peace" as he's ever going to get. Besides, I don't think Garrett is the puppett!! At all!!

• In the movie, Mike says he feels closer to Garrett at Freddy's. I think that means his soul is LITERALLY there, in THAT Freddy's location. Why else would he say that? Just because there are ghosts there killed by the same man? Also, in the novel, Mike literally sees Garrett's ghost in the pizzeria and it leads him to Springtrap. Finally, the "It's me" messages that keep appearing near Mike. Who else would be writing that shit? It's not just a little Easter egg for the audience. It has to be someone Mike knows. Garrett. (Also I think there's a strong argument to be made that Garrett is co-posessing Golden Freddy with the little blonde boy)

• SO THEN, WHO IS SAYING "COME FIND ME," AND WHO ARE THEY TALKING TO?

Honestly? No clue. But I think there are a few interesting directions they could take things.

1) From Mike's dad, to Mike.

In the movie they sort of imply Mike's dad offed himself, but in the book they reveal he just walked out on them. So he's still out there somewhere, and they could totally reveal he had some kind of connection to Freddy's and William, and it would explain why William drove all the way to goddamn Nebraska to kidnap some random ass kid.

2) From springtrap, to some unfortunate soul dumb enough to set him free

In the games, he was locked away in a bricked off room for like 30 years before being set free, but I don't think these movies are going to have that big of a time skip. Probably a year at most. So I could see the next movie starting with some idiot freeing springtrap.

3) Okay yeah I cant think of anything else.

And I know I'm not a professional screenplay writer but those bitches are anxiously struggling too!! In every interview where Josh Hutcherson (Mike) has been asked about a sequel, he says they're still trying to figure out the story. No shit!! They didn't give themselves anything to work with.

• So basically, Mike has absolutely no reason to go back to another Freddy's location, and the little secret message at the end is almost too vague to be useful.

So, what DID they leave themselves to work with in the next movie? What plot points remain unresolved?

• For one thing, they didn't even give William a fucking motive for killing kids. Or for luring security guards to their deaths. This version of him seems to have a much better understanding of remnant and possession that his game counterpart, but there's no reason given for that either. In the game, he does it all for his dead son. He wants to "fix" him. But they didn't set up any hints to that in the first movie. Mike talked to Vanessa about HIS dead brother, so I feel like if the whole "dead son" thing was the case, she would have mentioned she lost a sibling too.

• Or maybe William would have brought it up at the end when he was getting mad at Vanessa. The "mess YOU created!!" scene. He probably would have said something like, "You know why we have to do this, Vanessa." But he didn't. There's literally no known motive, and it'll be kind of hard to set one up without any breadcrumbs left in the previous movie.

• Mike was TOTALLY falling for Vanessa in the books. Yeah, I know, a lot of people feel FNAF isn't a place for romance, and SCHMELLY isn't a very popular ship... but that doesn't change the face he almost kissed her in the novel. (Also in the book she threw his EMPTY PILL BOTTLE into the river, didn't actually toss bro's meds! So she's a little more likeable!)

"Vanessa and Mike grinned at each other, and Mike felt something zing inside of him. It was a palpable 'wow' feeling that was much more intense than his casual appreciation of her beauty. And the zing felt like it was going both ways. The look Vanessa was giving Mike was one he hadn't ever seen before... not directed at him anyway. Her reciprocation of his feelings was so strong that he felt himself leaning toward her." (pg 186)

(They didn't kiss though, Vanessa blushed and looked away and changed the subject.) Still... now they have to address their little romantic subplot in the next movie as well.

• Vanessa. Just as a character. There's a lot to work with there. Personally, I think it would be interesting to use her coma to tell a story. You know, have her flashback to there's childhood with William and at Freddy's. (Honestly if they don't do that they're dumb and missing a huge opportunity. Why else put her in the goddamn coma?)

• Also, in the novel, they heavily implied she's... a robot? Apparently, her eyes drastically change color and Mike notes she flips from "girl mode" to "cop mode" on a dime. In the movie she just looked bipolar.

"Yeah Abby, let's use the tables for the fort! 😄"

"Mike if you bring her here again I will SHOOT YOU. 🤬"

• But yeah apparently she's a robot. A robot so convincing that even hospital nurses and doctors can't tell. With no explanation for how William could have built that. Or why there's a photo of her and William where she's clearly a child. Did he build a child robot that grew up into an adult woman robot? Or did he build two robots? Or did child Vanessa die and he replaced her with a robot? Who knows!

"Mike watched, mesmerized, as Vanessa's irises deepened noticeably in hue. They went from their usual soft, almost greyish-blue to a deeper indigo. The shift was so pronounced it almost looked computer-generated. It was also enormously disquieting. Mike felt like he was watching a human turn into..." (pg 184)

• So for the next move, Mike has no motive to go visit Freddy's, William has no motive in general, and Vanessa is a robot. The script practically writes itself, am I right??

And then there's the way Scott Cawthon likes to incorporate fan feedback into all of his projects.

(Ex: People complained FNAF 3 wasn't scary, so he made FNAF 4 horrifying)

• I have no doubt he's going to incorporate the fanbase's favorite characters into the next movie. (Ness, Doug, Maxine, Jeremy) Which honestly just complicates the plot further, adding more stipulations to the script.

• Bringing Ness back would be easy? Mike and Abby could have a scene in the diner, I guess, but it's also sort of unnecessary, and I'm not sure MatPat would agree to another cameo. He's retired.

• Bringing Doug back would be more complicated. He's aunt Jane's lawyer... but they fuckin' killed her off. So. Doug is not needed.

• Jeremy could come back? Maybe? He's really a background character... It's not stated whether or not Mike was friends with him outside work, or kept in touch with him after being fired.

• Maxine is a lot more complicated. The actress who plays her, Kathryn Sterling, said herself that she was originally supposed to have a bigger role in the film but it got trimmed down. And THEN there's the way she was stuffed into a purple Freddy suit, which a lot of fans theorize is supposed to be Shadow Freddy. On her TikTok, she basically confirms this, hinting to her character coming back in the next movie and being more important.

So in the next movie...

1) Mike has to somehow have to end up tangled back into Freddy Fazbullshit even though he has NO desire to... (Remember the way he looked at Abby when she asked if they could visit them??)

