#Sona Arr

[static-paws]

I haven’t posted here in a while but I hopped on the silly trend @chrisrin made! Here’s Traffic!Static, he’s a goofy guy who lost his first life from fall damage and immediately became a hermit (lol) more information under the cut

[inkthemandrake]

Refreshing!

[itsajam]

Open for better quality of the picture!

[zenithart]

Dealing with my worsening dysphoria by drawing myself in a cute maid dress

[alsteneldoeight]

do you ever just say frick it and decide to create a fursona

[tamlinfairchild]

Daily ARR 🥹

Enna sona kyun Rabb ne banaya 🥹

[roseromeroredranger]

Fathers love 💘

Ruhi's tiny footsteps padded through the quiet house as she tiptoed towards her fathers' room. The soft glow of a nightlight illuminated her path, casting shadows on the walls that seemed to dance in rhythm with her anxious heartbeat.

As Ruhi approached the closed door, she could hear murmurs of affection and the occasional giggle. She hesitated for a moment, considering whether to disturb her fathers. However, the remnants of her unsettling nightmare compelled her to seek the comfort of their presence.

With a small, determined knock on the door, Ruhi called out in her sweet voice, "Papa, baba, mujhe darr lag raha hai."

Inside the room, Shubman and Ishan were wrapped up in each other, lost in a moment of intimacy. The unexpected knock interrupted their shared laughter, and they exchanged surprised glances.

Shubman, quickly pulling a sheet over them, called out cautiously, "Kaun hai?"

Ruhi's soft voice responded, "Papa baba, mujhe apke paas sona hai. Bhoot aa raha hai mere sapno mein."

Ishan, his heart already reaching out to their daughter, reassured her, "Aa jao, Ruhi. Hum yahan hain." He exchanged a knowing glance with Shubman, their playful moments forgotten as concern etched their faces.

Shubman chuckled nervously, "Hum bas thoda busy the, Ruhi.aap thoda intezaar karte na."

Ruhi, unbothered by the nature of their busyness, pushed the door open with her small hands. "Mujhe daarr lag raha hai," she repeated, her eyes wide with innocence.

Shubman and Ishan, now scrambling to cover themselves properly, exchanged amused glances mixed with parental concern. Shubman reassured her, "Aa jao, beta. Hum yahin hain."

Ruhi climbed onto the bed, seeking refuge between her fathers. Ishan, tenderly brushing away the strands of hair from her face, asked, "Kyun dar lag raha hai, Ruhi?"

Ruhi nestled into Ishan's arms, her eyes fixed on the warmth and safety her fathers provided. "Woh bhoot mujhe pakad lega," she whispered, her voice filled with genuine fear.

Shubman, now wrapped in a sheet like a makeshift cape, chuckled softly. "Arre baba, hum yahin hain na apke saath. Bhoot kya cheez hai?"

Ishan, planting a gentle kiss on Ruhi's forehead, added, "Bhoot voot kuch nahi hota. Hum apke saath hain, aur apke papa hain na, jo har bhoot ko bhaga dete hain."

Ruhi's anxious expression softened, and she clutched onto Ishan's shirt. "Promise?"

Shubman extended his hand, forming a trio with Ruhi and Ishan. "Promise, princess. Ab so jao, hum sab yahan hain."

As they settled back into the embrace, the room echoed with Ruhi's relieved sigh.

As Ruhi nestled deeper into the warmth of her fathers' embrace, Shubman and Ishan began to sing softly, their voices blending harmoniously with the gentle melody of "Chandaniya Lori." Their soothing lullaby filled the room, wrapping Ruhi in a cocoon of love and comfort.

"Chandaniya Lori Lori Lori

Lori Lori Lori

Lori Lori Lori

Lori Lori Lori…"

The melodic notes floated through the air, casting a spell of tranquility over the room. Shubman's deep voice resonated with tenderness, while Ishan's melodious tones added a touch of warmth to the melody.

"Chandaniya Chhup Jaana Re

Chhan Bhar Ko Luk Jaana Re

Nindiya Aankhon Mein Aaye

Bitiya Meri So Jaaye

Hmm Mm…

Nindiya Aankhon Mein Aaye

Bitiya Meri So Jaaye"

As they sang, Shubman gently rocked Ruhi in his arms, his touch as gentle as a whisper. Ishan's fingers traced soothing patterns on Ruhi's back, eliciting a contented sigh from their daughter.

"Leke God Mein Sulaao

Gaao Raat Bhar Sunaao

Main Lori Lori

Ho Main Lori Lori"

The lyrics of the lullaby carried a promise of protection and love, echoing the unbreakable bond between father and daughter. With each verse, Ruhi's eyelids grew heavier, her breathing slowing down to the rhythm of their song.

Shubman and Ishan continued to sing, their voices filled with an overwhelming sense of love and devotion. In that moment, surrounded by the warmth of their family, they found solace in each other's presence.

As the final notes of the lullaby faded into the night, Ruhi drifted off to sleep, her dreams filled with visions of love and security. And in the quiet embrace of the night, Shubman and Ishan held onto each other, grateful for the gift of their precious daughter and the love that bound them together.

As Ruhi surrendered to sleep, her tiny form nestled between Shubman and Ishan, a wave of emotions washed over the fathers. They exchanged a tender glance, their eyes reflecting the depth of their love and the weight of their responsibilities.

Shubman's voice trembled with emotion as he spoke, his words infused with love and gratitude. "Ishu, dekha na, Ruhi kitni pyaari hai. Humara bacha kitna masoom hai."

Ishan nodded, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Haan, Shub, woh hamari zindagi ka sabse bada gift hai. Uski muskurahat se humein itni khushi milti hai."

They sat in silence for a moment, the only sound filling the room the soft breathing of their daughter. Ruhi's innocent presence was a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life, and Shubman and Ishan felt a surge of protectiveness swell within them.

Shubman's voice quivered as he spoke again, his emotions raw and unfiltered. "Pata hai Ishu, kabhi kabhi main darta hoon. Darta hoon ki kuchh ho na jaaye Ruhi ko."

Ishan reached out, gently squeezing Shubman's hand in reassurance. "Shub, hum dono hain na. Hum Ruhi ki har musibat mein uske saath khade rahenge. Uski protection humara farz hai."

A tear slipped down Shubman's cheek as he leaned into Ishan's comforting embrace. "Tum saath hai na, Ishu, yeh ehsaas mujhe himmat deta hai. Tu meri sabse badi taakat hai."

Ishan pressed a kiss to Shubman's forehead, his own eyes moist with emotion. "Hum hamesha saath rahenge, Shub. Humari pyaar ki kahani mein Ruhi ka saath humein aur bhi majboot banata hai."

That moment, surrounded by the warmth of their love and the innocence of their daughter, Shubman and Ishan found solace in each other's arms. Together, they knew they could weather any storm and overcome any obstacle, for their bond was unbreakable, their love eternal.

[444names]

spanish forenames + personality traits BUT excluding "c" and short

Abio Abried Abses Absess Abund Abunda Abundo Adania Adant Aded Adena Adent Adeo Adria Agant Agonal Agonza Agros Agua Aguada Aidad Aine Ained Airo Alban Albane Alber Alen Alent Aleral Alfo Alixto Almude Amayte Amelda Amia Ampara Anda Andino Andios Ando Andra Angeli Ania Aniel Anito Anized Antin Arano Armina Arre Arta Artive Assive Asuave Aura Aure Bara Baran Bastin Belena Bera Bern Bert Berto Blana Boyana Breedy Breet Brited Brut Dalena Damand Damasa Damaya Damia Damira Damiro Dania Daried Darina Daya Dema Deman Depen Derate Dere Derly Detent Devio Devish Dient Diff Dionio Dish Dished Dislow Disoda Disp Disres Dolfo Domina Doming Doro Dria Drian Dulen Dulena Earful Edgara Edual Egid Eles Elia Elina Elvia Emila Emina Emined Emingo Eneo Eneous Ening Enito Enture Envish Estavo Estern Estin Estran Eufemi Eulada Extran Fabra Fadria Fairo Faited Fana Fedey Feli Felia Felina Felio Felise Fernal Fier Filo Filome Fless Floran Forge Fran Frant Fraul Frenza Fridad Fried Friel Gallo Garant Gardo Garian Gena Geneo Genia Genito Gensio Gent Gina Ginary Gined Ging Gloof Goody Greezy Gresa Guile Gull Gullia Hana Hand Hardo Hate Hated Hateo Heady Heali Herous Hilio Hones Horteo Hummy Hurio Ided Ilde Imen Impled Impred Impula Inal Inded Indina Indio Ined Inida Inning Insual Insue Intema Intent Into Inturo Ireia Irrant Irrat Irre Irrita Isible Itable Ivate Jair Javia Javid Jorgar Jorgio Josuel Julias King Leanda Letito Lette Liable Libel Lible Lilant Lilar Loren Lorful Lous Loyana Lunt Magina Maging Mandra Mant Manuto Marian Maring Matial Matin Mating Mative Melda Mered Miro Modera Modes Monia Mooth Morous Mystea Nara Naran Narant Naro Nary Natal Nated Nating Native Nato Nature Neral Nero Noemia Nurio Obsent Obses Obsess Obviol Opinia Optive Ordere Ordid Ordida Ordina Orio Orious Pable Paine Pained Para Pare Pass Pative Patriz Paul Paulia Paulio Pedad Pela Peral Perful Perse Perved Pied Pila Plana Plate Playo Polito Pred Pres Presar Press Prigio Pring Prous Pured Quela Queta Quin Raque Raula Reali Realio Rego Reless Relia Renza Repen Repred Resent Resome Ress Restan Retful Rida Ridad Ridia Ridio Right Ritza Robert Rodria Rogant Romas Rosalo Rosar Ruina Ruine Salo Sando Saneo Sant Saulio Seban Seless Senia Senio Sent Sentle Serio Silia Sillen Simid Sing Solina Solish Solito Solute Sona Sonan Sordes Sorge Spoken Stan Stando Stavo Stea Steful Stema Sting String Striz Studia Sture Supe Supera Susane Taded Tadela Tanito Tast Tastin Teofia Teous Tern Thomas Thoro Tiago Timena Timo Titing Titive Trea Trena Triant Trina Trio Trious Triz Tron Trous Ulia Ulieta Ulio Unda Undo Ungrat Ungry Unilda Uning Uningo Unisto Unrea Unreat Unrely Unsta Uprina Urbano Urbid Valen Valera Vent Vero Verse Vinded Ving Vious Vivane Wardo Wises Yesent

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🌀Vortex 🌀

Terrible. Absolutely Terrible. How could things Go So Bad?

The Tobot Crew had Awoken To a start. The Princess had Gone Missing! Onyx was the first to realize she was Missing when she didn't come out for breakfast that Morning. At First The Eldest Kept it to himself as he searched around the Junkyard, Hoping he'd Just find her Hiding or sleeping in a Random Place again. Whenever he didn't have to Worry his little Brothers the better. But After a while of Searching he Began to get concerned.. and So Did His siblings.

