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[blueberry-tree-was-here]

Moscow, march 2024

[lisbeth-kk]

Sherlock fandom

The Greatest Gift

Sherlock still remembers the day like it was yesterday. The sixth day of July. He turned seven and a half years that day. And every birthday gift up until then had never come close to this marvellous surprise.

“Open your eyes, darling,” Mummy said, her voice filled with restrained excitement.

He did as she asked, but slow because he didn’t know what awaited him when his eyes were wide open. How could he have predicted that his life would change forever after that moment. He wonders if his parents knew all those years ago, that they literally gifted him his first best friend.

Sherlock opened his eyes and on the floor in front of him was a basket. Inside the basket was a dog. A living breathing dog. His dog he realised after a while. When those chocolate-brown eyes met his, Sherlock zoomed out anything but the puppy who struggled to get out of his prison.

His fur was wavy and some places curly. The colour of it was auburn. An Irish Setter.

“What will you call him?” Father prompted.

Sherlock startled, having been totally engrossed in watching the dog’s pathetic tries to get his small frame over the top of the basket.

“I get to name him?” Sherlock asked incredulously.

“Of course, Sherlock. It’s your dog,” Father told him. 

“Do you like him?” his mother coaxed.

By the tone of her voice, Sherlock discerned that it wasn’t the first time she had asked the question.

“Yes,” Sherlock whispered.

“You can pick him up, you know,” his father said mirthfully. “It’s clear that he won’t be able to get out of there by himself.”

Careful, so he didn’t frighten the animal, Sherlock sat on his knees and leaned over the basket to lift the dog up. Seconds after an eager tongue licked his face and Sherlock giggled.

“It tickles!” he exclaimed.

His parents chuckled and told him he had to train the dog to obey, to teach him what was allowed and what wasn’t.

“In due course. Today you can play all you want with him,” Father assured him when Sherlock looked sceptically at his parents by the mentioning of rules.

Every morning after that, when Sherlock opened his eyes to a new day, Redbeard was there, ready to follow him wherever the day would take them. They became inseparable and Redbeard was quite obedient and didn’t need all the training and commanding his parents had mentioned. The dog was happy to follow Sherlock everywhere and if his master told him no, Redbeard refrained from doing whatever shenanigans he’d been up to at the time.

***

“Open your eyes, love,” John whispers.

Sherlock gets a sudden flashback to a certain July day almost six decades ago. Just like then, he opens his eyes slowly, and just like then he’s gobsmacked by what awaits him. At his feet, in their Sussex cottage, is a basket with an English Cocker Spaniel, red in colour, inside, looking expectantly up at Sherlock.

“John.”

It’s all Sherlock’s capable of uttering. In a fluid motion, unsuitable for his age, Sherlock seats himself on the floor beside the basket and stretches out his arms. The puppy comes eagerly and just like Redbeard did all those years ago, licks Sherlock’s face with fervour.

“Easy, my sweet,” Sherlock coos burying his hands in the soft and curly fur.

He looks over at his husband who’s seated himself beside Sherlock, with a bit more effort. 

“The kiss will have to wait, I’m afraid,” Sherlock says, his face still damp from the greeting.

John chuckles.

“You always make it up to me. Do you like her?”

“Oh, yes, John. She’s adorable. How did you keep this a secret?”

“A puzzle you can figure out later, my heart,” John teases. “What will you name her?”

“Hudders, would be appropriate, but I’m afraid our former landlady’s ghost would hunt me for eternity if I did. Hm…how about Queenie?”

“Perfect,” John agrees. “One drama queen and one…what role would she…”

“John!” Sherlock exclaims affronted, which makes the puppy bark.

“Ah, I see…she’ll be your protector,” John quips.

“Mm. I guess one more couldn’t hurt,” Sherlock ponders.

“Agreed,” John says emphatically. “Now, let’s get up and you can wash that beautiful face of yours so I can get that kiss you promised me.”

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[servin-up-surveys]

survey #117

(taken february 21st; uploading surveys taken while gone)

Have you ever sat under a bridge? Yes, when fishing with Dad.

Do you ever go fishing or do you find it to be cruel? ^ lol what a coincidence. If you're fishing for food, I'm fine with it, but fishing solely for fun is absolutely something I find cruel nowadays. You are terrifying the life out of and damaging that animal and putting it back in the dirty water with an open wound. I'm not gonna lie and say I wouldn't still go if Dad asked me to because that was our "thing" growing up, and we also barely ever see each other, so I would suck it up in that case.

Do you have trouble remembering people’s names? Absolutely yes. You're lucky as hell if I remember your name early.

What’s your favorite kind of tree? Wisteria. I adore weeping willows, too.

Do you like mozzarella sticks? No.

Do you share any of the same favorite bands as your parents/guardians? Ozzy is like, Mom's second-favorite artist after Metallica, I'm pretty sure. I know he's WAY up there. She likes loads other bands that I like too. Dad's favorite is Van Halen (that I know of), who I also really enjoy, but they're not a real "favorite."

Have you ever been in a wedding? I was a bridesmaid in my sister's, yes. I was supposed to be one in another sister's wedding as well, but at this time Mom was diagnosed with cancer and going through chemo so getting to Ohio was out of the question. I'm pretty sure Misty had the ceremony filmed for Mom; she is basically THE only mother she's ever had and desperately wanted her there, but she of course completely and entirely understood why it wasn't reasonable.

Who’s the last person’s birthday that you celebrated? What’d you do? My niece Emerson's. Per usual for my sister's kids' parties, we really just got together at her place with family and friends, chatted, ate, let the kids play.

Are your parents divorced? If so, when did it happen? Yeah. I was like, 17-ish.

Have you ever attended a bachelorette party? No.

What do you take pictures of most often? My cat, lol.

Have you ever gotten your period more than once in a month? I feel like this has happened once? Maybe?

What’s the smallest animal that you’re afraid of? Ticks, most likely. I am TERRIFIED of them.

What was your parents’ opinion on same-sex relationships? Mom is totally for them. I don't know about Dad, but just knowing who he is as a person/the general gist of how he thinks, he probably thinks it's unnatural or weird. He was perfectly decent to Sara when she visited though and he met her, and he knew we were dating.

What’s one alcoholic beverage that you do not enjoy? I've never tried a wine I enjoyed.

Have you ever had someone throw up on you before? No, I'd basically rather die.

Do you prefer pads or tampons, if you need them? I hate both honestly, but I semi-recently went back to pads.

How old did your oldest pet live to be? What kind of pet was it? I'm pretty sure that would be my dog Teddy. He made it to 13. He was a beagle/cocker spaniel mix.

What’s the best movie without a happy ending? The Boy in the Striped Pajamas comes to mind. It's sad as absolute hell, but the ending FUCKING haunts you. It shoves in your face the absolute evil humanity is capable of, and to never, ever let an event like the Holocaust happen EVER again.

What is something you think is actually better about today’s generation? I think each generation is getting better at being accepting of people they don't understand and even encouraging them to be themselves, even if they don't "get it." Also very worth mentioning is how mental health problems are being noticeably destigmatized.

What’s the worst episode of your favorite TV show? It's not that it's a bad episode story-wise or how it's portrayed or anything, but the MM episode where Flower dies just fucking destroyed me, and I'd probably still cry if I re-watched it.

Which fictional character do you think you’d be great friends with? Clearsight from Wings of Fire.

Do you have the same religious beliefs as your parents? Absolutely not. Both are Christians, while I quite seriously abhor religion.

What’s your favorite Led Zeppelin song? "Kashmir" is fucking iconic.

Who would you call a lyrical genius? Otep Shamaya.

Who supports you financially? Mostly Mom, but also my dad.

Who knows the most about you (besides yourself)? Mom, maybe? Though there are types of things I don't share with her that I do with select others.

Would you be/are you a good role model to a younger sibling? I know I'm not. No one would ever guess Nicole is my "little" sister given how successful, independent, and capable she is. It kinda hit me like a meteor recently how I don't think I've ever heard either of my sisters say anything along the lines of them being proud of me or anything, ever. I very genuinely think I'm embarrassing to both of them.

Who was the last non-relative woman you spoke to in person? A lady at the social security office.

What’s a topic you’ve drastically changed your opinion on? A metric shit-ton of things truly, but one of the strongest and most drastic is my view on gay rights. I used to be a homophobic/transphobic Christian, and now I very sincerely wish I could strangle that bitch. I am VERY pro-LGBTQ+ now and have been for many years.