2) They have to reveal or at least hint towards Vanessa being a robot

3) Mike & Vanessa romance subplot??

4) William needs a fucking motive for killing people

5) The audience needs to be able to tell who "come find me" was said by AND who it was directed towards

6) Bonus points if they can cram in more youtuber cameos & beloved characters from the last movie like Jeremy and Doug

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So yeah. It's a lot to consider when writing. And the clock is ticking, because kids, especially little kids like Garrett's actor, grow up FAST. And ghost kids aren't supposed to grow up. Ghost kids are supposed to be dead.

I do want to say though, that despite the plot holes, I LOVE the FNAF movie. I've watched it 20+ times. It's genuinely one of my comfort movies. I'm excited for the next movie, but I'm also sort of expecting it to be late 2025 before we get to see it.

Scott is notoriously picky. He turned down, like, 8 scripts for the first movie before settling on the Mike storyline. I don't mind waiting, especially considering how difficult this next movie is gonna be to write. Also if you read this whole rant?? Damn?? Kiss me on the mouth rn.

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FEMA seems to be very confused as to why people in #WNC are so upset about the "50% Rule" for disasters...

Let me explain:

a) You're living in your 150 year-old historic farmhouse with your kids in Asheville NC when Helene floods your home with 5 feet of water.

b) Now you're living in a camper outside your home, trying to shovel three feet of mud out of your basement.

c) You apply to FEMA like everyone else and get rejected 3 times, but decide to continue appealing.

d) After 2.5 months, you decide you can't wait any longer on FEMA and start rebuilding your home.

e) Randomly, a FEMA inspector shows up at your house a couple weeks later, totally unannounced.

f) You're thrilled to them, stoked that you may finally get some help rebuilding and some federal aid.

g) The inspector walks through your home and says, "Hey look, this is really bad. We think your home is gonna require $250,000 worth of repairs."

h) You reply, "I know it's bad, but we've done a lot of work ourselves and a non-profit has donated some materials, so all-in it's probably only $100k."

i) The FEMA inspector shrugs his shoulders and says "Ok, but my estimate is $250,000."

j) Again, you're thrilled. You think that because FEMA says the damage is a high-dollar value, you'll get MORE help from the federal government.

k) A few days go by and you're ready to apply for a permit to begin building your home.

l) But when you try... the county says, "Wait a minute, your home is only worth $400,000 and the FEMA inspector said your damage is $250,000. That exceeds the 50% rule."

m) You ask, "What is the 50% rule? I've never heard of it."

n) The county explains that if the cost of a repair for your home exceeds 50% of the VALUE of your home, you cannot rebuild.

o) You have 3 options: you either have to elevate your entire home, demolish it, or relocate it. The choice is yours.

p) You're in shock, you say, "I don't have the money to elevate my 150 year-old farmhouse 5 feet in the air... and I can't relocate it, and I don't want to demolish it, what can I do?"

q) The county says, "Tough luck, you can submit an appeal to FEMA, but until they grant you a reappraisal and an appeal, you CANNOT rebuild your home."

r) You call your friend who is contractor and he says, "Hey, I'm so sorry, there's literally no way to elevate your historic home, it's not possible."

Your only options left are to demolish your home and start over or pray that FEMA comes back and reappraises the damage at an unknown time while you live with your kids in a camper indefinitely.

That's why people are upset.

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So the Republicans are trying to shut down the government to damage their own states so that they make the Democrats look bad before the election… Is that the game plan they’re going with?

Here is the full list of Republicans who voted against the stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown in September 2024:

Indiana: James R. Baird, Jim Banks, Rudy Yakym III, Victoria Spartz

Ohio: Troy Balderson, Warren Davidson, Jim Jordan, Max L. Miller

Florida: Aaron Bean, Gus M. Bilirakis, Kat Cammack, Byron Donalds, Matt Gaetz, Anna Paulina Luna, Cory Mills, Bill Posey, Michael Waltz, Daniel Webster

Texas: Michael Cloud, Tony Gonzales, Lance Gooden, Morgan Luttrell, Nathaniel Moran, Chip Roy, Keith Self, Randy Weber Sr., Beth Van Duyne, Roger Williams

Arizona: Andy Biggs, Elijah Crane, Paul A. Gosar, Debbie Lesko, David Schweikert

North Carolina: Dan Bishop

Colorado: Lauren Boebert

Illinois: Mike Bost, Mary E. Miller, Darin LaHood

Oklahoma: Josh Brecheen

Tennessee: Tim Burchett, John W. Rose, Andrew Ogles

Missouri: Eric Burlison

Georgia: Andrew S. Clyde, Mike Collins, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Richard McCormick

Utah: John R. Curtis

South Carolina: Jeff Duncan, Russell Fry, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, William R. Timmons IV

Kansas: Ron Estes, Tracey Mann

Mississippi: Mike Ezell, Michael Guest, Trent Kelly

Iowa: Randy Feenstra

Minnesota: Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach

Idaho: Russ Fulcher

Virginia: Bob Good, H. Morgan Griffith

Wyoming: Harriet M. Hageman

Maryland: Andy Harris

Louisiana: Clay Higgins

Pennsylvania: John Joyce, Scott Perry

West Virginia: Alexander X. Mooney

California: Tom McClintock

Kentucky: Thomas Massie

Montana: Matthew M. Rosendale Sr.

New York: Claudia Tenney

Wisconsin: Thomas P. Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden

New Jersey: Jefferson Van Drew

Alabama: Barry Moore, Gary J. Palmer

Arkansas: Bruce Westerman

Why is this important to me? I would have been out of a job. Government contractors would rather cut you and rehire you for less pay or benefits. Also, if I miss 1 or 2 paychecks I will be homeless.

[piplup335]

short defend the train story!

HELLO, F E L L A S

crossposted from AO3, just smth to enjoy while I work on that one Phighting fic…this is painful :,)

this is just a story as to how the DTT came to be :D

enjoy!

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It’s a regular day.

A normal day, where regular people work their boring, mundane jobs.

However, this doesn’t apply to a group of individuals.

They’re trained to, well- defend a train.

This job may seem like a useless one. What could go wrong when a train chugs off to its next station?

Law enforcement couldn’t possibly get involved, right?

