#heavens offical blessing season 2

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Mù Qíng and his cunty little strut

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I'm waiting for this part to get animated.

IDK WHAT BOOK NUMBER IT'S FROM BUT I'M WAITING FOR IT TO GET ANIMATED

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So something that I've noticed while rewatching Good Omens is Aziraphale's feelings on lying, especially during the 30 minute long cold open where we adventure through history with Az and Crowley.

So this scene:

is very interesting. Because this isn't the first time Aziraphale has lied. In fact, Aziraphale has already lied directly to God's face before this moment - of his own accord, no coaxing from Crowley.

He lied in Eden, when God asked him what happened to the flaming sword.

And after this point, the idea of lying to Heaven would come up two more times within the flashbacks.

One happens here in medieval Europe when Crowley first proposes The Arrangement.

Crowley: It'd be easier if we both stayed home. If we just.. sent messages back to our head offices saying we'd done everything they asked for, wouldn't it?

Aziraphale: But that would be lying!

Crowley: Ehh, possibly, but the end result would be the same. Cancel each other out.

Aziraphale: But my dear fellow, well- they'd check! Michael's.. a bit of a stickler. And you don't wanna get Gabriel mad at you.

The other one is in The Globe Theatre in London, when Crowley suggests one of them goes to Edinburgh instead of both, and just does both the blessing and a tempting while there.

Here, Aziraphale lies basically immediately, for one:

But then when the idea of lying to Heaven and Hell come up, he says this:

It seems to me that Aziraphale doesn't actually care about the morality of lying. He's more worried about disobedience - and more specifically, the punishment.

Yet, he lied to the Almighty on his own accord?

Because he's not afraid of incurring God's anger. He's afraid of inciting Gabriel's. He's not afraid of Heaven as in God, he's afraid of heaven as in its angels.

And in a similar vein, when Crowley suggests the Edinburgh idea, there's Aziraphale, aware that they haven't been punished for the Arrangement, and yet still hesitant about lying purely because of the possibility that Hell would hurt Crowley if they found out, just as Heaven would hurt Aziraphale.

The moral implications never bother Aziraphale, not even during the Job incident. It's always the punishment, the disobedience, Gabriel. Adds a bit of weight to season 2, doesn't it?

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Guess who finally started watching TGCF or known as Heaven's Offical Blessing... hehe I've enjoyed watching it so much so I decided to draw them hehe. I've already watched season 1 and currently waiting for season 2. I've already made it to the latest chapter of the manhua version but I'm still in the middle of reading the novel so yah :)

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Xie Lian

Catching up on Heavens offical Blessing!! At the beginning of season 2 right now :D

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CRINGETOBER 20/31 MEGA POST

Day 11- Yandere

Day 12- Niche Interest

Day 13- Creepypasta kinda

CW CANDY GORE

Day 14- Candygore

Day 15- Song Lyrics

Day 16- Objecthead

Day 17- Fake Anime Screenshot

Day 18- Old Art Redraw

Day 19- Dolls

Day 20- Hananaki Disease

LOTS OF HYPE FOR HEAVEN OFFICALS BLESSING SEASON 2

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The Alaskan Train Crash: The Letter

Fresh off the mission, Scott joins Jeff in the family's private office. Apparently it would seem more mysterious are afoot.

Words: 2,450

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Additional Tags: Artist!Virgil, Post season three, slight AU, Mentions of hospitals, Mentions of Blood, description of train crash, Light Angst

Series: Part 1 of The Long Game

Notes: Disclaimers as usual: I own nothing but the words to this particular story.

We're finally at the end of part one! I finalised this chapter back in May, so posting it now just feels like it's been such a long time. Anyone who read the short I posted for Scott's birthday back in April (called Thirty) might remember a certain letter being mentioned. It's finally made it's appearance here! But what does it all mean? What new situation will International Rescue be thrust into next?

The next part and subsequent chapters are very exciting, even if I do so say myself, so I hope you stick around. I will be posting it very, very soon!

Read it below or on AO3 here.

Part 1:

Chapter 1 found here on Tumblr, or here on AO3.