How many bedrooms does your house have? TECHNICALLY three, but the extra bedroom is this spare kind of "office" room I have where I sit at the computer.

Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? No, and let's PLEASE keep it that way. That shit sounds terrifying.

Does the thought of having wrinkles when you’re older upset you? Not really, I mean, literally every single person who lives a truly full life gets there... I don't WANT them, but knowing I will doesn't upset me.

Do you know anyone who’s struggling with addiction? Yes. I mean all things considered, I myself am. Granted, I'm not addicted to anything that is in itself dangerous, like drugs or alcohol or self-harm, but the severity of how reliant I am on technology/the Internet is ABSOLUTELY an addiction and it severely does control my life.

Are any other members of your household home right now? Mom's home, yeah.

Were you upset when you found out certain things weren’t real? (santa, tooth fairy...) Not *upset*, no. By the time I learned those things weren't real, I'd totally suspected it. Of course I wanted them to be real, 'cuz I mean what kid DOESN'T want to believe in fun, magical stuff like that, but I wasn't upset at all.

Name something you’re proud of. Brag a little bit. I really am proud of myself for how dedicated I'm being in job-hunting. It feels FUCKING GOOD to FINALLY be in a place where I feel like if I find the right conditions, I really can work. I'm checking the Indeed website every single day, searching various terms or job titles that I think might bring up something worth investigating, and I refuse to stop until I find something.

Where would you like to go right now? I miss Girt already lol, I wish he was here or I was at his place, but he's working today. He stayed late last night (and it takes him around 30 minutes to get home) so he's probably a zombie right now.

Do you pay any attention to celebrity drama? Uh no, I could NOT care less.

What’s been an embarrassing phase you went through? If the "s0 raNdOM XDDD!!!!" pre-teen Brittany manifested as her own human being, I would LITERALLY set out on a quest to murder her and bury her miles underground lmfao

What’s the ugliest animal in your opinion? Probably like, the blobfish lmao.

What about cutest? Meerkats. Call it a bias, but COME ON, they're foot-tall little furry dudes with big eyes and make cute noises and can stand on their hind legs thinkin' they're all big 'n' shit, I FUCKING love them.

Are you good at math? No, and I've gotten worse and worse the older I've gotten. Whenever numbers are involved in honestly like, anything, I just CANNOT interpret information. Like you can explain and explain and explain, and I'm just NOT going to understand. It's honestly extremely embarrassing, just how bad my ability to understand math is.

Have you given any thought about what the Christian god looks like? How they think their devil looks. :^)

What’s your most used emojis? Most likely the sobbing one. I use it for both obviously sad cases but probably even more so like the "crying from laughing" kind of way.

Who’s one of the most talented people you know? What are they talented at? That's... so hard, picking just one. I absolutely consider Tez very high on this list, given his fantastic art skills, in a serious plethora of forms. I also think he's a very strong writer with FANTASTIC character-building skills.

Have you ever experienced a medical emergency? Yes. Off the top of my head, a concussion and a cold medicine overdose. I don't THINK breaking my wrist was a real medical emergency, like I obviously wasn't dying or at any serious, life-threatening risk.

Are you muscular? Uh, NO.

Do you have one of those removable hand-held shower heads? Yes; they're kinda mandatory for me anyway, using a shower chair. Even when I could comfortably shower standing up though, I very much preferred when you could remove them because I found it much easier to thoroughly get soap off everywhere.

How many burners does your stove have? Four.

When you go to a restaurant, do you prefer to sit at a booth or a table? Booth.

Has your car ever been broken into? No.

What genre was the last song you listened to? Who provided the vocals? Uh Asking Alexandria is some kind of heavier metal, but the song is a Nine Inch Nails cover, and I have no idea what you'd consider the genre of the OG bc I don't really listen to or like that band. The singer of Asking Alexandria at the time was Danny Worsnop, apparently.

Do you have any medical appointments coming up anytime soon? Always, honestly... I know I'm fucking finally seeing an endocrinologist soon, I think next month or the one after.

Have you heard anyone singing today, or has anyone sung in your presence? Besides listening to music, no, I don't think so.

What food or drinks makes your teeth hurt? Ice cream absolutely can.

Who did you last hold hands with? Girt.

Do you have a loud or more soft laugh? I'm a fucking hyena stg

Is there anyone who makes you smile no matter what mood you’re in? Girt seriously can.

Have you ever stargazed with someone? Kinda, I guess.

Are there any things coming up that you have to travel for? Uhhhh not that I know of. I know Mom wants to go back up to New York, but it's looking like she MIGHT be reconciling with and seeing her absolute rancid shitbag of a brother that nearly tore the family apart after their mom died, and I told her I fucking REFUSE to go if we're staying at his house. I won't even visit that fucking house, ever again. He is no family of mine. My mom is way more forgiving than I am, but what's wild is it's not like Rob has changed at all... The law just squeezed him into doing what he had to do if he didn't want to go to jail. Her other brother Bill, who REALLY dealt with Rob and his catastrophic bullshit, is on the same page as me; he refuses to call him family ever again. I'll stay with HIS family if we go up there. I absolutely adore his wife and want to see her again anyway.

What’s one of your biggest accomplishments today? I actually very thoroughly did my PT exercises. More than I usually do, with more focus, and the appropriate number of sets. I FELT it. I'm getting better about doing them as time passes; it's just been a challenge to remember them and solidify them into my routine.

What was the name of the main character in the last book you read? In the one I'm currently in the process of reading, his name is Turtle.

What was the last pill you took? Ibuprofen. I had a headache. Probably from staying up all night last night and only allowing myself to sleep like, 2-3 hours in the morning...

If you were a rockstar, what color guitar would you have? Ehhhh maybe black, but with a cool design or texture on it.

What are three other names you like that start with the same letter as your name? Uhhh Bianca, Bella, and uh... Belle? Not many come to mind that I really love.

Have you ever met a Jason that you didn’t like? A Jason scarred me for life, lmfao, but I don't not like him.

What was the name of the person who bullied you the most in high school? Just Rachel, really. But that was brief... ish.

[doomspaniels]

If I leave the door slightly ajar, Yvaine can pop it open by rearing back and jumping at it. I’ve been trying to get a picture of it for years. (Yes, Tristan has figured out the trick to it, now too. He’s good at learning by imitation.)

Yv just doesn’t see the point when I’m standing right there. She only opens the door for herself when she *needs* to, because I am, say, two strides away.

So this is the look that she gives me, the happy anticipation of waiting for ME to open the door, to go inside with me, when I try to get a picture of it. How can I be frustrated at this sweet happy face? Nah, the picture isn’t that important.

[toilonto649lore]

y'all there are so many fucking bands out there... how are there people that just know ALL the bands and listen to their new albums as SOON as they come out... i'm utterly fucking obsessed with music and i can't even do it

[xaallo]

"I could go the normal, uninspired route and say you're like a German Shepard. A very good breed of hunting dog mind you, but... mm, you're not as clunky. You're more like an English Springer Spaniel. Good for speed and diving into the thick undergrowth where prey tends to hide. Yes, that's more apropos for someone like you." (Luna @ Okaal)

It's an accurate breed of dog to associate him with (and pretty to boot!).

" Maybe one day I can show you first hand how good I am at diving after prey, Miss Luna."

[robertdowneyhiddlesbatch]

Delicate

Chapter 1: good dog

"Fuck me, Thor."

Y/n always thought that almost every time she entertained herself in bed. As an Aussie, Y/n had grown up on Chris Hemsworth, following him all the way from Home and Away. It was quite by accident, really, since her last foster mother was very much into soap operas.

As much as Y/n loved Thor Hemsworth, today's exclamation was a curse since she was sopping wet from the rain. Thankfully, she'd just made it into work, safe from the downpour.

"Told you to take a brolly!" Her coworker/roommate teased as she peeled off her coat.

In Australia, January was one of the hottest months of the year. In SoHo London, in the opposite part of the world, it was the wettest.

"Mhm, yeah. Thanks for that obvious tip!" Y/n shlepped into the back room and switched into her work clothes, after she barely managed to clock in on time.

"Any tips today?" Y/n asked Troy as she joined him behind the counter. She was referring to the tip jar she kept, hoping to collect money for her favorite charity.

