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dailyadventureprompts · 10 months

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Homebrew Mechanic: Bumpercar Combat

I'm going to keep most of my reasoning behind developing this system below the cut but I think we can all agree that D&D's combat can be painfully static. I love fight scenes but after going down a combined stage combat/ videogame boss design rabbit hole I've realized that one of the primary elements is missing from D&D's combat system, namely: Movement

From a mechanical perspective, D&D combat needs movement to break up the monotony of non-spellcater characters throwing punches at eachother until one of them drops, to introduce increased risk and randomness without damage-spike abilities.

From a narrative perspective, D&D combat needs movement to introduce tension and to help put character into day to day fighting beyond just flavor text. Likewise, fights that give different opportunities for movement will feel different from one another, making them stand out in the party's mind.

So without further ado I present my fun new system, which will have your party and their enemies bouncing around the battlefield like a demolition derby:

Press the attack: If you attack a creature and your initial attack roll is higher than their constitution score, you can force them to shift 5 ft into any of the tree squares opposite from your position. You then move to occupy the space they did.

Back to a Wall: Walls and other substantial barriers grant attackers the benefits of flanking as if they were a threatening creature.

Give Ground: If you are attacked in melee and the initial roll is lower than your dexterity score you may shift into any adjacent square, forcing the opponent to move into the space you previously occupied. If you are attacked at a range, you may still shift, but the attacker loses any cover bonuses they might have till the start of their next turn rather than moving.

Tripping Hazard: If you force an opponent into a square that could be considered rough terrain ( such as if it was occupied by a chair, or down a slippery slope) the target drops prone.

First things first I want to say that this system is largely inspired by the dynamic combat movement rules by raventear productions, which I found over on reddit. It's a great system but the more I thought about it the more I realized that introducing extra rolls into combat was adding extra bloat to combat, and so I needed to retool the system to ensure that the party weren't having to roll any more dice than they normally would. My goal with homebrew is always to add more options, not bloat.

Also, go check out@jillbearup over on youtube, her series breaking down cinematic fights was one of the main drivers behind wanting to find a homebrew system like this in the first place.

Finally, long hours spent watching @ohnoitstbskyen 's in depth bloodborne playthough got me thinking about the design of fights, and the right combination of enemies and environment can truly elevate the player(s) experience. I'm also working on my own bloodborne game which gave me a reason to finalize this system.

Now lets get on to why I wanted to build this system in the first place: D&D combat is at risk of being painfully slow and boring, as it's aged the depths to which it can be slow and/or boring have only increased. While part of that is up to the skill of players at the table, I largely chalk it up to the fact that the base system of combat isn't much changed from the days of old tabletop wargaming....characters and monsters control like army units, clashing up against one another till one side drops or some spellcaster drops an AoE ( artillery). That rigidity is fine when one person is controling a whole army of units, but I think every melee character has been in a position where they're slugging away with the same old attack while the wizards get to do cool shit.

The system sort of worked back In the early days when characters and monsters could only take a couple of hits before dropping, but as the editions progressed and everything got more complex what might have first been a quick life or death clash turned into a slugfest. Attacks of opportunity and rigid flanking rules specifically encouraged this slowdown, and 4th edition, the only attempt outside of the battemaster to really play with positioning crashed and burned mainly due to WotC's incompetence.

So how do I use this?

If you're having trouble thinking of why this system might be fun to implement, here's a few ideas:

It makes groupfights more dangerous, encouraging tactical thinking. Getting advantage reliably is the deciding factor in most d&d combats, with the tide turning in favour of whichever side has the most bodies. If combatants are shifting around with every missed hit then that advantage is more up for grabs

It puts increased focus on hazards and terrain features. Ledges, pits, pillars, walls, furniture, dungeon-clutter. Make no mistake that if you use this system and then design your combat arenas with some kind of terrain feature, it's GOING to be used. Where previously players and enemies alike had to chose between engaging with the arena for a potential benefit or doing raw damage reliably, here they'll be able to do both.

It gives non burst-damage melee characters a new way to play. Rolling a barbarian or fighter is supposed to come with a scene of empowerment which can be undercut one folks realize their super-strong orc berserker is being outclassed for damage by the shifty guy with the knife. Telling that player "Yeah, that person gets to roll more dice, but you get to bounce badguys off the walls like pinballs" is more than a consolation, it's what they signed up to do in the first place.

