#remote control and battery free

[galesdevoteewife]

Just a thought occurred to me today:

Apparently wizards can make programmed vibrators.

🫠

[laugh-and-love2]

New fantasy I’m really feeling today

A sub locked into a nice, tight chastity belt. A remote controlled vibrator underneath. No other bondage - they’re free to pull on it, bang against it, try their hardest to break in.

Completely helpless against any amount of teasing or edging, able to thrash about but do absolutely nothing to stop it.

When they’ve finally earned the right to finish, turning the vibe onto its highest setting and letting it run until the battery runs out.

[2-dsimp]

Off topic, when I read about Neinov the Toon, my first thoughts came to a game called Amanda the Adventurer. Idk why 😭

Anyway, are your plans would be Neinov coming to the real world, or Neinov dragging mc back to his world? 🤔

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Yandere! Toon x Reader

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Synopsis: your past mistake from your old childhood days has come back to haunt you.

Cw: attempted kidnapping, obsessive, controlling possessive behavior, mentions of stalking, Neinov being delusional, non-consensual,

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“My partner! It’s you? Is it really you?”

A warbled voice addressed you, from beyond the fragile veil of where your reality clashed with the imaginary world of Cartoonz. A realm that was too warped beyond real life’s comprehension.

What the fuck was going on? All you did was turn on the damned tv to watch some classic cartoons. The one time your father left the remote out in plain sight.

You took a chance to sift through some channels, you were grown damnit! And yet he was still being such a helicopter parent. All because of an stupid accident you couldn’t remember for the life of you, that happened when you were a child.

“P-partner? What the hell? What is this? Who are you?!”

“Hey hey heyyy aren’t you being too cold? I’m Neinov your partner in crime, for life or death~ We used no—we are the best of buddies and more hehe!”

Your blood ran cold at the chipper response coming straight from the entity before you. Fingers desperately fiddling with the remote to turn off the malfunctioning tv.

As multiple gloved comical hands began pushing at the frame, trying merge out of the screen. Making the stand rock from the force of whatever thing was trying to come out. Suddenly, you heard your phone ringing, the set of rapid texts coming from your stern father.

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★《You stupid child! What have you done?!》

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★《I said you were forbidden from watching the TV! Quickly, pull the plug!》

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★《Don’t let it crossover— it can’t—Die》

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The phone, sputtered its battery suddenly drained to 0% shutting down completely.

“Ugh that vile monster, I mean your pops is still so persistent after all these years! Its unfortunate to leave him be for now, but savin you comes first!”

Neinov whistled flippantly, his gloved hands breached through the screen. But His face was still smushed against it. Rabid eyes wide with glee staring at you obsessively. His jagged teeth grinning widely at you. That motherfucker even threw a cheesy wink your way. As if this home invasion was a normal thing.

“Saving me? What are you even talking about?! This can’t be real it’s gotta be a prank!”

You’d sputter, trying to make yourself feel good with a white lie. but you knew better, those goosebumps upon your arm told you that you weren’t dreaming.

This felt to real to be a dream. So you scrambled to do something—anything. But did you want to risk getting snatched up by the now free roaming hands. Coming from the tv just to pull the plug? Or maybe breaking the screen would be better? The question is how? You didn’t have a damned hammer or brick on hand.

You didn’t take your father seriously when he warned you to stay away from tv screens. Especially during certain times at night.

You always thought it was some kind of boogeyman type scare tactic so you’d focus on school rather than goofing off online. But now you were at a loss, you were home alone, with a thing calling you its partner in crime.

All this overthinking wasn’t good for your anxiety. You weren’t the type to do well under pressure anyways so the best option that your body decided upon was to flee.

But in hindsight, you did recognize the Toon’s voice it sounded so familiar yet so distant from time. It carried a heavy twang like in those old 90s cartoons. However, seeing you try to escape the voice turned deranged.

“Ah aha oh You silly goose! Where the f*#% do you think you’re going? And my gosh how is this stupid censor not removed yet?!”

The toon’s colorful curses were censored with a bleeps and dolphin noises, as you were rendered immobile.

“I found you… All these years I’ve spent searching for you like a pin inna haystack. And now you’re right in front of me!”

Struggling, You desperately pulled and pulled only to remain where you once were.

“Hey I’m saving you right now, so you should be happy! And jump into my arms greetin me with a big ole a hug and a smooch! Cuz I’m your hero baby!”

Looking down that same gloved hand big enough to encompass your waist. Had a vice grip on your ankle, it tightened and with a sharp yank, you collapsed to the ground.

“Oh I get it you wanna get all glammed up for ya boy. But Yknow you don’t need any makeup, I like ya just the way you are babycakes!”

You started getting rug burn from being dragged across the carpet. By his noodle arms that acted like a sticky hand rope.

“So there’s no need to be shy! After all I’m bringing you back home! Where you belong.”

You were scratching, clawing with all your might to stay tethered to the floor. Neinov, merely found you to be playing hard to get. As he laughed in a bubbly manner, licking his lips as he finally pushed his head through the screen’s threshold. To be in the same space as his precious partner.

“Listen I know we’ve been separated for far too long huh? But Don’t worry! I’ll make you remember all the fun times we spent together just like the good ole days!”

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A/n: nothing like some good cartoonish love 🤧

[gunsandspaceships]

MCU Timeline: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Many millions of years ago - the emergence of Ego.

Over millions of years - he learns to control molecules, creating a planet around himself.

Thousands of years ago - 2014:

Ego discovers other life forms in the universe. Disappointed with what he has found, he decides that his true destiny is to turn every world into himself.

He plants his spores in the soil of thousands of planets.

Faced with the limitations of his abilities, Ego impregnates members of other species on these planets in the hopes of producing another Celestial.

After the children are born, he takes them to his planet in the hope that they carry his Celestial genes. But they all "fail" him, and he kills them without remorse.

