helluvatimes · 1 year ago
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Fireball Lily
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Fireball Lily impressing without scent in the Floral Fantasy. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.
Underexposing the image 1-1/3 stops to keep highlights had turned the flower head into a salmon-red mass. So in post, things were brightened up until each individual flower could be seen clearly.
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doodle17 · 11 months ago
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“Oh no Raz! Due to a misplaced fireball your shirt burned off! I shall avert mine eyes from your perfect body” Lili says as her phone takes several photos.
"Lili I am literally getting covered in third degree burns right now"
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atamascolily · 4 years ago
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Adventures of Sinbad Masterpost
Finding anything on tumblr is a pain, so I have compiled a list of links to my episode commentary and meta for The Adventures of Sinbad, the delightfully low-budget action-adventure fantasy ‘90s TV series of my childhood--for my own reference, if no one else’s.
Before you ask, yes, I know episodes 1x03-1x07 are missing, I did them out of order a few years ago back when this blog was entirely devoted to AOS, and never got around to them. Now the fan site where I got my high-quality screenshots from appears to be defunct, so it makes doing the other ones trickier.
Fun fact: I started watching the show at episode 8, and look where I ended up today, lol.
Episode Reviews
An Overly Opinionated Guide About Which Episodes Are Worth Watching
1x01 - The Return of Sinbad, Part One
1x02 - The Return of Sinbad, Part Two
1x08 - The Ties That Bind
1x09 - Double Trouble
1x10 - Conundrum
1x11 - The Prince Who Wasn’t
1x12 - The Village Vanishes
1x13 - The Masked Marauders
1x14 - The Ghoul’s Tale
1x15 - The Rescue
1x16 - The Eye of Kratos
1x17 - The Bully
1x18 - Monument
1x19 - Trickster
1x20 - The Siren’s Song
1x21 - Isle of Bliss
1x22 - The Vengeance of Rumina
2x01 - The Sacrifice
2x02 - Return of the Ronin
2x03 - Heart and Soul
2x04 - A Voyage to Hell
2x05 - Ali Rashid and the Thieves
2x06 - The Gift
2x07 - Curse of the Gorgons
2x09 - The Monster
2x08 - The Beast of Basra
2x10 - The Passengers
2x11 - The Invaders
2x12 - The Book of Before
2x13 - A City Under Plague
2x14 - The Empress
2x15 - Castle Keep
2x16 - The Gryphon’s Tale
2x17 - The Beast of the Dark
2x18 - Survival Run
2x19 - The Minotaur
2x20 - Stalkers
2x21 - The Guardians
2x22 - Hell House
Photo Compilations
Every Time Somebody (Usually Rumina) Spies on the Crew With Magic
Every Time Maeve Throws A Fireball
Every Woman Sinbad Ever Kisses In Season One
The magician’s rose garden
Meta
Why I Like This Show
How They Filmed Maeve’s Disappearance Without Jacqueline Collen
Yes, Lily, There ARE Pine Trees in South Africa
‘Dim-Dim’ Is Actually Short for ‘Demetrius’, Hear Me Out
Headcanon: Maeve is from Galicia, Not Ireland
Request to Anyone Writing A Sex Scene Involving Firouz
I Thought This Was A Blatant Anachronism, But There’s Actually Historical Precedence
There’s Only One Goat
An Unexpectedly Painful Moment in Season Two
Headcanon: Plot Twist for Isle of Bliss
Weird Plot Hole in 1x17 I Just Noticed
Does Rumina Actually Have Human Servants Or What?
How to Fix The Show in A Reboot, Were I Writing For It
Look, I Made Some Memes Featuring Firouz and Science!
Great Moment in 1x06 Between Firouz and Dermott
Plot What Plot I’m Distracted By The Foliage Again
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pocket-luv101 · 5 years ago
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Strange Events || Chapter 3
Fandom: Servamp Ships: KuroMahi (main), LawLicht (side), Tetsono (side), Jekuni (side) Characters: Kuro, Mahiru, Hyde, Licht, Tetsu, Misono, Snow Lily, Mikuni, JeJe
Summary: When Mahiru’s friend goes missing, he searches through the woods for him. He comes across a boy with psychic abilities. He hoped Kuro would be able to help him find Misono. (Stranger Things AU) A/N: This was an AU that @viconekochan suggested.