It adds drama to the fight. There's only so many ways a dm can describe enemies taking non-lethal sword hits that only take up a portion of their hp, and they're liable to run out of those long before the campaign is through. Part of what sells the importance of those hits and keeps players engaged between the first and the last is the feeling that they've had SOME kind of effect. Moving folks around is a middle ground between doing nothing and dropping a foe, changing the battlefield in a myriad of small ways that can build up to something meaningful.

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nerdyjournals · 7 months

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When you have a dangerous hobby/job

ship: bf!skz x reader

Notes: talks of sharp objects and dangerous scenarios, mentions of injuries and bruises

skz masterlist

Bang Chan

found out you had been axe throwing since age 15, was a little worried when he realized how easily they can bounce back

tagged along to one of your sessions, super impressed by every bullseye you hit

thought he saw it all until you pulled out the knives. you are far more accurate with those than the axes

the kids joke that he started dating a carnie and he squared up at the playful insult much to your own amusement

felt proud when stay found out bc they said that you'd be his personal bodyguard from now on, made both of you laugh

though he's supportive, he does get a little worried when he sees you with the large knife in the kitchen

Lee Know

accidentally found out that you moonlight as the top driver at a demolition derby after he tagged along with his friend

after what he's been through, it was a major worry that one hit would be too damaging

upon confronting you, you admitted that you had been doing this long before you started dating

you love the rush and the sound of the cheers when your car gets the final blow

seeing the worry, you invite him to one of the practices so he can see all of the safety measures the arena has in place, talking to every on staff medic and stunt coordinator

you find it sweet that he worries so much, but also that he doesn't really try to stop you as he sees the light shine when you're behind the wheel

Changbin

was a little confused when someone at the gym started talking to you about a new course, but felt his heart panic when you said you do high-risk parkour

rather than do it on lower courses, you and your other friends scaled parking garages, apartment complexes, and even main street buildings at night

he knows that you're quick and agile, but you're also a bit clumsy. he's seen you trip over air before

honestly, he tries to talk you out of it but knows that it won't do anything. the least you could do was put him down as an emergency contact alongside your parents as long as you two were dating

when he does finally see you in action, he's blown away. it's like there was a whole new person just waiting to be introduced to him

he calls you his little superhero after all of this

Hyunjin

the man may be an artist himself but when he walks into your studio for the first time to find you wielding a chainsaw, he's admittedly a little scared

you took up chainsaw carving as a hobby after seeing some at festivals, finding the act soothing and stress relieving

the amount of horror stories you have about chains snapping and hospital visits have him going green in the face, but you assure him that you do safety checks before and after each session as well as every thirty minutes

it isn't until your first exhibit that he realizes how much the medium means to you

he asks if you two can collaborate on a piece, one where you carve and he paints it. it becomes one of his favorite pieces

he eventually gets to see you in true form when you wield a chain-less chainsaw to scare people in a haunted house. let's just say, he knows not to make you mad anymore

Han

when you told him that you raced on a bike, he thought you meant a bicycle not a motorcycle

though street racing is frowned upon when not for a certain event, you found the thrill in racing through empty streets, parking garages, warehouses, and farmlands

he wanted to support you, but with you going out with nothing but a helmet, his anxiety went through the roof

to this day, he's still not happy about it but won't stop you because he loves you. he worries even more when you come back with bumps and bruises but no trophy

sooner or later, the others found out and the company hired you to film stunts for content and b-rolls for their groups. the pride that filled him when you went from illegal racer to professional stunt driver was warranted, but still wanted you certified

Felix

he's taken an aerial yoga class for a skz code, but that's nothing compared to what you do

the way your dance performance incorporates the dance form almost scares him as you fall at great speeds, unraveling or spinning with no spotter

he knows that he should trust in your abilities, but worry sinks into him at every drop and sign of a malfunction. it takes a lot in him to keep from running out on to stage to save you

you had been doing this long before you met, having taken dance lessons next to the aerial studio. you specialize in the silks but enjoy the lyra ring and the rope as well

your upper body's strength became super impressive, jokingly picking up your partner whenever you wanted

Seungmin

you never really talked about your job when around him, but he found out eventually when you showed up on the same interview program with him

contortion wasn't really seen as a job, but you felt pride in your abilities when you were cast for horror movies and traveling shows

he was super worried about the long term effects the talent could have on your body, especially your spine as you had always complained about pain there before

you try to assure him that you've been trained to do this from a young age, knowing the safety measures and when to pull out of a trick

you two always joke with the guys when you visit him on tour, making it seem like he packed you in a suitcase from the last location