Chapter 2 found here on Tumblr, or here on AO3.

Chapter 3 found here on Tumblr, or here on A03.

Dawn had only just broken over the island. Usually Scott would have been out at first light, getting in his daily exercises before the rest of his brothers woke. Gordon occasionally joined him and together they watched as tropic birds swooped around the trees, their cries echoed throughout the blues and pinks of the early morning sky. There was nothing more beautiful in the world than a sunrise, Scott often thought, but today he was still indoors, sitting in his father’s office whilst he waited for him to arrive. From the window ahead of him, the rising sun cast bright golden hues of daylight into the otherwise darkened space. 

Though he was naturally well kept and tidy, it was Jeff’s years in the United States Air Force that helped hone his trait. His office was spotless. Everything was organised. Bookshelves were lined with all sorts of books from aerospace dynamics to a few older treasures, such as Torchy, Virgil’s favourite childhood story, that he kept for memories sake. 

Scott sat in one of the plush leather armchairs that sat in front of his father’s grand wooden desk. Compared to the rest of the villa, Jeff’s private office was much more ornate. Whilst the villa had been built with the technological advances of the late 21st century, the private office felt more in keeping with the late 19th century. With the dark wood-panelled walls, and furniture made of wood rather than plastic or glass, Scott never understood why Jeff had designed the space in such an un-Jeff-like way.  His father had always been about advancements and up-to-date designs. It was a question Scott had always wanted to ask his father and now perhaps, with him home again, he might finally be able to ask why.

The thought was thrown from his mind when Jeff finally appeared in the doorway of the office. He entered in a hurry and, with both of his hands full, each holding a plate, he closed the door behind him with a soft kick of his foot. Jeff set one of the plates down in front of Scott. The smell had travelled to him long before he saw what was on the dish. Pastries. Fresh looking pastries, that smelt… unusually good. He cautiously took in the sight of the food in front of him as his father took the seat on the other side of the table.

Noticing Scott’s apprehensive look, Jeff quickly eased his worries. “Don’t worry, it’s edible. Do not tell your grandmother but I got Virgil to get these a few days ago. They’re the last in the batch. I figured you’d be wanting some breakfast too.”

His stomach grumbled as Jeff spoke and Scott managed to hide his smile. One bite of the sweet pastry wrap and he was in heaven. Bless Grandma Tracy, but her cooking skills were in dire need of improvement. 

Together Jeff and Scott sat in silence, munching away on their food. The seconds-hand on Jeff’s ornate mantle piece clock ticked away in the quiet. 

“What’s with the Lord of the Manor vibes? I’ve always wondered why it’s so… old in here, but never found the time to ask.” Scott queried in between mouthfuls.

Jeff quirked a brow in question, glancing around the decadent room when his son gestured. He placed his pastry back onto the plate in front of him and wiped his hands free of the flaky crumbs. “When I was a little boy, Pa and Ma used to take me to visit my old grandaddy. He had an office that was as grand as anything.” Jeff chuckled fondly as he remembered. “That space was where I first began to draft up the ideas that were to take Tracy Industries into the future. That space was where I took my call from the Space Agency to be the first man on Mars. That space held so many memories that I had it implemented into the designs when I built this place. In a way, it’s an homage to your great-granddaddy, but it also acts as a reminder, to myself, of some of my most monumental accomplishments.”

“That’s…” Scott trailed off and smiled as he took in his father’s words. He could tell there were emotions that the memories had brought forward. As Jeff took another bite of his pastry, there was a glint in his eye. Family had a way of bringing out the best in people, but occasionally it could also create the most haunting of feelings. Memories with loved ones of times long since passed always remained cherished, but those same memories could also sometimes sting. Bittersweet, that was what memories of family long gone were. Reminders of what someone had, long ago. Scott thought back to those years when Jeff was absent, of the many memories he had of his father that often crossed his mind. None of them had really acknowledged it in the months following the Zero XL mission, but they had been so close to losing their father forever, and they wouldn’t have been any the wiser. Had the Calypso not been on a crash course with the earth, had Brayman not been saved from the watery depths, had they not received Jeff’s SOS…

Scott was tired and his brain was wandering through thoughts he didn’t want to think about again. Quickly he finished up his own pastry and decided to change the subject. “You wanted to talk? What’s new to report, dad?”

