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What are you like as a spouse?

requested by anon.

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01.

Shufflemancy: Stay with me by Anson Seabra

As a spouse you are a little territorial. You trust your partner, but everybody else is under your careful scrutiny. You very easily pinpoint weeds in your garden, and pull them out root and stem swiftly. Your spouse can rely on you to be on the look out for all sorts of dangers, big or small. Security is of great importance to you, both regarding your relationship and your loved ones, and yourself. Perhaps less so yourself, as you seem to have an instinct to protect which sometimes overrules your own safety. You could relate to the knight archetype to some extent, the concept of serving and protecting. There is an intensity to your love that is like a fine wine, and simply intoxicating to your partner. You're akin a guard dog; out in public you are an intimidating presence ready to bark and bite should need arise, but behind closed doors your service is paid for in tender love and care and you melt when your partner dotes on you. And your spouse adores this duality in you, dominance and submission merged into one.

You're observant, and pay careful attention to your partner's wants and needs, and this lends itself to both an intuitive understanding and awareness of your partner's feelings and the shifts that occur, and makes you a great gift-giver too. You're also a great example of the "girlfriend effect" (regardless of gender) because you encourage your partner's authentic self expression and help them daringly try new things, style wise but also in general. It is safe for your partner to take leaps of faith in career and other matters that may come with risks, because you stand watch and are always there to catch them should they fall. It's possible that you're a late bloomer, or have a series of tumultuous relationships before finding your person, which leads you to take things slowly, desire clarity, and develop effective communication skills to avoid misunderstandings with your spouse. You have a deep need for emotional support and reassurance, so your spouse is somebody who you can truly trust and feel the ground sturdy and secure beneath your feet in their presence, and find shelter and comfort in their arms when you need it.

For some, the term spouse is used loosely, as formal marriage may not be of interest to you if you have any qualms regarding tradition, or simply prefer the intimacy of privacy. Some could opt for court house marriage with a lowkey get together with loved ones at a later date, and others none, and simply commit as life partners without legalities or traditions taken into consideration. If marriage does occur, it's likely to happen later once career matters are stable.

If you and your partner have children, you are your child's biggest cheerleader and encourage any interests of theirs, fuel their passions and show up to their activities to support them. Strong likelihood of children who are outcasts of some sort, deemed strange by their peers, bullied, could be neurodivergent, queer, or otherwise experience difficulties growing up, which you are uniquely equipped to handle and care for. Some in this group may simply decide to have no children of their own, or consider fostering as an alternative, but could otherwise deal with children, especially the unfortunate, in their community or on a larger scale in society.

Additional details: oddly specific spotify playlists, swords and daggers, rpgs, tarot, history, psychology, the moon, moths, wolves, pirates, red or purple lips, cherries, citrus fruits, birthday dinner, makeovers (self or room idk??), emails, documents, nintendo, tattoos, kuromi, donuts, fairs or theme parks, escape rooms, the nightmare before christmas, wednesday and the addams family, fate: the winx saga, euphoria, purple, chai, scorpio/aries/aquarius/gemini, saturn/mars/moon/lilith, april/march/november/december.

02.

Shufflemancy: This side of paradise by Coyote theory

As a spouse you are a breeze. A gentle caress of the sea blowing through your spouse's hair on the beach. You're a little bit of an old romantic, and may have an affinity with the classics or period dramas. You enjoy simplicity and peace, breaking bread at the kitchen table and quality time simply spent in the vicinity of your dear. Merely cooking together can be an adventure, as can the clean-up. You're attentive and try to be both a good friend and lover to your spouse. Resting your head on their lap and enjoying the silence, the act of nesting behind closed doors appeals to you, but you're partial to little getaways too just the two of you, slipping away somewhere near or far to see what you may find and get up to.

Physical closeness is important to you, but it is not possessive, suffocating, or clingy, but gentle and warm like a shelter from the storm. Your marriage is airy and light, and even the ceremony that got you to this point may be very cozy and intimate, invites sparce and spaces dimly lit. It's a very solitary life that you lead, with little socialising outside your little bubble. Contact seems restricted to only family and a couple of long-time friends and little else. You could even choose to live in the countryside or farther from the hustle and bustle of lively cities.

Should you have children, you are a very involved parent, as is your spouse. Messes are happy accidents and you emphasise comfort and peace in your child, and encourage them to make good friends, and you may very well come to consider your children's friends bonus children who can trust you as safe adults when they have nowhere else to turn to. Neither of you are very hard on your children, and do not mind if they don't succeed at everything so long as they try and have direction all within themselves. You're forgiving and patient, both with your spouse and children. You would do particularly well raising a child of the opposite sex, masculines doing well at raising feminines and vice versa.

You may take longer to feel ready to date in general, or due to circumstances or personal issues have a delay in romance, but once you do stumble upon love, commitment is sure and stable and long-lasting. Many are likely to marry their first love or first serious partner, and others could experience the classic friends to lovers arc that slowly blossoms but then remains in bloom forever if cared for.

Additional details: paper planes, strategy and simulation games, chess, archeology, history, cartography, geography, museums, genealogy, family events (dinners, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, funerals), babysitting, cats and mice, twitch, youtube, memes, news, acoustic guitar, green, lotus flowers, blankets, sweet tea, conventions, comics, anime, cartoons, arts and crafts, sticks and stones, seaside, countryside, camping, hiking, road signs, numbers, dirt roads, pine trees, virgo/aquarius/cancer/libra, mars/sun/neptune/ascendant, january/march/july/september.

03.

Shufflemancy: Somebody to you by BANNERS

As a spouse you are quite the little ray of sunshine, but also the sudden gust of winds of change. You are collaborative, and may serve as either the artist or the muse. Both, perhaps, as there is inspiration being exchanged between you and your spouse like sparkling water shared between two cups, clear and fizzy, as sharp as it is delightful and refreshing. You're enthusiastic and cheer your spouse on, loud and proud, supporting them in their trials and assure they have your arms to run into when they return with their accolades and treasures. You may easily get flustered, and try to avenge your spouse by attempts to charm and woo them in return, even if just to wipe the smug smile off their face as their bask in the glory of making your little heart flutter.

You may be a little needy, or quick to feel discouraged, but you're just as easily brought back to your feet with kind and reassuring words and helpful hands. You try your best to make yourself useful even in situations that are new to you, especially if your partner could use the help. You're able to laugh at yourself, but also communicate when the stumble actually hurt so that your spouse can kiss it all better. Regardless of your age, you will retain a youthful air about you, which will keep things interesting as you always find new adventures and things to share.

If you have children, you'll let them grow in whichever direction they best find the sun and rain to bloom in their time and their way. You love your freedom, and want to bestow it upon your child too, who will grow up to be very close with you and consider you a great friend and trusted confidante with whom they may share all their joys and sorrows without judgement. Some of you may not have children and instead raise fur babies, travel the world with your spouse, or create an alternative kind of family of misfits and kindred spirits amongst your peers.

You are very bubbly and sociable, and eagerly introduce your partner to your friends and make merry with theirs. You could really rejoice in the merging of your individual friend groups for the sake of building a community to call home. You enjoy exchaning favours, and have the mindset and desire of managing tasks between both you and your spouse and your community so that different strengths get utilised to combat defeat should somebody have to face big challenges they're not equipped to handle. So, though you may be called chaotic from time to time, you're still a good taskmaster and collaborator, who does not keep score, and manage your spouse and groups of people well even though things aren't colour coded and organised from A to Z.

Additional details: daydreaming, dream journals, streaming, paperwork, paint, coffee stains, red and blue, strawberries, avocado, live chat, chopsticks, van or camper or truck, packages, identity crisis, illness/medicine, learning, waiting, theatre, pets, money, siblings or cousins, slurpees, sushi, suburbs, small towns, interviews, phone calls, sneakers, broken windows, kpop and jpop, manga or manhwa, lore, toys, polar bears or bears in general, empty playgrounds, twitter/x, instagram, lost and found, wooden trinkets, herbs. capricorn/sagittarius/leo/pisces, jupiter/venus/uranus/vesta/chiron, march/june/august/october.

04.

Shufflemancy: Dandelions by Ruth B.

As a spouse you seem to be a jack of all trades, the scales of justice perfectly balanced. Your diligence and the ease at which you tackle tasks, the perseverance you show despite life's challenges, and how you always get back up again when you get knocked down, all makes you a wonderful partner. You are goal-oriented, but know when to slow down and relax. You push your partner to chase their dreams, but know not to push too hard and when to offer up comfort and quiet reassurance instead.

You may have a little bit of a saviour complex, as you pride yourself in both your ability to help and your emotional intelligence. You are patient, and know that in life there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all, and you're uniquely able and willing to find missing pieces of puzzles so that everybody finds what works for them, and will be a healing presence to your spouse especially. Your spouse finds you to be a rock, but let's not kid ourselves and pretend you don't melt like butter when they pull you close and tell you to relax, and lull you to sleep with a heartbeat and fingers running through your hair. Your spouse is well aware of how hard you work and how heavy the burdens on your shoulders sometimes become, and insist that you are no Atlas, at least not in the sanctuary you call home where you may rest and recharge.

Should you have children together, you may settle into traditional or otherwise clearly defined roles and assure neither of you take on too much and both get to be involved in the life of your children to an equal extent. You're likely the problem solver and the one to help with the homework, and deeply encourage active and social pursuits to ensure your children grow up healthy and experience relationships with people of all walks of life. With the combination of you and your spouse, your children are likely to grow up gentle but quick to defend the underdogs and fight injustice. Assuring your children have access to options and opportunities as well as a safety net to fall back on should it be needed is something you will both make sure of. Note that this is the only group I have no alternatives for and sense no absence of children, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ if you really do not want children, take double or triple the precautions.

You may enjoy home improvement or possibly have either you or your spouse working from home. You delegate responsibilities fairly and make consistent efforts to show your spouse your care and affection, especially through acts of service and the kindest of words when they are at their lowest. Though you are responsible and often do things by the book, there is a little streak of mischief and wanderlust that I sense, which keeps things interesting, making you a balance between homebody and explorer. You may have great banter with your spouse and frequently tease each other.

Additional details: car rides, crying, nerves, vhs tapes, siblings, young people, writing and rewriting, praise, headbands, flannels, glasses, family issues, guardian angels, cleaning, mermaids, rodents, deer, letters, arguments, flowers, office (work or the show idk), radio station, static, noise, real estate, architecture, mushrooms, pickles, salads, sleepless nights, muscle pain (or strain), sleepless nights, sleeping on the couch, glasses, hair cuts, lilies and elderflowers, soap, hugs and hand holding, patience, reluctance, overcoming fear, hearing music from another room, virgo/cancer/capricorn/aquarius, pluto/sun/venus/juno/union, june/august/october/november.

05.

Shufflemancy: Slow dancing by Aly & AJ

As a spouse you like to be in charge, or wear the pants, so to speak. Somebody has to tell the waiter your spouse asked for no pickles, right? Though you have a dominant energy about you, you are very nurturing and full of love and care and can be surprisingly sensitive emotionally. You like to stay on top of things and have things to do, places to be, and you could serve as something of a secretary in your relationship. Your spouse can always rely on you to know what to do and to get the Christmas cards sent out on time. You have a taste for the finer things in life and enjoy indulging in these together with your spouse. You likely introduce your spouse to many new things, be it music, literature, politics, foods, or some lifestyle and habits you maintain.