“Guys? Did someone fall off the train- and there goes someone else…”

“MEDIIIICCCC??? WHERE’S THE MEDIC??”

“WHY DO THOSE IDIOTS DEAL SO MUCH DAMAGE?!”

“STAY AT THE BACK, YOU DINGUS- ARE YOU TRYING TO START TRAIN-11?!”

“...which idiot forgot to buy the missile launcher-“

“WE’RE GETTING SWARMED, IDIOT-”

“M E D I C ? ? ?”

All that was heard on the roof of the train was yelling.

Specifically, the D.T.T.’s contractors yelling.

This was a normal day at work for them- staying on the roof of one of the D.T.T.’s trains just to defend it from law enforcement.

Why was there law enforcement?

Well, D.T.T. Industries is a notorious company, known for transporting outlawed goods between various companies.

And their preferred method of transport was via train, of all things…

So, the D.T.T. was forced to hire contractors to defend the train, be it from law enforcement, bounty hunters or thieves looking for an easy catch…

The contractors were familiar with their jobs. They did this day in, day out.

But unlike other jobs, you could never be certain of the road ahead.

After all, your next day at work might be your last.

Shots were fired, medication was used through what they called a “heal gun”…

And this line of work all stemmed from three people with a dream.

“This job…it’s so damn BORING!”

Somewhere, a brown-haired man was put on coal-shovelling duty again.

As he heaped lump after lump of coal into the train’s furnace, a funny idea popped into his mind.

“Hold on…what if I just…?”

As break time slowly approached, the workers at the station kept stealing glances at the clock in anticipation, until finally, when the clock chimed signalling it was 3 o’clock, all the workers immediately tossed aside their equipment and headed to the break room. Their break would be short-lived, however- as the brown-haired man, now wearing a pair of red-tinted goggles, quickly installed multiple illegal upgrades on the train.

Assault rifles, shotguns, hell, even a piece of “borrowed technology” he took from a helicopter…he installed it all in just five minutes.

After all, this man was a brilliant locomotive engineer who had had enough.

Quickly hopping onto the train, he crashed through the flimsy aluminium barrier, taking it on a joyride around the world.

All things come to an end though, as the old train, not being able to handle all the new adjustments, gave out and blew up.

With a dying soul but an undying dream, the man sought to find a new job. A job with a competent company, better resources, a place where his services could be more appreciated…until at last, he found it.

A place where he could truly do what he enjoyed, a place where his firearms could be appreciated.

The man would later be known as the Psycho throughout D.T.T. Industries. He may have gone insane, but they won’t find someone else- they know they won’t find anyone better.

After all, finding someone with as much skill with a shotgun as him would drive them insane instead.

Six gunshots echoed through the air, and six bodies could be heard dropping to the floor from far away.

A man lowered his rifle, picking up a handheld transmitter.

“Targets have been downed, sir.”

“Excellent. Return to HQ, and we’ll decide on the next course of action back at base.”

The man looked towards the sky, his black shades shielding his eyes from the bright rays of the sun.

“Almost sundown, huh…?”

He immediately dashed back to his escape vehicle, where his driver hit the gas and sped off into the horizon. Better for them not to leave any traces.

Back at his corporation’s base, he walked through the double steel doors leading to his boss’ office.

The hydraulic doors opened with a hiss, and the man walked into the office, making eye contact with his boss at his desk across the room.

“What’s the next course of action, sir?”

A smirk formed on his boss’ face.

“Since those pesky government officials are down, we-“

Suddenly, a loud crash could be heard from outside.

Before the man had any time to react, he felt a heavy impact on the back of his head. The last thing he saw before blacking out was a bunch of armed soldiers running through the opened hydraulic doors towards his boss, pointing their rifles at him…

When he woke up, all he could see was darkness. He could feel a fault rumbling from beneath him.

“So, you’re finally awake, huh?”

The man jumped and spotted one of his colleagues sitting helplessly in the dark, his hands tied behind his back.

He tried to help his coworker but failed as his hands were also bound behind him.

Seeing the blunt edge of his colleague’s damaged military vest, he quickly shuffled towards him, rubbing the rope which bound his hands together until he came free.

“I’ll help you out now, give me one second…”

One second was too little time, however- as guards violently opened the van's back doors with a loud bang.

His life, or one of his coworkers? This decision was a clear one, as the man wasted no time in jumping out the back of the van and fleeing into the nearby woods.

The guards were fast, but the man was faster- he refused to let his many years of combat experience go to waste.

Rummaging through his pockets, he pulled out his handheld transmitter.

“Hello? Agent 301 from the covert ops division here…anyone there?”

Static filled his ears, and the man quickly realised his mistake- he risked the radio signal being intercepted by the government.

Using whatever he had on hand, he threw the transmitter at one of the guards about to catch up to him. It hit the guard square in the forehead, and the man took the chance to quickly steal his rifle and shoot his pursuers down with a single shot to the skull.

Knowing that he wouldn’t last for long alone, he took on a new mission. Not one from his superiors, nor his fellow agents- it was a mission he set for himself.

The task was simple- find a new job and stay undercover.

But after months of searching, he couldn’t find anything that fit the criteria.

Walking along a train track, the sound of a bullet barrage caught his attention.

To his left, a motorcyclist wielded a shotgun, aiming not for him, but for a train somewhere behind him.

The man quickly wielded his stolen assault rifle, aimed and fired at the man, landing a perfect headshot and ending the motorcyclist’s life instantly.

The train slowed down, and at last, stopped next to the man.

A hatch opened, and a woman in a dull red trench coat stepped onto the roof. Her long, black hair flowed behind her in the wind, and the sunlight cast a dark shadow over her face.

“Hello…unknown person. Thank you for helping us protect the shipment, this happens all the time. You seem to be experienced with firearms, so…would you be interested in joining our team?”

The man thought. He was on the run, and he needed a secure job where he wouldn’t get ratted out by law enforcement…

Just then, he heard wailing sirens from behind as a police car sped towards the train and the woman’s demeanour changed from an intrigued expression to that of panic and distress.

Putting two and two together, he realised this woman, the company she worked for and himself shared one thing in common-

They were all on the run from the police.

