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max1461 · 6 months

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Thinking about this post. "The only way to make a cell is from another cell" is somewhat of a troubling fact to me. I mean, not for any practical reason, just because it underscores the precarity of *gestures broadly*.

It's like, some people talk about trying to de-extinct the mammoth. And people are trying to sequence the genome of the mammoth, I don't know if they've done it yet. But even if they do, one of the problems with the idea of de-extinction is... to grow a baby mammoth, you need another mammoth! Last time I heard people talking about this, I think they were talking about using an elephant as a surrogate mother. But imagine if elephants were extinct too.

The point is that information is often tied to the systems that transmit it; even if you know everything in the mammoth genome, once all the mammoths are gone there's nothing capable of reading and using that information. Like when you can't read the data on a perfectly good floppy disk because your computer doesn't have a floppy drive.

This is related to why language death troubles me so much. Even the most well-documented languages aren't actually that well understood; linguists have produced more pages of work on English syntax than maybe any other specific descriptive topic and yet still the only reliable way to get the answer to any moderately subtle syntactic question is elicit native speaker data. We know almost nothing, we can barely extrapolate at all! And every language is like this, a hugely complex system that we know basically nothing about, and if the chain of native speaker transmission is ever broken it's just gone.

"Language revival", I mean from a totally dead language, is kind of a myth. It's like the "came back different" trope. In Israel they revived Hebrew, but Modern Hebrew is really not the same thing as Biblical Hebrew at all. I mean in a stronger sense even than Modern English isn't Old English. All the subtleties of Biblical Hebrew that a native speaker would have had implicit competence with died without a trace. All they left is a grainy image, the texts. The first generation of Modern Hebrew speakers took the rough grammatical sketch preserved in these texts and imbued it with new subtleties, borrowed from Slavic and Germanic and the speakers' other native languages, or converged at by consensus among that first generation of children. There's nothing wrong with that, but it would be inaccurate to imagine Biblical Hebrew surviving in Modern Hebrew the way Old English survives in Modern English. For instance, you can discover a great deal that you didn't know about Old English by comparing Modern English dialects. There is nothing you can discover about Biblical Hebrew by comparing Modern Hebrew dialects in this way.

There's nothing wrong with this, of course. I'm not like, judging Modern Hebrew. I'm just making a point.

Mammoths died recently, so we still have (some of?) their genome. Something that died longer ago, like dinosaurs, we have traces of them in the form of fossils but we could never hope to revive them, the information is just gone. Even if we're not aiming for revival, even if we just want to know stuff about dinosaurs, there's so much that we will never know and can never know.

We imagine information as the kind of thing which sits in an archive, because this is the context most of us encounter information in, I think. Libraries, hard drives. Well obviously hard drives don't last. And most ancient texts only survive because of a scribal tradition, continuous re-writing, not because of actual archival. So I think that imagining archives as the natural habitat of information is sort of wrong; the natural habit of information is in continuous transmission. Information is constantly moving. And it's like one of those sharks, if it ever stops moving it drowns. And if the lines of transmission are broken, the information is gone and can never be retrieved.

Very precarious.

#navel gazing

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enaelyork · 1 year

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BLUE - A Thrawn x F!Oc (reader) Fanfic [Part 3 - Game]

Agent E. Tarkin X Grand Admiral Thrawn

[+18 ONLY]

A lot of TW English is not my native speak

Chap prompt :

It's time to play a game with the Grand Admiral. But Thrawn always win.

For the first post click here

3. Thrawn

— I sincerely apologize for all this mess, this kind of thing does not happen frequently here, I guarantee it. Damn, what's gotten into them?

Tarkin

I barely listen to Yularen's apologies, deep in thought. Obviously. Her resemblance to the moff struck me the moment I saw her. And the residue of doubt that remained had been swept away later that evening, when she delivered her chaotic speech to the attention of the bride to the wrath of her father and boyfriend.

Her boyfriend who has just left the room with his tail between his legs, his eyes full of resentment, curiously filling my being with a delicious satisfaction. Either that or I would rip his grades off him, there were way too many for my liking for such a crass character.

—Grand Admiral? Can we pick up where we left off?

—I will, but before that, I would like to discuss the Tarkin daughter.

Yularen raises his bushy eyebrows and I guess behind his generous mustache that he would be ready to talk to me about any other subject than that.

—The bride ?

— No, Colonel. The other. Don't pretend to misunderstand.

The other who is just staring at me like an animal about to leap through the window overlooking the outside courtyard. The future recruits of the ISB are agitated around her and if they want to make a mistake without being detected, it is the opportune moment to take advantage of the situation.

What's worse is that I'm just as absorbed as she is in this mutual contemplation.

—There is nothing more to say than what you have seen, Grand Admiral. She shines with her rather sulphurous temperament.

Sulphurous, that's a very ironic word to describe the coldness of the look she gives me.

—I noticed. I struggle to keep my lips from sketching a carnivorous smile, rehashing the prank from earlier. I admit I enjoyed the way she advanced her pawns as a most inventive military tactic. Pushing your opponent to confess his wrongs rather than accusing him always puts us in a situation of strength and Tarkin understands this.

—And what about her other assignments?

There are questions not to ask and I have always been particularly adept at doing so despite everything. My own experience within the academy has revealed this skill. Yularen freezes, sits next to me, puts his hands on the table, and stares at me as if I've just revealed my rebel allegiance to him.

—There is nothing to say about it.

—Oh, please. It would be a crime to spoil such a sulphurous character.

My caustic smile wipes his suspicious gaze. I can easily guess that the Tarkin case is a taboo subject for the director of the ISB, which confirms my suspicions: she is not only here to teach the soldiers how to shoot. She is stubborn and probably out of control, but if Yularen keeps her so close to him it is because she has skills far beyond what she shows.

—Are you there for her?" There is a hint of accusation in his remarks. I lean against the back of my chair, tying my fingers together smugly, trying not to show my acting too quickly.

— No, Colonel. I'm here to talk about StarStorm Agent and the Phantom Unit.

He sniffles loudly. Hoping his annoyance dissuades me from broaching his subjects as well.

—How did you know of its existence?

Obviously, the colonel is upset to learn that he is not the only one who knows everything.

—I made great use of the data transmitted by Agent StarStorm in my last hunt for smugglers. His help was decisive in intercepting the fugitive in question, I would like to thank him.

And engage it too. But I'm not sure Yularen would give me such a valuable unit so easily. Yet I have good reason to believe that Agent StarStorm and I share a common goal, and not just when it comes to smuggling. A common objective to flush out in the darkest corners of our prestigious empire.

— The Phantom Unit never shows up with its face uncovered.