You revel in the quality time spent with your spouse, though you're independent and encouraging of them living their life separate from yours too whilst you engage with your own endeavours. You are secure and loyal, and give your spouse no reason to doubt your commitment and you speak as highly of them as they of you, so shenanigans and misfortunes stay at bay. You may have only few but close friends, but keep them for life and they enjoy the company of your spouse. You may frequently host dinner parties or other intimate get togethers in your home with the few privileged to know the two of you.

As a parent you would raise well-mannered and good children, to whom you would teach many of your own talents and push them to hone and master their own abilities and take both their interests and responsibilities seriously. You have a close bond with children even if you do not have them, which for many may be the case, and you could instead together with your partner be very involved with the children of your friends or family and serve as godparents or the cool aunts/uncles. You may still teach these children valuable lessons and be an important adult figure in their lives, and possibly lend your talents to teach them new skills.

You may also work with your spouse, be it through a mutual or related field, literally sharing the same workplace, or by joining up to start a business together or works as collaborators on separate passion projects. You're highly encouraging of them and push them to pursue their goals and even wildest dreams because with you in their corner there aren't many places in the world they couldn't go.

Additional details: co-op games, cookbooks, bullet journals, weddings, calendars and memos, perfect timing, awkwardness, dogs and canines in general, horses, rapunzel, children, phone calls, electric guitars, drums, men and fathers, streetlights, stalking, power outages, doctor's appointments, pedagogy or social work, education/school, stage fright, long distance travel, reunions, road trips, ice cream, spicy food, alcohol, orange and pink, pearls, grapefruits and blood oranges, hot chocolate, lgbt+, anxiety or depression, archery, sleepovers, libra/taurus/leo/cancer, mars/mercury/pluto/descendant, april/may/october/december.

06.

Shufflemancy: Comethru by Jeremy Zucker

As a spouse you are a natural in many ways, even, or especially if, you worry that you aren't. To your spouse you are a very nurturing and compassionate, gentle lover, who is intuitive and always seems to know the right words that they need to hear or the moment to hug them from behind and press your head against their tense and tired back. You dedicate yourself to being a source of light to your spouse, and tend to be quite romantic, albeit you get shy and blush even decades into the marriage when they return the sentiment. You learn quickly to express boundaries and communicate your needs to your partner if that has been a struggle in your past as they make a big effort to make sure you make your voice heard. You carefully consider their feelings, as they consider yours. You could as a couple have an almost telepathic connection, an inherent understanding and the blue print of each other's soul, knowing each twitch and micro-expression to know when the other requires assistance or wishes to leave a situation, etc.

You may find the role of a homemaker ideal, though you aren't without your own ambitions and occupational ideals. You could for a time be a stay-at-home spouse, or parent, but simultaneously engage with your own projects and end up working from home. You really make home feel like home, and your spouse finds relief and peace every time they return home. You have an eye for aesthetics and a way to make any space feel cozy, inviting, warm, and comfortable. Even though you are more of a homebody and like the solitude, your friends may rejoice in their visits and feel at home in your house and you could occasionally agree to host bigger holidays in your home, because really, nobody does Christmas like you do.

You are very clever and learn quickly, and your curiosity takes you on quite a few adventures in just one afternoon, and you enthusiastically share these wonders with your spouse and coax out their own adventurous and speculative side. You could spend hours talking and never seem to run out of things to speak of, but also find comfort in enjoying the silence. You're affectionate and like to be close to your partner, but eventually slip away as your mind begins to wander and take you in different directions. You have a youthful and ever-curious energy that your spouse delights in.

As a parent you would truly dedicate yourself to parenthood and rejoice in even the little steps and achievements of your little ones. You are doting, but not a doormat and find that your children trust and respect you without being told or taught to. You encourage your children to think for themselves because you value logic as much as feelings. Good reasoning skills and the ability to judge things on a case by case basis is something you will instill in your children. Your children are likely to grow up very independent and just the right balance of kind and clever to be an asset to society. Both you and your spouse share a deep distaste for the state of the world and are dedicated to raising children who know wrong from right and don't blindly follow anyone or anything and have the wires between head and heart connected. You and your spouse may both do a lot to improve your community and work to eventually leave the world better than how you found it.

Additional details: tears, keys, incoming text messages, psychiatry, therapy, home, teaching or writing, good luck, headaches, cramps, horror movies, haunted side of youtube/tiktok, conspiracy theories, stim toys, minecraft, rabbits, birds, cats, hoodies, grey and blue, energy drinks, vitamin water, winning, brownies, pancakes, soup, winnie the pooh, lion king, 2000s cartoons/music, fuzzy socks, beaded curtains or string lights, green or hazel eyes, candles, intuition, dust, sleet or snow, cold/grey/dreary weather, iron and vitamin d deficiency, water colours, astrology, vanilla or coconut scent, bubble baths, gemini/cancer/virgo/scorpio/libra, jupiter/neptune/moon/lunar nodes, february/may/june/october.

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Boda Persona Chart Analysis I

Boda (1487) is an asteroid discovered in 1938 by Karl Willhelm Reinmuth in Germany. It was named this way after Karl Boda. Boda in Spanish means "wedding", so it was natural for this asteroid to represent that. Boda is an asteroid we look at when we want to know more about what kind of wedding one will have. The Boda Persona Chart also means the same thing, and it gives more details about one's special day.

One of my loved one is getting married soon, and I thought it would be nice to make predictions about her wedding. So this post will be based on her Boda PC. Another Boda PC Analysis will come soon :)

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₊˚⊹♡ Sun 1H: the wedding will be focused on you, you'll feel like the main character. You will feel beautiful, even more if it is in Libra or if there is a libra degree to it (7°, 19°). It could also mean the wedding look exactly how you wanted it to be, and with those degrees, very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

₊˚⊹♡ Sun 1H could also mean the wedding takes place where you live or where you were born. Where you grew up too but you see what I mean.

₊˚⊹♡ Sun conjunct Mars could mean the energy of the wedding is very strong, and there is a lot of movement, a lot of things going on. It can also mean fights could more happen since Mars is a planet about arguments, strong and heavy energy. The wedding will be sure a day to remember.

₊˚⊹♡ Sun conjunct Pluto means the wedding will transform you. You could realize something during the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Moon 10H: colleagues could be invited to your wedding, they could be proud of you. Could also mean a lot of people will get invited to the wedding, and many people will be proud. Depending on the sign and degree, this placement doesn't make people highly emotional.

₊˚⊹♡ Natal Sun conjunct Boda PC Chiron: you will have a deep wound by the weeding, something will hurt you, and it can also mean you will not have a good time as much as other people.

₊˚⊹♡ Moon conjunct Jupiter could mean you feel like it's a lucky day, and it's a good wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Moon squares Mars mean arguments will def happen.

₊˚⊹♡ Moon Virgo: you could be very stressed because of the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ 2H Stellium could mean you will spend A LOT of money on your wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Moon squares Mercury means you could cry a lot during the wedding and there could be many disagreements or misunderstandings.

₊˚⊹♡ Mercury 2H: People could comment a lot about how much money you spent on the wedding or how much it looks expensive. People could talk about how it looks and how you decorated it. People could also comment the food often.

₊˚⊹♡ Sun conjunct Mercury: many people will talk to you during the wedding. You will not feel lonely for sure!

₊˚⊹♡ Mercury conjunct Mars: A lot of chatting in the wedding! People will keep talking and talking, it will not be boring. Yet, you could also have some disagreements during the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Mercury Sagittarius could mean you could invite foreigners and they could speak in another language than you. People could also talk about a lot of different subjects, and probably also talk about life, their experiences, and share their opinions very freely.

₊˚⊹♡ Mercury conjunct Briede could mean people could talk a lot about you (if you are the bride). If it conjuncts Groom, then they talk much about the groom.

₊˚⊹♡ Scorpio Rising could mean you will act shy or reserved, you will not talk much, and if you happen to have arguments with people, you will hold grudges and prefer to stay in your corner.

₊˚⊹♡ Venus 11H could mean the wedding will feel very friendly, it will be a good vibe and it will feel very welcoming. It could be unique, and very avant-garde too. You could received friendly gifts or very unique gifts too. Gifts could be related to traveling too. Best part of the wedding will be about your friends and how fun it is.

₊˚⊹♡ Venus sextile Mars could mean the wedding is very fun and people are putting a lot of energy in it. It means pretty much everyone will dance and have fun.

₊˚⊹♡ Jupiter 10H is another sign the wedding will be expensive, but it will be worth it. The wedding could bring you a lot of opportunities. It can mean a lot of foreigners or people from different religions, social classes could be invited too. Popular wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Groom 8H: Groom could be shy and reserved, Groom could also hide something, or not tell something. Groom could prepare a surprise or could also hide some secrets. Groom's energy could be heavy.

₊˚⊹♡ Groom conjunct Vertex in 8H: Groom could reveal a secret during the wedding. Something about the Groom could be revealed during the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Boda Capricorn means a wedding which is very expensive looking, and a lot of money will be spent on it. A wedding that was planned carefully and meant to look perfect. Parents could be very involved in the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Briede opposite Groom: Groom and Bride might not spend a lot of time together during the wedding, they could also not be in good terms.

₊˚⊹♡ Neptune 2H means the fact that the wedding looks good and expensive will hide the real feelings of people. You could have the illusions that as long as the wedding is big and expensive, it will be a good wedding. Materialistic wedding.

₊˚⊹�� Uranus conjunct Neptune: truth about your illusions will happen during your wedding. Something sudden will happen which will make you face your illusions.

₊˚⊹♡ Part of Fortune 29°: A very popular wedding. Will be remembered for sure!

₊˚⊹♡ Mercury conjunct Briede could also mean the Bride will be one talking more during the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Briede 2H: Bride controls the wedding and could make most of the decisions.

₊˚⊹♡ DSC Taurus makes the spouse being laid back, chill and just enjoy the party as it is. Probably will eat a lot lol. Spouse could also be romantic and sensual.

₊˚⊹♡ Sun quincunx DSC: Spouse will not feel very involved in the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Pisces IC: your parents will cry, be very emotional about the wedding. They could feel hopeless romantic about it.

₊˚⊹♡ Saturn 3H means arguments will happen during the wedding. It can also be communication problems.

₊˚⊹♡ Capricorn 3H means people could see your wedding as a well organized and perfect even. They could see the money you spent on it.

₊˚⊹♡ Aries 5H means the wedding party will be wild, people will dance a lot, there will be a lot of energy and movement. But it can mean fights and confrontations could happen too.

₊˚⊹♡ Taurus 7H can also make your guests chill, enjoying the party, some could flirt a lot, and they could enjoy the food too.

₊˚⊹♡ Cancer 9H makes your In-Laws emotional too, and the Mother-In-Law could be very emotional. They could also nurture you a lot.

₊˚⊹♡ Chiron 9H could mean In-Laws could also see some problems with the wedding, they could also be the cause of arguments too.

₊˚⊹♡ Capricorn 3H means the wedding will happen on the ground, surrounding by nature. No water will be in the surroundings.

₊˚⊹♡ Chiron 9H could also mean there is a spiritual lesson to learn about the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Libra 11H could mean the guests will be lovely and have a good time. There could be a lot of flirting too, much more if Venus is also there. You could create a lot of new couples because of your wedding. Love is in the air!