Late 1970s - early 1980s:

Ego comes to Earth and falls in love with Meredith Quill.

He impregnates her and plants his seed on Earth.

After this, Ego returns to Earth 3 times to see Meredith. The last time, he places a tumor in her head so that he doesn't have to stop his Expansion for her.

~May 1980 - Ego shows a pregnant Meredith Quill his seed, which he planted in Missouri.

Late 1980 - Peter Quill is born.

Before 1988:

Yondu Udonta's parents sold him into slavery when he was an infant.

Yondu spends the next 20 years as a Kree battle slave.

Stakar, the leader of the Ravagers, frees him and offers him a place among them.

Yondu, now captain of one of the Ravager factions, betrays the Ravager's code by kidnapping Ego's children and delivering them to him. For this, Stakar exiles Yondu.

1988 - Peter is abducted by the Ravagers. Yondu decides to keep the boy to save him from the fate of the other children of Ego.

1988-2014 - Ego is looking for Peter.

Late 1990/1991 - Peter Quill becomes a 10-year-old spaceship pilot and takes possession of Milano.

Summer 2014:

The Battle of Xandar.

Yondu places a tracer on Milano.

Ego hears about Star-Lord.

The main events take place in late September or early October 2014, a few months after GotG 1.

Note: We can determine the month from the scenes with Ego's seed on Earth during his Expansion attempt. As you can see, it is the time of fallen leaves, while most plants are still green, which means it is most likely late September or early October.

Days or weeks before Day 1 - Nebula attempts to steal the Anulax batteries on the Sovereign and is captured.

Day 1:

Evening - Guardians fight an abilisk for the Sovereign and kill it.

After the fight, Rocket steals some batteries.

The Sovereign's leader, Ayesha, gives them the captured Nebula as payment.

Team sets off to Xandar to deliver Nebula to the Nova Corps for a bounty.

The Sovereign realize that the batteries have been stolen and pursue GotG into space until the team is saved by Ego, who destroys all of the Sovereign's remote-controlled spaceships.

Having sustained serious damage in battle, Milano makes an emergency landing on the planet Berhert.

Guardians and Nebula meet Ego and Mantis.

Night - Ego invites Peter and Co to visit his planet.

Day 2:

On the planet Contraxia, while Yondu's Ravagers are enjoying themselves, he meets Stakar. Stakar decides to deprive the local brothel owner of her clientele from all the Ravager clans for servicing Yondu's clan.

Ayesha comes to Contraxia to hire Yondu to capture and deliver GotG to her.

Morning - Peter, Gamora, and Drax follow Ego and Mantis, leaving Rocket and Groot to repair the ship and guard Nebula.

On Ego's ship, Mantis puts him to sleep. She and the Guardians talk and she demonstrates her abilities.

Rocket sets traps around the ship.

~Noon - Ego's ship arrives on his planet.

Ego tells the team his story: he is a Celestial, and the planet is him too.

Afternoon - finally, after many unsuccessful attempts to find someone among his children who would have the same abilities as him, Ego finds them in Peter. He teaches his son to use "light" to control the molecules of the planet.

Peter is having a great time playing ball with his father.

Meanwhile, Mantis tells Drax her short story and almost reveals what is really going on, but is interrupted by Gamora.

Mantis shows Gamora and Drax their quarters.

Night on Berhert - after using all the traps, the Rocket is caught. Yondu only wants to take the stolen batteries to sell them, but a member of his crew named Taserface starts a mutiny. Groot frees Nebula, and she helps the mutineers capture Yondu by blowing off his arrow controller.

On the Ravagers' ship, the mutineers bully Groot and kill members of the clan loyal to Yondu (all Kraglin's friends).

Nebula stops the killing by making a deal with Taserface to hand over the captives to interested parties for a reward, and receives a new arm.

She heads off to Ego's planet to kill Gamora.

Evening on Ego's planet - Peter and Gamora argue about Ego and the place.

Gamora sits alone in a field when she is attacked by Nebula in a spaceship. They fight, Nebula wins but is unable to kill Gamora. They end up with a truce.

Night on the Ravagers' ship - Yondu and Rocket are left together in a cell. Yondu tells his story and comes up with an escape plan.

Mutineers make a Ravager suit for Groot and then continue to bully him until they pass out drunk.

Yondu and Rocket send Groot to bring Yondu a new arrow controller - a prototype fin. After many attempts, Kraglin comes to the rescue.

Day 3:

Gamora and Nebula discover the bones of Ego's murdered children.

Kraglin turns on Quill's music and the three kill everyone on board and blow up the ship.

Before dying, Taserface sends Yondu's coordinates to the Sovereign.

On the detached portion of the ship, Yondu, Kraglin, Rocket, and Groot head towards Ego's planet, making 700 jumps at a time.

Ego tells Peter about the possibilities of their ability and his life's purpose - the Expansion.

A frightened Mantis wakes up Drax.

Gamora and Nebula return to the quarters, where Mantis tells them what's going on.

Ego unwisely confesses to Peter that he killed his mother by placing a tumor in her head.

Peter attacks him and ends up being hooked by an energy tentacle.

Ego destroys Peter's Walkman.

Noon in Missouri, Earth/Sunrise on Ego's planet - Using Peter as a battery, Ego launches the Expansion.

Yondu and Rocket arrive in time and pause the Expansion by crashing into Ego's "human" body.

The Sovereign fleet arrives.

The Battle on Ego's Planet.

Ayesha's fleet is destroyed again.

Ego is killed in a mind-blowing explosion.

Yondu sacrifices himself to save Peter.

Most likely later that day:

Rocket reassembles Yondu's broken arrow.

And tells the other Ravager clans about what Yondu did.

Ayesha creates Adam Warlock.

~Day 4:

Yondu's funeral and cremation.

Gamora hugs Nebula. Nebula leaves GotG for her mission impossible - to find and kill Thanos.

