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rosy-cheekx · 4 years

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Or, if you're more in the mood for something fluffier, “It’s too cold for you to come out here without a jacket on” from the protective sentence starters!

Combined this prompt with your “ for the holiday fluff prompts, how about any combination of one or more of these: ❄️ ☃️ ☕️ 🥘 🧩 ~ “ and went with flurries + holiday coffee date. hope you don’t mind it being a little derivative!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/28370325

It had been a few years since there had been a white Christmas. Snow in London didn’t last long anyway; it would be snowplowed off the streets and turn gray and slushy or melt under the trampling boots of passerby on their way to work or school. This meant that even when it did snow, no one held out much hope for it to last longer than a day, two at most.

All this to say that Jon didn’t think much of the snow when he saw the flurries drifting outside his bedroom window. It had clearly just started snowing– didn’t even seem like it was sticking. He really didn’t think he’d need a coat. His bus route took him less than a block away from the institute and he resented the way his puffy winter coat made him feel: bulky and heavy, restricted at his joints. His thick white woolen sweater, made with oversized yarn and thrown over his collared shirt, would work fine. He thought he looked rather fit like this, hair half-knotted and curling over his shoulders. Tim would give him shit for having an “academia” aesthetic but, he “worked in academics, Tim. Every aesthetic I have is an academia aesthetic.”

Jon was, as usual, the first person to arrive at the archives. Diligently, he began his workday ritual, cranking up the thermostat and pulling the day calendar on his office wall to reveal the 23 December and chuckling to himself at today’s cat: all grey and massive, green eyes staring at the observer innocently. Sasha was next, blustering in her red peacoat, calling a greeting, and shaking it off before hanging it on the coat hook in the bullpen. Then came Martin and Tim, who had begun carpooling after realizing they lived less than two blocks away from each other. Greetings from the pair, “Happy Early Christmas”es. Now, the quiet, empty archives hummed with life and warmth. Jon, now seated his desk in his small office, could hear the chatter taking place in the main office space, the electric kettle humming in the breakroom, the Christmas music being argued over from the small speakers. All felt right. The Archivist smiled to himself and settled into work.

“What the hell? Tim!”

“That wasn’t me, Sash! I’m right here!”

“Calm down, you two. It was just the lights.”

The commotion outside his office confirmed to Jon that he wasn’t the only one whose office lights had suddenly blinked once and cut out. For just a moment he was reminded of Julia Montauk’s story about Mr. Pitch, but shook his head. They were fine. He stood and made his way to the breakroom, eyeing the also dark room, now lit by three phone torches. Being the underground section of the Institute meant they didn’t have much by way of windows, save for the single squat one high up in the breakroom, and Jon could see from here something was blocking the light that usually streamed through.

“I think it’s the whole Institute,” Jon offered unhelpfully. “Can one of you ring Rosie and check?” He turned and wandered absently into the breakroom to investigate the window. It was covered with snow. Frowning, Jon grabbed a chair and dragged it beneath the pane, climbing and pushing on the window.

“I think you need to unlatch it.”

“Jesus Christ, Martin!” Jon swayed and recovered his balance. How could he not hear such a large man come up behind him? He did try the latch though and pushed again. Once, twice, th-

“Fuck! Cold, cold, cold!” The snow that had piled up against the window had shifted and fallen through the gap Jon had so helpfully created; his face, glasses, and sweater generously dusted with cold and white. He sputtered and brushed it off himself, feeling dot of cold seep into his skin. The pane had been cleared though, and Jon could see, as he shoved the window closed again, blustering snow sweeping through the alleyway the window looked out on to. Jon turned back, seeing Martin’s face red with the effort of suppressing a laugh. “It’s snowing. Hard.”

“Yeah,” his voice wavered, lips parting in a warm smile. “I-I guessed that.” Even so, Martin offered Jon a hand and he took it, stepping off the now-wet chair with little grace. “Let’s see if there’s word from Rosie. Sasha was calling her when I came in.” Jon nodded wordlessly, holding Martin’s a little too long (it was so warm! And he was so cold) before letting go and leading Martin into the bullpen.

Sasha was lounging in her office chair, a finger curled in her thick hair, with her legs on her desk and her free hand holding her mobile to her ear. She was nodding, brow furrowed, and kicking Tim idly, who was perched on her desk, feet perched on the handles of one of her desk drawers and shining his torchlight in her eyes while she scowled at him. “Alright, brilliant Rosie. Tell Elias we send our warmest, fondest regards. Especially Tim. Oh—What’s that, Tim?” She eyed her perched friend mischievously; his eyes were wide, and he shook his head vigorously. “Oh. Tim says to tell Elias that he’s deeply in love with him and has been since the day he started.” She listened for a moment and nodded gravely. “Mmhmm. Thank you Rosie. I’ll let him know. Happy Christmas!”

“You little-”

Jon cleared his throat and Tim snapped his head up, eyes alight with mirth. “Bossman, I’m being slandered! You can’t expect me not to defend myself.” Jon chose to ignore his comment, though his expression was soft.

“Sasha, any word from Rosie?”

“Mhmm. Two things. Firstly, power’s out in the whole building. Apparently there’s a bit of a blizzard. Elias said we can have the day off. Secondly, Elias said he’s promoting Tim to his personal ass-isstant.” Tim howled and lunged at Sasha, who was giggling madly. Martin had lost it now too and was chuckling behind his hand at the scene of the taller woman scooting away on her rolling office chair from her dear friend. Even Jon scoffed, eyes following the pair affectionately. Jon didn’t notice he was shivering until he felt a warm hand on his shoulder. Looking up, he saw the silhouette of Martin.

“Are you cold? I’m feeling it too. I think the heat’s off with the power.”

Jon shrugged noncommittally, turning his eyes back to the vague forms of Sasha and Tim, who had given up on their wrestling and were sharing the office chair, Tim lounging across Sasha’s lap and scrolling on his phone. At this, Sasha perked up, nudging Tim. “If it’s gonna get cold in here and we have the day off, we should go get coffee! There’s a cute new place across the street from the park. Steamed Beans or something.”

“Beaned Steams,” Tim mumbled under his breath, extricating himself from Sasha’s lap and getting to his feet, smoothing back his hair before refluffing it expertly. “I’m game. But Sasha’s buying my drink because she’s being a bully.”

Martin nodded, rocking on his toes behind Jon. “I’m in. But the snow is intense. Bundle up if you don’t want frostbite.”

Silence stretched in front of Jon. Of course he hadn’t thought to bring a coat today. There was no way his sweater could weather the snowstorm going on outside. He’d have to say no and wait it out, hope the snow dies down. Or he could just embrace it. The park wasn’t that far away…Four or five blocks. Not far enough to call a cab and too far to walk unprotected. Shit.

He’d been quiet for too long. The other three were poised, waiting for his response. “I don’t think you would let me say no if I tried,” he relented. Tim whooped and clapped Jon on the shoulder as he passed him, grabbing his coat and winding a scarf around his neck.

“That’s the spirit, Sims! C’mon, get your coats and we’ll leave before the weather gets worse.” Jon meandered into his office, the chill hanging in the air, and searched the room for any abandoned coats he may have left behind. He was a bit forgetful (and a bit of a packrat) but he was pretty sure he’d taken home his forgotten clothes before Halloween, when Tim was threatening to dress up as him for the archive party Sasha had hosted. The only thing he found was a pair of fingerless gloves, abandoned in his desk drawer. He slipped them on, flexing his hands against the knit fabric, and shrugged inwardly. It would have to do.