₊˚⊹♡ Juno 3H: A lot of flirting could happen at the wedding. Someone could propose at the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Saturn conjunct Juno: You could feel like there are no much romance in your wedding related to your relationship with your spouse.

₊˚⊹♡ Juno opposite Chiron: lack of romance, this could also mean you could heal something related to your relationship during the wedding.

₊˚⊹♡ Venus trines Juno: Romance will be there at the wedding. And depending on the other aspects, this could be in your relationship, but also between the guests.

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Stakes Time! (2/2)

Read Part 1 Here!

Stakes Park 6: Take Her Back (continued)

great way to end this arc lol

have always enjoyed this sequence. The lyrics of Marceline's song are interesting:

Marceline: It's Spring again, and the yard is full of tiny flowers You used to call them weeds And you killed them all PB: But they were growing too tall

I'm sure there's some intended meaning here... some reference... but I don't know it atm. But it's amusing that Marceline envisions this ideal future where PB has loved her into old age and is preparing to bury her in the backyard (like a dog) - yet there is a sadness to it, a misunderstanding between them, but as we see in the earlier backgrounds PB lets the weeds grow the way Marceline likes.

That episode took forever for me to get through I kept getting distracted... onto the finale!

Stakes Part 7: Checkmate

I like to imagine Marceline's initial attraction to PB was extremely shallow she was just like "waow... a girl made out of the tasty color... what a concept"

back when Marceline used to eat she probably never had this much variety and quality. She p much never got to really experience non-survival food. She's like a toddler experiencing something for the first time.

Ah I thought that was the finale but next ep is the finale. This was a long special, I think the first one this long?

Finale under the cut!

Stakes Part 8: The Dark Cloud

PB: he'll be ighite

So late into the series, Everything Stays actually became one of my favorite Adventure Time songs - especially when people related it to Spinel from the SU film, and Sugar shared the inspiration she hadn't even realized she kept writing about haha. One of my favorite little artist moments...

I think I enjoyed Stakes a lot more on this rewatch! Especially because I had more context, I had kind of tuned out of Adventure Time by the time I originally watched this special and found it kind of confusing (didn't know who the King of Ooo was or anything).

The finale got a little Avengers-core with the whole rallying of the kingdoms lol (something it would repeat in the finale finale of the show) but otherwise it was pretty good.

Marceline said the experience helped her to grow, but I feel like it's wishful thinking... that was like what, barely a day or two? Sorry but you're still a permateen haha.

I also realized at the end PB kind of nervously asked Marceline to move in with her... cute... wasn't ready for that step though.

Overall I wish there was more emotion from Marceline in this special, I mean come on she's the EMO TEEN! But she was kind of one note... like compare this range to her acting in Nightosphere it just didn't feel like the same kind of range. Another area it's lacking is the music, Everything Stays is pretty much the only solid melody with the other songs very forgettable/obviously not done by a seasoned musician like Sugar. And I think with a Marceline special you really should have put extra effort into the music, there shouldn't be only one good song.

But complaints aside, I liked it! Was a fun watch! Lots of good humor and cool designs.

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In which Lan Zhan gets high, slides into Wei Ying's DMs, and somehow ends up having the harmonica played to him at 2am in the morning.

Wishing on Runway Lights, by inflight_gremlin (🔒, 7 chapters)

With the Chrismas holidays fast approaching, so does the storm of the century. Through it all, issue after issue, no one expected the little wishes made on runway lights to bring two strangers together like never before.

Or

Amidst flight delays and cancellations, Wei Ying finds himself taking care of a young boy left stranded at the airport. The initially unfortunate circumstances of their meeting would lead Wei Ying to meeting Lan Wangji, the child’s father. From then on, it’s a quick one way trip to falling in love.

Mature:

familiar motions, by moonxlight

Lan Wangji makes origami bunnies to cope with his emotions, in which he has many.

(Most of which are related to Wei Ying)

You Done Fucked Up, by enbysaurus_rex (5 chapters)

Jiang Cheng almost kills Wei Wuxian (again), but this time, he fucks up and it's on Lan territory. A very, very long come-to-Jesus moment, enforced by the Lan brothers and the Lan juniors.

the soft animal of your body, by howodd5ever

The problem was that he didn’t remember anymore why he’d left. Sure, something about finding himself or discovering his place in the world, or whatever other bullshit he’d talked himself into to end up in the middle of nowhere. Alone.

He missed Lan Zhan.

Wei Wuxian sets off alone after the events at Guanyin Temple and finds himself in pretty serious trouble.

clouds in the whites of our eyes, by butchgoth (GremlinGirl)

“About-about earlier, I…”

“I misunderstood. My fault.”

“What? You didn’t misunderstand. I don’t think.” He smiled, rubbing at his arm. The snap in the air was as crisp as biting into ice chips, and goosebumps were rising on his skin. “Uh, okay, um, this is really weird for me. I...don’t remember you.”

Lan Wangji slowly glanced over at him, his lips twitching into a frown. “What?”

“Yeah…” He tipped his head back, looking up at the stars. He’d always been able to see more when he’d lived out on the lake in Yunmeng, but the city wasn’t half-bad. “This is uh…”

“The doctors said you were fine.”

His head twisted, and Wei Wuxian stopped walking. Lan Wangji did as well, as if on instinct, and they stared at each other. “Yeah, well...I wasn’t. I don’t remember much of the hospital, but...I know what jiejie told me. After the accident...I woke up, everything was fine for about a week. I was going in and out of consciousness, but I seemed to be improving. But, then I had a seizure. And then another one. And another one. They took me for an MRI, and my brain was swelling.” He twisted up his lips, and Lan Wangji reached out for him, only to pull his hand back at the last second.

used to want you dead (now i only want you gone), by Ariaste

“It is not a coup,” Meng Yao says, which he has said at every weekly covert cheeseburger assignation since they began doing them. “A coup is, quote: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government. Unquote.”

“The HOA counts as a governing body. Trying to take it over is a coup.”

***

Two gremlins, eating cheeseburgers in the car in a parking lot at 1am, five feet apart because they're not friends.

Unfinished

Not Rated:

The Cultivation World Needs a Reset, by FangirlingIsLife

Do not succumb to anger.

It was one of the founding rules of the Lan Clan and yet Lan Zhan could feel nothing other than a cold fury filling his veins.

He watched as his husband in all but ceremony let himself fall to Jiang Cheng’s blade.

Even at his death, his soul mate would never raise a hand to defend himself against their tyranny.

Well fuck that.

i want to live a real life, by stvrrylost

In the wake of his first death, Wei Wuxian, the only child of Cangse Sanren and Wei Changze, had left his husband, Lan Zhan, a letter and a son, a small four year old boy, nearly five year old, to look after.

In the wake of his second, Wei Wuxian had left him a child again, only this time, the child was himself, nearly thirty years ago.

Explicit:

Now that I am awake, by jalpari

As long as the sea is bound to wash up on the sand…

and the stars are shining above…

we will meet again....

Or; the post-canon LWJ/WWX getting together and JC & WWX reconciliation fic I began writing long before any of my other wangxian stories.

The Threads of Fate, by WaitForTheSnitch

“What would you do if you could have him back?” Nie Huaisang asked him, a bit too seriously as he leaned forward.

“There is no way for a dead cultivator to return,” Jiang Cheng scoffed, not even willing to entertain the thought.

“Perhaps, perhaps not,” Nie Huaisang shrugged, “Even if he came back, that wouldn’t do much to help, would it? Your sister is still gone. His reputation still damaged.”

“Stop speaking in riddles,” Jiang Wanyin growled, “What did you come here for, Nie Huaisang?”

“I asked you what you would do for your brother back,” Nie Huaisang started, “I would do anything to have mine back, Jiang Wanyin. And I’m here to offer you that same choice. Because our brothers’ deaths never should have happened. They happened because of schemes and plots. They happened because of lies and deception. Your brother was made to be a villain and was led to his death because he was too powerful. Mine was murdered because he stood in the way of Jin Guangshan.”

There's nothing Jiang Cheng wouldn't do to have his siblings back. And when Nie Huaisang comes to him with a proposal to save them by changing everything, he doesn't even hesitate to agree.

Mature:

You and Me (We Have History), by TheImpossibility

This was so typical of Wei Wuxian. He had an uncanny knack for being absent when he was needed, and present when he was not. Jiang Cheng wanted him to be gone, needed him to be dead —no he didn’t— but there he was, aimlessly wandering around Yunmeng without a trace of his memory.

It was maddeningly typical of him.

Jiang Cheng felt an overwhelming urge to scream.

我心中的恐怖；forever haunting me, by bonesbythesea

“Blood splatter across a snowy mountain was what greeted Wei Wuxian. Lan Zhan unmoving in Wen Ning’s arms, truly the jade statue he was described to be.”

Lan Zhan's punishment, but what if it happened way before the siege?

[ohnothisisathing]

Diplomacy: The Engagement

Written for Hideduo Kiss week Day 4: Kiss on the hand. I didn’t have time to post it during the event so here it is a week late. Royal au, kind of. You’ll see. A true AU unlike my Stardew au’s. Pardon the little bit of world building. Philza and Ramon are in this one briefly with mentions of others.

Content warning: dead animal. Rated 17+

It’s kind of a misunderstanding that got Fit here.

It all started with their first alliance with the Verde Kingdom. Their King and Dan had a bit of romance that ended in a kid, but also a tragedy and before he died the king decided to form an alliance between the Verde Kingdom and Red territory as a symbol of their love and the love for their lost child.

The problem was that the tribes of the Red territory don’t have any nobility to match the standards of Verde’s nobility. The closest they had to offer were Philza, a strong warrior with a position of leadership gained through blood spilt so his will would be done, and Mouse but there was a very real danger that someone would get eaten staying with the demons so her tribe sent Jaiden.

Where the misunderstanding comes in is that Philza had no family so when his betrothal to the second prince of Verde was announced, the Verde prince had none of Phil’s family to help butcher the boar he’d caught to seal their engagement, as was Red custom.

So Phil asked his old hunting buddy to help out and it was Fit’s honor to help out his old friend, but to the Verde Kingdom it gave the wrong impression on what Fit’s place in the world was. By their views Fit would do to fit their quota of nobility and was sent to Verde to marry the 1st prince. In retrospect, after living in Verde for years and learning how the nobility’s multiple spouses brought entire families into higher status to the point where the nobility of Verde have little if any blood relation, it makes sense where the miscommunication happened. Phil’s damn laughter and lack of correction when it was decided though makes Fit certain the old bastard did it on purpose.

One child, widowing, abdication of all rights to a throne, moving back into Red territory, and regular trips to the merchants of the Amarela Order for said child later and he’s ended up here for his second betrothal.

To be fair, Fit had no idea that Pac was important to the Amarela Order. Turns out he was close to the head of their order, Saint Felps, in some way that was unclear to Fit. It’s supposedly a similar connection as the man that qualified to be married as the second spouse of Crown Prince Roier of Verde, so it was a big deal. That and Fit’s weird status outside the territory made this whole thing a part of the diplomatic nonsense he thought he’d left behind. What started as being bullied by his child into asking his boyfriend to marry him turned into an alliance under the scrutiny of their most formal of courting traditions.

