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pumaavenue69 · 2 years

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Kelsey Crossbody By K Carroll Accessories

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hello-nichya-here · 2 years

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Do you have any thoughts on the whole Johnny Depp and Amber Heard scandal?

*deep breaths* Aaaaand here we go. I'm finally gonna stick my hand in this wasp nest.

Look, I don't know either of them personally, I don't remember watching anything with Amber in it and I stopped caring about Johnny's works right after the Pirates Of The Caribean movies started sucking, and I am 100% willing to look at the whole thing with an open mind...

But while Johnny is no saint (dude dated a minor despite being a fully grown adult, clearly has a drug/drinking problem, and said some INCREDIBLY DISTURBING shit about Amber), I just can't ignore that:

01) There's literal audio of Amber actually saying the words "I can't promise you that things won't get physical again", calling him a baby for trying to de-escalate fights with her, mocking him for "begging someone to save him", admitting to punching him and throwing pots and pans at him, and even infamously straight up saying "Tell the world, Johnny. Tell them, I, Johnny Depp, male, an a victim of domestic violence. See how many people believe or side with you."

02) She claims to have gone though some horrible shit (violent rape, broken glass at her feet, being hit in the head until passing out, and having her nose broken multiple times) that would probably have left her at the hospital for days and leave scars, yet somehow she healed perfectly without going to a doctor once.

03) She lied about donating the money she won from their divorce after going on and on about how this was proof she wasn't accusing him of domestic violence for money/revenge.

04) Every single one of her witness except for her sister say they never saw Johnny get violent after drinking, while he had plenty of people supporting his claims against her ("He could have bought them off!" So could she, guys, they're both rich. If we're giving her the benift of the doubt until proven otherwise, we gotta do the same for him.)

05) Amber's lawyer straight up lied about a make up pallet she supposedly had used all through their relationship to hide bruises (and that was even accepted as evidence against Johnny) but that had actually only been sold after they had already divorced.

06) She has a previous accusation of domestic violence (though she has not been proven guilty of it) while Johnny has none.

07) Her claim that Johnny had part of his finger (ONE finger, the rest of his hand was fine) cut (CUT, not crushed, broken, or bruised) after hitting her with a phone just does not make as much sense as his claim that it happened after she threw a bottle at him (especially with the recording of her admitting to throwing things at him). Yes, I know he said he hurt it himself previously, but if we are supposed to give Amber the benefit of the doubt and say she could have hidden her own abuse out of shame/fear (which is something many abuse victims do) we need to do the same for Johnny, and again, he has more evidence to back up his claims than she does.

Overall, this far, on this day, 21 of May 2022, from what I've seen, I'm siding with Johnny. Unless there's some major twist that can prove all of his evidence against Amber was somehow faked AND she can actually bring up something solid against him, I don't see this changing. It sucks that I have to say that I think Amber is lying because there's still sadly a ton of women being abused by their partners and this can lead to people just assuming they're lying too because mysogyny is still a thing, but there is just too much pointing in favor of Johnny being the abuse victim in this specific situation.

Now excuse me while I prepare for the shitstorm.

#asks #johnny depp #amber heard #domestic violence #discussion of trauma #discussion of abuse #abuse mention #rape mention #assault mention #abusive relationships

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saybees-crochet · 2 years

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Crochet poop bag dispenser!!

Size G hook and weight 4 yarn, I used Bernat Handicrafter in the colour Neptune Ombre.

I recommend marking the last stitch of each round with a stitch marker so it's easier to see where your rounds end, but it's not necessary.

It's important to note that I have a very tight tension. If you crochet a bit looser you may want to adjust for that, but if you don't mind the poop bag holder to be a little bigger then it should be fine. Also make sure whatever poop bags you buy fit as you go. This fits what I had on hand, but I'm pretty sure they all tend to be pretty much the same.

6sc into magic ring (6 st)

Inc x6 (12 st)

Sc, Inc x6 (18st)

Sc, sc, inc x6 (24st)

Sc around for 4 rounds

Instead of crocheting around from here, ch1, turn, SC in each st until the end, repeat for 8 rows

Sc around, closing the slit we created for the poop bags to come out

Sc around for 4 rows

Sc halfway around, to the back side of the poop bag with the slit at the front, slip st into the next st, ch2, dc into same st, ch 1, skip a stitch *dc, ch 1, skip a stitch* repeat between ** around until you're back to the first dc and slip st into it

Ch1, sc into each dc and chain space around, slip st into first sc, fasten off

Make a chain as long as you'd like your drawstring to be, slip st back down the chain, fasten off, weave your drawstring through the chain spaces in the top of the bag and you're done!

I put a caribeaner clip on mine to attach to the leash or a belt loop.