It was obvious that this was going to be an unavoidable Conversation, So He told Rox and Zephyr the News. Zephyr was the first to Panic.

" WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PRINCESS D: "

Zephyr Exclaimed as he Flared his Arms around in worry. How Could she be Missing?! She was Just here Last Night.. Why would she Leave? Now she's Lost in the city with who knows what lurking around the next Bend.

Rox was also Wildly Concerned for the Princess, But Handled it a bit better for Zephyr's Sake. Though he Put on a Brave Face he couldn't Hide the worry in His Tone as he Looked to Onyx.

" If we Hurry, we Might be able to find her- Right? I'll Do a Sweep of the entire City If I Have too.. W.. We'll definitely Find her.. No Matter what.. Right..?"

Onyx Looked to Rox and Zephyr and saw the complete Desperation in their Optics.. Glinting threw their Masks and Visors. He didn't Know where The princess could be or What has become of her.. But he Isn't going to Let Those negative Thoughts get to him. He has to be Strong.. for the Princess- And For his Brothers. He Gave a Swift Nod to Rox and Zephyr before responding and taking Charge of the Matter.~

" We Are going to find her, But we'll Need to broaden our Search by splitting up. Rox, You Go North towards the City Shops And Keep an eye in the sky. Remember, She likes to Avoid Contact with others so keep close attention on the Side-streets. Zephyr, You Head South towards The Villages and see if she's at any of her usual Alone-time Spots. I'll Head towards the Woodland Area where she Goes to find lost things. And keep Your Comm units up."

The Two Smaller Bots Nodded before Transforming into their Alts and Zooming off to Go Look for the Princess. Before he Left he Glanced Around the Junkyard.. Something Was giving him a Bad Vibe that something was going to happen As soon as he Left this place.. He wasn't sure about why he was feeling this way, But He wasn't going to take it lightly.

/// *I'll Just Have to Keep my Guard Up..*\\\

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It Had Been Over 2 Hours since the Squad had been Searching For Their Little Lost Princess.. And there was No Luck Or Clue to her whereabouts At All. Rox had Circled the City Twice Now .. He Hated to Admit it, But He was starting to Get as Worried as Zephyr was about Their Pilot. What Kind of Hero Could he be if he can't even protect the ones he Loves?

He was about to Double-back Once More when Something Caught the Edge Of His Optic. He Transformed Midair and Zoomed down to A Nearby Rooftop to get a Better Look at What he Saw. As he Peaked over the edge of The building, The Thing he saw was unmistakable.. He was going to need Backup. He Shakily Reached for His Comm Unit before speaking In A broken Tone.

[* I.. Found Her.. *]

[* What? Where!?* ]

[* Roxas Where's the Princess?*]

[*- Is Struggling to Answer-*]

[* ROXAS!*]

[* It's Tobais.. He's.. He's Got Her..*]

Onyx Felt as If an Arrow Pierced threw His Armor and into his Core as He Heard the Name That They All Dreaded come out of Rox's trembling Voice. No.. NO- Not Him.. Anyone But Him-! This has turned into the absolute Worse case Scenario. Whatever that Bad Man is planning he Must Be Stopped at Once! Their Princesses Life may depend on them-!

Zephyr Was Shaking too as he heard Tobais Ring out throughout his Mindcore. The Last encounter with Him Lead to The Poisoning Of the Princess.. they were forced to Do Terrible things just to get the Antidote. That man Was a Psychopath- who Knows What He'll Do To Their Princess now that she's in his Clutches. Even though he was scared of Tobais.. He Has To Be Brave! They Have to Save Her!

[* Rox, Where Are You Now? *]

[* I'm Down Norsh Street, Near the New Coin Factory. I Can see Some Of Tobais Badnicks Guarding the Place.. What Do I Do? *]

[* Staying Hidden will be the best move for Now Roxie, We'll come to you. We are Stronger together plus Have each other's backs Incase Tobais Might try to Capture you too. *]

[* Understood, I'll Keep You Posted if anything Happens.*]

Rox Hated All Of this. Tobais Never Fails to Get Under his Metal Plating. Why Must He Have his Wicked Heart Set On Torturing his Family! He's Crushed Rox's Dreams Of Being a Heroes To this City.. He Made them Become Criminals... all At The Princesses Expense. But This is it. He's going to Make Tobais Pay for everything He's Put him and his Family through.. There is No Redemption for this Villan.. He Must Be Vanquished.

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It didn't Take Long For the Other two the Show Up and meet Rox on the rooftops. Having Scoping out the Area and Situation, The small Squad of Robots Came Up with a Plan. Now all they had to Do was Take Action. Onyx Glanced to his siblings before Whispering

" You ready to Storm the Villan's Castle?"

" Absolutely."

Zephyr Nodded as he made his Servos into a Fist. There's no way he's getting away with this.

" Then Let's Do This!"

Rox Shouted before Flipping off the Roof. The Mecha Guards Looked Up in surprise as The Orange Mech Came from outta Nowhere and Falcon Punched one of them Into The Factories Walls.

The Other Guards Quickly Armmed themselves with their Pistols and began Firing Blasts at Rox. In an Instance a Blue Energy Shield protected him from Taking any Damage. Behind the Shield stood Little Zephyr in a Protective Manner, Making Sure Rox Was Safe.

" I Am a Knight of Valor and Won't Let you do as you Please!"

Rox Smiled To Zephyr Before reaching for his second set of Wings And Unhitching them from his Back, Revealing that they were actually Duel Blades. He Gave a Swift Leap into the Air and Hovered above The Guard Robots. Placing his Blades together he dragged them against each other as an Electrical Pulse Began to Surge from his Body and into the Blades. With a Glint in his Optics Shinung through his Visor he Let Out his Catchphrase.

" To Save the Innocent From This Evildoer's Clutches, I Am a Hero! "

He Sent A Slash Of electricity Down Upon Most of the Guards, Leaving only a Few left Standing. The Last Of them Who Managed to Miss the Charge Of Rox's Ability Sent Guided Missiles at the Flying Mech, Attempting to Put him Out of they sky For Good.

The Eldest Sibling However wasn't going to let him be taken Down So Easily. With the whirl of his Cape He Skillfully Cloud stepped and Got infront of Rox within a Few movements. Raising his servo he managed to create a Magnetic Field to Divert the Course Of the Missiles and sent them Spiraling Down on his Opponents.

" Your End Is Near- For I Am Their Guardian, So Accept Your Fate."

Zephyr Stood his Ground as the Blasts from the Missiles Blowing Up the Remains of the Guards nearly sent him perpeling backwards. Before the Dust could even Settle The Three Hurried Inside The Factory Opening, Hoping that They could see some sort of Clue to where Tobais was keeping their Princess.

Bad Move.

As Soon as they Entered The Factory Bright Spotlights Blazed in their Optics Causing A Temporary Blindness in their visual Sensors. In an Instance Rox Felt Something Grab Onto his Wrist and Twist it Violently Behind his Back, Causing him To drop his Swords and let Out a Screech in Pain by the sudden forced Movement.

" AAAARRRGGHH!!"

Onyx's Sensors Flicked Slightly as he whipped around Towards the direction of Rox's Screams. He Darted Towards the source while Unsheathing His Arm Blades. He Slashed In the direction Of the last known Sound, Hitting something.. Metallic. He Heard Rox give a Subtle Gasp as he felt the grip of his Attacker leave his Wrists for a Moment. The Purple Mechs Sensors Flicked Once more as he Glanced around Blindly. Suddenly he Felt something Grab his Leg- Slamming him into the ground and then Into Rox in a Brutal Manner.

" ACK- *SLAM* UGH-!"

" UCK-"

" ROXIE! ONYX- WHERE ARE YOU?!"

Zephyr's Headfins Flapped Wildly as Anxiety began to Creep into his Mindcore as he Frantically Tried to Figure out what was happening. And Fact that he couldn't see anything didn't Really help his Demeanor either. All He could Do was the cries of Pain Of his Big Brothers as something was Attacking them.

Then The Sound of Metal crashing to the ground stopped abruptly- Causing him to Literally freeze in Panic. He Felt a cold Shivver Creep up his Spine as Something loomed Over him. At that very Moment His Optical Functioning restarted... But it was too Late. A Metal Hand Slammed It's fist ontop the Little Bot, Knocking him Out Cold.

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In a Few Moments The Squad Came too, And Found themselves in a Very dreadful Situation. They were Hanging from The Ceiling in a Steel-Inforced Net, All Of their Weapons and Gear was confiscated, And Worst of All- There Stood Ontop a Mighty Mech was Tobais, Wearing a Wicked Smirk as he Held Held up Their Beloved Princess.. With a Look of True Terror in Her Tear filled Eyes.

" YOU COWARD! USING YOUR UNDERHANDED TRICKS TO CAPTURE US! IF YOU DON'T LET GO OF THE PRINCESS RIGHT NOW SO HELP ME-"

Rox Snarled as he Grabbed onto the Metal Netting, Attempting to Break Threw It. HOW DARE HE TREAT THE PRINCESS THAT WAY!! Showing her off Like Some Trophy he'd won. If he has hurt her in anyway he was going to Cause some Serious Damage to this Dude.

" wHy Are You Doing this To Us-! Release the Princess!.. Please..She's Done Nothing To You- "

Zephyr Was Trembling as he Spoke. The Sight Of His Princess So Afraid Made him Scared aswell.. He knows What this Man was capable Of.. And the Fact that He Not Only has Her.. But he Single Handedly managed to Capture All three of them aswell Made him Even More Afraid. The edges of His Optics Began to Spike to mimic that Of Crying.. He wished he could Just wake up from this Nightmare.

" What Do You Want Tobais! We'll Do whatever You Say, You have Us! Just Don't Hurt Her! She's Just a Child! She doesn't have a use for Your Plans!"

Onyx Called Out in hopes Of Negotiating with Him. He would give himself Up If it meant protecting Her.. They Owe her their Lives, He can't just let her Loose hers.

But Tobais, on the other hand, Could Honestly Care Less. He Only Laughed at their pleas Before Throwing their Princess Off the Mech and watched as she crashed to the ground. She groaned in pain As she weakly looked up to her Protectors Dangling helplessly in the air calling out to her.

" PRINCESS!!"

The Prof. gave a Small Humm as he Turned his Attention to the Trio Aggressively trying to Get To their Pilot, Only to Continuously Fail. It was Quite Amusing To say the least.

" Your Right You Know.. I Don't need Her.. But I Don't need You anymore either. I have Proven that A Human Mind and Intellect Is Stronger than your Dumb Little Mindcores with this Mech."