Jeff hesitated, and that single act alone had Scott panicked. “I’m heading into the hospital later on today.”

Oh.

Scott tried to keep his face neutral. “Everything alright?”

“Fine, they just want to do some more tests. You know how doctors are, always concerned about something.” Jeff chuckled but the smile didn’t meet his eyes. “I’m leaving at noon with Grandma.”

“How long will they keep you this time?” 

He was trying to not sound irritated, but Jeff seemed to pick up on it anyway.

“Scott, I’m fine…”

“If you were fine, dad, you wouldn’t be needing half a dozen hospital trips every month!” He finally snapped. Not only was Scott physically exhausted from being awake for over twenty-four hours now, but he was tired of having to make the same argument over and over again. Why was no-one listening to him? Why would no-one take his side? Jeff needed to rest, to recover. Despite his father’s constant reassurances, Scott knew that he was nowhere near fine. He knew it wasn’t an easy fact to tackle, but he felt like he was the only one who even dared suggest it. It made him angry, yes, but also so worn out. 

“Son…” Jeff began, but was abruptly cut off by Scott, who had since risen from his chair.

“No, dad! You need to listen to me, okay? You need to start being more honest with how you’re feeling and you need to take a break. All these stresses and strains from work aren’t going to aid in your healing and—”

“Sit down.” Jeff didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t need to. Scott recognised the commander’s tone in his words.

He immediately stopped his rant and did as his father ordered. He didn’t care if he came across as rude or impolite. It wasn’t disrespectful to someone if it was the truth, and he’d stand by that if his father accused him of being such.

But to his surprise, Jeff didn’t say anything of the sort. Instead, a look of calm reflectiveness crossed his features and his father sighed. “Look, son, I know where you’re coming from, but the truth is I have to keep busy to stop myself from worrying over whatever the hell is happening to my body.”

Scott could understand that. When they had thought Jeff dead, Scott found himself often burying in International Rescue work. The distraction not only helped him from going insane, but it also had the added bonus of helping other people around them.

“Trust me when I tell you,” Jeff continued, “that I only do what I feel I’m capable of, Scott. You don’t need to worry about me overdoing things. I know my limits.”

An understanding passed between father and son, then. Eight years in the Oort Cloud hadn’t lessened Scott’s trust in his father. He wasn’t about to start letting something break that bond now.

Jeff cleared his throat. “There’s something else I need to talk to you about as well.” He bent down to reach the bottom drawer of his desk and, for a moment, Scott could only see the top of his father’s grey head. How much greyer had he grown in his desolation? Scott could swear his father had more colour to his hair before he’d been stranded…

“You can’t mention this to the others.” Jeff reappeared and in his hand was a crisp envelope. It was whiter than snow, suggesting to Scott that it wasn’t the kind of old, yellowing paper he was used to seeing from his father’s childhood. “I don’t want them to… panic.”

“I can keep a secret.” He was intrigued now. Scott took in the mysterious envelope. “Paper? Who uses paper these days?”

“Someone who doesn’t want to be easily traced, I’d imagine.” Jeff slid the envelope over the table toward his son and then leaned back into his chair. “Tell me what you think of the letter inside.”

Picking up the envelope, Scott peeled back the opening. He noted that it had already been opened, he assumed by his father, and pulled out the sheet of paper. It was equally as fresh as the envelope. The words were not printed on the paper but rather scrawled in black ink. Thankfully, it was still legible enough for Scott to read.

Mr. Tracy!

We hear the patriarch has finally returned home.

Some will be pleased. Some not so much.

We imagine some competitors will be glowing green with envy at the news.

July 8th. 

Fiftieth Floor. Vienna Plaza. New York.

Your old pal Shipman is having a party.

Dress for the Press, dear Tracy.

It will be a night that will go down in history.

Oh, and wondering who we are? Attend and all your questions will be answered.

Or don’t. We don’t control you yet.