Ch.1 || Ch.2 || (Ch.3) ||
“The game is almost ready.” Mahiru said as he plugged the game system into the television. He walked back to Kuro who was sketching on the recliner. He was curious about what he was drawing and glanced at the sketchbook as he stood next to him. The page was blank and Kuro simple glide the pencil over the paper. “Are you having trouble thinking of something to draw?”
“Sensei always told me who to draw.” Kuro told him and put down the sketchbook. He glanced around the living room and found that it was different from the sterile room he knew. The warm colours were welcoming and the plush furniture was comfortable. He didn’t know if he could touch anything so he stayed in the recliner.
“You can draw whatever you want now. If you see something that inspires or intrigues you, you should try to draw it. I’m not an artist so I don’t know what kind of advice I should give you. But I’m a great baker and you can have as many cookies as you want.” Mahiru pointed to the jar of cookies on the table. “Just be careful not to get crumbs everywhere.”
He reached down and took the controller from the table. He sat on the arm of the recliner and placed the controller on Kuro’s lap. As he studied the game controller, Mahiru scrolled through the channels. “You have to be on channel three to play. But if you get bored of the game, you can watch cartoons. Just click this button on the remote to find another channel.”
Kuro changed the channel like he showed him. A movie appeared on the screen and he tilted his head at the confusing costumes the actors wore. “Why are they wearing disguises? There’s a lot of singing and dancing too. Are they trying to perform a ritual?”
“It’s Halloween and the characters are at a ball.” From Kuro’s expression, it was likely he didn’t know about the holiday. He smiled sympathetically and told him, “Halloween is my favourite holiday. People dress up and go around the neighbourhood to collect candy. We’re a little old for trick-or-treating but there are fun things to do like the Halloween Ball.”
They watched the scene where a boy approached a girl and asked her to dance. Mahiru spoke his thoughts out loud. “Isn’t it romantic? You’re sitting alone but then a mystery person comes and asks you to dance. You probably think I’m weird. Most guys prefer action movies over romantic comedies.”
“I don’t think it’s weird. I’ve never been to a Halloween Ball before but it looks like everyone’s dancing.” Kuro thought Mahiru would be able to find someone to dance with easily. He was kind and he made him feel comfortable with his smile. His next words made Mahiru blush. “I can dance with you at the ball. We’re friends now.”
He realized that Kuro didn’t fully understand the concept of asking someone to dance. Mahiru wasn’t sure if he should explain it to him. Instead, he said: “Thank you but the Halloween Ball is held at our school. You’re too scared to come upstairs without the curtains being closed so you won’t be comfortable at the ball. It’s okay, Kuro. Let’s get back to the video game.”
Mahiru switched the channel so they could play the game. He leaned closer to Kuro and taught him how to play the game. He was so close that he could smell the subtle scent of his hair. Kuro stared at the buttons on the controller and thought back to the control panel Sensei showed him once. He wasn’t allowed to touch the buttons no matter how curious he was.
“What does this one do?” He asked but he almost immediately bit his tongue. He was accustomed to people being irritated with him if he asked them too many questions. Yet, Mahiru only smiled and explained the controls to him. Kuro relaxed and played through the level with Mahiru’s help. He quickly learned the game mechanics and beat the next level.
“You’re pretty good at this. Oh, watch out for the fireball.” Mahiru found himself caught up in the game and excitedly patted his arm. Time passed quickly without him noticing as they played and talked. The clock above the television caught his attention and he sat up. “I missed two periods already. I should get going. Feel free to help yourself to anything in the fridge if you get hungry.”
“Okay,” He said despite how much he wanted him to stay. Kuro looked down and saw a lever on the side of the recliner. He became curious and reached towards it. “What does this do? Is it connected to the TV like the controller?”
Kuro pulled the lever to test if it would affect the television. He was surprised when the chair suddenly tilted back and he was laying down. The sudden movement made Mahiru lose his balance and he fell forward onto Kuro’s chest. Mahiru groaned softly and rubbed his head. “Well, it looks like you found the release lever. It turns the chair into bed if you pull it.”
“Was I not supposed to pull it?” Kuro asked, worried that he upset or hurt him. The regret on his face pulled on Mahiru’s heart and he smiled reassuringly at him.