~ He Smiled as He Slid into the Cockpit of the Mecha And Stood Proudly Behind their Fallen Pilot. ~

" Now I'll Be Able to Achieve my Greatest Ambitions with This Mech suit. Best Of all I won't have to Worry about you Ruining my Schemes. I'm Sure You're gonna make Great Spare Parts once I Dismantle you. I'm sorry To Say but.. You've Outlived Your Usefulness.. Just Like this Child."

~ He Moved The Large Mech Towards the Girl, It's Large Metal Feet shaking the factory with each Step.. She Couldn't get away.. she couldn't even see it coming.. Her Fate was set as the Giant Mech Lifted it's Pede Above their Pilot.~

" So Long little Princess."

"No..-"

" NO..-!"

" NOOO!"

She Saw the Metal Foot Coming Down Upon Her.. She Heard the Horror striken Cries of her Tobots.. she couldn't see a way Out.. She Closed her eyes and Let out One Last Shriek as the tears began to Flow down her Face..

" AAAAAAAAA-"

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*Woosh!*

In that Instance, A Few Moments before disaster Something happened. Tobais Felt The Mech be sent Backwards as Something with Great force Rammed into it. When he went to See what the heck Just Hit him, He Couldn't believe his eyes. There, Towering Over the Small Child he was Going to crush... Was a Panther Of some sort.. No.. It wasn't a Panther.. It was a Tobot! But that can't be possible.. He'd never seen any Tobot that looked like him before- Where'd she get ANOTHER ONE-!?

" WHO ARE YOU!?"

" I Am Bass, Her Solider Of Destruction. All who Dare Hurt her Shall Succumb To My Claws..

So. Stay. away. From. My. MASTER."

Bass Snarled As the edges Of His Servos Dug into the Ground. He Didn't know who this was, Or How he even Managed to Capture her Guards and get his Grubby Little Hands on his Master.. But he's Going to make him Regret the day he even Laid eyes on Her. Bass hated to Admit it, But He's Grown rather Found Of his Master.

Ever Since she Helped Him Escape From his Creators.. From his predetermined Fate.. He Decided that Rosie and Rosie Alone Shall be His Master. But the time has come for Him To Step Up and Make it Known That She is His.

Tobias Was Appalled to be threatened by a Raggedy Looking Robot! Doesn't he Know who he Is! He'll teach this Dumb Cat Some Manners!

The Mech Regained itself before Sending a servo Towards the two, Aggressively Grabbing at them. In an Instant Bass Grabbed onto The scruff Of Rosie's Hoodie and Leapt Backwards, Avoiding being Caught By Tobais's Grasp. As The Mecha Grabbed and Swung at Them, The Feline-Estique Tobot Manged to Dodge every Swing Skillfully- Jumping into the Air with each Swing. As He was In Midair The Mech's Other Servo Grabbed his Leg and threw him into the ground with a Forceful *CRASH!*

Bass uses his Body to Sheild Rosie From Receiving any Damage from the Collision with the Floor. He Let Out a Hiss Of Pain as he Landed infront the Trapped Trio Struggling to get free. He Glanced at Them and then to Tobias Closing in on them. He Got to his Pedes and Set The Child Down Before Stepping ahead of her to Face the Man in the Mech.

"This Ends Now. "

He Let out a Thunderous Roar Before Slamming his Servos onto the Floor- Letting his Claws Dig deep to give himself Stability for The Stunt he was About to Pull. His Back Arched and Snarled. His Tail Began To Sperate into Sections as a Dark Purple Substance Swirled Out of It..

Tobais Couldn't believe what he saw! This Tobot.. Had Created A VORTEX!? How Could Something Like this even be possible!? He didn't Have time To Process what Was Happening as a Bright Purple Glow Engulfed the Room..

"ARRRGGGGGHH!!!!"

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~Elsewhere~

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A Large Purple Vortex Opened In the middle Of a Clearing beside a Lake- Throwing Bass, The Trio, And The Princess Safely- But roughly- Onto the Grass. The group Gave a Slight Groan as they Slowly Regained themselves. Bass Looked Over Rosie to Make sure she didn't hurt herself from the fall. Rox was the first Person to break The Silence

" I'm Sorry But What The Heck Just Happened-?!"

"..I.. I'm Unsure.."

Onyx Rubbed the Side Of his helm as he Glanced around the Area.. He didn't recognize this place at all.. Were they even still in the city? His attention shifted to the Mech Checking over their Princess.. He remember he had Appeared Suddenly and Saved her.. But just Who was he exactly..? He Flinched Slightly as the other looked back to him.

" I Created a Vortex To send us somewhere Safe."

Bass Spoke Up as he Finished Looking over His Master. She Only seemed to Have Sprained her wrist, Other than that She was just a little shaken up. That was a Relief. He Gave the Girl Her Glasses and Stood Upwards while Brushing himself off.

" Ah, Yes..Who the Heck are You! "

Rox Pointed his Digit At Bass As The Mech Stood Up. It's not that he isn't grateful or anything on how he kept the Princess Safe.. But How does a Random Guy Come outta Nowhere, Just Totally CLAIM the Princess, Face-off with Tobias, and Then Just Poof! Sent them to who knows where just like that!?

" I literally Just Declared my Name Five minutes Ago. But I suppose you couldn't hear me over your Failure to Protect The Kid."

Bass responded Coldly as his Tail Lashed From side to Side. He definitely wasn't impressed with His masters So Called 'Guardians.'

" WHAT!!"

Rox's Wings Flapped as He let out a Low Churr in irritation. Just Who does this Guy Think He Is!

" You Heard me. I'm surprised she's managed to survive this long Under Your Care."

The Mech Scoffed.

" Why You-"

He Growled as He Went to Punch The Smug Cat

" Roxie.."

Zephyr Placed his Servo on Rox's Shoulder and Looked at him with One of those Looks. Just Let it Go.. He Helped the Princess and That's all that matters.

" HMMPH!"

The Orange Mech looked to Zephyr and then to Bass and Huffed. Fine! Whatever! Let the jerk be a Jerk. At least he seems like the Loner type to Ridicule You Before Leaving in a Pretty Stupidly awesome Manner.

" Thank You For Your Assistance.. We Owe You Our Lives. "

Onyx Smiled Warmly to the other and offered his Servo to him. But that Motion didn't seem to fair well with the feline as he Avoided it like the plague. Onyx Lowered His Servo and Frowned Slightly.. Did he just Offend Him..? He Glanced to Zephyr and Just Shrugged.

" Let's Start Over.. I'm Zephyr! And these are My Older Brothers Rox and Onyx.. And You Are..?"

Zephyr Caught Onto Onyx's Motion and Quickly tried to Apologise while Also get on his good Side. He must Obviously be a Good Person To Come and Help them in A Time of Need, Right?

" *Tch* My Name is Bass, And from Now On I shall be the True Protector of Your 'Princess'. "

He Stated as he wrapped his Long Tail Around Rosie in an Defensive Manner while Glaring at the Trio. There was No Way he was Just going to let them Be her Caretakers. From Now On He's Going to Be Her Protector.. and there's Nothing they can Do About it.

" W H A T - "

All three Siblings Gasped in Unison-

Well that Was Unexpected. Looks like their Lives are About to get A Bit More Interesting~

~ End..? ~

[holsten-from-hasa]

Empires sona time!

Name: Estelar Araquinel Pronunciation: Ess-te-lar Arr-a-qui-nel Known As: Sparrow Pronouns: They/Them Age: Unclear, though appears to be around 20 Race: Half-elf Height: 6’7

Born: Rivendell Currently: The Cod Empire Occupation: Slime Farmer

Notes: A magical dead zone exists around them, that disables the magical properties of items upon direct contact. Can be permanent after long exposure to the dead zone.

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A relatively young half-elf who left Rivendell after an accident that left them a magical dead zone. They live and work in the Cod Empire as a slime farmer and greatly enjoy their work. Their bandana and flower-shaped hairpin were gifts from their family before they left and they always wear them.

Their clothes are fairly simple, usually in shades of green and brown, and are made to be easy to repair or replace should they get dirty or damaged. They almost always wear long gloves that cover most of their forearms, only taking them off when alone in the slime farm. They also wear a bag that often has a small slime or two in it.

Being from Rivendell, they were taught Common and Elvish as a child. Though after coming to the Cod Empire, they learned the language of the slimes they work with.

Personality wise, they're both the parent friend who's always there to talk about and help you through your problems, and completely oblivious to the most obvious things, often drawing plausible but entirely incorrect conclusions despite having all the information. They're pretty laid back and willing to accept things as they come, though they're quietly protective of those they care about.

[tellywoodtrash]

khkt 13.09.19 lb

haan bolo toh rohit, kitni tension ho gayi thi???

lol normal romantic boys say tum mera dil ho, jigar ho, etc. etc., idhar he is equating her to his hands.

but done so matter-of-factly and in such authentic rohit style. it’s endearing af.

Y'ALL NOT EVEN PRETENDING ANYMORE. LITERALLY NO ONE DOES THIS SHIT OTHER THAN WITH A ROMANTIC PARTNER. LIKE............. WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE KIDDING?????

are you just gonna stare at her lips or actually do something about it???? for fucks sake, why are all the boys in the shows i'm watching so bloody g rated???? GET ALL UP ON YOUR GIRLS, DUDES!!!!!

OMFG JUST KISS ALREADYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

adskjfhsldkjfhldksjfhlskdj rohit you asshole you literally had like 15 minutes to make your move and you didn't. janta maaf nahi karegi!!!!!!

"gardan nahi, poori back akad gayi hai; raat ko sonakshi ke saath awkward position mein so gaya tha..."

aslkdjlskfjldsfj what even is this idiottttttttt, does he even thinkkkkkkkkk before he speaks?!!?!?!?!?!?

rohan like bhai mera mujhse bhi zyaada stud nikla.

yk still in shock, bechaara.

nishi walking around as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. jaise kal kuch huaaaaaaaaaaaa hi nahi.

arre waaaah, nishi sudhar gayi. thankkkk you jhulelal! i really didn't want to hate her character!

"mera ghar aa gaya."

"itni jaldi?"

lol it's not like you were utilizing this time properly or anything, saddi hui shaqal ke saath apna hi gardan marode baithe the.

haaye look at her strolling all dreamily, and him matching pace behind her. he just can't stay awayyyyyyy.

omfgggggg he's like a tween in loveeeee, lame lame bahaane karke just wants to keep hanging around her. soooooo cute!!!

also lmao i love yk so much.

damn she played it totally cool tho. goood jobbbbbb, girl.

SON CHECK YOURSELFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

omg he's so head over heels stupid in love. jfc, i don't think i've seen any tellywood male lead fall THIS hard. fuck.

i am yk, yk is me. smirking away to god's glory.

arre waah, yeh bhi sudhar gayi??? bas aaj ke liye hoga.