Continue living in the dark if you so wish.

But things have changed oh-so-much since you left. It’s about time you joined the sport.

Trust us, you won't want to miss the fireworks.

Signed, deeply concerned citizens.

Scott turned the sheet over, but the message had indeed finished. He reread the note over twice more before slipping it back into the envelope and handing the whole thing back to Jeff. “A little dramatic, don’t you think? Who sent it?”

“I don’t know.” 

He could tell his father was just as curious as he was. Their previous heart-to-heart was a mere memory now as both their minds turned entirely to the puzzle the envelope presented. 

“It arrived on my desk back in Kansas. Marie found it this morning — I suppose it would be yesterday morning now — and she had it mailed over here for me. I sent a copy over to Penelope whilst you boys were out this evening. She’s usually good with this sort of thing but even she’s turning up blank at the moment.”

Scott’s fingers drummed rhythmically against the wood of his father’s desk. 

Jeff noticed and quirked a brow. “I’m assuming they mean Colin Shipman. What came of that guy whilst I was gone?” At his son’s quizzical look, he quickly clarified, “Well, last I heard of him he was struggling to sell his backwater business to even those who didn’t value safety and regulation.”

“He was shut down, a few years back now.” Scott confirmed with a nod. “His business was deemed unsafe by some new military outlet and was quickly forced to liquidate.”

“Well, Casey certainly had no time for unsafe—”

“No, it wasn’t the GDF who shut him down, dad. He’s actually just been granted a new contract with them. Exclusive.”

Jeff blinked. Scott knew exactly what he was thinking before he burst out, “Over Tracy Industries?”

“Apparently Casey’s concerns about Shipman weren’t heard, and the board were concerned about her ‘apparent favouritism’ with us. So far, according to Casey’s updates, he’s actually shown vast improvements in his business. He’s now going under Shipman Robotics last I heard.”

“What exactly is he doing for the GDF?” 

His father was suspicious, Scott could tell, but he could only shrug. “Supplying components for whatever projects the GDF are working on, I think. It’s all very hush-hush. Even Kayo can’t get a good look in. Details are only available to those in-the-know.”

There was a gentle knock on the door, and a head appeared in the crack. “Dad?”

Jeff quickly hid the envelope in the lapel of his jacket, his concerned features transforming into a warm smile. “Come in, son.”

Still bleary eyed from sleep, Alan padded into the office. His eyes crossed from Jeff to Scott. “Was I interrupting?”

“No.” It was Scott who answered. He stood from his seat as Alan made his way toward their father’s desk. “I was just leaving.” Scott ruffled his youngest brother’s hair. 

Alan made a whining sound and flapped his arms around in an attempt to shake Scott off. “Stop it!”

Scott chuckled, ceasing his actions, and turned back to his father with a knowing look. “I’ll try and speak to Penny later, see if she’s got anything. That date is fast approaching. I’ll see if I can clear my calendar for—”

“No-one is going to that event, Scott.” As though he’d forgotten Alan was present, Jeff went deadly serious once again. “Not until we know exactly what this is about.”

“What event?” Alan yawned, wanting in on whatever his father and brother were talking about.

“Nothing.” Scott tried to ruffle Alan’s hair again, but he was too slow. 

Alan dodged him and took a seat in the chair Scott had vacated. “Ha! Oh.” The change in position had highlighted the bags under Scott’s eyes and Alan frowned. “When did you last sleep, bro? You should go try and catch some zees before the day truly begins.”

Though he was far from finished talking to his father about it all, Scott knew Alan was right. Lack of sleep would render him a liability. Besides, no real conversations were going to be had whilst his younger brother was present. Scott made for the door. “We’ll speak later, dad. I’ll try and catch you before you leave for the mainland.” 

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Up to ep 4 from season 2 of Heaven Offical’s Blessing and I don’t remember any of this from the books 😭😭

It’s going to be so hard for me to get back into the books because clearly I’ve forgotten everything

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MXTX collection

MXTX adaptations of their work

anime

the founder of diabolism season 1, 2, 3

heaven official blessing season 1 and 2

scumbag system seson 1

live action

 The Untamed Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodesWei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respected clans, meet during cultivation training and accidentally discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat. But in a dramatic turn of events, Wei Wu Xian dies. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon, Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji and they start working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events in the past.

