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So excited for the writing event!!! Can I please request drunk prompt #7 with Zoro or Kid? I think it would be super funny for either of them to be really awkward the next morning after drunkenly kissing someone. Or maybe the reader drunkenly kissed *them* and now they don't know if she actually likes them or not.

Eustass Kid x prompt 7 (drunk prompts) - “did i… did we kiss last night?"

HELLO HELLO! thanks for requesting this i love this psycho bitch so much. hope this meets your expectations eheh this was slightly longer than others cause you know i love my characters to overthink everything just like me <333 enjoy!!

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The softness of the blankets was gentle against your skin as you woke up from one of the best nights of sleep you ever had. That, if only the terrible headache that held you hostage in your bed would disappear. Even the tiniest glimpse of light filtering through the curtains was too much to bear - it only made your headache worst. Yet, there wasn't the tiniest residue of energy in your body for you to get up and block out the sun - so you laid in bed, throwing your blanket over your head and waiting for the pain to go away.

Enjoying the quietness of the ship, you closed your eyes trying to remember what had happened the night before - memories of the party came to you in a blur. They flashed before your eyes in a confusing sequences, making it hard to distinguish what really happened from what might have been just a dream. You didn't even remember how you made it to bed - the last thing you remembered was laying against your captain's shoulder, probably too drunk to sit still in your own place.

Yet there was something more to it, a memory that you couldn't quite grasp - a memory that felt more like a feeling, a phantom sensation still washing all over your body. It wasn't the nausea, nor the terrible headache; it was different, it was better.

Grazing your fingers against your lips, memories from the night before became clearer - did you dream it like all those times before? Was it all on your head? Or did you really kiss Eustass Kidd? These questions pounded your head as a subtle anxiety settles into your heart - the room around you starts to spin again, but this time not because of the alcohol. The idea of confessing your feelings to Kidd, to your captain, sent you spiralling - it was only a crush, after all.

Right?

Wrong. It wasn't only a crush - it was shivers down your spine every time his strong hands laid on your shoulders, it was your heart running faster every time he'd fight against an enemy, it was you melting into a stupid puddle every time he'd call you brat or some other stupid nicknames that you really should have minded but never did.

Forcing yourself out of bed, you dragged your body to the kitchen. The insufferable headache you woke up to was now gone, and you definitely needed a good meal and some water. You almost forgot about the whole kiss thing when you heard familiar footsteps made their way to the kitchen. Your fight or flight response was activated immediately, quickly slamming the door of the fridge and ready to leave the room before he could catch you.

"Took your sweet time to get up, uh?"

Kid roared from behind you, making you jump, a small laugh leaving his mouth making him less intimidating. Yet, you could feel his body almost pressed against yours, his taller figure towering you and making you feel ridiculously small even without having to look at him. Nodding in response, you were quick to move away from his trap, taking a few steps back.

"Yes, I.." you stumbled on your words, scratching the back of your head, panic quickly settling into your chest as you try to come up with something.

"Drank too much. I know."

Kidd cut you off, an unusual reassuring smile forming on his lips as he took a bottle of water from the fridge, throwing it at you.

"Don't even know how I made it to bed."

"Anything else you don't remember?"

Kidd asked. What you heard, however, was more similar to the sound of a ticking bomb about to explode.

"Don't think so." You chuckled, praying you were right - that there was nothing else to remember from the night before, that you didn't stupidly spread on top of him and slurred god knows what to him. Kidd only nodded in response, looking somewhat disappointed - there were no jokes, no sarcastic remarks, no angsty comment. Just an uncomfortable silence and an expression that you couldn't quite decipher.

"Kidd?" you called, causing him to turn towards you once again. He only raised an eyebrow in response, waiting for you to continue

"Did I.. did we kiss last night?"

You finally blurted out, your words rolling off your tongue before you could think it all through. Kidd's features immediately softened, his usual cockiness coming back to surface.

