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frost-queen · 1 year

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For the picking (Reader x Nikolai Lantsov)

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Summary: I altered the storyline a bit I think cause I haven't read KOS yet sorry. Reader is one of the potential brides for the King. She doesn't like him, thinking he is stuck up for bringing all these princesses here to pick from. After he saves you from drowning, you have a heart to heart by the fireplace.

Wheels toggled over the gravely road. Picking up dust with it’s speed. Carriage wobbling around as those inside got shaken. You sighed annoyed spreading your arms to held yourself in place. – “Only a few more miles.” – One of your father’s loyal servants said. Practically his right hand, signed to accompany on this trip of potential marriage with the king. The wheel hit a rock, bouncing you up in the carriage. You landed back down, tiara moved forwards on your head.

It made you groan loud puffing some hair out of your face. – “You’ll have plenty of time to fix yourself once we arrive.” – he spoke adjusting his gloves. As if not effected by the rough terrain. You reached for your tiara, pulling it out of your hair. The second you raised it up, he clicked his tongue waving his finger in disagreement. – “It is already ruined.” – you puffed out. He gestured for you to set it back down.

“Do you truly wish for the king to see me like this?” – you mocked with a sarcastic smile. He cleared his throat making you roll your eyes. You set the tiara back down, handling it as best as you could around it. Tugging some loose strays aside as best as you could. Exhaling deep, you leaned back against the seat with your arms crossed. Osmo sighed briefly. – “Perhaps you could admire the view?” – he suggested with a gesture at the outdoors.

You brought your chest up a bit, taking a peek outside. Nothing but the same boring old road in sight. – “No thank you.” – you answered letting yourself fall back. Osmo sighed again pinching the bridge of his nose. – “Princess you have to work on your enthusiasm. How do you expect the king to pick you with this attitude.” – he said. You raised your eyebrow quick. – “Perhaps that is my goal.” – you answered with a sneer. Osmo straightened his posture, folding his hands together on his lap.

“Princess I hope I don’t have to remind you of your duties and the stakes?” – Osmo narrowed his eyes, mimicking a glance that reminded you of your father’s scowl. You sighed out obediently. – “No, I have not forgotten why I am here.” – you told him pulling your glove by your elbow a bit up. – “Meet the King, seduce him, become Queen and live an unhappy marital life with a king who chose me for simply how I look or how pretty I talk.” – you declared making Osmo clear his throat in disagreement.

“Princess!” – he slightly rose his voice making you raise an eyebrow. He apologized with a deep sigh only a father figure could. – “I am well aware of your disproval of this potential marriage but think of your duties. Think of our people, think of the alliances it could bring. Our lands are being threatened by Grisha. We cannot fight them.” – Osmo declared hitting you with regret and remorse.

“You are right.” – you answered folding to your duties. – “It doesn’t mean you should like it, but please try to see all the good from it.” – he reached his hand out to take yours. – “For our people.” – he gave your hand a good squeeze making you smile faintly at him. Having Osmo around was both a curse and a blessing. A curse for he would make sure you offer yourself to the king, not giving you any chance at escaping. A blessing for you had known him your entire life.

He had been there ever since you were born. Whenever father was busy with his duties Osmo would take the time and either entertain you or calmly tell you that now was not a good time to disturb your father and that he would make sure he’d come see you after. If there should by anyone by your side right now, it should be him. Your father’s most trusted friend and advisor. Osmo let go of your hand, turning his attention to a little notebook he pulled out of his pocket. You took a deep breath, looking outside. Your doom approaching closer as you saw the waters in the distance.

Once where the fold was far behind you. The carriage came to a stop by the castle. Osmo got out first, offering you his hand as you stepped out. The sight of many other eligible princesses, you swallowed nervously. – “There are so many.” – you whispered to Osmo who placed a hand on your lower back. Perhaps to keep you in touches range so you wouldn’t run. He guided you closer to the slowly growing larger crowd of princesses and their guardians. Some were personal maidens as others were captains of the guard. A few lords with a high status within the inner circle as you recognized the pin clipped on their uniform.

Each and all likeable in their own way. Osmo pushed you closer to a girl in a red dress. She glanced briefly to you with a whiff of attitude. It made you roll your eyes. – “Don’t pay attention to them.” – Osmo whispered to you. You coughed loud, waving your hand in front of you when a girl walked passed consumed by an overwhelming perfume. – “How can I not.” – you coughed out as the sensation tickled your nose. Osmo simply gave you a stare to not be so dramatic.

