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Felix x Rime x MC Polycule Domestic Headcannons

Fandom: Last Legacy (Fictif/Nix Hydra/Dorian) Characters: Felix, Rime, Gender neutral MC Prompt: hcs ab how would domestic life be for Felix and Rime and MC polycule Requested by: @mossmosis Warnings: Brief stabbing mention (Rime is in this, so-)

Last Legacy content, in this day and age?! It's more likely than you think! I've gotten a bit distracted with other fandoms, but I've been meaning to return to my beloved Fictif fandoms. I suppose now's the time!

Also, thank the dice gods for bringing you this particular treat! I had motivation to write, but no idea what to do, so I rolled some dice and this was the result!

Requests are open, as always, so if you'd like to see more, send me an ask!

For starters, there is no shortage of sarcasm and snarky commentary in this relationship. It's practically one of your love languages at this point! Rime and Felix are both prone to making smart remarks, and when they're both in the mood for banter, things can get mildly out of hand... you've had to calm Anisa down after she witnessed one such moment, assuring her that the two of them were not, in fact, in a terrible mood and taking it out on each other. You've come to enjoy their banter, regardless whether you join in or simply sit back and watch the show.

Both of them enjoy teasing you and each other, though there are some stylistic differences. Felix tends to be a little softer and kinder with his teasing - don't get me wrong, there's often a little bite behind his words, that cute little smirk and playful sparkle in his eyes that makes your heart flutter. He teases you about lighter subjects, and though he often speaks without thinking, he never means any harm by it.

Rime, on the other hand, doesn't hold back in the slightest. It's not that he means to hurt your feelings, he isn't doing it out of malice - he simply doesn't know when to back off sometimes. If you call him on it, he'll scoff and roll his eyes, likely making some little comment about you not being able to take a joke - but he won't tease you about that again, and he'll do something nice for you in the near future as an unspoken apology.

Speaking of gifts, both of them will absolutely shower you and each other with small gifts for absolutely no reason. Felix is prone to bringing something home for you both anytime he visits the market - it's very rare that he forgets, though sometimes he'll return empty-handed and visibly frustrated that he couldn't find anything suitable. He sometimes gifts you and Rime jewelry, and has surprisingly impeccable taste, always giving you something you'll love. Books are another of his frequent gifts, of course - you can expect any new books to go missing shortly afterwards as he borrows them to read them himself before quietly returning them a few days later. You've also received a few trinkets that match his gothic mage aesthetic, too, because it wouldn't be Felix if he didn't share his love of vaguely creepy things with you!

Rime tends to focus less on physical gifts and more on actions. He spends time with you both, learns about your interests, stabs your enemies, and does small things to help you out. He prefers to be a little more subtle with his affections, almost pretending like he doesn't care, when in reality he cares very much. It's not that he's hiding it, he just... isn't very open with his emotions yet. When he does bring you gifts, though, it's usually something pretty simple, like some random trinket he saw and thought of one or both of you. I could also see him taking up woodcarving as a hobby to help him relax and unwind, so you'll occasionally find a new gift from him sitting on your desk, carved from wood or, sometimes, from his shed antlers. He likes bringing you food, too, and memorizes both of your tastes and favorite treats so he can choose the best treats.

Getting all three of you in bed at the same time can be difficult, but when it is achieved, you have a delightful time cuddling with each other. On the somewhat rare occasion that you all turn in together, you take turns being the one in the middle unless one of you has had a particularly bad day and needs double the snuggles. Most of the time, though, whoever goes to bed first ends up in the middle, with the other two crawling in wherever there's space when they're finally tired enough to get some sleep.

Mornings are always interesting, too. You or Rime are always up first - it's almost never Felix. Whoever is up first starts making the coffee and/or tea, and you try to take turns making breakfast. Rime might complain if you miss your turn, but you know he doesn't really mean it. He won't admit it easily, but he actually enjoys cooking, especially for his partners. Once breakfast is ready and one of you drags Felix out of bed, you all sit down for a nice meal together. Depending on how busy you three are, sometimes breakfast is the only meal you can all have together, so you make the most of it!

When you do have time off from your busy schedules, you almost always spend it together. Most of the time you're in the study/library at Fathom, doing more casual research projects together or reading books in a comfortable silence. Sometimes, though, you go out to get some fresh air and a change of scenery! Wandering around Porriman markets is often a good way to spend an afternoon, sampling various treats and buying interesting things for one another.

Something else you three often do together is stargazing. Felix obviously loves it, especially when he gets to share it with his loves, and though Rime might comment that it's boring just to be a bit of a brat, once he gets comfortable he'll become far more relaxed. Often times these nights consist of you and Rime gazing quietly at the stars, listening contentedly to Felix's soft voice as he rambles on and on about them. He'll inevitably get a bit flustered when he realizes just how long he's been talking, but it's nothing a few kisses can't fix~

Honestly this entire relationship would just be so soft and so chaotic at the same time. You all love each other so much and care deeply for one another, but there's rarely a dull moment!

#hi mossy #beefriend-writes #Felix x Rime x Reader #felix escellun #rime solano varela #felix escellun x rime valera x reader #last legacy #last legacy fictif #fictif last legacy #fictif felix #fictif rime

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all the silver stolen (will one day turn to gold) 1

Summary: Janus is an exceptionally good thief, if he does say so himself. Sure, his life of petty crime alongside Virgil and Remus isn’t ideal, exactly, but it’s good enough—until he tries to pickpocket the wrong person and learns three life-changing things: One, mages are terrifyingly real, go by the name of Logan, and do not appreciate being stolen from. Two, Remus has a twin brother. And three, Remus is actually the crown prince of the neighboring country, forced to start a new life after being framed for treason and left for dead in a brutal coup.

Whisked off to a new nation with Remus and Virgil, Janus struggles to adjust to high society and a life of court politics and intrigue, his inherent distrust of magic and his rocky—to put it lightly—relationship with Logan only complicating matters further. Trouble soon begins brewing in the kingdom as well, bringing with it whispers of old threats to the newly reunited princes, and when things go horribly wrong, Janus is forced to confront two questions with extraordinary consequences: How selfish is he, exactly? And just what is he prepared to sacrifice for those he loves?

Relationships: Romantic Loceit, background romantic Prinxiety, found family all around

Warnings for this chapter: Injury to a main character (for a full list of major warnings, check the tags on Ao3)

Word Count: 7316

Notes: My fic for the Thomas Sanders Big Bang 2022 (@sandersidesbigbang)! This is by far the longest fic I've ever written, and although it is responsible for me spending countless hours staring blankly at a google doc, it has definitely been a labor of love. I'm so excited to share it, and I hope you enjoy! Updates weekly!

A huge thank you to my wonderful beta readers Peregrin (@iclaimedtobethebetterbard) and Saphira (@dragonsaphirareads) for all their help wrangling the plot into something coherent and for all their feedback, as well as for not once complaining despite this beast of a fic more than doubling in length from its original estimated word count. They are truly amazing, and this story wouldn't be the same without them!

Also be sure to check out the absolutely stunning art from the two incredible artists I got to work with, Crow (@thecrowslullaby) and Hedgey (@hedgeyart)! I will link to Crow's work in the respective chapters, but in the meantime you can both dazzle your eyes and get a spoiler-free teaser of the later part of the fic by heading over to Hedgey's piece right here.

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Janus is an exceptionally good thief, if he does say so himself. Such a claim isn’t even bragging, not when he has the proof to back it up; he knows how to slip unnoticed through empty and crowded marketplaces alike, knows how to steal coin purses and jewelry and watches right off of any unsuspecting person and leave them none the wiser of his actions, knows how to sell what he’s acquired for a fair price on the black market. He’s had to learn such things just to survive, especially given how he’d first found himself on the streets, young and frightened and overwhelmed, a life of crime the only thing standing between himself and a long, slow death of starvation.

But more than being a talented thief, Janus is a smart thief. He knows how to select the best mark while avoiding the plainclothes guards just waiting to catch an unwary pickpocket, knows how to take advantage of a distraction or create one himself, knows how to judge which risks are worth taking and which are better left unchanced. His quick fingers may be what has granted him enough food and money to keep himself alive, but it’s his even quicker mind that has allowed him to evade the common thief’s fate of a short drop and a sudden stop for so many years.

Unfortunately, Janus is also currently a desperate thief, and desperate thieves are apt to do extraordinarily dangerous things, which is how he finds himself fumbling his lockpicks into his freezing hands as he crouches outside a fancy stone building in the middle of the night, no backup in sight and only the barest bones of a plan rattling around inside his skull. Breaking into any building, let alone an apothecary, is high-risk enough that he would normally never even consider such a thing, loath to put himself in such a perilous situation when he’s perfectly content weaving through crowds as his fingers dance in and out of pockets. But Virgil had taken a nasty fall by the run-down blacksmith’s forge a few days prior, gashing his leg open on a jagged piece of metal sticking out of a scrap pile, and the wound was now clearly infected, angrily inflamed and leaking foul-smelling pus as Virgil grew clammy and delirious.

If it were anyone else, Janus would have simply told them to hope for the best but make peace with whatever gods they believed in in the likely event of the worst, but Virgil is nothing if not an exception to all of Janus’ rules. Janus had practically raised the other man despite being only a handful of years older than him, had taken him in and tried his best to keep him clothed and fed while he’d taught him how to steal, nevermind that he’d barely been able to support himself, let alone anyone else. It had taken a lot from both of them to build trust, and even more for their wary alliance to slowly bloom into genuine friendship, but somehow, impossibly, it had, the venom in their sarcastic comments and snarky remarks mellowed save for the occasional argument.

Remus had come along a few years later and fallen in easily to make their duo a trio, more because of his uncanny ability to always be around and his refusal to leave rather than because of any official invitation to join. There had been something odd about him from the very beginning, something in the hint of an accent that sometimes slipped out and the foreign cut of his clothes and the shimmering gold necklace that he always wore against his chest and refused to take off, the sum of it all enough to give Janus pause, but he’d proven himself early by getting Janus out of a bind with some guards and his eyes had lit up with unrestrained glee when Janus had begun to plot crimes with him, so into the group he’d come. Given his own undisclosed past, Janus has never pressed Remus to lay bare his secrets, content just to take any observations he makes and tuck them away to mull over when he has a spare moment, trying to tease Remus’ life story from the scraps of details he’s collected and never getting too far because really, he has better things to worry about, like where he’ll get food for the day or how to get Virgil new boots in the middle of winter.

It’s comfortingly familiar by now, the way they work together, two of them operating in tandem to distract and pickpocket their mark while the third keeps a lookout, years of practice making the three of them a formidable team. Occasionally they’ll split up to cover more ground or one of them will find an odd job and jump at the opportunity for a few guaranteed coins, but for the most part they stick together, finding safety in numbers and taking comfort in knowing that someone they trust is watching their backs.

Tonight, though, with Virgil down for the count and Remus watching over him, it’s just Janus. The pressure of potentially having Virgil’s life in his hands is doing wonders for his nerves, truly. That churning sensation in his stomach is adding a delightful bit of excitement to what would otherwise clearly be a dreadfully boring situation.

