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I See Stars (chapter 2)

Pairing: Anakin Skywalker x reader

Plot: You're an intergalactic astronomer who explores strange galaxies, planets, asteroids and such. You are located on Coruscant, in a building close to the Jedi temple - your work is essential for their missions, so you work closely with the Jedi Order. Your contact person is Mace Windu, first and foremost. You do know some of the other Jedi - only briefly, though. For the most parts, you know them through stories you've heard. When your telescope is facing technical issues while you're observing a strange exoplanet for the Jedi, it seems like someone with special engineering qualities is needed to help keep the mission going...

warnings: none :-)

Chapter 1

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-Chapter 2 | A peace offering-

Whenever you heard the Jedi say they needed to discuss an important matter within the Council, you expected them to make a decision and head out to their mission in a spaceship immediately. Contrary to your assumption your holo-transmitter hasn’t made a single beep since you woke up a while ago. Although you were itching to continue your observations, you decided to stay put and take it easy so you’d be well-rested when Master Windu contacted you.

Your control room called for a clean-up anyways, which you’ve been procrastinating for weeks. Now seemed like a good time for it. You set up your x-ray space sound modifier - a tool that used sonification to translate data from space into sounds. Those sounds had a soothing effect on your mind, which made it easier to focus on tidying up. First step was to get your notes in an order that actually made sense.

“Just don’t throw these out. ‘I wish I were Mustafar away’ is one of my favorites.”

Anakin’s voice sounded through your station, unexpected and loud like a seismic bomb going off. He awkwardly stood at your door, unlike his usual confident self, unsure whether to keep talking or not.

“What, in the galaxy, are you doing here?”

You hoped your emphasis on “you” would show him that he wasn’t exactly welcome, along with the glare you shot him before turning to your clean-up mission.

“Y/N…I understand you don’t want me here. I just…” he went silent and walked towards the power conduit panel of the telescope he helped you fix the other day. “I just need to do a follow-up check on this.” Doubt was written all over your face. “It’s protocol”, he added, which seemed just like a weak excuse for him to show up - unannounced and undesirable. “Whatever. Do what you gotta do”, you muttered. From this point on, only your familiar, beloved space sounds filled the room - and maybe a hint of awkward tension.

You took a look at the notes in your hands. On top of them all was the “Mustafar away” one Anakin had referred to before. You cursed yourself silently for finding it adorable that he had memorized some of them.

I should actually get mad at him for just reading my notes without permission.

“Uhm.” Anakin’s voice sounded through the room, uncertainty resonating in his voice. “I noticed that your holo-transmitter had seen better days, and I managed to get hold of a new model.” He got up from checking on the panel and walked towards you to place said item on the desk. “The one I brought actually stopped working, but I could get it up and running again by using spare parts from your old transmitter.” Although he still felt vulnerable, he tried a small smile on you. You sighed, almost tempted to reciprocate. His gestures genuinely moved you. It was obvious what he was trying to do.

“I don’t know, Anakin. Then I’d have to endure your company even longer”, you responded, half-jokingly. “I mean…I could take my stuff and get it done elsewhere. No biggie”, he said, and there was not an ounce of insincerity in his voice. Unfortunately that made it especially hard for you to dismiss him. You didn’t want to keep him around in your space solely to avoid feeling bad for him, though.

Anakin bit his lip, waiting for your decision while trying his best to not fidget.

“That’d be super inconvenient, though, for you to do it someplace else. I need my transmitter in case Master Windu is trying to contact me about the anomaly.” That wasn’t even a lie. Besides, you urgently needed the new model - communicating with your outdated one proved itself to be difficult when someone tried to reach you from a different planet or ship.

“I guess it’d be fine if you stayed.”

Anakin’s face lit up immediately. “I’ll get it done as fast as possible. And don’t worry about not being reachable…I brought mine. Master Windu is in the know.”

With space sounds surrounding you it was easy to continue your clean-up - or so you thought. Your racing thoughts made it impossible to focus on anything. Eventually you found yourself sticking your notes back to where you originally took them from, only to take them back again. By the Force, Y/N, what was that?

Anakin didn't miss your mental blackout, but he was cautious about not pushing your boundaries any further and remained silent. He missed the relaxed, banter-filled atmosphere from yesterday, very well aware his temper was responsible for the now tense situation. He was happy you even allowed him to be here, though - his hopes for you accepting his (indirect) peace offering have been pretty low to basically nonexistent when he'd made his way to the observatory today.

“By the way…”

Anakin looked up from his current project, eager to hear what you had to say to him.

“What was that look Master Kenobi gave you when we arrived at the Jedi Temple yesterday?”

The young Padawan was caught off guard by your question.

How'd she even notice that?

He cleared his throat, nervously running a hand through his hair.

Why is she asking? Because of Obi-Wan…or me?

Anakin would've rather avoided this specific matter completely. He didn't want to squander his chance to recreate your bond, though, so stonewalling was not an option.

“His…he…his senses. He must've sensed that something was off when he saw me and he didn't like whatever he sensed”, Anakin answered. If there was a price for giving the most vague answer in the galaxy, he'd have a pretty good shot at it right now.

“Oh, really?”, you said dryly. “And what exactly did he sense?” Anakin writhed under your expectant stare. “My anger…?”, he uttered, as if he was asking you a question. He glanced at you. “Just out of curiosity…why do you care?” “I don't know, maybe I was hoping it'd explain you lashing out on me later that day.”

In fact, it sort of linked up. Master Kenobi had sensed Anakin’s infatuation with you the second the both of you had made your entrance.

Anakin felt slightly embarrassed and caught. He didn't expect you to confront him like that. His eyes were glued to the transmitter in his hands. At the same time, he was under far too much pressure from the pending mission around the anomaly - and the uncertainty that came with it - to act reasonably.

“It had nothing to do with you. The way Master Windu dismissed me that day was unfair. I…I hate it when they treat me like I can’t be trusted”, he began, his usual defensiveness getting the better of him. You frowned at him. “Anakin. You do know that didn’t happen until after the consultation. So, for all the stars in our galaxy, are you going to tell me what’s going on?”

The fact that you didn’t let go bothered Anakin. His defensiveness made him blind to the real cause of your persistence, though: you cared too much about your bond to let this slide. Like in your astronomical researches, you needed to get to the bottom of this incident to understand where he was coming from.

“I’m not trying to pester you, and I’m not going to judge you, Anakin”, you said calmly, “And I appreciate what you’re doing: showing up here, offering to help me on your own accord…but you need to help me understand.”

Your grounded, non-judgemental approach took Anakin by surprise. Usually his temper tantrums didn’t leave any room for goodwill.

He glanced up at you, his features softening. “You didn’t deserve this. I shouldn’t have treated you like that.” He took a few steps away from you - opening up was easier if he didn’t have to look at you while doing so. “Sometimes the pressure gets to me, and whoever is around me…” He fell silent, hoping you’d piece it together yourself. “Master Kenobi sees right through me. He must have sensed that I would rebel against their decision.”

Being this vulnerable already took the young Padawan beyond his comfort zone - he couldn’t bear telling you the whole truth…yet.

Silence filled the room. Anakin’s words weighed on you. Although he didn’t say much or apologized in a traditional sense, you were aware of how much meaning his openness held.

“You’re right, I didn’t deserve this”, you said, keeping a calm tone. The sound of your voice made Anakin turn towards you a little, just enough to show he listened without looking at you. “And I can see why it’s hard for you. Just…don’t push me away next time. I mean, you can confide in me.” As soon as those last words had left your mouth, you regretted them. It felt like crossing a line. Telling him he could confide in you required a certain level of intimacy you weren’t sure the two of you had reached yet.

“Is that so?”

Anakin faced you now, searching for something in your eyes - a hint of gentleness, maybe. You met his gaze with a small smile on your lips. He raised one eyebrow at you. “I didn’t realize we were this close already.” “You’re unbelievable”, you shot back, but your smile only grew wider. He chuckled, a wave of relief washing over him. Balance in the galaxy had been restored.

“Now, tell me: Is it actually protocol for you to do a follow-up check on my telescope?”

“It is, if you're a responsible Jedi with outstanding engineering skills who takes his assignments seriously.”

“So…no”, you stated.

“You really do love research, don’t you?”, Anakin asked, grinning, “Even in areas beyond science.”

“How else am I supposed to figure you out?”

“Well, I might have some ideas”, he said, teasingly raising his eyebrows at you. His charming demeanor was enough to make your stomach drop and your cheeks grew hot with bashfulness. “You know, like some more of that insightful talking we just did”, he added, acting all innocent.

Your awkward self was comfortable with a certain amount of playful banter, but Anakin’s effortless flirting triggered an emotional glitch. All you could muster was an unintelligible sound.

Anakin enjoyed seeing you this flustered, especially since one flirty implication was all it took. He watched you with adoration as you held up your notes, a nervous chuckle escaping you. “I better get back to my long overdue clean-up. And you better take care of my transmitter.” He raised his hand to his brow, giving you an exaggerated, overly dramatic salute. “Your wish is my command.”

What kind of dynamic is that?

You dismissed your notes, they required too much mental energy right now. Instead you tidied up one of the shelves filled with old technical equipment (which might seem like useless junk to the untrained eye).

Only a few moments ago Anakin was this vulnerable, insecure guy who could hardly get out a word - and now? Now you were back to that playful atmosphere that always made you crumble under his charming advances. Calling yourself a star map with no encryption seemed like an understatement - you practically pointed the way with the exact coordinates. The fact that you made it perfectly obvious how his words affected you left you feeling incredibly embarrassed in his presence. You almost wished back the tension-filled silence from before. At least you knew how to handle that.

And then, as if the galaxy heard your urgent plea for an escape, Anakin’s holographic transmitter started buzzing, and Master Windu appeared.

“Master Windu!”, you greeted him, sounding a little too eager.

“Young Skywalker”, he said, not acknowledging your presence. You shut your mouth close, Anakin smirked at you before bowing to Master Windu. “Yes, Master?” “You are to return as soon as you complete your mission at the observatory to continue your training with Master Kenobi. There are further orders awaiting you at the temple, concerning the anomaly.” “Yes, Master. I will be back as soon as possible.” Master Windu finally addressed you: “As for you, Y/N: Your mission is to observe the anomaly and report any changes to me immediately.” “Of course, Master Windu.” The transmission ended.

You stared at Anakin. “What do you think this means? What’s happening?”

The young Padawan slowly shook his head, trying to process the information. “It sounded like we're preparing for a fight…or at least a possible confrontation.”

Your eyes widened. “A confrontation? With the Sith?”

Anakin kept tinkering at your transmitter, nodding. “If we're lucky enough this time.” “Lucky? That's one way to put it.” He gave you a knowing smile. “There's no need to worry about me, Y/N. This is what I've been training for my whole life.” “Who said I was worried?”, you mumbled, more to yourself than him. His only response was a soft chuckle.

