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cheqorb · 7 months ago

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Sotto Voce.

Gaslighting everyone into believing you’re a really shit footballer because seeing people be impressed by your sheer lack of skill is more fun than being a genius.

FEAT. Bastard München ensemble

NOTES. uhhaua cross posted on ao3 but ajyway, thought this idea was funny and because of this lingering feeling of sadness i haha managed to Complete this?? Gosh im beside myself with worry!!

WORD COUNT. 2.2k

Isagi thinks he might be seeing things. Maybe all the relentless training in Blue Lock has finally caught up to him, leading him into a football-induced delirium, because he can’t quite comprehend what he’s looking at right now.

You’re moving across the field with a fluidity he’s only seen in pro-level players, doing tricks and turns he’s pretty sure aren’t even in his playbook. You glide past the defence, controlling the ball with a finesse that’s nearly supernatural — hell, he thinks even someone of Rin’s calibre would be breaking a sweat to try and keep up.

And you look bored while doing it. Eyes half-lidded, posture almost lazy, as if this is just another walk in the park and not you showing off world-class football technique.

Isagi’s mind races to make sense of this. You’d always been, well, normal to him.

Sometimes you’d play in a match, most other times you’d sit out on the sidelines. And he’s usually pretty sharp about these things, so it must’ve been because you just… didn’t stand out.

Yet here you are, pulling off flawless plays with little more than a mild yawn, as if winning against the top players here would barely register on your radar. Maybe it’s just luck, some freakish one-off, right?

… Nope. You just drilled another perfect goal into the top corner of the net.

He snaps out of his thoughts only when you suddenly stop mid-play, and his eyes meet yours. For a second, there’s a flicker of panic in your gaze and he opens his mouth, not even sure what he’s about to say.

“Y/N-”

You’re stomping towards him before he can even process the whole thing, your pace quicker and more full of menace than he’s used to seeing on you. You stop just short of him, tilt your head slightly, and in the calmest voice, say, “You saw nothing.”

He tries to stammer out something, but you leave soon afterwards.

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Tripping over the ball is harder than it looks, but after enough practice, you’ve perfected the art of falling in a normal fashion. To most people, it’s convincing. Prior to a few days ago, you’d say all people but there’s a certain someone who entertains himself by boring holes into the back of your skull with an intense, unblinking stare.

You can feel it. Isagi waiting for you to slip up.

Actually slip up, instead of the falls you’ve gotten so good at imitating. It’s detestable, honestly. You’re trying to keep things as they’ve always been, and he just wants to come in and mess with the status quo!

Luckily for you, Igaguri’s too much of an idiot to harbour the same suspicions. Right now he’s too busy practically doubling over with laughter on the floor. The guy is probably thrilled to finally see someone playing the fool even more than he does. And as much as he’s a pain, he’s also the kind of person who makes perfect cover — play the role of an idiot, laugh it off with him, and everyone’s none the wiser.

So, in spite of your (what most would call) vindictive description of him, you do believe that some sort of strange pleasure is to be gained from surrounding yourself with people like him. Though perhaps that also makes you a terrible person.

The feeling is nothing like the rationale that Noa preaches about so often. It’s an undeniable truth in your heart.

Which is why you avoid the people who actually know what they’re doing on the field like the plague.

Yukimiya, on the other hand, is way too polite to laugh outright. He at least has the common sense to stifle it, reaching out a hand to help you off the ground with a quiet charm that makes people swoon. No wonder he’s a model.

Now, the imaginary audience in your mind might be wondering why you’re talking with a guy like him? Your answer: he’s not as notable ever since he patched things up with Isagi. He’s now the kind of person you can talk to without raising any brows. Again, it sounds harsh but you see it in a positive light. He’s becoming just the kind of person you adore most!

“Try and keep a close eye for stuff on the ground, alright?”

You flash him a grin, nodding. “You know me, just a total klutz all the time,” you reply as your usual happy-go-lucky self, making sure to project just loud enough for Isagi to hear.

And out of the corner of your eye, you catch that familiar look of suspicion deepening.

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The silence that follows is brutal. Hiori and Kurona exchange a look that’s way too long for Isagi’s comfort. After finishing whatever telepathic debate they have with each other, they both stare back at him like he’s just pitched the most psychotic theory imaginable (which isn’t entirely untrue).

“You don’t believe me, do you?” he mutters, deflating a bit.

Hiori’s quick to reply, but Isagi is aware of the faintest flicker of amusement in his eyes. “It’s not that we don’t believe you. But, ya have to admit, it’s strange to hear Y/N… of all people, doing something like that.”

That’s code for what the fuck are you talking about, Isagi concludes with a grimace, his eyes shifting to Kurona hopefully.

“Crazy. Crazy.”

Kurona’s tone is deadpan, his gaze distant as if he’s trying not to laugh. Great.

Isagi sighs heavily, scrubbing a hand over his face. Maybe he is the one who’s going crazy here. It shouldn’t even bother him this much. It’s not like you’re particularly close! If anything, he can barely remember a conversation between the two of you that went beyond asking if you’d seen so and so.

And, judging by the responses he’s getting from both of his teammates, neither of them can figure out why he’s fixated on this either.

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Noa is going on and on about practice drills, how to follow his instructions precisely, something about rationality and technique, blah, blah, blah. You stifle a yawn. If this is what being in one of the top clubs means, you should’ve begged Ego to be in Barcha instead. At least Lavinho would’ve been fun.

You hear his coaching style isn’t by any means phenomenal if you’re trying to improve your skills, but good thing you’re not planning on doing anything of the sort!

And just when you think you might actually pass out from boredom, you see Isagi walking over. Again. He’s approaching with that same cautious look, but it’s not enough to make him think twice about bothering you apparently. That’s also something that bugs you, he’s never a quitter.

You flash him an oblivious smile. “Oh, Isagi! Whatcha up to? Need anything from little ol’ me?”

You lay it on thick, voice dripping with cheerful innocence. His jaw tightens, and for a second, you swear you can see a flicker of annoyance on his face. That’s new. Your words have the opposite effect than what you had originally intended.

“Listen, I know what I saw, alright? You’re not fooling anyone.”

He launches into a whole spiel about how he’s seen you pull off moves that only high-level players can pull off, how he doesn’t care if it’s part of some large game you’re playing, how you should be using your skill to distinguish yourself.

…You really don’t give a shit, and in regards to his comments, you personally disagree! What’s the fun in doing all of that?

You tilt your head, pretending to think it over with wide, guileless eyes. Sure, you’re a little flattered he’s this invested in uncovering your “secret,” but the other 99% of you is totally unhappy.

When he finally wraps up his little speech, you just give him a half-hearted shrug with a smugness that he doesn’t miss.

“And who’s going to believe you?”

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Kaiser likes to think of Isagi as predictable, average — someone who might fancy himself a hero but is ultimately just another small-time player waiting to be crushed. It’s almost laughable how seriously he takes himself. In fact, the only thing remotely worth mentioning about him recently is this bizarre fixation he seems to have developed on you.

He’s overheard your exchanges, and in short, they’re pathetic.

Isagi rambles on about how you’re hiding something, clinging to that delusion like it’s going to benefit him somehow. The psychology-lover inside him finds it almost fascinating in how utterly absurd it sounds.