Nodding hurriedly, he let himself get pulled into the train by the woman and a few other armed individuals and started his new life, known to his fellow contractors and outlaws as the Gunslinger.

“…can I NOT fight?! I prefer standing by the sidelines watching you guys fight, not fighting!”

“Son, the fighting spirit is in you! It’s in your BLOOD! Now get your rifle, get out there and FIGHT!”

“Dad, no! Please, just let me watch! I can even support the others- I can heal them faster than a doctor can!”

A young man was arguing with his elderly father- a hardened war veteran who was now working as a commander of an army. Gunshots could be heard from outside the cabin as the war raged on, his siblings already fighting against the enemy.

“I did not train you for five years for this! Fight, and make your dad proud!

The man groaned. Five years of training to use a FAL was already five years too many. He could still remember his annoyance and irritation from the many hours he was forced to spend practising instead of perfecting his cure, the inventions he used to heal his allies of their wounds. He didn’t want money, no- he wanted recognition amidst the chaos of his barbaric family.

Just as his father was about to retort, the door burst open and a severely wounded soldier, Stewart, one of the young man’s brothers, stumbled in.

“Stewart! Are you alright?”

The young man rushed forward to support his brother who almost collapsed onto the floor, panting heavily and clutching his stomach in pain, blood trickling down his torso

Gently prying his hand away from the wound, the man’s eyes widened when he saw the severity of the bullet wound.

“You got sniped or something? I don’t think I’ve seen a firearm wound someone this badly…”

Stewart nodded.

“Pretty sure I was sniped, yeah- but hey, at least it wasn’t in the head, yeah?”

The man looked around. Doctors were tending to people left and right, and Stewart was just another person in the long line of people waiting to be treated. With no other option and his brother’s life on the line, the man pulled out a contraption attached to the military vest his dad forced him to wear. It was his latest prototype- a ray gun set to heal instead of kill.

“This better work…”

Squeezing his eyes shut and turning away in fear, he fired a ray at Stewart- a healing ray.

Almost immediately, the medication did its work, quickly closing up the wound and removing all traces of blood.

The man was in shock- his prototype worked. Looking back at the long line of patients, he aimed at them and fired, once for every patient. Within minutes, the wounded soldiers were fully healed from whatever battle injuries they had gotten- whereas the doctors were still tending to individual patients.

With a grin on his face, the man turned back to his father and commander.

“Father, I did it! I cured the others of their pain!”

Much to his shock and sadness, however, his dad was not happy with him.

“They wouldn’t need to be cured if you fought! If you had joined the fight, we’d have one more soldier! One more bit of power! They’re all injured because people like you are too cowardly to get out and fight!”

The man sighed, knowing that regardless of what he did, no matter how many lives he saved…it would never be enough. Not until he picked up his FAL and started shooting.

After the war, despite saving many more lives, his father was still frustrated at him. Frustrated at him for not fighting, frustrated at him for not bringing pride to the family…

The man had had enough. He sought out to look for a job in the medical field.

He found a job as a doctor in a hospital which paid a generous sum of money each month to put his inventions to good use, curing diseases, healing injuries that would otherwise take months to recover from…

He was happy. He knew that the sky was the limit…but he had already passed it.

Aiming his heal gun and firing it at people for a sum of money was already a daily routine he was sick and tired of.

The dull white walls of the hospital were a sight he was accustomed to, a sight he never wanted to see for one more day.

Resigning from his job before he went insane, the man decided to hunt for another job in the medical field, this time one filled with more action, one where his next day would give him a new surprise. He had no luck with finding a job, however- all of the job offers he got were those in a generic hospital. That was, until one fateful day…he found it at last.

It all happened when the man was checking his emails, just scanning through his folders for a decent job offer.

Scrolling past email after email from the nearby hospitals, one of the senders caught his attention.

“Dubious Tasks Taken…?”

He clicked on the email. They were looking for a medic to join their industry. A combat medic.

The pay was good- not as good as other offers he’d seen, but who cared?

“Combat medic needed.” Those words lingered in his mind.

A combat medic. Did that mean he’d finally experience the war all over again, as well as the appreciation others had for people like him?

He typed out a response, indicating that he would be interested in the job.

The next day, he received a reply telling him to go to the nearest train station at 9 am sharp. He did just that, and a man wearing a dull read cloak approached him. "You must be the new hire," he said, "I already know. Don't ask how I got this information...I just have it."

Upon nodding in confirmation, the cloaked man led him down a few hallways and opened an inconspicuous black door. it was as if the man had entered a whole new world, as there was another smaller train station past that door. There were stations on the sides- "upgrade stations", as they called it- there was also a cosmetics booth, a break room...but what stood out most was the train in the middle of the station. Five nicely polished carts were attached to the engine, and at the back a few people stood there, the commotion seeming like a dull murmur from where he was. what terrified the young man the most were the firearms they wielded, and he recognised one of them holding a FAL, the very same weapon his dad had forced him to train with since he was young.

Would he be forced to fight again? That fear was quickly put out as the cloaked man turned back to him with a grin.

“Welcome to the Dubious Task Takers,” he stated, “and your first day on the job. It’s time to put your inventions to good use.

The man’s expression shifted, turning from that of a worried grimace to a bright smile as he realised…he’d finally be appreciated.

As the train left the station and set off for its next destination, the man watched his colleagues chat among themselves as he pondered over why they would need a combat medic to begin with.

Before he had gotten his answer, however, his attention was drawn to a pained yell next to him and the sight of something small and bright travelling towards him.

“MEDIC! I’ve been SHOT! Help me here!”

“Oh, so that’s what they were. Bullets,’ the man thought, ‘and there’s the answer to my question.”

A grin formed on his face as he realised the situation he was in.

“Well, this will be fun.”

The man pointed his heal gun at his wounded teammate and pulled the trigger. A small cloud of medication was expelled through the end of his heal gun.

For once in years, the man truly felt happy just doing his job.

After the entire ordeal was all said and done with, his colleagues asked him for his name.

The man thought. Should he give them his name?

Then, one of his colleagues piped up: “You can go by an alias too, you know.”

From that day on, the man was known as the Medic.

Psychos, Gunslingers and Medics…three people, three dreams, one criminal industry.