He patted his hair and said, “It’s okay. Next time, make sure you warn me or else I might fall off.”
Mahiru slipped off his lap and gently took Kuro’s hand. He tugged him to his feet and showed him around the rest of his home. After he finished giving him a tour, they returned to the living room. He put on his backpack and then faced Kuro. He was looking over the photos on his mantle. Mahiru moved to stand next to him and said, “That’s a photo of Uncle Toru, Tsurugi, Licht and me.”
“Your family?” Kuro looked at the next photograph and pointed to Mahiru standing with his friends. “You.”
“That was the year we won the science fair. It was a lot of fun.” His smile became sad when he looked at Misono. He was still worried for him and he wished he knew where he was. He sat Kuro’s expression in the corner of his eyes and there seemed to be something troubling him.
Kuro reached out and pointed at Misono. He didn’t say a word and Mahiru asked, “Do you recognize him? Did you see him last night in the forest?”
“Not in the forest.” Kuro shook his head and dropped his hand. “Somewhere dark.”
“Can you tell me about it?” Mahiru didn’t want to push him but he needed to find his friend. “Please, tell me about where you saw him.”
“You said the person called you after I left?” JeJe picked up the phone to examine it. The receiver was charred like he described earlier. He briefly told him about the call already but JeJe didn’t know what to make of it. “Last night’s storm must’ve caused the burn. You should get another phone and check the wiring for your home. For the call, it’s probably a cruel prank.”
“But I heard Misono’s voice! Hyde did too. Misono didn’t say anything but I know it was him. Can’t you ask the phone company for records of incoming calls?” Mikuni insisted and he could see that JeJe was skeptical. “I know I sound desperate but it was Misono’s breathing. If Lily called you, wouldn’t you know it’s your brother.”
“I would be desperate for any sign that he was alive. Mikuni, this is difficult but we need to keep a leveled head.” He reminded him. “If you get more prank calls, you can keep a record of them. I’ll look into them if they become a problem. Let’s focus on finding Misono. Where would he go if he was in danger and he can’t run to his friends?”
“He had a fort in the woods but I already checked it the day we discovered him missing. There’s a short cut through the back fence that he uses.” Mikuni led him to the backyard. He took him to a corner of the fence where there was a small gap in the bars. JeJe was surprised Misono could fit through the hole even though he was small. “Hyde ran his car into the fence and made the hole.”
“I have several questions about that but I don’t want to know the answer. There aren’t any sign of blood. If he used this hole to run away, it means he wasn’t hurt.” Mikuni felt slightly relieved. JeJe glanced up at the top of the gate. “Are the security sensors in the same area?”
“Yeah. Give me a boost and we can climb over the fence. It’s faster than walking around the house. Don’t trip the alarm.” He ordered and JeJe groaned. He didn’t want to argue with him throughout the investigation so he gave in quickly. JeJe cupped his hands and helped him reach the top of the gate. Mikuni placed his hands on his shoulder and stepped onto his palm.
He pulled himself onto the stone pillar at the corner of the gate. Mikuni was careful not to move in front of the alarm’s sensor. Once he was perched safely on the small ledge, he reached down to help JeJe climbed up. The gate was tall and it would be difficult for anyone to climb over it. They were only able to scale the gate as a team because they would often do so as children.
JeJe jumped to the ground first and turned around to help Mikuni down as well. He was taken by surprised when Mikuni leapt off the pillar and into his chest. He managed to catch him without tumbling to the ground. With a groan, he said: “You need to warn me before you do something like this.”
“We don’t have the time when Misono’s missing.” He slid down and took his hand to drag him away. “We already searched the west side of the woods where his fort is. We should look for any clues Misono might’ve left behind in the east side now. It’ll help us organize the search party.”
The search party wouldn’t officially gather until the afternoon but Mikuni wanted to spend as much time searching as he could. They walked through the woods and he scanned the ground. He didn’t know what to look for but he hoped something would stand out to him. He trusted JeJe’s experience as the town’s chief and asked: “How do you know something is a clue?”
“Since we don’t know what happened to Misono, it’s hard to say what to look for. For now, just look for anything that’s out of place.” JeJe told him.