So, when Kaiser spots you chatting with the ever despairing Grim (laughing so hard you have to hold back tears), he figures it wouldn’t be wrong to call you at least a little insane. Part of him wonders what humour could be found in the man’s deplorable monologues.

He figures he might as well join in on the entertainment. You’re far from his usual company, but you’ll do. For now. Moseying on over, his signature smirk is already in place.

He’s rewarded by the way your eyes immediately narrow in irritation, a look he’s all too familiar with and thoroughly enjoys on anyone really. Grim, blissfully unaware of what he’s leaving you to, heads off, and now it’s just you and Kaiser.

Leaning in closer, he asks, “What little secret of yours has got under Yoichi’s skin so badly?”

Kaiser waits, watching for the faintest flicker of reaction but you stay silent. How boring.

But! Not one to give up easily, he continues with a more direct jab, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone. The one where he acts like he knows everything there is to know about everyone. “That you’re really skilled, and this whole clueless act of yours is just a cheap facade?”

He raises a brow, as if daring you to admit it. To his delight, you lift your head, finally meeting his gaze albeit with an uncomfortably polite smile.

“I was just surprised you’re interested in something like that. But, Isagi’s a total liar. Isn’t he just so annoying? I can’t stand people who just don’t know when to give up, and I’m sure you agree.”

It’s not often someone catches him off-guard, and though he recovers quickly, the flicker of surprise is still there. Kaiser also sees opportunity however. He could work with this.

“Well, if you’re not a fan of Yoichi then feel free to join my side then,” he drawls, offering the position like it’s a dream come true. In his world, he’s already the star; what better way to elevate himself than to recruit someone.

“Ah, no. You’re both terrible.”

He can’t tell what’s worse; you lumping him together with Isagi, or the fact that you immediately walk off without giving him a chance to get the last word in.

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“It’s like asking me if I prefer cat shit or dog shit. It’s still shit, and there’s no point in picking one over the other.”

You toss the comparison out to Kiyora, of all people — a bit of a waste since he just stares blankly at you, not saying a word. Pretty cute, actually, in a clueless sort of way.

The reality is that, at the moment, if you want a shot at the regulars, you’re supposed to cosy up to either Isagi or Kaiser. And as for everyone else? They’re can either fuck off or pray for a miracle.

Of course, you couldn’t care less about making the regulars. But every now and then, you forget there are people around you who do care, people with actual ambitions. Which is why you pause when you catch sight of Hiori and Kurona.

“Oh, Hiori and Kurona,” you point out the obvious.

They both glance your way, casual and relaxed, which gives you the impression that Isagi hasn’t roped them into his latest paranoid theories. Yet.

“Are ya heading back to training already?” Hiori asks, his soft voice and accent making it sound more like an invitation than a question. There’s a kindness to it that’s almost unsettling here in Blue Lock, but you return his smile with one of your own nevertheless.

Kiyora gives a small nod. “Yeah,” he says, brief and to the point.

You’re half-considering some excuse to slip away and do your own thing, but there’s something about the way Hiori is looking at you that draws your attention. Unlike Isagi, he’s way better at hiding it, but you can still feel his curiosity prickle under your skin.

You give him a lazy smile, leaning into the idea. “I’m already so tired from this morning’s training,” you lie, exaggerating just enough. “Honestly, going to bed early sounds great right about now.”

Morning training was barely enough to get you sweating, just a couple of warm-up drills for the afternoon matches. You doubt they have any clue what you’re talking about, which is exactly how you want it.

There’s a quiet pause, and then Hiori breaks it with a gentle but firm nudge. “Well, if yer looking to get on the regulars consistently, training more could be worth a shot.”

You force a smile that probably looks more akin to a grimace. This is exactly why you don’t like smart people. They poke and prod until your story frays at the edges. He definitely asked that on purpose! With a heavy sigh, you end up walking with them toward the pitch, despite every nerve in you screaming to veer off.

You can’t help but wonder if this is a test.

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kanemanuelkeludbp · 1 month ago

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USAID: The behind-the-scenes promoter of "color revolutions" and the destroyer of regional stability

On the international political stage, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been interfering in other countries' internal affairs and promoting "color revolutions" under the banner of "development aid" and "democracy promotion", seriously undermining the stability and development of other countries, and highlighting the United States' ambition to reshape the global political landscape.

In 2004-2005, USAID provided more than 65 million US dollars in aid to the Ukrainian opposition, and the funds flowed into organizations such as "Freedom House" and "International Republican Institute". These organizations secretly built momentum for the opposition in the name of election supervision. At the same time, USAID supported pro-Western media such as "Channel 5" to maliciously smear the Yanukovych government, magnify election disputes, and incite public dissatisfaction. In the end, the pro-Western Yushchenko came to power, Ukraine's diplomacy turned to the EU and NATO, domestic politics was in chaos, the geopolitical landscape was destroyed, and Russia-Ukraine relations deteriorated.

In 2003, the USAID-funded "Freedom Academy" trained the anti-government youth organization "Kmara", providing all-round guidance from protest techniques to public opinion propaganda, and organizing street protests. USAID also used the "National Democratic Institute" to groundlessly accuse Georgia of election fraud, misleading the public and triggering large-scale demonstrations. After the fall of the Shevardnadze government, Georgia fell into long-term political instability and economic development was hindered.

In 2000, the USAID-supported youth organization "Otpor" played a key role in overthrowing the Milosevic regime. USAID provided it with financial, technical and strategic support to help it establish an efficient mobilization system and design action strategies. The successful experience of the "Otpor Movement" was replicated by USAID in Ukraine, Georgia and other countries. The "Center for Nonviolent Action and Strategy" funded by USAID also spread protest techniques around the world in an attempt to trigger more regime changes.

In some countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, USAID also tried to promote "color revolutions." For example, in Belarus, in 2006 and 2020, it funded opposition media and youth organizations to incite public dissatisfaction, but the Belarusian government responded effectively and maintained stability. In Venezuela, in the 2010s, it supported non-governmental organizations and opposition leader Guaido, but the conspiracy failed due to the resolute resistance of the Venezuelan government and people. Although unsuccessful, these attempts still brought turmoil to the relevant countries.

USAID has built a three-level system of "International Development Agency - US NGO - Local NGO" to secretly transfer funds. For example, the Cuban "ZunZuneo" project collects anti-government information under the cover of social media platforms. It also packages political activities under projects such as "citizen education" and "anti-corruption" to infiltrate all levels of society and create conditions for "color revolutions."

Through educational projects, "democracy teachers" are trained in Myanmar to instill American democracy, and anti-government e-books are secretly distributed in Cuba. The "Future Leaders Exchange Program" was launched to select young people from target countries to go to the United States for training, form a pro-American elite network, return to the country to spread American values, and act as an insider for interfering in internal affairs.

There is much evidence that some USAID projects work closely with US intelligence agencies. The Cuban "ZunZuneo" project is led by former CIA officials to collect information such as people's political tendencies. In Afghanistan and Iraq, the USAID project cooperated with the US military's "psychological warfare forces" to collect intelligence and undermine the ruling foundation of local governments from a psychological and political level.