According to the Amarela Order’s customs, Fit had to build an alter of his betrothed’s chosen deity in his home, spend one day of prayer with Fit’s chosen deity, and then spend a week with their soulmate, who, in Pac’s case happened to be the chosen of the Goddess of Creation and not just the guy with the best weed Fit’s ever bought from the Amarela Order. Then because of diplomacy Fit had to spend an additional few days learning about the Order in their most central towers. It is in doing all this that Fit learned that they did not have a concept for family except the person chosen since childhood to accompany them through life to share their intimate life with outside their deity, and he still had no idea how Pac was connected to Saint Felps even after meeting the guy. After days of travel, weeks away, and one soulmate’s blessing later, Fit was looking forward to seeing Pac again only to find out he’d gone on the hunt.

That is objectively a good thing since it means that they would be engaged soon in the eyes of both their homes, but Fit misses his boyfriend. Ramon keeps making comments about how mopey he is being and he has to admit that he is really starting to get pathetic after just one day. It was normal for a hunt to last days and he’s waited several weeks to see him. He can wait a day or two.

Fit tries to distract himself and act cool, but as soon as the horn blows announcing his arrival back from the hunt, Fit's nearly running to the edge of the village, Ramon sticking close behind.

He is excited to see Pac, but he isn’t expecting the emotion that overcomes him seeing Pac dragging the carcass of a large boar behind him. Pac who has used his considerable strength and capability to provide food and leather and fat, just for Fit and soon they would celebrate that continued commitment with the post hunt feast to celebrate their engagement.

He feels the hand on his shoulder without seeing Philza, but he knows he came back with Pac. He’d seen Phil unruffled with the two bows around his torso before Fit had looked at Pac and couldn’t look away.

“That thing was a bitch to catch. Three days Fit. He could have gotten a different one but he insisted on the biggest, meanest one. You should have seen it, mate. It didn’t go down with arrows so he had to stab it in the heart! It was wicked!”

“Yeah, he’s really strong,” Fit manages to get out past the big feeling stealing his breath, still processing and not taking his eyes off Pac. It’s quiet for a moment and Pac is only a few steps away when Phil speaks again.

“It’s a crazy feeling, isn’t it? Watching someone come back from a hunt for you.”

Fit turns to his friend at his softly spoken words, meeting his knowing eyes.

“I’ll see you later. I have to give Chayanne the herbs I picked for him. He’s been preparing for days for the feast. And tell Pac I will be back soon to help him and Ramon butcher his kill, okay?”

The enormous feeling in him somehow grows bigger at Philza’s offer and he can’t help smiling at his old friend.

“Thank you Phil,” he says with layered sincerity, “you’re too good to me.”

“No problem. See you Fit. See you Ramon.” Philza waves at Pac and heads back into the village to his children.

“Oi Fitch! Ramon!” Pac yells at them and, against tradition, Fit walks toward him.

“Oi Pac! Bom dia, bom dia, bom dia!” Fit says, as Ramon waves an excited greeting, signing the Amarela word for ‘dad’ at his soon to be official father, bouncing on his toes as soon as he’s in front of Pac.

“Bom dia Fit!” Pac says back, still hauling his kill, exhaustion washing away from his face with his smiled greeting. Ramon barrels into him with a hug around his middle and Pac moves a hand to place on his head, but sees the dried blood on it and thinks better of it.

“Hello nenê. You’ve gotten so big since I’ve been gone. It feels like years,” Pac feigns distress and sighs looking down at Ramon while Ramon looks smug at being called big. Fit smiles in amusement at the two, putting a hand on Ramon’s shoulder.

“Big and strong. Soon enough he’ll be bringing a boar home of his own.” Fit feels the way Ramon’s shoulders square up under his touch and watches him duck his head to hide his smile from Fit. It will never get old the way his words affect the boy.

“Not too soon,” Pac says pointedly at Ramon and turns his gaze to Fit.

“Fit why didn’t you tell me you were so important, huh? I went hunting with your…king! How could I not get the biggest boar with him watching? Not that I wouldn’t get you the best one, but it made me so nervous. What if he says I can’t marry you?”

“Calma calma calma Pac. First of all, despite being a bastard, Phil is not a king, and even if he could prevent the engagement from happening, which I guess he technically could, he approves a little too much.”

“Really?” Pac asks earnestly and Fit ignores all implications that Phil has that much say in what he does in order to reassure his soon to be husband.

“Of course! You’re so strong! And he told me how you stabbed the boar to death. That’s amazing!”

He sees Ramon’s excitement as he signs ‘Pai, you really did that?’ at Pac. In answer Pac pulls out a knife from the holster on his lower back and holds it up to Ramon, blood still caked into the grooves of the silver.

Ramon’s eyes get wide as he holds his hands out for the knife. Pac lets it drop gently in Ramon’s smaller hands and he holds it with wonder.

“Ramon, I shot two, no four arrows into the boar and it still charged at me. It would have stabbed me, but I got it first.”

Ramon looks like Pac had put the stars in the sky. He grips the knife handle in one hand so he can clumsily sign ‘can I show this to Chayanne?’

“Yes, that would be fine,” Pac agrees but still looks at Fit to make the final say. Ramon turns to look at him as well.

“As long as it’s okay with Pac, but Phil said Chayanne was busy preparing for the feast…and he’s gone” Fit looks fondly as his son runs off to look for Chayanne. He turns back to Pac and sees him looking fondly too.

“He adores you,” Fit says, “He can’t stop talking about how you’re going to be his father too. I think he’s more excited about this marriage than I am.”

“Is he more excited than you Fit?” Pac teases, “Is that why you haven’t kissed me yet?” 

Fit grins at him and looks him up and down, drinking in the image of him. It’s been a long time since he’s had the pleasure. Fit’s emotions and how rugged Pac looks post hunt only make him a more tempting sight.

He’s not supposed to, but he can’t help wrapping his arms around Pac’s shoulders and feels something ease in his body having him close. He feels Pac lean heavily against him.

“Fit if you stay like that I will never move again,” Pac muffles against his shoulder.

Fit takes one more moment to feel him in his arms before releasing him and holding him at arms length to be sure he stays steady. Pac’s eyes slowly open and he groans.

“I take it back. Hold me Fit.”

Fit laughs and lets go of him.

“To answer your question, I’m not supposed to kiss you right now. I’m not even supposed to hug you. Not until after the feast.”

“What?” Pac looks alarmed. “Why did you not tell me? Does this mean we can’t get married? Did I mess this up after all of this?” 

Fit puts another hand on his shoulder, to which Pac moves away from like it burns him”

“No no no, You’re okay. Calma Pac. Nobody saw, and really it’s tradition, but also practical. You’ve got a lot to do for the feast and the whole village is relying on this meal today. Can’t get you distracted or make an injury worse. Believe me it’s happened before.”

Pac lets out a relieved sigh.

“Thank the gods Fit. Okay, I won’t let you or your village down. You can rely on me.”

Fit smiles warmly at him, feeling warm at Pac’s dedication.

“I know I can rely on you Pac.”

Pac moves to haul up the rope holding the boar again when Fit remembers something.

“Wait, shit, one more thing. I almost forgot. Let me have your hand.” 

Pac gives him a curious look and cautiously gives his hand, understandably reluctant, but trusting Fit in the end. His eyes widen when Fit kneels before him on the ground. 

Fit grips the hand still caked with blood from the kill Pac made to seal his future with Fit and gently holds it in both of his hands. He brings his lips down on the knuckles and presses a kiss there.

“I come back with the holy blessing of the Saint of the Amarela Order and his wishes and that of his progeny for more blessings in our life together,” Fit recites the words the Saint had told him to memorize for this moment and presses a second kiss to his hand.

“I come back with the sacred blessing of the other half of your soul and his patron goddess for shelter and protection for the new life we’ll create together,” he recites the words given to him and lays one last lingering kiss on his knuckles, savoring this last bit of connection.

“And I come back with the inner blessing of the god of my homeland, may he have mercy on us and turn his wrathful gaze away from our misdeeds in a life full of adventure.”

He looks up at Pac only to see him frozen. He has let the rope holding the boar carcass fall out of his hand completely even though he holds the pose like he’s still holding it. His eyes are locked on the clear, amber beads tied around Fit’s right wrist, every one of them blessed by the Saint of the order, Pac’s soulmate’s goddess, and prayed on by Fit to the god the Wastelands. Thrice blessed, and when they are wed, Fit will slip it around Pac’s wrist and seal their marriage, according to the Order’s traditions. Since it currently sits on Fit’s wrist, it’s just a promise of what’s to come, should Pac accept.

Pac slips a finger under the beads as if testing what they’d feel like against his skin and it makes Fit swallow thickly. Pac quickly moves his fingers away and turns his gaze to Fit’s face, a look of disbelief and awe on his own face.

“For me?” Pac asks like it’s any question. Fit just nods.

“Fit you’re, you’re so…you’re too good to me.”

“So do you accept?” Fit asks with a bit of tease in his voice, but he’s suddenly, irrationally nervous. They’d already agreed to this.

“Yes, Fit yes! I accept all three blessings. What the fuck, Fit? We’re actually getting married!” Pac looks a little manic and Fit stands up cautiously.

“And that’s a good thing, right?” He asks, a bit worried. Sometimes feelings change when things get real.

“Yes! I don’t know. No, Yes! Of course! You-“ Pac lifts up Fit’s wrist with the beaded bracelet now catching the light and puts several fingers underneath it as if to point it out to Fit that it is in fact around his wrist and how ridiculous that is, but quickly moves his fingers out like he’s realized he’s done something wrong. Fit is just enjoying his touch honestly, not sure where he’s going with this, but he already said yes so whatever this is Fit’s okay with it.

“Why did you do all that when I’m not supposed to touch you?” Pac whines, “Wait. Are you not supposed to kiss me, but you kiss my hand? What is that?”

He looks accusing and it makes Fit smile. Back to normal.

“It’s a loophole. Your traditions can’t be held higher than mine, thus loophole.”

“I seem to remember you saying it was practical.” Pac taps a mock-thoughtful finger on his chin.

“It is,” Fit grins unrepentantly. Pac smiles back at him, enjoying this game.

“How am I supposed to not get distracted after that?”

“Just stay in the moment. You’ll be so busy you won't even notice the time,” Fit tries to reassure him and remembers something, “also Philza said he’d help you and Ramon with butchering so you better not leave him waiting.”

That did seem to straighten Pac out. He nods and moves to grab on to the rope tied to the boar.

“I still can't believe you are related to the king,” Pac says as he starts walking again.

“Not a king and not related to him. And hey! Were you not going to tell me that you are close to freaking Saint Felps? What?”

“Ah you met Felps. How was he?”

“He’s Felps. Sublime. Beyond our comprehension. Makes great ravioli. Can’t be trusted to drive a boat. It was one of the most un-real experiences I’ve ever had, and that’s saying something, but I still don’t know how you’re related.”

”Oh, yeah. You haven’t met Richardson yet. I told him I wanted to introduce him to you myself so he must have stayed away when you were visiting Felps. I’m surprised he listened to me.”

“Richarlyson…” Fit trails off, for some reason the name sticks in his mind. Not that he doesn’t know it. Pac has talked a lot about Richarlyson, the kid he is the shared caregiver for with a handful of other people, but he has no idea what that has to do with the Saint until suddenly his thoughts move to a young boy with fluffy hair so big that it covers his eyes.

“Richas?” Fit asks with alarm, using the name Felps had called the child. Certainly he can’t mean the child being raised to be the next Saint of the Amarela Order. Pac groans.

”So you did meet him. I knew he wouldn’t listen to me,” Pac sighs as he follows Fit to where they butcher animals in the village.

