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robobirdie · 11 months

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Samples from Jay and Nyas care book for Nindroids

In my story Anatomy of a droid this book is just shown and talked about but I imagine it to be filled with all sorts of things making a sort of care and problem solving guide and holds examples of problems the others caused and explanations for the others about why these problems arose and how to avoid them in the future. This is some of the stuff I thought could appear in the book. It would including some stuff like this:

The Book contains sections like:

The basics for caring for them, sections for each of their systems, a section on their senses, a section on basic repairs for them, a section on reboots and recalibrations that they can do for them along with other tech works, a section listing dangers for them and things that are safe for them with explanations on why things are safe or not and a section dedicated to each of them covering unique features traits and behaviors for each (one for Zane and one for Pixal).

Basics: for everyday things like what they can and can’t have, things to watch out for, things not to do with or around them, a bit on how they think, daily care like feeding and cleaning, normal behaviors, their equivalents to being sick, etc.

Examples from basics:

Remember for their safety we can't talk much about the specifics of nindroids or care for them in public and you can only tell or get help from others if Pixal and Zane have deemed it okay to do so or trust the individual. If someone asks you about them be vague; we don't want knowledge getting to the wrong people. That can easily prove very bad. This has led to a lot of myths about them but unless the myths are harmful for them it's better the public has them than the truths. If you're going to play around and encourage some myths make sure to be nice about it don't get absurd or scary with them. Many already have fears and beliefs that nindroids inherently are very dangerous and secretly want to destroy or enslave humanity. We've never seen proof they inherently wish to do this and this belief is dangerous for Zane and Pixals safety and the overall image to nindroids. Don't do anything to further encourage or prolong the belief. Also careful what you say. We know Cole didn't mean any harm when comparing Zane to an Alsatian Shepherd but that has led to some kids gifting Zane dog biscuits; luckily the shelters always happy to take them.

If they are low on energy do not feed them batteries. We don’t know which of you did that, Zane refused to tattle, but we know it was one of you. Given past records we’re pretty sure it was you Kai. No matter who it was don’t feed droids batteries. For one that is not how batteries work, two while in them and still fairly intact the battery will shock them and thirdly as it’s digested the acids and chemicals in the batteries will disrupt their systems normal flora and chemical balance making them sick and larger batteries like D batteries can get stuck in their systems.

Remember when working with them to have your shots particularly for tetanus up to date. Tetanus is a very unpleasant condition, has no cure and will end your carrier as a ninja. Zane and Pixal can’t help it if they’re harbouring tetanus, the bacteria just has a strange love for making metal its home and with a great deal of metal to their bodies they have a high chance of harbouring the stuff. They can easily keep it off the outside of their bodies however can’t do much about the inside. Also even though synthetics coat the interior of their mouths and enamel coats their teeth covering the metal the bacteria is still present there. Normally they won’t bite but when being restrained especially if they’re having a bad dream they tend to bite in defence. Along with Tetanus they can unintentionally be harbouring and transfer other dangerous bacteria and even some viruses, fungi and parasites without realising it since they aren't affected by it so won't realise they are carrying them. Remember how Jay accidently got Serpentine-pox making his skin scaly and itchy for a week because Zane was accidently carrying the disease or how we all got ringworm because Zane had helped a cat that had it and didn’t realise at the time that even though he’s immune that he could spread it to the rest of us. They try to keep themselves from being a danger but sometimes they have no control over it or accidents can happen. Best to be safe over sorry.

There are a few viruses known to affect nindroids, before some of you freak out no you can't catch these viruses (unless you have cybernetic implants) they affect droids only. These will cause various systems to malfunction causing them to work improperly and cause pain. They can also cause balance issues and navigation issues or even mess with their senses. They keep their antivirus software up to date so it is very unlikely they should have problems with these however you never know. Despite their precautions things can happen not to mention while they can defend against technical attacks they can't do much against magical attacks which can give them these or comparable conditions. Signs they have a virus can include: random and often unexpected passing out, being tired often sleeping more, poor balance and co-ordination, poor focus, trouble thinking, digestive issues, coughing, internal pains, poor communication (speaking may sound like gibberish, be backwards or they are using some other language and might not realise it), senses might randomly shut down on them leaving them blind, unable to hear anything or even feel anything and they may even become aggressive and attack others (Jay: I consider one of these viruses Robot Rabies. It's kind of like it; they don't foam at the mouth but will drool a bit and loose co-ordination and balance while becoming uncontrollably aggressive. Luckily they can't transmit it to us however they can give it to each other so if they are showing signs like this keep them separate and don't let them connect to each other; the virus downloads to any cybernetic system it encounters on its own. You might have to lock them up till we can purge the virus from their coding; the virus prevents them from easily being put offline so that won't work to keep them in control. You have to override the virus to knock them out and none of you have the skills or knowledge for that.) Magical caused conditions are much less predictable and cause behaviors and symptoms they usually are incapable of having or do things to them that a simple virus can't. If you suspect they may have a virus we'll deal with it. The computers in the Hanger bay can easily diagnose it for you but none of you have the skills to remove it. Do not try to remove a virus yourselves; you could easily mess up and cause serious and potentially dangerous problems. Best thing you can do till we can help them is keep them calm, safe and comfortable till we can help them.

If they are as Kai described it once 'glitching' which is simply functioning problems and/or falling asleep or offline at odd times that's more likely a sign they are low on energy not a virus. Just give them something to eat and let them rest. It will take a while for them to get back to normal functioning levels after this so don't freak out and think somethings wrong because they aren't better in a few minutes. It takes them a while to recover from low energy; it's not an instant process. Just think you're not fully recovered rate after lunch or a nap either.

Magnets and Droids: the metal of Zane and Pixals body is titanium which is not magnetic so magnets won’t stick to them however they can prove dangerous to them as they disrupt their navigation sensors and balance and strong magnets can confuse their sense of direction. Remember if you’re going to play with magnets to have fun with them do it during down time and not when we could be on a mission so you can hide magnets in their PJ’s or street attire for a prank not in our uniforms. Just remember that screw up Jay did by hiding that surprisingly strong fridge magnet in Zane's hood and we lost him that mission only to find he’d wandered to the totally opposite side of town because the magnet messed with his sense of direction and he didn’t realise he was going the wrong way because of it. Also don’t feed them magnets. Even when inside them the magnets will mess up their sense of balance and navigation and make them sick. Cole we know it was an accident that you accidently mixed fridge magnets into the cake you practised baking and got Zane to try. Next time when getting something out of the fridge leave the bowl on the counter and not try to hold it, the door open and get what you need at the same time. We can’t fully blame you however as Zane holds some of the blame since he did sense something off about your cake and should have declined instead of having some; he was not wanting to be rude to you. All we’re trying to say is be more cautious and aware of what you’re doing.

Do not worry it is normal for them to sneeze. Sneezing means they have likely got something up their nose that isn’t supposed to be there. Usually it is just something like dust or smoke that they can get out on their own but on rare occasions they have ended up with a live insect up their nose. Usually they can get it out on their own if not you may have to use tweezers to help get it out. Before you complain about the task remember they’re not pleased or comfortable with it either so you’re both finding it unpleasant. If the tweezers don’t work you will have to use water to flush out the insect. Yes this isn’t pleasant for them either.

On rare occasions we have found unexpected critters sheltering in their bodies usually just under their skin or in hatches or ports in their bodies. Usually they can get them out on their own but sometimes they may need help. Remember to be careful when helping them so you don’t cause damages or pain; remember you two in particular Lloyd and Kai if you think this task and the critters you’re removing like spiders are creepy remember how unpleasant it is for them. How would you feel to have a spider un-wantedly living in you especially by your heart? On the less creepy side not all unexpected critters are unpleasant. Remember the time we kept hearing weird noises from Zane and he was acting a bit weird during a mission and we found he was carrying around a duckling in one of the storage ports in his abdomen to keep it warm while he waited to get a chance to take it to a rescue.