"What if we did?", he barked back, staring up and down at you.

Crossing his arms across his chest, he laid against the doorframe of the kitchen as the most annoying smirk appeared on his face - this was fun, seeing you blushing like a teenager without being able to look at him.

"I don't know. Sorry, stupid question."

You tried to brush it off, faking a smile and waving him goodbye - you just wanted to run, wash off the horrible wave of embarrassment and just forget about the whole thing. Kidd, however, was not really thinking about letting you go. His hands were quick to grab your wrist, pulling you closer to him. In a fraction of seconds he had you trapped in his embrace, your body pressed against his muscular chest.

"Want to give it another try?" he whispered, one of his hands already cupping your cheek whilst the one lazily slid down to the small of your back.

"If it wasn't that memorable, I must make up for it."

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HOM breaks ground on Bloomington megastore – Twin Cities

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HOM breaks ground on Bloomington megastore – Twin Cities

OF NOTE

HOM Furniture broke ground for what it says will be its largest store in Minnesota. The Bloomington location was the Minnesota-based company’s first showroom in the Twin Cities in 1982, according to a company news release, starting as Waterbed Room, then Total Bedroom and eventually HOM, and expanding into the adjacent space at 7850 Dupont Ave. The new 210,000-square-foot development will include the company’s three retail brands, HOM, Gabberts and DOCK86, along with a Seasonal Concepts department. Completion is scheduled for the spring of 2020.

ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS

Longtime ad agency veteran Patrick Foulks announced the formation of Froghop Marketing in Minneapolis.

ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING

WSB, Golden Valley, announced it has named Jon Chiglo the company’s first-ever chief operating officer; the firm also announced the opening of an office in Austin, Texas.

APPAREL

Christopher & Banks, a Plymouth-based women’s apparel retailer, announced that Rachel Endrizzi has joined the company as senior vice president, chief marketing officer.

CONSTRUCTION

Zak Spong, project manager with LS Black Constructors, St. Paul, has completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education and certification testing program to achieve the Design-Build Professional designation.

EDUCATION

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America, Golden Valley, announced that it has awarded $70,000 in college scholarships to 14 children of Allianz Life employees as part of its annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

ENERGY

Fresh Energy, a St. Paul nonprofit promoting a transition to clean energy, announced the following staff additions and changes: Mat Larson Krisetya joins as operations director; Marta Cardoza, human resources associate; Jillian Theuer, promoted to development and executive Associate; Allen Gleckner, promoted to senior director of energy markets and regulatory affairs; Sarah Clark, promoted to deputy executive director.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Rob Mlenek was named chief financial officer at business accounting firm BerganKDV, working out of the firm’s Bloomington office. The company also announced that Sam Rouman, chief planning officer for the firm’s wealth management division in Bloomington, received the 2019 Five Star Wealth Management award. … Ideal Credit Union, Woodbury, announced the addition of Tracey Larsen to the Wealth Advisors team. … Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Burnsville, has promoted Jon Diessner to vice president of operations. … GWG Holdings, a Minneapolis-based parent company specializing in financing life insurance policies, announced three new board members: Kathleen J. Mason, a consultant with the international advisory firm Third Bridge and former president and CEO of Tuesday Morning Corp.; Dennis P. Lockhart, professor at Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech University and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and David F. Chavenson, the former Treasurer of Alon USA Energy Co. The additions increase the GWC board to 14 members.

HEALTH CARE

Pathway Health, a Lake Elmo-based health care consultant, announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Peter B. Schuna has been appointed by Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan K. Malcolm to serve as co-chair of the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee, beginning July 1. … Meg Koepke has joined NovuHealth, a St. Louis Park-based health care consumer engagement company, as vice president of strategy.