Despite the severity of Virgil’s injury, taking him to a healer had been soundly out of the question; physicians’ rates were much too high for the three of them to afford even if they cashed out their meager savings, and even if they could have somehow found the money, they couldn’t risk a doctor getting suspicious about how a trio of obvious street urchins had managed to afford his services.

So breaking into the apothecary it is.

Virgil had always been the best lockpick out of the three of them, but Janus manages to wiggle the tiny tools into the lock, biting back a string of curses that would make even Remus blush as he struggles to to maneuver the instruments properly.

Rude of people to actually lock their doors and protect their valuables. Completely uncalled for.

Finally, after entirely too many minutes of fiddling with the picks with bated breath, there’s the tiniest of clicks and the knob turns easily under his hand when he tests it. Success, and it had only taken him three times as long as it would have Virgil. Surely stealing a bit of medicine will be child’s play in comparison.

He eases the door open, wary of any squealing hinges and ready to flee at the first sign of movement, but everything is silent and still as he slips inside. There’s enough moonlight filtering in through the windows to illuminate the space in a silvery glow, and he pauses for a moment, taking stock. Off to his right, in the back of a shop, stands a tall cabinet with a multitude of small drawers, doubtless housing fresh and dried ingredients of all sorts, but although Janus is tempted, he edges past it. He knows enough basic first aid to be able to make common ointments for minor injuries and ailments, but the drawers look like they’re liable to squeak if he so much as looks at them wrong, and he doesn’t want to risk mixing up ingredients in the dark and killing Virgil with some kind of poison on accident. The other man might be just a tad upset with him if he did that.

What he’s really after are the medicines that have already been prepared, which he assumes are significantly less likely to make him an accidental murderer, and as he creeps further into the shop on silent feet he discovers there’s a whole display of them near the front windows, colorful glass jars a washed-out rainbow in the moonbeams.

Perfect. One little snatch and he’ll be gone before anyone even knew he was here, in and out in less time than it takes to brew a proper cup of tea, his extraordinary talents once again having saved the day, except—

Except the jars are labeled with small slips of paper adorned with writing instead of pictures like the cheap medicines he’s used to, and Janus—

Janus can’t read.

Shit. Of all the times for his lack of a formal education to come back and bite him, of course it would be when Virgil’s life hung in the balance. What a lovely sense of humor the universe had.

He resists the urge to swear aloud and glares at the jars instead on the off chance doing so will magically solve his problem. The jars themselves should offer some clues, but he’s not familiar with this particular apothecary, doesn’t know how their medicines are color-coded. Is the little crimson container for burns, since red was associated with fire? Or is it to stop bleeding? Or is it neither of those, representing something else entirely? Janus doesn’t know.

Time to improvise, then. He hasn’t gotten this far only to be foiled by some inky squiggles.

Casting another wary glance around the quiet shop, he shifts closer to the display and the row of jars lined up neatly atop the shelves. Samples of some kind, perhaps, but their purpose is less important than the fact that they look infinitely easier to handle without clinking together than the jars clustered together on the shelves. He goes down the line one by one, carefully unscrewing each little container’s lid and sniffing the contents, trying to recognize the scent of any ingredients that might treat infected wounds.

 Not the red, definitely not the orange, maybe the yellow?

He’s getting antsy, nerves crawling along his skin and skittering down his spine, his instincts screaming at him that he needs to get out, this is taking too long, he’s already been here for more time than he’d planned. But unless he’s suddenly been granted the ability to produce medicine out of thin air, he doesn’t have any other option than to go through the jars as quickly as possible. Taking a pot of each color and figuring out their uses later is a last resort, not only because he doesn’t have anything to wrap them in so they don’t clink together in his bag but also because he doesn’t want this to be a high-profile theft. Taking copious amounts of medicine is bound to put the guards on high alert, which is the last thing he needs when their trio is already running perilously low on food and supplies and will need to be out and about stealing to replenish them.

No, if he can only find the damn jar he wants, he’ll just take that and be gone and with any luck the apothecary owner will think they’ve simply misplaced it somewhere and not even realize they’ve been robbed.

Not the light or dark green jars, but the blue smells familiar—

A shriek splits the air, so shrill and unexpected that Janus’ whole body goes white with razor-sharp panic in an instant, his knife in his grip before he can even parse where the sound has come from or what’s happening, the purple jar he’d been holding slipping out of his hand and shattering into an incriminating pile of shards at his feet, the heady scent of lavender filling the air. No. No no no, there hadn’t been anyone else here, he was sure of it, how—who—

There’s a figure on the other side of the shop, standing in the doorway of what Janus had assumed to be nothing more than a storage closet and which he now realizes, entirely too late, is in fact a stairway to the second floor, which must serve as the healer’s residence and not an extension of the shop as he’d thought.

Apparently he needed to add ‘making correct assumptions’ to his list of innumerable talents.

He’s moving on instinct before he can even take a breath, lunging to grab the little blue jar—stars, he doesn’t even know for sure if it’s the right medicine—before he’s bolting for the exit, fear snapping in his veins, the only thought in his head run run RUN.

“No, wait! Stop!”

Right, of course he’s going to pause for the person who has just caught him stealing red-handed, just wait around to be hauled off to jail for his crimes. Why doesn’t he strike up some small talk while he’s at it?

He’s across the shop and out the back door in a heartbeat, pure adrenaline propelling him forwards as he tucks the precious jar into the safety of his bag, his footsteps echoing dully against the hard-packed dirt in the still night air as he attempts to wrangle rational thought back into his head. Getting caught by the shopkeeper was hardly ideal, but a glance over his shoulder proves they’re not coming after him, and as long as no one else has heard their shriek he should be able to make a clean getaway—

“Hey!”

His heart is pounding so hard in his own ears that he hardly hears the gruff shout, barely sees a form suddenly loom in his peripheral vision, but he certainly feels the hand that snags his cloak for a moment before he manages to wrench free. The healer, trying to cut him off? How the fuck had he managed to outpace Janus?

But when he glances backward he’s met not with the sight of pastel pajamas and blonde curls but of a dark uniform and a sword flashing as it’s drawn from its sheath.

One of the Guard. Stars, couldn’t a man just steal some medicine in peace anymore?

He forces himself to go faster, hurtling headlong down the empty street as he tries to think. He isn’t familiar with this area, doesn’t know its ins and outs like he does his own neighborhood, but if he can just find a side street he should be able to lose the guard in the labyrinth of alleys lacing the city. He veers down the first promising opening he sees, the deeper shadows welcoming him in—

—and promptly finds himself met with a dead end.

Fuck.

He whirls, his only option to backtrack to the main road before he’s cornered, only to find a broad figure already blocking his only way out, sword in hand. Janus is trapped.

Fuck.

“Come on, don’t make this hard on yourself, boy,” the guard growls, advancing forward a step, and Janus can’t help but skitter back in turn, eyes fixed on the glinting blade in the other man’s hand. He can’t get caught now, not when he still has the medicine in his bag, not when Virgil is doubtless still caught in the deadly grip of fever and infection. Janus getting thrown in jail would be nothing less than a death sentence for both of them.

And yet here he finds himself, nothing but high stone walls around him and a larger, stronger opponent he surely can’t best in a fight in front of him.

Not a physical fight, at least, but a mind game or two, a few dirty tricks thrown in to round things off? That Janus is willing to gamble on.

“Okay,” he concedes, letting his voice tremble slightly as the guard takes another stride into the alley. “Okay, just please don’t hurt me, sir.”

The man visibly preens at the honorific, sword tip lowering slightly, and Janus resists the urge to roll his eyes even as his pulse still hammers entirely too quickly in his ears. Honestly. These brutes made playing their ego entirely too easy.

“Put the knife down,” the man orders, and Janus obligingly crouches, the ground freezing even on his half-numb hands as he lays his palms flat on the dirt.

“I’m sorry, sir, please don’t hurt me,” he whimpers as he curls in on himself, the very picture of contrition.

“That’s right, you just cooperate and no one’s going to get hurt here.”

“Of course, sir,” Janus snivels as a pair of black boots come into view of his downcast gaze, followed a moment later by a sword tip. “Anything you say—”

He surges upwards, knife sweeping in front of him as he lunges past the guard, and for the barest fraction of a moment he thinks he’s made it, that his plan has actually worked, that brains have triumphed over brawn—

Pain explodes in his side, a white-hot line of fire that makes black stars burst across his vision and wrenches a strangled cry from his lips, but he has to keep moving, has to go, has to get away while he still has even a sliver of a chance, and he can’t stop, he can’t stop, he can’t stop even if it feels like he’s just been torn right in half.

He doesn’t even know how he manages to make it to the end of the alley and back onto the main road, given how blank his mind has gone with panic and adrenaline; he’s just there, in between one wave of black stars and the next, lurching for the first side street he sees and praying to all the gods he doesn’t even believe in that it’s not another dead end. If he can just make it into the twisting maze of alleyways, he should be able to lose the guard, provided he doesn’t bleed out in the process.

“Get back here, you little shit!”

The furious voice and its accompanying footfalls are far closer than Janus would like, but he doesn’t dare look behind him. If he’s going to get a sword through the spine, the last thing he wants is to see it coming.

“Guard!” Another voice splitting the air behind him. The healer? “Hey, guard!”

The guard’s steps falter, the other man clearly debating whether it’s worth it to continue pursuing a petty thief at the risk of failing to help a wealthy noble in need, and his hesitation is all the opportunity Janus needs to fling himself around a corner into another alley.

Stars above, please don’t be another dead end, please please please—

There must be some higher power after all, some deity who finally takes pity on him, or perhaps fate has simply decided to give him a fighting chance, because the narrow street tees into two at the end. He picks a direction at random, hope leaping treacherously in his chest that he’s at last found a way out of this mess, only to be dashed at the sound of footfalls picking up again behind him, the guard apparently having decided Janus is somehow more important than the healer.

Janus would be flattered if it didn’t mean he was about to either be sliced into ribbons or thrown into jail and sentenced to hang. As it is, he’s less than enthused.

Fear is biting at his heels, urging him faster, but he’s already lagging, lungs burning as he gasps for air, black and red spots encroaching on any spare sliver of vision, searing pain ripping through his body with every step as he jostles his new injury. He can’t keep going like this, not without collapsing within the next minute, and even though the guard behind him may be all brute force and no brain, Janus is pretty sure even he would notice Janus’ body sprawled in the middle of the street.

He scans around him as he flees further up the alley, searching for any place to take cover, but there’s nothing but unscalable walls around him. Nothing, nothing, nothing, until suddenly—there. A tiny gap between two buildings, cloaked in impenetrable shadows. He stumbles to a halt, blowing out whatever tiny bit of air he has left in his lungs in order to make himself as small as possible as he desperately wedges himself into the space. Even then, and despite Janus’ slim stature from years of malnutrition, it’s a tight fit, and he’s barely managed to squeeze himself all the way in before there’s heavy footsteps drawing closer, slowing to a jog and then a walk as the guard clearly tries to deduce where his victim has disappeared to.