— I agree. What could be more normal for the galaxy's most hated unit ? Hidden behind pseudonyms, they can act as they see fit both outside and within our ranks. The empire monitored from within by his fellows, up to the highest of the hierarchy, a Machiavellian idea, particularly ingenious, even formidable.

And definitly very useful.

—I wish I could leverage your leverage to have a talk with the agent.

—His mission on Coruscant is taking up all of his time, Admiral, and I'm not sure he'd be willing to meet you. I nod wordlessly, a weary smile forming on my lips.

— Was it your idea?

I watch him hesitate for a moment before getting up and turning on his heels to approach the bay window in front of us. Gathering his hands behind his back, Yularen heaves a resigned sigh.

—I would like to pretend, but the creation of this unit is not my responsibility.

— Who ? My gaze meets his through the bay window, on the brunette figure of the instructor who stares thoughtfully into space before being overtaken by the uniform of an admiral. The man draws her to him by catching her by the hand, dragging her in his wake after having whispered a few words in her ear. Yularen will not answer this question, nor any questions about unity. The debate is closed.

—Then, as a consolation, may I speak with Agent Tarkin?

His reaction is so abrupt that he almost falls backwards.

—Speak with Tarkin? For what ? There is no connection between her and the Phantom unit.

— Funny that you make this connection, it was not my intention to link these two subjects, but since we are there.

Hit hard, Yularen adjusts the collar of his uniform and knowingly avoids my gaze. It will be difficult for him to dodge the traps I set for him, but he brushes my remark aside.

—I know where you're coming from, Thrawn, but I assure you that Agent Tarkin is not involved in this. She is part of the ISB and is nothing more than an agent at my service.

No. It's more than that, at least in his eyes. I guess there is much more than a professional relationship between them. Would he have become attached to the Moff's daughter to the point of considering her his own? In this case, I will have to redouble my efforts and intelligence to achieve my goals.

— Well, it is as a simple agent of the ISB that I wish to use his services. You know that I am currently involved in a most curious smuggling case and that the danger does not only weigh on the planets of the surrounding systems. They are also striking on Coruscant and it is only a matter of time before the plague spreads through the heart of the empire. It's a complex business that requires determined temperaments and from what little I've seen, Tarkin is the perfect candidate.

We sound each other in silence for only a few seconds, this tiny lapse of time when Yularen sweats worry and doubt. He's probably wondering if he's ready to throw his little protect to the Seventh Fleet and the ruthless world the Emperor has sent me to subdue.

—You seem worried for her.

—She's one of my best agent. He pauses, takes a deep breath and continues. And above all, I forbid you to tell her. It is already not easy to keep this crazy horse in the ranks, it should not be encouraged by a bit of confidence.

—It will be our little secret. I will see to her safety if that can convince you to leave her to me.

—It's not me you'll have to convince, but her.

A nervous chuckle escapes me and my legs cross under the desk.

—If I can meet her now, I can be convincing.

Yularen then laughs with a thunderous laugh that makes the walls shake, placing a warm hand on my shoulder before presenting himself in front of the door.

—To meet her ? Ha! Grand Admiral, we don't meet Eléanore Tarkin, we confront her!

***

When she joins me in the office, closely followed by Yularen, something changes in her expression, a detail that upsets her earlier confidence.

Would I have upset her?

Her cold eyes meet mine. Tarkin has nothing to envy to her father's coldness or severity. These emaciated features make her particularly hard, emphasizing the angular edges of her jawline. Her hair brushing the birth of her neck undulates in a mixture of brown and ash which makes her whole attitude more dark.

What a curious person.

It often happens that I remain contemplative in the face of pretty things. Art in all its forms is a field that takes many unexpected turns and I am particularly sensitive to it. There is nothing better than contemplating art to realize the relativity of things and our sensitivity and that is what I think of when observing it. Tarkin is far from the image of the many masterpieces that I have come across in my life and would not win the unanimity of a jury, but she remains fascinating nonetheless.

When Yularen officially introduces us, I reach out my hand in her direction and only receive a motionless wall whose ocean orbs deviate towards my invitation, throwing all the contempt they can contain at her.

— What do you want ? She settles in without further ado, her fingers praying on the edge of the table, no doubt hoping that this interview will not drag on. I fully appreciate the ink that covers her hands, as long as the drawings slip under the fabric of her sleeves. At the same time, Yularen gives me a jaded look.

—Don't pay attention. It's a typical bullying tactic on his part.

— Have no fear, I notice her parades.

—Believe me, no one here is worth showing off.

Exasperated, she looks at me as if the uniform I'm wearing was a vulgar servant's outfit. Arrogance is definitely a family trait.

—Your genetic heritage betrays you, Tarkin.

—If you know my family reputation, you better cut it short, I am the least patient of all.

—Tarkin. Yularen gasps at the end of his tether. Can you…

—Tututu is between the big all-blue guy and me, okay? You are just there for form.

The big all blue? I almost want to laugh, outraged by such insolence towards me and Yularen.

—He's your boss.

— That remains to be seen. Everything will depend on what you have to say to me and on the trap you are trying to set for me, both.

She laughs at us. That's what Yularen's eyes looking up at the ceiling and his loud breathing are trying to tell me. If she continues like this, she will have the death of this old man on her conscience much faster than she imagines.

I show him my datapad with the content I want to submit.

—As you know, the Seventh Fleet is currently operating in Lothal.

—I don't go to Lothal anymore. Arindha Pryce and I are not friends. No wonder when you know them both. Pryce is probably the antithesis of this cheeky.

—But you work on Coruscant.

— ICourse. 'There's a dubious affair at the moment that I want to get to the bottom of and which seems to be linked to the smuggling of contraband on Lothal. I nod dismissively at the datapad. Everything is there. Data concerning an organization – pirate or rebel – which brings together individuals from all over the galaxy. The correlation with strange disappearances within our own troops not being to be left to chance, I add this detail to the presentation already present in the file.

—Agent StarStorm has also found that pirate frequencies are rampant on the holovid networks and they are likely communicating through them. As to whether...

—I'm not sure to understand. If the StarStorm agent is on the spot, there is no point in rounding up the whole ISB.

She looks at me, her eyes half-closed, the suspicious expression that takes shape on her delicate features tells me that she is not fooled. We are indeed not here to discuss only this matter.

— I'm not talking about the whole ISB, but just about you and…

—No. I will not join the Seventh Fleet to settle your petty stories of bribery and piracy. Let the Phantom unit take care of that. I have things to do here, and I'm getting married in a month.

That's when I really notice the ring around her finger. This reality takes on a different consistency and reminds me of her closeness to Admiral Spencer. So he's not just her boyfriend?

—I suppose I should congratulate you?

A brief purse of the lip betrays his annoyance.