HONORS

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, announced it has been named to the 2019 Military Times Best for Vets Employers rankings for the sixth straight year. … Matt Cosgriff, who leads BerganKDV Wealth Management in Bloomington, has been selected as member of the 2019 class of 40 under 40 by InvestmentNews. … Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s top employers by Forbes. … Alan M. Peters, founder of Can Do Canines, a New Hope-based nonprofit service dog training organization, received the Lasallian Service Award from St. Mary’s University, Winona, honoring outstanding alumni.

LAW

Moss & Barnett, Minneapolis, announced that tax lawyer Nathan J. Thompson has joined the firm’s business law, closely held businesses, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and wealth preservation and estate planning teams. … Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, St. Paul, announced the addition of Senta Gorrie as director of philanthropy. … The Minnesota Supreme Court has appointed Janet G. Stellpflug to serve on the State Board of Legal Certification. Stellpflug is a partner with the law firm DeWitt, which has offices in Minneapolis, Madison and Milwaukee. … Fredrikson & Byron attorneys Grant D. Fairbairn, Lora Friedemann, Thomas R. Hipkins, Ann M. Ladd, Kurt J. Niederluecke, Charles D. Segelbaum and David C. West are featured in the eighth edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. Fredrikson & Byron is based in Minneapolis. … Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, announced that it has for the sixth time received Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

MEDIA

The Informed Engaged Network,a Minneapolis-based media company, announced the addition of cable strategic communications expert Anne Cowan and an expanded role for public relations specialist Maria Reitan.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Hearing aid provider network Elite Hearing Network, a Plymouth-based subsidiary of Amplifon S.p.A., has named Scott Holstine vice president of operations and sales.

NONPROFITS

Citizens League, a St. Paul organization promoting civic involvement, announced the hire of Public Policy Director Amanda Koonjbeharry.

NUTRITION

Registered dietitian and nutritionist Susan Raatz announced the opening of a private practice at 1539 Grand Ave., St. Paul.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Twin Cities Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute announced the following new officers: Co-Presidents: Heide Erickson; Bernadette McCormick, Business Wire; VP, Treasurer/Advocacy Ambassador: Tim Sedabres, TCF Financial; VP, Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Andy Hedberg, Ecolab; Brad Pogalz, Donaldson Co.; VP, Programs Co-Chairs: Peggy James, Polaris Industries; Adrienne Brausen, C.H. Robinson; .VP, Membership Co-Chairs: Darin Norman, Xcel Energy; Brooks Rennie, TCF Financial; .Programs Committee: Lori Lauber, Broadridge Financial Solutions; Emily Ryan, EQ Shareholder Services; At-Large Directors: Justin Horstman, TCF Financial; Jack Nielsen, Cardiovascular Systems; Bill Seymour, Entegris.

PHILANTHROPY

Old National Bank Foundation, philanthropic arm of Old National Bank, announced quarterly contributions totaling $32,000 to five Minnesota organizations: 180 Degrees, $4,500; First Children’s Finance, $7,500; Lutheran Social Service, $5,000; Neon, $10,000; YWCA Mankato, $5,000.

RETAIL

Duluth Trading Co., a Wisconsin-based apparel and accessory brand, announced plans to open a Duluth Trading store at Mall of America, Bloomington.

SPORTS

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx professional basketball teams, announced the promotion of Ryan Tanke to chief operating officer from chief revenue officer.

TECHNOLOGY

Edina-based Byte Technology, a website design firm for businesses, has named Nick Bartlett CEO. … Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., a Bloomington-based human capital management technology company, announced it was named as a supplier by the Government of Canada for payment technology. … OneNet Global, an Edina provider of voice and data technologies, announced it has acquired the assets of KaiserComm, an Avaya business partner and Avaya IP Office phone system vendor. … Wipro Limited, a provider of information technology, consulting and business services, announced that it will be opening a new center of excellence for clients in the Twin Cities region, adding 100 jobs. … Digi International, Hopkins, announced the recipients of its IoT Awards from its Digi Global IoT Conference: Otis Elevator,  Business Impact Award; Walgreens, Best IoT Application for Health care; RaceTrac, winner of Best IoT Application for Retail.