Do not play around with those shocking pranks with them. What feels like a minor shock to us feels like a major shock to them and causes problems for their hearts and temporary disruptions to their nervous systems. It's not just unpleasant but painful for them.

If they are having digestive problems you can give them rice or some form of flavoured milk with their medicine mixed in to help make them better. Do not mix oil in with anything you are trying to make them better not make problems worse. You can give them things with ginger to help. Their medicine is specially formulated for droids and is toxic to humans; it won’t kill you but will make you really sick. Do not drink it; this means you Cole.

If you find them passed out from the heat bring them to a safe location out of the sun preferably indoors. Putting a fan nearby blowing on them can help them cool down. Let them rest till they're cool but keep an eye on them. If they don’t seem to be cooling down or you want to help them out wrap an ice pack in a towel and place it in a compartment in their chests for about twenty minutes. That should help them cool down. You can also give them ice or other cool items like popsicles to consume to help cool their core temperatures. Make sure nothing emitting heat is near them and if you have to you can dress them in lighter less covering clothes to help them loose heat. A cool shower or placing them in a cold storage room can also be very helpful.

Let sleeping droids lie. They need their rest just like us and do not like to be disturbed. If they are sleeping they likely have a good reason for doing so therefore do not disturb them unless it is absolutely necessary. Warning if Zane is having a nightmare be careful about waking him or touching him; you could get hit or punched and Kai knows just how painful that can be and Zane didn't hit him with his full strength that time and he got a bloody nose and black eye. Sometimes placing a teddy in his arms can settle him a bit. Playing the audio we put on that special speaker which is stored in his nightstand also helps. Only try to wake him if it is absolutely necessary or he is in danger of hurting himself like falling out of bed. Pixals not as bad and doesn't suffer bad dreams as badly as Zane but she can still be just as dangerous so be very careful when dealing with her bad dreams to. The same methods for calming him down work on her too.

Droids are intolerant to citrus so be very guarded over giving them any citrus fruits, anything with extracts from citrus and any juices with citrus. If you do give them anything with citrus give them only a small amount. Anymore and they'll get sick and you'll need to give them some of their 'medicine'. Pop is also not good for them; the very high acidity to the stuff is bad for their systems disrupting the natural biota of their systems not to mention the acid used in them is citric based. We also recommend you don’t give them Coles chilli; we’ve had enough problems from that already. Also some of Wu’s special teas are a bad idea; droids react a bit differently (sometimes very differently and potentially dangerously) to the teas. Be careful if you give them any and know it may have unexpected and potentially dangerous effects for the rest of us.

Keep them indoors during thunderstorms, they can easily get struck by lightening and that will seriously stress their hearts. If they are unfortunate to get struck bring them indoors as quickly as possible to keep them from getting struck again. If struck they will get knocked offline. Just let them rest but keep a close eye on them. Hook up one of the portable system monitors for them to keep tabs on their vitals. They most likely will need a reboot after getting struck; for the reboot go to the chapter on reboots and recalibrations.

Remember their senses are stronger and more sensitive than ours meaning they are easily overstimulated. Do not play music loudly close to them, strong smells like from cologne bothers them (do not use much of it), certain fabrics and materials irritate their sense of touch; if they say something is bothering them it is so don’t joke with it. When their senses are overstimulated it causes functioning problems and slows their processors as their brains try to process the excess sensory information along with normal functioning's. Not only will this slow their brains functioning but can also cause problems for their emotional circuits making them at mild moody. Also take note if somethings bothering their senses they could be sensing something dangerous or serious for us such as toxic gasses that we are unaware of; sometimes they don’t realise or understand certain dangers as dangers for us. They just seem odd or irritating to droids.

Remember emotions are difficult for them to understand so try not to play around with them to them. Also don't assume because they are not showing anything that they are not feeling anything. They might not know or understand how to show or deal with an emotion so opt not to show anything to avoid confusions or problems. They also have a tendency to hide emotions especially if somethings wrong so watch for hints of this, they might be very small, but these can lead to bigger problems down the line. It's best if we deal with the problem as soon as we can and not let it prolong and get worse.

Sarcasm is also strange to them so be careful how you say or word things. Also be wary with idioms and common sayings, if they don’t understand them they may take it too literal. Remember Cole’s comment about being hungry enough to eat a horse and Zane made horse for dinner. That was just a weird consequence, we probably don’t want to find out how they will react to something like ‘break a leg’, ‘get something out of your system’, ‘give someone the cold shoulder’, or ‘beat around the bush’. At best they won’t understand them and just get confused at worst someone could get hurt.

If their skin is cut yes they can feel it, don’t poke at exposed wires that hurts too. They sense pain differently from us but they still feel it. If you are with one of them and us and the other isn’t around to deal with a scratch in their skin make sure nothing is exposed. If wires are sticking out carefully and gently put them back in their skin then wrap a cloth around the area like a bandage to keep debris out and from anything falling out or getting in. A small insect getting in their body could cause problems by chewing through wires or into their cooling system. Do not try to fix the damage yourself; we’re talking to you Kai. Repairing this damage requires a delicate touch not just plain welding like on a mech. We will do it or they will help each other fix it do not try to fix it yourselves. If they are cut and leaking cooling fluids, don’t worry they’ll shut that system down to stop the leak till the damage is fixed, don’t worry it is safe to touch the stuff and help them clean it up; it is not safe however to eat so wash it off your hands especially, and this is for you Cole, before eating. If you want to know more about these fluids check the section on their internal systems. They will explain the various substances in their body more thoroughly.

Do not give them bubble gum. They tend to just swallow it not realising it's not editable. This won't lead to too much problems, usually it just passes through their systems without problems, but it's not healthy for them and too much of it could build up and get stuck in their systems especially if other foreign debris it can get stuck to is in there (nindroids have a bad habit of eating things they aren’t supposed to; They get confused over what is and isn’t editable for them) which means it will have to be manually removed and we will make you do that remember this.

Yes they can get intestinal parasites but the chances of that are slim and plain de-wormers are effective at treating this. No despite what Kai thinks they can't transfer lice to you; they don't have blood which is what those bugs feed on so the bugs don't bother with them. They can't transfer fleas or ticks either again cause they have nothing for these insects. If you get them you got them from someone else not Zane or Pix. Maybe Kai be more careful where you put your hood in the future.

If for some reason they need you to help clean themselves cause they are having troubles doing it themselves you can use regular soaps and shampoos on them, they prefer using these. They both like smells reminiscent of woodlands, rain and lakes or seas. There is though a special cleaner for them. The main difference between this cleaner and normal ones is it helps better remove grease like from oils and neutralizes their cooling fluid and synth-regrow making them safer for others to touch. You use this cleaner if they have oil, their cooling fluid or synth-regrow on them. You can also use it to clean these materials off yourselves.

No noises from machines aren't some secret Robot language this is a myth so don't ask them if they can understand the noises. It's just noise to them like it is to us; we're especially addressing you here Kai.

Yes we know it scares you Kai that nindroids are highly carnivorous but this is the safest and by far most efficient diet and anatomy for nindroids and don't worry you have a greater chance of Cole eating you than Zane or Pixal; unless of course someone messes with their minds then we can't tell the chances of this happening but there is a low chance that will happen. We have a few methods in place to try and keep others from messing with their minds. We will admit though that these precautious don't always work and we have not been able to figure out a way to keep magical effects from messing with their minds. Also, Kai and Lloyd this is for you two, as far as we can tell neither of them appears to have programing that tells them to enslave or conquer humanity; at least we're pretty sure they don't. That doesn't mean something can't happen though to make them try to do this so we just have to be careful to make sure this doesn't happen.