It made you shrug your shoulders as another carriage came to a stop at the castle. Osmo furrowed his brows, taking out his pocket watch. You peeked curiously at the time. He tugged it away once more, clearing his throat. – “What is it Osmo?” – you asked seeing him trying to overlook those standing before him. – “Why are we not greeted yet? Brought inside? Where are the king’s manners?” – he mumbled to himself. You didn’t agree mostly with Osmo, but now you were wondering it too.

“Perhaps he has already found a bride and we are simply gawking here catching flies.” – you said with a chuckle. Osmo sighed loud at your foolish attempt of a joke. – “I’m sure it won’t be long till the King comes and greet us.” – he answered. Looking around you noticed some others were getting suspicious of this unusual greeting. Perhaps he had forgotten he had invited so many eligible princesses from all around in the hopes to find a wife among them.

You were about to convince Osmo to leave as nothing was budging when the large doors opened slowly. In the midst of it appeared a figure in a blue uniform. You stared questionable at him as he stepped through the doors, clasping his hands together. A cocky smile on his lips. – “Princesses.” – he addressed rubbing his hands together. Some giggled at the attention of being addressed. – “It is an honor to all see you. I hope your travels have been well.” – he said as you immediately got from it that he was King Nikolai Lantsov. Some princesses answered.

“It has been well, your majesty.” – a girl in a green dressed dropped into a curtsy. Nikolai smiled pleasingly at all the attention. He clapped loud in his hands startling a few girls. – “Let us get to know each other. If you would all follow me.” – he gestured with his hand behind you. You and many others turned to see what there was. The king walked amongst the princesses as they made way for him to lead the way. – “Your majesty… are we not being welcomed inside?” – a bold one dared to ask him as she strutted beside him.

Nikolai smiled. – “You are all to be welcomed, just not inside.” – he gestured once more for everyone to follow him. Osmo nudged you to follow the king. A princess puffed loud beside you. – “He’s taking us outdoors. Doesn’t he know this weather is making my skin humid.” – she whined out pulling her gloves higher up than possible. The servant she was with started fanning her. The kings intention of meeting outside wasn’t much appreciated.

Many princesses were huffing and puffing at the hike they were forced on. You looked at Osmo with a glance how foolish this was. Osmo tried not to sigh loudly at that. – “He’s maybe an alternative type?” – he whispered to you not sure what to say to this idea. You hummed mockingly in agreement. You sighed loud at the sight of the sea. Nikolai smiled presenting everyone with his ship. – “Let’s all get on board.” – he said happily as some princesses groaned. – “Is this why we hiked almost through all of Ravka for a ship?” – you heard someone complain. – “My feet hurt.” – another one complained.

Osmo placed a hand on your shoulder. – “He’ll never pick them with their whining. The chances are growing in our odds.” – he told you making you roll your eyes. Even now he still only thought of your duty. All of you board his ship with the help of him. Nikolai was waiting at the top, offering his hand to every princess to help them on his ship. Osmo bowed to the king as he got on, helped out by one of the crew. You were just behind Osmo when a hand got practically shoved in your face.

“Princess.” – he said ever so sweetly it made you nauseous. You kept your hand by your side not needing his assistance. Certainly not from such a bloated king. Nikolai furrowed his brows when you ignored his hand attempting to get on it yourself. He saw you struggle a bit, placing his hand on your lower back. – “Allow me to help you.” – he spoke taking your elbow as well. With a shove, you pushed his hand off you. – “I can assist myself!” – you called out. Nikolai moved his hands back watching you try to get up.

“Are… are you sure you don’t need any assistance?” – he asked as you looked over your shoulder to him with a glare. The king swallowed laying off. Osmo came to the rescue pulling you on board. – “Don’t.” – you told him before he could give you a lecture. Osmo simply sighed deep as if once again unable to handle an untamed daughter. You joined the others gathering around on the ship. Once everyone was on board, got you lined up. Your guardians standing a few paces behind you. Nikolai went down the line, greeting each and every one in person. You puffed loud with a roll of your eyes.