VOLUNTEERISM

Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, announced that 3,500 employees, advisers and clients came together to sort, prepare and serve meals at more than 220 company-sponsored events.

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Dissecting a passage: Bonaire to Colombia

This dreaded passage unleashed one true horror. It was not a failure in rigging or other key systems. It was not the feared washing machine sea state. No, it was the ugly reality of unclogging a toilet while sailing at 9+ knots!

That awful job aside, almost everything else on the passage went very smoothly. Weather variance remained on the pleasant side of the forecast, and factors less easily predicted (namely, katabatic winds) were mild. Totem flew along, averaging over 200 miles per day towards landfall in a little over two days. About the most eventful thing that happened was when we were circled a few times by a very curious and official looking helicopter about 7 miles west of Bonaire… as photographed buzzing Utopia, above.

What did we do well?

Careful planning, which included a lot more than just a route plan and the right weather window

Patience to wait for good weather!

Adapting the plan to suit conditions

Anticipating sail handling at night or in rough conditions

Remembering local effects

What could we have done better?

Fish.

OK, so we did the fishing thing exceptionally poorly by not actually putting any lines out (truth be told). We were going kinda fast for mahi, which I’d have guessed our catch, as we have miserable luck with tuna. On the other hand, Utopia DID catch a tuna: and this is all that was left when they reeled it in… ripped out from the gills back. Oh, that would have been some spectacular sashimi!

Really though, it was great!

The longer route we planned ran about 416 nautical miles from Bonaire’s mooring field in Kralendijk to the Marina Santa Marta in Colombia. Meals were prepped ahead, just in case… it was nice to just heat & eat. Smooth conditions made a lot of reading time… and time to catch shooting stars on night watch, under clear skies. Shooting stars filled my night watch once the waxing moon set and a carpet overhead shone with a brilliance you can only get from the open ocean’s absence of light pollution. As the tall Sierra Nevada range came into view, a gust of wind brought the rich humus smell of landfall with an intensity I’ve rarely felt after a week at sea, much less a couple of days, a hint of the lushness that awaits.

We have the highly unusual tendency to pace very closely to Utopia II on passages. It’s close enough that we actually have to be kind of careful – when you’re in the ocean, two boatlengths is at least a dozen boatlengths too close for comfort, especially at night! Adjusting course to avoid an unwanted encounter with our buddy boat… that’s a first.

Vessel traffic was minimal, but enough to require a close eye on the radar and AIS. Both proved useful when a ship loomed on a course for direct collision that closed remarkably quickly based on boat speeds and the face we were headed directly at each other. Whatever you want to say about the “rules” of the road, mass wins every time; I appreciate the mate of the 117 meter long tanker who altered course to pad our nearest distance with a comfortable mile of separation.

Hindsight, and changes from the plan

The crew of Rhapsody snapped us departing Bonaire the morning of the 26th. (Turns out that means we missed Second Christmas in Bonaire – which is a THING!).

I am REALLY going to miss my morning swims with Sarah & Bob from Rhapsody!

Jamie wrote this summary below on what shifted from our original plan (see the Passage Planning blog post for details), a follow up to the exercise we posed for coaching clients. Pardon the wobbly mouse illustrations annotating this OpenCPN screenshot to help illustrate.

1. Route change

Based on anecdotal info about sea state, I tweaked original plans and set the route to 50 miles offshore instead of 40. Note the thin line that more or less parallels the blue portion of the chart. The line marks the 1000 meter (330 feet) depth contour – outside is 2000 – 3000 meters, this is the continental shelf where significant depth change can contribute to further sea state unpleasantness as water piles up.