Remember Zane and Pixal have extreme trust in us letting them put themselves in highly vulnerable positions like being put offline and for us to work on them including on all parts of their anatomy. Let’s not do anything to hurt this trust. If something happens to them we’re some of the few that can help them so we need their trust in order to keep them safe and well. Once damaged a nindroids trust can be hard to regain. Do not do anything, even as a prank, with them while they are in a vulnerable state especially don’t mess around with anything of their anatomy. Jay setting Zanes speech to pirate speak annoyed Zane and stressed his trust in Jay till Jay could prove he wasn’t going to do that, anything like that or mess with anything else of his body for a while.

Systems: an overall guide to their various internal systems. Each goes into detail about each system including how it works, what parts are involved with it, unique features to them, dangers associated with them, how to tell if the system is malfunctioning and how to fix the malfunction, how to work with these parts and repair them, etc. For their digestive system it includes a list of things that are harmful for them or that they can't have and a list of things that are good for them or safe to have. Examples:

Nervous System: includes their senses.

Their neural systems runs off a great deal of electricity so if they get injured and wires are exposed and you touch these wires you will get shocked and it’s quite a shock. Wait for them to shut off power to the region damaged then you can work with the wires.

Yes they can feel things so if you hit them don’t wonder if they can feel it. They do feel it; their senses of course just perceive things a bit differently from ours but they still feel it.

Because it runs off electricity their nervous systems are sensitive to electricity.

Their base vision is the same as ours however they have several added spectrums they can see in that they can turn on and off when needed. This includes the ability to see in the UV spectrum and to see temperatures. These added features however have the negative effect of making their vision sensitive to bright light; this is why they are irritated by bright light such as the midday sun and when your phone or computer screen is too bright. These features do let them see better in the dark but while better than our night vision it is not as good as a cats. Don’t joke that they have the eyes of a cat you’ll just confuse them. Commenting they have the vision of a cat or any other animal can also cause them to lecture you on the differences between their vision and an animals and we know that involves a lot of big complex words most of you don’t understand well so unless you want to hear them just keep your comments to yourselves.

Like with animals their sense of smell includes an ability to detect pheromones which means yes they can smell your fear. It also means they can smell if your ill so if they tell you that you smell odd or off don't brush it off. You might want to look into why they are commenting this. Remember how they both once kept commenting Cole smelt strange but was ignoring their observations and we found out later after we all got it that he had pink eye and was trying to hide it? They could detect the changes in pheromones the disease was causing to his body. They didn't understand or know the cause of what they sensed as off they could just sense something different. Even if it really isn't a huge problem don't just brush off what they are sensing as nothing. There could be something serious to it; we're pretty sure none of us want pink eye again right?

Respiratory System:

When submerged under water like instinct they stop their breathing to prevent getting water in their lungs. Sometimes however this behaviour may malfunction and they might accidently breathe in water. If that happens to prevent problems like mold and bad bacteria developing in their lungs you will have to drain the excess water. This is a simple procedure that shouldn’t be too hard for the likes of you to complete.

Parts for this system are pale pinkish in color and like all his synthetic organs dark strands of wiring are visible in the substance.

Cooling System:

This system runs all through their bodies and is used to maintain a stable and equal body temperature. The system consists of various tubes that hold a thermal carrying liquid which is constantly pumped through their bodies to maintain and redistribute heat and cold. The systems center is a decent sized structure housed in an insulated casing near their hearts. The structure includes a compressor which cools the fluid.

The fluids in their cooling systems operate through heat transfer. They are not toxic or dangerous but if consumed will make you sick. Always wash your hands after dealing with it. If they lose cooling fluid from an injury it can be replenished. Let us or them do this as you have to seal the damaged tubing first before refilling it.

If they receive an injury that damages their cooling system causing it to bleed don't worry too much they will shut down the system to prevent loosing too much of the liquid however this is dangerous as it means their temperature controls are offline and they can very easily overheat. You need to repair the damage as quickly as possible so they can get the system started or take measures to help keep their body core and head cool. You can repair the damage yourselves just be careful. You will need to use Synth-repair to do it so follow the instructions found in the basic repairs section very carefully. Remember Synth-repair is dangerous for our skin so be careful.

Digestive System:

The digestive systems of droids are very dangerous so great caution needs to be taken when working with it. We recommend none of you try any work on it and leave this kind of work for a professional. Coles the only one cautious enough to safely do such work but all of you are too grossed out by it to be safe with this kind of work.

Warning if you do something that ends up with them swallowing something they aren’t supposed to eat and it could get stuck in their systems or could hurt them like cutting up their insides we’re going to make you remove the items with your bare hands. Yes this is very dangerous and yes their digestive fluids will eat some of your skin but maybe that injury will teach you to be more careful in the future.

The fluids in their digestive systems consist of hydrochloric acid which is stronger than that of humans as well as very powerful enzymes and bacteria much like what you’d find in a bear or vulture. If you get them on your skin you have to wash them off as quickly as possible as they will easily eat away at your flesh. If they do eat away at your skin you’re going to need to use a special cleaner to stop the enzymes and bacteria from continuing to eat away at you and you will get a pretty nasty infection from it. Don't worry it's easy to treat and generally won't leave scarring. Do not worry if their systems do digest some of you it won’t turn them into man eaters nor will them biting you do that despite what the myths say.

Remember their bite strength is comparable to that of a bears and even though their teeth are like those of ours in shape due to their metal make they are sharper so can do much more damage. Luckily they usually won't bite unless they are defending themselves and they have few other options. Best not to give them a reason to bite. Instead of forcibly restraining them if somethings wrong use the app we made to in a sense sedate them to settle things.

Things that are safe for them include any form of meat including shellfish and insects, rice, apples, peaches, watermelon (make sure they don't eat the rind it isn't healthy for them), potatoes, corn but not the cob (you have to watch Zane with this he tends to eat the whole thing), breads (in moderation, too much is not healthy for them), peas, beans, peppers but not spicy ones, carrots, lettuce, dairy products, chocolates and candies (nothing though that uses citrus like orange flavoured or sour flavours nor emulates a citrus flavor), tomatoes (a little bit is fine but these are high in acidity so they cannot have too much), tea, pineapples and grapes. Things that are not safe or good for them include citrus fruits including juices made from them (you can use lemon for seasoning but do not use too much like Kais seasoning too much also one small citrus fruit won’t seriously hurt them but don’t let them have anymore for at least three to four days; droids are basically citrus intolerant), most juices (for some reason a lot of them are made with citric acid which comes from citrus for some reason when they don't need to be; we think this is done to give them more vitamin C but nindroids don't need that and citrus is harmful for them), avocados, highly acidic things like pop (they can have a small 250 ml cup once in a while not a whole bottle Cole not even when it is just 500 ml), spicy things including spices and peppers, bananas and cucumbers for some reason, nuts, most leafy plant items like spinach broccoli and kale, fermented foods or drinks and caramel (if it somehow gets past the synthetics in their mouth or throat it could clog up joints or connectors in their body leading to problems so best not to play with this stuff).

Do not feed them cat or dog food. Just because they have a similar meat high diet pet food is not good for them or a good idea. Jay did it once as a joke but we shouldn't play around with this; they actually found the fish cat food not too bad. Along with not being healthy for them, cat food has additives meant for cats that aren’t healthy for a droids system causing imbalances, knowing how they think we don't want them growing a liking to it and end up thinking tuna cat food can be a substitute for actual tuna and use it as such. Do you want to end up eating cat food instead of regular tuna? We know Cole might not be too bothered but we doubt the rest of you will like that. We know we won't plus cat food isn't safe for humans for the same reasons it isn't safe for droids.

Most of the components of this system are a sickly green tinted dark purple color. The color helps keep the interior of the system dark for the symbiotes in it. The materials in their mouths is a normal pinkish to not appear different from a regular persons. The wiring in these parts isn't easily visible when the systems off but when it is active some circuits, largely major ones, give off a faint icy blue glow.

A section on their skeleton and musculature.

A section on their hearts:

It may look fragile but the material is stronger than it looks. It is not invincible however. It is also capable of sensing touch so don't poke at it. Not only do they find having it touched without their consent uncomfortable but when it is touched without them preparing to have it touched as a self defense the material releases a serious electric shock in defence. This is not only painful for them but drains some energy which isn't good if they're low on energy and it temporarily stresses the material. Depending on the severity of the touch and the shock given this can be for only a few minutes to nearly over half an hour.