How conceited you thought he was. This wasn’t a marital allegiance; this was a fair where the best looking animal got picked out to win a prize. You felt like a toy waiting to be possibly picked up by the king who wants to play with it. You heard Osmo clear his throat behind you, making you straighten your posture with a sigh. You couldn’t hide it away. You didn’t want to be here and it kind of showed. The king was nearing you as you tugged at your gloves. Nikolai said his goodbyes to the princess as his eyes met up with yours. He stepped to the one beside you, yet his eyes rested on you. You ignored his stare too stubborn to give him any attention.

Nikolai started speaking to the girl beside you but with haste. He didn’t take his time as he did with others. He took her hand, pressing his other hand on top of hers. He then moved on to you. – “Your majesty.” – you said dropping into a curtsy. – “I’m glad you have made it aboard my ship.” – he answered with a chuckle.

You found him anything but funny. Wanting to have this greeting over as fast as possible you introduced yourself. – “Princess Y/n.” – curtsying again. Nikolai whispered your name in repeat with a smile. – “Tell me Princess Y/n what are some of your likes.” – he asked making you snort loud. He raised an eyebrow with a funny smile. – “Am I that amusing?” – he replied chuckling. You favored him with a sarcastic smile. – “Is this the base you will find a wife upon?” – you asked him without any shame. Nikolai’s funny charade dropped. You clasped your hands together between the folds of your dress. – “Tell me my king am I pleasing your choice with my beauty or has this gathering given me the wrong impression?” – you leaned a bit closer to him with a big smile.

You could practically hear Osmo restrain himself from strangling you there and then. Nikolai chuckled nervously. You dropped into a curtsy letting him know to move on. He cleared his throat moving on, yet his eyes lingered on you. You caught him staring, trying not to give in to it. Once the King had spoken with every princess, the line scattered. Small groups of princesses got formed as the King mingled from group to group. You stood a bit aside with Osmo near the railing. Osmo sighed deep pinching his nose bridge.

“Y/n! Honestly did you truly have to make such a fool of the King?” – Osmo scolded with disappointment. You swallowed nervously, knowing he only used your name when he was truly cross or disappointed with you. – “There is too much at stake. Can’t you for once put your pride aside. These prejudices against the King have to stop.” – he told you.

You lowered your gaze, shoulders untensing. – “My apologies Osmo.” – you said softly. You never liked it when he was cross with you. The feeling burning hard through your veins. Osmo took a deep sigh grabbing onto the railing. – “This isn’t a game Y/n.” – he said looking up to the blue skies. Barely a cloud in sight. – “When will you grow up and take up your responsibilities?” – he breathed out as his words cut you deep. Blinking quickly you hoped to keep your tears at bay. – “I…I…” – you started wanting to apologize when Osmo tapped the railing hard. – “I’ll go fetch you a drink. Remain here.” – he spoke out taking his leave before you could finish your words. – “I’m sorry.” – you whispered out.

Grabbing onto the railing you exhaled loud. Out of the corner of your eye you saw a dazzling figure approach. The princess who had stood beside you in line was smiling rather wickedly at you. As if she had a devilish plan in her head, still debating to give in to it or not. You straightened your posture to her. – “Yes?” – you asked direct as she giggled amusingly with a hand on her chest. – “Why are you here?” – she asked bluntly. – “Same as you.” – you answered with a gesture. – “To woo the king in marrying one of us.” – you replied with little intention to mock her. She scoffed loud. – “Is this a joke to you?” – she called out crossing her arms.

“Why are you here when you are clearly not interested.” – she said loud untangling her arms again. – “Forced?” – you replied with a shrug of your shoulders. The princess turned her head seeing the King look your way with a certain glance in his eyes. It made her grit her teeth. You weren’t even trying yet it seemed the King was interested in you. – “Unfair!” – she suddenly called out giving you a little shove. – “Hey!” – you called back in shock. The moment she saw that Nikolai was occupied in a conversation she grabbed you by the arms. – “Let me go!” – you said trying to break free.

“You don’t deserve the King.” – she grunted out pushing you hard against the railing. With a bit more force was she able to toss you overboard. You lost your balance, toggling over the railing into the cold waters. A splash washed up when you hit the water. The splash caught everyone’s attention. Nikolai’s gaze flashed in your direction immediately spotting you were gone. He quickly pushed some people aside wanting to reach the railings fast.

Grabbing the railing hard, he stared over it down to the waters. The vibration of the water letting him know something had disturbed it. He didn’t hesitate to jump after you. There were loud gasps when Nikolai jumped over the railing into the water. Your head emerged above the water, sputtering out water. Waving your hands around, you felt yourself sink more at the weight of your dress. Your head went under again, water clouding your vision. – “Princess Y/n!” – Nikolai called out swimming over to you.