2. Conditions

a. Wind: consistently ENE. I expected a slight change to E, but didn’t happen.

b. Ocean current: the Caribbean current was strong, as expected, and very much in align with forecast position.

c. Waves: by reputation, waves were going to define this passage. There were six distinct phases:

Bonaire to north end of Curacao waves were normal wind driven waves up to 2 meters.

From north end of Curacao to the northernmost point of continental shelf was SLOPPY! Why? Wind from NNE makes wind waves from the same direction. Strong current is perpendicular to wind waves AND causing bunched up water from islands in the way and huge depth change. This made for 100 miles of confused seas from multiple directions. Fortunately, we were there in good conditions with a full 24 hours since stronger winds and bigger waves – so it was lumpy but manageable.

Once north of the continental shelf, waves became patterned and regular wind waves again. A route over the continental shelf (close to shore) would be miserable!

Because sea state was fine, you can see that we cut the gybe corner a little to reduce sailing distance. Good sea state continued after the gybe, so we continued to shave more distance (remaining inside of the planned route).

We had delightful conditions, wind and waves, all the way to the cape, just 4 miles from destination. I’ll talk about that below.

3. Sailing

a. Leg 1 was 220NM on starboard tack, beam reaching. Very fast sailing and more so with current push. We did 208NM in the first 24 hours.

b. Knowing there was a gybe coming, I tweaked the route some to set timing of gybe to be in daylight. We reached the gybe point at 8AM, furled headsail, eased the preventer, gybed in 20 knots of wind with single reef in the main. Easy.

c. With turn to SW, was clear the sailing angle close to dead-downwind (DDW). So we set up for wind-n-wing. Boom out to starboard with preventer on and single reef; genoa poled out to port.

d. We thought wind would shift to E and we would have to take pole down to be fully on port tack, but the shift didn’t really happen – there was a little change but we managed wind-and-wing just fine with wind angle at 150 degrees (30 degrees from DDW, wind over port side).

e. At about 50 miles to destination, course shifted further S requiring pole down and gybing the genoa to the starboard side. Likely this would happen in the dark, so before sunset, I checked all lines to be sure this would go smoothly (OK, I always check them anyway!). This change happened about 4AM and went easily.

f. At 40 miles out, wind was 20 to 25 so put in second reef.

4. Hello, cape!

Route plan, good weather window forecast, and actual weather was as predicted made this an easy and fast passage. It wasn’t all perfect sailing along at 8.5, surfing to 12 knots sailing–although that describes a lot of the passage! But there was also a cape to go around. Always, always, ALWAYS, expect enhanced conditions at a cape.

Approaching the cape just after sunrise was perfect timing for visibility. Land here is mountainous–the Sierra Nevada range here, part of the Colombian Andes, is one of the tallest coastal ranges in the world. Conditions were a wall of gray overland, with a pronounced dark gray band extending to the west, with rain below it. No other visible signs of wind or sea state build at the cape, but to repeat, ALWAYS EXPECT ENHANCED CONDITIONS AT A CAPE!! Totem already had two reefs in the main, but I thought it prudent to partially furl the headsail as well. Turns out, this was a good idea!!! How it played out, and what we did:

a. Wind built from low 20s up to 35 – 42 knots. This is not GRIB predicted effect, rather, compression induced wind build because of mountainous land. [If you remember one thing: GRIBs are not Gospel! There can be more dynamics at play in determining wind force.]

b. Wind waves of two meters towards the WSW, also compressed around the cape and bent around to be perpendicular to the land. And they GREW, both confused and bigger, much bigger.

c. From cape to destination was four miles. For two miles, the waves doubled to four meters with four waves of at least five meters, from dead astern. All waves are not created equally. A five meter swell (dying wave) is gentle. These were waves (building, living) and very aggressive. Even though five meters isn’t a huge wave, it’s plenty big enough for catastrophe.

d. Things can happen very quickly when going down the face (front) of waves driven by strong wind such as these. The very real risk is broaching – getting knocked onto your side, beam to the waves. The boat doesn’t want to go straight down the waves; it wants to peel off one way or the other (water friction and balance of sailplan). Steering well is paramount to managing these conditions. Our autopilot was doing OK, but I felt better boosting its turning speed with hands on the wheel. Totem has a big rudder, so bites in nicely. It was a very exciting (hairy) couple of miles before seas eased to three meters and then two meters on approach to Santa Marta.

