#zazzy star

[dissectedgrrl]

hmmmm okay wait

3, 6, 18, 26, 44, 67, 82!

3 - do you really think theres somebody for everybody?

i dont believe in stuff like soulmates or fate. every relationship ends at some point in some way so ive never really thought anything like that. its a sweet concept tho !! (im a bit of a pessimist 💀)

6 - are your platonic relationships just as valuable as romantic or family ones?

YES omg. id literally be nothing without my friends theyre actually everything 2 me. my irls are all so pretty n funny n nice. one thing about having friends of any kind that makes them so important is that u can talk to them about anything. so like if im having family or relationship troubles i can always rely on them. platonic relationships >>>>>>> romantic relationships

18 - are you religious? do you think your religion is ‘correct’?

ive never actually been in a religion. ive thought about it before but one set religion has never really fit me i dont think

26 - whats the most life-changing choice you’ve made so far?

to stay alive (that got dark quick)

44 - how often do you lie? is all lying inherently bad? are you generally truthful?

ooh g*rl i used to lie so much im actually ashamed 😭 but i do it a lot less often now (thank god). i dont think ALL lying is bad because sometimes its just to make people feel better yk? you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. i like to think im truthful. ive been getting better at opening up about my true feelings recently (<- theyre like the only things i lie abt anymore)

67 - whats the worse thing a person can be?

omg this ones a toughie. there are a lot of bad things a person can be tbh. the usual kind of bad apples like racists, homophobes, murderers, rapists, etc. but theres also just like bad/toxic people yk? but if we're not talking labels here id definitely say the worst would be being not remorseful. people like that are always the worst

82 - are you a deep person?

i mean i dont consider myself to be. i love having deep n meaningful conversations but im just naturally unserious. i WILL find some sort of joke to make about anything istg

[idanart]

What are Teen Zazzy's favorite hobbies to do other than being a indie rock star and mercenary work?

Practice boxing and some self-defense. It is something necessary if you want to be a mercenary

[italeean]

ZAZZY + PAX JUMPSCARE, BOOM!

As you turn 21, a milestone grand, With books and stethoscopes in gentle hand, May your path be bright, your heart stay true, Raphael, this world needs more of you.

The stars above whisper your name, As you step forward, never the same. Each lesson learned, each challenge faced, Brings you closer to the dreams you've chased.

Through sleepless nights and endless days, Your spirit shines in a thousand ways. With every breath, you heal and care, A gift to the world, so pure, so rare.

So here's to you, with all our cheer, To a future filled with love and no fear. Happy Birthday, Elle, on this special day, May joy and wisdom light your way.

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Happy birthday, dearest friend ^^

WHA- GUYS!!

Oh my... you make me seem like an amazing person in these lines /)////(\

I'm so moved that I don't even know what to say... thank you so much, really! This poem filled my heart with even more joy!

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Except for the cursed pizza 🤦‍♀️ (PASCAL I KNOW IT WAS YOU!!)

I hope you had a good day, and I wish you a year full of happiness, sweetness and satisfaction!

I'll be here to cheer you two on all the way!

[halloweenism]

💌

HI ZAZZIE. OMG. WHERE TO START. my favourite person in the world, quite possible, mayhaps? (yes) i look forward to talking to you and just seeing you online every day and i count down the time when you're away. you are truly one of the most fascinating ppl in the world and i will never be the same now that i've met you. you are so so deep and intense in everything you do and from the fics you write to the stimboards you make, you are so so talented and creative. you are the stars in the night sky, you are the promise of tomorrow, you are the eternal abyss of the sea, the darkness to my light. ily ily ily.

[yoki-doki-then]

FFXIV Write 2024 - R E T I C E N T

"What do you see in that thing anyway?" Curled against a tree in the woods, a man and women fresh to the titles of age rest, shoulder against arm. The Black Shroud is either a deadly abyss or a tranquil paradise depending on the moods of the Elementals, and for now they say 'hey, why don't you relax'. When nature itself says you should chill, the opportunity must be taken. It's just a fact. So, the Lalafells indulge.

"You've been staring at it for too long," says the woman again. She brushes aside long straight locks from her face, brunette curtain parting for her muddy-brown eyes to smile. "Zazzy. Come on. Talk to me." She shakes his arm so gently, craning her cheek against his chest to look up into his eyes.

Zazamato doesn't even look back. He can't. How could he? The sounds of the woods are so far away. His beloved's voice is barely an echo here in the realm of possibility, contained perfectly within his purple gemstone. Hidden behind its meteor engraving is all the stars in the sky, and maybe some more. Who knows? He'll probably find out, red eyes staring so unblinkingly.

His slow breaths puff his moustache, freshly overgrown for the first time in his life. Grooming was one of his passions, but since the thaumaturge's pursuit of this stone had come to fruition, it was changing to a distant hobby.

What would he even say to someone about what he sees now? The pure, mathematical energies of the world swirling around him in harmony. If it were a swarm of bees right now, he could touch every one of them, count their individual stripes, pluck their wings with such precision they wouldn't feel a thing. And when they were landlocked, bound, put gracefully in a jar of his choosing, it would be by his whim that he'd drink deep their poison. Let that knowledge too fill him.

Let it swell.

Let it kill.

Let it rot his heart.

The body's just a boundary, limiting possibility. He would flow free into the myriad truths.