“What about that?” Mikuni pointed to a grate cover laying on the ground. He picked it up and searched the ground around them. A few feet away, there was a pipe tunnel. He walked to the small tunnel and held the grate against the opening. It appeared to fit and Mikuni looked through it. “Do you think Misono could’ve crawled through here to escape the person chasing him?”
“It’s pretty small and you’ll have to be desperate to crawl through here.” JeJe remembered Hyde telling him that Misono was able to hide in small spaces. Would a teenager be able to pry open the grate off the tunnel though? He knelt next to Mikuni to look through the tunnel. “Property of The Servamp National Laboratory. That’s the energy plant nearby.”
“That must be where he is!” Mikuni shot to his feet. “We should go there right now.”
“We can’t go barging into a private, government property, Mikuni. There’s a proper way to do things. We have to call them and explain why we want a tour of their facilities. He might not be there though. If Misono crawled to the other side, they would’ve sent him to the police already.” JeJe reasoned. Mikuni didn’t appear satisfied with that answer and sighed. “I’ll give them a call and we’ll go there tomorrow.”
After school, Tetsu and Lily went to Mahiru’s home. He didn’t go to class so his friends wanted to check on him. They knew Mahiru was kind but they weren’t certain if he should’ve taken in a stranger. Licht was staying with him so they knew he wouldn’t be alone with him. They knocked on the door and waited for Mahiru to answer.
Tetsu noticed that all of the curtains were drawn even though it was the middle of the day. He wasn’t able to think about it much before Mahiru opened the door. A relieved expression appeared on his face the moment he saw them. He unhooked the chain on the door and let them inside. With a hushed whisper, he pointed to the basement. “I need to tell you guys something in private.”
“What is it?” Lily was worried by how tense Mahiru was. He couldn’t see the boy they helped the previous night and he wondered if he told Mahiru something strange. They followed him down the basement where Kuro was sitting in a small, pillow fort. He had the super-com in his hands and he shuffled through the channels.
He heard them approach and he looked up. Mahiru knelt in front of him and gently took the radio from his hands. He wrapped his hands around his and squeezed them lightly. He could see that Kuro saw nervous and he wanted to reassure him. “It’s okay, Kuro. You can trust Tetsu and Lily. They were with me when I found you in the woods.”
“Friends?” He whispered and Mahiru nodded confidently.
“What is he still doing here, Mahiru? I thought you were going to take him to the police.” Lily whispered to him. He thought it was better to let the police help him because they had more resources. He wanted to focus on finding Misono as well.
“I was going to but that might put Kuro in danger. There are dangerous people after him. We can’t let them find him.” Mahiru took a deep breath and hoped they would believe his next words. “I think he knows what happened to Misono as well. This morning, he was able to point out Misono in this photo. We did find him in the same place Misono disappeared. The bad men could be involved as well.”
“Isn’t that even more reason to tell the police?” Lily pointed out. “We should tell our parents at least.”
Tetsu walked past both of them and knelt in front of Kuro. He placed his hands in his shoulders and shook him lightly. “Do you know where Misono was taken? If you know what happened to him, please tell us. Help us find him, Big Brother.”
“You’re going to scare him, Tetsu.” Mahiru knew that Tetsu would never hurt a person but he rushed to stop him. He felt protective of Kuro and placed himself between the two. He could tell that he had been through a lot and he didn’t want anything else to hurt him. “You’re not going to get any answers if you force him like that.”
“This isn’t going to get us anywhere. I’m going to get my brother.” Lily was JeJe’s brother and he thought it was best if he knew about Kuro. He turned to walk up the stairs but the table flew into his path. The three stared at the furniture that began to pile in front of the stairs. Cautiously, Tetsu tried to pull the table away from the stairs. The table flew back to the entrance like a magnet.
“No.” The voice made them turn around. There was a trickle of blood flowing out of his nose.
“Kuro, what happened to your nose?” Mahiru walked to him and wiped the blood with his sleeve. He couldn’t stop picturing the furniture moving and question how they were able to move on their own. In a soft voice, he asked: “Did you just do that, Kuro?”
“I don’t want to go back to the bad people.” His words caused the room to spin beneath Mahiru’s feet. He didn’t know how to process that Kuro was able to move things with his mind. He thought that it was only something he would see in movies. “Are you scared of me now? I can leave.”