You stole a quick glance at the scattered parts of the holo-transmitters, trying to figure out how long it would take Anakin to fix the new model for you. Although you hated to admit it, you wished he could stay after fulfilling his duty.

“So…I believe I saw some other equipment of yours that could use a little update”, he noted casually, “Want me to check on that when I return from my mission?” “Wow, I didn’t know that fixing stuff was such a priority in Jedi training.” Deep down it was all you yearned for.

“I'll take that as a ‘yes’ then, judging from the way you just beamed with joy.”

Oh.

Apparently you had zero control over your facial expressions.

You cleared your throat, grasping for a cover. “Yeah, I mean…the thought of new equipment excites me.”

Nailed it. Maybe.

Obviously, flirting has never been your biggest strength, but it wasn't just that. You knew Anakin was naturally charming and witty, so you suspected he acted that way around everyone he felt comfortable with.

Just don’t read too much into it. I'm sure it doesn't mean anything. By the Force, don't read too much into it. Keep it cool.

“Alright, Y/N, I fear this is it. Your new transmitter is ready for communicating beyond the realm of the Jedi Temple.” Anakin held said object out to you, seemingly proud of his work. You reached out to take it from him, only to feel his fingers softly brush yours - so subtle it might have been nothing but imagination. Nonetheless it was enough to send an electrifying sensation through your body, leaving you with a warm fuzzy feeling in your stomach.

I see, we're keeping it cool.

“Thank you. Now Master Windu can contact me to pressure me about my observations from anywhere in the galaxy.” A sigh of relief almost escaped you. Seemed like you rediscovered your sense of humor, despite your nervous system still short-circuiting from the unexpected physical touch.

“Anytime, Y/N”, Anakin said, grinning from ear to ear. If there was something you didn't know about Jedi and the Force, it was how attuned they were to other people's emotions. The moment Anakin had softly grazed your fingers, he had felt your strong reaction almost as if it was his own.

He could barely resist teasing you about it now, but at the same time he didn't want to push your boundaries. It was enough for him to know he had this effect on you.

You looked up at the young Padawan, a warm smile on your face. “Well…I hope to hear news about your mission soon. And be careful out there.”

“I will be. Promise. Can't wait for our next repair session.”

He gave you one last smile before he disappeared out the door. The second he was gone, you dropped on your chair, dramatically sliding down to the floor. Nothing ever called for floor time as much as those emotionally charged times.

“By the Force. What is happening to me?”, you groaned with frustration - at the same time you couldn’t ignore a certain giddiness causing butterflies in your stomach.

“It’s not that serious. I'm okay. I'm fine.” Your pounding heart and heated cheeks proved the opposite. You sighed, feeling defeated. “I will be fine.”

Lucky for you, your hyperfocus on observing the Exoplanet kicked in. Now your brain was occupied with receiving and analyzing data more than anything as soon as you had returned to your telescope. You kept referring to the anomaly as ‘Grithly’ (gravitational Sith anomaly). You really needed to come up with a better name, but now was not the time.

Anomalies (even ones not caused by nature, like ‘Grithly’) kept changing their temperature and wavelengths, so the tricky part was to figure out any alarming. abnormalities. You used old data from past anomalies you have monitored yourself. The only issue was that you - due to lack of insights granted from the Jedi Council - missed a few essential factors for this specific kind of observation.

Without hesitation you contacted Master Windu - you had collected enough data to know exactly what information was missing. You only called the Jedi master when fully convinced you had ruled out every other opportunity.

“Master, it is urgent. I have found that Observatory Acklay is lacking crucial data for my research on Grithly…on the anomaly. I'm assuming it is safely stored in the archives at the Temple since the data I need most likely contains detailed information on the Sith.”

“It is evident you have done excellent research, but information of that kind is kept in the archives for a reason. Even amongst the Council it is not a given to have access. Submit your observations to me, I will consult with the Council”, Master Windu decided, an unreadable expression on his face. “We will decide if the data is deemed necessary for our mission and if access should be granted.”

“I understand. Thank you, Master Windu.”

After you transmitted your data you took a deep breath, trying to relax. Sometimes you found it hard to deal with his stern demeanor, especially when you felt confident you'd get what you asked for immediately.

Let's be honest for a second…it bothers me that he wouldn't just trust me on this. Isn't it extremely urgent to keep the research going?

Huh. That thought process seemed familiar.

You sat with the feeling for a while, simultaneously wondering how the Jedi expected you to help them if they didn't grant you access to their archives. After all it was them who needed your help on this anomaly. You didn't work on this for your own personal gain. They should be grateful you figured out what you needed exactly to keep this mission going!

Okay. Maybe you didn’t throw temper tantrums like a certain someone, but they definitely happened inside your head.

Anakin would understand.

…

Kriff. It's gotten this far now? ‘Anakin would understand’??

Sitting around in waiting mode gave you too much time to think and it was driving you crazy.

How long does it take for them to decide this? It's a simple ‘yes' or ‘no’ matter.

Was this the kind of frustration Anakin felt every time the Council showed they didn't fully trust in his abilities?

Before you could dwell on this longer, your holo-transmitter flickered and to your surprise it was not Master Windu contacting you this time.

“Master Kenobi?”

You didn’t mean for your words to give away just how surprised you were, but seeing the Jedi's hologram without any warning left you no chance to hide it.

“Hello there, Y/N. I'm sure you've been anticipating our decision already.”

You were not used to a Jedi master making any kind of friendly exchange before cutting to the chase. All you could muster was an enthusiastic nod. Simultaneously a voice inside your head basically screamed: Obi-Wan Kenobi just contacted you. You!! On your transmitter!

“Fortunately I was able to convince the Council that you can be trusted on this important matter - and that it was urgent to get to the bottom of this anomaly. You will be granted limited access to the archives in the Jedi Temple as soon as you get here.”

Your eyes widened. The fact that Obi-Wan Kenobi trusted you was overwhelming already - but the fact that he convinced the entire Council to grant you access to the archives? That was huge - so huge it left you speechless for a moment.

Master Kenobi only needed to raise one eyebrow - a small display of impatience - to bring you back from your mental glitch.

“Thank you for trusting me, Master Kenobi. You will not be disappointed!”, you responded, “I am making my way to the Jedi Temple immediately.” “Very good, Y/N. One of our temple aids will await you and show you around.”

When Master Kenobi had said one of the temple aids would show you around, you expected someone to meet you at the entrance of the Jedi Temple. Now you've been waiting a while already and you started to doubt anyone was coming.

Great. I guess I have to find my way to the archives on my own, then?

All you knew was how to get to the communication center. One possibility was to head there and ask someone to help you. But…what if, right now at this moment, the Jedi Council consulted in the communication center and you'd burst in, unannounced?

Yepp, definitely not doing that.

Aimlessly wandering through the hallways seemed like your only option now.

You tried your best to make sense of this maze. The communication center was located on the upper levels, so you instinctively headed there first. You figured it'd make sense to keep the archives close to that area.

Some extra time actually came in handy right now. You still needed a little peace and quiet to process what was happening. The fact that the Jedi Council (and specifically Obi-Wan Kenobi) ordered you here to continue your observations was the biggest honor a young astronomer like you could hope for. It was the ultimate appreciation for your skills, and proof of how trustworthy they deemed you. Whatever you made of this opportunity, it had to be something phenomenal. Contrary to your expectations this thought didn't intimidate you, it fueled you. You were determined to show everyone how brilliant you were - starting with trying to orient yourself.

Right now you were on the same level as the communication center.

I hope I won't run into Master Windu or Master Kenobi here.

There were no archives in sight. You wanted to turn around and walk back, but something else caught your attention instead: the faint buzzing of a lightsaber. Curiosity got the better of you and you decided to follow the sound, convincing yourself it might lead you to your destination (it didn't).

You got closer to the room the buzzing came from - quietly, walking on tiptoes, very aware that this wasn’t exactly your place to be. But the slightest possibility of seeing Anakin excited you - more than you were willing to admit to yourself.

Your wish should be granted.

When you got into the dark corridor leading to the training rooms, close enough to peek inside, you spotted him. Your heart skipped a beat.

The electric blue of his lightsaber lit up the room like lightning, his movements radiated with elegance, confidence and something dangerous. The way he spun his lightsaber made every movement he made seem so effortless and…

Hot.

That was easily the hottest thing you had ever witnessed in your life. There was no use in denying it. His lightsaber training unfolded like beautiful choreography in front of your eyes, as if he was dancing with the Force.

Seeing him in his element finally made you accept the fact that you were head over heels for Anakin Skywalker, and in this particular moment he looked more attractive to you than he ever had before.

He paused for a brief moment - a moment so inconspicuous you didn't even notice - before he proceeded with a move that seemed like he had done it a million times; twirling his lightsaber in front and then behind his back while spinning around. Your eyes were glued to him, you couldn't help it. Something about him was magnetic and seemed to draw you in - like the gravitational pull of a star.

Okay, Y/N, seriously. Is this how you're gonna show the Jedi Council how brilliant you are? Snap out of it, by the Force.

The reasonable part of you eventually gained the upper hand, allowing you to tear yourself away from the captivating sight in front of you.

You exhaled, running a hand through your hair, trying to calm down from the high you just experienced.

Is that what going insane feels like?

How much time have you spent in the Jedi Temple already without even finding your destination? You imagined someone at the archives impatiently waiting for you to arrive, growing more and more frustrated with every minute. It seemed harder than before to focus on finding the way - images of Anakin smoothly spinning his lightsaber flashed before your eyes, actually making your head spin.

“Y/N!”

You froze. This couldn’t be happening.

Don't do this to me. Please, I'm begging you.

Anakin caught up to you. Fortunately you weren't suspiciously close to the training rooms anymore. Still…he might have caught you watching him in complete awe. You mentally prepared for the worst, while trying your hardest to act like a normal person.

“Anakin!”

“I didn't know you'd come to the Jedi Temple. What brings you here?”, he asked, smiling at you.

He sounded genuinely surprised, there was not the tiniest teasing glint in his eyes. A wave of relief washed over you - you thought yourself out of danger. It didn’t change how differently you perceived him now, though. The way he stood only inches away, smiling at you in a way that seemed to be specifically crafted for you, being insanely attractive without even trying. You could’ve melted right on the spot…

By the Force, calm down. He is literally just. standing. there. Get it together.

“I'm actually…I'm lost”, you stammered. “I'm supposed to be at the archives, but it's impossible to find anything in here.”

Anakin simply nodded, trying his best to keep his cool. A teasing remark waited at the tip of his tongue - despite your assumptions he had noticed you watching him before. He had sensed your presence before you could even lay eyes on him.