#crochet #free crochet pattern

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imagines-by-a-typical-fangirl · 3 years

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White Lies (Pt. 20 of 21)

Pairing: Keanu Reeves X Reader

Word count: 1.6 K

Summary: Keanu found the girl almost dead, in the wrecks of what was once her car. While she was in surgery, stuck in a coma, he gathered the best doctors of New York to attend to her. They told him she is likely to have some kind of brain damage, what may lead to memory loss. And this possibility added up wit the fact that she's pregnant, made the council come up with an odd idea. They asked Keanu to pretend to be her husband, since the stress of finding out everything that happened could put the baby in danger. He reluctantly agreed, but only if she does has some kind of memory loss. He still goes she'll wake up soon, with her memories intact.

But when you finally wake up, there's nothing inside. You're quick to find your head is empty, void, like a blank canvas. The only thing that brings you some relief, that makes you feel less lonely is the mention of a husband. And you can't wait to meet him, because you know you can't deal with this by yourself.

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{Keanu Reeves Masterlist}

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The moment you open the front door, you know something's off. It's night already, and you're sure, by how dark it is, that every single light is turned off. Keanu was supposed to stay with Liam as you went to your appointment with the psychologist. Another one, someone who will give you a different perspective. So you don't get why the house seems to be empty. He doesn't take Liam out without telling you, and you do the same, always letting the other know where you'll be.

“Keanu?” You call, throwing your purse on the couch and taking your heels off.

Fear starts creeping over your skin when you see something weird on the floor, some feet away. Walking there, you bend over to take it, and at the same moment you realize what it is, you see another, and another, and one more after, forming a trail that leads to the back of the house. Furrowing your eyebrows, you wonder why are there so many red rose petals on the floor.

“Keanu?” You call again, making your way to the backyard, an unusual yellowish light getting your attention. “What–” The words get caught on your throat when you notice more and more the petals, and as you follow and then, raising your head, your eyes go wide at the sight of the backyard, completely lit up by candles.

There's a table set in the middle and roses all over the place. Keanu stands by the table, in a damn suit, which makes him look even more handsome. Mouth half open, you take a look at everything, perfectly set, before starting at Keanu once again.

“Ke... What...” He moves his hand a little and a slow, soft song starts playing. You gasp, biting your lip.

“Can I have this dance?” He asks, and you nod, making your way over him and taking his hand on yours.

Keanu guides your arms around his neck, his big, warm hands resting on your hip, and it burns right through the delicate fabric of the green dress you're wearing. And then, you start moving, from side to side, following the rhythm.

“What's this about, Ke?” You have to ask. It's been a while since you decided to start dating. It does sound silly, given everything that happened, but you both thought it would be a good start. You also promised not to let out what happened between you two, since people wouldn't understand and you don't want to affect his career. You forgave him, wholeheartedly, and you know he did what he did to keep you safe.

“Just thought we needed a romantic dinner.” He simply says, taking your hand and pushing you away, so gently, before pulling you back into his arms. “And don't worry. Liam is with Mrs. Jackson.”

“Alright...” Raising an eyebrow, you look up at him. “Is it a special occasion? Like my birthday or something?” The day you were born was mentioned, but you didn't really pay attention.

“Not for a couple of months.”

“You're oddly mysterious tonight, Ke.” Tiptoeing, you place a kiss on his lips.

“What's wrong with a little bit of mystery?” When the song ends, he takes your hand, guiding you to the table.

“There's nothing wrong with it.” Shrugging your shoulders, you smile at him, taking your seat.

“I'll serve dinner. Give me a minute.” You nod as he walks back inside, taking the time to look around again.

The yard was never so beautiful, the candles casting soft, warm lights. There are red petals, scattered around the place, and roses on the centerpiece. Reaching out your hand, you take one, bringing it to your nose and breathing in the amazing scent.

“(Y/N),” Keanu calls when he's near you, and when you turn around, you don't find anything on his hands. “I was going to wait so we could have dinner first, but...” Taking your hand in his, Keanu pulls you up, and you furrow your eyebrows at him.

He takes a deep breath before searching for something on the inside of his suit, and you feel your blood running cold when he gets down on one knee.

Keanu reveals a small, dark box, and when he opens it, there's the most beautiful ring you've ever seen in it. It shines, lit up by the candles, and you see three stones, the one in the middle a little bigger than the others.

“(Y/N), I know it's only been some months since we started... Dating.” He begins, and you feel your hands shaking. “But everything happened to us in quite an unusual way and I'm completely in love with you.” You're already crying, a hand covering your mouth. “I thought I knew what love was, but I was so wrong. This is love, and it's... Undescribable. The way I feel when you walk in the room is... You own my heart, it's yours.”

Biting back a sob, you let him take your hand in his.

“So I couldn't wait anymore, beautiful. I want what we had while stuck on that lie to be real. I want to be yours, and I want you to be mine. Forever. So... (Y/N)... Do you want to be my wife?”

“Yes,” you mutter, a little too fast, but since you're not sure if he could hear it, you nod, watching as he slides the ring on your finger.

There are no words to describe this moment. As Keanu stands up again, welcoming you into his arms and lifting you up, and you know this is right. Maybe everything meant to lead you to this moment. You know there are important people you left behind, like Daniel, your first husband, but you can only count on what you remember. And maybe just maybe, this was meant to be since the beginning. And you're happy, beyond happy, to have found the love of your life.

