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xcrystalzero · 3 years

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finals never end

summary: as finals approach, i would like to imagine that there is something more to college than studying alone in a box for 14 hours a day. so, here's a modern au of the genshin boys as college students.

Characters included: Diluc, Kaeya, Childe, Xiao, Zhongli

Diluc:

- Who are we kidding, this bitch is a legacy at some pricy Ivy League. Hates when people bring it up though since he just wants to be his own person and not rely on his family name to get through things.

- Majors in business because of course he does. Rushed a business frat because it seemed like a good idea. Didn't get a bid and has since boycotted greek life.

- Eventually people find out who his father is and he starts to get bombarded by people who just basically want to use him for networking. Gets approached by girls (and sometime guys) after class like literally every day, asking if he wants to study with them sometime or just "hang out" both because he's hot and because he's rich. He never gives them the time of day but that never stops them.

- Goes to the same school as Kaeya but ignores him every time he tries to talk to him or just come back into his life. Kaeya usually takes it in stride but every else is super confused about how the two of them actually know each other.

- Walks you home from class when it starts to get darker earlier, apparently only because he doesn't have anything better to do. A gentleman through and through.

"Don't you have a meeting right now?"

"You staying safe is more important right now. They'll understand."

Kaeya:

- You know that one guy who is always out partying and who you never see studying but somehow makes the Dean's List every single semester without fail? Yeah, that's Kaeya.

- He's probably like an engineering or hard science major too and all his friends are absolutely pissed when he fucks up the curve every single time.

"You got a 98 on the orgo final???" "What, like it's hard?"

- Not as much of a hoe as everyone thinks he is. He definitely has his fun but he's not that guy who has slept his way through his entire major.

- Surprisingly enough, he's not actually in a frat, he just always knows where all the parties are. He's that guy with a snap score in the millions because everyone and their cousin hits him up every Friday night to ask where the parties are at.

-Generally seen as a really easy person to talk too. Also really good at seeming open with people without actually ever opening up and sharing anything about himself.

- With his very few close friends however, he has some strange hobbies that he's always happy to have someone to share with.

-Will take you on a picnic date about a mile off campus where you guys each way too much cheese and crackers, drink about a bottle of wine each, and watch the stars come out as the sun sets. Give the boy some love. That's all he really wants.

Venti:

-Your local friendly performing arts major who you never find without a huge iced coffee and cuffed jeans.

- He's super involved in a bunch of student organizations from improv to a few music clubs and the like. He's that person that everyone in his major knows and comes to for recommendations about new things that they should try out.

- He's in a band! They play indie songs at rotating bars every Tuesday and Thursday night and go to conferences once a semester for aspiring artists. Also sometimes will randomly perform on the Quad and serenade the random people passing by just trying to get to class.

-Offers to play at an event a club you're in is hosting as long as there's free snacks.

- Kind of an alcoholic? Not a partier in the traditional sense, but at least twice a week, he'll host a hangout where he and anyone who decides to show up get wine drunk and watch a shit ton of Gilmore Girls. BYOB of course because there's no way he could afford it on his own. Has shown up to class still drunk before but he's cute so everyone forgives him.

- Impromptu photo shoots all the time with him. Whether its a cute random flower patch, the soft neon signs outside of a boba shop, or graffiti painted onto a building wall, everything is an insta opportunity.

Xiao:

- That mysterious kid sitting in the back of your lecture wearing all black who is both undeniably hot and also exceedingly intimidating.

- Either an animal sciences major because animals are just better than humans, or he's like like history/english and spends a lot of time reading.

- He's that guy who stops communicating after the first day of your group project and you're really worried that they're just not going to finish their work but they end up sending it to you perfectly complete like a week early. Also, will talk/text you one-on-one but dislikes group meetings and group chats.

- He's in a band too! They actually play with Venti and his friends a lot and even though he admires him a lot, he's never gotten around to actually talking to Venti.

- Doesn't let people come over because then his frighteningly large collection of Funko-Pops and anime merch will be revealed.

- Also a dancer! He's not on a team or anything since he had some bad experiences with teams when he was younger, but he heads down to the studio at least 2 times a week just to move and let out some stress. If he offers to teach you sometime, that means he really really likes you.

- Asked if you wanted to go see the Demon Slayer movie with him and then showed up in a black mask and sunglasses because he didn't want anyone to recognize him.

Childe:

- Idk why but he kind of gives off athlete vibes??? Maybe like a basketball player or something?

- A bit of a campus celebrity just in that basically everyone, even if they aren't in the same major or aren't into sports, or just basically have no connection to him, still somehow know about him.

- He's a PR major and that charm is no joke. Some people kind of despise him because of the way he is literally able to effortlessly win over all of the recruiters and just random people he meets. He's extremely well-loved and he knows it.

- He's in a frat but outside of like mandatory events, doesn't spend all that much time with them. When he does party though, he goes hard.

- Doesn't actively flirt with anyone but he's just so charming and amiable that sometimes it comes across that way. Girls are always like "he's so respectful and nice I'm in love with him." He never feels the same way.

- Extremely competitive. Like the most competitive person you have literally ever met. He has to win everything and if he doesn't, he'll just keep trying and trying until he does. Literally the worst person to play beer pong with because he's not letting you go until he wins.

- Asks you to come to his games even though you barely even know the rules. If he does see you in the crowd, he gets way too hyped but plays the best he has all season. Make sure you take the credit for it.

Zhongli:

- That guy in your required philosophy class who argues with the professor. Not in an annoying "I'm smart and want an excuse to mansplain" kind of way though. He's actually just absurdly well-read and wants to discuss things instead of just listening to someone talk.

- People get annoyed with him because he's kind of disrupting class but if you actually listen to what he's saying, his ideas make a lot of sense and are kind of a mind-fuck at times.

- Has an extensive collection of plants at home and somehow manages to keep all of them alive and thriving. Also collects antique tea sets and goes to great lengths to make sure that they are taken care of.

- Probably actually a philosophy or anthropology major. Always has a new book recommendation and he's a darling who actually reads from every genre.

- Spends his free time going to museums in the area or visiting historical landmarks that are close enough to the university. Loves walking everywhere so that he can just take time to enjoy scenery and the like.

- You mention that there's a new exhibit at the local art gallery and he says that he's actually going there that evening if you would like to join him. And I mean, why would you refuse?

A.N. I'm gonna go back to studying now! Hope you enjoyed!

#genshin x reader #childe #genshin impact #xiao #venti #zhongl #kaeya #diluc #childe x reader #venti x reader #zhongli x reader #diluc x reader #kaeya x reader

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andrastesknickerweasel · 3 years

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Another 100+ degree heat wave is upon my area (37.8+ C for all my non-American friends), so it’s time for some more dishes that require no oven/stove!

Check out the Master Post to see what this wacky project is all about and get the cookbook to join in the fun!

Coleslaw from Rivain

Difficulty: 1/5. No cooking required! I was even super lazy and just got a bag of pre chopped/grated green cabbage and carrot so I didn’t have to bother with it. Also full disclosure, I just eyeballed the measurements on everything, as the recipe was for such a large quantity and I wanted to make like a handful, and it would have gotten ludicrous trying to measure like a 1/16 teaspoon or something.

Ingredient cost/accessibility: 1/5. Produce based meals tend to be the cheapest. Full disclosure, I didn’t see the celery salt in the recipe until I got home, and I wasn’t willing to go out and get some (one of the few spices I don’t have), but I doubt it would have made a monumental difference or been expensive. I also didn’t put raw red onions because I hate them so much I wouldn’t have wanted to eat the dish at all.

Taste: 2/5. Meh. I don’t like coleslaw as a general rule, and this didn’t change my mind, though I will say the mango and pineapple certainly make it a bit more exciting than your run of the mill deli counter coleslaw. I used the tiniest amount of hot pepper imaginable, but I did use some damn it! I guess if I HAD to make coleslaw for a potluck I would make this, but I hope to never find myself in a mandatory coleslaw situation to begin with 😬

Suggested pairing: Coleslaw is such a BBQ/picnic food to me, so anything you’d drink there. Pop, beer, etc.

Suggested pairing: Oghren, and only in pulled nug sliders, as is the only acceptable use for coleslaw.

Now for some dessert. Plums au Sucre from Orlais

Difficulty: 1/5. Very easy, just takes a bit of time to soak the plums, so not the ideal dessert for the impatient.

Ingredient cost/accessibility: 1/5. Literally 4 ingredients, none of them expensive.

Taste: 4/5. It’s very good. Sweet but still a little tart, refreshing. I’m also digging the sour cream, though I don’t know what cookies are meant to be served with this. I have oreos, but something tells me that’s not the traditional Orlesian way.

Suggested pairing: Vivienne. It’s sophisticated and just a little bit decadent. The perfect treat after a long day/night of playing the Grand Game.

And lastly lets get drunk! Pride of Afsaana from Rivain

Difficulty: 1/5. Just pouring over ice, easy peasy.

Ingredient cost/accessibility: 2/5. Dark rum and amaretto in this one, not too uncommon, so some might already them in their liquor cabinet.

Taste: 2.5/5. Right in the middle. It’s not bad at all, but it’s nothing to write home about. There’s only 1.5 oz of alcohol and a shit ton of orange juice, so it mostly just tastes like orange juice.

Suggested pairing: Sebanders, so little alcohol in it that Sebastian wouldn’t feel that Chantry guilt and Justice probably wouldn’t notice, so if Anders knocked back like a dozen* he might get tipsy.

*No matter how little alcohol, I wouldn’t recommend drinking a dozen of these in short succession. Anders has that warden constitution, you however do not. Drink responsibly ;)

#Dragon Age cooking club #DA cooking club #coleslaw #Plums au Sucre #Pride of Afsaana #rivain #orlais

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silverwhiteraven · 3 years

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Wings of Broken White - Ch. 10

Tag List: @marichatmay

[ Posted on Ao3 ] [ Chapter 1 ] [ Chapter 9 ] [ Chapter 11 ]

[ Summary: End of School picnic preparations! ]

To celebrate the class’s successful final project, they were putting together plans for a large picnic in the park at the end of the last day of school. The last day wasn’t mandatory for students to attend unless they had work to catch up on or tests to make up. So Marinette was spending that time at home, busying herself in the upstairs kitchen, preparing food and treats.

A faint knocking sound distracted her a couple hours in, and after making sure she could walk away without anything burning, listened for the source. She gasped and smiled when she realized it was coming from above her, from her own room. The balcony! Chat must be here!

She ran up to her room and up to the lost, and sure enough, she could see Chat Blanc, seated on the balcony floor next to the trapdoor. She pushed it open quickly, and he perked up, his tail flicking and wings spreading out behind him excitedly.

“Princess! You came!” He smiled wide.

Marinette giggled and pulled herself up to sit next on the edge of the hatch. “But of course, I can’t just leave my Knight outside like a stray now can I?” He laughed at that and she hid her smile behind her hand. “So what are you doing here, gryphlet?”

“Well you see,” he flourished a hand dramatically as he spoke, “I heard that today of all days was your last day of collège, and I wanted to congratulate you. So here I am.”

She laughed and shook her head. “You sure it’s not because I'm cooking? If you heard about it being our last day, then there's no way you didn't hear that we’re planning a picnic later, too.”

He gasped dramatically, setting a clawed hand to his chest like he had been hurt. It did nothing to erase the cute smile on his face, though. “You doubt my intentions, Princess? Well, you are right to do so,” he sighed dramatically. “Indeed, I am not just here to congratulate and shower you in praise, but to rob you of your goodies. Forgive this dashing rogue of his glutinous ways?”

He fluttered his eyes at her, and she couldn't help but laugh. “You are forgiven, on one condition,” she raised her hand, index finger raised to indicate her one condition.

“Name it,” he leaned in, looking ready to do anything.

“Help me with the baking and cooking for later,” she stated simply with a coy smile. “You can eat a portion of anything you make yourself. That’s the means for you to get fed. Deal?”

“Deal!” He hopped to his feet with a big grin and she gently laughed, happy to see his energy. She led him back down into her room and then into the kitchen.

She quickly checked on everything, making sure nothing had burned while she was gone. Satisfied, she waved Chat Blanc to join her at the counter. His previously excited mood was replaced by slight nervousness. He looked unfamiliar with the layout, though his eyes sparked with curiosity. Marinette tried not to stare as she cleared her throat and started introducing him to the ingredients and tools. “Now, don’t touch anything just yet,” she added when she finished showing him around. “Cooking has ground rules you should always follow.”

“Like a chemistry lab?” His ears flicked and wings shuffled, and she giggled, nodding.

“Yep, just like a chemistry lab. First, let's get you an apron.” She grabbed one of the hooks by the stairs, and as she went to toss the neck strap over his head, she noticed the decal on the front. Kiss the Cook. She blushed and turned it backwards, swiftly putting it on Chat before he could see. Now the decal was hidden from view and she wouldn't have to think about it. She then went behind him to tie the waist strap, but paused as she looked at his wings in the way.

“Something wrong?” he asked, glancing over his shoulder.

“Your wings...These aprons are usually for my parents. I only use them when my wings are bound,” she said quietly, a bit awkward and unsure.

“Oh,” he replied softly. Her breath caught and she stepped back as his wings moved. They dropped slightly, only to completely fold up, pull against his back. He smiled at her gently over his shoulder. “Better? As long as you don’t tie it too tightly, I’ll be purrfectly comfortable like this.

Dropping her head to hide another blush, she nodded, coming closer and tying the apron. “So, uhm, next thing. Always keep your hands- uh, talons, washed.” He chuckled at her fumbled pun but nodded and went to the sink. She mentally facepalmed, knowing it would be awkward to wash gloves.

She carried on instructing him, meanwhile trying to keep to the edge of his vision until her flustering calmed down. She made sure he knew never to cross contaminate foods, to always clean the work area as they went, and continue to wash hands frequently. She scolded him when the oven timer went off and he almost reached in without proper hand protection. He was sheepish about it, but to her satisfaction, he didn’t make the mistake again.

At some point, she hadn't noticed the amount of flour dusting him because of how well it blended in. She only realized it when he had patted her head in reassurance that he could do a task without help now. The pat left a white handprint in her midnight hair, and she guffawed indignantly when she noticed it in her reflection on a mixing bowl. She didn’t bother trying to get it off, though, knowing it was pointless.

Finally, with quiche, pasta salad, croissants, and macaroons all done after a few more hours of working together, they were now sitting on the floor, waiting for the bread rolls to finish. The dishes and counters were already clean, the aprons were back where they belonged, and Marinette had even let out her wings to stretch them out alongside Chat Blanc’s. She tried not to think about their feathers brushing as they sat shoulder to shoulder, watching the oven like a pair of tired but happy hawks.

