#Unit Eight

[kat-hawke]

Disinterring Toxins

The Director sat in the candle-lit office, her focused gaze scanning the detailed case file spread out before her. With an exasperated breath, she reached for the crystal decanter at the edge of her desk, pouring herself a generous amount of whiskey into a glass. Detailed within the file were the recent discoveries of three new victims in the Westfall area, all of which had been killed using a similar modus operandi. The victims had been found in different locations across the region, one in Moonbrook, another on the northernmost coastline, and a third along the river that separated Westfall and Duskwood.

After letting out a heavy sigh and taking a long sip from her glass, the Director rose from her seat and proceeded to place three red pins onto the map that hung on the wall. The map showed six distinct locations where corpses had been found, but there was no discernible pattern to indicate the killer's next move. Even when the points were connected and the center identified, the search area was vast, covering almost the entire region, and yielded no promising leads. Kat was growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation.

As her tired eyes perused the multitude of pages, notes, and pictures plastered around the edges of the Westfall map, the Director couldn't help but feel fatigued. Her fingers went to pinch the bridge of her nose as she struggled to make sense of the complex puzzle before her. The amber liquid in her glass lazily swirled as her mind mulled over each piece of information, and the azerite stone around her neck shimmered to life, staving off the fatigue for the moment. The political tension caused by Agent Thurmon's inferno had only served to hinder their investigation, further complicating their access to Moonbrook. To make matters worse, the already delicate trust between Stormwind agents and the local communities had eroded considerably due to the actions of the Defias holdouts that were roused by the Agent's actions.

The Director found herself in a difficult and complex situation that required her to burn a political favor in order to avoid an official hearing upon one of her agents and their accompanying operative. She dismissed the thought with a gulp of whiskey and turned her attention to the basic analysis of the toxins collected from the first victim. Unfortunately, the analysis provided little information that she didn't already know from previous encounters with Tindall. As she waited for the detailed report from the eldest Parkhurst sibling, Kat sank back into her chair, rubbing her forehead as intrusive whispers from a darker beyond slithered in the recesses of her thoughts, reminding her of all possible truths, that more bodies would surface in the days to come.

[ Mentions: @ani-thurmon @maxparkhurst ]

[Zion Tindall]

#IC #Unit Eight #| Cyanide Itches |

[haveyouseenthishorrormovie]

SUMMARY: Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.

This movie is not for the mod's arachnophobic ass, even trying to find the still for this poll fucking sucked.

#eight legged freaks (2002) #natural horror #horror comedy #2000s #united states #north american movie #mentionable warning #spiders #arachnophobia #horror #movies #poll

[lionofchaeronea]

Floating Ice, George Bellows, 1910

#art #art history #George Bellows #George Wesley Bellows #landscape #landscape painting #winter #winter scene #Ashcan School #The Eight #Realism #Realist art #American Realism #United States #American art #20th century art #oil on canvas #Whitney Museum of American Art

[sieglinde-freud]

playing birthright lunatic bc i promised one of my friends that when i got access to the gay mod i’d pair his fav rarepair ever (azama/izana) but i figured it’d also be a nice way to ease myself back into fates mechanics before trying conquest lunatic again and wow. i kinda forgot how much easier this game was. like i knew birthright was easier but… it is SIGNIFICANTLY so. giving you a giant heal tile and chokepoint in chapter 7 (sakura retainers/vs silas map) was so incredibly stupid. ive j planted dragon corrin here and hit wait. its taking so long silas started fucking moving like bro is tired. sorry!!

#ann plays fates #not saying its bad design or anything bc i dont think it is #i think birthright being easy makes it a decent entry into fire emblem and thus maps like this teach different strategies and how to use it #but my god is it easy!!! #and then it hands you eight units from the start!!! #what do you need two healers and a heal tile for?!?? #conquest starts with you with two units!!! two!!!! #i mean you get to six units by the time cq chapter 7 is over but still!! all of those units are necessary!! #you do not need subaki and hana in this map. you just dont. #and like i get why theyre here. baby’s first fire emblem. its good to give options #im js!!! wow!!!!!!