The Untamed Special Edition Chinese Special - 2019, 20 episodesA 20-episode cut of The Untamed made for better integration and comprehension of the series. This special edition focuses more on Lan Wangji/Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian/Wei Ying

The Living Dead Chinese Movie - 2019Near Qishan Mountain, there is a little town called Fu Feng, which is nicknamed the "City That Never Turns Dark". There, lies a legend of the "Lit Lamp Murderer". Wen Ning arrives at Fu Feng, and he realizes the abnormality of the town; the whole town is filled only with the weak and sick; and is very run down. When the night arrives, Wen Ning purposefully lit up a lamp to attract ghost shadows. Just as he was about to capture them, a ray of blue sword light appears and the black shadow disappears. Wen Ning looks up, and sees his famillar friend, Lan Sizhui. Wen Ning and Lan Sizhui decides to work together and solve the mystery and capture the culprit behind the mysterious incidents

Fatal Journey Chinese Movie - 2020Near Qishan Mountain, there is a little town called Fu Feng, which is nicknamed the "City That Never Turns Dark". There, lies a legend of the "Lit Lamp Murderer". Wen Ning arrives at Fu Feng, and he realizes the abnormality of the town; the whole town is filled only with the weak and sick; and is very run down. When the night arrives, Wen Ning purposefully lit up a lamp to attract ghost shadows. Just as he was about to capture them, a ray of blue sword light appears and the black shadow disappears. Wen Ning looks up, and sees his famillar friend, Lan Sizhui. Wen Ning and Lan Sizhui decides to work together and solve the mystery and capture the culprit behind the mysterious incidents

Eternal Faith Chinese Drama - 0000, 60 episodesEight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince of the Xianle kingdom, beloved by the citizens. He ascended to the Heavens at a young age of 17; however, due to unfortunate circumstances, he was quickly banished back to the mortal realm. Years later, he ascends again–only to be banished again a few minutes after his ascension. Now, eight hundred years later, Xie Lian ascends to the Heavens for the third time as the laughingstock among all three realms. To accumulate merits in order to make compensation, he travels to the mortal realm and eliminates evil. In the mortal realm, he is accompanied by two little immortal officers from the Heavens, and on his first task, he meets a mysterious ghost king named Hua Cheng who rules the ghost world and terrifies the Heavenly Officials. Yet unknown to Xie Lian, Hua Cheng has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time. In a series of incidents, Xie Lian gradually unveils the hidden secrets of the heavenly realms. ( To be aired)

 The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System Chinese Drama - 0000Shen Yuan finds himself in the world of a stallion novel (Proud Immortal Demon Way) that he likened to trash shortly before he died. He finds himself transmigrated into the body of Shen Qingqiu, the titular "scum villain" who, in the novel's canon, eventually gets killed by the actual protagonist Luo Binghe for being a cruel and sadistic teacher. Determined to avoid the same fate, Shen Yuan uses his knowledge of the novel's plot and tropes to endear himself to the characters (especially Luo Binghe), which would ensure that he keeps his life. Unfortunately for him, he's accompanied by a video game-like "system" that monitors and grades his actions, keeping him from taking too many liberties with how his character acts and how the story progresses. And if he ignores its warnings, the consequences will be deadly. Thus his foray into the world of cultivation begins... ( to be flimed )

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IVE WAITED 3 YEARS FOR HEAVEN OFFICAL'S BLESSING SEASON 2 TO COME OUT AND BOY IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT

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Heavens Official Blessing; Book 8 is the first book of 2024 ✨️

I just fucking loved this series. I was scrolling tiktok one day a couple weeks ago, when a video came up by a creator who's recs I trust. They said that Heavens Official Blessing is their favorite donghua of all time. So I jumped over to crunch roll, and began to watch.

