#Hoxton Street

[thepermanentrainpress]

AN-TING: SONGS FROM MY ROOM

Songs from My Room – An-Ting 安婷 Release Date: July 13th, 2022

Track Listing:

1. London Night 2. Plaque Time 3. Ping Pong Dance 4. Last June 5. Hoxton Street 6. Past Tense 7. Purple Dream 8. The Jolly Frog 9. Option 7 10. Midnight Whisper

It never fails to amaze me how music has the ability to carry complex narratives. Even without visual feedback, a powerful instrumental can transform everyday landscapes into something else; movies, memories, and feelings. Songs from My Room is the first original album by London-based pianist and composer An-Ting 安婷, and it does just that. 

The album is transfixing and touching as it explores An-Ting’s experience living during the pandemic. As the title suggests, each piano solo feels like sitting with her, sharing moments in time, looking out from her window. London comes to life — and comes to a halt — through her passionate artistry. Originally from Taiwan and now based in London, An-Ting has a multitude of accreditation to her name, including being the current Artistic Director of Chinese Arts Now (CAN), which supports a variety of Chinese artists experiencing diaspora.

The power of storytelling comes through especially in the two feature songs, “Last June”  and “Purple Dream.” “Last June” is a beautiful yet haunting composition that focuses on keeping the same melody and chords throughout, only to be accompanied by the twinkle of piano in the background. It revels in mundanity and feels uncertain as it progresses, but still hopeful, much like the day-to-day lifestyle of quarantine and current events happening during this time. In contrast, “Purple Dream'' sounds more joyful with the piece reaching a crescendo in the middle that reads content and peaceful.

A personal favourite of mine is “Hoxton Street,” and perhaps it’s because I’ve never been, but An-Ting does an incredible job of illustrating what it could be like there through her music. The piece is sorrowful, dreary, but at the same time evokes a feeling of wonder and exploration. It really feels like I’m walking there, contemplating life – watching people go by as I think about my own, and think about theirs. This piece especially feels like an all-encompassing landscape.

Another highlight is the piece “Ping Pong Dance.” It is a rag-time, saloon-esque piece that was composed in a very fun way. There is a video outlining the silliness and playfulness of the number, where ping pong balls dance across the piano (literally) as An-Ting plays the tune. She states that she “entertained” herself with this number, and I think it’s incredible that someone can entertain themselves in such a talented way!

Songs from My Room is truly a soundscape of An-Ting’s personal time of living in London during the pandemic, and then some. It is an insight into her skillset as a composer and pianist. If you want to catch her live, An-Ting performs at various concert venues regularly—though you might have to travel to Europe to see her! For those that do, I am envious. I hope I can see her brilliant mind live one day.

Written by: Alexa Tarrayo

#An-Ting #An-Ting 安婷 #Music #album review #PRalbum #Review #Alexa #Alexa Tarrayo #music review #Songs from My Room #instrumental #composer #pianist #neo-classical #Last June #Purple Dream #Hoxton Street #Ping Pong Dance #London #UK #England

[sometiktoksarevalid]

#cc #london #hoxton street monster supplies #england #monsters

[savage-flirtation]

#hoxton street monster supplies #monster supplies #Halloween #monster #monsters #london #travel #candy #sweets #fun

[harrietvane]

Feeling stressed / take a rest

(Grafitti in Hoxton, London, March 2023)

#thanks bro will do! #london tag #grafitti #street art #hoxton #me unclenching after the endeavour finale tbh #(anyway it’s by the overland station behind the museum of the home aka geffrye as was)

[monkismymoniker]

#christophe brumby #35mm film #film photography #street photography #new topographics #psychogeography #documentingspace #Weymouth Terrace #hoxton #hackney

[spilladabalia]

The 4 Skins - Plastic Gangster

#the 4 skins #plastic gangster #gary hitchcock #hoxton tom #john jacobs #pete abbot #panther #oi! #street punk #punk #punk rock #the good the bad and the 4 skins #1982 #Youtube