Too late does Janus realize that if the other man had any intelligence at all, he would just go find a torch or lantern and track Janus using the bloodtrail he’s undoubtedly left in his wake, but there’s precisely nothing he can do about that now. He crams a handful of cloak into his mouth, both to muffle his pants of pain and to hide the cloud of his breath in the frigid air, turning his head away from the alleyway lest the glint of light off of his eyes give him away.

Given how his wonderful luck is going, he can only brace himself for a blade to come spearing into his ribs, easy as stabbing fish in a barrel, but the footsteps move right past him without a hitch, continuing down the street until they escape Janus’ earshot altogether. But Janus doesn’t move a muscle, despite the fact that his right foot is sinking into something squishy he does not ever want to identify and the smell of rotting food and dead animal is so heavy and cloying in his nose that he has to fight down bile.

Patience. If he can survive a sword almost making his insides be on the outside, he can survive sharing a claustrophobically small space with a few dead rats.

Sure enough, the footfalls return a few minutes later, slower this time as the guard backtracks his steps. Janus hardly dares breathe, sure his luck won’t hold a second time, but once again the other man continues past his hiding place without pause, apparently none the wiser to his quarry literally being within arm’s reach.

A flawless escape if Janus does say so himself, nevermind the fact that he’s taken a sword blade to the ribs in the process. That little detail was wholly inconsequential.

Still, it’s a long while that he bides his time, waiting until he’s satisfied the guard isn’t going to come back a third time, and even then he forces himself to wait some more, just in case. By the time he finally edges out of his little nook and back into the alley proper, his feet and hands have long since gone numb and the black spots in his vision have returned in full force, any movement that pulls at his side even the slightest bit sending ripples of agony through his ribs now that the numbing effects of his adrenaline rush have worn off.

A shame he’s neither brave enough nor stupid enough to try retuning to the apothecary, considering he could really use some painkillers right now.

He keeps his arm firmly pressed against the wound, desperate to keep as much pressure as he can stand on the injury even as a fresh line of warmth trickling down his waist informs him he hasn’t managed to stop the bleeding. He should probably check on it, he knows, try to fashion some kind of bandage from his shirt, but his stomach is already queasy enough that he doesn’t trust he’d be able to witness whatever damage has been wrought upon him without passing out, so his arm will have to suffice.

Out of sight, out of mind, he tells himself. It was fine. He was fine. Everything was fine. If he just repeats it enough times, maybe he’ll begin to believe it, despite the fact that the world tilts alarmingly when he dares a tiny step forward. He hasn’t keeled over and died yet, so the injury can’t be that bad, can it?

It doesn’t matter. Janus just needs to suck it up and get home to deliver the medicine to Virgil before the other man kicks the bucket and all of this has been in vain.

It’s a risk to return to their hideout when there’s a chance the guard chasing him might lie in wait for him to reappear and follow him back home, but it seems an equal risk to spend too much time on the streets when the other man, if not the whole of the night guard by now, is looking for him. He compromises by opting to take the long way back to the impoverished underbelly of the city, secreting himself away in the shadows of back alleys as he muffles his pants of pain into his cloak, biting down so hard on the fabric shoved into his mouth that he’s surprised he doesn’t put holes in it.

It takes him several times longer than it should to return to familiar surroundings, given that he has to pause every few steps either to listen for any guards or to wait for the world to stop spinning around him, but he never dares stop for too long, not as it grows increasingly unlikely that he’ll be able to haul himself back up if he collapses on the ground like his body is begging him to.

It’s nearly dawn by the time he finally deems he isn’t being followed and crosses the final few streets to their little hovel, and he allows himself a single moment to grimace against the pain biting into every single inch of his body, gritting his teeth against the overwhelming sensation. And then he’s pulling himself upright, schooling his features into an expressionless mask as he raps their familiar passcode rhythm on the door and pushes inside.

Virgil is just where he’d left him, still unconscious on the mattress pulled up close to the fireplace, shifting restlessly in his sleep and babbling something nonsensical under his breath, and Janus can’t help a silent sigh of relief that the other man hasn’t expired in his absence.

“Did you get it?” Remus asks immediately from where he’s trying to coax some water down Virgil’s throat, and Janus digs in his bag to hold up the little jar of medicine, careful to keep his other arm pressed securely to his side to hide his injury. He knew having a cloak dark enough to hide bloodstains would come in handy one day. “Good, cause this wound is getting nastier by the second and as fun as it would be to try out a bone saw, I don’t think little Virgie would appreciate only having one leg.”

Janus wrinkles his nose at the mental image of Remus and the havoc he could wreak with such an instrument, just the thought of such carnage turning his stomach. He’s already lost enough blood tonight for the three of them. He doesn’t even want to contemplate one of them losing any more via amputation.

“Good thing he’s unconscious; he would tear you to pieces for calling him Virgie.”

“I’d like to see him try,” Remus retorts, but his face is lined with worry as he brushes a stray lock of hair off Virgil’s forehead. Shit. Things must be going from bad to worse if even Remus is this concerned.

Janus hurries to rinse his hands off in the bowl of water on the table, making a mental note to discard the now crimson liquid before Remus can see it, unceremoniously drying his hands on his pants as he crouches next to the other man. The movement pulls sharply at his wound, sending yet another wave of black spots dancing across his vision, and he has to bite back a hiss of pain as he wavers slightly. Don’t pass out now, not now, not before helping Virgil—

Remus casts him a sidelong glance, seeming to notice something is wrong.

“You okay, Janny?”

No, Janus is about to say, not unless you want to go find a guard with a sword so we can all have matching wounds.

But then he unscrews the lid off the little jar of salve and dips a finger in to find—

Nothing.

Cold panic snaps up his spine, shot nerves surging protestingly back to life. No, there’s no way he could have stolen an empty jar. He was a thoroughly accomplished thief, and thoroughly accomplished thieves simply did not make mistakes like accidentally grabbing the wrong pot of medicine.

Unless, perhaps, they were the tiniest bit distracted by the dark and the healer screaming at the sight of them and the fear turning their mind blank.

He braces himself for the worst, to have to return to the apothecary and try to steal something else, but when he tilts the jar to peer in he’s met with the sight of a cream ointment, albeit barely enough to coat the bottom of the glass. He swears viciously as he tips the container towards Remus for him to see, and the other man wrinkles his face up in annoyance at the lack of medicine.

“That sucks,” he pronounces. “Would have been nice to have had some extra in case someone gets a hand bitten off by a pack of stray dogs or something.”

“Fuck. Fuck.” Tears of frustration are suddenly pricking at the back of Janus’ eyes and he forces them back through sheer willpower, absolutely refusing to cry in front of Remus. Just because he’s exhausted and injured and absolutely nothing has gone right tonight doesn’t mean he’s going to make it anyone else’s problem. Virgil is the one who needs attention. Janus needs to pull himself together and start being useful.

“Hey, it’s fine,” Remus says, peering into the jar again. “There’s enough here for Virgil.”

But not for me, Janus thinks, but he can’t say it, can’t reveal his own injury, not when the jar is so tiny and there’s so little ointment left and all he can remember is Virgil looking up at him that morning, dark gaze so pained and vulnerable even as he’d tried to hide it as Janus had promised that he’d find him some medicine.

No. Janus is selfish about many things, has had to be just in order to survive, but he’s never been able to be selfish when it comes to Virgil and Remus. He can’t be selfish about this.

Besides, there’s a chance he won’t even need the medicine; he’s suffered plenty of injuries before that have healed on their own, nevermind that little voice in the back of his head whispering that none of those wounds had been nearly as bad as this one.

So he dips his fingers back into the jar and carefully spreads the salve on Virgil’s wound, not stopping until the container is empty of even a speck of ointment and the medicine has been rubbed gently into every inch of angry red skin. Remus fusses over rebandaging the injury and tucking Virgil back in while Janus slips the empty jar into a basket of various other small, stolen items. They won’t be able to sell it, not right away, not with the Guard looking for anything connected to the apothecary break-in, but they might be able to trade it for something down the line.

“Did you run into any trouble while you were out?” Remus asks as he slumps back onto the floor by the fireplace, fiddling with the edge of the blankets.

“Nothing I couldn’t handle,” Janus replies smoothly, and it’s not even a lie—he had handled it, had managed to evade being caught and had made it home all (or mostly, he supposes) in one piece. What did it matter that he’d met with the business end of a sword while he was out? Give it a few months and the injury would be just another scar on Janus’ skin, one more unspoken story of a bind he’d gotten himself out of with his superior wit and talent.

Either that or he would be dead of blood loss or infection and it wouldn’t be his problem anymore. One or the other.

Remus gives him a sidelong look like he doesn’t quite believe Janus’ lie, eyes narrowing and mouth opening to no doubt ask more prying questions, and Janus hurriedly cuts in before he can get the chance.

“Will you go see what you can find for breakfast? I know Ms. Fordham at the bakery has a soft spot for Virgil, but she might give you some day-old bread for a good price if you’re there early and offer to haul in the flour deliveries.”

Remus still has that look in his eye like he’s going to push the issue, a heavy silence falling between the two of them as he locks Janus into a staring contest, an unspoken battle of wills that Janus doubts he’s going to win in his current state. The only people more stubborn than him were his own gods-damned family.

Time to play dirty, then.

“I wouldn’t want Virgil to wake up hungry with nothing to eat,” he presses.

Remus stares at him for another long moment, those clever eyes searching Janus’ for any hint of something amiss, and Janus forces himself to hold his gaze with an impassive expression. Nothing’s wrong, he tries to communicate telepathically. Nothing’s wrong, just go get breakfast and everything will be okay. I absolutely am not about to pass out from blood loss and join Virgil on the floor.

He doubts he’s giving a convincing performance of being fine, but it must be just enough, because Remus finally huffs and gives in, heaving himself up off the ground and muttering something Janus sincerely doubts is flattering as he swipes his cloak off the hook by the door.

“Don’t use the bone saw without me,” he orders, which Janus interprets as make sure Virgil doesn’t take a turn for the worse.

“Pinky promise,” Janus swears, holding out his hand, and Remus takes a moment to latch his finger around Janus’ before disappearing out the door into the dull, pre-dawn light.

Janus counts to ten, then fifty, a hundred, making sure Remus is well and truly gone, before he allows himself to double over with a strangled groan, squeezing his eyes shut and digging his nails into his thigh as the full extent of his injury finally hits him.

Fuck, this hurt. If he wanted to know what it felt like to have tongues of fire licking at his ribs, he would have just asked Remus if he wanted to practice his arson skills.

He draws in a deep breath on instinct, trying to breathe through the pain if nothing else, and the agony surges, spearing through his chest into his muscles and tendons and veins and coiling around his heart until he can barely breathe, wrenching a sound suspiciously close to a whimper from his throat, and it’s all he can do to just exist in the pain for a moment.

Okay. No deep breaths, then.

Exhaustion is dragging at him even through the pain, weighing down his eyelids and leadening his bones now that the adrenaline of being chased and tending to Virgil is wearing off, and he wants nothing more than to collapse right here on the ground next to Virgil and just sleep, slipping into sweet unconsciousness where he doesn’t have to worry about whether Virgil will get better or whether his own injury will become infected or whether the Guard will come crashing through the door at any moment to arrest all three of them.