Chat started humming as they sat in comfortable silence, and she listened to the gentle sound. It was enhanced by a subtle purr, and she had to hold her breath to keep from giggling at the cuteness of the moment.

When he stopped, she asked in a whisper, “What song was that?”

“Hm? Oh,” he smiled softly and rubbed his neck. “A lullaby my mother used to sing. ‘Robin and his Maiden’. I made my own little parody of it not long after I got my Miraculous. Well, I only managed to do the first line, really, I'm stuck on the rest.”

Marinette sat up, attention caught. “Tell it to me, I want to hear.”

He hesitated, a blush under his mask indicating it was from shyness and not from doubt. “The original first line went like this: Little Robin on a roof, without his Maiden. The story is about Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Now I say it like this: Little Kitty on a roof, without his Lady.” Marinette giggled, realizing the comparison to her alter ego. “I’m stuck on the rest, because the story doesn't seem to quite fit with the changed names, you know?”

With a nod of understanding, she nudged his shoulder with her own. “Art is hard, I know. It’s okay to be stuck. You should try playing with the names a bit, maybe the rest will come to you along with fresh inspiration.”

He nodded and looked away, back to the oven as he began to hum again. Soon, the hums turned to words. “Little Gryphon on a roof, all alone without his Princess,” he gave a cheshire grin as she burst out in laughter and a fresh fluster. She pushed him over and he laughed as he flopped on the floor. She stood up and huffed, hiding her smile as she checked on the bread. The timer went off just in time, and, feeling satisfied with their golden brownness, she took them out and set them to cool on the counter.

She glanced at the clock and sighed. “Everything is done in time, that’s good. The picnic is in an hour.” She turned to Chat with a soft smile. “Without fail, I always end up late to meet-ups because I put way too much on my plate right before hand. Looks like I’ll be on time this year. I couldn't have done this without you, Blanc.”

He smiled back at her from his place on the floor, looking perfectly content to be there as he practically basked in her thanks. She laughed, feeling light and newly carefree. When they lulled back into comfortable silence, he sat up and looked at the clock himself. A sad smile replaced his normal one.

“Looks like I need to go before then. I have somewhere to be later, too.” He stood, brushing the last of the flour off his white suit, his wings fluttering as they too shook out little puffs of powder. Marinette nodded and joined him, leading him back upstairs and out onto her balcony.

“Thank you for stopping by, gryphlet. I had fun,” she looked away, smiling to herself. “And don’t forget these, your promised treats for helping.” She handed him a cardboard pastry box, containing a few of the goods they had made together.

He beamed at her as he accepted it, and then took her hand in his and bowed. “It was my pleasure, Princess.” He kissed the air above her knuckles and she giggled, struck breathless by his action. He straightened back up and let her go, smiling wide. “I’ll see you again soon.”

And just like that, he was leaping from her balcony and gliding away on wings that matched the sky and clouds.

It took her a little while to go back inside, having taken her time to be dazed as she processed the last few hours. Tikki had broken her out of it with barely restrained giggles and a reminder that they needed to get ready for the picnic with her class.

As expected, the hour passed by quickly after that, and with a little help from her parents, all of Marinette and Chat Blanc’s efforts were brought to the park and set out on tables alongside everyone else’s contributions.

Everyone in their class made it to the park, and a few had even dragged along some family members who were willing to celebrate with them. Many of them spent the whole picnic talking about the school year, and all the random moments that stuck in their minds. Hawkmoth and some Akumas were brought up at some point, and almost half an hour was subsequently spent on everyone acting out each other's Akumatized versions in light and welcomed jest.

When it all started to dwindle to a close, everyone spent time making summer plans together and discussing which lycées they were going to. It was sad to think that their group, together for four years strong, was going to be split up. Luckily, everyone had plans to join extracurricular school groups that were likely to have them meeting up just as often as before. Even their humanitarian projects like planting public trees and gardens was something they were excited to continue.

If anything, they all knew that distance wasn’t going to make their bonds any lesser.

And so, all in all, Marinette had a good time, and she felt ready to keep going into the future.

#marichatmay2021 #marinette dupain cheng #adrien agreste #chat blanc #ml wing au #wing-binding #willowbendt

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katherinewilliams221b · 3 years

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Girl you know I'm jumping at the occasion :D

Pre-relationship: 1 and 2

General: 1 and 7 bc I can't ever get enough of the dynamics between those two 🖤

Love: 7 and 13

Domestic life: I'd ask for 1 and 2 but I know you plan that hand-fasting fic in the future (still, won't say no to some spoilers... :D)

PRE-RELATIONSHIP

1. How did they first meet?

Charlie already knew who Kate was from the stories Bill told about her. It was Charlie himself who approached her in the first Care of Magical Creatures class they had together. He had no romantic interest in her at the time, but Bill had spoken so highly of her that Charlie felt they could be good friends.

His first words were something along the lines of "I know who you are..." He didn't mean to cause her the disappointment he saw on her face.

Kate forced a smile without looking up, wanting to be polite, but nipping in the bud the conversation she was about to have with yet another stranger pretending to know her.

This all went by very quickly, and as soon as Charlie mentioned that "Bill has spoken very highly of you..." Kate finally met his eyes.

"You're Charlie!" she exclaimed, a little too loudly "Bill has told me about you, too."

They worked very well together that day, like a well-oiled machine foreshadowing the kind of relationship they would have later on. When class was over, Kate ran off to meet Rowan, but not before shouting to Charlie that it had been a pleasure to meet him.

He shouldered his satchel, watching the messy-haired girl hurry off, and thought that not only was she not as the horrible rumours circulating about her described her, but that this had been the beginning of a great friendship.

2. What was their first impression of each other?

He had never been swayed by rumours. But so many people spoke ill of her and her brother that he was tempted to believe them.

The first time he formed an opinion about her was in his first year; he entered the Great Dining Hall with a determined stride and fury written all over his face. Charlie did not know that she had just escaped from a devil's snare, nor that the feud with Merula had begun. Trying not to be too swayed by what he had heard, he merely watched as she sat down at the Hufflepuff table and began speaking at full speed to a girl he would later come to know as Rowan. He had no interest in finding out about her. He just let her be.

Bill remarked that he had a brother at Hogwarts in the same year as her. In the courtyard, Bill pointed to Charlie, who was reading by the fountain. Kate thought he wasn't like Bill at all, that adventures weren't his thing and that he seemed like a quiet boy. A rule-follower. Oh, boy, was she wrong. They didn't meet that day, or for another three years.

GENERAL

1. Who initiated the relationship, and how did it go?

The fifth year was very critical for Charlie, and Kate was his rock in that regard. It was when they started spending more and more time together and to the rest of Hogwarts, they were dating without a doubt. At this point Kate already had feelings for him, but she kept them to herself in the face of his disinterest in dating. In his sixth year, and in better mental health, Charlie began to...feel...things. Dazed by these new sensations, he sought refuge in the forbidden forest until André confronted him. At the same time Rowan, commented that they spent all. the. day. together. Both friends took it upon themselves to set them up on a date.

It was so orthopaedic, so strange and awkward that they both questioned their feelings for each other.At the end of the year, having pretended that the day had never happened, Kate decided to admit that she still liked him. He did the same, with great difficulty.

They both came to an agreement and decided that their friends should not interfere, that whatever they did would have to flow naturally. That agreement day was the start of their official relationship.

7. Who takes the lead in social situations?

Contrary to what it might seem, Charlie. Although he is known as the dragon boy, who is always alone, reading or in the forest, he is held in high esteem by everyone. He makes friends wherever he goes.

Kate is a bit more reserved. She has no difficulty talking to people, but tends to be more cautious around strangers. Paradoxically, she is a magnet for anyone who gets to know her, and although Charlie takes the lead in social situations, there will always be people gravitating around Kate. She says she makes a lot of friends by chance, but it's because she prefers listening than talking about herself.

That said, although they both enjoy being around their friends, they always need to get away somewhere quiet for a while.

LOVE

7. What are their favorite things to do together?

In the Hogwarts years they used to spend the whole day together studying, reading or going to the Forbidden Forest. It was then when Charlie taught Kate how to track both animals and people.

Their activities didn't change much when Kate moved to Romania, as soon after, the war started and there was no more time for leisure.

After the war, they set about making up for lost time, and began to explore Romania and other nearby countries, making short trips wherever they could. One trip a year is mandatory.

They like to go on picnics in the mountains every weekend; they take a blanket, food, maybe books, and spend the day talking and laughing, sometimes even...

They were both surprised at how much they liked watching movies; when they got their first TV, they started having marathons every night over dinner.

Cooking? Or rather, chatting while Charlie cooked. It's a time just for them, especially during the war, where they can clear their heads. Many times they both prepare food in silence, just enjoying each other's company.

Dancing! Some time ago I mentioned that they attended several dance classes as a couple, something they didn't like very much, they prefer to dance without an audience.Later, when they have their daughter, they discovered how much they like to play board games together.

Although they deny it, they like to attend events as a couple; birthdays, or parties at their respective jobs, where they can show each other off.

13. Who remembers the little things?

They both do, I think. Kate remembers how he likes tea, that he takes a bubble bath when he is stressed and she often anticipates it, the brand of pencils he likes, many of the names of the dragons on the reserve, his favourite balaclava and so on.

Charlie knows what her favourite mug is; when she runs out of seeds, how she braids her hair; that she likes to wear jewellery and also knows what style; that there are some yellow flowers that give her allergies, and he has an antihistamine potion in his backpack just in case....

It's not the only thing, but I think they're both good at paying attention to detail. It's one of their love-languages.

DOMESTIC LIFE

1. If they get married, who proposes? 2. What’s the wedding like? Who attends?

Ok, I'll try to answer with as few spoilers as possible. It's no secret that they do a handfasting ceremony. I once said it was Kate who officiated at it, but no. I'm going to change that because I think I have a better idea.I'm still studying how marriage works in the magical world, but what I do know is that neither Muggles nor the Ministry see a handfasting as a legal union (although it used to be, I'm still studying). This will be important.

If I can get it right, the two of them will be proposing to each other in very subtle and unknowing ways. I haven't decided who will be the one to take a more definitive step, I like both options: on the one hand Kate, because I like the idea of seeing the woman propose, and on the other hand Charlie, because it's something he would never have seen himself doing.

There are 4 people in attendance (6 counting them), one of them is her grandpa, Bernard, and the other three are people they meet in Ireland. One of those three people officiates the wedding.

As I said, the wedding is a handfasting, a Celtic ceremony used to symbolise the intention to marry and the commitement to someone. I don't want to say anything! I think this is my favourite part and I want it to be very emotional. I have looked up what the officiant says to do the ceremony and it is really beautiful. I have personalised it a bit with the fragments that I liked the most.

This is what struck me most (from a website about the ceremony) and what I intend to reflect:

"The absolute honesty inherent in the answers to the questions in this ritual usually takes guests by surprise. This leads the guests to concentrate on what is happening and gets them more emotionally invested in this part of the ceremony".

From this ask

#ask #kat tag #kate williams #charlie weasley #i should send you some more numbers lmao i honestly want every answer

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generaldisdainn · 4 years

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Mandatory Relaxation

Happy Kristanna Christmas in July @somecallmejohn !! I’m your secret santa! :D Your suggestion was Kristoff being a goofball and Kristoff and Anna spending the day together in canonverse, so that’s what I tried to do!!! There isn’t too much plot- just a sweet snapshot of their day spent together. :-) I hope you like it!!! <3 <3 <3

Rating: K

Pairing: Kristanna

Word count: 2780

Kristoff hated watching Anna spread herself too thin. He could always see it coming- the frantic energy, the tired eyes- it all pointed to her over-expending herself.

He knew that assuming the role of queen meant more responsibilities and less free time for the two of them to spend together, but he felt that lately she hardly had any time at all. She was a brilliant queen, and Kristoff watched the way she ruled with reverence every day. He whispered how proud he was of her into her skin each night as they cuddled close. But lately she had seemed so tired. She was doing too much all out of the goodness of her heart. A neighboring kingdom had been dealing with a food shortage, and Anna was working diligently to figure out a way to allocate food and supplies to this struggling kingdom while still making sure that her people were taken care of. It was impossible to make everyone happy in situations like these, and he knew how much she hated disappointing people.

She had finally come to a consensus with her advisors and the officials of the struggling kingdom, but the whole ordeal had left her tired and spent. He could tell in the way she carried herself, in the soft shyness with which her usually bright smile now tugged at her lips. It was why Kristoff decided to take it upon himself to help her relax.

***

Anna awoke in the morning to heavy eyelids and a sore back. Despite the general aches and pains, she noticed that she felt surprisingly rested. Her mind was agile and ready for the day. It was refreshing. She opened her eyes and stretched against the morning sun, noting the way in which it crawled higher up the wall than what she was accustomed to seeing. She jolted at the sudden realization. There was way too much sun for it to be the time she usually awoke.

“Kristoff, what time is it?” She glanced around the room in frantic search of her fiance. The bed next to her was empty. “Kristoff?”

Kristoff emerged from the bathroom and made his way over to the bed, a soft smile splayed across his face. “Morning, beautiful.” He reached over to embrace her, lips pursed to place a gentle kiss on her temple, but Anna pulled away, tugging at the covers and moving to get out of bed.

“What time is it?”

“Sometime around noon,” he admitted sheepishly.

“What?! Kristoff, I had a meeting at 8 this morning! Kai was supposed to wake me up hours ago!”

Kristoff placed a hand on her arm to still her sudden movements. “Hey, easy feisty-pants. I called off your meetings today.”

“You what?”

Kristoff took a breath. “Anna, you’re exhausted. You haven’t had a break in weeks. You’ve been doing so much, and you know how proud I am of you, but you really need a break.”

Anna hummed thoughtfully. The anxious stutter of her breath calmed as she looked at the soft brown of her fiance’s eyes. She realized she suddenly had nowhere she needed to be. Relief washed over for a moment as she relaxed into his touch.

“Besides, I’ve missed spending time with you,” Kristoff added. He placed his lips to hers and she smiled against him. She loved the feel of him in the mornings- scratchy stubble and soft lips bringing her eagerly into her day.

“So everything’s cancelled for today?” she finally asked after they pulled apart.

Kristoff nodded.

“And no one’s upset?”

“No, Anna, not at all. Kai and Gerda thought that this was a great idea and were actually really excited. And they said everyone they talked to understood.”

Anna nodded slowly. “So we have a free day together then?”

Kristoff smiled and took her hand. “It’s all ours.”

***

They picked fruit from the garden for a late breakfast, letting the juice from nectarines run down their chins and kissing the remnants of the fruit off of each other’s lips.