[londonstreetartphotos]

#Image #london #street art #streetsoflondon #uk #streetphotography #photography #graffiti #graffittiart #streetart #grafiti #original photographer #hoxton

[thatblondeinfluence]

Christmas in London - Hotel Edition

Christmas in London – Hotel Edition

London during the Christmas season has to be one of my favourite places. All of the shops are decorated, Oxford Street has their Christmas lights up and Covent Garden’s Christmas tree is decorated and ready for the big day. If you’re thinking of coming to London for some Christmas shopping or a festive day out Ice Skating at Alexandra Palace, staying in the right hotel can really make or break…

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#Christmas in London #Christmas Trip #DoubleTree #Hilton Hotels #London #London Hotels #Oxford Street #Pan Pacific #Regent Street #The Hoxton #The Marylebone Hotel #The Standard #The Waldorf #Tower of London #Travel

[justsomewildbeast]

Ive been wandering on this shop for a minute and i found some really nice everyday stuff

Soap an sanitiser for them paws and claws, also suitable for humans 🪻🪴

And for my fellows vegan vampires 🖤

🍊Vegan body wash and soak set, i know ya'll are gonna love this one

There's also snacks

For my fellow dragons

And last but not least,

For my fellows zombies

If ya'll wanna check the shop for yourselves here is the link of the shop

Have a nice day/night ya'll 🤍

#otherkin #nonhuman #alterhuman #therian #therianthropy #wolf therian #werewolf kin #werewolf #vampirekin #vampires #there's a lot of nice stuff in this shop #💳💥💳💥💳💥💳💥💳💥💳 #ya'll are gonna love these #dragonkin #zombiekin #deadkin #vegan and not so vegan

[what-yadoking-likes]

6 games to get to know me? Boot.

6 heists to get to know me? Toot!

Feel free to join in: here are the 6 heists to get to know me, Yadoking. In no particular order:

Shacklethorne Auction I enjoy this one, and I enjoy completing it in stealth specifically. I think the setting is really cool, and the piano music drifting up to the top floor as you hunt for the blow torch/security boxes? It really creates a spooky ambience. The idea of heisting from an auction itself is also extremely cool and the tuxes/outfits for this heist are nothing to sniff at, either.

Framing Frame. Is this because I like the heist? No, I fucking hate it. Is this because I am good at this heist? No, I am fucking shit at this heist. No joke, in my career playthrough it took me HOURS to complete this heist in stealth. In fairness, this was due to my lack of a dedicated stealth build rather than a lack of skill - but it deserves a dishonourable mention on this list all the same.

Stealing Xmas A crazy Vlad heist! I really like this one. The objectives are fun and varied and essentially force you into exploring the map. And Vlad wanting to steal the fucking Christmas tree? IT'S SO COOL. I love it when Payday leans into the camp side of things. Is it absolutely ridiculous to blow the ceiling off the roof of the mall to extract the tree? Yes, yes it is. Do I care? I do not. Also, Vlad makes a pen!$ joke, which as an eight-year-old boy I find really funny.

No Mercy A crossover with one of my other most-played game series on Steam? Sign me the fuck up. Yeah, the heist was retconned a bit in Payday 2, but honestly? The thought of a bunch of greedy clowns releasing a zombie virus into the world is really funny. The stealth portion is a cool touch, though obviously not sustainable throughout the heist's duration. The claustrophobic corridors can get real busy though... with the corpses of all the cops you kill.

Birth of Sky Okay, I know not everyone will agree with me on this. But I think this heist is pretty funny as a concept. Locke's commentary is great because he is still in his 'maybe I'll be a villain teehee' era, and he's such a great contrast to Bain. Yes the snipers and that finale in the sewers is absolutely brutal (on harder difficulties), but I've had so much fun on this map.

