#rendezvous point

[locitapurplepink]

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[whats-in-a-sentence]

Jill ought to have been back at the white rock already but she had quite forgotten that part of her orders in the excitement of watching the fight.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Battle" - C. S. Lewis

[errantindy]

So I’m finally listening to *A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back*.

Of course, I immediately went to “Rendezvous Point” because I needed my Wedge Antilles story. An’ while I STILL WILL NOT EXCEPT HOBBIE DYING, I really admire how much Jason Fry is a fellow X-Wing book fan, SO MANY details from Gate being Wedge’s astromech at Hoth, to Wes’s personality, it was a pleasant surprise, plus Marc Thompson’s excellent narration just as he does for the X-Wing Legends series. Beautiful!

[maribatz-2k]

Point De Rendez-vous

Summery:

"Welcome to Point De Rendez-vous! We got drinks from basic to exotic, casual comfort food, and killer music! Dance 'til your hearts content. Drink 'til your merry, just don't drive. We got the girls. We got the guys. When you need us you'll find us." Or so the Internet sensation said. Problem is, it's a hard place to find when you don't know exactly what you're looking for. This is not like Andre's ice cream where there is clues. This is a physical place that not many people know about. And those who do, won't tell you right off the bat.

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Marinette had been home with her family for a get together since they haven't seen each other after she went to college. She went for the business degree, but decide to do a minor course as well. What that is, is a secret. After checking the clock, spotting the time was 2100 (9pm), Marinette gave her parents a kiss goodbye, and headed out. She took her motorcycle 20 minutes from the Eiffel Tower, outside of Paris to a building that is "in remediation". She parks her bike between the building and Maison Art Culture sewing shop, then walks in through a white metal door claiming to be "electric units only" and head downstairs to some....

🦇Chapter 1🐞

"Ballet music?" Marinette asked walking into the large room.

"It's your fault. You had to show Chloe the step up movies." Luka said as he played with the sound board. Sure enough, Chloe was on the floor with Nino and Alya trying to dance the moves from the first movie. The LED floor tiles lit up with every movement of vibrant colors.

"Please, I was bound to see them eventually!" Chloe shouts. Marinette shook her head laughing at her friends then walked to her station. The bar was surrounded by glass and steel in a half circle with only two entrances to get in. connecting one entrance to a long aisle leading into the kitchen. She places her bag under the steel bar and began preparing her space.

Chloe continued to dance with Alya, Nino gave up and began to do his preparations at the DJ booth with Luka. It stands about five feet off the ground, Luka selecting multiple soundtracks for the first two hours, while Nino messed with the lights. Marinette returned with the last two buckets of ice filling up four ice chests then leaned against the bar watching the place come to life. Black stone walls with paint and graffiti splattered across one wall - curtsy of Alix - glow from the bouncing techno colors. Thankfully the lights don't flash quickly, but more like sirens off a traffic cop being annoying. Once the girls settled down and came to sit at the bar for some water, it was time to open the doors and respect customers to come in.

"Has anyone seen Alix?" Chloe asked leaning back to see through the moving bodies.

"Not since this morning." Alya says pouring and serving the drinks. Mari served some food to the bar of the aisle, before walking over to help Alya. "Did you try calling her?"

"Of course! I called her three times." Chloe huffed. "I know she's not traveling again. Her voicemail is back to normal."

"Which one this time?" Alya asked, almost dropping her just prepared cocktail.

"Yo it's Alix, you know what to do." Marinette and Chloe said together. Causing a laugh from Luka.

"Maybe she is just busy and running late. Give her a few more minutes." Luka says leaning down and giving his girlfriend a kiss.

"But I need my dance partner." She whines just before their lips meet.

A near the Effiel Tower stood Alix, checking her pocket watch. She was wearing her bright blue trench coat with a couple white sashes making an upside down V from the middle of it's back to the bottom corners of the front. Her red hair held as a ponytail from her cap. As if on cue a fight broke out near the fountain. A tall 6'0" man was taking a beating from a group of others. Clearly he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or right time, Alix would say. Getting closer, she can tell he was either holding back and wanting them to kill him, or he was really weak. She hoped for the option one and whistled at the group.

"I'd suggest you leave him be, or you'll have to deal with blood on my hands." Alix let out. She has a reputation in Paris now as a vigilante. Or well, her persona anyways. Weird right? Bet you're wondering what happened to our heros? Well, you'll find out later. The men stopped to stare at Alix, with one glance they ran back inside their territory except for one who decided then was the time to swing a quick kick into the man's side and then run. He let out a harsh hiss, forcing himself to roll over to attempt sitting up.

"Thank kwami, you were holding back. Why?" Alix said leaning over the man examining him. He gave her a glare with a sour scowl.