“We should do a picnic for lunch,” Anna suggested.

Kristoff nodded in agreement.

“I can have the cooks make something for us,” she said.

“I have a better idea.”

Kristoff led Anna into the town after grabbing a picnic basket and money from the castle. He intended to walk through town with her and purchase food for their picnic from the townspeople. He held Anna’s hand as they walked down the castle steps. He guided her, holding her as she held up the flowing fabric of her skirts to walk into the square. She was stunning. Her hair glowed in the warm rays of the sun.

He brought her to stands and carts where people sold fresh foods and hand-crafted items. Kristoff bought food for their basket as they went. He tipped each person generously. One of his favorite things about being a part of the royal family now was having the means to tip so generously. When he was a young ice harvester, he never had enough to tip at all, let alone well. He always wished he could give more, and now he had the means to do so.

Anna stopped and spoke to people in the bustling square as they made their way through the crowds. People were excited to see the two of them. Anna was adored for her endless grace and kindness, and Kristoff had even become a town favorite with the kids as he let them take turns riding on Sven and often told them stories about adventures in the mountains and tales of large ice golems in far away ice palaces.

“It’s been so long since I’ve been out here. I forgot how much I love it,” she said to him as she swung her arm with his. They had made their way out of the main center and walked along the water at the pier, boats lining the shore with pride. Anna walked on a small ledge right next to the water and he held her as she balanced. “Look at how happy everyone is.” Anna sighed as she looked towards a group of kids who were playing some sort of made up game. They looked so happy, so carefree.

“You know, you play a big part in that.”

“In what?”

“In helping make everyone feel so happy here.”

Anna blushed. “So do you, you know. I don’t think I tell you enough, but I’m so proud of all that you’ve done. I know you don’t always like the whole royal thing,” Anna straightened his collar and ruffled his hair. “But you’ve brought so much to Arendelle.” He truly had. She meant every word of what she said. He was the driving force behind building Arendelle’s first orphanage. He lead ice harvesting trips and taught the kids how to care for the reindeer.

Kristoff rubbed a hand at the back of his neck and fumbled with something to say. He still found himself getting tongue-tied when he received such genuine compliments. He was always caught off guard by the way his heart would take flight at her kindness.

His fumbling was interrupted by the kids who were now barrelling towards the two of them.

“Kristoff! Queen Anna!” the youngest of the group cried.

“Hey, guys!” Kristoff smiled. He immediately recognized the group from hanging around the stables. He knew the youngest boy as Bjorn- the one who was always asking for a ride on Sven.

“Kristoff, I’ve been practicing the song you taught me!” Bjorn began humming a gentle tune.

Anna gave Kristoff’s hand a squeeze.

“I can never get that last part,” Bjorn grumbled as he faltered on the last section of the tune. “Can you sing it for me?” The other two boys lit up at the suggestion.

“Maybe some other time,” Kristoff offered. “I don’t have my lute on me.”

Bjorn gasped and scampered off suddenly.

“You’ve been singing to them?”

Kristoff shrugged. “Sometimes in the stables. They like to help me out in there.”

She had heard him sing many times, but she didn’t know he’d been singing to the kids in the town. Her heart swelled.

Bjorn returned with a lute in his small hands. “It’s my dad’s! Please Kristoff?” The other two boys clapped excitedly and gathered around Kristoff as Bjorn pushed the lute into his hands. Anna smiled and sat down next to the boys.

“Alright Kristoff, you heard the boys. You have to play. Queen’s orders.”

Bjorn giggled at that.

Kristoff smiled and shook his head at his fiance. She was sitting like an eager child, legs criss-crossed and hands propping her head as she gazed up at him with eager eyes.

He began strumming softly. Anna could tell he was a bit nervous. She knew he was more used to playing for their little family or in the stables, but not in the open like this. But it was just her and the boys on the pier. She could see him start to ease into the song.

Anna watched as he sang. He had a beautiful voice, something she always found herself learning all over again whenever he used it in song. He sang about a beautiful girl who rescued her sister and then saved a forest, a girl who was so deeply loved by a wandering man of the mountains.

***

They made it out to a secluded spot in the woods together. The trees dappled the ground with spots of sun and shade. It wasn’t too far off the beaten path. It was within walking distance of the town, but it was still off the trail just enough so that they were alone amidst the birds and the whispering of the wind through the trees. They shared breads and cheeses and stories and dreams. Anna watched Kristoff talk. She was in awe of the way his face glowed in the spotted sunlight, his hair shining in neat tresses.

“Here- tilt your head back like this, but make sure to keep your eye on my hand.” Kristoff instructed Anna as he posed to throw a grape into her mouth. He had offered to teach her after he had shown off his own ability in catching them. “Ready?”

“This is stupid,” Anna replied, although she stayed in formation.

Kristoff geared up and threw a handful of five, hitting her in multiple different places on her face. “You didn’t catch a single one!”

“You cheated!” Anna tackled Kristoff to the ground in mock anger. She collapsed on top of him with bubbling laughter and he held her close, breathing her in and feeling her warmth on top of him.

They laid like that for a moment, breathing and laughing together. Kristoff looked up at the tree-covered clearing and let out an easy breath. He felt so at home.

Anna clambered off of him and patted her lap. “Lay down- I want to play with your hair.”

“Hmmm you’re going to have to pay money for that. My hair doesn’t come for free you know.”

Anna rolled her eyes. “Just get over here, silly.”

Kristoff laughed and laid his head in Anna’s lap. She strung flowers in his hair. They were full of good food and laughter. He smiled contently as she ran her fingers through his locks, putting another flower carefully into place.

“Sing for me?”

“You sound just like those kids,” he teased.

“Can you blame me? You have a beautiful voice.”

Kristoff opened his eyes and looked up at her, her face softening into a smile. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” She placed a hand on his cheek and he leaned into it. It was soft and small and warm.

He hummed a gentle tune as she worked.

***

“You know, we’ve been so busy we’ve hardly gotten to talk about our wedding,” Kristoff mentioned as they walked back to the town from their picnic.

“I think we should have two weddings.”

“Two?”

“Well, a more traditional one of course for all of the stuffy dignitaries and ambassadors, but also a special one with your family.”

“You’d do that for me?”

“Kristoff, of course. And it wouldn’t be just for you. I want that too. And I know the Northuldra would come to that one.” Kristoff thought about Anna professing her love for him underneath a night sky, draped in a mossy cape. His heart swelled. “Do you remember when your family tried to marry us after we had just met?”

Kristoff laughed at the memory. It was the first time he really felt him start to fall for her, her radiant smile illuminated by the gems on her headdress and cape. “That was so embarrassing.”

“I thought you were cute. I know we hadn’t known each other for that long and that I was technically engaged to Hans at the time,” they both made a face at the mention of her ex-fiance, “but I think that was when I first started liking you.”

“You mean you like-like me?” Kristoff asked in mock surprise.

Anna stuck her tongue out at him. “Like you didn’t like-like me then too. You came back for me in the middle of a snow storm.”

Kristoff’s eyes got serious for a moment. He reached out to take her hands in his and held them there, stopping their walk to look at her with sincerity. “I would do that all over again for you. I never want to lose you.”

“I know, Kristoff. I’m right here. I love you.”

“I love you too.” They shared a look in mutual understanding. It wasn’t something they spoke about often, but they both still dealt with the fears of losing each other after enduring life-threatening adventures. Every once in a while they needed to remind each other that they were there- that they were okay.

“So two weddings, huh?” They began walking again. He looked down at her with a smirk.

“Yup! Is that too much pressure for you? Are you thinking about pulling out now?” she challenged, a playful gleam in her eyes.

He knew she was joking, but he couldn’t help but answer with sincerity. “Never.”

***

Anna read before bed that night for the first time in weeks. What used to be a nightly ritual had become something of a broken habit that she now hoped to get back into.

Kristoff came out of the bathroom and approached the bed much like he had that morning, arms outstretched and leaning towards his fiance, but this time, she didn’t pull away. She closed her book and nestled into his arms, leaning against the wide expanse of his chest. It was still early in the evening. Usually she would be coming in from a long day of work and head straight to bed, but tonight they felt as though they had all the time in the world. She felt relaxed and at peace as he ran his fingers through her hair. She had taken it out of its braids and it fell down her back in gentle waves.

“Thank you, Kristoff.”

“For what?”

“For everything. For today. I really needed this.” She felt his lips on the top of her head, felt him nestle into her hair and inhale deeply. “I’m going to do this more often.”

“Like take days off?”

Anna nodded. “I’ve missed you.”

“I’m right here. And whenever you need another day off just let me know. I’ll beat up anyone who tries to meet with you.”

Anna snorted in laughter. “I love you so much.”

“I love you too.”

“Imagine you punching a dignitary,” Anna said with a chortle after a moment of silence passed between them. Kristoff laughed alongside her at the thought.

They fell asleep that night in each other’s arms, sleeping peacefully not because their day was filled with meetings and large decisions, but because their day was spent with laughter and sunlight and music.

Anna awoke that next morning with no aches or pains, no groggy feeling in her head or weights on her eyelids. She awoke to Kai like usual, but for the first time in a while, she took an extra moment to snuggle up to her fiance, to plant a gentle kiss to his temple, and breath him in before going about her day.

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The 5 times Finn didn’t know he was Poe’s boyfriend, and the 1 time he did.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/25321813

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Finn was sitting on the couch in his and Poe’s living room thinking about what they would have for dinner, and knowing that he couldn’t cook and Poe hated to cook, they were screwed. Finn was glad they were living together even if neither of them liked to cook because he probably would have burned the building down by now if it weren’t for Poe. They were living together to make their jobs easier, so they could discuss business without having to go anywhere and they could work in the comfort of their own home as opposed to their office.

Finn looked down at the ground as BB-8 wheeled into the living room and started to do laps around the couch. Finn looked up at the clock and sure enough Poe was due home any minute, BB-8 always got excited when Poe got home, it was adorable. Finn smiled down at BB-8, glad that the droid no longer hated him, and sometimes actually sought out his company, even if his version of a thumbs up was a lighter. The door then opened and BB-8 was at the door to greet Poe, who crouched down to pat BB-8 on the head and asked about his day before moving into the apartment.

“Hey Finn, I was thinking, if you want, we could go to dinner at that place you like so much,”

“God yes, that sounds amazing, but are you sure that place isn’t even on this planet, we wouldn’t be home until late.”

“Yeah, it’s fine, I’ll fly us there. You should get ready now and we can leave in like twenty minutes.” Poe smiled at Finn, then left to his room to get ready.

Finn was so excited they rarely went off planet, let alone to go to his favorite restaurant. Finn was ready in five minutes and was bouncing with excitement all the way there as he talked with Poe.

They ended up eating so much that it hurt to sit, so they walked around a park close by the restaurant. Poe had at some point slung his arm around Finn’s shoulders as they walked, and Finn talked all about what he and Rey had done during his day off. They so rarely got any time to themselves like this, and they were enjoying every moment of it. By the time they got back to the ship it was extremely late and Finn felt bad that Poe now had to fly home. However, Poe just smiled at Finn and let him fall asleep in the back of the X-Wing.

Finn and Poe were sitting in the cafeteria today. They usually opted to sit in their office so they could work while they ate, and so they wouldn’t be disturbed as they ate. They were supposed to be eating with Rey, but Rose had whisked her away earlier to go out to lunch at one of Rey’s favorite places to eat, so it was just Finn and Poe. Finn was laughing at a story Poe was telling about a time he had gotten trapped outside in his underwear while some stormtroopers were making rounds to make sure no one was out past curfew.

Part of Finn felt like Poe was making up this story, but it was still entertaining and Finn wanted to know how it ended. However, when Poe got to the most interesting part about how he had rounded the corner only to run straight into the patrol, a girl walked up to their table.

“Hey, General Poe! I was wondering if perhaps you would like to go on a date sometime?” she asked with a blush covering her face. It was decently common for girls to ask Poe out while they were out, Finn had made a game of trying to guess if Poe would say yes, he had gotten pretty good at it. Finn looked at her; she was cute and shy, and she was probably being encouraged by her friends, having finally worked up the courage to approach Poe. Finn felt that Poe would probably say yes to her, if only because he would feel bad saying no.

“Oh, I’m sorry, I would love to but I have a boyfriend.” Finn looked at Poe, surprised at what he said.

“It’s okay, I get it.” The girl gave a small forced smile before turning around to go back to her table.

“I feel bad, she seemed like a sweet girl, but I’m a faithful man.” Poe beamed at Finn, turning back to his food.

Poe continued his story, but Finn wasn’t listening. They lived together, and Poe was Finn’s best friend, yet Poe hadn’t told Finn something as important as the fact that he had a boyfriend. It hurt? Did Poe not trust him?

It was the anniversary of being free of the New Order rule. The rebellion had officially been over for a year now. To celebrate, the base had decided to throw a party, and unfortunately it was mandatory that Finn went since he was co-general. On the bright side, Poe also had to go so he wouldn’t be alone and could just stick with Poe all night. Finn was standing by the door waiting for Poe to finish getting ready so they could go to the party together.

“Okay, I’m ready, we should head out.” Poe said walking up to Finn. Finn looked up and took in the sight of Poe in a tux. Poe was wearing a simple black suit, but it looked so good on him, and fit him so well, somehow making him look even more handsome. “You’re looking great Finn.”

“Thanks, so do you.” Finn was wearing a blue tux that was slightly too big on him, but it worked, and he liked it well enough. “Let’s go before we are too late.”

The walk to the party was quiet as they just enjoyed being in each other’s company. However, as soon as they entered the party they were whisked away by different people, all wanting to ask questions about the future.

At some point Poe was able to sneak away from the mob of people around him, and he headed over to Finn in order to rescue him.

“Hey, hope you don’t mind me stealing Finn away from you guys for a little, do you?” Poe said once he joined the group, and no one argued with him, though he didn’t exactly wait for an answer before pulling Finn away. “So, Finn, how about a dance?”

“Sure, sounds like fun, but I’m not a very good dancer.”

“That’s fine, just follow my lead and you’ll be fine”

So, Poe led Finn to the dance floor as a slow song started to play. Poe put his hands on Finn’s waist, and Finn wrapped his arms around Poe’s shoulders, and Poe led Finn as they danced. Finn was very focused on following Poe’s movements, not wanting to step on the other man’s feet. Finn enjoyed dancing in general, once he and Rey had decided to try slow dancing together, but Poe was a much better dancer compared to Rey. Being this close to Poe was driving Finn mad. Finn wanted so badly for the dance to mean more than it did. What he and Poe are doing isn’t very different to what Finn had done with Rey, but Finn enjoyed this so much more.

