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techtinkerer · 11 months ago
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As a highly comprehensive programming language, Python’s market advantage relies on its range of Data Visualization Tools. Packed with powerful features, such tools for data visualization are suitable for varying purposes depending on the kind of available data.
Our listicle builds on the six best Data Visualization Python libraries that companies should bank on to create well-articulated insights.
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saraharveypatrick · 5 months ago
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Ninja, robots, pirates, magic
I made an interactive visualization on the 100 most popular comics at the Brooklyn Public Library for January 2025. The full 100 is also here on Medium. Top manga 1. Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba Volume 1 by Koyoharu Gotoge, 2019 2. One piece by Eiichirō Oda, 2023 3. Spy x family. 1, Mission 1 by Tatsuya Endo, 2020 4. My hero academia. Vol. 1, Izuku Midoriya: Origin by Kōhei Horikoshi, 2015 5. Spy x family. Vol. 12 by Tatsuya Endō, 2024 6. Demon slayer. 23, Life shining across the years by Koyoharu Gotoge, 2021 7. Naruto. Vol. 1, The tests of the ninja by Masashi Kishimoto, 2023 8. Jujutsu kaisen. Volume 1, Ryomen Sukuna by Gege Akutami, 2019 9. Spy x family. Volume 11 by Tatsuya Endō, 2024 10. Dragon ball super. 1, Warriors from Universe 6! by Akira Toriyama, 2017
Top Marvel checkouts
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, DVD, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, DVD, 2023
Miles Morales, Straight out of Brooklyn by Saladin Ahmed, 2019
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, DVD, 2021
Spider-Man: No Way Home, DVD, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, DVD, 2022
Ms. Marvel. 1, No normal by G Willow Wilson, 2014
Spider-Man. Vol. 1, Miles Morales by Brian Michael Bendis, 2016
Thor: Love and Thunder, DVD, 2022
Other graphic novels
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman, 2023
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman, 2020
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman, 2021
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman, 2021
The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, 2021
The Twisted Ones by Scott Cawthon, 2021
Five Nights at Freddy’s, Fazbear Frights, The Fourth Closet by Chris Hastings, 2022
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman, 2020
Five Nights at Freddy’s, Fazbear Frights, Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 1 by Scott Cawthon, 2022
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz, 2023
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avkamfher · 5 months ago
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https://phiresky.github.io/blog/2025/visualizing-all-books-in-isbn-space/
Seeing all the books in one visual space then zooming in on one is a ride.
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sanguinarysanguinity · 2 years ago
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Fascinating graphic mapping the year various works were cataloged by the Library of Congress: the vertical axis is the publication date, the horizontal is the year it was cataloged, and the darkness of the square is the number of works cataloged. You can really see the efforts of a whole department of employees, systematically working their way through the entire Library.
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technologysolution · 8 months ago
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Top Data Visualization Libraries: Transform Data into Insights
Leverage the power of data visualization libraries to turn raw data into actionable insights. This comprehensive guide explores top Python libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly, offering versatile tools for creating interactive and static visualizations. Whether you're analyzing trends or building dashboards, these libraries provide the flexibility and precision needed to communicate complex data clearly and effectively.
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Explore the transformative potential of data visualization with a focused exploration of Matplotlib and Seaborn in Python. Unleash the power of these libraries to create compelling and insightful visual representations, unlocking deeper insights from your data. Read more...
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techtinkerer · 11 months ago
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Are you a data enthusiast looking to transform your raw data into compelling visual stories? Dive into the world of Python data visualization libraries! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned data scientist, these libraries offer a range of features to help you create stunning visualizations with ease.
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codewithnazam · 2 years ago
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What is Pandas in Python?
Introduction What is Pandas? What does the name “Pandas” stand for? Why use Pandas? Getting Started with Pandas Installing Pandas Creating your first DataFrame Exploring and manipulating data in DataFrames Key Features of Pandas Data Structures Data Manipulation and Analysis Visualization Conclusion Summary of key benefits Why Pandas is essential for Python data science FAQs What is…
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holyjak · 2 years ago
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A GPU-powered web app and React library to visualize huge network graph data and machine learning embeddings, to gain insights into complex relationships and patterns that are often challenging to discern. Leverage components such as Timeline, Histogram, Search, and more. Free for non-commercial use.
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moluvies · 20 days ago
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celestial alignment ꔛ armin arlert x reader (pt. 2)
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a/n: the banners just get weirder.... part two to in your orbit but idk if u need to read that one to understand this one lmao 😝🙏 #idk why this one is so much longer than part one but yolo
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cw: nerd!armin, college au, she/her pronouns and fem anatomy for reader, fwb (kinda) to lovers, confessions, smut, blowjobs, cunnilingus, fingering, p in v sex, MDNI !!
The morning after the party, Armin woke with a pounding headache and fragments of memories that made his face burn crimson against his pillow. But even through the haze of his first-ever hangover, he couldn't bring himself to regret a single moment of what had happened between you.
Three weeks had passed since that night, and your astronomy project had become both the most productive and least efficient academic endeavor of Armin's college career. What should have been straightforward work sessions frequently dissolved into lingering touches, stolen kisses, and eventually, hurried excuses to abandon the library study room for somewhere more private.
Armin frequently worked shifts at his part-time job at the cinema on top of being the project leader. It was confusing to you how he had time to do anything besides work and school, but he managed to play an unhealthy amount of games and watch an embarassing amount of anime whenever he got the chance.
That was, unless you were around. After your hookup at the frat party in Jean's room (something Armin would never allow him to know), you and him had spent a considerable amount of time together.
You continued working on the project together, the other members eventually showing up to the meetings Armin hosted, but things were obviously different than they had been—and no, Armin did not regret anything.
In fact, he'd shown you how little he regretted the encounter many times since then. He'd act as though he wanted your special input on the project when he invited you over, only to not keep his hands to himself the entire time you'd be at his place.
You'd sat beside him at the desk in his room, looking at his PC where you were looking over the slides and ideas from your groupmates.
"This one's just ridiculous," he said, his chin rested in his hand. "I suppose graphic design doesn't come easy to everyone."
"I don't know," you teased, "that neon green and purple combo really makes the statistical analysis pop, don't you think?"
Armin groaned, running his fingers through his blonde hair. "It's physically painful to look at. I'm going to have to redo this entire section before submission."
"Always the perfectionist," you said, nudging his shoulder with yours.
"Someone has to be." He clicked through a few more slides, his knee occasionally brushing against yours under the desk. "Otherwise we'd be presenting with clip art and Comic Sans."
You reached for the mouse, your hand briefly covering his. "Let me show you mine."
Armin leaned back in his chair, watching you navigate through the shared folder. You could feel his eyes on you rather than the screen, that subtle attention he'd been giving you since the party. It made concentrating on the project increasingly difficult.
"Here," you said, opening a new file. "This is what I was working on last night."
Armin's casual expression shifted as he leaned forward, eyes widening slightly as he reviewed your slides. The casual criticism vanished as he scrolled through your work.
"(Y/N), this is..." he paused, scanning the detailed analysis you'd prepared. "This is really good. The way you've visualized the data is exactly what we needed."
You felt a flush of pride at his genuine appreciation. "Yeah? I spent way too long on it, honestly."
"It shows." He turned to face you, his expression softened. "You didn't have to go this in-depth."
"Well, you're not the only perfectionist around here."
The corner of his mouth twitched up into that half-smile you'd grown increasingly fond of. His eyes dropped briefly to your lips before meeting your gaze again.
"I think we deserve a break," he said quietly.
Without waiting for your response, he leaned in and kissed you softly, his hand coming up to rest against your cheek. Unlike the urgent, heated kisses you'd shared before, this one was gentle, appreciative—sweet in a way that made your heart flutter unexpectedly.
When he pulled back, his thumb traced your cheekbone lightly. "Sorry," he murmured, not looking sorry at all. "I've been wanting to do that since you walked in."
You laughed softly, shaking your head. "You don't have to say sorry anymore, Armin. Not for that."
His smile widened, and he leaned in again, this time catching your lips with more confidence. The kiss deepened slowly, his fingers tangling gently in your hair as he pulled you closer. You could feel the warmth of his breath, the way his lips curved against yours when you smiled into the kiss.
One of your hands found its way to his chest, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt as he tilted his head, deepening the kiss further. His other hand slid down to your waist, thumb brushing against the exposed skin where your shirt had ridden up slightly. The touch sent a pleasant shiver down your spine, and you let out a quiet hum against his lips.
Armin pulled back just enough to look at you, his cheeks slightly flushed, eyes bright with affection—and something else, something warmer. "You're distracting," he murmured, his voice low.
"Me?" you teased, nipping lightly at his lower lip. "You're the one who started this."
He chuckled, the sound vibrating against your mouth as he kissed you again, slower this time, savoring it. His fingers traced idle patterns along your side, his touch feather-light but enough to make your breath hitch.
Just as you were about to shift closer, a loud bang rattled the door, followed by an exasperated shout.
"ARMIN!" Connie's, Armin's roommate and friend you had met a few times and who was always nice if not a little wild, voice carried through the wood, sharp and impatient. "I swear to god, if you don't get your ass out here and deal with the dishes, I'm throwing them all in your bed!"
Armin groaned, dropping his forehead against yours with a defeated sigh. "I told Sasha to clean them last night."
You bit back a laugh, watching as he reluctantly pulled away, his expression torn between irritation and lingering amusement.
"I'm not kidding, man!" Connie banged on the door again. "Sasha refuses to touch them, and I'm not doing it! You live here too!"