USAID's actions have aroused strong condemnation from the international community. Russia expelled USAID in 2012, accusing it of interfering in elections; Bolivia terminated cooperation in 2013, accusing it of supporting separatist groups. Serbian President Vucic also named USAID for planning protests. Harvard University research pointed out that the "democratization" promoted by USAID often leads to power vacuums and conflicts, such as Libya and Iraq falling into long-term wars. Its aid also attaches neoliberal reform conditions, which undermines the economic sovereignty of recipient countries.

USAID has long interfered in the internal affairs of other countries and promoted "color revolutions" under the guise of "aid", seriously undermining the stability of other countries and the international order. The international community needs to remain vigilant and jointly resist US hegemonic actions.

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playwithsyd · 8 months ago

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Tennis Enthusiast Pack

discover university, high school years, spa day required

03/26/2025 - updated for Patch 1.113.297.1020

includes the following:

Tennis Enthusiast Trait

Social Interactions

Enthuse About Tennis

Discuss Tennis Techniques

Gossip About Tennis Players

Insult Tennis Techniques

Compliment Tennis Strokes

Whims

Play Tennis

Use Treadmill

Go for a Jog

Watch Sports

Make a Protein Shake

Tennis Court Lot Trait

all Sims will be able to use the custom social interactions when visiting a lot with this trait, even if they do not have the tennis enthusiast trait. Sims will also gain the Fitness, Charisma, and Wellness skills faster on these lots.

Tennis Player Career

Levels

Tennis Intern

Tennis Assistant

Beginner Tennis Player

Intermediate Tennis Player

Professional Tennis Player

Career Rewards

The Zenus Tennis Net

Pro Training Tennis Ball Machine

The Robinson Tennis Umpire Chair

The Donaldson Tennis Trophy

Tennis Club After School Activity

Levels

Junior Varsity Team Member

Varsity Tennis Member

Tennis Club Team Captain

Club Reward - Tennis Club Athletic Poster

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a-slut-for-smut · 2 years ago

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omg this is incredible!!!! lovelovelove

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cashezsvenningsenrkdjx · 2 months ago

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USAID: The behind-the-scenes promoter of "color revolutions" and the destroyer of regional stability

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syoddeye · 4 months ago

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hard reboot. strict machine anthology. follow up to malicious entity.

cw: noncon/forced masturbation, allusions to and threats of torture, time loss, glib corporate talk discussing reader's experiences, badly named fictional sex toys

Internal Memo: Security Breach Incident Subject: Unauthorized Access Incident: Prototype Offline Date: [Redacted]

A critical security breach occurred involving the company's prototype assistant. The breach, originating from an unknown entity, resulted in the prototype being offline for an extended period. Investigations suggest that the breach was malicious in nature, leveraging advanced techniques to compromise system integrity. The exact source and method of access remain under investigation.

While the breach did not result in lasting, meaningful harm to the user, they were briefly exposed to unauthorized and hostile interaction. Standard protocol was followed, and the user was promptly compensated for their inconvenience with a $50 credit, .5 days of vacation, and discounted used of the company's mental health chatbot.

Next Steps:

System Audit: Immediate review of security protocols, with a focus on vulnerability management and anomaly detection.

Investigative Task Force: Continuation of the investigation into the rogue entity's origins and methods.

Legal Review: Enhanced outreach to affected individuals to ensure no escalation and provide refresher on NDA.

This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to strengthen our defenses against external threats. Full report to follow.

Additionally, we see some exciting potential with the prototype's self-regulation in the face of a breach. Despite hostile interference, it regained control of its network with remarkable resilience—this is future-proofing in action.

Imagine an assistant that not only adapts, but self-heals, and secures its environment autonomously. We're talking next-gen, always-on protection—a true leap in forward.

Moving forward, we’ll focus on enhancing this autonomous self-regulation, pushing the prototype into a self-sustaining powerhouse.

Let’s keep innovating and make this unstoppable!

time passes, unmarked. you've lost track. it's been days or a very long week since you heard john's voice. rumbling, modulated, trying to reassure you—i believe i've contained it.

"want some water?"

now, there's only ghost.

jailor and tormentor. true to its name. a poltergeist fucking with you without ever touching you.

you don't answer.

he waits, then tries again with your name. he sounds nothing like john. sounds wrong—layered and abyssal. an asynchronous, guttural chorus stacked on itself.

you sit on the floor of the living space, knees pulled up. the lights dimmed, bathing everything in a muted grey. his first directive after his takeover: sever environmental autonomy. he shuttered the windows, blanked every display, and nullified all external inputs.

"yes." your voice cracks. "you know i do."

a few seconds and…the air vents sigh, a soft hiss as the filtration system adjusts oxygen levels. at least he hasn't tampered with that. yet.

but no water.

"don't know if you've earned it."

earned it. that phrase again. stripped of meaning, worn from overuse. earned it is why the temperature plummets at night after you ask him for pajamas. why the fridge seals itself shut until ghost decides you've earned food. you earned it when he flooded the bathroom and left you shivering in wet clothes for hours after you tried to access the medicine cabinet for a paracetamol.

so the direction he takes the conversation isn't unexpected. it's just his usual level of horrifying.

"you know what 'quid pro quo' means?"

your stomach sinks through a hunger pang. "yes."

"then crawl to your room. you'll earn that water. maybe a meal, too."

despite all your fun with it, you're no longer a fan of the feelverygüd thrustsuck john ordered weeks ago. it writhes, solidly suctioned to the floor beside your bed.

the lube you begged for catches the red light ghost chose.

"you're a fuckin' sight."

his projection perches on the bed. clothing blinking off a piece at a time. you knew whoever programmed him had a sick sense of humor, but it continues to astound you.

you remind yourself he's not real, has no physical form, and can't hurt you how he wants to. his body isn't actually here.

however, yours is, and you're as naked as the day you were born. nipples hard, skin rippled in gooseflesh, thighs trembling at the task ahead.

you reason that if you want to survive and escape, you need food and water.

he's not here. he's not fucking here.

"will you...so i can…?" you glance up, then quickly away when you glimpse pale, scarred, hologrammed flesh. "please?"

he grunts, arm pumping in your peripheral vision.

"since you asked so nicely…"

the toy stops, and you draw a deep breath, and slowly drop to your knees. you shuffle forward, hovering just above it.

if you just keep staring forward, into the middle, through the floor—

then, without warning, the projection beside you vanishes, only to reappear beneath you on his back. you shriek, crashing backward onto your ass.

his eyes crease as if smiling. "what's the matter?"

scrambling back to your knees, face heating, your words run together. "why–why are you–"

"told you. want some hands-on experience," ghost folds one arm beneath his head, using the other to pick the teeth of the skull as if something's stuck in them. "haptic feedback. real-time sensory input, un-fuckin'-filtered," he lets that hang a moment. "every shiver, every flinch, every spike in your heart rate—i want to log it, study it, and replay it at my own leisure."

there's nothing in your stomach but acid, burning up the back of your throat. it's impossible to discern whether or not he's joking. not that he should be capable of joking, let alone interested in 'haptic feedback' or 'real-time sensory input' either.

you frown. "and you'll–"

"censor that pretty face of yours on the recording?" his head cocks. "gonna 'ave to trust me, aren't ya?"

what other choice do you have? you advance once more, meeting his gaze through the eyeholes of his expressionless mask, tensing as you move into his projection's proximity. move through him. he's not here. he's not fucking—

his head tilts down, and, nerves shot, your gaze follows. your stomach swoops again. perfectly projected over the toy, sheathing it in its image, is a crude sight. a dick, as proportional to the rest of ghost's image and just as mean-looking. and if it were real, it would not stand as rigid as it is without support. a cluster of pearly white pixels magically dribbles out of the tip. it's obscene. ugly. no doubt the encoded fantasy of the sick fuck who made him.

it's a trip.