The industry grew. Soon enough, factions were named after the original trio, and their stories were eternally burned into the history of the corporation.

One thing can be said for sure, though- their real names would be something no one would ever know.

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and that’s it for this story! see you all when I finish my fics and open my requests… ;-;

[narliearchive]

How to Build Your Dream Home by NellieSayzBork [T]

At 35, Charlie is finally getting what he wants: A forever home with the love of his life, Ben Hope. They've chosen a beautiful country property in desperate need of some TLC, but as an architect and interior designer, respectively, it will be a dream come true. Of course, as with any reno, they'll need a contractor. Enter Nick Nelson, of Nelson Custom Renos. CW for emotional and verbal abuse being spewed by the world's biggest prick, Ben Hope. But I promise, there's a happy ending! #f*ckbenhope

Lavender Fields by scienceisrealyo [E]

31 year old Nick Nelson retired from professional rugby and is giving Sarah Nelson a well-deserved year off from running Lavender Fields Bed and Breakfast. And Nick’s doing fine, thank you very much. Until the guest name C. Spring changes everything. Note: 1-31 are the main story. Any chapters after 31 are epilogues offering Charlie's point of view of the story.

Narlie Waves by waveofyou [E]

A Heartstopper California AU where Nick (31) and the HS crew we know and love live in SoCal. Charlie (29) leaves his London office to work in San Diego for a year. Nellie makes a new puppy bestie. Nick is adorable teaching little first graders. Charlie looks hot playing the drums. Nick looks hot surfing. They…ahem…enjoy Nick’s pool…and shower…and balcony. The boys weirdly get snowed in at one point. In Southern California, go figure. Nick helps Charlie see that he's deserving of big, loud love from a certain golden retriever person. Charlie helps Nick to trust that his love is not conditional, that he's safe to fully express himself. A leaves falling, flower petals swirling story of queer love with a spectacular ocean view 🍂🌊🍂 ⚠️ This is NOT a slow burn. They feel the spark, follow it and make fire Any explicit sections are denoted with “🍂🔥🍂” Any triggering flashback, panic attack or detailed eating disorder moments with “🍂⚠️🍂” …so they can be skipped and the story still enjoyed- I’ve written it so no major plot is lost by skipping these sections 🫶🏻 Alternates between Charlie and Nick POV ♥️

Showstopper by PansyFace22 [M]

Buzz is building around the queer extravaganza that’s planned for this season’s run with a bisexual Bachelor - England’s own star pro-rugby player Nicholas Nelson. But what are the showmakers going to do for twelve episodes if their Bachelor and one of the newcomer contestants have fallen in love at first sight? ‘Would you … kiss someone, in front of the cameras?’ Charlie asks, his heart hammering louder than the music in his ears. He moves his body again, feet squeaking closer to Nick’s, his finger where it lies along Nick’s finger on the floor suddenly pressing. He hitches in a breath as he feels Nick’s pinky finger hook onto his. Nick looks at him, his head drifting slightly closer, then he takes a quick breath and looks away. ‘I don’t know … maybe?’ he says.

Touch the grass by HSNomad [T]

Nick Nelson has had a secret for many years. Secrets can be hidden away, but they are always there waiting to be shared. A story about acceptance.

[redfurrycat]

🐓🤠Not Navy - Still A Flyboy At Heart Fic Recs🤠🐓

Check the Top Gun Masterlist post for the latest updated version. 💕

*Any fic in which Jake/Bradley isn't a Navy Fighter Pilot, but is still connected to the sky somehow... Well, it's more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than an actual rule... :P

Ao3 Authors: Greenstuff, Haridwar, Nickies_Nonsense, ProtectingH_ngm_n, ReformedTsundere, SunMonTue, Sycamoretree.

Navy - Not A Pilot!Bradley Bradshaw > Navy - Not A Pilot!Jake Seresin

Take Off by ReformedTsundere {G}

/Flight Attendant!Jake/

Jake is what the man's name tag reads when Bradley is able to force his eyes down. And if he gets a little lost, mapping what contours of the man's chest he can see beneath his uniform, that's between Bradley and no one else. Except... maybe Jake too, because when Bradley forces his eyes back up, the blonde is smirking, all amused. It's the kind of look someone has when they know they're attractive and are aware the person staring is thinking that same.

Wildfire by sycamoretree {E}

/Temporary Aerial Firefighters!Jake & Bradley/

Jake and Bradley are on a mission to beat a wildfire by aerial firefighting. But what dangers lie ahead?

we met and you claimed me by haridwar {M}

/Commercial Pilot!Bradley/

it seemed so natural, darling, that you and I are here

“Did we really do this?” Bradley asked. It was the first thing he had said since Jake’s brainwave and Jake was not a fan of how upset he sounded. “Are we- did we get married?” or: what happens in Vegas...

Second Chance by Nickies_Nonsense {T}

/Commercial Pilot!Bradley & ATC Operator!Jake/

Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw leaves the US Navy after the mission with the daggers and starts a second career as a commercial airline pilot with Southwest Airlines. Little does he know that the Air Traffic Control operator Jake Seresin is about to become the most interesting part of his new job, drag Bradley out of his depression, and firmly implant himself into Bradley's new life whether he likes it or not - spoiler, he likes it.

You need to learn how to fall by SunMonTue {E}

/Skydiving Instructor!Bradley/

Bradley keeps growing past the 6'5" limit of being a naval aviator, Maverick lets out an internal sigh of relief. He's not going to be the one responsible for stopping Bradley from becoming a pilot. However, because karma is a cruel mistress, Bradley becomes a sky diver, specialising in spin recovery. Mav will never understand why his godson continually jumps out of perfectly good planes. Later Bradley's level of skill is such that he becomes a civilian contractor to the Airforce and Navy to teach pilots how to survive parachute spins from ejections. The Airforce contact Bradley first, it annoys Ice to no end.