The moment you went back under, he took a deep breath, going under. The water was cold, colder than he expected, yet it didn’t stop him. Underwater he saw you sink deeper into the emptiness of the waters. Nikolai swam and dove down after you. He scooped his arm around you, kicking his feet to change his position under water. Head upwards, he started kicking his feet to reach the surface. He felt the weight of your dress in his arm, but despite it he didn’t let go. His breath was nearing as he needed to breath fast. His head emerged above water, gasping loud.

Your head came above water too as he wiped his hand over your cheeks in a useless attempt to dry you. – “Princess Y/n. Princess Y/n can you hear me?” – Nikolai spoke staring desperately at you to give him a sign of life. Your chest spasmed as you coughed up water. Nikolai straightened your posture a bit so you wouldn’t choke. – “Thank the Saints.” – he breathed out brushing his thumb against your cheek.

You slapped his hand away, teeth clattering. – “Get me out of the water!” – you called out, seeing the spectacle from above. Nikolai noticed them as well, nodding. He helped you swim closer to the ship where you both got helped back on the ship. Water drenched the deck where you stood, dripping from down your dress. Osmo dropped his drink at the sight of you drenched. – “Y/n!” – he shouted running up to you. Nikolai snapped his finger as two of his crew ran over with blankets. Nikolai took them from him, placing one over your shoulders. – “Saints Y/n, What happened?” – Osmo asked in a panic.

You were shivering to the bone as Nikolai draped his blanket over your shoulders as well. – “We need warmth.” – he said placing his hands on your shoulders. Another blanket got brought for the King as Nikolai accepted it. He guided you off the ship, Osmo close. Leaving his other guests unattended. They all whispered and blinked confused as they were requested to safely leave the ship and gather back on the mainland. You were rushed into a carriage with the King and Osmo.

You were still shivering as the King ordered the carriage to go faster. The moment you arrived at the castle; you got pushed around by Osmo who followed the King. – “In here.” – Nikolai said standing by the door. Osmo pushed you inside. – “She needs to get out of those wet clothes.” – Nikolai ordered with a point. Osmo nodding pushing you behind a screen. The King went across the room disappearing behind a screen as well. – “I can handle it.” – you told Osmo who wanted to help to a certain point.

You shoved him back as he bowed and left. You started undressing, pulling the weighed down dress of you. It dropped with a loud thud to the floor, leaving a small puddle of water. There was a knock on the door as it opened. – “New cloths your majesty.” – a girls voice came through. You saw a pair of hands appear behind the screen offering you clothing. Never once you saw a face. She then hurried over to the King to do the same. – “You better get dressed warmly.” – you heard Nikolai say from across the room.

The dress was rather simple compared to the one you had been wearing. No jewels embroidered on it or any sparkles in sight. Dressed, you came from behind the screen at the same time as King Nikolai. He gave you a smile gesturing at the fireplace. You sat down before it as Nikolai came sitting beside you. Holding his hands out to warm them. – “Are you warmer?” – he asked as you slightly shook your head. He looked around for something, spotting one of his jackets he wore on his travels. You watched him get up and return with the jacket. Laying it over your shoulders. He then came sitting back beside you.

You took a deep breath, wiping your cheek a bit dry. – “This is not how I imagined to stand out.” – you sighed out. – “Oh standing out you sure did.” – Nikolai answered with a chuckle. You shot him a glare making him smile even more. You sighed again, pulling his jacket closer by your chest. Nikolai swallowed softly. – “You know… I have a feeling you don’t want to be here.” – he asked cautiously making you snort loud. – “Understatement.” – you answered. Nikolai looked with pity at the flames. – “I never met anyone who could make finding a wife feel so unpersonal.” – you added sparking his curiosity.

“I do have to admit it is an easy way. Simply invite every eligible princess in all of Ravka and she’s ready for the picking.” – you chuckled softly staring at the fires. – “Tick off a few boxes, illiminating those you don’t find pretty or smart enough.” – you didn’t mean to laugh, but it was rather funny to you. Nikolai hummed deep. – “You are right.” – he said making you turn to look at him surprised. – “I was ticking off boxes… I guess I lost the care when the pressure of finding a wife increased.” – he continued.

