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aduckinpain · 4 months
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The Ice and The Snow
(can't melt with each other near)
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Tags: Loscar, Logan Sargeant centered, Logan Sargeant Character Analysis, Hurt/Comfort, Rookies handling their first year as mirrors of each other, Happy Ending, That one radio in Qatar with James Vowel, Las Vegas 2023 Grand Prix, the consequences of Qatar haven't left yet
Word Count: 2.7k
This work is also on AO3 under user roianamustang (me).
Eyes would blink open. Body wrapped in a soft, fuzzy blanket. The air cold, but the atmosphere warm. Winter had always felt special, with its holidays, weather, and new year resolutions.
With the snow. Gentle snowflakes descend slowly. Each one has intricate and unique details. Yet each one still falls down. Depending on where they land, they either melt, or they pile up. Stacked on top of each other, invincible to the human eye when they stand alone, but wondrous when they form their patchworks. It’s almost as if a needle is being thread, linking each one with the other.
But this link never happens so delicately. The snow's weight pushes on itself, causing it to get packed. The pressure never leaves, it just unifies them.
Living in Florida gets everyone accumulated to heat and humidity, so when winter starts knocking on windows, it is rare that the package that arrives with it, is made of fluffy whiteness. 
But snow can get deadly. It is slippery and wet. It builds up and always keeps on tumbling. It drags along everything in its path. It pulls.
An avalanche is a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. 
With 2023 starting, Logan felt like he was hit by an avalanche with no ground to stop him. He was stuck under layers of freezing temperatures. Tremors and shivers were expected. Ice involuntarily and unknowingly scraping his skin.
And he was trying so, so hard. He kept digging and pushing around. But he’s been there for some time. He can’t find a way out. He can’t see the light.
Which way is up and which way is down?
Please. I promise I can do this.
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Being the first American to win an FIA Karting World Championship title since 1978, is a fact that Logan keeps close to his heart. Lets it rest there, coil around. Reassure.
Entering in 2015, opened up new pathways and a clear goal to aim for. So the years continued. Full throttle.
The snow kept falling. Piling up.
Snowmen were created, snowball fights were won. And in 2016, as a newly entered Formula 4 driver, he met Ice.
The ice was immovable and quiet, yet intimidating. Somehow it has always been there, yet it just showed up. 
The title was won with him standing as a solid third in the championship ranking. He was closer to the cold than to the trophies. 
Soon enough in 2018, Logan wasn’t achieving podiums anymore. He was achieving wins. The high was exhilarating, the slower he fell from each cloud, the more he appreciated the crisp, fresh air. But the clouds kept rising and without him noticing, the pressure was increasing. His ice left for a bit. He missed his comfort. After all, the cold keeps the snow from melting.
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2019 was a year full of points and disappointments, but Logan didn’t let that deter him. His path was now drawn and he’d entered it with purple sectors. The wind had picked up a bit, kept changing the trajectory of the flakes, but the destination was clear. 
In 2020 the ice returned stronger than ever. The snow solidified with no chances of melting and plummeted to results. He ended up third in the championship. A result he added to the coil around his heart. His glacier won the championship, but the snow would catch up.
I promise you James, I will finish this race.
You have my word.
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In 2021 Logan decided to take one more year of Formula 3, in hopes of achieving more, of having a more assured future. His ice felt like verglas, further away and much thinner. 
While he had ranked lower than the first time in the championship, a majority of the team's points were won by him alone. He’d worn his gloves and slowly packed the snow together.
Still, when he received the news of Williams' support, he could not believe it., it came as a surprise. Things were looking good, he was excited. A good F2 season would give him more chances to fulfill his dream, his goal, his future. 
He exited Prema’s building, while entering William’s and felt like a rime. Excited and cold, from the rapid freezing of the water around him. He wasn’t alone. Other drivers were there, his teammate was there, but most importantly, the snow touched its ice.
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Oscar Piastri was an iceberg . Logan had never met someone quieter. But Oscar didn’t have to act loud, he was loud. His presence screamed hard-work and talent. A champion in F3, that people still underestimated. People seemed to warm up to him with a bit of time, but no one could deny the ruthless gleam in his eyes. Oscar didn’t just come for a win or a road to F1. Oscar was here to be champion. 
So the hail picked up the pace. He couldn’t be beaten easily. He’d make it a challenge. 
The snow cascaded down, each day with a new speed, with a greater intent. Pieces of ice were caught in its plunge. 
Oscar became an intricate part of Logan’s life. Whether he liked it or not the videos and the activities brought them together. The ice kept the snow cold. Logan felt safe, calm. 
The boys spent time together playing on their PlayStations, looking at each other’s simulator results and laughing at jokes with the team. Nothing, however, could beat their quiet nights. 
Being with Oscar made Logan feel serene, if he didn’t want to talk, they just wouldn’t talk. If he wanted to rant, Oscar Piastri and those stupid big brown eyes of his would cling onto every sentence, every word. Logan felt listened to. He felt important. Sheltered, guarded. 
When he was with Oscar, the wind fell silent, the snow fell slowly, softly. It never melted. It got cradled.
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Oscar was the Champion of the 2021 F2 season, and no matter how annoyed Logan wanted to be, the pride surging through his chest overwhelmed him. Logan was second anyways, he’d bind for his time. The only thing that this season’s results assured him, was that the snow and its ice would meet again. 
This time in F1. This time competing in their dream.
So while Oscar awaited his turn as a reserve driver for Alpine, Logan went through another season. This time with an ultimatum. If he managed to receive the correct amount points necessary for a Super License, his next year would be in a Formula 1 car, alongside Alexander Albon. 
Coming fourth in the championship allowed him to get his license. What more could he want in life?
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During this season however, his ice wasn’t there. Now usually, that would be okay, however the few times they called, texted or even met up, Oscar would seem dim, tired, unsure. Not physically, no. He felt defeated, confused. Alpine had promised him a lot of things yet, there he stood, jobless, dreamless. So this time Logan packed the snow, made a fort, an igloo, anything to protect the ice. 
This is maybe, why he was so surprised when Oscar called him at 1 AM one night, something he doesn’t like to do generally, only to tell him the news. 
@OscarPiastri
I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.
8:00 PM · Aug 2, 2022
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Next year, his ice will be orange.
Next year, his ice will have his snow.
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The year started and while Sargeant realistically knew the potential of a Williams car, it still overwhelmed him. Or underwhelmed him. 
It whelmed him.  
Getting used to an F1 car was different. The step from F2 to F1 was supposed to be gradual, seamless. It was neither of those. 
Every race was a disappointment. At first he had hopes, he’d get used to the car or the car would be good enough to at least go near points. The longer time went on, the more he yearned, the more he lost. Disappointment coursed through his veins.
He was tired. 
At himself.
While at the beginning he could reason with the prospect that he was a rookie and looked at Oscar who was going through the same thing, albeit with more drama, that could not be an excuse anymore after the summer break. 
The ice was growing.
The snow was melting.
The avalanche was nosediving. 
I will show you I can do this, please. I promise you I will.