Jon closed the door to his office, locking it as he did so, before turning to see his assistants standing in the hallway, wincing at the lights they shone at him. “Jon? Where’s your coat?” Sasha’s voice was equal parts accusing and patient, like reminding a child to wash their hands.

“I-well, I didn’t bring one today,” Jon flushed like he had been caught in a lie. “The snow wasn’t that bad when I left the house. And I, I don’t like the way it feels to wear one.” He held up hands helplessly. “I have these.”

Martin crossed his arms over his vested chest and the tails of his scarf. “It’s too cold for you to go out there without a jacket on. Too windy. You’ll catch pneumonia and die or something.”

“You can’t catch pneumonia like that, Martin. It’s a wives’ tale.” “You get what I mean! You can’t just wear a sweater and button up and fingerless gloves of all things and call it winter gear.”

Tim was stroking his chin thoughtfully, head cocked. “Would the old married couple shut up? I think I have something.” He took off his coat and unzipped the inside, extricating a fleece lining from the waterproof shell. “Here,” he draped it over Jon’s shoulder when he refused to take it. “If you don’t wear it, Martin has to buy all our coffees. You wouldn’t want to do that to sweet ol’ Marto, would you?”

Jon shrugged on the coat, grateful for the dark to hide his scowl and blush.

Sasha let out a noise of realization. “Oh! I have something too.” She disappeared and returned in less than a minute, holding out a knitted cap of some kind. “I keep a spare for when it’s too cold down here.” The inside was soft, lined with silk or satin or something, and Jon could feel some sort of applique on the side. Realizing there was no way he was going to win this fight, he tugged on the hat, frowning at the way it squished down the knot of hair he had so carefully arranged to be just the right amount of messy and structured.

Martin was stepping forward now as well, stooping slightly to wind a scarf around Jon’s neck and gently tucking the ends into the neck of the fleece. “Uh, here.”

“I-hm,” Jon struggled for words, feeling warm from more than just the new apparel. “Thank you, all of you, I suppose. I’ll-ah, I’ll give them back to you after.”

“No rush!” Tim nudged Jon with his shoulder as he grabbed Sasha’s hand, pulling her through the hallway to the stairwell. “Come on, I need the most expensive drink they sell in my belly, pronto!”

As the Archival staff left the Institute, they waved goodbye and wished a Happy Christmas to Rosie, who was packing up her own desk. They pushed themselves through the rotating door, immediately bowing their heads against the blinding white snow and the buffeting wind.

“Shit,” Martin said, pocketing his glasses. “No point in having these out. The one day I don’t bother with contacts. Are we sure we shouldn’t cab?” Jon glanced at the road, somewhere between slush and ice.

“I don’t trust lorry drivers on a good day.” Martin hummed an agreement.

Sasha led the way, the four keeping tight together against the wind and cold, the whirling of the snow drowning out all conversation, save for Tim’s occasional directions via his smartphone. Jon removed his own wire-rimmed glasses eventually, tired of them fogging up and of the snow melting into blurred spots, obscuring his vision even more. Martin held out his hand and Jon passed them over for Martin to put in his pocket. There was no one else out on the streets, no cars, no people. Jon imagined as they walked that they were the only four left in London, cursed to wander alone forever. His theory was proven wrong, however, when eventually the warm orange lighting of the coffee shop beckoned, the name Bean Village painted on the window.

“I think Sash’s name was better,” Tim declares in a low voice as they stamp their feet against the welcome mat and shake off snow from their hair and clothes. Jon removes the knitted cap to see the faux leather flower applique and the embroidered “S” he hadn’t been able to see in the dark, chuckling to himself and stuffing the mauve hat in his pocket. Their faces were all various toned shades of pink and the heavy heat of the air of the café, smelling strongly like coffee beans, vanilla, and cinnamon, made Jon’s once-numb nose and cheeks tingle as they were brought back to life.

Jon squinted at the chalk-written menu, moving to push up his glasses only to feel his hand falter when he found the nosepiece not there. “Oh-uh, Martin. Can I have my glasses?”

Martin frowned. “Ah, huh? Oh! Yes-yes, of course, sorry!” He fumbled for Jon’s glasses, drying the remaining melted snow on the hem of his shirt before handing them back.

The Magnus Institute’s archival staff were the only four customers in the store at present and made a point to order probably more than necessary, scones and muffins (blueberry for Martin and Sasha, cinnamon for Martin, a pumpkin muffin for Jon) in addition to the teas and coffees (chai lattes for Jon and Martin, a caramel latte for Sasha, and some sort of ridiculously sweet mocha for Tim), despite it being barely eleven in the morning. Jon saw Martin make a point to slip some extra money into the tip jar as well, feeling warmth bloom in his chest as he decided to do the same.

Honestly, this, squeezed into a booth, leaning into Martin’s side, with Tim and Sasha across from him, chatting, swapping stories, and sharing some institute-related memes Tim had drawn up on his phone, was the best Christmas gift Jon could have imagined.

#the magnus archives #tma #tma fanfic #season 1 archive gang #s1 polycule #kinda?#not officially but its the vibes that count #timsash #jmart #at the least #holiday fic

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in-this-light-on-this-evening · 5 years

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Rules: tag 9 people you want to know better. Answer the provided questions.

i was tagged by wonderful @songparade thank you hunny 💛💐

Nickname: back in time (academy era) it was Maestra Starsign: FEARFUL BI DISASTER GEMINI What I’m Wearing: ugly blue sweatpants (probably ripped on my crotch) + old black jumper that has more lumps than an irish sheep in her natural habitat Dream Job: I wanna run a successful design company (just like Hoodzpah) Favorite Quote: omg my friend here put one of my quotes from Little Miss Sunshine, so I’m not gonna copy that, although I want to... But anyway, recently I’ve been really into poetry and lyrics, so my current faves are (I’m sorry, it’s gonna be a little long): - First of all, I have to quote that mad man from Ireland because he really snapped with the lyrics in his new album and my brain is still processing all of this beauty, honestly:

“When the stench of the sea

and the absence of green

are the death of all things

that are seen and unseen

Are the end but the start of all

things that are left to do

Wasteland, baby! I’m in love, I’m in love with you

- I love this one mostly because of the phonetics and the sensations that he depicts. Also that whole song is amazingly written, if you ask me, and it owns a very special place in my heart:

“True that I saw her hair like the branch of a tree A willow dancing on air before covering me

under cotton and calicos over canopy dapple long ago” +

“With the roar of the fire my heart rose to its feet Like the ashes of ash I saw rise in the heat

Settle soft and as pure as snow

I fell in love with the fire long ago”

- “I’d be the last shred of truth

in the lost myth of true love

I’d be the sweet feeling of release

Mankind now dreams of

That’s found in the last witness before the wave hits marvelling at god

Before he feels alone one final time and marries the sea

Imagine being loved by me”

- This one id from “The Song of the Happy Shepherd” by W.B.Yeats

“For words alone are certain good: Sing, then, for this is also sooth.

I must be gone: there is a grave

Where daffodil and lily wave,

And I would please the hapless faun,

Buried under the sleepy ground,

With mirthful songs before the dawn”

- From “The Human Abstract” by William Blake:

“The gods of the earth and sea

Sought through nature to find this tree,

But their search was all in vain:

There grows one in the human Brain.”