“So this was not your idea? To pick and take the Princess of your liking?” – you asked. – “No.” – Nikolai laughed out. – “I was far from thinking about marriage… but duties…” – he sighed out. – “Tell me about it.” – you responded. Nikolai glanced at you, nudging your shoulder with his to cheer you up. It made you smile. – “I like your smile.” – he said catching you off guard. – “It’s real. Not formed, twisted, or turned but genuine.” – he added.

Slowly your heart started to warm up to him. Something you didn’t think possible in the beginning. – “I like yours too.” – you responded. – “It’s simple, playful and honest.” – you told him as a smile formed on his lips. – “Are you any warmer Y/n?” – he asked as you hummed staring lost in his eyes. Nikolai stared right back at you guiding his hand to yours as he took it.

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booksandchainmail · 1 year

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Hugos Reading Progress:

Categories I will vote in:

5/6 of best novel nominees (missing: Nettle and Bone)

4/6 best novella (missing: Ogres, What Moves the Dead)

0/6 novelettes

0/6 short stories

3/6 lodestar (missing: Akata Woman, Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods. Also missing Dreams Greater than Heartbreak, but I disliked the first one enough to be willing to skip this one)

4/6 series (missing: Founders, Children of Time. Both are trilogies, which is manageable. Technically I'm not up to date on Rivers of London, but I think I'm okay voting from where I am)

2/6 astounding (missing: Naseem Jamnia, Isabel J Kim, Maijia Liu, Weimu Xin)

1/6 related work (missing: everything except Ghosts of Workshops Past. Looks like 1 translation project, 2 memoirs, and 2 histories?)

Categories I may or may not vote in:

Art categories (these are relatively quick to decide)

Fan Writer (this was fun last year)

Graphic Stories (lengthy! But I've been meaning to read Saga and Monstress for a while, and 3 of the others are standalones or first volumes)

Zine categories (every year I think I will vote on these, but I never get around to it)

Categories I will probably not vote in:

Fancast (same as zines, but more time needed)

Dramatic Presentation (time commitment!)

Editor categories (I have no idea what to look for in judging)

Chengdu WorldCon is in October, and I've heard that voting will run until sometime in September, I'm not sure exactly when. So I'm figuring on two months. Complicating factor is that some categories (Astounding, Fan Writer) pretty much require the packet to vote on. Other complication is that some works are currently only available in Chinese. I'm not sure if they'll try and get translations into English done for the packet? Hopefully so, it would be a shame to have to vote based on a machine translation.

#hugo awards #hugos

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kariachi · 6 months

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Some nicer daemon au fic! Eva and Devin and introducing daemons, oh my!

For the first time in decades, Devin wasn’t worried about introducing Jubilation. The feeling wasn’t entirely mutual, mind, Jubilation themself had some small doubts he could feel across their bond, but Devin didn’t. Yes, all the people they’d been introduced to before this had had, mixed reactions...

It had come as a surprise when they’d first left home and discovered that Separation not only wasn’t normal, but downright concerning for most species. There were plenty of places on Osmos V, in the Osmos System, conducive to the act, a difficult but known option, old religions that required it even, but for some reason most cultures they’d encountered viewed it as disconcerting at best. An ill omen at worst. All that before anybody even got to see Jubilation, their sheer size and large teeth. Even after decades Phil and Vita got antsy around them, like they thought they might turn around and eat somebody. This time though, this time was different.

Eva and Rufus didn’t get shaken up by anything. More often than not, they were the ones shaking up or shaking down other pairs. It was, to the confusion of their team, part of why Devin liked them enough to bring home. Why Jubilation was interested enough to agree to host them.

“That’ll be them,” Jubilation asked as the sound of an engine came down the road to their isolated little cove. A rocky thing, unpopular and distant enough to have been easily claimed, with a small series of dens dug into the surrounding cliff.

“Probably.” They certainly weren’t expecting any other company, and had gotten maybe four unexpected guests in the last eighteen years. Sure enough, the engine cut off around where the pavement truly ended. Jubilation tensed, trying to make themself smaller as Devin scratched soothingly at their jaw. “Relax, it’ll be fine.”

“You make them sound amazing,” they said in a low tone that did nothing to hide the undercurrent of ‘I want to make a good impression’, as if they could do anything else. They were perfect.