So it doesn't take much until the preparations start. Actually, they start on the very next day. For the general public, you'll be just a wedding vow renewal, since you don't remember the first. But it doesn't matter what they think, only what you know.

Laura is overjoyed, and she takes it into her hands to help you with everything. The date is set for only two months after the proposal, so it gives you little time to put everything together. And Laura is as indecisive as you are about the wedding dress. You do want to know Keanu's opinion, but you really want it to be a surprise, so you manage to chose it without asking him.

Things start getting hectic as the day approaches, but thanks to Laura, and to some people Keanu hired to organize everything, stuff is getting done just in time. When the day comes, there's not a single thing that isn't perfect.

There weren't allowed any journalists, just a single photographer, who's friends with Keanu. You know the pictures will find their way online, and you're well aware of some paparazzi hiding away. But nothing else matters. When you say ‘I do’, dressed in white, eyes on the most handsome man on Earth, nothing else matters.

And when you kiss, sealing your love before all the guests, you finally understand the true meaning of happiness. And as you walk down the aisle, hand in hand with Keanu as he holds Liam in his free arm, you smile at the camera, barely able to believe your eyes.

Sometime later, you're watching Liam playing in Mrs. Jackson's arms as you're seated on Keanu's lap. It was just for some photos, but you decided to stay.

“I have some news. But only if you agree.” Keanu says, low voice on your ear.

“Let's hear it.”

“I thought about a week in the Caribean as a honeymoon. But in November, so Liam is a little older. And if you think he'd be alright without us for this period.” As he speaks, Keanu pulls your hair away, placing a kiss on your neck.

“If we can hire Laura as a babysitter, I think it'll be alright.” Biting your lip, you look down at him. “And you should at least try to control yourself, Mr. Reeves. There are still some hours before we can be alone.” Lowering your voice, you smirk, placing a kiss on his lips.

“Because you're so good on self-control, Mrs. Reeves.”

“Oh, I love my new name.” Kissing him again, you only pull away when a song starts playing. “Ok, we have to dance.” Jumping to your feet, you start moving already, holding his hand as you walk to the dance floor. The song is fast, so you get this chance to be all over Keanu the best you can without letting anyone else notice the teasing.

“Do you really think it's a good idea to tease your husband before the wedding night?” He asks, his huge hands coming to encircle your waist, pulling you against his chest.

“It's the best idea I ever had.” Winking, you turn around, moving along with the rhythm, rasing an eyebrow to see Laura dancing with Robert. That took some time, but you finally see something happening.

The rest of the party goes on wonderfully well, and when it's over, you go back home. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson offered to stay with Liam tonight, so you and your husband have the house to yourselves. You're not entirely surprised to find your bedroom all decorated with candles and roses. You love it, but before actually getting into bed, you completely fail on the self-control thing, joining Keanu in the shower.

But of course, it doesn't stop there, and in no time, the amazingly decorated bed is messed up, once again claimed as yours. And even though you're tired of the party and the ceremony, you can't stop. You can't have enough of Keanu, you can't have enough of finally being his.

@multific @inumorph @aestheticallywinchester @bvbwestfall @liviiii98 @allie1804-fan @gian-giannina @playboygeniusphilanthropist @partypoison00 @mariafetamina @fortheloveoffanfic @trin303 @june-harris

#keanu reeves x reader #keanu reeves imagine #keanu reeves fanfiction #keanu reeves fanfic #keanu reeves #imagine keanu reeves #john wick imagine #john wick fanfiction

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pinchofmycuisine · 3 years

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Konfi Flavor: Spicy and citrus. Good for: Grilled meat, grilled vegetables, side condiment, etc... https://www.pinchofmycuisine.com/products/konfi-spicy-condiment #spicy #citrus #condiments #condimentos #caribean #haïtianfood #islandproducts #vegan #vegetarian #pescatarian #glutenfree https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2eu2WjPg1/?utm_medium=tumblr

#spicy #citrus #condiments #condimentos #caribean #haïtianfood #islandproducts #vegan #vegetarian #pescatarian #glutenfree

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anxiouslyfred · 4 years

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Embodying Movies

for @dukexietyweek‘s prompt of Movie Night. My brain mixed up prompts when getting ideas but somehow still found one which works.

Summary: When they were kids Virgil and Remus would pick movies that the other sides embodied and yell everything annoying they did when watching the films. After their argument Virgil misses the tradition until Remus comes up with a way to bring it back

Warnings: none that I can think of

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When Thomas was ten his sides all knew who was light and who had to stay hidden and they were comfortable like that. They could still have their own parties separately, even movie nights between friends.

“I can’t decide which is Deceit. The witch literally turning into a dragon or the royals who have literally lied constantly through all the years, to their daughter and their kingdom all for nothing.” Anxiety snickered, throwing some popcorn at the screen.

“Snake-face is just the entire movie. The characters are either entirely pretentious or complete fools with no inbetween, just like him.” Dark Creativity insisted, nudging their shoulders together.