In the world without aethersight, he knew his partner was one of the most beautiful beings in all creation. He liked to push her hair behind her ears, trailing the curve to the soft spot behind her jaw, journeying down neck and across trapezius until it can glide just before her shoulder and tuck between arm and torso, pulling her in and savoring the warmth of her body. But that was starting to become less a yearned truth in his heart and more... a memory of a fact. My woman is pretty. My woman is a pleasant person to be around. My woman makes me happy. My woman is pleasant to touch. She really is just that here, robbed of name and warmth. She's his woman.

She keeps saying more things. Things, things, things. What use could they be here? Her hold on his arm becomes stronger, digits digging into the folds of his silk robe, the weave of it looking so strong in the aetheric world. The shaking is moving across his whole body, from arm, to torso, to the collar of his robe, to his head. He's being made to look directly at the core of her aether, forced by palms against both of his cheeks. They smell of the dirt, they smell of her sweat, and he can see the origin of both in the world, trace their history to their finest point, witness the creation of earthworks and the spoken body. They blend together like clay, they are wrought with the same hands, they are beautiful, they are perfect. Would that he could hold that forbidden material, just to touch it, just to feel the joy of creation, what splendors one co-

"Gah!" Zazamato yelps, pain shooting through his face, seeing the portrait instead of the brushstrokes again.

"Mem," his partner responds with a breezy tone, light latched onto his ear.

"... I'm here!" he says. "S-Stop that."

She does, and she kisses his cheek. "It's cute when you get like this. But you need to remember I'm here. And when I am, I expect to be adored."

"You are. It's just..."

Her cheeks puff into a pout. There's no real annoyance behind it, this is play. She wouldn't be his partner if she didn't at least partially enjoy these episodes of deep thought. "Just what?"

"... I... I don't think I can-"

"Then don't." She sighs as she nuzzles against his body again. "Let me come with you next time you trail off. Please? Zazzzzz?"

He holds her close. The universe fits in a pocket, it turns out, as he tucks his jewel away. "Of course, Kikiyo." He finds the most comfortable spot he can with a back against a tree, and momentarily laments the duty of pillows. "We're in this together. Forever."

"Forever? Pfah! If forever means drifting off and staring into nothing for the rest of my life, I'll deal with it as a weekend pastime on occasion. I like living, Zaz."

"I know.'

"I love you."

"I know."

[zazter-den]

I actually don't know a lot about Keigo yet so I gotta know for the self-ship asks!

7, 8, 11, 17, 20

Full disclosure- most of this probably won't make sense until you're later in the series so apologies in advance! Tried to keep it vague enough to avoid spoilers

7) Romantic dinners at fancy restaurants or take out dinners on the couch? Definitely take-out from mom&pop places, eaten on the balcony under the stars I think. I don't see Keigo relaxing in a restaurant where he can be mobbed by people in a small enclosed space. And since my OC is a civilian helping run a conbini, she knows all the hole-in-the-wall places to order out.

8) constantly bragging about dating each other or keeping the relationship relatively secretive? Oh we both brag to each other's inner circle, but in terms of a public relationship they both keep it very close to the vest. My OC does everything she can to keep her head low to keep her daughter from a previous relationship safe, and with Keigo's position in the Hero Commission I don't think he'd want to draw attention to them either.

11) Calling each other by their names, plain and simple, or calling each other really flowery pet names? Dozens of nicknames. I think Keigo and Zazzi just call each other whatever pops into their head at the time, I think with his like of shiny objects (dude has big rocks in his ears and his updated uniform has huge rupees on the collar) he'd call his partner 'gem' or something similar. After the ordeal with his injuries, Zaz calls him 'Fenice' jokingly but the nickname sticks.

17) Love at first sight or slow burn? Slowburn. Keigo is a customer of the conbini for a long time, but both of them are wary of getting into relationships. They're just good friends for while, until they start opening up to each other after Keigo gets his injuries. 20) Value anniversaries/important relationship dates or nah? Yes, all of the major ones. Major milestones and holidays, they both like to go all out for each other to make the day perfect. I also I think they like to remind each other of the ones that get replaced like first kiss, first date, etc too between kisses after a long day. But every 'small' thing is remembered in some way.

Thanks for much sending this my way, Neon! Ask Game

[naytile]

Frankie in Bonobos. Ahah--hahaha... Clothes were referenced from a display shelf IRL.

[tommydoesntpayforsuits]

I just thought that Henry would want to name his daughters after flowers, you know? Rose, Lily (it's not my real name so it's not self-indulgent), Hiacynth, Marguerite, Violet, Poppy, Daisy etc... 😭

(( I also googled male flower names but tbh the only normal one is Basil 🤣 ))

Oh my god, he so would. I know we were talking about flower pet names, but flower names given to children is so much more special. I'm gonna list all the flower names I see Henry would logically name his child, that isn't so outlandish like Chrysanthemum or something (sorry if your name is Chrysanthemum). Also, because I really love baby names and etymology.

NOTE: I got carried away, so others, feel free to use this as resource if you'd like it.

Source: https://www.house-plant-hobbyist.com/blog/2018/7/23/botanical-baby-names, although a couple are my own additions

For Girls:

Ainsley.

Meaning: A name with English and Scottish roots, Ainsley was originally a surname derived from words like anne (solitary) and leah (woodland or clearing).

Nicknames: Annie, Ann, Lee, Leah

Alyssum

Meaning: Sweet alyssum is a ground cover plant that produces abundant flowers in white, pink, purple, or yellow.

Nicknames: Alyssa, Lyss, Al, Alys (Alice)

Amaranth

Meaning: From the Greek word for “unfading,” Amaranth are grain-producing plants that have flowers and foliage in a range of colors from reds and purples to golds and greens.