A section on the more tech work to them like calibrations and reboots plus various useful codes to work with them like for calming them down, sedating them, etc.

Zane and Pixal each get a section with stuff unique to them for the others to know.

Zane:

He finds chores relaxing and calming. Clutter and mess bother him.

Kids make him a bit nervous as they often ask him very personal questions about his workings which he isn't comfortable talking to others about and they often make what he considers weird comments or remarks about nindroids which he often doesn't understand. Some also try to play with the panel in his arm or want to see his inner workings which he is very uncomfortable with.

Zane doesn't do well with magic. He doesn't understand it well and when it is used on him particularly if it affects his mind it greatly unsettles him.

Pixal:

Pixal better understands what it means to be human and understands sayings and idioms better.

She loves when given a task as she not only enjoys working with her hands but enjoys the challenge of improving on a task. You ask her to repair something and not only will she repair it but find a way to improve on it and make it better/more efficient.

Pixal is more tolerating and comfortable of magic and isn't as bothered by it but like Zane hates when it messes with her mind.

Some side notes:

When you think of it having thought he was human for quite some time before finding out he was a droid likely would really have messed Zane up making it hard for him to tell what is and isn't natural or normal for him leading to quite a bit of confusion and strange habits and behaviors.

Kai strikes me as one of those who acts all tough but in reality can't stand the sight of blood or gore and would pass out from some of the simplest of injuries. I'm pretty sure the bandage he has on his face since season 8 he's afraid to take off nervous of what is underneath so it's now just melded into his skin for being there so long.

I take that Lloyd and Kai are probably the most uncomfortable and least skilled with working on and understanding Zane and Pixals anatomy. Coles probably no expert but is rather mature and responsible with it and will try his best.

Alsatian is an old term for the German Shepherd; I thought it more fitting as it doesn’t relate to an easily recognizable real world location.

If you wish to read the story Anatomy of a Droid and my other Ninjago works you’ll find them here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Robo_birdie/works

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hiiiii wpuld llove to hear some funghoul thoughts if you gotany

I always have fun ghoul thoughts :)

His identity or like my headcanons for it kind of fluctuate because i tend to project on him a lot of the time lol, and right now my thing for him is its kinda inhuman, not literally, but he feels detached from being a person, his pronouns have always been he/it, and he says he/hims his favorite, but whenever someone uses it/its and he hears it he gets a crazy flush of euphoia. It doesn't happen often, though, just with his friends, and they only use it/its half the time cause, yknow, and its never opened up about just how it makes it feel, he could ask them to only say it and they would. But the rest of the zones? Eh. Even killjoys are weird about it/its a lot. And he still likes he as well

But yeah, he feels inhuman a lot of the time, and he likes that, he likes his identity being something Other, something scary, hes not sure if its something animal he feels like or something unknown, he just knows he'd rather lunge and bite in battle instead of shooting a gun, get blood and skin under his nails, it feels more natural, and he likes when people look at him like hes a monster and he should get to have sharp teeth and claws.

He loves stories!!! Stories and cultures!! Hearing and learning, and oral storytelling is such a big thing in the zones, with there being few books left and with most zoneborn not knowing how to read, like him, not zoneborn but raised on the streets in battery city, he can read some, but not well, and it just makes his head hurt. But ghoul grew up around androids and ritalin rats and the latter never had much on their minds but addiction, but the droids, well they had nothing to do but dream. And they told him stories, so many stories, stories of the future when the city would be free and they wouldn't have to rust in the streets, thrown aside by society, nothing more than products. They told it stories filled with hope, stories of Destroya, of the grafiiti bible, stories of a future where no one would have to work or starve or hurt.

Then he got to the zones and heard different kinds of stories, old ones, not of the future but of the past. It met Jet first, and theyd sit around a fire and shed tell him all about the desert, not about her own past, something it could guess was still a wound too fresh to face, much like his, when he first escaped. But she tells him of the zones, of the Phoenix Witch, how she takes masks or guns or keepsakes and leads your soul to your next life when you die, and how she commonly watches over the desert in the form of a raven, and hes fucking enraptured. And then jet takes it to visit dr d, a friend of a friend, and he gets to hear stories of the wars that he was never taught of in the city, and he gets to hear of the world before, because it has so many questions and dr d is more than willing to answer them, he loves Talking, telling stories, sharing what life used to be like.

And later, from Cherri, he learns older stories yet, myths and legends passed down from forgotten times, of giant birds that brought rain and thunder, to a myth of fire and a technicolor raven, stories of spirits and heroes and the desert itself. Everyone has stories to tell and it loves to hear them and pass them on, to Kobra, who especially loves the sort or stories he got from Cherri, of legends from an old people who were one with the land; and when the girl comes along and they take her in, he retells all the stories hes heard to her. Her favorites are of the world before the wars, things Ghoul never saw but learned of through dr d and older joys, of bustling citys not like bat city at all, of concerts with thousands of people in the stands, not just a small pit of joys, stories of people flying to the stars and landing on the moon, and of waterparks and airplanes, or high schools and ice cream trucks. By then he has stories of it's own, too, and she loves to hear those too, stories of bad firefights and hearty laughs, memories from the fab four before they had her, of poison doing something stupid or kobra getting sprayed by a skunk or that time jet woke up to find a mouse has nested in her hair in her sleep, the girl giggles the most at those stories.

He'd write novels if he could, if he the time and supplies and skill. Or he'd at least copy some of the stories hes heard back to paper, for when theres no one left that remembers them to tell them by voice alone.

#this kind of spiralled. enjoy #god i love. cultures and storytelling and .how every People hopes differently. augh #fun ghoul #asks #danger days #ttlotfk #the true lives of the fabulous killjoys

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I decided to make a list of actually really good (lgbtq) wattpad stories because i feel like its hard to come by a good one nowadays, and who knows maybe someone who sees this post is desperately looking for something

(All of these include very good to extraordinary writing, imo)

Catching Rainbows by FairlyLocalTreehouse

Luna falls for Chloe at first sight… literally, off a ladder. And it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship, after Luna gets past the fact that Chloe doesn’t seem to be single

Sapphic, great autistic rep, really sweet and heartwarming

Vanilla by theCuppedCake

Julian White doesn’t say his real name in self-introductions. Hiding behind his middle name and a pair of overly round glasses, he tries to get through the tenacity of attending a competitive culinary school under his uncle’s influence. Amidst his learning of crust structures and the nutritional value of bananas, he meets an old friend

MLM, best writing I’ve seen in a while, cried for 30 minutes after reading, probably my favorite Wattpad book ever (strongly suggested autistic main character, but not confirmed) sequel is currently being written

The Kids Aren’t Alright by bee_mcd

The year is 1988, and Finn, Ronan, Becca and Jasper are spending the summer at a reformatory camp located deep in the Yukon. The camp, named Lightlake, is the last chance the teens have to get their lives back on track, but changing for the better isnt easy - and especially not at a place like Lightlake, where secrets outnumber the campers and myths have a way of coming to light

Amazing summer read, mainly focus on friendship but also MLM main character and a sapphic side character, sequel is also currently being written

When Shadows Rise (previously called When Queens Fall) by HeleySulich

A magic addicted spy trapped in the queen’s service must take a princess-turned-assassin in order to earn her freedom, but things get complicated when she falls for the princess she’s supposed to capture

Now a paid story, i wanted to include it regardless because its just so amazing, i wish i could reread it but i don’t have money lol. WLW, great world building, non binary rep, dark fantasy

Being Wrong by overlordpotatoe

When Charlie gets away from his drug dealing father and is sent to live with his grandparents, things aren’t suddenly okay. Charlie’s broken. He’s not sure he ever wasn’t broken. When things get unbearable, the only thing that helps Charlie feel grounded is music. What can he do when he runs out of battery for his walkman?