The young Padawan couldn’t believe how oblivious you were to the Jedi's use of the Force. It would've been so easy to catch you off guard right now, right here in the hallways, but he didn't deem it the best timing. Other Jedi might cross your way any moment. He'd have his fun with you and your shining stalker moment, but for now he decided to help you without giving away anything.

“I'll show you, don't worry.”

Anakin walked you through the hallways, further away from the training rooms. “So, how is it that you're allowed in the archives anyway?” “The Council granted me limited access for my research on Grithly”, you told him, shaking your head, “I still can't quite believe it, to be honest.” “That's fantastic, Y/N! I mean, that's huge. They really trust you.” He glanced at you, a grin on his face. “By the way…‘Grithly’?” You pouted, jokingly. “What about it? It's short for ‘gravitational Sith anomaly'. I didn't have time to come up with a better name and now it stuck with me.” “I bet it's eternalized in your stack of notes somewhere.” You chuckled. “That really stuck with you, huh?” “How could it not?”

Thanks to your relaxed conversation (and your infatuation with Anakin reaching a whole new level) you completely forgot to get anxious about doing official research at the archives. It only hit you when you were standing right in front of the entrance.

“Wow. I never thought I'd see this with my own eyes”, you whispered in awe.

“It is pretty impressive, right?”

“It’s intimidating.”

“Only from the outside. I bet you'll just dive right into your research and forget the whole galaxy around you”, Anakin said, confident you'd do an excellent job. You took a deep breath, nodding. He was right. This was your specialty.

“Alright, I'll leave you to it. And hey…” He turned towards you before he left: “Find me after? I have a feeling you'll know the way.”

You stood there, allowing yourself to look after him for a moment. He wanted you to find him after? And what did he mean when he said-

Seriously. Stop.

It was overdue you found the temple aid who would assist you with your research. You entered the archives and immediately fell in love with the interior: walls stacked with data records extended in front of your eyes. They illuminated the hall with a mysterious blue glow, waiting for you to dive into them.

“Ah, the young astronomer.” You turned to where the voice just came from. A lady with a stern expression on her face walked towards you. “I assume some greater force must have prevented you from arriving sooner”, the temple aid said, eyeing you with disapproval.

She must be best friends with Master Windu.

“Hello”, you said with a small bow, “I apologize for that. I hope I didn't inconvenience you.” You tried your best to seem like a respectable individual despite your late arrival. Talking in an elevated manner demanded a lot of mental energy from you, so you were eager to get this over with and use your energy for more important matters.

“Follow me”, the temple aid ordered and led you to a separate area of the big hall, past all those glowing data sets. Your eyes sparkled with excitement. You wondered what secrets lay beneath each of them.

“You are granted access to past studies of anomalies associated with the Sith. We have prepared your current research data which Master Kenobi personally transferred to us.” The lady showed you to the console which contained said data. You definitely needed to thank Master Kenobi personally for this.

Fortunately the surface of the console was similar to the ones in the Acklay Observatory. Besides, you were a quick learner.

The lady removed herself without a word after you thanked her. You took a deep breath, getting familiar with the console in front of you and dove into the sacred, secret world of Sith anomalies. You were on high alert - your senses on high alert and ready to absorb every bit of new information you could find. Your hands glided over the display, smoothly maneuvering the control system, arranging your ‘Grithly’ data so you could keep an eye on it while going through the archive. This was your beautiful choreography.

After comparing several astronomical parameters, you came across a specific shared trait between “your” anomaly and the other Sith anomalies from the archives. It bent space and time in a way that made it almost impossible to track other activities in the affected area - and in this specific case it seemed to impact the exoplanet as a whole. The temperature fluctuations, gravitational changes, and every unnatural occurrence caused by the anomaly served as a distraction from something else - something even more sinister, as you suspected now.

What could it be? What are they hiding?

It seemed like you had reached a dead end. If the anomaly overshadowed what was really happening on the exoplanet's surface, how were you supposed to get to the bottom of it? Either you found a solution, or the Jedi's only chance was to fly a mission to the exoplanet, not knowing what was awaiting them. They would not only face the anomaly, but whatever dark secrets lay beneath it, unprepared and at the mercy of the Sith.

The thought alone made your heart sting. This mission has slowly turned from a simple job to a matter of the heart, now that you've gotten closer to one particular person affected. The additional concern played in your hands, though. Not only were you driven by the urge to prove yourself, help the Jedi Council and uncover the Sith's plans - you wanted to prevent Anakin from as much danger as possible.

Would your abilities suffice, though?

It was hard to tell how much time had passed since you stepped into the cryptic, twisted cosmos of anomalies. Slowly but steady your head started spinning. The mission was emotionally and mentally taxing and it took its toll on you. This was usually the time to take a step back and physically remove yourself from the situation. You weren’t sure if it was alright to leave and come back later, though.

Why is there no official rulebook for strangers who visit the Jedi Temple archives for the first time in their lives and have zero clue on how to act?

You sighed. There was no use in trying to continue right now. You used a system encryption to make sure no one was able to even get a glance at the data sets before you wandered off, back to the entrance, and outside.

The huge windows in the hallways offered a seemingly endless view over the cityscape. When you realized the sun was already setting, it dawned on you for how long you've actually been here. You watched the streams of airspeeders in the distance and completely zoned out to give your mind a well-deserved break.

“There you are. I thought you might have left already.”

And just like that you were forced to return from your mental parallel universe of peace and quiet. At the same time it filled your heart with joy to see Anakin walking towards you, smiling at you in this very…Anakin way.

“Why would I have left? Just because the sun is already setting and I basically lost track of time?” You meant for your words to sound lighthearted, instead they came out with a certain sense of heaviness. To hide your overwhelm you added: “I mean…I'm a little tired from all the hard work.”

Anakin stood next to you, the golden beams of the setting sun bathing him in a warm light and little specks of light dancing in his blue eyes. For a moment you forgot why you were here or why you felt exhausted. Warmth was spreading through your body, and it didn't stem from the sun shining on your face.

“Are you sure that's all?”, he asked, carefully eyeing you. Although he was very aware of how his presence affected you, he could still feel the underlying heaviness of whatever was going on with you. Now didn't seem like the time to bask in the joy of your reaction, but it definitely moved him.

Telling him the truth - that you felt stuck - seemed like a huge step. What good would it do to admit your struggles to him? This was your field of expertise. The Jedi trusted in your abilities to find out what the Sith were hiding. Feeling lost weighed on you, but saying it out loud would make it more…real.

“Do you remember when you told me I could confide in you? The same is true for you, Y/N. Whatever it is, I am here for-”

“Anakin. Y/N.”

Both of you were startled by the calm, but firm voice calling you.

Master Kenobi.

He seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

“Master Kenobi”, you greeted him, making a small bow. He nodded at you, then threw an undefinable look at his Padawan.

“I came down here to inquire whether the archives have helped your research so far?”

The way he phrased his question actually allowed you to give a comprehensive report of the situation without mentioning your struggles. You broke the complex data down into easily digestible information. With talking about your recent discoveries came a positive side-effect: You gained a different perspective on all the effort you put into your work today. You realized how far you have come, even if you felt stuck in this moment.

Since your findings made the seriousness of the anomaly situation even clearer, the mood slightly shifted. Master Kenobi listened to you with unease, Anakin tensed up. No one said it out loud, but the Jedi were clearly alarmed.

Master Kenobi decided not to mention his concerns - he didn't deem it necessary. This was a matter for the Council. Instead he focused on your progress: “You have really outdone yourself today, Y/N. The Council will be pleased to hear that we have moved a lot closer to uncovering the Sith's intentions.”

“Thank you, Master. For your trust and granting me access to the archives.” “Your insights are a great contribution to this mission, Y/N.” He gave you a reassuring pat on your shoulder. “And I know that Master Windu agrees with me.”

Adding this information was a kind thing to do and proved the impression you've always had of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Your conversation seemed to be based on a more equal footing now, which was reflected in the fact that you didn’t feel so sheepish around him anymore - and less…smitten. There might have been a different reason behind your change of emotions, though.

Said “reason” had been standing next to you awfully quiet, but observing your interaction carefully.

“You will have continued access to the archives as long as your research calls for it. I will report everything to the Council”, Master Kenobi stated. He turned to Anakin. “I know you have been training hard all day. I am proud of your efforts, Anakin. It's best for you to rest now and ration your energy.” “Thank you, Master”, the young Padawan responded, glowing with pride that he had been praised in your presence.

Master Kenobi said his goodbyes to follow his own words with deeds and report to the Council.

Anakin and you, however, stayed put.

“You’re…incredible. You know that, right?”

Receiving praise and approval from Obi-Wan Kenobi was one thing - but Anakin telling you that you were incredible? That hit differently. After all your hard work it felt so good to hear those words from him.

“I mean it”, he continued, “The way you figured all that out…you're here for the first time and instead of feeling intimidated, you just dive right into it and make those amazing discoveries?”

He shook his head, as if he couldn't quite believe it. “Seriously. Every time I think I got you figured out, you do something that surprises me even more.”

By the Force, get it together.

Anakin didn't mean to get so close to the edge. But he was eager to prove that your connection ran deeper than it ever could with anyone else - especially after you received praise from Master Kenobi. Although he was proud on your behalf, he wanted you to know that he was the one really seeing you - not only your scientific contributions, but you. How you had become more to him than an ally on a mission.

Anakin’s sincere admiration for your abilities and your essence sent that familiar warm sensation through your body. The way he nervously scratched the back of his neck with a chuckle right now caught your attention, though. Him looking flustered was a rare sight.

“Thank you, Anakin”, you said sheepishly, cheeks flushed, “I'm flattered.”

Returning some of the praise seemed to be the only right response. Part of you longed to tell him how you had witnessed his hard work (aka his stunning lightsaber training) yourself - a step you were not willing to take yet, though. You decided to stick to a more neutral approach, a little overwhelmed with the emotionally charged situation. “It sounded like you have worked hard as well, though, considering Master Kenobi’s words about your training from before.”

As soon as those words left your mouth, it was like you'd given Anakin an unofficial cue - a cue to finally address something that's been sitting in the back of his mind all day. His usual teasing grin spread across his face. He leaned against the wall, arms crossed. “Oh. Right. About that…” “About what?”, you asked, raising an eyebrow at him.

Anakin bit his lip, hardly able to contain himself. “Say, did you know how well my senses are actually trained by now?” “Pretty well, I guess?”

You didn’t quite follow what was going on. Did you miss something? What was that smug look on his face for?

Anakin pushed himself off the wall, taking two steps closer to you. He didn't care anymore about being out in the hallways, he couldn't wait any longer to confront you.

“You really can't tell where I'm going with this?”