—Or be quiet if you like, I don’t care.

—You should consider my proposal.

—I thought about it for more than a minute, it's enough to refuse, even if you gave me the order.

—I will do more than that…

From inside my jacket, I pull out a piece of paper folded in four and lay it on the table. Yularen immediately understands that bringing Tarkin back with me has always been the main objective of my visit and no doubt scrolls through his mind a multitude of options to put me to death. As for Tarkin, she remains impassive before grabbing the paper and gently unfolding it. The impact is approaching and I relish it in advance, watching her blue eyes circled in a shade of lagoon green congeal with fear and her cheeks turn a forbidden red.

—A requisition?

—Nice reading, Tarkin. -

—You are completely insane!

—I'm a Grand Admiral, have some respect.

Her distress is almost funny and I struggle not to taunt her with a triumphant smile. I sincerely thought I had won the battle by presenting her with a requisition that no soldier could have countered. But I forgot that Tarkin was not afraid of dying and that she was particularly fond of teasing the hierarchy.

Fueled by her aggressiveness and a certain madness, she applied herself to shredding every bit of the sheet without taking her eyes off me. A kind of fierce confrontation that none of us really wanted to get out of.

—You can't apply a requisition that doesn't exist, can you?

— One way or another, it's.

And she doesn't answer, contenting herself with blowing in my face the scraps of paper she was holding in her hands under Yularen's mad gaze. Impassive, I blink taunting her without expressing the slightest emotion about her.

It's time for Lieutenant Tarkin to find out who's in charge here and I intend to be the one to bring her down.

—Sorry you took it like that, Lieutenant. It seemed to me that I had done you a favour.

— A favor ? She repeats in a voice tinged with surprise and angst. The only favor you could do me is to leave me alone, Grand Admiral.

—I have a recruit to assess. It would be very upsetting if I could not do so due to an unfortunate setback.

I love seeing that gleam of rage in the back of her eyes, it's like she's silently insulting me. We are going to make a hell of a team, together, there's no doubt.

—It's not the norm to blackmail things you agree to beforehand

—It's just a matter of perspective. I see that as more of a negotiation. —Then you are a very bad politician.

—I am a soldier, not a politician.

And she is silent, not knowing what to answer and I would have to gain an additional rank for having managed to silence her.

— Rule number 1: I always win. No matter how long it must take me.

Nothing but her exists in this room. Her and the angry look she gives me, the distinguished way of bringing her fingers in front of her thin lips, the disdainful fluttering of her eyelashes when she looks away from her superior. Yularen fumes, huffs loudly, and probably tries to find a way to keep me away from her charge, but it's too late.

The games are already done.

— Good. I imagine that I would be quite disloyal in going back on this tacit agreement. She hisses bitterly. But I intend to come back here in a month.

—I suppose I can grant you that permission.

—And I would also like something else…

Tarkin hasn't said her last word, she hums her last remark like a fatal melody and my neck cracks under the tension that settles there.

— I find you very hard, but go ahead.

—I want someone to come with me. We'll have our work cut out if what's on your datapad is correct.

The colonel's eyes widen in surprise, and he nods his head, urging me to accept.

—And who would you like to take in your suitcases?

— Archibald Lewis.

Lewis, the man I'm supposed to assess in less than two hours. The success of which will depend on my judgment and from which Tarkin's departure will then follow.

Checkmate.

—Rule number two, Grand Admiral Thrawn, I am a Tarkin, and within me flows a poison far more dangerous than your military intelligence: Trickery.

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lindsaywesker · 11 months

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Good morning! I hope you slept well and feel rested? Currently sitting at my desk, in my study, attired only in my blue towelling robe, enjoying my first cuppa of the day. Welcome to Too Much Information Tuesday.

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MTV's show ‘16 And Pregnant’ caused a 4.3% reduction in teen births in the US.

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In 2002, the average user spent 46 minutes a day on the internet. In 2012, that average had increased to four hours a day!

In 2011, a 46-year-old man tracked down and choked a 13-year-old boy who had been taunting him in ‘Call of Duty’.

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kenaran · 2 years

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2x04 "Godspeed"

German title is "Viel Erfolg" aka "Good luck". A lot less fitting than the English one, but I don't think there's a good way to translate that one.

I had to laugh at the solar system 3D display in Johnson's office which had him trapped right in the center. I particularly liked that he seemed to enjoy it as well. (It could, of course, also turn out to be hinting at things to come.)

They're stealing the Mormon ship. Poor guys. Someone said they were going to be pissed and, honestly, I have no clue whatsoever how to process that. What are pissed Mormons going to do. My wife suggested they were going to do pissed prayers. I'm hoping it'll come up at some point.

I'm a bit surprised at how fast the Nauvoo is. My understanding of the theory behind these massive interstellar ships is that they accelerate really, really slowly. I did like the little army of steering robots.

I have no idea why they're also mining Eros. Probably one of the things that got lost due to our less than optimal viewing schedule. If someone could enlighten me, I'd appreciate.

Also, you're sending someone who's never been on a space walk and can barely control his thrusters on a mission like this? Are you f...ing kidding me?!

I also lost track during the Marasmus disaster. So, they were bringing Eros between the Roci and themselves in order to be able to transmit. What was keeping Alex from just circling right behind them? Did not get that. I also didn't understand what that guy was hoping to achieve by not complying. Did he really bet on Holden not blowing them up? What made him think that was a viable option?

And that damaged bomb? Could they not have taken it with them, away from the station and just let it explode there?

And no one noticed the asteroid move? It just suddenly wasn't where they expected it to be? Just how lousy were there tracking systems?

Lots and lots of question marks.

Also: No further mention of what's going to happen to the Nauvoo now. Not in the next episode either. I do hope they'll get there eventually.

Quote of the day, someone (Miller, I think) on stealing the Nauvoo, "The stars are better off without us." Yeah, not gonna argue.