Armin exhaled sharply through his nose, casting you an apologetic glance. "I should probably... handle this before he actually follows through."
You grinned, giving his hand a quick squeeze. "Go. Save your bed from dishware."
Armin sighed dramatically but pushed back from the desk, giving you one last lingering glance before heading toward the door. "I'll be right back," he muttered, clearly annoyed at the interruption.
You turned back to the slides, clicking through them with half-hearted focus, but without Armin beside you, the work suddenly felt dull. The silence of the room—now free of his quiet murmurs and occasional frustrated sighs—made the minutes drag.
Bored.
After a few more lackluster attempts at editing, you finally gave up, pushing the chair back and stretching before wandering out of the room. The sound of running water led you to the kitchen, where Armin stood at the sink, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, scrubbing at a stubborn plate with a sponge. His hair was pushed messily behind his ears, slightly damp at the temples from the steam rising from the hot water.
He hadn’t noticed you yet, too busy muttering under his breath about "Sasha’s stupid cereal bowl crusted like cement." The sight was unfairly endearing—his brows furrowed in concentration, the way his forearms flexed slightly as he scrubbed, the way his lips pursed when he was annoyed but trying not to complain too loudly.
Leaning against the doorframe, you crossed your arms and just watched for a moment, a small smile tugging at your lips.
"You know," you finally said, making him jump slightly, "I didn’t take you for the domestic type."
Armin turned, blinking at you in surprise before his expression softened into something playful. "And yet here I am, saving our apartment from a dish-based apocalypse." He flicked soapy water in your direction, grinning when you yelped and dodged.
"You’re terrible," you laughed, stepping closer.
He smirked, rinsing off the last plate before setting it in the drying rack. "But you’re still here, so I must be doing something right."
You rolled your eyes but didn’t argue, moving to stand beside him. Without thinking, you reached up and tucked a stray strand of hair back behind his ear, fingers lingering just a second too long.
Armin's cheeks flushed a soft pink as he dried his hands on a dish towel, hesitating for a moment before clearing his throat.
"Uh—so," he started, avoiding your eyes for a second before forcing himself to meet your gaze. "I was thinking... I have free tickets to the movies. Since I work there. And—well—I was wondering if you'd... maybe... want to go? Sometime?"
The words tumbled out in a rush, and he cringed slightly at how awkward it sounded.
"But—!" He held up a hand, suddenly looking panicked. "Not just because it's free. I mean, it is free, but that's not—that's not the point." He took a deep breath, exhaling slowly before trying again.
"What I'm trying to say is... I'd like to take you. On a date. If you want."
His fingers fidgeted with the edge of the towel, his expression caught somewhere between hopeful and terrified.
You grinned, stepping closer and nudging his shoulder with yours. "Armin Arlert," you said, voice teasing but warm, "are you asking me out on a proper date?"
He swallowed hard, then nodded, a shy smile finally breaking through. "Yeah. I am."
You pretended to think about it for a dramatic second, tapping your chin—just long enough to watch his shoulders tense in anticipation—before grinning.
"Obviously, yes."
The relief that washed over his face was instant, his whole posture relaxing as he let out a breathy laugh. "Really?"
You rolled your eyes, reaching out to tug lightly at his sleeve. "Yes, really. I'd love to go on a date with you."
His smile was brighter than you'd ever seen it, boyish and genuine. "Good. Great. I—uh—I'll figure out the details. Make it... nice."
You couldn't resist. Leaning in, you pressed a quick kiss to his cheek, pulling back before he could react.
"Looking forward to it."
Armin blinked, momentarily stunned, before his grin turned lopsided, a playful glint in his eye.
"Me too."
The theater’s neon lights flickered against the pavement as you spotted Armin waiting near the entrance, hands shoved awkwardly into his jean pockets. The second he saw you, he straightened up, eyes widening slightly before a warm, nervous smile took over.
"You—" He cleared his throat, stepping forward. "You look pretty... cute. I mean pretty and cute. Like. Both. At the same time."
You bit back a laugh, watching as his ears turned pink the second the words left his mouth. It was ridiculous—considering the things you’d done together, the way he’d whispered filthy praise against your skin just last week—yet here he was, stumbling over his words like this was his first-ever date.
God, he’s adorable.
"You clean up nice too," you teased, nodding at his slightly-too-big button-up and the way his hair was trying to be neatly styled but already falling out of place.
Armin exhaled sharply, like he’d been holding his breath, before hesitantly reaching for your hand. His fingers laced with yours, warm and slightly shaky, and when you squeezed, he squeezed back like he was afraid you’d disappear.
"You nervous?" you asked, bumping his shoulder as you walked toward the ticket line.
"No," he lied immediately, then groaned. "Okay, yes. But only because I—I don’t know. This feels different."
You knew exactly what he meant. Hooking up was one thing, but this? The deliberate choice of each other, the quiet intimacy of a date—it was terrifyingly sweet.
Armin led you past the concessions stand, waving casually at his coworker who shot him a knowing grin and a thumbs up. He'd insisted on paying for popcorn despite the fact that most of his perks came free with his job—"It's a proper date," he'd said firmly, handing over actual money when you tried to protest.
The theater was nearly empty for the late showing, just a couple of pairs scattered throughout the front rows. Armin guided you toward the back row, his fingers still intertwined with yours.
"I hope you like horror," he said, settling into the cushy seat beside you. "Jean and Eren said this one was supposed to be good."
What Armin wasn't telling you was the entire embarrassing conversation that had led to this choice.
"Dude, horror movie. No question," Jean had said, sprawled across Armin's couch while Eren nodded enthusiastically from the floor.
"I don't know..." Armin hesitated. "What if she doesn't like being scared?"
Eren rolled his eyes. "That's the point. She gets scared, you comfort her, she feels safe with you—boom, instant connection."
"We've already connected," Armin muttered, his cheeks warming. "Multiple times."
"Yeah, but this is different," Jean insisted, sitting up to look more serious. "This is you being the strong, protective one. Plus, dark theater, back row..." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Eren threw a pillow at Jean before turning to Armin. "Look, trust us. It's the perfect first date movie. You can protect her if it gets too scary."
As the lights dimmed and the previews began to play, Armin lifted the armrest between your seats, allowing you to slide closer. The warmth of your body against his side made him acutely aware of his heartbeat—too fast, too loud—as the movie title splashed across the screen in dripping red letters.
Twenty minutes in, it became abundantly clear that Jean and Eren's advice had been... flawed.
A jump-scare sent Armin practically out of his seat, his hand clutching yours so tightly it almost hurt. You bit back a laugh as he quickly tried to play it off, clearing his throat and settling back down. Another ten minutes passed before a second scare had him actually yelping—a small, startled sound that he immediately tried to cover with a cough.
"You good?" you whispered, leaning closer to his ear, amused by the way he'd tensed up.
"Totally fine," he whispered back unconvincingly, his eyes still fixed on the screen where a shadowy figure lurked behind the protagonist. When the inevitable jumpscare came, he flinched again, harder this time.
You couldn't help it—you laughed softly, squeezing his hand. "It's gonna be okay, Armin."
His face burned in the darkness, visible even in the dim light from the screen. "I don't usually watch this stuff."
"It's fine, really." You leaned your head on his shoulder, feeling him gradually relax against you. "It's cute, though, how scared you're getting."
Armin turned slightly, his breath warm against your temple. "Cute wasn't exactly what I was going for, but I'll take it."
The movie continued, a predictable parade of creaky doors and bloody apparitions, but you found yourself paying less attention to the plot and more to the way Armin's thumb absently stroked the back of your hand. How his breath would catch before each scare, how he'd release it slowly afterward, trying to play it cool.
Halfway through, during a particularly tense scene, you glanced up at him—his profile illuminated by the flickering blue light, his features etched in concentration despite his obvious discomfort. Without thinking, you pressed your lips to the edge of his jaw, just a light brush of contact.
Armin stilled, his attention immediately diverted from the screen to you. His eyes, wide and questioning, found yours in the darkness.
You smiled innocently, but when his gaze dropped to your lips, the air between you shifted. The movie faded to background noise as he leaned closer, hesitating just a breath away. His eyes met yours in question.
In answer, you closed the distance, your lips meeting his in a soft, testing kiss. He responded immediately, his hand coming up to cup your cheek, holding you there as the kiss deepened. The taste of buttered popcorn lingered on his tongue as it slipped past your lips, exploring with a gentleness that made your chest ache.
A particularly loud noise from the movie made him jump again, breaking the kiss with a startled gasp before he laughed softly against your mouth.
"Sorry," he murmured, his thumb stroking your cheek.
"Don't be," you whispered back, shifting to get a better angle.
This time when you kissed him, it was less cautious. Your hand slid up his arm, feeling the tension in his muscles as he pulled you closer, his fingers tangling in your hair. The armrest dug into your side but you hardly noticed, too lost in the way he kissed you—deepening from sweet to something hungrier, something that made heat pool in your stomach.
The protagonist's screams provided a bizarre soundtrack as Armin's hand moved from your cheek down to your neck, his thumb brushing the sensitive spot beneath your ear that he'd discovered weeks ago. You shivered, and he smiled against your lips, clearly pleased with himself.
"Thought you were scared," you teased quietly, nipping at his lower lip.
"Distracted now," he breathed, kissing down to the corner of your mouth, your jaw.
You glanced around quickly—the nearest couple was rows away, focused on the movie—before sliding your hand to his thigh, feeling him tense beneath your touch. His own hand moved to your waist, fingers slipping under the hem of your shirt to brush warm skin.