But if he doesn’t tend to his wound before he falls into bed, he’s just going to end up in Virgil’s position in a few days when it gets infected, not to mention he’ll have to explain the bloodstains he’s leaving on the floor to Remus.

Actually, knowing Remus, he would be beyond delighted at the latter and eagerly demand to know where the blood was from, but Janus doesn’t trust his mental capacities at the moment to come up with any halfway believable lie.

“Lucky bastard,” he hisses at Virgil, who is still slumbering away pain-free and blissfully unaware of Janus’ predicament. He begins to inch himself across the floor to the table, taking tiny sips of air to try to calm the fire still battering his ribs. The world spins alarmingly around him as he uses the piece of furniture to claw himself upright, and he sways unsteadily on his feet once he gets there.

“Come on,” he mutters, some distant part of his mind whispering that he should really be alarmed that he’s devolved into talking to himself. “It’s just a little blood loss. How bad can it be?”

He keeps one hand on the wall for support as he makes his way past the curtain dividing the main living space from what serves as their bedroom. The main mattress has been moved into the other room next to the fireplace so they don’t freeze in their sleep in the colder months, but there’s a smaller bed here, salvaged off the street and put back together by Remus, and Janus eases himself onto it.

It’s a slow, agonizing process to get his shirt off, any movement or stretch pulling at his injury, and he has to stop more than once for the stars that dance in his vision, but he finally works his way free of the garment. A sharp breath hisses between his teeth as he cranes his neck down to examine the injury, nausea turning his stomach. It’s not a pretty sight, the dried blood flaking down his side disturbed by trails of fresh crimson still leaking from the wound, and Janus spits out a swear, then another, and another. If he’d known this was how things were going to go, he would have stolen everything he could carry from the apothecary instead of trying to keep a low profile by only taking one paltry jar of salve.

Next time—if he lives to see a next time—he’s taking the whole damn shelf of medicine, clinking jars be damned.

There’s a pitcher of water on the nightstand and he uses it and a rag to clean the injury as best he can, agony sparking up his spine whenever a drop of freezing water or the edge of the fabric gets too close to the jagged gash, but he forces himself to hurry, knowing Remus won’t be gone long. The bed is an absolute mess by the time he’s done, scarlet water settling into stains on the sheets, but that’s a problem for future Janus. He has bigger worries at the moment than laundry.

Between the ice-cold water and the chill in the air he’s shivering now, and he’s quick to dry off as best he can before moving on to bandaging. Their stockpile of nice bandages is almost depleted and Janus isn’t willing to take the few remaining in case Virgil needs them, so he opts for their homemade bandages instead, which is a generous term for it, considering that they’re fashioned from scraps of fabric too worn out to function as clothes anymore, but Janus isn’t in any position to be picky. As long as it stops the bleeding, it’ll do.

The pain is at least becoming familiar, if not exactly pleasant, as he winds the long, spiraling strips tightly around his ribs, even as his stomach churns at the thought that so much blood that is supposed to be inside his body is very much not. Just beet juice, he tells himself, not above lying to himself if it means not passing out on the bedroom floor. Just beet juice on your hands and the bandages and the bed, nothing more.

Almost done. He shoves his torn and bloodstained shirt under the mattress out of sight of curious eyes and forces himself up to grab another one from the pile in the corner, very nearly finding himself on the ground from the way the world tilts violently around him as he staggers upright. He’s panting with pain and exertion by the time he finally manages to get the blasted thing on, but the sense of relief that washes over him once he does is immediate. His secret is safe for now, at least. No one else needed to worry about him.

The bed is almost irresistibly tempting, but he stumbles his way back into the main room, collapsing heavily on the floor next to Virgil to sit as a guard until Remus gets back.

“You heard nothing,” he tells the other man as he scuffs at the half-dried bloodstains on the floorboards with his boot, smearing them into less incriminating streaks. “Everything is fine.”

Virgil doesn’t deign to respond beyond drooling onto his own arm, and Janus groans, tipping his head back against the wall as his eyelids drag closed of their own volition. He can’t sleep, not yet, not until Remus returns, but maybe he’ll just rest his eyes for a moment, just a few seconds…

He wakes with a heavy groan in his chest, the pain in his ribs fiercely unrelenting, and he curls in on himself instinctively, the phantom feel of a sword biting into his ribs entirely too real. Fuck, he’d really been hoping that whole apothecary debacle had been nothing more than a strikingly vivid nightmare. Apparently not.

“Nice guard job you’re doing there, Jan.”

He squints one eye open, glaring at Remus where he’s sprawled on the floor on the other side of Virgil.

“Good thing I wasn’t planning on doing anything nefarious. I could have killed both of you and you were so out of it you would’ve just floated right into the light.”

Janus scowls at him, nowhere near the mood to joke about anyone dying. The possibility hit just a little too close to home for comfort at the moment.

“Here,” Remus says, entirely unaffected by Janus’ look, offering him a slice of bread. “You were right about Ms. Fordham.”

Of course he was. Janus is always right.

He nibbles through the bread while Remus rambles on about a mishap with one of the flour bags, his stomach still roiling even though he’s ravenous. He realizes halfway through that Virgil is frighteningly still, but when he scrambles to check he realizes it’s because the other man is sleeping peacefully for the first time in days.

Last night had been worth it, then, no matter that Janus can’t breathe too deeply or move too suddenly without feeling like a knife is being twisted into his side. Janus was more than willing to be collateral damage if it meant Virgil healing.

Remus leaves before long, off in search of any other odd jobs he can do for a few coins to keep them fed, and Janus spends the afternoon on the floor, dozing on and off and trying to coax some broth down Virgil’s throat. The other wakes that evening, in pain but coherent, and Janus helps him slowly eat a real meal while Remus carefully washes and rebandages his leg. 

“How kind of you to finally rejoin the waking world,” Janus tells the younger man as he checks Remus’ progress for the third time in as many minutes, making sure he’s not winding the bandages too tightly. “I’ve so enjoyed pulling your weight around here while you indulged in a little nap, you know.”

“You could use a nap,” Virgil mutters snippily. “Although I doubt any amount of beauty sleep could fix your face.”

It’s hardly a devastating response, especially given that Janus’ face is undeniably flawless if he does say so himself, but a coil of tension unwinds in his gut at the retort. If Virgil can roll his eyes and keep up a bit of banter, he must be on the mend.

That’s the important thing, nevermind that Janus’ own injury is only getting more painful, the untreated wound a recipe for disaster. Virgil is okay, and that’s all that matters. As for himself, all he can do is wait and hope things get better.

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[nancypullen]

Sunday Fun Day

I opened my eyes at 6:37 this morning because a certain black and white cat was battering me with questions.  I refused to get out of bed but I did give her some love.  The mister is in charge of cat breakfast, so once his feet hit the floor I’m abandoned by the furry sisters.  I don’t care.  I love being left upstairs alone.

After our morning ritual we puttered around a bit and then Mickey suggested driving over to the Centreville Farmers Market.  Centreville is a very pretty town about 19 miles from us, and it’s the seat of Queen Anne’s County.  Their market is fairly new, but promising. So off we went. It was hot and humid, it rained last night and tried to drizzle off and on all day, but what fun it was!  I came home with a big ol’ elderberry bush, some baked goods (focaccia!) and the cutest bracelets.  There were stalls with fresh flowers, lots of fruits and veggies, some art, breads and sweets, even candy.  I was hoping to see some peaches but didn’t spot any.  Poor Mickey waited patiently in the heat while I talked everyone’s ears off.  He even lugged around my elderberry bush and put it in the car.  Major husband points. He was rewarded with this focaccia.

I purchased one and we each had a little slice with our lunch. Basil, feta, artichoke, garlic...ohmyword, so delicious. My favorite purchase of the day was from a really delightful gal whose banner said Fresca Frankie. She makes accessories from all sorts of recycled goods - soda cans, bottle tops, old costume jewelry, etc.  It was all so fun and funky.

The beads on my bracelets are made from old soda cans.

I’m crazy about them! Bright, cheerful, just plain cute! This was the first photo I snapped to share, but I was horrified to see how chippy my nail polish was. Who am I? A year ago I wouldn’t have been caught dead with nails like that. Now I’m posting photos of my old lady hands with raggedy polish. It’s hard to care anymore. But hey, the bracelets are a hit!

Anywho, we came home and unloaded our goodies, had a bit of lunch, and then went over to the auction house to peruse this week’s goods.  I didn’t see anything I needed, and only a couple of things I’d be interested in grabbing if the price is right - baskets for the pantry, that sort of thing.  I only want them if I can win them for a couple bucks, otherwise it’s not as much fun. After that, Mickey went to his office to prepare some instructional videos he’s making for a photography class, and I sat at my desk and fiddled with polymer clay.  I should have done my PT, but I didn’t.  I traded mental therapy (the clay) for the physical therapy.  It was a win. Fast forward to dinner and I made some black bean/veggie burgers, we watched Jeopardy and felt very smart, then we FaceTimed with the Pullen boys. Tyler flew to Minneapolis and is at Matt’s place. They depart tomorrow for Berlin for a few days, and then on to Prague to end their trip. They’re already having fun, what a pair.  Oh, the tales they’ll have to share when they get home.  They always make me laugh. I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to be their mom.  Now here we are at almost 9:30, it’s dark outside, and I’m wondering if it’s too early for bed. It’s not, considering the cats will be talking to me before sunrise. So this girl is off to soak in the tub and then crawl into bed. I’m reading a mediocre book, not too excited about it yet, but I’ll plug away in hopes that there’s a plot twist. Goodnight from me to you, wishing you sweet dreams and restful slumber.  Stay safe, stay well. XOXO, Nancy

[containatrocity]

THE LAMB: WREN ROMERO

I've seen this episode before! Deja vu's so hard to ignore. Promise it'll only play once more, everything is a rerun. I wonder if I try again, Can I change how the story ends? Warning signs like a smoking gun Everything is a rerun ! ! !

"Wren Romero. Not Wrenny, not Wubby, not Baby Bird- Wren. I'm 19 years old, and I've never been anywhere but Huntsville, which is really, really sad when I say it out loud, right? I never had the chance to 'dream big' or whatever, on account that the paradox happened when I was literally seven. I would have liked to be an actress or fashion designer- or maybe a reporter or journalist! but as it stands, I'm a Food Market Cashier and Junior Ranger between attending to my family's orchard. I'm the daughter of Mallard Romero and that's made getting anybody to date me pretty complicated, as most boys 're pretty keen on not pissin' off my daddy. I don't care what the commune does, so long as they don't mess with our way of life here in town too much, and I guess if I have to admit to a flaw, it's that I've never lived a life of my own, I've simply tried to live up to my family's reputation."