“You’re my friend so I won’t let you face those bad men alone.” Mahiru whispered back. He turned to face his friends and said, “Let’s not do anything rash and take a moment to think. We can talk about what we should do after dinner.”
“That demon called me a fake. Can you believe that, Kranz?” Licht complained to his friend over the phone. He laid back on the bed and stared at the ceiling. “He thought I was one of those gossiping jerks when I tried to be nice to him. Then, I wasn’t able to find the music room either! Maybe I can sneak back into the school tomorrow. Hopefully, Mahiru will be able to go to school.”
“If you don’t have anything else planned, do you want to go to a party? My friend is throwing a party and it’s in the town Mahiru lives in. His house is on Mirkwood, near the woods. It’ll be fun.” He suggested. Licht considered it but he doubted he would have much fun. Kranz would likely be the only person he knew at the party. He didn’t have many friends since his family moved a lot.
Then, Kranz said: “It has been a long time since we could talk in person.”
“Yeah. What’s the address?” Kranz was the first friend he ever made and he cared enough to send letters and call. He gave him the address and he wrote it down quickly. He grabbed his jacket and climbed down the stairs. Mahiru was in the dining room with his friend and Licht waved to his cousin. “Mahiru, can I borrow your bike? I want to go to a friend’s house. This is his address.”
“This is close to Misono’s home. That was where my friend disappeared. I don’t think you should go near the woods when it’s dark outside. There might be bad men in the woods or other dangerous things.” Mahiru warned. He looked to Kuro but he didn’t add anything else. Kuro knew Mahiru wanted him to warn Licht about the woods but he couldn’t describe the things he saw there.
“I’m a strong angel so you don’t need to worry about me.” Licht puffed his cheeks in annoyance. Mahiru knew how stubborn his cousin was and that he could quickly become unreasonable. With that thought, he was surprised when Licht seemingly relented. He muttered something and walked away.
He sneaked into the garage and found Mahiru’s bike resting against the wall. Licht told himself he would apologize to Mahiru once he returned. He didn’t know where the house was but he knew its general location. He rode the bike down the street and towards the woods. The street signs helped him find his way to Mirkwood.
The lighting suddenly changed around him and he realized that it was the headlights of the car. He moved closer to the sidewalk to let the car pass. The car slowed next to him and the window rolled down. It was dark so he couldn’t see the driver. Licht was able to recognize his voice though. “You shouldn’t be out at this time of night. Where are you going? I can give you a lift.”
“Keep your eyes on the road, Shit Rat.” Licht snapped back.
Hyde was confused by his tone and he turned on his dashboard’s light. They were finally close enough for him to see him clearly and he recognized him from the school. He pressed the gas and drove forward with the intention of ignoring Licht. He thought he was like the other high schoolers he knew and decided that it was best not to bother with him.
His shift ended early and he planned to search the forest for any sign of Misono. He glanced at Licht in the mirror and groaned to himself. Hyde couldn’t leave him riding his bike alone in the dark when his own brother disappeared in a similar situation. He slowed down until Licht was beside him again. “Do you need a ride? If it’s close, I’ll drop you off.”
Licht was surprised by his offer since he believed he would drive away. He considered it but his pride stopped him. “I think I’m close to the party already so I don’t need your help.”
“You think?” Hyde raised a brow but Licht didn’t respond. He watched him ride away on his bike and he didn’t stop him again.
“Where is Hyde?” Mikuni finished installing the new phone and looked at the clock. His brother should’ve returned ten minutes ago. He wished he could call him but he didn’t have a cell phone. Misono was missing and he didn’t want the same thing to happen to Hyde. The phone rang and he hoped that it was Hyde to tell him he was working a double shift or JeJe with news.
“Hello?” He answered the phone but the person didn’t answer him immediately. The line was filled with static and he remembered the last call was similar. He didn’t know if he was deluding himself but he thought he could hear someone breathing heavily. “Misono, is that you? Please, tell me where I can find you.  It’s okay if you don’t know where you are. Just tell me what you can see.”
Mikuni twisted the cord around his finger as he listened for an answer. He almost dropped to his knees when he heard Misono’s voice. “Home…”
He wasn’t able to hear anything more as the static abruptly became louder. The sound made Mikuni winced but he forced himself to hold onto the phone. He closed his eyes and focused on the call for any distinct sounds. Mikuni noticed that the buzzing was from more than the phone and opened his eyes. The lights and electronics around the living room were flicking on and off.