The kiss turned deeper, messier, as his tongue slid against yours. You could feel him getting bolder, his grip on your waist tightening as you shifted closer, your hand inching higher on his thigh. He made a soft sound in the back of his throat that sent a pulse of want straight through you.
His teeth grazed your lower lip, and you gasped quietly, feeling his smile against your mouth. This was a different Armin than the one who'd stumbled through asking you out—this was the Armin who knew exactly what you liked, who'd mapped your body with his hands and mouth, who'd made you come undone with just his fingers on multiple occasions.
"We should—" he started, pulling back slightly, his breath warm against your lips. "We should probably watch the movie."
"Yeah. I don't want your coworkers making fun of you," you whispered with a smile.
A woman on screen shrieked as something lunged at her, and Armin tensed again, his grip on you tightening reflexively. You laughed softly, pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"Maybe we should have gone with a comedy," he admitted, his voice low with embarrassment. "Eren and Jean said horror would be—" He cut himself off, realizing he'd said too much.
You raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What exactly did they say?"
Armin's hand fell from your waist as he ran it through his hair, messing up the careful styling even further. "Something about, uh... you getting scared and me comforting you." His ears were burning again. "Which obviously backfired because I'm the one jumping at every shadow."
"I don't know," you whispered, leaning in to brush your lips against his ear. "I think I like comforting you just fine."
He shivered, his hand finding yours again in the darkness. For the remainder of the movie, you stayed close, your head on his shoulder, occasionally stealing kisses during the less intense scenes. Whenever a jumpscare hit, you'd squeeze his hand, feeling him relax against you as the moment passed.
By the time the credits rolled, Armin had practically forgotten his embarrassment, too content with your warmth against him, the smell of your shampoo as you rested against his shoulder. As the lights slowly brightened, he turned to look at you properly, taking in your slightly disheveled appearance—lips a little swollen from his kisses, hair mussed where his fingers had tangled in it.
He looked just as affected—cheeks flushed, blonde hair falling messily across his forehead, lips pink and just a touch raw. The sight made your heart flutter.
"So," he said, voice hoarse as he helped you gather your things, "on a scale of one to ten, how bad was my movie choice?"
You laughed, standing to stretch your legs. "Well, I didn't really see much of it, so I can't judge fairly."
His smile was slow, a little smug as he stood beside you. "Me neither."
You both lingered in the theater as others filed out, neither quite ready to end the night.
"We could..." Armin started, then stopped, suddenly looking shy again. "We could go back to my place? Connie and Sasha are out tonight, so..."
The implication hung between you, charged with possibility.
You reached for his hand, threading your fingers through his. "Let's go."
His smile was bright enough to rival the theater's exit signs as he pulled you gently toward the door, the forgotten horror movie already a distant memory.
The door to Armin's apartment swung open, his hand fumbling slightly with the key as he stepped aside to let you in. The familiar space greeted you—Sasha's mismatched throw pillows scattered across the couch, Connie's gaming setup in the corner, and the subtle scent of Armin's sandalwood candle that he always lit when studying late.
"They're definitely out?" you asked, slipping off your shoes by the door.
Armin nodded, his eyes never leaving yours as he set his keys on the counter. "Until late. Frat party, I guess."
There was a beat of silence—a moment of shared understanding—before you both moved at once. Armin's hands found your waist as he backed you toward his bedroom, his lips capturing yours in a kiss that made it clear he'd been restraining himself at the theater. Your fingers tangled in his hair, tugging lightly in the way you'd discovered made him groan.
He navigated the hallway without breaking the kiss, blindly pushing open his bedroom door. The familiar space—desk cluttered with textbooks and astronomy notes, walls adorned with star charts and anime posters he'd shyly explained on your first visit—welcomed you like an old friend.
Armin walked you backward until your legs hit the edge of his bed, his hands steady at your waist. He broke the kiss, looking down at you with eyes darkened by desire, a question in them that you answered by sitting down at the edge of the mattress.
Before he could make another move, you reached for the button of his jeans, watching his breath hitch as your fingers worked the metal through the hole. His hands moved to your shoulders, gentle but trembling slightly.
"You don't have to—" he started, his voice cracking embarrassingly in the middle.
You glanced up, meeting his eyes with a small smile. "I already told you, I want to."
The flush on his cheeks deepened, but he nodded, swallowing hard as you slowly lowered his zipper. His fingers twitched against your shoulders, anticipation building in the way he shifted his weight.
The contrast between drunk Armin and sober Armin had fascinated you from the start.
Drunk Armin was all impulse and confidence—hands everywhere, whispered confessions against your skin, boldly telling you exactly what he wanted with none of his usual hesitation. The first night at the party, he'd been liquid courage and hungry eyes, pulling you into Jean's room without a second thought.
Sober Armin was a slow burn—starting tentative and sweet, checking in with gentle touches and questioning looks, always making sure you were comfortable. But what made him so intoxicating was the transformation that happened when pleasure built—how his careful control would gradually unravel, revealing the intensity he usually kept hidden beneath his quiet exterior.
As you tugged his jeans down his thighs, you could see that transformation beginning. His fingers flexed against your shoulders, his breathing already uneven despite how little you'd done.
"Is this okay?" you asked, looking up at him through your lashes, your hands resting on his hips.
He nodded rapidly, then cleared his throat. "Yeah—yes, it's... it's more than okay."
You smiled, hooking your fingers into the waistband of his boxers, enjoying the way his abdominal muscles tensed in anticipation. Slowly, you pulled the fabric down, revealing him inch by inch until he sprang free, already hard and straining.
Armin's breath caught audibly, his hands moving from your shoulders to card gently through your hair. The touch was reverent, careful—so typically Armin at the start.
You wrapped your hand around him, feeling him pulse against your palm as you stroked slowly from base to tip. His eyes fell shut momentarily, lips parting on a shaky exhale.
"You're already so hard," you murmured, thumb circling the sensitive head.
"Been thinking about this all night," he admitted, voice strained but still controlled. "Since the theater."
You leaned forward, maintaining eye contact as you pressed a soft kiss to the tip, watching his pupils dilate at the contact. His fingers tightened slightly in your hair, not pushing, just holding on like he needed an anchor.
When you finally took him into your mouth, Armin's quiet gasp filled the room. You started slow, taking just the head between your lips, tongue swirling around the sensitive ridge before dipping into the slit. His thighs trembled beneath your hands, restraint evident in every tense muscle.
"That feels—" he broke off as you took him deeper, his voice cracking again. "So good, God."
You hollowed your cheeks, establishing a rhythm as you worked him with your mouth and hand together. Sweet, shy Armin was still present in the gentle way his fingers stroked your hair, in the soft, appreciative sounds he made with each movement of your tongue.
But as the minutes passed, you felt the shift.
His breathing grew heavier, his normally precise vocabulary reduced to fragments and your name. When you took him particularly deep, letting him hit the back of your throat, his hips jerked forward involuntarily causing you to gag slightly.
"Sorry, I'm sorry," he gasped immediately, trying to pull back.
You responded by gripping his hips, encouraging him to stay where he was, looking up to meet his gaze. The message was clear: It's okay. I can take it.
The careful restraint in his expression began to crack. His hand tightened in your hair, not painful but definitely more commanding than before, guiding your movements as you continued.
"You look so—" he swallowed hard, jaw clenching as you swirled your tongue around him. "So perfect like this."
This was where drunk and sober Armin began to converge—where pleasure stripped away his inhibitions, leaving raw need in their place. His hips started to move in shallow, careful thrusts that grew more confident when you moaned encouragingly around him.
"Is this okay?" he asked, voice rough with desire, his hand now firmly guiding your head. When you nodded, he exhaled sharply. "Good, because I—fuck—I need to—"
The proper, articulate Armin was gone now, replaced by a version of him that chased his pleasure with focused intensity. His fingers tangled more firmly in your hair, his thrusts growing more deliberate as he watched himself disappear between your lips.
"You're so good at this," he praised, the words tumbling out between ragged breaths. "So perfect with your mouth, taking me so well."
You hummed around him, sending vibrations through his length that made him curse—something rare from his usual vocabulary. His self-consciousness had evaporated, replaced by a man who knew exactly what he wanted and wasn't afraid to ask.
"Deeper," he urged, voice strained but commanding. "Please, just like—yes—just like that."
When you felt him start to throb against your tongue, his thighs tensing beneath your hands, you knew he was close. His careful rhythm faltered, growing erratic as his control slipped further.
"I'm going to—" he warned, trying to pull back slightly. "If you don't stop, I'll—"
You dug your fingers into his hips, taking him deeper instead, and the last thread of his restraint snapped. His head fell back, throat working around a groan that seemed torn from somewhere deep inside him as he pulsed against your tongue.
"Fuck," he gasped, the words falling from his lips as he came, his fingers clenching in your hair, his body shuddering with release.
You worked him through it, swallowing around him until he became too sensitive, his hands gently urging you back as he caught his breath. When you finally pulled away, looking up at him with a satisfied smile, his expression was dazed, cheeks flushed dark red.
Armin was still catching his breath, his chest rising and falling rapidly, when his gaze dropped to you—eyes dark with hunger, lips kiss-swollen, fingers twitching like he couldn’t decide whether to pull you closer or give you a second to recover.
Then, with a suddenness that made your pulse jump, he pushed you back onto the bed.