Anxiety nodded, easily taking to the idea. “Did you hear him today? Can’t tell the truth about that, or do this cause it’ll make people ostritch us.”

“Sounds ridiculous. How do you ostrich anyone? Do you bury people upside down?” Creativity grinned, happily carrying on the growing rant between them.

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“Intru! You will not believe just how much of a freaking Alladin your brother is! Gah!” Anxiety had started finding himself dragged into being known recently and usually came back with something to complain about. The dismissive suggested there should be more evening plans than Deceit and Intrusive Creativity just listening to him retelling whatever had happened.

Deceit was already standing to leave when Anxiety actually reached their living space. “I would be riveted to hear of your evening but there’s a chill out here so I’ll have to hear it some other time.” He decided, appearing to ignore the awkward freezing Anxiety did upon realising Creativity wasn’t alone, as well as the imidiate relaxing when he turned to leave.

Movie nights when either of the pair spoke like that were only for them.

“Come Ooonnnnn Creeper! Are we making Aladdin his film from now on?” Creativity whined, already waving the video of it around.

“All pretenses and posturing to be better than you are, definitely Princey.” Anxiety nodded, throwing himself down to cuddle him, already beginning the rant as the film started to play.

There wasn’t a side they’d met that they couldn’t find a film they were the embodiment of, and Anxiety and Creativity loved raging at the films when the sides wouldn’t listen.

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No movie night had happened in ages now, and Virgil missed them. Of course once he’d muttered it while half asleep and hanging out with Roman and had to hide the pout when a family movie night was suddenly arranged for the next day. It just wasn’t what he and Remus meant when they said the words.

Then again there wasn’t a Virgil and Remus, or an Anxiety and Dark Creativity or any form of them at the moment. Not since their argument.

Sitting ranting out all his ills to a film substitute sounded like the perfect release of an evening though, just not without his old friend. It had always gotten their grievances out, shared without anyone trying to find a solution or middle ground.

He wanted to watch Pirates of the Carribean and just rant and yell for a bit with Remus sat either throwing in his twopence or listening. Then again Remus would be lost over who the film was given Virgil had at some point decided Remus was Pirates of the Caribean. He could only assume that a film had been allocated to him as well. It wouldn’t be like Creativity to leave anybody out of ideas like their films especially ones which grew up with them.

“Hey Emo the Vigilant! Want a movie night? I’ve got The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe just waiting to be yelled at!” Remus somersaulted onto his bed out of nowhere while Virgil was still lost in thought.

He’d jumped into a crouch, hissing and glaring at the sudden movement and noise before the offer actually sunk in. “You want to yell at what I’m assuming to be Film Me, while watching it with me?”

“Yep, cause everything we say to the films we get to ignore after they finish playing and it’ll get those ones to stop spiralling before they reach Tom-a-ding-dong!” If Remus nodded any harder it was easy to believe his head would fall off.

“Great, if you get to watch film me and yell then I get to do the same to film you.” He demanded, using his hoodie pockets to pull it further forwards. He wasn’t sure listening to Remus yelling about the things he didn’t like about him or was annoyed over was sensible since he was Anxiety, but then again he could work past once he knew it.

Remus was on his hands and knees then, leaning so their faces could barely get any closer. “What film am I? Come on, I’ve told you so you gotta tell me!”

“Pirates of the Caribean. Yours goes first since you suggested it.” Virgil shoved him away, already heading off to the living space among the dark sides.

By the time they were half way through one film they had broken into giggles at the complaints being said. It was hard to complain for prolonged periods without any additions or interactions of the other person and Virgil was resolute about not accidentally feeding the self deprecating thoughts in his head.

Of course the same happened when it was Virgil’s turn to watch a film. Although Remus did chime up with his own annoyances at himself, they just made everything seem even more absurd.

“And he made me actually want to tell Thomas where I freaking grew up in his mind! Like how obnoxious is that!” Virgil insisted, throwing the last of his popcorn at the screen. After everything else he didn’t think that one was big. Really it had been building for a while and Remus had just been the last piece to knock it over.

Remus stopped cackling at it though. “Better I got you to say it than someone else saying it for you. With all the turmoil letting me come to the front someone was bound to say something sooner rather than later.” He muttered, shaking his head for a moment. Then it was over and he was throwing a cushion at the screen, “He’s a dork who made things more palatable instead of worse. Why change nipples to teeth when there are much more interesting things it could’ve been swapped to.”

“I love the chaotic prat though. Missed this yell fest like a hole in the head!” Virgil threw out, having heard the serious moment but knowing that commenting on it was beyond their movie nights unspoken rules.

The film ended with them both throwing out stupid nicknames at the screen, mainly talking nonsense beyond them.

“Let’s do this next week and see who annoys us most to decide what we watch.” Virgil suggested, reluctant to let the movie nights go so long without happening again.

“As sure as Davy Jones will rise.” Remus declared, sinking away with a wave.

They were kids when the idea of a person being a film first came to them, but now it’s a tradition neither will let them lose.