Hoxton Breakout Call me basic if you want but again - it's FUN. Breaking your mate out of prison and rushing through the city streets to get him to safety? Fun. Driving directly into the FBI offices? Fun. Raiding the FBI offices of evidence, servers and witness testimonies? FUN! I think day 2 of this one offers great replayability as the map is decently-sized and offers really different objectives. I know some people dislike day 2 because it feels like a lot of waiting for drills/hacks/scans - but I think holding down a section of the FBI HQ as you hunt desperately for the information that will help the gang out as a whole is so much fun. I would love to know everyone else's 6 heists to get to know them! This is just a bit of fun - we all enjoy this series for different reasons, and I am sure no two lists will be exactly the same.

#6 heists to get to know me #Yado writes #is this a shitpost? who knows #Payday #Payday 2 #Payday 3

[monkismymoniker]

#christophe brumby #35mm film #film photography #street photography #new topographics #psychogeography #documentingspace #kingsland rd #hoxton #hackney

[canadian-pug-cartel]

Payday characters as quotes from my discord

Inspired by @scrungly-seraph (thanks man)

Jimmy: it’s got a sexy arch

Houston: im not you hoxton I can’t just seduce my problems away

Wolf: im going to tickle your asshole with the barrel of my shot gun if you don’t back the fuck up!

Houston: I use to be a Disney adult larva

Bonnie: what did we learn from this? America and trans rights

Dallas: stop feeding me lemons in my sleep!

Jimmy: call me a car in street fighter cause im about to DENT THIS SHIT!

#payday 2 #payday #houston payday 2 #wolf payday 2 #Bonnie payday 2 #jimmy payday 2 #dallas payday 2

[crispy-bonnie]

First Meeting — THE PAYDAY GANG

You were recently recruited into the Payday gang and you're making yourself comfortable at the Safe House. It seemed to be pretty empty, assumingely because the gang was busy, but that changed while you were settling in.

A/N // Not all characters were included because oh my god why are there SO MANY FUCKING HEISTERS

Dallas

Dallas was in his office and didn't pay much mind to you until you managed to stumble into his office

He recognized you as the newbie and just motioned for you to come in

He gave you a general rundown of the place and how your job would work, also dropping a few warnings here and there

He was relieved knowing that you were at least familiar with heisting. Upon your recruitment, he was pretty hesitant since Bain didn't provide enough info on you

He eventually dismissed you and went back to his work

He didn't really seem to mind you

Wolf

Wolf had absolutely no clue about your arrival since he paid no attention to Bain's blabbing about safe house plans and whatnot

To put it simply, you found yourself held at gunpoint the second you walked in

He was yelling at you to explain why you were there but stopped when Hoxton managed to get him to calm the fuck down

Hoxton eventually shooed Wolf away, but Wolf was glaring at you as he walked off

Hoxton

Hoxton met you while Wolf was busy holding you at gunpoint

After he managed to fend him off, he apologized for Wolf's behavior and introduced himself formally

He told you to make yourself at home and said he would have a designated area for you arranged at some point

You swear you saw him sweating profusely the second he saw you light up with excitement

You brushed it off as he dismissed himself to his office

Dallas noticed him walk in with a nearly beer red face and he chuckled

"Alright, who's the lucky one?"

"Shut up."

Clover

Clover had noticed you while she was watching the security cameras and nearly sounded the alarms

Of course, she stopped herself when she remembered Bain mentioning a new person joining the gang

She proceeded to relax a bit and went back to watching the cams

At some point, Clover had passed by you while you were hanging out in the lounge

She greeted you warmly and even offered you a beer. Whether or not you accept is up to you

Regardless, she'll grab a beer for herself and start chatting with you. An hour or two passes before she leaves to go back to manning the cameras

Not too eventful of a first meet, but definitely one of the most friendly greetings

Jacket

Jacket was just walking around when he saw you in his hangout and playing Street Fighter

He wasn't going to question it until he took a peek at the screen from afar and realized that you had beaten his high score

Needless to say, Jacket wasn't happy about it. So what did he do?

