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gpm-maam · 11 months ago
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RVC9 Article - June 2024
From Rachel Kibler, RVC9
Hello for the final time of this term, Region 9! I’ve been reflecting on the past 45 months, since taking office in September of 2020 as Regional Coordinator and then becoming Regional Vice Chair (RVC) in July of 2021. It’s been quite the ride. 
Region 9, the Far West, is a vibrant and fun region with lots going on, and I’m proud of all you’ve done with your local groups in this time. You’ve figured out how to gather virtually and then come back together and gather in person. You’ve had turnover on some boards, bringing in new blood, and have kept local groups going, providing stability. 
You’ve voiced opinions and reached out with concerns and questions. You’ve shown up when the calls for help have gone out. You’ve come out to meet me when I’ve visited your local groups. You’ve been volunteers and participants and have been all the best that Mensa is.
I apologize for the times I’ve let my emotions get the best of me, and I’m sorry for the times I haven’t been the most attentive. Being RVC is a volunteer position with a lot of responsibilities, and I’ve done my best, but at times it hasn’t been enough. I wish I could have done more.
I’m proud of all we’ve done in Region 9, and I can’t wait for Kelly-marie Jones to make her mark as your new RVC. I think I’m proudest of what the leadership development committee has done, with the Level Up! program and our virtual leadership development workshops (LDWs). 
Keep in touch. I’m keeping the same email – [email protected]. But for now, in the immortal words of Douglas Adams, “so long, and thanks for all the fish!”
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vynzresearchreport · 2 years ago
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Global Automotive Radar Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021–2027)
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Automotive radar is a type of sensor that uses radio waves to detect objects around a vehicle. It is used in a variety of safety applications, such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. The global automotive radar market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for safety features in vehicles.
Market Drivers
The growth of the global automotive radar market is being driven by a number of factors, including:
The increasing demand for safety features in vehicles.
The growing popularity of autonomous vehicles.
The increasing urbanization and traffic congestion.
The stringent government regulations on vehicle safety.
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Market Trends
The global automotive radar market is characterized by a number of trends, including:
The increasing adoption of long-range radars.
The growing use of radars in ADAS applications.
The development of new radar technologies, such as millimeter wave radar.
The increasing integration of radars with other sensors, such as cameras and LiDAR.
Market Segmentation
The global automotive radar market is segmented by range, application, frequency, vehicle type, and region.
Range
The range segment is further segmented into long-range, short-range, and medium-range. Long-range radars are used for applications such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning. Short-range radars are used for applications such as blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning. Medium-range radars are used for applications such as parking assistance and rear cross-traffic alert.
Application
The application segment is further segmented into adaptive cruise control (ACC), blind spot monitoring (BSD), lane departure warning (LDW), front collision warning (FCW), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), and parking assistance. ACC is the largest application segment, followed by BSD and LDW.
Frequency
The frequency segment is further segmented into 24 GHz, 77 GHz, and 79 GHz. 24 GHz radars are the most commonly used type of radar in automotive applications. 77 GHz radars are gaining popularity due to their improved performance in terms of range and resolution. 79 GHz radars are used in high-end applications, such as autonomous vehicles.
Vehicle Type
The vehicle type segment is further segmented into passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. Passenger cars are the largest vehicle type segment, followed by light commercial vehicles.
Region
The region segment is further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America is the largest region market, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.
Conclusion
The global automotive radar market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for safety features in vehicles. The market is expected to be dominated by long-range radars, adaptive cruise control, and passenger cars. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for automotive radars.
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delvenservices · 2 years ago
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Analysis - 2028
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market, by System (ACC, DMS, IPA, PDS, TJA, FCW, CTA, RSR, LDW, AEB, & BSD), Component (Radar, LiDAR, Ultrasonic, & Camera Unit), Vehicle (PC, LCV, Bus, & Truck), Level of Autonomy (L1, L2&3, L4, L5), Offering, EV and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America)
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The global Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) market size is projected to reach USD 75 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 12.3% from USD 27.6 billion in 2021 during the forecast period 2021-2028.
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) is a AI based mechanic system which is used to eliminate or reduce the risk of the vehicle accidents. Almost all of the accidents are caused due to human error and ADAS prevent the deaths and injuries cause to mankind by reducing the number of accidents and also significantly reducing the effects on those which can’t be avoided. ADAS system used radar and cameras to collect information and either provide the driver with the possible error or can take up an automatic action based on perceived environment.
With the recent stringent rules and regulations regarding vehicle safety, the surge in demand for safety and driving comfort features, the raising demand for luxury vehicle, and decreasing component costs due to extensive application of cameras and radars are some of the factors that have supported long-term expansion for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market. Global sales of luxury vehicles are being driven by rising disposable income, economic stability, and a growing preference for materialistic lifestyles. The United States, Canada, Japan, Spain, South Korea, and Germany accounted for the vast majority of luxury car owners. However, sales of luxury cars in developing countries such as India and China have increased dramatically in recent years. Because of the presence of major leading players such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi AG, and Volkswagen, Germany is the most lucrative luxury car market. It is also the world's largest exporter of luxury vehicles, with the United States being one of the largest consumer markets for all types of luxury vehicles.