- More Blake from “The Little Girl Lost”:

“Frowning, frowning night,

O’er this desert bright

Let thy moon arise,

While I close my eyes.”

- And of course I have to quote Oscar Wilde:

“You kissed his mouth with mouths of flame: you made the hornèd god your own:

You stood behind him on his throne: you called him by his secret name.”

- And of course Rainer Maria Rilke: “Understand, I will slip quietly

away from the noisy crowd

when I see the pale

stars rising, blooming over the oaks.

I’ll pursue solitary pathways

through the pale twilit meadows

with only this one dream:

You come too.”

Favorite Food: sushi, tomato and corn salad, POTATOES in any shape and form Favorite Movie: ugh too many to mention, honestly... Let’s say that I usually go for nice visuals, interesting stories and well written dialogues (but that doesn’t change the fact that I also can have a blast while watching stupid rom coms lol) Favorite Sport: hmm I don’t practice any sport anymore but I like watching volleyball and soccer. Dream Trip: *bangs pans and pots* I R E L A N D Languages: english, italian, polish Favorite Song: please don’t do this to me asjhdghdf Favorite Book: Letters to a Young Poet by R.M. Rilke, The Shadow of the Wind by C.R. Zafòn, Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien; I also love Edgar Allan Poe, so consider his tales and stories as my favourites too. And of course collections of poetry by William Blake and Rilke. I’m currently digging more into Yeats and I’m enjoying that one as well, very much :’) What Do I Hate?: homophobia, lack of empathy, CAPITALISMGDKJGHD Random Fact: I’m an intelligent dumbass and I love eating dry ramen noodles! (Antoni Porowski is having a seizure on the other side of the globe, I’M SORRY MY LOVE) Describe Yourself as Aesthetic Things: blazers and coats, black jeans (or basic mom jeans), brown boots, vinyls, cozy blankets, blues/jazz music playing softly in the background - but also opera when I feel like conquering the world, countryside, champagne, acoustic guitar, hands dirty from oil/acrylic paint, freshly baked bread, soft kisses, wild flowers, second-hand books... I could go on :D Do I Get Asks?: sometimes... Most of the times I have to make a public announcement that I want asks lol Other Blogs: @cottonandcalicos - here’s my side countryside kink blog Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw baby Patronus: Pottermore says it’s a black and white cat and for once I fucking agree Favorite Characters: Salem Saberhagen Relationship status: single Top 3 ships: damn last time I shipped somebody it was in 2016 and I don’t even remember what ship that was. Anyway, I ship myself with italian gelato. Lipstick or Chapstick: both Spell out your name in songs: I’m gonna do my blog name because it’s more fun:

Q - Questione d’Orario by Appino

U - Ugly by Sugababes

E - Early Autumn by Ella Fitzgerald

E - Everyday Robots by Damon Albarn

N - No Plan by Hozier

O - Only a Fool Would Say That by Steely Dan

F - Fireside by Arctic Monkeys

B - Better Man by Leon Bridges

O - Our Time by Johnny Hartman

H - Hammer to Fall by Queen

E - Every Time the Sun Comes Up by Sharon Van Etten

M - Martha by Tom Waits

I - In The Woods Somewhere by Hozier

A - A Trick of the Light by Villagers

I’m gonna be that lazy bitch and I’m virtually tagging all of my 900 followers :’)

#tag thingy

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underthekillingmxxn-a-blog · 7 years

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tagged by: @diemondsichel (THANK) tagging: anyone who hasn’t done this yet, it’s late at night

BOLD any which apply to your muse ! Feel free to add to the list !

WHAT ARE YOUR MUSE’S AESTHETICS?

ʙʟᴏᴏᴅʙᴏʀɴᴇ ᴠᴇʀsᴇ/ᴠɪʟᴇʙʟᴏᴏᴅ ᴀᴅʀɪᴀɴ

[ COLORS ] red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. violet. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green. bubblegum pink. sky blue. pale jade.

[ ELEMENTS ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ] claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. neck. shoulders. legs. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. fingernails. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. piercing. tattoos. athletic. hair. fur.

[ WEAPONS ] fists. legs. sword. dagger. spear. bow & arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. claws. teeth. stealth. strategy.

[ MATERIALS ] gold. silver. copper. platinum. titanium. rose gold. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. ribbon.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. sunflowers. tulips. lavender. petals. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. fungi. ocean. river. frozen lake. meadow. valley. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. snow. mist. pond. dahlias

[ ANIMALS ] lions. wolves. foxes. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. deer.bugs. leeches. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. penguins. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. boars. vultures

[ FOODS / DRINKS ] sugar. salt. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. vodka. beer. coffee. sake. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. ambrosia. eggs. milk. bird. (…bird)

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. baking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. war tactics. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. strings. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. flute. bells. exploring. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. sleeping. climbing. running. jogging. parkour. (somewhat) studying. Taxidermy. collecting

[ STYLE ] lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. boots. ankle boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. beanie hat. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. frock coats. long coat. waist coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. mittens. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sun glasses. straw hat. visor. eye contacts. makeup. ribbons. hoodie. sweater. converses. tennis shoes. boxers. briefs. boxer briefs. shorts. cargo. cropped pants. crop top. cuffed pants.

[ MISC ] balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. growth. decay. war. peace.money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. journal. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. happiness. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. clan. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. kisses. spring. summer.autumn. winter. farmland. countryside. suburban. village. letters. spilled ink. yellowed parchment. Open graves. Vintage medical diagrams. dried flowers. medicine bottles. specimen jars. worn scales. bleached bones. quicksilver. curved needle & thread. vengeance. rage.

[CUT FOR DARKMOON KNIGHT ADRIAN’S]

ᴅᴀʀᴋ sᴏᴜʟs 3 ᴠᴇʀsᴇ/ᴅᴀʀᴋᴍᴏᴏɴ ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴀᴅʀɪᴀɴ

[ ELEMENTS ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. sunflowers. tulips. lavender. petals.seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. fungi. ocean. river. frozen lake. meadow. valley. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. snow. mist. pond. dahlias

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. baking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing.martial arts. self-defense. war tactics. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. strings. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. flute. bells. exploring. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. sleeping. climbing. running. jogging. parkour. (somewhat) studying. Taxidermy. collecting. soap-making

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atundratoadstool · 7 years

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jean-snow replied to your post “A Brief Account of Why Vampires Are Romanian (or Rather A Not-At-All...”

This was a fantastic and very informative read, but if you don’t mind my asking... if the creatures we tend to think of as "traditional" vampires don't come from Romanian folklore, is there a place where they do come from? Or are they really just a hodge-podge of complete fiction and misinterpreted myths from different regions?

Okay, I should preface this by saying that I'm not a folklorist and that I have no formal training in tracing the spread of folk beliefs and how they develop. I'm also going to fess up and note that while I personally am sold on the claim that strigoi are best classed as something other than vampires, there have been enough writers claiming them as vampires that I'm pretty sure that the line between them and vampires has blurred a little as a result. In particular, Emily Gerard (author of The Land Beyond the Forest and "Transylvanian Superstitions") was a major influence on Stoker's depiction of vampires and she cites a bunch of "vampire" myths that she claims to be Romanian in origin, and this has undoubtedly led to the modern vampire being a composite in which strigoi myths must play some part.