He immediately grabbed you by the back of your shirt and pulled you aside, wasting no time ending your game to start his own

You were about to kick his ass but then remembered the description of the so-called crazy sociopath that Bain gave you

Now knowing this, you made sure to book it instead of trying to stop him

#payday 2 headcanons #payday 2 x reader #payday #payday 2 #payday x reader #headcanons #fanfiction #fanfic #crispy writes

[lifelessfan]

#fuck cannon, payday get a different Hoxton replacement because Derek was out there getting bitches-

Houston(Derek) x reader

Relaxing in my room, I rest my legs on my chairs armrest. Head loled back and phone in hand.

Spamming a text on these phones was always a pain but...maybe it was who I was texting that always gave me sweet relief when I had finished...

We had met some time ago, I had been desperate and stuck around houses I knew were rich and didn't have many people inside at any given time, he was passing by. And by sheer accident...we met.

He had said I was doin it wrong, and took me under his wing...but now...after some months, it's more than just buddies, or at least that's what I felt.

-*hey princess, you free tonight?*

A smile pulled my lips and I happily responded, legs starting to cramp as I held them in a chokehold with no air forcing me to move slightly, but eyes staying glued to the screen.

-*yes, mothers out and father is in bed*

-*well, how about we go out. I have been having rough days in class*

-*same, see you in the usual?*

-*wouldn't have it anywhere else*

Jumping up, I pack a small bag with some essentials.

It had been a Friday, school ended a couple hours ago and I had been home doing small chores and filling in for my parents as they went on with their lives.

3 days, had it all to myself.

They never cared where I went, as long as school was giving them the thumbs up, I was free to go and do whatever I wanted.

I had thought about telling my parents about my shenanigans but...they were still my parents so I usually held back. I didn't want them mad at me of course and not like telling them my trips would help.

Now with a small bag around my shoulders, I run downstairs, past my parents' room only occupied by one person and take my keys, soon running out into the barely lowering afternoon.

Blue becomes orange, yellow and dark purple, darker colours becoming more prominent more as the seconds tick by.

Holding onto my bag, I run down the road. Past some other people and over the fences I couldn't be asked to pass normally. Soon getting into a restricted part of a park and finding the tree we both had claimed, I slowed a bit and now meandered through the grass.

-ay, y/n

Looking around, in the same place as the last...forever, I see him seated in the branches of the tree, the posture almost natural for him.

In a hoodie Similar to my own, ripped jeans and a bag of his own filled with the more interesting stuff, he smirks my direction as I smile widely and run up into the tree, soon landing myself a branch off and hugging his hip in an uncomfortable but also still soft position.

-hey Derek.

-how was school, princes?

-normal. Why did you text me? had some plans?

His smirk had dropped slightly, replaced with something resembling fear but also a hint of determination.

I was ready to comfort him the second the face morphed into anything other than the oh-so-lovable smile, I couldn't bear to see him even lower and I had promised myself to never let him slip again.

However, he speaks before I can even comprehend a thought, now a semi-confident smile to force me to listen

-yes...I had plans, I want you to join. Your free all weekend?

-of course, parents don't care and all

-...let's go. I want to get to the spot before sundown.

I wriggle my way off him. Soon dropping and waiting for Derek to also jump down, I watch as he gracefully lands, soon motioning me to come and like an obedient puppy, I follow. Curious about where he would be taking me

We both walk and talk, everything natural as we fill one another in on the time we had missed in classes.

His fights and my daring nicking, everything that had happened during the week. the sun lowered more and more until only the dark sky with stars shine above us the moon only barely saying hello. neither of us was remotely tired, still talking as we seemed to get further from the main streets and into more depopulated places.

Even if it had been an almost uphill battle, we had found many places to bounce around. It had been so fun to finally meet him again after a week and those 3 days always sparked me with some light

-I know a place, they got clean walls, wanna colour?

-definitely

As Derek hops ahead, I follow close behind with eager steps. Soon enough  we come across a building, it looks like an office of some kind, with more than one level and with lights still on

-don't think this is still inhabited?