#platonicdukexietyweek2020 #platonic dukexiety #remus sanders #virgil sanders #roman mention #janus mention #movie nights

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hello-robin-goodfellow · 4 years

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DOCTOR WHO - UNBOUND OC: NORA TERENCE WRIGHT

@mademoiselle-princesse @anne-white-star @hmmm-what-am-i-doing @dci-softy-edgelord @amalthea9

Nora Terence Wright (face canon of the singer and actress Amber Gray) is born on 08th May of 1967, in the english city of Bristol.

Her mother, Edna, is a seamstress who camed from Ethiópia. Her father, the late Terence, was a construction worker from Ireland.

Recently formed, with great supporth (and pressure) of her mother, in Library Science, Documentation and Human Resources Management, Nora is starting to work in a job on the Bristol Central Library.

In the year of 1997, a few months after the anexation of Hong Kong by China, Nora goes in a vacation travel to India and China. In Hong Kong, she meets the now retired and pub owning Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and the Unbound Doctor (David Warner).

At the pub, she drinks a local soda and takes the label and the cap of the bottle for her collection. At this moment, Nora and the Doctor start to talk, and he invites her to lunch in a fancy local restaurant in the next day, and they go.

After three days, Nora has to return to work in Bristol, and there she misses and dreams of the Doctor’s company.

She find the old man beautifull and intriguing.

To her surprise, he apears in the city, saying he wanted to visit the place and remembering Nora that she told him she worked in the local library.

Being rescued by the Doctor from the hands of some Boneless, she becomes even more friends with with the Doctor, who goes visit her to get some books and talk about them.

One month later, he invites Nora to travel with him in the Tardis around the Universe. After asking for some time to think, Nora combines with him to go travelling all fridays. In the travels, she starts to fall in love with the adventurous alien, who, for Nora's surprise, reveals a hopeless romantic side and corresponds to her feelings.

They assume themselves as lovers to family and friends, marrying two years later.

Nora is a History, Philosophy and Literature Nerd, especially fascinated with the Middle East, South Asia, the African Continent, South America and the Caribean (Antilles).

She also has a passion for the works of Jules Verne, Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo and The Arabian Nights.

Despite her curiosity to learn new things, Nora is very shy, bumblying, pessimistic and frightfull, trying to cheer people being a huge effort.

The travels with the Doctor are her ark to learn how to act with bravure despite her fears, and, also, learn to see the more positive sides of situations and finding solutions to problems.

Nora’s marriage with the Doctor endures until her death by old age, when she is 88th years old.

Her travelling album, with their photos taken together and her collection of soda caps and labels, is guardede by the Doctor as a dear memory of Nora.

They have a daughter, Neela, who inherits the two hearts and the longevity related to regeneration powers of her father.

#amber gray #doctor who #doctor who: unbound #big finish #david warner #actor david warner #classic who #bbc #sci fi #my ocs

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pinktatertots99 · 4 years

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-t8′s lay on the ground in annoyance- idk HOW it took me so long to upload these like these’re months old! like september old! but blaugh i’m bored and need to get these up here before any future ideas. part 1

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your name is varensca serope (pronounced syrup cause your lussi ma’s are fucking jokesters). you used to be the small town baby sitter for the few wigglers around until you were six sweeps and decided to fuck off to space with your mas’ fighting aliens, finding treasure, transitioning, the pirate’s life’s been hella nice. course now at what 23 human years you think your ready to go back and give your old wiggler friend a surprise so big his weird pink fin ears will go flapping all cutely. your a hell of a flirt, a sarcastic douchebag with a prized interest in the caribean troll movies but you have a soft spot for those kiddos.

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your name is calimy lalonde. your of 14 human years and the quietest of the cast that barely anyone remembers you, except your mas’, and your...twin cality, who most would remember more due to your Phighting Educational class’s and their amazing attacking skills. meanwhile your more of a shield (cause you own one) but your passive on it, taking more interest in wig making, just like the one your wearing that your mum made out of her own hair during a time of self concienceness. it’s fine tho, she rocks the side cut.

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your name is matana P captor and your not one to sit around often. you’ll go off to try a new sport almost everyday and situate between so many you give your lussi a headache ehehe. your energetic, live for the thrill of danger despite some people’s hesitance due to the blowbeast in the room; your prosthetic leg that you lost as a wiggler in hatching complications. your pretty used to it though, you can only wish your sister would do the same...did you mention the sports part?

your name is lunala P captor, your the ‘maturist’ between you and your 5 sweep old twin bro despite him having hatched first. however you’ve been told before to keep him safe and be responsible, but also to be your own woman and do whatever you want...your confused by aunt lussi por’s lessons but whatever. your a skater wanting to be just like your lussus’s, but the damaged horns that came from a hatching complication leaves you only able to do so much before a headache ensues, so bad you ripped your sleeve off once, but you shouldn’t complain, it’s not AS bad as your bro’s situation, and you have to be a strong woman, but also be okay with showing weakness...you really need to ask aunty por questions next time.