[navyhyuck]

i will forever be mad at sm for failing ridiculously with nct. especially 127 because how are you telling me that a third gen group that debuted nearly eight years ago isn’t able to perform on some of the world’s largest stages when other groups of similar background are. i truly just don’t understand why sm would make it so their own artists don’t seem as big as they actually are. why are you trying to convince me that nct can’t sell out. and why are you deliberately sabotaging them so that they purposely can’t make it!!!

#genuinely like what a shit company genuinely it’s so infuriating #and every single nct member putting their lives into this only to be sabotaged by none other than their employer #i sincerely hope riize does not endure the same fate #i mean i’m saying this because i’ve never seen nct and i honestly don’t think i ever will #bc they’re under sm!!!! #and i mean any unit because you make them do all these side quests and for what #why … aren’t we focusing on the real deal #why aren’t we promoting a third gen eight year old group the way we should. #shut up vee #nct

[br-kker]

Back on my Telltale's The Waking Dead obsession, forgot how huge of a crush I had on this man:

He's so pretty <3

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#eight year old me was whipped for this man #i lowkey have a thing for southern men like luke #y'know the ones who are incredibly sweet and aren't afraid to hide their southern roots #it's definitely the southern in me #i must confess: i am from the southern united states and have a slight accent #and i felt bad because of it #but shoutout to luke from twdg i'm pretty content with being from the south #minus the racism part #i do love cornbread and sweet tea #alright onto the actual tags #video games #twdg #the walking dead game #telltale #telltale's the walking dead #twdg season 2 #twdg s2 #twdg luke #i'm still pissed on how dirty they did my man

[eightparentsau]

What do you mean by that?… why can’t soundbyte get a better body?

#eight parents au #fnaf security breach #security breach au #dj music man #fnaf oc? #Mini Music Man #Hand unit voice: It appears you are making The DJ nervous.

[bsaka7]

the fact that i even have the nhl app is a direct indication of how far ive fallen

#petterson signs eight year contract idek this guy and idek what I was LOOKING FOR ON HEREEEE #2sec ago i was on onefootball LAMENTING MN UNITED JUST GOT BACK FROM DINNERRRRRRR #Idk why I downloaded the nhl app i think i was looking for.smth that sofascore was failing me... #ugh. #Hock.txt #I also thought oh I need to watch something to. Make my. Mind go blank why don't I see what's on.... Like NO!!!!!!!! #UNITED JUST SCORED LETS GO MINNESOTAAAAAAAAAAAA MINNESOTA UNITED BABYYYY

[brown-little-robin]

I am in the TRENCHES fighting the USPS website tooth and NAIL 😭😭😭

#PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP FORGETTING WHAT I ENTER LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO MAKE A CUSTOMS FORM #I BEG YOUUUU #I love the united states postal service but this is RIDICULOUS #I can't even finish the FORM without taking EIGHT TRIES #and then when I FINALLY get it done the CART WON'T LET ME CHECK OUT #I click 'proceed to payment' and it loads and it does NOT proCEED #AUGH #tomorrow I will call someone about this and figure it out #I just needed to yell into the void about it

[markrothkono61]

last mock exam today oooooof

#anyways it will be a load of bullshit #because i have revised approximately two(2) units out of the eight(8) i will potentially be called to answer questions on #but! the professor who's marking it has been my prof for the past 3 terms so he's really desensitised to my crap #collections? lol what are they collecting our blood sweat and tears? #if i get a question on 19th century banditry i Will slay it though #mine

[ashestoashesjc]

i was (and am) a girl's generation fan but every now and then i'm like "there weren't really nine people in that group" and i google it and inevitably yep nine. that's so many people

#and for the group to still exist and with only one fewer member is bonkers #it's hard enough to keep a three-four-five piece unit together without everyone vying for a solo career #managing eight out of nine is impressive

[kat-hawke]

To Rattle the Chains

Kat stood upon the stone outcrop, the gentle breeze rustling her hair as she gazed out over the serene park. Her eyes drifted across the vast open space, listening to the one-eyed alchemist below as she collect a bowl of soup from a street vendor just below her perch. Their gaze meeting for a brief moment in silent understanding.

With a covered bowl in her hand, Max respectfully approached her, acknowledging her position. "Director," Max spoke as she settled on the stone, holding the bowl carefully in her lap.