By now he was only inches away from you. He supported himself against the wall with one hand before he leant in a little closer.

Him being so dangerously close made you weak in the knees, unable to form a sentence. All you could do was stare at him in anticipation while your mind was racing.

Why is he being like this?!

“Did you actually think I wouldn't notice your presence back there?”

That's all it took.

Your eyes widened.

The realization came crashing down on you like a wave.

Anakin watched you as your inner emotional chaos unfolded - and he sensed all of it.

“Listen, I…uh, I got lost in this maze while looking for the archives, and I just happened to…I didn't want to interrupt your training, so I left without saying a word. It's not like I stalked you, or anything.”

The way your face heated up didn't exactly help your case. Anakin being in your personal space along with the revelation of him knowing was too much to handle.

“Is that so? I mean, you just brought up the word ‘stalking’…”

His response made you feel even more embarrassed - though that was hardly possible. Maybe it would be for the best to not say a word ever again. For the rest of my life, preferably.

You were perfectly capable of finding other ways to reveal yourself, though. All you meant to do was avoid looking at Anakin - instead your eyes flicked to the lightsaber clipped to his belt.

“Oh. So, that's what's on your mind right now?” He looked around, clicking his tongue. “I fear the hallway isn't the best place to show off my lightsaber skills, though.”

He couldn’t remember ever enjoying an interaction as much as this particular one. In his eyes you were the most adorable you had ever been now.

Although he wished you would just admit your feelings, part of him was scared, too. Maybe the reason he found it so easy to confront you despite his fear was him doubting you'd actually be genuine this time.

“Alright, you win.”

Anakin raised his eyebrows in surprise.

“I mean…you know. I know you know. And now you know that I know that you know. Or something like that.”

“Is that all?”

“What else do you want me to say?”

He smirked at you. “You’re not getting away that easily.” Just in this moment his senses picked up the presence from one of the temple aids. Although he had decided to throw caution to the wind before, he suddenly became painfully aware of how obvious he's been around you - right in the middle of the hallway.

Meanwhile, your research and all the struggles that came with it seemed so far away, like a different galaxy in the universe. Anakin had successfully taken your mind off things.

In fact, your mind seemed to not cooperate much at all since he had gotten closer to you. To your surprise he took a few steps back now, glancing back at the entrance of the archives.

You heaved a sigh of relief. Any more of his flirting and you would've randomly combusted.

“I'm afraid this is not the best place and time for our…conversation.” “Right. Yeah, that's too bad”, you agreed, acting all innocent. Anakin grinned at you, enjoying the sarcasm in your voice.

“I think it's actually time for me to get back home. I'm beyond exhausted.” The sun had set and it's gotten dark outside. There was absolutely no way you'd get anything else done tonight…not with all this emotional turmoil. Besides, it was the perfect opportunity to escape his interrogation.

Or so you thought.

Anakin saw right through you and your escape plan. He casually suggested: “I could take you. It's dark outside and I'm sure you'd love to get home as quickly as possible.”

He wasn't joking when he said you'd not get away that easily.

How were you supposed to respond to his offer? No thanks, I'd rather get away from you so I don't accidentally admit how incredibly sexy I think you are?

“I thought you were supposed to rest and ration your energy?” “Taking you home doesn’t exactly call for a lot of action. Unless…” He went quiet, his ‘I love making you feel incredibly flustered with my subtle flirty hints’ look in his eyes.

“Can you just take me and not say another word?”, you asked, half-jokingly, half-serious.

“I can do that. Don't worry, I'll behave.”

That you didn’t buy for a second. But getting home quickly sounded too good to deny it - so you gave in and accepted his offer.

#star wars #Anakin skywalker #anakin x you #anakin x reader #star wars imagine #star wars fanfiction #anakin skywalker imagine #anakin skywalker fanfiction

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dollusionn · 7 days ago

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𝐃𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄 (uconn dr edition) (1/5)

credits to @mimishiftz for this idea because it helped motivate me to get my tumblr page out of its dusty attic box, blow off all the cobwebs + dust that its been collecting and rebrand!

okie dokie, now that i've placed a compulsory, cutesy banner, we shall begin

#1 "what are three items you can't live without"

my airfryer, my airfryer's control panel and my airfryer cooking tray. Before anyone comes at me with "what about your phone?? your id??? PASSPORT IDK??!", lemme give you a quick lil pov on why my airfryer is my life support, my oxygen, the haemoglobin to my erythrocytes. The airfryer is one of the best inventions to ever exist in the human timeline. It can cook a variety of food and meals (for example, a cheese toastie and nuggets, yum!), it is compact and portable. If i was ever in a very inconvenient situation where i was being robbed, i would rather the burgular steal my living room funiture.....stealing my airfryer would result in that *insert alvin and the chipmunks jumping at you* meme being the last thing you see....

#2 "favourite song"

Lost Kitten by Metric. Even the mention of this name has me subconsciously hearing my teammates grumble (even if we weren't in the same continent) because of how overplayed this song it is in our dorm room. It wins platinum record for the song that has been replayed over and over again within a single hour.

#3 "what are your hobbies"

if annoying coach geno counts as a hobby then i would consider that as my main one. But since that apparently doesn't meet the requirements of a hobby, i would say my main hobbies are playing basketball, collecting trinkets, gaming, attempting to replicate art i see on pinterest and my most recent, making music on soundcloud. i still think annoying coach geno counts as a valid hobb-

#4 "favourite holiday"

stuck between the cruise trip i went with my family or the glamourous post-alevel gurliday (girlies + holiday). Hm hm hmmmmmmm, i will talk about the gurliday just because the cruise trip has too many deets that will be saved for another storytime. Imagine this, just over a month of exams and 51 exams done as a collective later, a piña colada in hand, new braids in, a fresh nail set (manicure AAAAAANDDD pedicure) and talking with ur girlies about anything and everything. Don't forget to throw in some holiday situationships and a whole new wardrobe bought and thats the '5 musketeers' gc holiday summed up for ya! Lemme just say that is PEAK GIRLHOOD. UGHHHH, i loved this holiday so so much that i shall make constant references to it in my autobiography that i will pass down to my grandbabies and descendants.

#5 what do you do for a living

currently in college so dont have a 'professional job' YET, but i play for the uconn wbb and get sponsorships so ig that counts??? (idk yes?? no?? maybe?? IDK) but not to ruffle my own feathers, but i recently won a grammy and now i've experienced my sponsorships TENFOLD!! like, my emails have been F-L-O-O-D-E-D with emails and brand deals that i had to get a manager just to help me sort out my inbox. Is now a good time to make a good joke? Call me the PR Princess the way i- nevermind, i dont have any punchlines and im scared the joke will be so boring that i'd have people PAYING just to throw tomatoes at me. And i did not order a tomato shower today

(a/n: thank yall for reading, this took me over 3 (inconsistent) days to do)

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haruka-vii · 7 months ago

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Help request to Rayman and retrogaming fans

Unfortunately, as much as I’m making efforts in solving my long-term unemployment situation there are things out of my control and I reached a point I really, really, need help.

Besides my grandma’s recent passing, there’s been a collection of unlucky events happening to me and my family in a small time interval. Both our dish washing machine and my Nintendo Switch Lite need to be repaired. The console stopped turning on regardless what I do and it’s out of warranty already. The console’s fixing, alone, can be up to 103€ according to the Iberian Nintendo support page).

But the worst case was our car’s “death”. Days after my grandma’s funeral, the car burnt its electronic system to the point of replacing that system being more expensive than the current value of the car of the same model without problems, meaning we were forced to replace the whole vehicle to a different model. The car is essential for our quotidian lives even for simple things such as doing groceries and buying food and cat litter for our seven small felines that we own. The latter unpredictable expense is very costly and adds a bigger layer of problems on my family’s end about financial management given that my mother is also jobless and there’s the bed replacement (done in January 2024) funds I want to also return to her whenever I manage.

2025 is going to be a difficult year for me and I already recently had to shrink down my Crash Bandicoot collection to a single item for a start but it’s still not enough. Now I had to make a very difficult decision of selecting personal items from my private Rayman collection and make them available to anyone in the Rayman and retrogaming fan community to be able to purchase in case they show interest in any particular object.

Please note the following details:

Products that are shown alongside with other product or more in the same photograph square means that those items are only sold as a pack/batch and not separately. I can clarify which ones by DM if you aren’t sure through the photographs.

I ship to most countries in the world, and always with tracking code so we’re both able to know its whereabouts. I won’t accept other types of shipping due to safety reasons.

The shipping address and other sensitive information will be exclusively used to ship the parcel.

Prices will be always discussed by DM, as well shipping costs as these vary depending on the destination country and parcel weight.

PayPal only for payments. While I prefer EUR currency I can also accept GBP and USD.

I’m conscious of how a good portion of the list contains particularly rare and valuable collectibles.

Some items prices are negotiable, especially if someone is interested in acquiring at least 3 different items or more that combined make up a significant total.

All items work 100%, including the Playstation accessories.

The Rayman memory card will be formatted if it gets a new onwer.

MS-DOS era games require emulation techniques to work on modern computers and there are community projects like Rayman Control Panel that help with that.

All games are complete in the box and between very good condition to like new.

The Rayman memory card is in good overall state.

The statues are like new and will be packed carefully to avoid transportation damage.

I can consider including the matching Switch videogame to the pack if I get a fair offer.

I reserve the right to not accept a sale for reasons not mentioned here.

List of items available in the photos:

Rayman Gold [PC/MS-DOS] (Rare, Original Big Boxed United Kingdom Edition)

Rayman For Ever [PC/MS-DOS] (Rare, Original Big Boxed France Edition, it even includes a Ubisoft catalogue with unique Rayman drawings)

Quick CD-ROM Demo Nº2 - Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [PC/Windows]

Rayman M [PC/Windows] (United Kingdom Edition, still factory sealed!)

Rayman Rush [Sony PlayStation] + DualShock Controller [Sony PlayStation]

Rayman 2: The Great Escape [PC/Windows] (Very rare, Original Big Boxed United States of America Edition; I only saw maybe not more than 2 copies like this for sale online in over 15 years)

Rayman 100 Niveaux Inédits [PC/Windows] (Rare, Original Big Boxed France Edition)

Rayman Designer [PC/Windows] (Rare, Original Big Boxed France Edition)

Rayman 1 [PC/Windows] (Rare, Original Big Boxed European Edition)

Rayman Gold [PC/Windows] (Rare, Original Big Boxed France Edition)

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [PC/Windows] (The manual is translated in Portuguese but the games are in multilanguage)

Rayman 2: The Great Escape Sony Playstation Memory Card (Guillemot brand, uncommon item)

Rayman Raving Rabbids [PC/Windows] (Original United Kingdom Edition)

Rayman Raving Rabbids Activity Centre [PC/Windows] (Original United Kingdom Edition)

Rayman 2: The Great Escape [Sony Playstation] (Original France and Germany Edition)

Full collection of 4 medium-sized PVC statues of Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle characters

Other alternative ways to help me that don’t involve buying my Rayman items:

Ko-Fi donations (https://ko-fi.com/haruka_vii)

Currently opened with the goal I’ve referred earlier of collecting enough funds of the bed replacement expenses to return to my mother combined with the needed funds to be able to send my Nintendo Switch Lite for repair.