Nicknames: Amara, Mara, Amy, Ama

Aster

Meaning: From the Greek ἀστήρ meaning “star,” the aster is a daisy-like flower common to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Attie

Azalea

Meaning: The Azalea plant takes its name from the Greek αζαλεος, or “dry.” Native to Asia, Europe, and North America, their spring blooms can last for several weeks.

Nicknames: Lea/Leah, Aza, Zazzy, Zalea, Zal,

Briar

Meaning: This English name refers to thorny or prickly plants, such as roses or blackberries. The story of Sleeping Beauty is based on the Brothers Grimm tale in which the sleeping beauty’s name is Briar Rose.

Nicknames: Bri, B, Bee

Bryony/Briony

Meaning: If you’ve read or seen Atonement, you may recognize this name and its variant, Briony. It comes from a climbing plant that produces greenish-white flowers.

Nicknames: Bry/Bri

Camellia

Meaning: While it’s similar to Camille and Camilla, Camellia has an entirely different origin with a nice floral twist. This English name comes from a flowering shrub named for botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.

Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Mel, Leah, Lily, Camel (funny)

Cerise/Cherry

Meaning: This delicate-sounding name is French for “cherry.”

Nicknames: Cher, Cer, Riz, Rizzo

Cicely

Meaning: While Cicely, Cecily, and Cecilia all have roots in the Roman Caecilius, which means “blind,” Cicely has a plant connection as well. Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is an herb with fern-like leaves and clusters of delicate white flowers.

Nicknames: Cece, Myrrhis (Latin name), Myr, Cely, Cissy, Lee

Clementine/Clementina

Meaning: This citrus tree is a hybrid cross of willowleaf mandarin orange and sweet orange. If that’s not sweet enough, an added bonus is the name’s relation to Clement, a name meaning “merciful” and “gentle.”

Nicknames: Clem, Tina, Tiny, Tiny Clementine/a, Darling Clementine (like the song), Clemmie

Dahlia

Meaning: This name comes from the flower which was named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Nicknames: Dahl, Dahlia, Dally, Dolly

Erica

Meaning: Erica is a genus of roughly 857 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The English common names heath and heather are shared by some closely related genera of similar appearance.

Nicknames: Eri, Rica, Ricky, Rick, Eric

Fleur

Meaning: From the French word for flower, this name gets bonus points if you’re a Harry Potter fan as well as a gardening enthusiast!

Nicknames: Mon Petit Fleur, Flower, Flo

Flora

Meaning: From the Latin flos, or “flower,” Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime. It has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, and has even been used as an Anglicized form of the Celtic name Fionnuala.

Nicknames: Flo, Flower, Florie

Florence/Florencia

Meaning: What do a city in Italy, a famous nurse, and an English indie rock band have in common? The name Florence, derived from the Latin florens which means “prosperous” or “flourishing.”

Nicknames: Flo, Flora, Flor, Florie, Ren

Hazel

Meaning: This English name come from the Old English hæsel and can refer to the tree or the light brown color. Like Daisy and other floral and nature-inspired names, it first came on the scene as a given name in the 19th century.

Nicknames: Haze, Hazel Nut, Witch Hazel, Hazie, Hazelworm, Hazelare (common Hazel plant),

Heather

Meaning: This English name has roots in the Middle English hather, and denotes a variety of small shrubs (Calluna vulgaris) that commonly grow in rocky areas and produce pink or white flowers. It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, but gained real popularity in the late 20th century.

Nicknames: Hetty, Thea, Heather Feather, Calluna (Latin name) Callie, Erica (Latin name)

Holly.

Meaning: From the Old English holen, this name refers to the holly tree, whose leaves are commonly used in Christmas decorations.

Nicknames: Holly and the Ivy (I don't see Henry calling a child Ivy because of the chance they'll be called poison ivy or something, but this is cute), Holly Berry

Ilana

Meaning: means “tree” in Hebrew.

Nicknames: Isla, Lana, Layna, Laynie

Iris

Meaning: Not only is Iris a beautiful flower, it also means “rainbow” in Greek. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow who served as a messenger to the gods.

Nicknames: Riss, Rainbow, Rissie

Jasmine/Jessamine

Meaning: With roots in Persian (yasamen), this name refers to the climbing plant with fragrant flowers often used in perfume making; A variant of Jasmine, Jessamine also refers to the flowering plant – but it’s too pretty not to have its own entry!

Nicknames: Jaz, Jess, Jessie, Jessa, Mina, Minnie, Jasminum (Latin name)

Juniper

Meaning: Form the Latin iuniperus, juniper is a type of tree in the cypress family.

Nicknames: June, Juna, Junie

Lavender

Meaning: This name refers to both the aromatic flowering plant and the pale purple color.

Nicknames: Lav, Lavvy, Derry

Lily/Lillian (even if it was your name, he'd name her after you).

Meaning: A classic! The name Lily comes from the Latin lilium and the lily flower, a symbol of purity.

Nicknames: Lily Flower, Calla Lily, Lily Pad, Lilium (Latin name)

Magnolia

Meaning: From the flowering tree of the same name which was named for French botanist Pierre Magnol.

Nicknames: Mag, Meg, Meggie, Nola, Nollie

Marganita

Meaning: This Hebrew name refers to a type of flowering plant common in Israel. In English it’s called the scarlet pimpernel.

Nicknames: Marge, Nita, Scarlett, Scar, Lettie

Margaret/Marguerite/Daisy (Daisy is the English version of Marguerite technically).