“Mikuni!” Small sparks almost burnt him but he quickly dropped the phone. He saw that the phone was charred like before. The lights all turned off by themselves but Mikuni couldn’t move to switch them back on. He didn’t know if something was wrong with the electricity or if he was losing his mind.
The lights in the hallway flickered back on but its strange pattern caught his attention. He walked down the hall and stopped in front of Misono’s room. Mikuni glanced down where light filtered out from beneath the door. He took a deep breath and stepped inside. The room was empty and the same as how he left it. “I’m losing my mind.”
“Where is your ancient courage?” The cassette player blared to life. Mikuni recognized it as a quote from Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare’s plays. Both of his brothers liked his work and had audio cassettes of his plays. He stood in front of the cassette player and stared at the spinning wheel. He thought he could hear more sounds from the player and his brows furrowed.
“Misono?” As if responding to him, the lamp next to the player began to brighten. He thought it would explode because of how bright it became. The lamp and the record shut off and the room was pitched in darkness again. Mikuni’s hands shook as he grabbed the large player to examine it. He hoped there was a logical reason why it played by itself.
A low grumbled echoed throughout the room and Mikuni thought it was from the player. He looked up and dropped the cassette when he saw the wall start to deform. He stepped back sharply and tripped over the carpet. Mikuni blinked a few times and the light came on again. Everything appeared normal but Mikuni was certain he saw something in the wall.
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ussjellyfish · 6 years ago
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Gee...I don't know your opinion on these guys, but how about Dragon Queen? ;)
what? me??
hehehe. 
Okay, so if they get married after the finale, these are the big, royal wedding headcanons. 
where they get married:
The big central castle where Regina was crowned queen. It’s a state function, which provides her all kinds of unpleasant reminders of marrying Leopold, and she and Snow have long conversations about it. You don’t have to get married like this, we can come up with something different. Regina ends up concluding that last time she got married because she had to, this time, she wants to. She can put up with a little pomp and circumstance. 
when they get married ( ie what time of day, what month and season etc. )
The Ceremony is just about sunset, so they can have fire afterwards, time’s more relative in the merged realms. It’s an autumn wedding, full of harvest symbolism (there are many apples). 
what traditions they include ( do they get married under a chuppah and crush a glass, garter toss, ‘something borrowed, something blue,’ etc. )
We don’t know much about what the traditions of the old world are, which means…I can make them up. 
Maleficent arrives in dragon form, because it’s far more impressive than a carriage. Lily flies with her as an honor guard (bridesmaid sort of thing). They land in the courtyard and turn to human form. (it’s very impressive). 
Regina has a borrowed garter (Emma thinks it’s hilarious and necessary), her wedding ring is ancient (something Mal’s horded for centuries), Snow lends her a pretty blue handkerchief because she’s going to cry. (Regina jokes that she’s not, but she’s almost crying saying it and hugging Snow, so yes, it’s a good idea). Regina doesn’t really have anything new, and Snow says that of course she does. She’s in love, and happy, and full of hope. That’s the newest thing she could have. 
There’s a garter toss, Mulan catches it. 
what their wedding cake looks like
It’s ostentatious, several layers, several flat cakes because it is a HUGE wedding. It’s very nicely ostentatious but it’s intense. There are sugar dragons and fancy apples. 
….who smashes cake into whose face
They’re very polite abut it at first, but Regina gives in and Mal smashes it back, laughing. It’s very cute. 
who proposed to who first
Regina, like the good nerd she is, researched dragon mating customers and proposed with some outrageous gemstones that she went on a quest to find. (with Henry, Ella and Lucy, it was a family thing and Lucy really wanted to go on a quest). 
who walks down the aisle and who waits at the altar ( or neither )
Regina’s the queen so she waits at the middle. Not quite an altar, but the dais, where she was crowned, etc. 
Mal jokes about poofing in or flying up as a dragon (the hall’s not really big enough for that) in the end she walks up with Lily. Alice and Robin walk up before them, so does Lucy because she really wanted to get to throw flowers. Little Neal gets to carry rings. 