MLM, autistic main character, I’ve reread this book at least four times, its my ultimate comfort read, it actually contributed to me realizing i might be autistic, and look at me now, a formal diagnosis and all

The Gay Gatsby by mismatchedsockslife

When two high school boys find themselves being forced into partnership for a class project, things get interesting. With Callaway’s snarky remarks and hidden secrets, and Chance’s accidental girlfriend, their path to completing high school is anything but straight

MLM, if you’re looking for good angst, this one right here. Amazing writing, amazing characters, great overall

The Broken Song by NotJuliaChild

Elusia Vale is the most fabulous adventurer, swordswoman, thief and lover to ever grace Ishara, and she is always the first to say so. Her life has been filled with excitement and reckless abandon, but how long can she outrun the tempests she leaves in her wake?

If you’re bummed that When Shadows Rise is a paid story, read this instead, its just as fantastic and free. WLW, multiple main characters if I remember right, very long lmao, I’m still reading it

Conan The Dandelion by letsgohomehidee

Conan moves to the Big City for University, but he’s not like other boys. He doesn’t nt know how to interact with others. He’s socially awkward, and is often considered as “weird” or “strange”. He also cant touch people without feeling sick, but why? Parker is a sex addict. He’s wild, outgoing and loves to party. He’s known to be a playboy who changes women quicker than his socks. Not a day goes by when he’s not in bed with someone else. But what happens when he meets a boy who can’t be touched

MLM, autistic main character, extremely angsty, you’ll feel like an emty shell after reading, be warned (😭)

In Between Days: Raising Jordan by tristan2500

Jordan lives in his own world, or so that’s what it seems to the average person. No one, not even his brother, has ever given him a chance. That is until Tim’s best friend comes along

MLM, autistic main character, beautiful writing, Call Me By Your Name vibes

SEVENS by -crucible-

Alexei is drowning and he’s having a hard time staying afloat by himself. With a disappearing mother, unsympathetic social workers and hungry police not far off his trail, he is running out of ways to keep going. He’s desperate to find a foothold that will propel him into a secure future

MLM, angst with happy ending

Finally, my favorite author on Wattpad, I waited for last to introduce all their books (that I’ve read) into one

The Treehouse

The Lost Angel

Art For Art’s Sake

Oakleaf Academy For Boys

The Dutch Boy

By Pixie022

Go to their page for summaries

Honorable mentions: Knight by hipstateasee, All Is Found by findinglove9499, The Sound of Ice by MAndALaptop, Y.O.L.O by letsgohomehidee, Nathaniel Jean’s Senior Year by stayonbrand, Getting Wilder by booklored

And my current read that I love so far:

The Stars That Night by SkeneKidz

There’s an overwhelming amount of MLM, and not enough WLM on this list, but thats because I’ve lost track of alot of the sapphic books on Wattpad that I read in the beginning before knowing that you can make reading lists (lmao im stupid ok) im definitely gonna update with more WLW stuff when i find it

Please trust my taste, I have high standards when it comes to Wattpad

#please make sure to read the tags and trigger warnings on the stories #wattpad #mlm #wlw #gxg #bxb #queer book recommendation #book reccs

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Path to a Slimmer, Healthier You

Are you tired of the endless cycle of crash diets, unrealistic exercise regimens, and empty promises of quick fixes? Now is the perfect moment to break free from the shackles of disappointment and embark on a journey towards a slimmer, healthier you. Say goodbye to deprivation and extreme measures – welcome to a world where sustainable lifestyle changes lead the way to your ideal self.

Embrace the Journey

Before we delve into the practical tips, let's debunk some common myths surrounding weight loss. It's not just about slashing calories or sweating it out at the gym for hours. It's a holistic journey that involves nourishing your body, mind, and soul. Let's explore the avenues that will guide you to success.

Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Soul

Nourishment is the cornerstone of any effective weight-loss journey. Instead of fixating on restrictive diets, let's shift our focus to whole, unprocessed foods that fuel our bodies with essential nutrients. Dive into a world of colorful fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. With every bite, you're nourishing your body and embracing balance.

Move Your Body, Find Your Joy

Practice isn't simply a necessary evil - it's a festival of what our bodies can accomplish. Explore activities that bring you joy, whether it's brisk walks in the park, cycling through scenic routes, diving into the pool, or dancing to your favorite tunes. Aim for consistency rather than perfection, and let movement become a source of empowerment.

Eat Mindfully, Live Mindfully

In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to fall into the trap of mindless eating. Let's take a step back and savor each bite, honoring our cravings and acknowledging our fullness. Mindful eating isn't just about what's on our plate – it's about fostering a deeper connection with our food and ourselves.

Hydrate, Rejuvenate, Sleep Well

Hydration and sleep are the unsung heroes of weight loss and overall well-being. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support your body's functions and indulge in quality sleep to recharge your batteries. Prioritize self-care and make sleep a non-negotiable part of your routine – your body will thank you for it.

Stress Less, Live More

Chronic stress can sabotage our health and hinder our progress. Find healthy outlets to manage stress, whether it's through meditation, yoga, or simply spending time in nature. Cultivate self-compassion and prioritize activities that bring you joy – after all, life is meant to be lived to the fullest.

Seek Support, Share Success

You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Seek support from friends, family, or professionals who can cheer you on, offer guidance, and hold you accountable. Joining a community of like-minded individuals can provide invaluable encouragement and camaraderie. Together, we can celebrate every milestone and triumph along the way.

Celebrate Your Journey

As you embark on your weight loss journey, celebrate every victory – no matter how small. Whether it's shedding a few pounds, fitting into that favorite pair of jeans, or simply feeling more energized, every achievement deserves recognition. Keep in mind, that this excursion is about progress, not flawlessness.

Take the First Step Today

The time to reclaim your health and happiness is now. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment or making excuses, take action today towards a slimmer, healthier you. Set realistic goals, devise a plan that suits your lifestyle, and commit to taking consistent steps forward. With dedication, determination, and the right mindset, you can achieve the transformation you've always dreamed of.

Conclusion: Your Journey Begins Now

In conclusion, achieving a slimmer, healthier you is not just a goal – it's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. By embracing nourishment, movement, mindfulness, hydration, rest, and support, you can create lasting change that extends far beyond the number on the scale. So why wait? The path to a slimmer you starts today – let's embark on this transformative journey together.

#weight loss tips #weight loss #health and wellness #health & fitness

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The House of Chrome

JAN 12, 2024 - 11:10PM

“Follow me!” The gold robot shouted.

Seconds ago, the sleek robot had been plugged into a charging station implanted in the translucent walls. Now, X’zavion and Dekensi were trailing after her as she sped down the hallway. X’zavion kept a glittering eye on her long yellow-painted ponytail. She—he assumed—was only a few steps faster than he was, but he would not be left behind to deal whatever was back there.

“How much further?” Dekensi huffed.

“Just around the corner!” The robots automatic voiced wafted back to them. “TURN!”

The twins and the robot dove headfirst into a bed of soft fibers and the golden doors slid shut in a flash behind them. Dekensi stretched out his arms and gathered fistfuls of the soft, pink material.

“Is this carpet?” He asked.

Dekensi rolled over onto his stomach and made wide snow angels with his long arms.

“I’m drowning in carpet.” He mumbled face down in the long, strands.

“What is this place?” X’zavion asked.

The low, domed ceiling was adorned with metallic accents. The walls bore the same shade of the long, fine carpeting in a short, more textured sample. A pink haze veiled the room in a sweet and dizzying aroma. The room seemed breathe in low, pulsating breaths. Tall, ornate vases were filled oversized chrome feathers and beds of large and lustrous gems lay alight in their horse shaped pits.

“Cuff’s Cave.” The Robot offered.

“Are those real diamonds?!” Dekensi squealed.

“What is Cuff’s Cave?” X’zavion asked her.