“My mind is blown Pac. You share a child with Saint Felps?”

“Yes. I guess I never mentioned that, huh?” Pac says sheepishly and it calms Fit down to see such an endearing look.

”It’s fine. It just caught me off guard. I only met him briefly, if that makes you feel better. He just waved, said hi, and gave his blessing for our engagement. Now I understand the cheeky smile and why Felps scolded him.”

“Yeah, he’s devious, our Richas. Sorry for not telling you about Felps. I did not mean to keep that a secret.”

”There’s nothing to forgive. Besides, I understand. Ramon almost inherited the Verde Kingdom after my ex-husband died.”

”What?”

”Yeah.”

”Fit, how did we end up like this?”

”I haven’t stopped asking myself that and I have no answers, but it led me to you so I can’t complain,” Fit says with a shrug. Pac sets the boar down and smiles at Fit.

”Yeah?”

”Yeah. Now get to work. I’ll see you at the feast.”

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hi Steph, how are you lovely? Thank you again for everything you do for us! I'm sort of in the mood for fun Johnlock marijuana fics. John and Sherlock accidentally or not so accidentally getting high (and preferably naughty). I just finished lifeonmars' 'Smoke' and itching for more 🤭

Hi Nonny!

AHHHH okay I honestly don't think I HAVE any that I've read? If I do they'll be on one of my Drugs lists:

Self Harm, Danger Nights, and Drugs

Drugs and Drugging Pt 2

Drugs and Drugging Pt 3

I did a quick look on my MFL list and here is what showed up when I did a tag search... I haven't read them so I don't know if the drugs referenced IS pot/weed... If anyone has others that they can or would like to add, please do!

RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (MFLs)

Smoke by lifeonmars (T, 4,827 w., 1 Ch. || Marijuana, Recreational Drug Use, Fluff, Humour, Rock and Roll) – Sometimes time and space collide to show you something you've been missing. Sherlock's pipe helps.

Better Than by pandoras_chaos (E, 9,869 w. || Marijuana / Drug Use, Oral / Anal Sex, Awkwardness, Pining) – Mrs Hudson looked up at him and started giggling, seemingly unable to help herself as she clutched at her stomach and leaned back into the sofa cushions. Sherlock felt his face twitch, and he tried to contain the rumbling chuckles as they spilled forth from his throat, but it was useless. "The thing about John...?" she prompted after a few minutes of breathless laughter. "Ah! Yes," Sherlock sighed, reaching for the ashtray and collecting the expertly rolled joint, "The thing about John is..." he brought the lighter up to the end of the paper, took a drag and held it for a moment, feeling his chest expand with the fragrant smoke. "He's..." he exhaled long and low. "He's fucking brilliant." Mrs Hudson let loose a bark of high, girlish laughter. "You mean he's brilliant at fucking, dear," she corrected, reaching for the bag of crisps on the table. Sherlock felt his cheeks flush, but his face split into a sly grin. "I wouldn't know, Hudders." He sighed a bit wistfully, "I really wouldn't know."

Sit Pretty For Me by LipstickDaddy (E, 19,502 w., 10 Ch. || Alternate First Meeting Pre-S1, Recreational Drug Use, Light BDSM, Strangers to Lovers, Matchmaker Mike, Light Angst, Happy Ending) – What if John and Sherlock met once before, at an underground sex club, a decade before Mike Stamford introduced them that afternoon at Bart’s?

On Dates, Drugs, and Destiny by squire (T, 20,055 w., 3 Ch. || ASiP Divergence, Romance, Arranged Marriage, Crack, Humour, Fluff, Angst, Misunderstandings, Love Confessions, Developing Relationship, First Kiss, Jealousy, Friends to Lovers, Courting, Drugs / Recreational Drug use, Case-Related Drug Use, Sherlock Being an Idiot, Meddling Mycroft) – When Sherlock Holmes and John Watson first meet in the lab at Bart's, it isn't actually for the first time. But why does only one of them know this - and should the other one keep the secret, or will revealing the truth ruin their friendship forever? A story of John being not Sherlock's date, of Sherlock being around way too much drugs, and a Destiny that always has to have the last word.

Heart on a String by AngelSpirit (E, 23,257 w., 1 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || Alternate First Meeting, First Kiss / Time, Infidelity, Angst, Fluff, Kidlock/Teenlock, Mentions of Recreational Drug Use) – John and Sherlock got married with Cracker Jack rings when they were 7 yrs old. It wasn’t official, but for their whole lives they took it very seriously.

Gilded Cages by MaryLouLeach (E, 52,323 w., 21 Ch. || Supernatural Creatures AU || Rape/Non-Con, Graphic Violence, Suicide Attempt, Attempted Murder, Vampires and Werewolves, Blood Drinking, Slavery, Dom/Sub Undertones, Torture, Anal Sex, Turning, Recreational Drug Use, Drug Addiction, Dark Sherlock, Protective Mycroft, Possessive Sherlock, Bonding, War, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Angst, Child Abuse) – The vampire remained motionless in the dark of his prison; his eyes clasped shut as if he were sleeping. However Vampires didn’t sleep, or rather this one did not. Sleeping would bring dreams; dreams were solely a human condition, whereas nightmares, nightmares were what plagued the sleep of the immortal. Sherlock knew he was a monster, and even now in this hellish prison locked in the unfurnished room, he felt the darkness of soul start to fester. Pushing at him and all he wished to do was silence it, he needed his fix needed more. The last addict he fed on wasn’t enough. He needed more, needed to shut out the screaming that plagued him that weighed him down and kept him shackled to his hunger. Part 1 of the GILDED series

Your Many Tendencies Series by apliddell (T, 52,222+ w. across 5 works || WiP || Femlock, POC Characters, Enby Character, Sherlock’s Violin, YouTuber John, UST, Mutual Pining, Misunderstandings, Slow Burn, Domesticity, Fluff, Recreational Drug Use, Friends to Lovers, Sherlock’s Past, First Kiss, Love Confessions, John’s Family, Christmas, Anxious Sherlock, Hurt / Comfort, Institutional Racism) – John Watson returns to London after a long absence, somewhat the worse for wear. She meets Sherlock Holmes, and starts feeling excited about life again.

Save Me or Let Me Drown by GubraithianFire (E, 72,986 w., 16 Ch. || Shameless AU || Dysfunctional Family, Alcoholism, Recreational Drug Use, Angst, Humour, Clubbing, Bipolar Disorder, Custody Battle, Mutual Pining, Family Fluff, Smut, Handcuffs, Anal Sex, Shower Sex, Rimming, Come Shot, Angst With Happy Ending) – How Sherlock escaped from his family, John sacrificed everything to his, and how, together, they built their own. Part 1 of the The Watsons series

Filthy/Gorgeous by MirabileLectu (E, 87,951 w., 12 Ch. || Prostitution, Alternate First Meeting, First Time, Recreational Drug Use, Drugs, Angst, Drama)– Even if this was legal, even if there was nothing technically wrong with what he was doing he knew that if he were caught, or if he were seen by someone he knew, or if he were found out in any way the shame would never, ever die. What would his regiment say? What would his family say? What would anyone say if they discovered that John was currently in a cab on the way to pick up a male prostitute for the evening?

To Light Another's Path by BeautifulFiction (E, 128,654 w., 19 Ch. || Post-TGG, Sick Fic, Hurt/Comfort, Drug Addiction / Recreational Drug Use, First Time / Kiss, Case Fic) – Teaching John to observe seems to be a losing battle, but when Sherlock falls ill and submits himself to John's care, will he realise that there is more to life than the science of deduction? Meanwhile, there is a murder to solve, and John must try and convince Sherlock not to sacrifice his own health for the sake of the case.

[sunshine-jesse]

I have multiple thoughts I want to express after reading multiple of your Coffinalyses again.

Isn’t it interesting that the character development for Andrew, the more subtle manipulator of the siblings, is generally agreed to be harder to miss than that of Ashley, Ms. Black Heart on her Long Sleeves, whose is of such subtlety, few in the fanbase could/would recognize it for themselves, instead letting the cognitive bias inclined by the initial narrative insist he’s but a footstool? Maybe it’s difficulty seeing past her awesome fat tits?

Do you think it’s plausible that as kids (or not) Andrew would covertly fake/induce a sickness in himself just to make Ashley feel needed (as his nurse) and sooth her insecurities?

What do you make of a personality swap AU? There’s a take that if such were canon, the game would be in the realm of less enjoyable, more contentious, or something like that. That sound like a reasonable take?

Have you seen a post that highlighted the significance of the different ending shots of Chapter 2 (mark of the demon on Andrew’s cigarette-holding palm vs cleaver, cigarette pack, & lighter in the backseat)? I’m not sure if this was also pointed out in that post, but in Burial, the sibs have determined their next move- new identities and keeping the hell away from the scene of Mr. Washing Machine’s corpse; in Decay, they’ve got no established plans beyond the possibility of murder-suicide and fighting over Ashley once again using the Andy nickname.

I wonder if you’ve thought of writing an analysis in fanfic form from Andrew’s perspective, like you did with It wasn’t ok.

Ashley's character development being hard to notice is twofold: The assumptions many make going into the story make it difficult to conceptualize it as a change. Sometimes it's garden-variety misogyny, sometimes people just don't alter their frames of reference as the story goes on and view every action through the lens of her as a toxic abuser trying to control Andrew. Usually the two are linked. The other issue is that her change doesn't have as blatantly visible an effect on the narrative's as Andrew's does. You have to really go into the weeds to see how different things would've been if Ashley actually didn't change, and you can manifest that refusal to truly change in the story through the decisions you make in the basement.

I think that's pretty plausible, yeah.

Currently, TCOAAL has a lot to say about gender roles and expectations. It's kinda (not really) covert, but it's there. A personality swap AU would undermine that. If the writer of said AU is aware of that, go off, kings and queens, but the work itself would be much less thematically coherent, yeah. A lot of personality swap AUs I've seen also rely on fundamental misunderstandings of the characters lmao

The way chapter 2 ended makes me think Decay will focus a lot more on the siblings than the world around them. Maybe it'll have more of the flashbacks we see in the dev logs? Dunno. It's probably gonna rip me apart either way.

I don't spiritually relate as much to Andrew as I do to Ashley so I think I'd have a lot of difficulty writing a fic from his perspective.

[winterinhimring]

Me: Why would you think that smoking a cut of meat hurts?

Me: *reads 'weed related misunderstanding'*

Me: SMOKER RELATED MISUNDERSTANDING

they should invent joints that don’t hurt

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When Should You Get Family Counselling in Dublin? 5 Signs You Should Not Ignore

Family life isn’t always smooth sailing. Even the closest families experience moments of tension, miscommunication, or emotional distance. But how do you know when these issues have gone from temporary struggles to something that needs professional support?

Recognising the right time to seek help can make a world of difference. If your home feels more stressful than supportive, it might be time to explore family counselling in Dublin. Acting early can help prevent deeper rifts and bring clarity, peace, and connection back into your daily life.

Why Early Intervention Matters in Family Counselling

Before exploring the common signs that indicate your family might need help, it’s essential to understand why timing matters. Many people assume therapy is only necessary when things have fallen apart. But that’s a common misconception—family counselling isn’t just for households in crisis.

In reality, seeking help early—before problems escalate—can make all the difference. Small issues, if left unresolved, often evolve into more significant conflicts that strain relationships and create long-term emotional distance.