Art commissions

I can open a limited number of slots and draw single or groups of characters in a single digital or traditional drawing. Details can be discussed through DM!

Reblogging and sharing

If you know anyone who could be potentially interested in getting anything please share them, it’s also a help!

I don’t like to ask help but it’s been a rough timeline for me. Thank you for reading in advance, any help is greatly appreciated while I don’t manage to find a job. 🙏

#signal boost #help #retrogaming #rayman #It saddens me having to resort to this #videogames

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wheelsgoroundincircles · 1 year ago

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1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst

One of the great unknowns about the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst is exactly how many cars were built. Estimates put the total as low as 485, and as high as 502 cars. Regardless of what the figure actually is, the car itself is a pretty special piece of machinery.

The 300 Hurst is a giant of a car at 19′ in length. All of the Hursts rolled off the production line finished in Spinnaker White. The cars were then shipped to the Hurst factory in Warminster, Pennsylvania, where a substantial transformation was performed. The first change to be made was the removal of the standard Chrysler steel hood skin, which was replaced with a fiberglass unit. This featured a decorative hood scoop and the obligatory set of recessed hood locks. The deck lid was also removed, and once again, a fiberglass replacement, complete with a spoiler integrated with the rear quarter panels, was also installed. The White paintwork was complimented by the addition of Satin Tan highlights and contrasting pinstripes, and the wheels were adorned with the same Satin Tan color in the centers. This Hurst is a clean car, with a small area of rust visible in the lower section of the driver’s side front fender, and surface corrosion present on the car’s underside. The Spinnaker White paint appears to be in good condition, but there has been some deterioration of the Satin Tan paint on both the hood and the deck lid. The exterior trim and chrome all look good, while the tinted glass is close to perfect.

The 300 Hurst was a premium car at a premium price, so naturally, it required a premium interior. In this case, seat upholstery was available in a single type and color. Continuing the exterior theme, the color is Saddle Tan, and the material is leather. The plush front seats are not standard 300 items but have been pilfered from the Imperial parts bin. While the original intention was for a Hurst shifter to be part of the interior features, this is something that never eventuated. The interior of this Hurst is close to perfect, with a single discolored spot on the dash pad being the most obvious fault. The rest of it presents in virtually as-new condition, and as befits a luxury car, it is loaded with luxury touches. These include air conditioning, power windows, six-way power seats, cruise control, a remote trunk release, and I think that there also might be an 8-track player hanging under the dash.

The 300 Hurst was the biggest of the muscle cars, and as such, it needed a big motor to get it moving. In this case, it is the TNT 440 engine, pumping out 375hp. The Hurst also features a 727 TorqueFlite transmission, a 3.23 rear end, power steering, power brakes, heavy-duty rear springs and front torsion bars, and sway bars. The exhaust was a full dual system, ending in quad tips. This Hurst hasn’t seen a lot of recent use, and documentation confirms that between 1986 and 2019, it managed to accumulate a grand total of 20 miles! Since being removed from its climate-controlled storage, it has undergone a meticulous mechanical check and recommissioning, and it is now said to run and drive perfectly. The owner does suggest that while the tires look good, they are pretty olds, and replacing them might be a good idea. He also says that the Hurst may need mufflers fairly soon. The car does come with a fair collection of documentation, including the original Build Sheet and Window Sticker, a pristine Certi-Card, Owner’s Manual, as well as dealer paperwork and other assorted items.

While there has always been some question surrounding the build totals for the 1970 300 Hurst, one thing is certain, and that is that there are less than 300 cars in existence today. Pristine examples can fetch sums in excess of $30,000, and even a rough example in need of restoration can still sell for anywhere around $13,000. This one doesn’t need a major restoration, but it does require some cosmetic work. I’m not sure where bidding is eventually going to go with this one, but I would suspect that it will be somewhere around the low to mid $20,000 mark. Even at that price, it probably wouldn’t be a bad buy.

#Chrysler 300 Hurst #chrysler 300 #chrysler #car #cars #muscle car #american muscle #mopar #moparperformance #moparnation #moparworld

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666writingcafe · 7 months ago

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Envy

A Series of Text Conversations

Author's Note: So rather than having Beel be the only one who experiences a diminished amount of his sin, I thought it would be interesting if Levi and Belphie did as well, but instead of their Little D's being responsible, it's directly tied to MC's power going haywire as a result of not only being out of their timeline for so long, but also not wearing the Ring of Light to help manage the intensity of and destruction caused by said power.

And what would set MC's envy off? The perception that Solomon's drifting further and further away from them.

Text Conversation One: Asmo and Solomon

Asmo: you wouldn't happen to know anything about divination, would you?

Solomon: I'm no expert, but I have a pretty decent grasp on it. Why?

Asmo: is it usual for multiple people to receive the same fortune?

Solomon: Depends. Were you at a carnival where someone was trying to make money off people's gullibility?

Asmo: no! we were at RAD.

Solomon: Why?

Asmo: has no one told you about the mock classes we've been taking?

Solomon: I'm not sure. I've kind of had my hands full.

Asmo: ah. right. sorry.

Asmo: anyway, all us brothers were in attendance, and we all saw the same symbol, and the professor grew pale as he told us what it meant.

Asmo: apparently we're supposed to "prepare for water".

Solomon: Fuck.

Asmo: what's so bad about that? i mean, it could have simply been a weather forecast.

Solomon: Divination doesn't work like that, Asmo. It's a way of receiving omens.

Solomon: Don't expect a mere drizzle or even a standard thunderstorm. Think more flood. Tsunami. Hurricane, even.

Asmo: but the only one of us that has any control of water is levi, and he's been pretty chill recently.

Solomon: *face-palming crow sticker*

Solomon: gotta go

Asmo: solomon?

Asmo: Solomon????

Asmo: hello??????

~~~

Text Conversation Two: Asmo and Barbatos

Asmo: have you heard anything from solomon lately?

Barbatos: *no sticker*

Asmo: what about zephyr?

Barbatos: *no sticker*

Barbatos: *eek sticker*

Asmo: that doesn't do anything to alleviate my anxiety.

Barbatos: I know.

Barbatos: But usually I hear from at least one of them daily, but it's been radio silence for the last week.

Barbatos: Speaking of which, how's Leviathan doing?

Asmo: he's fine...i mean, he's been more willing to share his stuff than usual.

Barbatos: What type of stuff?

Asmo: video games...manga...that sort of thing.

Barbatos: Standard editions?

Asmo: what?

Barbatos: Is he lending out things that can be easily replaced, or is it rare items?

Asmo: i mean...he let me borrow this earlier this morning. just shrugged nonchalantly about it before handing it to me, so i assume it isn't super valuable.

Asmo: *sends a picture of a shiny manga book cover*

Barbatos: Open it to page 42 and take a picture of the panel on the upper right corner.

Asmo: okay...

Asmo: *sends picture of panel*

Barbatos: That's what I thought. The situation is more serious than I thought.

Asmo: what are you talking about????

Barbatos: What you currently have in your possession is one of a very small number of copies that contains a drawing of a silver leaf in that panel. It was put there by the author as an Easter egg to link this manga to the universe of his long-running series Silver Leaf. If I recall correctly, only 25 of these exist, and they were given away to fans who were able to decipher a series of coded messages he spread all across the internet, each one more complex than the last.

Asmo: so????

Barbatos: SO the fact that he was willing to let it out of his sight, let alone in the WAY you said he did, suggests that his sin has an EXTREMELY loose grip on him at the moment, because under normal circumstances he'd keep that book under lock and key.

Asmo: and you know this because....?

Barbatos: Do you not understand how envy works, Asmodeus?

Barbatos: It's not just about being jealous of what someone has. It's doing everything in your power to not only obtain what you want, but to keep those things as far away from others as possible because you feel like you're the only one capable of taking care of them properly.

Asmo: what does this have to do with solomon and zephyr?

Barbatos: *face-palming sticker*

Barbatos: You should be grateful that you have your looks.

Asmo: HEY!

Asmo: i KNOW that was a back-handed compliment!

Barbatos: Oh good. I was afraid it would fly over your head.

Asmo: HEY!!!!!!

Barbatos: I suppose I'll be nice and spell it out for you: the reason why we haven't heard anything from them is because Zephyr's seeing to it that we don't.

Asmo: oh.

Asmo: OH!!!!

Asmo: it has to do with the puberty thing, doesn't it?

Asmo: how our transition is affecting them as well?

Barbatos: Glad your brain decided to show up.

Asmo: BARBATOS!

Barbatos: I apologize. I tend to get snippy whenever I'm stressed. I shouldn't have taken it out on you.

Asmo: THANK YOU!

Barbatos: You remember the fortune you received in divination?

Asmo: yeah...it was the last thing solomon and i talked about.

Barbatos: Well, brace yourselves. This will be unlike any storm you've ever witnessed in the Devildom.

~~~

Text Conversation Three: Solomon and Lucifer

Solomon: listen i know were not on the best of terms but we did kind of agree to call it a truce while the situation with mc was happening because we both care about them and want to help them in any way we can so im asking for your help please

Lucifer: What do you need me to do?

Solomon: pick me up

Lucifer: From where?

Solomon: i managed to sneak out of the cottage while mc was sleeping and am currently making my way over to the nearest shop i can find i know its late and youre totally within your right to tell me to fuck off and deal with it myself but i am literally terrified and figured that you wouldnt ask too many questions

Lucifer: Is it the crystal shop off Kearlam Alley?

Solomon: yes please lucifer you have to hurry once they realize that im not there

Solomon: oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck

Lucifer: I heard it, too. Are you at least under some sort of cover?

Solomon: im still in the forest but the trees arent doing shit against this downpour im already completely drenched

Lucifer: I remember there being some sort of wooden pavilion near you guys.