Jump to next episode

#kenaran watches the expanse #the expanse #2x04 #godspeed

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em-writes-stuff-sometimes · 2 years

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Hi how are you? c: I'm glad if you see my message, there's no rush if you don't want to answer

I have some points to tell you:

First of all I come to tell you that you are a magnificent writer, you capture with excellent precision the feelings, the thoughts of the characters, I also thank you for taking the time to make each chapter with so much dedication and effort that is reflected, giving your readers a chapter to shout , cry, wherever we are reading, take the time you need to make the chapter, we are going to wait the necessary time, do not lose that shine that has characterized you and that has fascinated us for your magic when transmitting each description the situations that have arisen leaving us with the intrigue each chapter

Second I have an idea, I don't know if you're going to accept it for sure, but it's worth trying… well in the next installment you'll see in the sequel in dōnus riñus (sweet girl) I was wondering if we're going to see Daemon with short hair like in the series or when reader is pregnant and sees that change of look she is horny due to hormones, she would not know what to do, no matter what the plot is, the truth is that I have not stopped thinking about it and I needed to tell you in a way or another this idea, besides I think I needed more chapters in the series with that change of look because it was too hot, more than it is, I don't know what you think in that aspect

Third, are we going to see Reader later finding out about the adventure that her sister had with Ser Criston in her youth? Because poor Raeder doesn't know most of the little gossip about her family that was about 10 years ago, and she wants to know How did it happen and they don't give you an answer to that

Fourth I hope you have a nice weekend and start of the week, that all your loved ones are well, and that you are doing well in your life

Sorry if I wrote something wrong, English is not my second language, but I'm trying, and I can't wait for chapter 12 uwu 7u7

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Thank you so so much for this lovely comment, I'm so grateful that you have enjoyed my writing! It's been so unbelievably amazing reading all this great feedback and seeing people respond so kindly to this grotty little smut-verse I've blurted out onto your screens lol. I am really close to finishing off the chapter, just tightening up some dialogue and really trying to nail the smut so that it's a good ending to the instalment (but not the series, more is coming!).

I don't have any major plans to lop his hair off, though I was really into it in Episode 4 lol (though admittedly I don't know if it was the hair or the fucked-up behaviour he was exuding that drew me in more); I had a little thought that maybe he ties all his hair back and that really does it for horny Reader lol. I may end up going back and writing a prequel-prequel fic when Reader is a child and make reference to his shorter hair (I know it's squicky, but god help me I really like the idea of reinforcing the uncomfortableness of this pairing by reminding everyone that at one point in time Reader was his baby niece, not just a hot young lady lol).

I think Reader's gonna have to find out about Criston and Rhaenyra, especially as Criston's behaviour towards her gets weirder and weirder; it might serve to contextualise some of her confusion about why in the hell Criston is so strangely protective of her (I have this headcanon that Criston took his role as Reader's shield a little too seriously, and conflated all his hero worship of Rhaenyra into protecting this perfect little princess who turns out to be just like any normal non-godly woman when she demonstrates she's into getting dicked down lol).

Thank you so much for the well-wishes; I'm having a bit of a hard time personally right now, and all this is the BEST most AMAZING escape from my shitty life, so thank you to everyone! Hopefully, Chapter 12 will be out soon!

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hexdsl · 3 years

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Deaths End (by Lui Cixin)

Does it ever end?

Death's End is the third instalment of 'The Three Body Problem' trilogy. The trilogy is not an easy read, its at times an oppressive slog. It's not cheerful. Its not bright and its not optimistic. But it is wonderfully well written. Obviously the credit for this goes to the writer, Liu Cixin but we have to have to send quite a lot of thanks to Ken Liu who translated this work from its original Chinese into English. The translation is naturalistic and flowing. Honestly it did not at all read like it was a translated text. Great work my dudes!

I am not a smart man. This was made more obvious than ever when, 200 pages into Death's End, I realised that I was not reading the first book in the Trilogy, I was reading The last. Not my finest moment. I know, 'How does that even happen?' I hear you scream. Well, the trilogy was recommended to me by a friend in a voice chat. It sounded good but, as always I try to avoid too much 'exposure' to stories before I read them. If you own a Kindle (which I do) and you search for 'The Three Body Problem' it will by default sort it in order of recency/popularity. So the book in the series that get displayed to you are in the reverse order. Being lazy I clicked on the first one that was on the Kindle, titled in the store as 'Deaths End: The Three Body Problem.'

I honestly thought it was written somewhat cryptically on purpose and by the time I realised my mistake, I was 200 pages into the 595 page slog. So screw it, I went 'ride or die' on it and slogged on.

As it turns out this book isn't a direct continuation of a story its more a third part in the sense that it is influenced by the events of the earlier portions and takes place in the same universe. I was able to decipher most if the events through the exceptionally well written flow of the work. I honestly think that by the end I had pretty much got it all. History and outcome, political motivations and people. It's all subtly re-capped through events.

It takes actual effort to read and you will not be dipping in for a few pages. This work will demand your attention. It's a slow and surgical read that expects you to keep up. Also, in case you are bored of reading already, it's bloody good!

The premise.

Now, I'm not someone who cares about spoilers in the traditional sense, I try to go into books 'untouched' but I don't obsess about not known things. That said, this entire post will be as spoiler free as possible because this work is dense and I honestly can't break it down in a way that will be useful.

Its the future, humans are in a state of war with some aliens called Trisolaran's and our 'hero' Cheng Xin spends her time being a mild mannered aerospace engineer. Things happen and she has to work on a planetary defence project. The aliens are on their way and they know EVERYTHING because they have invisible spies on earth who can instantly transmit our plans home. The spies are called Sophons and they are cool AI things that the writer makes an effort not to explain in too much detail.

Eventually she sends a man's brain into space, in hopes of getting some intel! - That actually makes sense when explained in the book.

Some other things happen and Cheng Xin has an adventure in time and space via the power of Cryo sleep.

And that's all the plot you are going to get out of me.

The execution.

Fuck. Just... Fuck... This thing is a real, proper science fiction novel the likes of which I haven't seen since the 60's. It respects its reader enough to not spoon feed and it respects its science enough to explain the principals on which its based and does so in a naturalistic way that doesn't feel forced.

The characters are rigid and dedicated but not in a badly written way. They are wooden in a quite direct and intended delivery all the way through. Each person we encounter in the entire novel is dedicated to the goal of saving the human race and that is a motivating fire that pushed them to be all business, all the time.

There was a moment early on when I thought it was a result of cultural differences between Chinese and English story telling styles, or just the writers individual style. Then I met the character "Sophon" (Not the previously mentioned Sophon spies that we can't see but an individual woman) She was an tornado on unpredictability. Her demeanour never matches her goal and her methods are borderline insane. I loved this character, she is the perfect woman, while also being deeply disturbing. Honestly a wonderful antagonist (for a bit.)

Another character I enjoyed was Ai (艾AA) a warm young woman who becomes cold at times because thats whats required of her, some times coldness being the only choice a person could make in times of struggle. She is both the soul of the work (at times) as well as being the eyes voice of our species (as Cheng Xin seems to hear it.)

Structurally the story reminded me of the classic 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' but was a stronger narrative because the lead character is with you from start to finish.

While the work is oppressive (and it really it) the overall experience as you read seems worthwhile and feel like its going somewhere. It has a point and its makes it elegantly. This point is that we need to work together and humans are idiots who's self interest is destroying us as a planet. But it doesnt reach out slapping up with this point. It illustrates it through story. Ironically there is a portion of the book dedicated to a fiarly tale that has hidden meaning. Deaths End its self is somewhat like that. Its a parellell that a lesser writer would congratulate them selves for right away but this novel lets you unravel this your self and is all the more wonderful because of it.