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your name is yeelee P strider and you have the energy to last a life time! your 3 sweeps old but you sure give your old man a run for his boonbucks with how much you want to train with your double sided but seperable candy designed mallet. ah yes the cause of such energy is due to your insatiable sweettooth that your cool af dadorino keeps trying to keep in check but you have a secret stash EVERYWHERE there’s nothing to stop your sugar high...unless ma and your step-sis come home, in the meantime your either watching magoriam’s wonderful imporiom or the chocolate factory movies whilst smashing some school robots at the same time.

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your name is kapaw L makara. your 25 human years and an exhile to your hometown cantown, try saying that 3 times fast. not like you care, it’s only been what five years? they just don’t get you and your insatiable desire to find any blood substances with your miraculous strength and stamina, course that came at a cost of your arm but details. but not understand what you may be motherfucking asking? why, to complete her magmaopus of a ship; herself <3 a revived fusion of his grandest highblood and her lord of english. just need all the calculated blood samples and the ecto-lab and your set for the best motherfucking wedding of all time~, thanks to your cohorts fay-rock and Var your on the trip to fucking bliss in this dank ass carnival. course for now your pretty good at romance advice, least for fay-rock.

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Top 5 Pastries

Top 5 Museums

Top 5 OTPs

Top 5 Books

Top 5 Fics (any fandom)

omg thanks for asking :)))

Top 5 pastries would be

1. Cinnamonbun (a the perfect snack for every moment)

2. Baklava (just wow, though allergic to it)

3. Carrot cake

4.Pain au choclat

5. Apfelstrudel (the first time i tried this i understood the meaning of life)

Top 5 museums -(sadly havent been to many, mostly smaller ones which the names ive totally forgotten) so added buildings and architecture I appreciate.

1. Pergamon, Berlin (History and sculptures from diffrent parts of the world and cultures...immaculete.)

2. World of leonardo, Milan (Interesting idea, you really get further insight to leonardo da vinci’s mind as an artist and inventor)

3. East side gallery-(not a museum)

4. galleria vittorio emanuele ii -(not a museum)

5. La sagrada familia -(never been, not a museum anymore??)

Top 5 OTPs- this is hard

1. Destiel/Dean + Castiel. Supernatural

2. Victor + Yuuri. Yuri!!! on ice/

3. Feysand/Rhysand and Feyre. Acotar/maf/war.

4. Garcia and Morgan. Criminal Minds. ( I mean come on? babyyy girl)

5. Will Turner andd Elizabeth Swan. Pirates of the Caribean. (powerful, stunning, showstopping)

extra; me and spencer reid.......:D

Top 5 Books

1. Warcross, Marie Lu - This book is unique compared to other books ive read. The concept of a futuristic world/game, the mystery and love just oof. (the second book is currently ending me)

2. Caraval- This one and Warcross could share presonal top 1, its aestheticly pleasing to read??? Your eally have to think through the game abd the people. Plot twist, the most beutifull kiss scene ever to be writen and not to mention the sesetting of time combined with the game.

3. A court of thornes and roses series, Sarah J Maas- elite fantasy writter (read it before tog)

4. Throne of glass series, Sarah J Maas- Not finished, though the build up and characters are *chef’s kiss’ ((btw want to slap chaol in the face with a book thnx))

5. The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins- to be honest it is probably not the best book, Its real and I wouldnt be the same if I hadnt read it.

Top 5 fics

I read to many at 3 am so totally forget the names of them, resulting in an never ending search of certain fics.

Started reading a Loki x reader series and may i say it shouldve been a published book. Around 30 chapters, about reader helping Loki saving the world, avenger familiy and a slowburn...yes. Cant for the life of me remember the name though.

Something with kitten and skylady, Mischeif accomplished?

Here are a good read though

Spencer Reid x reader- Sleepless nights ( live for this one)

Top people/universes to read about

- Loki

-Criminal minds, Spencer Reid

- Peter Parker (to no suprise)

- 6 underground, 4

- Steve Rogers

- Bucky Barnes

- Marvel in general

Thanks again for asking and god this was way to long of an answer, sorry

had fun though

#criminal minds #marvel #peter parker #bucky #steve rogers #loki #6 underground #fanfic #otp #books #lgbtq #pastries #spencer reid #x reader

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kirklelliott · 4 years

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===Capturing The Decisive Moment=== It’s oft been said that timing is everything, and no truer a place does this exist than in photography Here I timed the surf to have it wrap around the wave swept tree trunk and in the process I ended up getting a leading line emanating from the bottom right diagonally I prefer having leading lines originate from the left side of my images … but more on that when in the Virtual Photo Tour #saintlucia #stluciaphotographer #stluciatravel #castries #kirkelliott #stluciabykirk #travelphotography📸 #Caribbeantravel #travelcaribbean #rona #rona2020 #covid19caribbean #travelpicsdaily #bbctravels #forbestravel #forbestravelguide #fstopperstravel #travelcimmunity #virtualtours #livetravelchannel #travellife #travelsoon #missingtravel #travelagain #travelplans #carribbean #caribean #traveladdicts #travelagents #beach (at Vigie Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAygbBfBhQk/?igshid=1wfqslrrd81rn

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vanrambling · 4 years

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Van Rambling Week of June 10, 2020

This is the third or fourth attempt at writing this.