Troy peaked a look from the window.

"Not many people," he answered as thunder broke.

"You mind if I bring my schoolwork out?"

Troy's family- well, his older sister- ran the coffee shop in SoHo: Beans and Books. Trish and her friends had combined their love of coffee and books to make a little café/bookstore, popular among the youth.

Y/n had been lucky to find a flatspace that Tony was renting, and was soon given a job at the café. Most of her transfer student funds went into tuition, books and rent, so working gave her some spending money.

"Nah, you should be good. Just look attentive if anyone comes in."

Y/n brought her work up to the counter, and was able to get plenty reading done since not many customers came. Troy took most orders from anyone who had come. But 5pm came around, marking the end of the work day. On drier days, it meant rush hour, but on an overcast day like today, they didn't expect many people. It picked up close to 6, and Y/n had to put her schoolwork away to focus on the customers.

A group of school students had left a covered table, with left over pastries still on the plates. Thankfully, they left a decent tip. Y/n was just taking away the last of the plates when something ran through her legs, making her drop the dishes.

Immediately the dog began lapping at the fallen pastries.

"Bad Bobby! Stop that!" The dog's human tugged on his leash, pulling him away from the mess he'd created.

"I'm so terribly sorry," the man leaned down to help Y/n clean up his dog's mess. "Bobby really wanted out from the rain."

"Oh, it's no big deal!" Y/n smiled at the capped man. "I just don't want him eating broken china, otherwise he's welcome to the pastries."

The man sheepishly chuckled and deposited the shards into the bin.

"Sorry for that, again. Perhaps I can buy some for him."

"That makes sense. The window's over there. I'll just be around."

Y/n showed him to the display as she went to put away the bin. Then she helped him pick some pastries and he ordered himself a coffee. The man went over to the checkout, and was looking around for his dog when he noticed the many bookshelves.

"Is that Cymbeline?" He asked, nodding to the shelf with the rest of Shakespeare.

"It's Shakespeare, isn't it? The owner likes to have all the books by any author, if she can help it."

"It's only, Cymbeline isn't as popular as the rest of his work."

"A shame, really. I quite liked the unfortunate story of Imogen and Posthumus. I don't know what's worse, dying like Romeo and Juliet, or having your lover not trust you."

The customer laughed gently at her woe as he paid for his things.

"I played in Cymbeline once. In a West End production."

"Must've been fun!"

"It was! Do you mind if I sit and read a while?" He looked out the window. "I don't think Bobby has a mind to leave."

"Not a problem! Help yourself."

The man thanked Y/n and went to get a book before he sat. Then he gave one pastry to his spaniel as he enjoyed another himself.

It was quiet in the shop for a while, only two customers in the thirty minutes. And then Troy came back from break.

"Bloody hell!" He screamed as he came in from the back door.

"Hey, Y/n! Do you think Thor might give it up if you blew him?"

Y/n immediately looked at the customer, who was looking at her with an amused brow.

"Y'know. Works for the both of you!"

Y/n slapped Troy's arm hard as he approached the counter. She eyed the customer and Troy instantly grew up, apologizing for his comment.

"Unfortunately, Chris Hemsworth is very married. With three kids!"

The guest laughed, unable to miss the loud reject in the small space.

"I'm going to stop talking now." Y/n blushed and focused on a chore around the café.

"Did you know, his wife's the Latina girl in the Fast and Furious movies? The one with Hobbs, not Letty."

"Oh, yeah! Man, I love those movies. No regard for physics."

"Still sad about Paul Walker, though."

"Yeah. I saw his movie, Hours. Kind of a flop, but it was cute!"

Y/n and Troy talked about the Fast movies for a while, then Troy went to do inventory for the next day. Y/n meanwhile, took a refill to her customer.

"So, you really fancy Hemsworth, do you?"

"Only since Home and Away. Soapy, I know. But that's mostly what they played at the foster home."

The man grew curious. "You're a foster child?"

Y/n and the man talked about her past, which part of Australia she was from, and how she came to London. She was studying journalism at Kingsway College, hoping to travel the world. Their conversation was interrupted by a loud crack of thunder, and Bobby jumped up from his spot, tangling his leash through y/n's leg as he went to his owner. The man picked up the pup while Y/n worked on releasing the leash.

She handed the man the leash back, and he offered to let her pet him, which she took him up for. Thunder roared again.

"O, that my tongue were in the thunder's mouth! Then with a passion would I shake the world.

"And rouse from sleep that fell anatomy, which cannot hear a lady's feeble voice, which scorns a modern invocation."

Y/n smiled as the man joined in finishing the quote from King John. They stayed staring at each other until Bobby whined.

"I should get back to work."

"Thanks for the coffee, y/n."

"Any time...um?"

"Ehehe. It's Tom."

Y/n smiled.

"Tom."

Y/n started walking back to the counter, but stopped in her track.

"Odin's beard! That would be Chris and Tom?" She asked, without turning to look at him.

"Eheh. Guilty," Tom replied sheepishly.

Y/n bit her lip. Damn!

"And I call myself a Thor fan!" She finally turned around, cheeks red.

"I've never missed a Marvel movie, and here I've missed you!" She whispered as she sat back down on the edge of her seat.

"Well, I don't look quite Loki like at the moment."

"So rumor confirmed! You really do like your classics."

"Well I should hope so. I majored in classics at Cambridge."

Y/n wanted to know more, but customers came in and she left Tom. Troy came out too, to help with the rush as the rain had stopped. The song on the store playlist changed and Troy began loudly singing along.

"That's what people say, mm mm!"

God, Troy loved his pop songs. Y/n happened to look up at the moment to see Tom having a sip of his drink.

Damn! That was Tom Hiddleston, she suddenly remembered. And Troy was blasting Taylor Swift. Y/n stomped on Troy's foot, making him stop singing.

"Ow! What the hell?" Troy cried at her.

"Change. The song." Y/n gritted at him.

"But it's T-"

Y/n grabbed Troy's shoulder and shoved him below the counter.

"Yes. And that's Tom Hiddleston out there!"

Troy instantly lifted his head to take a peak, but Y/n name yanked him down. Troy took the chance to change the song.

"Don't draw attention to him!"

"Sorry! Can you believe it? A famous person at our café?!"

"Yeah!"

"I gotta call Trish!" and Troy ran off to call his sister.

By the time he was back, Tom was ready to leave.

"Mind if I buy a box to go?" He asked, as if it were trouble.

"Not at all! Let me get you one." Y/n got a box and filled it with Tom's choice of pastries before ringing him up.

"I'm sorry about Troy," she said quietly. "He's a die hard fan of Taylor Swift."

"It's no issue. He's got good taste in music. I wouldn't stop reading Shakespeare just because he dumped me!"

Y/n smiled an apologetic smile.

"I hope you come again!"

"I hope to see you again as well. Good night, Y/n."

Tom began to leave, but Troy yelled.

"WAIT!"

Tom stopped by the door, feeling everyone's eyes on him. He pulled down his cap and sighed.

"Sorry, you forgot to sign the receipt."

Tom turned and walked back to the counter.

"Troy, I take it?" he asked as he took the offered pen.

"That's me, but if you could make it out to Trish, my sister."

Tom smiled and autographed the napkin to both of them. He turned to leave, but then walked to Y/n.

"I'm going to see a play at the West End this Saturday," he told her. "Would you care to join me?"

Y/n turned pink at the question and shared a look with Troy.

"I could pick you up from here."

"Y-yeah! She should be off!" Troy spoke for her.

"If...if it's not too much trouble."

"I think I can manage. I'll pick you up at around 5-ish?"

"I look forward to it!"

"Excellent. I'll see you then. Good bye, Y/n. Goodbye, Troy."

"Bye Tom! Bye Bobby!"

As Tom walked out the front door, Troy's sister came running in through the back one.

"Where is he?'

"Where's who?" Troy teased his sister.

"Tom Hiddleston, THAT'S WHO!" Trish growled at him.

"Oh, you just missed him a second ago."

Trish stood staring at the front door.

"Can you believe it? Tom freaking Hiddleston. In my café! How lucky am I!!"

"Not as much as Y/n. She's got a date!"

[lilacharry]

A/N: Hi, I wrote this when I was fifteen (and idealistic and innocent) and the concept was cute so I wanted to rewrite it, and see how differently it would end up...