"What makes you think i'd just take it laying down?" The man spoke. Alix raised a brow over her bright blue grease smudge that covered most of her eyes.

"Sure." Unconvinced, she held out her hand to the man offering to help him up. Reluctantly, he takes it and gets lifted as if he weighed nothing. He stood there shocked for a few then shook his head. "Yup, you will do."

"Excuse me? I'm not a hooker in the red light district." He snapped out. Alix snorts as she laughs holding her stomach at the ridiculous notion. "What?" He looked at her confused.

"Follow me." She demanded not even giving him a chance to refuse as she walked away laughing. She didn't bother to check if the man was following her, she knew he was no matter how quiet his steps could be. She lead him towards the Seine onto a small motor boat. Once he sat down, she turned it on and kicked it, sending them south of the river towards Bois de Vincennes. She moved straight from Seine to the Marne, stopping just near a patch of trees on the left side of the river. Alix climbs out and ties it down against it's hiding space waiting for her wounded man to exit the boat. It was a sight to see for Alix. The man was wobbling as if he hadn't been on on the water before.

"Come, we're almost there." She says passing through an alley onto the street of Chem de Halage to Passerelle de I'Abreuvior to cross over the highway, then turn East onto D14.

"And where is it you are taking me?" The man said in a gruff accent. They reached a building marked "Liberté Egalite Fraternite" looking as if it was in renovation. Alix walked toward the side, finding a few motorcycles leaning against the vine covered building, and a white panelled door.

"You'll see. Come on." She opened the door walk straight in and appear to be going down some steps. He gave a few blinks and before following. Great...I'm going to be killed before my family finds me. The man thought to himself as he followed the strange woman down. Once near the bottom the sound of loud music blast through another door, painted black and barely able to see it. Alix stops in front of a tan broad man with a spikey brown mohawk. "He's here for a job. Let us in." She demanded. Mohawk looks at the 6'0" man with a death glare, debating on whether he should really let him in. Alix gives the man a punch in the left bicep causing him to flinch and rub the small area giving her an innocent smirk. He opens the door engulfing the entire walk way in colored lights and loud music.

"Well about time!!" A wavey blonde hair with dyed blue highlights fading out speed walks right up the red headed woman. "You're late Fluff." The blue woman gives the smaller woman a hug before laughing her response.

"I brought us a new bouncer or whatever our Tikki can come up with." Fluff, the man now learned said, pointing her thumb back to him. The blonde now leaning around the taller woman looked at him. With the lights stopping just long enough to see her face, he could see there was a black grease paint over her eyes as well, making her blue eyes pop.

"Oh great. Another stray." The shorter woman huffed then grabs their wrists maneuvering them carefully through the sea of bodies towards the bar. The music began to die down to something more sombre as he lights settled to white and blue colors strobing along the solid black walls. The man confused by refusing to show any form of expression other than annoyed allowed himself to be dragged to a seat.

"Sit. Stay. Good boy. TIKKS!" The Blonde demanded. This grated the man's nerves. He was not a dog. Nor would be tolerate being treated as one. He was about to stand up and say something to the small woman when someone else steps forward behind the bar. This woman was maybe no taller than. 5'2" - 5'3" raven blue hair that was braided into a lower back length. The man froze in place forgetting about what he was upset about as he stares at her bright ocean blue eyes glowing with the lights of the room. She also wore a red grease paint across her eyes but letting her black lashes appear longer.

"Hello there, Fluff says you're here to work." Her voice was soft and cherry. Despite it being loud around him, he was able to hear her clearly. He gave her a nod unable to trust his own voice for a mere second. "Oh good. We needed some extra hands around here. Names Tiki." She held out her hand to him.

"Uh...Ja...Red." He almost gave his name but with luck he hopes she heard the name correctly. Taking her small hand in his, they shook.

"Welcome to Point de Rendez-vous Red."

[slrmagazine]

Norwegian Progressive Metal Masters RENDEZVOUS POINT Return with Their First New Single in 5 Years!

Norwegian Progressive Metal Masters RENDEZVOUS POINT Return with Their First New Single in 5 Years! #rendezvouspoint @BandRendezvous

Norwegian progressive metal masters RENDEZVOUS POINT return with their first new single in five years – “Don’t Look Up.” Fueled by their collective love for hard-hitting, in-your-face music that seamlessly blends punchy rhythms with soaring melodies and atmospheric undertones, the five-piece around Leprous drummer Baard Kolstad, keyboardist Nicolay Tangen Svennæs (Ihsahn, Bernhoft, Emilie…

[swreactions]

Happy New Year and welcome to a special episode of  Star Wars Reactions!