Hindsight

Once in Santa Marta, several cruisers came by that chat. Common theme: what a great weather window we had! The past several weeks it’s been blowing 35-40 knots, and gusts have reached up to 60 making conditions outside hellish. On one hand, we played it well. But on the other, a lot of what’s felt in the marina we presume to be katabatic winds – not so predictable for anticipating a weather window. Partly lucky, partly smart, glad to be on the other side of this particular stretch of water.

* * *

The first taste of Colombia yesterday is sweet: friendly staff welcoming us into Marina Santa Marta. In town, colonial buildings with faded elegance and colorful street art. Pedestrian malls lined with restaurants spilling out into streetside tables with busy conversations and delicious aromas. But more about that later – I’ll leave you with a few images from passage.

Sailing into the sunset again: this had such great green flash potential!

Utopia in the distance at dawn, day two

Jamie tethered in at the helm as we get past the cape, while I hide under the dodger – seas NEVER look as big on camera…

Hello, Santa Marta!

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Gemcitabine–erlotinib versus gemcitabine–erlotinib–capecitabine in the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer: Efficacy and safety results of a phase IIb randomised study from the Spanish TTD Collaborative Group

Publication date: April 2017 Source:European Journal of Cancer, Volume 75 Author(s): Antonio Irigoyen, Javier Gallego, Carmen Guillén Ponce, Ruth Vera, Vega Iranzo, Inmaculada Ales, Sara Arévalo, Aleydis Pisa, Marta Martín, Antonieta Salud, Esther Falcó, Alberto Sáenz, José Luis Manzano Mozo, Gema Pulido, Joaquina Martínez Galán, Roberto Pazo-Cid, Fernando Rivera, Teresa García García, Olbia Serra, Eva M Fernández Parra, Alicia Hurtado, M José Gómez Reina, Luis Jesús López Gomez, Esther Martínez Ortega, Manuel Benavides, Enrique Aranda BackgroundGemcitabine and erlotinib have shown a survival benefit in the first-line setting in metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC). The aim of this study was to assess whether combining capecitabine (C) with gemcitabine + erlotinib (GE) was safe and effective versus GE in patients with mPC.Patients and methodsPreviously untreated mPC patients were randomised to receive G (1000 mg/m2, days 1, 8, 15) + E (100 mg/day, days 1–28) + C (1660 mg/m2, days 1–21) or GE, q4 weeks, until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Primary end-point: progression-free survival (PFS); secondary end-points: overall survival (OS), response rate, relationship of rash with PFS/OS and safety.Results120 patients were randomised, median age 63 years, ECOG status 0/1/2 33%/58%/8%; median follow-up 16.5 months. Median PFS in the gemcitabine–erlotinib–capecitabine (GEC) and GE arms was 4.3 and 3.8 months, respectively (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.58–1.31; p = 0.52). Median OS in the GEC and GE arms was 6.8 and 7.7 months, respectively (HR: 1.09, 95% CI: 0.72–1.63; p = 0.69). Grade 3/4 neutropenia (GEC 43% versus GE 15%; p = 0.0008) and mucositis (GEC 9% versus GE 0%; p = 0.03) were the only statistically significant differences in grade 3/4 adverse events. PFS and OS were significantly longer in patients with rash (grade ≥1) versus no rash (grade = 0): PFS 5.5 versus 2.0 months (HR = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.26–0.6; p < 0.0001) and OS: 9.5 versus 4.0 months (HR = 0.51, 95% CI: 0.33–0.77; p = 0.0014).ConclusionPFS with GEC was not significantly different to that with GE in patients with mPC. Skin rash strongly predicted erlotinib efficacy.The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01303029. http://ift.tt/2mAzUqf

[mvrtaiswriting]

*ೃ༄ 1,000 Followers Event *ೃ༄

Hullo! We finally reached 1,000 followers and it feels unreal. When I started this blog, posting my first dribbles, I never expected it would have gained such traction. Yet, 3 years later we are here - I write for different fandoms now, I grew up so much since that afternoon in the middle of pandemic that made this blog come to life.