Last week I skipped my blogpost because of the #blackouttuesday.

Trying to figure out what to say.

I don’t consider myself black. I am Mexican. But I inherited black traits from my great great grandparents. Black curly hair, darker skin. I may be considered Black, just not on Mexican standards. Over here I am “moreno”.

But due to lack of representation, I have always looked up to black characters and celebrities, particularly ones that share similar skin tone or hair. Michael Jackson, Storm from the X-Men, FMA’s Scar (They only cosplay I’ve made), Samurai Champloo’s Mugen, Daveed Diggs’ Laffayette and Jefferson from Hamilton...

But it is quite different being darker skinned on this side of the river.

There certainly is racism over here, but classism is predominant... But guess which color are the people that are being classist. It’s always from lighter to darker.

...A bit of Mexican history...

Mexico has two advantages, the multiculturality that was produced on the 300 years of colonization, and the fact that when the country was born, slavery was abolished.

This was decreed in 1810 and ratified in 1821 when we officially became independent.

This was 40 years before the US. And 20 before Texas became independent.

Which was also one of the reasons for the Mexican-American war.

The American settlers in Texas were given free land, but had to agree to speak the language (Spanish), become Catholic, and free any slaves they brought.

It’s kind of ironic.

Many slaves fled to Mexico back then, when Texas was still part of Mexico, and many more after the war was over.

But they weren’t the only ones migrating,after the Spaniards came the British, Austrians, French, Americans. Mostly white people, came here and married, inherited or bought land. And this people tried to instate a new kind of slavery. They brought the “tiendas de raya”, or company stores where they paid with the truck/scrip system, keeping workers and farmers indebted to the hacienda even generationally.

The system, again, was outlawed first here in the 1910′s, but again, Americans didn’t like that, responding with a naval occupation. Among the reasons we didn’t go to full-on war for that, was because of the revolution, the first world war and Mexico promising to stay neutral, even with the Zimmerman telegram, in which Germany promised to return Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, if Mexico fought the US in case they joined the Allies.

But I am getting sidetracked.

From those times a particular set of mind has prevailed.

People trying to marry lighter skinned people to “better the race”.

Black Lives Matter.

And some part of history is not told and keeps spreading violence even through borders.

Mexico militarized their police under American pressure. We have fought their drug war killing thousands with weapons that are smuggled from the US.

Violating human rights of refugees trying to escape their country.

Even from government agencies are guilty of providing weapons to the cartels, most prominently the “failed” Operation Fast and Furious.

Now, why am I talking about this in my writing blog.

I speak from my knowledge and personal experience.

Being separated and made wait hours in customs, triple checking my passport.

Being followed in department stores by security.

Being afraid of being shot on the way to school or even within the school because of the ongoing drug war.

My hometown becoming a battleground some years back. Uncles getting executed because they refused to sell to the drug cartels. A childhood friend missing. Death threats to the family.

A cousin murdered by rich kids and all the evidence disappearing...

Being harassed by the police.

It’s harder to find a well paid job with dark skin...

I could go on and on. I just wrote as it came to mind.

I’ve some better experiences too. Like the only TSA agent that was kind to a confused teenager was a black man who was into videogames.

I have American, French, Brittish and Australian friends. My writing group is international, with many writers that visit the city visting us when they hear there is an English speaking group in town, A greek friend that writes scripts and produces movies, a German young woman that wrote a beautiful essay about ultra marathons...

And just like anybody else I use what I know to write.

And I know history.

But I write science fiction.

So here is a bit of a spoiler. Remember Shots for Ganymede?

I explicitly wrote it like humanity, specifically Americans are the illegal immigrants. Smugglers of drugs Tequila for the people beyond the asteroid-border-wall.

Facing very aggressive custom agents and discrimination.

Threats from powerful “aliens”.

“Aliens” that believe humans are either exotic or inferior.

....

That’s not the only one.

All of my writing there is one overarching theme. The immigrant.

Homer and Virgil are refugees in London. They are POC.

Homer is South American.

Virgil is a brown skinned Mexi-Caribean. (It’s something within the Universe, I will make a post about it later)

.....

In real life there are human trafficking rings and it’s more easily for a person of color to be trafficked than a white person...

While I love detective stories I don’t write Police stories.

Non corrupt policemen are far and few, I knew 1 (one). And he is no longer a policeman.

I have two detective stories searching for kidnapped women.

One of a kid victim of human trafficking and one of a hitman who has a turn of heart and helps a kidnap victim.

Because guess what.

People get into crime not to harm people, but to escape poverty, to find a place to belong and escape violence. To help their families. To pay the bills. For protection.

Guess which ones turn to policing. People who want power. Bullies.

I’ve come across criminals that are gentler than most of the policemen I have encountered.

I have a lot to write.

Last weeks I closed with a kind message. With love and gentleness.

Things are ugly over here too. And a bit more complicated. I support the protests but I can’t condone the behaviour in my country’s protests since it they’ve been misguided and misused by politicians and tactics that date from the 70′s.