“It is a safe space protected by rn’A, the Horse Chrome, and one of The Beyng’s most sacred spaces. The Great White would not dare enter here.”

“Questions to your right.” Dekensi raised his hand.

The robot tilted her head at him.

“The Beyng? Horse Chrome? Great White?”

“The Beying is the great leader of the revolution! The posessor of the seven Platinum Spheres, The Independent, One of the Children of Destiny, My Soundbringer!”

“Thanks for clarifiying.” Dekensi said.

“She also a myth.” X'zavion countered.

“She is not. The soundbringer lives like you.” The robot answered. “You will awaken her and she will defeat The Great White.”

“But how--” X'zavion began.

“I”m sorry. My battery is low. I must charge now.” The robot said groggily.

It jogged to a nearby charging station and backed into the large charger. Her hands raised, automatically, above her head with her fingers fanned out signaling a perfect ten and the blue light faded from her eyes.

“Charging Honeybot.” The room echoed.

“Welp, guess we’re on our own.” Dekensi said.

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The Great American Kitchen Myth

By Ruth Reichl

At the moment I’m standing in the gorgeous kitchen of the airb&b I’ve rented for a few weeks in Los Angeles. It has every imaginable bell and whistle: dark marble counters, computer-equipped stove, European dishwasher, a cool sculptural vent. There’s a huge refrigerator with freezer drawers that is so tastefully camouflaged by smooth wooden panels you’d never know it was there. Every nook and cranny of this kitchen has been carefully designed so that even the usually inaccessible corner spaces have pivoting shelves to hold the many machines -food processors, spice grinders, mixers – hidden beneath the counters. On top of that, it has a view of an immaculately groomed garden much loved by a neighboring cat who resembles a tiny tiger.

There is not one thing wrong with this kitchen…except for the fact that I hate it.

Despite its glamorous efficiency, this kitchen and I have yet to produce a delicious meal. I am not surprised: all the money that’s been poured into this room have made it cold, clinical and unwelcoming. “Go away!” it seems to shout each time I walk in the door.

It is living proof that the Great American Kitchen Myth is utter nonsense. You know, that one that says it’s impossible to produce a decent meal unless you have a battery of arcane appliances.New and supposedly necessary gadgets are constantly entering our lives. Last year it was a sous-vide machine, a rice cooker or an induction cooktop. This year it’s the Instapot. Next year it will probably be the anti-griddle (such an object really does exist; it is to cold what ordinary griddles are to heat). The people who produce these things want you to covet computerized refrigerators that warn you when you’re about to run out of milk, intelligent ovens that tell you when the roast is done, and countertop cookers eager to produce an entire meal at the flick of a button.

I’ve been breathlessly introduced to each of these items. But I don’t want them. I know that in real life I need none of these things. The truth is that, given a few excellent ingredients, a reliable source of heat, a sharp knife and a couple of pots anyone can produce a great meal. What she can’t do is cook that great meal in a kitchen that makes her (or him) miserable.

The first kitchen I could truly call my own occupied the corner of a bare bones loft on New York’s then ungentrified and fairly scary lower east side. We built our counters by scavenging wooden pallets that had been discarded by our industrial neighbors (back then downtown New York was still filled with factories). Our stove was a cranky old creature someone had discarded and left on the street. There was, of course, no dishwasher, which has left me with a lifelong appreciation for washing dishes. (I find creating order out of chaos extremely fulfilling.) And back then we were so poor that when I needed a rolling pin it made more sense to buy a bottle of cheap wine and use that to roll out my pastry. (The wine was terrible, but it went into a terrific stew.) And I’m convinced that I invented the microplane: when I needed to grate Parmesan I rifled through my husband’s tool box and borrowed his rasp.

That kitchen may have been shabby and small, but it was always filled with music and I danced joyfully around as I taught myself to make good meals out of cheap cuts, bake bread (in discarded ceramic flower pots), and feed the hungry friends who showed up whenever mealtime rolled around. I was so happy in that kitchen that I ended up writing a cookbook. (If you can find a copy of MMMMM: A Feastiary you will discover that it contains not a single recipe requiring anything as arcane as a food processor or stand mixer.)

I moved on to a communal house in Berkeley California where we rarely sat down to dinner with fewer than a dozen people. We still had no dishwasher and not a single fancy food machine, but that kitchen was always filled with people talking, chopping, drinking wine, rolling out pasta on an old-fashioned chittara, and stretching a single chicken to feed a crowd. I don’t think I’ve ever served better meals than during the ten years I lived in that house.

My next kitchen was in Los Angeles, in an old house with a scarred linoleum floor and a single electrical outlet. Once again, no dishwasher. But it was an airy space with a view of distant snow-capped hills and bougainvillea that came twining through the window. Despite the antique stove and scarce electricity I managed to cook Thanksgiving dinner for thirty people every year, and no one ever complained about the food.

For most of human history, feeding your family was backbreaking work. You had to raise the animals, tend the garden, butcher the meat. You had to fetch water, light fires and preserve enough of summer’s bounty to see your family through the winter.

But modern life has changed all that. Indoor plumbing, refrigeration and supermarkets (not to mention on-line shopping) have turned cooking into something that is no longer a chore. Today cooking can be – should be - pure pleasure. So here’s my advice: forget about all the appliances you think you need. Just turn your kitchen into a space you love; everything else will follow.

I can’t tell you what your dream kitchen should be: we all cook so differently that one kitchen couldn’t possibly please everyone. But I can tell you what makes me happy.

I prefer small kitchens. Standing in the middle of mine I can stretch out my arms and touch the sink on one side and the stove on the other. About that stove….. I invested in a very fancy one and I’m sorry I did. My previous stove was the cheapest 6-burner model on the market and I loved it. Unlike the behemoth I now possess, it shot up to temperature in a few minutes, while my top-of-the-line splurge takes almost half an hour to reach 450 degrees.

I like to bake pies (yes, I now own a rolling pin), so I covered my counters with a stone called serpentine which allows me to roll out dough anywhere I want. This material is not only beautiful, but so sturdy I can plop the hottest pots on top without giving it a thought.

I do have a dishwasher, but I kind of wish I didn’t; it takes up too much room, and if I had it to do over I’d put a central trash bin where the dishwasher now lives. It would be a major improvement.

I’m lucky: at five feet six inches I’m the average height for an American woman, and most standard kitchens are designed for me. But if you’re not, fix it; chopping at the wrong height is exhausting. If you’re short, put in layers of rubber mats; if you’re tall, add chopping blocks so you don’t have to bend over each time you pick up a knife. This is a small thing: it is also everything.

Visuals are equally important. Some people like their kitchens spare. I don’t. I prefer color and chaos, and I’ve covered my counters with bowls of fruits and jars of spices. I have a few antique appliances too; my favorite is an old juicer that reminds me of a friendly elephant. It cost $2 in a junk shop, but it makes me laugh every time I walk into the room.

My kitchen is so cheerful that I never want to leave. I have air and light and music. And although it’s small there’s plenty of room for any friend who wants to lend a hand. And that happens fairly often, because this room is an invitation to cook. The cats like it too, and they come in purring loudly as they twine around our ankles. But even when the room is empty, I am never lonely in the kitchen. When I stand at the stove the ghosts of all the women who taught me to cook are there too, cheering me on.

Most of all, each time I caramelize an onion in butter, or the kitchen fills with the fine yeasty scent of bread rising in the oven, I’m reminded of all the little things that make life worth living. Because that’s the real secret of a great kitchen: one you love is genuinely life changing. It not only makes you a better cook, it also makes you a happier person.

(Curious about my current kitchen? You can see it here.)

