#probably incorrect usage of lest

[spadoodle]

Afternoon sketch lest my fingers might crumple up.

[33roda]

Hello, I’m relatively new to Tumblr, and wanted to share with you an idea I had, if that’s alright? If you don’t wanna read this you don’t have to, this is my first time writing smut so it will probably be very cringe.

Warning:cringy smut, pet names, usage of cock (strap if you prefer), outdoor sex, mentions of vibraters, consentual sex, incorrect grammar, slight yandere.

But imagine going out into the vineyards with Diluc to help him find the perfect grapes to make his signature bottle of grape juice. You two have been outside most of the day, talking, laughing, eating some grapes from the vines, and are about to call it a day. Well, you would if Diluc hadn’t gotten turned on after seeing your tight pants and skin shine with sweat. Such a sweet boy, but so incredibly needy. He’s been so good, protecting Mondstandt, working at the tavern, obeying every command you’ve given him (including that time you made him wear a vibrater during his shift at the Angel’s Share). Surely he deserves a reward, yes?

So here is the wine tycoon of Mondstandt, bouncing up and down on your cock while you lay there mostly clothed. He’s so cute like this, a perfect blush decorating his cheeks as he tries oh so hard to keep his voice down lest anyone wonder why such lewd noises are coming from the vineyards. But really now, how can he be silent with your cock hitting all the right spots so roughly? He can’t! You’re just so perfect at filling him up as his mind goes blank. You can tell he’s close when his pace turns sloppy, so you decide to help out your sweet boy by pumping his cock for him as he holds onto you for dear life.

“I-Umph-I’m gonn’ cu-AH! Cum! Pl-please!! Wanna cum!” He says. “May I-AH, may I pleash cum?”

Such a sweet, polite boy you have. “Okay baby, you can cum”. That was all he needed to shoot his load right onto your shirt. As he rode out his high, you can’t help but notice just how much of his cum landed on you. There’s no way you can just hide it, and Diluc hates others seeing you without a shirt on (you’re his, and his alone. You may be able to bring him to his knees, but he doesn’t want anyone else to see you in the way that only he should). As he collapses on top of you, you explain your small dilemma as well as offer a solution!

“The sun is still setting, perhaps we can wait out here for dark to approach. And I could make my sweet baby boy feel good, what do you say? After all, I haven’t even gotten my release yet. You don’t wish to leave me unsatisfied, do you? My sweet, sweet boy?” You ask in a sultry sweet tone. Your words of praise was all he needed to melt in your hands and offer up anything you would ever desire. And really, it was the perfect solution. The maids would get a break from hearing you two at night (for a little while at least), and Diluc would get to be your cockslut of service to you! Really, he’s lucky to have you think of everything. And all he has to do is say “Yes, my Master”.

this isn't cringy this is HOT like if he wants to mess you up with his cum so bad then let him!! but let him know that he'll be the one cleaning you up with his tongue later <3

[crqstalite]

tired.

keeping a running list of mods i’ve come across or are looking at getting for me3 (yeah that game i’ve been yelling about for like,,, days). can use as a reference for your own shopping adventures on nexus. i do not use me3explorer (as i’ve said before and you’re probably tired of hearing me say it) or texmod.

is also more a reference for me (or a very disorganized essay or sorts), who’s been at this for like eight hours + some one off days with little success and more confusion than truly necessary (all while mildly distracted by andromeda and stories because it’s been a while since i loaded kodee’s save) now just trying to figure out what’s compatible and whats not. will update if i find new story mods i like.

priority earth overhaul mod (peom) conflicts with backoff. updated with backoff’s page as not to be used all together, though remains only as a minor issue on peom’s page. unsure of what it really is, but erring on the side of caution and writing it off all together. -fixes a lot with (obvs) priority earth. mulling over whether it’d be worth it. -unsure of whether i’d be overriding things by using LIME.

project variety conflicts with backoff. disappointed that it does conflict because of how much it adds, but i’m not smart enough to go messing around in the files and not expect a reprisal down the line. -project variety in general has a few issues i don’t think i could fix myself if need be. still mulling over whether i should install it or not, though it looks very nice.  -an issue with the spectre dlc mod is apparently the culprit for ontarom. because im not using the spectre dlc, not acknowledging this, but is good to know.

backoff itself does look very promising, hence why i may be willing to overlook peom and project variety for it alone (giftifish is very talented -- and concerned i may run into the problem with citlali because i’m just too nice to kaidan in general lol). my only concern is the removal of a couple scenes on earth with kaidan, (i think its a problem of it being too romantic for a shepard with a me2 romance but as you guys know me, none of my shepard’s have cheated) but as noted earlier, to be seen if this is really an issue. -at the moment looking for their release notes as advised. spoilers or no, i do like my kaidan romance and am curious to see what it changes. -update: it looks great. probably will install just for all the romance changes in general. just need to remember to save a lot when kaidan’s involved, ‘less i accidentally break up with him. -noticed that it updates all the romances to just run better in general. wow.