......... suman too? APPROVING OF WHAT SHE DID FOR POOJA?????????? man this is some parallel universe i've woken up in today.

lol suman clearing that she still hates nishi's guts. understandable.

yet she still trusts her with a syringe to her face????

oh ho rohit ke liye bhi approval. (but only as a friend, i assume.)

pulki is cutest golgappa.

call rohit 'mr. fantastic' coz sippy fam ne uski taang kheech kheech ke saari elasticity nikaal di.

lol @ deepa chachi wanting to know if sonakshi takes mata rani's name while sleeping, like she does in her show.

aaj deepa chachi pe kaafi pyaar aa raha hai. not only is she being quite jokeyyy, she’s also exposing herself to be a fellow tharki like me.

i like his bart simpson 'eat my shorts' pajama pants.

good lord dude,  you've got it soooooo bad.

YES SIS. HE LOVES YOU. LIKE BONKERS.

(she's sooooooooo happy! oh god i cannot stand to see her hortcrush when raima comes baaaaaaaaaaaack.)

kaafi inclusive shrine. noice.

ugh this aunty.

these friends are also irritating.

i hope this actress/character is good, coz her face hasn't impressed me much.

oh boy. sonakshi has now started taking raima easy. girl nooooooooooooooooo, go back to reminding yourself she's an insumountable obstacle! less disappointment and heartbreak! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

is "mamaayi" raima’s daak naam, or is it something you affectionately call a girl child in bengali?

ouff this aunty is getting on my nerves so bad. please god raima, wake up and shoo her away.

“himmat toot rahi hai”??????? already???????? it's been literally 5 minutes since she opened her eyes. you want her to be doing full-on kathakali expressions with her face or what???

"dost" rohit sippy. apparently this is rohit's standard formula of "dosti" with girls.

also lmao @ Irritating Bengali Mom's face at the mention of rohit, which quickly changes to delight when raima reacts.

aunty, you realise what this means, right? that you'll have to put aside your khunnas for him if you want your daughter to wake up properly.

UGH. NO. STOP PUTTING HER IN BETWEEN THEM.

god please let this parivartan of suman's stay for a while. i need it. please.

this one toh is shadyyyyy to me.

yessssssss, sona knows that rohan sippy ke saath link hai pari ka. good. hope she shakes some sense into her. and tells rohit to punch some sense into that one there.

i don't care about you two. fwding.

blah blah nasik dhol issues and all. whatever.

arre waah nishi boo is determined to make sonakshi's program a hit. nice to see this side of hers.

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woooooooop. rohit having a DCH moment during introspection!

[vixxscifiwritings]

Samrajya (3/4)

Summary - In an attempt to consolidate his empire in new lands, Taekwoon proposes a marriage alliance between his brother and the princess of Magadha. But Jaehwan’s heart belongs to someone it shouldn’t belong to.

Story Masterpost

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Part 3 - Tulsi Chandan

[Hindi, noun] basil sandalwood

“ Kai dino ke baad aaj rajkumari khush dikhi hain (The princess looks happy after so many days) ” one of the maids said to the other as they lit the candles attached to the lowered chandelier.

Monsoon had set in and the days grew darker with storm clouds becoming a permanent fixture in the sky. The staff in the palace was busy lighting the lamps but the task was time consuming and quite dull. Idle gossip was quite common and Hakyeon would often use the time to eavesdrop and learn more about the happenings in the palace. The saying “ samaaj sau baate karega (society will say hundred things) ” held very true in the halls of Kumrahar.

“ Khush kaise na hongi, Rani Megha Devi jo aa rahi hain (how can she not be happy, Queen Megha Devi is coming) ” the other maid replied. Hakyeon had heard about the princess’s maternal aunt arriving on the day of the Teej festival. He had been curious about her since she ruled their strongest neighbouring kingdom of Chitrakoot.

Her presence here had made King Taekwoon antsy since Chitrakoot had not replied to their request for peace yet. The queen’s presence could be a show of friendship or declaration of enmity and not knowing did not sit well with the king or his advisory council.

“ Maine suna hai ki Chitrakoot main abaadi hi abaadi hai. Rani ki daasiya bhi sone ke kangan pehenti hain (I’ve heard Chitrakoot is very prosperous. Even the queen’s handmaids wear golden bangles) ”

“ Teej aane hi wali hai. Dekhna mausi rani rajkumari ko zaroor resham ki saariyaan dengi (Teej is coming. You see, her royal aunt will definitely gift her silk sarees) ” the second maid said as they lifted the chandelier up to fix it onto the ceiling again. The maids flitted around the room lighting the various candles in the study but continued to talk.

“ Arre rajkumari teej shaadi se pehle kaise kar sakti hain. Agar dekhna hi hai to rajkumari ke dahej ko dekhna chahiye. Raajkumar ko rajya toh milega hi. Saath saath unke vajan ke hisaab se sona bhi milega Chitrakoot se (The princess cannot celebrate Teej before the wedding. If you have to observe then observe the dowry. The prince will get the kingdom for sure. With that he will get his weight in gold from Chitrakoot too). ”

“ Haan aakhir jab nanihaal itna dhanwaan ho toh yeh to hona hi tha. Raja rani toh janam se hi bhagyawaan hote hain (Yes when your maternal home is this rich then this is bound to happen. Kings and queens are born lucky). ”

Hakyeon tapped his chin thoughtfully once the maids left. As far as he gathered, the princess did intend on marrying Prince Jaehwan since everyone seemed to be talking about it with certainty. The king would appreciate this information.

The rumours presented an interesting aspect of the big picture to Hakyeon. Chitrakoot was rich and prosperous. If the kingdom was on their side then they could be very useful allies to get control of the region. If they became enemies, then they would be the biggest obstacles. The former outcome was always preferable but Hakyeon had to alert the advisory council in case of the latter.

He would have to talk to Jaehwan too. Jaehwan had to be extra careful to make sure Queen Megha Devi liked him and approved of the marriage.

-

“Your Highness, I apologise for my tardiness. I was held up in preparations for the festival tomorrow” Ananya apologised with a deep bow.

Jaehwan had asked her to meet him after lunch in his study to continue their discussion from the day earlier. But preparations for the festival had kept Ananya busy till late afternoon and she hadn’t intended on making the prince wait on her.

“Lady Ananya” Jaehwan said, breaking out of his reverie. He had been sitting on the ledge of his balcony, looking at the sky. It had begun to drizzle but that hadn’t fazed Jaehwan as he was lost in deep thought. He brushed the stray droplets out of his hair and stepped into the large hall.

“You need not apologize, my lady” he said, dismissing her apology.

“Where do you wish to begin, Your Highness?” Ananya asked Jaehwan. She moved to the large bookshelves. She quickly scanned the shelves for what titles were already here and what were missing but could be borrowed from the large library in the east wing.

“Would you mind telling me about the festival tomorrow? There seems to be quite a flurry of activity around it” Jaehwan asked. He sat down on the large couch and invited Ananya to sit next to him.

“It’s only the start of the festive season. The excitement and preparations around the bigger ones will make the current state of affairs feel like nothing” Ananya told him.

“Pardon me if I am overstepping when I ask this, but I thought the household could not partake in festivals while in mourning?” Jaehwan asked, trying to be gentle about the question.

“It’s true that the family in mourning cannot partake in any celebration. But Teej is a festival for married women only so the princess couldn’t take part in it to begin with. Moreover, the royal household has a new king and a queen. We celebrate in her absence” Ananya told him.

“We? Are you married too, my lady?” Jaehwan asked in surprise. It wasn’t uncommon. Most of the women in Janaki Mahal were married with families. Quite a few of them were married to the soldiers or guards who served in the palace.

“No, I’m not. Forgive me if my manner of speaking confused you, Your Highness. I was talking about the household. I’ve gotten quite used to speaking on their behalf. It was an error on my part” Ananya replied. Jaehwan smiled, feeling quite relieved. Ananya blushed at his tender gaze

“So.. Teej” Ananya said, tuning to the bookshelf again to see if a book could help. She bit her lip at her foolishness when she remembered that none of them would be as effective as her summarizing it for Jaehwan.

“Teej is many festivals actually. The one tomorrow is a festival married women celebrate. They pray to Goddess Parvati to bless their marriage” she started. Jaehwan leaned forward to listen with interest.

“Women celebrating Teej fast all day. They also apply mehendi (henna) on their hands and after the evening puja , they exchange sarees, sindoor (vermilion) , bangles and sweets. It’s a… token of sorts. It’s called the shrinjhara and it symbolizes blessings for a good marriage.”

“The gifts?” Jaehwan asked to which Ananya nodded in response.

“Most of the preparations for the festival are procuring the clothes, jewellery and sweets. And of course, you have to leave the henna leaves to soak in water overnight for the preparation of the mehendi tomorrow morning.”

Jaehwan nodded. It was exciting even though he was sure that his kingdom didn’t quite have a corresponding festival. Ananya was always happy to share more knowledge and her enthusiasm was infectious and endearing. Jaehwan could listen to her talk for days.

“I do not know if you have visited Jal Mandir yet, but the temple will do the teej katha and puja in the evening tomorrow. All the married women of the household will be there to celebrate and exchange the shrinjhara . We would be applying the mehendi in the morning in the palace however. So you might hear quite a lot of singing if you pass by the courtyard of Janaki Mahal” she told him.

“What is the story of Goddess Parvati? I haven’t heard much about her in the limited number of stories I’ve read” Jaehwan confessed.

“The story behind the festival is short in itself but requires me telling you many more for context. You’ll realize very quickly that most of our mythology is interconnected” she explained.

“You will find me a willing student, my lady. Perhaps I should call for some ginger tea since we might be here for a while.”

“You’ve taken quite a liking to ginger tea, Your Highness. I’m told that it’s made differently where you grew up.”

“Indeed. Ginger tea is quite invigorating. I find that it suits me well” he said. He hummed thoughtfully before speaking again. “Since you are my teacher, perhaps you can call me Jaehwan.”

“Your Majesty, I couldn’t” Ananya protested.

“I insist” Jaehwan said firmly.

“Only if you call me Ananya” she relented.

It would have been awkward if not for Jaehwan’s smile. The prince was a very charming man. Ananya wished Chitrangada was here instead so she could see how lucky she was. Even though the marriage had been forced upon her, it looked like the prince was a good man and would make a loving husband.

Ananya also felt a little envious of the princess but she pushed those feelings away instantly. To even entertain that thought was pure foolishness. For a second though, Ananya had wished that Jaehwan had been her companion instead of Chitrangada’s betrothed.

The servants brought in two cups of ginger tea and Ananya and Jaehwan settled into more comfortable positions. Ananya narrated the story of how Goddess Parvati ran away to the forest and prayed to Lord Shiva so that she would not be made to marry Lord Vishnu as her father had wished. Lord Shiva appeared in front of the goddess and agreed to marry her in place of Lord Vishnu as his boon to reward her strict penance.