The one thing that put a big downer on the whole thing, for me at least is that it didn't really nail the ending. I won't spoil it, obviously. I would have liked to see more of a pay off to the events. It's almost like the writer went "yeah, that'll do" and just stopped. There were at least two other places it could have ended that would actually have made it more emotional and poignant.

Also there is an event in the last act of the book that I'm fairly sure was supposed to shock and delight me. I saw it coming miles away. Not sure if I was alone there. I'll have to talk to some other people who have read it.

The Post book cool down.

The moment I finished the last page of this book, I felt like a weight had been lifted from me. Finishing this book is like ending a hard day of work. You feel better for it and you need a little time to recover. That said, I picked up the first book and started slogging through it the very next day. I feel like its a book that rewards you for sticking with it and I owe it to the characters to see exactly how we got to the point we did at the start.

Do you recommend it?

I loved it, but not until it was over. I felt like it was something I needed to get through and at one point regretted ever starting it. But over all it is something that I won't soon forget. It really is the best example of "hard" science fiction I have read recently. My love of harder edged science fiction is the main reason I mostly read older books. The main difference is that the older books have a pretty real vein of optimism and hope going through them that this work was missing by design.

This story would not have worked with a super hopeful lead character and thats its main defining feature. Oppression is a features of the style of this work, in a way that is integral to its gravitas. When most book are all down in the dumps to seem cool and Emo its a thing I hate but Death's End would not have been the same work if it were anything else. Partly because its not trying to be cool and Emo. Its honestly a reflection of its self, it would have been vastly different if you felt like it was a throw away romp.

If you think you will make it through the Three Body Problem, don't start with this book. But when you get here, you won't be let down.

#Deaths End #Lui Cixin #boosk #review

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zofja-qualifiedantholic · 2 years

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HANA Doll track project archive A 2-4 translation

The translation is very rough!!! More info here

hope this tl helps!!

Mahiro: Sena-san, thank you for your hard work today. See you.

Setsuna: See you, Mahiro.

Haruta: I'm sure Sena-nii heard our conversation.

Lihito: Maybe.

Mahiro: Conversation?

Haruta: After all, I'll talk to Sena-nii.

Mahiro: Wait, Haru.

Kaoru: Haruta.

Chise: Everyone will come in?

Lihito: I won't go.

Ryoga: I also pass.

Lihito: Chise.

Chise: If you go to medical care, I'm sure they will get angry again(?).

Lihito: Maybe. There is a criminal record because we did it flashy at Mahiro's time(?).

Ryoga: Well, if you are told that you are jointly and severally liable. At that time, we listened to the sermon together.

Lihito: Chise.

Chise: I'm a little scared of Sena. Even if I look at Sena, I can't feel anything.

Ryoga: That is synesthesia.

Lihito: So you think that you are overwhelmed by Setsuna Yashiro(?).

Chise: I wish I could get along well. Nevertheless, both color and taste. Nothing is transmitted. Ordinary people can get along without knowing that.

Ryoga: I think it's normal for Chise to feel something. That's why you're surprised. But I wonder why.

Chise: This is my first time.

Lihito: If you think it's individuality.

Chise: Individuality(?)?

Lihito: If there are 100 people, there are 100 types of people. Think of it as a type you've never seen before.

Chise: Litto.

Lihito: Because if you don't understand it, you should leave it alone. It's not really a big deal. You don't have to worry about that, Chise.

Chise: yhm

Lihito: Let's return to the dormitory. PLANTs, I'll walk home.

Chise: Me too. I'll return together with Litto. Litto is nice. I love it!

Lihito: Because that's good(??).

Ryoga: PLANTs, I get on to the garage. Thank you for driving.

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Haruta: Sena-nii! Sena-nii, wait.

Setsuna: What?

Haruta: I'm sorry for what I said before(???).

Setsuna: Before?

Haruta: I said something wrong. That Sena-nii is sly(?).

Setsuna: Oh uhm.

Haruta: You were listening.

Setsuna: I heard it.

Haruta: I'm sorry.

Setsuna: For what?

Haruta: Saying something like that when Sena-nii was not there.

Setsuna: It's okay. I don't mind.

Haruta: It's not okay!

Setsuna: Why is it not good for Haruta?

Haruta: Why? You can get angry when you hear that, it's normal.

Setsuna: It's normal?

Haruta: That's... eh

Mahiro: Haru! Sena-san!

Setsuna: Mahiro.

Haruta: Hiro-nii, Kao-nii?

Kaoru: I'm sorry, I was worried.

Setsuna: Hey, Mahiro. What is normal? What should I do to get angry?

Mahiro: Eh, what? What are you talking about suddenly(???)?

Setsuna: I should get angry. Haruta says it's normal(??).

Kaoru: Angry?

Haruta: I said something unpleasant earlier, when Sena-nii wasn't there.

Setsuna: I was there.

Haruta: That's right, but not like that(?).

Setsuna: I suddenly entered Anthos. My flower already bloomed. I can also sing songs and dance. Haruta haven't said anything wrong.

Haruta: That's...

Mahiro: That kind of thing. You're jealous of that, and I think it's a little sloppy(?).

Haruta: Hiro-nii...

Mahiro: I'm the same, Haru. Even though I was in the same training school as Sena-san, I couldn't sing or dance. I practiced a lot more than people, but it didn't work. Because when I entered Anthos, my flower didn't bloom at all.

Setsuna(?): Mahiro...

Mahiro: But Sena-san is a member of Anthos. It's okay if it's a chance to get attention, right?

Haruta: I understand. I'm a little disappointed that I did that(?).

Setsuna: I was told to perform well as an idol. So I will do that. That's all.

Mahiro: That's fine now. Just as we are conscious of Sena-san, Sena-san will not change suddenly(?).

Haruta: I want Sena-nii to say that Anthos is important someday(?). Then I feel that the result is more fun than disappointing. After all I was bad.

Setsuna: hm

Haruta: Let's shake hands(?). Reconciliation.

Setsuna: Reconciliation? What to cure(i feel like that has sense in japanese, it's hard to put in english or maybe i'm just translating it wrong???)?

Haruta: Okay! Nice to meet you from now on, Sena-nii.

Kaoru: Let me shake hands too. Nice to meet you.

Setsuna: um

Mahiro: Sena-san, me too. Let's do our best with everyone.

Setsuna: With everyone.

X: You guys! What are you doing in a place like this?

Mahiro: We were just talking.

X: Here, in medical care, are four members of the of HANA Doll project.