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Each weekend felt like the shards of ice were slipping away from his fingers, or digging deep into the blizzard. Logan started growing quiet, reluctant. He’d seen the jokes, laughed with some even, but what got to him was the comments. 
This year, F2 drivers were chosen to drive an F1 car as a test. They got good results. 
This year, Liam Lawson, his past teammate, stepped foot in an F1 car, passed Yuki Tsunoda, got points and beat Max Verstappen to Q3.
This year, after the summer break, Oscar Piastri was breaking records and expectations alike. He was loved more by the second and gradually carved his way into being McLaren’s greatest choice and Alpine’s greatest failure. 
This year, Logan Sargeant was consistent. For a full season, he had managed to accumulate no points and be outqualified by his teammate in every race. 
His seat was being wasted. All the years of hard work and achievements, reduced to water. Melted. 
It all plunged in Qatar.
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Any time someone bothered to use his face on social media, it tended to be followed by two things.
What the fuck is a kilometer, a joke which he had to admit, at first was funny.
And the eagle. 
The eagle was supposed to represent the USA. His home, his safe space. He was supposed to represent where he came from. Give it meaning and value in this sport. Yet at every moment that passed, he felt two sharp talons digging onto his shoulders. Blood dripped down. The weight of this apex predator was bringing him to his knees. He was melting. He sank.
He didn’t ask for this. He just wanted people to be proud.
He just wanted Oscar to be his equal.
He missed Oscar.
He didn’t deserve Oscar.
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Logan had given up on setting expectations for himself a long time ago, so the Grand Prix started and he went along with the flow.
Entering the car, he remembers making a joke about the weather. After all, Qatar was known for its intense heat. But nothing could prepare him. Nothing could prepare anyone.
Sweat dripped down his face, fogged up his helmet, sticking each strand of hair to his balaclava. Maybe it wasn’t the fog, because with a sudden jolt, Logan realized his vision was getting blurry. The content in his stomach had been swirling around for some time now, a sensation which only aided to his growing discomfort. Every muscle ached. He could feel every tendon tense in his body. There was a weight pushing down on him. Packing him up.
Every turn he could feel the effects of the G-force. It felt intensified, worse. His hands shook around the steering wheel. He was scared for a moment. He blinked.
He opened his eyes again.
He had blacked out. For a moment sure, but he had blacked out in a car going over 250 km/h.
Lap: 23/57 SAR: 1’29.298
Sargeant: I’m feeling pretty sick. I’ll be alright.
Jego: Okay. Zhou 1.5 behind. Focus on your lap times.
Lap: 26/57 SAR: 1’34.588
Sargeant: I’m not feeling well at all.
Jego: Okay, understood. Are you happy to continue, question?
Sergeant: Yeah.
Lap: 27/57 SAR: 1’53.468
Jego: Are you feeling okay? Are you happy to continue, question?
Sargeant: Let’s keep going.
Jego: Okay.
Sergeant: I feel like I might throw up.
Lap: 32/57 SAR: 1’28.230
Sargeant: I’m not doing well, mate. Fucking hell.
Jego: Can you continue?
Lap: 33/57 SAR: 1’28.804
Vowles: Logan, you’ve fought a brave day, but let’s bring it in and call it a day. Let’s look after you.
Sargeant: James, I promise you I can do this.
Vowles: Alright, I’ll leave it to you, buddy.
Sargeant: You have my word
Lap: 39/57 SAR: 1’29.587
Sergeant: I don’t feel well man.
Jego: Are you retiring, mate? Please confirm.
Sergeant: I don’t know.
Jego: If you’re feeling unwell, you retire. Your call, buddy. Doing opposite to Hulkenberg otherwise, opposite to Hulkenberg otherwise.
Lap: 40/57 SAR: 1’51.661
Jego: Racing Bottas on pit exit. You’re the one making the call if you want to retire or not, Logan. There’s no shame in retiring if you’re feeling unwell.
Sergeant: Yeah, I need to stop. I’m stopping. I’m stopping.
Jego: Okay. Okay. Okay. We will stop. Box, box, retiring the car.
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He doesn’t remember much after that.
He remembers anger, sadness, frustration and hands keeping him upright. Getting out of the car was a struggle. He could finally breathe.
He turned his head to one of the TVs in the garage and saw a blurry orange passing by.
He let go.
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He came to for a moment, only to see bright lights and white walls. Slowly rising, he managed to sit upright. The room swiveled, or maybe he did. 
He felt dehydrated.
James Vowel entered the room, and for the first time that day, Logan broke down.
He didn't need water to cry. He had melted.
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Oscar’s sprint win and second podium and Logan���s fifth DNF. Things to be celebrated, obviously. 
Oscar is not a party person, but having a legendary weekend is bound to make any man break character. That is why Logan refrained from texting him. Closed his phone.
He went back on an old promise. He was having a hard time, sure, but he wasn’t going to let it soil Oscar’s success. He deserved it.
At least that’s what he was trying to convince himself with.
The phone's screen lit up the darkened room. He typed.
You have a new message.
LS: Hey
Oscar Piastri picked up his jacket, bid goodbyes and left.
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Wrapped under the covers, Logan didn’t even hear the knocking. What brought him back to reality, is his phone suddenly ringing and shaking the bed.
‘Open the door, mate.’ Logan blanked for a bit, got up, wore his slippers and opened the door. Hands shaking. Exhaling
Oscar Piastri in the flesh was standing before him, remarkably less drunk than he had anticipated. 
An eyebrow was raised and he moved out of the way. 
Before he realized, he felt the wood of the bed frame dig into his back. On his left, stood an iceberg. 
In the quiet.
His mind so loud, he didn’t even hear Oscar the second time he spoke, call out to him.
To be honest, he didn’t think he had more in him, yet the tears flowing down his cheeks were adamant to prove him wrong. 
Each breath that escaped him was held in cold hands, protected. 
As if he knew everything, Oscar reassured. Whispered.
No, it wasn’t his fault.
No, he wasn’t bothering him.
No, it’s completely normal and fair to feel what he’s feeling with everything that is happening.
Never, ever assume his opinions. Of course he wanted to be there.
Because Logan was a priority. He held importance.
He was important. 
The snow froze to a comfortable temperature. Its ice was encased around him.
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Las Vegas.
The land of the lucky, impulsive and very, very bright and shiny lights.
Finally at home.
He’d done better these past few races. Even got points in Austin. By pure luck, sure, but points were points and Logan was not complaining. And this track was new to everyone.
And according to everyone, loved by no one.
People's expectations were all over the place.
Friday came and went. Their tyres destroyed, even in a low grip track.
Saturday came. Saturday did not leave.
Qualifying.
P6 and P7.
With Sainz’ penalty, P5 and P6.
Logan was P6. 
James was proud.
Alex was proud.
Oscar went up to him immediately, proud.
Logan was proud.
It may be a small step, but the avalanche had stopped and the clouds were liberating the snowflakes. Small and new, still unique, still falling. Landing on top of soft ice. The sun shined but nothing melted.
Logan smiled.
-End-
Please note that no matter how much I am writing here, it is all artistic speculation of what Logan himself has decided to show the world. Do not forget that these drivers are real people.