Henry waits with Regina at the top. (both Henrys? All Three Henrys?), Zelena’s up there too. 
what their wedding dresses / suits / other look like
Mal wears red, or purple, she looks killer in those tones. Something with a train, it’s very met gala old school fantasy wedding. covered in gemstones so it sparkles, she really likes sparkles. 
Regina wears blue (she wore white last time and hated it). Her’s is more subtle but no less fancy, gorgeous and kind of old school, It is the royal wedding, after all. She has something simpler for later. 
what their wedding colour scheme is and what sort of decor they have
It’s autumn, so it’s red and gold and black, which could be kind of villainous, but isn’t. Mal refuses to have pastels. It’s tasteful. The leaves are turning around the castle, the apples are ripe, it’s an excellent time for a wedding.
There are huge bonfires to light after the ceremony. 
what flowers are in the bouquet ( if applicable. bonus: what do the flowers mean? )
Snapgragons, just for giggles. Orchids, because they’re fun and purple and delicate and tropical, but enduring. Maybe Iris? I’m rather terrible at choosing flowers. Robin and Alice pick nice ones. Globe amaranth, because they’re immortal love and that’s really them. Also purple! 
what their vows are ( eg poetry, traditional, improvised etc. )
Traditional dragon wedding vows are VERY serious. (they live forever after all). Probably something about sharing your fire or binding your fire together, because fire is eternal and the source of all life. So that part probably involves fireballs being wound together, and dragon magic. It’s very pretty. 
It’s also not really officiated by anyone (dragons are terrible at recognizing an authority greater than themselves, so it’s led by the pair. Your flame, my flame, and together we’re flame everlasting.
It tingles, makes their eyes glow for a bit. I could have fun with the special effects budget. 
Also very different from Regina’s last wedding, but she’s okay with that. 
if anyone’s late to the wedding
Hilariously, Regina, almost. She’s talking to Snow and it’s very intimate and..they’re not watching the clock. Luckily, she teleports. Still, it’s funny. 
who’s in the bridal parties / groomsmen / other
Mal has Lily, and since she’d be alone otherwise, she also gets Alice, Robin, Lucy and little Neal to walk up the aisle before she does. 
Regina has Henry, and Henry, and Henry? (grown up, wish realm and original author Henry?), Zelena, Snow and David. 
what their bridal party / groomsmen / other are wearing
Mal’s side is red, and has dragon scale motifs, or metallic little scales in the details. 
Regina’s side has more purple and gold, and is more regal, with her insignia as the Good Queen on their capes and stuff. 
who gives speeches at the reception ( bonus: what do they say? recount a sweet memory or two between them? tell an embarrassing story? )
Formerly of HH Henry and Henry the from Storybrooke give a speech together, and it’s very positive and sweet. They talk about how they only had a mom until they were ten, and they didn’t think that was enough, they didn’t know how much their mom loved them, and now, they have a mom, brothers, in a way, another mom, a step-father, a little sister, and now they’re gaining a big sister who happens to be a dragon, which is pretty cool, and Maleficent, whom they are very much looking forward to knowing better. 
Snow gives a very touching speech about love and forgiveness, and how ost of all you need patience when you’re married, and taking as long as they did to get together is really a nice thing for them both. 
who catches the bouquet( s )
Mulan! 
what their wedding photos are like
Their wedding photos are mostly candids, they don’t pose much, maybe for a few, but neither of them really considered it that important. Henry gets a really nice illustration for the book, but neither of them are that concerned with documenting it. 
There are a few sneaky really sappy ones of them dancing and holding hands. No one admits taking them. (it was Robin, she has a good eye) 
what sort of food they have at the reception
It’s a great and glorious feast of epic proportions that includes some fun things from the new world as well as the old (yes, there are beignets) and grilled cheese, no onions rings though, those tempt fate too much. 
who cries first during the ceremony
Mal, she’s a really easy happy crier. 
how wild their reception gets ( who dances the best, who gets drunk first, etc. )
The reception has fireworks, and fire throwers, and fire breathing acrobats. There are some enchanted flames safe enough for kids to play with so there’s some running and laughing with enchanted torches and a lot of chaos. It’s at night outside, and the stars are high and there’s a huge bonfire. 
As it’s a royal affair, there is a very impressive amount of drink. There’s quite a bit of tipsiness and giggling, Snow gets drunk enough to argue with some Vikings who have known Maleficent for a very long time, so that’s pretty funny. 
