#this is just an assessment based on prior knowledge and observations

[fandomsoda]

The reason the solely canon Undertale fandom has become relatively unpleasant (particularly on Reddit) while the AU sector has remained moderately cheerful is because the former is a consuming fandom and the latter is a producing fandom.

Solely canon Undertale fans aren’t getting a steady stream of content to consume and because they rely on canon for their food they’ve been left to stir and argue about nothing amongst themselves over and over again with very little end in sight.

Meanwhile in the AU’s we’re making our own content and having fun, the world is our oyster, imagination is the limit and we are ascending beyond the need for canonical overlords, we are producing our own food so there’s constant discussion and growth and friendship and a lot less time to argue over meaningless things like character genders, character’s moralities, and there’s no space to make fun of other’s work, at least there’s less OF it. We argue about things that matter (such as ethical handling of subject matter and triggering content in media) while the canon-exclusives argue over whether or not Chara is evil for the 1536474th time (which they are not).

We don’t have time to stir over and scream about these things because we have this prior idea of “you can make whatever you want as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody or normalize harmful things” so we don’t CARE as much if a character is good or bad or whatever, it’s up to the writer to craft the story.

Consuming fandoms are bound to starve. Producing fandoms are bound to thrive.

and the AU haters are just jealous <3

[tobiasdrake]

What do you think of Gohan and Piccolo?

There is a fandom war over whether Goku or Piccolo is Gohan's "real dad" and the honest truth is that Gohan's upbringing is very much "It takes a village to raise a child". He is the product of Chi-Chi, Goku, Piccolo, and to a lesser extent Krillin's influences.

But. Also. Though Piccolo and Gohan develop a strong emotional bond, it warrants noting that Piccolo's initial contribution to Gohan's upbringing is pretty monstrous, as befits the reincarnation of pure evil.

There's a tendency to be more critical of Goku's choices than Piccolo's because Piccolo was a bad guy and Goku was a good one. Generally speaking, we tend to give characters a pass for behavior that's... within their narrative wheelhouse, if that makes sense.

When good guys are being good and bad guys are being bad, we consider that business as usual. That's just what they're supposed to do. If Vegeta kills a bunch of people, nobody cares because Vegeta is a bad guy. Bad guys kill people. This is not a worthwhile observation on his character.

So there's a tendency in fandom to hyperfixate only on the good parts of bad guys, and on the bad parts of good guys - and to ignore the rest. Those are the only parts that we consider noteworthy, because they're the areas where the character is going against their mold. It's important, I think, not to do this with Piccolo when talking about Gohan, because while we all love seeing Gohan's innocence reach Piccolo and redeem him, the darker aspect of his earlier choices inform his later growth and development.

We need to learn how to consider the villainous part of villains and the heroic side of heroes in equal measure to the villain's redeeming qualities and the hero's flaws.

By the time of the fight with Raditz, Piccolo is less evil than his previous iteration. According to Gohan, that's Goku's assessment of him. Implied to be Goku's assessment of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai, as that's the only time the two have met since Piccolo's reincarnation, prior to Raditz's arrival.

This is a fair assessment. I've talked about it before, but reincarnating as a flesh-and-blood Namekian with a complete range of morality rather than simply being the embodiment of one guy's evilness had an effect on Piccolo.

Piccolo opposes the Saiyans because he wants to rule the world and doesn't want them killing everyone he means to govern. But Daimao's plan for world domination was just to inflict a 40-year extermination on humanity. Piccolo's original incarnation was just evil, incapable of really thinking about his own ideas and why he wants them the way the newer form of Piccolo has.

Daimao would never have teamed up with Goku to save "his subjects" from extermination. He wanted to kill them all too. This capacity for growth and change was already in motion, already forcing him to reconsider what he actually wants from his own ambitions, from the moment he awoke in his new body.

But he was still a bastard. He'd been Evil Incarnate for 300 years; You don't get over that in an afternoon. He still had all of his memories,a ll of his knowledge; There was a lot of wickedness baked into his personality from the get-go.

Since he was no longer Mazoku, he had a brand new range of moral depth to engage with. But he didn't have the luxury of getting to start over as a brand new person. No clean slate for Piccolo. Now that he was capable of change, he still needed a reason and a will to experience it. Circumstances that would force him to re-evaluate his relationship with himself, others, and the world.

The threat of the Saiyans provided that impetus, by giving Piccolo a plan. A nasty plan. A plan based on strict utilitarian assessment of Gohan's involvement in the preceding fight, with no regard to the fact that this is a four-year-old child.

Piccolo, in this moment, sees Gohan as a resource to be used. He has zero empathy for him or for anyone else.

Of course he doesn't. He was the embodiment of selfishness and cruelty for 300 years. He has a capacity for empathy now but has never been put in a position where it might begin to develop. As he says to Gohan in his dying moments:

"You were the only one who ever really talked to me."

Like. Let's not sympathize too much here; this is more on him than anyone else. He tried to reconquer the world and tried multiple times to kill Goku, the only person he has any sort of relationship with. Even the attack he used to kill Raditz was designed for killing Goku.

The reason nobody ever "really talked to [him]" before Gohan is because Piccolo's only interactions with other people were verbal and physical violence. This is what I was getting at earlier. The guy, at this point in time, is a villain existing in uneasy alliance with the heroes. Let's not forget that. In fact, even his relationship with Gohan is verbally and physically violent.

That sweet scene up there where Gohan confronts Piccolo with the fact that he's not such a bad guy? This is how that scene ends.

This is what we tend to give Piccolo a pass on because we expect this behavior from villains, but it needs to be said that Piccolo's approach to Gohan's training is cruel and abusive. The development of their bond has more to do with Gohan's purehearted innocence than with Piccolo's changing outlook.

That's not a slight against Piccolo. It's the setup. This cruelty is what makes it so meaningful when he does change. It's why this moment is so powerful.

The reason this is such a moment that Toei can't stop trying to remake it is because it comes on the heels of all of that cruelty and dismissal. That he would even do this is as much a surprise to Piccolo as it is to everyone else. It violently contradicts and recontextualizes everything he and Gohan have been through for the last year.

Gohan's innocence won out and it changed Piccolo in ways he didn't even realize were happening. When Piccolo says that no one ever really talked to him before, this isn't an indictment against the world for mistreating him. Piccolo is not the Warriors of Hope from Danganronpa. It's validating Gohan for having the courage and empathy to reach him despite it all.

Gohan's training was an idea born of cruel arithmetic. Gohan himself gained some rudimentary martial knowledge but didn't get much else out of it - because Piccolo himself was unsuited to the emotional guidance that Gohan needed. When the Saiyans arrived, he was woefully unprepared for the task that Piccolo expected of him.

What did you expect? It doesn't matter that you taught him how to throw a punch; That boy is five years old. Piccolo pays for this mistake with his life.

But what he does get out of it, what he and Gohan both get out of it, is the development of an emotional bond that will last the rest of their lives - with his dying moment, his sacrifice for Gohan, being what truly kicks off their relationship.

That sacrifice is the reason Gohan goes to Namek.

Gohan, innocent and kind, doesn't resent Piccolo for the things he did. Quite the contrary, he respects Piccolo a lot. By his own admission, he has the same admiration for Piccolo that he does for Goku.

Gohan and Piccolo's bond is now pretty tight, and it remains so through the Namek and Android arcs.

Piccolo grows from his mistake, lets his ambitions for world domination slide away, and he and Gohan now have each other's backs in earnest. The respect and empathy Gohan needed is now there.

It's from that experience (and the wisdom of God now joined into him) that Piccolo's later able to call out Goku for his mistake in the Cell Games.

Piccolo sees the flaw in Goku's plan because he's been Goku. He's stood where Goku's standing, waiting with baited breath for a warrior's hunger to suddenly awaken inside Gohan and for him to fuck this guy up. He had to learn the hard way that that's not who Gohan is, and he brings that development to the table here. He's projected onto Gohan the way Goku now is, and it cost him his life.

Neither Goku nor Piccolo is entirely right here. But neither is entirely wrong either. Goku's plan does ultimately work, but only because of the effort Cell and 16 put into correcting Goku's bad assumptions and finding a trigger that will set Gohan off.

This, I think, is what gets lost in the "Real Dad Goku vs Real Dad Piccolo" debate. It's too binary. Gohan cares a great deal about both of them, they're both prominent influences on him, and they both had a formative effect on his childhood. If you asked him to pick one, he'd probably look at you like you're crazy. The correct answer is:

That panel, that entire panel, is who Gohan's primary male role model is.

Though if you want to know whose kid Gohan really is more than anyone's, it's her:

No matter how distasteful Vegeta might find it, Gohan is his mother's son. He's sensitive, kind, curious, and far more interested in academia than in martial arts; All the qualities Chi-Chi wanted to instill in him. But he nonetheless has a lot of admiration for Goku and Piccolo too, and he carries their influence with him all the same.

(Also, as an aside. Like. Krillin? Kindly fuck off. Gohan may not be as badly hurt as Goku but he was still beaten half to death by both Nappa and Vegeta over the course of this battle. He couldn't even stand up under his own power anymore before he became the Oozaru. Also, he's five and Chi-Chi hasn't seen him, her baby boy, in a year.

It is absolutely valid for her to be way more concerned for Gohan than for Goku.)

But I digress. Point is, Piccolo and Gohan got off to a rocky start and I think that Piccolo's behavior during that time shouldn't be ignored, but also he changed dramatically due to Gohan's influence. Piccolo shaped much of who Gohan was as a fighter in his early years, but Gohan did far more for Piccolo by making him part of a family despite himself.

Now he's in Gohan's wedding photo.

And Chi-Chi isn't for reasons that can only be attributed to Toei's utter disdain for her character.

And he's teaching martial arts to Gohan's kid, with a much gentler hand than the one he once used on Gohan.

There's a real argument to be made that Gohan did more to shape who Piccolo became in the years following their training together than Piccolo did to shape Gohan. Sometimes the master learns as much or even more from the apprentice than the apprentice does from the master.

[grifstromldt]

Blog Post #4 - Personal Inventory

When I look back at my week 1 definition my thoughts were based off of a high school gym class having a similar name in “Human Performance”. When I look at Stolovitch’s definition, “applying what science and respectable professional practice have discovered that can help us achieve valued performance from and through people”,(Stolovitch & Keeps, 2004, pp.12). I like to think of a combination of both of those and my knowledge from this course and define it as “Applying experience and theories to help achieve a person’s specific goal”.

I felt there are three key things I gained from this course, on top of a lot of other valuable information. One is that with HPT being very “human centered” adaptability is more important than essentially any other aspect of related ID work. A second key piece is that I learned about the importance of “buy-ins” in an organization and why they are important for entry level. A final item that I feel I learned is in relation to interventions. I had no idea there were the three types of interventions and I am glad I know the specifics of common interventions and which category they fit under and why. 

Strengths:

-Conduct performance gap analyses: I feel that I have conducted a variety of different gap analysis through the LDT program that I am confident in my assessment. 

-Evaluate performance improvement interventions: This was a topic I felt very intrigued by and studied up on as it interested me as I continue to look at interventions. 

-Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form: This has been a strength of mine at every job I have worked at through conversations, emails, print, etc. 

-Organized, rigorous, and prudent: I understand there is always going to be someone smarter than me so I am comfortable letting data speak for itself. 

-Accommodating client wants where and when feasible without losing sight of the desired result: As a former teacher, and doing college and teaching through the pandemic, being flexible was an absolute need. 

Able to improve on:

-Sequence performance improvement activities: I feel the more experience I get the more I will understand each specific sequence as right now I still get confused at times as to the reason for certain sequences. I can improve with training in sequencing. 

-Determine resources appropriate for performance improvement activities and help obtain these: I found that in my planning I was constantly forgetting specific resources that were and were not available. I can improve on this with just being more observant early in the process.

-Write statements of performance intervention outcomes: I feel this is a weakness, not in the writing sense, but in the understanding of the outcomes aspect. This will come with training in dealing with intervention plans. 

- Able to sort out priorities: I tend to let the human emotion element take over before worrying about probiotics as this will be adjusted with more experience in the field.