A short analysis yay:
The obvious things first, Logan is the Snow and Oscar is the Ice.
Verglas, a thin coating of ice or frozen rain on an exposed surface.
Rime, frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in cloud or fog.
The eagle is the vague legacy the America has put on Logan's shoulders and he feels like he is failing it.
The Qatar radio is completely accurate as I thought it displayed accurately how hopeless Logan sounded and probably felt
His future may be unsure, but for now things are improving.
This piece is 2,777 words I felt like that is a great omen to Las Vegas
I got emotionally attached to an american and I have no excuse besides that he actually sounds so sweet. He's just so.....american you get put off by it.
Honestly, I think this may be my weakest one. Be it because of the lack of Logan content online or just wanting to hug the dude, I needed to write something but I can't say I am the proudest. However I have decided that if it took time to write then I will post anything.
Thank you so much for reading! It would mean a lot if I managed to get some reposts, comments or liked!
If you like this, I have written more stories that can be found on my Formula 1 masterlist. Including: Lestappen and Landoscar with more to come. If it manages to spark your interest, please go support those as well!
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charlewiss-writes · 1 year
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what took you so long? / mick schumacher
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day 5: reunion (part of one-word november prompts!)
pairing: mick schumacher x vettel!reader
word count: 1.8k
author's note: really likes how this turned out!!! took me a bit more time so sorry for the delay!! italics are spoken in german and bold words are song lyrics from the song below that slightly inspired this :) hope you enjoy
"y/n, is it you?"
it was your first time back at the track after all the years that passed between your dad's retirement and today, the day where he would make his comeback. you remembered how this used to be your natural habitat back when you were growing up, glued to your father's hip. born between the loud engines, the burnt rubber smell and the electrifying energy around, it felt like home and you noticed quite quickly that this was where you were meant to be all along.
still, thanks to your dad being the most supportive man on the planet, he understood when you said to him that you wanted to create your own name in the world. being known as vettel's daughter since you opened your eyes into this world, now you wanted to build your own name, away from the racing world.
you turned back at the sound of the familiar voice, who you recognised instantly that it belonged to the only man that could make your skin shiver with just saying your name.
mick schumacher had always been a constant in your life. even before you were born, you were meant to be connected since the beginning, thanks to both your fathers close friendship. mick's dad, michael, was almost part of your family, being like an uncle to you, and seb had fulfilled the same role for mick all these years. even better, when he entered the f1 world, your dad had been in charge of keeping him close, helping him during these first few years.
you also were there all along. when mick won f3 in 2018, and then when he won f2 in 2020. you couldn't possibly be more proud of the boy that poured his heart and soul fully into the track, and that made your own heart race since you could register how you felt when he was near you. and still, you always dismissed all the clues your body couldn't disguise when he was close. your dad had said countless of times that he was betting on you two ending together someday, but still, you were too little and too stubborn to accept that fathers always know best, and in this situation it was no different.
back when your father retired at the end of the 2022 season, you were left heartbroken and promised that you wouldn't put another foot on track. for sure, you were glad that you would get your dad back, having time to spend with him, after all these years he had to travel the world while you took your first steps, learned your firsts words and fell in love with the same sport he had loved all his life. that's why it seemed unfair to you that he went the way he did. the man that won four championships and wrote his name forever in history deserved a better farewell than the one he got. and it wasn't no one's fault in particular. but you knew that given the right car, given the chance to fight for podiums and wins more than mere points finishes, he would still be out in the race track, where he belonged, where he was in his element.
so when the offer from audi came, proposing him to come back and be the teammate of his favourite german driver (apart from michael, of course), he couldn't say no. and you were glad. 4 years being by his side had been everything you ever dreamed, but seeing your best friend and your dad in a team together was a close second.
"oh my god, mick, it's been so long!" you almost screamed at him, while approaching the boy to give him a hug. he had paused in the middle of the garage, shocked at your presence, and wasn't reciprocating the hug. you realized that maybe he didn't miss you quite as much as you missed him, and let go, feeling quite awkward after. but he didn't let you go too far, and wrapped his arms around your figure tightly, now aware that you were, in fact, there.
"I missed you so much, schatzi".
"oh, what a great surprise I found here, my two favourite kids finally reunited!" your dad came almost screaming with love into the hospitality. you just smiled and tried to hide your face, since your sudden pink cheeks would reveal everything your dad didn't need to know. mick noticed instantly, and put his hand on your knee under the table you were sat in, in a reassuring way. he was the one who answered to your dad's joke. "why did you kept her from me all these years? could have used her support on the race weekends" mick said, smiling so brightly and now facing you, with a spark in his eyes that wasn't there before.
"told her a million times that you would be delighted with her presence here, but she denied each time" seb said jokingly, while getting closer to mick to put a hand on his shoulder and stroking it gently. the younger german went red, but you didn't seem to notice. "i guess I'm as stubborn as you are" you cheekily aimed the answer to your dad, who glared at you and acted angry. the laugh that you let out made his acting fall off, and seb started laughing too. "i'll let you alone, kids, god knows that you don't need me here" he said, and disappeared quickly, leaving both of you confused. what did he mean by that?
the day went by slowly. being a thursday, mick had little to no obligations but still, he tried to postpone everything he could, like the challenge he had scheduled to film for haas' youtube channel. after spending so much time apart, he told you he wanted to have all the time needed so you two could catch up. even though you kept contact through the years, it clearly wasn't the same to talk behind the screen and now, being face to face. mick was particularly interested in whatever you had to say, whether it was about your studies, your job, your family. he took every tiny piece you decided to give him, trying to get to know the woman that was now in front of him, the one he knew since he was just a kid but who had grown so much in the years you two hadn't maintained close contact.
seb had proposed to go out with the two of you to get a drink at a bar he saw earlier, but bailed last minute saying that he had a meeting that had extended for a bit too long. you knew that it was probably an excuse for you to have the talk that had been postponed for far too long. at first, it stayed strictly to small talk, continuing the direction you had taken earlier, but now focused on his job, how demanding it was sometimes. how lonely, too.
"remember our first kiss?" he said, out of nowhere. you saw how his cheeks reddened, probably because he realized how blunt his question had been. but before he could excuse himself, ashamed, you answered. "of course. we were, like, five?" you laughed, now with pink cheeks too. you had a crush on mick since before you could even know what a crush was. it never was something serious, you thought. the possibility of you two getting together had almost disappeared after a small fling you two had one summer. but knowing how serious he was about his job, and how serious you were about your interests outside the f1 world, you realised it probably would be too difficult to maintain a relationship like this. you saw how hard it was with your parents', and even though they showed you what real love looks like, you didn't know if you two were strong or mature enough to handle what it meant to have a long distance relationship.