Kraglin gives Quill a Zune digital player with 300 songs that Yondu got for Peter.

Peter gives Kraglin the arrow.

The Ravagers arrive and hold their funeral, posthumously accepting Yondu back.

Some (short) time later:

Kraglin implants the fin into his head and learns to control the arrow.

In the process, he wounds Drax.

After a long separation, the Ravagers unite again.

2017/2018:

"You are boring" "I am Groot" post-credits scene.

MCU Timeline: The Infinity Saga

[tesalicious2]

I feel like we need to appreciate Thire more, so this is for you buddy (other commanders are mentioned bc they have to be)

Thire is 9 at the start of the clone wars and quickly rises the ranks

He is very temperamental but has developed a certain patience that makes him seem calm

He is fact not calm and has a short fuse; he just bottles it up and will make your life a living hell through mild annoyances

Think of a robber who steals your tv remotes batteries, except he steals all the batteries in the house and makes buying any more batteries horrible and trying experience

Many GAR commanders are afraid of him and those that aren’t should be

Of the commanders group he is the ‘angry asshole’

Fox is ‘tired/bitch/rude asshole’, thorn is the ‘nice asshole’, hound is ‘obnoxious asshole’, and stone is ‘quiet/creepy (he stares a lot to convey his displeasure) asshole’

Thire is in charge of Senator escorts, specializing with off world missions. He works closest to Thorn who oversees the senate and the least with Stone (oversees the prison)

He has the most contact with the Jedi and somehow became Yoda’s favorite, getting specific requests for him

He has mixed feelings bc Yoda’s not bad company but he’s used as a sort of chair the whole time?

Since he’s the youngest, the others are very protective of him and this does annoy him but he loves with it

Make no mistake, Thire will easily commit murder

Stones face is all kinds of messed up, he’s missing a cheek on his left side exposing the teeth from a mad Trandosian during a riot turned mass escape attempt (they failed)

He keeps his head shaved because of the patchy growth around scars

He’s got so many scratch marks and chunks missing from things like that

This also applies to the rest of the Prison Guard, they are the most scarred group of corries

The prison has ARC troopers on staff constantly to discourage (they have taken down many a prisoner and use unconvential weapons to do it) riots and escapes

Though they rotate, ARC Trooper Whip is the only ARC who is a permanent fixture

Like his name suggests, he uses whips and is *incredibly* skilled with them, they are also electro whips (he can control whether they use electricity or not)

Hound is very bad with people and is the kind of person who can like perfectly understand animals

Thire has a mean streak and finds scaring newbies and visitors incredibly hilarious

His favorite massif is Runt (an exotic breed that’s twice the size of a normal massif (about 6’ standing on his hind legs)) and twwith the handler Trigger (has a height defect, being 2.5 in smaller than standard)

Both are pretty chill and Runt is especially lazy so they are free to get his victims the most

Runt looks scary as his spines are much longer and sharper, with an extra row of teeth and darker skin

This includes using sleeping ARF and massiffs to do so. He did this by getting his victim to wake up an ARF trooper. However, they often sleep with massifs. Often with their spines toward outside for defense and the person against the wall to watch for enemies. If they smell you first, they will bite your hand. So, Thire watches as deep and angry growl comes from the darkness and the shriek that comes from his victim.

Thire has a problem with the CSF often coming in on MP matters or dumping non MP matters onto them

Once a bomb went off incredibly close to 79s, a hole was put in the wall and several were injured. A Guard Clone duo was blasted through the wall and the medics who had been drinking were pulled away into keeping them alive

CSF shows up and is like ‘not important, blah blah’. Everyone is obvi pissed and eventually Thire arrives to deal with it

He just straight up says ‘you’re impeding an military investigation of a terrorist bombing. Move or you will be arrested and criminal charges will be pressed.’

[m1ssluvyoobot]

[18+] boypussy!harua who loves sending you videos of him touching himself <3 this turned out much longer than i expected it to be lol (warning this wasn’t proof read, what u get is what u get)

harua hated that you’d always leave to stay at your own place. your weekends spent at his dorms were always short lived, feeling like somehow time was always skipped over far too quickly. it wouldn’t take long for him to call again, wanting to hear the sound of your voice.

harua hated knowing you were too busy to talk to him on days you had work or school. it was bad enough that coming over to his dorm wasn’t the first thing you’d do when you were finally done. a part of him understood, he loved having his alone time too. but the ever-growing needy side of him hated you for leaving him alone so often.

it felt nearly impossible to escape his restless boredom, thinking about how he’d rather be spending his time with you. harua had grown attached to the little routine you both developed on the weekend. one afternoon, when you hadn’t responded to his texts in the last hour, he decided the only solution was to show you what you were missing out on.

harua pulled out his phone and rested it against stacked up pillows, making sure it was angled perfectly to show his body. after hitting record, harua shoved his hand down his sweatpants, touching himself over his pretty thong. after a few seconds of tiny whimpers, he slowly pulled down his sweatpants, hoping that while you would watch the video, you’d feel a little bit impatient.

finally, harua’s thong was in perfect view. he ran his fingers over the material of the lace, making sure to press down extra hard over his clit. his stomach clenched, and he had to force himself to not press his thighs together. as he watched himself through the camera, he couldn’t help but let out a moan at the thought of your reaction. the image of you touching yourself to a video of him spurred him on even more, and more wetness leaked out.

harua moved his panties to the side, and finally let his fingers make contact with his sensitive clit. he always knew how much you loved him teasing him there. as he closed his eyes, he tried pretending that it was your fingers instead, how you would’ve slowly moved your fingers down his wet pussy to meet his hole. harua moved his fingers around his folds, spreading them in hopes that you would see how wet he was getting.

very quickly, harua turned around, resting one of his arms on the mattress to balance himself. his pretty ass and pussy on full display, and the thin fabric of the thong hardly doing anything to cover anything up. he made sure to move the material out of the way, and used his free hand to spread the folds again. this way, you got a much better view of his leaking cunt.