I.N

it all started when he saw little dots of purple on your legs and arms. they weren't anywhere else, but eventually he asked you about them as he had feared the worst about your family

you assured him that was from your bi-weekly paintball battles that you and your friends do as a form of bonding. it gets out the aggression from the week as week as gives some relief to any sibling drama

he finds it interesting, having wanted to go but his job won't really let him due to the risk of injury

you end up sneaking him into your next session, showing him the ropes and keeping him safe from your sibling's wrath

he sees you in a whole different light, joking that you should go to the military instead of him

#kpop fanfic #stray kids x reader #stray kids imagines #skz fic #skz imagines #skz au #skz fanfic #skz x reader #stray kids fanfic #stray kids

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wildbeautifuldamned · 3 months

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SUZHICHOU HORSE RIDING DERBY EQUESTRIAN SCARF WRAP HEADWRAP 35 SQUARE PASTEL EU ebay melmarozzy

#scarf #horse #equestrian #badge #ribbon

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runnning-outof-time · 1 year

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Mutually Invested | Tommy Shelby x Reader

Request: yes by @sunsetbeachesandwriting … and @peakyswritings — who asked for the same prompt

Pairing: Tommy Shelby x reader

Summary: Tommy finds out something he did not know about (Y/N) (Y/L/N) after it comes down to a life or death situation. Both realize that sometimes it's best to choose your investments wisely.

Warnings: language, smoking, allusions to/implications of sexual situations, use of a derogatory word, mention of weapons

Word Count: 3557

A/N: I know I say it almost every time, but this was such a fun one to plot out and write. I’m pretty proud of what I did with this storyline…I hope you’ll find it interesting and that it makes sense to you. As always…the italicized lines are from the show. Enjoy! :)

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

Comment/Message me if you’d like to be tagged in future stories similar to this one!

"Smoke?" Tommy asked as he sat up slightly in the bed, clearing his throat as he reached over to the side table so that he could grab his pack of cigarettes.

"Yes, please," (Y/N) responded as she moved over to his side, draping her right arm over his bare chest as he went about lighting the first cigarette. She laid in this position until he handed her the cigarette he'd lit for her, making sure to sit up as she took it between her fingers. That sat in silence as they smoked, a few moments passing before she spoke up again: "are you all squared away for tomorrow?"

"I am," Tommy's answer was definitive and spoken with confidence.

"All of the actors are in place and understand what they need to do?" she asked another question, turning her head to look at him after she finished speaking.

"Yes," he gave another short answer.

"Man of few words tonight, aren't you?" she called him out on his curt responses, a grin forming on her face as she reached over him to stamp out the cigarette in the ashtray sitting on the bedside table. She held her grin as she slid down in the bed so that she could rest her chin against his pectoral and still be able to look up at him. Tommy only hummed as he looked down at her, the slightest of smiles playing on his lips.

Silence fell in the room again after (Y/N) was finished speaking. She focused her attention on the skin of his chest then, running her hand over top of it absentmindedly as she enjoyed the warmth radiating off of his body.

Tommy waited until he finished his cigarette to speak again: "you're still planning on coming with me, right?" he asked her, his question making her look up at him again as the movements of her hands halted at the sound of his voice.

"Of course I am," she answered him, a slight smile present, "I wouldn't miss it for anything," she assured him as she moved up his body again so that her face would be closer to his. "I'll take any chance I get to dress up and be on Tommy Shelby's arm," she told him then, her voice now lower than it was before.

His eyes flitted down to her lips, watching her speak before they found her gaze again. He pressed his lips together then, and (Y/N) was able to feel his 'signature Tommy Shelby pout' against her own lips. "Good," he husked before his lips matched hers in a haste.

Sure, there was a lot riding on the events that would occur at the Epsom derby tomorrow. But tonight, in this moment, those events were the furthest thing from Tommy's mind.

"Shouldn't we...be making sure that...everything is squared away for tomorrow?" (Y/N) asked, getting her words out in between the kisses he was giving her as he rolled them so that he was now leaning over top of her.

"Let that be tomorrow's problem," he mumbled against the skin of her neck before he began leaving kisses there. Kisses that made (Y/N)'s jaw fall slack and her mind reel. Maybe they'd just have to be tomorrow's problems.