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For effective operation, ADAS require basic infrastructure such as well-organized roads, lane marking, and GPS availability. Poor infrastructure outside of urban areas, economic constraints, and insufficient driving training limit the growth of the ADAS market in developing countries. Furthermore, the pandemic causes financial crises, further delaying the development of modern infrastructure for intelligent transportation. Customers will incur additional costs in the form of hardware, telecom service charges, and applications if premium features are offered in vehicles. The high cost of app installation and complex system structures, which result in a reduced shelf life of vehicles, are limiting the market's growth to some extent.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread concern and economic hardship for consumers, businesses, and communities across the globe. The lowered demand and supply chain bottle neck have forced Bosch and Continental which are a major company to suspend their production.
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Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest market during the forecast period. Major OEM are using ADAS solutions more prominently so as to achieve higher standards of safety. This have led to growth in the commercial refrigeration equipment in the region.
Following APAC and Europe, North America is the world's third largest producer of vehicles. The automotive sector in the region is expected to increase steadily in the next years with The United States dominated the ADAS market in North America.
The rising demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in compact passenger vehicles is expected to drive market share.
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Robert Bosch
Veoneer
Aptiv
ZF Friedrichshafen
Denso
Magna International
Hyundai Mobis
Continental AG
Valeo
NVIDIA
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market is segmented into System, Component, Offering, Electric Vehicle, Level of Autonomy, Vehicle Type, and geography.
On the basis of System
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Adaptive Front Light (AFL)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Intelligent Park Assist (IPA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Night Vision System (NVS)
Pedestrian Detection System (PDS)
Road Sign Recognition (RSR)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
On the basis of Component
Camera Unit
LiDAR
Radar Sensor
Ultrasonic Sensor
Infrared Sensor
On the basis of Offering
Hardware
Software
On the basis of Electric Vehicle
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
On the basis of Level of Autonomy
L1
L2 & L3
L4
L5
On the basis of Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light Commercial Vehicle
Truck
Bus
On the basis of Region
Asia Pacific
North America
Europe
South America
Middle East & Africa
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mi6-cafe · 4 years ago
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WEEK 2 DRABBLES ARE HERE!
Now, let’s refresh your memory.
For the second week of LDWS, our true l- our writers were asked to write a drabble between 150 and 200 words, based on the word deck from the point of view of an outsider.
THEY DID SUCH A GREAT JOB!
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(this is a purely illustrative gif of an outside observer of the goings on at Q’s flat, not a prompt)
READ THE DRABBLES AND VOTE!
hOW?
Read the drabbles & Pick three favourites!
Vote for them on this form!
Add some feedback for the writers!
That’s it! You have done your civic duty and voted!
Vote!
Read the drabbles below the line.
#1
Title: Eulogy for the Aston Martin Author: Misha / artsytarts Warnings: Canon Typical Violence (mainly directed at vehicles) Summary: Around 007, life and death go hand in hand.
The moment I leave solid ground and fly, pointed directly at the deck of the ship, I know my life is forfeit.
I realize now why the other machines pitied me after I was assigned to the man they call 007. I see his blue eyes blazing as he concentrates, gripping my steering wheel. They say he’s careless, but judging from the few days I’ve carried him, I know different. He’s not careless. His destruction is calculated. Only once I was obsolete, once he depleted my ammunition, blew my doors off, and pushed my motor to breaking point did he make his decision: To use me as his missile.
I count the milliseconds as the deck rushes towards me. Without a word, 007 pushes the ejector button and I fling him out into the open air, out into safety and freedom.
I am to be his sacrifice.
Before I hit the ship to perish in a blaze, I decide: I have no use for resentment. Like so many machines before me, I have granted him life.
That must count for something.
#2
Title: All In Author: sorion Warnings: none Summary: Bond is handy with cards, and Felix likes to watch.
There are few things as satisfying as watching James Bond clean a table in poker. Felix has learned that pretty much the moment he's met Bond, and the entertainment value hasn't changed in the years that have passed.  
On the contrary: Felix has learned some of Bond's tells. Not the kind of tells that would let him win against the insufferably unbeatable agent, but Felix recognises the spark that lights up in Bond's eyes, only seconds before he wipes the confident smirk off an opponent's face with a winning hand.  
Another thing he can see is whether Bond enjoys the game for its own sake or just really hates one of the other players. He knows it's the latter when the opponent asks for a rematch and offers the deed to a hotel in lieu of liquid funds, and Bond agrees, provided that they use a new, unopened deck of cards.  
The opponent blanches near imperceptibly, and Felix smirks into his drink. Oh, yes. Very satisfying.
#3
Title: Voyeuristic Displeasure Author: sunaddicted Warnings: none Summary: seeing everything is not so fun
Bond's hands were big and rough, stronger than they had any right to be.
He had been observing them with varying degrees of interest over the years, stuck behind his computers or out in the field - air straining in his lungs with the knowledge that the other's life depended on how fast and how smart he could be.