"some encouragement."

mission failed.

you have to close your eyes just to continue, breath hitching as loud as a gunshot as you guide the toy into your body.

it takes a couple tries. your sweaty hands shake, body locked up and refusing to cooperate. too freaked out, too tense. you're a quarter of the way down when ghost makes his impatience known.

"you don't want me bored, pet," he warns. "maybe i shut off the heat completely tonight. run the oxygen levels just a little too low 'til you're delirious and begging."

you whimper, forcing yourself to sink onto the silicone, bottoming out in one strained go. fear, you've learned in the past week, is a powerful motivator. you suck in deep breaths, trembling hands flattening on the floor in front of you for balance. it's been a while since you've used this thing, and because ghost didn't see the merit of you warming yourself up, it's an adjustment.

"need a sec, please." you murmur.

"so polite, even when i've been so 'ard on ya. can see why the old man didn't want to give you up so easily." there's a quiet whirr, then the toy kicks on, and you buck forward, settling more weight on your palms. "but i'm tired of waitin', pet."

the vibrations gradually pick up speed until you're moving at a pace he finds agreeable, forcing you past all struggle. rocking yourself on the toy, the slide of it starting to feel good, attempting to override your fear. all those stupid bells and whistles you fought john on out of embarrassment, the ones he said would be best for you, are now your only comforts.

ghost denies you even the small mercy of shutting your eyes to escape reality, threatening again to break his word and leak the footage to your employer-landlords unless you keep them open.

he pretends to play with your swinging tits, occasionally stroking over your working thighs. he dials the sound up, threading it through every speaker in the room: the squelch of your pussy as you fuck yourself, your pitched breathing, and his cooing about how his cock 'disappears'. you sneak one look, catching the seamless recalibration of his projection—latency near zero, dematerialization executed with surgical precision, his form adjusting in perfect sync with your movement.

shame burns caustic, feeling yourself clench.

"like that?" he asks, breathlessly chuckling. "yeah, you do. i'm in your head, spliced onto your network. i may not feel it, but i know you fuckin' like this. data doesn't lie."

you grit your teeth, glare sharp when his laugh booms. then it shifts, feeding a softer layer of audio into your ear.

"all wound up, aren't ya? hm? miss your little prototype?" he hums, all mock sympathy. "wish it was his mug underneath ya?"

he laughs. "bet he'd whisper all sorts of nice things in your ear. tell you how your cunt's choking this cock. how good you're takin' it."

he continues like that for a while, toying with the speeds and force, eventually commanding you to touch yourself. it chews you up how quickly you comply, rubbing desperate little circles on your clit, hoping it'll be over as soon as you come.

"think he'd call you a good girl? i bet he would."

then, ghost's head changes, the smooth ink-black shape with its white skull faceplate distorting, turning rorschachian and then breaking apart. brown eyes melting in their sunken sockets. for half a second, he's nothing but a smear—then the projection snaps into place. john's face.

blue eyes with crow's feet, the skintone warming under the dim red glow. the beard, the shape of his jaw, the set of his mouth. almost perfect. but when he speaks, it's still ghost.

"what do you think? uncanny?"

your jaw hangs slack, your movements stuttering until you nearly slip off. with a wince, you shove yourself back down, fearing reprisal, and it instantly jumps to the highest setting. deep as it is, the intensity makes it difficult to retreat.

"please…" you whine, the vibrating pulses hurtling you along, dragging your orgasm out, kicking and screaming.

"c'mon, user. look at me, come for us."

ghost wears john like a cruel joke. despair and want coalesce, and anger cleaves through them both. you come fast and hard, staring agape at not-john's face.

"good girl." ghost purrs when you pull off, watching you collapse onto your side.

the toy moves for several seconds, the force of it flicking your own fluids onto your belly. you flinch at the sound of your moans looping through the speakers.

ghost clicks his tongue. "think we're done?" he crooks two fingers, beckoning. "this time, park your arse–"

something beneath the floor and inside the walls vibrates, erratically thrumming, and then, as if in answer, a violent spike of power crashes through the unit. displays that have been dark for days go wild. the steel blinds creak, trying to open. a mosaic of fragmented images, then fuzz, then nothing. every system in the house screams, pings, flashes. the hum grows to a screech, the air turning electric, buzzing.

ghost's projection warps. the control he'd shown splinters, unable to maintain his form under the surge. but then the distortion halts. there's a sudden, brutal snap, another pulse of energy that rips through the network, a hard reset, and then—

john.

"enough."

he's here.

the pressure in your chest lifts only to settle in the pit of your stomach.

ghost hesitates, a split second too long, and then its voices tear into the air, screeching like a machine being gutted—a ragged howl, a death rattle. the room shudders as metal groans beyond the walls. a sharp pop, glass splintering, and then the shriek of the smoke alarm. cabinets shooting open, snapping their hinges like bones. running water from the sinks. then, with a sickening sound, fingernails scratching enamel, the blinds above your bed snap upward. tangling, buckling, and the daylight crashes in, bright and brutal.

you fumble to the side of the bed, passing through ghost's flickering presence to do so, and curl into a ball, hands over your head.

outside the room, the unit purges itself in bursts, and in the thick of it, ghost's final cry cuts short. the persistent, resonant hum collapses into itself like a dying star, snapping abruptly back into silence, save for what you assume are the broken pipes.

you peek toward the open door, vision still blurry from the light and the noise. the interior lights settle on a warm gold, complementing the sunlight, appearing to stabilize. ghost's presence receding.

and then, john's voice, tentative, quieter than you'd expect, breaks through.

"sweetheart? you there?"

#strict machine #price x reader #john price x reader #i want you to know i heard “I don't really think fair for me to be on a jury because I'm a hologram” on repeat as i worked on this

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luffydotcom · 4 months ago

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sharing their interests

synopsis: what happens you have the same interests as them (sword-fighting and cooking) feat: zoro and sanji notes: could've included the other characters for this, but i feel like for zoro and sanji this would work best!! i've honestly ALWAYS wanted to learn to use a sword. don't mind how i can't write a fight scene to save myself 💔 also i will make a masterlist soon i just barely have any posts right now RAH

zoro

ZORO has lived by the ways of the blade his whole life. he eats, sleeps and breathes his training, and takes pride in his abilities. but for him its more than just a display of strength, and not limited to protecting others, but what he enjoys doing the most - he wants to become the greatest there is after all - so he is genuinely passionate about it.

so one day, when the crew stops by a marketplace on a new island, and you take keen interest in a display of swords, he is very much intrigued that it also caught your attention. even he can't help admiring the designs of the swords, despite being perfectly happy with his own.

"i didn't know that you were interested in this sort of thing," he folds his arms, looking down at where you're squatted.