thanemod conflicts with a myriad of mods, which is understandable due to the story requirements to keep thane alive anyway. little disappointed that i can’t use it with some of them but not frustrated. if you’re not sure whether it conflicts, probably a good idea to hold off on installing it. -there is a third version of it coming. keeping an eye out for whenever it’s released, may start a thane romance once it is just for fun. -requires heavy usage of me3explorer. the mod author is very good at what they do, they’re documentation is honestly amazing, and had i not been the absolute monkey brain that i am, i probably could figure it out with little trouble. unfortunately i am monkey brain. -egm does specifically say in the mod description not to use me3explorer as well. consider the decision carefully, as i’m not sure what it changes if you do.

john p’s alternate ending mod (JAM) doesn’t have any conflicts as far as i’m concerned except with other ending mods (which checks out obvs), but does have quite a few issues that haven’t been fixed since 2016 and can make the endgame (catalyst) impossible to play. included with both version A and B, though there isn’t much of a consensus on which mods cause this issue. since i have a few mods on the list, i won’t be using this version. -the less is more ending mod (LIME) skips over these issues i think, will update this in the case i finish a playthrough with it. mostly installed just for the ending.    -there is an install issue with the citadel epilogue mod (CEM) that could be had if installation is incorrect. noted, but i don’t have the citadel dlc anyway. -personally like these mods more than the original mass effect happy ending mod (MEHEM) just because mehem is a little corny at times and a bit immersion breaking. to each their own, though.

expanded galaxy mod (EGM; page is down right now for updates as of 7.24.20) works with just about everything, as far as im concerned, except recalibrated. which honestly makes sense, so no complaint there. great mod, adds a lot to the game and isn’t immersion breaking in the slightest. - [as of 7.24 and update 1.47] there is a sort of known issue (i say sort of because i’ve seen three or four other posts on either mod that details a similar issue as mine) with the femshep’s closet mod that i haven’t been able to figure out. long story short, it glitches during the last romance scene and causes a few issues that could be described as game-breaking (invisible shepard/default shepard). the consensus is currently to disable the intro file prior to starting the cerberus hq mission. update to come once i figure out if this fixes the issue.

same gender mod is...questionable. a few mods i’m under the impression it works with (egm i think). ones like thane’s and backoff, not so much. i don’t believe it works with recalibrated or better dreams, and i don’t have a running list for mods that conflicts with. for a pretty much vanilla playthrough (like me, when i simply installed it to play with annika and ashley) without any other mods, it works fine. keep in mind most romance mods assume vanilla romances, not ones that can be achieved with mods.  -i only say this because the spreadsheet giftifish has mentions their mods only acknowledge vanilla romances. i figure this applies to all romance mods.

better dreams seems to work with everything i’ve come across except the same gender romance mod. will probably install just because i’m not a huge fan of the starchild.

a lot of textures for me3 (ALOT) does seem to have some issues that can be pretty easily explained, but as always, install it after all of your content dlc mods regardless. -it seems there may be an issue with project variety and possibly even backoff, but seems like minor issues that may be caused by other mods or a problem with installation. unsure, will update.

keep in mind a majority of these require a fresh me2 import. i’m not sure what they do for new me3 campaigns or NG+s, but i won’t try my luck lest it breaks my game entirely.

[lbjork64-blog]

“lest”

Lest is one of the few words in English that I really love, not only because I love fancy and old words — which I do, for your information — but I am also a purist. The word is based entirely on Old English itself, no French or Latin involved; this pleases me — a purist. It is not used much in printing or everyday life these days: Google Ngram shows that the usage of the word has generally been falling as time passes; it only makes an appearance in certain poetry and literary works. Nevertheless, I think it's nice to use it every now and again; I find the meaning quite beautiful, it shows off structures and impresses people, and it can prove itself useful in certain situations.

This post will tell you the definition and how to use it. It's important to emphasise on usage inasmuch as way one uses the word can be rather different from other words.

Definition

Lest means for fear that. It may very well replace the phrase for fear that in a prose. For example, these two lines have the same meaning, but with a minuet literal (not semantic) difference; the differences are emphasised:

I am running faster for fear that he may well catch up with me.

I am running faster lest he catch up with me.

Both of them mean: I am running away now because there is a possibility that he may catch up with me, and I don't want that to happen.

I daresay some of you may argue that the verb catch on the 2nd sentence does not conform to the singular subject he and that it should be catch catches. This is an interesting argument, albeit invalid. The reasoning behind this will be explained in § Usage, below. All you need to do right now is understand the meaning.