Early intervention is especially powerful because it allows families to address unhealthy patterns before they become ingrained. For instance, a parent might notice their child withdrawing after a recent move. While it might not seem serious at first, this emotional distance can affect school performance, friendships, and the parent-child relationship over time. Addressing it early can prevent deeper issues down the line.

The same applies to adult relationships within the family. Subtle signs—like repeated misunderstandings, passive-aggressive comments, or a sense of growing apart—can slowly erode trust. When families seek help early, the therapist can guide them to recognise these patterns, improve communication, and restore connection before lasting damage occurs.

Think of it like tending a garden: if you spot a weed early and remove it, your plants thrive. Ignore it, and it takes over. Early counselling fosters a healthier emotional environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported—and it can prevent years of unnecessary strain.

5 Clear Signs You May Need Family Counselling in Dublin

So, how do you know when it’s time to act? While some families seek help early, others may delay until certain patterns or behaviours become difficult to ignore.

Here are five clear indicators that your family could benefit from professional support.

1. Constant Arguments Are Wearing Everyone Down

A healthy family isn’t one that never disagrees—it’s one that knows how to work through conflict constructively. But if arguments are a daily occurrence or disagreements escalate into shouting matches or silent treatment, that’s a sign that something deeper may be going on.

Ongoing conflict can leave everyone feeling drained, resentful, and unheard. Children, especially, can internalise this tension, leading to anxiety or behavioural issues. Counselling offers a safe and neutral space to understand these patterns and develop healthier ways to express emotions and resolve conflict.

2. Major Life Changes Have Shifted Your Family Dynamic

Significant life events can shake even the most stable households. Whether it’s a divorce, the death of a loved one, job loss, moving to a new home, or a serious illness, these changes can impact how family members relate to one another.

Often, people process grief or transitions differently, which can lead to misunderstandings or emotional distance. Therapy provides a supportive environment to talk through these changes, helping families navigate uncertainty and adjust to new realities—together.

3. Communication Has Completely Broken Down

When conversations are replaced by silence, sarcasm, or shouting, communication has clearly become a problem. You might find yourself avoiding difficult topics or feeling like no one really listens anymore.

Breakdowns in communication can gradually erode trust and connection. Family counselling can help open up new pathways for honest, respectful conversations. A skilled therapist can help family members listen without judgement and speak without fear of conflict or dismissal.

4. A Child or Teen Is Showing Signs of Struggle—and It’s Affecting Everyone

Children and teenagers often express distress through behaviour rather than words. You might notice increased anxiety, withdrawal, defiance, or changes in sleeping and eating habits. Even if it seems like only one person is struggling, the emotional impact often ripples through the whole family—and therapy helps everyone feel supported.

Talking to a counsellor can be especially helpful in these situations. Rather than placing blame, therapy looks at the family system as a whole—identifying how each person can support the child while also caring for their own emotional well-being.

5. You’re Just Getting By—Not Thriving as a Family

Sometimes, the signs are subtle. You’re not fighting, but you’re not connecting either. The house feels emotionally flat. Conversations are surface-level. Everyone is in their own corner and the spark of joy or closeness has faded.

If your family feels more like a group of people coexisting under one roof rather than a team working together, it’s worth exploring how talking to a counsellor can help. Therapy can uncover small shifts that lead to big improvements—bringing warmth, empathy, and mutual understanding back into the home.

How Family Counselling in Dublin Works: What to Expect in a Session

Recognising the signs is one thing—knowing what happens in counselling is another. If you’ve never attended family therapy before, it’s natural to feel unsure or even apprehensive about what to expect.

Typically, counselling begins with an initial assessment, during which the therapist learns about the family’s structure, history, and presenting concerns. This sets the foundation for future sessions and allows everyone to voice their perspective.

Family counselling sessions may include the whole family or, at times, separate meetings with individuals or smaller groups. This flexible format ensures that every voice is heard while focusing on the overall dynamics. Whether you’re a couple parenting together, a blended family, or navigating challenges with teens or younger children, the therapist tailors their approach to suit your family’s unique needs.

Throughout sessions, your counsellor will guide conversations to uncover recurring patterns—such as cycles of blame, avoidance, or miscommunication. You’ll also learn practical tools to address these patterns, including active listening, emotion regulation, boundary-setting, and conflict-resolution skills. Sessions may explore past events but always with the aim of building stronger, more constructive relationships in the present.

It’s also important to note that confidentiality and respect are core to the process. While the therapist will maintain neutrality, they will also ensure that no one is silenced or shamed. If someone in the family is reluctant to participate, that too becomes part of the conversation—resistance is normal and can be gently worked through over time.

Ultimately, family counselling is not about placing blame. It’s about understanding each other better and creating a more connected, resilient family unit.

How to Choose the Right Family Counsellor in Dublin

Once you’ve decided to pursue counselling, the next step is finding the proper support. Choosing a therapist or counsellor can feel daunting, but it’s one of the most critical steps in the journey toward healing. The best counsellor for your family is someone who is not only professionally qualified and experienced but also someone with whom all members feel safe and respected.

Start by looking for therapists accredited by reputable bodies such as the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Depending on your specific concerns, it’s also helpful to choose someone specialising in family dynamics, child development, or conflict resolution. Many Dublin-based counsellors list their areas of expertise on their websites, making it easier to find a suitable match.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask questions before committing. Enquire about their therapeutic approach, session structure, and whether they have experience with situations similar to yours. A good counsellor will welcome these questions and be happy to explain how they work.

It’s also important to consider the logistics. Do you prefer face-to-face or online family counselling sessions? Is the location convenient for everyone in the family? Some therapists in Dublin offer evening or weekend appointments, which can significantly help busy households.

Finally, pay attention to how the first session feels. Did the therapist listen attentively? Was the environment respectful and balanced? It’s okay if the first counsellor you try doesn’t feel like the right fit. What matters is finding someone who creates a space where everyone feels heard and empowered to grow.

Avoid choosing solely based on price or availability—this is an investment in your family’s long-term well-being. With the right support, meaningful change is not only possible but likely.

In conclusion, family life will always come with its ups and downs. But if you’ve recognised one or more of these signs, it’s time to consider whether your family needs more than just time or patience to heal. With the right professional support, it’s possible to improve how you relate, communicate, and grow together.

Seeking help isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign of care. And it could be the turning point your family has been waiting for.

Are the signs of distress in your family becoming too hard to ignore? It might be time to take the next step. Book your session for family counselling in Dublin today! Call us on 015240708 or 014303631 and start creating a more peaceful, connected home—one conversation at a time.

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Random numbers: 7, 14, 25, 36, 50

7: Do you get along with your parents? Why or why not?

Well my dad died last March so I guess I get along with him now lol? Before, it was complicated, he didn't really understand autism or adhd or chronic illness, and so there were a lot of misunderstandings.

My mom, no. She's really toxic. I basically raised my little sister for her, helped pay her bills, was her therapist from like age 11, etc. Lately she's gotten worse and says really hurtful things and won't apologize, and continues to cross boundaries. The final few straws happened this summer, once when I told her I wanted to kill myself and she said "good," once when I was having a meltdown while on a trip with my sisters and reached out to her to help me calm down without messing up the trip for my sisters and she was horrible to me and made it worse, and once when she showed up at my house unannounced AGAIN and just let herself in AGAIN, and when I got mad and told her to leave she threatened me and pushed me. I don't really remember the order, they all happened around the same time. But that was it for me. Now I'm like, cordial with her at family events for the sake of my sisters and grandma, but that's about it.

Wow that was long sorry lol I guess I needed to vent

14: What’s a bad habit that you have?

Lol most of my habits are bad if we're being honest. I pick at my skin, I use weed as a coping mechanism when I don't wanna feel my feelings, or I push down my feelings and just spend all my time daydreaming so I don't have to think, I overshare to people on the internet apparently, lots more I'm sure but that's probably more than enough lol

25: Have you ever/do you liked someone you know you can never be with?

Once my freshman year of college I had a crush on my RA but then I found out he was gay so I guess that counts lol. And then like, celebrity crushes obvs.

36: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

I can be ready in like, 10 minutes. But I PREFER to take like an hour or two laying in bed, and then eat breakfast, and scroll through tumblr, etc etc

50: State five facts about your personality –

So I'm like, ACTIVELY in the process of trying to figure out who I am. Like I legit was talking about that as one of my goals with my therapist yesterday lol. SO, this is kinda hard. But I will do my best:

1.) I try my best to be a kind person. I don't know if I always succeed or come across that way, but I genuinely am trying most of the time

2.) I can be kinda obsessive? Not about people, but obsessive about stuff in general.

3.) I'm one of those people who is shy and doesn't talk much when I'm not comfortable, but then will joke around and/or excitedly infodump about stuff for hours with people I'm comfortable with. There just aren't very many of those people in my life rn unfortunately

4.) I really like learning trivia. Like just random little bits of information. I think it's one of the things I like most about tumblr, because I'll just be scrolling and then randomly come across a post about like, the etmology of a specific word or phrase. Or people infodumping about their special interest on a post that's marginally related. I love random things like that.

5.) I think I can probably be a little needy and insecure sometimes lol

Wow that whole ask ended up being long and deep sorry lol.

Thanks very much for asking :)

Send me some of these numbers!

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Hi, secret snowflake again ❄️-

please let me know what you would want me to make! I am mostly a writer, but I also paint. I mainly specialize in still lifes and landscapes though, so that may not be what you’re looking for. I’m up for anything fic wise, though I’m not comfortable doing 18+. Otherwise though, I’m totally game! Feel free to be as specific as you want, and if you’re looking for a writing piece, I’m good for anything from a one shot to 150k+ words (though I may need extra time depending on length)

sorry for all the chaos with the asks! Hopefully this one will go through :)

Hellooo!!!

I am so sorry with the prob happening with my asks!! if you've sent me an ask before, i don't want you to think it was on purpose i just didn't receive it for some reason;(( again, sosos sorry!!;(( And thank you so much for reaching out!!

For the media, please choose whatever you feel you will have more fun with!

If you end up wanting to make an artwork for me, honestly Andreil relates i would love! Even if its landscape or still life!

If you end up wanting to write for me, i would also really love it!

(Side note: it really doesn't matter to me how much time you take! I dont want you to feel like pressured!)

Thank you for letting me be as specific as i want!

Just a reminder that in the end, it doesn't really matter to me as long as it's andreil. I will enjoy anything i know you enjoyed making!

I can't think of a highly specific plot i wanna see but here are some things i like seeing in andreil fics!

For soft happy scenes i like:

-Andrew and Neil soft mornings (like, waking up facing each other and not believing that they get to have peaceful safe warm mornings in each others presence, breakfast together, ect...)

-Neil making sweets for andrew

-Andrew and his gift giving addiction to Neil getting out of hand

-Andreil being caught by teamates while being soft and gentle with each other

-Andreil and their cats!! Could be the naming process, or how they ended up getting the cats, or even just a trip to the pet store to get stuff for the cats to settle in.