Kat's attention turned towards the bowl in the alchemist's lap, her curiosity piqued. "Is the soup for actual consumption, or some sort o' experimentation?"

"I don't play with my food," Max scoffed, tapping the lip of the bowl. "Augustine is watching the shop this evening. Thought I'd fetch him something."

"How kind 'n sisterly." The Director muttered, feigning interest.

Max clicked her tongue in jest, "I do try," she replied, turning towards the promenade below. "Business or pleasure, Director?" the alchemist asked with a smile, gesturing to the people below.

A curt snort forced through the Director's nostrils as her lips flattened at the corners. "As much as I love jokes about pleasure everyone seems t'make... Do I ev'a make an appearance in public for anything other than business, Miss Parkhurst?"

"Suppose not." Max hummed in agreement. "You'll have to excuse me, Director, if I so wish to cushion your professional demeanor with a bit of light-hearted banter."

A faint smirk curled the edge of Kat's lips, "Th' absolute audacity," she muttered before scanning the area. "A quick word, however, is my business here. I'll try not t'bend your ear for too long. Wouldn' want the soup t'go cold."

Max nodded understandingly, "Certainly not. Cold soup makes for a terrible meal," she quipped, raising a brow. "You have my attention. Unless you'd prefer a more quiet place to speak business?"

Shifting her attention fully toward the alchemist, the Director gave her a knowing stare. "When do I eva enjoy public crowds or the noise?"

"Fair enough," Max chuckled, rising to her feet with the bowl held securely. "Lead the way, then."

Kat motioned vaguely as she turned on her heel, leading Max to a quieter spot for their discussion. Choosing the longer route to ensure none were tailing, the two made small talk on the newly re-opened shop that the Parkhurst siblings had acquired. Whether or not the Director truly cared was uncertain, but the long walk to the far corner of the graveyard in silence would have been less than ideal.

Navigating beneath the vine-covered trellises, she approach one which held a tub of water and a handful of fish. Gloved hands rested upon the weathered rim as she stared down into her reflection in the water. Sinister thoughts and whispers of self-loathing began to stir in the deepest recesses of the Director's mind.

"I trust things have been goin' well with Sherwood's potions?" She inquired without looking away from the water.

Max took in the scenery with a subtle nod. "More or less," she remarked, turning to lean against the trellis. Her myopic gaze traced the vine's path upwards, tongue tapping against the backs of her teeth. A sigh eventually fell from her lips. "I've been researching the technicals behind the curse along with corresponding treatments. The result is just a lot of theory and postulation, though, without a real test subject."

The alchemist's fingers drummed against the bottom of the bowl. "All that to say— I've only a trial sample to offer."

As she gazed at her reflection with disappointment and disgust, Kat let out a low hum from behind her lips. Shifting her focus to Max, she leaned back against the water tub as her arms crossed beneath her bust. "Ian serves as the primary test subject, being th'only worgen in our crew," she explained. "But that's no' th'only reason for our conversation. There's something else that doesn' require Sherwood or anyone else's involvement."

Max's gaze snapped back to Kat, and the corners of her cordial smile twitched upwards. Revealed the faintest hint of a fox's wicked grin. "Then, at your word, I'll have the first samples delivered to Mister Sherwood." She paused, head canted as she recollected her smile. "You've my attention and discretion, Director."

Kat raised her hand for a brief moment before nestling it back into the opposite elbow with a shallow nod at Max's initial statement, a silent green light to deliver the trial potions to Ian. "Good. I need somethin' t'do th' opposite of wot Ian's potions will do. A concoction that will, let us say, uncage the beast within someone who is afflicted, rather than calm it."

Max's brows rose to meet her hairline as she incredulously blinked. "Might I ask why?"

The Director maintained her solid expression as she looked the alchemist back in the eye. "You may not."

Max clicked her tongue. Then nodded. "Fair enough."

"I do no' plan anythin' of ill intent. If that is of concern." Kat offered in a monotone.

A hum escaped the alchemist in her breath. It sounded more contemplative than condescending. "I am paid to craft potions and maintain discretion." She summoned her cordial smile and offered it to Kat with a slight inclination of her head. "What you do with my creations is beyond my concern. Though, I appreciate the reassurance nonetheless."