Name: Wren LeAnne Romero

Aliases: Wrenny, Wubby, Baby Bird (all to Duck, likely her uncles as well), Lowercase R (to Rusty, and the other station rangers), Little Red (Absinthe and likely other townsfolk)

Age: 19 (November 21st)

Sexuality/Gender: Questioning, Cis Woman (She/Her)

Personality: Already regarded as a smart, capable young woman for a number of years, Wren is responsible, no-nonsense, and brave, precocious in her youth but quickly growing into her own, she's every bit the survivalist as her father and uncles, without the lingering trauma tied to being forced to learn it for 'no good reason'. Skilled, and more level-headed than most of her family line, she's still a teenage girl, beneath it all, and as such, longs for some kind of adventure that won't kill her- romance that doesn't fizzle out when she's a little odd, or her father catches wind of her interest in a boy who isn't 'worthy' of her time and attention. She barely remembers the taste of junk food, and justifies much of her taste in crushes by the fact that they're the junk food of people- something sweet and bad for her that distracts her from the way she's never lived a life beyond Huntsville- only seven years old when the paradox changed everything. She's sweet all her own, bright and kind with a want to help others and see them prosper despite the life they've found themselves trapped in, and carries the weight of her family's expectations close to home- tight enough they cut her palms and bleed.

Occupation: Cashier at Food Market, Farmhand at Romero Orchard, makes and sells jewelry from scavenged bits and bobs, serves as a Junior Ranger and a Scout Head for her little brother's scouting troupe with the ranger station.

Affiliations: The Romero Family.

Scent Profile: Dirt and natural sugar, fruit and honey. The copper bite of blood from chewed-short fingernails and stripped-clean animals. Natural cleaners, gunpowder and cigarette smoke from the years her father smoked. Like wax and wood polish, the chemicals used in processing animals for food- for leather. She wants nothing more than to smell like a normal girl- nature clings to her every pore anyway.

Aesthetic: your father's military jacket and a name you share on the pocket. It's too big, like the shoes you're supposed to grow into- the weight's ever looming- hangs heavy over your head. Well worn wood and gentle hands rough with the way he was forced to live, deep breath, it'll pass soon- deep breath, squeeze the trigger. Floral like a rose, sweet like a cherry- sour with a hard center that you were never allowed to soften- sharp like thorns, because nobody will take care of them if you don't. Sins of the mother became sins of the father became sins of the daughter, the loop doesn't break unless you try to break free. He made you a marquee with your name when you were six. He still apologizes that you never got famous when the liquor finds him wrong.

Maybe I'm being melodramatic- Shouldn't somebody take my place!? Before I ruin the plot with my panic, Can we take a commercial break? Wrote the script but I'm bad at acting- Same lines on a different page, Cut the lights, get me off the stage! Running out of overused cliches....

CHAPTER ONE: LIFE IN HUNTSVILLE POST PARADOX

Wren's history in Huntsville is short but already storied, and she's a well-known young community member- while she can be stubborn much like her father, with a quick wit, sharp tongue, and a willingness to let stupid people know when they're stupid- there's a gentleness to her that's decidedly her mother's- the woman who raised her as her own still more than present within her approach to the town on the whole. She's pleasant and kind, a bright spot for most people even if it's just cashing out at the register. She hunts and picks up the slack on days her father's leg acts up- or his alcoholism rears its head and drags him into the depths. She's a fiercely loyal cousin, sister, niece, and grandaughter, and it's on the merit that she hasn't heard most people talking ill of her family that makes people speaking ill of the Romeros capable of escaping her wrath. She's a creative at her core, making jewelry and trying new recipes in the kitchen at home, she regularly makes extras of everything, to share, sell, or simply keep on hand, when she needs a treat.

She's largely accepted her position as her brother's keeper while Duck oversees the entirety of the town's game and supports the rangers in an unofficial capacity- having capably worked out how to handle even the most 'Robin' days her brother provides. her hair cut short in an incident where he got into the house paint, she's started covering her head with hats, bandanas, and hoodies, her inevitable dad haircut prominently dinging her self esteem- the long ginger hair her most prevalent connection to Ophelia and the feature she kept around to feel more 'girly' as the rest of her appearance has for some time been rather 'function over fashion' with hunting garb and the ever-present fatigues jacket bearing her father's last name and rank in the marines. Despite the recent spate of murders, she's remained largely fearless- she walks softly, and carries a shotgun- and she knows more than well how to use it, if things go belly-up.

#w.threads #w.bio #w.musings #w.headcanons #w.aesthetic #w.music #huntsvilleintro #Young Gun;

[edgardott282]

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[moonglittering]

12 & 19

✨ @seeasunset. meme. still accepting!

12. what is your muse’s love language?

i know you didnt ask for astrology, planetary ho facts but this guy is a virgo venus, 3rd house. gemini mars, 12th house. very logical and helpful in how he displays love. so his love language is basically acts of service. he’ll say ‘ i love you ’ and he loves to say it but for him it sometimes doesn’t have the same impact as say… ironing his boyfriends clothes or making him a little container of hand lotion mixed with ingredients he picked out himself.

he’s very practical about it. like… he’ll give his mans something, but its something useful. he’ll run his errands for him. run a bath for him. display his love by making life easier for the lucky fella he chooses…. cooking, closet rearranging, etc…. doin the taxes heehee he loves doing other peoples taxes that’s the business degree side of his education peekin thru. so his way of going about it is a bit mature~

vi also likes to give books and letters. <: ) the letters are never sappy, theyre usually very just. sweet and almost boring lol. he just wants to rant for 2 pages about how he was cold in the morning, his new favorite smoothie joint, and a nice park bench where yall can sit later in the evening. 

this kind of goes in how he likes to be loved, too. he doesn’t want any empty, useless gifts that he can’t use. he likes flowers ‘cause those have a billion ways to be re-purposed, books, art supplies, unique jewelry from a corner market or something. he’s not a very…. ‘ take me to an amusement park / touristy place / mass manufactured garbage location and buy me a cute lil trinket that serves no purpose or something that can’t at least be displayed in an artful fashion ’ type. that’s…

oh his dignity withers at the thought of it lol. 

really…. get him a cute, handmade bowl sold at some cute shop in town.

he’ll return the favor by making a really gorgeous salad for yall to share in said bowl.

everyone wins!

how he feels about the other love languages, officially:

- doesn't give a fuck about words of affirmation, because he doesn't like that kind of sap like just tell him his ass is phat and he's smart. - physical touch is nice. :) like super nice... he likes to hold hands while watching pretentious movies. - he likes his quality time so he doesn't like too much of it. he's busy also he likes his space... he doesn't like feeling smothered. - the only gifts he like are handmade ones or stuff he can use.

ultimately the ultimate romantic gesture is him rollin his man a joint and his man rollin him one in exchange and it's very perfect rolled! in gold foil!

19. is there someone your muse has a crush on, but who you don’t actually have a ship with?

strictly speaking to his main verse, which is the verse where all of these super duper apply? ... nope! still looking into buying a walter white body pillow.

#🌙 ABOUT! LET'S MEET ON A MOONLIT PATH. #seeasunset #/ vi vc: where is my smokey the bear that'll light my joint.....

[spookysaladchaos]

Laser Marking System, Global Market Size Forecast, Top 15 Players Rank and Market Share

Laser Marking System Market Summary

Laser Marking System is a device used for permanent marking and engraving on the surface of different materials. This system uses laser technology to create text, images, barcodes, QR codes and other identification symbols by locally heating or evaporating the surface of the workpiece. Laser marking systems are commonly used in industrial, medical, electronics, automotive, aerospace and other fields to achieve product tracking, brand identification, anti-counterfeiting and decoration.

According to the new market research report “Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029”, published by QYResearch, the global Laser Marking System market size is projected to reach USD 3915.6 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.

Figure.   Global Laser Marking System Market Size (US$ Million), 2018-2029

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029.

Market Drivers:

Automation and production efficiency needs: Industrial automation trends are driving the need for automated marking and tracking solutions, and laser marking systems can increase production efficiency and accuracy.

Brand identification and anti-counterfeiting needs: Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting technology are crucial for manufacturers, and laser marking systems can be used to create unique identification marks on products to ensure product authenticity and safety.

Material Diversity: Laser marking systems are suitable for a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, etc., making them widely used in various industries.

Restraint:

High cost: Laser marking systems are generally more expensive, which may limit adoption by some smaller manufacturers or businesses.

Technical Complexity: Operating and maintaining a laser marking system requires specialized knowledge, which can pose a challenge to some users.

Market competition: There are multiple laser marking system suppliers in the market, competition is fierce, and price pressure may affect market share.

Opportunity:

Emerging application fields: With the continuous development of laser technology, laser marking systems have growth potential in emerging application fields such as medical, aerospace, electronics, and jewelry.

Smart Manufacturing: Smart manufacturing trends will drive manufacturers to adopt more advanced tagging and tracking technologies to achieve a higher degree of automation and data integration.

Green Technology: Environmental concerns are driving the demand for environmentally friendly laser marking systems to reduce waste and chemical usage.

Figure.   Global Laser Marking System Top 15 Players Ranking and Market Share（Continually updated）

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029.

This report profiles key players of Laser Marking System such as Han's Laser, Trumpf, Keyence, Danaher, Domino Printing Sciences, HGTECH, Markem-Imaje and Coherent.

In 2022, the global top five Laser Marking System players account for 43.52% of market share in terms of revenue. Above figure shows the key players ranked by revenue in Laser Marking System.

Figure.   Laser Marking System, Global Market Size, Split by Product Segment

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029.

In terms of product type, Fiber Laser Marking Machine is the largest segment, hold a share of 61.73%

Figure.   Laser Marking System, Global Market Size, Split by Application Segment

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029.

In terms of product application, Cosmetic is the largest application, hold a share of 12.02%

Figure.   Laser Marking System, Global Market Size, Split by Region

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Laser Marking System Market Report 2023-2029.

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QYResearch founded in California, USA in 2007.It is a leading global market research and consulting company. With over 16 years’ experience and professional research team in various cities over the world QY Research focuses on management consulting, database and seminar services, IPO consulting, industry chain research and customized research to help our clients in providing non-linear revenue model and make them successful. We are globally recognized for our expansive portfolio of services, good corporate citizenship, and our strong commitment to sustainability. Up to now, we have cooperated with more than 60,000 clients across five continents. Let’s work closely with you and build a bold and better future.

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Jewelry Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2030

The Global Jewelry Market size is expected to grow from USD 344.84 Million in 2022 to USD 592.50 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Form thousands of years, humans are wearing jewelry to enhance their beauty. It is one of the most ancient and creative forms of personal expression, and care. Jewelry is accessories or decorative items which are typically worn on different parts of the body like the ear, neck, finger, or hand to look good and feel good also jewelry wore as attached to clothing.

The jewelry market is a dynamic and vibrant sector that encompasses a wide range of products, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and watches. In recent years, the global jewelry market has experienced steady growth, driven by factors such as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, and a growing emphasis on personal adornment.

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The latest research on the Jewelry market provides a comprehensive overview of the market for the years 2023 to 2030. It gives a comprehensive picture of the global Jewelry industry, considering all significant industry trends, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and market analysis tools such as Porter's five forces analysis, Industry Value chain analysis, and PESTEL analysis of the Jewelry market. Moreover, the report includes significant chapters such as Patent Analysis, Regulatory Framework, Technology Roadmap, BCG Matrix, Heat Map Analysis, Price Trend Analysis, and Investment Analysis which help to understand the market direction and movement in the current and upcoming years. The report is designed to help readers find information and make decisions that will help them grow their businesses. The study is written with a specific goal in mind: to give business insights and consultancy to help customers make smart business decisions and achieve long-term success in their particular market areas.