He watched Bond strut along the deck, hand poised low on someone's lower back, head tilted down in a way that suggested he was focusing on whatever he was being told, seemingly enraptured in them - Bond played the part well but he knew what signs to look for, to spot the seams of the almost perfect façade: he darted glances around, favoring his right side, trying to keep under the eye of the cameras that he knew to be in friendly hands.
The hand slipped lower, fingers teasingly dipping beneath the edge of the brightly colored bathing suit his companion was wearing - shameless.
Almost teasing.
He stood up with a weary sigh, empty mug held aloft: he was going to need a strongly brewed cup of tea, if he had to watch Bond flirt his way into another bed.
#4
Title: International Man Of Mystery Author: Merc / moon_of_mercury Warnings: none Summary: Some players never make it to places like Casino Royale. Others... acquire nice cars on the way.
She has encountered many interesting characters in her career, some more remarkable than others. Poker tends to attract extraordinary people. It isn’t always easily definable: something about this man arrests her attention the moment he walks up to the table, asking to join the game even though she’s already cutting the deck. 
He flashes a cocky smile at everyone, reads his opponents like a professional, and pleads with her to let the unlucky Mr. Dimitrios bet his car to win his money back. She complies, amused. Such self-sufficient arrogance would be offending if not for his friendly politeness. The way he eyes the man’s wife is not mere casual interest either. Those intense ice-blue eyes have already seen every opportunity. His body language may seem relaxed, but there’s an awareness in his movements that hints at explosive potential underneath the calm surface. 
For an exhilarating moment, she revels in being a part of this man’s story. It’s as clear as day that he’s used to playing for much higher stakes. She wonders what the real prize here is.
Dimitrios has lost again even before this stranger shows his cards. Men like him bend luck to their will. 
#5
Title: Crossroads Author: Hexiva Warnings: None Summary: James Bond visits a fortune teller.
The man’s cold blue eyes look past Serenity as he steps into her fortune-telling tent, and she shivers. His aura is like ice, a vast glacier with life frozen deep down inside it. He reminds her of a mobster from some old movie, wealthy but brutal. 
���What do you want to learn?” she asks.
“The future,” he says, distractedly. She follows his eyes to a bearded man standing at the high striker, speaking in Russian. 
She shuffles her deck. “There are two paths before everyone,” she says. “This choice is yours.” She draws two. “First path - The Lovers, the Star. Companionship and connection bringing hope. Choose the Lovers' path, and you will find a new beginning. A second chance.”
“And the other?” he asks. His tone is flat and apathetic. He doesn't believe in hope.
She draws again.  “The Emperor, the Hermit, both reversed. Rigidity and repression bringing isolation and misery. Choose the Emperor's path and you will end up alone.”
But the man is looking past her at the Russian, and he stands. “Thanks." A wry little smile. "But I think I already know what path I’m on.”
She watches him go. In his shadow, she sees the Emperor.
#6
Title: Observation Deck Author: Anyawen Warnings: none Summary: Mallory and Tanner contemplate employee relations.
Mallory surveyed the scene before him, sipping his scotch and trying, fruitlessly, to tune out the horrid rendition of 'Deck the Halls' playing overhead.
"We should do something about that," Tanner said, coming to stand beside him.
"About what?"
"That," Tanner replied, gesturing in the direction of Bond and Q. "Them."
The Quartermaster, decked out in a horrible Christmas jumper, looked exasperated. Bond, naturally, looked smug. They appeared to have entirely forgotten the holiday party happening around them as they argued. Flirted. Whatever.
"Trying to stop that from happening would be an exercise in rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic," Mallory said with a bemused smile. "Utterly futile."
"I don't want to discourage them," Tanner protested as Q cracked an unwilling smile at something Bond said.
"What, then?"
"A little push? Mistletoe? Lock them in a closet?" Tanner suggested hopefully.
"That might be construed as stacking the deck in your favor," Mallory observed mildly.
"You know about the bet?" Tanner spluttered as Q stole Bond's champagne glass and drained it to Bond's mock outrage.
"Spy," Mallory explained succinctly.
Tanner nodded wry acknowledgement.
They continued their silent observations a few minutes more, then Tanner asked, "What day did you pick?"
"April first."
#7
Title: Nighttime Invasion Author: SouffleGirl91 Warnings: vague references to blood, swearing Summary: Q’s cat is not impressed by 3am visitors
Thunk.
A crumpled heap hit the floor. She hissed, tail bushy, ready to pounce on the intruder.
“Oof!”
Gunpowder Man was invading her space.
Again.
“Q?” Gunpowder Man whisper-shouted. He sounded different. “Are you awake?”
Something dark dripped from his nose.
She sniffed cautiously. He stank of copper and salt. Still, it was better than the strong, sour reek of last time.
A light came on in Father’s bedroom.
Gunpowder Man lifted himself up and wobbled to the sofa. Walking on two legs seemed harder for him than usual.
“Bond?” Father came traipsing up behind him, making the room light up. “What the fuck? It’s 3 in the bloody morning. You couldn’t wait?”