"seb always said we would end up together" he said, rather shyly, hiding behind the non-alcoholic beer he was drinking. "yeah, I thought that too a few years ago" you admitted, saying something that you maybe wouldn't have said if it wasn't for the liquid courage that was flowing through your bloodstream. "not anymore?"
you huffed and ran your hands through your hair, trying to keep you grounded "we tried before, mick, it didn't work". the small relationship you had left you completely shattered. you had managed to get back to being close friends, not wanting to make it awkward for both of your families but also, knowing that you two couldn't get too far away from eachother. your dad, bless him, had stayed out of it, and you thought that he didn't even know it happened in the first place, because otherwise the blonde boy wouldn't be seated at your side. "yeah, I know, but don't you think that we've grown since then? that we could find a way to connect in new forms and better ways?" his blue eyes were calm like the ocean, hopeful but still as deadly as you remembered them. what would ensure that if you gave in, you wouldn't drown?
"it's still difficult, mick. I'm focusing on the last year of my studies and your focus is clearly here" you said, matter-of-factly. it wasn't meant to come as a protest. you supported him fully and respected that he had chose to follow the same path his dad had taken before him. you could never even think about going against it. "I know, but we could make it work, schatzi, don't you think?" mick smiled, now looking at your intertwined hands above the table. "if that's so, what are you waiting for?"
and just like that july situationship you had years ago, that included multiple nights of kissing and touching and feeling eachother, his lips found his way to meet yours. it had been so long since you last felt eachother this close, but still, it was like no time had passed. your hands found their way into the nape of his neck, caressing his hair, almost as second nature. the kiss was soft, almost shy, like the times you had sneaked out of your house, in the middle of the night, to meet him at your tree house back when you were twelve. after a few seconds, you broke the kiss, being desperate to get air into your lungs. still, your eyes remained closed, but you could feel his slightly agitated breath and how he smiled against your touch.
but suddenly, you heard a cough and opened your eyes, taken aback with the sudden interference. you were quickly brought back to reality by your dad's voice. "I'm sorry to interrupt, kids. but god, what took you so long?" he laughed, clearly enjoying both of your flushed red faces, while you tried to hide in mick's neck. he continued, not caring about how embarrassed you were, but rather enjoying it. "i was betting on this since before you two were even born".
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xiaoluclair · 10 months
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38 lestappen
38. life or death kiss // lestappen // [ rating: M ] // skip all the way to the end for warnings but beware they do contain spoilers (obviously lol). also: MILD SMUT. not beta read! expect plenty of mistakes oops.
(the format of one section is inspired by a part from all to play for. it's small, but credit where credit is due.)
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there is a prayer in the room, period one: 
don’t touch, don’t touch, don’t touch.
it speaks since hasselt, 1997. later (years later), he pictures a wikipedia page: the birth with a 500% death rate.
the baby next door goes home and is dressed in a swaddle of mint green. max goes home and is dressed in black.
a month after, his father asks, “can he still race?” it is not quite acceptance. it is as close as he is given for a while. 
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they have pets. max, for all he knows about liking things, likes their pets. three dogs, four cats, two budgies, a pigeon. later (years later) he does not remember the soft of their fur, the tickle of their ears, the chip of their beaks.
older, he asks, did we give them to other people?
no, replies his father. you would not let me. now put your helmet on.
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they had pets.
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under gloves is where it hides, sleeps in pale skin. sweaty summers, blessed winters. winter, coincidentally, is his favorite time. good time, easier time. less poking curiosity from his class. a CONFIDENTIAL watermark over his name, his contract clauses, his life.
his dad finds him within a small patch of daisies by the hairpin. the skin on his hands is breathing, finding sunlight in the air. he says, "put your suit on."
max tries, "just one minute? the flowers are very beautiful."
his dad does not disagree. instead he crouches down, takes max's hand without much force. brings it to the ground between the grass. then, he he lets him go.
max stares up at him. he says, "put your suit on."
"but," says max. put your suit on. his dad only watches. waits. the grass thrums between max's fingers. a tickle touches his skin; a spider has found his thumb.
his dad says, "now." max takes his hand off the grass.
immediately, it starts to turn leathery. the daisies go brown, their stems withering. the spider curls into itself until it is a rib of thin legs, stills. max could touch it now. it would not change.
it is horrific.
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what his dad says: "winners do not care about beauty."
what max remembers: winners are not beautiful.
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anyway. max wins.
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and wins.
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and wins.
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and wins.
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he says later (years later), it was always just me and my dad. if i had a mother, it was racing. and i've made both of them proud today i think, so. it was worth it.
it was worth it.
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he meets charles in the spring of 2012.
it's almost like meeting two people. in front of the camera, like a polished streak of metal. then on track, the abrasion of him. after, between walls, the thought of shutting him up, quietening his mouth with his own.
you could get me disqualified!
what about me? you pushed me first!
charles glances down more than a few times. max, the memory of a daisy in his head, flips him the bird before walking away.
in the van, he grabs his bottle of water. throws up into it.
anyway. apparently that is the start of a thing (nameless).
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he meets charles in the winter of 2018.
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he meets charles in the summer of 2019.
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he meets charles in the autumn of 2020.
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he meets charles in the spring of 2021.
there's the five of them, talking quietly together before the press conference starts. the current topic: charles.
he asks, “you had a problem in f2, right?” and charles, of course, nods. lando lets out a laugh. valterri blinks at the ceiling.
anyway, the red car is in the wall before lap two.
apparently charles is cursed too.
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in 2021, max wins his first championship.
in 2022, he wins his second.
in 2023, he wins his third.
in the midst of them, there is a conversation:
he's in a club and the lights are low. sweat drips like rain down his back. he can feel it, the lake collecting in the hollow of his spine as he leans against the seat-back.
it displaces under the warm weight of a hand. 'sup, maximus?
daniel is drunk. he can barely hold conversation so he is very drunk. across the table, pierre is spilling a caipirinha over himself. daniel is also flirty, which says nothing about his inebriety. max, has anyone told you, you're very beautiful.
max rolls his eyes, tucks away the sour that threatens his mouth. winners, he says, the gin and tonic says, are not beautiful.
when he looks up, there are eyes already on him. charles turns, passes pierre another napkin.
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in 2028, max retires with 4 championships. in abu dhabi, lando gives him a pack of colored fabric pens. for leather.
"for your." he nods to max's hands. there is latex on them right now ㅡ he has yet to change.
max grins. "thanks, mate. i'll have lots of fun with this one."
lando rolls his eyes. he's probably thinking max will draw a penis.
he's probably right.
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in 2032, charles wins a championship. wins his first championship.
he opens the door of his hotel room the next afternoon, mouth like the moon. he offers max some room service soup. they chat, watch replays.
at a point (nameless), max catches charles's eyes. dark, heavy. his swallow gets stuck in his throat.
he thinks: just this once. just this time.
later (minutes later) charles, red, glistening, glowing from face to feet, comes stuttering on max's sweats, all over his glove.
he looks beautiful.
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just this once. just this time.
what a load of bullshit.
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inevitably probably, charles brings it up. max is crusting in his underwear, thinking of soaking a towel, when he does. he says, "you never touch me."
max blinks. shifts to rest on an elbow. he wiggles a hand, white on latex. "i do."
charles takes it and lowers it to the ruffled covers. "you know what i mean." asks, “why not?”
max bites his lip. glances at charles's own. away again. tells him, “you are beautiful.” 
an eyebrow quirks. "so?"