They digressed into more stories about Goddess Parvati and how she was the reincarnation of Goddess Sati and Ananya ended up telling Jaehwan the story of her life and reincarnation. In turn, Jaehwan told her of their harvest festivals that would be celebrated around the same time back at home.

Ananya listened with all her attention focused on Jaehwan. Sometimes she would stop and ask him to repeat words she hadn’t heard before. Jaehwan would encourage her to repeat with him, correcting her where required and grinning whenever she managed to say phrases correctly. Ananya would blush but would try not to let it interfere with Jaehwan’s storytelling.

They were interrupted by the sound of thunder and lightning and Jaehwan realized that quite a few hours must have passed in their discussions. Thankfully they had no prior engagements. The performance by the court musicians had been postponed to after Teej and would be held in honour of Megha Devi’s arrival now.

“Would your aunt would be attending the puja at the temple too? Rani Megha Devi?” Jaehwan asked.

“So you’ve heard the rumours too then” Ananya said ruefully.

“Rumours?”

“I am the daughter of the late queen’s handmaiden but the late king was never my father, Your Highness” Ananya clarified, standing up. “People speculated but my father was my mother’s husband and it was most definitely not the late king.”

“Forgive me Lady Ananya, I had no idea” Jaehwan apologised, standing up as well.

He had forgotten to be sensitive in front of curiosity and he regretted it deeply. The warm friendship that had built up so far had been doused with icy cold water. Jaehwan apologised and blamed his foolishness but to Ananya it was a cold reminder of her own status and how inappropriate this relationship was.

“I fear that I have to return to Janaki Mahal to assist with the remaining preparations. If you will excuse me, Your Highness” Ananya said formally. She left without a response from Jaehwan who helplessly watched her go.

-

There was a bustle of activity as Taekwoon entered the entrance hall of Kumrahar. Everyone bowed to the king and greeted him. He was followed by Wonshik and Hakyeon with Sanghyuk as his guard.

Jaehwan perked up when the princess was announced as well. Chitrangada entered the hall. On the account of Teej, most of her entourage was dressed in vibrant colours and visibly more jewelry. However the entourage did not include the person he had been looking for.

"You seem quite restless, Your Highness" Wonshik commented. "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Or were you nervous at the Princess's presence?" Wonshik teased, reducing his voice to a whisper so that no one else could hear him.

Jaehwan blushed but did not reply. He had been looking for Ananya but she wasn't here right now. On the other side, Chitrangada had been avoiding looking at him as well making the affair quite awkward. Thankfully, Taekwoon had her engaged in some small talk while they waited for the procession to enter the gates of Kumrahar.

Most chatter died down when a procession of palanquins entered the castle gates. Rani Megha Devi exited her palanquin. Attendants fussed about her but she silenced them with a raise of her hand they withdrew.

Megha Devi had an aura of authority around her. Every step she took forward commanded attention with a soft power equivalent to Taekwoon's. The rumours of Chitrakoot being a wealthy kingdom must have been true because the queen was dressed in fine silks imported from the other side of the Tsangpo and silver jewelry.

"Your Majesty" Taekwoon acknowledged. Megha Devi folded her hands and bowed slightly. Taekwoon replicated the gesture and Megha Devi smiled. Before the tension thickened, Megha Devi turned to her niece.

Chitrangada stepped forward and knelt to touch her aunt's feet. " Chirayu bhava (may you be long lived) " Megha blessed her, putting a hand on her head. " Kitni bado ho gayi ho. Humein pehchaan mein hi nahi aayi.(You've grown so much. I almost didn't recognize you) "

" Mausi, aap thak gayi hogi. Janaki Mahal mein- (Aunt, you must be tired. In Janaki Mahal-) " Chitrangada stopped only to be stopped by Megha herself.

" Mera maharaj se sabse pehle baat karna zaroori hai (It is important for me to talk to the king first) " she said, looking to Taekwoon.

" Maharani ji (Your Majesty) " Taekwoon said, gesturing to the inner corridors that led to the throne room. He had anticipated the request for an audience.

"Send for translators. Request Lady Ananya to be present as well" Taekwoon instructed Hakyeon who passed on the order. Jaehwan did not miss the way Megha Devi's lips curled in distaste at the recognition of the name mentioned.

However she schooled her features and followed Taekwoon. Save for a few attendants and an advisor, the rest of the entourage were led away.

When Jaehwan entered the room, Taekwoon was already seated on the throne and Megha Devi had taken Hakyeon's place on the chair closest to the throne. Chitrangada stood by Megha Devi's chair and Jaehwan stood on the opposite side of the throne.

A guard hurried into the room and whispered to Hakyeon before taking his place by the door.

"Lady Ananya is on her way" Hakyeon announced to the wider audience and translated it too. Ananya entered, bowing to the king and the visiting queen before standing back and awaiting whatever order Taekwoon would give. Jaehwan looked at her before turning to look at Megha Devi who was watching him intently.

"Forgive the wait, Your Majesty. I thought you would be more comfortable if you had a translator you knew" Taekwoon started. Megha waited for Hakyeon to translate and even the seasoned advisor felt restless under the scrutiny as he translated.

" Aapne hamare baare mein socha, humein achha laga (you thought of (my comfort) and I appreciate that) " Megha said. She looked to Hakyeon pointedly instead of Ananya and he translated for her too.

"You wished to speak to me."

" Haan. Main apne saath Chitrakoot ke Maharaj ka sandesh layi hoon. Humein yeh sandhi sweekar hai (Yes. I bring a message from the king of Chitrakoot. We accept your treaty) "

Megha Devi gestured to her advisor. The man presented the scroll he had been holding to Taekwoon. It was a proclamation of peace, signed with a stamp of the royal seal.

"That is indeed good news" Taekwoon said, smiling at the proclamation.

" Doosri baat. Humein shaadi ke samjhaute ki khabar bhi mili thi (Second thing. We also received news of the marriage treaty proposed) " Megha told him.

"Then you are aware that I have asked Princess Chitrangada to marry my brother Jaehwan" Taekwoon said gesturing to his brother. Jaehwan bowed and Megha Devi nodded her head.

" Yeh shaadi aapke chhote bhai se kyun aur aap see kyun nahi? (Why your younger brother and not you?) " Megha asked him.

"I am already married. My queen rules my kingdom and is raising my son and the heir to my empire" Taekwoon informed her. "My brother, on the other hand, is unmarried but every bit as royal as I am."

" Aur shaadi ke baad woh yahaan ke maharaja honge? Yah aap? (And he will be the king after marriage? Or you?) "

"Jaehwan will rule under my name" Taekwoon declared.

Jaehwan masked his surprise. He had always assumed he would remain a general and go on to fight more wars with the army. He had assumed his brother would continue ruling as he had so far. He would have to talk to him about this.

" Tab humein yeh gatbandhan bhi sweekar hai (Then we accept this offer too) " Megha Devi announced.

" Mausi !" Chitrangada exclaimed and Megha Devi glared at her.

" Yeh maamle ghar ke bade vinishchit karte hain. Mat bhoolo ki tum Pataliputra aur Chitrakoot dono ki beti ho (These matters are decided by the elders of the family. Don't forget that you are the daughter of both Pataliputra and Chitrakoot) " Megha Devi scolded her. Chitrangada held her silence out of respect.

With that, Megha Devi took Taekwoon's leave and Chitrangada followed. Jaehwan watched them leave with his gaze lingering on Ananya who had barely spoken a word throughout the meeting.

-

" Mausi, aapne humse hamari raay poochi hi nahi (Auntie, you never asked me for my opinion)" Chitrangada protested once they were in close quarters.

Megha Devi had summoned Bhuvan Gupta and Ananya as well to talk to the pair and get a sense of what was going on. However, Chitrangada had decided not to hold her thoughts in any longer.

"Kya aapke paas koi aur rasta tha Chitra? (Did you have any other option, Chitra?)" Megha asked her niece. So the rumours of her niece's temper tantrums had not been false. Megha had feared for her niece's life had not been baseless.

"Nahi, magar- (No, but-)" Chitrangada sputtered indignantly.

"Agar magar kuchh nahi (No buts)" Megha glared.

"Main unse shaadi nahi kar sakti! (I can't marry him!)" Chitrangada yelled.

"Bacho jaisi baatein mat karo. Agar tumne rajkumar se shaadi nahi ki toh tumhare paas yudh ke sivay aur koi chaara nahi bachega. Yudh ladne ke liye sena chahiye hoti hai, kaichi see tez bhasha nahi. (Don't talk like a child. If you don't marry the prince then your only option remaining is war. You need an army to fight a war, not a sharp tongue) " Megha chastised.

Chitrangada burst into tears and ran into her room. Megha Devi sat still, unwavering in the face of Chitrangada's tantrums.

" Aapke aane se is mahal mein anubhooti aur sayyam aaya hai (Your presence here brings experience and wisdom to the palace) " Bhuvan Gupta said, trying to lighten the mood of the room.

" Hum maante hain ki Chitra abhi bhi umar aur usse zindagi ka anubhav kam hai. Par ab paani sar se upar aa chuka hai. Woh bacchi nahi rah sakti. Usse bhi jeevan ke is pareeksha par khada utarna hoga (I understand that Chitra is young and has less life experience. But now the water is over the bridge. She cannot stay a child. She has to pass this exam life has put in front of her) "

" Woh aapko bahut maanti hai. Usse kuch wakt dijiye. Woh aapki baat zaroor sunegi. (She revers you. Give her some time. She will definitely listen to you.) "

" Aur tum? Tum mooh mein dahi jamaye kyun baithi ho? Tumne Chitra ko apni manmarzi karne kaise do itne der tak? (And you? Did you set curd in your mouth? How could you let Chitrangada act wilfully till now?) " Megha asked Ananya.

" Mujhe kshama kar de Maharani (Please forgive me, Your Highness) " Ananya apologized.

" Raghu ko humne bola tha, Rajni Didi ke maut ke baad Chitrangada ko hamare paas bhej de. Par unhe toh apni manmarzi karni thi. Ab hum sab bhugat rahe hain (I told Raghu, to send Chitrangada to me after my sister Rajni’s death. But he was stubborn. Now all of us suffer) " Megha said. " Chhod diya bina sir pair ke aur khud veergati praapt kar gaye. Mujhe issi baat ka dar tha. (He died, leaving her without anyone to guide her. I was afraid of this exact thing) ”

“ Par ab aur nahi. Chitrangada ki mausi hone ke naate uski shaadi ab main karvaungi (But no more. As Chitrangada’s aunt, I will get her married now) ” Megha Devi. “ Aur uski shaadi samapt hote hi, Ananya tum apne ghar laut jaogi (And immediately after her wedding ends, Ananya you will return home) ”

“ Par Maharani ji, Chitrangada ke saath kisi ka rehna zaroori jo paraye raja ki baaton ko samajhe aur uski sahayata kare (But Your Highness, it is necessary for Chitrangada to have someone who understands the foreign king’s language and supports her) ” Bhuvan Gupta added.