Requesting clearance (to fall in love) by ProtectingH_ngm_n {G}

/Captain!Bradley & First Officer!Jake/

The first time was an accident. The second time was a coincidence. The third time was luck and the fourth time was planned. A fic with Captain Bradley Bradshaw and First Officer Jake Seresin

Love will find you in a crowded room, or follow you home by greenstuff {E}

/Aeronautical Engineer!Bradley/

“You’re good with your hands,” a voice drawls close enough that Bradley feels warm air against his neck. It sends goosebumps down his arms. He turns and ends up mashing completely the wrong chord when his eyes lock with the light green eyes of the guy he’s been trying not to ogle all night. — When Bradley was turned down by the Naval Academy he became an aeronautical engineer instead. Now he’s been called in to help the US Navy with a Top Secret mission that’s about to get a whole lot more complicated when he meets the pilots who will be flying it.

[mepcontractor]

Many Ways MEP Design Makes Buildings More Sustainable

Many Ways MEP Design Makes Buildings More Sustainable

Sustainability in building design is crucial for reducing environmental impact and promoting energy efficiency. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design plays a vital role in achieving these goals. Here are some ways MEP design can make buildings more sustainable.

Reducing Energy Use in HVAC and Lighting One of the primary ways MEP design contributes to sustainability is by reducing energy use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and lighting.

HVAC Systems Efficient HVAC design is crucial for minimizing energy consumption. This can be achieved through:

Advanced HVAC Controls Utilizing programmable thermostats and building automation systems to optimize temperature settings based on occupancy and time of day. High-Efficiency Equipment: Installing energy-efficient HVAC units that use less power to achieve the same level of comfort. Regular Maintenance Ensuring HVAC systems are regularly maintained to operate at peak efficiency. Lighting Systems Energy-efficient lighting is another key aspect of sustainable MEP design:

LED Lighting Replacing traditional incandescent bulbs with LED lights, which use significantly less energy and have a longer lifespan. Smart Lighting Controls: Implementing motion sensors and daylight harvesting systems to adjust lighting based on occupancy and natural light availability. By focusing on HVAC and lighting efficiency, MEP companies near you can help buildings reduce their overall energy consumption and lower utility costs.

Water Conservation Water conservation is a critical component of sustainable building design. MEP systems can incorporate various strategies to reduce water usage:

Low-Flow Fixtures: Installing low-flow toilets, faucets, and showerheads to minimize water consumption without compromising performance. Greywater Systems: Recycling greywater from sinks, showers, and laundry for use in irrigation and flushing toilets. Rainwater Harvesting: Capturing and storing rainwater for non-potable uses, reducing the demand on municipal water supplies. These water-saving measures not only conserve valuable resources but also reduce the building's operational costs.

Electricity Consumption Reducing electricity consumption is another way MEP design enhances building sustainability. This can be achieved through:

Energy-Efficient Appliances: Installing Energy Star-rated appliances that use less electricity compared to standard models. Renewable Energy Sources: Integrating renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to generate on-site electricity and reduce reliance on grid power. Power Management Systems: Implementing energy management systems to monitor and control electricity usage, identifying areas for improvement and optimizing performance. By focusing on electricity conservation, MEP companies near you can help buildings achieve significant energy savings and reduce their carbon footprint.

CO2 Emissions Reducing CO2 emissions is a critical goal for sustainable building design. MEP systems play a crucial role in achieving this objective:

Efficient HVAC and Lighting: As mentioned earlier, optimizing HVAC and lighting systems reduces energy consumption, directly lowering CO2 emissions. On-Site Renewable Energy: Generating electricity through renewable sources reduces the need for fossil fuel-based power, significantly cutting CO2 emissions. Improved Insulation: Enhancing the building's thermal envelope with better insulation reduces the need for heating and cooling, leading to lower CO2 emissions. By implementing these strategies, MEP design can help buildings minimize their environmental impact and contribute to a healthier planet. MEP design is integral to making buildings more sustainable. By focusing on reducing energy use in HVAC and lighting, conserving water, minimizing electricity consumption, and lowering CO2 emissions, MEP companies near you can help create efficient, eco-friendly buildings. Investing in sustainable MEP design not only benefits the environment but also reduces operational costs and enhances occupant comfort.

[tuttalamiavitarb]

Kafka , de noattri

Da circa 6 mesi ho un dolore tremendo sotto un piede, provato di tutto umano ed equino, non passa.

Un amico mi dice, prova dal professor Coso, è un osteopata,ed è un genio

Il professore coso riceve su appuntamento ,vicino al piazzale Michelangelo, location che di solito vuol dire emorragia finanziaria.

Infatti il professore coso si prende 120 al nero o 150 con fattura

Propendo per il lato oscuro

3 volte , e risolviamo. mi dice il professore coso

240 euri spesi.

Mi ha massaggiato , tirato, scrocchiato , pestato dappertutto tranne nel punto interessato che fa male esattamente come quando avevo 240 euro in più.

360 euri spesi.

Provo a parlare col professore, facendo presente che ,per carità m ha ringiovanito di 20 anni dappertutto ma se magari provasse ad appoggiare le sue manine magiche sotto al mio piede sx magari ne usciamo un po' prima.

I problemi non si risolvono a valle ma a monte, si fidi di me.

Mi fido.

480 euri spesi .

non ho più un dolore in tutto corpo, mi piego come un fachiro, mi posso allacciare le scarpe da impiedi, ma il sotto del piede mi dà il tormento.

Punto della situazione difronte alla mia perplessità il professore Coso prende appunti.

Ha subito qualche trauma nella zona del volto nell' ultimo anno?

Si, ho perso un dente in una rissa.

Ed ha avuto altri traumi al volto in quella sede?

No, non è stata una vera e propria rissa, diciamo che una prostituta, offesa perché non intendevo usufruire dei suoi servigi, mi ha tirato un portagioie di avorio che ha colpito il dente, che è saltato. Fine

È colpa del dente

Il dolore sotto il piede è colpa del dente?

Si fidi , adesso che conosco la causa 5/6 sedute al massimo e risolviamo.

Dottore io mi fido, ciecamente, ma vede io faccio il contractor, a me mi pagano quanto il lavoro è finito.

Quindi Io mi fido e verrò tutte le volte che riterrà opportuno. Ma anche lei si deve fidare di me, ho intenzione di pagarla, in unica soluzione e senza battere ciglio, quando il dolore sarà migliorato.

Ecco l ha presa benissimo

ha iniziato ad urlare, battere i pugni sul tavolo, paonazzo in volto come se gli avessi messo π/2 la mamma.