Once the song was over, Finn and Poe moved off the dance floor and went to go get something to drink when they ran into a man. He had been heading for them, but they hadn’t been paying very much attention, and they almost sent him tumbling to the ground.

“Sorry, I should have been watching where I was going” Poe apologized, steadying the man to keep him from falling.

“It’s fine, I should have also been paying more attention.” The man chuckled, shaking his head slightly. He started to walk away before stopping and turning back to the boys. “Oh, and by the way, you two make a very cute couple.”

This surprised Finn, he guessed it made sense. They had been dancing together to a slow song. However, to Finn there was just no way anyone could mistake him and Poe as a couple. They were just really good friends, plus Poe had a boyfriend.

“Thanks!” Poe said, smiling at the man as he walked away. Finn was very surprised that Poe hadn’t corrected him, but as Poe continued to drag Finn to the food table, Finn concluded that perhaps it was just easier to say they were together than to have to explain that they weren’t.

Finn was so damn excited, he loved nights like this. When he had gotten home earlier that day Poe had suggested that they have a movie night, and just relax on the couch. Finn and Poe collapsed on the couch. They had food piled on the coffee table and they started to watch the movie.

As they watched the movie and the food started to get depleted, they lay back and get more comfortable. After Finn got full and he laid back on the couch, Poe leaned back and he placed his arm on the back of the couch, and his hand was resting on Finn’s shoulder.

When the movie was over Poe got up to change the movie, and when he came back to the couch, instead of sitting back down as he had before, he threw his legs over the arm of the couch and laid his head in Finn’s lap. He gave no explanation as to why he did this, and Finn didn’t ask. As they watched the movie Finn wondered, if Poe was this touchy as a friend, what would he be like as a boyfriend.

Finn was so lost in thought he didn’t realize he had started to play with Poe’s curls until Poe shifted in his lap to look up at Finn now that the movie was over. Finn quickly removed his hand and smiled at Poe. Finn was embarrassed that he had just been absentmindedly running his fingers through Poe’s hair, and that Poe hadn’t said anything about it.

“We should probably go to bed, it’s getting pretty late.” Finn announced getting up and heading to his room. Poe wished him a goodnight as Finn rushed from the room, and Finn echoed the sentiment before closing his bedroom door.

As Finn laid in bed, he couldn’t stop thinking about Poe and what it would be like to be dating Poe. But of course, this was impossible, Poe was taken and there was nothing Finn could do but support his friend unconditionally.

Finn was surprised when Poe suggested they have a picnic. Finn had never had a picnic before, so he wasn’t really sure what it entailed, but it ended up being very nice and fun. They had both been able to get out of the office early, and on the way to the apartment Poe had suggested the picnic. When they got home, they made some food and packed it up along with a blanket. They then took a speeder to a nice spot under a tree where they set up their picnic. They then ate and talked and watched the sunset.

“I don’t think I have ever had such an enjoyable day.” Finn said, watching the sky change color. Poe moved his hand from the blanket to Finn’s arm as he wrapped his arm around Finn’s shoulders, and Finn shifted to lean against Poe. “We could never just slow down a take in the little things like sunsets in the New Order, as a matter a fact I don’t think I have ever watched a sunset.”

“Well, you're free from them now, and we can watch as many sunsets as you want.” Poe squeezed Finn closer to him.

They then watched the rest of the sunset in silence, just taking in the beautiful quiet moment as the sky darkened. Then when the sun was set, and the stars came out, they laid down to watch the stars twinkle in the distance. They talked about their pasts, and how life was now content in each other’s company.

Finn was sitting at the dining room table going over some negotiations to establish a new republic in order to make it so the different planets could once again work together for mutual benefit. The whole ordeal was giving Finn a headache. Neither he nor Poe were politicians, yet here they were trying to fix what was left over from the New Order. Finn was rubbing his head, regretting letting Poe go out to lunch with Rey, leaving Finn to read through the different demands people had for the republic. Just as Finn decided he was done for the day, he heard the door open and BB-8 started to beep happily, signifying Poe’s return to the apartment.

Poe walked into the dining room and leaned down, resting his body on Finn’s back and wrapping his arms around Finn. “How are the negotiations looking?” he asked, burying his face in Finn’s shoulder.

Finn shook his head slightly at Poe’s actions, Finn still thought this was a funny habit of Poe’s. “It is torture to read through this stuff, your gonna have to make it up to me.” Finn joked.

“Oh really? What would you like me to do for you kind sir?”

“I think you should make dinner tonight” Finn honestly liked Poe’s cooking. He had been quite surprised the first time Poe cooked, expecting it to be horrible. However, Poe hated cooking and rarely did it.

“How about I cook tomorrow night? Rey was thinking that we should go on a double date tonight for dinner. What do you think? You want to go?”

“… I’m not dating Rey, Rose is. Why are you asking if I want to go on your double date?” Finn asked turning to look at Poe as Poe moved away from his back.

“Yeah, I know you’re not dating Rey, you would be my date.” Poe chuckled.

“Shouldn’t you ask your boyfriend to be your date?”

“Wait what? I am?” Poe looked bewildered at Finn, then it clicked in his head. “Wait, you don’t know? How do you not know?”

“What do you mean Poe?”

“You are my boyfriend. We have been dating for four months.”

Finn blinked a couple of times, then cocked his head to the side, giving Poe a very confused look. Poe then burst into laughter; it just made no sense.

“Finn, how in the world did you think we weren’t dating? We go on dates, we danced together at the celebration, and we cuddle on the couch while watching movies.” Poe was then laughing again as Finn blushed.

“I thought that’s what friends did, it’s not like it was all that different from what I do with Rey.” Finn covered his face in embarrassment. “I was wondering why you had a boyfriend and didn’t tell me”

Poe chuckled again and pulled Finn out of the chair and into a hug, trying to comfort the embarrassed boy. “Do you want to be in a relationship with me?”

Finn looked up, startled by the tenderness and vulnerability in Poe’s voice. “Of course I do, I always did.” Finn rubbed the back of his neck with a small, shy smile. “Little did I know I already had what I wanted.”

At that, both boys laughed. Finn looked at Poe with a bright smile before leaning in carefully, he wanted so badly to kiss Poe, but he stopped halfway. He wanted Poe’s consent before kissing him. Before he could do anything, Poe closed the gap between them. It was a brief kiss, just a brush of lips, but it was perfect to Finn.

“How about tonight I cook dinner and we watch movies, we can have dinner with Rey tomorrow, I think we have more to talk about.”

“Sounds like a plan to me, I have so many questions.”

With that, Finn leaned forward and kissed Poe again. And damn, he could get used to this.

#star wars #stormpilot #finnpoe #fn217 #poe dameron #5+1 things #mywriting #finn star wars #the force awakens #the last jedi #rise of skywalker #rey skywalker #rey star wars #rose tico #fluff

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oh , wonderful ! welcome welcome , let’s get this show on the road , shall we ? not like we have the rest of our afterlife to dwell upon , am i right ?

well , i would like to officially welcome you to the good place . i’m sure you are all wondering why you are here , but we will get more into that later as we experience the afterlife as a whole . take a look around , these are your neighbours , friends , significant others & your community members . during your time on earth , all of us here at the good place , had taken it upon ourselves to watch you carefully & take careful consideration in picking you , specifically . we have our own point system , which you will see on the screen behind us , where you would gain simple points such as holding a door for someone or handing some money to someone that was less fortunate as you . we did track some of the negative things that you have done in your life , but they ---- usually balanced out the good . the overall existence of this place was built with you and for you , you were chosen for a purpose & we hope that purpose will become clear to you during your stay here . now , we shall begin with the briefings .

LOCATIONS

i’m sure that you have noticed that this place is quite large ! we have many establishments throughout this town & they were all made to fit the likings of our fellow community members .

𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄

where you will find a lot of marine life and water . i’m sure that many of you who have enjoyed water during your time on earth have found yourselves situated in a home directed that way . you will find canoes and row boats that will allow you to enjoy some peace on the lake , as well as a beautiful waterfall just around the bend . while here , we encourage you to take a look around the ponds , we have some amazing fish that would love to have some of the food that is sold in the downtown area . we also encourage you to take a nice hike up the waterfall , with a cliff right off to the right . once you hit the destination , maybe have a wonderful picnic with a loved one or try some cliff diving if you were much too frightened before on earth .

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄

the wooden area that many people enjoy when they need some peace and quiet . there are a few households within this neighbourhood , usually selected for people who enjoyed the seclusion and warmth of being connected to nature . our local greenhouses are kept up there , you can find some wonderful plants that you could take home or take a few selfies with the help of kimmy to hang up in your home . we also have the community garden out that way , where you can grow your own vegetables or even help gather some ingredients for the restaurants as some extra credit options towards gaining more points ( yes , you can still gain them here ! ) . we have a few trails within this area as well , where you can feel one on one with nature once again , where the sun will beat on your face ; you can practically hear the bugs buzzing around you !

𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄

where many of you may usually find yourselves , it allows itself to be integrated with the downtown area just behind you . you’ll be able to see the large households that are within that area , where many of our community members are staying , either by their lonesome or with someone they believe to be close to them . in the north side , you’ll find a lot of educational things , including our school for the afterlife . the school is still working out some last minute kinks alongside our trusty kimmy , but will be up & running within the next week , so make sure that you take some time to visit the campus & take a good look at the classes that will be offered . we would love to keep you educated on things around the good place during your stay here . while school can be quite boring , i’m sure we can rope you all into attending with the small bribery of flying ! you have all witnessed it briefly during our halloween event , but we will be having mandatory flying lessons for everyone who joins the school in the beautiful courtyard out back . you like gymnastics ? well we can find you some balance beams . football ? well what is the afterlife without some tackling ? cheerleading ? well you’re in for a treat because i sure would love to hear some fun rhymes ! you name it , we got it .

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is currently under construction , so we do ask that you avoid that area at this moment . the weather is not corresponding correctly to the systems we have put into place & we definitely do not want a mix up with any of you . so please , we ask that you do not move past the colourful rainbow tape that is surrounding the south side until the construction of that area is done . we are working very diligently to get it up & running as i am sure many of you are hoping to find yourself located in that wing !

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the place that you will always find yourself wanting to come ! we have a little bit of this & a little bit of that for everyones liking . there are local restaurants around town that will serve you anything that you could dream of ! many of which could be your favourite meals , favourite drinks ---- oh & did we mention the endless options for desserts ? if you look around , we also have endless froyo stations ; many of which will have flavours that create a very similar feeling to joy & happiness . ever wonderful what it would taste like after getting straight a’s on your exams ? what about the feeling of warmth after being outside in the cold all day ? well i’m sure we can mix up something for you ! we also have entertainment sectors such as bars , clubs , even a movie theater to play your favourite movies from when you were on earth ! bookstores , florists , clothing stores , you name it ! it may look a bit confusing on the outside , with you questioning our tastes but we have never questioned you & i cross my heart that the moment you walk into any of our stores , you will always find something tailored to your specific tastes !

i am sure that you all have many questions , we are here to always help you ! we shall go over the wonderful rules that we have in the good place & what is deemed appropriate .

RULES

there will be a zero tolerance violence policy . although we do not have the jurisdiction within the good place to arrest , but you will be losing points with violence .

you are free to ask kimmy any questions that you deem necessary , but they must be appropriate . kimmy will refuse to answer anything that is not needed .

as stated earlier , we will not allow anyone in the south side of the good place at the moment . if found there , you will be brought into my ( michael’s ) office & punishments will be discussed between the architects .

WHAT IS THERE TO DO ?

well good question ! you are able to sign up for the local school classes that kimmy will listen later in the weekend , we do hope that we get some good responses ! we’ve worked hard to coordinate the classes ! we also allow you to work in the local agencies , but please be aware that money is not a thing in the good place ! you do receive points towards your community involvement & that will boost you up on the scale in the architects system . we welcome you to join the local clean up group that dedicates themselves to cleaning up any possible garbage that is fluttering on the streets , or maybe you are interested in the party planning committee , which is usually run by tahani but we would love to have more people join & put in their ideas !

LITTLE THINGS TO NOTE

be aware that the good place is tactical to your needs & wants . if you don’t enjoy someone using a curse word , then your mind will blank it out & possibly replace it with a new word . if you are fluent in another language , we have all implanted a translator in your mind . although someone might be speaking english to you , they could actually be speaking french or spanish but you are able to translate it instantly .

housing units are there for your liking , if you would like to move in with someone , we will allow that but please run it by kimmy or myself ( michael ) to let us know that you will be moving so we can use your old home for something enjoyable for other community members or reinvent it into a new home for someone that will be joining us .

lastly , we do not want to overwhelm you today , so if you ever have any questions please let kimmy know ! kimmy is programmed to know every answer in the universe & she will be at your beck & call . all you have to do is call her & she will appear to answer anything that you need . the architects are quite busy making sure that this place is designed properly , which allows kimmy to answer questions for us . anyways , without further ado , please ! explore all the fun things that are surrounding you , we can’t wait to begin planning more things !

SOME OOC DETAILS

this plotdrop isn’t as dramatic as the future ones will be , but we tried to answer most of the questions that have been floating around !

this plotdrop is to show you the amount of things that your character can do around town & the jobs that they could do if they want to boost their points ( like characters that don’t believe that they belong here - they might want to boost their rating by helping around the community )

as said ! if any characters or muns have questions -- ask kimmy ! make sure that you follow the blog for kimmy , where you can send messages to ask her about things around the good place or questions about anything you need to be answered ! she will definitely answer to the best of her ability , it will allow the architects to start fixing up that nasty south side .

if asking kimmy a question , make sure that you start the question with ‘hey kimmy !’ so that she knows to appear to answer the question you type in the askbox.

you are welcome to continue your event threads , we just ask that you don’t make any new starters at the moment for it .

we will also be introducing meme days this weekend , so definitely keep an eye out for that one !

if you have any questions that kimmy can’t answer ( something ooc that could be bothering you ) then don’t hesitate to message the main admins , we will make sure to help you out !

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KnifeeWifee Drawing Prompts & Rules

So to start off, Hello! I’m Amanda/ KnifeeWifee! Welcome to my page! I am an artist, and I take drawing requests! In this post I will list the animes I draw for, my rules and drawing prompts! You do not have to use these prompts but they are preferred ! BUT you DO have to follow my rules or I will ignore your request! Sorry babes :(

All of my art is free to use except for PERSONAL art (Art with my characters in them! Or art I draw for someone specific to use!) All I ask is that you DO NOT remove my signature and do not claim it as your own!! Thank you so much, Sweets!