It had been an off day. Y/N had woken up to find her lock screen read 3:43, and was surprised at how long she had stayed asleep. Harry had tiptoed out of their bed early that morning. He had a few early meetings and hadn’t wanted to wake his sleeping girlfriend at his side. He knew how hard it would be for her to fall back asleep once she woke from her original slumber. Nevertheless, Y/N peeked one eye open in time to see him attempting to slip out their bedroom door. She had let out a whine, to which Harry had let out a laugh.

“Where’s my goodbye kissy?” Y/N cried out as Harry’s features appeared in the dim light of the sunrise streaming through their pulled curtains.

“Didn’t want to wake you,” Harry mumbled as he made his way towards their bed where Y/N laid, her face buried within their covers. The two had always agreed on a cold room and many blankets.

“But I love you,” Y/N pouted as her arms poked through the covers so she could make grabby hands at Harry’s approaching body.

“Love you, too, but can never go back to sleep when I wake you just to say bye,” Harry smiled as he sat at the edge of the bed, his hand going to caress her cheek.

“Don’t mind,” Y/N had mumbled as she smiled into his palm before taking his hand in her own two hands and kissing the lines on the inside of his hands, “want me to make you something before you head out?”

“No, love; thank you,” Harry voiced as she held his hand to her chest, “m’late, as it is.”

“Mm,” Y/N had pouted once more, “why don’t you get some coffee round the corner?”

“M’tryna cut back,” Harry sighed as he peered down at Y/N’s soft features.

“Right,” Y/N frowned, “well, tell you what.”

“Hm?” Harry smiled as he watched Y/N hoist herself up to her elbows.

“I will make you some masala and Grandma’s hush puppies for dinner, and if you bring home some ice cream, we can put it on top of some zucchini bread,” Y/N wiggled her brows at Harry.

“Don’t you have dinner with Lexi tonight?” Harry wondered aloud.

“Yes, but we haven’t spent very much time together lately,” Y/N frowned once more as she went to nose at Harry’s hand, “miss you something terrible.”

Harry laughed out at her Southern impression and wondered what he would do if he could no longer hear it any more. He hoped the day would never come.

“Only if you’re sure,” Harry shrugged, “don’t want you to cancel plans on my account.”

“Well, I want to,” Y/N sat up all the way, this time, wrapping her arms around his neck, “unless you have other plans.”

“Yeah, was gonna have a hot date with this one lady I met at spin class,” Harry wrinkled his nose at Y/N, earning a gasp.

“What do you mean? What lady?” Y/N laughed with surprise.

“You can’t be serious,” Harry grinned as his hands went to hold either side of Y/N’s face.

“What?” Y/N furrowed her brow.

“Silly girl,” Harry laughed before planting a kiss on Y/N’s sweet mouth, “we met at a spin class.”

“Oh, yeah. It was so long ago, you see,” Y/N’s laughs were muffled as Harry continued to pepper kisses all over her face.

Unlike usual, Y/N was able to go back to sleep after Harry had left her that morning. She had been searching for her Grandmother’s recipe for hush puppies saved away on her phone when her eyes suddenly felt heavy with sleep. It hadn’t been long before she dozed off, sure her body would not rest for too much longer.

It hadn’t been too long after she had waken up where she had decided on folding some clothing she and Harry had neglected for a week straight on the little sofa they had across their bed. One thing had led to another, and soon enough she found herself on her bathroom floor, scrubbing away at the tiles she and Harry had disagreed on when they had the house built. It was when she stood from the floor when she caught sight of herself in the bathroom mirror. She shuddered at the rags she had hung upon her body much earlier. She knew Harry had seen her at her very worst, and would often join her in sloppy clothing in said occasions, but she wanted to change out of her clothes before sitting down to eat. Luckily, her hush puppies still had some time to cook and the masala just had to be mixed. She was quick about her shower and had been working on blow drying her hair when she noticed how spotty the mirror had been afterwards. She was going to curl her hair and put more effort into her look than simply Harry’s old tee shirt and her hip hugger undies, but she couldn’t stand having cleaned basically the entire house just to have a dirty mirror. She figured Harry could handle a natural look from her as she hopped up, onto the counter to spritz and clean the mirror. Had it been in their old flat, she would have finished in no time. However, in this newer house, their bathroom mirror basically took up an entire wall’s width and somebody had to have their high ceilings, so it took her almost triple the time.

She had been halfway through with her task when Minnie (named after Minnie Riperton), their two year old cocker spaniel, began to cry out from her bed just outside the bathroom door.

“What is it, Miss Minnie? Is it daddy?” Y/N called out over the Billie Holiday track that had just started. Y/N watched in the mirror as her little cocker spaniel came rushing in, barking as she stared at something behind her.

"Oui,” came Harry’s response as came waltzing into the bathroom, a smug little grin tugging at the corners of his mouth as he shamelessly gazed at the spot where Y/N’s thigh ended and curved into one of his many favorites of Y/N’s assets.

“Excuse me, sir, may I help you find something?” Y/N laughed at Harry in the mirror, her hands settling on her hips.

“How can I not look? It’s just out there waiting to be groped,” Harry widened his eyes.

“Keep those hands to yourself, at least while I’m so high off the floor,” Y/N peered down from her spot stood on top of their bathroom counter.

“Cleaning for the cleaners to come tomorrow, again?” Harry’s knowing grin deepened.

“You do it, too,” Y/N rolled her eyes as she continued to wipe at the mirror.

“Not to this extent, I don’t think,” Harry crossed his arms as he leaned against the doorframe, “this song, again?”

“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” Y/N scoffed at Harry in the mirror, “it’s good, wholesome music, Harry.”

“No, s’just this song in particular... You listen to it a lot,” Harry trailed as his sight dropped down to Y/N’s wiggling bum.

“It puts me in a good mood! And not that much,” Y/N droned.

“You wanna bet?” Harry raised his brows at Y/N.

“Okay,” Y/N furrowed her brows as she went to sit on the edge of the counter, “what do you have in mind?”

“How about... if I can recite the song, I get to squeeze it whenever I want for the rest of the night,” Harry stood to his full height.

“You squeeze too hard,” Y/N pouted.

“Soft squeezes, then,” Harry compromised.

“Okay,” Y/N agreed, doubtful Harry would be able to, “and if you can’t?”

Harry laughed before singing over Billie Holiday’s smooth vocals. Harry’s voice was perfectly pitched as he approached Y/N. He continued to sing as he neared her before grabbing a hold of her hips and hoisting her down to stand before him. One of his hands remained at her waist as the other went to hold her hand before swaying around their bathroom, Minnie barking at their feet, thinking she deserved to participate in this strange ritual.

“Under a tree, there’ll be pennies from heaven... for you and me,” Harry finished, leaning forward to dip a laughing Y/N.

“Okay! Okay! So, I listen to it a lot,” Y/N rolled her eyes as Harry pulled her back up to stand before him, “s’not a crime.”

“Never said it was,” Harry shook his head before his hands snaked around to land on the area he had been ogling, “actually quite like the song.”

“Harry Styles!” Y/N widened her eyes as Harry’s hands went to grab the inside of her thighs, signaling for her to wrap her legs around his torso as he hoisted her up.

“What?” He innocently shook his head.

“Was this all a rouse to cop a feel?” Y/N gaped at Harry’s delighted features.

“Absolutely not,” Harry furrowed his brows and shook his head as Y/N’s hands went to push back his hair, his hands spreading over her bottom, “maybe.”

[whereverthemusetakesme]

Allowing themselves to be slept on. ((Pup!Spike at one of the Spaniel Sisters? :D))

Unspoken Fluff Starters Pt 2: The Fluffening 

“Hmm.”

The sleepy murmur came from the blue-collared sister as her head kinda lolled lightly across her adoptive brother’s shoulders. The girl wasn’t fully awake, but nor was she completely asleep; aware enough to register what she was doing, but not so much as to give any thought to it.

If she had been, she most likely would have been the last sister to be caught using anyone else as a pillow. Annette, for all that she constantly stuck around her fellow girls, also had a strong streak of independence, of not liking to look as though she was relying too much on anyone else.

But right now, his almost purple-ish fur was comfy, and he was letting her, and... that was all that was registering with the sleepy spaniel at that moment.

She shifted slightly, one fluffy ear draping across Spike’s neck in the process, as sleep completely took her again; her breathing was soft as it tickled his shoulder, expressing more eloquently than words just how comfortable the middle sister was in her young sibling’s presence.