“And that’s why it’ll be fine.” Down the cliff and down the cliff came their company, Eva smiling, deep brown eyes bright as anything as she picked her way with easy grace, Rufus buzzing along the edge of their bond like a security drone. Devin’s heart kicked up a beat, Jubilation rumbling beside him enough that the water trembled around them. “We were beginning to think you weren’t coming!”

“Liar,” Rufus called, barely audible for the size of him.

“You know us better than that.” Eva’s expression widened into a grin at the sight of Devin before sliding over to focus on Jubilation. She didn’t even miss a beat. “Nice to finally meet you.” Devin could feel the tension drain off them.

“The same. He talks about you two incessantly,” they said, colorful fins partly flaring when Rufus laughed.

“I’m beginning to think that's his only setting,” he said, flitting up to the great serpent daemon’s face as soon as he was able, “mooning over his people.”

“I do not moon,” Devin said, grinning. Rufus was all but an iridescent burgundy speck against the blues of Jubilation’s scales, like a jewel beneath their eye, not even the size of their pupil.

“You moon,” Eva said, clapping a hand on his shoulder and pressing a quick kiss to his cheek. “Love you, you’re cute, but you couldn’t be subtle if lives depended on it.”

“Lucky they don’t then, huh,” he chuckled, gut doing a little flip at the love declaration. They knew, of course, but there was just something about being reminded he’d managed to properly catch them the attention of a pair so smart and capable. “So, introductions? Jubi, this is Eva and Rufus Jones.”

“I’ll admit,” they said with a pleased rumble, trying to focus on the bird daemon, “from Vita and Deana’s descriptions I expected you to be bigger.”

“Vita and Deana,” Rufus answered, perching on their brow with a ruffle of his feathers, “don’t want people to realize how big of cowards they are.” Eva and Devin snorted in time with each other.

“I’ve seen you both in action,” he said, “it’s not cowardice to be scared of you.” If anything it was common sense. Rufus may have weighed less than an ounce, but that beak could take out an eye and while he’d never seen the little daemon do it he knew him, Eva, and their grey morality well enough to know he would. Even Vita and Phil’s pride got toned down when he challenged them, not a care for her fangs, venom, or sheer size.

“It’s a bit cowardice,” Eva said, smirking. “Bit of cowardice, bit of stupid enough to keep pushing their luck.”

“Six of one, half dozen the other,” Rufus piped in, holding tight as Jubilation laughed.

“The failings of my team aside,” Devin continued, because they were more his team than Jubilation’s, given their aquatic restriction. “Eva, Rufus, my smarter half, Jubilation.”

“Making sure to set the bar low for me,” they teased, laughing again when he rapped on their scales with a grin. He should have known he'd be the only 'proper' outlet for their shared teasing humor when good impressions were to be made.

“The size is about what we expected,” Eva said to them, “but I think Devin undersold how pretty you are.” Jubilation rumbled again.

“You should see me in open water.” With a piping laugh to match Eva’s wide grin, Rufus flitted to resettle on their nose.

“Beautiful, if we could’ve gotten scuba gear on the back on the bike we already would be.” Making a curious noise in his throat as Jubilation flared at the obvious flirting, Devin turned a tilted head to Eva.

“Can you two scuba dive?” They'd never mentioned it, but then when would it come up? Certainly would make things a bit easier. She just grinned wider, stepping over to throw an arm around his waist.

“For them, we can learn.”

#fanfic

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useoftoysforchildsdevelop · 8 months

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Character Introduction

Remus - Created around the early 1990’s. He/him/whatever. Spends most of his time in hell and pretty much despises earth. Sex repulsed which is quite bothersome since he’s a succubus. Hated by his squadron’s manager. Constantly hungry. Hobbies include blood, guts, torture, meat and raunchy humor. In the same succubus squadron as Roman and Remy.

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Roman - Created around the early 1990’s. Follows ideas of gender and sexuality beyond human comprehension. Enjoys using she/him pronouns. Succubus. In love with human culture. Spends like 99% of her time on earth. Living his best fucking life (literally)

Remy - Created around the late 1800’s. Doesn’t follow humans' perception of gender. They/them works best. Succubus. Has become deaf later in life. Sign language user. Enjoys trashy human culture, especially reality shows and pop music. Dating Emile.

Emile Picani - Created around the late 1800’s. No gender. He/him works. Lower level generic demon. Works as an accountant in the lust squadrons. Thinks parts of human culture is nifty like cartoons, puppets and pastel paintings. Not a fan of everything human though. Dating Remy.