RULES:

I WILL NOT DO NSFW requests!!!! (unless they are commissions)

Do NOT be rude to me. I am human just like you and sometimes it will take me some time to get to your request! Drawing takes a lot of time even if they are sketches!!!

I will draw suggestive content but NOT of the underaged characters! I can age up the students but characters like Eri and Kota are OFF LIMITS. (but i will draw them as is! Ex. Eri with a flower crown or Kota dressing up like Deku)

I will NOT draw Mineta. He makes me uncomfortable and I hope you understand this.

I can deny any request.

I will take writing requests but I am not super comfortable with my writing skills so please understand if they take a long time to show up!

I will draw most anything, even Gore and Yandere but there is a limit !

My drawings will range from sketches to full drawings but more of the time they will be sketches!!! unless I’m REALLY living for the prompt or idea!

ANIMES I WILL DRAW FOR:

Boku No Hero Academia (BNHA, MHA, My Hero Academia)

Naruto

Kimetsu No Yaiba (KNY, Demon Slayer)

Haikyuu!!! (Haikyu)

Bleach

Homestuck (It’s not an anime, but FUCK IT ILL DRAW IT)

Hetalia

Black Clover (I fucking love Black Clover as much as BNHA so... )

I will add to this list! If you have suggestions then let me know! I've seen many animes and there’s a chance I've seen it and will be willing to draw from it!

Prompts

Here are my drawing Prompts! Like stated before they are not mandatory but i do find these themes to be fun and cute! You can mix and match the numbers from the same or different sections! (Ex. Flowers, Yandere and Book)

Short and Sweet:

1. Coffee

2. Knife

3. Fruit

4. Sandwich

5. Fall

6. Winter

7. Christmas

8. Spring

9. Summer

10. Flowers

11. Bicycle

12. Chain

13. Clouds

14. Music

15. Headphones

16. Alone

17. Messy

18. Sleep

19. Mornings

20. Nights

21. Bed

23.Dark

24. Ansty

25. Angst

26. Hanahaki

27. Scary

28. Shake

29. Phone

30. Window

31. Spoon

32. Dessert

33. Dream

34. Cold

35. Hot

36. Sweet

37. Birthday

38. Hat

39. Cat/Neko

40. Lunch

41. Study

42. Car/Bus

43. Drink

44. Medicine

45. Care

46. Toy

47. Adventure

48. Book

49. Bath

50. Hope

51. Letter

52. Snow

53. Swimsuit (Adult characters only )

54. Crocks (Kirishima, Oboro I’M LOOKING AT YOU)

Gore:

1. Yandere/Obsession/Lovesick

2. Bandages

3. Nosebleed

4. Cut

5. Stitches

6. Glitch

7. Hanahaki (This can be drawn with and without gore please specify)

8. Plants

9. Last Moments

10. Deadly Sins (FAV. Just list a character if you want to pick the sin go for it)

11. Monster (I turn your choice of character into a monster)

12. Poison

13. Blood Bath

14. Beaten

15. Decay

16. Broken Doll

17. Thorns

18. Cracked

19. Possession

20. Scarred

Couple / OTP!:

I will draw most ships weather is Straight Yoai or Yuri! I will also do Platonic!

Please tell me the characters and a prompt(s)!

1. Selfie

2. Milkshake

3. Bedhead

4. Cuddle

5. Picnic

6. Baking

7. Wedding

8. Date

9. Building a Ikea desk lol

10. Snapchat silliness

11. Lazy morning

12. Princess/Prince and Knight

13. Clothes swap

14. Video Games

15. Pocky Game

16. Fight/Argument

17. Soft kisses

18. Comfort

19. Star Gazing

20. Ugly Sweaters

21. Childhood friends

22. Opposites

23. Deaged (Platonic ONLY)

24. Fantasy AU

25. Carry

26. Touch

27. Sleeping

28. Family

29. Chaotic + Enabler

30. Optimist + Pessimist

31. Accidental Bastard Magnet + Bastard with an obvious crush

32. Dumbass + well… They are MY dumbass

33. BEST FRIENDS

34. Jerk + Jerk

35. Hard Worker + Rich Snob

36. Delinquent + Nerd

37. Ray of Sunshine + Villian

38. Proud + Shy

39. Cinnabun + Hot Headed

40. Idiot + Idiot

41. Pure looking (But shady bastard) + Scary looking Softy

42. Love Triangle (Poly)

43. Dense + Dense

44. Rival + Rival

Thank you so much for taking the time to look through my prompts!!! My requests are always open but I will work on them when I can! I appreciate you taking the time to read my little post and requesting things! You can find all my art on my Tumblr Page through the Tag KnifeeWifee Art !!!!

#knifeewifee art #drawing prompt #rules #drawing #fanart #bnha #kny #demonslayer #mha #my hero academia #demon slayer #naruto #black clover #YALL I LOVE JIN SETSUNO MONOMA #I LOVE WILLIAM VANGENCE TOO #AND GAARA AND ROCKLEE #SO #JUST SAYING #PLEASE follow My rules!!!!

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Blog: Marketing Strategy in the News “How Businesses are Changing During COVID 19” By Maiya Kervinen

COVID-19 (commonly known as Coronavirus) is one of the biggest challenges the world has faced in the 21st century. It has affected millions around the world, the global healthcare system, the economies of nearly all nations, commerce and trade, the list goes on.

In this blog, I will be evaluating businesses of all sizes, through various news sources, to illustrate how this tragedy has forced businesses to adapt and re-strategize to stay afloat during this unprecedented time. The future demands competitive new technological developments, new market offerings, and due to the virus, businesses need to adapt to new customer thinking.

Micro-Businesses - Changing How They Compete in the Market

It’s difficult not to worry about the micro-business owner during this time, particularly those who rely on human interaction and contact to make a profit. These include businesses like restaurants, photographers, small medical practices, agencies and offices, small entrepreneurs, etc. with ten or less employees. There are over a million micro businesses in the United States, and they make up 82.3% of total businesses. There are aid programs out there, but some aren’t even applicable to these micro businesses. “While these packages rightly include support for small businesses, there is a large swath of independent workers -- 57 million, according to a 2019 study -- whose businesses are too small to even qualify as a small business”. These businesses and their workers often rely on their paycheck to survive. Some can work remotely. Some can’t. However, all will be affected by this pandemic.

https://fortune.com/2020/03/20/coronavirus-economic-relief-gig-economy-self-employed/

What is a micro-business? According to Fortune, “These are the micro-business owners, the independent contractors, and the self-employed individuals who make up the emerging gig economy, and are about one-third of the total employable workforce in the U.S. They embody the spirit of Entrepreneurism and drive a vital part of the economy.” While the idea of working for yourself embodies a dream of many Americans, a global pandemic will certainly fuel the urge of many to acquire “safer” jobs, because micro-businesses are inherently risky. On the flip side, this might also rule out some of the competition for those who cannot compete during the pandemic. Competition amongst existing firms is one of the biggest factors affecting industry profitability, and now there might be more spots for the most sustainable businesses who can appropriately adapt to this sudden change. They need to restrategize and implement changes as soon as possible. Possible ways they can do this is by conducting internal and external analysis to drive growth. They need to focus their limited resources on the best opportunities to increase sales, but what can these businesses do to sustain themselves now, and then continue to stay relevant in the future?

Small Businesses - Predicting the New Norm

Small businesses make up 14.3% of total businesses in the U.S. They too are heavily affected by Coronavirus and have had to adapt to stay afloat. The goal is to increase sales even while nobody is buying, and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41924527/wineries-changes-business-due-to-covid19

Wineries in Charlottesville, Virginia are a perfect example of this. Two wineries featured in the above article, Cunningham Creek and Veritas rely on the bustle of foot traffic. For safety precautions, they have closed their wine-tasting rooms. However, to continue to make sales, people can now buy their wine bottles through curbside pickup or over the internet. This is a new common practice of many restaurants, food service providers, wineries, and many more to promote social distancing, but still give people the profit. These wineries are in a better position than some, due to their land. “We have to avoid congregations to designated seating, so we've removed the seats and if you bring your own lawn chair and or blanket, you can picnic out in the open and we're not constrained to the 10 people inside". However, they are still greatly affected by these changes. They have had to cut back on worker hours. They continue to pick and produce wine, but there is a significant business cost.

They are just one type of the many businesses affected by Coronavirus who have been forced to adapt. It’s no longer about just the customer changing. Now it’s much bigger, and legally mandatory. In the aftermath, it is clear that the pandemic will cause a major shift in the way business is conducted. The customer experience will have changed, reaching customers in more modern, digital touch-points will become a norm (touch point consistency), and companies need to do this to reduce friction. The prime example of this for food providers is relying on curbside pickup and virtual ordering. These businesses need to focus on how they will have to adapt for the uncertain future. How can companies predict how these changes to the norm will affect their businesses when we don’t even know when the pandemic will start to slow or end?

Mid-Size Businesses - What They Can Control Vs. What They Cannot

Many businesses have seen Covid-19 as a way to inform and educate business owners, which helps boost themselves as companies they might want to partner with, and to mainly help those in need. Trinet is one of these sources. Within the linked article there is also a helpful, free webinar titled “Guidance for Small to Medium Sized Businesses on Covid-19”.

Mid-sized businesses make up 2.4% of total businesses. While they are better suited than micro and small businesses to adapt because of their larger size, and because they have more employees, more capital, and more resources. However, they are still vulnerable, and need to focus on what they can control about their businesses.

Article:

https://www.trinet.com/insights/how-small-and-medium-size-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-impact-of-covid-19-part-2

Webinar Video:

https://www.trinet.com/webinar/webcast-replay-how-small-and-medium-size-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-impact-of-covid-19

The article, “How Small And Medium Size Businesses Can Prepare For The Impact Of Covid 19 - Part 2” discusses the many questions employers have at this time about changes in policies and employee compensation. “Before changing policies, you will need to carefully consider your organization’s circumstances, your geographic footprint and the nature of the services provided by your company. For example, before instituting a work from home program, you will want to identify roles that are critical to your business operations and first determine whether your employees can effectively carry out their jobs from home”. The webinar educates the audience on how employers can take advantage of federal funding at this time, how employers should conduct the shutdowns, protected leave, etc.

For now businesses have to focus on what they can control, instead of what they cannot. This seems to be the running theme during the pandemic. They need to make decisions about how to transition employees from working in the office to working at home, and how they have to continue to make sales, assist in operations, provide support, etc. Some aspects of their business they can control such as the customer experience, especially now that sales are more than ever done digitally. These businesses need to make a plan, by deciding factors such as the immediacy and the impact to plot where they stand.

In this time of market-stress, businesses need to remember that they control costs, and customers control revenue. There are some businesses that have benefited from the pandemic, such as Zoom, due to the need to virtually communicate, and Netflix due to the need for entertainment. Supplier bargaining power is also increasing for some businesses because they supply products people want right now such as surgical mask providers. A majority of businesses have struggled at this time. An example is travel related companies. Also, because economic prospects are not looking good because people are avoiding making investments, this has affected many businesses and the economy. This also affects how these larger businesses strategize. With less money in the economy, and less people buying, this is a major problem businesses need to strategize to combat. How can businesses leverage their assets to meet the needs of the consumer to fight the challenges their business can control?

Large Businesses - Leveraging Brand Equity

Large businesses are in a tricky position. They have the resources to sustain themselves over smaller businesses, but that does not mean they will not have taken a hit during the pandemic. The biggest brands face many new challenges, particularly because they stand on the world stage and face challenges that could make or break them. While they only make up 0.5% of the percentage of total businesses, they still play a critical role in this time in staying afloat despite the pandemic because of the critical role they play in society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILf7lhKkuNE

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This video summarizes the many large, well-known businesses that have benefitted from Coronavirus such as meal delivery companies and Netflix, and those that have not such as movie theatres. Netflix continues to grow their 158 million user base, and expanding and strategizing to provide new content to meet the growing number of subscribers during the pandemic. To grasp new customers they are continuously pumping out new content. One of the biggest industries affected by Covid-19 is the tech industry. The video discusses how Coronavirus has affected these businesses -- mainly damaging their supply chain operations such as assembly of parts by contractors, factories that create different parts, and the entire system that provides items like TVs and cell phones. This is because they are all interconnected, and many companies are struggling to meet demand due to these challenges. Even Apple has reported that they might not meet their supply demands this year.

The world economy is so focused on tech giants because they are some of the most powerful brands in the world, their inability to meet the demands of consumers due to the pandemic is alarming. To leverage their brands, large companies like Apple need to strategize to meet the changes brought about by the virus, and continue to expand their stronger brands, instead of focusing on their weaker brands. They need to make key decisions now, because these will impact their business for the future due to the new and likely lasting changes of consumers.

Conclusion

What we can conclude from these sources are very similar themes. Firstly, businesses must adapt to changes if they want to survive in these unprecedented times. They need to adapt to the new norm that will follow post-Covid. Businesses need to focus on what they can control, such as the touch-points they have with customers. Lastly, larger businesses need to focus on the brands they offer that are doing well in this time, instead of those that are not. Ultimately, all businesses, the economy and the world have been greatly impacted by this pandemic, and those that adapt to meet this new change in the way business is conducted using applicable marketing strategy will survive and obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.

Sources

Statistics on Business Size: https://www.thinksmallcell.com/System/the-three-sizes-of-business-justify-different-small-cell-technical-solutions.html

Business Information:

Micro Businesses

https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41924527/wineries-changes-business-due-to-covid19

Small Businesses

https://fortune.com/2020/03/20/coronavirus-economic-relief-gig-economy-self-employed/

Mid-Size Businesses

https://www.trinet.com/webinar/webcast-replay-how-small-and-medium-size-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-impact-of-covid-19

Large Businesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILf7lhKkuNE

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also reply to all the quetions.. 50k words for each one

vfghjklkgk this is quite demanding but quite funny and cute so.