Meaning: A sweet, simple classic, Daisy is derived from the Old English dægeseage meaning “eye of the day.” It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, gaining popularity along with many other plant and flower names.

Nicknames: Daisy-Doo (I think it's from a nursery rhyme), Lazy Daisy, Baby Daisy, Daz/Daze/Dizzy (this sounds weird, but it's more common than you think in England. Like a nickname for Lawrence is Loz), Meg, Megan, Meggie, Pearl, Marge, Margie, Rita

Marigold

Meaning: This combination of the name Mary and the English word gold refers to the spicy-smelling plant with bright flowers. Downton Abbey fans will recognize this name!

Nicknames: Tagetes (Latin name), Tag, Mari, Mary, Goldie, Gold

Meadow

Meaning: From the Old Englis mædwe, this name refers to land that is covered with grasses and other plants, but not trees. Meadow conjures up an open, sunny feel that we love!

Nicknames: Mead, Med, Dow/Doe, Meddy, Pratum (Latin name)

Myrtle

Meaning: Derived from the Greek myrtos, Myrtle refers to the evergreen shrub with delicate, star-like white flowers. Like many floral names, it was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

Nicknames: Myrt

Olive/Olivia

Meaning: From the Latin oliva, Olive and Olivia refer to the tree. Olive trees are one of the first plants mentioned in the Bible.

Nicknames: Liv, Livia, Livvy, Livia, Ollie, Olly, Ola

Rose/Rosa/Primrose/Rosemary.

Meaning: Another classic, Rose likely originates from a Norman form of a Germanic name that was first introduced to Englans as Roese and Rohese, but it soon became associated with the flower called rose from the Latin rosa. Like many other floral names, Rose was very popular in the 19th century; One of the earliest spring flowers to bloom, Primrose comes from the Latin prima rosa or “first rose.” Primrose is also a Scottish clan, and it has been suggested that their name derives from the older place-name of prenn rhos or “tree of the moor.” Either way, Primrose is a sweet choice; A combination of Rose and Mary, this name can also refer to the herb, which comes from the Latin ros marinus or “dew of the sea.”

Nicknames: Rosie, Briar (like Briar-Rose), Prim, Rosie Posey, Rose Thorn (when she's being moody), Rosa (Latin name)

Rue

Meaning: Derived from the Greek rhyte, rue refers to the medicinal herb. Rue also has culinary uses and is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant. A variant of Rue is the Lithuanian Rūta, which also happens to be the Lithuanian form of Ruth.

Savannah

Meaning: This name comes from the English word for a large, grassy plain, which itself comes from the indigenous Taino word zabana.

Nicknames: Sav, Vannah, Anna, Savvy,

Sylvia

Meaning: From the Latin silva or “wood, forest,” Sylvan (m) and Sylvia (f) evoke a woodsy feel.

Nicknames: Silva (Latin name) Silver, Sylvie, Silly Sylvia/e, Syl

Terra

Meaning: This variant of the name Tara has taken the Latin spelling that means “land, earth.” The original Tara is an Irish place name, and of course the plantation from Gone With the Wind.

Nicknames: Terry

Valeriana

Meaning: While Valerian has roots in ancient Rome with Valerianus and Valerius, it is also the name of a flowering perennial native to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Val, Valerie, Valeria

Viola

Meaning: A Shakespearean name from Twelfth Night, Viola also means “violet” in the Latin.

Nicknames: Vi, Ola

Violet.

Meaning: Stemming from the Latin viola, Violet refers to the purple flower. This name was common in Scotland before gaining popularity in England during the 19th century. The ancient Greeks considered the violet a symbol of fertility and love, and used it in love potions.

Nicknames: V/Vi/Viv, Lettie, Viola (Latin name)

Willow

Meaning: From the Old English welig, Willow refers to a type of tree that grows by water. Willow bark has been used as a traditional medicine that provides pain relief.

Nicknames: Will, Willow Tree, Wheeping Willow (when sad), Sallix (Latin name), Sal, Lix, Lex, Willa

Yvette

Meaning: Both Yvette and the masculine Yves come from the Germanic Ivo; the Germanic iv means “yew.” Yew is a common name for several types of coniferous trees. Harry Potter fans might recall that Lord Voldemort’s wand was made of yew… for what that’s worth!

Nicknames: Yvie (again, Ivy, Poison Ivy), Viv, Eve, Vee, Vettie, Iv

Zinnia

Meaning: The zinnia flower was named for German botanist Johann Zinn. Related to sunflowers and daisies, the zinnia produces flowers in a variety of bright colors.

Nicknames: Zin, Zinnie, Zinna, Nina, Nin, Ninny, Nanny, Zia, Nia

For Boys:

Ainsley.

Meaning: A name with English and Scottish roots, Ainsley was originally a surname derived from words like anne (solitary) and leah (woodland or clearing).

Nicknames: Lee

Ash

Meaning: The common English name for the ash tree derives from the Old English æsc, which means “spear.” If you’re looking for something a little softer, Ashley means “ash tree clearing.”

Nicknames: Fraxinus, Frax, Cinder

Alder

Meaning: This English name comes from the alder tree of the birch family, commonly found across most of Europe, Russia, and into Siberia. You can spot it easily due to the purple sheen on the leaves during spring and the white-spotted grey bark. In Celtic mythology, the alder tree is associated with the god Bran.