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(Y/N) looked around the busy hall with frantic eyes, trying to pick the Birmingham gangster that she'd arrived with out of the crowds. He told her he'd meet her at the doors to the dining room at a time that had passed at least fifteen minutes ago. Her worries were starting to build by the second. She thought she heard gunshots ring out, but she couldn't be too sure, and now she feared that maybe his plan hadn't gone how they'd both hoped.

A familiar figure that was walking towards her a few minutes later made her release the breath she'd been holding. "What held you up? You're late," she said in a hushed voice once he stopped in front of her, not wanting to air their business out to the entire room.

Tommy took a steadying breath before he spoke, trying to make it seem like he hadn't just rushed his way up to her. "It's nothing. Everything went according to plan," he assured her with a slight nod of his head, his hands sliding into his pockets then.

"You're bleeding, Tommy," she pointed out once she noticed the streak of red that was just off of his right browline.

"I'm fine," he brushed her off, pulling his peaked cap out of his jacket's pocket so that he could put it on, effectively covering the blood in doing so. "Let's go in, yeah?" he then suggested, nodding his head to the doors of the dining area.

"Ok," (Y/N) nodded, doing what he said and dropping the question about his apparent injury as she fell in by his side. Tommy glanced over at her and slipped his hand around her waist, making sure to pull her closer to him as he led her inside the banquet hall-like room.

"We'll sit here," he said, nodding to one of the waiters, who then followed the couple to the open table. The man then suggested some drinks, but Tommy shooed him away, taking out his packet of cigarettes instead. He offered one to (Y/N), who accepted, and made sure to light hers before he lit his own.

He then kept his head down and took a few more steadying breaths so that he could come off as composed in the conversation that was about to happen. (Y/N) kept her eyes focused on the door that the man they'd be meeting with would surely come through in any second. They only had to wait a few moments before that happened.

"Mr. Sabini!" Tommy called when he noticed the Italian man and the man he often traveled with enter the room, "you're late. Have a seat," his words were bordering on cocky, like he knew he already had the upper hand in the conversation simply because he'd arrived first. "What happened to your nose?" he then questioned the man with Sabini as the two men sat down across from him and (Y/N).

"You ought to have that brother of yours put down," the man stated, scorn in his voice.

"I tried that, he bit the vet," Tommy remarked dryly, shaking his head in a way that showed he was dismissing the other man's statement.

"Why have you brought her with you?" Sabini questioned, eyeing up (Y/N) as he spoke.

"She's got an important role in the business I'm carrying out with you," Tommy answered, his eyes still zeroed in on the man sitting across from him.

"You've decided to make her part of your deal?" Sabini suggested a reason, his eyebrows raised as a look of intrigue formed on his face. (Y/N) felt her throat dry up at the mention of this possibility, but she knew Tommy wouldn't let it fly.

"No," Tommy shook his head, "I protect my investments," he said to the other man, his voice flat to show that he wasn't interested in the route that Sabini was trying to take.

Sabini laughed at Tommy's statement, his smirk still present. "And what could you have invested in this fuckin' whore, hmm?" he questioned in a snide tone. He laughed again, more to himself this time, before continuing, "well, aside from what every other man she's been with has." The dig made both Tommy and (Y/N)'s blood start to boil as Sabini's grin widened.

Tommy took hold of (Y/N)'s hand that was slowly bringing her dress up her leg so that she could have access to the blade that was strapped to her thigh. He knew what she was itching to do, and although he wanted to see what would happen, he couldn't let her. Sabini would get what was coming for him in due time. They needed to remember the long game.

"How'd you pay out today, Sabini, eh?" Tommy deflected the conversation, hoping to shift the tides again to what he'd planned on discussing. He kept his hand clamped around (Y/N)'s under the table, hoping she'd get the message to stand down.

"I've told the coppers about you...they'll come to get you, and her, before the King comes up here," Sabini deflected Tommy's statement, showing that he wasn't going to get sucked into his game.

"From what I saw, the police are a bit busy right now," Tommy countered, bringing the cigarette he was smoking up to his lips to take a drag. Sabini then leaned over to his counterpart, mumbling something about the coppers that he'd apparently talked to being late. (Y/N) couldn't quite make the comment out, but Tommy heard him loud and clear, "like I told you, they're a bit busy," he broke into the other men's conversation, leaning over to tap some of the cigarette's ash off into the tray, "same as my boys," he added cooly as he sat back again.