- Anticipates how change in one area affects others: I tend to be narrow minded in relation to how one small change can affect others which can be trained to help me see the overarching change and effects. 

In my current role as an ID that works with professors to build their online courses. One skill that is absolutely necessary is communication. Luckily that is a strength of mine. Communicating deadlines, what I need from them, and what they need from me is the key to a great relationship. One weakness I have that would improve my current work is anticipating change. I tend to just assume the courses are the same as their prior courses and will continue to stay the same which is not the case in some instances. I intend to use these skills and tools/techniques in HPT in my career path. I am finishing my internship later this month and looking for positions on the corporate side of ID rather than the school side of ID. I intend to look back at specific charts and tools (Techniques and Tools for Investigating Factors Affecting a Performance Gap pg 56, Relationship Between the External Environments and Human Performance Requirements pg 29 Stolovitch). These tools, even if I don’t write into the chart or graph, help me build ideas and attack the goals I have when working on ID projects.

[camlovesheroes]

King of Mischief (Chapter 5)

Chapter 5 (Bairn)

Word count: 4.4k

T/w: This chapter contains pregnancy stuff, arguments and mentions of blood & urine, and foul language, read at your own discretion.

Author's note: Hey hey! It's been a while ik.. Soz for that, writer's block was real. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Things are about to get real. Ooh and Don't forget to check out When I Saw You one-shot once it's out!

Bairn - Old Norse barn, principally meaning “child, a son or daughter."

Sheets of paper were being printed by F.R.I.D.A.Y as the results of your scan the day before, had finally come out. “Scan and assessment are 100% completed.” Bruce heard the AI assistant’s announcement. “Thanks F.R.I.D.A.Y.” The man walked over to the printer and took all of the papers from the machine, as a result of his and Tony’s brilliance, they have created a more futuristic and smart scanner that could be used to identify injuries and traumas inside and outside the body plus examine someone’s psychological health and brain activity all in one scan. The results could come out in between 30 minutes to 24 hours depending on the person, whether they are a normal human being or a creature from another species.

The professor scanned his eyes through the health report, everything appeared in good shape, no abnormalities or damage anywhere on your head, chest, and legs. But, there was one thing that caught his eye, there was a lump in your abdominal area. He quickly turned to his computer and asked F.R.I.D.A.Y to look further into what was sitting in your stomach.

As the artificial intelligence did so and began to display a hologram of what was inhabiting you, Bruce's mouth fell agape and he called for Pepper who just happened to walk by the treatment room. “Hey Pepper. Can you come in here for a second?” “Yeah, what’s up Bruce?” The woman reversed her steps.

“You’ve been pregnant before right? You must’ve done an ultrasound before so uh.. I’m no midwife or gynecologist but tell me, does this look..” “Like a baby.” Pepper interrupted the male as she saw the hologram of your scan. “Wait, is this?” Her head whipped towards Bruce’s direction.

“Yep. It’s Aurie’s results. I don’t think she knows..” The professor rubbed his nape conflictingly.  “We gotta tell her as soon as possible. She can’t go out there while carrying a baby. It’s dangerous for both of them.” Pepper asserted. “Yeah, should we tell Loki too?” Bruce questioned.

“Tell me what?” Loki disrupted from behind which made Pepper and Bruce turn so quickly after being caught off-guard. “Oh uh nothing!” Fortunately, the professor’s hands worked speedily to turn off the hologram. “Right.” The God squinted at their weird behavior, he knew there was something off based on their tone and body language.

“Anyways, Bruce, have you found anything wrong with Aurelia?” Banner glanced at Pepper and she widened her eyes to him, giving him a signal to not tell Loki anything before she excused herself. “Coming through, I got other things to do.. Bye Bruce!” She awkwardly smiled as she walked by your husband.

Bruce rummaged through the papers of your health report, thinking of leaving the picture that showed the lump in your stomach, however Loki had teleported to stand closer to him. “Anything?” Loki tilted his head as he observed all the documents. Bruce nervously cleared his throat prior to explaining the results.

“There’s nothing wrong with her. She’s as healthy as she can be.” Just then, your spouse held the picture of your scan up, “Then what’s this on her stomach?” He raised an eyebrow. “Oh that’s just a little swelling, I’ll give her an ice pack to reduce it. She’s otherwise in shape.” Bruce nervously lied.

“Really?” Loki stared. Luckily for Banner, Loki didn’t have much knowledge regarding anatomy or bodily science so he didn’t nitpick any further although he had his doubts, especially since the professor was acting strange and suspicious. “Fine..” He broke the intense eye contact and put the picture down gently. “But if I find out that she is not well, you know who I would pay a visit to first.” He threatened the poor man. Loki doesn’t play around any matter that involves you, his wife whom he cares dearly.

You were just sitting at the lounging area, deep in thought and analyzing what the mage said to you as he touched your abdomen. “Hello little one.” His vicious grin, teeth black, skin sagging on his rotting bones, and his eyes, his sunken, dark, lifeless eyes. It made you shiver as you recalled the painful zap that made its way through your body.

What did he mean when he greeted you with that short sentence? Why did he touch your stomach area instead of somewhere else? Most importantly, why did it hurt so much when he came in contact with your body? Was it because you were distracted and your protection against magic wavered? You were overthinking it as you fiddled with your bottom lip.

At that moment, Pepper approached you softly, asking to speak with you while taking a seat next to you on the leather couch. “Is something wrong Pepper?” You asked curiously, you knew that there is something important going on if Tony’s wife and assistant wanted to talk. “Oh, I’m just helping Bruce out with something regarding you..” She gave you a kind smile. “Sure, what is it?” Before she popped the question to you, she took both of your hands and faced you properly. “Aurie, are you pregnant?” The query made you widen your eyes and pull away from her.

“Huh? Well.. I don’t think I am..? Why’d you ask?” You doubtfully answered and questioned her back. “Well, Bruce pulled me into the treatment room earlier to identify something from your scan and.. And when I took a look at it, it seemed like you had a baby inside of you.” The woman was careful with her words, she didn’t want to freak you out. “Who’s got a baby inside of them?” Wanda chimed in, she had accidentally eavesdropped on the two of you in her way to get a glass of water.

“Are you pregnant, Aurie?” Wanda tilted her head. “Apparently she probably is, based on her scan.” Pepper responded. “You should take a pregnancy test, just to be sure.” Potts placed a hand on your shoulder as your mind began to connect the dots. What the mage said, the pain that linked to your stomach, the reason why your motherly instincts kicked in really hard when you saved the little child.

Could it be true? Could you be carrying you and Loki’s first offspring? “Can any of you get your hands on one? I wish to be as discreet as I can about this pregnancy.” You looked at both Pepper and Wanda. “Of course, we could go out and get one, we’ll ask Strange to open a portal to a pharmacy.” Maximoff smiled towards you.

After begging Strange to teleport you two to a pharmacy, you finally got the pregnancy test. Well, frankly speaking, pregnancy tests. You didn’t know which one to purchase and you just wanted to be sure whether you really are with a child or not. There you were in Wanda and Vision’s room, hiding from Loki while you waited for the tests’ outcome. It was hilarious how the Scarlet Witch had to explain how the test works to you.

You literally had to urinate on one of them and prick yourself to put your blood on the other. Honestly, you weren’t sure whether the tests would work or not since they were meant for Midgardians’ usage and not Asgardians. The five minutes of waiting felt like an eternity, you weren’t sure how to react if the tests came out positive. Should you be happy and excited or should you be worried and afraid?

The alarming sound of the timer broke the nerve wracking silence as you glanced at Wanda and got ready to look at the results of the two tests that were in your grasp. “Ready?” You asked your witch friend and took a deep breath. Slowly, you turned the two sticks around while looking away, then your eyes averted bit by bit to look at the test window to see any formation of double lines. From that moment, it was as if you were frozen in time, your heart rate began increasing and your goosebumps dominated your skin. “Aurie?” Wanda pulled you back into reality and you nodded, unspokenly telling her that you were pregnant.

“How are you feeling?” The red headed woman. “I don’t know what to feel..” You answered with knitted eyebrows. “Hey.. It’s okay.. Take your time.. I’m sure this is a shock to you. Plus, with everything going on right now..” She sat next to you on the bed and soothed you by stroking your arms. Wanda lets you have a moment of quietness before asking you a question.

“Are you going to tell Loki?” “No.. Not yet. If I tell him, he won’t let me fight.” The woman sighed upon hearing your response. “But he needs to know eventually, Aurie..” She was worried for you, with you being pregnant, it could be a threat when you go down to the field. “Yes.. I’ll tell him.. Once this war is over.” Wanda gets your stubbornness. It was something that a lot of great sorcerers have; you, her, Strange, and Loki had obstinacy of their own and there’s nothing anyone could do about it.

Loki observed you from afar as you trained with Natasha, in his mind, he was recalling the time when you came back into your shared room to settle for the night. He went in to give you an embrace from behind but you immediately rejected his advances, pulling his arms away from circling around your waist. It flabbergasted him, you had never pushed him away before and he wondered whether he had done something wrong somehow.

“Care to share your thoughts brother? You are spaced out like a statue.” Thor approached the God. “I’m just stupefied.. Have you noticed how odd Aurelia has been acting lately?” Loki asked the God of Thunder. “Not really.. Why?” He looked at you and went back to Loki.

“Do you think she’s upset about anything? Something related to me, perhaps?” He leaned back at the wall behind him. “Ah.. So this is what’s going on in your head? Did you have a lovers’ quarrel?” The blonde haired God smirked in amusement. “No. And I don’t recall annoying or upsetting her either.” He fidgeted with his ring, the Space Stone from the Tesseract dazzling it. Loki had cracked open the confining cube and decided to keep the stone on himself, disguised as a ring; he never took it off since then. Thor snickered loudly and smacked his brother’s arm, “Loki, Loki, Loki.. You’ve most probably done something wrong to her.. You should ask her.. She seems like someone who would be straightforward with anything.” The hero suggested. It felt nice to finally play the ‘big brother’ role to Loki and help him solve ‘women problems’.

It was dinner time and everyone was taking their food and sitting in the lounging area, some of them were watching a movie, including Loki while you took some food, tonight’s menu was Indian takeout. It’s been two weeks since you found out that there was a bun baking in the oven. Your first trimester symptoms were kicking in and now you had to be more careful with what you eat. One wrong step and it’s either heartburn, a session of throwing up in the bathroom or a really bad case of tummy aches.

Right after you’ve placed some food on your plate, you scouted around for a seat in the lounge but your eyes caught a glimpse of something green and large, it was Banner, in his Hulk form. No wonder you couldn’t seem to find any space to chow down when the lounge would usually fit all of the team. You walked towards where the big bodied hero was and confronted him.

“Hey big guy.. Why are you in this form?” You tilted your head in confusion when you saw that he was dressed in a stretchy shirt and pants with a pair of glasses. “Oh hey Aurie! Cool right? I started a gamma ray therapy to balance out my forms so Bruce and Hulk are fused into one. No more double personality.” Bruce grinned as he explained. “I see.. Um.. Can you change back to your mundane form though? You’re taking quite a lot of space.” You asked him carefully to not offend the green being within him. 

“Sorry Aurie.. I don’t think I could do that..” He sheepishly smiled while rubbing his nape. “Well, it’s alright then.. I’ll just eat at the dining area. Enjoy the movie!” The whole time you and the professor were conversing, Loki was listening to your conversation and upon hearing that you were going to sit elsewhere, he called out to you and pulled you to sit on his lap which caught you by surprise.

“What do you have on your plate darling?” He gave you a small smile and looked at the assortments of food you had on your platter. “Just some chicken korma and pita..” You avoided eye contact with him. “Are you sure it’s fine for me to sit on you? Are you comfortable?” You had to find a way to escape from this situation. “Of course! We used to do this a lot back in Asgard.” He rested his chin on your shoulder and took a piece of the pita bread, dipping it into the korma sauce to feed you and you awkwardly accepted his offer when he fed you.