Leading players involved in the Jewelry Market include:

Tiffany & Co.(US), Harry Winston (US), Cartier (France), Van Cleef & Arpels (France), Buccellati(Italy), Mikimoto (Japan), Graff (UK), Pandora (Denmark), Chow Tai Foo (China), Louis Vuitton SE (France), Richemont (Switzerland), Piaget (Switzerland), Bvlgari (Italy), Chopard (Switzerland), Signet Jewelers Limited (Bermuda), Malabar Gold & Diamonds (India), Swarovski AG (Austra), Tanishq (India), Queen (China), Wallace Chan (China) 

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Segmentation of Jewelry Market:   

By Product Type

Earring

Necklace

Ring

Bracelet

By Material

Diamond

Gold

Platinum

By Gender

Female

Male

Market Segment by Regions: -

North America (US, Canada, Mexico)

Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Rest of Eastern Europe)

Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)

Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of APAC)

Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, South Africa)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)

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Shiny Facts: Getting to Know the Price of Gold at Farco Jewellers in Srinagar

Gold is a symbol of wealth, luxury living, and timeless beauty. In Srinagar, Farco Jewellers is the go-to destination for creating exquisite gold pieces. Understanding the details about how much gold costs is crucial for anyone in Srinagar looking to buy it, whether as an investment or simply to enjoy having something precious. Discovering the ins and outs of Gold price in Srinagar adds an extra layer of importance to the allure of gold at Farco Jewellers.

The Basics of Gold Pricing:

At Farco Jewellers, how much gold costs is like a complicated dance that depends on many things. Things like what’s happening in the world market, the value of money, and big political events all affect the price you see on the tag. But it’s not just about that — how pure the gold is and how detailed and careful the design work is also make the final price.

Purity Matters:

When you check out the gold collection at Farco Jewellers in Srinagar, you’ll see terms like 24 karats, 18 karats, or 14 karats. These numbers indicate the purity of the gold, with 24 karats being the purest form. In Srinagar, the gold price is influenced by this purity factor. Gold, in its natural state, is soft and flexible. To enhance its strength, it’s mixed with metals like copper or silver. The karat measurement reflects the amount of pure gold in a piece. So, the higher the karat, the more pure gold, and consequently, the higher the Gold price in Srinagar for that piece.

Craftsmanship: Where Art Meets Investment

Farco Jewellers isn’t just a place that sells gold; it’s like a special museum for beautiful art. Check out the amazing work that turns gold into stunning jewelry you can wear. Each piece has a story of hard work, talent, and lasting beauty. Learn how the skillful artistry makes every creation valuable, turning your purchase into more than just buying gold — it’s investing in a tradition of amazing craftsmanship.

Navigating Fluctuations: Your Price, Your Knowledge

Knowing what’s happening with Gold price in Srinagar is really important in this ever-changing world. At Farco Jewellers, they make sure you understand the ups and downs in the market, what’s going on with the economy, and the things that affect how much gold costs. With this knowledge, you can face any uncertainties with confidence. They give you the information you need, so your investment in gold can last a long time. It’s not just about the shiny stuff; it’s about making smart choices that will stand strong over time.

Personalized Service: Your Gold, Your Way

At Farco Jewellers, we make your experience personal. Feel the friendliness of our tailored service as our experts help you choose. We’ll explain the details of gold prices and assist you in finding the ideal piece that fits your style and budget. Your visit to Farco Jewellers turns into a special and enjoyable time.

Investing in Elegance: Farco Jewellers’ Timeless Legacy

When you pick Gold price in Srinagar at Farco Jewellers, it’s more than just buying something. It’s like putting your money into something elegant and traditional. Dive into the history of trust and quality that makes Farco Jewellers special in Srinagar. Check out the prices of gold with a classy touch and a connection to culture that only Farco Jewellers has.

Join the exciting journey with Farco Jewellers in Srinagar, where each piece of gold has a tale to share. Every customer becomes part of a unique tradition. Discover the hidden mysteries behind the Gold price in Srinagar and embark on your adventure into the enchanting world of gold.

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Projections Show: Wearable Tech Market Forecasted to Reach $381.7 Billion by 2032

In 2022, the wearable technology market reached a valuation of USD 82.7 billion, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. Projections suggest that by 2032, this market is anticipated to soar to USD 381.7 billion, with a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The remarkable expansion of the wearable technology sector can be attributed to several key factors, including relentless technological advancements, heightened consumer consciousness regarding health and fitness, and the burgeoning popularity of smart gadgets. Wearable technology encompasses a diverse range of electronic devices designed to be worn as accessories or integrated seamlessly into clothing and other accessories. These innovative devices offer an array of functionalities, spanning from activity tracking and heart rate monitoring to GPS navigation and seamless connectivity with smartphones.

Key factors contributing to the growth of the wearable technology market include:

Health and Fitness Awareness: Rising health consciousness among consumers has led to a surge in demand for wearable fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other health monitoring devices. These devices enable users to track their physical activity, monitor vital signs, and analyze health data, promoting healthier lifestyles and driving market growth.

Technological Advancements: Continuous innovation in wearable technology, including improvements in sensors, battery life, connectivity, and design aesthetics, has expanded the capabilities and appeal of wearable devices. Advanced features such as sleep tracking, stress monitoring, and personalized coaching contribute to the market’s growth by enhancing user experience and functionality.

Smartphone Integration: Seamless integration with smartphones and other mobile devices enhances the utility and versatility of wearable technology, enabling users to access notifications, control music, make payments, and perform various tasks directly from their wearable devices. This integration enhances the overall user experience and drives demand for wearable devices.

Applications in Healthcare: Wearable technology holds significant potential in healthcare applications, including remote patient monitoring, chronic disease management, and telemedicine. The ability to collect real-time health data and provide actionable insights to healthcare providers improves patient outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, and drives adoption of wearable devices in the healthcare sector.

Fashion and Lifestyle Appeal: The convergence of technology and fashion has led to the development of stylish and customizable wearable devices that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. Fashion brands partnering with technology companies to create designer smartwatches, smart jewelry, and other fashionable wearables have broadened the market’s appeal and attracted a wider consumer base.

Top Companies are:

Alphabet Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., TomTom International BV, Fossil Group Inc., Sony Corp., Huawei Technologies Group Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., Xiaomi Corp., LG, Adidas AG, Microsoft, Nike, Inc., Fitbit, Inc., Garmin Ltd., and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. are prominent players in the wearable technology market. These companies compete vigorously, leveraging their technological prowess and brand recognition to capture market share and drive innovation in wearable devices. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to augmented reality glasses and smart clothing, each company brings its unique strengths and product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers in this rapidly evolving market.

Market Segmentations:

By Product — Wrist-Wear, Eyewear & Headwear, Footwear, Neckwear, Body-wear, Others

By Type- Smart Textile, Product & Devices

By Application- Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Enterprise & Industrial Applications, Others

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Regional Analysis:

In 2022, North America emerged as the dominant market for wearable technology, boasting the largest market share. The region’s robust healthcare infrastructure has been a key driver of this growth, fostering a rising demand for devices that promote preventive healthcare and assist in managing health conditions for enhanced well-being. Moreover, increased investment from entities like the U.S. Department of Defense has further fueled market expansion. Notably, initiatives such as the development of a wearable device for infectious disease detection by the Defense Innovation Unit in April 2023, leveraging predictive AI algorithms trained on hospital data, underscore the region’s commitment to advancing wearable technology.

Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is poised to witness significant growth with a high compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecasted for the foreseeable future. Within this region, China stands out as a leading market due to the presence of numerous prominent players. The availability of affordable wearable devices combined with continuous enhancements in functionality is driving the demand for wearable technology in this dynamic market.

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3. Which regions are leading in terms of market share for wearable technology?

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Paws and Claws Haven: Unleashing the Best in Pet Accessories for Your Furry Friends

In a world where pets are not just animals but integral members of our families, the demand for high-quality pet accessories is on the rise. Pet owners are no longer satisfied with basic necessities; they seek unique, stylish, and functional products that enhance their pets' lives. This growing trend has given rise to a flourishing market for pet accessories stores, and one name stands out among the rest – Paws and Claws Haven. In this blog post, we will explore the world of pet accessories and delve into what makes Paws and Claws Haven the go-to destination for pet lovers.

1: The Evolution of Pet Accessories

The relationship between humans and animals has evolved over centuries, transforming pets from mere companions to cherished family members. With this shift, the pet industry has witnessed a surge in the demand for specialized accessories that cater to the diverse needs of our four-legged friends. From basic necessities like collars and bowls to luxury items such as designer pet beds and custom-made outfits, the world of pet accessories has expanded beyond imagination.

2: Paws and Claws Haven – A Haven for Pets

Among the myriad pet accessories stores, Paws and Claws Haven stands out as a beacon of quality and innovation. This pet haven is more than just a store; it's a destination that celebrates the joy of pet ownership. With a commitment to offering a curated selection of products that prioritize both style and functionality, Paws and Claws Haven has become the go-to place for pet owners looking to pamper their furry friends.

3: The Extensive Range of Products

Paws and Claws Haven boasts an extensive range of pet accessories that cater to the unique needs of various pets. From essentials like durable leashes and premium pet food to extravagant items like personalized pet jewelry and spa-grade grooming products, the store has something for every pet and pet owner. The emphasis on quality is evident in every product, ensuring that pets not only look good but also feel good.

4: Tailoring to Trends

One of the reasons behind Paws and Claws Haven's success is its ability to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to pet accessory trends. The store keeps a close eye on emerging styles, materials, and functionalities, ensuring that pet owners can always find the latest and greatest products for their furry companions. Whether it's eco-friendly materials, smart pet tech, or fashionable accessories, Paws and Claws Haven has its paw on the pulse of the industry.

5: The Personalized Touch

What sets Paws and Claws Haven apart is its commitment to providing a personalized shopping experience. The store understands that every pet is unique, and so are their needs. From offering custom engraving on pet tags to creating bespoke pet furniture, Paws and Claws Haven goes the extra mile to ensure that each product reflects the individuality of the pet and the love of its owner.

6: Community Engagement

Paws and Claws Haven isn't just a store; it's a community hub for pet enthusiasts. The store actively engages with its customers through social media, hosting events, and collaborating with local pet charities. This sense of community fosters a connection between pet owners, allowing them to share their experiences, exchange tips, and celebrate the joy of pet ownership together.

7: Sustainability and Ethical Practices

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of consumer consciousness, Paws and Claws Haven takes pride in its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. From sourcing eco-friendly materials for its products to supporting animal welfare initiatives, the store ensures that pet owners can make conscious choices while pampering their pets.

Conclusion:

As the demand for pet accessories store continues to grow, Paws and Claws Haven remains at the forefront of the industry, offering a haven for pet lovers seeking quality, style, and innovation. From its extensive range of products to its personalized approach and commitment to sustainability, Paws and Claws Haven is not just a store but a testament to the evolving relationship between humans and their beloved pets. So, whether you're a seasoned pet owner or a first-time adopter, Paws and Claws Haven invites you to explore a world of possibilities where your furry friends are treated with the love and care they deserve.