You let out a surprised laugh as you landed against his pillows, but the sound choked off when he climbed over you, his hands sliding possessively up your thighs. His glasses—already fogged from his heavy breathing—slipped slightly down his nose, and with an impatient noise, he yanked them off and tossed them onto the nightstand.
"Fuck these things," he muttered, before his attention snapped back to you, making you laugh momentarily before your breath hitched.
His fingers hooked into the hem of your skirt, pushing it up your hips in one smooth motion, exposing the damp fabric of your panties. He exhaled sharply at the sight, his thumbs immediately pressing against the soaked material, dragging slowly along the seam.
"Armin," you gasped, arching into the touch.
He smirked—actually smirked—before dipping his head to press a kiss to the inside of your thigh. His lips were warm, teasing, moving higher with agonizing slowness.
"You’re so wet," he murmured, fingertips ghosting over the damp fabric of your panties. "Just from sucking me off?"
You bit your lip, nodding, and his expression darkened with satisfaction.
"Then let me return the favor."
Armin’s fingers curled into the sides of your panties, dragging them down your legs with deliberate slowness, his knuckles brushing against your thighs in a way that made you shiver. The moment they were off, tossed carelessly onto the floor, his hands returned—spreading your thighs wider, thumbs pressing into the soft skin just beneath your hips, like he was memorizing the way you opened for him.
His breath was warm against your bare skin as he leaned in, pressing a kiss just above the apex of your thighs, teasing.
"You're so cute," he murmured, voice rough with want, lips brushing against your slick folds without giving you what you wanted. "The way you react every time."
You whined, hips lifting desperately toward his mouth, but he chuckled—chuckled, the bastard—and held you down with one firm hand on your stomach.
"I—fuck, Armin—" you gasped, fingers twisting in the sheets.
"Hm?" he hummed breath fanning over your overheated skin. Then, finally, his tongue dragged through your wetness in one slow, torturous stroke, and you nearly arched clean off the bed.
His grip on your hip tightened, pinning you in place as he repeated the motion, lapping at you like he was savoring the taste. The contrast was maddening—his usual careful precision in everything he did, now applied to unraveling you completely.
Armin's mouth was relentless—hot, wet, and hungry as he devoured you with the same focus he usually reserved for his astronomy charts. His tongue laved broad, slow strokes through your folds before zeroing in on your clit, circling it with just the right amount of pressure to make your thighs tremble.
"Fuck—yes, like that—" you gasped, fingers threading through his hair, tugging lightly as he worked you over with his lips and tongue.
He hummed against you in response, the vibrations sending a jolt of pleasure straight to your core. Then, without warning, his fingers joined—two of them pressing against your entrance before sliding inside in one smooth thrust.
"You like that?" he asked, pulling back just enough to watch your face as he curled his fingers just right, the heel of his palm grinding against your clit.
All you could manage was a desperate nod, your voice failing you as pleasure coiled tight in your stomach.
Armin’s lips curved into a smirk—smug bastard—before his mouth descended again, tongue flicking over your clit in quick, relentless circles as his fingers fucked into you with growing insistence.
"You sound so pretty," he muttered against you, the vibrations making you writhe. "Always." His movements were precise, almost scientific, as if he’d studied exactly how to make you fall apart.
"Armin—" you panted, your grip tightening in his hair as his fingers pumped in and out, his thumb brushing your clit in tandem. "Don’t stop—please—"
He didn’t. If anything, he doubled down—sucking your clit between his lips, fucking you with his fingers at a steady, maddening pace. His free hand gripped your thigh, holding you open for him as he worked you toward the edge with terrifying efficiency.
You could feel the coil tightening in your stomach, your breathing coming in ragged gasps as he pushed you closer and closer.
"Come for me," he murmured against your skin, his voice thick with arousal. "Let me feel it."
And just like that, you shattered—your orgasm crashing over you in waves, your body clenching around his fingers as he coaxed every last pulse of pleasure from you.
When you finally slumped back against the bed, boneless and breathless, Armin pulled back just enough to look up at you, lips glistening, eyes dark with satisfaction.
"Fuck," was all you could manage.
"Good?" he asked, like he didn’t already know.
You simply whined, lips curling into a grin at his pleased expression. Armin crawled up your body, his lips finding yours in a deep, hungry kiss that let you taste yourself on his tongue. You moaned into his mouth, hands sliding up his back, feeling the muscles shift beneath your palms as he settled between your thighs.
His fingers tangled in your hair, cradling your head as he kissed you thoroughly, unhurried now despite the way his arousal pressed insistently against your stomach. Each sweep of his tongue was deliberate, each gentle bite to your lower lip calculated to make you gasp.
He sat back just enough to pull his shirt over his head, revealing the lean, subtle muscle of his chest and stomach. Not bulky like some of his friends, but defined in a way that made your mouth water. You reached up, tracing a finger down the center of his chest, feeling him shiver under your touch.
"Let me grab something," he murmured, pressing one more quick kiss to your lips before leaning over to his nightstand.
He pulled open the drawer, retrieving a small box of condoms that still had the plastic wrap on it. You raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at your lips.
"Recent purchase?" you teased.
Armin's cheeks flushed, but he nodded, tearing open the box with slightly fumbling fingers. "Got them last week. After, uh—" he met your eyes, a small smile playing at his lips. "After I decided I never wanted to use Jean's condoms again. Completely ruined the mood knowing they were his."
You laughed, the sound turning into a soft gasp as he tore open a packet and rolled the condom onto his length with careful precision.
"Plus," he added, his voice dropping lower as he settled back between your legs, "I wanted to be prepared. For you."
His hands slid beneath your knees, gently pushing them back and open, exposing you completely to his gaze. The position left you feeling vulnerable, but the reverent way he looked at you—like you were a particularly fascinating celestial phenomenon he'd just discovered—made heat pool in your stomach.
Armin positioned himself at your entrance, the blunt head of his cock pressing against your slick folds without pushing in. He guidded his cock with his hand, coating himself in your wetness, watching your face as he teased you.
You whimpered, trying to shift your hips to take him in.
His hands tightened on your thighs, holding you in place as he continued the maddening tease. "What do you want?" he asked, his voice soft but steady.
You didn't answer immediately, distracted by the pleasure building again as he rubbed his dick against your sensitive clit.
"Tell me," he prompted, leaning down to kiss your neck. "I want to hear you say it."
You threw your arm over your face, suddenly embarrassed despite everything you'd already done together. "You know what I want."
"I do," he agreed, nipping lightly at your collarbone. "But I want to hear you ask for it."
Something about his tone—not demanding or smug, but genuinely wanting to hear your desire—made heat pool in your stomach. You peeked at him from beneath your arm, taking in his flushed cheeks, the way his lower lip was caught between his teeth, the eager anticipation in his eyes.
"Please," you whispered, the word barely audible.
His smile was gentle, encouraging. "Please what?" he asked, pressing a soft kiss to your jaw.
You swallowed, gathering your courage. "Please fuck me, Armin. I want you inside me."
The words sent a visible shudder through him, his breath catching as he lined himself up properly. "Like this?" he asked, pushing just the tip inside, watching your face carefully.
"Yes," you gasped, hands flying to his shoulders as he sank deeper, stretching you deliciously. "Just like that—god."
Armin's breath hitched as he pushed in deeper, his hands gripping your thighs with increasing pressure. You watched his face transform—the careful control giving way to raw sensation as he buried himself inside you completely, his hips finally flush against yours.
"Fuck," he breathed, eyes falling closed for a moment as he adjusted to the feeling. "You feel—you feel incredible."
He stayed like that for a heartbeat, fully seated inside you, his thumbs drawing small, soothing circles against your skin. Then he opened his eyes, meeting your gaze with an intensity that made your heart stutter.
"Tell me if it's too much," he murmured, pulling back slowly before pushing in again with careful precision.
You shook your head, digging your fingers into his shoulders. "It's perfect. You're perfect."
The praise sent a visible shiver through him, his rhythm faltering briefly before he found it again, setting a deliberate pace that had you arching beneath him. Each thrust was measured and deep, hitting exactly where you needed it.
Armin bent down, capturing your lips in a messy kiss as he continued to move within you. His hand slid from your thigh to your breast, thumb brushing over your nipple through the fabric of your top.
"Take this off," he murmured against your mouth. "Want to see all of you."
You nodded, and he helped you pull the shirt over your head, followed quickly by your bra. The moment you were bare beneath him, his eyes darkened with appreciation, his hands immediately moving to cup your breasts.
"Beautiful," he whispered, almost to himself, as he rolled a nipple between his fingers, watching your reaction with fascination.
The dual sensation of his cock inside you and his fingers on your sensitive nipples had you moaning, head thrown back against the pillows. Armin took advantage, his lips finding your exposed throat, sucking and nipping at the tender skin there.
His thrusts grew deeper, more insistent, each one drawing a soft gasp from your lips. You'd almost forgotten how perfectly he filled you—the past few weeks had been rushed encounters between classes, hurried orgasms from his fingers and tongue, but not this. Not since that first drunken night in Jean's room had you felt the delicious stretch of him inside you, and your body was reacquainting itself with the sensation.
"You feel so good," Armin breathed, his voice strained as his hips snapped forward with increasing force. "So fucking tight—god—"
His cursing sent a thrill through you—the contrast between the polite, studious Armin who explained Europa's atmospheric composition with such precision and the Armin currently fucking you into his mattress, hair falling messily across his forehead as sweat beaded on his brow.
"Harder," you urged, wrapping your legs around his waist to pull him deeper.
Something flashed in his eyes—a momentary hesitation, then resolve. "You sure?"