“What, you’re not happy to see me?” Gunpowder Man used the false-happy tone Father used when he tricked her into The Basket.
Another dark drip.
“Don’t be stupid,” Father tsked, petting Gunpowder Man softly on the shoulder. That should help; Father gave the best pets. “Why don’t I put the - Christ, Bond! What happened to your nose?”
“It’s not broken. She hit me when I told her I was staying.”
“I thought psychologists were meant to keep their cool,” Father sighed. “Come on, let’s clean you up.”
#8
Title: A confession of a deck Author: scarytheory Warnings: none Summary: James Bond would be lost without me.
I'd like to think that James and I are not just colleagues, but friends.
You know, we’ve been through a lot together. Cottages in forgotten lands, first-class casinos, important fights – I’d always been with him and helped him along the way.
But this game is different.
“That’s not fair, James,” the opponent says, watching his stack of cards.
“I’m not cheating, Q.”
The opponent snorts. “You may be the best player the MI6’s ever had, but even you can’t be THAT good, 007. Aces again? That’s not very subtle.”
“You were the one who said poker is just basic math and all about the art of reading people. So stop whinging and take off your shirt.”
Beg your pardon?
There is something disturbing in the air. I don’t think I want to give the good cards to James anymore. “Happy?”
The shirt falls to the floor.
“Immensely.”
The next round, Q loses his pants. I’m starting to think that this isn’t even about poker!
“I won.”
Finally, it’s over and I can relax again. Even though I’m not sure what this young lad can have that James Bond would be interested in… oh.
#9
Title: Camouflage Author: IrishWitch58 Warnings: None Summary: A certain agent and their partner are in the field. The local perspective.
Grace's eyes were drawn to her first customers on the deck overlooking the harbor. They were as unlike as could be but Grace would have known they were together with just a glance. The subtle leaning in, the eye contact, the briefest brush of a hand. Not honeymooners but the established kind of connection that took time and patience. The younger man was dark and slender and had a tan that was honey gold. The older one was broader and blond and that one sent tingles up her spine. Her brother and his military buddies were like that, poised and watchful. She didn't see a weapon but suspected he was armed. They'd arrived three days ago in a beautifully restored vintage sailboat, walking the less traveled portions of the island.
Passing Grace, Mimi muttered “Spies posing as tourists.”
Gracie scoffed at Mimi's imagination. What were they spying on here, conch recipes? Then a new boat dropped anchor. The blond saw it first and the dark haired one checked the tablet he always seemed to have before nodding and finishing his chowder.
The pretty sailboat pulled up anchor the next dawn and the new boat was found derelict two days later.
#10
Title: Missing Him Author: Nana-chan Warnings: Summary: Austen the cat watches as her human pines for the Blond One
From her perch on the living room sofa, Austen looks disapprovingly at her bespectacled human. He is out on the deck again, smoking and no doubt pining for the Blond One. He is a relatively new addition to the household and has been gone for several days now, as is his habit. Keats—that dummy—misses him, too, as he meows and gazes forlornly at the front door.
She herself is unsure of the Blond One, but she doesn’t like it when her human is all sad and distracted, reeking of cigarette smoke and unresponsive to feline overtures of comfort. She feels powerless to help him. How did one man become so essential to her human’s happiness?
Then a key turns, the door opens, and there he is. The Blond One dumps his bag in the foyer and heads straight for the deck, pausing only to give her a brief head scritch. She watches as he folds her human into his arms and starts grooming him in that strange way humans have, with their mouths fused.
She hears her human laugh, gladness and relief evident in his tones, and finally, she makes up her mind about the Blond One.
#11
Title: Origin of a Voyeur Author: stormofsharpthings Warnings: none Summary: There was a legitimate reason to start going through all the Q Branch security footage, dammit!
After the small accidental volcano destroyed lab 7b, no one could recall who’d last checked the fire suppression system. Exasperated, R pulled up the security videos in hopes of spotting someone. The recording of Q and 007 was entirely unrelated, but she just couldn’t look away.
Q had been helping Bond dress for some formal event, tuxedo carefully tailored to conceal the equipment Q was arranging around his body. The scene resembled a squire helping his knight, except...
R bit her lip at the way Q stroked his fingertips down the front of Bond’s suit to check the drape of the fabric, evading Bond’s hungry gaze with a sly little quirk to his mouth. Then Q leaned close, reaching around to run his hands over the back of the jacket, lingering a little over Bond’s well-proportioned backside before he sank to one knee and brushed along the sides of the trousers.
“There, all decked out,” Q murmured.
Bond reached down to cradle Q’s chin in his hand and Q looked up with a provocative lick of his lips, the heat almost visibly simmering between them. Bond took a deep breath, his fingers tightening, and Q ‘s eyes widened and then slid shut as he turned to brush his lips against Bond’s thumb. When Bond made a low rough sound, both Q and Rani swallowed at the same time.
Then the outer office door slammed and she hurriedly shut her computer down, blushing. But she saved a private copy first.
#12
Title: The Bet Author: Venstar Warnings: none Summary: Bets are made, there will be blood.