Persona venale! Persona ingrata! Persona infida

Se ne vada! Vada via e non torni più pezzente

Io ho provato a farlo ragionare, e per tutta risposta lui ha iniziato a schiaffeggiarmi e spingermi.

Ecco adesso mi serve un osteopata ed un penalista.

[megayogiposts]

Resolve Your Electricity Bill Issues: Smart Meter Insights

Grievance Status for registration number : GOVUP/E/2025/0035745 Grievance Concerns To Name Of Complainant Yogi M. P. Singh Date of Receipt 09/04/2025 Received By Ministry/Department Uttar Pradesh Grievance Description The matter concerns the data transfer from the contractor of the smart meters to the Department of electricity. This mistake was committed by the staff of the contractor…

[sidewalkstamps]

L. Glenn Switzer Contractor 1930 (Photo taken April 29, 2024 on Glenalbyn Dr. & Glenmuir Ave.)

According to the Los Angeles Times, L. Glenn Switzer died at the age of 96 on July 11, 1990, so he was born in either 1894 or 1893. He started "the first ready-mix concrete company in Southern California" in Pasadena in 1930. The company, Transit Mixed Concrete Co., worked "at construction sites throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties," in addition to manufacturing concrete blocks and panels. He was a Quaker and was "president of the national Conference of Quaker Men" in 1954" ("L. Glenn Switzer; Formed Ready-Mix Concrete Firm." Los Angeles Times, July 22, 1990.

In 1941, L. Glenn Switzer was the manager of Transit Mixed Concrete Co. They had multiple locations including 1000 North La Brea in Los Angeles, 3492 E Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, and 780 Union Pacific Place, which doesn't currently exist but I think may be in Commerce, CA (Los Angeles City Directory 1941, Los Angeles City Directory Co., 1941).

In an advertisement in 1945, Transit Mixed Concrete Co described themselves as "Pioneers of Transit-Mixed Concrete in Southern California" (Southwest Builder and Contractor, Volume 106, F. W. Dodge Company, 1945).

According to Switzer v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, United States Tax Court, June 30, 1953, 20 T.C. 759 (U.S.T.C. 1953), L. Glenn Switzer and Howard A. Switzer were partners in the company in 1944-45. Their respective wives were Ida H. and Florence M. Apparently they didn't commit fraud with intent to evade tax, but the husbands were deficient due to negligence.

We learn from Find a Grave that L. was Lewis. He was born in Iowa in on June 26, 1894 and died in L.A. County on July 11, 1990. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, CA. His wife, Ida, was born in Iowa and they married on December 29, 1915 in Marshall, Iowa. They had at least two sons (Elmo Glenn, Eugene Lewis) and one daughter (Mayme Elizabeth). She lived in Pasadena in the 1940 and 1950 censuses. She died on October 18, 1987 and was also buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, CA.

Howard Allison Switzer was Lewis's brother (they also had four other siblings: Elias Claire, Gladys Lucile, Richard Kent, and Florence Eliza) and co-founder. He was born on July 30 or 31, 1908 in Ladora, Iowa and died on January 7, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. He is also buried at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, CA (Find a Grave). Their parents were Richard Martin Switzer and Carrie Estella Lewis. (The photo above is Howard in the 1920s, probably in Long Beach, CA, and was submitted to Find a Grave by 'jmb'.) According to his obituary in the Los Angeles Times, he had moved to Long Beach, CA in 1920 with his parents and sister. "He joined his father and older brother in their concrete contracting company after graduating from Long Beach High School." This company was a predecessor to Transit Mix Concrete Company, which, according to the same obituary, was "credited with using the first concrete mixer trucks, which prepare the concrete to be poured once it gets to the job site" (January 9, 1997). Howard moved to Pasadena in 1932 and married Florence.

She lived to 105 and had lived her whole life in Pasadena, CA! They had four sons: Forrest, Roy, Marshall, and Norman. She was "known as Flossie to most of her friends." ("Florence Switzer Obituary," Pasadena Star-News).

Other sources:

The Tax Fortnighter Annual, Fallon Publications, 1954

[mostlyinthemorning]

fic rec friday

Original rules: Share your top fics no matter how big or small - give us the links to your wonderful words with the Most hits/Most kudos/Most comments/Most bookmarks /Most words/Least words

Thanks for the tag, @stereopticons!

Most hits: Sometimes, Home is A Person (M, 144k words) Five years after David and Patrick’s wedding, Clint and Marcy decide to move to Schitt’s Creek. This time, David's not the only one who has to come to terms with his family.

Fewest hits: Like So Many Stars (M, 3114 words) At the far end of the galaxy, the drinks are blue and taste like watermelon, and Patrick has a job to do. But all of his plans go out the space hatch when a dark-eyed stranger buys him a drink.

Most kudos: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (E, 29k words) All David wants is to order some flowers. What he gets is a very cute, very snippy shopkeeper who he can't stop thinking about. After taking over his parents' shop, Patrick feels like he's being crushed by the weight of expectations. Until he meets someone who turns everything upside down.

Fewest kudos: Found and Lost and Found Again (T, 11.9k words) When Patrick is kidnapped by a mysterious agency, David will do anything to get him back, but rescuing Patrick won’t be easy. Still, David is determined to find his husband, even if it means pushing out of his comfort zone and revealing Patrick’s secrets. Nothing will stop David from bringing Patrick home—just as soon as he finishes at least four steps in his nine-step skin care regimen.

Most comments: This is also Sometimes, Home is a Person, so going with the runner-up, which is Strangers, Friends, Husbands, Lovers (E, 45.5k words) Patrick is going to marry Rachel. Everyone says so. But no one expects it when Patrick blows up his life and catches the first flight to San Francisco. What happens next, and who he meets, is even more unexpected.

Fewest comments: More Than Enough (G, 1084 words) The morning after the housewarming party (S5E05) Patrick, David and Ted have a very awkward conversation.

Most bookmarks: This is also Sometimes, Home is a Person, so going with the runner-up, which is Stick Handling (E, 31.7k words) David Rose is perfectly happy working as a fashion reporter, covering the latest designers, surrounding himself with beautiful clothes. That is, until he's reassigned to the sports beat. His first assignment? To interview presumed hockey barbarian, Patrick Brewer. He'll need to get good wood on his stick to avoid the back door play.