“Aww look at these two lovebirds.. Get a room, you two.” Lady Sif teased both of you, she wanted to save herself from the cringiness of your displays of affections. “Oh we will.. Once my wife here gets her fill of Indian food. Am I right dear?” The God of Mischief winked at Sif and then gazed at you playfully. You chuckled in embarrassment at his ballsy words. “Indeed, but don’t you want to watch the movie?” “I couldn’t care less about the movie Aurelia.. I’ve missed my beautiful queen and would like to spend the evening with you in privacy.” He whispered his answer and pecked your cheek sweetly. You let out a small, quick smile and continued to eat.

Shortly after you’ve finished your food, you got up to wash the plate whilst Loki washed his hands next to you. The suspense and nervousness was killing you, your heart was thumping in your chest and you knew that once you two got back to your room that your husband would address the cold shoulder you had been giving him for the past couple of weeks.

You placed the plate on the dish rack and dried your hands with the towel that hung on the oven handle. Loki approached you and held your hand, “We should go back to our room.. There is something I’d like to talk about with you.” He led you to the elevator and you could hear Thor shouting, clearly sending a message to both of you. “Keep it down lovebirds! Don’t break anything.” You blushed madly and entered the elevator, your spouse raised his hand to say goodbye to his brother.

You and Loki finally made your entry to your shared bedroom and you made sure to keep a distance from him by walking up to the windows, looking out at the evening sky, full of stars, not as mesmerizing as Asgard’s but it had its own charm. He closed the door calmly and turned to face you; your back facing him. He got closer to you and cautiously placed his hand on your shoulder instead of hugging you from behind like he usually does. The male didn’t want you to push him away again.

Thankfully, you didn’t budge when he laid his hand on you. “Aurelia.. Is there something bothering you? I’ve noticed that you’ve been quite distant.” He stargazed with you. “No, it’s nothing.. I’m probably just tired. I’m still recovering from the attack, remember?” You lied. “You’re not telling me the truth.. You’ve been rejecting my advances for two weeks now.. Why? Have I done something wrong?” He continued to pursue the subject.

“Stop it Loki. You’re overanalyzing it.” You shutted him off. “Then look into my eyes and tell me, Aurelia.” He turned you around with a miniature amount of force and you tried your best to avoid his eyes. “Tell me.. What are you hiding from me?” His brows were furrowed. “Loki! Some things are better kept as secrets.” Your words were sharp and your tone defensive. The God scoffed.

“After all that we’ve been through.. What is it? You don’t fancy being around me anymore? Does my presence annoy you? Do you want things to go back to how it was when we first got married? Is that what you want?! Tell me!” He got ahold of both of your arms and shook your body. “No! It’s nothing like that Loki!” You forcefully pushed him away, your husband was taken aback by your actions, the look of surprise present on his features.

“I just can’t tell you! I can’t.. It’s for the best..” You shuddered, your voice fell into a soft whisper as the emotions came flooding in. In the spur of the moment, Loki slammed his fist on the wall, making you jump. “You know what? Fine! Don’t tell me! Suit yourself.” He walked towards the door frustratedly but you spat out.

“I’m with a child.” It made him stop in his tracks and did a double take. “What?” He turned to look at you. “I’m pregnant..” His face was unreadable as he walked slowly to you. “I didn’t want to tell you because I knew you wouldn’t let me fight.” “How long have you known?” He interrupted. “Two weeks.. Ever since the scan..” You answered, it felt like you couldn’t breath, the situation was intense.

“You should’ve told me..” The man was a few inches away from you now. “I want to fight.. If you knew, you’d be keeping me in the deepest of bunkers. I do not wish to stay back and spectate while you run around putting your life in danger. “Shh..” Loki hushed you and went on to cup your face in his large, slender hands. “You’re safe darling.. You’re safe as long as I am alive. And the thought of you.. And this child...” He placed his hand on your stomach. “... will keep me safe.” You didn’t know whether his words meant that you were allowed to go to battle or the opposite but you didn’t mention anything and let your husband engulf you in a warm embrace.

One week later, you were all on guard for Amora’s next wave of battle, Nat, Bruce and Clint had been reporting everything that seemed suspicious on your radar but none of them were fatal and harmful threats. Sam had been on aerial patrol all across Atlanta whilst Stephen had been teleporting back and forth between Kamar Taj and the Avengers Compound to oversee and inform the team of any casualties. Tony and Peter worked on some weapons and machinery that could prove to be of good use in the next round against the Enchantress and her battalion. As for the rest of you, you all trained as usual, your knowledge and skills with your powers were increasing by practice, thanks to Wanda teaching you the ways of Midgardian magic and how it's just as powerful and potent as the sorcery from other realms.

In other news, you and Loki had announced to the team about your pregnancy, you’ve received mixed reactions from them. Some were stoked and some were concerned, having a child in the middle of an inter-realm war was risky. Especially when the person who’s carrying the child was first handedly involved in it.

An in-house medical team was brought in, Tony insisted the reason why he called them in was because Bruce ‘needed backup’ in the treatment room but everyone knows that he did it for the sake of you and your monthly needed checkups for the baby. Your first ultrasound had revealed the estimated age of the child, 14 weeks. You weren’t in your first trimester after all. You and Loki were expecting a bump to show around this time as per the doctor had told you though it doesn’t look like it’d be popping any sooner.

You had just finished combat training with Steve and being the chivalrous man he is, you suspected that he went easy on you. “Steve, it seems that you’re going soft on me. You used to be a lot of fun.” The man could only chuckle. “Well ma’am, I’m afraid you gotta get used to that as long as you are pregnant.” You rolled your eyes at him, he had always been a gentleman.

“Oh please, Steve.. I am pregnant, but I’m not weak.” “I know, I know.. But I can’t risk anything. Your husband’s watching our every move.” He stretched out while moving his head to Loki’s direction. “Did he threaten you prior to our training?” You snickered in disbelief. “Not exactly a threat.. More of a…warning?” The blonde haired man smiled at you.

Directly before your feet could make their way to your spouse, the alarms started blaring and Natasha’s voice was heard through the loudspeakers. 

“Attention to all Avengers, report to headquarters immediately. I repeat, attention to all Avengers, report to headquarters immediately.”

You turned to Steve and Bucky, as well as to the Warriors Three who were already heading for the elevator. You ran towards Loki and grasped his hand as you both followed the others into the lift. Despite knowing that you were pregnant, you were grateful that Loki hasn’t forbidden you to join the fight. You and Loki had changed into your battle uniforms within a split second by using magic, that was one of the perks that came with being a master sorcerer.

Stepping foot into the headquarters, the scene was less scattered and chaotic as compared to the first attack. Everyone was prepared for the worst but they were well-equipped with newer, stronger technology and weapons thanks to Stark and Parker. Strange was there while Wong stayed back at Kamar Taj in worries that Amora and her army would come to attack them once more. You walked towards the rest of the team and listened to the war strategy that was being explained by Banner.

“Alright guys, the attack is centralized this time. There are a few portals coming out and they are a little bit north from where the Atlanta portal surged last time. The amount of soldiers would be bigger and the damage is going to be worse than what they’ve done before. Be alert, don’t let your guard down and watch each other’s backs.” The green man nodded to you as he finished.

“Circle around everyone.” You ordered them whilst summoning all the power you have to put a protection spell on them. After you were done, Tony asked if everybody was ready and he glanced at you. “You ready Aurie?” “Ready as I’ll ever be.” You answered confidently. “Strange, open the portal.” He turned to look at the sorcerer. The doctor opened a portal right in front of you and you were the first to enter, the place was peculiar, nothing like you’ve ever seen before. “What is this place?” You questioned in confusion.

“It’s the Mirror Dimension, no one is able to get out without a sling ring. I’m sorry Aurie.” Strange explained to you and as you turned, the portal was decreasing in size. “Wait no! No no no, Strange!” You sprinted towards the portal but it was too late, the last person you saw was Loki as you were left in a void filled with mirrors.

“We can’t let her fight.” Loki stressed, the whole team was there except for you. You were in the treatment room, getting your first ultrasound scan. “She’s got the perseverance and drive to fight. I’m sure she’ll be able to protect herself.” Wanda defended you while folding her arms. “Yes, but the child in her womb doesn’t. It’s an entrance for the enemies to ruin her from the inside.”

Even Wong was there and he was on Loki’s side. “The reason she got hurt during battle was because a mage saw a way to attack her. She isn’t weak, but something connected to her is.” Stephen sighed. “My hypothesis is that the fetus is like a pendrive. Anyone has access to it and is able to transmit viruses into a computer by transferring corrupted files into it. In this case, the Enchantress and her army is ‘anyone’, Aurelia is the computer and dark magic is the virus.” Strange added.

“But why attack Aurie?” The Black Widow inquired. “Because Amora knows that she is my weakness. Our weakness. Without her ancient protection spell, most of us wouldn’t stand a chance against those sorcerers. And she knows that if she gets Aurelia, she would be able to make me kneel in front of her.” Loki answered the question. “So what do you suggest?” Tony raised an eyebrow.

“Strange, are you able to conceal her in a dimension? A dimension that is difficult to access nor escape.” Your spouse turned his head to the intelligent sorcerer. Strange gave a specific look at Wong. “There’s one.. But she’d be confused and loopy if she’s kept in there for too long. Haven’t sent a pregnant woman into it before so I don’t know if there are any other known side effects.” Strange replied.  “It’s much safer than having her join us in the field.” Loki claimed. 

“Alright, who’s voting to keep her contained?” Tony held his hand up, followed by Steve, Bucky, Bruce, Clint, Strange, Wong, Volstagg, Hogun, Sam, Peter, and Loki. “It’s a majority vote. She’s not fighting.” The man concluded. “Are you sure that she’ll be safe in that dimension? What if she’s intelligent enough to get out of it?” Wanda was unsure of the security of the dimension. “Yes, I’m sure. She probably doesn’t know much about our magic. Don’t worry, she’ll be alright.” Strange assured her. He was positive that Loki’s suggestion would work. Unless, the Enchantress finds a way in.

Chapter 6

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Sharp Spikes and Glamour - Fusion AU

Ao3,   MasterPost,   More of This AU

Relationships: Romantic Dukeceit, mentioned Romantic Royality and Analogical. 

Warnings: Swearing, mentions of sex/sexual innuendo, violence against inanimate objects, mentions of injury- for perspective this is Remus-centric, and he’s just like that. Also mild arguing, some self-deprecating thoughts. The Dukeceit fusion uses it/its pronouns (as do I, so no clowning). 

Word Count: 3,992

Remus let himself fall backwards onto the hardwood floor, huffing. A satisfying thump echoed through the empty room, but the dull pain at the base of his skull stopped him from slamming his head down again. If Remus kept tripping over himself when his body was in top condition, he probably wouldn’t do any better with a cracked open skull and shattered vertebrae all the way down his back (however fun that might be).

Schmaltzy music lingered in the room still, and with a snap Remus willed it into silence. Now, Remus hated silence, but in that moment it felt like a blessed mercy in the wake of fucking classical fucking ‘music’. He laid flat on the floor, enjoying the quiet and wallowing in his aching muscles. As disgusted as he was by the orchestral garbage, he liked the dancing that went along with it even less- maybe for the simple fact that he was so very bad at it. 

So, the big question was why he was doing this to himself. Why had he gone through the trouble of making a dance studio in his side of the Mindpalace? Why the hell was he using it to learn waltzes, rather than his usual style of fast-paced and very suggestive movement? 

The answer was simple enough: Janus.

Now, just a month ago, Remus could very confidently say that his and Janus’ relationship was perfect. And it still was, really, but back then he’d been safe in the knowledge that they were also as affectionate and intimate as they could be! Which is to say, very very intimate. Wink, wink, if you catch his meaning. That was the way he liked it; Remus didn’t want there to be a step he hadn’t taken in any situation, but especially a relationship like that!

But then, that month or so prior, a very weird and crazy and impossible and fucking awesome thing happened right in the middle of the goddamn living room, proving Remus unfortunately and/or fortunately wrong about his boyfriend. His brother and his best friend had fused. Like, actually, Roman and Patton had pulled some cartoon bullshit that none of them had ever known they could even do before!

Obviously Remus was floored; everything there was to know about his (and other people’s) physical forms, he knew it and he’d pushed it to the limit before! Except for now, with something he had somehow never found out about that his brother got to first. That was the kicker, that was what made it both shocking and anger-inducing. 