“ Usse seekhna padega. Mere behen ki mrityu ke baad jo kala saya is mahal par pada hai woh main Chitrangada pe aur nahi mandaraane doongi (She must learn. The black cloud that fell on the palace after my sister’s death cannot be allowed to hover over Chitrangada more) ”

“ Maharani aap jaanti hain ki woh baate sach nahi hai (Your Highness, you know those rumours are not true) ” Ananya spoke up. She had spent her entire life fighting these rumours but everyone had refused to believe her. The palace was her home and she had nowhere else to go.

“ Beta main itna bhi jaanti hoon ki bina agni ke dhua nahi udta hai. Tumhe bachpan mein hi is mahal se nikal dena chahiye tha. Kai galtiyaan ki hai Raja Raghu ne Rajni didi ke maut ke baad. Unhe mein badhava kadapi nahi doongi (Child, I also know that there is no smoke without fire. You should have been removed from the palace when you were a child. Raja Raghu has committed quite a few mistakes after Rajni didi’s death. I will not allow it to continue). ”

Megha Devi dismissed Ananya. This was her final word on the matter and no one could dissuade her once she made up her mind.

Bhuvan Gupta followed Ananya out. The queen had gotten busy in preparations to attend the teej katha at Jal Mandir and he took his leave of her.

“ Beta (Child) ” he said gently.

“ Guruji (Teacher) ” Ananya said respectfully. Her voice quivered, almost on the verge of tears herself.

“ Tum chinta na karo. Nalanda ke gurukul mein tumhaare liya hamesha jagah rahegi. Agar tum Pataliputra mein nahi rehna chahti to tum hamare saath wapas chal sakti ho (Don’t worry. Nalanda’s school will always have a place for you. If you do not wish to stay in Pataliputra then you can return with me) ”

“ Dhanyavaad Guruji (Thank you Teacher) ” Ananya said.

“ Tum mujhe soch kar batana (Think and let me know) ” Bhuvan said, taking his leave.

-

“You never told me that I was to be king of Pataliputra” Jaehwan said, frowning heavily at Taekwoon. “I assumed I was always going to be your general and you would rule over the lands we conquer here.”

“My plans have changed since this marriage and Chitrakoot came into the picture” Taekwoon admitted.

“Besides, I needed a regent I could trust. Who better than my most loyal general?”

“Being a war general and being a king are very different” Jaehwan said seriously.

“If you know this distinction then you already have the foundation to be a good one” Taekwoon smiled. “I trust you to do a good job.”

“If I am to be king, must I marry the princess? It looks like Chitrakoot was more than ready to accept our terms and conditions without a bond of marriage” Jaehwan said. It was a matter of concern. Chitrangada clearly did not intend on marrying him and Jaehwan was no longer inclined to the same, even if it was the most peaceful option.

“The marriage has been proposed and accepted. There can be no turning back now. But you have pointed out something that seemed weird to me. Don’t you think our treaty was accepted too quickly?’ Taekwoon asked.

“What do you mean?” Jaehwan asked.

“Of all our neighbours, Chitrakoot and Kalinga are the wealthiest and could afford war. Given our foreign nature and weakened condition of the army, they could easily defeat us and annex our kingdoms. Yet, Chitrakoot strives for peace” Taekwoon said.

“You don’t trust their motives.”

“It cannot simply be a matter of familial relations. We need to find out more about their motives” Taekwoon said. “All Hakyeon has are rumours. I trust him but even he doubts the validity of the information we have. We need someone we can trust on our side.”

“That’s why I have a task for you” Taekwoon said.

“What do you need me to do?” Jaehwan asked.

“You have good relations with Bhuvan Gupta. Find out more about our neighbouring kingdom and the visiting queen. It might even be better if you could talk to Lady Ananya. A scholar might only know facts but someone who grew up in the palace would know the people behind the stories” Taekwoon planned.

“Ananya would naturally be close enough to Rani Megha Devi but not in favour. You saw how she treated her in court today. If the rumours about her parentage are true, we can use this to our advantage. You can talk to her once the queen returns from Jal Mandir. I am assuming the entourage must have already left.”

“Ananya’s father -”

Jaehwan stopped when he sensed something. The two brothers were supposed to be alone in the king’s private study. Normally there would be servants moving about silently, trying not to disturb the king but this was different. There was someone here, in the room and had tried to be very sneaky about it.

Jaehwan shared a look with Taekwoon who frowned. He hadn’t sensed what Jaehwan had but he walked silently over to his sword and picked it up. Jaehwan drew a dagger that he kept on person and asked Taekwoon to stay behind him. He moved towards the long tapestries that hung, dividing the study from the hall used to receive guests.

He pushed the curtains aside with force and a person jumped out, intending to dash for the door and escape. Taekwoon yelled for the guards and Jaehwan ran after the intruder. How had he slipped in? Given the lack of staff at the palace and the arrival of many new people, this intruder must have taken the chance to slip in.

The guards arrived at the other end of the corridor and the intruder was forced to take a detour. He jumped out of the balcony and onto the courtyard, making a dash for Janaki Bhawan.

“Cut him off at the palace” Jaehwan instructed. He jumped out after the intruder. He spotted Wonshik and Sanghyuk on the other side and sped up. Between the three of them they could subdue this intruder easily. He reached out and caught the intruder by his left arm, forcing the man to fall.

The intruder kicked him and Jaehwan’s dagger fell out of his hand. Jaehwan got up quickly, holding the intruder down with his body weight while he tried to keep his hands from moving. Jaehwan had his left arm pinned to his chest but his right arm was free and the intruder used it to pick up Jaehwan’s fallen dagger. Jaehwan tried to hold the intruder down but the intruder was almost as strong as Sanghyuk and easily overpowered him, slashing at his chest.

Jaehwan felt a sharp sting as the blade cut through his chest and neatly through the old wounds that hadn’t healed quiet yet. He felt his tunic hang looser and tore away at it completely. He used the torn fabric to capture the intruder’s hands in a twist of fabric and turned it, causing their hand to be twisted. Wonshik arrived with Sanghyuk in tow and the three of them managed to incapacitate the intruder by knocking him out.

“Get help for the prince!” Wonshik yelled as Jaehwan clutched his chest. The cut had drawn blood but was thankfully superficial and had not harmed any important organs. The pain Jaehwan felt was mostly from the old arrow wound that was no open and in danger of an infection if left unattended.

“Take the intruder to the dungeons. When he comes to, the king will want to question him” Jaehwan told Sanghyuk as Wonshik helped him up.

-

Jaehwan struggled as he tried to lie down comfortably. The royal physician had tended to his wounds and bandaged them but his mind was not at ease. His wounds still stung slightly and Jaehwan sighed, knowing he had no other option but to bear it.

A distraction came in the form of a knock at the door. “Come in” Jaehwan called. His voice wavered due to the pain.

“Your Highness?”

Jaehwan was surprised to find Ananya standing at his door with a tray of pots . He tried to sit up but the wound burned harshly and he sighed, forced to lie down again.

Ananya came up to him hurriedly, worried at the amount of pain he was in. She placed the tray she was holding on the stool placed next to his bed and sat down by his side to inspect his injuries.

“Does your cut burn? Did you open any of your old wounds by accident?” she asked, unable to see much beyond the bandages.

“I did. The cut goes through the old wounds” he told her.

“I bought you some medicine. It has basil and sandalwood in it. That should cool down the burn and help heal faster” she told him. She hesitated but Jaehwan gave her the permission to undo his bandages and check the injury.

Ananya worked methodically. She opened the bandages and cleaned the old medicine out, giving Jaehwan some relief. The cut had begun to scab and the bleeding had stopped. This was good news. Jaehwan’s forehead was warm and a fever from infection was a possibility and that worried her.

Ananya picked up a small earthen pot that was covered with cloth from the tray she had brought in. The medicine was a paste of various herbs and felt cool against his skin. The basil sucked out the heat from the cut and the sandalwood added extra cooling, reducing the irritation on his skin. Jaehwan sighed, relaxing onto his bed.

“You’ll need to leave the wound open. The medicine will have to be cleaned once it dries and you need to reapply until only the scars remain” she told him. “You will have to drink this tonic too. It’s bitter but useful to fight any fevers that you might get while healing.”

She helped Jaehwan sit upright, leaning against the headboard for support. Movement was much easier now that the burning had reduced and Jaehwan felt grateful. Ananya handed him a glass of what looked like green tea and tasted equally bitter. He could detect a faint taste of honey but that did not help the bitterness from the peppercorns and what he suspected was some derivative of ginseng.

“I’m glad you’re here. Thank you Ananya” Jaehwan said, putting the glass away and looking at her.

“The princess was concerned about you when she got word of the attack” Ananya told him.

“So she sent you here?” Jaehwan asked. He tried not to let his disappointment show. Some part of him had hoped that Ananya had come to check on him because she was worried about him.

Ananya bit her lip and didn’t reply, busying herself with tying the fabric cover around the pot of medicine.

“Or did you come here to see me of your own accord?” Jaehwan asked hopefully.

“I remembered Guruji had talked about your old wounds and that the ashwagandha lep (ginseng paste) had been effective. I knew the royal physician doesn’t use it very much but if it is helping you then I will instruct him to use it” she replied, not looking at him.

“Ananya” Jaehwan called to her. He took her hand and she looked at him before trying to withdraw. He held onto her hand firmly, not letting her go till she listened to him.

“Ananya, please stay. I need to apologize to you about whatever I said” he insisted.

“It was never your fault. There is nothing to forgive. Jaehwan, please let me go” she begged, looking around in case anyone had walked in or had seen them.

Jaehwan cupped her cheek and Ananya’s eyes widened. “Please be honest with me Ananya. You came here because you were worried about me, didn’t you?”

Ananya sighed and closed her eyes. “Yes. I was worried. I know I shouldn’t be but I wanted to make sure you were alright. General Wonshik was so worried and I had overheard him talking to Sanghyuk” she confessed.

“I’m glad you came. I was so happy to see you. I was worried you wouldn’t forgive me” he admitted. Ananya shook her head and pulled away.

“I wasn’t angry at you. I couldn’t stay angry at you for very long. I was angry at my circumstances” she told him.

“I understand.”

“I should go. I shouldn’t have come here to begin with” Ananya said, growing worried again.

“Stay with me. Please don’t leave me” Jaehwan urged. He put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Contrary to her words, Ananya didn’t resist, allowing herself the guilty indulgence for a few moments more.

“I can’t go missing for too long. People will notice. People will talk” she whispered. Jaehwan hummed and she realized that they were too close to be appropriate anymore. Jaehwan’s eyes were darker and she found herself unwilling to move even though her brain kept screaming at her about how foolish this was.

Jaehwan leaned in to kiss Ananya and she kissed him back.