Nicknames: Aldie, Al

Cedar

Meaning: Like Birch, Aspen, and Ash, Cedar is a strong name that comes from a tree. In this case, Cedar is a coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean and Himalayan regions. You could even say Cedar has Biblical roots, considering the references to the cedars of Lebanon. The name derives from the Greek κεδρος (kedros).

Nicknames: Ced, Cedrus (Latin name)

Clay

Meaning: Originally from an English surname that referred to a person who lived near or worked with Clay, this name seems especially suited for someone who loves to be out in the garden.

Clove/Clover

Meaning: Cloves are the buds of an evergreen tree with crimson flowers, commonly used as a spice. Cloves are used in all sorts of cooking, but they may call to mind a definite autumn vibe – they’re a common ingredient in pumpkin pie spices and hot drinks when the weather cools; This English name comes from the wild flower, derived from the Old English clafre. The four-leafed clover, of course, is a symbol of good luck and prosperity – not a bad association for a name to have!

Nicknames: Clo, Claf, Lucky

Coleus

Meaning: This flowering plant from the mint family has showy leaves in a kaleidoscope of colors.

Nicknames: Cole, Leus, Lee

Consus

Meaning: This Roman name belonged to the god of grain and harvest, and may have been derived from the Latin conserere meaning “to sow” or “to plant.” It’s also thought that the name might come from the verb condere (“to store”) and be a reference to storing grain.

Nicknames: Con, Connie

Elm/Elmer (not a plant, but similar)

Meaning: While Elm could be a short form or variant for Elmer or Elmo, we like it for its reference to the elm tree

Nicknames: Elmie, Elmo

Elowen

Meaning: This recently-coined Cornish name means “elm tree.”

Nicknames: Eli, Elo, Elio, Owen, Wen

Fern

Meaning: Like Daisy, Fern gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. It derives from the Old English fearn.

Florian

Meaning: From the Roman name Florianus, which derives from the Latin flos meaning “flower.”

Nicknames: Flo, Rian, Florus (Latin name), Russ

Heath

Meaning: From the English surname given to a person who lived on a heath (a large tract of uncultivated land).

Nicknames: Eric (from Latin name), Rick, Eric, Heathy

Ilan

Meaning: Ilan (m) and Ilana (f) both mean “tree” in Hebrew.

Nicknames: Lan, Isle

Laurel

Meaning: Derived from the Latin laurus, this name refers to the laurel tree also known as sweet bay.

Nicknames: Laurie, Lor, Laurel Nobilis (Latin name), Noble, Bay Laurel, Laurel Wreath, Rel

Layton

Meaning: Originally a surname, this name comes from a place name meaning “settlement with a leek garden” in Old English. Another variant is Leighton.

Nicknames: Lay, Ton, Layt

Linden

Meaning: Derived from the Old High German linta, this name means “linden tree.”

Nicknames: Lin, Den, Linny, Denny, Tilia (Latin name), Til

Oakley

Meaning: This English surname means “oak clearing” or “oak meadow,” based on the combination of oak and leah or “clearning.”

Nicknames: Oak, Quercus (Latin name), Lee, Oaky

Oliver

Meaning: Oliver comes from Olivier, a Norman French form of Germanic names such as Alfher or Old Norse names like Áleifr. The spelling may have been altered due to association with the Latin olive for olive tree. From the Latin oliva, Olive and Olivia refer to the tree. Olive trees are one of the first plants mentioned in the Bible.

Nicknames: Ollie, Olly

Reed

Meaning: From the Old English read meaning “red,” this name might have been given to a redhead, but reeds are also tall, grass-like plants native to wetlands. The reed has been important to many cultures around the world throughout history, from making paper to making boats, and even having a place in legend. A variant spelling is Reid.

Rowan

Meaning: This Irish name originates from a surname, Ó Ruadháin. While Ruadh and its associated names might mean “red,” Rowan is often a reference to the rowan tree. In the British Isles the rowan tree has been believed to protect one against witchcraft or enchantment.

Nicknames: Row, Sorbus (Latin name), Sorbet, Rowie, Wan, Wayney

Sylvan/Sylvian/Silvius

Meaning: From the Latin silva or “wood, forest,” Sylvan (m) and Sylvia (f) evoke a woodsy feel.

Nicknames: Silva (Latin name) Silver, Syl, Sylvie, Silly Sylvia/e

Timothy

Meaning: This English name derives from the Greek Timotheos, meaning “to honor God.” However, Timothy grass, also known as cat’s tail, is a perennial grass native to most of Europe.

Nicknames: Tim, Timmy, Myth, Mythie, Timo, Theo, Thy

Valerian/Valerius

Meaning: While Valerian has roots in ancient Rome with Valerianus and Valerius, it is also the name of a flowering perennial native to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Val, Rian, Valerian of the Valley, Lee

Wilder

Meaning: This variant of the surname Wild might be a name for someone who is a little out of control, or just a name for someone who lives near a wild patch of land.

Nicknames: Wild, Wilde, Wild Wilder, Will, Hunter, Hunt

@henry-wilson (is this relevant enough, to tag you tho??)

[futurearchaeologyprof]

I can't believe "Ludge" was turned down in favor if "Fruke". Like if you're creating something cursed, I feel like Ludge is just a less pleasant name, y'know?

well see here’s the thing

we already have the number one cursed fic with the ship of Lick

since we already have Lick, we can’t have Ludge because the other cursed fic’s ship starts with luke and ends with the other

fruke gives it that zazzy flavor that Ludge just lacks, you know?