With that in mind, my general, not-terribly-exciting stance on the origin of vampires is that they come from Slavic-language-speaking regions that actually have mythical beings called something that sounds like "vampire" (Ex: vampir, wampir upir). I would be absolutely unsurprised if there was cross-pollination with other folkloric creatures, as is clearly the case with the strigoi at this point, and its very evident that a number of now deeply entrenched vampiric attributes are purely literary or cinematic inventions. However, at the end of the day, I'm inclined to give the original "vampire" to groups with monsters by that name, even if there is an inescapable hodgepodgeiness to the vampire we now consider “traditional.” This isn't to say that there's some static, singular Slavic vampire that's the "real" thing, but rather that that's the general direction in which one should look in trying to explore how our conception of vampires has evolved.

My basic guess as to the course of said evolution? I'm obviously not the ultimate authority on the topic, but if you want my general impression of how we got from the Slavic folkloric being behind the European newspaper stories of the 1730s and what we have today, here's what I'd propose:

Pre-1700-1800s: Slavic vampires are a thing. They're not particularly vampire-y by today's standards. They're basically zombies with a different dietary restriction, and they also sometimes steal your corn pudding, spook your cattle, wreck your crops and generally do the sort of nefarious stuff in your community that might prompt you and your pals to exhume some bodies and stab them in the hopes that the effects of plague, famine, and misfortune might be averted. You can generally kill these puppies via decapitation or staking; they sometimes have issues with apotropaic plants, running water, and/or religious symbols; and they always always always flee back to their grave when you are not asleep and being attacked.

1819: John Polidori does the one sort of competent thing in his life in that he writes a totally incompetent story about how Lord Byron is a vampire and incompetently gets it attributed to Byron himself. Vampires are now sapient people that can pass as human and are also predatory, libertine aristocrats. They are no longer jerkbag corpses that you can never seem to spot up and about; they can now hang out with you, entice you into gambling and debauchery, and murder your sister.

1820s-1890s: Lots of vampire literature happens, but it isn't Dracula. Lots of literary vampire trends come in and out of fashion, but we tend not to remember them because they aren't Dracula. Something that we don't remember is how literary vampires had to either get married to keep being vampires or get married to stop being vampires. We also don't remember that vampires, instead of burning in the sunlight, used to recharge in the moonlight. Back in the day, you could shoot/stab/strangle/whatev a vampire, and it would have the decency to die... only it would pop back up like a daisy if cold moonbeams hit it. This is sort of interesting, because stuff like the marriage and moonlight rules aren't folkloric; they're literary conventions that have just gone out of fashion. We do, however, remember some of the literary conventions that developed during this time, partially because some had folkloric backing, and partially because they appear in...

1897: DRACULA! Okay. Carmilla probably should get a brief mention because it was obviously on Bram's radar enough that he initially thought of setting his book in Styria, but sadly Carm's vampire mythos contributions pretty much get overshadowed at this point. Dracula happens and then vampires change. While the novel includes a lot of folklorically-derived stuff (some cribbed earlier vampire works, some taken from authors like Gerard), Stoker introduces some elements that are new (having to sleep in special dirt, having to be invited in, having no reflection, being really upset about garlic in particular instead of any of the gazillion other herbs vampires hate, etc...). Despite the fact that he appears to have made some of this up or ganked it from the attributes of Mephistolfeles in a recent production of Faust, this is the stuff that becomes vampire gospel. Our concept of the “traditional vampire” now does these things because Dracula is that big.

1922: Nosferatu happens. Orlok shows up, dissolves at the cock's crow, nearly gets erased from history by Florence Stoker, but nevertheless gives vampires their pernicious sunlight allergy. I'm not the greatest at twentieth-century vampire media, but I wouldn't be surprised if this attribute isn't really set in stone until Christopher Lee starts catching fire in the 50s-70s.

1931: Dracula is soldified as the most important vampire thing in the history of vampires. The suavity of vampirekind also might have gotten a little off course in the journey from Ruthven to Orlok, and Bela shows up and reasserts that vampires are aristocratic in bearing and generally aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, Dwight Frye as Renfield sets up people's expectations for the archetypal vampiric ghoul/servitor/minion for like... forever.

1950s-1980s: If you weren't painfully aware of the fact that vampires are all about assaulting busty hapless women, Hammer Horror hammers home that vampires are -in fact- all about that, and it does so in glorious technicolor. In the meantime, Barnabas Collins helps to start the trend of vampires actually secretly being sympathetic characters full of vampires feelings, a trend that continues through various 1970s Dracula productions and eventually finds its best known expression in Lestat's boyfriend bemoaning how dark the night is into a tape recorder.

1980s-Now: Vampires get more sympathetic, more punk, more trenchcoaty, and more popular. Then they sparkle, and everyone acts like this is some sort of travesty, because their non-Slavic, sapient, sympathetic, aristocratic, invitation-needing, sun-susceptible, trench-coat-wearing vampires are the real vampires™ and not just another iteration of a monster that's been continually changing in popular culture for nearly three centuries.

#Dracula #vampires #jean-snow #liveblogging Dracula 2017

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burnedwinter · 7 years

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What are your muse’s aesthetics?

BOLD any which apply to your muse! Remember to REPOST! Feel free to add to the list!

tagged by: @strikesic

tagging: @black-wiidow-baby @icouldkillyouwiththistray @the-graves-twins @kimikomasuda @kingdaken @kingrumlow

BROCK

[ COLORS ]

red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green. maroon.

[ ELEMENTS ]

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold.steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ]

claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height . muscular. beards. piercings. tattoos. tendrils.

[ WEAPONS ]

fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers.machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staves. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. kitchenware. crossbows

[ MATERIALS ]

gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amethyst. jade. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone.asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow.carbonate. rubber. synthetics. kevlar.

[ NATURE ]

grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. pansies. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. ocean. river. lake. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. palm trees.

[ ANIMALS ]

lions. tigers. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs .foxes. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. phoenixes. griffins. unicorns. pegasi. centaurs. mermaids. nagas/lamias. dragons. rats. doves.

[ FOODS/DRINKS ]

sugar. salt. candy. sun chips. bubblegum. wine. champagne. vodka. hard liquor. beer. ale. cider. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. cream cheese bagel. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. pasta. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat.fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. vanilla. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. ambrosia. soup. cheese. meat pie. milk. bourbon.

[ HOBBIES ]

music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. cello. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. hiking. woodwinds. brass. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. surfing. climbing. running. parkour. spinning. walking. magic.

[ STYLE ]

lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. rings. pendant. hat. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. ball cap. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sun glasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. cane. suit. leather pants. plaid. corsets.

[ MISC ]

balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. anger. happiness. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. allies. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. dreaming. nightmares. daydreaming.

JAMES

[ COLORS ]

[ ELEMENTS ]

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold.steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ]

[ WEAPONS ]

[ MATERIALS ]

[ NATURE ]

[ ANIMALS ]

lions. tigers. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs.foxes. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. phoenixes. griffins. unicorns. pegasi. centaurs. mermaids. nagas/lamias. dragons. rats. doves.