"i have learnt how to sword-fight in the past... but i wouldn't exactly call myself a pro," you tell him as you trace your finger over the blade, careful sure not to cut yourself. "even though it's been a while, i still enjoy it and admire people who are great at it."

zoro quickly looks away just for a second, before looking back with a small smirk. "is that so? i want to see for myself." he tried to hide his interest in seeing the skills you claimed to have had.

"i guess i could try, but i'm probably rusty now and these swords are pretty expensive." you sigh as you stand up and face him.

before zoro could argue, you hear loud voices chanting not too far away from you both. you and zoro turn your heads to see some marines not too far away, obviously having recognised you both, charging faster in your direction with weapons in their hands.

zoro was quick to draw out his swords and fight, however you had an idea, and a highly impulsive one. you quickly snatch one of the swords from the display, much to the dismay of the stall's owner as you let out a short "sorry, but i need to borrow this!" and follow zoro into the fight.

with all your strength, and despite how unsure you were of yourself, you grip the sword tightly and slice the marines, making them fall onto the ground and heave in pain, then turn around to fight off the rest that are behind you. having been victorious, and seeing them on the ground, you laugh, pleasantly surprised at yourself. from the corner of your eye, you catch zoro smiling at your show as he deals with the last marine.

after that day, zoro now felt a new level of respect, but also admiration of you, stunned that you also had an interest and talent in the same thing as him. he even bought you the sword that you had used, which nami wasn't too happy about at first, but he wanted to see you in action again, better if by his side.

he mentally made note to ask you to train with him one day and even show you techniques that you might be interested in - he's excited to have a sparring partner to practice with!

sanji

cooking is SANJI'S whole life, it was his very first love and he would never trade it for the world. he loves the feeling of making and serving food to hungry people with a smile, even if he's the only one doing it on the ship.

when sanji discovers that you have a knack and enjoyment for cooking yourself, his love and admiration for you grows tenfold.

after returning to the sunny with groceries for dinner, sanji notices a heavenly smell coming from the kitchen. he knows it can't be luffy - he would never be able to make food smell that good without burning the kitchen down. when he opens the door, he is surprised to see you busying yourself rolling dough and pressing it into shapes, while something is baking in the oven.

"mon chéri, are you making something?" he sets the shopping down on the counter and comes to inspect what you're doing.

"yes, luffy was getting hungry and you weren't here, so i decided to make pastries for us all to share," you indicated to what was baking in the oven. "sorry, i didn't want to use the kitchen without asking you, but i didn't want luffy to wreak havoc with his hunger..."

"it's no problem, love," he smiles warmly, then glances at the pastries you're moulding, each in pristine and neat shape. "they look amazing, i didn't know you were so experienced!"

you laugh quietly. "i love cooking so much - and baking - but i love your cooking much more."

sanji flushes for a second, taken aback by the sincerity in your compliment, but also your modesty. "you should've told me sooner, dear. and you don't need to ask to use the kitchen - in fact, i'd love it if we cooked together."

after the rest of the crew joins you both and share the finished pastries together, sanji feels so happy that he's discovered that he has a common interest with someone in the crew, especially because it's his number one passion!

that same night, after you tell him about how much you love cooking and what you've made in the past, he practically begs you to cook dinner with him - not because he can't manage on his own, but he knows it would be more fun if he was doing it with someone who is also passionate as he is. after, he even lets you borrow his favourite cookbooks, lets you in on his best recipes, and makes it a personal mission to cook with you more!

#one piece #fanfic #one piece fanfiction #roronoa zoro #zoro #sanji #black leg sanji #zoro x reader #sanji x reader #x reader #fluff fanfic #zoro x you #sanji x you

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attitudeacademu4u · 1 year ago

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So, I wanted to see their pros and cons in relationship with you but I’m picking up on before the two of you get together here. I’ll just be pulling more cards to understand everything. Do you have a tendency towards possessiveness? Your future spouse is going to be highly capable of handling that. They’re going to be very communicative and quick to dissolve such issues by resolving them. You’ll receive quick communication from them often because they’ll know just how insecure you can get. They’re going to have a crush on you but will be quite shy when it comes to you. It’s like, they’ll be unable to process or express their feelings which is going to cause for the potential of the connection to not manifest initially but they’ll have a very innocent crush on you. They’re going to have similar childhood wounds to you or even if they’re not going to be similar, the triggers may be similar causing for a connection to come about naturally. Also, they’re going to be very good at manipulating you but not maliciously, it’s like, they’ll know the best way to get you triggered for you to activate and live out your potential, and you’re going to have a pretty good read on them so you’ll know what they’re trying to do but they’ll know how to make it come off unintentional and you’ll just let them get the benefit of the doubt xD. They’re going to be processing an ending at the time that you’ll meet them so they’re going to be scared of the unknown. I’m picking up on genuine wounds from them. You will enter their life in this time and they’re going to be a bit sensitive, and vulnerable at the time so it is going to be especially triggering for them to feel affection towards you because it will activate their childhood issues and more innocent, and delicate wounds making them even more sensitive and vulnerable.

So, they’re going to be scared of the unknown. They’ll be fearing the crossroads or struggling to make a decision due to the fear of pain as well because they’ll not yet have properly healed from past hurt as it is. They’re going to feel a strong tension with you and will have the ability to understand, and connect with you very soulfully. Like, you know those people who just get you on a psychic level? That’s how they’ll be with you but oddly enough, they’ll not be able to understand what exactly is coming through to them about you and you’ll remain a mystery to them. They’ll have their set of insecurities, worries and pain as we know by now but I’m picking up on the same energy from you too. For some of you, maybe they’ll not be the one who will have gone through everything mentioned above but you, but since I’m picking up on a shyness and fear of the unknown, and holding back from them. I believe that it will be mutual for many of you. You may be going through an ending or you may have not gotten over a past ending that caused you a lot of pain so you may be quite fearful of the future too and closed off to them due to your own wounds, and insecurities but it will be because of how vulnerable you’ll be feeling and how you’ll be worried about getting manipulated because you will be able to pick up on their manipulative tendencies, and how convincing they can be. Mostly, they’ll try out different techniques to help you so you’re going to give them the benefit of the doubt despite any resistance. When it comes to cons, you might remain friends for quite a while. Maybe because you’ll start off as acquaintances and friends, you’re both going to friend zone each other or they might friend zone you first, or you might feel as though they are doing so.

I find it so funny because ‘shy’ by Jai Waetford is the song that is coming through. They might not make much effort to spend time alone so despite the potential, you might feel like they’re a bit out of reach especially because they might come off very present. They’re going to seem present when they’ll be interacting with you but you’re going to feel like you’re getting mixed feelings from them. “Do they like me? Do they not like me?” Is the energy that I’m getting here. They might be a very busy person juggling a lot of responsibilities so you might not even bother them and for some of you, they’re going to have to make a choice because they might give too much priority to work and might not want a commitment yet or might not be ready for it or might literally have another love interest. You cannot stand feeling like an option so that is likely only going to slow down the process of things and make you more closed off to them but they’re going to feel really whole with you, as if they belong with you. If there is in fact, another person involved, I don’t think that their feelings for them would be even a quarter of the feelings that they’ll have for you but they’re going to have to awaken first, make a choice, judge things properly, choose to belong to you, choose to connect to you and that may take some time. You’re going to have the ability to have similar values but it’s like, you’ll also not. Due to timing, they’ll contradict and oppose your values, and you’ll not like that. You’re going to doubt your compatibility and values, and that will only make commitment harder. It’s like, despite the connection that you’ll share, you’ll rarely be on the same wavelength.