[teamhook]

CS Pupstravaganza ~ Our Love’s Melody

Hello all! Well, who can say not to puppies? I can't. This is my contribution to the @cspupstravaganza

The song I used is Start of Time by Gabrielle Aplin. If any of you happen to ship Stydia as well, you'll recognize it.

Thanks to the pupper moderator, the lovelies over at Discord, and my Beta- @gingerchangeling

I've had this story in my drafts for a while, I just needed an excuse to really get into it. Thanks for the push.

Gotta tag a few people.

@searchingwardrobes @revanmeetra87 @ilovemesomekillianjones @hookedonapirate @seriouslyhooked @snowbellewells @kmomof4 @let-it-raines @shireness-says @profdanglaisstuff  @xhookswenchx @kymbersmith-90​

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FFN

In their prime, The Scoundrels were a fan favorite selling out stadiums sadly that was 10 years ago. Now they play small engagements. Reunions, bridal showers, birthday parties and whatever event Liam could find.

Killian, however, would sneak away and play hole-in-the-wall bars or what might be considered dive bars. He wanted to get inspired to write one more hit. At least. He wanted to prove to all the critics that called him a "has been" that he was still pertinent. But that was proving to be an elusive goal.

Killian kept declining offers from all different types of reality shows including Dancing With the Stars to The Bachelor. His brother Liam would simply say, "Killy, you are an amazing dancer, You would win, and it would be good publicity for your comeback." Killian's simple response, "I don't need a bloody reality tv show to become relevant my music will show that."

The brothers talked for hours and Liam finally agreed to back off about Killian doing any sort of reality show. At least for now.

"Brother, tell me what I can do to help," Liam asked in defeat.

Killian smirked, "Do what you do best. I want to focus on writing for a while, can you get me some help with Jolly and maybe make sure my plants don't die?"

Liam ponders for a second, "I could get a dog sitter and maybe ask if watering plants would be an added bonus."

"Aye, sounds like a plan. Liam, doesn't that blonde have a dog walker for Olaf?" Killian reminded his brother of the icy blonde he may have a crush on.

Liam blushed at the mention of Elsa, his brother was right. She had mentioned she was going to get one. "I'll ask her if she has any recommendations."

It turns out that Olaf's dog walker was a close friend and had enough time to walk Jolly too. The plants were not a deal-breaker.

Through Elsa, Liam hired Emma to be Killian's dog sitter.

First day on the job. Emma arrived promptly to take Jolly on his walk. She used the key that Liam had left for her in the lobby. She walked in and is soon met with an adorable black labrador/spaniel mix. She scratched behind his ears and looked for his leash. He jumped around full of energy. "You are a cutie aren't you? Yes, you are." She thought his owner would have at least been more organized and left her what she needed to do her job.

She sighed exasperatedly at the inconvenience to have to search for it. She walked further into the loft. It was beautiful and she couldn't help but admire the decor and the personal touches.

She noticed the Grammy awards and as she leaned over to read the name she heard someone clearing their throat. Shit! She got caught snooping. Just her luck.

She slowly turned around to face the music.

"Hello. I'm Emma Swan, Jolly's new pet sitter." She quickly introduced herself. She really hoped that she hadn't overstepped. "I was looking for Jolly's leash to take him to the park." She looked at him and noticed he had fetched his leash. The traitorous dog's tail excitedly tapped on the floor.

"I'm sorry, Miss. Swan. I'm Liam Jones. I meant to arrive before you but I got stuck in traffic." He smiled for a brief second.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have looked for it myself. You must think I'm unprofessional."

"The fault is mine. I should have been here to show you around. Would you like a tour?"

"I think Jolly is ready for his walk and maybe a little playtime. Would you still be here in about an hour?"

"I will be. I need to discuss something with my brother."

"Okay, come on Jolly." She smiled nervously and she left to the nearby doggy park, with a happy dog beside her.

Sixty minutes later she returned with a very tired and happy Jolly.

Emma knocked on the door this time while holding Jolly's leash. The door flew open shortly after. Liam smiled fondly at her and the dog. "So did Jolly behave?" He reached to pet the dog.

"He is a very well behaved dog."

Liam smiled in agreement, "Lass, I'm happy you got along well. My brother was worried about Jolly, but he really needs to focus on his writing."

Emma responded, "Oh, so I will not be meeting him?"

Liam smiled, "you will, but he will not be around much. He needs to focus on this new music."

Emma smiled and looked at Jolly, "I have no problem with that. I will gladly take care of this cutie. That is… if the job is still mine?"

Liam locked eyes with the young girl, "It is, Jolly has taken to you." He eyed his brother's canine. The dog happily wagging his tail in excitement.

Emma hesitantly, "Your brother was some kind of big shot musician from the awards I saw earlier, is there anything I might have heard recently?"

"I'm afraid not. He hasn't written anything in a while." Liam slowly walked past Emma. He stood for a second and returned his attention to her. "Miss Swan please follow me." He guided her further into the spacious loft. Emma walked quietly behind him, admiring the view of the space.

*Days Later*

Killian left his private studio to take a break and spend a little time with Jolly. He was walking around his apartment in search of his dog. He stopped at the sound of an angelic voice. The only person other than his brother that had a key to the apartment was that dog sitter Liam had hired. He had a feeling it was more about having some sort of interaction with the pretty blonde he was smitten with. Killian couldn't understand why Liam was so hesitant about asking the girl out. "Bloody git."

He was transfixed by the lovely melodic voice. The song was nothing he had heard of before. He liked to be familiar with the new sounds and artists. Once he reached the source of his piqued interest he was captivated by the image in front of him. A blonde lass was watering his plants as she sang to her heart's content. She hummed a melody as she inspected the plants to have the correct amount of water. She was walking towards her charge to ensure he had enough water as her day was almost over. She got ready for her grand finale in front of Jolly, the furball kept wagging his tail in excitement. Killian had followed the girl as she flowed oblivious to her uninvited audience. Her song came to an end as she pets Jolly goodbye for the day.

Killian stood in place his eyes focused on the door that had just closed.

"Mary Margaret, what are you doing?" Emma asked her older sister as she entered the bedroom.

"Uh, nothing." Mary Margaret closes down her computer and blushes at being caught. She sits up straight on her bed.

"Oh my god, are you still trying to vote for that show "Then and Now" to do a special on your favorite band, the Scrounges?" Emma giggled at her sister's antics as she dropped down next to her sister on the bed.

"Ems, first of all," she sighed,"It's The Scoundrels and yeah, I am. I don't get it. There is no activity in their social media accounts and I would love it if I could hear them sing at my wedding." Mary Margaret gasps in excitement, "Do you think I can get them?"

"MM, I love you but do you really think David wants a boy band to play at his wedding. It's not just your wedding you know?" Emma says with a raised eyebrow.

"It's not a boy band, and besides Killian Jones has the best voice ever. It's so dreamy and sexy." Mary Margaret sighs contently.

"I guess if that's what you want. It's your wedding, your special day." Emma smiled fondly at her sister.

"Enough teasing and tell me about your first week at work." MM prodded as she focused all her attention on Emma.

"MM, it's not a big deal. Just dog walking and watering some plants for some big shot singer." She shrugged.

"Do you know who it is?" MM asked excitedly.

"I saw some Grammys but I didn't get a chance to read the name, the guy that hired me said it was his brother's place." Emma shrugged.

"Didn't you ask?" MM asked confused.

"I'm curious but on my first day I was caught snooping. I just didn't want to push my luck." Emma confessed blushing.

"Oh, Emma." MM hugged her sister.

"Then the awards were moved. I haven't seen them since. So I took the hint." Emma continued.

"That was unnecessary!" MM said upset.

"I understand, they have a total stranger coming into their home. I'm not mad." Emma smiled at her sister.

"What did Elsa say? Did she give any details when she mentioned the job?" MM asked.

"Elsa just said she was helping her friend Liam out," Emma answered.

"Liam is the one that hired you? And he did it so his brother could write new songs?" MM confirmed as she started putting some things together.

Emma answered slowly. "Yes."

MM gasps, "Oh my gosh! Hold on, I have to double-check something." MM grabs her computer, opens it and does some frantic typing, while Emma watches her. "Ems, is this Liam?" MM points at an old image of a guy that resembles Liam standing next to her sister's teenage crush, Killian Jones. Emma stares at the image trying to read the caption below the photo, Liam Jones brother of Killian Jones singer/writer of The Scoundrels.