I was hooked. I watched all of season 1 in one sitting and then was antsy my entire workday the next to finish what else was left. When season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, I immediately began to research the best way to pick up the story. It seemed that reading the novels would be my best bet, and i should start from book 1 even though I would know the first few arcs. This was the best decision I could've made!

SPOILERS Book 1 to 8 of Heavens Official Blessing below

The animation for Heavens Offical Blessing is just so well done, but on Crunchroll, the English dub doesn't have any subtitles or closed captioning. I need those, so I jumped to the Chinese dub with English sub. The flow was pretty disjointed, and I had a hard time keeping on top of the finer details of the plot. I had to pause and rewind things a few times to figure out the plot, and even then I was still a little lost.

I had no issue with this when reading the novels. Everything was spelled out very clearly, and I had such a better understanding of what was happening. I also feel like when watching the show, I missed out on Xie Lian's internal dialogue. He is significantly smarter then the show impressed on me. He constantly is aware of the situation with a greater depth then anyone else, and has such a critical eye.

Xie Lian and Hua Cheng were such a delight to read about. I was kicking my feet in the air like a teenager whenever the two of them interacted. THE COFFIN SCENE?! and the temple alter scene?! I was on the cusp of death during those scenes. I loved how Xie Lian was like "they taught me how to not fall for women, but i was never prepared for the wiles of men" [totally paraphrased]. It just was so GOOD. He's just so smitten with Hua Cheng and Hua Cheng is just so obsessed with Xie Lian, it just made me so happy.

This was my first donghua/book ever, and although I knew it was a romance between two men, I wasn't sure how blatantly queer it would be - because I'd heard in the past that censors could be tough on the subject. I was delighted that the information I had been given was wrong - there is no room in the story to doubt that Xie Lian and Hua Cheng are lovers and husband.

I loved the continued pretense that they were "sharing spiritual power" every time they kissed throughout the book lol. Eventually they figured themselves out, but it was fun on the road to get there.

Xie Lian is a wonderful character. He has been as high as a God, and as low as beggar. Xie Lian has lived life in many roles, and it gives him a very unique position. Xie Lian presents at the beginning of the story as a humble man, who is kind and caring. This all turns out to be true, but as his story is unveiled the pain he experienced is revealed. Xie lian has known pain greater than most can imagine, and he survives it. This isn't something that should be overlooked. I think it's interesting - in the show when he retrieves his sword, there's a scene shortly after where it looks like he instinctual goes to protect himself with his sword but then is disappointed in himself for picking up such a habit. In the novel, he is absolutely not disappointed in himself for slipping into a habit - he just changes his mind about what the best plan of action is. The way the same scene is presented gives such a different perspective on Xie Lian

Hua Cheng is a devoted follower. I must say, his believe in Xie Lian is unwavering and dedicated. Is it the most ... sane thing? No, absolutely not. I guess it's different if you're a God, but if someone carved thousands of statues of me, I'd probably be a bit more creeped out. Hua Cheng's dedication to Xie Lian was incredible. His defeat of the 33 Heavenly Officials who offended Xie Lian was a huge twist. Literally everything he has ever done has been for his God- his God who saved and protected him when no one else would. It was a tradgedy, and uplifting. The perfect match for Xie Lian's complex life.

Feng Xin and Mu Qing are two characters who I really liked. Neither are perfect, and both fuck up. But they both do what they think is right, while carrying the heavy weights they do. I knew pretty early on that Feng Xin and Mu Quing were Nan Feng and Fu Yao. I genuinely really respect the two characters for that action.

The Three Tumors were a fantastic cast too. Ling Wen had complex challenges - being a woman civil God, and facing sexism so rampant she had to adopt a male form to be at her strongest. Like others in the story she is not faultless, and she has harmed others in the past. But I think accounting is a pretty good punishment, if I do say so myself.

Pei Ming was a fucking dick, who I cannot believe I ended up liking at the end. I appreciate he was humbled by The Rain Master. Xuan Ji as an antagonist right at the beginning really sets up the story for Pei Ming to be the bad guy - but he really comes through when he needs too.