harua looked over his shoulder and into the camera, watching as he pushed his own fingers into himself. it had been so long since he’d done this himself, and it felt almost foreign to have anything that wasn’t your fingers or cock inside him. he tried his best at the awkward angle, and decided to let his chest fall to the mattress as he used his other hand to keep his pussy spread apart on his fingers. they were so much smaller than yours, feeling like hardly anything. harua groaned in frustration, turning into whines as he called out your name. he wasn’t sure if the audio would be muffled, he was too horny to care.

harua pushed himself back up, and turned around to pause the recording. he was almost ready to give up, noticing that his phone battery was running low. when he had opened his nightstand for a charger, he found the remote control to the vibrating dildo you had brought over last weekend to try out on him.

harua very quickly jumped up on his shaky feet and began searching around his bedroom for where the toy could’ve been left. after finding it in your designated drawer of his dresser, and very quickly cleaning it, harua set up his phone on the pillows again, and hit record for another video.

his back was faced towards the camera. once again, he tried his best to not clench his thighs together. he moved his chest down towards the mattress, and the cool air that hit his pussy made him shiver. harua used one hand to hold his folds open, and the other to slowly push the toy in. after what felt like a century of finally letting himself adjust to the size, he grabbed the remote control and pressed on the lowest setting. the vibrations of the cock made his whole body come to life as he clenched down.

harua couldn’t stop himself as he moaned, drool escaping his mouth and landing onto his duvet. he did his best to set a steady rhythm as he moved the cock in and out of his soaking cunt. he took the remote again and turned it up to the next level.

harua wasn’t sure how long he had fucked himself on the toy, but eventually his legs started shaking, and the rest of his body had collapsed onto the bed. his thighs pressed against each other and kept the toy from slipping out as he rolled onto his back. he spread his legs open again, and made sure his pussy was shown in the center of the camera.

this time, he couldn’t stop himself from moving the vibrating cock at a fast pace, whining at the wet sounds his pussy was making. he finally let himself drop the remote control after turning it up to the highest setting, and allowed himself to massage his clit, trying his best to match the pace of his thrusts. harua moaned as the toy finally reached his g-spot, and his body shook from the double stimulation.

after only a few more seconds, harua screamed out your name and squirted all over himself. his legs thrashed in the air as his cunt clenched around the cock, sending his body into overdrive. when he reached for the remote to turn it off, his body finally relaxed. harua flinched as he slowly pulled the toy out, cringing at the sticky sounds.

harua checked himself in the reflection of the camera, noticing how his panties were completely ruined by his cum. his stomach, thighs, and cunt were completely soaked. he smiled to himself as he reached over to stop the recording and send both videos your way.

tags: @blueberrybeomgyu @yumandou <3

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Rebecca Roque’s “Till Human Voices Wake Us”

I'm touring my new, nationally bestselling novel The Bezzle! Catch me in TOMORROW (Apr 17) in CHICAGO, then Torino (Apr 21) Marin County (Apr 27), Winnipeg (May 2), Calgary (May 3), Vancouver (May 4), and beyond!

"Till Human Voices Wake Us" is Rebecca Roque's debut novel: it's a superb teen thriller, intricately plotted and brilliantly executed, packed with imaginative technological turns that amp up the tension and suspense:

https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/till-human-voices-wake-us-gn3a.html#541=2790108

Modern technology presents a serious problem for a thriller writer. Once characters can call or text one another, a whole portfolio of suspense-building gimmicks – like the high-speed race across town – just stop working. For years, thriller writers contrived implausible – but narratively convenient – ways to go on using these tropes. Think of the shopworn "damn, my phone is out of battery/range just when I need it the most":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZVcRccCx0

When that fails, often writers just lean into the "idiot plot" – a plot that only works because the characters are acting like idiots:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot_plot

But even as technology was sawing a hole in the suspense writer's bag of tricks, shrewd suspense writers were cooking up a whole new menu of clever ways to build suspense in ways that turn on the limitations and capabilities of technology. One pioneer of this was Iain M Banks (RIP), whose 2003 novel Dead Air was jammed with wildly ingenious ways to use cellphones to raise the stakes and heighten the tension:

https://web.archive.org/web/20030302073539/http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.03/play.html?pg=8

This is "techno-realism" at its best. It's my favorite mode of storytelling, the thing I lean into with my Little Brother and Martin Hench books – stories that treat the things that technology can and can't do as features, not bugs. Rather than having the hacker "crack the mainframe's cryptography in 20 minutes when everyone swears it can't be done in less than 25," the techno-realist introduces something gnarlier, like a supply-chain attack that inserts a back-door, or a hardware keylogger, or a Remote Access Trojan.

Back to Roque's debut novel: it's a teen murder mystery told in the most technorealist way. Cia's best friend Alice has been trying to find her missing boyfriend for months, and in her investigation, she's discovered their small town's dark secret – a string of disappearances, deaths and fires that are the hidden backdrop to the town's out-of-control addiction problem.

Alice has something to tell Cia, something about the fire that orphaned her and cost her one leg when she was only five years old, but Cia refuses to hear it. Instead, they have a blazing fight, and part ways. It's the last time Cia and Alice ever see each other: that night, Alice kills herself.

Or does she? Cia is convinced that Alice has been murdered, and that her murder is connected to the drug- and death-epidemic that's ravaging their town. As Cia and her friends seek to discover the town's secret – and the identity of Alice's killer – we're dragged into an intense, gripping murder mystery/conspiracy story that is full of surprises and reversals, each more fiendishly clever than the last.