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Osmo “Orange” - Character unavailable

Patton & Logan - Character’s unavailable

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chocolix76 · 1 year

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Rupert and the Misfits (RATM) Gameplay

I've already touched upon the characters and their personalities, but I think it's important to go into the gameplay. I'll try my best to summarize it the best I can without too many spoilers!

The game always starts with a night shift, when you will play as Melanie. There are two ways that animatronics can get into the security office. One way is through the singular door to the office, and the other is through the overhead vent, but more about that later.

During the nightshift, the tools at your disposal are a monitor to check where the animatronics are over security cameras, access to the building's temperature, possibly a ventilation system, an audio lure, and a flash beacon. The flash beacon is a core mechanic to the gameplay because you can use it to not only scare off approaching animatronics, but when about to be jumpscared you have a small time frame where you can use the flash beacon to prevent the jumpscare from happening. However, you only have two uses of the flash beacon a night so it has to be used wisely. That being said, I will vaguely summarize how the animatronics will function during the night portion of the game.

Rupert is a hearing sensitive animatronic and will only activate or move closer to the security office if she hears noise. Noise can be caused by the fan that the player can toggle on and off or by other circumstances that might be mentioned later on. She will only attack through the overhead vent. There is an audio lure in place so that the player can lure her out of the vent if she gets too close (note to self: put the audio lure in a separate post). She's a very loud animatronic and the player will definitely know if she's in the vents.

Spencer is just a distraction animatronic who can't harm you by himself, but could easily cause a game over if left unchecked. Like Rupert, he will only attack by dropping down from the overhead vent and can be lured away with the audio lure or with the flash beacon. There's nothing in particular that activates him and he will simply activate on his own during the night. If he happens to get into your office, he will drop down from the vent and steal the monitor for a few seconds, leaving you unable to check on the other animatronics.

Osmo is scent activated and will be activated by a certain something I will leave unmentioned for now. He's the most aggressive of the animatronics and once activated, he will not stop hunting the player even if there is no longer a strong scent. Stopping the scent can keep him at bay, but he will continue to pace up and down the corridor once activated and will attack through the only door to the office. The audio lure will not work on him.

Oswald is heat activated and will become more active if the temperature in the building is over 70 degrees. If the temperature drops below 70 degrees he will either slow down, move back a room or two, or return to the stage. He is the least aggressive of the animatronics but he cannot be returned to the stage by the audio lure.

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archoneddzs15 · 12 hours

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PC Engine - The Manhole

Title: The Manhole / ザ・マンホール

Developer/Publisher: Cyan Worlds / Activision / Sunsoft

Release date: 22 March 1991

Catalogue No.: SSCD0001

Genre: Point & Click Adventure

Format: CD-ROM2

Once Bill Atkinson created Hypercard, just about anyone could make an amusing little program for the Macintosh. Among them all was Manhole, a cute game designed by a pair of brothers, who wanted to make something amusing for their little kids. It became so well-known that even Sunsoft wanted to work with the then-fresh Cyan to port some of Cyan's works to game consoles like the PC Engine CD before their breakout hit, and spiritual successor dubbed MYST.

The premise was that you entered a magic manhole and found a whole new fantasy land to explore. The gameplay was simply point-and-click, and yet just about everything clicked on would result in an amusing sound or animation, cute fun for kids. This CD-only game also included well-chosen classical music clips as well as graphics that were as well done as any classic children's book. Oh, and this being a PC Engine release, a choice of Japanese and English speech samples. By the way, these same game designers were the ones who would go on to make Cosmic Osmo, and later, the infamous MYST! This was one of their best... Well done Sunsoft and Cyan for an excellent educational adventure game.

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bestparenting12 · 8 days

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Kid-Friendly Apps and Games: A Fun and Educational Guide

In today’s digital world, technology has become an integral part of children's lives. From learning new skills to staying entertained, apps and games designed for kids can offer countless benefits. However, not all apps are created equal. Some focus solely on entertainment, while others balance fun with education, helping kids grow both cognitively and socially.

In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best kid-friendly apps and games that not only engage children but also foster learning and development.

Educational Apps for Learning and Growth

Educational apps provide a great way for kids to learn new concepts while having fun. Below are some standout choices.