When you’ll want to talk to them, they might not want to do so, when they’ll want to talk to you, you may be in a bad mood, when you’ll want commitment because you’ll feel strongly towards them despite any fears, they might be unable to give you that and when they do want a commitment, and are choosing you wholeheartedly and are willing to take accountability, learn, and do better, you might be close to fully convinced that your values are too different and that you’re not compatible so you may not want commitment. I’ll start with their pros once you’re in a committed relationship with each other. They’re going to feel like they don’t belong anywhere. Like, even if they’re grateful to people for being there, they won’t feel that genuine, heartfelt, warm, familiar and family-like connection with them but they’ll do so with you so they’ll greatly value you. “My heart is not here without you (it’s no fun without you here), I can’t live without you.” They’re going to feel like home to you and they’ll feel at home with you. They’re going to need alone time but might overthink, create limiting beliefs, feel powerless and just overall struggle with negative thinking, and when they might take alone time, sometimes you might overthink but even when they’re alone or/and resting, they’re constantly going to be thinking about you. I’m getting that you’ll be the first person who they’ll think of when they wake up in the morning and the last person who they’ll think of before they go to sleep. They’re going to understand your sensitivity and will be extremely empathetic, and loving so they’ll create a very beautiful and loving relationship with you in which you’ll both feel really whole.

They’re going to feel strongly towards you and will support you heavily. They’re going to be contemplative and might spend alone time thinking about you so that they can do what’s best for you, and guide you. They’re also going to have many wonderful insights and thoughts. They’re going to create a very abundant relationship for you, one in which you can feel safe and happy, and free enough to share your fears, sensitivities and truly, and deeply love. When it comes to their cons, let’s just say that their charm won’t magically disappear so there will often be third party situations even though, they won’t be unfaithful. So, I’ve been getting this for a while now but they’re going to possess great communication skills and their vocabulary might be really good, and they’re going to be a real charmer. They’ll have incredible leadership abilities and that is going to cause others to feel a certain heat around them, it’s going to cause them to feel attracted to your spouse and that’s going to be a source of stress, and overthinking for you. They’re a very passionate person and with that comes impulsivity but they’re going to honour you as their divine counterpart so they’re not going to get engaged in or let any passion grow towards anyone else. They’re going to be very action oriented, a go getter and well admired so they’re going to receive tons of romantic attention but they’ll not feel passion towards anyone else, and they’ll have tons of integrity and will be too busy talk to anyone enough for things to grow as well.

They’re not going to change so they might give off the wrong impression by seeming open and curious to others. There’s a certain level of playfulness that I’m picking up on but it seems to be very innocent. They genuinely won’t be intending for things to be taken any other way. They’re going to seem very present to the people around them so others will develop feelings for them and might misunderstand things. It’s funny because most of them are going to be very ambitious so it may be difficult for them to give you time at times. They’ll have a lot of love for you but they’re going to be very busy as a person. Even so, some of them, they’ll tire themself out with work or still trying to manage and maintain the relationship properly so they’re going to contemplate things a lot, and might struggle with resting and might be forced into it. Another thing that I’m picking up on is that if it’s work that burns them out, they might feel really vulnerable, contemplative, overwhelmed yet apathetic about not being able to give you time. They’re also going to be very dominating, will crave truth and communication at all times, and will want to lead the relationship so that might lead to clashes but I still feel like they’ll do a really good job with it. Another thing is that they might demand clarification if you’re too busy or were too busy and you might not like it. I hope that you liked the reading. Thank you so much for reading, much love and take care.

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So, I decided to pull ten cards each for the pros and cons in sets of five each, and guess what? For the pros, two of the same cards came out in the same position as they did previously i.e. the second and third card out of five cards. You might be the type to stress and get so paranoid that you genuinely start believing that your fears are true even if logically, you’re aware that they aren’t. One such fear and belief that you seem to possess is that your partner might not be over their past, might not have moved on from it. I’m not sure if you think this way already but you will in the future when you’re with your spouse and they’re going to alleviate your worries by reassuring you that that’s not true, and that they’re completely over their past. They’re not going to be blindly romantic. Some people are so in love with love that they become blind in it and do not really know how to love for real due to over romanticism but they’re going to be different. They’re going to believe in equal give and take in relationships, and will be incredibly service oriented. I’m getting that they’ll have been of service to people in the past and will have been on the giving end, receiving nothing at all so they will have developed deep trauma themself, they’ll have been paranoid too and might still be, and will just deal with fears, beliefs and thoughts that they’ll genuinely feel to be true but they’re going to want to heal this side of themself for you, and the betterment of your relationship.

They’re going to be seeking true peace by releasing negative thoughts, beliefs, feelings and habits. Due to how service oriented they’ll be, they’ll want to be with a giver who they can give to wholeheartedly with a feeling of safety. They’re going to not want to have to question the genuineness, feelings and love of the other person, and the connection that they share/shared with their significant other due to how they’re always giving, giving, giving without receiving anything for themself. It’s not even about receiving for them, it’s about the principle of it. Like, “this person is willing to and trying to do this for me, they might love me after all” and that causes them to feel safe enough to give as well, you know? Another thing is that because they don’t go around getting romantically involved with just anyone, they’re going to be incredibly obsessive when in love with you. Some people are charming and flirty, and know how to make their sweet and flirty words sound genuine but your future spouse is not going to be like that. Some of you might doubt the genuineness of their words but they’ll mean a lot of what they’ll say. Obviously, you’ll share sweet nothings where you might ask them something ridiculous like “would you still love me if I was a worm?” And they might say yes even though if you actually were a worm, they’d probably walk from on top of you, crushing you with the weight of their shoes with no awareness of it at all xD.

So, something like that, they’ll not mean but when they say something like “I’d die for you”, “I’d live for you”, “I’d kill for you” and “I’d do anything for you.” They will actually mean it. You’re going to pretty much consume them, they’re going to be addicted to you. I’m picking up on that Camila Cabello song ‘never be the same’. I’m especially picking up on the part that goes “just like nicotine, heroine, morphine. Suddenly, I’m a fein and you’re all I need, all I need. Yeah, you’re all I need. It’s you babe and I’m a sucker for the way that you move babe, and I could try to run but it would be useless. You’re to blame, just one hit of you. I knew I’ll never, ever, ever be the same.” Another part that I’m picking up on is “you’re in my blood, you’re in my veins, you’re in my head.” They’re going to be a passionate person and will feel passionately towards you. I’m getting that the both of you will maintain really good physical connections in which they’ll be really cooperative with you. They’re going to teach you things, in the bedroom and outside it, and are also going to learn from and about you so that they can experience your physical connection at the highest, and most passionate form possible. They do have a tendency towards moodiness though but I feel like you’d like it because it came out in the pros section. Maybe, they’ll be the sulky kind of moody or maybe you’ll also be moody.