But as good as the storytelling, the characterization and the mystery are, Roque's clever technological gambits are even better. This book is a master-class in how a murder mystery can work in the age of social media and ubiquitous mobile devices. It's the first volume in a trilogy and it ends on a hell of a cliff-hanger, too.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/16/dead-air/#technorealism

[vroomizing]

THERIOCTANE #2: An Introduction to Mega Man: Battle & Chase

In the wake of Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, I felt it only right to reintroduce people to Capcom’s entry in kart racing games, Mega Man: Battle & Chase.

Histories & General Mechanics

Released in Japan on March 20, 1997 and in the PAL region on April 3, 1998 for PlayStation, Mega Man: Battle & Chase is a kart racing game of the likes of Mario Kart with an emphasis on combat. Its core mechanic allows the player, after winning a race, to choose a car part from an enemy competitor as a prize and upgrade their own.

As far as the story goes, the game takes its name from a new hit show called Battle & Chase. An extreme racing show, the winning champion gets off with the hefty sum of 10 million Zenny (the fictional currency used in Capcom games). Soon, word reaches out and many robots decide to enter. When word reaches Mega Man, he decides to enter to use the prize money to fix Dr. Light's computer, which had broken down after a thunderstorm. As the tournament closes, Dr. Wily appears and steals the prize money for his own evil purposes, and the player must race against Bass (when not playing with him) and Wily to recover it.

Capcom wanted to release the game in North America in the month following the Japanese release as per the advertisement above, but this plan never materialized due to market saturation of similar games. In the end, it was finally released in North America in 2006 as part of the Megaman X Collection.

Despite this and being quite the odd duck in Megaman games, Battle & Chase gave way to two comic adaptions, the first being the Rockman: Battle & Chase (Rockman: Grand Prix) manhua by Wu Yang, published in 1999 (which you can read for free here on tumblr!), and the "Burning Wheel" story in Megaman Gigamix by Hitoshi Ariga, published in 2009.

The Rockman: Grand Prix manhua ups the stakes a bit with the prize, along the 10 million Zenny, being a meteorite containing the strongest alloy in the universe, and "Burning Wheel"... by planting a bomb in Roll's car and partner, (Pop'n) Beat. Ouch.

Body and Engine, Wing and Tires

Of course, given the soapbox where I’m speaking from, I think the most noticeable thing about it, without even turning on the console, is the design of the racing cars. 

Perhaps the best representation of what Therioctane stands for, you’d think that disembodying a head and sticking it in front of a car would look weird at best and downright bad at worse, yet illustrators Shinsuke Komaki and Hideki Ishikawa excelled with these.

It's no wonder then why the theriocephalic cars (not only, but there are four of those on a roster of twelve and three out of the four are passably so the most most popular characters) were the ones to get made into toys:

[Pictured: A 1:24 scale remote control Rush Roadstar, complete with cones, batteries, ramps, and plastic cards on which to put enemy stickers. Nikko also offered Proto Man and his car, the Red Striker.]

[Pictured: ロックマンチェイサーズ, or Rockman Chasers, miniature toys sold with candy. They came in solid colors, and seems like some painting was required. And you could even reassemble them like you would in-game. Fun!]

[Pictured: Unreleased Jazware pullback toys. Real shame. I would have bought the "Bass Racer" in a heartbeat.]

I’m impressed they didn’t make an animated series or at least an OVA of this! Where it might have flopped a bit due to the oversaturation of of mascot-themed racing games in the video game market, it might have offered a nice, albeit niche racing anime...

With the tides of time and the fickle nature of human memory, I sadly don’t remember how I discovered Battle & Chase. A stray Google search? Vroomiz led me to it in spirit? Shall we ever know? I think we shall never know...

Images courtesy of Ryan Langley/The Video Game Art Archive, Brian/Rockman Corner and Tanooki Joe/VideoGameArt&Tidbits. Forever grateful for the work of archivists like these. God bless!

Quite literally everything showcased in this issue of Therioctane © Capcom

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[infiniteeight8]

I think you should continue a sequel but this time Tony has upgraded much more better things that a vibrator could handle since Stephen is a lil kinky in bed lmao

This is a follow up to this ficlet. It is not a sequel to the other follow up, although I guess there’s not really anything that prevents them from being in the same ‘verse.

Also, you were probably expecting porn for this response, but Tony got carried away with all the features he built into this toy. LOL.

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“It’s a dildo,” Stephen said, turning the metallic black toy over in his hands. It was completely smooth; there wasn’t even a battery cover or a charging point breaking the surface.

Tony scoffed and held up a remote control with a frankly astonishing number of buttons and dials. “It’s a lot more than a dildo. First—but also least—of all, it has ten different levels of vibration.” He clicked a button; the toy shivered to life in Stephen’s hands and cycled through ten increasingly intense levels. 

Stephen had to admit that the strongest vibration was impressive, as sex toys went, but he still gave Tony a tiny smirk and said, “So it’s a vibrator.”

Tony’s return smirk said that he knew very well that Stephen was baiting him. “Does a vibrator do this?” A couple of button clicks and the toy cycled through a series of shapes, from simple increased thickness through several options to a stack of spheres of increasing size before returning to the standard cock shape. Stephen could swear it’s total volume changed, but  remained completely rigid. How…

“Tony,” Stephen said slowly. “Is this thing made of nanotech?”

“It also has motion on two axes,” Tony said. One end of the dildo started twisting in a circle. After a moment it stopped and the whole thing contracted and expanded, thrusting like a miniature fucking machine.

“Tony.”

“And there are both hot and cold temperature options, of course!” Tony announced, not catching Stephen’s eye.

“Tony,” Stephen repeated. “Did this dildo cost a billion dollars to make?”

“Of course not,” Tony said cagily. Stephen raised his eyebrows. Tony squirmed. “Maybe three hundred million? Give or take? But I already had the nanobots, so really, it was free!”

Stephen started laughing helplessly. 

Only Tony Stark.

[insipid-drivel]

Getting a new wheelchair! The XTSO M4

If you're wondering what model of power chair this is, it's this in the readmore:

Here's the website.