Khan Academy Kids

Khan Academy Kids is a free app offering a broad range of interactive educational activities for children aged 2-8. It covers essential subjects like math, reading, and social-emotional skills through engaging lessons and mini-games. Its adaptive learning path helps tailor content based on a child's progress, allowing for personalized learning experiences.

Duolingo Kids

Learning a new language can be challenging, but Duolingo Kids makes it exciting for children. The app simplifies language learning through interactive exercises, teaching kids basics like vocabulary and sentence formation. It’s an excellent way to introduce your child to languages like Spanish, French, and English.

Toca Life World

Toca Life World is an interactive and creative play app where children can explore different environments, create stories, and interact with various characters. It promotes creativity, imagination, and problem-solving without any time limits or scoring systems, making it a stress-free option for kids.

Endless Alphabet

For younger kids learning their ABCs, Endless Alphabet is a fantastic choice. This fun, animated app helps preschoolers expand their vocabulary by teaching them letters and words with the help of colorful characters. The interactive puzzles are designed to keep kids engaged while learning language basics.

Interactive Games for Entertainment and Cognitive Skills

While educational apps focus on learning, interactive games are excellent for developing cognitive skills such as logic, strategy, and memory. Here are some popular options.

Minecraft

Minecraft is more than just a block-building game. It enhances creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork by allowing children to create worlds, explore landscapes, and collaborate with other players. Kids can build anything from houses to complex cities, and even learn basic coding through the game’s Minecraft: Education Edition.

PBS Kids Games

This app brings the beloved PBS Kids characters to life through a collection of over 100 educational games. Children can explore a wide range of topics including math, reading, science, and social studies. Each game is designed to be engaging while aligning with early childhood education standards.

Pokémon GO

While Pokémon GO encourages children to get outside and explore their surroundings, it also fosters strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Players capture virtual Pokémon by walking around real-world locations, blending physical activity with a fun digital experience.

Osmo – Tangible Play

Osmo is a unique combination of physical objects and digital gameplay. Using a tablet and Osmo’s reflector, children can interact with hands-on tools like puzzle pieces, drawing boards, and letter tiles, which the app recognizes and incorporates into the game. Osmo offers a variety of games that promote creativity, math, and problem-solving skills.

Apps for Creativity and Expression

Encouraging children to express their creativity is important for their emotional development. The following apps are excellent for artistic exploration.

Artie’s World

Designed for younger children, Artie’s World teaches drawing and spatial awareness in a fun, interactive way. Children can help Artie, a friendly aardvark, navigate through various drawing challenges, creating lines, shapes, and scenes as they go. This helps foster fine motor skills and creative expression.

BANDIMAL

Music is a wonderful outlet for creativity, and BANDIMAL is an app that introduces kids to the world of music composition. Through simple interactions, children can create unique melodies and rhythms using quirky animal characters. It’s a fun way for kids to explore their musical instincts without needing any prior knowledge of music theory.

LEGO DUPLO World

LEGO DUPLO World is an app that brings the beloved LEGO DUPLO bricks into the digital realm. It offers open-ended play scenarios where kids can build, explore, and create. The app promotes early literacy, numeracy, and creativity, making it a valuable digital tool for young minds.

Safety and Screen Time Considerations

While apps and games can be great tools for learning and development, it’s crucial for parents to monitor their children’s screen time and ensure they’re engaging with content that is both safe and age-appropriate. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Parental Controls: Many apps and devices allow parents to set limits on screen time, filter content, and monitor activity. Make sure to explore these settings to maintain a healthy balance.

Check Reviews and Ratings: Before downloading any app or game, look for reviews from other parents and ratings that indicate its suitability for your child’s age group.

In-App Purchases: Some free apps might include in-app purchases or ads, so be cautious and disable purchasing options if possible to avoid unexpected charges.

Screen Time Balance: Experts recommend balancing screen time with physical activities and ensuring children take breaks to protect their eyes and mental well-being.

Kid-friendly apps and games provide a wonderful opportunity for children to explore new skills, enhance their creativity, and enjoy entertainment in a safe, constructive way. From educational apps like Khan Academy Kids to creative platforms like BANDIMAL, there is an array of options designed to nurture both the mind and the imagination.

While these tools are beneficial, parents should always monitor screen time and content to ensure that kids engage in a balanced and enriching digital experience. By selecting the right apps and games, you can help foster a well-rounded learning environment for your child in today’s tech-driven world.

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