"Yes—please—"
He didn't need to be told twice. His next thrust came with enough force to make the headboard hit the wall, drawing a surprised moan from your lips. His hands found yours, fingers interlacing as he pinned them beside your head, using the leverage to drive into you with newfound intensity.
"Like this?" he asked, voice rough, eyes dark with concentration as he watched your face for every reaction. "This what you need?"
"Yes—fuck—just like that," you gasped, arching beneath him.
A particularly deep thrust had you crying out, and Armin groaned, burying his face in the crook of your neck as his hips worked against yours.
"Missed this," he confessed against your skin, the words tumbling out between thrusts. "Thinking about fucking you again—couldn't focus on the project—kept remembering how you felt—"
You whimpered, the admission sending heat spiraling through your core. The idea of him daydreaming about this while working on those meticulous slides, wanting you while discussing celestial phenomena—it was both ridiculously endearing and intoxicating.
"Me too," you admitted, "got wet thinking about you in class, when you were sitting right next to me—"
Armin groaned, his hips stuttering before finding their rhythm again. "Yeah? While I was discussing Titan's atmosphere?" His voice was playful despite the strain, his lips curving against your neck.
"Especially then," you teased back, gasping as he hit a particularly sensitive spot. "Something about the way you talk about space—ah!—really does it for me."
He laughed, breathless and surprised, before pulling back enough to look at you. His expression shifted to something more serious, more vulnerable, as his pace slowed momentarily.
"I'm falling for you," he admitted quietly, the words hanging between you as his hips rolled in a slow, deliberate grind. "Not just this—though fuck, this is amazing—but all of it. You."
Your heart stuttered, warmth blooming in your chest that had nothing to do with the physical pleasure coursing through your veins.
Your heart swelled at his confession, but before you could respond, Armin's hips snapped forward with renewed vigor, stealing the words from your throat.
"But right now," he continued, voice dropping to a husky whisper as he picked up the pace, "right now I just want to make you come around my cock."
The filthy words from his usually proper mouth sent a shock of heat straight to your core. You watched, transfixed, as his lean muscles tensed with each thrust—the subtle definition of his abs contracting, the way his biceps flexed as he held himself above you. His golden hair, usually so neatly combed, now hung in sweaty strands around his flushed face, his blue eyes dark and unfocused with pleasure.
"Fuck," you moaned as he shifted, the angle changing just enough that the head of his cock dragged perfectly against your g-spot with every thrust.
"There it is," he murmured, a hint of smug satisfaction in his voice as he noted your reaction. "Found it."
He slammed into you harder, making the bed frame creak beneath you, each thrust precise despite the increasing desperation of his movements. The wet sounds of your bodies meeting filled the room, obscene and arousing.
"You're so fucking wet," Armin groaned, watching where your bodies connected. "Taking my dick so perfectly—shit—"
You whimpered at his words, clenching around him involuntarily, which made his eyes flutter closed for a brief moment.
Just as the tension was building, coiling tight in your lower belly, a sound from the apartment's entrance made you both freeze.
"Armin? You home?" Connie's voice carried down the hallway, followed by the distinct jingle of keys.
"Shit," Armin whispered, his eyes widening in panic. He glanced at the door—which, you realized with a jolt of adrenaline, neither of you had thought to lock.
Before you could process what was happening, Armin's hand clamped over your mouth, his body still buried deep inside yours.
"Yeah, I'm here!" he called back, voice remarkably steady despite the situation. "Just working on some stuff in my room. Don't—don't come in, I'm changing!"
His eyes met yours, a silent question in them—okay?—as he remained perfectly still, his cock pulsing inside you.
You nodded against his palm, heart racing with the thrill of nearly being caught. To your shock, instead of pulling out, Armin began to move again—slower now, more deliberate, his hips rolling in shallow thrusts that maintained the pressure against your sweet spot without making the bed creak.
"We brought pizza!" Sasha's voice called. "Extra pepperoni! You want some?"
Armin bit his lip, stifling a groan as you clenched around him again, the danger of the situation somehow heightening every sensation.
"Maybe—ah—maybe later!" he called back, his voice hitching slightly as you deliberately tightened around him. He shot you a warning look that only made heat pool lower in your belly.
"Suit yourself," Connie replied, his voice thankfully moving toward the living room. "We're gonna watch that new anime you were talking about. The one with the monsters."
Armin's hips stuttered at the mention, and you couldn't help but smile against his palm, imagining him trying to focus on serious conversation while balls-deep inside you.
"Go ahead!" Armin called, then lowered his voice to a whisper meant only for you. "If you make a sound, I'll stop."
The threat—not truly a threat given how desperately you both wanted this—made you shiver.
The moment he was satisfied his roommates were settled in the living room, Armin's hips snapped forward with renewed force, his hand pressing harder against your mouth. His eyes were wild, a mixture of arousal and danger as he leaned down to whisper in your ear.
"Gotta be quiet now," he breathed, his voice trembling slightly as he picked up the pace. "Can't let them hear how fucking wet your pussy is for me."
You whimpered against his hand, feeling yourself clench around him at the unexpected dirty talk. This was a side of Armin you'd glimpsed before—the way he'd whisper filthy praise against your ear when you sucked him off, how he'd gotten bolder with his words each time you hooked up—but never quite this raw, this uninhibited. His thrusts grew deeper, harder, the wet sounds of your bodies meeting seeming obscenely loud in the quiet room.
"Look at you," he continued, watching your breasts bounce with each powerful thrust. "Fuck, you're so perfect."
His free hand moved to cup one breast, thumb circling the hardened nipple before pinching it lightly, causing you to arch beneath him. Your muffled moan was captured by his hand, which pressed more firmly against your lips.
"Shh," he warned, but his eyes were dark with satisfaction at your reaction. "They'll hear you."
The position shifted slightly as he leaned more weight on the hand covering your mouth, his cock driving impossibly deeper. You could feel his heavy balls slap against your ass with each thrust, adding to the obscene symphony of skin against skin.
"You're dripping," he groaned quietly, glancing down at where your bodies joined. "Soaking the sheets, fuck—"
Despite his assertive words, Armin was falling apart above you—his composure cracking with each thrust. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his lower lip caught between his teeth as he tried to stifle his own sounds. A whimper escaped him when you deliberately clenched around his length, his eyes squeezing shut for a brief moment.
"Do that—do that again," he pleaded, voice breaking slightly as you obliged, squeezing your inner muscles around him. "God—feels so good—"
His rhythm faltered briefly before he found it again, driving into you with precision that belied his trembling thighs and stuttered breathing. The head of his cock hit that perfect spot deep inside you with each thrust, sending jolts of pleasure up your spine.
You tried to say his name, the sound muffled against his palm as your hands clutched at his back, nails digging into the smooth skin. Armin hissed at the sting but didn't slow down—if anything, the pain seemed to spur him on, his hips snapping forward with increased fervor.
"You like this?" he whispered, sweat-dampened hair falling into his eyes as he looked down at you. "Like me keeping you quiet while I fuck you? While my roommates are right outside?"
You nodded frantically, eyes wide as pressure built inside you, coiling tighter with each precise thrust.
"Such a—fuck—such a dirty girl," he continued, voice breaking on a particularly deep thrust. "Getting off on this—on me—ahh—holding you down and—and fucking you while—"
He couldn't even finish the sentence, too caught up in the sensation. His expression was a beautiful mess—flushed cheeks, parted lips, eyes glazed with pleasure. When you clenched around him again, he let out a whine that he immediately tried to muffle by burying his face in your neck.
"Close," he gasped against your skin, his rhythm growing erratic. "So close—need you to—need you to come with me—"
His hand slipped from your mouth just long enough to slide between your bodies, finding your clit with practiced ease. The sudden stimulation made you gasp, and his palm clamped back over your lips instantly.
"Quiet," he reminded you, but the command lacked authority as his own breath hitched. His fingers worked your clit in tight, fast circles as his cock continued to pound into you, the dual sensation rapidly pushing you toward the edge.
"Come on my cock," he urged, words turning desperate as his control slipped further. "Want to feel you—feel you squeeze me—God—squeeze me when you come—"
Your orgasm hit without warning, crashing over you in intense waves as your body clenched rhythmically around his length. Armin's hand barely muffled your cry as pleasure flooded every nerve, your back arching off the bed.
The feeling of your walls pulsing around him was too much. Armin's hips stuttered, his rhythm faltering completely as he buried himself deep inside you with one final thrust. His whole body tensed, a choked whimper escaping his lips as he came, his cock throbbing within you as he spilled into the condom.
For a long moment, he remained frozen above you, trembling with the force of his release. Then, slowly, he removed his hand from your mouth, replacing it with his lips in a gentle, almost apologetic kiss.
"Sorry," he whispered against your lips, still catching his breath. "Got a bit... carried away."
You smiled, reaching up to brush sweat-dampened hair from his forehead. "Don't apologize. That was... wow."
A flush that had nothing to do with exertion spread across his cheeks, the shy, sweet Armin returning now that the heat of the moment had passed. The transformation was as endearing as it was fascinating—how quickly he could shift from filthy-mouthed confidence back to soft-spoken tenderness.
"Yeah?" he asked, a hint of uncertainty in his voice despite what you'd just shared.
"Yeah," you confirmed, pulling him down for another kiss. "Definitely wow."
Armin carefully pulled out, both of you wincing slightly at the sensitivity. He pressed a soft kiss to your forehead before climbing off the bed and padding to the bathroom. You heard water running briefly before he returned, condom disposed of and a warm washcloth in hand.