"What the fuck does that mean?" the other man questioned.

"What does that mean?" Tommy repeated the statement, sucking in a breath before continuing, "my boys are on the track, and they're having a little bonfire...gaming licenses, you know," a smirk formed on his face, and (Y/N) had to contain hers as she watched realization flood Sabini's features.

"Fuck," the Italian hissed, hanging his head.

Tommy continued to let him have it, "you place too much reliance on the police for your security, Mr. Sabini. That was a mistake," he called out the other man's faults, his voice low but taunting. Sabini stood up then, his hand going for the holster that was under his jacket. "No, no," Tommy noticed the move right away, "think about who you are...think about where you are. If you pull a weapon, you are the king's assassin. Now, sit down. Stay calm," he talked him through what would happen if he brandished a weapon at that moment.

The smirk started to break through on (Y/N)'s face as she heard what Tommy had to say. She knew something that no one else in this room did, and the fact that Tommy was throwing that title onto others, when he very much was the King's assassin, was amusing to her.

Silence hung in the air until Sabini slowly sat down in his seat again. "Good," Tommy gave false praise, tapping his cigarette again before he continued to let the other man have it, "now your next mistake, Mr. Sabini, was breaking your promise with Alfie Solomons..." he paused, watching closely for how the man sitting across from him would react to his statement, "you promised Alfie that his bookies could come to Epsom. He was very hurt when you said no. He was very hurt. That's why me and Alfie are back in business," he ended this statement with another grin, finally letting go of (Y/N)'s hand so that he could hold both of his hands out to the sides in a careless gesture.

Sabini just nodded as this information sank into his brain. (Y/N) found that to be the perfect time to inform him of what else would be happening. "It's also why Mr. Solomons and I have entered a deal...to take control of all of the London clubs you own," she told him, gaining his attention. She watched his jaw fall slightly slack, and the sight of that made her grin grow. "I look forward to telling you what to do, Mr. Sabini, as that is where you will be left once we are finished with you," she said to him, rubbing salt in the wound as she felt the confidence exuding out of her.

Once again, Sabini and his man said nothing. Instead he dropped his gaze and stood from the chair. He, slowly, turned away from the table and stood for a moment before he grabbed a bottle of wine and shattered it. Tommy was quick to move (Y/N) behind him at the sound, and he managed to push the table out of the way as Sabini turned to face him again, the new weapon present in his hand. Three officers quickly entered the room at the sound of the commotion, making their way straight over to where it all happened.

"It's alright, it's alright, officers," he started, holding his hands out in front of him as he spoke, "he's just a bad loser," he then added a jab as he motioned towards the man who had lost his cool moments ago.

The coppers didn't care to hear Tommy's speech, and as soon as he finished speaking, they went and grabbed him. (Y/N) took a few steps back and watched, frozen in her spot as he tried to fight against their grip. What was there that she could do?...Nothing. The three men proved themselves more powerful than Tommy, and quickly managed to be able to drag him to the door they entered through. (Y/N) didn't stick around to see what happened next. She turned and started walking to the opposite door as Sabini started yelling about Tommy losing.

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Tommy felt himself hit the dirt, and for a split second he thought he was dead, but then he opened his eyes and saw one of the three men who'd brought him to this undisclosed location standing over him with his revolver still brandished. He held his hands up as he blinked a few times, trying to figure out what the hell had just happened.

"At some point in the near future, Mr. Churchill will want to speak to you in person, Mr. Shelby," the man informed him as he continued blinking and panting. How had he managed to live through this? "He has a job for you. We will be in touch," he continued before telling Tommy to get out of the grave and be on his way.

Tommy said nothing, instead clamboring out of the grave at the unnamed man's orders, still slightly shocked by what was happening. He then began walking across the field, biting on his cheek to contain the tears that were threatening to fall. He didn't even know why he was on the verge of crying, but he couldn't stop his eyes from stinging. He tripped in one of the field's rows several steps away from where he started, and the fall made the levee break. He yelled out, shouting as loud as he could as he grabbed the soil in his hands. But he knew he needed to get up; to get up and keep moving forward. So he did just that.

A vehicle came into view after he'd been walking across the field for some time. It sat at the edge of it, on the road that led out of this unknown place. As he neared it, he was able to see a familiar figure leaning up against the front of the car.