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zinc white; how are you really feeling today? no one-word answers please! — mmm i feel like i’m at the gates of a new life bc i’m truly about to start looking for a job and i guess i’m like… nostalgic for something that i haven’t really left behind yet? i might have ups and downs but i love my life, being ‘free’ all day, talking to my friends, going to the gym whenever etc… it’s kind of scary that everything is about to change, i’ll have real responsibilities and a tight schedule and idk, it’s just going to be different and possibly how the rest of my life could look indefinitely. but i’m also also excited, and also very grateful for what i have, i’m having a very nice night and i love my friends

cadmium yellow; when you think of the word “happy” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? — bits and pieces of my life. it’s small moments but they mean everything. being on the beach with no worries at all. going to the cinema with my brother to see the new star wars movie, how i’m always about to tear up as it starts. crying happy tears in the metro while going the gym. how i feel when i see my parents at the airport in rome and everything that might weighing me down

lemon; what’s your comfort food? — it has to include lots of melted cheese and possibly carbs, so either pizza or a grilled cheese sandwich basically, but also a parmigiana di melanzane wouldn’t be half bad

hansa yellow; what’s your guilty pleasure song? — idk if i believe in this concept, especially when it comes to songs… like music is supposed to be music and there’s no guilt in listening to like, ‘lighter’ stuff i guess? like i would say ‘what makes you beautiful’ but that pleasure is so not guilty… maybe atm i kinda feel like that with ‘dove e quando’ by benji e fede but like… it’s a jam so gjggkgkg ok this is a stupid reply, i’m sorry!

yellow ochre; name an artist/band whom you just discovered & can’t get enough of! — mmmmm just discovered i’m not sure, but quite recently (beginning on this summer) this amazing artist named skott who also has a new song out these days (still need to listen to it)

naples yellow; where do you feel most at home? — mm… a while ago i would have said here and only here in paris but tbh, my parents’ home in rome also always feels like home, although in a different way, as if i go back to being younger, a slightly different version of myself back there. so yeah, maybe paris would be the number one place, but where my family is, i feel at home, also at the seaside.

raw sienna; with whom do you feel most at home? — myself, my mom, my dad and my brother

golden ochre; describe the relationship you have with your closest friend. — i have a few very close friends and i love them all a looot, but i’ll choose one in particular for the purposes of this reply, sooo. ummm i love her so much and i want to be there for her no matter what, i think she’s super fun and we have great times together, but we also talk about serious stuff, she’s been there for me through a lot. she’s interesting and cute, but also quite a deep and complex person, which is something i really appreciate and find quite fascinating, like i love being around people like that, i love when they share thoughts / ideas / views of the world that i wouldn’t have come up with myself, i find it enriching. of course i wish she was always happy and serene and that’s not always the case, but who is? and i mean, she’s my friend, i just love the whole package. she is an amazing listener and for that i’ll never stop being grateful, gives amazing advice, has the best stories that often make me crack tf up, great taste in music and in general... and a lot more

golden deep; what’s your favorite season? — i love summer, but i also like a chilly autumn, especially on a sunny day, with the wind kind of brisk… but not necessarily, rainy days are cool too and idk, autumn is underrated but i love it, i love how cosy it feels, how comforting it feels when the weather sucks and you don’t feel ‘guilty’ for lazying around the house, how sweating at the gym becomes more satisfactory, love layered clothes etc… yay

cadmium orange; what do you like to do on your days off? — go to the gym, make a meal for myself (i like making big salads with lots of different things in them, especially if some elements require cooking, it feels like a treat to me bc i normally don’t have the time / the energy for actual cooking), indulge in some dessert, a walk by myself or with some friend…

orange lake; do you have anyone you can turn to when you’re sad? — yes, my friends are quite dependable (hope this is the right word?), like maybe not all of them all the time, but there’s always someone willing to listen. + my brother

titans; do you prefer slow mornings or relaxing evenings? — why not both gkgkggkgk but i’m actually more productive in the morning and i don’t really mind starting my day as soon as i wake up, so i’ll go for evenings.

shakhnazaryan red; are you currently binge-watching anything? — i replied to this one but not right now, the i-land was cool tho!

red ochre; are you more right-brained (creative) or left-brained (analytical)? — i think i’m a mix of both in a way that like… i’m neither?? i try to be analytical but i’m too emotional and i guess i’m creative but i’m not truly an artist so i really don’t know, maybe from the outside someone could interpret me better? if i think about it, i think i manage to be quite analytical when it comes to others, but as far as i’m personally concerned, i live in fantasy, hypothesis, this sort of nostalgic and ‘artsy’ world of mine, maybe?

burnt sienna; is there a painting that brings you peace when you look at it? — nothing that comes to my mind like that, my favorite artists don’t exactly bring me peace, i like art that’s kind of exciting and often colorful (matisse, kandinsky, picasso, rothko) so i’m not sure, but my parents have the print of a beautiful gaugin painting in their room, and that’s always reminded me of home and calm and it’s also gorgeous, so i generally associate gauguin’s girls to this peaceful, blissful feeling.

english red; what animal do you relate to most? — a house cat. lazy but at times gets the urge to jump around and tire itself just so then they can lay on the sofa with more satisfaction. eating is what makes it get up 90 per cent of the time. cuddlier and more affectionate than it looks

vermilion; what’s your favorite accent? — mmmm i love a british accent but i also love lots of italian accents, especially on my friends, like if i associate it to them i like it even more.

cadmium red; do you have a “type” when it comes to a significant other? — not really, i just want to be loved tbh. i mean of course there’s some personality traits that i always find attractive and i had a gym girl phase but i wouldn’t say i have a type, i’m open to anything

scarlet; describe your current crush/es. — well she’s gorgeous, talented, an advocate for body positivity, an amazing singer, feminist icon, savvy businesswoman, looks good w any kind of hair, she’s richer than beyoncé and also nicer tbh... she has a makeup brand which i’m obsessed with, a lingerie brand, a (super expensive sadly) clothing brand... the most amazing eyes....... i love her

ruby; what does your ideal first date look like? — mm nice dinner somewhere cosy and warm but not too noisy so we can talk, ideally there’s no awkward silences and we just talk about ourselves, find out we have some stuff in common, there’s laughter etc. nothing extra, just a nice night with someone i like

carmine; what does your ideal second date look like? — like the first one but we know each other better so maybe something even chiller like a picnic or a dinner at home??

madder lake red; would you ever kiss someone (or accept a kiss) on a first date? — yeah i mean it depends on the mood, the chemistry, the connection etc. also like if it’s a date w someone i already knew then that’s more likely to happen, if it’s a date that kind of started off like a date... idk, not exactly blind but like we haven’t exactly been friends before, then maybe there’s some pressure and i’m not sure if that would happen, but i wouldn’t say no as a rule.

rose; what’s something really positive going on in your life right now? — a friend of mine from the gym and her daughter (also a friend but i know the mom better) spontaneously offered to help me with my curriculum, to make it look prettier and more appealing. i mean it’s nothing huge and i could mention my friends or my family but i think it’s clear that i love them and that they’re a positive part of my life, so i thought i’d share this little bit of unexpected kindness that i’ve been receiving.

quinacridone rose; what’s something you’re really looking forward to? — mahmood’s concert!

violet rose; what does your dream house look like? — an airy, luminous apartment in paris, not necessarily huge but bigger than the one i have right now, neatly furnished w the kind of stuff i would reblog on tumblr bc it’s so aesthetic, lots of white, gold and pops of color like dusty pink, peach, yellow. ancient parquet, high ceilings, white walls but maybe not all of them... like some color could be nice but that will depend on how the house is structured. a fireplace w mirror above (classic parisian), huge windows, a balcony big enough for a table where i can have breakfast in the sun and a chaise where i can tan and relax, and a beautiful view. a fancy bathroom with beautiful tiles or a mosaic, a bath tub is mandatory. and i’d like a walk-in closet

violet; is there any place in particular you’d like to settle down? — i think i’ve settled where i like, but who knows!

blue lake; what would you like to do/accomplish before you settle down? — not exactly, like when i realized paris felt like home i thought ‘so maybe i have no idea what i want to do with my life, but at least i know where i wanna be’ so that’s it

cobalt blue spectral; what is the most beautiful place you have ever been to? — probably tunisia, but i’ve recently been to normandy and i feel like i left a piece of my heart there, i feel like it’s going to be a special place for me, where i’ll go back often and make memories, if that makes sense

ultramarine; when was the last time you were in a good mood? do you know/remember what sparked it? — i think last night (when i started replying to this) simply because i was having fun w a friend. i’m not in a bad mood now but it’s like normal, plus i’m talking to my mom bc my grandma broke her foot so there’s stress in the air

blue; what’s the most recent dream you remember? — ooooh just last night i dreamed that i was babysitting the kids i used to babysit until last year, they had two houses and they were old enough to be alone in one of them as i cleaned the other, which i didn’t have to do tho bc the floor was already wet as if someone had just cleaned it, which made me happy! i then had to wash some dishes but the kids arrived and we started eating leftovers

bright blue; what does your dream family look like? any kids or pets? how many of each? — (mom, dad, brother (2 years younger than me) and luna, fluffy, fat, adorably mean huge cat, she’s 15 but super healthy (except for neurotically licking her own belly so much that she has no hair there -.-), she’s our love) i had read what does your family look like gjgjgffjgfkgkgkgmfmgkk sorryyyy luckily i checked. well then in that case my wife, two kids (ideally the eldest is a girl and then a boy but like gender is a social construct you know) and definitely a cat or two

blue cobalt; do you like your name? would you give yourself a different name if you could? — i do! no, i don’t think so. sometimes i think about how names are just names and like... we’re people beyond that but at the same time i feel like i am my name, you know? so i’m cool with it and i couldn’t see myself w another

prussian azure; what’s your favorite scent? — the one that comes out of bakeries, like fresh bread or cakes, so distinctive and warming... mlmlmlml

azure blue; what’s your favorite type of tea, if any? — i love tea in general, but black rose & vanilla tea is my absolute fav

turquoise blue; if you could start a garden, what would you plant? — i don’t have a green thumb, i think, but peonies first of all

cerulean blue; if you were guaranteed to have a viewership, would you start a youtube vlog? — probably, idk if i’d show my face bc i think i’d feel weird, but maybe after a while if i get comfortable? why not? you get a community who cares about you and most of all the chance to distract / entertain people and maybe even help them through hard times. ...and gifts djgjgkgkkgjk

glauconite; describe your body without using any negative adjectives. — gjgkhkhk a challenge but i appreciate it, i can’t be all words and no facts about body positivity. it’s minute, slightly curvy, decently toned, stronger than it looks, and it’s healthy

yellow green; picture yourself walking in a field. what do you see & hear in this scenario? — i see a light blue sky, my feet sink in the grass but just a bit, the grass is not extremely high (otherwise i’d freak about there being insects that i can’t notice), on the horizon it looks like a pastel colored painting bc there’s flowers. i hear the birds singing and the sound of a light breeze

green light; are you in a comfortable place in life? if not, what do you think might make it better? — i can’t complain, but a job would be grand (i mean... i don’t really want to work and i don’t think that’s what makes you accomplished as a person, but it’s capitalism baby)

green; name three countries you want to visit; do you have any actual plans in place to visit any of them? — japan, mexico, tanzania. yes for the last one bc i know someone who’s just moved there and she invited me and my mom to go visit.

emerald green; do you speak any languages besides english? are there any additional languages you want to learn? — italian bc i’m italian and french bc i live in france... sadly no others, but i want to. i’ve always wanted to learn arabic or japanese, but maybe i’ll start w something simpler and more similar to what i know already

oxide of chromium; what’s your favorite book? — i can’t choose one, i have too many that touched my life at the time i read them and made me go like wow, this is my fave. i’ll mention: the red and the black by stendhal, the enchanted mountain by thomas mann, persuasion by jane austen, the remains of the day and never let me go by ishiguro, the trilogy of the city of k by agota kristoff...

olive green; are you currently reading anything? how do you like it so far? — i’ll start a book called sorcières (witches) and i’m curious and excited about it, i’ll let you know

mars brown; what’s a movie that always puts a smile on your face/makes you laugh? — the holy trinity of my happy go to movies: monster in law, mean girls and the devil wears prada

burnt umber; what’s something you plan to do before the day is over to take care of yourself? — going to the gym!

umber; have you drank enough water today? — the day has just started and i’ve had two cups of tea. i try to stick to 2lt per day, but i’ve not been able to do it recently, which i plan to change.

voronezhskaya black; what or who is your go-to outlet for when you need to vent? — ghgkhkgkfkgk i thought for a second this was about a clothing store outlet. normally i try and talk it out w one of my friends, my mom or brother if it’s very serious or not something i wanna burden my friends with, but i also distract myself with some tv show or (yay capitalism -.-) retail therapy

sepia; name five things that always make you happy. — a nice chat w a friend, an exhausting workout, finding (or being suggested) new music that i immediately feel myself getting obsessed with, saying yes to spontaneous, last minute plans and really enjoying myself although i often have that moment of ‘i don’t want to go’, being sent photos or memes

indigo; what’s the best/sweetest compliment you have ever received? — probably something that ‘golden ochre’ said to me... but also something that really warms my heart is when my friend eleonora says that i’m the smartest person she knows and like... really means it. i don’t think she’s right, it’s not even about the compliment per se, but that’s she’s so serious when she says it, it makes me happy

payne’s gray; describe your aesthetic? — light grey parisian skies, a pink sunrise over the sea, glittery makeup... glittery everything tbh, notebooks filled w memories - pressed flowers, cinema tickets, photos of places i loved... mermaids, fluffy cats, pastel colors, tiny gold jewelry, a decadent buffet, a bouquet of peonies, huge empty beaches, a walk-in closet filled with incredible clothes, lana del rey x vogue italia june 2019

black; post a selfie because you are so beautiful! — fhgjgkgkg this is the most recent, closest thing i have to a selfie that’s not w some other people. it’s from pride and i was happy of my rainbow eye makeup but it doesn’t even show... sorryyyyy

thank you for asking all of theseeee ♡

#Anonymous #thank u❤️

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mydaystan · 6 years

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I was tagged by @i-like-drum and @wonnpill (thanks guys, you’re the best). I usually don’t do this kind of things cause I feel like I’m not interesting enough but this one is a Day6 one, I have to, this is mandatory ♥

rules: bold the statement you’d rather happen for each point, and tag other people!

serenaded by youngk // busking with sungjin (aka the death of me)

cafe-hopping with wonpil // bar-hopping with jae (just imagine.. drunk Jae. Yeah. Exactly.)

dance party with jae // roast session with jae (teach me your moves Jae bae)

badminton with jae // video games with dowoon (I played badminton for 4 years, I wasn’t so bad so let’s do this Jae, you’re not ready boi)

all-you-can-eat curry buffet with sungjin // family sashimi platter with youngk (because sashimi. Plus baby k and I have the same love for food)

amusement park with dowoon // picnic with wonpil (we’d both be a mess in roller coasters ahahahaha)

writing melodies with youngk // writing lyrics with youngk (I can’t pretend to be talented enough to match young k’s genius but I’m better with words than music)

hugging wonpil // cuddling youngk (HOW DARE YOU.. But Pili’s hugs must me so soft...)

arcade with sungjin // guest star on jaesix (bonus point if I can edit the video with Byron ahaha)

experience a black out with wonpil // silent disco with wonpil (don’t really know who would be the most scared, it’d be ridiculous)

build a snowman with wonpil // have a snowball fight with jae (I broke him. Mental)

travel to hawaii with youngk // travel to japan with dowoon (I wanna do both really.. but Japan first)

rainy days with sungjin // breezy summer days with sungjin (I’d usually choose rainy days but Sungjin has this breezy summer days vibe to me)

dog cafe with dowoon // cat cafe with jae (I’m a dog person and a Jae stan so please let me do both. Plus Dowoon and dogs is way too cute, let me see this)

photoshoot with dowoon // karaoke with youngk (bonus point if he sings ridiculous french karaoke songs with me #frenchmydayscanrelate)

wear couple t-shirts with wonpil // shoe shopping with sungjin (HOW CUTE WOULD THAT BE)

learn drums with dowoon // play random music with dowoon (I’ve always wanted to learn drums so what better teacher than drum himself?)

a lazy day with youngk // go on a road trip with jae (DON’T JUDGE ME I WANNA DO BOTH)

cooking with wonpil // get ice cream with dowoon (sorry Pili but cooking is not my thing.. or yours for that matter.. SORRY ILY PLEASE LOVE ME)

There you go! It was kinda hard to be honest, making choices is not my thing aha. I have no idea if you guys already did this but I’m gonna tag @maindancersungjin, @latenightdrabble, @snqjin, @theloveisnolongerinbloom and.. I don’t know, anyone who wanna do this, you can say I tagged you aha. Only do this if you want to guys ♥

#thanks for tagging me #hope you liked it #it was fun #day6 tag #tagged #day6 #jae #sungjin #wonpil #young k #dowoon #personal

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dat-town · 6 years

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A love forgotten

Characters: Chanyeol & You

Setting: delirium au

Genre: angst

Summary: Living in a world in which love is prohibited, you are lucky enough if you get along well with your assigned spouse but falling in love with them? That’s the biggest mistake of all.