"Here," he offered softly, gently cleaning between your thighs with a tenderness that made your chest ache. When he was done, he tossed the cloth into his hamper and climbed back onto the bed, immediately pulling you against his chest.
His fingers combed through your tangled hair, pushing sweaty strands away from your face. "You okay?"
You nodded, nestling into his warmth. "Perfect."
Armin reached toward the nightstand, grabbing a half-empty water bottle and offering it to you. "Drink something."
You took a few grateful sips before passing it back, watching as he drank deeply, his Adam's apple bobbing with each swallow. The care in these small gestures was somehow more intimate than what you'd just shared.
After a comfortable silence, you traced a finger along his collarbone. "So..."
His eyes met yours, a hint of vulnerability in them. "So?"
"You said something. During." You bit your lip, suddenly shy despite everything. "About falling for me."
A blush immediately spread across his cheeks, but to his credit, he didn't look away. "I did."
"Did you mean it?"
Armin exhaled, his hand finding yours, fingers intertwining. "Yeah. I did. I am." His thumb stroked the back of your hand nervously. "Falling for you, that is."
Your heart fluttered in your chest as you smiled up at him. "Good. Because I'm falling for you too."
The relief that washed over his face was almost comical—like he'd been genuinely worried after everything you'd shared. His arms tightened around you, pulling you closer as he pressed a kiss to the top of your head.
"Does that mean... I mean, would you want to..." he trailed off, then took a deep breath, forcing himself to meet your eyes. "Will you be my girlfriend? Officially?"
You couldn't help but laugh—not at him, but at the endearing formality of it all, asking you to be his girlfriend while you were both naked and sweaty in his bed.
"Yes, Armin," you said, pressing a quick kiss to his lips. "I'll be your girlfriend. Officially."
His answering smile was brilliant, crinkling the corners of his eyes in a way that made your stomach flutter.
"Great," he said, voice soft but steady. "That's... really great."
A loud burst of laughter from the living room reminded you both that you weren't alone in the apartment. Armin glanced toward the door, then back at you.
"We should probably..."
"Join civilization?" you suggested, already reaching for your scattered clothes.
"Yeah," he chuckled, climbing off the bed and searching for his boxers. "Plus, there's pizza."
You both dressed quickly, stealing glances and sharing small smiles as you put yourselves back together. Armin ran his fingers through his hair, attempting to tame it back into something presentable while you straightened your clothes and checked for any visible marks he might have left.
When you finally emerged from his bedroom, Connie and Sasha were sprawled across the couch, an open pizza box on the coffee table between them and some colorful anime playing on the TV.
"Well, well, look who finally emerged," Connie said, giving you a knowing grin as he paused the show. "Thought you said you were changing, Armin."
Armin froze for a half-second, his ears turning bright red as he fumbled for words. "I was—I mean, we were just—"
"Uh-huh," Sasha smirked, grabbing another slice of pizza. "Changing."
Armin's shoulders straightened suddenly, his hand finding yours and lacing your fingers together. "Well, I have a girlfriend now, so..." he trailed off defensively, the statement hanging in the air like he wasn't quite sure where he was going with it.
Connie and Sasha were silent, amusement on their expressions at Armin's words.
"Yeah, I have a girlfriend now, so what does it matter if I change in front of her?" Armin challenged more confidently, chin lifting slightly despite the blush still coloring his cheeks.
Connie rolled his eyes dramatically, throwing a wadded-up napkin in Armin's direction. "Yeah, yeah, just rub it in our faces, why don't you? Some of us are still single and suffering."
But there was no real bite to his words, just good-natured teasing as he scooted over to make room on the couch.
Sasha couldn't seem to stop smiling, her eyes darting between you and Armin with barely contained delight. "About time," she said, pushing the pizza box toward you both.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Armin asked, guiding you to the spot Connie had cleared.
"Dude, you've been talking about her non-stop for weeks," Connie snorted. "Pretty sure Sasha and I could recite your astronomy project by heart at this point."
"That's not true," Armin protested weakly, but the way he avoided eye contact made it clear Connie wasn't exaggerating.
Sasha leaned forward, stage-whispering to you. "He's had a crush on you since like, the second week of class. It was painful to watch."
"Okay," Armin interrupted loudly, reaching for a slice of pizza. "Can we please just watch the show now?"
You couldn't help but laugh at his embarrassment, settling comfortably against his side as Connie hit play on the remote. The anime resumed—something about giant humanoid creatures that seemed equal parts fascinating and terrifying—but you found yourself more interested in watching the easy camaraderie between the three roommates.
Despite their teasing, it was obvious how much Connie and Sasha cared about Armin. The way Sasha would occasionally glance over with a soft, approving smile, or how Connie had immediately made space for both of you, accepting you into their little circle without question.
As the show continued, Armin's arm found its way around your shoulders, pulling you closer. You leaned into him, enjoying the warmth of his body and the comforting weight of his arm. His fingers traced absent patterns on your shoulder as he focused on the screen, occasionally leaning down to whisper explanations of characters or plot points you might have missed.
It felt natural. Easy. Like you'd always belonged here, nestled against Armin's side while his friends bickered good-naturedly over the last slice of pizza.
When Armin's phone buzzed with a text from Eren asking how the date went, he simply smiled, typing back a quick response before tucking his phone away and pressing a kiss to the top of your head.
"Good?" he asked quietly, and you knew he wasn't just asking about the anime or the pizza.
"Perfect," you confirmed, settling more comfortably against him as the next episode began to play.
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༉‧₊˚Blue Paint and Binary
Tim Drake/Red Robin x Reader | Part 1. >>>
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ღA/N: I haven’t finished the Jason’s one yet but already started on Tim, I don’t have any excuse your honor. Dividers are made by @cafekitsune ! Also there’s a familiar name, I wonder why it’s there👀
Note: This is a Yandere story but for the start off the chapter it’s just a life of being student in university. You’re an art major with a psychology focus, and he’s in another major likely something strategic, analytical, or tech-heavy. Academic rivals are ruled.
No gender mention for reader, just “You” and “Y/N”. Enjoy!
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You see him again.
Fourth time this week. Fifth if you count the reflection in the library window Monday night, where he didn’t notice you watching him stalk through the neuroscience wing like he had a hitlist tucked in his backpack. He probably did. Probably alphabetized, color-coded, timestamped. You don’t know what his major is, exactly. You just know it involves enough data and silence to make your teeth itch.
You’re not even sure how it started, this thing between you.
Maybe it was the day he tore down your entire color-theory thesis in front of the honors seminar like you hadn’t poured eight weeks of insomnia into it. Or maybe it was when you psychoanalyzed the subtle ways he corrects professors, like he’s trying not to challenge their authority outright. A boy raised in the shadows, needing to be smarter than the room but invisible at the same time.
He hated that.
You liked that he hated that.
It made things interesting.
Now you both sit two rows apart in the interdisciplinary lecture you don’t need, but keep taking anyway. You, because it fulfills a loose psych elective. Him, because–well, you’re still figuring that out. You suspect it’s just to keep an eye on you.
His laptop is open. Of course. Always typing, even when the professor is off-topic or ranting about Kantian frameworks like anyone in this generation gives a damn. You sketch while he types. His fingers never pause. Neither does your pencil.
You don’t know what he’s writing. He doesn’t know you’re drawing him. (He probably does)
Sometimes you wonder what it’d be like if you weren’t circling each other like dogs bred for war. If you weren’t two kids with too many ghosts and not enough peace. If you weren’t chasing two versions of control in different languages–his clean, hard logic versus your bleeding, beautiful chaos.
“Drake,” you mutter when he passes by your table at the campus café.
He looks up. Neutral expression, polite voice.
“Y/N.”
The way he says your name–it’s never soft. Like it’s a task. Like he’s filing you under ‘problems to solve later.’
You sip your coffee. He doesn’t sit, but he also doesn’t leave.
“I heard you’re presenting at the symposium next month,” he says. Tone clipped. “Didn’t think postmodern expressionism was ready for prime time.”
You smile over the rim of your cup. “I didn’t think future CIA agents attended art showcases.”
His lip twitches. A crack in the porcelain. You almost write that down. Instead, you offer a shrug.
“It’s about trauma translation in visual mediums,” you say casually. “Memory distortion in painted narratives. Thought you’d be into that, don’t you guys love poking at trauma?”
“I don’t poke,” he says. “I dissect.”
“Wow. That supposed to impress me?”
“No,” he says. “But I’m guessing that’s your default response to feeling threatened.”
You narrow your eyes. “I’m not threatened.”
“Sure.”
You hate that you want to throw your coffee at him and kiss him at the same time.
There’s no label for what you two are. You share a dozen classes. Compete for the same awards. Sit on the same late-night panels when professors need overachievers to flex for alumni donors.
You’ve even been grouped for the occasional cross-discipline project where you talk, and he listens, and then he talks, and you sketch the slope of his mouth when he forgets he’s performing.
Sometimes you work in silence for hours.
Sometimes you fight.
Sometimes you wonder what he dreams about when he forgets to pretend he doesn’t dream.
You catch him reading your analysis paper once. The one you left out in the shared research lab. He doesn’t know you’re watching from the stairwell. He reads it twice.
You never mention it.
Weeks pass. You win the campus-wide art grant. He wins the dean’s medallion. You both pretend not to care about the other’s win, but neither of you stop looking. Comparing. Weighing.
During one particularly brutal review, your advisor calls your piece “Catharsis in Crimson” emotionally erratic.