There was no question. Remus was going to learn to do that. 

So, here he was, trying to learn, but he was not good at like, actually dancing. Which would’ve been fine, if he was dating anyone other than Janus- the most elegant, classy, coordinated side of them all! And Remus knew, somewhere in his sick-and-twisted guts, that Janus deserved to have something special, something that wasn’t more fitting in a sleazy nightclub. He wanted to give him that, no matter how hard it was.

Which was much harder than he’d originally assumed, actually. Before Remus knew it, Virgil and Logan had also managed to form a fusion before he had even gotten the hang of a waltz. And those two hadn’t even danced to get it! Wasn’t that just cementing his confidence?

Remus shook his thoughts away with a frustrated growl. He sat up on his knees braced against the ground, scraping his talons down the shiny wooden floor of his horrible, horrible dance studio. He was gonna get this right, because if there was one thing he wasn’t, it was a fucking quitter.

Swinging up to his feet, Remus pushed his hair back from his face and fixed it into a tangled mass of ponytail. He brought his arms down, and then back up again, shaking them wildly. When he deemed that job done, he kicked his legs out in much the same way. Seeing as he was the embodiment of energy, he never managed to get rid of all of it, but the wiggling definitely helped his focus. With a huff of finality, Remus settled, stared at nothing, and snapped his fingers. Shitty ballroom music filled the room again, and it took all of Remus’ effort to count his steps instead of willfully vomiting onto the floor.

But he did restrain himself, he kept his focus for once and propped his arms up on the empty air. Under his hold, the very absence of material wavered, shaping itself into something like a person. And so he laid his hands on that, in relatively respectful places, and began to lead the mannequin around the room in choppy movements. It matched him beat for beat, but it could not offer its own, organic responses like an actual dancing partner might- and that was by design.

It was boring, that was the real problem. How was he supposed to get invested if it was the same four movements, over and over! Each new attempt, he got maybe five minutes in before the fatigue hit, the need to do anything more interesting. What was just a couple of twirls, maybe a dip? Janus would still probably appreciate those additions anyway!

None of the flair attempts went well. He stumbled, hit the wall, tripped, all of it. By the end of twenty minutes Remus was waving the mannequin out of existence, feeling frustration pricking the corners of his eyes. What was he thinking, he wasn’t Roman, this was so stupid!

Remus straightened up (ha, ha) and spun around. He made his way to the corner of the room, fell into a crouch, and sunk his claws into the edges of the glossy wooden floor. Splinters bit his fingers, but he barely noticed them as he began to peel back the panels. They came free in a series of crunches and snaps, spitting shards of wood out and revealing the void beneath the ground. Remus held the chunks of flooring, feeling sharp edges digging into his palms, and he shredded them to pieces. When they weren’t much bigger than pencils, he let them fall into the newly made hole. Once done, Remus set his hands on the new edge, and he did it again. 

But, like almost everything he did, the destruction was loud. Shrieking, splitting, crunching kinds of loud. The kind of loud that didn’t go unnoticed. 

And the mindscape was as infinitely big as it was claustrophobically small.

Within minutes there was a sharp knock against the doorframe. Remus jolted upright, spitting out the hunks of plank that had one way or another found their way to his mouth. As he turned, he grinned manically, tucking his hands behind his back. 

Janus lifted a brow at him from across the room. The side stood with one hand propped on his hip, the other raised above his head so that he leaned on the doorway. His mouth was a thin, quietly concerned line, his eyes flicking around in tiny movements as he assessed the situation. 

“This is quite unlike the other rooms you've created,” He observed, clicking the back of his heel on the floor. Remus turned his gaze to the wall just above Janus’ shoulder, discreetly picking the splinters from his hands. In all honesty, this situation wasn’t unexpected- Janus was known to wander around in Remus’ new creations, whenever he wanted to catch his attention- but Remus had been under the impression that when that happened, he wouldn’t be right in the middle of tearing it all down. 

Which had clearly been a stupid assumption from the start, because he was. Himself.

“Hey, J.D.!” he chirped, scraping the last of the rubble from his fingertips, “Thought I might try out something new!”

Janus’ eyebrows arched up, a bemused smirk gracing his lips.

“An empty room?”

“Yeah, but obviously it got boring, so-” he gestured at the corner he’d torn into non-existence. “Time to get rid of it! It was probably a dumb idea, anyway.”

Even to his own ears, his cheery tone sounded forced. He threw in a gargled giggle to make up for it, but that came out even worse. Janus narrowed his eyes in that knowing way of his, then, and Remus knew he’d have to explain himself properly.

“Darling,” Janus slipped into the room with long strides, “What is so wrong that you’re using half-truths to talk to me?”

He wasn’t embarrassed that he’d been learning to dance- he was 99% sure he wasn’t able to feel shame (which was very sexy of him, in his opinion)- but he was upset that he was so disappointed at it. 

He didn’t need anyone’s approval… but he certainly wanted Janus’. 

“It doesn’t really matter,” Remus’ statement rang with honesty. He met Deceit in the middle of the room, his smile challenging, only to be met with calm and patience. 

“I don’t care if it doesn’t ‘really’ matter. I just want to know why my partner was angrily devouring housing material in a brand-new corner of the mindscape.” 

“It’s not that weird, I’ve eaten a lot worse than plywood!” 

Janus huffed, crossing his arms over his chest. 

“You’re clearly frustrated.”

“I’m frustrated all the time,” Remus argued, “There are so many stupid things to be frustrated about, you know that. It’s a very easy feeling to have, you get it without even noticing! Like, if it were an injury, it’d be a papercut; everyone has a papercut somewhere on their body most of the time.”

“What?”

“It’s an analogy, I think!”

Janus gave a long-suffering sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose. Remus felt a small bit of pride at how annoyed he looked, despite the uncomfortable situation he’d gotten himself into. 

“Whatever, if you’re really doing so well I suppose I should spare my worry and save us both the headache.”

“Exactly! See, just because I’m feeling a bit manic-panic doesn’t mean it has anything to do with you, scaleface.”

And that was his mistake. 

Janus stopped turning away as soon as he’d started, his mouth curving into a deep frown. He crossed his arms over his chest, and he almost seemed to be offended.

“You just lied.”

Remus, internally, screamed. He hadn’t even fuckin’ lied on purpose! That couldn’t be fair!

“So it is about me, then,” Janus went on slowly. “Are you angry with me?”

Remus blinked, falling untense oh-so quickly at what he now saw was Janus’ nervous face. 

“Wha- no! That’s not what this is about!” 

Janus only narrowed his eyes suspiciously. Remus grabbed the snake’s hands with his own scarred ones, pulling him near. He felt his hesitation leave as soon as it had arrived, replaced by his usual affinity for just spitting out whatever he had to say. It wouldn’t turn out any worse than having to see his baby hurt or worried. 

“It was supposed to be a surprise. For you.” 

The suspicion melted off of Janus' face in increments, leaving him with a confused little half-smile.

“For me?” He echoed, “What was it?’

Remus huffed, snapping his fingers. The lyricless music returned to the desecrated room, and he gestured around with both hands. 

“It didn’t really work out the way I planned, so,” he rolled his eyes and huffed. “I was teaching myself to dance all proper.”

Remus could basically see Janus’ thinking, and for some reason it was grating him. 

“You want to dance with me? Dear, you know you don’t need to give me traditional romantic gestures like that-”

“It was to fuse!” Remus blurted, “I wanted to fuse with you. Like, properly.”

Janus made a soft sound of realization, his eyes going wide. He was silent for a long moment, holding too-tight onto Remus’ hands. But he had yet to let go, which the creative trait counted as a good sign.

“Oh, Love,” he whispered at last, “You’re really serious.”

Remus would’ve winced, if not for the fact that Janus' face was split in a smile, open and sincere in a way that showed he'd really been caught off-guard. His face was warm, and he looked pleased for all the world. He wasn’t judgmental, then, only surprised.

“Um… yes? I wanna fuse with you?”

Janus shook his head musingly, laughing almost exasperatedly.

“No, no, I understood that bit, but-” he waved a hand at the barren room, smirk growing wider, “Ballroom dancing? You? Really?”

He had a point. The walls were a pristine white, shot through with neat marbled patterns. There were mirrors stretching the surface of either wall, reflecting onto each other with clean clarity. There was no clutter, no objects, nothing but the little box itself. And Remus felt no more frustration as he burst out laughing. He tipped his head back and cackled, tugging Janus’ arms until they were pressed together.

“I don’t know why I thought this would work!” He cackled.

“I never know why you think anything that you do,” Janus’s nose wrinkled as his own resolve cracked, leaving shrill giggling behind. Remus snorted, holding onto his partner just to keep himself upright.

“Sorry, Jay,” he almost wheezed, “There’s no way we’re gonna be able to fuse like this, I’m horrible at it.”

Janus’ giggles tapered to a stop sharply, turning to trills of confusion before cutting off completely. Remus met his eyes, and was surprised to find renewed concern. 

“Now, that’s entirely what I meant by that remark, you aren’t misinterpreting at all.”

Remus squinted at him, at the sudden spout of backwards talk.

“...What?” 

Janus scoffed.

“Of course I don’t want to fuse with you, it’s not like we’re in a committed relationship, or anything.”

Janus got very lie-ey when he was heated; the ferocity had Remus taken aback. 

“Soooo, you… do want to try it with me?”

Janus glared in a very duh-obviously--you-idiot kind of way. Remus might have been annoyed with his little tsundere, but the snake’s grumpy face edged just too much on the endearing side for it to spark any of that. It wasn’t too much of a shocking revelation, he supposed, but when he admitted to failing before it felt pretty final, in his opinion. 

“Uh, Okay! You have to lead, though, and I’m at least 60% sure it won’t work, because like I said I have no idea what I’m doing.”

Janus hummed in satisfaction, his grimace curving up into a smirk. 

“To start, we’ll need a change of scenery.”

Remus nodded agreeably. They couldn’t risk falling into the nothingness pit he’d made, after all- those were very difficult to get back out of and not a whole lot of fun in general. So when Janus held his hand out invitingly, Remus took it, letting the trait transport them to wherever he had in mind. 

But that place was no better than the destroyed dance studio at all. The room they ended up in was also very much destroyed, and cluttered, and generally very slimy. 

Remus’ room. From the corner of his eye, he saw Janus’ lips twitch in amusement. 

“Dear, let me explain,” he tilted his head back just so, making eye-contact with his boyfriend. “We’re going to fuse. It could be in here, for all I care, or somewhere bigger for our needs, but whatever it is most certainly will be a dancefloor. Because we’re not doing this your way.”

Remus made a startled chuckling noise, almost convincing himself that the doublespeak was somehow triplespeak- which just looped back around to ‘speak’, come to think of it. 

“You- that’s a really bad idea.”

Something teasing glinted in Janus’ eyes.

“Aren’t bad ideas your specialty?”

“Yes,” Remus ground his teeth together, “But not yours!”

“Your point?”

Remus breathed exhaled, loud and puffing, as he tried to explain. He wasn’t going to deny the excitement this was all bringing him, but it was hysterical, an almost negative side to enthusiasm. There were so many things that felt needed to be said. To be warned, before Janus made a horribly bad decision for himself.

“My point,” he managed, words heavy in his throat, “Is I don’t think about things, so one of us has to. I want to do this the right way, Jan, this is like the one thing I don’t want to fuck up.”

Janus narrowed his eyes, the corners of his lips twitching down.

“You think it won’t work this way.”

“You like doing things so fancy and dramatically!”

“You called it the ‘right way’,” it was hardly above a whisper, he looked surprised at his own words as he said them. Remus could only scoff.

“Well, yeah! If we do it how I would, then you probably won’t wanna be part of the creature that comes out of that!”

Janus’ pupils went from circles to slivers in no time at all, pain washing over his expression. Remus held his hands tighter and leaned in, ready to apologize for whatever he’d said to hurt him, but he couldn’t get a word in. 

“It’s going to end up more of you than me. That’s what you’re worried about.”