"Smoke?" (Y/N) asked as Tommy came within several steps of her. She took the cigarette from between her lips and held it out to him. Wordlessly, Tommy accepted the cigarette, bringing it to his lips and taking a long drag as he looked back at the field he'd just traveled across.

"Strange seeing you here," he spoke after taking a few drags. His nerves were finally settled enough that he was able to form thoughts and complete sentences again.

"Had to make sure my man followed through with the plan," she answered, motioning her hand to the field.

"Your man?" Tommy quirked an eyebrow, another wave of confusion promptly washing over him.

"Yes," (Y/N) nodded, crossing her arms over her chest, "the moment I found out that Campbell had plans to deal with you once you'd done his bidding, I knew I had to get a man in on what he'd been scheming," she explained to him, pursing her lips as she looked to the field again, "pity those two had to lose their life over it...'m sure they were good men," she added in a remorseless tone, making it evident that she didn't quite care about the two Ulster Volunteers that had been sent out on this mission.

"So this was the plan all along?" he asked another question, still trying to wrap his head around it.

"Yeah," she nodded definitively.

Tommy dropped his gaze to the ground upon hearing her response. He took a drag from the cigarette before looking up; squinting as he gazed out at the field once more. "Shame..." he trailed off, shaking his head the slightest bit, "thought I was going to be killed."

"No," (Y/N) was quick with a reply, and it made him look in her direction, "I protect my investments," she told him, reusing the statement that he'd said in regards to her earlier. Tommy exhaled a breath of a laugh as he heard her say it, and she couldn't stop the smirk from tugging her lips upwards. They looked at each other for a few beats before she pushed herself off of the car's hood. "Get in the car, Tommy," she said to him as she moved to one of the rear doors. She opened it and entered, leaving it open for Tommy to follow. He did seconds later.

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Nothing was said during the car ride. The driver brought them directly to the home that his sister, Ada, resided in, which was also where he stayed during his visits to London...when he wasn't at (Y/N)'s that is. Tommy exited the car and wasn't surprised when (Y/N) slid out behind him.

He walked up to the door but stopped before opening it. "You work for Churchill?" he asked her the question that had been burning in his brain since they'd gotten into the car.

"I do," her answer was simple and to the point, and she kept her eyes fixed on Tommy's as she said it. "He sees something in you, Tommy. That's why he's keeping you around," she added, her words making him let out a wry laugh.

He thought about getting into his thoughts about Churchill for a moment before deciding against it. There were more pressing matters to talk about. "So that deal with Alfie...taking Sabini's clubs from him, that was all a farce?" he couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows as he asked her this. For once he was having trouble making sense of the situation at hand.

"Not all of it, no," she shook her head before continuing, "Sabini's been on the radar. Gaining control of his clubs will no doubt aid us through providing a better understanding of how he operates."

Tommy nodded, understanding the angle she took. "And this?" he asked then, motioning between the two of them.

"This was solely for my personal gain," she told him, a grin forming on her lips as she spoke. "I had no intentions in the beginning, but what can I say...? I became invested in more ways than one," she admitted without an ounce of shame present in her voice.

Tommy parted his lips as he took in her statements, breaking their eye contact as he tried to think of what he'd say next. The slightest of grins formed on his face before he spoke again: "and how am I to know that what you're saying is true?" His question had a tone present in it that was indecipherable to (Y/N). She couldn't lie that his words, and how he said them, ignited something inside of her.

She took one step closer to him before answering. "I could tell you; go on about how I got my job with the government, or..." she trailed off, her grin growing as she took one more step so that she was now standing toe to toe with him, "I could show you; do what I need to to make sure you know that I'm truly on your side and did what I had to today in order to reflect the best interest of us both," this part of her response was uttered in a lower voice, one that Tommy had previously only associated with things that happened behind closed doors with her.

"Best interest of us both, eh?" he remarked, a grin ghosting on his lips as his eyes flitted down to hers.

"I'd like to think that it would be...since we're mutually invested in each other," she spoke through her grin before glancing down at his attire, "maybe we should get you changed, Mr. Shelby?" she suggested, "wouldn't want you to dirty your sister's home," she added a quip, her eyebrows raised as her eyes lit up with that suggestive glint that was so familiar to him.

"I don't think my attire matters for what you've in mind, but I appreciate the emphasis on the subject," he told her, their faces impossibly close to each other. He held his position as she held her gaze on him, and he waited a moment or two longer before breaking apart for just enough time so that he could manage to unlock the door and usher her inside.