Younger Henry has his first champagne (it’s not bad, but kind of bitter) and beer (why does anyone like this?) wine’s okay, but really, it’s cocktails he end sup liking, but he’s careful about it.
Most of the very drunken behaviour is the guests, which is fine. There are many enchantments around to prevent the fires spreading anywhere and plenty of room in the castle and on the grounds. (there are perks to having a castle).
Lots of tents. 
what their rings are like
Regina’s is a little subtle and Mal’s is much more ostentatious and has a ruby. 
what sort of favours they have ( heart shaped sparklers, mini champagne bottles, personalised candy etc. )
Pet flames! Well, little bits of the great flame that are harmless, but will provide light forever. They burn in these cute little lanterns and there are plenty for everyone. 
where they go for their honeymoon
Traveling! There are parts of the realms Regina hasn’t seen, and it’s pretty quick to travel with a dragon. Mal also has a thing for elephants and strange creatures so it’s almost a nature safari. They disappear for a few weeks and come back full of stories with gifts from far away. 
something memorable that happens during the party / ceremony 
It’s the first big party since Regina’s coronation, and despite EVERYONE waiting for something bad to happen, it’s very calm. 
Regina and Mal fly off together at the end. It’s very romantic. 
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A Jazz Age Lawn Party: 2017 Edition
Seems a bit early in the summer for all these Governors Island vignettes to be popping up here, right? Well, that’s because after years of sautéing in the humidity of August, my friend and I finally had a novel idea: let’s pick one of the dates in June to go instead! Haha. Genius, right? As this wizened old high school English teacher of mine would have aptly scoffed, “What a bunch of Einsteins!”
I was all set to don my idling pinstripe suit when, suddenly, the morning of the affair arrived. I got out of bed. What the--? How did my apartment contract into such a suffocating mess overnight? I switched on the radio--yes, I’m still an addict--and dialed up the omnipotent 1010 WINS. Just in time, I caught Elliot Abrams reciting “It’s a good idea to bring the sun tan lotion with you today” but recoiled at his glee. I watched helplessly as my pinstriped dream quickly banished itself to the back hanger of my closet. There was no way it would participate in a reality so harshly beset upon by that fireballing outer space beach ball tossing off rays at a casual 92 degrees Fahrenheit. I’d have to settle for plain white shirtsleeves instead.
By the time I reached the Island, my friend Ella had staked out one of the best spots we’ve ever had: about 15 feet from the main dance floor. There was shade, a light breeze absconding with leaves, couples waiting in a line nearby to have their pictures taken on a half-moon rostrum, and Michael Arenella rousing the boys in his band. A few bars of “Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goo’bye)” and couples began shifting over the floor. Most were adorned in period fare, but a few went rogue and bounced around cheerily in shorts and tank tops. As “Tootsie” soared into an epilogue of freewheeling mischief, the master step-takers bloomed like lilies and locked up aspiring eyes from revelers across the crowd. Two gentlemen in particular--from different generations wearing identically suspended pink-patterned trousers--were amazing. Their white shoes tapped so smoothly in synchronous rhythm that the other dancers parted to enjoy their aerobics. The pair kept smiling as their cufflinks went blazing in the sun.
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(Photos by Riff Chorusriff. Scenes from the 2017 Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island. June 11, 2017. Previously:
http://notesonnewyork.tumblr.com/post/149257809698/a-jazz-age-lawn-party-2016-edition-the-weather.)
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Five Bells
Time that is moved by little fidget wheels Is not my time, the flood that does not flow. Between the double and the single bell Of a ship's hour, between a round of bells From the dark warship riding there below, I have lived many lives, and this one life Of Joe, long dead, who lives between five bells. Deep and dissolving verticals of light Ferry the falls of moonshine down. Five bells Coldly rung out in a machine's voice. Night and water Pour to one rip of darkness, the Harbour floats In the air, the Cross hangs upside-down in water. Why do I think of you, dead man, why thieve These profitless lodgings from the flukes of thought Anchored in Time? You have gone from earth, Gone even from the meaning of a name; Yet something's there, yet something forms its lips And hits and cries against the ports of space, Beating their sides to make its fury heard. Are you shouting at me, dead man, squeezing your face In agonies of speech on speechless panes? 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Kenneth Slessor
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