[ FOODS/DRINKS ]

[ HOBBIES ]

[ STYLE ]

[ MISC ]

#about james #about brock #aesthetics #headbrock #headjames

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the-graves-family · 6 years

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AARON

Muse/OC Aesthetic

Rules: bold any which apply to your OC/Muse; remember to repost; feel free to add to the list.

[COLORS]

[ELEMENTS]

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. magic.

[BODY]

[WEAPONS]

fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. pyre. teeth. rifles. words.

[MATERIALS]

gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amber. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. jade.

[NATURE]

grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. crystals. roots. flowers. ocean. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rainforest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. poppies. galaxies. stardust. sky.

[ANIMALS]

lions. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. crickets. bees. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. rabbits. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. rats. livestock. foxes. bluebirds. deer. halla.

[FOODS/DRINKS]

sugar. salt. bitter. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. french fries. ambrosia. honey.

[HOBBIES]

music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. wood carving. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. history. libraries. books. comic books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. electric guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. flight. climbing. camping. running. freerunning. exploring. partying. hunting. yoga.

[STYLE]

lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. sweater. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. flower crown. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. duster. trenchcoat. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. ties. uniform. fancy shoes. leather jacket. sport underwear.

[MISC]

balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. kisses. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. bittersweet. happiness. luck. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. revenge. lust. regrets. passion. spontaneity. potty mouth. recklessness. practicality. hope.

BOLD ANY FEARS WHICH APPLY TO YOUR MUSE.

ITALICIZE WHAT MAKES THEM UNCOMFORTABLE.

the dark. fire. open water. deep water. being alone. crowded spaces. confined spaces. change. failure. war. loss of control. powerlessness. prison. blood. drowning. suffocation. public speaking. natural animals. the supernatural. heights. death. dying. intimacy. rejection. abandonment. loss. the unknown. the future. not being good enough. scary stories. speaking to new people. poverty. loud noises. being touched.

Unnecessary Detailed Dislikes

Muse name: Aaron Graves

Least favorite nickname: Gravy

Least favorite color: Orange

Least favorite season: Summer

Least favorite weather: Hot and humid

Least favorite — hot or cold: hot

Least favorite holiday: 4th of July

Least favorite food: Seafood

Least favorite flavor: Astringent

Least favorite drink: Water

Least favorite scent: Pipe smoke

Least favorite sound: Seagulls

Least favorite movie: Any romcom

Least favorite tv show: Friends

Least favorite school subject or area of study: English

Least favorite aspect of their job: People

Least favorite fictional character: Superman

Least favorite person: N/A

Least favorite trait in others: Babbling

Least favorite place: Bars at 3pm

Least favorite thing to talk about: Anything he perceives as boring

Least favorite thing about themselves: N/A

Least favorite sexual position: 69

Least favorite daily chore: Getting up before 10

Least favorite style of clothing: track suits

Least favorite activity: Disposing of bodies

Least favorite superpower: Invincibility

Least favorite thing about humanity in general: Weakness

Least favorite thing about being in love: N/A

Least favorite thing about death: Dying

#about aaron

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herdustisverypretty · 8 years

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Skyrim SE mods used in part 2 (9 pages in MS Word ........)

A Quality World Map

Aesthetic Elisif

Aetherial Crown

Alduin's Wall Retexture Concept Art

Alternate Start LAL

Apocalypse Magic of Skyrim

Azel vampire follower

Better Animal Footsteps

Better Auriel's Bow

Better College Application

Better Dialogue Controls

Better Females Eyebrows

Better Harvesting

Better Horses

Better MessageBox Controls

Better Vampire Fangs (fangs only)

Better Vampires

Bijin NPCs

Bijin Warmaidens

Bijin Wives

Birds of Skyrim

Blackreach Railroad

Boethiah for Good Guys

Book Covers + Lost Library

Bow Before the Dead Draugr Sounds

Breezehome

Campfire

Castle Volkihar Rebuilt

CBBE + vanilla outfits

Cloaks of Skyrim

Clockwork

Collect Bodies

Comfy Dwemer Beds

Creepy Nightmother and Coffin Retextures

Cute Eyed Fox Retextures

Cutting Room Floor

Daedric Dawnbreaker

Dagi-Raht Race

Darkwater Crossing

Dawnguard Dark Ally

Dawn of the Dawnguard Armor

Dead Body Collision

Deathbell by Mari

Demoniac Texture

Desteros Grave

Diverse Dragons

Diverse Guards

DLC Shrines for Hearthfire Homes

Dragon Priest

Draugr

Draw Knife Retex

Dwemer Manor (exotic)

Enhanced Blood Textures

Ehanced Lights and FX

Ethereal Clouds

Falskaar

Fantasy Forest Overhaul

Farm Animals

FemFeet Redesigned

Feminine Argonian Textures

Feminine Hands

Feminine Khajiit Textures

Flora Overhaul

FNIS

Follower Can Loot

Footprints

Frostfall

FurAmorSet

Gemling Queen Jewelry

Giant

Hagraven

HD Cabbage

Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions

House Dres pt1 Underhanded Slavery

HQ Food Ingredients

Hunterborn

Immersive Amazing Follower Tweaks

Immersive Armors

Immersive Patrols

Immersive Sounds Compendium

Improved Closefaced Helmets

Improved Horse Step Sounds

iNeed

Inigo

InsanitySorrow Weapons Pack

Interesting NPCs

Interesting NPCs Zora Customizer

Ivarstead

Jobs of Skyrim

JS Dragon Claws

Karthwasten

Keeping Warm

KS Hairdos Renewal

Kynesgrove

Lanterns of Skyrim

LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons

Leatherbound Huntress armor

Legendaries Forever

Magical College of Winterhold

Magic Casting Animations Overhaul

Males of Skyrim

Mammoth

Monster Mod + Musume

Moon and Star

Moonlight Tales

Moonpath to Elsweyr

Morrowind-Like Soul Gems

Mountain Flower by Mari (installed but it was being overwritten :P)

Move it Dammit

Multiple Floors Sandboxing

Nightingale Prime HD

Nightingale Weapons Retexture Carbon Fiber

No Spinning Death Animation

Nordic Snow

Northfire's Photoreal Mountains

Odontaphobia

OK Followers /I don't want to get rid of them they're so cute ( ≧Д≦)/

Opulent Outfits

Opulent Thieves Guild

Ordinator

Peltapalooza

Pets Kingdom

Phenderix Magic Evolved

Plantable Jarrin Root

Point the Way

Predator Vision

Pretty Combat Animations

Project Skyrim HD College of Winterhold Fancy

Queen Freydis's Sword

Race Compatibility

Real Ice

Realistic Horse Breeds

Realistic Ragdolls and Force

Realistic Water Two

Recorder

Red and Silver Elven Weapons and Armor

Redspire Manor

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul

Retexture for the Scroll

Reverb and Ambience Overhaul

Rich Merchants

Rugnarok

Run For Your Lives

Rustic Children

Rustic Clothing

Rustic Clutter

Rustic Cooking Station

Rustic Dragon Corpse

Rustic Elder Scroll

Rustic Windows

RV Vampire Eyes

Sabrecat

Sarethi Manor

Sea of Spirits

Seductive Lips

Serana's Vampiric Sword

Seranaholic 1.5

Shor's Stone

Shrines of Auriel

Skaal Clothes HD Revival

Skaal Kid Coat

skyBirds

Skyrim Undeath

Skyrim 2017

Skyrim Texture Overhaul Moons + Stars

SkyTEST

SkyUI

Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul

Snow Elf Palace

Soljund's Sinkhole

Song of Parkin-san

Soultrap Sound Edit Calm Wind

Sovngarde (font)