Max's shoulder rolled in a subtle shrug. "A lot of frivolous fluff to say I trust you, Director."

"Trust is generally earned, no' given, but I appreciate th' statement all th' same." Kat chuffed with a quick roll of her eyes.

"Fair enough. I'll begin work on your request as soon as I am able." Max replied before her brow raised once more to voice a slight concern. "This will require more valuable herbs and reagents, so you know."

"Send me th' invoice and I'll make sure it's taken care of. Either that or a list of th' reagents 'n herbs and I'll arrange a delivery." Kat dismissed the matter with a shrug, unbothered by the financial impact it may carry.

Max's warm smile lit up her face ever so slightly. "Wonderful. You can expect to hear back from me soon," she said, pushing herself away from the trellis and tilting her head inquisitively. "Is there anything else that needs to be addressed?"

"No, that's all," Kat replied, gesturing with two fingers towards the path. "You should go before the soup freezes."

"Of course." Max chuckled softly and started down the path, waving briefly over her shoulder. "Enjoy your skulking, if that's what you prefer, Director."

The Director let out a low, grumbling sound, lips pursed tightly as her gaze narrowed. "I do not skulk," she muttered, glancing briefly at her reflection in the pool before heading off in the opposite direction.

[ @maxparkhurst ] [ Mentioned: @ian-sherwood ]

#ic #Unit Eight #{Bottled Void} #Toxicologist Parkhurst

[because-its-eurovision]

Sam Ryder @samhairwolfryder on Instagram

“Hey friends. Just a couple thoughts.

It’s Ukraine’s party. We’re just inviting them to throw it at our house.

I know how much it meant to Kalush and the Ukrainian delegation that Eurovision would be held at home in Ukraine next year. And I’m not the only one whose heart is heavy knowing that that can’t be the case at this moment in time.

But what I would love to say to anyone watching this from Ukraine is that we know how to throw a party here in the UK and our excitement is outshone only by our focus on that one sole objective to hold space and be on hand to help wherever needed to host an event that celebrates Ukrainian culture, history and music, and to stand in solidarity with the rest of the globe shining a unified light.

Now, us… The rest of us are just loving facilitators and there is no doubt in my mind that we will all come together in the spirit of unity that Eurovision has always been about to celebrate the wonderful people of Ukraine.

I love you and I’ll see you soon. Peace!”

#Sam is a bean and needs to be protected at all costs #I can't believe there are people who are salty like the UK somehow stole Ukraine's victory #yes the situation is not ideal but imo this is the best possible outcome #it's fair because UK came in second and won the jury vote #this is also what would be done if the contest was won by Australia or San Marino or some other country that wouldn't be able to host #in those cases the contest would be hosted by a Big-5 country #UK/BBC has hosted the contest a record of eight times #and this will be their fifth time for hosting for another country #they have the facilities and the money #at this point wishing for Ukraine to be the host country is just not realistic #they have more important things to focus on now #even if the war ended soon do people really think Ukraine would pour millions of euros on a stupid song contest #instead of rebuilding the country? #hot take but letting United Kingdom host is the best decision EBU could have made at this point #*preparing for my first anon hate* #eurovision #ukraine #united kingdom #uk #2022 #2023

[lionofchaeronea]

The Grove-Monhegan, George Bellows, 1913

#art #art history #George Bellows #landscape #landscape painting #Monhegan Island #Maine #New England #United States #Ashcan School #The Eight #Realism #Realist art #American Realism #American art #20th century art #Museum of Fine Arts Houston #MFA Houston

[elizabethshaw]

#doctor who #dwedit #dw gifs #my gifs #seventh doctor #ace mcshane #liz reference <3 #also realised while making this that there's a fun parallel between this scene #and one with eight and andy in unit dating #would gif it but sadly can't gif the audios yknow :/

[junonreactor]

i don't think anyone who follows me on tumblr needs to hear this but $100 is Not a microtransaction. it's not a "micro" anything that is a whole grocery trip

#i don't spend money on gacha or mobile games because fuck gacha but sometimes i check the prices on the packs out of curiosity #one HUNDRED united states dollars for like one ten draw and an outfit go directly to hell!!!! #you could buy my entire steam wishlist for that money and that's Eight Games #ein babbles