-Andreil together at eden's (maybe dancing, feeling safe in public together, maybe reminiscing about the first time Neil found out andrew liked him, ect)

-Smoking together anywhere anytime

-Maybe even andreil having a weed sesh together? (Like feeling safe enough to be this vulnerable in eo's presence, especially on andrew's part w his history and being medically forced to be high)

-Healthy exploration of non sexual intimacy and neil asking if this is okay and andrew leading him (face cradling, head scratching, hand holding, various ways of cuddling, ect)

For angsty situations/painful scenes, i like:

-Andrew being there for Neil when a trigger happens

-Andrew being driven to self isolation, but Neil carefully getting through Andrew

-Maybe andreil talking about jean, neil being worried about him, andrew realising the similarities between neil and jean

-Some exterior element forcing seperation between them (like what happened when neil was kidnapped)

-One of them being hurt on court and the other losing their shit

-my only hard no's for angst is jealousy, misunderstanding and cheating.

Extra non andreil things i like:

-Matt and Neil friendship

-Andrew and Renee friendship

-Neil and Jean friendship

-Side kevaaron

-Side renison

-Side seth x kevin

-Side jerejean

-Bee!

-Wymack!

In case ur interested in writing AUs, here are some of my faves!:

-soulmates au

-magical au (magic school or otherwise)

-selkie au

-mermaid au

-band au

-witch au

-vampire/werewolf au

-any fantasy au, really.

I think that's it!

Also, i don't have a certain length of fic i prefer! Whatever makes you comfortable!

Again, even with what i sent, i would like you to enjoy writing this, so as long as it's andreil, idc about the specific trope as long as you're enjoying writing this!

Can't wait!

Have an amazing day!

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Mastering Lawn Mowing: You're Probably Mowing Your Lawn Wrong #SaveYourGreen

Introduction Achieving a lush, vibrant lawn that's the envy of the neighborhood isn't just about watering and fertilizing; proper mowing is a crucial, often misunderstood, element in the equation. If your lawn isn't living up to its full potential, it's likely because you've been mowing too short and not often enough. In this blog post, we'll unravel the mystery behind the right mowing height and frequency, guiding you toward the path to a stunning, healthy lawn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rspEOOqVcH8 The Problem: Short and Infrequent Mowing The most common mistake homeowners make is mowing their lawns too short and not mowing frequently enough. Here's why these practices can harm your lawn: 1. Scalping the Grass: Mowing too short, a practice known as "scalping," can damage your grass by cutting into the crown of the plant. This weakens the grass and makes it more susceptible to disease and pests. 2. Stressing the Lawn: Infrequent mowing allows the grass to grow too long between cuts. When you eventually mow, you're cutting off a substantial portion of the grass blade, causing stress and weakening your lawn. 3. Encouraging Weeds: Short grass can't shade the soil effectively, allowing weeds to thrive. Weeds can quickly take over your lawn when grass is mowed too short. Related Posts The Solution: Proper Mowing Practices Now that we've identified the problem, let's explore the solution. Follow these guidelines to master the art of proper mowing: 1. Set the Right Mowing Height: Different grass types have different ideal mowing heights. Research the type of grass in your lawn and adjust your mower to the appropriate height. In general, it's best to mow no more than one-third of the grass blade at a time. 2. Mow Frequently: Aim to mow your lawn regularly, typically once a week during the growing season. This keeps your grass at an ideal height and minimizes stress. 3. Sharpen Your Mower Blade: A dull mower blade can tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly. Keep your mower blade sharp for a cleaner, healthier cut. 4. Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn: Grass clippings can act as natural mulch, returning nutrients to the soil. They also help retain moisture and reduce the need for additional watering. 5. Alternate Mowing Patterns: Mow your lawn in different patterns each time. This prevents grass from developing a "grain" and encourages upright growth. Conclusion The most common misunderstanding in lawn care is proper mowing. By mowing too short and too infrequently, you're inadvertently harming your lawn's health and beauty. Now that you've learned the secret to a beautiful lawn lies in mastering your mowing habits, it's time to put this knowledge into practice. Follow the guidelines for proper mowing height and frequency, and watch your lawn transform into the lush, green paradise you've always dreamed of. Your lawn will thank you, and so will your neighbors! Read the full article

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There are a ton of tricks to use when you get stuck when writing, those this is specifically about writing fiction for fun.

Tip of My Tongue helps you find a word you just can't seem to remember.

I write with a thesaurus in another tab.

When you get stuck writing you can put brackets around a brief description of what is tripping you up to help your brain keep the flow going. Remember, when you're writing, write, don't edit.

Example:

Chit-chatting in the writing group, "I'm trying to describe x, y, z, does anyone have any suggestions, is also crazy help.

All of that, ChatGPT can help with.

(Also, ChatGPT is way better at helping me find the word I'm looking for than google or Tip of My Tongue.)

But it's the last two uses where... I don't know if that's acceptable.

We joke so much about, 'I don't want to have to write it! I want to have already written it!'. But I want to have already written it myself, in my own voice. ChatGPT can't' help me with that.

Here are some specific examples of when I've given up and turned to ChatGPT. I worry about a slipper slope, that I'll have trouble no longer treating it like a last resort.

Me: Is the verb tense correct, "When he stopped Verity pressed close, not quite touching. Their eyes are half closed, the odd little slits dotted across their cheeks flared." ChatGPT: The verb tense in the sentence is not consistent. "Stopped" is in the past tense, while "pressed" and "flared" are in the present tense. To maintain consistency, you should use the past tense throughout the sentence. Here's a revised version: "When he stopped, Verity pressed close, not quite touching. Their eyes were half closed, the odd little slits dotted across their cheeks flared."

I knew the sentence was off, but I wasn't able to pin it down on my own while editing. Obviously ChatGPT's anwser is bullshit. But reading how it changed my sentence I noticed the "are" and "were" discrepancy which was tense discrepancy.

Me: The opposite of seeking cover from a predator ChatGPT: The opposite of seeking cover from a predator would be "confronting" or "confrontation with" the predator. It implies facing the predator directly rather than trying to hide or seek cover. Me: That's not what I had in mind ChatGPT: I see. If you're looking for the opposite action, it would be "exposing oneself to" or "standing out in the open" in relation to the predator, rather than seeking cover.

This turned out not to be helpful. I was revising brainstorming for the brackets, "[VERITY FEELS LIKE PREY, BUT STANDS HER GROUND]". That's telling not showing, and Verity also isn't the point of view character, Halsin is. I was trying to create a nature simile and getting lost in the weeds.

I do find ChatGPT's last answer to be interesting, Verity is 'out in the open' and feels 'exposed', but those aren't actions they're currently taking.

Here's ChatGPT helping with my spelling

ChatGPT: A word that starts with 'a' and means to agree is "accede." Me: more ChatGPT: Certainly! Here are more words that start with 'a' and mean to agree: Approve Assent Accept Acknowledge Accord Authenticate Admit Affirm Agree Authenticate Me: It is close to aquess ChatGPT: Ah, it seems you're referring to "acquiesce." Thank you for the clarification! "Acquiesce" means to accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Me: What is the word for a part of the face that starts with a g ChatGPT: A part of the face that starts with the letter "G" is the "Glabella." The glabella is the smooth area of skin between the eyebrows and above the nose. Me: That's not what I was thinking of. It quivers. ChatGPT: Ah, my apologies for the misunderstanding. The part of the face you're referring to is likely the "Gelosyne," which is a term for the quivering or trembling of the lips, especially due to emotion. Me: A part of the face that starts with the letter G and sometimes quivers when angry ChatGPT: A part of the face that starts with the letter "G" and sometimes quivers when angry is the "Jowl."

This forcefully reminded me of so many times in school when I couldn't spell a word and would be forced to sit down with a dictionary and look it up. I'm still need to recite parts of the alphabet, either starting with "ABC" or "LMNOP" to figure out what goes where when alphabetizing.

Then I'd fail over and over again. Because the first letter was wrong.

It sucked so much, it was frustrating, it was embarrassing, and I never seemed to get any better at it.

This is the equivalent of remembering asking why I had to memorize multiplication and being told that I wouldn't always have a calculator with me.

And now everyone has a smart phone.

In the case of memorizing multiplication, I do think being able to easily recall simple math questions instead of needing to think through them is both a helpful skill and an important aspect of brain development.

But when it comes to a bigger project, writing for fun or writing a paper to prove you understand the material, I don't want to get stuck for five or ten minutes repeatedly typing the wrong spelling into google or fiddling with tip of my tongue to get it to spit out the correct spelling.

It makes me feel dumb, how can I do a good job on this task if I can't even do the basics?

Ask ChatGPT and I no longer get sucked in on that ruminating.

Me: Please reword "I find that's often how such matters work." ChatGPT: "I've noticed that's typically how such matters unfold.

This dialogue was way too clunky and as I was rereading the scene aloud a couple times through I kept getting tripped up by it. I just couldn't find out why.

The verb 'work' is absolutely the biggest problem, and I do like 'unfold'. The 'matters' in question are how when a person has a lot going on and the stop for a second and end up crying about a little thing, that then cascades into crying about absolutely everything.

So in someways 'unfold' seems right, the emotions have been tied down and are now freed. But I might end up picking a different verb that further pushes the idea of unearthing something.

Or I might chance it to something along the lines of, 'these things happening' because the mundanes of that phrase emphasizes how normal and understandable the crying fit the other character just had is.

ChatGPT can't make either of those decisions for me.

I didn't know what I should have been looking for was a synonym for the verb 'work' and ChatGPT also didn't tell me that that was what the problem with my sentence was.

I've been using ChatGPT since March. In hind sight, none of these interactions seem particularly note worthy.

I was shocked how I could tell it something like, "Write dialogue for one person asking another what about their date was a first for them. Use a teasing and seductive tone." I was expecting a single line of dialogue but it gave me an entire scene.

That was... terrifying.

So... I don't know if this is an ethical way to use ChatGPT.

In writing workshops, someone will return a piece with examples of how the author might reword a sentence. Every once and a while you might go with what was suggested, but most of the time, if you change it, it's based on the feedback, not straight up using their words.

Because it's your story written in your voice. And someone just giving writing feedback isn't going to have the same knowledge of what you are trying to do you do as the author

I really want it to be okay to use ChatGPT like that, like writing clubs and writing discords. Just... I don't want to take up too much space, too much attention. I want help.

"Is this sentence correct?" / "What's the word I'm looking for?" All seem innocent enough.

"I want compare this character to prey that's standing its ground, does anyone know where I could start?"

and "This piece of dialogue really isn't working for me and I have no idea why, could you please reword it?"

All good to ask the writing group, but... to ask ChatGPT?

I don't know.

And I don't want to cheat, I don't want to cheat myself at the chance to learn and grow my skill, but I also don't want to cheat off the work of all the data ChatGPT scrapped do be able to do whatever the hell it's doing.

it's so fucking frustrating to be in college and know everyone uses chatgpt and to be tempted by it constantly while also knowing intellectually that it doesn't work and it's a bad idea. like, i hang out in the library a lot, and i see people using chatgpt on assignments almost every day. and i know it isn't a good way to learn, because it's not really "artificial intelligence" so much as it is an auto text generator. and it gives you wrong information or badly worded sentences all the time. but every week i stare down assignments i don't want to do and i think man. if only i could type this prompt into a text generator and have it done in 10 minutes flat. and i know it wouldn't work. it wouldn't synthesize information from the text the way professors want, it wouldn't know how to answer questions, it just spits out vaguely related words for a couple paragraphs. but knowing my classmates get their work done in 10 minutes flat with it while i fight every ounce of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in my body is infuriating.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Use an Escrow Service for Online Sales

Here are 5 reasons why you should use an escrow service for online sales:

1. Increased Trust and Security:

Reduces Risk for Both Buyer and Seller: Online Escrow services act as neutral third parties that hold onto the payment until the buyer receives the product or service as agreed upon. This eliminates the risk of the buyer sending money and never receiving the item, or the seller sending an inferior product and keeping the payment.