@thedeathdeelers @thesunsetcurvephantom @molinashimbos @star-astro @ace-bookworm @bluefirewrites @tmp-jatp @smolfangirl

guys i’m defending the name now skdnsmsnsn help

[captainmullin]

mullin/rackam brainrot hours? yes. can i please have some pre-relationship pining headcanons for these two dorks

ABSOLUTELY, they're so oblivious abt each other I love them <3 I also have a really sappy way of them realizing their feelings for each other in mind so >:3

Mullin doesn't know much about love aside from family love, so for the most part they think of Rackam as maybe an older brother? But then they keep staring at him for a little too long, maybe daydreaming about him... oh, Djeeta, did you need something? No, no, I'm alright. My face is pink? Must be the cool weather.

Rackam on the other hand doesn't really consider himself "eligible bachelor" - yeah, it's a little weird when you have angels and primals hitting on you - but he doesn't return the affections and is much more content just supporting everyone as the Grandcypher's helmsman.

It was Mullin who first realized they were in too deep. Well... they weren’t without help. Azazel was really one of the first people to notice that Mullin and Rackam were seemingly dancing around each other, each one scared to get too close. 

“Mullin.” Azazel scared the aforementioned Captain almost out of their chair. “...Sorry.”

“It’s okay, Zazzy. What’s up?”

“...” Azazel couldn’t really find the words to say what was needed. He just shook his head and left their quarters, hoping they’d realize soon. 

It was that night on deck when Mullin bumped into Rackam again. The moon was shining across the deck as if it were a stage and the Captain and the helmsman were it’s actors. 

“Captain? What’re you doin’ out here so late?” 

“Oh, just... couldn’t sleep. You?”

“Same here.” 

The almost nightly ritual of coming onto the deck and watching the stars became common for the two, as they chatted about their days and anything else that might come up. Mullin and Rackam both had no clue what would hit them in the upcoming months. 

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Rejected BroadwayCon Panels

Did Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Fuck?

Featuring a panel of seventeen experts in the fields of Sex Psychology, Stage Sexuality, Eroto-Cosmetology, Knifeplay in Mid-19th Century London, Feminist Cannibalism Studies, 1970’s Angela Lansbury, The Sensuality of Bertolt Brecht, and BDSM (By-the-sea Domination in Sondheim Musicals). The legendary Dr. Ruth moderates.

Tony Kushner Speaks

What’s he going to say? We don’t know! We can’t predict where Tony Kushner's train of thought will take us or how long we’ll be on the ride, but we know it’ll be a real treat.

First Look: The Secret History

Ambitious, wide-eyed Californian Richard Papen flees from the sunshiney state of California to pursue his passion: the classics. He is whisked away into a group of handsome, mysterious academics who become like family to him...but one wild party will change their lives forever. Starring Ben Platt as Richard Papen, Lee Pace as Henry Winter, Jon Groff as Bunny Corcoran, Andrew Garfield with red hair as Francis Abernathy, Nic Rouleau as Charles Macaulay, and any woman as Camilla Macaulay. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.

Articulating Your Mental And Emotional Crises Without Using Sondheim Lyrics

Sometimes (hopefully not often), you might talk to someone who won’t know what you mean when you say “My mind is reeling with betrayal like Charley Kringas during Franklin Shepard Inc.” In this class, learn how to assign normal-people words to your feelings, such as “disillusionment,” “dejection,” “despair,” “regret,” “remorse,” “resentment,” “ennui,” “a cold cavern where most people have love, and the chilly breeze that whispers through the emptiness.” Hosted by Rachel Bloom.

Who’s-ie That Newsie?

A crash course in differentiating the dozens of leaping boys in identical outfits and the actors who play them so that you know what your children are talking about. (One of them is Crutchie, and another one is Jeremy Jordan.)

Acting Seminar: The RSL Method

Learn acting techniques such as “authentic stammering” and “standing with your hands on your hips.”

If You Love Hamilton, You’ll Love…

If you’re all finished with Hamilton (as if!), come discover other history-based musicals that are just as zazzy and accessible as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit show: Assassins, Parade, The Scottsboro Boys, and Rags.

First Look: Kirby and Furby

Stoke your sad 90’s nostalgia with the touching romance between two round puff creatures, and get a sneak peak at the 40-foot animatronic Furby puppet that takes 97 stagehands to control. Music and lyrics by Frank Wildhorn.

Ranting RENT

Is RENT your favorite musical ever? Is RENT your least favorite musical ever? Do you find RENT flawed, but you can’t underestimate its impact and find the backlash against it just as overblown as the hype? Do you wish everyone would stop talking about RENT? This panel is for you!

Wicked!

A meet-up for fans from Boston.

First Look: Adulterer? I ‘ardly Knew ‘er!

Jason Robert Brown’s new musical comedy about an unspeakably talented rogue who cheats on his wife and riffs on pianos. Featuring Hugh Jackman’s long-awaited return to Broadway.

Chess

Learn how to play the hit board game based on Tim Rice and ABBA’s hit show (that also makes an appearance in Falsettos).

First Look: Bunuel

Just kidding.

Disn Don Bluth Sing-Along

Come sing songs from your favorite childhood animated films from a less litigious corporation. “The Land Before Time” had a lot of bangers. Jam out to whatever was going on in “Rock-a-Doodle.” Did “The Secret of NIMH” have songs? And a whole lot of “Anastasia!”

Higgins & Pickering & Charley & Frank: Making the Subtext Textual

Best Side Story

Fans vote on their favorite subplots, whether it’s Cordelia’s journey as a caterer in Falsettos, Arpad’s growing ambition in She Loves Me, or Mr. Doolittle’s accidental and unwanted rise to middle-class morality in My Fair Lady.