"Holy shit! How did you know?" Emma squints at the image as she asks MM.

"Liam is not that common of a name and how many Liam's can possibly have Grammy award-winning brothers?" MM is jumping off the bed excitedly. "Emma you have to introduce me or at the very least get me his autograph!" MM squees with excitement.

"MM, I haven't met him yet. I don't even know if I will. He is always in his studio working." Emma answers her sister.

"Ems, please, please, I'm begging you!" MM begs.

"MM, I can't promise anything." Emma stares at her sister.

"OMG, tell me he still has the tight leather pants! He used to fill them up perfectly." MM sighs contently at the memory.

"MM, I have no idea. You make it sound like I go snooping around. I just take Jolly out and feed him. That's it." Emma's glare brings her sister out of her happy memories.

Routine is not a bad thing per se. Emma likes it that way. No surprises, she had given up on ever meeting Jolly's owner. Liam had said his brother was busy, and she had witnessed the locked studio door. What she doesn't know is that he has seen her once or twice.

Killian Jones has caught himself spying on the lovely dog walker a few times. While she hums to Jolly, she is completely unaware of his presence. He's still not sure if he should be insulted or not about that. However, he can't help but be entranced by her as much as Jolly is. He considers introducing himself a few times, but quickly decides right now is not the time to dwell. He needs to write one more hit song. His time in the studio is proving to be a waste of time.

He hasn't used a lyricist since Milah. They had worked so well together, and fallen in love. At least, he had. He was just a meal ticket for her. As soon as she got a better offer she left him behind. No amount of pleas on his behalf made her reconsider. She was gone. He didn't want to give another the same kind of power again, but he might have to. He was going to ask Liam to put out feelers, but the new lyricist had to be a man. That is the safest way- no temptation.

Emma opened the front door expecting to be greeted by her charge ready to go wagging his tail, but Jolly is not in sight. She started to panic, what if something happened to him? She tried to calm down, and strained her ears...for a second...then she heard faint whimpers. She hurried to find the source.

He could hear scattered barks and some whining. Bloody hell his head hurts. Jolly pressed his cold nose on his clavicle for a second and then the pressure is gone. Killian tried to open his eyes, all he could do is peek. He sees Jolly being pulled away by an angel. Sunshine engulfed the room as he realizes that he's sprawled out on the black leather sofa he had fallen asleep on after indulging in one too many rum glasses. He could faintly hear a soft voice call out for his dog. "Jolly, come on boy. Let your papa rest." The dog whimpered it's response, "I know, baby, we are running late for your walk. I'm sure you need to pee." Jolly finally relented and followed her to the door wagging his tail.

Emma and Jolly left the apartment. "Okay, Jolly let's see what you got buddy." She released the leash and Jolly trotted away to smell everything he could get his nose on but stayed close to her. He was very well trained. She had been surprised by how well he behaved. He must be very loved by his person. Hm. What an interesting way to meet your boss she thought. He looked slightly older than the posters her sister had, but she had to admit he was good looking. She could see some chest hair peeking out of his shirt. He must have taken a break from the studio because every time she picked up Jolly the door was closed with a light on meaning to not disturb. That light was always on. Her attention returned to Jolly. He was chasing a butterfly. She giggled because that dog was simply adorable. She feared she was getting too attached. What was going to happen when her services were no longer needed? After an hour or so Jolly got tired. He'd done his business enjoyed a treat or two. His head resting on her lap.

"Alright, let's take you home. Daddy should be ready for some love from you."

They return to Jolly's home and are greeted with a sour-faced man exiting the apartment.

Emma turned to Jolly who simply tilted his head. She opened the door and let Jolly enter. She was putting away Jolly's leash and filling his bowl with fresh water. She filled the watering pot and went to water the plants. She heard music coming from the living room. It was odd since usually, the place was quiet. It was a catchy melody. Without thinking she started singing softly…

It's like the sun came out

And the day is clear

My voice is just a whisper

A throat clearing made her turn her attention away from the plants to the source. There he stood, dark-haired with an unkempt scruff. A smile showing his teeth. Faded jeans with an old loved band t-shirt. He was scratching behind his ear.

"Hello, lass." with a crinkled smile, "I didn't mean to interrupt such a lovely performance."

Emma blushed, and gently put down the watering pot. "I'm sorry-"

"That was good. A lot better than that git my brother got. The best lyricist, my bloody arse."

"Oh, I didn't mean to overstep."

"You didn't. Listen to this and tell me what comes to mind, or you can sing it," he smiles as he picks up his guitar and starts playing.

She is still with closed eyes and she can't stop herself…

Louder than the screams you hear

It's like the sun came out

Emma pauses for a second to keep listening…

There's a ghost upon the moor tonight

Now it's in our house

She can feel his eyes on her but the music is still flowing through her…

Oh, today I'm just a drop of water and I'm running down a mountainside

Come tomorrow, I'll be in the ocean

I'll be rising with the morning tide

He is just staring at her, her words are perfect. "Lass, Where are my manners, we haven't been formally introduced, Killian Jones at your service." He bowed his head in an attempt to be charming.

She rolls her eyes, she guesses he has no idea she saw him earlier laid out on his couch drunk as a skunk, but she couldn't stop herself, "I know who you are."

"Ah, so you've heard of me. You haven't even told me your name." He smiles.

"I'm Emma, Jolly's walker."

He walks towards her and extends his hand for her to shake. As her hand lands on his, he pulls it to his lips and gently kisses it.

Emma's lashes flutter, and she slowly pulls her hand away from him. "Nice to meet you." She turns to leave.

"Emma, I have a proposition for you."

She pauses then turns to face him, "what kind of proposition?"

"Lass, I imagine you saw the idiot that left the apartment as you arrived?"

"Yes-"

"He was the lyricist my brother got for me. He is supposed to be the best but I beg to differ. He had no soul."

"I don't understand. What does that have to do with me?"

"Well, that verse was lovely, just perfect. I can't help but ask, have you done any writing?"

Emma looks around, "Hasn't everyone?"

"I would like for you to consider writing some lyrics for a song. I've never been very good with them myself."

"Yeah, I don't think so. I don't write lyrics."

"Lass, all I'm asking is for us to kick some ideas around."

"I'm sorry. I just can't." Emma bolts out of the apartment leaving a speechless Killian.

[reyysben]

I was tagged by @skywailer <333

What’s your favourite song(s) to sing/hum? this is constantly changing depending on what I’ve been listening to lately, which is also in constant flux, just because I listen to a lot of music; basically, if it’s possible for me to be listening to music in any given situation, I probably am asdfjksdf... I just really love music <33 though I’m also the kind of person who will become obsessed with one (1) song and then listen to it CONSTANTLY on repeat for who knows how long, usually until I feel personally attacked by another new song, and then the cycle repeats. I think I’m actually in between cycles at the moment... which is interesting. but anyway, the song in my head right now is Demons by Dry the River... something about that song really helps me feel calm/peaceful :’) (also oldies are always valid)  

What’s your favourite flower/tree/plant? flower: peonies; sunflowers; garden roses; all wildflowers <33 tree: the trees in the forests I grew up in (redwoods, ponderosa pines, douglas firs...); all trees whose leaves change color in the fall plant: cacti

Favourite colours? purple! but also pastel peach/coral, and raspberry, and mint green, and robin’s egg blue, and—

What do you always doodle? mostly just patterns/random shapes I think because I’m terrible at drawing ashdfjksf (which is forever a tragedy to me); sometimes trees and mountains or flowers... lots of stars and moons

How do you take your coffee/tea? coffee: usually a little sugar and non-dairy creamer, but I will drink it black in desperate times tea: usually black (I really love the taste of plain tea!). sometimes if I want to get extra fancy/cozy I’ll add almond milk, agave, and cinnamon, and for some reason I always put a ton of sugar in black tea at Chinese restaurants?? no idea why... that’s the only time I ever even think of putting sugar in my tea ashdfjsdf

Favourite candle scent? I’m very into ~cozy~ scents like vanilla, amber, cinnamon, sandalwood, lavender... but for warmer months I also love anything bright and citrusy! I think my all time favorite candle was a “lavender mint” one from anthropologie I was given as a gift many years ago and that they don’t seem to make anymore :’( and no other lavender mint scent I’ve ever found has smelled anything like that one </3

Sunrise or sunset? sunset, but I do also really love sunrise if I’m alive for it

What perfume do you wear? I don’t wear perfume often, but when I do it’s usually either daisy dream by marc jacobs (spring) or light blue by dolce & gabbana (my all time favorite scent, but for some reason I feel like I can only wear it in summer... I have a lot of associations like that with a lot of things asjkdhfj)

Fuzzy socks or house slippers? FUZZY SOCKS

What color are your eyes? green

What’s your favourite eye colour on others? brown, but I think all eye colors are beautiful!