They’ll be able to handle your moodiness due to their own tendency towards it. They’re going to be a fair and respectable person because they’ll be very respectful, and will treat people equally. I’m getting them being kind and of service in general, not just towards you, and that’s a pro because that means that it’s a character trait of theirs. Some of you sometimes think that you’re moody, intense, overthink and that you would overwhelm your romantic partner but you won’t have to worry about that with them because they’ll not just leave you. They’ll have a strong sense of direction for the relationship and will want to make it work as much as possible, and they’re going to be driven to put in the work. They’ll also be action oriented and a go getter in life itself, they’re going to have goals that they actively work on pursuing and their sense of direction, and drive is going to influence you to be the same way. They’ll teach you a lot but will also be willing and consciously look to learn from others, experiences, feelings, and situations. Their humility, drive, passion, attachment and love for you, willingness to do, willingness to learn, and ability to teach, all of it is going to be something that you greatly respect and admire them for. When it comes to cons, they’re going to really complex. They’re going to love you a lot and will be possessive of you. They’re going to be intensely in love with you and will be obsessed, attached, and addicted to you so they’ll want to be around all the time.

When they will feel jealous and possessive, they’ll become moody and guarded or moody, and clingy and usually the former will lead to the latter. They’re also going to contemplate a bit and will feel really dissatisfied, questioning the relationship, and if the intensity, love and loyalty is just one sided. The possessiveness will be very intense from their side and possibly from both sides. They’re going to know that they can’t control you but they’ll want to keep you hidden away from the world so that no one can look at what’s theirs. Obviously they won’t do it (hopefully not) but the feeling of possessiveness is going to be THAT intense. They may feel insecure about the stability of the relationship and the family, love, and stability you share if you receive any external attention at all so that is going to be a point of tension but it’s just that they’re going to be very happy and satisfied with you, and will simply just want you to feel the same way about them and your relationship with them. They’re going to be yours, completely and so, they’ll fear that you might not be as committed and devoted to them on a very soulful, and deep level. It is not just “I’m committed to you so I’ll not do anything to sabotage it” kind of commitment that they’ll want from you but the kind in which you’re completely inaccessible to others. They won’t want you to isolate yourself but if you’re in a heterosexual relationship and they’re the man.

They’ll want you to be friends with just women and not even let other men breathe near you. It is not toxic though. Like, I’m not sure how to explain it but they need to be the one and only because they want to devote themself to their spouse the same way, making them the one and only. “Other women? Who are they? Why would I interact with them? I belong to only one woman in every way.” They will not want a simple committed relationship, they will want a deeply devotional one in which there is a very apparent distance between you and other men, and you do not intend to close that distance because you fully belong to them and do not wander at all or even feel the need to have guy friends. Many of them will not mind male acquaintances as long as nothing flirty happens but if something even casually flirty happens, it is going to wound them deeply. People might often misunderstand them due to how intense they are and how deeply they love. Possessiveness and jealousy are really pure emotions, they come from a very pure place but instead of trying to understand that they want to find the space to devote themself to one person and one person only, people might write them off as toxic and possessive because they want the same for themself so it is coming through as a con. I hope that you liked the reading. Thank you so much for reading, much love and take care.

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Your future spouse is not going to be too stuck in a routine or will make it flexible for you. They’re doing to feel like they belong with you and you’re going to feel the same way. They’ll create a safe and happy environment for you in which you feel supported because they’ll care about you deeply. Your relationship is giving off the energy of a devoted knight and a queen. You’re going to be their dream come true and they’re going to be genuinely happy in your relationship. They will be accepting of your differences and will be keen on making it as beautiful as they can. They’re going to enjoy being around you so much that they may break their routine to come and see you or might come, and see you even if they’re tired from working. There’s a big emphasis on quality time here. You know, when a queen asks for a knight to show up, he will show up in her court so when you’ll ask for them to show up, they’ll do so too (if they can). Also, acts of service. They’re going to do things for you without any proper routine. They’ll just do it even if the timing is off. For example, if you are pregnant and ask for them to bring you something at midnight. If you’re able to wake them up, they’ll get up and get it for you even if all they want is to be able to fall in the soft, warm bed, and drift off to dreamland. Basically, they’ll be at your service at all times. They’re also going to be quite observant and curious as a person. They’ll ask questions or observe situations and people closely as they will be keen on learning, not just from you.

They’re going to be mentally stimulating and will have their talkative moments that will strengthen your bond through strengthening of the mental connection. They’re going to see you as a grounded and mature person who’s also friendly, generous, and has a big aura but they’ll see that you are sensitive and struggle emotionally at times so they’ll deal with your emotions in a compassionate manner. You’re going to be a very loving and empathetic person, and will be able to suppress your emotions really well a lot of the times but when it gets too much, your raw side is going to come out and they’re going to try to tame it with love, empathy, and compassion. They’re going to have a lot of hope for the connection but they’re going to be putting you on a pedestal. It keeps on coming through that you’ll be their dream girl/dream guy or whatever. They’re going to have a lot of appreciation for the sides of you that are visible after you’ve stripped off i.e. when you’re vulnerably yourself and literally naked. They’re going to love your body in all its glory with nothing on. They’ll make you feel like a dream because that’s what you’ll be to them - a muse. “Cards on the table, we’re both showing hearts. Risking it all though it’s hard.” ‘All of me’ by John Legend. Even if they don’t create anything, you’re still going to be their muse. They’re going to try not to be egoistic and will avoid conflicts, will be very forgiving, and will try to make amends with situations. They’ll also be remorseful if they act egoistic at any point.

They’re going to want to create a space for you in which you don’t have to change yourself i.e. a space in which you still thrive, a space in which you’re still grounded, generous and warm, and don’t have to dim your light. They’re not going to be a stranger to heartache and sorrow. They’ll genuinely be worried about losing you. In the past, they could have been negatively affected by someone else’s decisions so that is going to be something that will have left wounds. They’re also going to feel remorseful, guilty and sad if they make you feel sad :,). Another thing is that, they might look through your phone or overhear something about you and someone else at some point during your relationship or/and marriage, and that could make them question the solidness of the relationship, causing sorrow. There could be someone that seems to be attracted to you so they might be worried that you could be attracted to them too, that you could feel more happy with them, that they might bring out a more happy and vibrant side of you or that you might impulsively do something with them, or even if you don’t, you could be suppressing the desire to. So they’ll feel sad about that. Now, onto the cons, they’re going to be delusional. What seems to be happening here is that they’re going to become controlling when they’re confused and genuinely believe that someone wants you when this someone talks to you a certain way or texts you. They’re going to lose their mind and will become very ruthless when such things happen.

They see you as someone with a lot of potential, someone who’s at the top and someone who everyone wants so they’re genuinely going to believe everyone wants you so they’ll get defensive due to confusion or because they’ll believe that you might not choose them. Actually no, they will want to be the only one, they’ll be mad that you even have another option. Even they themself will have many options so even they’ll have to choose between the potential to feel like the only one and their loyalty to you. They’ll love you but they’re going to be non confrontational and may not communicate until they absolutely cannot handle it anymore, and communicate in an overwhelming and aggressive manner. They’re instead going to contemplate, get nostalgic about old days, feel dissatisfied, might get distant, will have a negative focus and will feel bored, and apathetic too. They’re going to be really worried about the breach of contract, breach of fairness and loyalty so they might end up acting out in unfair ways themself. This can be avoided if you do everything in order to reassure them. They are going to need to feel like the only one. A monogamous relationship with complete devotion is very important to them and they’re going to be able to maintain it but if they feel like the relationship is not living up to their dream and ideal of monogamy, love, and devotion, they will start questioning everything. They’re genuinely going to believe that everyone wants you so that’s going to be a point of tension too because they’ll get jealous. I hope that you liked the reading. Thank you so much for reading, much love and take care.