“Chase The Moon Across America”

Thirty-six students from NYU Tisch sit on a semi-darkened stage and recite the “Night Flight to San Francisco” monologue in perfect, creepy unison.

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hiiii ddddo u like my um tag for u... its venus bar.. bc mars bar but ur name is venus.. and all my friend tags are food related... do u like it teehee runs away

STOP THATS SO CUTE OMFG ????? HELP i literally luv you sm for that. i cast a thousand hugs n kisses n thank yous n i hope you meet angela irl i love that tag i am doing so well

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Idk if this is a late response or not but following the tokoyami and thirteen tag is also a nightmare like please I just want fo see my faves and my faves only also its like 4 am what are you doing up Zazzy -Ada

I can't imagine following tokoyami if kouda is awful as it is

Also I am UP because I fell asleep on accident earlier before I could see a shooting star in ac so I stayed up hoping to see one and now I'm just. Awake. Worry about YOURSELF why the HELL are YOU awake !!?!!!!?!?

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Joker

Joker is a 2019 drama film directed by Todd Phillips. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Robert DeNiro and Zazzie Beatz. The film is about Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill man who is mistreated to madness by society.

There were questions raised when this project was announced. However, once Phoenix was cast, most of those concerns subsided due to Phoenix’s pure talent and infamously picky nature with his roles. The Joker is my favorite villain of all time. He manages to drive his targets into insanity without using much force, but rather destroying them from within. I am also very happy to say that this Joker film is very much worthy of all the hype it’s been attached to. It’s a genuinely fantastic film. Joker is a tense, unique and extremely worthwhile character study that puts character development and acting talent ahead of action. Joaquin Phoenix is a revelation and cements his legacy as Joker, bringing his own daring and interesting twist to the role. The brilliant cinematography, script and score also ensure the film’s technical prowess in addition to Phoenix’s masterclass.

Let’s begin with the positives.

Firstly, Joaquin Phoenix. The man is a talented actor, with a fantastic CV to show for it. However, he’s put himself on a different level for this role. It is clear he isnt’ trying to be any Joker but his own, as he creates a fantastic, extremely charming, sadistic yet relatable twist on the character. The way he created his own unique yet accurate Joker laugh is nothing short of genius. He put himself through an insane level of physical and mental pain for this role, and I genuinely believe he should be rewarded with an Oscar because of it.

Also, score. The music in this film is tense. It is designed to make you feel uncomfortable and it also manages to turn up the volume to make the scene itself feel extremely grand. Furthermore, the script by Todd Phillips is fantastic and manages to turn an extremely evil character into someone extremely relatable and sympathetic. The cinematography is also immense and extremely intelligently shot.

However, I have a few negatives.

Mainly, pacing. Despite the fact that this film is fantastic and extremely satisfying, there was a time in the middle of the film that felt like it dragged. I understand it was character development, but I would have preferred to see more of Arthur at the verge of becoming Joker rather than Arthur slowly diving into depression.

To conclude, despite some negatives, I was nonetheless hugely impressed by this film due to the fantastic performance from Joaquin Phoenix, who would definitely win an Oscar, alongside brilliant directing, composing and writing. This film is one of the best of 2019, and easily DC’s most daring and impressive film to date. Joaquin Phoenix goes down in history as an impressive Joker who will no doubt live long in the memory of viewers and fans. Don’t even start to listen to the over-sensitive controversy around this film; go in and enjoy what is a really unique and worthwhile character study. Joker receives an 8.5/10.