-trust me, it looks like that only because others won't bat an eye

A smile creeps on his lips as he takes out some improvised picking tools, soon kneeling down and expertly working away at the locks...It was almost mesmerising.

Eventually hearing the almost delicious click of the door unlocking, he lets me inside first, a faint "ladies first". In the end, I still stop to wait for him, letting him overtake me to lead me further up into the building that doesn't look too bad.

-are you sure?

As soon as he opens the door to the staircase, I can almost smell the fresh paint on the walls. The entire place had been bombed, from intricate art all the way to simple tags. And it all went almost to the ceiling, some hovering on the cusp of wall and second floor.

A breathless "wow" drops from my lips as he almost offers his hand, soon taking the first steps up while I am almost getting dragged behind him.

Every wall, everywhere I looked, there had been some evidence of paint, the colours almost ever-changing like a psychedelic high, with some pieces being entire terrains, it was almost mesmerising to look at.

On the topmost floors, the colours seemed to have faded, only occasional works littered; when they did, they rarely overlapped for common courtesy.

And as promised, a bit higher up, he finally tenderly lets go to show me the wall.

An almost blinding white in the fairly illuminated room and it was begging for some sort of interaction, one which Derek and I had been happy to provide.

I didn't bring my own sprays, I didn't have anywhere to put them, but Derek managed to stack up and with selective colours, had mastered the art of perception.

-so, wanna hit it?

-hell yea

Dropping his bag, he takes out a couple of cans, a wide selection on the colour wheel even if it was only 5.

And the next couple minutes are filled with noise, sights and smells almost circle around me as I work on a small corner, making something relatively uninteresting and...incomprehensible. Laughs fills the air and his smooth motions from within my peripherals make me almost embarrassed as he swings wide taking up more space than even I would be scared to touch.

Eventually, he takes a step back and deciding for a sneak peek, I look at a wall covered. Colours swirling together and masterfully tangled in one another to create a beautiful piece

-what do you think?

With a sheepish smile and a step back, he looks in my direction for an answer, I can't really say much but internally I had been fanning myself into a million.

-it's amazing, you take art?

-we talked about this, no...shut up

He comically pushes me away but I end up coming closer, a sudden urge to hug him.

-y/n-

-you must take some sort of lessons, maybe you go in your sleep?-

-Princess, calm down

Eventually giving in, he lets go fighting against me and I crash into his chest, hugging him close and we both expertly stay up as we balance one another out.

-and what did you make princess?

-nothing yet, still fiddling with something small

-you need to start making something bigger, gives you more space to work with

-I don't want to, don't trust myself

Even while pressed against him in a relatively uncomfortable position, I can still feel him looking down at me, a mixed expression as he tries to justify his view even if I had heard these sentences more than once.

-it won't be any good princes, you got to work big and if you start small it will be harder for it to become bigger

After a second I let out a huff, letting go and looking around at the couple of people who had desired to wander so far upstairs

Maybe he was right, not many pieces both tags and throwups were small, each was almost black board sized writing.

-common, try it.

In his hand, he holds a black, offering it to me and after a bit of hesitation, I end up taking it. Letting the new cold container fill my hand as he moves me closer to an empty part of the wall.

It was a painful moment. Trying to push myself to finally give in and work on the art I had thrown around my room for so long. It was slow, Derek showing me all the small nuances on how to make it look...decent, tips and tricks others use, things he learnt himself over the time he had. his hand always seeming to hover above my own as he helped me make the smoothest lines possible

In the end, it's not...perfect, but he praised me anyway, whispered sweet words as the night pressed up on the window, the party downstairs starting full swing and leaving the streets open to new people.

-I think we should go. There is another place I want to take you.

-ok, let's go.

In no major rush, we pack everything back up, sliding the last can in with the others in his bag as we both head back down.

This time more confident with the layout, I end up bolting down, laughing as Derek follows hot on my tail, our laughter echoing and probably scaring more people than not.