Here's my family friend's website with even more variety and options.

I'm brand new to wheelchairs and power chairs, but have recently invested in this one as my mobility has been an increasing issue as I'm getting older. A family friend of mine has MS and owns a wheelchair and powerchair company, and just recently went to a floor-show of new models in Miami, FL, and emailed me back with the XSTO M4 as a recommendation for my first chair.

These chairs are expensive. They may not be affordable for you. I'm only getting one because I know a guy who sells them and he's willing to help me out when it comes to the financials. However, if you're curious, shopping, or interested to know what kind of new tech is starting to be incorporated into electric wheelchairs, here are some product deets about the M4:

Comes with an automatic balance system, which balances out the seat even when I'm going uphill. This prevents the "I'm going to fall and hit my head" sensation if a slope is steep.

Can clear vertical obstacles of up to 2" vertically or 6" horizontally (such as rolling over grass between paving stones) , so if a city's infrastructure sucks for chair-bound people, I can at least brute-force to a sidewalk or park when necessary.

Can handle slopes of up to 15°

Breathable back and memory foam seat for no more Ass Sweat Prints on warm days.

Designed not to slip or skid on slippery surfaces or going up or downhill

Self-adjusts the seat to stay level even when on a slope so I don't tip over or fall off the chair. Also has a safety-wheel in the back so it can't be tipped backwards, either.

Travels up to 11 miles on a single charge

Has both "casual" (indoor) and "off-road" settings.

Can adjust the seat up or down up to 8" to Reach Things Better or Be More Visible To Traffic.

Has no rear handles for assholes to grab and try to move me around without permission.

Comes with an app (ugh I know) that makes my phone make an alert noise when the battery is low or a part or component is malfunctioning, gives me the ability to remotely control it to wheel it closer to me if it's out of reach and I can't walk to it (honestly a selling point for me; I never know when I'll have Bad Issues and need extra help), switch its modes from casual to sport mode, and make it fold/unfold for space.

Breaks into 3 separate parts for easier storage in the back of a car.

Goes up to ~4mph, which isn't bad for me, since my normal mph at home without a chair is 0.

Has a tight 32" turning radius courtesy of the front tires, making it good for moving around indoors too.

Seat reclines and has a small leg-rest for if I want to lean back.

The manufacturer recycles parts, so if something like the battery needs replacing, I can send the old part in and receive a new, replacement part for free.

Almost every feature covered by the app is also available on the LCD readout beside the joystick, so I don't need to use the app if I don't want to.

It doesn't look like I stole it from a retirement home or a WalMart.

[sextoyshowforherandforhim]

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[omegaremix]

@polvo-lunar selected me to shuffle my Spotify iTunes playlist and post the first ten songs I listened to. I’m also shuffling my deck and drawing the top ten cards. Yes, we’re playing that game again.

To make it simple, all songs are from the last five Summer playlists I made.

3♥️: Alchemist & Schoolboy Q: “W.Y.G.D.T.N.S.” 5♦️: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib: “Crime Pays” 10♠️: Jade Imagine: “Remote Control” J♣️: B0nds: “Misty Dawn” J♠️: Ho99o9: “Battery Not Included” 6♠️: Men, The: “L.A.D.O.C.H.” J♥️: M(h)aol: “Therapy” 3♠️: Paprika: “Let’s Kill Punk” / “Buzzzz” 7♠️: Landowner: “Dopesmoker” (666% faster + no distortion) 2♥️: Revolting Cocks: “Cattle Grind”

Feel free to play. There are only winners here.

[amazonfiretvstick]

How to Set Up and Get the Most from Your Amazon Fire TV Stick: Your Key to Effortless Travel

In the age of digital convenience, the Amazon Fire TV Stick has emerged as a must-have travel companion for those who want their favorite shows, apps, and media at their fingertips wherever they go. Whether you're heading on a family vacation, a business trip, or a solo adventure, this compact device ensures your entertainment stays personalized and portable.

Here’s your complete guide to setting up the Amazon Fire TV Stick and making the most of its features during your travels.

Why the Amazon Fire TV Stick is Perfect for Travel

The Amazon Fire TV Stick transforms any compatible TV into a smart TV within minutes. It plugs directly into the HDMI port of your television, allowing you to stream content from services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube.

But what makes it especially ideal for travel?

Portability: Small and lightweight—easy to pack in your carry-on or backpack.

Personalized Experience: Take your favorite apps, profiles, and settings with you.

Universal Compatibility: Works with most hotel or Airbnb TVs that have HDMI ports.

Offline Access: Download compatible apps and games to use even with limited connectivity.

How to Set Up Your Amazon Fire TV Stick While Traveling

Setting up your Fire TV Stick on the go is fairly simple. Here's how to do it:

1. Pack Everything You Need

Before hitting the road, make sure you’ve packed:

Your Fire TV Stick

The remote control (with batteries)

Power adapter and USB cable

HDMI extender (optional but helpful in tight spaces)

A portable Wi-Fi hotspot or know the details of your accommodation’s Wi-Fi

2. Plug It In

Once you reach your destination:

Plug the Fire TV Stick into an available HDMI port on the TV.

Connect the USB power cable to the Stick and plug it into the wall using the power adapter (most hotel TVs won’t supply enough power through USB ports alone).

Turn on the TV and select the correct HDMI input.

3. Connect to Wi-Fi

This is where many travelers run into issues, especially with hotel Wi-Fi that requires a browser-based sign-in. To get around this:

Use your smartphone’s hotspot feature for a seamless connection. Alternatively, bring a portable travel router that logs into hotel Wi-Fi and shares the signal with your Fire TV Stick.

Fire TV also has a "captive portal" browser that can help you log into networks requiring web authentication.

4. Log In to Your Amazon Account

If it's your first time using the Stick, you'll need to log in with your Amazon credentials. This lets you access your content and download additional apps from the Appstore.