Static Mesh Improvement Mod (SMIM)

Stunning Statues of Skyrim

Summermyst

Super Simple Bathing

Suthay-Pahmar Alliance Camp

Taking Care of Business ModA Quality World Map

Aesthetic Elisif

Aetherial Crown

Alduin's Wall Retexture Concept Art

Alternate Start LAL

Apocalypse Magic of Skyrim

Azel vampire follower

Better Animal Footsteps

Better Auriel's Bow

Better College Application

Better Dialogue Controls

Better Females Eyebrows

Better Harvesting

Better Horses

Better MessageBox Controls

Better Vampire Fangs (fangs only)

Better Vampires

Bijin NPCs

Bijin Warmaidens

Bijin Wives

Birds of Skyrim

Blackreach Railroad

Boethiah for Good Guys

Book Covers + Lost Library

Bow Before the Dead Draugr Sounds

Breezehome

Campfire

Castle Volkihar Rebuilt

CBBE + vanilla outfits

Cloaks of Skyrim

Clockwork

Collect Bodies

Comfy Dwemer Beds

Creepy Nightmother and Coffin Retextures

Cute Eyed Fox Retextures

Cutting Room Floor

Daedric Dawnbreaker

Dagi-Raht Race

Darkwater Crossing

Dawnguard Dark Ally

Dawn of the Dawnguard Armor

Dead Body Collision

Deathbell by Mari

Demoniac Texture

Desteros Grave

Diverse Dragons

Diverse Guards

DLC Shrines for Hearthfire Homes

Dragon Priest

Draugr

Draw Knife Retex

Dwemer Manor (exotic)

Enhanced Blood Textures

Ehanced Lights and FX

Ethereal Clouds

Falskaar

Fantasy Forest Overhaul

Farm Animals

FemFeet Redesigned

Feminine Argonian Textures

Feminine Hands

Feminine Khajiit Textures

Flora Overhaul

FNIS

Follower Can Loot

Footprints

Frostfall

FurAmorSet

Gemling Queen Jewelry

Giant

Hagraven

HD Cabbage

Hearthfire Multiple Adoptions

House Dres pt1 Underhanded Slavery

HQ Food Ingredients

Hunterborn

Immersive Amazing Follower Tweaks

Immersive Armors

Immersive Patrols

Immersive Sounds Compendium

Improved Closefaced Helmets

Improved Horse Step Sounds

iNeed

Inigo

InsanitySorrow Weapons Pack

Interesting NPCs

Interesting NPCs Zora Customizer

Ivarstead

Jobs of Skyrim

JS Dragon Claws

Karthwasten

Keeping Warm

KS Hairdos Renewal

Kynesgrove

Lanterns of Skyrim

LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons

Leatherbound Huntress armor

Legendaries Forever

Magical College of Winterhold

Magic Casting Animations Overhaul

Males of Skyrim

Mammoth

Monster Mod + Musume

Moon and Star

Moonlight Tales

Moonpath to Elsweyr

Morrowind-Like Soul Gems

Mountain Flower by Mari (installed but it was being overwritten :P)

Move it Dammit

Multiple Floors Sandboxing

Nightingale Prime HD

Nightingale Weapons Retexture Carbon Fiber

No Spinning Death Animation

Nordic Snow

Northfire's Photoreal Mountains

Odontaphobia

OK Followers /I don't want to get rid of them they're so cute ( ≧Д≦)/

Opulent Outfits

Opulent Thieves Guild

Ordinator

Peltapalooza

Pets Kingdom

Phenderix Magic Evolved

Plantable Jarrin Root

Point the Way

Predator Vision

Pretty Combat Animations

Project Skyrim HD College of Winterhold Fancy

Queen Freydis's Sword

Race Compatibility

Real Ice

Realistic Horse Breeds

Realistic Ragdolls and Force

Realistic Water Two

Recorder

Red and Silver Elven Weapons and Armor

Redspire Manor

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul

Retexture for the Scroll

Reverb and Ambience Overhaul

Rich Merchants

Rugnarok

Run For Your Lives

Rustic Children

Rustic Clothing

Rustic Clutter

Rustic Cooking Station

Rustic Dragon Corpse

Rustic Elder Scroll

Rustic Windows

RV Vampire Eyes

Sabrecat

Sarethi Manor

Sea of Spirits

Seductive Lips

Serana's Vampiric Sword

Seranaholic 1.5

Shor's Stone

Shrines of Auriel

Skaal Clothes HD Revival

Skaal Kid Coat

skyBirds

Skyrim 2017

Skyrim Texture Overhaul Moons + Stars

SkyTEST

SkyUI

Snazzy Furniture and Clutter Overhaul

Snow Elf Palace

Soljund's Sinkhole

Song of Parkin-san

Soultrap Sound Edit Calm Wind

Sovngarde (font)

Static Mesh Improvement Mod (SMIM)

Stunning Statues of Skyrim

Summermyst

Super Simple Bathing

Suthay-Pahmar Alliance Camp

Taking Care of Business Mod

Telvanni Reborn

Tempered Skins for Males

The Betrayed Falmer Sounds

The Choice is Yours

The Corprusarium - Shadows of Dagoth Ur pt.1

The Forgotten City

The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal

The Master’s Trial

The New Dawnguard

The Notice Board

The Ordinary Women

The Paarthurnax Dilemma

Thieves Guild Armor HD Revival

Transparent and Refracting Icicle and Frost Atronach

Troll

True Bat Form

True Brows

True Eyes

True Wolves of Skyrim

Ugly Bonemold Retexture

Ultimate HD Fire Effects

Ultimate HD Transparent Snowflakes

Undeath

Unique Loot

Unique Uniques

Unlimited Rings and Amulets

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch

Unread Books Glow

Vampire Face Less Sunken Cheeks

Vilja in Skyrim

Vivid Landscapes

Vivid Weathers

Wearable Lanterns

Wet and Cold

Wheels of Lull

When Vampires Attack

Whistle

Whistling Mine

Winter is Coming

Wolves Children of the Night

XCE Warpaint and Dirt

XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended

XxAwesomePotionsxX

YOT - Your Own Thoughts

#sselp

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masterpick · 8 years

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Get To Know Me

Rules: Tag ten people you would like to get to know better.

I got tagged in something like this by both @flagbearer-or-scouts and @studiogible2016. So I’m just doing one in response.

How old are you? My standard answer to this is “old enough to know better.” About the only thing that really matters is that I’m 18+.

What’s your current job? Okay... I know I may lose a follower or two with this one, but I’m active duty military.

What are you talented at? Ooo. Fixing things. Hopefully writing (angst). Showing off, when I can. And time for randomness: racing shifter karts and ice skating.

What’s your aesthetic? Laying under a car as oil, grease, and brake dust coats my face and forearms, putting everything back together after replacing some random part. Sitting, motionless, in a cedar grove as fresh snow falls over me and the hunting rifle in my hands. Clicking on the button that says “add chapter” or “post new chapter” on any of my works.

Do you collect anything? Long story short, I collect toys. But not the kind of toys you’re thinking of. Toys relating to motorsports... dirtbikes, cars, my own memorabilia... I also collect wonderful memories with @flagbearer-or-scouts

What’s a topic you always talk about? Gah. My writing, and cars.