This, is, of course, all thanks to you - you who read my rambles, engage with my content, put requests forward and stick with me even during my long hiatuses. Ironically, for someone who likes to define herself as a writer, I can't seem to find the right words to thank all of you. I know I am not the most active blog, but you've stayed by my side for all these years - and even we don't talk a lot, I feel loved and appreciated. And I hope, dear readers, you feel loved just as much.

What better way to celebrate if not with a writing event?

Let's quickly look at the rules before we dive into the prompts!

❀ Pick 1 prompt & and 2 characters so that I can choose who to write for! This is to avoid getting stuck with no inspiration. (these can either be from the taking care of a lover’s injury list or the drunk prompts list - or both! you can mix and match, your choice.) ❀ Every prompt will only be used once, but characters can be reused as many times as you want! ❀Please read my rules before requesting anything. Click here for the masterlist for a previous event if you want to have a rough idea. ❀If you’re thinking about a character that I never mentioned before just feel free to ask whether or not I feel comfortable with writing about them.

Finally, here's the prompts:

⋆·˚ ༘ * drunk prompts ⋆·˚ ༘ * - all credits to the wonderful @@scealaiscoite! you can find the full list here.

“oh god, how much did you drink?!”

“y’know wha- i’ve alway thought you were th’prettiest person around.” -> with Zoro

“there’s water and painkillers on the cabinet. you know, for the hangover.”

“i don’t know if it’s just the vodka, but you look so cute in this lighting.”

“you’re the best. d’you know that?”

“okay, i think that’s enough for tonight.” -> with Ace.

“did i… did we kiss last night?" -> with Kidd.

“stay with me, please.”

“come on, let’s get you to bed.”

⋆·˚ ༘ *taking care of a lover’s injury ⋆·˚ ༘ * - all credits to the wonderful @@scealaiscoite! you can find the full list here.

“stop squirming.” -> with Ace.

“i hate how you put yourself in situations like these.”

“i can see it hurts, so show me.”

“it’s okay, just come here.”

“don’t be such a baby, it’s just rubbing alcohol.”

“you’re clearly in pain! please, just me help you.”

“c’mere, let me see.”

“you need stitches and bedrest, not booze and more fights.” -> with Zoro

✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼ have fun with these!

Disclaimer - I am still working on previous requests; these will be published alongside the event works. Please be patient with me as creativity is much like a rollercoaster and it might be hard to get to write for something so specific. I can already anticipate that an Ace request will be published in the next few days.

[mvrtaiswriting]

hello! im the anon who requested the ace prompt and ohmigod that was so goood and u did it so fast too i loved it

hi my sweet anon, thank you for this! it's so nice to hear back from you and i'm so happy you liked it!!!

i loved your request since the first moment i read it and immediately got the inspo for it, so thank you again for requesting that and trusting me with it <3333

[mvrtaiswriting]

posting tonight prompt 2 & 7 from the drunk list prompts! everything else has not been taken yet so feel free to send in your requests <33

also i always post at night (around 21/22 BST time) cause i noticed that's when you guys are most active so i'd love to know where you guys are from, roughly?

(only putting these three options for practicality not bc i'm ignoring you! just want to get a general idea about what really is the best time for me to interact with you, that's all <3)

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friendly reminder that there are many slots still open for the 1,000 followers events, so make sure you send your requests through!