To kick off 2024, our own David Modders sits down with our special guest, Star Wars author and friend of the show, Jason Fry to discuss Jason’s stories from each of the From a Certain Point of View novels.

In Part One, they discuss and breakdown “Duty Roster” from From a Certain Point of View: Star Wars  and “Rendezvous Point” fromFrom a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back! From the story, to the creative processes, to easter eggs, David and Jason go in depth in a way only they can.

Look for Part two on 1/5/2024

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[wonder-music]

Rendezvous Point - Digital Waste

[umrepolhomiseravel]

[ride-a-dromedary]

I personally think a nice way to give us more chances to talk to Halsin in Act 3 is giving us the option to ask him for a new story from his 350 years of life, and we get a new tidbit of information that changes based on how high his approval is, or whether or not he's being romanced. If the approval is low, he shares little or refuses. I want a chance to hear about how much he studies, meditates, and hibernates and not just the salacious parts!

[thegreenhordes]

The aching in Null's head throbs as he struggles with consciousness. He feels his spell wane further and further- he knows his end has come. So. Null lies there in agony, waiting for the shield to drop and the horde to swarm him like vultures to carrion. The only hope that remains is that he dies quick.

???: Hey! Don't die on us, Null!

Null's drooping eyes pop open and tilt towards the sky. Vague, dark shapes invade his vision overhead.

Null: Gh... Huh? Who...

???: Shit- he's out. -Firestorm, you and the others take to distracting the infected, so I can grab him!

Null: Is.. That..?

Firestorm: Yes, Ma'am!

A pegasus with flaming hair and the tail of a unicorn bolts down and away from view, making loud noises in their wake and trying to draw the attention of the Horde surrounding him. Other pegasi join in soon after.

???: Stay with us, c'mon...

He hears her speak. His suspicions grow as fuzzy shapes slowly take form, and his mind catches up to him. From beyond his sight he hears others speak.

??: There's too many!

Firestorm: Draw them this way!

Null: My fucking head...

A moment passes, and finally his sight stabilizes. And he sees her high above- Rainbow Dash. For a moment he feels relief knowing that somepony has come to his rescue- until the shield finally breaks, crumbling away to nothing. Fear grips his chest as the infected begin to surge forward. He can smell the gristle and blood on their breath when suddenly he is whisked into the air with ease. Rainbow Dash may be small, but she is not in the slightest weak.

He can focus now, but the aching is still there. Being jostled makes it so, so much worse. Rainbow: You're okay, Null.

Null: Uuuuegh... Everything Hurts..

Rainbow: Heh- Twi warned you, she said your magic could backfire-

Sudden irritation and plain anger strike him.

Null: I know.

...

Rainbow: Fair enough.

There is a long pause, Null just watching the scenery pass below. Then, he sees the Friendship Castle growing closer. He doesn't want to go there.

Null: ... Take me to the rendezvous location.

For a moment, he wonders if she heard him. Silence drags on, then-

Rainbow: WHAT?!

R: Take you to the Rendezvous point!? Are you NUTS? You almost died, overworked your magic, and you just- I swear, you're worse than Twilight when it comes to personal safety.

Null: I have things to do.

Rainbow: Can't you let the Med Squad look you over at least? Twi's been worried since you haven't shown up in a while.

Null: Rainbow Dash.

He tilts his head to look at her from below. Her eyes gaze down and lock with his. Based on her sudden expression of discomfort he assumes he looks a bit deranged.

Null: Leave me. At. The. Rendezvous. Point. I'M FINE.

Rainbow Dash's feathers fluff for a moment in alarm before they smooth out again. She looks uncomfortable and disturbed.

Rainbow: ... ...Ok.

And she did, turning gently away from the direction of the castle. There was noticeable hesitance in her movement, but she did not voice any more concern as he was airlifted towards the point. One that he had chosen when he approached the Princess with his research after all had fallen to shambles. Closest to his home, closest to that which he held most dear.

Rainbow Dash sets him gently to the ground. Though he wobbles, Null keeps from falling.

Rainbow: There... A street down from the Rendezvous point... The others should have the Green Horde led further away by now..

Null: Thank you.

Rainbow: Just- *sigh* -Be careful. Your Field studies have helped a lot. And Twilight considers you a friend now... So do I.

Null pauses for a moment, pondering what he hears. He does not look at her when he responds, gaze pointed in the direction of home.

Null: 'Friend'... hm...

N: I'll be careful.