Solomon: yeah i literally just passed it not sure how much help its going to be this is already gearing up to be some genesis type shit dont ask me how i know that its too much to explain over text

Lucifer: You won't be under there for too long. Just let me get some proper clothes on and I'll come straight to you. In the meantime, grab onto something once you're under the pavilion roof

Solomon: thank you so much mc has been keeping me trapped in the cottage for the last few days because they think that im not spending enough time with them and that other people are stealing me away from them on the one hand i know theyre not acting normally and that their envy is being magically exacerbated but on the other hand im incredibly scared and its triggering some of my childhood memories and i dont like it but if i start crying about it i get yelled at which only makes me feel worse its a vicious cycle

Lucifer: Breathe. I'm on my way.

~~~

Family Group Chat

Lucifer: Whoever reads this first, make sure everyone's awake. We'll be camping up in the attic for a few days.

Lucifer: Levi and Satan, use whatever magic is necessary to protect the house from total destruction from a very powerful flood akin to the one Father created to destroy humanity. Asmo and Belphie, bring a spare set of clothes and some blankets with you to the attic for Solomon. Mammon and Beel, grab as many nonperishable food items as you possibly can from the kitchen. Use Beel's gym bags to transport them upstairs.

~~~

Fantastic Three Group Chat

Lucifer: If you haven't already, get everyone to the highest point of the castle and start charming it against the storm.

Diavolo: I'll do you one better: we're building an ark as we speak.

Lucifer: Whose idea was that?

Diavolo: Simeon's.

Lucifer: Of course. He was there for Operation Genesis. It was his idea to save the animals.

Diavolo: What's causing it to happen this time?

Lucifer: MC's rage.

Taglist: @lost-in-time-wanderer, @fuzztacular, @dianedancer18, @sweetbrier2908, @flare-love, @completelyshatteredbrokenmschf, @thunderlightning351, @l3v1chan, @anxious-chick, @5mary5, @expressionless-fr, @tenkobitch, @budbuddnbuddy

#obey me shall we date #obey me nightbringer #obey me asmo #obey me asmodeus #obey me solomon #obey me barbatos #obey me lucifer #obey me mc

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olivia-anderson-fanfic · 1 year ago

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Sisyphean (1/6)

“Well, one would usually hope that at least some of the actual residents wouldn’t be locked out, too. Sure, it keeps the Doppelgangers out, but it’s kind of a pain to find a whole new lot of tenants because the previous ones were all left outside overnight.”

(Eldritch!Ace Trappola vs SomeGuy!Deuce Spade. Horror AU heavily based on FROM(2022) and That's Not My Neighbor.)

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Deuce stared at the numerous files splayed out on the table before him. It was… a lot. Too much to keep track of, frankly. His hands felt clammy as he flipped through the files on all of the hotel residents. When he had signed up for this job, he had thought that his biggest stress would be the cannibalistic beings he might allow in, but maybe the paperwork would kill him, first.

He laughed at his own mental joke, but it must have had a nervous note to it, because a hand came to settle on his shoulder.

He jumped, his head whipping around to find his employer, Cater, that perpetual smile of his in place.

“Don’t worry about it, Deuce,” Cater said. “I’m sure that no one can do worse than the last security guard.”

“... what does that mean?” Deuce said, though he was pretty sure that he didn’t want to know.

A dull shiver ran through him.

“So, let’s try to do better than that, okay, Deuce?” Cater said, flashing a wink.

Deuce swallowed thickly and turned to the control panel.

For a while, it was an almost deceptively normal job. He read over files, buzzed in residents. Almost got lost in the routine of checking the names, matching their faces to their ID photos, running their ID numbers, checking to make sure their cards weren’t expired…

To stave off complete boredom, he chatted idly as he worked, talking about their cool hats or the sports teams they were wearing merch for.

Monotony aside, the job almost had a sort of charm to it.

Not to say that the job was ‘all roses’ or anything, there were certainly unpleasant parts. Sometimes, people would forget to take out extremely important things, like their ID’s, and Deuce had to fight the urge to lock them out out of spite because how do you even forget that, but whatever.

It wasn’t until it was getting late, and tenants were coming home in larger numbers to ensure they didn’t get taken, that it happened.

It stepped in front of the glass doors, having to lean down just to ensure that its entire body was visible.

Deuce quietly amended his thoughts from earlier. Doppelgangers were certainly not cannibals, because ‘cannibalism’ implies that they were eating their own kind, and the thing in front of him was definitely not human. It was formless, more of a writhing mass of tentacles and eyes than humanoid, all inky black tendrils where there should have been flesh.

Deuce…

Had never seen one before. Not in person. They, for the most part, never showed their faces – or lack of them – during the daytime, preferring to use the cover of night to pick off anyone stupid enough to so much as poke their head out of their window after sundown. And, during the day, they posed as humans, to try and get inside.

This one must be young, to not even try and come up with a facade to fool him.

The thing slipped a few papers into the deposit box. The machine made a quiet beeping noise to tell him that he had ‘mail’.

More out of habit than anything, Deuce found himself picking up the items.

They were… sticky.

His hands shook as he looked down at the ID, making it difficult to make out any of the words, but he managed:

Ace Trap Pola Room No #No Occupation of a human form Not verified by the DDD ID#153 Card expires NE/V/ER Signed: ☆ce

Deuce’s head shot up to look at it again, disbelieving.

He almost regretted it as his gaze locked with one of its many eyes.

“What? Is it something about how I’m dressed? Don’t want to compliment me like everyone else? You’re going to hurt my feelings…”

How long had it been watching them?

Paper crumpled in his hands.

“I – I can’t let you in,” he stammered. Too quiet for it to hear, especially when he was almost entirely sure that it didn’t have ears.

But it heard him regardless: “Why not?” it asked, almost whining, though there was a lilting kind of amusement lining the edges of its voice.

Deuce could only stare in horrified silence.

The being seemed to catch sight of itself in the glass. It gasped, loud and overdramatic and hopelessly fake. “Ah! I have too many eyes! My bad! I’ll come back later with a new disguise!”

“Please don’t…” Deuce managed, feeling faint.

It just laughed at him.

But he thought this one felt less cruel, and more like an actual human laughing at something funny. This should have been a comfort. There was nothing better than laughing with other people, nothing could put someone at ease in quite so quickly. Something that made you feel warm and safe, that reminded even the most heartless of people of how connected they were to other human beings.

Knowing that that sound had come from something like this, though, made his skin crawl.

And, as quickly as it came, it was gone again.

Deuce nearly tripped over himself to rush to the door, pressing up against the glass, desperately trying to catch sight of it as it left, in vain hopes that it might lead to him getting an idea as to what it was going to do next.

But he couldn’t find it. Not only because his frantic breaths were fogging up the glass, but because there was simply nothing to see. Just a bunch of people heading about their days, making their way back home as quickly as possible.

As Deuce watched the crowd, frantically, looking for any hint of the Doppelganger in their midst, he couldn’t help but recognize the monster had no trouble blending in with humans when it wanted to.

It wasn’t young.

It was playing with him.

It was, perhaps, because he was already awake that night, staring at the ceiling blankly, unable to banish the monster that kept appearing behind his eyelids every time he so much as blinked… that he heard something he had never noticed before: the sound of his window rattling, ever so slightly, the window lock being tested. He looked outside, and found nothing was amiss. This was, somehow, worse.

#twisted wonderland fic #ace trappola #deuce spade #adeuce #maybe? idk #the bitches r gay idk #actually is it even gay if ace's canonical gender is Eldritch #can u tell op rewatched deathnote recently...#cater diamond #he is also here #unfortuantely for him

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allaboutkeyingo · 1 month ago

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How to Increase Virtual Memory in Windows 11

Virtual memory (also called the paging file) helps your system run smoothly when physical RAM is fully utilized. By following these steps, you can effectively increase virtual memory in Windows 11 to enhance system performance, especially when running resource-intensive applications or multitasking.

Method 1: Automatic Management (Recommended for Most Users)

Press Windows + S and type “View advanced system settings”

Select the System Properties control panel item

Under the Advanced tab, click Settings in the Performance section

Go to the Advanced tab and click Change… under Virtual memory

Ensure “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” is checked

Click OK and restart your computer

Method 2: Manual Configuration

Follow steps 1-4 above

Uncheck automatic management

Select your system drive (usually C:)

Choose Custom size

Initial size (MB): 1.5 × your RAM (e.g., 8GB RAM = 12288MB)

Maximum size: 3 × your RAM (e.g., 8GB RAM = 24576MB)

Click Set, then OK

Restart your computer

Tips:

For most users, letting Windows manage virtual memory automatically is the best option unless you have specific performance requirements.

For systems with SSDs, Windows usually manages virtual memory well automatically

Ensure your hard drive has enough free space for the virtual memory file.

Don’t set virtual memory smaller than your RAM size

If you have multiple drives, consider placing the page file on a separate drive to improve performance.

Minimum should be at least equal to your RAM size, maximum up to 4× RAM for heavy use cases

#How to Increase Virtual Memory in Windows 11

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almayarelectric · 2 months ago

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Cable Trunking: Benefits, Types, and Best Practices for Installers

Cable management is just as important as selecting the right circuit breakers or panels in every modern electrical installation

One of the most safe and widely used methods for protecting cables is cable trunking.

Whether you’re an electrical engineer, a panel builder, or an on-site installer, understanding how to choose and apply the right cable trunking system can make a big difference in safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

What is Cable Trunking?

Cable trunking is a closed, rigid or flexible cable system that holds electrical cables. It keeps wires neatly organized and protected from dust, moisture, or accidental damage.

Trunking is especially handy in office business, industrial environments, and panel installations where multiple cables run together.

Not only does cable trunking improve the appearance of electrical systems, it facilitates easier future maintenance, upgrading, or troubleshooting.

Key Benefits of Cable Trunking

1. Protection

Trunking guards cables against mechanical wear, dust, moisture, and even corrosion — especially for outdoor or industrial settings.

2. Safety

Well-maintained cables reduce the risk of electrical failure, generation of heat or fire. Trunking also protects against accidental touch with energized conductors.

3. Easy Installation

The majority of trunking cable systems are made in modular form and come equipped with such items as bends, tees, and end caps — thus making installation and setup easy.

4. Easy Maintenance

Because cables are not laid below the surface or hidden behind walls, they are easily accessible during inspection or when upgrading.

5. Appearance

Neat trunking systems provide a neat, professional look in commercial developments, offices, and exposed industrial premises.

Typical Cable Trunking

✅ PVC Trunking

Lightweight, low cost, and easy to cut, PVC trunking is the most commonly used for indoor applications like offices and control panels. It’s flameproof and non-corrosive.

✅ Metal Trunking

Galvanized trunking made from steel or aluminum is more durable and appropriate for industrial locations, factories, and situations where there must be mechanical protection. Metal also offers electromagnetic shielding for sensitive data or control cables.

✅ Perforated Cable Trunking

Used in industry to allow for ventilation and prevent cable overheating. Often used with power and motor cables.

✅ Flexible Trunking

Curved or constrained space use implies the utilization of flexible plastic or metal trunking where fixed systems are hard to accommodate.

Top Installation Practices

Plan Ahead

Pre-install cable routes. Reserve space in trunking for eventual additions and make provision for expansion requirements.