Fewest bookmarks: Temperature Rising (G, 385 words) "Patrick stares across the store at his fiance. David’s eyes meet his and Patrick feels the temperature in the room inch even higher."

Most words: This is also Sometimes, Home is a Person, so going with the runner-up, which is A Test of Time (E, 44.2k words). David is a contractor who goes back in time to collect souvenirs and videos to sell to wealthy collectors. On a trip to 1988 he meets Patrick in a bar in New York. He thinks nothing of the chance encounter until one day he goes to Ray’s to get a permit...

Fewest words: #honeymoonlife (T, 2 words) David and Patrick take a honeymoon road trip to Niagara Falls. As seen through their Instagram posts.

Tagging: @weathereyehorizon @missgeevious @likerealpeopledo-on-ao3 @chelle-68 @noahreids

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—Fics by allwaswell16—

[ 5k - 9k ]

The way you smile [E, 9k, Caribbean, fic post]

Harry doesn’t need to go on holiday. Unfortunately, his mum and sister disagree, which is how he ends up alone on holiday in the Caribbean. Luckily, he's not alone for long.

Never Been Knotted [E, 9k, alpha/beta, fic post]

Harry doesn't mind that he presented as a beta. It mostly just makes his life easier and more convenient. There's just one small problem: he'd really like to be knotted.

haven't you heard [M, 8k, proposal, fic post]

Harry Styles has been in love with Louis Tomlinson since they were eighteen. After six years together, Harry is ready to propose to the love of his life. The holidays strike him as the perfect time for a romantic proposal, but his well-meaning friends and family (including his self-appointed best friend, Niall) seem to thwart him at every turn.

Or the four times Harry tries to propose, and the one time he gets it right.

Every Piece of You (It Just Fits Perfectly) [E, 7k, remix, fic post]

Louis has settled into his job as the reigning monarch’s charity representative as well as his life as a reluctant member of the royal family, but what he wants most is for his relationship with Harry to become something more.

Harry finds himself as consumed as ever by his career as a high fashion stylist, but he vows to make more room in his life for Louis. He’s decided he’s going to start the New Year off with a ring.

A remix of ‘Why Can’t It Be Like That’ by taggiecb that takes place one year later.

Faded From This Touch [E, 7k, famous/not famous, fic post]

Pop star Louis Tomlinson is about to make his long awaited return to music. Unfortunately, his label and manager feel his long hair isn't in tune with his pop star image. When Louis goes to get a hair cut at a posh London salon, he unexpectedly finds a very handsome reason to keep returning.

You Really Got Me Now [E, 6k, Rome, fic post]

Louis is the best older brother anyone could ask for. He knows this because he's agreed to help chaperone his younger sister's school trip to Rome. As it turns out, Italy is full of surprises. Fizzy's Italian teacher is surprisingly hot, Rome is surprisingly interesting, and Louis is surprisingly falling in love with more than just the city.

Stay forever [E, 6k, beta/omega, fic post]

For the last year and a half, Harry has spent his coffee break at the same cafe every day, not because he loves their coffee, but rather because of the gorgeous omega behind the counter making the coffees. As a beta, he’s sure he doesn’t stand a chance with him, so he goes online to find as close a substitute as possible.

A camboy au

On That Note [E, 6k, coworkers, fic post]

Louis’ office job on an omega only floor would be absolutely fine, if not for the alphas he and his friends have to deal with in the building. But although they’ve never met face to face, the friendly notes sent between him and Harry in Purchasing help him get through the day.

Easier [E, 6k, omega/omega, fic post]

The last person Louis wants to see is his ex-boyfriend who also happens to be his soulmate.

Now That I've Found You [M, 6k, construction, fic post]

Harry Styles has a great job working for his brother-in-law’s construction company. He has just one small problem. His concrete sub-contractor just quit, and he needs a foundation built as soon as possible. One fateful turn brings him exactly what he’s been looking for—an experienced concrete construction company that happens to be owned by the most beautiful man he’s ever laid eyes upon.

Or Louis is a long haired, sweaty construction worker. Does anyone really need to know more than that? Harry doesn’t think so.

Running Through A Cloud Of Steam [E, 5k, bodyswap, fic post]

As Harry’s long anticipated twenty-first birthday approaches, he anxiously awaits the moment when he finally meets his soulmate. He’s not even sure he believes in soulmates, but at the very least, he hopes to prove to his best friend that nothing can come between their friendship--not even a soulmate.

We're Dancing On Tables [E, 5k, uni, fic post]

Last week, Louis went on the very best date of his life with the hot guy from his chemistry lab, which was great until the guy never texted him or called him afterwards. Everything is great. Everything is fucking great. Now this guy has the nerve to show up at Louis’ house party, which of course forces Louis to plot to ruin his night.

Hey, Mr. DJ [E, 5k, omegaverse, fic post]

Harry really, really does NOT want to go out to a club tonight and be hassled by a bunch of alpha knotheads, but against his better judgement, he finds himself alone on the dance floor, barefoot, with an orange in his hand. This is all Niall's fault. At least the DJ is the most strikingly gorgeous alpha he's ever seen...

Click [E, 5k, roommates, fic post]

When Louis got assigned a roommate, he wasn’t exactly thrilled, but as far as roommates go Marcel was a pretty good one. That was until Marcel started clicking a counter everywhere he went...

Whisk me off my feet [E, 5k, omegaverse, fic post]

When Louis locks himself out of his apartment in just a pair of novelty underwear, he hopes his new neighbor can come to his rescue.

I'll Be There [E, 5k, hate to love, fic post]

Louis is less than thrilled to find out his roommate has coerced his nemesis to check on him whilst he's sick in bed. However, Harry seems to take great pleasure in taking care of Louis. Maybe this green smoothie drinking, hot yoga instructing, hair in a bun wearing, pretentious art history studying wanker isn’t so bad after all.

On Monday, Louis thinks Harry's a twat. By Friday, he's thinking of reasons for him to stay.

Let the Feeling Last [T, 5k, omegaverse, fic post]

Omega Harry thinks the alpha at the grocery store buying a cart full of vegetables must be an amazing chef. He doesn't know that Alpha Louis is feeding all those vegetables to his pet pig.

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