It wasn’t a question. Remus felt some of his usually infinite energy slip away from him. It left a hole behind. 

“I know you, baby,” he was tired, maybe desperate, “You won’t want that.”

“Why shouldn’t I want it?” Janus snapped suddenly, “I’ve already made it clear that I want you. Clearly I must find some of your qualities desirable, why else would I spend nearly all my time with you, around you, thinking of you?”

There was a fragile kind of quietness, broken only by Janus’ hitching breath. Remus found himself blinking and blinking, his eyes stinging like someone was pushing needles into his tear ducts, agonizingly slow. He pulled Janus to his chest, propping his chin on the side’s hat and shivering.

And Remus, to his own shock, had no words. He didn’t have much on his mind at all, knowing only that he felt so much in the moment, so much and so powerful and all serving to remind him why he loved Janus as much as he did.

He wanted to ask more questions, to make sure that Janus was as sure as he said he was, but he couldn’t. His snake was stubborn, would stick to his words no matter how much Remus badgered him, and he wouldn’t have had it any other way. He pressed a kiss to the top of Janus head, closed his eyes, and let the emotions wash over him. 

He breathed in, out, and suddenly the second wave hit him in the chest, his eyes forced open.

Or…

It. Its eyes were forced open. Yes, that sounded right.

It stood in the middle of a room- a familiar room, but certainly not Remus’. It was much bigger, the ceiling higher to accommodate the inhabitants height, and much more organized. There was still plenty of clutter, plenty of skulls and bones and preserved creatures, but all in neat little rows on pretty rustic shelves. The place had the distinct vibe of a house belonging to a very ominous, eccentric, wealthy old murderer. Perfect.

The new creature turned its attention to itself, stretching out its limbs curiously. All nine of them, it turned out; seven arms stacked on their torso, four on the left and three on the right, all of which ending in sharp talons covered by gloves. A wicked grin split its face, and it wasted barely a moment before dashing out of the new room and down the hall. It came to the bathroom door, threw it open, and leapt inside. Two hands gripping the basin, it peered at its reflection. Two piercing, yellow eyes peered back, the pupils mismatched in shape and size. Lime-green scales covered its face and neck in splotches, smooth and diamond-shaped.

As its gaze traveled downwards, it appreciated the too-wide mouth filled with dangerous fangs, those snake-like slits up both sides of the face. Its hair was kept pinned back from its face, partially hidden beneath a black, metal crown. It was clearly messy- probably greasy- colored very dark with shocks of silver running through.

The collar of its shirt rose to nearly past its jaw, then plunged down to reveal a lot more of its chest than necessary. Its clothes were almost entirely black, broken up by the lemon/lime embellishments travelling up its arms and around the clasps in the front. The overcoat had long coattails and striped sleeves, ending in cuffs of fabric about the wrists. Moving lower it had very tight pants that did not leave much to the imagination, and boots that were more than a little over-the-top. Finally, there was the cape, hung around its shoulders and reaching floor length. It billowed when it moved even as much as an inch, looking at first like more black. Then the material caught the light, showing a dazzling display of green and yellow, glittering like a perfectly formed geode. 

A laugh sprouted from it, giddy and exuberant. It twirled in the small space, its many hands twisting and toying with its outfit, hair, anything it could reach. From its hazy mind came then came its first intelligible thought, just from its appearance: it was called Rennet.

It stilled, hands hovering in scattered positions. The sharp laughs were quieting, but it still shook like it was laughing. Just shaking in general, probably. The worries of its more excitable half weren’t all gone, not that easily, and it knew it wasn’t yet stable. 

Rennet took a breath, but its head didn’t clear, if anything it grew fuzzier. It was two creatures, two creatures that spent hours and hours inside their own heads as it was, and now both of those over-stuffed brains were in one too-small skull. It could almost feel the weight, leaning heavily on the wall just to keep upright. 

“Should we stop?” Rennet verbalized the question in a thickly accented voice, knowing that otherwise it would never be able to understand the words through the mess of its mind. 

“I don’t know,” it’s tone dropped in pitch, the sharp edges smoother, “Is that what you want?”

But it had barely gotten a chance to be. It couldn’t give up already. 

So what was wrong with it?

“Oh, I don’t know. Everything?” Rennet threw its head back, because of course the worst thought was the only one that ended up audible. It sighed, dragged a hand down its face, shook its head. “Just remember the saying- two wrongs don’t make a right!”

Rennet’s mouth shut with a snap, and it felt quite angry with itself. On behalf of itself. It wasn’t sure, really- the indignation was much like something felt when a loved one was insulted, not when one’s self was insulted. That somehow made the sting worse. 

“You think you’re wrong?” It said in a whisper, clutching its own wrists tight. Rennet knew the answer, though, knew it as it was ingrained into them.

And with that, its resolve sharpened. It was not going to come apart so easily, it would not accept either bits of it thinking anything so bad about himself, and…

Rennet was going to be the sexiest, baddest bitch the Mindpalace had ever seen. That was for damn certain. 

It stood straight up, clapping three pairs of hands together and snapping its fingers with the seventh. It had to bear in mind that it was, for the time being, a giant sparkly monster babe. Now, being sad under those conditions just wouldn’t make any sense, and it intended to keep that thought at the forefront of its newly formed mind. Because Rennet was smart, it’d certainly retained that part of Janus, and it was peppy, if Remus had any part in it at all. 

And, it mused, as it walked through the hall and down into the living room- it was undoubtedly very mischievous.

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How we did that We collected macro indications of significant worldwide economies (US, EU, China, Japan, LatAm, India), commodities prices, FX rates and significant indexes quotes. Then, we used cost history for over 4000 mutual funds traded on NASDAQ. Our goal was to create a ranking of the funds and figure out which ones would score the highest rate of return in the next quarter. To produce optimum environment for the algorithm, we required to prepare the information we had accumulated and run a lot of additional analyses (e.g. return and threat ratios, fund performance signs). The last thing to be done before the training begun was to effectively decrease data dimensions using Principal Part Analysis (PCA). What carried the most guarantee The most appealing results came from the ensemble machine discovering technique. It utilizes several discovering algorithms (lots best performing AI models in our case) to obtain a much better predictive performance. For the results measurement, we created a Top-Bottom Analysis. In the analyzed group, we created a ranking of mutual funds, arranged by the probability of achieving the greatest rate of return in the next quarter. Then, we moved 3 months in the future and examined whether we were right, specifically whether the leading 10% was significantly better than the bottom 10% from our ranking. To produce the most sensible environment, we measured our outcomes utilizing so called test data, which is a dataset which the algorithm has actually never ever "seen" prior to. It ensured that such outcomes can be obtainable in daily operations. In order to assess a mutual fund capability to outperform its peer groups, our design took various specifications into account: fund threat and previous efficiency in different market conditions, return persistence and repeatability, risk-adjusted efficiency ratios as well as methodical risk related to main market elements. The last one, in particular, is somewhat vague: information-driven market movements which are quite unforeseeable, human behavior which is uncertain, adaptive and sometimes repeatable, finally the basic financial laws that should discuss reliances between economic cycles and possession prices in a long term but not constantly do. We anticipated device learning to tell us more where the fact was-- comments Grzegorz Prosowicz, Consulting Director for Capital Markets at Advisor Engine. What the outcomes were The actual results for the test dataset surpassed our expectations. The very best results we have achieved were 78% in Top-Bottom Analysis. It means that in 4 out of 5 cases we can predict which funds would score a greater rate of return. Additionally, the difference in rate of return between bottom and leading funds totaled up to 2,99 percentage points quarterly (12,51 p.p. CAGR). In other words, advisor picking products for their customer from readily available item universe for one-year period, could rely on 12,51 percentage points better returns with the algorithm-- no matter how the markets perform. What's next? Think of having a service of that kind in your institution. Your consultants would lastly get a reliable assistance with choosing the ideal items and become more productive. Is the service going to reach a similar success in every country or scenarios? Is the service all set to launch as cloud API in your organization or get checked by you in kind of proof of concept? --------------------------------------------- Wealth management techniques in the digital age The service digitization procedure which might be observed for more than a dozen (if not more than twenty) years does not skirt the financial sector. Both business and banks providing investment advisory services place significance on innovative software targeted at assisting in the customers' wealth management. What should the wealth management service appear like in the digital improvement age and what strategies can be adopted by the institutions using them? Digital wealth management technique-- challenges Both the banks and business offering the wealth management service deal with a number of difficulties connected with the digital transformation. According to the "Swim or sink: Why Wealth Management Can't Afford to Miss the Digital Wave" report prepared by Advisor Engine, the wealth management service is presently one of the least sophisticated ones in terms of technology. age structure-- a high share of clients classified into HNWI and UHNWI (Ultra High Net Worth People) groups are seniors who do not demand any cutting edge services from banks or advisory companies and who depend on direct contacts with the advisors, aversion to developments-- the wealthiest clients think the validated wealth management methods must be used and it is needless to introduce new options, innovation limitations-- lots of banks keep using older software, the extension of which with brand-new functionalities is made complex and costly. Despite the challenges which need to be overcome by banks and advisory companies, the wealth management digital method might produce quantifiable advantages. The authors of the report by McKinsey advisory company called "Secret Trends in Digital Wealth Management-- and What to Do about Them" observe the clients having access to the software helping with wealth management report the 5 to 10 times higher satisfaction level than customers communicating with the consultants in a conventional way. The costs are not irrelevant for the banks and advisory companies. Utilizing the robo-advisory channel allows to lessen them. Thanks to the algorithms, it is possible to use prompt help to the consumers when making investment choices without significant expenses-- such advisory services are more affordable than the support supplied by a human, experienced advisor and work even in negative market conditions. Junxure Wealth Management software Wealth management digital methods The banks and advisory companies alike know that they can just get using the digital technology potential. Entities with a long market existence buy the innovative options more and more frequently. There are many examples: Perpetual is a company using the wealth management service with a more than 140 years' existence on the Australian market. It decided to make instantaneous insight into financial investment portfolios and reports delivered by means of the chosen social media offered to its consumers, Swiss UBS bank opened a robo-advisory channel for consumers with the wealth listed below 2 million pounds required to open a personal banking account, a Singapore branch of Citi offered their customers the chance to utilize a bank chatbot via Facebook. It offers details e.g. about balances and transactions on the savings account. Carrying out brand-new options suggests advantages not just for consumers (who may acquire a quick insight into their investment portfolio), but likewise for financial institutions. The strategic wealth management might be mostly automated. Some activities may be performed without the consultant's participation. What is more, the specialized software application makes it possible for to gather information which can be examined then to change the embraced wealth management strategies. Advisors having access to the tools assisting in some daily tasks gotten in touch with wealth management gain also more time for discovering clients' needs. According to the research study performed by the advisory business Ernst & Young, one of wealth management parts of particular value for wealthy customers is comprehending their financial objectives and offering a broad access to investment products and tools to them. Strategic wealth management-- how to get ahead of rivals? Lots of financial institutions and banks think about the wealth management digital technique to be the key to obtain competitive advantage and customers who do not wish to base exclusively on their instinct and knowledge when it comes to wealth management. To ensure the provided services correspond to the requirements of their recipients, the business and banks using the wealth management service must: 1. Look at CRM for financial advisors implemented software application from the clients' perspective It is of specific significance the client's frontend operation is user-friendly, allows to set investment goals, is geared up with a monetary preparation application and makes it possible for to interact with specialists and consultants. Multi-modular Junxure Wealth Management software provides a multi-channel client's frontend. Individuals using this service have access to info on various gadgets, consisting of tablets, pcs and smart devices. Customers might use both the assistance of consultants and location orders themselves by means of the robo-advisory channels. 2. Define the target group of clients Strategic wealth management is various for the affluent ones and for HNWI customers. The software ought to be adjusted to the needs of the target client group. The picked option needs to support building the relationship in between the advisor and the consumer. Those Junxure Wealth Management system allows to offer both full and simplified advisory services. What is more, the customers might transfer the orders to the advisors quickly or perform them themselves. Junxure Wealth Management provides likewise monetary and investment advisory services. Customers can be profiled and the consultant might carry out customized tactical wealth management for each of them. 3. Improve (expand) their offering The wealth management digital method is viewed from the perspective of benefits as it e.g. enables to focus on the consumer and their requirements more than in the past. Automating some activities helps with the whole advisory procedure. This, in turn, makes it possible for to expand the offer with brand-new financial investment items which may be of interest for a wider group of consumers. Utilizing Junxure Wealth Management, banks and advisory companies may perform different analyses, including the efficiency and danger ones, for their consumers. Thanks to the control and systematic reporting, the consumer may rely on comprehensive support and likewise execute the most profitable wealth management methods. What are the identifying functions of Junxure Wealth Management? Junxure Wealth Management option was designed to cater for the requirements of the wealth management clients and their consultants. This is a multi-modular wealth management system created for the private banking consumers. It supports the work of all staff members having contacts with the capital transferred by the clients and establishing wealth management strategies, i.e.: consultants-- they might generate a risk profile for every single client and make additional advisory choices based upon it, consisting of offering strategic wealth management, managers-- they take part in the investment process, managing the clients' financial investment portfolios, analysts-- they are responsible for preparing analyses based on the collected information and obtained financial outcomes. The system likewise supports the aftersales services of tremendous importance for more cooperation of the bank (or the advisory business) and the consumer. The customer may count on e.g. consistent insight into their financial investment portfolio and receive reports. They enable the investor to learn the results on various levels, including the classes of assets or currencies. The software application developed by Junxure is adapted likewise to the regulative requirements, consisting of e.g. MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Instruction) which imposes info responsibilities on banks and business using investment items. Thanks to that, the consumers get info about the danger connected with investing in chosen financial instruments and expenses they will incur in relation to utilizing the advisor's assistance.