Making the Most of Your Amazon Fire TV Stick on the Road

Once you’re connected and set up, it’s time to maximize what this device can do for you while traveling.

1. Customize Your Home Screen

Arrange your favorite apps on the home screen for easy access. Whether it’s Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+, you want quick access to your go-to platforms.

2. Use Alexa Voice Remote

The Alexa-enabled remote makes it easier to search for content hands-free. Ask questions like:

“Find comedy movies.”

“Play Stranger Things on Netflix.”

“What’s the weather like tomorrow?”

This feature saves time and adds convenience, especially when using foreign remotes or unfamiliar TVs.

3. Enable Parental Controls

Traveling with kids? You can enable parental controls to restrict mature content and set PINs for app purchases or video playback.

4. Download Content Ahead of Time

For flights or areas with unreliable internet, pre-download content using the Prime Video app on your mobile device. While Fire TV Stick itself doesn’t store downloads, pairing it with your phone via screen mirroring can help.

5. Play Games and Use Other Apps

The Amazon Appstore has a collection of games and utility apps you can use without needing a full internet connection. Consider installing:

Puzzle games

Travel guides Language learning apps Meditation and wellness apps Tips for Using Amazon Fire TV Stick Internationally

Traveling abroad? Keep these tips in mind:

Use a VPN: Some content is geo-restricted. A VPN app installed directly on your Fire TV Stick can give you access to your home country’s content.

Check Voltage and Adapter Needs: The power adapter is typically universal, but plug adapters may be needed depending on the country.

Understand Regional Restrictions: Some services may not be available in certain countries, even with a VPN.

Troubleshooting Common Travel Issues

Problem: Hotel Wi-Fi won’t connect Solution: Use a travel router, smartphone hotspot, or the Stick’s captive portal browser.

Problem: Remote isn’t working Solution: Check the batteries, re-pair the remote via Bluetooth settings, or use the Fire TV app on your phone as a remote.

Problem: Streaming is slow or buffering Solution: Lower the video resolution under settings or connect to a faster network source.

Final Thoughts: Travel Smarter with the Amazon Fire TV Stick

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is more than just a streaming device—it's your personalized entertainment hub, even when you're away from home. Its portability, ease of use, and wide range of features make it the perfect tool for travelers who value comfort, convenience, and connection.

Whether you're winding down in a hotel room after a long day or trying to entertain the kids during a rainy vacation day, this device brings the familiar to unfamiliar places. Don’t leave home without it.

Pro Tip: Before you travel, make a checklist of everything you need for setup—and do a quick test run on a different TV to make sure all parts are functional.

[tzifron]

“The threats of data colonialism are real,” says Tahu Kukutai, a professor at New Zealand’s University of Waikato and a founding member of Te Mana Raraunga, the Māori Data Sovereignty Network. “They’re a continuation of old processes of extraction and exploitation of our land—the same is being done to our information.” To shore up their defenses, some Indigenous groups are developing new privacy-first storage systems that give users control and agency over all aspects of this information: what is collected and by whom, where it’s stored, how it’s used and, crucially, who has access to it. Storing data in a user’s device—rather than in the cloud or in centralized servers controlled by a tech company—is an essential privacy feature of these technologies. Rudo Kemper is founder of Terrastories, a free and open-source app co-created with Indigenous communities to map their land and share stories about it. He recalls a community in Guyana that was emphatic about having an offline, on-premise installation of the Terrastories app. To members of this group, the issue was more than just the lack of Internet access in the remote region where they live. “To them, the idea of data existing in the cloud is almost like the knowledge is leaving the territory because it’s not physically present,” Kemper says. Likewise, creators of Our Data Indigenous, a digital survey app designed by academic researchers in collaboration with First Nations communities across Canada, chose to store their database in local servers in the country rather than in the cloud. (Canada has strict regulations on disclosing personal information without prior consent.) In order to access this information on the go, the app’s developers also created a portable backpack kit that acts as a local area network without connections to the broader Internet. The kit includes a laptop, battery pack and router, with data stored on the laptop. This allows users to fill out surveys in remote locations and back up the data immediately without relying on cloud storage.

[threadsun]

Ok, Sydney was robbed of a proper corruption ending so I'm here to write him one

We're actually going to keep the part where his original story "ends" You two make it to the prayer room get high and...fuck? weirdly hump each other while you're crazy stupid high? Who's to say, but that happens, ok? But after a while something just doesn't sit right with Sydney. Sure it felt like you two had sex but he's still a virgin, aside from any bruises you two might have left on each other there's no real way to tell if that all really happened or not. Not to mention how fucking sick of the church he's getting

He's been told all his life that people like you are evil sinners who will never reach haven, but those nights spent with you are haven! You are his haven, why should the church's opinion matter to him anymore? He's found salvation between your thighs and he'd rather die before letting go

He tells you his new plan while you two are in the library, just like last time. He tells you he's done with the church, he's going to revoke his vows tonight with you by his side, and after he does you're going to deflower him, properly this time. No tricks, no incense, no prayer room. Just the two of you fucking till dawn

Now, he could just leave the church quietly but he wants it to be a spectacle. He wants to see the shock and horror on those priests faces when he spits out the name of his god. and he does, oh fuck does he ever. With you by his side Sydney calls for a surprise sermon, making sure everyone in the temple is watching as he grabs you by the collar and makes out with you. No more having to keep his lips to your cheek, no more hiding, no more fear!