Favourite season? Why? fall, because brightly colored crunchy leaves and sweaters and candles and apple cider and dark lipstick and boots... and Halloween

Cheek, neck, or nose kisses? ................neck

What does your happy place look like? the stacks of a bookstore/library; lying on warm grass with my eyes closed, my best friend close to me; a sunlit forest; in front of a campfire; somewhere quiet where I can hear water; somewhere quiet where I can see stars; sunrise in the desert; anywhere with horses

Favourite breed of dog? HUSKIES. but also german shepherds, and springer spaniels, and bernese mountain dogs, and border collies and chocolate labs and retrievers and the big curly ones... airedales!!! basically all big big dogs :3 but also small dogs and medium dogs. all dogs. no dogs left behind <333

Do you ever want to be married? if so, what colours would you pick for your wedding theme? I would love to be married someday... and... I have no idea O:3 ajksdhjklsdf. or rather, I have too many ideas :/ I love a lot of colors, how are you supposed to choose?! [panicking] mm... probably something more soft than bold and bright... is Harry Potter themed a color?

Cursive or print? print usually, but cursive sometimes

Favourite weather? omg... this is also really hard asdfjhjsdf I love a lot of different weather D: (as you can see I’m an incredibly decisive person O:) .....asdhfsdjkf) hmm... maybe... warm and beautiful, but not too hot? like a mild spring day, where you can smell new plants and flowers everywhere. BUT... I also really love a lot of extremes (I actually adore scorching hot sun, but I prefer desert/dry heat to humidity, which is of the devil; I love winter days where it’s bright and clear but FREEZING cold; I love thunderstorms... heavy rain if I can curl up with a book... [screams in indecision]) ...so I hope that clears that up :/

I will tag @echoesintheforce, @chewbacca, @brightrey, @luminous-stardusts, @unclejooce, & @candlewinds (sorry if any of you have done this already! and if not, no pressure, only if you want to! <33)

[motherofkittens94]

tagged by @starkrysis

what’s your favourite song(s) to sing/hum?  i dont really hum a sepcfic tune but sometimes i just do sounds  like  mm mmmm do do da doo doo  lala la or whatever 

what’s your favourite flower/tree/plant? daffodils 

favourite colours? purple, pink blue 

what do you always doodle? snails cause im not much of an artist but like to draw the swirls   on the shell i  used to always get trouble for drawing snails in maths sometimes i draw cats as well 

how do you take your coffee/tea?  tea with milk no sugar i dont like coffee 

favourite candle scent?  i have a strawberry scented one that i won as a prize in school now  you may think  well thats a rubbish prize  and maybe so but it actually smells really nice  and you have to light to smell ? 

sunrise or sunset? Sunset

what perfume do you wear? not all time but id wear some kinda floral scent 

what’s your go-to dance move when you’re alone?  when im alone i go for t lik waving arm and spinning around but when watching i sorta of shuffle awkardly move my hands a bit unless im drunk then i go all out on the dancing

favourite quote? sleep is good book are better - tyrion lannister 

favourite self care routine(s)?  going for hot chocolate after work or have a bath with bath bomb and a cuppa of tea 

fuzzy socks or house slippers?  both 

what colour are your eyes? green

what’s your favourite eye colour on others? blue

favourite season? why? hmm summer ? i also like autumn 

neck, cheek, or nose kisses?  cheek 

what does your happy place look like?  bed?

favourite breed of dog?  errm?/ spaniels ?? with those floppy ears ?? yeah 

do you ever want to be married? id like to one day  yes 

cursive or print? my writing is terrible but i write in print i guess

favourite weather? when its warm but not too warm so you can wear light clothes comfortably or else when it a light cold but not too much 

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CBD Oil for Dogs: What is CBD, what does it do, as well as is it risk-free for pets?

September 23, 2020

CBD has promptly become the trendiest new supplement in the animal and also canine wellness world. A countless number of firms now promote and also provide CBD oils, balms, as well as gels for a myriad of canine wellness and also health issues ranging from travel anxiety to uneasiness, nausea or vomiting, aggression, and also even canine epilepsy. However just what is CBD, as well as what conditions does CBD oil for pets deal with? Is CBD useful and genuinely secure for our four-legged member of the family? Are there understood adverse effects and risks with ongoing CBD use? What should we as caring pet

proprietors find out about CBD oil before offering it to our pet dogs? We(Mike as well as Steph) have actually never ever provided CBD to our long-haired dachshund Django– f ortunately Django is young, in good health, and also remarkably calm– we felt it crucial to share information about this unbelievably preferred item that can be found in nearly every animal store around the world. Here is everything you need to find out about CBD and also CBD items for pets. What are CBD as well as CBD Oil? Cannabidiol(CBD)is a non-psychoactive and non-toxic cannabinoid that comes from marijuana plants, typically referred to as marijuana as well as hemp. Marijuana plants include an array of phytocannabinoids, however CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)are the most well known phytocannabinoids. Unlike CBD which is non-psychoactive, THC produces a psychoactive result or “high”in humans and pets alike– the exact same high one receives from cigarette smoking cannabis.

Understanding the difference in between

marijuana as well as hemp Cannabis as well ashemp both come from marijuana plants, however they are practically various points. Marijuana originates from the plants’leaves, buds, as well as resin. Marijuana consists of CBD and extremely high degrees of THC, the psychedelic phytocannabinoid that creates a high. Hemp refers to the remainder of the marijuana plant. Unlike cannabis, hemp is non-intoxicating and also includes much less than 0.3 percent THC. While the United States DrugEnforcement Administration(DEA )lists cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, or a medicine”with no currently accepted medical usage

as well as a high potential for misuse”, the FDA does not identify hemp

as a Schedule 1 drug. Because of this, CBD acquired from hemp is legal throughout the United States. What specifically is CBD Oil for pet dogs? Is CBD Oil various from Hemp Oil? After being drawn out from hemp, CBD is generally thinned down with other oils(i.e. dog-friendly coconut oil)to form an ingestible compound that can be added to your canine’s dinner bowl. Some CBD oils

marketed to pet parents are natural and also natural (i.e. made with organically-sourced CBD, non-GMO, free of chemicals, complimentary of chemicals ), others may include chemicals, preservatives that extend item rack life, or fillers. CBD oils for dogs and pets are typically marketed as”hemp oil “because CBD is stemmed from hemp (and not marijuana). You might think the terms”CBD

oil “and also “hemp oil “are interchangable, yet this is not constantly the situation. CBD oils consisting of beneficial phytocannabinoids are based on”hemp remove oils”.”Hemp essence”or “hemp extract oil”are the terms you should search for in the ingredient listing when purchasing CBD oil. Other items regularly marketed as “Hemp Oil “are made with”hemp seed oil”. Hemp seed oil originates from the seeds of hemp and also does not include the useful phytocannabinoids located in hemp remove. Both CBD oil as well as hemp seed oil can be marketed as “hemp oil”, so constantly make certain to read the complete active ingredient listing prior to making any type of acquisition.

HOW DOES CBD FOR DOGS WORK? Dogs, like humans, have an endocannabinoid system. Our endocannabinoid system manages lots of vital biological features in the body including rest, hunger, mood, memory , as well as discomfort inflection.

Your canine’s endocannabinoid system consists of CB1 and CB2 receptors. CBD binds to these receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and also nerve system. This binding can assist re-balance essential organic features and also cause advantages we’ve pertained to anticipate with CBD usage: inflammation decrease, discomfort mitigation, appetite stimulation, anti-anxiety, and anti-nausea, among others. ARE CBD OILS SAFE FOR DOGS? CBD oils produced from reliable firms are generally taken into consideration risk-free for pets.