Kaoru: We are already going home.

X: Don't move until instructed.

Haruta: What it is? We were just talking a little.

X: You can't hear me(?)? I'm telling you to follow the instructions.

Setsuna: Why?

Haruta: Sena-nii.

Setsuna: I won't do anything. Mahiro too, Kaoru too, Haruta too. So why? What are you so scared of?

X: !

Setsuna: Just let them go home now(?). That should be fine. Right?

X: It's a rule(?). If you don't obey-

Setsuna: What happens if you don't obey?

X: That is...

*someone propably calling X through some transmiter*

Setsuna: They're calling you. When will you leave(???)?

X: Okay! It's okay! You all leave immediately(???)!

Setsuna: (?). See you, guys.

Mahiro: See you.

Setsuna: Bye, bye.

*Setsuna's phone is ringing*

Setsuna: Hello. What? Today? Work. I was singing. No at all(?). Nothing, like always(?). I wish you could come see it if you're interested(?). Strange. You need to do that? I understand. Ok. Then do so. Bye, Ageha.

Doctor: I found you. There was a report from the guard. I should have told you to come straight back after work.

Setsuna: Sorry.

Doctor: Were you talking to the members of Anthos?

Setsuna: Uhm. I'm not normal and it's sly.

Doctor: Did you make a mistake?

Setsuna: Uhm. But we shook hands.

Doctor: Anyway, let's go back to medical care.

#hanadoll #anthos

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winterchildd · 3 years

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"It's hard to say goodbye"

Title: "It's hard to say goodbye"

Word Count: 1041 *W*

Pair: None, just a sane brothership between Edmund and Lucy U.U

Warnings: none, maybe a little bit of sadness

Author Notes: Wo! it took me so long to translate this fic! I thought I would have never finish it! I am quite proud of how it turn out, I write it some mounth ago, right when I was depressed for the situation I was living with my family... I lost my home due to my father egoism and, even if I am feeling a little better now (mostly thanks to my mother and my big sister), I am still afraid to forget my home and all the moments I lived there... writing this little fic helped me realize that the time cannot erese all my memories.

Well, hope you will like this! Feel free to let a comment! And if you want to see my other works, chek my profile!🥰🌻 Also sorry for my english, i'm still learning

"Ed ..." Lucy called him, one night before retiring under deck and going to sleep "I have a bad feeling ..." she added, and at the slight tremble in her voice, typical of someone who was about to burst into tears at any moment, no matter how tired and sleepy he could be, Edmund could not stop the worry from gripping his heart and squeezing it in an annoying grip from which he wanted nothing but to escape: seeing Lucy worried, suffering, she who had always been a little ray of sunshine, troubled him more than he could have imagined.

"What kind of bad feeling?" he then asked while slowly approaching her and affectionately squeezing her hand

"It's strange ..." Lucy began weakly reciprocating his hold "In Narnia, despite the thousand dangers we faced, I have never felt this way ..."

"Which way?" Edmund dared to interrupt, giving her a vaguely confused look

"Uneasy ..." Lucy replied letting her lips curl into a small grimace as she brought her free hand to tighten her chest "As if the difficulties weren't over yet, as if there was something worse waiting for us at the end of this journey ... "

"We always feel restless at the end of a battle like the one we have faced today, we always have the feeling, the fear, that it is not really over" Edmund replied with the calmer and softer tone of voice he was capable of "Have you forgotten how you used to feel, back at when we were still king and queens? You felt restless at the end of every battle, of every war or clash" he pointed out then giving her an affectionate pat on the shoulder "Moreover, hasn't passed even a day, it's still all fresh, it's normal that you feel this way" he added then, and he wanted to say more, tell her that he too felt restless as if it wasn't really over, but shaking her head Lucy preceded him

"I remember it" she told him a little brusquely, as if she were irritated by the fact that he hadn't immediately understood what she meant, what the restlessness that suddenly gripped her heart actually meant "But this time it's different" she resumed then "When we were kings and queens, as much as it left me uneasy, I was the first to rejoice at the end of a war ... this time, however, it is precisely the fact that it has all ended to worry me and to give me that sense of oppression in my heart"

"What does it mean?" Edmund asked, looking at her puzzled, but in reality, if at least he could be honest with himself, for how hard it was to admit it, he felt he knew what Lucy's answer would be, and he didn't want to hear it.

"I have the feeling that our time in Narnia will end with this adventure..." and said these words, unable to hold them any longer, Lucy finally let the tears run free on her face, copious as rain during a storm.

Lucy's tears, so full of sadness and despair, already filled with nostalgia for the good old times in Narnia, for its landscapes, for the magic and serenity it had brought in their hearts, for that sense of protection it had always transmitted to them, filled Edmund's heart with pain, and all the sadness and despair he had tried to hide in those days suddenly burst into silent tears. Pained as much as she was, at the thought that they would probably never be able to return to Narnia again, in need of comfort, Edmund held her in a strong embrace, sinking his face between her thin shoulders and leaving Lucy free to do the same against his chest.

They cried for a long time, more than they both wanted, then suddenly, just when they seemed about to explode again, to let go of a more desperate and violent cry, Edmund lifted his face, wet with tears, from Lucy's shoulders and with his voice still trembling from sobbing, gently taking his sister's face in his hands, he said:

"I know it's painful, but it doesn't mean Narnia will never need us again, don't you remember?" he asked her, wiping the tears from her reddened cheeks with a small smile "When we were crowned Aslan said something"

"What?" Lucy muttered, sniffing softly

"Once a king or queen of Narnia always a king or queen" he replied letting the smile on his lips widen slightly.

"I remember it ..." Lucy snorted "But what does it have to do with our situation? With the fact that we will never be able to return? " she asked then

"What?!" Edmund said, looking at her feignedly indignant "Don't you understand?" he asked, shaking her lightly.

“It means that even without being here we will always be part of Narnia, just as Narnia will always be part of us. It won't be the same, it won't be exactly what you want, but its memory, the thought of all the good times, all the adventures, the friends we've met, will give us the strength to move forward in everyday life, and even if at the moment it seems impossible to you, absurd even to think, time will soothe the pain and one day you will be able to think about Narnia without crying" he said, gently caressing her hair

"Will I not forget?" Lucy asked him looking anguished

“Time won't take away all the memories I have? Won't it fade them? "

"No, Lu" Edmund comforted her, giving her a melancholy smile, veiled by her same fears "It won't happen, you can't forget your home so easily"

And those words, even if they had not completely removed the sadness from her heart, lightened Lucy's soul by restoring the hope that she had seemed to have lost in those last days of travel.