The word needn't only be used to describe fear in some medieval, archaic, 1500s sense; it can be used for any setting: fear that someone might see/know/hear, fear that the computer won't start, fear that you might lose a job. In fact, it can take the meaning of so as not to; these two sentences mean the same thing; the differences are emphasised:

"I hid in the bush so as not to be seen." said a child, playing hide and seek.

"I hid in the bush lest I be seen." said a child, playing hide and seek.

Ironically enough, there isn't a very high probability of such a child saying "lest". Or I may simply be stereotyping? :P

It is a formal word normally used in a literary setting. While it is certainly acceptable and eye-pleasing to use it every now and again even in a casual or informal register, it is important that one be cautious not to overuse it, otherwise it can prove to be rather annoying and, perhaps, boastful.

Quick Review: Subjunctives

SKIP THIS SECTION IF YOU ALREADY KNOW SUBJUNCTIVES!

The sentence structure we are accustomed to in our everyday lives is called the indicative structure. These sentences use the structure in both their main clauses and their coordinating clauses, if exist; the indicative verbs are emphasised:

I am 16 years old.

He does not like pineapple on pizza.

I am afraid that she likes pineapple on pizza.

I will give her the pizza when I see her.

I was urinating in what I thought was the men's room. Then, I came out of the room to find that there were a bunch of girls who looked at me strangely; it was at this moment that I realised I had urinated in the women's room!

This structure is called the indicative as it really indicates directly what is done and the alleged truth. Such is the simplicity, it is used extensively in real life. It gives the meaning that the event being described, whether it be in the past, present, or future, really has happened/happens/will happen in the real world, not an assumption or something you don't really expect to happen.

The sentence structure you must know now is the present subjunctive. It's very common in Indoeuropean-based languages, but it isn't used very often in English, generally prevalent only in formal prose or speech, so it may not come as second nature to many people, especially non-natives. These sentences use the structure; the subjunctive verbs are emphasised:

He not like pineapple on pizza.

She like pineapple on pizza.

I not be afraid of swimming.

I not urinate in the women's room.

Even though it sounds like a 4-year-old speaking, it is actually correct.

This structure is called the present subjunctive. Contrary to the indicative, it conveys what is not done or what is false, false that is contradictory to the reality; it's also worth noting that it doesn't talk about the present despite having present in its name. It gives the meaning that the event being described, whether it be past, present, or future, is not true, but an illoctionary point of view of the speaker. It is usually used to describe orders, suggestions, advice, and fears (using lest), and often the motive of bringing them to existence in reality.

However, those example sentences are incorrect because subjunctive sentences do not usually exist on their own like that! They are usually used as a clause for a coordinating conjunction or after 'that'; the subjunctive sentences are emphasised:

He absolutely loves pineapple on pizza! I have to teach him adequate table manners in order that he not like pineapple on pizza.

His girlfriend likes pineapple on pizza too! It is inappropriate that she like pineapple on pizza.

When I was recruited to be a swimmer and was scared of swimming, it was really important that I not be afraid of swimming.

I went into the wrong room, for I was drunk. The bar manager stipulated that I not urinate in the women's room.

Negative present subjunctives have "not" prefixed to their regular subjunctive verbs: "Aren't you always on Snapchat! It's advisable that you not be so lazy."

No more will be said so as to keep this section short, because this post should be emphasising on lest, not subjunctives. Having said that, I'm likely to write another blog post about subjunctives in the future. :)

Usage

It is important to note that the clause after lest (lest clause) is not an indicative (e.g., she does not phone the doctor); it is a subjunctive (e.g., she not phone the doctor) (cf. § Quick Review: Subjunctives). This may come across as something new for those who do not know about subjunctives, but may be easy for those who are already accustomed to it.

Because lest is a coordinating conjunction, it can be placed in a sentence in the same way as any other familiar coordinating conjunctions; the structures should look quite similar to one another, but with a different conjunction. Compare; the coordinating conjunctions are highlighted:

I ran away because she was likely to catch up with me.

I ran away for fear that she may well catch up with me.

I ran away lest she catch up with me.

If the "fear" (cf. § Definition) being described is in the past or present, the lest clause takes the form of a present subjunctive. Here are some examples; the subjunctives are emphasised:

I ran away from the man lest he stab me. (past)

I decided not to go to the store lest it rain. (past)

I'll usually take the tube to the office lest the traffic be congested. (present)

I won't usually eat breakfast on weekdays lest I arrive late for work. (present)

However, if the "fear" (cf. § Definition) being described is in the future, the lest clause takes the form of a should + infinitive. Here are some examples; the should + infinitives are emphasised:

I advised that my husband not book the holiday during the monsun season, lest it should rain. (future)

It is important to study for your exams lest you should not get a good grade. (future)

Compare the fear in the past, present, and the future:

Past: I had to study for my exams lest I not get a good grade.

Present: You should study for your exams lest you get bored.

Future: You should study for your exams lest you should not get a good grade.