As we both leave and back into the streets, I take a glance up at the building, admiration in my eyes and soon Derek joins, standing by my side and hugging me.

- common, I am sure the next train will be hitting the stop soon.

A gasp is ripped from my lungs and I look with wide eyes and a smile. One of my most perfected talents, while I had been with Derek, had been train surfing, and it was one of my favourites.

We had gotten trips far and wide, summers filled with barely days home and sleeping in comfortable beds, instead cuddled close as we watched different terrains pass by like the wind.

My smile seemed to mean everything to him and he ended up letting go, his lack of touch leaving me cold but still excited. Another chase ensued, this time I was behind him and every step felt somehow exhilarating. Even if I was as quick as I could be, it seemed Derek was attempting to be slow to let me catch up.

In any case, it was more fun, at least I knew where he was going and I would be able to catch up eventually.

It took a bit of time but eventually we had come to our stop, a platform we both knew was out of camera view and rarely monitored, and like clockwork, we both had weaved our way into comfortable positions.

The smooth metallic platform was of course risky, but we had long since adapted to our fears, we both knew this system inside and out.

As the train picked up its speed again, Derek had huddled me close under his arm, and back in his warmth, I snug closer, looking out to the sky and the ever-changing lights that never seemed to stick in my mind.

Phantom music echoes through our ears, nights sitting around in a tree house and having fun long since engrained in our minds as the presence of one another just seems to flip a switch.

Not like Derek was famous, he was relatively unknown and that's what made our time together...special, unlike other people who could have picked me up, he was a professional...but an unknown one. Other people did end up hopping across the same train, we even had small chats if they had desired to approach but overall, the night had been calming, the moon still fairly in the sky but quickly approaching its peak.

At an unexpected stop, Derek had said we needed to get off.

I had originally looked up to him, checking if he knew where we were and if it really was the right stop, and with full confidence, he had shimmied us both up and off the train, soon away from the station and an unexpected direction.

-where are we going?

I had been lucky to have picked up heavy trousers, the long grass not tickling away at my calves as we trekked through dew-covered grounds.

-I found a place, princess. think you might like it

As he took me by my hand again, we had weaved through tall trees, grass now almost diminished as only leaves and soil with ever-familiar blooming Snowdrops to litter the path to...something.

After a minor incline, we both stand over a small hill, and a bit further down, crystalising waters radiate from the now full moon's shine.

The site is amazing, like the calm sea itself but in a small bubble and with almost no hesitation, Derek had let go of my hand, soon almost sliding down the now pretty steep drop.

Even with stars in my eyes and almost hypnotized by the almost fairytale-like scenery, I still opt to follow him, soon also sliding down along with him and catching up just in time so that both of us hit the bottom around the same time.

And from below, it's even prettier.

Now no longer just a sliver of light through a door, it was now a whole room. the light no longer stopped by the leaves, but instead all out in the open, the smell of fresh water and considering lack of supposed litter leaving this place just wonderful.

-So Princess think you wanna take a small swim?

-oh do I? I would feel honoured

-no need for such language

-how could I not? It's like heaven itself here.

- it is

I didn't notice it, but as he muttered those words, all he had been looking at was me, my eyes blown wide and sparkling like the water below us, feeling like I was his everything.

Snapping out of it, we both take a second to undress. Not planning to go swimming with all our clothes but also not having bought any swimwear, we just go down to our finer clothes. I had a small bra and barely classified shorts, he had been down to his boxers and nothing else.

I don't give myself time to admire him, far too embarrassed and flushed to even take myself seriously, instead walking closer to the water.

It's cold, but...A warm cold, one I am pretty familiar with and with little hesitation, I let the level rise as more of my skin gets covered with the free-flowing lake.

Like landing on cloud 9 itself, I feel my nerves being almost stimulated in every way as I push off the last floor there is, swivelling to my back, the waves coming off me moving me in every way they could.