"so," says max, "i cannot."
after a moment: "i thought you said winners were not beautiful."
yeah. he did. his shoulders shrug and something small and heavy slips from their bone. "i was wrong."
after another moment: "i think you are beautiful too."
"good," replies max, cheeky. charles unravels him again far too soon until it is raw, on the verge painful, thin as a thread or the edge of a blade.
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max is watching the race from his friend's balcony. he watches: car number 2 trip across the nouvelle chicane, car number 36 nearly slide into the wall at portier, car number 16 cross the line first.
after, in the evening, charles blisters his way into max's apartment. grabs one of max's gloves from drawer of the trophy cabinet. max is pushed gracelessly into the couch cushions.
equalizer 2 plays listlessly in the background as he comes on the leather over charles's fingers, the crude, childish drawing of a penis.
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out of the blue one night, charles says, "i am in love with you."
across the couch, a lead weight knots itself through max's stomach. he says, "you cannot say that."
charles glances from the tv to their legs woven in the centre of the couch to max's face. "why not?"
max tries to explain, "it is a big thing."
charles says, "i know."
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max thinks he would be more accepting of love if he knew how. if he grew with it. he knows love like: scraped skin, the edge of broken bones, a drop of gold.
he knows love like: the sun, the fur of bumblebees, a field of maize.
he does not know love like hot soup. like the swell of crescendo, like a heartbeat.
but he is learning.
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in 2037, charles retires with 3 championships.
he lives in max's apartment in monaco. at some point, two cats appear. (appeared, echoes charles dubiously. max grins, innocence.)
so, they have pets.
once, he touches a plant. is knocked into it really, a rose on display at the garden centre, the edge of his cheek on a petal. it grays, withers, curls in guttering fashion. sickness steals right to his stomach. charles says, hey, a uniform walking by. do you have any fake plants?
the bedroom door locks at night to keep the cats out. sometimes, in the space (nameless) before they sleep, their hands will hold each other. hang above the floor between their beds. breathe in tandem.
charles: climbs a million mountains with his brothers, designs clothes, plays piano, comes home to max.
max: jet skis in every ocean, builds a karting track with daniel, wins sim races, comes home to charles.
and the cats. of course.
for many years, it is a good life.
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everything is ready. within touching distance of the covers. a blue tube, piles of hand towels, energy bars, stacks of water bottles.
a laugh bubbles out from somewhere, the last dregs of ink from a pen. "this feels so fucking silly."
"i know," muses charles. "oh, i also brought jelly cubes." he gets them from his bag, puts them on the bedside table.
then. that's it. a gaze kneels in front of his own.
charles spreads his fingers, a flower in bloom. he whispers, "this is the hardest part."
max bites his lip. he puts his gloved hand into charles's palm.
charles's eyes are smiling a kaleidoscope, hair worn and soft between his skin.
this is it. thinks max. i'm about to touch a dead man. the thought makes him laugh.
charles grins too, like he knows max's head. he does, a little. he murmurs, "a kiss to seal the deal?" his eyes flick down.
a memory: you could get me disqualified. what about me? you pushed me first.
max pulls him in the rest of the way.
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he pushed me, i pushed him back. you never touch me. winners are not beautiful. i am in love with you. you cannot say that. why not? nothing, just an incident. you are beautiful. winners do not care about beauty. just this once. just this time. i think you are beautiful too. i do. it is a big thing. i know.
i'm in love with you too.
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there is a prayer in the room, period two: 
don’t let go, i won’t, don’t let go, i won’t, don’t let go, i won’t. 
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the covers are off to the side. i get sweaty, max had said, when charles tried to lazily tug him closer. charles didn't waste much time expending the duvet after that.
they talk, a lot. more than he would've expected. "sometimes i think that is all we needed. someone else," murmurs max. he is aware of charles's touch as it moves down his stomach. he is also not usually one for what ifs.
(your mother was a racer herself. do you think she would be proud?
i don't know. it was always just me and my dad. if i had a mother, it was racing.)
"maybe," says charles quietly. "or maybe it would have been the same. maybe it could have been worse."
max says, "i wonder if they would've been like me."
charles hums. his hand has burned a line to the crease in max's legs. "i think it might be wonderful," he says eventually, "to have more of you in the world." then his hand slips entirely around him.
the sound max makes hits the back of charles's throat, is swallowed into his belly.
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they shower together three times. max presses him into the wall, sinks to his knees. sucks the life out of him. they dry in the air three times, in the worn sheets that once lay made over the beds.
arthur asks once a day if it's normal for sassy to stare at him. she looks carnivorous, his texts read. the other one keeps jumping on me while i'm working out.
charles replies. max folds himself around his back. they laugh, they fuck, they eat, they drink, they shower, they sleep. they kiss, they kiss, they kiss. they touch.
a week is up far too soon.
this is the hardest part, charles had said.
no, thinks max as charles thumbs the skin of his shoulder. his smile is soft honey in the heat of sunrise. his moles glow. he is beautiful. this is.
charles says, "so? was it everything you dreamed of and more?" he is desert hot and clammy. his fingers are tender. the fatelines on his palms press to max's own.
max kisses him. "it was everything."
charles smiles into it. then, he lets go. they both do.
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on may 3rd 2052, max goes home and dresses in black.
he has a clasp around his throat, unassumingly rectangular, engraved: CLV. a note in ink: worth it.
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there is a prayer in the room, period one: 
thank you, thank you, thank you.
(it was beautiful.)
WARNINGS: MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH | MILD SMUT
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Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle | Joe Sarno & Annie Sprinkle | 1981
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I haven’t paid much attention to the “Inside” or “Deep Inside” star productions because they’re easy to dismiss as re-packaged best-of compilations. They were low on my priorities in this re-visiting of the Golden Age.
But the Evart Pictures star vehicles were different, offering a refreshingly realistic view into the lives of stars like Jennifer Welles, Seka, and Gloria Leonard.
Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle is the best of them, owing much to Annie Sprinkle’s incredible charisma and her overall sex-positivity. This film absolutely celebrates sex, embraces kink, and there’s something incredibly calming about her presence, sometimes veering into ASMR territory.
When we first see Annie, she sits at a bar and tells us about herself. She shows us childhood pictures. This is not how porn movies normally start out. It’s charmingly disarming.
Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle is a feature-length fourth-wall break. “I love to play with men’s asses,” she tells us, coyly, as the camera pans to the left. There’s a “Well, that's funny, because I happen to have Mr. McLuhan right here” moment as Annie reveals Marc Valentine laying flat on the bed, waiting for some butt play. Every sequence is like this. And none of the scenes overstay their welcome (well, the womens’ orgy is a little too long). But they’re all hot and playful.
The photo shoot scene, which features Annie in blue skin-tight spandex pants, features real-life couple Buddy and Bunny Hatton. Bunny, as Misty Blue Simmes, went on to a wild wrestling career, holding many Championship titles in the women's league of the NWA. The Rialto Report did a fascinating interview with them back in 2020.