#ruth reichl #kitchen design

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How to Use Flavour Beast Pods

Flavor Beast Pods are a popular type of disposable vaping pod that are designed to provide a flavorful and convenient vaping experience. In this guide, we will walk you through the requirements for using Flavor Beast Pods, the process step-by-step, how it works, and answer some frequently asked questions. Requirements: To use Flavor Beast Pods, you will need a compatible device. These pods are designed to work with specific devices that are compatible with their size and shape. The device should also have a fully charged battery to ensure optimal performance. It is also recommended to have extra pods on hand in case of depletion.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Check Compatibility: Make sure that the Flavor Beast Pod you have purchased is compatible with your device. 2. Remove the Pod: Remove the Flavor Beast Pod from its packaging. Note that these pods come pre-filled with e-liquid, so there is no need to fill it yourself. 3. Prime the Pod: To ensure the best performance from your Flavor Beast Pod, prime the pod by covering the airflow holes located on the sides of the pod, and take a few quick inhales without firing your device. This will help to ensure that the coil is fully saturated with e-liquid. 4. Insert the Pod: Insert the Flavor Beast Pod into the device. Ensure that the pod is inserted correctly into the device and that it is secure. 5. Turn on the Device: Turn on the device by pressing the power button or by inhaling through the mouthpiece. 6. Inhale: Take a slow, steady inhale through the mouthpiece, and enjoy the flavorful vapor produced by the pod. 7. Dispose of the Pod: Once the pod is depleted or no longer producing flavor, dispose of it properly. How it Works: Flavor Beast Pods are vaping pods that contain a pre-filled e-liquid reservoir and a built-in coil. When the device is turned on and the user inhales through the mouthpiece, the device heats up the coil, which then heats the e-liquid and produces a flavorful vapor for the user to inhale. FAQs: Q: How long does a Flavor Beast Pod last? A: The lifespan of a Flavor Beast Pod can vary depending on factors such as usage frequency and vaping style. Q: Are Flavor Beast Pods safe to use? A: Like any vaping product, Flavor Beast Pods should be used responsibly and according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is also important to ensure that the device and pods are kept away from children and pets. Related Articles: How to Fix Flavour Beast Pods Not Working / Burnt Taste How to Open/refill Flavour Beast Pods Flavour Beast Pods Review: Is it Really Good or just Myth? Top 5 Best Flavour Beast Pods Read the full article

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Clearing up the Misconceptions: The True Cost of Using a Tesla Charging Station

Attention all EV enthusiasts and curious car owners out there! There’s been some debate regarding how expensive it is to use a Tesla charging station. Some have even gone so far as to say that it’s not feasible to use one regularly due to its costliness. However, we’re here to clear up the misconceptions and provide you with some key takeaways regarding the actual cost of using a Tesla charging station.

The Myths

Let’s get a few things straight first:

Charging at a Tesla charging station is too expensive for the average consumer.

Tesla charging stations are only found in wealthy neighborhoods, so it’s not accessible to everyone.

There are hidden fees and charges that rack up when using a Tesla charging station.

These myths have been circulating online and among general discussions about EVs and their convenience. While these claims seem to hold some weight, they lack the crucial context necessary to understand the full picture.

The Truth

So what’s the actual cost of using a Tesla charging station? Well, for starters, here’s some data:

The national average price for electricity in America is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh)

The average cost of electricity in California, where many Tesla drivers reside, is 18.31 cents per kWh.

A Tesla Model S battery has a usable capacity of 75 kWh.

So, let’s say you’re driving a Tesla Model S and you’re at a Supercharger station that charges 28 cents per kWh. If your battery is completely empty, it would cost you around $21 to fill up your battery (75 kWh * 28 cents).

Now, some of you may be thinking, “$21 to fill up my battery? That’s a lot!” However, if we compare it to the price of gasoline, you may be surprised to find out that it’s actually a steal. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gasoline in America as of April 2021 is $2.86 per gallon. Here’s how the two stack up:

The Tesla Model S has a range of around 348 miles on a single full battery.

The average car can travel around 25 miles on a gallon of gasoline.

To travel 348 miles in a gasoline car, it would require around 13.9 gallons of gasoline.

At $2.86 per gallon, it would cost around $39.77 to fill up your gas tank for 348 miles of driving.

As you can see, it’s actually much cheaper to use a Tesla charging station compared to filling up a traditional gasoline car’s tank.

Accessing Tesla Charging Stations

But what about the concern that Tesla charging stations aren’t accessible to everyone? Well, Tesla has been rapidly expanding its charging network, and there are now over 25,000 Superchargers and over 3,000 Destination chargers all around the world.

Additionally, Tesla has a site called “Find Us” on their website where you can see all the charging stations available in an area. They also have an app that makes it easy to locate charging stations and see real-time availability.

No Hidden Fees

Last but not least, let’s address the notion that there are hidden fees and charges when using a Tesla charging station. According to Tesla, there are no monthly or annual fees to use their Supercharging network, and they have transparent pricing.

While some charging stations may include additional fees for things like session fees or membership fees, Tesla does not. All you have to pay for is the actual cost of electricity, which is clearly displayed before you start charging.

Key Takeaways

Now that we’ve cleared up the misconceptions, here are some key takeaways to keep in mind:

Charging at a Tesla charging station is cheaper than filling up a traditional gasoline car’s tank.

Tesla charging stations are accessible and easy to locate.

There are no hidden fees or charges when using a Tesla charging station.

So, to all the EV enthusiasts out there, don’t let the myths scare you away from using a Tesla charging station. It’s actually a cost-effective and convenient way to charge up your EV!

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The bigger your dog is the bigger the potential hassles

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Hypothetical Rank Up No. 39: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Requiem For Death B -> Requiem For Death (Amdusias) B+

Random chance to decrease ATK and DEF for all enemies (3 turns). Significantly restore your NP Gauge. Apply Class Affinity advantage against [Foreigner] class to all allies (5 turns). Decrease ATK for all enemies (3 turns). Decrease DEF for all enemies (3 turns). Inflict Curse for all enemies (3 turns).

[Scaling is the same on all pre-existing effects. NP Gauge refill per NP level is 20/25/30/35/40%.]

Once again I’m doing Lore first, Gameplay second.

Hey so remember how the game established Mozart as secretly being an avatar of a Demon God Pillar but they discovered humanity through their music and so rejected the demon god, and the game then proceeded to do literally nothing with that? Ha ha yeah me too - I’m not still angry. Unrelated but did you know Salieri’s animations (the ones that summon little grey gunmen) might be a jojo reference? And if you know what I’m on about then you can already tell where the idea of anti-foreigner cane from. As far as I know the Silver Musketeer isn’t an actual myth. All the myths about Mozart’s death have been disproven over the years anyhow, but that’s never stopped me before so I decided to take a bit of inspiration from Silver Chariot Requiem’s origin and convert it to fate lore.

That is all to say, ‘it was said’ Mozart composed his famous Requiem believing it to be for his own funeral after a mysterious, faceless figure commissioned it in the dead of night as he lay sick, and he only became more ill as he wrote it before dying as it was finished. The latter part is the basis for the NP we already have, as the myth tells it was Death himself who was the faceless figure, but given FGO’s lore let’s twist that to the demon gods’ influence. Thus, it becomes a Requiem for ‘Death’ (Amdusias). Now unshackled from his mortality as a heroic spirit, Mozart is able to tap into the immense mana of DGPs, instantly refunding much of his NP immediately upon use, and as the music debilitates his enemies that same music empowers Mozart’s allies against the very eldritch horrors that tormented its composition. The effect ironically would do little against Demon God Pillars given class affinities, but the music is not an anti demon weapon; it is a conceptual weapon against the aspect of things that are beyond death. When it plays, “even Death may die.”

…Gameplay wise though i just wanted a niche for his terrible terrible NP. Mozart’s NP is incredibly hard to build even with NP chains, and it’s not even worth it so starting NP CEs are a waste anyways. Curse is useless as anything but a proc for other better effects, and the attack and defense were random chance. I left the scaling on them alone because it’s pretty good if both are guaranteed. Even with those no longer random, though, you’re not likely to stack them unless you dedicate a team to it. The staggering 40% battery helps immensely but it’s not gonna be enough; as someone who makes frequent use of all 3 “1-hit-arts-card bronze casters” I assure you of that. Mozart’s thing has also always been niche filling. A massive 1 turn arts burst, a 50 star bomb, even his rank up for his NP strength down (itself a niche but even as far as niche’s go that one is useless) is another niche in Arts Resist Down. So I decided to give him something that’s equally niche, and a niche I think is one of the two most glaringly unfilled among the free to play pool - his lore was what determined which of those two I gave him.