A 2018 research on using cannabidiol to deal with canine medical problems evaluated accredited veterinarians throughout the United States. Many veterinary individuals sustainedmaking use of CBD products (primarily oils

and edibles )for animals as well as recommended that cannabidiol is an useful therapy for discomfort, stress and anxiety, as well as seizures. With that said, pet proprietors must be exceptionally cautious which CBD products they buy for their pets and also what

web sites and firms they buy from. Virtually any person can market and also sell CBD products to well-meaning pet owners because CBD items are not controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA). Not every business marketing CBD animal products has you and your canine’s best rate of interests at heart as well as may provide misleading or totally false info and also claims about their certain item. A basic guideline is to avoid purchasing CBD oils from third-party market sites like eBay, Etsy, and also Amazon unless you rely on the vendor and recognize. As Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, the primary medical policeman at ElleVet Sciences, explained to us,”There’s a great deal of tomfoolery and also shenanigans going on available when it concerns CBD oil.” Dr. Wakshlag examined 13 commercially-available CBD oils for canines. He found that 20 percent of the CBD oils had much less CBD than their bundles claimed. 2 items in fact had no CBD(you review that appropriately -absolutely no CBD in products marketed as”CBD oils”), and also several products consisted of undesirable chemical preservatives contributed to expand item shelf life.”There likewise are a great deal of CBD companies basing their insurance claims on human or rat information, “Dr. Wakshlag told us

. Dr. Wakshlag advises calling CBD firms to request their certificate of evaluation.” Ask for the last 3 batches to make certain that their product is consistent,”he states.”They could have 25 mg per mm one month as well as 6 mg per mm the following.”If you are considering buying CBD oils for your canine, please consult your qualified veterinarian initially. You veterinarian ought to be able to direct you to a trustworthy CBD brand name and also item proper for your canine based on his or her health and wellness problem and requirements. WHAT CONDITIONS DOES CBD OIL TREAT? Although there is really little study on CBD

and also its efficiency in treating various canine health and wellness conditions, CBD oil is typically used to treat the complying with ailments in animals: Anxiety Uneasiness Pain administration Swelling Queasiness Reduced

hunger Joint pain Along with the above, CBD is often utilized as an additional remedy for: Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis(commonly called eczema )affects 10 percent of pets. Golden retrievers, poodles, Shih Tzus, cocker spaniels, and bulldogs are most likely than various other pet dog breeds to have atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is typically triggered by lawn, mold spores, or dust mites. Your canine might have red, greasy, or tough skin that smells like yeast. Signs include itching, scratching, massaging, and licking. One 2015 research study located thatCBD oil lowers skin irritation and slowly recovers it. Dr. Wakshlag likewise informed us that CBD oil might likewise reduce allergies when it is utilized with other drugs, such as Apoquel and also Atopica. Genetic Epilepsy Genetic epilepsy is one of the most typical root cause of seizures in

pet dogs. It commonly occurs in male dogs in between six months and six years of age. One in 20 canines– at some point in their life time– will certainly experience duplicated seizures that last for 5 to 30 minutes. According to

BMC Veterinary Research, genetic epilepsy occurs regularly in big pet breeds(e.g, border collies, german guards, and labrador retrievers ). It is additionally typical in blends of at-risk types, such as goldendoodles

and bodacions(boundary collie as well as dalmatian blends). Dr. Stephanie McGrath

is a

neurologist at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In a 2019 pilot program, Dr. McGrath treated 9 pets with CBD oil and also seven

pets with a sugar pill for

twelve weeks. All pet dogs in the study remained to receive anticonvulsants, such as phenobarbital as well as potassium bromide. Dr. McGrath found that 89 percent of pet dogs getting CBD oil had less seizures. Osteoarthritis CBD oil is frequently

used for canines with osteo arthritis considering that it assists to relieve canine joint discomfort. Twenty percent of canines have osteo arthritis. Automobile mishaps are one of the most common root cause of this deterioration illness. Osteoarthritis can also be brought on by transmittable conditions (e.g., Lyme illness and also systemic lupus erythematosus), genetic problems, as well as excessive weight. According to Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2020 State of Pet Health Report, 52 percent of pet dogs with osteo arthritis are additionally obese or overweight.

Dr. Wakshlag offered dogs 2 or

8 milligrams of CBD oil per kilo of body weight every 12 hrs for 4 weeks. Eighty percent of the dogs had much less pain as well as more versatility.

“GRPV as well as glycine interceptors engage with CBD and also moisten the signal that increases the spinal cord for discomfort,” he explains. HOW MUCH CBD OIL SHOULD I GIVE MY DOG? One research established that regarding 1 mg per extra pound of body weight offered two times daily was the optimal dosage to treat arthritis in canines. There is minimal research on what CBD dosages are most reliable at treating other health and wellness problems in dogs. As Dr. Liz McCalley, the medical supervisor for Purple Paws Pet Clinic, described to us: “It is still mostly unidentified what dosage is best to help with other problems. I suggest that pet dog parents begin with a reduced dosage and then gradually increase to the lowest reliable dose for their dogs”. Please consult with your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD oil and also to validate the

proper dose based upon your pet dog’s weight as well as special health demands. SIDE EFFECTS OF CBD OIL Normally speaking, CBD oil for pet dogs is thought about non-toxic and also safe. With that said claimed, it is very important to be knowledgeable about any type of prospective side effects and also risks that can result from CBD use. The list below adverse effects have actually been related to canine use of CBD oils as well as products: Dry mouth. CBD oil can trigger completely dry mouth that affects your dog’s teeth and also periodontals. Dry mouth can trigger foul-smelling breath and make it painful

for your dog to ingest. If a canine drinks way too much water in a short period of time, his or her electrolyte

levels can end up being unbalanced. That can trigger difficulty breathing, uneven heart price, muscle weak point, seizures, and bone cracks.Looseness of the bowels. In a 2018 study, 30 beagles were provided CBD-infused capsules, oil, or cream for six weeks. All 30 beagles participating in the study had looseness of the bowels and also were treated with antibiotics(i.e., metronidazole ).”The episodes of looseness of the bowels were suspected to be second to the CBD treatments,”Dr. Liz McGrath describes.” Dietary variation, including treats, and also stress and anxiety can not be dismissed.”Vomiting. In a research study performed by Dr. McGrath, 20 percent of pet dogs vomited when they obtained CBD capsules or oil.

CBD oil preferences bitter with an unique earthy flavor. For this reason, it is not unsurprisingly that pets normally dislike the preference of CBD oil in their mouth or dinner bowl. Reduced high blood pressure. High dosages of CBD can create a short-lived drop in canine blood pressure.

Reduced high blood pressure in dogs can lead to fatigue,

confusion, raised thirst, excessive urination, and also fainting. Sleepiness. CBD oil may make your canine slightly sluggish given that there is a small amount of tetrahydrocannabinol(THC)in it. THC is the compound in cannabis that causes a” high”. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most

canines sleep 12 to 14 hours daily. Please call your vet as quickly as possible if your pet’s resting habits transform after he or she begins taking CBD. Medicine communications. CBD oil causes small liver enzyme altitudes. Considering that CBD is metabolized in the liver, it might create adverse drug interactions with prescription medications. When used together with various other prescription medicines, CBD may create hazardous degrees of the prescription medicines to enter the blood stream. “This is why it is very important

for pet moms and dads to talk with their vets before givingCBD to their canines, especially when their canine is getting other drugs,”Dr. McCalley claims. HOW MUCH DOES CBD OIL COST? CBD oil for dogs is usually offered in 1 ounce

bottles with a medical dropper

. The cost for these generally start around $20 as well as can go up to$45 relying on the brand and also quality of components. Rates for other CBD pet products(pills, soft chews, baked treats, balms, gels, etc) vary widely and cost anywhere from four cents to $3 per mg. ONE LAST THOUGHT CBD oils can certainly

be valuable for pets depending on the animal’s distinct wellness as well as health requirements. With that said stated, there is very little research study on CBD and its efficiency in treating different canine health problems. There are prospective side effects that might arise from CBD usage, and there are also a ton of unregulated CBD items on the marketplace. For these reasons, please always consult your licensed veterinarian prior to offering your canine any CBD item. Added resources Share: Leave a remark source http://www.luckydogsolutions.com/cbd-oil-for-dogs-what-is-cbd-what-does-it-do-and-is-it-safe-for-dogs/

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