Golden age historians will enjoy Sprinkle’s exhibitionism scene at the Distribpix-owned Orleans Theatre on West 47th St. We meet her outside, explaining how much she loves watching herself on film. Lucky for her, there’s an Annie Sprinkle Film Festival going on inside. Once in the auditorium, she doesn’t stay anonymous very long, cozying up with Jake Teague, a very in-character Michael Gaunt, and some other guy. I wonder if the Orleans management cleaned up the joint a bit before the shoot.
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(The Orleans was subject to a police raid for showing Behind the Green Door in July, 1972.)
Sprinkle’s earnestness shines throughout. At the end, she thanks the viewers. “I love you.” We love you too, Annie.
And as though this wasn’t already a very intimate experience, we’re treated to a post-credit sequence where she pops out from behind a tree and shares her mailing address. According to the liner note booklet included with the release, she spent several months replying to fan letters.
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The new Quality X blu-ray features an archival 2008 commentary with Sprinkle, moderated by The Rialto Report’s Ashley West. Her recollections are impeccable, and she shares her thoughts on the AIDS crisis and the upcoming shift to video and the west coast, things that were looming as this film was being produced.
The film itself looks fantastic, as it was lensed by Larry Levene. The transfer gives his wizardry justice, and lets Annie and her friends sparkle.
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Bracket B Round 1
Poll 28
Rat (@ethanmars) vs. Misha (@gncdramaking)
119. Rat (@ethanmars)
they/them
voted america's #1 blorbo in the 2020 gallup poll (don't factcheck that), rat was born and bred to win the oc championship! radiator of chaotic vibes and nonbinary swag, they could be the mascot of tumblr kids if they weren't too busy having an au for every single one of my interests. a vote for rat is a vote for girlboys eveywhere!!!
120. Misha (@gncdramaking)
He/him
He's an half-goblin who can manipulate mist and he's also a scholar to learn magic and literature. That's kind of badass
Pointy ears (since he's half goblin, he hasn't got super pointy ears like a full goblin, nor normal ears like a human), sharp teeth, brown skin and medium lenght, wavy, brown hair, hazel eyes, eyebags 24/7
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Max getting Charles in 2020 and during Lockdown which explains a lot of Charles' clingyness at first but he doesn't start going to all the races until 2021 which is obvs very stressful and even though max tries so hard to be happy and light around Charles sometimes it slips or Charles accidentally sees Lewis and Max having a disagreement (probs after Monza) and gets gets so distressed and makes max realise how caught up in racing he'd become
PLLSS QUARANTINE BABY
Max doing the work at the orphanage (for pr) during covid times and the tiniest little chonqy toddler with a mask slipping off his little nose just steals his heart! Charles comes home with him and its just perfect cos Max can spend so much time with the little one and they bond reslly strongly.
Charles being so anxious going to races at first cos it's a lot of people and momma is busy which he hates! But Max is sure to spend time with him and snuggle him as much as possible and pllss pre race testing is just Max walking around with Charles snuggled up against his chest under his coat 🥺
But the championship fight is hard and bitter and Max is sometimes very busy, leaving less time for Charles who is acting out to try and get attention🥺 And when Charles gets scared and distressed seeing Max and Leais argue loudly, Max suddenly realises how he let himself get carried away... pls Max hugging Charled snd crying himself too and Lewis awkwardly gets them a coat so Max can have skin to skin with his bub🥺
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Talk to me about Jake Dennis I’m new to FE and thinking of stanning but I know very little about him
1. ekay, I can do that ... I think?
Just so we're clear I am insanely biased but also most of this is about him as a driver (jk jk ... it's about his abs)
1. he looks like this ... he also likes to post pictures like this on his official social media (or used to ... I think he has new management, rip)
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2. he started racing in FE in 2020 / 2021 season and ... didn't get the warmest welcome? Cause he was fairly unknown at that point and people just looked at his racing record which wasn't that impressive at that point tbh so they were shitty but the then BMW i Andretti team apparently put their development drivers through a training camp to see who was the best and guess what? Ma boi was :D (there was also something about Lando fans hacking fanboost so Jake would get it i don't really remember)
3. like so many FE drivers he's also racing in other categories, mainly GT ... for example he did DTM in 2019 for Aston Martin ... he also did some GT3 stuff in 2021 but I cannot find it right now
4. and speaking of Aston Martin that's also how he became a RedBull Racing development driver, which he still is, doing simulator work for them before races (yes, I have a thing for men who've been taken hostage by that stupid energy drink company, yes, it's def me also having Stockholm Syndrom from growing up so close to them)
5. as a driver Jake Dennis is (in my absolutely biased opinion) about the best qualifier in FE, which was one of the main reasons he ended up P3 last season as a rookie, because of all the new tracks they did (Valencia E-Prix was funny as a whole but a masterclass from Jake Dennis like omg)
6. coming back to the beginning and his looks: he is insanely vain ... not a week goes by where he doesn't talk about his hair on Instagram ... yet he ALWAYS ignores people asking about his skin care routine ... rude, imo
7. aside from being very rude and talking about his hair a lot (eg his official FE vlog which had him talk about his hair for at least 2 minutes (X)) he's also a lil no thoughts head empty ... but in an insanely smart way?
8. he has a sister he clearly loves a lot
9. he's friends with A lot of drivers, like Clement Novalak or Dan Ticktum or Lando Norris, idk idk it's mostly Clem these days, which is fine by me and also @andretti-autosport who likes to message me about them (as she should) <333
10. Speaking of no thoughts: the man struggles ... like a lot ... like omg he has rotten luck, his luck is SOOO bad his struggles have their own twitter account (x) ... like if he doesn't have at least one road car issue a week it's a miracle?
11. some of those struggles are also man-made though like that time he used dish soap for his dish washer (x)
12. or him misplacing the P3 trophy ... you know the P3 CHAMPIONSHIP trophy (x)
13. another struggle could be the fact that the german and the english wikipedia pages have different birthdays for him idk idk
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14. @alx-albon says he looks and sounds like Charles Leclerc except bri'ish which is rude but also true
15. Just watch the Valencia E-Prix 2021 and the London E-Prix 2021 and tell me he is not amazing, I dare you!
Anyways that's it cause I cannot find the video I wanted to link but basically: he is hot ... he is incredibly talented ... he is a lil bit stupid ... he is super nice and friendly ... he is vain ... he might be my soulmate ... you should stan him and maybe one day he'll reveal his skin care routine and you too will have as clear skin as him
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Perhaps I need a break but I am so disheartened that Mercedes have gone from the heights of championships to what they are now. They’ve been out developed by two customer teams and to not understanding the car. Like McLaren was one of the worse cars a few races ago and one upgrade has them competing.
I think anon its always important to take breaks if things are genuinely getting upsetting. I don’t say this as some sense of superiority, I ABSOLUTELY have my angry moments with merc and the sport, but I try to make a practice of shaking that off best I can now because it does me no good to get logged down in it, and if it was wearing on me I’d take that rest. Heck i used to debate our fuck ups in asks into the week after a race and it made me so tired.