#artist: 64300287 #fgo mozart #hypothetical rank ups #fgo #fgo meta #I realllllly dont think this counts as spoilers. But they could do an additional requirement is clearing Orleans or Solomon.#Obviously the former is more reasonable but you know how this series is #why is there no goddamn art of Asmodeus!Mozart or an Evil Corrupted Mozart #like WTFUCK WHERE IS MY ANGST ITS GIFT WRAPPED FOR US PEOPLE #I FOUND TWO IMAGES AFTER *DAYS* OF LOOKING AND NEITHER WORKED FOR THIS SPECIFCALLY #since drafting this a month ago i found exactly 1 by #artist: minzoku_gb #AMDUSIAS NOT ASMODEUS FUCK THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I START A COMPLETELY UNRELATED STORY ABOUT A DIFFERENT ARS GOETIA DEMON #if I say the word 'niche' one more time i'm going to punch myself in the dick

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Jotted down some sea-myths for Anua since no sailing story is complete without plenty of superstition. Some examples:

Ships that go missing mysteriously are understood to have been taken by some deep sea creature as an offering to the local kraken -- or even by the local kraken as tribute to their Depth Lord or Abyss Master. If you want to avoid becoming such a tribute, there's a variety of rituals and sacrifices you can perform while at sea.

Dragons have a tactful agreement with the Leviathans: they'll not fly over the oceans of the world except in absolute need. Therefore, if you see a dragon while at sea... it's either someone very, very important, or a rogue dragon. If it's the former, it'll ignore it. If it turns towards your ship... fire all batteries as they bear. It's the only chance you have of surviving.

Many people carry iconography of St. Zephria -- never do so at sea. She never wanted to set foot on a ship, to bring her memory where she never wished to tread is considered somewhat sacriligious. (Once you're ashore, it's fine to make a new one -- she wanted to see the world, it was sailing specifically she was recorded as wanting nothing to do with.)

Using magic to fill the sails is standard practice on any serious ship, but almost no mages will do so under the light of the Pale Moon or during Lamastide, and even if one would, most captains would forbid it. Such magic may attract malakites (demons), and that's dangerous enough on dry land -- attracting such unholy attention at sea is suicide.

If you see a glowing ship in the light of the full Pale Moon... flee. If it gets close enough that you can see its crew, your soul is already lost.

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Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf?|| Park Jisung

Genre: vampire au, kinda horror but not really

Pairing: vampire!jisung x human!reader

Word Count: 1k

Warning/s: jisung’s a vampire, wandering around in the forest at night, the word ‘mutt’ is used in a derogatory way once

Synopsis: You claimed you weren’t afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, but was it the Big Bad Wolf you should be afraid of?

A/N: This is a present for my lovely little star @moonbeamsung for her birthday! Happy birthday little star and I hope this makes your day just a little bit better. Also thank you so so much to @lebrookestore for making this amazing header for me, words cannot describe how thankful I am!

You couldn’t be here. You shouldn’t be here. You had heard the stories, the quiet whispers, the ghost stories that circulated around. You had brushed them all off as fictitious tales told to scare young children from entering the woods.

Now you wished you had listened.

The tales of a tall figure following you in the forest, the figure having supernatural features and speculated abilities. It was all true.

“Don’t be afraid,” You told yourself, trying to sound brave, but with a shaky voice telling you those words, they were hard to believe. You wandered aimlessly into the thick woods, your only light source being your phone. The path you trek down became less and less familiar, the slightest noise frightening you. The simple snap of a twig could make you comically jump into a nearby tree.

“Okay, there’s nothing here, so myth busted, right?” You announced to yourself, or so what you thought was just yourself.

The townsfolk always speculated that there were werewolves that walked among us, especially in the tree ridden thicket you timidly explored. The elders spoke of beasts bearing the teeth of canines, clumped fur adoring and covering any human-like feature, collective howls dating back hundreds of years proving that there was more than one.

Yet the creature you were facing didn’t match the descriptions you had been told. Not one bit.

The figure looked human, or at least human enough to pass for one. He was slim, tall, broad-shouldered. He seemed lively, albeit pale. His pitch black hair was styled quite meticulously, you must admit, and his eyes were round and looked to be full of wonder, resembling the eyes of a newborn doe, learning about its surroundings for the first time. Except his eyes weren’t filled with wonder. They were filled with curiosity, intrigue even. His clothes seemed outdated, although they were quite beautiful and were perfectly tailored to his body.

You moved your phone to have a clearer view of him, but to your dismay, your phone screen turned black, refusing to light up again. The battery was flat.

“Damnit,” You cursed aloud, smacking the side of your phone in hopes it would turn back on before looking back up. The figure was gone. Spooked by the situation, you turned on your heel and ran. You sprinted back up the path you had sauntered down not five minutes ago, but you don’t remember the scenery. Every tree looked like a carbon copy of one another, every canopy closing off the stars to guide you home. It was almost like the tree had multiplied while your back had been turned.

The more you ran, the more lost you became. Panic began to rise in your chest, beads of cold sweat rolling down your forehead and the back of your neck. You mentally cursed yourself for not pulling a Hansel and Gretel and putting something down as a marker of your path.

You rounded a tree, feeling an arm wrap around your waist, pulling you back. You shrieked, your head dipping down towards the ground like some kind of ballroom dance routine. There he was. The same figure from before, except he was right in front of you, his features as clear as day.

“And where is a pretty thing like you going?” He spoke. His voice was calm, collected, the polar opposite to you right now.

“I-uhm-” You stammered, unsure of how to respond. The male smirked, and there you caught a glimpse of it. They were long, sharp, like you had imagined, however they did not resemble those of canine like you had been told. They looked almost like the teeth of a human, only difference being the length and point to the ends of the canine teeth. Pieces of an incomplete puzzle were starting to fall into place. A vampire.

“Please let me go home,” You begged, your voice shaky. His smirk widened, a hand coming up to brush your cheeks.

“I could do that,” he mocked contemplation, “but how can I let such a beauty like you go? Besides, I think you would be interested to see what information I have on this place,” He smirked while he watched your eyes go wide.

“Wait, really?” You said stupidly. He nodded.

“Of course! Haven’t you ever wondered why the townsfolk always told you it was those mangy mutts of werewolves that hide in the dark crevices and not us?”

Upon hearing those words, you realised how often you didn’t question things. It hadn’t even crossed your mind that there could possibly be something else out there. You only relied on the tales you had been told by various family members and elderly townsfolk. Were you too naive? Did you never ask enough questions? Did you even question it at all? These thoughts raced through your mind at high speeds, creating doubt if you had been the curious child everyone claimed you were.

“So, do you want to know why?” Jisung held his hand out to you, patiently awaiting for your response. You hesitantly took his hand.

“Show me what I’ve never heard,” you confirmed, albeit a bit shakily. He encased your hands with his, a sly smile on his face as he led you into the depths of the forest.

You never returned that night, or the night after that. As a matter of fact, you never returned at all. You hadn’t been seen since that day and over time, the tale you had memorised by heart as a child modified to include you, the kid who was too naive and was led away with the promise of a better life. Of course it was far from the truth, but you were used as an example for the younger children of the village of what would happen if they were to follow in your footsteps. Most children heeded their parents’ warning. Except one. A young girl, treading clumsily and careless through the quiet thicket of the forest. You observed her from afar, sensing the fear she carried with her. You looked to Jisung, who was peering at her from the darkness as well. You shared a smile before moving towards the young girl at a frightening pace.

“And what’s a pretty thing like you doing in a place like this?”

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