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Lately I have actually been reading concerning mindfulness, the act of stopping and also paying attention to the here and now. During the act of stopping, we quit assuming, lapse of memory and also the strong emotions that rule us. When we are exercising conscious breathing, consuming, walking, packing the dish washer, driving our automobile, grocery store buying and so on we are touching deeply today minute and also valuing the well being that is currently present in our everyday lives.

Normally when I do any one of these tasks I'm usually thinking of something that occurred in the past or planning the future, absolutely not regarding what I am really doing or perhaps where I am most of the moment. The number of times have I driven almost all the means to function and also questioned just how I arrived! What occurred to the last few miles of road?

There I was, on a fine summer season early morning, sitting on the actions of my front patio, mindfully eating my breakfast. I did wonder if consuming mindfully would make me feel more complete after a meal however instead of house on that idea which would have led me on the equine of no return, I simply went back to my grain and also the blueberries. "I am folding washing, be mindful of it", I responded and also brought myself back to the job at hand.

Throughout the day I practiced mindful walking, driving and also listening. Each time my galloping horse removed, I merely asked myself, "What are your doing?" and also returned to the currently. Each job, also if it was simply conscious breathing, came to be one of the most important work in my life then.

We are all having a hard time to find happiness as well as happiness in our lives. Living mindfully suggests that it is best before us daily in our average lives. Maybe it is a blue sky on a summer season day, a blossom that grew over night in your garden, the noise of your kids's voices. My father, who just relocates with pain in his later years, would certainly claim that joy is having the ability to relocate like he made use of to as a younger man. Did he value this when he was more youthful? No, naturally not. We just take note of these things when they have actually been eliminated from us. Pay attention to the now, practice living mindfully as well as find the joy that is ideal before you everyday.

Mindfulness is finest referred to as moment-by-moment recognition. There are 4 measurements of mindful minutes. They are (1) present centered, (2) non-judgmental, (3) non-verbal, as well as (4) non-conceptual.

Mindful minutes constantly concentrate on the present, never the past or the future. Many ideas are one action eliminated from the present moment due to the fact that they focus on the past or future. Conscious moments constantly exist in today room and also time, a context frequently described as the "present moment." Mindfulness focuses on being fully involved in the here and now. Conscious minutes are not thinking minutes where you try to figure something out or judge it. Mindful minutes are non-conceptual since during them you simply keep in mind the occurrence of something and also approve it for what it is. You do not evaluate what you are experiencing, you accept it. The talking that takes place during mindful minutes is self-talk. It is non-verbal as well as additionally referred to as sub-vocal speech. Basically self-talk is what you say to on your own when assuming or really feeling something. When individuals describe or list self-talk messages it includes an additional layer of analysis as well as distance from them. Mindfulness is developed with casual as well as formal training activities.

Informal mindfulness training focuses on the application of conscious behavior into daily experience. Informal mindfulness training entails discovering exactly how to dedicate your full focus to every activity you are participated in. There are 2 measurements of informal mindfulness training; (1) coming to be extra mindful of your internal environment (thoughts, feelings, mental pictures), and (2) becoming more knowledgeable about your exterior setting (behavior as well as prompt physical environments).

Ending up being a lot more aware of your inner setting is the first step in accepting it and co-existing with it as you function in the direction of accomplishing jobs and fulfilling your goals. Being a lot more conscious of the things going on in your internal atmosphere is various from evaluating or assessing them. When you are truly conscious of your ideas you observe them without judgment. It is as if you have actually stepped beyond your own mind as well as are considering your thoughts as an outside viewer of them. When you do this you'll probably notice that a great deal of your thoughts and feelings are not extremely useful in satisfying your objectives and living a life based upon your values. Among the tricks to anxiety administration is living our lives according to our values and also criteria as well as the objectives we set based upon these points. An essential to doing this is comprehending when our thoughts are not practical because they are really judgments and also examinations as opposed to monitorings about the present moment.

Coming to be a lot more familiar with your outside environment focuses on enhancing your understanding of your actions and also what's taking place in your instant physical surroundings as you participate in this behavior.

Conscious eating is often used as a kind of external mindfulness training. It focuses on your eating behavior as well as the context in which it takes place, your immediate physical setting. Conscious consuming is often educated to individuals with eating problems to aid them end up being extra mindful of their eating habits. When you practice conscious consuming you rest silently at a table gradually pick up tiny items of food with your utensils, progressively raise the food off your plate and also bring it to your mouth, and take sluggish bites chewing extensively. For those participated in the method, they experience consuming like never ever previously. They are shown to focus on https://en.search.wordpress.com/?src=organic&q=mindfulness the presentation of the food prior to consuming it-the shade, shape, placement, aromas, etc. They begin to admire points like just how the fingers, hands, as well as arms operate in consort with their mind to select the food up and also bring it into the mouth, the process of chewing, the experience of sampling something anew.

Formal mindfulness training is a structured program of everyday practice of mindfulness meditation sessions. These sessions remain in addition to continuing casual mindfulness training through mindful consuming, strolling and so on. Typically you would certainly start by practicing meditation for a few minutes three to 4 times a week. After a couple of weeks of this you would boost the duration of your sessions by 5 minutes as well as repeat this till you could practice meditation for 20-30 mins at once.

Få skabt indre ro & klarhed i tankerne med et onlinekursus i mindfulness - Mindfulness giver dig redskaber & værktøjer til at håndtere stress & andre problemer.

På dette mindfulnesskursus med mindfulnessinstruktør Andreas Sune Hansen lærer du bl.a de syv grundindstillinger i mindfulness, meditation, mindfulde øvelser, mindfulnesspraksis og mindful yoga.

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Exactly how Condo Buyers Can Prevent Paying Too Much: Ten Important Tips

Whether you're the first-time buyer or a experienced professional in the real estate video game, purchasing a condominium can be an overwhelming task, fraught with monetary pitfalls as well as potential earnings. It's an emotional procedure filled with difficult choices-and every decision you make has cash riding on it. Finding the right condominium for your family's needs is actually tough enough; knowing how to prevent paying too much for that wonderful living space is another job completely.

As a professional Realtor® that has helped countless buyers discover their dream home as well as save money at the same time, I've created this guide to help you avoid the possible hazards inherent in the condo-buying process. I'll show you steps to make certain you've found the best home, as well as how to make a deal a price to your advantage. These are training you truly can't pay for to learn through trial and error.

Suggestion #1: Determine Your Condominium "Minimums" Ahead of Time.

Understand that you will find two condos out there competing for your attention-one that satisfies your needs and one that satisfies your desires. In a ideal world, you could choose which three-bedroom condo with space for your family to grow, but still have the perfect floor arrange for entertaining and social events. Is that big kitchen more vital to you than a few additional rooms?

When you begin shopping for your own condo, you'll encounter attributes you'll fall in love with for different factors. It's best to list the features that you would like before you start shopping. Break your current list into two categories-"Needs" and "Desires"-and prioritize the things accordingly. Understanding what you really need in your condo instead of what you'd like to have will assist you to keep your priorities straight while you shop around .

Don't let emotion fog up your judgment. Satisfy your requirements first, and if you can satisfy some of your desires along the way, so much the better. What's essential is to understand the difference prior to getting caught-up in the excitement from the hunt.

Tip #2: Acquire a Pre-Approved Mortgage.

If you are not buying with money, getting a loan pre-approved may be the smart way to shop for a high-rise apartment. It tells sellers that you have been a serious prospect, and you understand in advance the maximum mortgage you are able to afford.

I've seen purchasers make the mistake of studying what they qualify for, but not obtaining pre-approval in writing. You've eliminated this far, so make next step-get it on paper.

The good news is that it's easier than ever to be approved for a home loan.

Tip #3: Communicate with Your Realtor.

Through finding the right condo to home inspections and negotiating the best offer, the condo search method can be exhausting for the actual hardiest souls. That's why sensible condo buyers have a Realtor® in their corner. Most retailers you encounter are definitely going to have professionals on the side. Having a pro on the team is the safest method to ensure that you get the best deal feasible.

Once you have a clear, detailed image of the condo you want, make sure that your agent has the same photo. This communication is critical. Or else, you'll both waste time taking a look at homes that hold little attention for you.

Also, make sure your Real estate professional knows your priorities. Your own shared goal is to you should find an excellent condo that fulfills all of your needs; your Real estate agent will then try to satisfy as numerous of your desires as possible.

Idea #4: The Cliché holds true... Location, Location, Location!

The actual desirability and resale associated with your condo-to-be depends on area more than any other single element. Again, don't let emotion enter the way of a wise investment. Absolutely no condo is an island, and also the value of yours is influenced in what surrounds it.

There are several components that combine to create a great location. Your first consideration will be the neighborhood itself. Every community has its own unique character; you have to make sure you'd be comfortable within the one you're thinking of residing in. Take a long walk and also observe carefully. Do individuals take pride in their building? Speak with the neighbors and ask queries that give you a better really feel for the property. But take care not to appear judgmental-you might be speaking with a future neighbor. The Avenir showflat

If the creating is to your satisfaction, search for units on the market in the area. Very large units surrounded by smaller sized ones tend to appreciate not more than a large condo among some other large condos. Conversely, the tiniest unit in the building is usually "pulled up" by the additional units in the building. But it might take longer to sell an inferior unit when the time arrives because many people are unwilling to pay for extra for the neighborhood.

The exterior edge of a neighborhood is generally not good for resale value. You will find noticeable dividing lines among dissimilar neighborhoods. It could be a positive change in architectural styles, house use or something else. Choose a condo in the middle of a area of similar buildings; it is going to hold its value much better. The Avenir showflat

An exception to this rule is really a building on the edge of the neighborhood bounded by drinking water, parkland, a golf course or even other open space. Organic boundaries appeal to buyers, these types of "edge" condos can actually control a better price. Be mindful, but of the planned use for your open space. A general public park is nice; a brand new freeway, strip mall or perhaps industrial center isn't.

Other activities that can negatively affect home values are traffic, noises, smells, etc . Be sure to provide the neighborhood a long, hard appear. The condo you're interested in might be perfect, but if the neighborhood offers problems, your investment will not be worth as much when the period comes to sell.

Tip #5: Enjoy the Present, but Think about the Future.

Buying a condo is actually a big investment. If you can extend a little today financially to order unit that you can grow with-whether it's having a child, managing a home-based business, or turning an extra room into your personal gym-do it. In the long run, it will oftimes be less expensive than moving up to some marginally larger unit once the need does arise.

Hint #6: Pay Attention to Red Flags Whenever Evaluating a Condo.