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ltwilliammowett · 5 months

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Today we have door 18 and here we have an East Indiaman. A fragile beauty hiding in Salem- The Friendship of Salem

Friendship of Salem

More about her:

The original Friendship, a two-decked, three-masted, square-rigged, 342-ton vessel was built from 1796-1797. The ship was constructed in the Stage Point yard of Salem shipbuilder Enos Briggs across the South River from today's Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Friendship was launched on 28 May 1797 and registered at the Salem Custom House to merchants Aaron Waite (1742-1830) and Jerathmiel Peirce (1747-1827).

Friendship was an “East Indiaman,” the type of merchant ship that was used in the East Indies trade in the years after the American Revolution. Friendship made 15 voyages to countries including China, Indonesia, India, Venezuela, Spain, and Russia. The cargo brought back to Salem consisted of pepper, silk, sugar, coffee, ale, sherry, tin, salt, cheese, candles, and other goods and merchandise.

On 5 September 1812, Friendship was returning from Archangel, Russia, when the ship was captured by the British sloop of war HMS Rosamond. The War of 1812 between the British and the United States began while Friendship was in Archangel, Russia. The war had started in June, but the captain and crew were unaware of that fact and set off for Salem, only to be captured in the Atlantic Ocean and taken as a prize of war. The captain and crew were able to return to Salem, but Friendship was sold at auction in London, England on 17 March 1813.

The replica tall ship, is docked at Derby Wharf and was designed to present the appearance an original 1797 Salem-built vessel. The keel was laid in Scarano Shipyard in Albany, New York in 1996 and uses modern technology and materials to meet today’s safety and accessibility requirements.

She represents New England’s influential role in the development of global and domestic maritime trade and in the economic and political development of the United States.

#naval history #naval artifacts #friendship of salem #tall ship #advent calendar #day 18 #age of sail replica #18th century

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shitpostingkats · 1 year

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ROTTMNT details I love pt. 4

Signs and posters

The ‘how to make pizza’ poster in the lair kitchen

Similarly, a 1.99 sicker on the side of the kitchen counter

Quite possibly, my favorite detail in any rottmnt background ever. It just SCREAMS ‘someone took the sticker off some groceries and just thoughtlessly stuck it somewhere’. Probably after a back-and-forth war of stickering eachothers shells.

The news feed on April’s phone

Donnie’s official betrayal contract

Note his wonderful signature.

Warren and Hypno kept one of the flyers for the fake Jersey show, and hung it up in their apartment

Huginn and Muninn sign Baron’s letters ‘H&M’

Complete with a heart and adorable self portraits.

Corkboard in April’s biology class reads ‘YEET=MC squared’ and advertises ‘AP turtle dissection’

April has apparently taken Mayhem to the beach, and also has a painting of Mikey as Pac-man eating pizza.

Why? I do not know. Maybe he painted it for her?

And finally, the hidden city community board, which has: *Deep breath*

A flyer for the demolition derby, Hypno’s magic shows, Repo’s towing company, Bro’s Pizza, Teddy Bear Town, Warren Stone’s public speaking lessons (which has been defaced), and a mutant offering personal training who I couldn’t identify (maybe Dogpound?) As well as a recruitment flyer for the Foot Shack, lost posters for pink unicorn(s) and one of Todd’s dogs, Splinter trying to sell his kettle, and finally, a wanted poster for Leo from “Portal Jacked”.

#rottmnt #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #rise of the tmnt #save rottmnt #rise donnie #rise leo #rise mikey #rise raph #rise splinter #april o'neil #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt leo #rottmnt mikey #rottmnt raph #rottmnt splinter #rottmnt details

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fashionlouist · 1 year

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We can’t see many details up-close, but there’s a possibility Louis is wearing a full Givenchy look — pairing the U-Lock Blazer with matching Slim-Fit Pants with U-Lock Buckle and 4G Buckle Squared Derby Shoes, all by the brand.