Thankfully I’ve ended up with a bit of a thick skin about losing for the most part. Yes it pisses me off, yes it aches that George isn’t getting the merc dominance and Lewis’ is being discredited by a poor car rather than his own performance, but agonising over it doesn’t tend to make me feel good and it wont help the team, so I set it down and focus on what I can change. Especially since we aren’t that far off the top again- back of the grid would be a different discussion. I get more frustrated over fans acting like dickheads than a poor performance, because that I’m part of, and even then! People will always be over dramatic or bitter dicks!
Maybe that mood will bite me some time, I can’t say, but as of writing I still don’t have a job at merc, so having too long of a sulk doesn’t change things, it just makes me feel worse. Playing in what ifs is a game of nightmares, AD and to a far smaller extent, Sakhir 2020 still makes me feel ill so I can’t spare much space to do that elsewhere haha. It wouldn’t make merc money to screw their guys, i know they’re TRYING.
I can’t claim to follow these ideas 1000% of the time, I’m as human as anyone, they’re just what I TRY to stick to, to keep the sport a release and not a slog. I played that game with marvel films, it killed my enjoyment stone dead. At least with F1 i have faith in the players to change the game themselves, not end up bound to the story someone is trying to write.
Take a break anon, and when you’re feeling better, come back n cheer with us. It does no good to burn yourself out because you feel like you SHOULD do something, and you’ll have more fun when youre back if you do.
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CHARACTER INTRO: ALEXANDRA ‘ALEX’ SINCLAIR
from: THE SINCLAIR SERIES
Born: 24th May 2000 Race Number: #8 Nationality: British F1 Debut: 2020 Australian Grand Prix F1 Team: Centurion Racing Appearance: Dark brown hair, cut just below her shoulder, often tied back in a plait. Greeny-blue eyes. Pale skin, with a few freckles across her nose and cheeks. Height: 5ft2
Alex is the youngest child and only daughter of ex-F1 driver William Sinclair and ex-British Touring Car driver Charlotte Parry-Sinclair. She first drove a kart at the age of 6, after attending several karting tracks in support of her older brother – who also races – she begged her parents to let her have a go too, and that very day Alex got the racing bug and was soon found at tracks across the United Kingdom in pursuit of trophies. She graduated to Formula 4 at the age of 16, and competed in the British F4 championship where she became the first woman to win a Formula 4 championship in the world. For the following year, she moved into GP3. She was vice champion in the series, and her time there put her under the spotlight of several F1 teams who wanted to include her in their junior academies. Ultimately, she opted to join the Centurion Racing Academy with the hopes of joining their F1 team one day, and with their backing she moved to the newly formed Formula 2 championship. In her 2nd year of the championship, after a year-long battle with long-term rival Natsu Minami, Alex became the first female champion in the series, clinching the title on the final lap of the final race. As the reigning F2 champion, she graduated from the Centurion Academy and joined the Centurion Racing F1 Team for the 2022 season. 
Alex is a hard working individual who holds herself to incredibly high standards, which can often work against her and knock her confidence when she isn’t performing as well as she believes she should. She is often quick to say what she’s thinking, which is not always a good thing in the high adrenaline world of motorsport. 
Although she is not the first woman in Formula 1, she dreams of becoming the first woman to win the F1 championship one day.
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Social Gaming: Play vs Monetization
INTRODUCTION
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With the help of digital communities, the gaming communities have expanded into expansive central hubs for players worldwide to connect, collaborate and compete within games (Goncalves et al. 2023). However, it can be seen in recent years that there has been a shift within the gaming community. The gaming community's emphasis on play and camaraderie has started to become overshadowed by the growing trend of monetization of games. This change poses intriguing questions about the further development of the gaming community along with the impact of commercial interests.
In the beginning, Goncalves et al. (2023) state that the main role of gaming communities is for players to enjoy games together for entertainment purposes. From online forums to interactive game sessions, players are able to experience fictional worlds, complete missions in games and even forge friendships with each other. The rise of monetization in games, however, has created a new trend within the communities, disrupting the usual dynamics where players come together for the pure reason of enjoying games together.
THE EFFECTS OF MONETIZED GAMES
One of the prominent reasons for the shift in social gaming is the popularity of microtransactions and in-game purchases that can be made. Gaming communities are becoming increasingly interconnected with the economic structure of the games. Various virtual currencies, cosmetic skins, and premium items that are being monetized have created a world where the act of playing and gaming is now tied to the act of making financial transactions using real money. According to Markopoulos (2018), the game Clash of Clans uses four types of in-game currencies Gold, Elixir, Dark and Gems, where Gems are the most valuable but can only be purchased with real money. As some players wish to progress faster in the game and level up, they purchase Gems with their real-world money (Markopoulos 2018). As a result, these monetized features have created a dichotomy within the gaming communities, with some players embracing these microtransaction features while other believe that it disrupts the play of the game.
Competitive gaming, better known as e-sports, has also played a part in the monetization of games. Although e-sports has provided a platform for players to showcase their skills and talents in the game and even garner a huge following, the commercialization of these competitions have added a business aspect of it to gaming communities. According to Steinkuehler (2020), sponsorships, advertising deals and prize pools that can cost up to millions have turned e-sports into a profitable industry for businessmen and investors. However, this business model has now blurred the lines between passionate play and profit-driven motives for players and gaming companies alike. Sun (2017) states that the game League of Legends holds the World Championship, one of the biggest e-sports competitions, where the top 16 teams around the world will compete for the massive and enticing prize pool. In 2016, the prize pool for the Worlds Championship was a grand total of $5, 070, 000 (Sun 2017). Due to these changes, there have been debates in the gaming community on the authenticity and purity of e-sports due to commercial influences.
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Furthermore, live streaming has also reshaped the dynamics of the gaming communities. According to Johnson (2019), Twitch, a streaming platform, has given rise to content creators who monetize their gameplay through donations, subscriptions and sponsorships. This has allowed players to turn their passion into a substantial profession, it has also changed the communal nature of gaming. The reason for this is that the simple joy of playing games may no longer be the sole reason for players to game, as the aspect of needing to entertain an audience in order to generate revenue now comes into play (Johnson 2019). This then turns the act of playing and gaming into a test of good performance rather than personal enjoyment of the game.
THE POSITIVES OF MONETIZED GAMES
Although monetization has brought new changes and challenges to the gaming communities, it is also essential to recognize that it has brought some positive changes to gaming communities. The financial success of the gaming industry has allowed for higher investments in game development (Ten Pixel Studio 2022). This results in improved quality of games, allowing players to immerse themselves better in games. Moreover, the rising popularity of e-sports has elevated gaming into mainstream entertainment. According to Ponda (2019), e-sports has aided the gaming community in gaining recognition and massive revenue.
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In conclusion, the monetization of games has undeniably changed the gaming community, bringing about both positive and negative ones. Thus, striking a balance must be done to ensure that gaming communities can continue to thrive while being able to develop into greater entertainment.
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Goncalves, D, Pais, P, Gerling, K, Guerreiro, T & Rodrigues, A 2023, ‘Social gaming: A systematic review’, Computers in Human Behaviour, vol. 147, viewed 25 November 2023, <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563223002029>.