[Danger Abated, Homeward homeward? home is gone- Bound]

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[xhanisai]

writing a fight scene whilst using google maps for locations in where i could have the villain get his ass kicked by one very angry chat noir is both fun and SO FUCKING HARD UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[dmclemblems]

listen i am losing it over this

claude via feh literally confirming my headcanon that he knows medicine

and him and dimitri just hang out together regularly in feh verse

enough that dimitri can say “we’ve been away from the castle for quite some time” and they’re alone together

the headcanon gods smile upon me yet again with these two as do the dmcl gods and i am living peak dmcl life

[maribatz-2k]

Point De Rendez-vous

Note:

Chapter is a little shorter I'm sorry. But I hope you enjoy!!

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🐞Chapter 2🦇

Red has been working at here for over three months now. Surprisingly enough, he even got a place to stay. Tikki did her job differently than most owners. She fed him after they had introduced each other. She didn't ask questions other than his age, and then walked him through the rules. When he got his voice in check to not stutter long enough, he brought up going to his hotel. He didn't expect the raven haired woman to scowl at his loving condition. It was cute but made him feel like he was in trouble. 

Red has been crashing in a studio above the Point. The outside just looks like that to keep people from inspecting the place. If anyone finds the entrance then according to Tikki, it was meant they needed to be here. Red was confused by that statement. He didn't start to understand until a week after he began working with them.

First week working as a bouncer for this club, Red was being "trained" with the previous bouncer, Xuppu. Compared to his first night, the lack of people was astonishing. According to Xu it was a common thing and not to be worked up over. They would alternate going inside for food and drinks as some of the others danced to the music. Tikki and Sass stayed near the bar or the kitchen supplying the goods to everyone just enjoying the show. If Red didn't know that teal hair was dating the blondie he would have assumed he was dating their raven haired boss. He would get jealous at for a while when he watched their interaction, but once he watched the blonde jump between them and kiss him like the world didn't exist, the feeling subsided. Red went outside for a smoke break lighting his cigarette letting the flame light his face in the dark. A noise took his attention from his thoughts. He shifts his gaze towards the road, watching for any movement. A car drove by, ignorant of the location he was standing in. The noise took on a gasping sound. Red moved forward to the road, looking down his left, seeing a few felines batting at an object on the ground. He shrugged then looked to the right finding nothing but the wind blowing through the scaffolding.

With no signs of the noise he heard, Red went back inside and taking back his post propping the door open to watch everyone inside. Xu was dancing with Fluff and Pollen, while Wayzz, and Sass were at the DJ booth playing music. It was an upbeat sound keeping everyone in the same pace when Wayzz changed the music to a somber calm melody. This confused Red but everyone else stopped moving and looked toward the door he was standing in. Red literally turned red thinking it was them they were looking at. He turned to close the door only to stop abruptly to a child no more than a teenager glaring up at him. The kid held anger in his eyes fighting back the tears that wanted to escape him. Short messy brown hair shifted as he whipped his head toward the stairs hearing a clamor of feet race down the steps. Without thinking twice Red pushed the kid behind him leaving the door semi open to allow the boy to escape and crossed his arms over his chest. A group of older teens stop with a huff in front of the two holding random objects in their hands, scowls and sneers sitting on their faces. 

"Brat get over here." One called out. The kid growled but refused to move from his spot. "Hiding behind a stranger is pointless." Red did not like this group one bit. It reminding him of his time as a youngster living on the treats and having to fend for himself. He stepped forward blocking the kid's view from the group. 

"Get out of here you ingrates. This is an adults only place. I do not believe you four are old enough." Red demanded. The group looked up at the man meeting his glare. Red's blue eyes turned into bright glowing green followed by a growl, causing the teens to shake, dropping their weapons of choice on the floor and high tail it out. After an achieved smirk fills his face. He turns around then shoves the boy into the room dragging him to the bar for something to eat. Tikki and Trixx were standing there watching the whole thing and gave the tall man an approved smile before gushing over the small kid. 

That kid now comes by once a month just to let the girls know he's doing okay. It's kind of funny, because when he comes over, the women all swoon and faun over him. Completely making their partners jealous. Red could only laugh watching as the others get upset until he sees Tikki lean over and place a kiss on the boys cheek, and then he gets jealous. Receiving a snicker or two from Sass and Wayzz. 

Red has met tons of people come and go. Those who visit are not always regulars. Those who visit consistently, were close friends to the group. He got along with them pretty well, or he thought he did anyways. A blonde male had eyed Red suspiciously, debating on whether or not to dispose of him like Friday night trash. It confused him for the reaction until he saw how friendly he was towards his boss. Great... competition..

[dutybcrne]

Kaeya is rather touch averse, cringing away from casual contact people give him under the guise of being distracted or idle movement. He's used to it, the Ragnvindrs and Adenlinde got him used to frequent affectionate physical contact, but it can still be entirely Uncomfortable if he's touched by someone outside those he is close to or someone he's otherwise Allowed to touch him.