Shi Wudu 's love and dedication to his Brother, Shi Qingxaun is admirable. However, in his effort to save his brother, he plays with fate. This is unforgivable, and he is the only who who is dead because of his crimes. I think that the punishment does match the crime - though I do wish Shi Qingxaun wasn't a victim too.

Jun Wu. Wow. Now that was a twist I didn't see coming. But like Xie Lian reflects, when it think about it, it all makes sense. I feel like the resolution was absolutely perfect too.

Just an absolutely fantastic series, with such dynamic, complex characters. I read pretty fast, and so even with the holidays/work/other obligations I read all 8 books in about 8 days. It was a fantastic time, and I cannot suggest it enough.

[biboomerangboi]

Yeah I’d give up 800 years of chastity for him too.

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Hualian backwards :0

so like i was gonna use the google translate thing to find a name for a like Chinese dragon oc and I thought "oh lotus could be a good name! lets see what it translates too"

so i typed in "Lotus" in the translator and got LianHua

soooo, just thought it was a little cute thing for Hualian so i shared it :D

[teachingmycattoread]

Things We've Yelled About This Episode #3.14

The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (any page references are to the Reader's Digest edition, which is the only physical copy we have in the house)

Does the dog die (website)

Scooby Doo

The Hound of the Baskervilles wikipedia article

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

Basil Rathbone (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)

Doctor Who (1963-1989, 2005-?)

Stranger Things (2016-?)

"Dr Mortimer looked strangely at us for an instant, and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered:

'Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!'" p. 153, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Looking into the camera like you're on The Office (meme)

The Locked Tomb series, Tamsyn Muir

Sherlock (2010-2017)

Sherlock is Garbage and Here's Why, hbomberguy (youtube)

Moon's haunted (meme)

"One of Sherlock Holmes’s defects—if, indeed, one may call it a defect—was that he was exceedingly loath to communicate his full plans to any other person until the instant of their fulfilment. Partly it came no doubt from his own masterful nature, which loved to dominate and surprise those who were around him. Partly also from his professional caution, which urged him never to take any chances. The result, however, was very trying for those who were acting as his agents and assistants. " p. 273, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Conan Doyle's belief in fairies (wiki)

Grimspound, Dartmoor (wiki)

Beowulf (our episode here)

Yeth-hound (wiki)

Buckfastleigh (wiki)

Bond Boys/Girls (wiki)

Piers Morgan

"I would have got away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids" (wiki)

a surprise tool that will help us later (meme)

Spiritualism (wiki)

Harry Houdini is an actual wizard (this post, wiki)

A Study in Scarlet, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (our episode here)

Miss Marple; Agatha Christie

Miss Marple parlour scene (this trope)

Found footage (wiki)

Dracula, Bram Stoker (our episodes here and here)

As far as I can tell, the G. K. Chesterton Afterword for the Reader's Digest edition of A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles is an amalgamation of the essay "A Defence of Detective Stories" from his book The Defendant, and an essay simply called "Sherlock Holmes" that can be found in G. K. Chesterton: An Anthology, ed. D. B. Wyndham Lewis.

Steven Moffat (imdb)

Mark Gatiss (imdb)

Jeremy Brett (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988)

Ian Richardson (imdb)

Donald Churchill (imdb)

Brian Blessed (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1981) (youtube)

Elementary (2012-2019)

Elementary Season 2 Episode 18, "The Hound of the Cancer Cells"; Season 4 Episode 16, "Hounded"

Buzzfeed Unsolved (youtube)

Hamlet, William Shakespeare (our episode here)

Benoit Blanc; Knives Out (2019), The Glass Onion (2022)

Eugenics (wiki)

Phrenology (wiki)

" 'It is not my intention to be fulsome, but I confess that I covet your skull.' " p. 142, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Knives Out (2019)

"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,

Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Hamlet, William Shakespeare; Act I Scene 5

Benny Hill theme tune (youtube)

Benoit Blanc in the no-smoking zone (youtube)

Rian Johnson (imdb)

Leverage (2008-2012)

This moment from Leverage Season 5 Episode 10, "The Frame Up Job"

" 'Funny weather we're having, isn't it?' he said, lamely.