Now finally looking back, I watch as Derek also takes his first steps into the water, A lot more confident than my slow steps if I had to guess, and a lot less concerned about his hair.

By the point he is abdomen-deep, he flings his arms over, diving down and almost fully gone by the time I blink twice.

Giggling to myself, I wait for him to resurface, maybe a couple paces from his last position, but I am shocked pretty quickly as he appears almost directly in front of me, a smile on his face and dripping.

Almost forehead to forehead, we let the air around us change, a smile on both our faces as we look into one another eyes.

I don't know what he sees, but the colours in his eyes almost dance a sweet waltz, his breaths warming what little was above water and his light touches almost teasing as he tries so hard to not touch too firmly with the warmth...I couldn't deny it...There was something about him.

The hypnotic state is soon snapped away as his light grin changes, instead a playful smile as he expertly pushes away with a jellyfish motion, now lightly splashing me with a simple soft flick on the gem-covered surface.

The moment soon slips, now one of pure playful nature, our playfights and joking talks. Our way of getting away from our problems, and into a world that we both shared for pure happiness.

For minutes to pass, we danced around one another, an elegant show as we stuck with one another...but seemingly not like friends...There felt like there was more meaning to this. To the looks and the sudden appearance of such a place that I wished he had shown me earlier...that he must have known about earlier.

But I pay no mind, the moment is too perfect and I wouldn't give it for the world.

Of course, we eventually grow cold, the moon now having shown the time passed to have been more than the time I had perceived. And luckily with one towel he had..."conveniently" bought, we each cleaned off and got dressed, now side by side again and looking out to the still calm waters, the air fresher than anything available in the cities.

-was...There a reason you dragged me out here?

It was a random question I had thrown out, I wasn't expecting an answer but I felt it too on the tip of my tongue to just ignore.

-wanted to show you this place, it's pretty enough for you.

-was there...no other reason...

A flirtatious comment on my lips, I test the waters like I had tested this friendship so many times. I had fun with him but entertaining the idea of us being something more just always stuck a cord with me, nights under my blanket with heavy blushes.

-well...maybe one...

-mhm?

Looking him a bit closer in the eyes, I wait for his words...what would he say?

-remember when we had sat down with a bunch of magazines? Popular and pretty people everywhere and we talked about who we would want to be with.

-...mhm?

-after that night, when you left...I couldn't look at my selected people because...I didn't feel the same. I hadn't wanted anyone else...Other than to be with you...

Words lighter than a feather, soft enough to put a lion to sleep, it was calming with how much confidence but also worry he spoke with.

-so...would you want to be with me? I know I'm not the...perfect person but-

-I would love to. You're the most perfect for me.

Cutting him off, I take his words and comfort him with them. Moving closer to him, our faces almost touching again but not in unstable waters, this time on solid ground and confessions having long since washed down the river

Closer and closer, it takes a mere blink before I suddenly feel his lips on mine. Soft and tender, I let him play, soon playing with him once I knew his style.

pulling away almost breathless, we rest against one another, laughs and smiles to fill in for the awkward but also comforting first kiss

It was nice. I just hope it lasts the years to come

#or I don't know...maybe they get both employed into the gang who knows-

#own post #payday2 #payday houston #houston x reader #i love it so much-

[velathetanager]