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Luxury rigid boxes have gained an immense fame in various industries ranging from electronics to apparel, tech base, food, jewelry and cosmetics because they provide the high-quality protection to these expensive products.  These boxes have the ability to attract customers and invite them to make their purchase. That is why many brands are investing in these boxes to leave a long-lasting impression on the customers and make their brand distinctive in the crowed.

The exceptional attributes of these boxes empower a brand to establish a commanding presence and reach a wider audience. There are some of the reasons that make luxury rigid boxes the best tool to boost your product sales.

1. Smart Aesthetics

Rigid boxes are popular because of their unmatchable charm elegance and luxury effect that enhance the value of your product. They also make your brand the first choice of your customers because when the customers see their desired items are delivered and packed in such luxury and sturdy boxes, they perceive the quality services of your brand. It expresses that you treat your audience with great care.   These elegant boxes seize the attention of potential buyers and enthrall them with the product. The intelligent structure and design of these boxes add intrinsic value, making them more appealing for purchase. Studies show that products in superior packaging tend to sell out faster than their counterparts. The refined look of these boxes injects a vibrancy into your brand, setting you apart from competitors.

2. High Protection

Rigid boxes are known for their study nature which makes them the perfect option for keeping the expensive and delicate products. These luxury custom packaging boxes have the capability to bear any kind of external pressure and jerk. They significantly reduce the risk of damages, instilling confidence and peace of mind in the company. The box's layer thickness can be customized based on specific requirements, ensuring tailored protection. Crafted from high-quality materials, these boxes enhance their credibility further.

3. Establish Authority

The elegant and unique designs of rigid boxes have increased their demand in many industries like cosmetics, jewelry and tech base products. They are presentable enough to show your authority as they contain your brand logo which help people to recognize you.  If you aim to establish a commanding presence and solidify credibility in the market, these boxes are your best ally. The alluring designs and sleek structure of rigid boxes empower your brand to command attention and dominance in the market.

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Smart Ways to Supplement Your Income: Tried-and-Tested Side Hustles

Today’s fast-changing economy has changed financial stability. Multiple income sources are needed due to increased living costs and unanticipated expenditures. This is where side jobs figure in. Side hustles may help you pay off debt quicker, save for a dream trip, or gain financial independence.

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The book Smart Ways to Supplement Your Income: Tried-and-Tested Side Hustles offers several ways to increase your income while keeping your obligations. This article will discuss time-tested methods that have helped many people manage the new financial environment, from the gig economy’s flexibility to converting hobbies into successful companies. These proven side hustles may help you take responsibility of your finances.

1. The Gig Economy: Embracing Flexibility

The gig economy has revolutionized the way people work. Embracing flexibility, it offers a platform for freelancers to take on short-term tasks, often remotely. Platforms like Uber, Lyft, and Upwork provide opportunities to earn money on your terms. Whether you’re a driver, a writer, a designer, or a programmer, the gig economy has something for everyone.

2. Freelancing Your Skills: Monetizing Your Talents

If you possess marketable skills, freelancing can be a lucrative side hustle. Writing, graphic design, programming, and marketing are in high demand. Websites like Freelancer and Fiverr connect skilled individuals with clients seeking their services. Start by creating a compelling profile and bidding on projects that align with your expertise.

3. E-Commerce Ventures: Selling Online for Profit

The rise of e-commerce has opened doors for entrepreneurs to sell products online. Platforms like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay allow you to reach a vast customer base. Research popular products, create engaging listings, and provide excellent customer service to build a sustainable income stream.

4. The Power of Content Creation: Blogging and Vlogging

Do you have a passion for sharing your thoughts? Consider blogging or vlogging. Share your experiences, knowledge, or even entertaining content. With dedication and consistency, you can grow a loyal audience. Monetization avenues include ad revenue, sponsorships, and selling digital products.

5. Driving Income: Becoming a Ride-Share Driver

If you own a car and have some free time, becoming a ride-share driver can be a profitable venture. Companies like Uber and Lyft offer a flexible way to earn money by giving rides to passengers. However, it’s important to consider fuel costs, insurance, and safety precautions.

6. Property Rental: Airbnb and Real Estate

Do you have an extra room or property? Listing it on platforms like Airbnb can generate substantial income. For those with real estate investments, long-term rentals provide a steady cash flow. Just be sure to familiarize yourself with local regulations and create an inviting space for guests.

7. Creative Crafts and Handmade Goods: Etsy Success

If you’re crafty, Etsy can be a goldmine. This platform caters to those who create handmade or vintage items. From jewelry and art to personalized gifts, you can showcase your talents and attract a niche market. High-quality photos and compelling descriptions are key to standing out.

8. Tutoring and Online Courses: Sharing Your Expertise

The thirst for knowledge has led to a demand for online tutoring and courses. If you’re an expert in a particular subject, consider sharing your knowledge on platforms like Teachable or Udemy. Whether it’s academic subjects, musical instruments, or life skills, there’s likely an audience eager to learn from you.

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The Gig Economy: Embracing Flexibility

In today’s dynamic job market, the concept of the gig economy has taken center stage, offering individuals an unprecedented level of flexibility and autonomy. Embracing this new way of working can open up a realm of opportunities for those seeking to supplement their income.

1. Diversify Your Skills: In the gig economy, versatility is key. Cultivate a range of skills that can be applied across different gigs, allowing you to tap into various income streams.

2. Choose Wisely: Select gigs that align with your strengths and interests. This not only makes the work more enjoyable but also enhances your performance, leading to positive reviews and repeat business.

3. Time Management: The gig economy lets you be your own boss, but effective time management is essential. Set clear work hours, allocate time for each gig, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

4. Build an Online Presence: Create a strong online presence through platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, or Fiverr. A professional profile showcases your skills and helps you attract potential clients.

5. Networking: Connect with fellow gig workers and potential clients within your industry. Networking can lead to collaborations, referrals, and a broader client base.

6. Financial Planning: The gig economy can bring fluctuating income. Plan your finances to accommodate lean periods and unexpected expenses.

7. Reviews and Ratings: Positive reviews and high ratings can significantly impact your gig economy journey. Provide excellent service to earn glowing feedback and establish credibility.

Embracing the gig economy grants you the flexibility to chart your own course. By incorporating these tips, you’ll be better equipped to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape of income generation.

Freelancing Your Skills: Monetizing Your Talents

The world of freelancing offers a unique avenue for turning your skills into a lucrative source of income. Whether you’re a wordsmith, a creative designer, a coding wizard, or a marketing maven, freelancing provides the platform to showcase and capitalize on your talents.

1. Identify Your Niche: Pinpoint your expertise and passion. Specializing in a niche allows you to stand out and attract clients seeking your specific skills.

2. Create a Strong Portfolio: Curate a portfolio showcasing your best work. Potential clients often make decisions based on your previous projects, so make a powerful impression.

3. Set Competitive Rates: Research industry standards and price your services competitively. Consider your skill level, experience, and the value you bring to clients.

4. Effective Communication: Clear and timely communication is paramount. Understand client needs, ask questions, and provide updates to ensure a smooth collaboration.

5. Time Management: Freelancing requires efficient time management. Set realistic deadlines, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality work within the agreed-upon timeframe.

6. Network: Connect with fellow freelancers and potential clients through online platforms and social media. Networking can lead to valuable opportunities and collaborations.

7. Client Relationships: Nurture positive client relationships by delivering exceptional work, offering solutions, and being responsive to feedback.

8. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and sharpen your skills through online courses or workshops. This enhances your expertise and keeps you competitive.

By monetizing your talents through freelancing, you have the autonomy to shape your career and financial future. Incorporating these tips can set you on a path to freelancing success, allowing you to thrive in a world where your skills are in high demand.

E-Commerce Ventures: Selling Online for Profit

The digital age has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurial opportunities through e-commerce. Selling products online has become a viable way to supplement your income or even establish a full-fledged business. Here are some tips to navigate the world of e-commerce and maximize your profits:

1. Product Research: Identify a niche or product that aligns with market trends and audience demands. Conduct thorough research to ensure a viable market.

2. Choose the Right Platform: Select the e-commerce platform that suits your needs — whether it’s Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify, or your own website. Each platform has its unique features and audience.

3. Compelling Listings: Craft engaging product descriptions with high-quality images. Clear, informative listings increase customer trust and boost sales.

4. Pricing Strategy: Set competitive prices that consider production costs, competitor pricing, and perceived value. Balancing affordability and profitability is crucial.

5. Customer Experience: Prioritize exceptional customer service. Respond promptly to inquiries, address concerns, and provide a seamless shopping experience.

6. Marketing Efforts: Utilize social media, content marketing, and paid advertising to promote your products. Building a strong online presence drives traffic to your store.

7. Reviews and Feedback: Positive reviews build credibility. Encourage customers to leave reviews and use feedback to enhance your offerings.

8. Adapt and Innovate: Stay adaptable and open to changes. Monitor sales data and adjust strategies based on customer behavior and market shifts.

Venturing into e-commerce requires a mix of strategic planning, creativity, and dedication. By implementing these tips, you can tap into the vast potential of online selling, turning your passion into a profitable e-commerce venture.

The Power of Content Creation: Blogging and Vlogging

Blogging and vlogging have emerged as powerful tools for both self-expression and income generation. Sharing your thoughts, knowledge, and experiences with a global audience can not only be fulfilling but also financially rewarding. Here are some tips to harness the potential of content creation:

1. Find Your Niche: Identify a topic you’re passionate about and have expertise in. Niche content attracts a dedicated audience seeking specialized information.

2. Consistency Matters: Regular updates keep your audience engaged and returning for more. Establish a consistent posting schedule that aligns with your content goals.

3. Quality Content: Prioritize quality over quantity. Create well-researched, informative, and engaging content that adds value to your audience’s lives.

4. Multimedia Appeal: Utilize a mix of text, images, and videos to cater to different audience preferences. Visual content adds depth and interactivity.

5. Audience Engagement: Interact with your audience through comments, social media, and email newsletters. Building a community around your content enhances loyalty.

6. Monetization Strategies: Explore various monetization avenues such as ad revenue, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and selling digital products.

7. SEO Optimization: Optimize your content for search engines to improve visibility. Use relevant keywords, meta descriptions, and backlinks to enhance discoverability.

8. Analyze and Adapt: Regularly review analytics to understand audience behavior and preferences. Adjust your content strategy based on insights.

Blogging and vlogging offer an incredible platform to share your voice and expertise while generating income. By incorporating these tips, you can create content that resonates with your audience, drives engagement, and opens up avenues for both personal growth and financial gain.

Driving Income: Becoming a Ride-Share Driver

The gig economy has revolutionized the way people earn money, and becoming a ride-share driver is one of its prominent facets. If you have a vehicle and some spare time, this side hustle can provide a flexible and potentially lucrative source of income. Here are some essential tips to succeed as a ride-share driver:

1. Platform Choice: Choose reputable platforms like Uber or Lyft that offer a broad customer base and comprehensive safety features.