-

[kashmakash]

Not much to say about the episode today except:

Sippy and Sona being all giddy is making me hella happy but so scared for what the future holds

Cannot deal with Raima’s mum still

Makes me so sad that mommy Sippy hasn’t celebrated her birthday for 4 years. Aur iss saal bhi sab gadbad hone waala hai 😭

Alsksngkrosix he picked up adrak waali chai for her because she likes it. CUTIE.

Them cuddling on the bench was hecking cute. Kaunsi jagah hai ye? With fairylights 🥰 I am a sucker for fairylights guys. Literally.

God. Now I am curious ki Raima kar kya rahi thi wahan pe? And she had glass shards in her? Did she fall from the top floor of the building? Wtf happened? Also Sona’s face has me feeling real scared.

Suman accepted them wholeheartedly omg 😭😭😭😭 But she definitely fucked up 4 years ago and this is going to make Rohit and Sonakshi’s life so messy

LOLLLL at Sona fully messing with Rohit. I am so looking forward to this meeting.

Arre yaar, uthte hi ye to chali uske ghar? Thode din rest kar le na? 1 din ka bhi proper romance nahi diya hume. Aur uski mummy ko ab koi problem nahi hai? Hato yaar tum!!

But I do feel bad for her. 4 years of her life lost, and she wakes up to see her boyfriend with someone else. Damn.

EXCUSE ME ENGAGEMENT? WTF ROHIT. I THOUGHT WE SAID NO SHAADI????

GUYS I AM SCARED. Bhagwaan ji Friday depressing note pe mat khatam karna please 🙏🏽

Guess I did have a lot to say 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Tagged meme about me!!

tagged by my good friendo! @arr-jim-lad !! ty uwu

Rule: Tag 10 people you want to know more about.

Name/Alias: Jazmyn!!, but everyone calls me Jazz!! its short for both my irl name and my username! 

Hair color: naturally dark brown, but i dye it so often. Currently its like a very bad blonde color, but im looking to go purple next. I have had my hair exactly like my sona! and its my favorite and most “me” look, but it is also high maintenance to keep up U_U extra: eye color is John Travolta blue UwU

Zodiac sign: LEO BABY 

Height: 5′2 and im shorter than u. 

Hobbies: Art, Music, CARTOONS,VIDEO GAMESSSS and occasionally reading. Also working, im a workaholic, oops

Favorite color:  1. the rainbow  2. the primary colors 3. the combo of blue and orange 4. ORCHID PURPLE

Favorite books: i love the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C Wrede!!  im actually re-reading them right now. i recently re-kindled my love for reading UwU also Holes is an amazing book, and the movie did it amazing justice

Last song listened to: I was listening to the Ace Attorney soundtrack! well cause i was drawing AA fanart ofc. I normally listen to musical soundtracks or just uplifting bubbly music!

Last film watched: UMMMMM...i honestly cant remember?? i had to go ask my sis. the Steven universe movie!! it was amazing!! n the songs are gr8! also no one asked but im really excited about the new Trolls movie coming out next year 0w0

Things I love: OOOH a LOOOTTTTT. Colors, Cartoons, Video games, all animals!! esp cats, frogs and lizards!  Culture, Musicals, Fashion, Collecting stuff, KIRBY, teapots, clowns, MY SISTER, Passion, bad jokes, my friends, friendship, sibling love, self love, theatre, art,  and honestly just too much to list?? 

What brings me peace: completing a task, laying in bed on my phone, oddly satisfying videos, cracking my knuckes, good jams in my ears, and hugging my sister QwQ <333

Meaning behind my url: jazzhands was taken U_U but hey, my name is jazz, i work with my hands a lot, and Jazzhands is just an energetic, show-hosty kinda motion!! and thats p much me! and now u gotta see the video lmao

Tags: OMG i dont know a lot of ppl on tumblr!! (wish i did, i need to follow more ppl, im less than 100 right now)   umm @bluesnowbelle @connection-went-bloop @qubelord !!! only if yall feel up to doing it ofc!!

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Vegetarian food is the ultimate choice of the future world...

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ore Bengali………tui Khabar er Sera

Ore Bengali………tui Khabar er Sera

The meaning of the above phrase: Oh! Bengali……you are best in Food culture…you are best in Football…you lost your everything……..in spending on foods and parties…..

It was a very old saying about a Bengali babu. Food has always been a weakness for Bengalis. In those days Bengalis used to spend a large amount of money just for the sake of food. A Bengali babu has never hesitated in throwing a party to others, and if for the sake of it, they had to exhaust all their wealth they never did minded at all. Not only in marriage ceremonies, any occasion to them was a party time and in these parties lavish expenditure on food reduced many to a popper. Bengalis have been winners in all the delicacies they have presented to the world. Not just mutton, fish and vegetables but the variety of confections and array of fruit dishes have always overawed the gluttons of the world.

Fish has always played an important role in Bengali culture.”Maach Bhhat Banaye Bangali” or “Mache bhate khanate Bengali” these phrases describes the intimacy of fish in Bengali culture. Also it should be noted that fish is very nutritious as well as it’s a good source of protein. It is the most reliable source of protein for over one million people all over the world. Fish is among the most common food allergens.

There are lots of variety of fish that adheres to the Bengali culture. The most famous being Hilsa fish (Ilish) and Lobster (Golda, Bagda).Other famous fish includes Tengra, Parshe, Pabda, Gurjawali, Arr,Gule,Pakal,Kajri,Telapiya…..to name a few.

Some famous fish dishes include Ilish macher sorshe paturi(Hilsa fish in mustard curry binded in banana leaves), ilish maach bhappe(Steamed Ilish),ilish mach kancha kumror jhool(Hilsa with pumpkin),Ilish macher kaachkola diye jhool(hilsa fish with kacha kela),Daab chingri(Prawns with Coconut),Chitol macher Muitha(Chitol fish recipe),Mourala Batichochori(Mourala delicacy), Rui Macher Golap Soru(Fish and Rice cooked together), Koi Macher er horogouri , Koi macher Ganga Jamuna…..and lots of more.

In both parts of Bengal (West Bengal and East Bengal-Bangladesh) fish forms the main recipe. Typically in Bangladesh there is special variety or style of cooking fish. Particularly Chattagram (Chittagong), Lakhipur

these sea facing areas dry up the fishes and cook them with Brinjal and potatoes. This variety is known as “Shutki”. It is a complete East Bengal delicacy. In Dhaka people are more fond of Hilsa and other fishes. In fact the most famous recipe of fishes comes from Dhaka.

A Bengali marriage without fish dishes is incomplete. In marriage special fish dishes include “Rui Macher Kalia” (Rui Fish Curry), “Macher Matha diye Dal” (Dal with Fish Head), “Bhetki Paturi” (Bhetki in Mustard Sauce), “Chingri Macher Malaikari” (Prawns in Coconut curry), “Rui Posto” (Rui in Khus Khus curry), “Ilish Paturi” to name a few. In modern days new dishes like Fish Butter Fry or Fish Orley are also considered.

Fish apart from being taken as food is also considered to be pious. In Hindu culture it is widely used during Saraswati Puja (Jora Ilish’er Bhog). In famous Kali Temple in Kolkata as well as in Dhakeshwari in Dhaka fish is offered to Devi Kali. Fish is often considered as Lakshmi according to Hindu Tradition. In Bengal, before going out of their homes people like to see a fish as because it is considered a lucky one.

Apart from fish, Mutton is a favourite food of Bengal. Some of the mutton dishes include “Kosha Mangsho”( Mutton Curry), “Koch Pathar Jhol” (Mutton Thin Curry), “Mutton Chap in Bengali style”, “Mangshor Jhol” (Mutton Stew) , “Bhojoharir Mangsho” (Mutton dish by Famous imaginary Bengali cook named Bhojohari Manna), “Mangshor Patla Jhol” (Special Mutton Curry) , “ Mutton Dakbanglo” (A dish of Mutton Served during the British Raj), to name a few. Mutton is a must in a Marriage. Mutton is offered to Devi Kali by giving ‘Bali’ to the Devi. So in religion it takes an important place.

Chicken does is not included in traditional Bengali food list. In olden days Hindus of Bengal strictly avoided chicken. But Muslim Bengalis used to have chicken. But with the advancement of days people started to take up chicken. Also with the rise up in cost of mutton chicken is a replacement for mutton.

Favorite chicken dishes includes “Murgir Jhol” (Chicken Curry), “Kosha Murgi” (Chicken Dry Curry) ,” Bon Murgir jhol” (Jungli Murga) to name a few.

Other Non-Veg foods includes Crabs (Kankra), Moluscles (Geri). There is a famous crab dish called “Digama sahib er Kankra”. This crab dish was eaten by Vasco Da’ Gama.

Beef forms an important part in Muslim Bengali culture. During Bengali New Year they cook a very special dish known as “Goru kalia”. Also favorite beef dishes include “Beef Kosha”, Beef Cutlet”, “Beef Chop”. “Beef Biriyani” …to name a few.

There is lot of Non veg Bengali foods. But there are lots of veg foods too. These Bengali veg foods are very important. In a typical Hindu Bengali home a widow is forbidden to take Non-veg foods. So, it forms an important diet for a Hindu widow. Some great traditional Bengali veg foods include “Potoler Dolma” (Parval preparation), “Dhoka Dalna” , “Labra” (Mixed Vegetables) , “Ghoogni”(Matar Sabji), “Aloor Dum”, “Niramish Chochori” (Mixed Vegetables) , “Lau Borir Ghanto”(Lauki with Bari), “ Mulo Ghonto”, “Cholar Dal” (Chana Dal), “Sona Muger Dal”(Moong Dal), “Mochar Ghonto” , Shukto, to name a few.

A very famous dish in Bengal is Posto (Poppy seeds). It can be made with Vegetables like Aloo, Cauliflower, Bhindi, Taru…etc It is also prepared with Mutton, prawns or Chicken. Bengalis really love posto.

Biriyani is not a traditional food in Bengal but Pulao is prepared in al over Bengal. Although, In Dhaka-Bikrampur there is Biriyani called Dhakai Biriyani. In Bengal people used to take just plane rice and Mutton or fish. Khichri (Khichuri) forms a very traditional food in Bengali culture. It is taken during the monsoon season with Beguni or Ilish Bhaja and pappar, Achar. Kichuri is also served as an “Asthumi Bhog” during the famous Durga Pujas.

There are varieties of breads and snacks or starters in Bengali. Luchi is the most famous bread. It is served traditionally with “Kosha Mangsho” or Aloor Dum or Cholar Dal. Dhakai Paratha is a famous paratha variety. Paratha in Bengal is also served with “Kumro’r Chakka” (Pumpkin Sabji). Snacks include “Beguni, Allor Chop, Mochar Chop, Kabiraji, Hingche Chop, Cutley”…..and lots of more.

There are lots of varieties of chutneys is prepared in Bengal. This includes Chalta Chutney, Mango Chutney (Fatik Jhol), Amra Chutney, Jalpai Chutney…and many more.