When analyzing the advantages and drawbacks of a specific property, be sure you know the distinction between acceptable and undesirable problems.

Some issues-peeling color, worn carpeting, ugly wallpaper-are cosmetic and can be easily cured. You can even use these "problems" during negotiations to lower the actual asking price. After all, you'll need to spend cash to bring the condo as much as snuff.

Make careful notice of the issues you identify that can be used to your advantage. Avoid nit-pick, however-if taken to extreme conditions, you could end up alienating owner and creating a hostile environment.

In my experience, spending a few 100 dollars on a professional house inspection is the best investment you will ever make. A professional inspector brings experience in analyzing a great many homes, good assessment standards, and an impartial perspective. And a written statement can be an excellent negotiating device.

Don't let a condo's good attributes blind you to really real problems. If you do, the probabilities are good that you'll end up investing much more money than you actually expected at some point down the line.

The good thing for buyers is that the legislation now requires sellers to create complete disclosure of recognized material defects. Make sure to understand this in writing. And carefully think about how these defects may influence what you're offering.

Tip #7: Some Fixer-Uppers Are "Good-Byes, " Bad Buys.

You may be the sort associated with person who looks at a condo needing significant work as "a challenge" and an opportunity to make money. Lots of people have bought fixer-uppers at below-market rates, invested a little perspiration equity or more than a small money on renovation, after which eventually put it back on the market in a profit.

But if your unit isn't very priced low enough, you will not recoup your investment of your time, trouble and expense. Before you decide to proceed, do a careful analysis of what you'll have to commit. Then, consult with your Realtor to understand what you can reasonably be prepared to earn when you put the device back on the market. And be absolute to consider the unexpected-there's no such thing like a "sure thing. "

Word of advice #8: Put on Your Best Online poker Face.

One of the costliest errors you can make is letting the vendor know how much you love his / her condo. Once you've let it slide, you can just about forget about discussing the price-the other part knows how motivated you might be. In fact , a seller could see this as an opportunity to press a little more money out of a person even when you've made a good provide to start with; no matter how wonderful a house is, keep it to your self.

Keep your own situation in order to yourself as well. Information may be used against you. How much if you're willing to spend, the size of home loan you can afford, your move-in deadline-it all can be used to draw out more money out of your pocket. Make sure to tell your agent everything she or he needs to know to be effective in your behalf-whether you plan to pay funds or the size of the mortgage loan you can afford, etc . Still keep your personal circumstances along with timeline to yourself.

Inversely, knowledge is power. The reason why behind a sale can often be utilized to your competitive advantage throughout negotiations. For example , a owner whose company has moved him to another city is most likely more motivated to sell compared to someone who is still looking for a brand new home.

Other signs of any motivated seller include a vacant product, or a condo that's been available on the market for several months with cutbacks in the asking price.

Tip #9: Don't Be Pressured, but Perform Negotiate.

While you want to shift expeditiously once you're within negotiations, don't let the other aspect pressure you into a fast close. It may be a sign that there are something you should know, but avoid. And the reason could be really worth money.

Sometimes, the seller's Realtor will try to frighten a hesitant buyer using the threat of another severe potential buyer. Don't get into this trap-it will only set you back money. If there is another purchaser, then the seller's agent will attempt to get a bidding war began. In these situations, whoever is victorious also loses because the customer ends up overpaying.

If there is not another buyer, there's a very good chance that "the various other deal" will fall via and the seller's agent can come calling. Be sure to let the different side know that you might be curious if this were to happen, before you decide to walk away.

You may be the type of person who else prefers a hard-and-fast price on everything. "I don't like to be able to haggle, " you state. But negotiation is the key to get a good deal! If your goal is to get the best property possible for the least amount of money, then you definitely better be prepared to play. Your current Realtor can assist you with these sometimes-stressful negotiations.

Tip #10: Prepared - Set - Buy!

Good properties move quick! Once you've made up your mind to get condo and you've arranged your Realtor, be prepared to create decisions quickly. If you find the proper unit today but not necessarily ready to buy until the next day, you may already be too late. It can that simple-if you have dropped in love with a particular condominium, another person in the market probably has too.

If this all sounds like lots of work, it is. But this really is to be expected when you're purchasing anything of such excellent value. And you'll thank oneself and your Realtor when the end result is to your satisfaction.

Make sure you feel free to call me if you want further explanation on these tips, or if you have any kind of real estate questions at all.

The mission is to share the data and insights I've collected from years of experience in the market in order to help you optimize your home investment.

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Just how Condo Buyers Can Stay away from Paying Too Much: Ten Crucial Tips

Whether you're some sort of first-time buyer or a expert professional in the real estate online game, purchasing a condominium can be an daunting task, fraught with economic pitfalls as well as potential income. It's an emotional course of action filled with difficult choices-and each and every decision you make has funds riding on it. Finding the right rental for your family's needs will be tough enough; knowing how in order to avoid paying too much for that amazing living space is another job totally.

As a professional Realtor® who have helped countless buyers locate their dream home in addition to save money at the same time, I've produced this guide to help you avoid the prospective hazards inherent in the condo-buying process. I'll show you making certain you've found the correct home, as well as how to loan provider a price to your advantage. These are classes you truly can't find the money for to learn through trial and error.

Suggestion #1: Determine Your House "Minimums" Ahead of Time.

Understand that you can find two condos out there eager for your attention-one that fits your needs and one that suits your desires. In a excellent world, you could choose that will three-bedroom condo with area for your family to grow, nevertheless have the perfect floor policy for entertaining and social get-togethers. Is that big kitchen more vital to you than a few added rooms?

When you begin shopping for your own personal condo, you'll encounter qualities you'll fall in love with for different causes. It's best to list the features you want before you start shopping. Break your personal list into two categories-"Needs" and "Desires"-and prioritize those items accordingly. Understanding what you genuinely need in your condo rather than what you'd like to have will help you keep your priorities straight when you shop around .

Don't let emotion impair your judgment. Satisfy your preferences first, and if you can accomplish some of your desires at the same time, so much the better. What's crucial is to understand the difference before getting caught-up in the excitement in the hunt.

Tip #2: Obtain a Pre-Approved Mortgage.

In case you are not buying with dollars, getting a loan pre-approved could be the smart way to shop for a loft apartment. It tells sellers that you are currently a serious prospect, and you realize in advance the maximum mortgage it is possible to afford.

I've seen customers make the mistake of understanding what they qualify for, but not having pre-approval in writing. You've removed this far, so take next step-get it written.

The good news is that it's easier than ever to be approved for a home loan.

Tip #3: Communicate with Your Realtor.

Coming from finding the right condo to examinations and negotiating the best package, the condo search practice can be exhausting for the particular hardiest souls. That's why smart condo buyers have a Realtor® in their corner. Most vendors you encounter are undoubtedly going to have professionals particular side. Having a pro on your own team is the safest solution to ensure that you get the best deal achievable.

Once you have a clear, detailed photograph of the condo you want, make sure that your agent has the same graphic. This communication is critical. In any other case, you'll both waste time considering homes that hold little curiosity for you.

Also, make sure your Agent knows your priorities. Your own personal shared goal is to it is worth it to find an excellent condo that complies with all of your needs; your Will give will then try to satisfy as much of your desires as possible.

Idea #4: The Cliché is valid... Location, Location, Location!

The particular desirability and resale associated with your condo-to-be depends on place more than any other single aspect. Again, don't let emotion get involved the way of a wise investment. Simply no condo is an island, as well as the value of yours is influenced in what surrounds it. The Avenir showflat

There are several factors that combine to create a fine location. Your first consideration is a neighborhood itself. Every local community has its own unique character; you should make sure you'd be comfortable inside the one you're thinking of moving into. Take a long walk as well as observe carefully. Do folks take pride in their building? Speak to the neighbors and ask concerns that give you a better sense for the property. But try not to appear judgmental-you might be conversing with a future neighbor.

If the developing is to your satisfaction, try to find units on the market in the area. Incredibly large units surrounded by more compact ones tend to appreciate not more than a large condo among some other large condos. Conversely, the actual unit in the building is commonly "pulled up" by the additional units in the building. Nonetheless it might take longer to sell a smaller sized unit when the time will come because many people are unwilling to cover extra for the neighborhood. The Avenir showflat

The outside edge of a neighborhood is normally not good for resale value. You can find noticeable dividing lines in between dissimilar neighborhoods. It could be a change in architectural styles, property or home use or something else. Search for a condo in the middle of a location of similar buildings; it will eventually hold its value far better.

An exception to this rule can be a building on the edge of your neighborhood bounded by h2o, parkland, a golf course or maybe other open space. Normal boundaries appeal to buyers, and the "edge" condos can actually command word a better price. Be mindful, still of the planned use for that open space. A community park is nice; a fresh freeway, strip mall as well as industrial center isn't.

Other stuff that can negatively affect residence values are traffic, seems, smells, etc . Be sure to supply the neighborhood a long, hard seem. The condo you're interested in could be perfect, but if the neighborhood provides problems, your investment defintely won't be worth as much when the moment comes to sell.

Tip #5: Enjoy the Present, but Look at the Future.

Buying a condo is often a big investment. If you can stretch out a little today financially to obtain a unit that you can grow with-whether it's having a child, operating a home-based business, or turning an extra room into your personal gym-do it. In the long run, it will oftimes be less expensive than moving up into a marginally larger unit if the need does arise.

Hint #6: Pay Attention to Red Flags While Evaluating a Condo.

When assessing the advantages and drawbacks of a certain property, be sure you know the big difference between acceptable and unwanted problems.

Some issues-peeling fresh paint, worn carpeting, ugly wallpaper-are cosmetic and can be easily dealt with. You can even use these "problems" during negotiations to lower the particular asking price. After all, you'll need to spend some money to bring the condo around snuff.

Make careful take note of the issues you realize that can be used to your advantage. May nit-pick, however-if taken to two extremes, you could end up alienating owner and creating a hostile ambiance.

In my experience, spending a few hundred or so dollars on a professional condominium inspection is the best investment likely to ever make. A professional inspector brings experience in evaluating a great many homes, good review standards, and an neutral perspective. And a written review can be an excellent negotiating application.

Don't let a condo's optimistic attributes blind you to extremely real problems. If you do, the possibilities are good that you'll end up wasting much more money than you ever before expected at some point down the line.

Fortunately for buyers is that the regulation now requires sellers for making complete disclosure of identified material defects. Make sure to fully grasp this in writing. And carefully take into account how these defects may possibly influence what you're ready to pay.

Tip #7: Some Fixer-Uppers Are "Good-Byes, " Negative Buys.

You may be the sort regarding person who looks at a condo looking for significant work as "a challenge" and an opportunity to make money. Many individuals have bought fixer-uppers at below-market rates, invested a little sweating equity or more than a tiny money on renovation, and after that eventually put it back on the market with a profit.

But if your unit basically priced low enough, you may not recoup your investment of the time, trouble and expense. Prior to deciding to proceed, do a careful examination of what you'll have to spend. Then, consult with your Realtor to master what you can reasonably anticipate to earn when you put the model back on the market. And be certain to consider the unexpected-there's no such thing as being a "sure thing. "

Word of advice #8: Put on Your Best Holdem poker Face.

One of the costliest blunders you can make is letting the vendor know how much you love their condo. Once you've let it fall, you can just about forget about settling the price-the other area knows how motivated you happen to be. In fact , a seller often see this as an opportunity to squash a little more money out of an individual even when you've made a good offer you to start with; no matter how wonderful a property is, keep it to on your own.

Keep your own situation for you to yourself as well. Information can be utilized against you. How much most likely willing to spend, the size of loan you can afford, your move-in deadline-it all can be used to acquire more money out of your pocket. Make sure you tell your agent everything he / she needs to know to be effective with your behalf-whether you plan to pay income or the size of the home finance loan you can afford, etc . Nevertheless , keep your personal circumstances and also timeline to yourself.

Inversely, knowledge is power. The causes behind a sale can often be accustomed to your competitive advantage in the course of negotiations. For example , a vendor whose company has transported him to another city may perhaps be more motivated to sell as compared to someone who is still looking for a fresh home.