Oh, yes. It was going to happen. The tension was palpable in the room, yes he said palpable in his interior monologue. Just fucking get closer. Do it already. He was going to win that bet today by fuck. He leaned forward in anticipation, eyes locked on target. Yes. Yes….Keep going...almost….
*AH-OOH-GA!! AH-OOH-GAH!! AH-OOH-GAH!!*
Fuck, goddammit. Not again! He narrowed his eyes. There was no way another attack by water was happening. Dammit. Fake or not they were going to have to clear the god damned building. He sighed heavily as he turned sad eyes back to where 007 and Q had been quietly eyeing each other. They were gone. “What the fuck?” Where? There! The orange of Q’s cardigan turned a corner.  He was not about to lose the 'THEY FINALLY MADE OUT DAY' be! He ignored the rest of Q’branch’s leads as they ordered the evacuation.
“Davis?”
Fuck. It was R.
“And just where are you going? Exit is that way.”
He turned with hunched shoulders to find R smiling at him. Her eyes flitted past him to where Q and 007 had disappeared to. “THAT bet will only be won when it’s officially my day.”
#13
Title: Specs and the Lady Author: solarmorrigan Warnings: None. Summary: Louis has been a bartender for a long time, but occasionally patrons can still surprise him.
The Friday night crowd seethes around the bar in waves, laughing and calling out their orders. Louis has been a bartender a long time, which means he can keep up with the steady roll of vodka-tonic-scotch-and-soda-bottle-bottle-pint and still keep an eye on the floor for trouble.
Trouble like the man in specs and a loud jumper bumping into an over-drunk man in a worn football jersey, spilling both their drinks.
Specs’ mouth forms the word ‘sorry,’ but Jersey isn’t having it. He grabs Specs’ jumper, but before Louis can even call for Paul—their unofficial bouncer-bartender—a lady slides in between them, curly hair and cunning eyes, and pulls Jersey’s hand away.
Jersey shoves the lady, and viper-quick, she decks him. Jersey goes down.
Louis lets out a surprised laugh. The lady looks quite pleased. Specs looks exasperated, though Louis doesn’t know why; if he had someone like that in his corner, all squared shoulders and terrifying heels, he’d be delighted. Then again, from Specs’ half-laughing attempt at chastisement that carries in the surprised lull in noise (“Really, Eve?”), this isn’t the first time it’s happened.
“Just take Jersey out,” Louis bids as Paul moves in, “Specs and the lady are fine.”
#14
Title: Eyes on You Author: oldestcharm Warnings: n/a Summary: The Quartermaster is enjoying his afternoon and Bond is far too concerned about his garden.
She's good at her job. So good, in fact, that she's currently hidden from sight with her scope right on MI6's Quartermaster himself. He's sitting on the deck of his house, enjoying the sunny weather with a girly drink in one hand and a laptop resting on his thighs. He's typing furiously, paying no attention to his surroundings. All she has to do is take one shot.  
Then, the sprinklers turn on.  
She does her best to not make a sound even as her phone buzzes.
4:27 pm:
There are over twenty cameras on the property.
4:28 pm:
I suggest you get out of my hydrangea bush. James worked rather hard on the garden and he won't be pleased to find you there.
A click behind her — probably a gun. "You've ruined my garden."
She turns around and finds herself face to face with the legendary agent. She cringes. "I'm... very sorry?"
Bond does not look amused. "You're fixing this before you leave."
"You're not going to kill me?" she asks, heart pounding.
"Q wants you for his team." Bond sighs, looking more annoyed than anything. "Either you accept or I'll shoot you."
Well, it's not exactly a choice.
#15
Title: Over It Author: MrKsan / starrboned Warnings: Canon-Typical language Summary: Tanner is nervous.
Ferrying through the maze of the Thames tunnels was often a nerve-wracking job. More so when his passengers were nervous. More so when it was the Chief of Staff who was sitting across from him, restless, tap-tap-tapping on his cardboard box.
Tanner gave Jack an awkward smile as they docked, climbing the narrow ladder just as the Quartermaster stormed into view.
“I’m going to skin the twat alive, Bill!“ he hissed, making Tanner stumble to a stop. “Didn’t even try to cover his tracks.”
Jack grinned. Only one man could piss Q off that much.
Tanner sighed, resigned. “I’ll inform M-”
“Already did,” Q huffed.
"Oh?"
"Not risking my career for him again, Bill."
Jack dared a peek at the couple; the conversation was taking an unexpected turn.
Tanner blinked, once, twice, before seeming to come to a decision. He shoved the cardboard box at Q.
“Thought we could share breakfast, since our dinner last night was interrupted? Bad timing, of course- ”
"Bill,” Q said, and Jack saw the silver of a smirk. "I would love to."
Pulling a crumpled cigarette from under his heavy coat, Jack couldn't help but grin to himself.
MI6 and their drama.
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pacific-rimbaud · 4 years ago
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@micbonbon​ makes the absolute loveliest covers, I’m obsessed with these colors!! 😍 I want to come over to their flat for wine?? Roommates is one of my favorite tropes, and I really enjoyed Week 6 of this round of @dramioneldws​. Give them a read if you haven’t, these writers are incredible!