2. Vehicle Care: Maintain your vehicle in top condition. Regular maintenance ensures a comfortable and safe experience for passengers.

3. Navigation Skills: Familiarize yourself with your city’s roads and traffic patterns. Efficient navigation enhances customer satisfaction and boosts your earnings.

4. Professionalism: Create a positive impression by being punctual, well-groomed, and maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle.

5. Safety First: Prioritize passenger safety by adhering to traffic rules, using seat belts, and maintaining a calm driving demeanor.

6. Customer Service: Provide a pleasant and friendly experience. Engage in polite conversation or respect passenger preferences for a quiet ride.

7. Peak Hours: Capitalize on peak hours and high-demand areas to maximize your earnings. These periods often coincide with rush hours and events.

8. Ratings and Reviews: Maintain a high driver rating by providing excellent service. Positive reviews attract more passengers.

Becoming a ride-share driver can offer financial flexibility and the opportunity to interact with diverse people. Incorporating these tips not only boosts your earning potential but also contributes to a positive experience for both you and your passengers.

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Property Rental: Airbnb and Real Estate

Renting out your property, whether it’s a spare room or an entire home, has become an attractive income option thanks to platforms like Airbnb. The potential to earn a steady stream of income through short-term rentals has made property rental a popular choice. Here are some tips to navigate the world of property rental:

1. Listing Optimization: Craft an appealing listing with high-quality photos and a detailed description. Highlight the unique features of your property to attract potential guests.

2. Competitive Pricing: Research similar listings in your area and set a competitive price. Factor in cleaning fees, service charges, and seasonal fluctuations.

3. Guest Experience: Provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for your guests. Cleanliness, amenities, and thoughtful touches enhance the guest experience.

4. Legal Considerations: Familiarize yourself with local regulations and laws regarding short-term rentals. Ensure you’re compliant to avoid legal issues.

5. Communication: Be responsive to guest inquiries and provide clear instructions for check-in, amenities, and house rules.

6. Safety Measures: Prioritize guest safety by providing secure locks, emergency contact information, and basic safety guidelines.

7. Maintenance: Regular maintenance and upkeep ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Address any issues promptly to maintain positive reviews.

8. Guest Reviews: Positive reviews boost your property’s credibility. Encourage guests to leave reviews and use feedback to make improvements.

Whether you’re sharing a room in your home or managing multiple properties, property rental can be a lucrative endeavor. By incorporating these tips, you can create a seamless and enjoyable experience for your guests while reaping the benefits of a successful rental venture.

Creative Crafts and Handmade Goods: Etsy Success

Etsy has transformed the world of handmade crafts, allowing artisans and creators to showcase their unique creations to a global audience. Turning your creative passion into a source of income is now more achievable than ever. Here are some tips to achieve Etsy success:

1. Distinctive Creations: Offer products that stand out in terms of design, quality, and originality. Your uniqueness is your selling point.

2. Captivating Listings: Craft engaging product titles and descriptions. Use high-quality images that showcase your craftsmanship from different angles.

3. Competitive Pricing: Research similar items and set competitive prices that reflect the value of your work.

4. Stellar Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, processing orders efficiently, and addressing concerns.

5. Consistent Branding: Create a cohesive brand identity with a memorable shop name, logo, and aesthetics.

6. SEO Optimization: Use relevant keywords in your product titles and descriptions to improve your shop’s visibility in search results.

7. Social Media Promotion: Utilize social media platforms to showcase your creations, interact with potential customers, and drive traffic to your shop.

8. Packaging and Presentation: Pay attention to packaging details. Thoughtful presentation adds to the overall customer experience.

Etsy offers a platform for artisans to turn their creativity into a thriving business. By implementing these tips, you can build a successful Etsy shop that attracts loyal customers and fosters a community of supporters for your unique creations.

Tutoring and Online Courses: Sharing Your Expertise

The digital era has revolutionized education, providing an avenue for experts to share their knowledge and skills through online tutoring and courses. Whether you’re a subject matter expert, a language aficionado, or a skilled musician, you can monetize your expertise while helping others learn and grow. Here are some essential tips to succeed in the realm of online education:

1. Identify Your Niche: Define your area of expertise and target audience. Specialization attracts learners seeking in-depth knowledge.

2. Quality Content: Craft well-structured, engaging, and informative course content. A clear curriculum and engaging teaching methods enhance the learning experience.

3. Interactive Platforms: Choose user-friendly online platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Teachable that support multimedia content, quizzes, and discussions.

4. Consistent Engagement: Engage with your students through discussions, Q&A sessions, and feedback. Personal interaction fosters a sense of community.

5. Pricing Strategy: Price your courses competitively based on the value you provide. Consider offering free introductory modules to attract learners.

6. Marketing Efforts: Promote your courses through social media, email newsletters, and guest blog posts. Showcase your expertise and connect with your target audience.

7. Continuous Improvement: Regularly update your course content to stay relevant and incorporate learner feedback for improvements.

8. Collaboration and Networking: Collaborate with other educators and explore joint ventures for cross-promotion and expanded reach.

By sharing your expertise through online tutoring and courses, you not only create an income stream but also contribute to the educational growth of others. Incorporating these tips can help you establish a successful online education presence that benefits both you and your learners.

Conclusion

As we finish this list of proven side gigs, it’s evident that the present period provides many ways to boost your income and reach your financial objectives. Freelancing, e-commerce, content production, property leasing, and online education are all potential ways to monetize your abilities from the gig economy’s flexibility. These outlets allow you to manage your finances in a world that prioritizes financial security. By using your hobbies, abilities, and creativity, you may generate cash. Remember that these sensible side hustles might help you save for a dream trip or build a secure future.

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Wearable Technology Market Revenue Trends and Growth Drivers | MarketsandMarkets

The wearable technology market size is projected to reach USD 265.4 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0% during the forecast period. It was observed that the growth rate was 41.51% from 2021 to 2022. Consumer Electronics is expected to grow at a highest CAGR of 39.12%.

Increasing growth prospects of next-generation displays in wearable devices, surge in demand for IoT devices and growing demand for smart devices in the healthcare applications are the factors driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.

APAC to register highest CAGR during the forecast period

The APAC region is known as a major manufacturing hub. Countries such as India and China have major manufacturing facilities for various industrial segments (including consumer electronics, car manufacturing, and heavy materials, among others).

This creates huge opportunities for the wearable technology industry to grow at the highest rate for the enterprise and industrial application. Increase in per capita income in developing countries, high population in many countries of the region and affordability of wearable devices for customers at a low price by manufacturers in India and China and countries such as Japan, Singapore, China and Australia, which are proving to be digitally mature markets are the major reasons for APAC to capture largest market share.

Wristwear to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

Wearable technology market share is broadly segmented into products such as wristwear, headwear and eyewear, footwear, fashion & jewelry, bodywear, and others.

The wearable technology market for wristwear is expected to be valued at USD 77.9 billion in 2021, while headwear is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 30.0% between 2021 and 2026. Wristwear gained importance because of its multi-functional applications. With the integration of advanced technologies, the wristwear segment currently provides opportunities for the wearable technology market and would continue to do so in the coming years as well.

Moreover, wristwear, headwear & eyewear, and bodywear would be the best segments to invest in the next few years. Headwear & eyewear includes products such as AR and product and technology used in various high-class applications such as the industrial segment, video gaming, and entertainment.

The major consumer electronic players in the region include Sony Corp. (Japan), Panasonic Corp. (Japan), Samsung Corp. (South Korea) and LG Electronics (South Korea).

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A Q&A with Jackson Smith

Meet Jackson Smith, a talented graphic design student who is passionate about creating visually enjoyable designs. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of creativity, Jackson has honed his skills through years of practice and fun. As he continues to grow as a designer, he is eager to share his knowledge and experiences with others who are also pursuing a career in graphic design. In this Q&A, we'll dive into Jackson's journey as a designer, his creative process, and his insights into the world of graphic design and art.

Aiden (Q) asking Jackson (A)

Q: What can you tell us about your graphic design background/What pushed you into the medium?

A: In high school, there were multiple digital art classes that I took, and the teachers inspired me to keep doing courses alike. Also, I have been exposed to digital art for a while through family member’s jobs as well as media in general, and it always just stuck out to me. So I've been keen on pursuing it for a while now.

Q: So what specifically did you do in school that really pushed you over that boundary or interest to action?

A: My teacher had me working with Adobe apps which I have been working with ever since, and they really just clicked for me when I used them. There's not much more to it, I just felt that connection and ran with it. 

Q: What's your favorite software to use?

A: I like Adobe illustrator because I personally love illustrations, and Illustrator lets you do those easier than any other platform. InDesign is good, but Illustrator just has that originality. 

Q: Okay, what about your favorite tool?

A: Personally, I like the blend tool the most. Say you have one color on one side and a different one on the other, the tool blends the colors together to create a wide spectrum of colors in between. The tool just makes fun, unique, looks that I like to incorporate in my designs. 

Q: Since your major is graphic design, what's your favorite class here?

A: Foundations of Graphic Design. We looked at a lot of companies and decided how they marketed their brands based on their graphics and decided whether they were provoking a powerful message for their business or not. 

Q: How do you approach new design concepts?

A: I take inspiration from artists I’ve caught my eye on. I use different aspects from different people and personalize it with my own style. 

Q: What would you say is your own style?

A: Fun and simple. I like to keep it that way throughout my design and my life (laughs)

Q: Spoken like a smart man. So which artists inspire you the most?

A: I really like Banksy. Gender unknown, but they do graffiti style art that encapsulates modern issues in the world. It speaks to me because it shows how art can have a voice, and the rebellious style is intriguing as well. 

Q: How do you balance creativity with practicality?

A: I don't focus on practicality when I create, I usually just go back and switch out what I need once I’m done. This way I can enjoy my art while still meeting my criteria. 

Q: So you do the art for the art?

A: Yes definitely. This way I can really make what I like without worrying about other opinions. 

Q: Have you done any professional work?

A: Yes actually, I did a quick redesign for Colin Smith Architecture’s company logo in Lexington and I made some mock ups for a jewelry company called Lola’s Jewelry. I was hired to make replacement renderings for pendants on their website. A rendering by the way is just a realistic design of the product, just online. And they loved them too, I got paid (laughs). 

(Colin Smith logo)

(Pendant renderings)

Q: What did you make these on?

A: It was just photoshop. 

Q: Are there any other mediums in art you enjoy?A: I really enjoy photography as well, because I can incorporate it into graphic design. Like sometimes I like to take pictures and put them into photoshop to create something totally different. 

Q: Would you say your photograph is “fun” as well?

A: Definitely not. Photography to me is something that is serious, real. It captures something that really happened, and in graphic design you get to create something new instead of something real. It’s really just two different art forms. 

Q: That’s pretty deep, I never thought about that. Finally, where do you see yourself doing graphic design?

A: Even though I don’t really enjoy the marketing part of graphic design so much, that is probably the direction I’m heading in a professional sense. Personally, I just want to create for myself and what I like, but I’m okay creating for others as well.