'Is it?' said Crowley. 'I honestly hadn't noticed.' And he reversed back down the country lane in his burning car.'

'That's probably because your car is on fire," said R. P. Tyler, sharply." p.338, Good Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (2006 paperback)

Good Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (our episode here)

Gideon the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir (our episode here)

Cat Rating: 7/10

What Else Are We Reading?

The Locked Tomb series, Tamsyn Muir

Wheel of Time (2021-?)

Bernadette Banner on Wheel of Time (youtube)

Anno Dracula, Kim Newman (our episode here)

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[svlpastor]

He Faced Death Head On To Save You

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” (Matthew 26:1-2)

Why is it that a police officer runs toward gunshots or a firefighter runs into a burning building? While the crowds of people head away from danger, they run toward it. The reason? They want to save people from danger. That's their call, their job, and their desire. They have sworn to protect people when they are in danger. They knew that before they went into that profession. It would be dangerous! There might be times they would put their own lives on the line to save others, but they do it anyway, to save those who are in danger.

Christian Churches that follow the Church year are in the season of Lent right now. It's a six week time period during which Christians focus on their great need for a Savior and fix their eyes firmly on the Savior Jesus and what he did for us. In Matthew 26:1-2, we hear from Jesus exactly what he came to do and what he KNEW would happen to him. He would die on a cross.

This wasn't the first time Jesus announced what he would do. But every single time Jesus says he's going to die on the cross, it strikes me that he knows it is coming. He wasn't blind-sided by it. He knew before he was born into this world in fact that he would be born in order to die. The Heavenly Father had selected his eternal Son to come to earth and die for the sins of all people.

Jesus knew that and still he came. Jesus knew it while he conducted his public ministry and he didn't back down. When all his disciples ran away from the soldiers sent to arrest Jesus, he let his enemies take him away. Why would Jesus head right into danger, knowing full well it would claim his life! Because he loves you.

He knew when he gave up his life, you would have yours back. He knew when he suffered under God's wrath and punishment, you would enjoy God's blessing and heaven. He knew that when he died he would pay for all your sins, so you would never, ever have to. He died knowing that if he did, you would be saved. He went to die for you, but didn't stay dead. He rose from the dead three days later, having accomplished everything his Father sent him to do.

Jesus knew the danger that awaited him and faced it head on. Oh how he loves you and me!

[shammah8]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

GOD’S LOVE-PACKAGE

MONDAY, JULY 4TH

And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them (John 17:26).

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

Does Jesus inspire you? If you read about Him in the Scriptures, you’ll surely be inspired. Glorious words came out of the lips of this man of Galilee. He spoke words so gracious that even the officers who were sent to arrest Him testified, “...No man ever spoke like this Man” (John 7:46 WEB).

Always, people gathered around Him to hear Him. Once, they were with Him for three days in the desert and didn’t remember to go home until their food was exhausted. Yet, no one complained of hunger; they were just content to be with Jesus. What was He giving them? Words! He was a Master of words. Glory to God!

Though encapsulated in the body of a Jewish man from Nazareth, Jesus was the Word of God that created the whole world: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made” (John 1:1-3). The Bible also says in Hebrews 1:1-2, “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.”

Jesus Christ made the worlds! This isn’t just talking about the planets and the galaxies; He also made the times and the seasons of men’s lives. John 1:14 says, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us….” Blessed Jesus! The Word that created the universe came in a body to love us. How can you explain that!

No wonder the Bible says, “…God is love” (1 John 4:8). That’s His nature; He’s the description of love. The love of God is packaged in Christ Jesus! How I love Jesus! He’s the light and the beauty of Heaven, the brightness and the effulgence of God’s glory, the out-shining and out-ray of God’s light; that’s Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!

🔊 CONFESSION

Lord Jesus, how great and precious you are! Thank you for lavishly demonstrating your love for me. How glorious it is to know that I’m complete in you, the onlky true God. I worship you. Eternal King of glory. I acknowledge and appreciate your grace at work in me. You’ve made me your glory and righteousness, and I love you forever. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:

1 John 4:8-10; John 3:16;

Ephesians 5:1-2