Homebodies
Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Hermione Granger
500 words, Rated G
Prompt: Roommates
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“Hermione. Her-my-oh-nee … ”
Hermione curled in her blanket burrow as a warm weight bowed the sofa cushions.
“I dreamed about you,” she muttered.
“Go on.”
“We were turning Malfoy Manor into a strip club to benefit St. Mungo’s.”
“That’s not a bad idea.”
“Harry was the only person who applied as a dancer.”
“Even better.”
“What time is it?” She splayed her toes.
“Just after seven.”
“Merlin, you’re home early. Didn’t the date go well?”
“It was ideal. One drink and a flaccid handshake.” Draco lifted a blowzy curl. “Your hair looks insane.”
“I thought you were taking her to that three Michelin-starred place. You look so nice.” Hermione stroked his shirtsleeve. "Wasn't she interesting?"
"I have no idea."
“Pansy will stop setting you up.”
“One can dream.”
“What smells good?”
He hefted a bag. “Dinner. We have scallops, roast duck, goat cheese velouté—”
“You grabbed a 150 quid-per-person tasting menu to go?”
He pulled out a bottle. “And wine.”
Hermione chucked her blanket aside and arched her back. “I’ll plate us up.”
Draco followed her into the kitchen, drew his wand to uncork the wine, then slowly decanted it.
“I bought that Christine Ay Tjoe print you liked,” he said. “For the short bookshelf wall.”
“That’s too much!” She turned her face away. “Thank you. It's a shame your extravagance is wasted on your flatmate.”
“Hope springs eternal.”
“I’m shocked you didn’t hit it off with—Lois?”
“Louisa.”
“Considering—”
“Don’t say it.”
“—how much she looks like your mother.”
“I’m charging Pansy with unlawful harassment.”
“I swear these women aren’t just wrong for you, they’re methodically misaligned.” Hermione scoffed into the wine glass Draco offered. “It’s like Pansy’s articulating each facet of your ideal partner by foisting its opposite on you.” She sipped, then clicked her tongue against her palate. “This is transcendent.”
“It really is. Hold on, are you—”
Draco set his glass down and stood behind her. He gently gathered her hair, then tugged her t-shirt's collar up, knuckles brushing her nape. Hermione’s eyes rolled back.
“You are wearing my undershirt, you little minx.”
“Am I? Laundry mix-up, I suppose.” She gulped her wine.
“Everything alright?” He smoothed her collar, thumb tracing her skin along the neckline. “You usually stress nap on Wednesdays.”
“I can stress nap any time. It's my great talent.”
“Shall I run you a bath?”
Hermione’s self-discipline, long shouldering untenable strain, collapsed. She settled back against his chest, head nested beneath his chin.
“I don’t understand how anyone lets you go after one drink.”
Draco's breathing stalled.
“What?”
The freefall she’d scrupulously avoided over two years of flatsharing began. She wondered how far rents had climbed.
“Hermione.”
“I’m so sorry.”
When she moved, Draco’s arm circled her waist.
She felt his heartbeat first, then his mouth beside her ear.
"If I kissed you, would it change everything?”
"Would you want it to?"
With unsteady hands, he turned her around.
"Hermione, Hermione ..." His breath drifted across her parted lips. “Can I kiss you?”
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aetherioswrites · 4 years ago
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And here I bid my farewell to the lovely @dramioneldws competition! Honestly, I'm surprised I even lasted this long, haha. Writing these drabbles week after week has been challenging but unbelievably fun, and I'm endlessly grateful for the experience. Here's my complete collection of drabbles, Allotropes, if you'd like to see my takes on this round's themes!
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catcastielart · 3 years ago
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sukiekagamine · 3 years ago
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Okay, but imagine Moonjo meeting Doshik one day, having the most perfect teeth and perfect serial killer grin ever. And he's having a GIANT CRUSH.
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faydeus · 3 years ago
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based on the fanfic 'Cargo Bay' on AO3... which I've read often
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nana-71926 · 4 years ago
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Author's Notes: Many thanks to my fabulous beta, @christinefromsherwood​, for going over the two drabbles with me! Written for MI6 Cafe’s LDWS 2021 week 1, 100 words exactly, based on this picture prompt:
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(1) Q is gifted with spectacular fireworks for his birthday by Bond (2) Bond sees the fireworks going off and hopes he is not too late
Buy the Muse some ko-fi to make her write/draw faster. Thank you and enjoy~~!!