Markopoulos, P 2018, ‘The effect of monetization in the gaming industry. BA (Honours) in Games Thesis. Panagiotis Markopoulos’, University of the Art London: London College of Communication, viewed 25 November 2023, <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340983180_The_effect_of_monetization_in_the_gaming_industry_BA_Honours_in_Games_THESIS_Panagiotis_Markopoulos>.
Steinkuehler, C 2020, ‘Esports research: Critical, empirical, and historical studies of competitive videogame play’, Sage Journals, vol. 15, no. 1, viewed 25 November 2023, <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1555412019836855>.
Sun, Y 2017, ‘Motivation to play esports: Case of League of Legends’, Scholar Commons, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5119&context=etd>.
Johnson, MR, Woodcock, J 2019, ‘“And today’s top donator is”: How live streamers on twitch.tv monetize and gamify their broadcasts’, Social Media + Society, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2056305119881694>.
Ten Pixel Studio 2022, ‘Why game monetization is an important aspect for developers?’, Linkedin, 14 October, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-game-monetization-important-aspect-developers-ten-pixel-studio>.
Ponda, D 2019, ‘Rise of e-sports: How gaming is evolving into a mainstream entertainment medium like no other’, India Times, 5 October, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/rise-of-e-sports-how-gaming-is-evolving-into-a-mainstream-entertainment-medium-like-no-other-377033.html>.
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Learning to Fly
Frigid air nips at the goose bumps on my skin in the middle of July. 
“Ok, one more triple lutz jump.” My coach’s command reverberates along the sheet of ice in the figure skating rink. 
My legs immediately obey her orders after having been tamed by her for a decade. The ice purrs underneath my metal blades as I push towards the other side of the rink to set up for the jump again.  
First knee, second knee, twist. First knee, second knee, twist.
I repeat, and repeat, and repeat. I repeat until these words echo in an empty head because overthinking is dangerous: 
I know you’ve been landing this jump for four years but what if you fall this time? 
You’re not pushing yourself hard enough. You’re still not good enough yet.
You were trying to qualify for the World Championships yet you couldn’t even make it to the National Championships this year? How embarrassing. 
See what I mean? Dangerous. Once you let the Devil unleash his flames, he will burn through any surviving thread of confidence you have until you wither unrecognizably. 
First knee, second knee, twist. First knee, second knee, twist.
I launch myself up into the air and land perfectly on a crisp edge that etches itself into the ice. I let go of the breath I was holding which sends ripples down my tense muscles. I skate back to my coach for further instruction, knowing I will not get reprimanded. 
“Now add a triple-toe loop to the end of the triple-lutz jump.”
This jump combination is consistently done by the top female figure skaters in the world and it can ensure my spot on the 2018 Canadian Olympic Team. I’ve never conquered this jump combination before, but that doesn’t change the recipe for success: 
First knee, second knee, twist. First knee, second knee, twist.
I propel myself up into the air for the first jump of the combination and soon find myself reaching my foot back to launch up into the second jump. The air time of a triple jump lasts less than half a second but this jump defied gravity and time. As soon as I get up in the air the second time, I notice the bright fluorescent lights shining down on the ice surface and feel the air pressing up against my skates.  
The clean crackling of the ice sends vibrations up the soles of my feet and I hear clapping. 
Wait… that was it?
As I skate back to my coach, I bring myself to meet her steel gaze.
Oh, she was wearing glasses today?
My coach’s hands remain put in her pockets but her nonchalant, “Well done,” is enough for a delightful warmth to course up my spine.
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Skate For Gold. (2020). Figure Skating ASMR [Video]. Youtube
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The Championship Challenge Pins can be obtained from completing the first stage from Championship Challenges.The Mega Box Darryl Pin was obtainable as a free gift on.The Neutral, Happy, Angry, Thanks, and Special Lunar Brawl Pins were available as a bundle when the first gift was available.The GG Lunar Brawl Pin was obtainable from a free gift on 11/2/21 for 6 days along with 168 coins.
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The Happy, Sad, Angry, GG, and Phew Brawl-o-ween Rosa Pins were available in a bundle offer when the skin was available in the shop.
The Neutral, Thanks, and Special Brawl-o-ween Rosa Pins could be won from the Brawl-o-ween 2020 Challenge along with its featured skin.
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Triple packs cost 99 Gems and will give you 3 Epic Pins from all Brawlers. An additional offer for two Epic Pins (Heart and Phew Pins) for the same Brawler costs 69 Gems. If players are not missing an Epic Pin they will not appear in the shop. Buying this guarantees an Epic Pin with no other Pins available in the bundle.
Epic Pins are sometimes featured in the shop for 39 Gems.
Buying this guarantees 3 Rare Pins with no other pins available in the bundle.
Rare Pin Packs are sometimes featured in the shop for 79 Gems.
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Buying this guarantees a Common Pin with no other pins available in the bundle.
Common Pins are sometimes featured in the shop for 9 Gems.
If you had already obtained all the Pins, you’ll receive a Big Box instead. In these cases, a Pin Pack is rewarded in both the free (70th tier) and paid (10th tier) version of the Brawl Pass.
Pin Packs are sometimes featured as Brawl Pass tier rewards.
If players are not missing 2 Common Pins and a Rare or Epic Pin, they won’t appear in the shop. They contain 2 Common Pins with a 15/85% chance for an Epic or Rare Pin respectively.
Pins can be bought in Pin Packs which come in the Shop every weekend and can be bought for 49 Gems.
Pins for Gem Skins include both color variations for El Dragón and Prince Sprout.
Pins for Brawl Pass Skins are only available as tier rewards in Brawl Pass seasons.
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As Brawl Stars does not have a live in-call feature, Pins are used to express players' emotions in the match. Pins are way of expressing emotions in the game. Unlike Player Pins, Brawler Pins are Brawler exclusive and are only available for collecting once the Brawler they’re based on is unlocked. The 5 most recently used Pins can be used in a shortcut next to the "." button in the chat. You can only use 3 Brawler Pins and 2 Player Pins in battles. They come in various rarities, and can be used in the team/friendly game chat or in battles as emotes. Download Brawl Stars 22.Pins are in-game cosmetics obtainable from purchasable packs, deals which appear in the shop, or from the Brawl Pass as exclusive Pins. You can unlock this game mode when you have the maximum Fighter, you can play it three times a day, there is a leaderboard, the person with the most stars in the world will receive 50,000 star points, which is the golden Mecha Bo. Super has a large area like Sandy New game mode Duo Showdown (Power Play) Her Super – she will create a circular area where enemy enemies will slow down and take damage for a certain period of time. The spray cloud will remain for several seconds, causing some repeated damage over the fighters in this area. She uses her hairspray to attack a group of enemies. It is unlocked with 8,000 trophies for free. The new lady zombie Browler is called EMZ, she is preparing this update. The new EMZ brawler has already appeared in the game, it is available from 8,000 cups. The effect of accelerating the recharge from passivation “Avtom-Tika”: 13% -> 10% Healing from passivation “Fertilizer”: 600 -> 800
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