You leave class furious, chalk-stained fingers clenching your coat.
Tim’s outside already, leaning against the wall like he’d been waiting. You scowl.
“If you came to gloat–”
“I liked it.”
You blink.
“What?”
“I liked your piece,” he says. “The one they tore apart.”
Your voice is smaller than you want. “You don’t get to say that.”
“I know.” He nods. “But I’m saying it anyway.”
It’s quiet for a beat. You look at the sky to avoid looking at his face. The clouds are heavy and gray and stubborn. You think, Maybe we’re like that too.
“I don’t know what we are,” you admit.
Tim exhales slowly. “Neither do I.”
You laugh softly but the bitterness already etched on your tongue.
“Must drive you crazy. Not knowing.”
“It does,” he says. “You’re an outlier. I don’t have a model for you.”
You look at him then. Really look. There’s something honest in the way his hands curl at his sides. Something tired in the slouch of his shoulders, like he’s been fighting a war no one sees.
“I could say the same.”
“I know.”
And there it is again. The space between you, small and sharp and unbearably loud.
You don’t touch. You don’t cross the line.
But you both know it’s there.
Waiting.
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hey..
at what point do collectors opt to turn things from puppets to scrolls? I feel like turning an entire living creature into [a piece of paper] is very complicated, while turning them into simple puppets is easier because they keep all the same parts, just simplified and wood?
It is! It depends on the person's proficiency and understanding of the mechanism regarding when and how they change the creature. Once someone gets good at it, the creature can be transformed into a lifeless object without it dying in the process, and they will move on to more complex and efficient ways.
The way I see it, archiving is a form of information compression and storage—and there is A LOT of information. When looking at Earth creatures we have everything from single-cell bacteria to whales that range up to 100 quadrillion cells, all with different sizes. The smallest single-cell critter is 0.3 μm, while the largest single cell is an ostrich egg that can get to 18 cm. So it's not just noting "a cell"—there's also a lot of information about the cell content, size, the DNA, current water, and oxygen levels, what protein it contains and how much. Then there are spatial dimensions. (While we can consider there being more, especially in fiction, I’m sticking to three; trying to visualize four fills me with frustration and existential dread xD) Every cell has its place in space in relation to the others, and all the contents' relations are also important. If, suddenly, all histones materialize inside a mitochondria instead of the nucleus, we can have a problem. Additionally, physical and chemical processes gotta be considered. There's electricity powering our brains, hearts, running nerves, air in airways traveling to lungs, chemical signals traveling between synapses that also need to be accounted for. So, you have all the contents in space, their vectors, and building blocks. Thats a ton to save. This information has to be compressed to be preserved in an organized manner while also remaining lossless so that when returned to its original shape, it's as it was. Not even mentioning that in intelligent beings, there are also minds to take care of. Jellyfish might be fine after 100 years in a static void, but a human? Yhhhhh.
I think the mechanism would work by saving information in intangible magic and assigning it to a physical medium—be it a statue, doll, book, or scroll. If it is physical and can carry information, it can be used. We can argue the mind is part of the soul, or it is a biochemical process, but the fact is nobody really knows for sure what it is and Im not a theolog, so for the sake of this universe, I'll say it's something that occupies the same space magic does and is influenced by chemical processes, meeeeaning it can also be tricked by them. And the magic.
The first degree of preservation would be spells that only change the material but keep all shapes and info in place. This wouldn't require much thought while executing and could be "automated" or worse, taught to mortals (if they have enough magic to power the spell), like petrification or changing someone into wood, metal, or any other solid material. It's not perfect, if the structure is damaged, the spatial information is damaged too. Breaking is one thing, but imagine if the statue melts.
The next step would be assigning objects with some compression and change, like toys and dolls. I feel like there would need to be a system like a content library, so not every single atom is saved each time, but chemical structures like nucleotides in DNA (the ATGC thingies) would just have a shortcut. Larger repeating patterns could also be assigned their own id to save data, and it would slowly stack up. While things are written in intangible magic form and anchored to the medium, the medium can be somewhat customized, like the decorations the Collector added to the dolls. The mind, running in controlled magic, can also be affected, as we saw with Collie trying to scare them and Luz’s dream. On the spell keeping the preserved critter stable has a link to what shortcut it uses so with countless diffrent worlds and structres it wouldnt mix up.
Then we go further into compression, reducing size and dimensions until we reach a point where one axis is almost entirely removed, and we end up with a scroll. Then there are other things—creatures saved as amber miniatures, snow globes, scrolls, or drawings, sometimes purely to annoy the sibling that has to deal with the creature in unhandy form. A more permanent binding would be in a book that can contain a bunch of different animals. Rebinding for long-term preservation is the Curator’s job.
Looking at Earth creatures, eucariotic life shares ancestry with some ancient bacteria that decided to rebel and started to cooperate, so we share similarities even with distant organisms in some strutures since they come from each other. So when it comes to preserving whole populations with relations, the library of compression doesn’t have to be separate for every single animal or plant. For each section of the archive, there would be a common library of building blocks, and scrolls being somewhat separate carrying the exact instructions for body arrangement and the soul/mind/the part that makes them alive attached.
Next is unpacking the information. I think this requires the ability to interpret and recreate what was saved that mortals lack. While they couldn't really unpetrify others, a collector could (assuming the mind hadn’t deteriorated into a husk). In the case of an automated spell, I think it would result in a very lossy transmutation—like a jpg losing pixels, the creature might lose like heart funtion. The Collector's spell also looked temporary or incomplete since an influx of other types of magic (like in Amity or Raine’s case) was able to push back on it. That might also be why they were conscious in the form they were in. Not meant for long just enough to take them to archive in normal conditions. When a creature is heavily compressed, it needs external force to rebuild, as it's essentially written fully in magic. That’s what I think happened to the Owl Beast. Lilith released it from the medium, but since it wasn’t fully rebuilt, it being a magic form attached itself to a magic source.
SO YEAH, its a process that takes quite a while for them to master and it comes with experience. But when experience is based on life it often makes it hard to practice so those with less empathetic approach master it faster. Thanks for the ask! I was dying to talk about that for such a long time and that was a perfect thing to organise thoughts
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sirfrogsworth · 4 months ago
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This post has really been a big lesson in science communication.
Like, yeah, the lack of detail from being far away is a needed variable to create the illusion. But why do we still see it as small once we know it is big? I'm trying to go beyond the technical and into the psychological and some people just don't want to take that journey with me so they just default to "he is wrong about this".
I think I did a little better with my addition where I showed the horse from below. And maybe if that was in the original post I wouldn't have gotten so many of these skeptical comments.
I was trying to make a bigger point about how past experiences inform your present visual perception. At a very young age we are blasted with imagery. Thousands of images per day. Our brain builds a library of visual experiences to help us understand what we are seeing at any given time.
Again, up to 90% of our visual perception is our brain using past experiences to build what we see. And by "see" I don't mean the raw data collected by our eyeballs. I mean the finished visual product our mind constructs for us.
If our brains had to process the entirety of our raw visual input they would literally overheat.
This is not a perfect analog, but imagine trying to process an 8K video at 60 fps... while also constantly stitching together a three dimensional panorama... all while processing your other senses... and running your vital organs... and thinking about what you are seeing and then processing the meaning... and sometimes also processing sound and its meaning... all at once... nonstop.
Your brain takes shortcuts to give you a very close approximation of visual reality. It has to.
I wasn't trying to answer if you would see tilt shift photos as miniature without previous experience. I think if all of the variables that are needed for the effect were perfect you might get that sense. In photos where those variables are imperfect, it might take a while to get there. But I really have no idea and I think that would be impossible to test. Like, after seeing one image you're going to use that experience to process all future images.
So, maybe the answer is yes, but only one time?
But how would you find a person who has no visual experience looking at small things that represent big things? I had toys before I could remember having toys. How do you find someone who has never seen a Rudolph Christmas special or a toy advertisement?
If your brain has that data, it is going to use it. So for the vast majority of people, past experience is absolutely why they see the effect. I guess I was trying to answer why you feel it is miniature so instantly and intensely, and more importantly, why you can't *unsee* it as miniature.
You can't tell your brain, "actually, thing is big" and then see it as big. Maybe if you concentrate really hard you can get a sense of bigness but it is always going to snap back to "thing is small." Your brain has years and years of experiences looking at pictures of small things and you can't undo those experiences through sheer force of will. It is using that old data to avoid melting and so "thing is small" becomes locked in.
I just thought that was fascinating and a huge mindfuck and much more interesting than "if you remove all these experiences will it still look small?" EVERYONE HAS THOSE EXPERIENCES!
Except maybe one of those tribes that shoot arrows at anyone who tries to see what their deal is.
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Okay, to settle this we are going to need a suit of armor and one brave scientist willing to take an iPad with a photo of a train into their village.
In any case, I felt this tilt shift illusion was a perfect opportunity to explore the science of visual perception and answer a bigger question. And I'm not sure what I could have done differently to keep people from having these doubts.
One person said I was speculating and then speculated as to why I was wrong about this.
First... lol.
But I'm not pulling this out of my ass! I went down so many research rabbit holes trying to figure this out. I just feel like the detractors aren't getting what I'm trying to explain. And I don't know if that is because I'm doing a bad job explaining or if explaining it to everyone is just not possible.
If there are any science communication people or enthusiasts who can advise, I would appreciate it. I love doing this kind of educational content and I just want to make sure I reach as many people as possible.
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itsjordynlol · 6 months ago
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Jordyn's Mod Masterlist
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I often get asked what mods I use in my game! Below is a comprehensive list of my mods.