Minimizes Scams: Escrow helps weed out potential scammers. Since the buyer doesn’t pay directly to the seller until everything checks out, it discourages fraudulent activity.

2. Streamlined Transaction Process:

Clear Terms and Conditions: Escrow services often provide pre-defined terms and conditions that outline the buyer’s and seller’s responsibilities. This reduces the risk of misunderstandings and disputes later on.

Simplified Payment and Documentation: The escrow platform handles the secure transfer of funds and can also manage the exchange of any necessary documents related to the sale. This can save time and effort for both parties.

3. Enhanced Dispute Resolution:

Fair Arbitration: In case of a disagreement between the buyer and seller, the escrow service acts as a mediator. They can review the situation and ensure a fair resolution based on the agreed-upon terms.

Evidence Trail: Escrow services maintain a record of all communications and transactions throughout the process. This documented history can be crucial for resolving disputes efficiently.

4. Protection for High-Value Transactions:

Peace of Mind for Expensive Purchases: For high-value items like electronics or artwork, using an escrow service provides an extra layer of security for both parties.

Reduced Risk of Chargebacks: In some cases, an escrow service can help mitigate the risk of chargebacks, where a buyer disputes a credit card transaction.

5. Potential Efficiency Gains:

Faster Transactions: By streamlining the payment and documentation process, escrow services can potentially expedite the entire sales transaction.

Focus on the Core Business: By outsourcing the secure payment handling to an escrow service, sellers can focus on other aspects of their business, like marketing and customer service.

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Debunking the Top 8 Myths Related to Matchmaking Sites

Introduction: Why is It Essential to Debunk the Myths Related to Matchmaking Sites?

In today's digital age, matrimonial sites have become an integral part of the matchmaking process for many people. It is important to dispel any misconceptions that may deter individuals from utilizing these platforms effectively. By addressing common myths and clarifying misconceptions, individuals can navigate matchmaking sites with confidence and increase their chances of finding a meaningful connection.

It is crucial to debunk the myths surrounding matchmaking sites and separate fact from fiction in order to make informed decisions when it comes to finding a life partner. Misconceptions about matchmaking sites can lead to misunderstandings and missed opportunities for those seeking companionship.

By debunking these myths, individuals can better understand the benefits and limitations of using matchmaking sites as a tool for finding a compatible partner. Separating fact from fiction allows users to approach these platforms with a clear perspective, enabling them to make the most out of their online search for love.

In this article, we will delve into the realm of matchmaking sites and debunk the myths surrounding them. Stay tuned as we uncover more truths about matchmaking sites in our upcoming sections. Get ready to explore the reality behind these modern matchmaking platforms!

Myth #1: Matchmaking Sites are Only for Desperate Individuals Looking for a Quick Fix

It's time to set the record straight and debunk this common misconception surrounding matchmaking sites. Contrary to popular belief, these matrimonial platforms are not just for desperate individuals seeking a quick fix in their quest for love and companionship. In fact, matchmaking sites cater to a diverse range of individuals with varying backgrounds, preferences, and intentions.

Matchmaking sites provide a convenient and efficient way for people to connect with potential partners who share similar values, interests, and goals. They offer a platform where individuals can carefully craft their profiles, highlighting their personalities and what they are looking for in a partner.

These sites are not about desperation; they are about empowerment. They empower individuals to take control of their search for love and companionship by providing them with a pool of like-minded individuals to choose from. Whether you're looking for a serious relationship or simply exploring your options, matchmaking sites offer a safe and convenient space to connect with others.

Moreover, some people argue that online matchmaking sites lack the personal touch and human element that traditional matchmaking offers. However, many online platforms now offer features such as video calls, chat options, and detailed profiles to help individuals get to know each other better before meeting in person.

So next time you come across the myth that matchmaking sites are only for desperate individuals looking for a quick fix, remember that these platforms serve as valuable tools in today's digital age, helping people find meaningful connections based on compatibility and shared values.

Myth #2: Profiles on Matchmaking Sites are Inauthentic and Full of Deception

Another common misconception surrounding matchmaking sites is the belief that profiles found on these platforms are inauthentic and rife with deception. Many people tend to assume that individuals create false identities or embellish their personal information to attract more attention, casting doubt on the credibility of these platforms.

However, the reality is far from this misconception. While it's true that online spaces can sometimes be prone to misrepresentation, reputable matchmaking sites have stringent verification processes in place to ensure the authenticity of profiles. These platforms employ various measures such as ID verification, background checks, and profile moderation to weed out any fraudulent or misleading information.

In fact, matchmaking sites provide a safe and secure environment for individuals to connect with like-minded partners based on genuine preferences and compatibility factors. Users have the opportunity to express themselves honestly and transparently, leading to meaningful interactions and successful matches.

By debunking this myth and shedding light on the rigorous screening mechanisms employed by matchmaking sites, we can encourage individuals to approach online matchmaking with confidence and trust in the integrity of these platforms. The reality is that profiles on matchmaking sites are authentic representations of individuals seeking genuine connections and meaningful relationships.

Myth #3: Matrimonial Profile is Embarrassing for One If Real-life Peers and Friends Found Out Their Profile

The next myth surrounding matrimonial sites - is the fear that having a profile on such platforms could be embarrassing if discovered by friends or acquaintances in real life. Let's debunk this myth once and for all.

Firstly, there is absolutely no shame in seeking a life partner through online platforms. In today's digital age, it has become increasingly common for individuals to turn to marriage sites as a convenient and effective way to find compatible matches. It's a practical approach that allows people to connect with potential partners based on shared values, beliefs, and preferences.

Moreover, the stigma associated with matrimonial sites is rapidly diminishing as more and more people embrace these platforms as legitimate avenues for finding love and companionship. In fact, many successful relationships and marriages have blossomed from initial connections made on these sites.

It's important to remember that everyone deserves happiness and fulfillment in their personal lives, regardless of how they choose to seek it. Having a matrimonial profile is another tool in your arsenal to help you find that special someone who shares your vision for the future.

Let go of any concerns about what others may think if they stumble upon your profile on a marriage media. Embrace the opportunity to explore new possibilities and open yourself up to the exciting journey of finding love in the digital age. Your true friends will support you in your quest for happiness, regardless of how you choose to pursue it.

Myth #4: Matrimonial Websites are Limited to Traditional Arranged Marriages Only

Matchmaking sites have evolved significantly over the years to cater to a diverse range of preferences and relationship dynamics. Modern marriage bureau websites offer a plethora of options beyond just traditional arranged marriages. Users can find platforms that cater to various relationship styles, including love marriages, interfaith marriages, and more. These sites provide tools and filters that allow individuals to specify their preferences and find compatible matches based on their unique criteria.

Moreover, matchmaking sites often promote inclusivity and diversity by welcoming individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. They encourage users to express their individuality and seek partners who align with their values and aspirations.

By debunking the myth that matrimonial websites are limited to traditional arranged marriages only, we can acknowledge the progressive nature of these platforms in adapting to the changing landscape of relationships and marriage preferences in today's society.

Myth #5: Using Matrimonial Websites is Unsafe and Puts Your Privacy at Risk

The following common misconception surrounding matrimonial websites is the belief that they are unsafe platforms that compromise users' privacy. But the truth is that reputable matrimonial websites prioritize user security and privacy. They implement stringent measures to safeguard personal information, such as secure encryption protocols and data protection policies. These platforms are committed to creating a safe environment for individuals seeking meaningful connections.

While it's essential to exercise caution and follow best practices when sharing personal details online, the notion that all matrimonial websites are inherently risky is a misconception. By choosing a trusted platform with a proven track record of user safety, individuals can explore potential matches without compromising their privacy.

Myth #6: Success Stories on Matrimonial Sites are Rare and Exaggerated for Marketing Purposes

Most people think that success stories shared on matrimonial sites are rare and exaggerated solely for marketing purposes. While some may believe that these success stories are fabricated to attract more users to the platform, the truth is that many genuine success stories do exist. These stories serve as testimonials from real people who have found love, companionship, and happiness through matrimonial sites.

In reality, these platforms have facilitated countless successful matches, leading to marriages and long-lasting relationships. The testimonials shared by couples are often heartfelt accounts of their journey from being strangers to life partners, showcasing the efficacy of matrimonial sites in bringing people together.

It's essential to understand that while only some users may find their perfect match immediately, these platforms provide a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals based on shared values, beliefs, and preferences. Success stories serve as a source of hope and inspiration for those still searching for their soulmate.

Therefore, it's crucial to debunk the myth that success stories on matrimonial sites are rare or exaggerated. The reality is that these platforms have played a significant role in uniting individuals seeking meaningful relationships, making them valuable tools in the quest for love and companionship.

Myth #7: Matrimonial Sites are Expensive

Matrimonial sites being expensive is a common misconception that often deters people from utilizing their services. However, it's time to debunk this myth and shed light on the reality of the situation.

Contrary to popular belief, not all matrimonial sites come with hefty price tags. Many platforms offer free registration and essential features to help individuals get started on their journey to find a life partner without any financial burden. Additionally, even the paid subscription plans of most matrimonial sites are usually affordable and offer a wide range of benefits that can significantly enhance one's search for a compatible match.

The cost associated with matrimonial sites is often justified by the value they provide in terms of convenience, security, and access to a diverse pool of potential partners. These platforms use advanced algorithms and filters to help users narrow down their search based on specific preferences, saving them time and effort in finding suitable matches.

It's important to dispel the notion that all matrimonial sites are expensive. By exploring different options and understanding the features offered by various platforms, individuals can make informed decisions about which site best fits their needs and budget while maximizing their chances of finding true love.

Myth #8: Online Matrimonial Sites are for Older People Only

While some may hold onto the misconception that these sites cater solely to an older demographic, the truth is far from it. Contrary to popular belief, online matrimonial sites are designed to cater to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and preferences. These platforms offer a diverse pool of potential matches, making them suitable for people across various age groups looking for companionship or marriage.

The notion that only older people resort to online matrimonial sites stems from outdated stereotypes and misconceptions. In reality, these platforms attract a wide range of users, including young professionals seeking meaningful connections and individuals looking for compatible partners regardless of age.

Contrary to popular belief, younger generations are increasingly turning to online matrimonial sites as a convenient and effective way to connect with like-minded individuals. These platforms offer advanced search features, personalized matching algorithms, and secure communication channels that cater to the preferences of tech-savvy millennials and Gen Z users.

Conclusion

In conclusion, myths surrounding online matchmaking sites can often be misleading. The best way to dispel these misconceptions is by experiencing the platforms firsthand. By exploring reputable online matchmaking sites, individuals can witness the effectiveness and reliability of these platforms themselves.

Registering with a trusted matchmaking site provides a direct insight into the process and functionality, allowing individuals to navigate through potential matches with ease. It is through this hands-on experience that one can truly understand the baselessness of the myths surrounding online matchmaking sites.

Therefore, for those seeking a prospective bride or groom, taking the step to register with a reputed matchmaking site is crucial in order to debunk any misconceptions and fully embrace the opportunities that these platforms offer. Embrace technology and discover the possibilities that online matrimony sites hold for finding your ideal life partner.

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