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Below-freezing temperatures and bulky outerwear can make winter a challenging time, sartorially speaking, but come January, the gloves are off—both literally and figuratively—when Hollywood’s jet-set touches down in sunny Los Angeles for award season. Thanks to a blockbuster year in film, music, and television, the 2019 red carpets are an opportunity to make a major statement. Here, we’ve shown an early spotlight on 23 actors and musicians guaranteed to land spots on the 2019 awards season’s best-dressed lists. Let’s start with a red carpet renaissance woman: Lady Gaga is going to have an epic award season. We can’t wait to see what she wears to the Golden Globes, the Oscars, and the Grammys when she wins big for basically everything A Star Is Born is nominated for; her style evolution has been a true Hollywood glow-up! A close second and perennial team Who What Wear fave, Emma Stone is bound to inspire your next black-tie event look when she hits the red carpets in 2019. Think she’ll take any notes from her character, Abigail Masham, in The Favorite and go full baroque, or keep it completely contemporary with the latest from Louis Vuitton? Speaking of The Favourite ,  Joe Alwyn , aka Baron Masham, aka the first earl of Leicester in Mary Queen of Scots , is guaranteed to have a memorable awards season (especially if Taylor Swift is on his arm). The 27-year-old British actor had a banner year with four movies premiering in 2018, and undoubtedly cribbed a few style notes from several of Hollywood’s leading ladies—we have a feeling his star status is about to skyrocket. Of course, award season wouldn’t be a must-watch moment if not for a little healthy competition. Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie , two of 2018’s best dressed and co-stars/rivals in Mary Queen of Scots , are absolutely going to slay—sartorially speaking. Spoiler alert: There’s a clear winner in the film (and, um, history), but we’d be absolutely thrilled if the top red carpet ranking featured a tie between these two sensational style stars. While we’re revisiting history, let us remember the ground-breaking, earth-shaking, and red carpet–rousing movie of the year, Black Panther . Boasting an all-star lineup and memorable world premiere in which the cast paid homage to African royalty, we hope this stylish crew—especially Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Leticia Wright, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, and Angela Bassett —continues its winning streak throughout award season. Wakanda forever! Crazy Rich Asians , one of the most over-the-top and enjoyable fashion films of the year, was a feast for the eyes both on screen and at the red carpet premiere. Constance Wu , the movie’s leading lady, worked with celeb stylist and Who What Wear contributor  Micaela Erlanger  for the press tour last summer, creating gorgeous looks for a range of appearances. We love how they play with fashion together and can’t wait to see which designer is selected for the Globes in January. Fashion’s latest It boy, Timothée Chalamet , had an incredible 2017 with Oscar-nominated films Lady Bird and Call Me by Your Name , and this year, he added Golden Globe nominee to his list of accolades. Not only does the Beautiful Boy star embrace bold colors and prints, but he’s also reportedly self-styled. We’re impressed! If you haven’t already heard of Kiki Layne , don’t worry—you will soon. Her breakout film, If Beale Street Could Talk , an adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, has already been nominated for several Golden Globes ahead of its premiere. Kiki has a major year ahead of her with at least two other projects in the can, and we’re excited for her red carpet debut with Regina King, her fellow Beale Street star and Golden Globe nominee. Rounding out our list of film favorites is a newcomer, Elsie Fisher . At just 15, she has captured hearts as the cringe-worthy (in the best way!) ingenue of Bo Burnham’s directorial debut, Eighth Grade , which premiered over the summer. Elsie has already made an impression at smaller red carpet events, and she recently spoke to Vanity Fair about her affinity for suits, remarking, “I feel like suits are very me… I look poppin’ in ’em!” We couldn’t agree more. As far as red carpet style goes, we find musicians tend to be a bit more daring than actors, which is why we’re especially excited for the 2019 Grammys. One woman who never ceases to surprise us with her style chops is Cardi B, who is up for album of the year for Invasion of Privacy . Whether Cardi goes full-on glam, breaks a piece out of Versace’s archives, or debuts her upcoming collab with Fashion Nova, we know she’ll dress to impress—red bottoms, guaranteed. It’s no surprise that with the rise of the rosé wave in pop music came the return of cowboy boots . At the center of this ethereal yet empowering moment is singer Kacey Musgraves . The “Velvet Elvis” singer has already racked up several Country Music Awards but was recently nominated for album of the year for Golden Hour , transcending the confines of her genre, and presenting an opportunity to show off her unique mix of vintage-meets–high-fashion style at next year’s Grammys. We’ve had our eyes on Dua Lipa ever since she explained “New Rules” to us in 2017, and we were thrilled by her two Grammy nominations this year. Up for best new artist and best dance recording, this edgy British singer and street style star will undoubtedly make a major red carpet splash throughout 2019. Is there anything Tessa Thompson can’t do? In addition to her appearance in Janelle Monae’s much-buzzed-about “Pynk” music video, the Creed and Westworld star is a style chameleon who’s bound to thrive during award season—even if she’s just there to support her friends and castmates, the similarly suave Michael B. Jordan and Thandie Newton. Let’s talk about Lili Reinhart for a minute: Not only has she captured hearts as Betty (and Dark Betty!) on Riverdale for the past three seasons, but she’s also become a media darling, sharing insights into acting , acne , and of course, all things Archie. Notably, we love her brand-new campaign photos for the Mighty Company x Ilaria Urbanati celestial-inspired charity collection—hey, if anyone can pull of stars and stripes on a red carpet, it’s Lili. See you at the Emmys? If you haven’t already caught up on Atlanta , consider this an official mandate. You’ll probably recognize Zazie Beetz as Vanessa Keefer, Donald Glover’s character’s ex-girlfriend. Or maybe you remember her from Deadpool 2 as Domino, a mutant whose superpower is luck. Either way, Zazzie is definitely one to watch this red carpet season, especially since she’s being styled by Jason Bolden, whose other clients include Yara Shahidi and Sasha Lane. Be sure to look for her at this year’s Golden Globes supporting Donald, and hopefully again on the Emmys red carpet next fall. Finally, we’ve got the one and only  Busy Philipps. Unless you’ve completely opted out of pop culture and social media this year, Philipps has been on your mind—or more accurately, on your phone! A forever fave from early aughts teen dramas Dawson’s Creek and Freaks and Geeks , Philipps has BLOWN UP in 2018 thanks to her hilarious commentary, candor, and colorful style which is broadcast via her Instagram, recently released memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little , and new E! show, Busy Tonight . Working with stylist Karla Welch (who also counts Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Paulson as clients), you know Busy’s bound to bust a move, whether on the red carpet, in her nightgown, or at a tiny trampoline class. Think I missed any potential red carpet style stars of 2019? Hit me up on Twitter or Instagram at @Drewblahblah and we’ll put them on Who What Wear’s radar before the New Year. Up Next:  From the Oscars to the Golden Globes, Cannes to the British Fashion Awards here’s where you’ll find the most glorious red carpet looks .

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Brad Pitt's bullet train features Michael Shannon

Brad Pitt’s bullet train features Michael Shannon

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by: PTI | Updated: November 19, 2020 9:54:36 pm

The Bullet is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese novel Maria Beetle. (Photo: Lionsgate)

Actor Michael Shannon is the latest star on the cast of the Brad Pitt-starrer action-thriller Bullet Train. According to Deadline, the film will also star actors Zazzi Beitz, Joey King, Aaron…