Words: 2.1k

For @lily-blue. I know you requested it a long time ago so sorry for the wait but I hope you like it!

Pain in the chest, throat, or stomach

Difficulty swallowing and breathing

Erratic behaviour

Violent thoughts and fantasies

Hallucinations and delusions

These are the severe symptoms during the third phase of amor deliria nervosa, a deathly disease hunting for you from the moment you reach the verge of adulthood. You have been taught both in school and at home how to diagnose it and that you absolutely, without exception have to report it to authorities if you see anything suspicious that might be caused by this absolutely horrendous disease.

You saw the way it changed people, totally turned them inside out, you saw the damage it did on families and the society itself. Yet, you know nobody can feel themselves falling ill until it’s too late because of this delirious feeling heavy on their chest. It’s like cancer, spreading fast but rather than infecting your health, it’s affecting your brain and sanity. Once it gets you, you can’t think straight. That’s the only sensible reason for not caring about being sick, for thinking that being in love is a majestic and blissful emotion instead of begging for the cure. When you catch cold, you take vitamins and drink tea then why don’t you now? Why are you questioning the society and the core idea of its system?

Love is wrong. That's what they said and you believed it wholeheartedly, without doubt. You heard the stories and you were so afraid that it would cause your downfall, too. But now, with a three-pronged needle against your neck, you can't find it in you to deny this feeling. This mistrust against your own government, their methods and their lies.

Love is wrong, they told you but now, you know better.

Just a month before getting the Cure, the mandatory brain surgery after you turn eighteen, you were notified who will be your future husband based on the evaluations of your government. The white envelope containing all kind of data of your future someone makes your throat close up in nervousness as you open is hastily. You take a big breath before pulling out the printed paper about your result, his results and the proof of your compatibility. Most of your approved matches ranked with 8 points out of 10 just like you did during your evolutions so obviously, you thought that the "winner" would one of those guys. However, your heart skips a beat when you see the name of the 7 points guy. Park Chanyeol.

The name itself is familiar; you don’t even have to check on his picture to know who he is. You know him from Chemistry class. He’s tall, smart, looking a bit nerdy with his thick framed glasses but utterly cute when his ears redden in embarrassment. He’s a nice guy, he will probably get a good job and you two can buy a pretty house in a nice neighbourhood. The perfect husband. Not like you had any say in it but you were okay with your chosen one and you hoped he feels the same.

Little did you know that Chanyeol had been sick ever since you helped him pick up a few dropped books in the corridors and looked into his eyes with your mouth curved into a shy smile...

Boys and girls are segregated from birth in everyday life. The government doesn't like taking risks so they try to minimize every possible interaction between the opposite genders. However, your town, being pretty small, only has one high school and one Chemistry teacher so an all-boy and all-girl class is hardly an economically reasonable thing to do. It doesn't really matter anyway. The surveillance system keeps an eye on the students and the principle basically knows everything you do so it isn't possible to even talk with guys outside of the class without teachers accompanying you to the head teacher's office.

So meeting and actually talking with Chanyeol outside of class was a first when your parents set up a date for you after the announcement of your match. Since both of you were scheduled to go to university based on your points, your wedding’s date was set after your bachelor degree graduation. It seemed like a long time but you were glad that you would have time to adjust to a life with him before actually marrying him. Not that you had any other choice. There was no such thing as breaking up or divorcing in a world like yours. Those scary words only existed in rumours because all of these worthless, painful feelings were washed away by one single stink of a needle. No more sweaty palms and erratic heartbeat waiting for a boy to arrive and sit down with you over a nice dinner.

Real salvation.

You wore your prettiest dress with a purple ribbon around it but ended up being so embarrassed about putting so much effort into this that you left your hair messy just to compensate. However, Chanyeol arrived in a suit and with a bouquet of flowers and he was being a blabbering, blushing mess as he couldn’t find the words to compliment your outfit. "Thanks," you smile at him shyly, saving him from further suffering. Both of you were so nervous, however, while Chanyeol could barely utter a sentence to order food, you couldn’t shut up. You went on and on about childhood memories, future plans, favourite activities and interests and finding out that you did actually have a lot in common was kind of nice. He started to open up when you talked about music and you enjoyed breaking down his shell. Going on a few dates with him before being officially paired up by some authority was maybe your parents’ best idea ever. By the time, you asked for the bill, you were far from being awkward strangers.

"Can... When can I see you again?" Chanyeol asked and even though he towered over you in height, it didn't feel belittling at all. The way he looked down at you, the stars glittering in his orbs made you want to stand up to your toes and… And what? The thought itself was ridiculous.

"Tomorrow. At Chemistry," you smiled cheekily, nibbling on your lower lip and the boy laughed light-heartedly but genuine. He had a really nice laugh, you mused with your heart pounding. "You know what I mean," he pouted and you giggled. Of course, you knew.

So for the next date, Chanyeol brought a guitar and he took you to the park to have a picnic. It was perfect and for the time being, you had the name of your evaluators in your prayers because you were really grateful. The pair of you two really fit. Still, you didn't talk about marriage and other ‘important’ stuff but both of you enjoyed each other’s company. Even your acquaintances said you are a match made in heaven. So why did the compliment taste bitter for you?

The answer didn't come easy but eventually you had to accept the truth: that you didn't want your relationship being fabricated by laws and regulations. You wanted spontaneity, real feelings and ah, the fantasies of a young adult. You were being selfish for wanting all that.

But you were not the only one selfish…

“Do you think everybody feels like this?” you dared to ask The Question out loud while leaning onto Chnyeols frame during a movie. You could feel his bony body going rigid under yours and your breath hitched as his was trembling.

“Like what?” he wanted to know the details, asking carefully not to scare you but the big question marks in the air were already doing their job. You mind ran overdrive: What if he will report you for acting strangely, for talking about feelings, for getting intimate and holding his hand during the family dinner last time? But the scariest question of them all: what if he doesn't feel the same?

Maybe it was really the sickness, this panicky feeling choking you and suddenly, you couldn’t breathe. Tears pricking your eyes you had to stand up, detaching your body from Chanyeol’s and you wanted to run very far away.

But just before you could get away from him, Chanyeol grabbed you by the elbow and gently tugged back to face him. You looked down bashfully, not being able to meet his eyes, not until you felt his breath fanning over your cheek.

“You meant this fever every time we touch? Or the flowers that bloom in my heart just by seeing you smile? Or maybe the dreams about you and missing you even if I just saw you?” he whispered against your hot skin and you couldn't help but shiver. Your heart was screaming yes, yes, yes eagerly but you felt like fainting because your brain knew you shouldn't have felt this way. Something unexplainable took over you and pressing closer, you brushed your lips against his feeling the touch of a kiss (something only Cured people are allowed to do) and ah, breaking the rules has never tasted so sweet.

You were in love, you didn’t even wanted to deny it but the society wouldn’t ever accept that. So you planned to run away with Chanyeol, living outside of the walls, in the land of Invalids and Uncureds. You were supposed to act like you were nothing more but an assigned couple until the day of your surgery came. The Cure that would taken your feelings away. Once it seemed like salvation, now it was a nightmare. You didn’t want to lose this, whatever it was you and Chanyeol had.

Your escape plan was perfect: meeting up for a dinner the day before your big day, because it was nothing surprising by now and then, just before curfew you would take a walk around the neighbourhood. When the clock hit ten, you both would have grabbed your stuff and made a run for it. Together for a now life.

No matter how careful you were, somebody was bound to notice the changes, you just didn't expect your own sister betraying you like this. Calling the guards on you just before your date.

“No, please, I swear I’m not sick,” you shrieked at the guards grabbing and tossing you towards the door. Ugly sobs shook your whole body.

“How could you?” you yelled at you sibling standing in the corridor holding the backpack you prepared for running away in her hands.

“It’s for your good. You are sick, they will cure you. Everything will be fine,” she tried to soothe you, eyes sad and disappointed, but it only mad you want to throw up.

“No! You might just kill me with this,” you were mumbling as they took you away to force the procedure on you.

The hospital is ugly and smells weird. The room’s wall are white where you are and tied to a chair you sit still while doctors and guards are gathering around you. It's almost funny, six adult men making sure that you don't do anything stupid with your 154cm. You have no idea what they are waiting for, not until the door burst open and they bring Chanyeol in, too.

“No,” you scream helplessly watching as they tie the drugged boy to the chair next to you just like they did with you. You can barely move but you manage to grab his hands and that makes him turn towards you. You see your own emotions mirrored in his grieving dark eyes as you try to fight back but it’s in vain. You are outnumbered by the guards holding you down firmly, not letting you go as the doctors work.

“I love you,” Chanyeol confesses suddenly, but with his cracked voice it sounds more like a goodbye.

“I love you, too,” you turn your head towards him, tears already rolling down your face.

You are holding hands, as tightly as you can while the surgeons inject the serum into both of your skin, just under your right ears. Your heart is beating like a drum, panicked, excited, sad and in love. Yet, they just call you lovesick and want to cure you. What cure, you laugh dryly as you let your hand fall and welcome the darkness.

Next time you open your eyes, the void of feelings greets you, the absolute emptiness and looking at the boy still asleep next to you feels like meeting a stranger. With hazy memories you glance around the hospital room, hand itchy and when you look down on it you see one single scribbled sentence written with ink on your palm.

Please, fall in love with him again.

Huh, what a stupid, dangerous thing to write, you think to yourself and hurry to wash it down before anybody sees. Too bad you can’t erase it from your mind whenever you look into your fiancé’s emotionless eyes.

#kkreationsnet #angstykpopnet #exo scenarios #exo oneshot #chanyeol x reader #chanyeol scenario #chanyeol angst #stories

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stevetervet · 3 years

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Tasmania

Marketing executives of Australia, I bring good news. Your advertisement campaigns are working on my five-year-old daughter. Ivy only needs to hear the words “Did someone say KFC?” and she’ll instantly launch into a chorus of I Love It by Icona Pop. When asked what she hoped would happen in 2021, she didn’t wish for anything existential or even material, but rather answered: “That I get to watch Holey Moley.” But there’s one brand which stands out among the rest. We’ll pull up behind a ute at the traffic lights and hear from the back seat those immortal words: “Oh, what a feeling - Toyota.”

And there were certainly plenty of those moments as we started the new year with a road trip around the island state of Tasmania - 240km south of the mainland across the heaving Bass Strait. Right until the last moment, it looked like the trip might be scuppered by COVID as clusters in Sydney and Melbourne prompted other states to shut their borders but on this occasion, we were in the right place at the right time and the Apple Isle lay before us.

Needless to say, there were a few raised eyebrows along the way when we declared we had travelled from New South Wales - at one point we were even removed from a queue and had to answer further questions from management before gaining entry - but Tassie’s welcome couldn’t have been warmer. The people we met were so friendly and as for the place: well, where do you start?

At the beginning, I suppose, and the absolutely stunning Cataract Gorge in Launceston. Photographs simply can’t do its forested cliffs, glassy lake and ancient boulders justice and the temperature of the public swimming pool in the centre of the gorge took our breath away for a second time as Rachel wisely watched on with the towels poolside. We emerged from the water shivering - and with fellow tourists peering down bemused from the chairlift above - but very much refreshed.

Launceston, the second-largest city in Tasmania, hadn’t been forecast as one of the trip’s highlights but it proved to have been rather under-sold. The macaque monkeys (behind glass) in City Park, the windswept Tamar Island Wetlands and the hands-on Queen Victoria Museum were free attractions you’d pay good money to see elsewhere and Riverbend Park, in the city centre, boasts the best children’s playground I’ve ever seen. It’s no exaggeration to say Ivy would have spent all day there, so vast and varied is the site. Peering down over the park are four huge grain silos, now converted into a plush hotel with a fancy restaurant on ground level. Pricey, yes, but quality grub.

When you’ve been to Peppa Pig World, the bar for any other ‘world’ is set pretty high but where Seahorse World in the Tamar Valley might have been lacking Grandpa Pig’s Little Train, it compensated with a genuinely interesting tour of the tanks and even a chance to hold a little seahorse. From this breeding centre on the banks of the Tamar, seahorses are shipped to aquariums all around the world so if you’ve ever seen one, it probably came from there.

Our four nights in town were spent above a pub - better than it sounds or than we thought when we first pulled up - but there was a change of pace when we hit the east coast.

We quickly realised the weather in Tasmania can change almost as quickly as Boris Johnson’s COVID response and so it was that we huddled on a beach somewhere along the Bay of Fires eating our picnic lunch wrapped in jumpers and waterproofs as some pretty mean waves pounded the white sand. Even us crazy northern hemisphere types weren’t about to try swimming here.