#louis tomlinson #louis tomlinson fashion #louis fashion #fashionlouist #givenchy #ltf23 #march 2023 #2023.03.16 #all of those voices: london premiere #trousers #shoes #fitfpromo #aotvpremiere

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aimeedaisies · 9 months

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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in July 2023

01/07 Princess Anne accompanied by Sir Tim, opened the 30th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy Harbour. ⛴️

03/07 As Chancellor of Harper Adams University, visited the University’s Future Farm, Edgmond and met the 2023 Marshal Papworth Foundation Scholars. 👩‍🎓

As Patron, Scottish Fisheries Museum’s Reaper Appeal visited the Scottish Fisheries Museum in St. Ayles, Anstruther. 🎣

04/07 Visited Strathcarron Hospice, Denny. 👩‍⚕️

As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended a 5 Military Intelligence Battalion Training Night at the Army Reserve Centre, Edinburgh. 💂

05/07 As part of Holyrood week in Edinburgh, Princess Anne carried out the following engagements;

Opened the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, at NHS Lothian as part of #NHS75 celebrations. 🧸

Opened King’s Buildings Nucleus Building at the University of Edinburgh. 👩‍🎓

Launched WETWHEELS EDINBURGH Accessible Boat at Port Edgar Marina. 🦽🛥️

Attended a Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria for Eric Liddell 100 programme. 🍽️

06/07 As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, attended the Textile Institute World Conference at the University of Huddersfield. 🪡

Opened Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Maternity Theatre at Bradford Royal Infirmary.🤰

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals, with Sir Tim, took the salute at the Household Division Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade. 🫡

07/07 Attended a Charity Polo Day at Cirencester Park Polo Club for the Spinal Injuries Association 🐎

11/07 Visited Flintshire Adult Day Care Centre, Hwb Cyfle in Queensferry, Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

HRH, as the new Patron of BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) visited their Headquarters at Marford Mill, Wrexham, Wales. 🦡

12/07 Visited St Helena’s Nursing Campus at the University of Derby in Chesterfield. 👩‍⚕️

Opened Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Urgent and Emergency Care Department. 🏥

Attended a Reception at Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre for the Motor Neurone Association. 🚘

13/07 Sir Tim represented the Princess Royal at a service of thanksgiving for the life of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce at Westminster Abbey. ⚓️

Princess Anne opened the King’s Arch at Government House, visited the Tortoise Takeover Trail at Gorey Castle and subsequently opened the Tortoise Tunnel at Jersey Zoo. 🇯🇪🐢

Princess Anne with Sir Tim, later attended the Royal Academy of Engineering Annual Awards Dinner at the Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, London. 🏆

14/07 Opened the new Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau and visited DP World Shipping Container Terminal. ⛴️

15/07 As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended their Annual Corps Day at Chicksands. 🪖

18/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim carried out the following engagements in Kent;

Opened a new affordable housing development at Bartlett Close, Staple, Canterbury, followed by a Reception at Staple Village Hall. 🏡

Visited St James’s Cemetery in Dover in her role as Patron of the Remembrance Trust 🫡

Visited Folkestone National Coastguard Institution Station in Folkestone to mark its 25th Anniversary, followed by a Reception at Folkestone Yacht and Motorboat Club. 🚨

19/07 In South Wales, visited Barry Citizens Advice Bureaux in her role of Patron of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and later visited HM Prison Cardiff in her role of Patron of the Butler Trust. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

20/07 Joined the ship’s company of HMS Albion and visited Clyde Marina near Glasgow, Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim attended a Dinner at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Clubhouse, to celebrate the 50th Edition of the Fastnet Race in Cowes, Isle of Wight. 🛥️

27/07 Attended the Tall Ships Races Captains’ Dinner at Lerwick Town Hall, Lerwick, Shetland Islands. 👨‍✈️🍽️

28/07 Visited ships in Lerwick Harbour taking part in the Tall Ships Races. 🚢🏁

29/07 With Sir Tim, attended the King George Day at Ascot Racecourse. 🏆🐎

30/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim visited Cowes, Isle of Wight for Cowes Week and carried out the following engagements;

Viewed Cowes Week Racing and met Squadron Staff at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🛥️

Visited HMS Tyne and The Royal Navy Stand. ⛴️

Attended a Church Service at Holy Trinity Church. ⛪️

Attended a Reception for Members, Racing Crews, Flag Officers and Sailing Associates at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🥂

Total official engagements for Anne in July: 42

2023 total so far: 304

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in July: 14

2023 total so far: 70

#hardest working royal 🫡#no choice but to stanne #this is based on the court circular #monthly engagement count #july 2023 #and yes i’m doing a separate count for tim too #because i’m rooting for…#operation working royal tim 🫡#STILL WAITING CHARLES…#not all engagements are listed on this post #if you want a full list plz dm me 💕#princess anne #princess royal #tim laurence #timothy laurence

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