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thebrianoconnor · 4 years ago
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Just trying to hold-on to the last days of summer 🌞 How bout you? #FBF Alexa…play: “Summertime Sadness” • • • • • • Doing the most this #LDW 😜 Sat Sep 4, 2021 Surfing/Volleyball 🏄‍♂️ Sun Sep 5, 2021 Surprise Lake Hike 🥾 Mon Sep 6, 2021 @everydayppl 🕺💃 #EverydayPPL 📸: @gizellepeters_photo & @lucidluxphotography Special shout out to @outsidersny for organizing & @volvocarsofqueens @fattire @rovrproducts for making Saturday and Sunday possible. #LDW #2021 #OutsidersNY #EmbraceTheOutdoors (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpibuprbGO/?utm_medium=tumblr
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lovesickbeom · 4 years ago
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HP Fest/Challenge Masterlist
Hello I’ve decided to compile a massive fest masterlist for Harry Potter, please inform me if I have missed a fest! And firstly before anything if you want to keep up with all fests at once check out @hpfests , I would deeply appreciate if people retweeted and perhaps the fests themselves? no pressure :)
Character Centric
Bottom!Draco (Bottom Draco Fest) - Round 2015 complete, hiatus
Draco (Draco Big Bang) - Round 2010 complete, hiatus
Draco (Draco’s Kinks and Tropes ) - Round 2015 complete
Draco (Find Your Favourite Draco) - Round 2016 complete
Hermione smut (Dirty Granger Fest) - Round 2021 complete
Luna (Luna Lovegood Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Neville (Growing Neville) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Regulus (Regulus Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Remus (Remus Lupin Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Sirius (Sirius Black Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Pairings
Albus/Scorpio (Feel Good Scorbus Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Draco/Albus (Dralbus Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (25 Days of Draco and Harry) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Darco/Harry (Big Bang, Baby) - Round 2008 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Big Bang) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Cliche Fest) - Round 2017 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Cock Fest) - Round 2011 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Collab Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (ClueFest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Domesticity Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Draco Tops Harry Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Draco/Harry (Drarry in Heels Fest) - Round 2018 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Drarry Struggle Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Eighth Year Fest) - Round 2015 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Erised Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (The Eros Affair) - Round 2005 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Family Fest) - Round 2017 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Fan Fair Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Fluff Fest) - Round 2017 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry ( Fuh-Q-Fest) - Round 2005 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Glomp Fest) - Round 2017 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Holiday Fest) - Round 2012 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Hurt Fest) - Round 2020 ?ongoing?
Draco/Harry (Inspired Fest) - Round 2008 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Japan Relief Fest) - Round 2011 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Level Two Fest) - Round 2013 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Lights Camera Drarry) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Mpreg Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (Remix Fest) - Round 2018 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Seasons Fest) - Round 2013 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Smooch Fest) - Round 2015 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Tropes Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Draco/Harry (Wireless Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Harry (World Cup Fest) - Round 2009 complete, hiatus
Draco/Hermione (Dramione Fanfiction Forum Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Draco/Hermione (Dramione Comment Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Hermione (Dramione RomCom Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Draco/Hermione (LDWS Competition) - Competition 2020 complete
James Sirius Potter/Teddy Lupin (Jeddy Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Remus/Sirius (Fireside Tales) - Round 2021 ongoing
Remus/Sirius (Fix It Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Remus/Sirius (Get Together Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Remus/Sirius (Romance Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Remus/Sirius (Wolfstar Big Bang) - Round 2021 ongoing
Remus/Sirius (Wolfstar Hurt Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Scorpio/Harry (Scarry Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
OT+
Beltane Exchange (Draco/Harry/Severus) - Round 2018 complete, hiatus
Triad!Fest (Triad Ships) - Round 2021 ongoing
Other
Candy Hearts Challenge (Remus/Sirius) - 2021 Challenge ongoing
Daily Deviant (Nsfw/kink) - Blog on hiatus 
Drarry Microfic (Draco/Harry) - Blog active
Game of Drarry (Multiple Exchange/Fest things) - Active
Kinks Of Knockturn Alley (Kinks) - Active
Kinktober (kinks) - Active
Marauders AUpril (Marauders) - Round 2021 ongoing
Marauders Fest (Fest for Marauders) - Round 2021 ongoing, postings!
Regulus Prompts (Regulus Prompts) - Active
TriadsNet (Keeps up with poly hp) - Active
Wolfstar Games (Remus/Sirius) - 2020 game complete
Wolfstar Writing Challenge  (Remus/Sirius) - Challenge 2021 ongoing
Genre Specific 
Ace Fest (Ace Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Animagus Fest (Animagus Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Anywhere but the bed Fest (Public smut) - Round 2017 complete, hiatus
Butterfly Fest (Based on what ifs) - Round 2020 complete
Coffeehouse (Coffee/cafe!au Fest) - Active
Comment Fest - Hiatus
Consent Fest (Consent Fest) - Round 2019 complete, hiatus
Crack!Fic Fest (Crack Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Creatures Fest (Fest for hp creatures) - Round 2020 complete
Dark HP Fest (Dark Side Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Darkarts Fest (Dark arts) - hiatus
Drizzle Fest (Weather Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Femslash MiniFest (Femslash pairings) - Round 2021 ongoing
Fluff Fest (Fluff Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Holiday Mini Fest (Holiday mini fest) - Round 2020 complete
Horror Fest (Horror Fest) (Now run on HP Darkarts) - Round ?2019? complete
Inspired by Imagery (Image inspired Fest) - Round 2020 complete
Joggers Fest (Minifests based on muggle clothinng) - Round 2018 complete, hiatus
Kinkuary (kinks) - Round 2021 ongoing
Next Gen Fest (Next Gen) - Round 2020 complete
Next Gen Fright Fest (Next Gen Holloween) - Round 2020 ?complete?