If the “Finale” for Ghost!Hoxton AU had a Promo

[Flashback; Young!Dallas is on one knee and hugging Young!Houston, who’s basically a child] Young!Houston: I'm gonna miss you, Nate. You promise to come and see me? [Cut to Dallas holding a glass of a mystery green liquid] Young!Dallas, voiceover: Don't worry, Derek. I'll always come back for you. You know that, don't you? [Silhouette illuminated by green light; Dallas drinks the liquid] Young!Houston, voiceover: Yeah. I know. [Dallas runs down a hall in the Prison Nightmare map and fights off a Bulldozer] Chains, voiceover: Dallas can't do this alone. Hox is pretty much a god there, he'll crush him. Bain, voiceover: I know that. [Houston, Watcher garb and all, stands on a building and a giant purple dragon rises up behind him, its eyes glowing the same color his are] Bain, voiceover: I'm more concerned about Houston. He's... he hasn't been doing well. [Houston guides his dragon in a fight with a monster] Bain, voiceover: Right now, he's the one thing that can protect us from Hoxton, and he knows that. If he keeps this up, he might not even want to go home. [Duke sits with the Gang gathered around him] Bain: And I think whatever's influencing Hoxton knows that. [The Necro Cloaker looks into a window in the prison; Dallas is hiding behind a corner] Hoxton, voiceover: Naaaaathaaaaan... I know you're there... [Houston trudges through a street, armed with a spear and with Kay in a shadowy form behind him] Hoxton, voiceover: Lover Boy's been a real pain, you know that? It's almost not worth keeping him here. [Hoxton is showing a tied-up Dallas "live video footage" of Houston making his way to the prison with a torn cape; Dallas looks horrified- then cut to Hoxton with a crazed grin] Hoxton: Almost. [Clips of Hoxton and Houston fighting, Duke doing some kind of BS to enter the dream realm (he has connections, I am convinced he knows stuff), Roscoe and Hector’s mutilated forms trapped in cells, Hoxton holding his head with two giant green eyes around him, and the Gang either in the realm or back home] Hoxton, voiceover: This was MY team! MY life! MY place! And I'll burn it all down before I let a cheap copy like you rip it away from me now that I'm like THIS! [Houston holds Hoxton in a stalemate, weapon to weapon, with their eyes flashing a brilliant purple and green respectively; Kay (reminder, she serves as Houston's voice since Hoxton took it) is behind him, screaming] Kay: HOXTON! YOU LISTEN TO ME NOW! [Cut to the title, whatever it is, and then a shot of Wolf asleep with a green aura around him]

#ghost hoxton au #PAYDAY 2 #Payday 2 AU #payday 2 hoxton #payday 2 houston #payday 2 dallas #payday 2 bain #payday 2 duke #houston stays going through it in my aus #I love him though

[helloyoucreatives]

Woodford Reserve Presents: A Cinematic Spectacle for the Senses; two immersive culinary and cinematic experiences, produced by elevenfiftyfive

London, UK – 20 October 2022: Premium bourbon brand, Woodford Reserve, part of Brown Forman, hascurated two bespoke brand events which bring together cocktails, food and film for the ultimate sensoryexperience.

Woodford Reserve’s media agency Spark Foundry and Publicis Media Content engaged film and cinema specialists elevenfiftyfive to develop a unique cinema activation for their campaign.    

Woodford Reserve will be curating two specially designed cinema events, in London and Manchester, to engage audiences in unique ways. Both events will follow the same format, with a film screening paired with Woodford Reserve cocktails and a menu drawn up by chefs from popular local eateries. The unique, themed cocktails have been specially created for each film, in close collaboration with the Woodford Reserve ambassadors. The campaign is aimed at premium whiskey drinkers, with the combination of food and drink complementing each other and elevating the overall flavour profile. 

The London event will take place on 17th November at the Curzon Hoxton. During a screening of The Menu, audiences will be served cocktails paired with a distinct menu by Rita’s Soho, which will be brought out at chosen moments throughout the film to heighten the sensory experience. The Manchester event will take place on 18thFebruary at Ducie Street Warehouse where the film Everything Everywhere All At Once will be paired with themed cocktails and a menu by TĀTĀ Eatery.

elevenfiftyfive will be handling the PR and influencer marketing to promote the event and paid social in collaboration with Spark Foundry. The events will be available via ticket vendor Eventbrite.

Gabrielle Jenn, Senior Brand Manager at Brown-Forman said: “The brands in our portfolio create drinks for all the senses, what better way to bring this to life than through curated events in two of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities famous for where art and fine dining meet. These specially curated events will get people excited to drink whiskey and we can’t wait to see how it goes!”