Last updated: 1/10/2025. Added Faster Toddler Training and Toddlers Can Sit on Sims' Laps
NRASS MODS
Absolutely essential mods that help the game run smoother and gives you more agency over the world.
NRaas ErrorTrap: Catches and corrects data corruption errors.
NRaas MasterController: Adds options that allow you to control and change things about sims in your town.
NRaas MasterController Cheats: Includes more advanced features for MasterController.
NRaas Mover: Removes "greater than eight" and "requires adult" restrictions in "Edit Town" and the Phone and Computer "Move" interactions and adds a new "Move" window.
NRaas Overwatch: Periodically cleans up errors and junk that accumulate over a play session.
NRaas Porter: Adds a custom version of the import and export system used to create library families. It makes it possible to transfer sims while preserving relationships.
NRaas Portrait Panel: Adds portrait panels for households greater than eight.
NRaas Story Progression: Overrides EA story progression with a better system.
NRaas Woohooer: Alters game romance systems and allows for teen pregnancy and risky woohoo.
"FIX" MODS
These mods make small tweaks to the game that improve performance and fixes annoying things.
bluegenjutsu Sit on more comfy objects: Fixes routing issues when sims choose places to sit. Requires a Sims Asylum account.
Lazy Dutchess Smooth Patch: Alters game processing speed to improve overall performance.
No camera fade on sims: Gets rid of the weird camera fade that happens when you zoom in close to your sim.
OhRudi Sims need less space: Sims now need half the space for all interactions, which improves routing.
Twoftmama Route Fix: Reduces the amount of time your sims stand around picking their nose. Requires a Sims Asylum Account.
Arro No "Mod Scripts Found": Hides the mod script popup when you load up the game.
marydehoyos Reduce/Remove Lag Caused by Houseboats: Corrects lag in Isla Paradiso caused by houseboats.
GAMEPLAY MODS
These mods add new interactions.
Twinsimming Growing Pains: Inspired by the phases in The Sims 4: Parenthood.
TSS Sims can hand over babies and toddlers: Adds a basic interaction for sims to pass babies and toddlers over to other sims.
TSS More baby interactions: Adds more interactions for babies.
TSS Functional baby carrier: Adds a baby carrier to the game.
Buzzler Moar Interactions: Adds new interactions to the game that are new or altered EA interactions.
Twoftmama Faster Toddler Training: Allows you to teach your toddlers to walk, talk, and potty in a third of the normal time.
TheSweet Simmer Toddlers Can Sit on Sims' Laps: Allows toddlers to sit on adult sims' laps.
CAS AND DEFAULT REPLACEMENT MODS
Default replacements for Sims and other alterations to CAS.
Criisolate Pure CAS Lighting: Changes lighting in CAS.
Baby sleeper footies: Puts babies in a cute footie outfit instead of the default burrito wrap.
Slamyy Eyelash Mesh Terminator: Removes default EA eyelashes.
SClub Eyelashes: Eyelashes available in CAS makeup. Requires eyelash terminator.
Little Wisps: Gives babies hair.
BrntWaffles Baby Soft Skin: Skin default replacement for babies.
BrntWaffles Yumedust eyes: Eye default replacement.
Cyo cute feet for infants and toddlers: Makes baby feet cuter.
Neiuro Mango Smoothie Skin: Skin default replacement.
Nectar Cellar Beards: Replaces EA beards.
Simple Life Brows: Replaces EA brows.
Nectar Cellar CAS background: Custom CAS background.
Sim Bouquet Thumbnail Camera Edits: Makes changes to Sim portraits.
BrntWaffles Lighting Mods: Changes the default EA lighting.
MISCELLANEOUS MODS
I don't know where to put these!
justmiha97 Clean UI: Replaces the default UI with a nice white overlay.
I use reshade to improve the visual quality of my game. I don't understand it very well so I highly recommend this tutorial by acottonsock!
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cleolinda · 3 months ago
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Weekend links, March 30, 2025
My posts
Over on the Silent Hill 2 masterpost, I have the third video and its text writeups finished. There's even a bonus extra video where we take a field trip for the corrections. I'm currently writing up the fourth video, the mood of which swings between "whiny about a head cold" and "most aggressive mom at the Little League game." 
(Wait. That is the mood of the fourth video. The third video is chill. I am unstuck in time.)
Ian's next stream (Blue Creek Apartments and Pyramid Head) is next Wednesday; I ought to be in the chat, but I doubt I'll be able to get my fourth video (same area) up beforehand. 
Also, I am still whiny about a head cold.
Reblogs of interest
PSA: 23&Me has filed for bankruptcy. Here's how to get onto the app and delete your data.
"Here’s the thing about JUPITER ASCENDING, literally the greatest movie ever made"
A necklace uncovered by archaeologists near Northamptonshire, England, dated to the 7th century AD
Tumblr therapy: "About ten years ago I decided that the next step I needed to take in my life was to accept and explore what it meant to be a failure and to have failed"
Seventeen magazine of the early 1990s indelibly shaped my idea of 
what prom dresses are supposed to look like, and I was very surprised when people started wearing, like, normal floor-length garments by the end of the decade. 
"i want to be part of a vampire’s herd. and i want him to pet me like a cow"
“Babel” by Cildo Meireles (2001) — and a description of the sounds it makes
"Young Writer" by Svetlana Tartakovska (1979): an important depiction of a Black woman as "soft, delicate and vulnerable" (I have noticed how often Black women discuss this lack of portrayal, so it always strikes me when it comes up) 
I love a good zine: "Some Thoughts About Being Aromantic"
A very long post of strange thrift/antique store experiences
Art: Caer Ibormeith
"Foxes disguised as monks. On the left from Japan and on the right from Denmark." "It was a global problem"
The Earl of Cattenborough will be Pleased to Partake of a Potato
For the bit: "I only gave [my baby] Dr. Pepper since it's from a real doctor"
"From filmmaker Brad Twigg (Crackcoon) and Fuzzy Monkey Films comes T-Rexorcist - now funding at Indiegogo"
Video
"Can lyrebirds also mimic human speech like parrots or just ambient noises and other birdcalls?" I did not enjoy learning the answer to this question.
"At NO POINT in this video did I know what was going to happen next"
Listen: this dance adaptation of "Mere Dholna" is TERRIFYING
Pure Moods: You could mute this video and I would still be able to hear it
Costumes from Carnival in Venice
Robert Irwin rescues a chameleon
"if you hear a royalty free song on youtube, there’s approximately an 80% chance Kevin Macleod wrote it." To which I would add, if you love the visual novel/game The Arcana, you know his music. 
Personal tag of the week
Libraries. "As a former librarian" (OP is, not me) "I’m actually required to remind you that many libraries that subscribe to Libby are opted into a program that lets you subscribe and access magazines for free with no wait."
Even more importantly, "hey hi hello so as the US goes through this ~ hostile government takeover ~ Trump signed an executive order last week to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). [...] If you’re so inclined and live in the US, the ALA put together a portal that makes it easy to email your reps with a script."
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rthwrms · 3 months ago
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Howdy! I’m back to ask my question! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply (to both this ask and my previous one!) 💛
Do you have any advice on how to not be scared of creating again? Or how to cope with creating something you don’t necessarily like? For some context I was prescribed adderall a few years ago and abused my prescription pretty severely. I don’t talk to people about it (besides my therapist) because it really messed up with how I perceive myself and my creative process. Every time I try to create now that I’m not on adderall (I’ve been off of it for about 2 years and on Ritalin for about 6 months) I feel like its just not the same. When I was on adderall I felt euphoric when creating and now it just feels like there’s a disconnect. I want to create. Desperately. I just feel like everything good about my writing/art/brain came from the adderall.
here's my advice, as a two weeks off of ritalin right now, so my truest best advice would be to adapt anything that sparks your brain into something you can try in a little experiment.
it's about the process, unfortunately. at the end of the day, you have to learn to love the process of making something more than the end result. which isn't to say you can't LOVE a result. or aim to make something you love. but that there is not moral judgement to making bad art.
and there really isnt.
if art school taught me anything is that people will roll up to critique with the ugliest bullshit they made in two hours last night and you still have to come up with something to say about it.
there is ALWAYS something worthwhile about art, even if YOU don't like it. you have to find it yourself. You have to think about it and say well WHAT exactly don't i like about this piece and then you have to answer that!!!! If you like something, WHY??? don't just put it away as soon as you finish it.
(also, it's OKAY to like your art and THINK ABOUT IT. you are ALLOWED TO and are not being OVERLY CONFIDENT or VAIN or NARCISSISTIC or whatever word people sling around to make you feel bad for being part of a social species)
the thing about art is that its all data. it involves a massive amount of skills, including: building up a visual library and the skills to execute a specific technique and also project management, maintaining focus, motivation and brain capacity while also managing the rest of your damn life in a society that hates when anyone does something for their own health. ITS HARD TO LOVE THE PROCESS WHEN THE FINISHED PIECE FEELS SO GOOD TOO.
but that's why its not about the final piece and how you feel about it. as someone who has made a TON of art, even the pieces i hated the most when i made have now grown on me quite a bit. I've posted things i swore i would NEVER let see the light of day initially.
it's about opening your heart to whatever the outcome maybe when it arrives. its about loving the art for what it is, finding the beauty in small details and moments of awe and euphoria.
it's about allowing those moments to even exist. to be possible.
like its not about loving what you could do on ritalin. it's learning to love the things you do off of it.
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