Other signs of a new motivated seller include a vacant system, or a condo that's been in the marketplace for several months with savings in the asking price.

Tip #9: Don't Be Pressured, but Carry out Negotiate.

While you want to proceed expeditiously once you're inside negotiations, don't let the other edge pressure you into a speedy close. It may be a sign there's something you should know, but may. And the reason could be well worth money.

Sometimes, the seller's Realtor will try to discourage a hesitant buyer with all the threat of another significant potential buyer. Don't fall under this trap-it will only cost money. If there is another consumer, then the seller's agent will endeavour to get a bidding war started out. In these situations, whoever benefits also loses because the client ends up overpaying.

If there just isn't another buyer, there's a excellent chance that "the various other deal" will fall by means of and the seller's agent should come calling. Be sure to let the different side know that you might be fascinated if this were to happen, prior to deciding to walk away.

You may be the type of person who also prefers a hard-and-fast cost on everything. "I don't like to help haggle, " you point out. But negotiation is the key to secure a good deal! If your goal is to get the best house possible for the least amount of money, then you certainly better be prepared to play. Your personal Realtor can assist you with these sometimes-stressful negotiations.

Tip #10: All set - Set - Obtain!

Good properties move quickly! Once you've made up your mind to get a condo and you've prearranged your Realtor, be prepared to help to make decisions quickly. If you find the ideal unit today but usually are ready to buy until down the road, you may already be too late. Is actually that simple-if you have decreased in love with a particular condominium, somebody else in the market probably has also.

If this all sounds like plenty of work, it is. But this is certainly to be expected when you're getting anything of such fantastic value. And you'll thank by yourself and your Realtor when the result is to your satisfaction.

You should feel free to call me if you'd like further explanation on some of these tips, or if you have virtually any real estate questions at all.

Our mission is to share the information and insights I've obtained from years of experience on the market in order to help you optimize your house investment.

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Turn 10 marks the first time a type is repeated in Code Geass. The first of quite a few in fact, as our list contains almost twice as many characters as there are MBTI types (not to say that every type will be represented by the same number of people). What this means, however, is that I now have the opportunity to show you just how varying people can be even when they are typed as the same. This mainly depends on such things as ho well developed/healthy the person in question is as well as factors that have subjective importance to their personality and upbringing. Diethard Ried is a very good example of this principle, specifically in contrast to our previous ENTP representative - Milly Ashford. Before I start explaining this character’s functions, please keep in mind, that this post will contain heavy Code Geass spoilers, so consider yourself warned. With that out of the way, let us analyse why Diethard Ried is an ENTP.

Dominant Extroverted Intuition/Ne

Appropriately to his dominant function being extroverted and perceiving, Diethard himself sees his single purpose in life as that of an observer, being motivated by a strong desire to personally witness the most amazing and historically impactful events he can get to. For this very reason he joined Lelouch and later Schneizel, both of whom allowed him to be a part of plans that severely changed the world. On the surface Diethard’s obsession with being where the action’s at may appear as dominant Se, however there are some key differences to consider here. Unlike for a Se-dom, his excitement comes not from the experiences themselves, but rather from how the people he follows actually accomplish things that seem nearly impossible to him. For a person with a dominant intuitive function nothing seems quite as interesting as basically seeing literal fantasies and thought experiments being put into reality. This is why Diethard doesn’t mind getting involved in the wars he wants to record: when what you care the most about is creating a great story, objectivity truly may be a myth for some.

The extroverted component of Diethard’s dominant function can be seen in how the plans he wants to see carried out have no personal significance to him. There is no benefit to be gained for him, no need to reflect on the his or Lelouch’s reason for doing what they’re doing, hell, he doesn’t even come up with the plans and does whatever work he is assigned, no matter how amoral. The sole impressiveness of Lelouch’s and Schneizel’s plans are enough to keep him motivated. Notably, Diethard’s admiration for both of his leaders comes from what they can do, not just how smart they are. Clovis was smart too and  very skilled at manipulating Japan’s population to maintain a status quo. What he was not is a genius who had both the will and ability to change the world into something never before seen, and that is why Diethard was bored serving under him.

Because Ne is a function based on associative thinking and connections, Ne-doms more often rely on their thinking skills rather than their knowledge of any particular subject, and recognising Diethard’s intellect, Lelouch made him a high ranking officer, despite him being a Britannian who is generally disliked by the rest of the Black Knights. Lelouch was later proven right in his assessment of the journalist, as Diethard has shown a gret ability to think for himself when unable to turn to his leader for guidance. As a result he is one of the few Black Knights to avoid imprisonment at the start of R2 and eventually ends up betraying his master, making Lelouch’s path to victory that much more difficult.

Auxiliary Introverted Thinking/Ti

Diethard’s Ti is expressed in several ways. For one, it makes him a skilled journalist, who is not only good at his job, but also has a deep enough understanding of his skills to be able to use them for his new position as an intelligence officer. Even more interesting is the fact that journalism was basically the only thing Diethard was passionate about before he joined the Black Knights, so it is only fitting that he adapted some of the job’s principles as a kind of personal philosophy: all is well that makes for a good story, consequences be damned. The reason for why Diethard’s Ti is not dominant, however, is that his passion for journalism is not his core motivation throughout the series, but a way for him to support his Ne ambitions. In fact, he has no second thoughts about abandoning some essential journalistic standards when he views them as an obstacle, his belief that objectivity is a myth is a perfect example of that. This also shows that Diethard’s views regarding journalism are affected by Britannian society, which also doesn’t shy away from fabricating stories in media. Knowing that, we can conclude that this is an example of Diethard’s Fe affecting his Ti judgements, which also shows that his Fe is tertiary and his Ti - auxiliary.

 Much like with Milly, Diethard’s Ti gives him an experimental side, and this is seen in how he likes to challenge the beliefs of fellow Black Knights and question the validity of their views. Ti’s situational/subjective logic is a double-edged sword when it comes to these arguments: Diethard notably tends to debate against morally driven characters, specifically Tohdoh and Ohgi (it’s no coincidence that an ENTP and an ISFJ have so much trouble cooperating), showing the ability to deconstruct their arguments by selecting relevant facts. However, this also shows a level of bias, as we can see when the team loses Zero and needs to decide what to do. While Diethard makes some reasonable arguments in favour of looking for Zero, he ignores the dozens of lives at stake, because they don’t matter to him personally. He knows that without Zero he would have no interest in helping the Black Knights, so he skews the argument to make himself appear more right than he actually is.

Tertiary Extroverted Feeling/Fe

Diethard is a classic example of how ENTPs (specifically in fiction) tend to handle tertiary Fe. While he has a good understanding of social rules and obligations and and the ability to often use them to his advantage, he lacks any kind of personal investment in such things and usually sees them as a means to an end. We can see evidence of this at the start of the series, when Diethard was still working for Clovis: his ability to manipulate media in a way that made Area 11 appear like peaceful utopia and pacified its citizens gave him a high position and a considerable amount of influence in Britannian society, yet he found himself bored and ditched his privileges as soon as he found something more interesting to do. This is even communicated in his character design: despite spending a lot of time in the company of the highest members of Britannian society, Diethard prefers an attire that can be describe as plain at practical at best - fully committing to his social circle is something he considers a waste of his time.

Tertiary Fe happens to be the first major point of difference between Diethard and Milly Ashford. Milly is a healthier ENTP, who, while independent, was still influenced by her upbringing and social environment enough to develop a healthy level of compassion, morality and genuine investment in the lives of her friends - it’s what helps her listen to them and eventually see her own flaws. And then there is Diethard. While we don’t know anything about his life prior to the events of R1, he certainly also seems to be a product of his society, but in a completely different way. In a political system that promotes amoral and manipulative methods, Diethard too has absorbed these values when it comes to achieving his goals, even if he has no interest in the system itself. This makes him only use his Fe to satisfy the urges of his dominant Ne (loop) instead of using it to learn from others or make meaningful connections with them. In this sense, Diethard can be considered a foil to Milly, having many similarities, but some crucial differences from one another..

Inferior Introverted Sensing/Si

As the embodiment of any person’s main flaws and weaknesses, the inferior function is often used to give characters an arc, something they would need to overcome. Both Diethard and Milly possess the same inferior function and hence their inherent flaws are similar, but only Milly learns to be a better person in the end.

Ne is a function that is concerned with theoretical connections between facts. It is therefore directly opposed to Si - a function that focuses on the facts themselves and how they are relevant to the function’s user. For characters with inferior Si, such as Diethard, this means that they focus too much on the external and end up lacking substance or a clear identity as people. This isn’t immediately obvious for Diethard, because he is neither aware, nor cares much about his flaws, but it becomes much more apparent as time goes on. Note that throughout the whole series Diethard has not made any meaningful connections with anyone or anything; he is so obsessed with what he wants to see Lelouch do that he is not even remotely concerned with making others trust him or developing any attachment to even his work, making him the amoral cynic that we all know. And while Milly’s more healthy use of her functions allowed her to find herself and lead a much happier life, Diethard only realised what he was lacking in his final moments.

While he did everything to satisfy his Ne desires and was effective in his service, he failed to earn anyone’s trust or respect as a human being, so when it came to his death, even Lelouch did not see it as worth his effort to show Diethard a last act of kindness.

However, please keep in mind that this is only my opinion on the matter and I will welcome any criticisms or alternative opinions to discuss them. If this article was interesting for you, stay prepared for next time, when I shall discuss the MBTI type of Jeremiah Gottwald.

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See to it the product you decide on is the appropriate producer. The response to this concern may make or crack your item's effectiveness.

If you are a member of little, tool or even big households, locating manufacturers can be challenging. Having said that, there are actually ways to enhance your opportunities of discovering the appropriate manufacturers for your project.

Initially, it is very important to discover distributors that may deliver straight to your door. Make sure to validate the volume of your time and freight costs.

If the cost seems to be also excellent to become real, odds are actually that it is actually. Exploring the maker before signing an agreement is the only technique to make certain that the product you purchase is actually of the best feasible.

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As component of the supply establishment, vendors deliver a source of products that are actually inexpensive, successfully created, and coming from premium materials. When you manage to get low-priced, quality products, you'll undoubtedly take advantage of paying for lower than the sales price. If you really want high-end, expensive things, you'll absolutely adore paying out even more. Yet do not fret; also the prices can be minimized to a portion of what they were in the past.

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In order to discover a ton of distributors, you may do a hunt on SaleHoo on the vendors checklist. For a short list of vendors, you ought to search for "leading manufacturers" first. Then, opt for "business storehouses." Take note that the business storehouses are vendors with huge volumes of items.

For you to end up being productive, you need to have to go with distributors that are taken due to the organisation neighborhood. If you desire to be ensured by the neighborhood, then it is better to recognize the people that do business on this web site. Thus make certain that you simply most likely to websites that are actually advised due to the community.

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There are lots of producers that supply unique jewelry styles, however the concern is actually exactly how perform you discover them? While you may currently possess a few suppliers to select from, there is actually also a demand to discover new ones.

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Constantly use a business's on-line establishment. It is vital to know that the world wide web provides a much better option of add-ons than your regional store.

Usage recommendations. As discussed over, the world wide web could be an excellent source of new suppliers, however it also assists to ask individuals in your loved ones for a suggestion.

Be sure the product you opt for is the appropriate supplier. The answer to this inquiry can make or even damage your item's success.

If you belong to little, medium or even large loved ones, finding suppliers may be challenging. However, there are actually ways to improve your odds of finding the ideal manufacturers for your task.

Initially, it is necessary to locate providers that can ship straight to your door. See to it to confirm the amount of your time as well as freight costs.

If the cost seems too great to be real, possibilities are actually that it is. Researching the supplier prior to signing an agreement is the only technique to ensure that the item you purchase is actually of the best quality possible.

When it involves products, take a close take a look at the pricing. If the supplier demands too much for the product, it will not prosper.

There are several variables that you ought to look at when picking a supplier. It is essential to examine the company's qualification and also their history.

Take an excursion of the location, if you would like to discover the capacities of the supplier. You may even wish to go to some design showcases that promotion insight in to what the producer is actually supplying.