He tells them all that he won't be coming back to the temple after today, so he might as well leave them with a bang. He pulls a list from his pocket and reads off every sinful act he's seen within the temple with places, dates, and names. He leaves you two's sins for last, letting you tell them all about your nights spent in the prayer room. The last words Sydney speaks to them are used to clear your name, sure you were to one who temped him but if he hadn't wanted sin in the first place neither of you would be here right now

Everyone is too shocked to even stop you two from leaving, the both of you strutting down to Elk street. You both make your way to the porn shop, inside waits a rose petal trail to a blow up mattress. Sydney says it's the best he could do on such short notice, or he tries to any way, it's hard to make out what he's saying with his tongue down your throat. You to have sex that night, real sober sex, and you finally get to deflower him

After that night Sydney's schedule changes quite a bit. Seeing as he doesn't go to church any more he spends his after school hours at the porn shop everyday. Just because he's no longer a man of faith doesn't mean he's any less of a hard worker. He pours his heart and soul into making new and exciting toys for the lovely little sinners of this town, making sure to give them all a little test drive on you, of course

If you're in any sex work he also asks you for new ideas or needs in the market that haven't been met yet. He takes every cretic and suggestion from you seriously, even the ones you meant as a joke (Something something balloon dildo, that anon still haunts my nightmares) but he makes all of them work great!

His favorite toys to test are vibes because to get a good idea of how long their battery life lasts and how good the vibrations are he makes sure to wear them all day, he even measures their orgasms per minute, he's very through. He loves the ones with remote controls the most because then he can give them to you to fiddle with during class

I haven't played too much of the game so if there's any questions I left unanswered feel free to let me know and I'll make an addendum. Also yes, I've been trapped in your walls for sometime now. Let me out, please? I'll give you forehead kisses, and uh...cookies?

👀 OH I LOVE THAT!!! Sydney deserves to make out with you in front of the entire church and then leave for good >:3c And him putting all that work ethic into the store and testing toys and !!!!! it's all so good!!!!

Enticing me with forehead kisses and cookies.... you drive a hard bargain, but okay. You're allowed out of the walls :3c

[drapes-maintenance]

Top Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Blinds

Your blinds are an essential part of your home’s interior, offering privacy, light control, and style. Whether you have elegant California shutters, convenient motorized blinds, versatile zebra blinds, or chic roller shades, keeping them clean and well-maintained is crucial to ensure they remain functional and beautiful. Here are some practical tips for cleaning and maintaining various window treatments, from custom blinds to outdoor blinds, so they look fresh year-round.

1. Regular Dusting for All Blinds

One of the simplest ways to keep your window coverings pristine is regular dusting. For blinds, vertical blinds, sheers, and zebra blinds, use a microfiber cloth or a soft duster weekly. Run the cloth gently over the slats, or use a vacuum with a brush attachment on the lowest setting to avoid damaging delicate materials. Dusting is especially important for areas like Mississauga, Toronto, and Oakville, where city dust and debris can accumulate quickly.

2. Spot Cleaning for Fabric Shades and Drapes

If you have drapes, dream shades, or fabric-based window treatments, spot cleaning is the safest method for addressing stains. Use a mild detergent and a soft cloth, gently dabbing the stain to avoid spreading it further. For persistent stains, consult a professional cleaner, especially for high-quality custom blinds from a reputable blinds store.

3. Deep Clean Your Blinds with Soapy Water

For deep cleaning, outdoor blinds, roller shades, and California shutters can benefit from a gentle soapy water wash:

Step 1: Mix mild dish soap with warm water in a bucket.

Step 2: Use a soft sponge or cloth to wipe each slat, moving side to side to avoid bending or damaging them.

Step 3: Rinse with clean water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid over-wetting as excessive moisture can cause warping or discoloration.

This method is especially useful for outdoor blinds, which are more exposed to dirt and environmental factors.

4. Cleaning Motorized Blinds

Motorized blinds are highly convenient, but they require a gentle touch. Regular dusting is best to prevent buildup around the motorized components. Avoid using water near the motor, and if needed, a slightly damp cloth can be used on the slats or fabric areas. It’s also a good idea to periodically check the battery and remote function for smooth operation.

5. Maintaining Sheers and Light Fabrics

Sheers and other light fabrics can often be machine-washed if they’re labeled as machine-washable. Use a gentle cycle with cold water and air dry them to prevent shrinking. Always read the manufacturer’s care instructions to ensure you’re cleaning them correctly. Sheers are delicate, so handle them carefully to avoid tearing.

6. Avoid Harsh Chemicals

For all blinds and window treatments, including roller shades, California shutters, and zebra blinds, avoid harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia-based cleaners, as these can cause discoloration and weaken the material. Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners that won’t damage the finish or fabric of your blinds.

7. Rotate and Inspect Your Blinds Regularly

For vertical blinds, periodically rotating the slats and checking for any damage or loose attachments helps maintain their longevity. Similarly, for California shutters and custom blinds, inspect the hinges, handles, and fixtures to ensure they’re in top condition. Tighten any loose screws and replace any broken parts to keep them functioning smoothly.

8. Protect Outdoor Blinds from Extreme Weather

If you have outdoor blinds, particularly in areas like Mississauga, Toronto, and Oakville, where weather can vary dramatically, take steps to protect them. During heavy rain, snow, or extreme heat, retract or cover them when possible. This helps prevent wear and tear from the elements, extending their lifespan.

9. Professional Cleaning for a Fresh Look

For high-quality treatments like custom blinds, drapes, or complex styles like zebra blinds, consider professional cleaning at least once a year. Many window treatment stores offer professional cleaning services to deep clean and maintain more delicate materials, keeping them looking fresh and vibrant.

10. Use a Protective Spray for Fabric Blinds

If your blinds are made from fabric, using a fabric protector spray can help repel dust and stains. This is especially useful for custom blinds and dream shades that are exposed to frequent use. Test the spray on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn’t affect the color or material.

Maintaining your blinds doesn’t have to be a chore. With regular care and a few simple techniques, your window coverings—whether they’re stylish zebra blinds, sturdy California shutters, or modern motorized blinds—can continue to enhance your home’s aesthetic and functionality. Visit Design2View’s blinds store to learn more about the best cleaning methods for each type of window treatment, or to explore our range of premium options available in Mississauga, Toronto, Oakville, and beyond!

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