Leaving Narnia once they reached Aslan's Lands, saying goodbye to all their friends was painful, but Lucy knew now, that she could never forget, that she and Edmund would have continue to remember Narnia together, that nothing and no one, not even time with its flow could have deprived her of her memory.

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somemanyships · 3 years

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Rupaul’s DragRace season 13 is almost here and I want to give my opinion on the queens based only on the promos and meet the queens. (Everything I am about to say is just my opinion and doesn’t have to be taken seriously. For no reason I want to discredit the work of any queen because all of them are fierce entertainers that have to be respected by all the public that watches the show). Normally my opinion of the queens based on the promos is not so far from what ends up happening in the show.(I want to apologize if my English is not that good, it is my second language and many times I don't know how to transmit my ideas very well).

I want to start with my top 4. Last season three of the four queens in my top ended up being the final three, only leaving Sakura out of the top. This season my top 4 are:

GottMik, Symone, Utica and Rosé.

I want to start with GottMik and Symone. From my top 4 (if I had to cut it to a top 2) they would be my front runners.

GottMik

GottMik's aesthetic in the promo stands out (which is something that almost all the winners have) she is very high couture mix with fantasy and sci-fi cinematography, his personality is interesting and somewhat enigmatic, his makeup is 100/10 the best in the promo and he is the first trans man to compete (it is important highlight the visibility of our trans brothers and sisters in the LGBT+ community).

Symone

Symone's aesthetic stands out a lot from the other participants (As Nina Bonina Brown said: Symone is serving us black girl high fashion couture). Her personality (in the promos) is one of the brightest among all personalities. With Symone it happens to me (and I don't know if it happens to you when you see someone) that I see her and it is one of those people that I immediately say: This person is a star, she was born to shine. And we also always have to remember the incredible visibility of poc in the LGBT+ community that queens like Symone bring.

Utica Queen

From Utica I also want to highlight her aesthetic (that outfit with the 3 hats gives me life). Her personality (based on the promos) is like a ray of sunshine that illuminates everyone's day. It is seen that she is an interesting and alternative queen with a very strong creative spirit. And always in all seasons these “kooky/weirdos” queens have a special place in my heart.

Rosé

I don't have much to say about Rosé, she gives me this vibe of a new york queen like Bianca Del Rio, Bob The Drag Queen and Aquaria (what I mean is that she gives me a vibe of a queen that is very talented in many areas) and her look is very blondie meets Barbie and the rockers, which is a concept that I am always here for.

Now I want to talk about the queens that are not in my top 4 for some reason but I am sure that they may surprise me and that I think they can do well in the competition, which are:

Tina Burner, Kandy Muse, Tamisha Iman, Lala Ri, Denali and Olivia Lux.

Tina Burner

Tina Burner looks like she's a talented queen, but something doesn't quite convince me. She reminds me a lot of Nina West but I don't feel that warmth and sweetness that Nina exudes. Her look is not one of my favorites (but hey, she said in the meet the queens that her taste is questionable, and I liked that). I think she's going to do very well in the snatch game and in the acting challenges, and also, she have a great personality. I hope to be surprised by Tina this season.

Kandy Muse

One of the hardest things about competing in DragRace is being part of a family that has already participated in the show. Aja (Kandy's mother) is one of the queens with a strong personality that has participated in the most recent seasons. Dahlia (kandy's sister), although she was the first eliminated, appeared in all episodes of the season. Kandy's look is very good, and although I think the judges are going to demand a lot of personality from her (comparing her to Aja) I'm sure that Kandy has personality to spare, I also think that it is very possible that she is part of the top 4 this season. The reason I didn't put her in my top is merely personal taste, normally queens who describe themselves as "loud" are not my personal liking (like Eureka or Silky). But I am sure that Kandy is going to be one of the strongest competitors this season.

Tamisha Iman

The main reason why I didn't put Tamisha in my top is her personality, and don't get me wrong, her promo attitude (a very serious and straightforward personality) I like a lot, I'm sure the narrative that the producers are going to give her it isn’t going to be very flattering. Her outfit looks like a typical pageant queen look (well executed but has nothing that stands out). And above all this, I'm sure the producers are going to put her in the bottom two with Lala Ri to give us this dramatic and heartbreaking mother vs daughter lipsync.

Lala Ri

Lala Ri (judging from the promo) looks like she has a very striking personality, which always helps a lot in the competition. Her promo look, which is a bodysuit (her signature outfit), isn't very strong. And we all know Michelle's opinion of the queens who wear too many bodysuits in the competition. As a second point, something that scares me is that Lala Ri said in meet the queens (I don't fully remember how she said it so I'm going to paraphrase): "I didn't get to this competition to leave because of hot glue" Putting that together with the fact that she said she doesn't know how to sew, gives me to understand that she is going to be eliminated in a design challenge. Another point is, like what is going to happen with Tamisha, is that the producers are going to putting her in the bottom two to give us the mother vs daughter lipsync.

Denali

Denali is one of the queens with one of the most striking and different outfit among all the competitors, which is very good. From everything that she said she seems very talented, and the fact that she is an ice skater is a skill that hardly any queen possesses. A personal point for me here (of why I support her) is her Mexican heritage (and as a queer Mexican person myself, I am proud to see a queen who can give that representation on the show). The main reason I didn't put her in my top 4 is: her personality. Her personality It doesn’t look as flashy as other queens and that always ends up eliminating talented queens who cannot steal the spotlight compared to other contestants (such as Jan in season 12 or Max in season 7).

Olivia Lux

In the case of Olivia I debated a lot if I should put her in this category or in the next category (queens that are going to be eliminated first). In the end I decided to put her in this category because (from what she said) she has a strong personality and I think that can help her a lot in the competition. Her outfit from the promo looks good (but she has nothing that makes her stand out like other queens). Her hairstyle is one of my favorites, the combination of afro with that color between mahogany and carrot, I really loved it. And that's it, I don't have much to say, I just hope Olivia surprises me this season.

And the last category in which I separate the queens is: contestants that I think are going to be eliminated first.

Kahmora Hall, Joey Jay and Elliott with 2TS.

Kahmora Hall

One of the things I always enjoy seeing on DragRace is: representation. I'm glad we have another Asian queen to join the DragRace family. The look Kahmora is using in the promo is very polished and the wig with crystals looks perfect (Did you stone that wig?). Having said that, I really don't think Kahmora will last long in the competition. Her drag daughter Soju (who was one of my favorite queens even before she entered the show) is incredible, but I think the mother is going to repeat the same situation as the daughter and be one of the first to leave. I think the main reason is that her personality can't get across the screen. When queens have trouble to transmit their personality across the screen they also tend to have the problem of not being able to transmit their personality to the judges and end up getting eliminated at first. But I hope that Kahmora manages to excel and advance in the competition. Sidebar: I am very upset that the face mask that Kahmora had planned to use had not ended up appearing in the promo because of the message it transmitted. My boyfriend is Asian and he has suffered a lot of harassment for the issue of the pandemic, where ignorant people accuse him of being the carrier of the virus. It was a very strong message that Kahmora had planned with the face mask and it should have been shown to the public.