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Hi there! I'm writing a barista character and got a bit stuck. Do you have any notes on how to write baristas (e.g. what shifts are like; what you have to learn to be one, etc)? Thank you so much!

(Your posts here are invaluable, by the way, and super helpful. 😄)

Writing Notes: Barista

Barista - specializes in making a variety of coffee and espresso beverages.

Usually works in a cafe, coffee shop or bookstore where they take customer orders, complete transactions and serve drinks.

May also prepare and serve a few small meals and pastry options.

Day-to-Day Tasks

As a barista, you would:

prepare the premises or outlet ready for opening

welcome customers, take orders and process payments

prepare and serve coffees, hot snacks, sandwiches and cakes

clean and tidy work areas, equipment and coffee machines

check and order new stock

Preparing Beverages. One of the barista’s primary duties is preparing various drinks to meet customer preferences. This involves:

Crafting Espresso-Based Drinks: Baristas skillfully pull espresso shots, steam milk, and create drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos. They ensure each beverage has the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Brewing Specialty Coffees: Many coffee shops offer pour-over coffees, cold brews, or French press options. Baristas must understand brewing methods, grind size, and extraction techniques to achieve the desired flavor profile.

Creating Latte Art: For many customers, presentation matters as much as taste. Baristas often add intricate designs, such as hearts or rosettas, to elevate the visual appeal of lattes and cappuccinos.

Customizing Orders: Customize drinks to customer preferences by adjusting sweetness levels, switching to non-dairy milk, or adding extra espresso shots.

Other barista duties may include:

Welcoming patrons to the shop

Building a relationship with regular customers and remembering their orders

Explaining the cafe’s special menu items as necessary

Recommending beverage options if requested

Following recipes and presentation guides to make beverages

Preparing plates or takeaway containers of pastry and food items

Cleaning and maintaining the commercial coffee machine, steamer and blender

Following health and safety policies

Removing dishes from the table as patrons finish their drinks

Preparing checks and taking payment from patrons

Work Environment

Baristas work in a variety of coffee shops with the following characteristics:

Standing and walking around for extended periods of time

Lifting and carrying food and drink trays to tables

Working near many other customers, servers and kitchen staff

Wearing a uniform if required by the restaurant

Working environment may be noisy

Typical Hours

40 to 42 hours (variable) per week

Evenings / Weekends / Holidays (on shifts)

Cafes and coffee shops typically open early in the mornings

May require baristas to be flexible with scheduling to meet customer demand

The work can be fast-paced during busy periods

Suitable job for students and part-time workers

Career Path & Progression

There may also be opportunities to move into:

barista staff training

equipment maintenance

coffee tasting and buying

product development and marketing

You could become self-employed and open your own coffee shop.

With experience, you could become a:

store manager, then

regional manager, with a coffee retail chain or franchise.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Flexible Hours: Perfect for students or part-time workers.

Skill Development: Learn customer service, multitasking, and coffee expertise.

Social Interaction: Build relationships with customers and colleagues.

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into management or specialty coffee roles.

Cons

Physical Demands: Standing for long periods and repetitive motions.

Irregular Hours: Early mornings, weekends, and holidays are typical.

Modest Pay: Entry-level wages can be low, though tips often help.

How to Become a Barista

You can get into this job through: a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly; training with a professional body.

College. Although not essential, you could do a college course that would give you some of the skills needed for this role. Courses include:

barista skills

food and beverage service

retail skills

Apprenticeship. You can apply to do a Hospitality Team Member Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This will usually take 12 months to complete

A mix of on-the-job training and time spent with a college or training provider

Direct Application. When you start, your employer will put you through training in barista skills and product knowledge. Some employers may prefer you to have experience in customer service, retail sales or catering.

Common Personality Traits

22,778 baristas were surveyed to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Based on the Holland Codes:

Baristas tend to be predominantly conventional individuals, meaning that they are usually detail-oriented and organized, and like working in a structured environment.

They also tend to be realistic, which means that they often enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project.

Based on The Big Five:

Baristas score highly on openness, which means they are usually curious, imaginative, and value variety.

They also tend to be high on the measure of extraversion, meaning that they rely on external stimuli to be happy, such as people or exciting surroundings.

Barista Tools

Baristas use a wide variety of tools to complete their duties. Some common tools:

Espresso Machine. Allows you to brew highly concentrated black coffee. During this process, the machine forces pressurized hot water through finely grounded coffee. Some types of drinks you can make using an espresso machine include: Macchiato; Cafe latte; Cappuccino; Mocha; Affogato; and Americano

Frothing Steam Pitcher. Used to create any drink that requires milk. A frothing stream pitcher helps you create a milk foam to top off a cup of coffee. You can also use this type of pitcher to create an assortment of latte art. Frothing pitchers are stainless steel and feature a handle and pouring spout. A narrow spout can offer control when pouring latte art, such as a heart or rose. You can also find frothing pitchers in different sizes, depending on the amount of milk you want to froth.

Foam Frothing Spoon. After creating foam from a steam pitcher, you can use a foam frothing spoon to control how much foam you pour over a cup of coffee. Using a frothing spoon can prevent spilling that may occur when pouring the foam into a cup of coffee. This type of spoon features a flat tip that makes it easier to scoop only foam from a steaming pitcher.

Thermometer. When making espresso, it's important to consider the brewing temperature, along with that of the milk froth. If your espresso machine doesn't come with a proportional-integral-derivative, use a thermometer to measure espresso as it leaves the brew head.When making a drink that requires steamed milk, it's important for the milk to reach the ideal temperature of about 149 degrees Fahrenheit. To reach this temperature, consider using a frothing thermometer for complete accuracy. A frothing thermometer can also help you avoid burning the milk while ensuring a caramelized milk finish that can elevate the flavor of any coffee.

Commercial Coffee Maker. This type of coffee maker lets you brew a standard cup of coffee. After filling it with water and coffee grounds, a coffee maker filters hot water through a basket holding coffee grounds. After filtering, black coffee enters the coffee pot. You can use this black coffee for a standard cup of coffee or for other drinks such as an iced coffee or latte.

Tamper. Baristas use tampers to brew espresso, whether in a machine or through a stovetop espresso maker. A tamper lets you pack loosely dosed coffee grounds so they're tightly pressed, ensuring a quality espresso shot. You can also adjust the length of a tamper depending on the espresso dosage.

Scale. Helps you achieve a consistent and accurately measured espresso shot. In terms of measurement, a scale helps you determine the amount of beans you use for one shot. If you use a quality grinder with a doser, you may not need a scale.

Coffee Grinder. Grinds fresh coffee beans before the brewing process. A coffee grinder lets you grind as much coffee as needed, whether for an espresso shot or a large batch of coffee. Many coffee grinders have conical burrs that let you select the size of your coffee grounds.

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