Queer Fest (Queer Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing 
Rare HP Bingo (Rare Pairs) - Round 2020 complete
Rare Pair Fest (Fest for Rare Pairs) - Round 2021 ongoing
Suds Fest (wet hp) - Round 2020 complete
Taste of Smut Fest (Smut Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
Trans Fest (Trans Fest) - Round 2021 ongoing
The Trans Wizard Tournament (Trans Fest) - Round 2020 complete
WIP Fest (Work in progress fest) - Round 2019 complete
Wireless Festive Minifest (Related to Songs) - Round 2020 complete
Wow this took a long while, please help share this around! Have fun joining fests! Oh and please inform me if I’ve missed any fests out and I might also make a master list for hp fic rec blogs! Please let me know if you’d be interested in that :)
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Bond may be the worst person Q has ever met, but our writers’ Bond drabbles for LDWS week 2 are the best ever!
Go read them and vote and tell them how much you love them!
This week, the prompt was “deck” and “outsider pov” and between 150 and 200 words! 
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pacific-rimbaud · 4 years ago
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I love love love this gif aesthetic from @micbonbon​ for my FINAL drabble for @dramioneldws​! This concept is one of my absolute favorites from the competition!
Lost & Found
Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Hermione Granger
500 words, Rated G
Prompt: Time Travel
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Down the British Magical Library’s central aisle, beyond the study carrels, past flobberworms (592.3), and scrying telescopes (681.4), up a flight of poky stairs and behind a decrepit door, you’ll find the Department of Wayward Books.
Fill out a request slip. Slide it through the slot.
Response time for Western works lost 4th-21st centuries CE: six weeks.
For volumes with significant temporal, safety, and/or sociocultural considerations: expect delays.
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Title: Margites
Author: Homer
Location: Athens, 4th Century BCE
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Observe: an argument in the agora.
“I am not,” the woman hisses, ”your concubine.”
“Nice Athenian women don’t do the shopping.” The man bites into a dripping wild plum.
She draws a pendant—a tiny hourglass mounted in gold rings—from her bodice.
“That’s it. This retrieval is all yours, Malfoy.”
“Come on, Granger. I’m sorry.” (Note: he does not appear remorseful.) “I adore you in a peplos.”
“You adore eating figs and goading me.”
“Those, too. Stay.” He wipes his chin. "I’ll let you name our third illegitimate son after Harry.”
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Title: Various; complete unpublished early works
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Location: Paris Gare de Lyon station, December 1922
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A woman dashes across the platform to buy bottled water.
Two anachronized librarians step onto the train.
“Here we are, mon canard.” The man lifts someone else's suitcase from the rack.
“My duck, Malfoy?”
Watch: he mutters, and one suitcase becomes two.
He settles the copy in the rack.
“You can call me mon petit chou, doudou.”
“My little—”
“Cabbage. The copy’s overkill. Someone else steals it in five minutes.”
“Yes, but not us.” She regards the suitcase ruefully. “Hemingway claims he divorces her over this.”
“He’ll divorce her because he’s a prick.” He holds out his arm. “Ready for lunch, ma puce?”
They disembark, then vanish. Hemingway’s wife, bottled water in hand, reboards the train to find her suitcase has been stolen.
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Title: Cardenio
Author: William Shakespeare
Location: London, 1613
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Consider the man’s detuned warbling as he falls up the tavern stairs.
He fights his doorknob, and prevails on a technicality.
Mark the disgruntled expression of the woman on the bed.
“The bed’s mine tonight, Malfoy.”
“Of course”—he swings inward, dangling from the doorknob—”o dainty duck.”
His doublet buttons defeat him. He faceplants across the bed.
“What have you been doing?” she asks.
He embraces her thighs. “Drinking with Will at the Mermaid. But mostly, missing your angry face.”
“Will?”
“Ask me what I’ve got in my breeches.”
“Pardon?”
He slides a rolled script from his trouser front. “Didn’t expect that, did you?”
“You’ll feel a right pillock tomorrow.”
“Mmm. That’s tomorrow.” He rubs his cheek against her hip. “Tonight, I deserve a reward.”
She bites her lip. At length, she touches his temple.
“I’ll share the bed if you behave yourself.”
His eyes lift, then narrow.
“Define behave.”
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Title: N/A, letters
Author: Jane Austen
Location: Chawton, Hampshire, 1843
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“What’s next?” Draco reads the request slip over Hermione’s shoulder. “Damn.”
“What?” (Note her obvious flush.)
He kisses her jaw. “I was hoping for a peplos.”
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aetherioswrites · 4 years ago
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Stunning pieces over at @dramioneldws this week, which is why I'm all the more surprised at these results! For more about cockroaches, knickers, crystal balls, and fate, here's my entry, Twist of Fate. Find the other drabbles from Week 4 - Eighth Year here!
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dramioneldws · 4 years ago
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Week 2 - Quotes - Dramione LDWS
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