Joey Jay

Something very strange happened to me with Joey, although she has an aesthetic that I really enjoy (very punk rock and edgy style) I feel that she does not stand out among all the queens. Her personality looks nice but also very difficult to decipher, something doesn't quite convince me with Joey. And I'm sure Michelle is going to criticize the fact that Joey doesn't normally wear wigs (even from the first episode as Michelle also criticized Crystal's makeup in season 12 or Dusty in season 10) and when Joey decides to change it she runs the risk of being eliminated in that episode (like Max in season 7 or Derrick in season 8). I don't know what it is yet, but something actually tells me that Joey is going to be one of the first eliminated contestants.

Elliott With 2TS

And finally we have Elliott. When I see Elliott’s promo I can only think of James Mansfield from season 9. His personality doesn't stand out much compared to the other queens. Elliott looks like she's nice but I don't feel like she commands attention like other participants. And the two negative points for me are: her name and her outfit. Her name just doesn't resonate in a nice way to say it (like Dax exclamation point from season 8) and her outfit, what do I say? Her outfit was the weakest of the entire promo. But I really hope Elliott can surprise me and advance in the competition.

That's it, just judging by the promo and the meet the queens this are my opinions of how the queens are going to do in the competition. But this is only the beginning, many things can change during the competition. And I want to emphasize again that this is ONLY my opinion, and should not be taken seriously in any way, all participants are talented and deserve to win just for the fact of being selected to participate. I am very excited for this new season of Rupaul's DragRace.

Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman WIN!

#rupaul's drag race #rpdr #rpdr season 13 #meet the queens #promo looks #gottmik #Symone #utica queen #rosé #tina burner #kandy muse #tamisha iman #lala ri #denali #olivia lux #kahmora hall #joey jay #elliott with 2 ts

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(Sorry for any mistakes, I'm not a native english speaker) I'm here to tell you that you are a wonderful and talented person! You write with such passion that you amaze me every time you write something, and that's because you are so good at transmiting emotions and describing everyting... and I enjoy it with all my heart. So, I hope you will only receive good news and happiness, happy holidays!

Hey! No worries at all! And thank you for your kind words! :D I am so flattered and grateful that you would enjoy my writing so much! I try to always bring you my best and make it heartfelt, emotional, and as wrenching as possible for a memorable read! Thank you so much for your well wishes and I hope for the very same for you, in return! You have made my entire day! ♥♥♥

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mmmaaa000 · 2 years

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“If you leave, who should I atone for his death?”

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#if #to be continued #(i'm not good at english but i hope it will be transmitted well.)#naruto #madara uchiha #tobirama senju

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Ironically, the word ‘verb’ is a noun.

In Dubai, you can Uber a helicopter!

Music helps keep your memories alive.

We forget 80% of what we learn every day.

Obesity is now a bigger killer than malnutrition.

Masturbation dates back at least 40 million years.

23% of men and 17% of women never get married.

The scent that lingers after heavy rain is called petrichor.

When a cockroach touches a human it runs to safety to clean itself.

White-Stemmed Bramble has the Latin name ‘Rubus Cockburnianus’.

In 1847, a woman was sent to Aberdeen lunatic asylum for "abuse of tea."

The ideal time to make a joke about something horrible is 36 days later.

More than 1000 different languages are spoken on the continent of Africa.

People who enjoy dark humour tend to be more intelligent. Need I say more?

In his autobiography. Andre Agassi admitted that he has always hated tennis.

More than one in five Americans believes that the world will end in their lifetime.

If someone truly loves you, they tend to hug you for at least five seconds or more.

Viagra has been shown to revive drooping flowers and make them stand up straight.

The man who voiced Tigger in ‘Winnie The Pooh’ also invented the first artificial heart.

The ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ uses the word ‘fuck’ 569 times, a rate of 3.16 times per minute.

The best person in your life is the one that first comes to mind after reading this sentence.

People with imposter syndrome are actually better at their jobs than people without imposter syndrome.

Left-handed people tend to have more emotional and behavioural problems than right-handed people.

The rate of sexually transmitted disease in London is more than double that of any other English region.

On his deathbed, surgeon Joseph Henry Green was checking his pulse and his last word was “Stopped!”

According to a study from the University of Vienna, you not only look like your dog, you look like your car!

The first bus in Britain to be powered by human excrement ran from Bristol to Bath on the Number 2 route.

In 2007, a married couple divorced after realizing they were cheating on each other in an online chatroom with each other.

People think about you more than you think they do and they also like you more than you think they do. Awww, thanks!

Brazilian footballer Argélico Fuchs spent much of his life spelling his name Argélico Fucks, resulting in headlines such as "Fucks Off To Benfica."

In Japan, napping at work won't get you fired. In fact, taking time out for a snooze is seen as honourable and a sign of diligence by employers.

In Japan, people commonly practice the act of pretending not to be home when an unwanted visitor knocks at the door. So much so they even have a word for it: Irusu.

Male koalas don't chase females. Instead, usually between 12-3, they lay back, make themselves comfortable, and bellow loudly at any females in the area to come and join them.

“I'm sick and tired of people saying that we put out 11 albums that sound exactly the same. In fact, we've put out 12 albums that sound exactly the same.” (Angus Young, guitarist of AC/DC)

Real bees were used during the filming of cult horror classic ‘Candyman’. Before accepting the role, actor Tony Todd negotiated a $1,000 bonus every time he was stung. He said he was stung 23 times.

Guinness has a world record for the ‘Most Successful Chimpanzee On Wall Street’. The chimp chose stocks by throwing darts at a list of companies. In 1999, she was briefly the 22nd most successful banker in the USA.

Lee Child’s character Jack Reacher got his name from a shopping trip. When Child retrieved a can from a high shelf his wife said, “Hey, if this writing thing doesn't pan out, you could always be a reacher in a supermarket.”

After the two hurdlers Belgium brought to the European Team Championships were injured, the team desperately needed someone to run the 100-meter race. Jolien Boumkwo, a shot-putter, stepped onto the track to save her team from disqualification.

At around age 23, the average person falls off what the researcher Jennifer Aaker calls ‘the humour cliff’: we start to laugh and smile less and less. The average four-year-old laughs and smiles 300 times a day, the average 40-year-old: 300 times every 75 days.

Okay, that’s enough information for one day. Have a tremendous and tumultuous Tuesday! I love you all.

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