Avoid Overfilling

Avoid overfilling trunking by less than 70–80%. Overfilled trunking overheats and is more difficult to maintain.

Use Correct Supports

Fasten secure trunking with appropriate fixings at appropriate intervals. Hanging trunking with loose fixings will sag over time and result in cable damage.

Label Clearly

Label groups of cables differently. This eases troubleshooting and upgrades and is time-saving.

Select the Proper IP Rating

In dusty or wet conditions, ensure the trunking has a high enough IP (Ingress Protection) rating to exclude water or dust.

Key Takeaways

For all those involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of low voltage electrical installations, cable trunking is not just an optional extra — an integral part of a safe and reliable installation.

By making the right trunking choice and following best install practice, installers and engineers can ensure better cable protection, easier maintenance, and long-term performance.

If you are working on a new panel project or electrical installation, remember to highlight the importance of good trunking — it’s the key to clean and compliant cable management.

Not certain which cable trunking solution to use?

Ring us today for expert advice and high-quality products tailored to your project needs.

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#cable trunking #cable #wires and cables #wires

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jewwyfeesh · 2 years ago

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The Detective's Banquet 2

Writer: Mitsuki

Character(s): Shino Hajime, Mashiro Tomoya, Hidaka Hokuto, Sakuma Ritsu, Isara Mao, Sakuma Rei, Ayase Mayoi, Kazehaya Tatsumi, HiMERU, Shiina Niki

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

HiMERU: Please be more serious about this. We are now at the scene of a murder — this is no laughing matter.

Season: Autumn Location: Seishou Hall Common Room

Hajime: Everyone’s acting is so good~ You can’t even tell that it was all improvisation!

Tomoya: Mhm. When I received the material before the performance, I was really shocked to find that there was only a brief character description written on it.

Hajime: Ehehe. To be honest, I’m not really suited for this kind of acting. When Ritsu Onii-chan found out that ‘Sakuma-san’ was poisoned, I nearly forgot that it was all an act, and even called him by his real name. Fortunately, I corrected myself in time.

Mao: Yeah. Because I’ve known Ritsu for such a long time, I immediately knew it was all an act when I saw him put on such an anguished expression. In fact, I actually felt like laughing…

Hokuto: Back then, I was in a flurry trying to control all of the different functions of the ‘Bionic Detective’s’ character panel… but it’s fortunate we’re in SSVRS, for it’s way simpler there than in reality.

HiMERU: To act in the SSVRS… It’s a rather novel experience for HiMERU.

Tatsumi: Be it acting or logical reasoning – HiMERU-san excelled in both, and put forth the image of a daring and resolute detective.

Tomoya: Though… while we were in the SSVRS… thinking about how I was constantly watched by the staff stressed me out a lot.

Rei: Haha, that’s why I chose that particular character. This is one of the benefits of playing a minor character – when you’re done with your part of the scene, you can go rest ♪

Tomoya: Mm, after all RhyLink is one of the main organisers of this project. It’s no wonder that the important minor characters of the owner of the island, as well as the butler, are represented by idols from our agency.

Even though Nii~chan and Mitsuru are busy with other work, and were subsequently unable to participate in this project… I do feel relieved to be able to perform alongside Hajime.

Rei: That’s good; in order to prepare for this project, I was so busy that I didn’t manage to sleep for a couple of days~

Then again, Tomoya-kun, you need not excessively worry. It’s impossible for people to be without flaw; even if you make mistakes, it’s completely okay. The final product will definitely be edited.

Ritsu: Anija’s the only person without the right to say that. I seriously can’t think of a reason why someone would start sleep-talking while we’re shooting… If it isn’t cut out entirely, it’ll probably make its way to the bloopers.

Location: Dead End Cafe

Niki: I already told you, I wouldn’t do something like poisoning food! Food able to sustain people’s lives is sacred, and cannot be messed with!

HiMERU: Strictly speaking, we’ve only eliminated the possibility that these items have been poisoned — you’re still a suspect.

Niki: Excuse me?! In times like these, shouldn’t you be on my side, HiMERU-kun~?!

HiMERU: Please be more serious about this. We are now at the scene of a murder — this is no laughing matter.

Rei: Huu… Ritsu…

HiMERU: ……

Ritsu: ……

Hajime: Erm… Even though we’re in the SSVRS right now, should we… move the sleeping person to a bed…?

Tomoya: I don’t even know where to start complaining anymore…!

Tatsumi: Haha, seems like he tired himself out from all that work. Then again, this isn’t the real world, so it’s probably better if we send him back to rest.

Mao: I think there’s a coffin lying around somewhere… If I remember correctly, it was prepared for Sakuma-senpai’s use during breaktime. We could put him in there and get the staff to arrange for him to exit the game. That way, furture performances won’t be affected.

Hajime: Ah, let me help too! It actually takes a lot of strength to move an unconscious person~

Ritsu: I’m really sorry… My stupid Anija caused trouble for everyone again…

Rei: (Why does it feel like I’m feeling an indescribable pressure whilst in my dreamscape… It’s probably an illusion…)

Location: Luxury Hotel Room

[When everyone separated to look for clues, Tomoya is in the Resort’s Hotel Room]

Tomoya: Hokuto-senpai, are you alright? It takes a lot of effort to get used to the various functions of the ‘Bionic Detective’, and yet Hibiki-senpai placed even more tasks on the plate…

Hokuto: That person really posed some difficult questions for us all. You too, are you adapting well to performing within the SSVRS?

Tomoya: I’m doing okay… If you worry about me while working so hard, I’ll definitely feel inferior to you.

As members of ‘Dramatica’, we’ve already gone through training. As such, we’re much more accustomed to ad lib performances.

Hibiki-senpai must’ve also thought about this. That’s why he gave us this particular task — when the other inexperienced people are unable to immerse themselves in the scene, we need to use our acting skills to bring everyone in.

Hokuto: That’s right. It’s just that as an emotionless android, it’s simply too difficult to get everyone to inhabit their character. I still need to think about how I will accomplish this task.

Regardless, I will put in more effort on the reasoning side of things. If I can rationally lead everyone to analyze the case and uncover the truth, I think you can definitely say that I’ve demonstrated my acting prowess as the ‘Bionic Detective’.

Tomoya: Mhm, I’ll be sure to put in even more effort~ Hokuto-senpai, allow me to fill in the gaps of your short-falls!

Location: Dead End Cafe

[A while later, when evidence collection has concluded]

Tomoya: (Eh?! HiMERU-senpai is really embodying his title of ‘Armchair Detective’, sitting over there drinking coffee…)

(Everyone’s a lot more focussed than I had expected… I wonder what kind of clues have they found in this period of time?)

Mao: In short, I found nothing. Everyone’s actions seemed normal. I think the difficulty of this logical reasoning thing is really high…

Hokuto: No. The clues have been in front of us this whole time — that’s to say, “the number of invitations do not match the number of people present”.

Sakuma-san mentioned before that “seven detectives” were invited to attend this banquet, right?

Hajime: ‘Vampire Detective’, ‘Armchair Detective’, ‘Clergyman Detective’, ‘Idol Detective’, ‘Part-Time Detective’, ‘High School Student Detective’ and ‘Bionic Detective’… when you add all of them together, does that not make seven?

HiMERU: No. The ‘Vampire Detective’ is Sakuma-san’s younger brother. He shouldn’t need an invitation.

Ritsu: You are correct~ I don’t have an invitation~

Tomoya: If they didn’t appear when the island owner was harmed… perhaps something unfortunate happened to them—

That might be true… Maybe that’s the culprit we’re looking for.

Mayoi: UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH I’m sorry I’m sorry I didn’t mean to hide away on purpOSE……!!!

To be honest, I’ve always been in the ceiling observing everyone, but I’ve been unable to find a good time to come out… Uuuu you all probably hate the feeling of being secretly watched by a person like me, right? Aaa I’m really sorry…

Tomoya: (A-Ayase-senpai?!)

(Although it’s not my first time seeing this, I still do get jumpscared when people suddenly appear from near the ceiling… I nearly called him by my usual form of address, just like Hajime.)

Mayoi: I am the ‘Phantom Detective’, Ayase Mayoi. When everyone was socializing earlier on, I, too, introduced myself softly from the ceiling… Though I doubt anyone heard it…

Sakuma-san is a very considerate gentleman; he even specifically told me it won’t be a problem if I’d like to hide away… I’d never thought something like this could befall him.

I wish to find Sakuma-san’s real murderer for him, so please allow me to join…!

← Chapter 1 | Chapter 3 →

#enstars translation #the xth detective #Shino Hajime #Mashiro Tomoya #Hidaka Hokuto #Sakuma Ritsu #Isara Mao #Sakuma Rei #Ayase Mayoi #Kazehaya Tatsumi #HiMERU #Shiina Niki

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scentedcycleshark · 6 months ago

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Mastering Woodworking with a CNC Router Machine: Unlocking Precision and Efficiency

The CNC router machine for wood has emerged as an indispensable tool for modern woodworking. Whether crafting intricate designs or scaling up production, this advanced technology brings precision, speed, and creativity to the forefront. Among its many variations, the 5x10 CNC router stands out for its large working area and robust functionality. This article delves into the transformative impact of CNC router machines on woodworking and why they are a must-have in today’s workshops.

What is a CNC Router Machine for Wood?

A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router machine for wood is a sophisticated device that automates cutting, engraving, and carving processes. By using computer-aided designs (CAD), it translates digital plans into precise physical creations. This machine eliminates the challenges of manual craftsmanship, ensuring flawless results even for the most complex patterns.

Key Benefits:

Unmatched Accuracy: Create intricate details with pinpoint precision.

Time-Saving: Reduce production times significantly without compromising quality.

Versatility: Handle diverse projects, from furniture making to decorative carvings.

Consistency: Deliver identical results across multiple pieces, perfect for bulk production.

Exploring the 5x10 CNC Router

The 5x10 CNC router is a preferred choice for professionals who handle large-scale projects or work with oversized wooden sheets. Its generous 5-foot by 10-foot workspace allows for seamless execution of expansive designs, such as furniture panels, doors, and signage.

Features of the 5x10 CNC Router:

Ample Work Area: Ideal for cutting and engraving large materials without the need for piecing.

Precision Mechanics: Designed to maintain accuracy over extended working hours.

Tool Flexibility: Compatible with various attachments for added functionality, such as automated tool changers or multiple spindles.

This model is particularly useful in industries where size and detail matter, such as interior design and furniture manufacturing.

Applications of CNC Router Machines in Woodworking

CNC router machines have diverse applications across various woodworking domains, including:

Furniture Production: Create tables, chairs, cabinets, and other custom pieces with intricate designs.