Conditions at our east coast base were more clement, and naturally we hit the pool hard but also made full use of the other sports facilities - putting green, table tennis and basketball court to name but a few. Ivy’s ping-pong skills have improved exponentially since the turn of the year and some of our rallies were even worthy of the name. But every now and then comes a wild shot from the other end of the table which forces you to take evasive action as if facing a Pat Cummins bouncer.

Down the coast we drove, into the spectacular Freycinet National Park where the views across to Wineglass Bay are postcard-perfect. Peer over the edge and it’s a sheer drop to the rocks and waves below, look down at your feet and lizards are scurrying for cover. Disaster was averted at the last minute when the family parked next to us managed to retrieve the stuffed toy whose temporary loss had sent a little girl into floods of tears. What looked like a little elephant had in fact only been dropped a few yards from the car park at the top of the cliffs.

Swansea was a handy stopping point after that - a bit different to its Welsh namesake - but it was now all about the long run into Hobart. Of all the driving we did in Tasmania, less than 5% would have been straight and flat at the same time and those sweeping bends and undulations were never more evident than on the Tasman Highway which hugged rock faces and followed the bends of the Prosser River on the challenging and invigorating approach to the state’s capital.

Hobart, with a population of 250,000 or so, must be the hilliest city I’ve ever visited. There were cars parked at angles that didn’t look natural and even a walk to the closest intersection could be enough to raise a sweat.

But on flat ground a stone’s throw from the waterfront, the Salamanca Market truly showcases Hobart in its best light every Saturday. From tourist tat and cuddly toys to ornate wood carvings and local farm produce, there’s something to lighten everyone’s wallet although by far the longest queues were at the coffee vans. Classic Australia. The pandemic has forced Salamanca to trim its stall numbers and patron capacity, although social distancing in a market is about as likely as it is on the London Underground. However, in a part of the world which is totally COVID-free at the time of writing, mingling in a Tasmanian crowd carries none of the worries it would elsewhere.

Our thoughts were constantly drawn back to the UK not only by the daily news bulletins - reporting daily infection rates higher than Australia has faced in 12 months - but also its role in shaping Tasmania as we know it today. Nowhere is that more evident than Port Arthur, the former penal settlement where thousands of convicts were shipped in the 1800s for crimes ranging from cheese theft to murder. The remains of the penitentiary and neighbouring prison buildings are beautiful; their stories by comparison quite chilling and utterly thought-provoking as to the physical treatment and mental disintegration of so many men, young and old, having been extracted from their homeland with no hope of ever returning. Walking around the site makes you acutely aware of your liberty, even more so in the current climate.

You see, for all the places we visited in Tasmania, for all the experiences, the food tasted and selfies taken, it was simply the freedom to choose and to move which we had to be most thankful for. With the majority of our friends and family locked down on the other side of the world, doing it tougher than ever, there was absolutely nothing about our trip to take for granted.

It’s said Australia is the lucky country, and that rings true to an extent, although political choices have more to do with the state of play around the world than luck. Australia’s consistently tough stance on international arrivals during the pandemic has been a huge factor in keeping the COVID numbers here so low. Two week in hotel quarantine, at your own expense, is mandatory. Around the corner from where we were staying in Hobart was one such hotel with two soldiers guarding each door. Rules are rules here and they don’t muck about. On the one hand, it’s reassuring that we are in such a safe corner of the world right now - but what about getting back to England to see those loved ones again? When will a journey of that nature be feasible and, more to the point, when will Australia relax its stance to the point where we know we can make a ‘normal’ re-entry to the place we now call home? Forget the quarantine, simply getting a plane ticket is like finding a needle in a haystack. We hope to see you all again soon, we really do, but it's just impossible to put a date on that happening.

Meanwhile, sun-kissed Hobart looked a picture from the top of Mount Wellington and equally from the water as we took a ferry to MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art). The exhibits here were all to an incredibly high specification but often weird for the sake of being weird. More rewarding was the time we spent outside in the grounds, watching a band on stage while chowing down on chicken burgers (in the case of the meat-eating members of the family).

Another ferry carried us and the car to Bruny Island, where the pendulum of Tasmanian weather swung like never before. One minute we were slithering along muddy unsealed roads in search of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse (where the winds were too strong to reach the top of the walking track), the next emerging into warm sunlight at the Truganini Memorial overlooking the ‘Neck’ - a narrow spit of land joining the north and south parts of the island.

After the best part of a week in and around Hobart, it was nice to put the hammer down and cruise through the straw-coloured Midlands on the way north. A long line of red bricks running the length of the high street in Campbell Town bore the names (and crimes) or convicts who had not even survived the epic voyage to Australia, dying in transit. There were reminders everywhere of Tasmania’s convict past; less so the treatment of its Indigenous people.

While we had already been exposed to the island’s varying landscapes and weather patterns, entering Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park can only be likened to walking through the wardrobe into Narnia. Gone was anything even resembling summer as harsh alpine vegetation stood out against steely skies, with a cold wind blowing down the back of the neck in the way that makes you instantly reach for hooded tops. The steep climbs and harpin bends were all worth it just to witness the spectacle at altitude approaching 1,000 metres above sea level. “It’s due to snow the day after tomorrow” said the girl behind the Visitor Centre counter as she handed over our shuttle bus tickets. You could spend days bushwalking around Cradle Mountain, if you like that sort of thing, whereas we chose the hop- on-hop-off approach and still copped a fair pasting from the wind, rain - and UV. The chance to see Tasmanian devils and quolls up close, as well as a wombat in the car park, further added to the experience.

Back through the wardrobe into summer, or at least a north coast variant of it, and the final stop on our tour at tiny-but-picturesque Boat Harbour Beach. With water so clear you could almost count the grains of sand on the bottom, and rock pools and caves to explore every time the tide flowed out, the beach in itself might have fully sustained our four-day stay had the temperature been a smidgen higher.

As it was, we ventured slightly further afield to The Nut at Stanley (where one of the information boards mused ‘when is a nut not a nut?’ - an important consideration for allergy sufferers), Sisters Beach (horizontal rain although not unpleasant) and to Burnie one night to see Little Penguins emerge from the sea and return to their burrows. In rather less salubrious surroundings than the corresponding experience on Phillip Island, the night sky was pierced by the luminescent green glow from a nearby BP filling station. David Attenborough meets Alan Partridge, if you will.

Soon enough, those penguins would be heading back into the Bass Strait and so it was for us, boarding the Spirit of Tasmania for our overnight crossing which marked the end of our Tassie adventure. Housed in a cabin at the extreme bow of the vessel, our plunging path through a sea that was even choppier than normal felt like taking a ride in a washing machine being hit with cannon fire, so loud was the metallic crash of the hull against the waves every few seconds.

So the mouth of Port Phillip Bay had never looked more welcoming and it was a relief to set foot - or rather, wheels - on terra firma back in Melbourne.

But what a journey. In the land that time forgot, the extraordinary diversity and natural beauty of this island have carved out unforgettable memories. The devil is in the detail and I’ve no doubt we’ve only scratched the surface.

Oh, what a feeling - Tasmania.

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victorawhi · 4 years

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...AND NOW SOME #HUMOUR TO DIGEST

_I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE ARE STRUGGLING. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE!_ 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

1. You MUST NOT leave the house for any reason, but if you have a reason, you can leave the house.

2. Masks are useless at protecting you against the virus, but you may have to wear one because it can save lives, but they may not work, but they may be mandatory, but maybe not.

3. Shops are closed, except those shops that are open.

4. You must not go to work but you can get another job and go to work.

5. You should not go to the Doctor's or to the hospital unless you have to go there, unless you are too poorly to go there.

6. This virus can kill people, but don’t be scared of it. It can only kill those people who are vulnerable or those people who are not vulnerable. It’s possible to contain and control it, sometimes, except that sometimes it actually leads to a global disaster.

7. Gloves won't help, but they can still help so wear them sometimes, or not.

8. STAY HOME, but it's important to go out.

9. There is no shortage of groceries in the supermarkets, but there are many things missing. Sometimes you won’t need loo rolls but you should buy some just in case you need some.

10. The virus has no effect on children except those children it affects.

11. Animals are not affected, but there was a cat that tested positive in Belgium in February when no one had been tested, plus a few tigers here and there…

12. Stay 2 metres away from tigers (see point 11).

13. You will have many symptoms if you get the virus, but you can also get symptoms without getting the virus, get the virus without having any symptoms or be contagious without having symptoms, or be non contagious with symptoms...it's a sort of lucky/unlucky dip.

14. To help protect yourself you should eat well and exercise, but eat whatever you have on hand as it's better not to go to the shops, unless you need toilet roll or a fence panel.

15. It's important to get fresh air but don't go to parks but go for a walk. But don’t sit down, except if you are old, but not for too long or if you are pregnant or if you’re not old or pregnant but need to sit down. If you do sit down don’t eat your picnic, unless you've had a long walk, which you are/aren't allowed to do if you're old or pregnant.

16. Don’t visit old people but you have to take care of the old people and bring them food and medication.

17. If you are sick, you can go out when you are better but anyone else in your household can’t go out when you are better unless they need to go out.

18. You can get restaurant food delivered to the house. These deliveries are safe. But groceries you bring back to your house have to be decontaminated outside for 3 hours including frozen pizza.

19. You can't see your older mother or grandmother, but they can take a taxi and meet an older taxi driver.

20. You are safe if you maintain the safe social distance when out but you can’t go out with friends or strangers at the safe social distance.

21. The virus remains active on different surfaces for two hours ... or four hours...or six hours... I mean days, not hours. But it needs a damp environment. Or a cold environment that is warm and dry... in the air, as long as the air is not plastic.

22. Schools are closed so you need to home educate your children, unless you can send them to school because you’re not at home. If you are at home you can home educate your children using various portals and virtual class rooms, unless you have poor internet, or more than one child and only one computer, or you are working from home. Baking cakes can be considered maths, science or art. If you are home educating you can include household chores within their education. If you are home educating you can start drinking at 10am.

23. If you are not home educating children you can also start drinking at 10am.

24. The number of corona related deaths will be announced daily but we don't know how many people are infected as they are only testing those who are almost dead to find out if that's what they will die of. The people who die of corona who aren’t counted, won’t or will be counted but maybe not.

25. We should stay in locked down until the virus stops infecting people but it will only stop infecting people if we all get infected so it’s important we get infected and some don’t get infected.

26. You can join your neighbours for a street party and turn your music up for an outside disco and your neighbours won’t call the police. People in another street are allowed to call the police about your music whilst also having a party which you are allowed to call the police about.

27. No business will go down due to Coronavirus except those businesses that will go down due to Coronavirus.

Hope that makes things clearer for you🤪

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airheadandco · 7 years

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Heatwave

Summer was not Rarity's favourite season. It had its perks of course. The last weeks of the Printemps-Été collections were always so interesting to work through and no school meant more time for her creative process and more time to spend with the girls.

And more time to spend with THE girl.

She smiled at the thought. Summer definitely had its perks.

However, as fun as it may be, the heat was the bane of Rarity's summer experience, and this week was just the. worst. possible. week.

It was an insufferable 43°C and rising and Rarity's umbrella offered a clearly inadequate protection against the fiery ball in the sky.

Princess Twilight told us her Celestia ruled over the sun. I wonder if we could make our Celestia in charge of that...

♫~ Wise men say ♪ only fools rush in ♪ but I can't help falling in love with you ~♫

The ring tone interrupted the train of thought. She quickly reached for the device and answered.

"Hello Darling, I'm on my way..."

"..."

"Oh! Hello, Miss Smith! How are you?"

"..."

"I'm fine despite the heat. Did Applejack forget her phone again?"

"..."

"Do you have a message for her? I will tell when I see her."

"..."

"To come get her? But we're supposed to meet at the theatre..."

"..."

"I'm on my way."

Despite having taken care of the orchard with her family for years, harvesting of the summer apples was and would probably remain a chore for Applejack and the heatwave just comforted her in that feeling.

If only that was the only problem... she thought, wiping the sweat out of her face.

Due to an unusually warm year, the Honeycrisps had matured weeks earlier than usual, putting the Apple family into a pinch. They had to start the harvest but the local helpers they usually hired were not available yet.

This was why Applejack had taken upon herself to help with the harvest. This was not the first time she'd tried with predictable results, but this time she had Equestrian magic and experience on her side. But mostly Equestrian Magic.

At first, things had gone smoothly but as she reached the end of the Orchard, Applejack started to feel the weight of hot weather. Despite her Stetson, the sun was hitting hard on her head, almost literally, causing an increasingly painful headache and while she could carry her charge with relative ease, it was starting to take a toll on her stamina and cramps made moving around painful.

Now that she thought about it, she was really tired.

"Maybe this was not such a good idea," she stated out loud, coaxing the last drop of water from her bottle. She checked her watch, struggling to read the digit through the sweat in her eyes and the throbbing pain in her head. It was later than she'd expected but she had more than enough time to get back, prepare and go meet Rarity.

I just need to get back and take a shower.

That was the plan. Instead, Applejack went to the closest tree, sit and fainted.

Applejack woke up to the feeling of a fresh cloth on her forehead and fingers playing with her hair. This was good. Good enough to forget about the heat.

"Rarity?" she said, opening her eyes.

"Hello, sweetheart," she answered with a warm smile. "Glad to see I'm the one you think of when someone's caressing your hair n your sleep. Are you feeling better?"

"I suppose...what happened? Why are you here? Wait! The movie!"

"To answer your questions, you overdid it again," she teased, tapping her girlfriend's nose. "Your granny called me to tell me that you were gone picking apples, alone, in the heat. As she foreseen, you suffered from heat exhaustion. Concerning the movie, it's too late for that, darling. The screening will start in less than ten minutes."

"Darnit!" she swore, straightening herself. "I'm so sorry babe, I know you wanted to see that movie..."

"It's okay, sweetheart," she reassured.

"But it's from your favourite book series!"

"From what I've heard that movie was not the best adaptation and the casting choice was truly questionable. And the costumes were simply ahistorical..."

"Oh..."

"To be honest, I just wanted an excuse to cuddle with my girlfriend in an AC room. The film was just a bonus."

"I guess you'll have to settle with a picnic under the shadow of a big apple tree."

"Do I still get the cuddles?"

"They're mandatory, babe," Applejack laughed while taking her girlfriend in her arms.

"Then I suppose I shall be content with it," Rarity sighed, settling in the hug.

"You know..." Applejack let out after a few minutes. "I might need someone to check on me while I pick apples... You know? In case I overdo it again."

"I think I might know the perfect person to help."

Summer had its perks.

Small Rarijack for @char-char-chan who was sick. I’m only two days late, but it’s the thought that matters!

The song is a reference to this drawing made by @hoofclid-mod.

#fanfiction #equestria girls #rarity #applejack #rarijack #writing is hard these days...

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