Bengali sweet is famous all over the world. In whole of Indian subcontinent no other place for sweet. The traditional Rassgulla (Rossogolla) was first invented in Dhaka by Nabin Chandra Das in 1765 AD. However in 1782 when he shifted his base to Kolkata, Rasgulla became a part of Kolkata. In 1852, Bishnu Charan Guin invented a sweet and named it after Lord Canning’s Wife Lady Canning. With the passage of days it camed to known as “Ladicanne”. Other sweets include Dahi(Doi)(Molla Chowk), Monohara(Janai),Lengcha(Shaktigarh), Rosmalai(Commila), Pantua(Ranaghat),chomchom(Kolkata),Jora Mundi(Krshnanagar),ChanaBora(Midnapore),Golap Papri,Suji Halua,Sandesh(Dhaka , Kolkata),Patishapta(Faridpur),Payesh(Kheer), Zarda, Pithe(During Winters),Shor Bhaja(Murshidabad)…and there are lots of lots of more. These are just a few.

At the end of everything Pan formed an important ending of a Bengali feast. Pan is traditionally served with Chun (Chuna), Khair (Katha), Supuri (Supari), Mitha Masala, Chaman Bahar, Elaichi, Gulkand, Chatni.

Some Famous Dishes from Different Districts of Bengal:

Ilish Paturi (Dhaka-Bikrampur).

Chitol Mitha and Kalia (Faridpur).

Shutki (Chittagong, Narayanganj, lakhipur, Noakhali, Barishal, Patuakhali).

Mangsho kosha (Kolkata)

Chingri Bhate (Murshidabad).

Chingri Malaikari (West Bengal).

Ilish Bhate (Mymensingh , Sylhet)

Dhoka (West-Bengal)

Posto (Bengal)

Kopi Chochori (Tangail).

To name a few……………………………………………

But in these days people are too busy to make this preparation. So, they are inclining towards these bogus pizza and burgers. New generations are totally unaware of these foods. They even, haven’t heard the names. Bengal is losing its culture and if it goes on in this manner, it will not take too much time when these foods will be in the pages of history. However, apart from Bengali foods Bengali are now consuming varities of food. Including Punjabi, Chinese, Italian, Mexican…etc

“Ore Bengali roili na je tui Bengali…..maach bhat chere dhorli le je biliti khana”

(Oh! Bengali……..you are no longer a Bengali……..For the sake of continental food you have forgotten your culture. You have stopped eating Fish and rice for the sake of Pizzas and Burgers).

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RWBY Character Image Song List 2019

Heyo folks!  It’s the hiatus, so you know what that means--MUSIC TIME!

After a volume ends, I try go through an extensive list of characters in RWBY and pick out various musical themes from my collection for each character as a sort of “image song.”  These are primarily instrumental pieces, and my collection consists of largely anime and videogame soundtracks that I’ve picked up over the years.  The characters are those who were named and appeared in the show, with a couple of unnamed exceptions like Pilot Boi and the Shopkeep, or had a recurrent role in the overarching story like Summer.

Of course, these choices are subjective.  Some may not agree with my choices for certain characters.  However, my selections were based on what’s presented in canon, not any kind of headcanon.  I take into account the character’s history and personality, as well as their personal growth.  If they only appear in one episode, I try to take into account the context of their appearance as well as the small amount of personality presented.

So, without further ado--here’s the list!  Characters are ordered in the volume in which they were introduced.  Links to the songs are provided, and checked to be up-to-date.  They are primarily YouTube links with the occasional Soundcloud or KHInsider link where I was unable to find anything on YouTube or the song wasn’t complete.

Volume 1

Team RWBY

Ruby Rose: Hopes and Dreams/SAVE the World/Last Goodbye - Undertale

Weiss Schnee: Primavera - Ludovico Einaudi

Blake Belladonna: The Wandering Isle - World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Yang Xiao Long: To the End of the Wilderness ver. Detonator - Wild ARMs 4/Music the Best: Rocking Heart

Team JNPR

Jaune Arc: Revived Power ~Battle With the Colossus~ - Shadow of the Colossus

Nora Valkyrie: Another Winter - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Pyrrha Nikos: Aloy’s Theme - Horizon Zero Dawn

Lie Ren: Yasuo, the Unforgiven - League of Legends

Team CRDL

Cardin Winchester: Those Without the Will to Live - Chrono Trigger

Russel Thrush: Village of the Barbarois - Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

Dove Bronzewing: Neko-ou - Neko no Ongaeshi

Sky Lark: Under Her Control - Final Fantasy VIII

Beacon Staff

Professor Ozpin: Treize Khushrenada: The Person who Makes History - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

Glynda Goodwitch: The Silent Light - Chrono Trigger, arr. Rebecca E. Tripp

Professor Peter Port: Flying Boatmen/Serbia March - Porco Rosso

Doctor Bartholomew Oobleck: The Hunt: Going Green - Twister

Friends & Family

Summer Rose: Undertale - Undertale

Penny Polendina: Osanpo Desu - Azumanga Daioh

Sun Wukong: Zidane’s Theme - Final Fantasy IX

Villains

Adam Taurus: Black as Sin, Red as Blood - Wild ARMs 3

Hei “Junior” Xiong: DJ Sona - Kinetic - League of Legends

Melanie and Miltiades “Miltia” Malachite: Winter Fashion - Richard Neale

Roman Torchwick: Inkwell Isle Three - Cuphead

Cinder Fall: Evelynn, Agony’s Embrace - League of Legends

Others

Shopkeep-chan: Sore wa Himitsu Desu - Slayers Next Sound Bible II

Cyril Ian: Live Report - Undertale

Lisa Lavender: Death Report - Undertale

Volume 2

Team CFVY

Coco Adel: Chambermaid Swing - Parov Stelar

Fox Alistair: Silence ~Battle With the Colossus~ - Shadow of the Colossus

Velvet Scarlatina: There’s Only One Family Named Schrodinger - Wild ARMs 3

Yatsuhashi Daichi: Demon Lord Ninetails - Okami

Atlas Staff

General James Ironwood: Demacia Rising - League of Legends

Friends & Family

Neptune Vasilias: Super Galaxy Rumble - League of Legends

Zwei: Dogsong - Undertale

Villains

Emerald Sustrai: Medicine Eater - Tenkuu no Escaflowne

Mercury Black: Violator - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Neopolitan: Lutece - Bioshock Infinite

Raven Branwen: Wars of the Last Wolves - Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen

The White Fang

Tukson: Galka - Final Fantasy XI

The Lieutenant: Materia - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Perry: Battle and Pleasure - Wild ARMs: AlterCode F

Deery: Wingly Forest - Legend of Dragoon

Grimm Eclipse (post-V2)

Dr. Merlot: Mad Poet - Wild ARMs: AlterCode F

Volume 3

Team ABRN

Arslan Altan: Path of the Huojin - World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Bolin Hori: Northern Country Kamui - Okami

Reese Chloris: Skate or Live - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Nadir Shiko: Johnny of the Robo Gang - Chrono Trigger, arr. hashel05

Team BRNZ

Brawnz Ni: Under the Progress - Parasite Eve

Roy Stallion: Maki Ya - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Nolan Porfirio: Boss Battle 2 - Legend of Dragoon

May Zedong: Pretty Pounding - Michael Clark

Team SSSN

Scarlet David: Pride of the Seas - World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

Sage Ayana: Tides of War - World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

Team NDGO

Nebula Violette: Look to the Skies - Angela Little and Lee Groves

Dew Gayl: Oklahoma - Downdraft - Twister

Gwen Darcy: The Cello Song (Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude) - J.S. Bach, arr. Steven Sharp Nelson

Octavia Ember: Taliyah, the Stoneweaver - League of Legends

Atlas Contestents

Ciel Soliel: Thunder Plains - Final Fantasy X (HD Remaster)

Flynt Coal: Tank! - Cowboy Bebop

Neon Katt: Bit Rush: Arcade Ahri - League of Legends

Friends & Family

Qrow Branwen: Curse of the Worgen - World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

Winter Schnee: Freya’s Theme - Final Fantasy IX

Taiyang Xiao Long: Totems of the Grizzlemaw - World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

Amber: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Techno - Vanessa Mae

Villains

Salem: Ley Lines - World of Warcraft: Legion

Volume 4

Mistral

Oscar Pine: Farm Boy - Final Fantasy VII (HD Remaster)

Li Ren: Eight Dog Warriors’ Theme - Okami

An Ren: Prologue - Okami

Atlas

Jacques Schnee: Shinra, Inc. - Final Fantasy VII

Whitley Schnee: Machiavellian Bach - Portal 2

Klein Seben: A Mole Man - Tenkuu no Escaflowne

Henry Marigold: The Grand Duchy of Jeuno - Final Fantasy XI

Pilot Boi: Sky Dance - Pyre

Menagerie

Ghira Belladonna: Valley of the Four Winds - World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Kali Belladonna: Queen Fury - Legend of Dragoon

Corsac and Fennec Albain: Shadow of Doubt - Tenkuu no Escaflowne

Ilia Amitola: Neeko, the Curious Chameleon - League of Legends

Villains

Arthur Watts: Karazhan Opera House - World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

Tyrian Callows: Darkmoon Faire Carousel - World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Hazel Rainart: Spirit Guard Udyr - League of Legends

Volume 5

Friends & Family

Mata: Stone Hill - Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Saber Rodentia: Night Howlers - Pyre

The White Fang

Sienna Khan: The Proving - Horizon Zero Dawn

Yuma: Revival of Alseides - Tenkuu no Escaflowne: The Movie

Trifa: Elise, the Spider Queen - League of Legends

Villains

The Branwen Tribe: Talon Sheath - Pyre

Vernal: Drawn to Strife - Horizon Zero Dawn

Professor Leonardo Lionheart: Sadness-colored Sandglass - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

Volume 6

The Legends Lost to Time

God of Light: Okami White Light - Okami

God of Darkness: Emperor of Eternal Darkness - Okami

Jinn: Meridian, Shining - Horizon Zero Dawn

Ozma: Stormwind - World of Warcraft

Young Salem: Elizabeth - Bioshock Infinite

Friends & Family

Maria Calavera: Vamo’alla Flamenco - Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy

Saphron Cotta-Arc: Adlehyde Castle Town - Wild ARMs: AlterCode F

Terra Cotta-Arc: Totally Busy - Wild ARMs 4/Music the Best - Feeling Wind

Adrian Cotta-Arc: Minako’s Ambition - Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Sailor Stars

Red-headed Woman: Canticle of Sacrifice - World of Warcraft: Legion

Other

Dee & Dudley: Shingakki 3 - Azumanga Daioh

Villains

Lil’ Miss Malachite: Tarren Mill - World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth

Tock: Thrash Pack - Pyre

Caroline Cordovin: Ancient Civilization Exhibition - Wild ARMs: AlterCode F