Interior Décor: Produce unique wooden wall panels, decorative moldings, and ceiling details.

Architectural Designs: Craft custom doors, frames, and staircases with precision.

Artisanal Creations: Design engraved artwork, personalized gifts, and one-of-a-kind decorative items.

Sign Making: Build durable and aesthetically pleasing wooden signs with precision engravings.

Why Choose a CNC Router Machine for Wood?

Ease of Use: With user-friendly software and automated processes, CNC routers make complex projects manageable.

Material Optimization: Reduce waste with precise cutting and carving.

Scalable Production: Adaptable for one-off creations or large-scale manufacturing.

Cost Efficiency: While an initial investment is required, long-term savings are achieved through reduced material waste and increased productivity.

Conclusion

The CNC router machine for wood is a technological marvel that combines precision, versatility, and efficiency to revolutionize woodworking. Its ability to automate complex tasks while maintaining artistic integrity makes it an invaluable asset for both seasoned professionals and hobbyists. The 5x10 CNC router, with its expansive workspace, is especially suited for tackling large and detailed projects. Whether you aim to craft fine furniture or intricate designs, investing in a CNC router ensures that your woodworking ventures achieve excellence with every cut and carve.

#5x10 CNC router #CNC router machine

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myresellerhome · 1 year ago

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How to Dominate the Market with Reseller Hosting!

Reseller hosting is becoming increasingly popular as a great option for web-based professionals and agencies to generate passive revenue by monetizing their audience.

The next stage would be to begin promoting your reseller hosting company when you have determined your target niche, your competitive edge, and acquired the underlying service.

Creating a strong marketing plan is essential to promoting and expanding your reseller hosting company. In order to stay ahead of the competition, your marketing strategy will include the marketing channels you want to use as well as a few key marketing concepts.

This post will discuss various marketing strategies that you should use to expand your reseller hosting business, regardless of how long you've been in business or how just you're trying to draw new clients.

A Reseller Web Hosting Business: What Is It?

In the reseller web hosting business, the reseller plays a crucial role. They are the ones who, after receiving the service from the web hosting provider, 'resell' it to the end user, effectively acting as a broker in this process.

In this business, the parent organization serves as a web hosting provider, and the reseller constructs, runs, and maintains the web hosting setup.

Using this strategy, businesses rent out web spaces that are rebranded, repackaged, and sold under their own names. A reseller may be given access to a private control panel by their primary web hosting provider to oversee the space they have rented.

Under this business model, resellers are free to manage invoicing and technical assistance, but they are always reliant on the primary web hosting provider for additional capacity and technical support. A reseller is only permitted to utilize their area and ensure that it is trustworthy enough to encourage users.

Since reseller hosting business is a low-investment, high-revenue business strategy, it is expanding quickly. Nonetheless, to succeed in the reseller market, one needs a marketing strategy to draw in customers.

What Importance Does a Reseller Hosting Marketing Strategy Have?

Online developers face a plethora of reseller hosting businesses competing for their business. Some of these businesses have been in the sector for many years, even decades. Your hosting firm simply cannot compete with the massive marketing budgets of many of these businesses.

To differentiate yourself from the competition, you need strong marketing strategies. Before you take any action, you need to have a firm idea of your audience's demographics and the most popular marketing channels. The next step is to draft a comprehensive marketing plan, which should cover your desired launch date, essential website maintenance duties, continuing social media interaction, PPC ad management, and other items.

In addition, you would have to target your audience on social media, develop an Search Engine Optimization strategy, and manage your content marketing. Ultimately, you would require a strategy and people to carry it out!

The Benefit of Developing a Marketing Strategy-

As newcomers to the reseller web hosting market, it's crucial to grasp the competitive nature of the field. With numerous players competing for clients, it's a challenge to attract and retain them. Understanding this landscape is the first step toward strategic planning and differentiation.

One may argue that hosting providers and other resellers are resellers' competitors. However, given the marketing budgets of well-known hosting providers, it makes more strategic sense to view other resellers as your primary rivals; instead, concentrate on providing superior services and outperforming them in the marketing field.

Before launching a marketing campaign, it's imperative to have a reseller web hosting company plan with an outperforming marketing section in place. Since marketing is an expensive field, ROI should be considered from the outset.

Investing time and resources in understanding your prospects and clients is a key aspect of your marketing strategy. Identifying their preferred communication channels and profiling your audience will help you tailor your services to their needs. This upfront investment in audience research is a crucial step toward maximizing conversions.

But getting to know your audience is only the first step. As you'll see in the following section, a solid marketing plan for hosting resellers will usually include content production, important website upkeep duties, continual social media interaction, PPC ad management, and more.

Planning is necessary since mistakes can cost you money and effort in your marketing campaign. You should have one- or two-months’ worth of content scheduled out. Another scheduled marketing activity is Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which needs to be attended to on a regular basis. It is beneficial to have a week's worth of prepared content ready to go when it comes to social media engagement. If not, you might rapidly forget about it.

Establish and adhere to a marketing plan from the outset to promote your reseller hosting company that will save your money and creativity.

Advice for marketing your reseller hosting company-

In a comparatively short period of time, you can create a remarkable level of awareness about your company with the correct marketing techniques. Here are seven suggestions for marketing your reseller hosting company.

Marketing using social media

These days, everyone has one or more profiles on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, or TikTok, including potential clients.

Social media marketing entails posting and distributing material on social media sites, using social media to advertise goods and services, and interacting with clients through messages, reviews, and comments. It also involves tasks like creating campaigns and ads on social media, performing performance data analysis, and optimizing campaign performance.

To increase your social media accounts' visibility, run social media advertisements, provide entertaining and timely content, and boost each one.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

A crucial component of any marketing plan is Search Engine Optimization (SEO), so even if you are using paid advertisements, remember how important organic traffic is. When done properly, SEO can help your website rank higher in search engine results pages and draw in more targeted visitors.

Additionally, SEO can increase the exposure of your website and facilitate visitors' search for hosting options. You can start a blog and post articles about website design, internet marketing, basic hosting themes, and other similar subjects you discover while researching your topic. If you don't have the time, it's a terrific idea to employ a marketing agency to assist with your SEO.

Started creating a blog

These days, almost all respectable companies have at least one blog with thousands, hundreds, or even tens of thousands of articles. Any company that doesn't have a blog is losing out on free organic traffic, which has the potential to greatly increase sales.

The ease of beginning a blog is its best feature. Simply add a blog area to your website and employ content creators to produce quality content for your target audience and business. Though it takes some time, it is all worthwhile when your visitors begin to stream in.

Launching Your Company's YouTube Channel

With about 2.6 billion active users as of 2023, YouTube ranks among the top three global web platforms, with Meta and Google. Developing a YouTube channel is undoubtedly a crucial component of any marketing plan for a company. It can facilitate the showcasing of goods and services, expand the reach of potential clients, and raise brand awareness.

For your reseller hosting company, you can start a YouTube channel to promote web hosting, feature client endorsements, and establish credibility. Since many individuals learn best visually, they would appreciate you.

Building customer trust through reviews

Users have a great deal of influence over a business's performance because we live in a review economy. Almost every product or service we purchase online comes with reviews and testimonials, and prospective buyers actively search for reviews to see what other people have to say before committing to a deal.

If you already have a good number of paying clients, ask them about their experiences thus far and their testimonials. You should also make case studies. Place these on your website to provide social proof to prospective clients and encourage them to complete a package purchase.

Email Newsletters

Email is one of the newest mediums of marketing and communication, yet it's still very much in use today. Globally, 4 billion people use email every day, and 69% of marketers utilize it to distribute content.

We talked about how you can reach a larger audience by using YouTube and blogging. The fact that most individuals check their email every day means that email newsletters let you save them.

Offering newbies to your customers in exchange for their enrolling in your newsletter is one of the best methods to develop your subscriber base. Additionally, you can instruct them to choose it when registering for your plans.

Paid Ads

Only some people have the time to start from scratch with a blog, YouTube channel, social media following, or email list. Using paid advertisements can help you quickly reach a wider audience.

Advertisements that are purchased from publishers, search engines, or social media platforms are referred to as paid ads. Every time an ad is clicked or seen, the advertiser reimburses the publisher or search engine. Websites, search engines, social media, and other online channels can all display paid advertisements.

Paid advertisements are an excellent marketing tool because they can be used to target prospective clients who are most likely to perform the desired action.

Conclusion-

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haruka-vii · 6 months ago

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A help request (December 2024 update)

I'd like to start by thanking everyone who responded to the request for help I made in November regarding the problems mentioned in the post published at the time.

I was surprised by some generous donations on Ko-Fi that made all the difference in solving the most pressing problems and boosting funds. I managed to repair my Switch Lite, which has come back to life thanks to your help!

As soon as the previous Ko-Fi goal was reached, I opened a new one that seeks to raise funds to repair the dishwasher that needs a part replacement to work properly again and at the same time to return funds to my mother, who is unemployed like me, that she has lent me over the year for urgent expenses that have been external to the replacement of the cell phone and the bed. At the time of writing this post, the Ko-Fi target is at 8% and can be consulted and shared.

At the same time as I published the request for help, I made several photos of collectors' items, almost all Rayman related, available for sale in order to help me raise the funds needed to solve various problems. Although I've sold a minority, many other items are still available for purchase and so I decided to delete the descriptions and photos of items that had already been sold, and now also include from Pokémon and other generic items.

Alternatively to donations and item purchases, I have two art commission slots available until the end of this year.

Essentially due to the car replacement that had to be done as an unpredictable big expense, 2025 is going to be a difficult year for me and therefore I have come to the hard decision to shrink down part of my private collections as a way to obtain necessary funds and make the incoming year a little more manageable.

I don’t like to ask help but it’s been a rough timeline for me. Thank you for reading in advance, any help is greatly appreciated while I don’t manage to find a job. 🙏

Please note the following details:

I ship to most countries in the world, and always with tracking code so we’re both able to know its whereabouts. I won’t accept other types of shipping due to safety reasons.

The shipping address and other sensitive information will be exclusively used to ship the parcel.

Prices will be always discussed by DM, as well shipping costs as these vary depending on the destination country and parcel weight.

PayPal only for payments. While I prefer EUR currency I can also accept GBP and USD.

I’m conscious of how a good portion of the list contains particularly rare and valuable collectibles.

Some items prices are negotiable, especially if someone is interested in acquiring at least 3 different items or more that combined make up a significant total.

All items work 100%, including the Playstation accessories.

The Rayman memory card will be formatted if it gets a new onwer.

MS-DOS era games require emulation techniques to work on modern computers and there are community projects like Rayman Control Panel that help with that.

All games are complete in the box and between very good condition to like new.

The Rayman memory card is in good overall state.

The Elite Trainer boxes don't have boosters or codes