What’s a pet peeve of yours? People who can’t say “bye” on the phone and just hang up. The people who have to get the last saying in. Them: “Gotta go, bye.” Me: “Okay, bye.” Them: “Bye.”

Good advice to give? "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a ride!’”

Three songs you would recommend? Fallen Angel by Three Days Grace, Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC, and Throne by Bring Me the Horizon.

I’m going to tag some of my newest followers, since I want to get to know you all better!

@pipsqueak216 @isamooon @lucaon89 @diamond-star @deathbloomslikeroses @dcleverdumbcop @snowywolf94 @zebrasbat @robot697 @the-twisted-chibi

#get to know me #tags #go forth and conquer

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ichorcrowncd · 8 years

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RULES !! Post a song that reminds you of your muse and then tag 6 people whose songs you want to see!

tagged by: @kyloren-sithlord

Mouthpiece by Dan Mangan + Blacksmith

The disengagement of the bubble is hypnotizing. Some say below the doughy crust the beast is rising. We like to talk about the past We like to talk about the past

Well we talk about the past like it’s the strangest dream Then we repeat the things we never dreamed we’d do. I understand that sometimes we all must dance with fuckery, But everybody’s pissing in the well of our suffering.

I want to breathe in all the ashes of the books they tried to burn. I want to feel the pages in my skin and understand the words, Castrate fiction, call it circumstance. They say her wanderings are dangerous, all she wants to do is

Dance. Dance. Question period’s over. Don’t you feel it? I do.

You’ll be pummeled by the certainty of minions. It’s a puppet show, a theatre of opinions. A of flack. Feeder of the pack.

You can hear the shaky timbre of the voices most alone. Yeah, it’s easier to sing within the crowd. Those who pretend to believe hardest Might actually begin to The nature of the bliss the warmth of ignorance gives into.

I want to breathe in all the ashes of the books they tried to burn. I want to taste resilience on my tongue and love beyond concern Mass-grave subtlety, leave it for the birds. They say the world, it might be dangerous, but all it seems to do is

Turn (Bitten by the hand that feeds you) (Holding to what you’re beholden to) Question period’s over. Don’t you feel it? I do (Holding to what you’re beholden to) Question period’s over, don’t you feel it? I do. (Holding to what you’re beholden to)

WHAT ARE YOUR MUSE’S AESTHETICS?

[ ELEMENTS ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ] claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine.scars (mental; physical). scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes.hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. piercing.tattoos.

[ WEAPONS ] fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. whips. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pistol. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. words. bat.

[ MATERIALS ] gold. silver. platinum. brass. copper. lead. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick.marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. river. meadow. lake. forest. desert. tundra .savanna. rainforest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains.

[ ANIMALS ] lions. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. mice. lizards. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. rats.

[ FOODS/DRINKS ] sugar. salt. candy. bubblegum. bread. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables.fruits. meat. fish. pies. condensed milk. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts.cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. rice. ambrosia. soup. stew. whiskey.

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting.sketching. fighting. writing. composing. meditation. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games.computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. cassettes.piano. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass.bells. percussion. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. mahjong. motorcycle riding. eating. climbing. running.

[ STYLE ] lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet.rings. pendant. hat. ballcap. crown. circlet.helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. robes. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup.

[ MISC ] balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. grief. happiness. optimism.realism. pessimism. legacy. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies.loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs.

you can tell a lot about a person by the music they listen to. put your mp3 player, itunes,spotify, etc. on shuffle & list the first 10 songs & then tag 10 people, no skipping !

REPOST & DON’T REBLOG!

Isaac - Bear’s Den

Beautiful Circus - Ling Tosite Sigure

Dear Marie - Dessa

Et Les Mots Croises - Dan Mangan

Uranus - Sleeping at Last

A Symphony Pathetique - A Winged Victory For The Sullen

Consolation - Kalafina

Eddie O’Gara’s Waltz - Fidil

No Cars Go - Arcade Fire

Winter Is Coming - Radical Face

CHARACTER STRENGTHS.

RULES: bold the characteristics that apply to your muse ! Tag your friends !

CHARACTER FLAWS. RULES: bold the characteristics that apply to your muse ! Tag your friends !

Repost! Don’t Reblog! Last Movie I Watched: Broadchurch (technically doesn’t count but whatevs) Last Song I Listened To: I Wish I Was A Fish by Mum Last book I read: Tarkin Last Thing I Ate: Pasta If You Could Be Anywhere Right Now: Iceland Fictional Character You Would Hang Out With For A Day: FINN OF COURSE AND I WOULD GIVE HIM A HUG

Pick any of them and tag me! I love reading about your muses. tagging: @lightknighted, @luxenebris (for whichever muse you want!), @chromecaptain, @thismuchgreen, @nephillic, @darkslain, @revvupyourharley, @porticosdaughter

#| ooc : character |#| ooc : mun |

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The rising cost of electricity is a matter of grave concern for the entire world today. The use of heaters during the winters and air-conditioners during the summers has massively contributed to this predicament. Governments and the masses akin are doing everything in their power to keep the energy bills low – carrying out energy-efficiency awareness campaigns, limiting the use of appliances, and opting for energy-efficient devices. But, amidst the bustle of all these labours, few pay heed to the subtle culprit sitting right in front of their noses – doors and windows.

Yes, a significant amount of energy is lost through these household and commercial fixtures. Even when closed tightly, standard doors and windows contain sufficient gaps and holes to allow the loss of energy. This loss of energy translates itself into exorbitant energy bills one receives at the end of each month. But, thankfully not all hope is lost. A fenestration solution has been developed that is creating a revolution by introducing the stylish way to save money – uPVC doors and windows.

uPVC Doors and Windows: An Environment-Friendly Alternative

uPVC doors and windows have become a popular choice amongst designers who are making a conscious effort towards incorporating eco-friendly elements in their projects. uPVC is a thermoplastic material, recycled from melted down factory waste and off-cuts. It can be later repurposed into uPVC doors and windows without losing any of its strength or insulating capacity. Apart from being 100% recyclable, they are also designed to be BPA and phthalate-free. Since they do not require any extra coat of paint, they are completely lead-free too. In fact, uPVC is a completely safe and non-toxic material that is commonly used in medical-grade equipment such as dental gears.

Why Use uPVC for Doors and Windows?

Made from a polymer called polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sans plasticisers, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) has become popular in the fenestration industry as the versatile innovation of the modern world. While polyvinyl chloride became a sensational hit due to its remarkable uses in everyday essentials such as clothes and cable insulation, uPVC took precedence in the door and window market. uPVC is a highly durable, robust and flexible material and is capable of withstanding harsh climatic changes- be it heat, cold, wind, rain, sleet or snow. It is equipped with chemical, salt water, moisture, infestation, termite, impact and UV-resistant features to maintain the longevity of your uPVC doors and windows.

Since uPVC is a poor conductor of heat, it neither retains nor does it transfer heat indoors and thus maintains an ideal internal temperature. Moreover, uPVC windows come equipped with fusion welded-joints and silicone sealant to create airtight window profiles and ensure a high green rating. It also possesses exceptional thermal, sound and wind insulation properties, making it the most sought after material for the construction of seamless door and window frames. uPVC doors and windows even offer outstanding security measures with their anti-crowbar features, galvanised steel reinforcements and flame-retardant properties to prevent any unfortunate incidents in the event of a fire.

Saving Money on Energy Bills in Style

uPVC doors and windows serve major aesthetic goals without compromising on functionality. AIS Windows offers uPVC doors and windows in a variety of stylish designs and colours to match the vibe of every space. If you can’t find the perfect match from our expansive catalogue and readily available products, we even provide our clients with the option to customise their doors and windows from scratch to ensure maximum satisfaction. Apart from being visually pleasing, uPVC doors and windows also possess energy-efficiency to help you save money otherwise spent unnecessarily on energy bills. Their energy-efficient quality is one of the top reasons why environment enthusiasts are investing in uPVC doors and windows for their homes and offices. They help cut down on harmful carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and ensure that no carbon footprint is left behind. Let’s see how the versatile uPVC doors and windows manage to do all these things so effortlessly.

Regulating Indoor Temperature

uPVC doors and windows are equipped with energy-efficient properties to prevent the indoor warmth from escaping your space through notorious gaps and cracks. The panes of uPVC windows are multi-chambered and the frames are constructed with double sealing and an EPDM gasket to completely seal the area between the window glass and body. Just as they minimise heat loss, they also prevent heat from entering your cool interiors on a hot summer afternoon up to three times more than regular windows.

All these unique features reduce the need for air conditioners and radiators, which in turn, can help you save enormously on energy bills. Opting for uPVC tilt and turn windows is a great way to add an extra source of cross-ventilation in cramped spaces and maintain an optimal temperature in your homes and offices at all times. AIS windows offers stylish uPVC tilt and turn window designs that provide noise reduction of up to 42 decibels. These sleek window profiles are actually capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40-60% as compared to standard windows.

Mixing uPVC with Double and Triple-Glazed Windows

Approximately 70% of heat is gained or lost through standard window panes. A single-glazed window can lose about ten to fifteen times more heat during winters and accounts for 25% of total heat gain during summers. Simply upgrading your single-glazed windows with double-glazed or triple-glazed windows can improve thermal resistance by up to 94%, making double and triple-glazed windows the most energy-efficient glass options in the market.

Double and triple-glazed windows are equipped with two and three panes of glass respectively and a layer of inert gas, generally Argon sandwiched between each sheet of glass. This inert gas acts as an insulating barrier and helps regulate indoor temperature. The layers of these window profiles help reduce cold spots and draughts to create a pleasant living and working environment.

Upon pairing these glass panes with uPVC doors and windows, you can reduce your annual energy bills by up to 40%. The higher the number of glazing layers, the better is the energy-efficiency. These glazing layers also help in increasing noise-resistance and preventing moisture build-up. They even possess airtight sealing and advanced multi-locking mechanisms to simultaneously improve safety measures. Much like uPVC, they are extremely durable and have a shelf life of up to 20 years or more.

Apart from reducing energy bills, they also enhance décor and instantly brighten up the room. They block heat and UV-rays to allow an ample amount of filtered natural light into the room. This further helps save money on utility bills by eliminating the need for artificial lighting during daytime. Moreover, natural light is scientifically proven to boost the mood of employees and enhance productivity levels in office spaces. They are also a great addition to homes as they help regulate the body’s circadian rhythms to ensure quality sleep and promote overall health.

Real-Life Applications

Now that we’ve seen all the amazing ways that uPVC doors and windows can be implemented for reducing energy bills, let’s take a look at how we can utilise them to increase the aesthetic appeal of commercial as well as residential spaces.

French Doors and Windows

Looking for low maintenance and durable door and window solutions to instantly add glam to your space? Opt for classic French uPVC doors and windows. AIS Windows offer three-in-one uPVC French doors that can be hinged at the sides, opened inwards or outwards, depending on your needs. They even come in wood effect finishes with a multi-lock point for the perfect balance of aesthetics and efficiency. Their energy-efficient properties will help you save considerably on energy bills. You can also opt for matching AIS uPVC French Windows to exude class and elegance and create a sophisticated space. They are equally energy-efficient, offer a high green rating to maintain optimum internal temperature and are even equipped with noise insulation of up to 42 decibels, thus establishing precedence as the perfect all-weather solution.

Sliding Doors and Windows

If you’re looking for sleek and timeless door and window designs, you must undoubtedly opt for the quintessential sliding uPVC doors and windows. AIS Windows offers high-quality uPVC frames coupled with AIS glass of choice to help our clients get the customised solutions for their needs. Our uPVC sliding windows are widely used for thermal insulative properties, making it a great choice for increasing the energy-efficiency levels of your space. uPVC sliding doors are also used to optimise space and give the illusion of a bigger room. This eco-friendly number is the perfect solution for small residences and cramped offices. It even possesses noise-cancellation properties, making it an excellent choice for hotel rooms and hospital wards.

Looking for top-quality uPVC doors and windows to replace your old ones? Get in touch with AIS Windows- the one-stop-shop where aesthetics meets functionality. We offer a comprehensive range of fenestration products in uPVC, wood and aluminium substrates for commercial and residential spaces along with customizable options. We believe in enriching lifestyles through enhanced aesthetics and hence, we offer a host of unique solutions for your acoustic, privacy, comfort and security needs.

#uPVC doors and windows #Triple-Glazed Windows #Energy Bills with uPVC Doors and Windows

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the-graves-family · 6 years

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ACE

Muse/OC Aesthetic

Rules: bold any which apply to your OC/Muse; remember to repost; feel free to add to the list.

[COLORS]

[ELEMENTS]

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. magic.

[BODY]

claws. long fingers. fangs. sharp teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. lean. piercing. tattoos. lithe. moles. dimples.

[WEAPONS]

fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. teeth. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. pyre. rifles. words.

[MATERIALS]

[NATURE]

[ANIMALS]

[FOODS/DRINKS]

[HOBBIES]

[STYLE]

lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. sweater. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. flower crown. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. duster. trenchcoat. hoodie. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. ties. uniform. fancy shoes. leather jacket. sport underwear.

[MISC]

Unnecessary Detailed Dislikes

Muse name: N/A Graves

Least favorite nickname: Ace

Least favorite color: Yellow

Least favorite season: Summer

Least favorite weather: Very hot

Least favorite — hot or cold: hot

Least favorite holiday: Thanksgiving

Least favorite food: Zucchini

Least favorite flavor: Sour

Least favorite drink: Any strong alcohol

Least favorite scent: Burning flesh

Least favorite sound: Gunshots and yelling

Least favorite book: ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Kafka

Least favorite movie: The Hurt Locker

Least favorite tv show: Criminal Minds

Least favorite school subject or area of study: English

Least favorite aspect of their job: N/A

Least favorite fictional character: Victor Frankestein

Least favorite person: Aaron

Least favorite trait in others: Excessive aggression

Least favorite place: Outside

Least favorite thing to talk about: the past

Least favorite thing about themselves: Mental illnesses

Least favorite sexual position: Riding

Least favorite daily chore: Anything that would normally require two hands

Least favorite style of clothing: Formal

Least favorite activity: Socializing

Least favorite superpower: Mind control

Least favorite thing about humanity in general: cruelty

Least favorite thing about being in love: it never lasts

Least favorite thing about death: Being alone(?)

#about ace

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