Infiltrators and instigators joining the protests that ended up with burning a policeman, a police truck and in the capital vandalizing the US embassy and vandalizing stores while parroting the message of hate from the President.

This week I write from a place of anger and disappointment.

Black Lives Matter.

Keep writing. Keep fighting.

Resist.

P.D. If anyone wants to know more about anything or just want to talk just let me know.

P.D.II. To my American followers, keep fighting for gun legislation over there, it will help reduce the weapons that are smuggled into my country and the violence they create.

#June 2020 #vanramblings #writeblr #am writing #blogpost #update 3 #homer and virgil #Resist #Keep writing #keep fighting

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Colombia 2019: Main Places & Caribbean Coast

From: 03/11/1019

To: 29/11/2019

Gone are the days when Colombia was considered as one of the most dangerous countries where people usually avoided going. We have news for all the travel-lovers that now Colombia’s time has surely changed. Now it has become the “a-must-to-go” place for the tourists. Situated on the northern side of South America, it also has some territories and lands in North America. It is a favorite spot for tourists to spend their time along its coast.

With its interesting cities, green jungles and picturesque beaches, this country has it all. It is so diverse in every aspect, that it is known as the country of several nations. More and more tourists are now backpacking to their journey of exploring Colombia. We have made a list of all the places for the people who want to travel and sightseeing Colombia. If some of you guys are choosing a destination to travel, need not to worry. We have got you covered.

Bogota

It is known as The Athens of South America. The capital city of Colombia is so vast and a busy city that people get in the awe of this place. It had once a bad reputation but now it has made itself the most visited places in Colombia. From La Candelaria to the Gold Museum, this city is also offering you to visit a strange salt cathedral of Zipaquira. It also offers you great street art, if you just scroll around the roads of this city. Nevertheless, you will be able to eat tremendously well in this city. Considered one of the most successful restaurants in Colombian history, Andres Carne de Res was a great experience that you should try.

Barranquilla

This city is rich with the Caribean culture and the people here are considered as the most beautiful ones. Late night parties and salsa dancing are included in its night-life, as it has lots of beach clubs and bars. Carnival celebrations here are must to attend because it is the most famous in Barranquilla. There is a zoo which has 500 kinds of animals from all over the world. Also, the beaches here are full of locals and tourists all around the year.

Santa Marta

This city is the oldest in America, which was founded in 1525 by Spanish. The architecture and cathedrals are something that cannot be missed. The best thing about this city is that it is situated near Tayrona National Park which is full of wildlife and some spots where people do camping. There is a public market which is known as the authentic Colombian market. Oh, and you just cannot miss the Historic City Centre, if you love to know about the history of this place.

Taganga

This is a small fishing village which is only 0 minutes away from Santa Marta. Doesn’t it sound exciting? Well, it should, because it has a picturesque view and tons of things to do here. You can learn Scuba diving there, that too at a very reasonable price. Of course, you can go fishing when you are in a fishing village. You just have to ask local fishermen there or book a tour with the travel agency. You cannot miss the opportunity of watching sunsets over the water. A truly mesmerizing view to watch.

Palomino

This beachside town is getting very popular amongst the tourists and is now a mandatory stop on the trail. You can go tubing in the Palomino river which is the popular activity there. The Palomino beach is the gorgeous one to spend some time sunbathing there. But don’t forget to have some massage service from the hotels on the beach.

Minca

This is also a small village in the mountains that relaxes you in its lush green environment. There are two waterfalls of Pozo Azul and Marinka in which you can go for a dip and get yourself refreshed. There is also a gorgeous viewpoint which can be reached through three-hour long hiking. But if you are not a fan of hiking, Mototaxis are also available for such people. There is a Coffee and Cacao Farm that has the best quality of cacao in Colombia. If you are fond of birds, you can go with the expert David for the birding tour.

Cartagena

It is the most visited spot because of having many direct flights and ship visits. This place was found in 1533 which is famous for the colonial old town, pretty decorated balconies of the houses, cobbled alleys, and vast churches. It is full of crowds everywhere because of having a relaxing atmosphere. A place where you can go slow and just enjoy being in the present. Cheese-filled arepas and fresh lemonade is something you get from every food vendor there. There is a mud volcano in Cartagena where you can float and have a small massage service there.

Medellín

Medellín is the capital of the Antioquia region, where it is possible to see this unique culture, with different habits ranging from the behavior of its inhabitants to cuisine. Once in the city, be sure to try the “Bandeja Paisa“, the typical dish of the region. Nevertheless, it is a great idea to do the “BEST STREET FOOD TOUR MEDELLÍN” experience. In addition to all this historical wealth related to the city, Medellín also presents the best Colombian night. With wonderful restaurants, bars, and night clubs. Regarding that, a good experience to do is the “Live the Nightlife Rooftop Pub Crawl” option. It was stupendous. The city wins in spite of its neighbors when the analyzed items are style, quality, and variety. We recommend doing both “History Graffiti art and the Comuna13” and “Caminata Histórica por el Centro” experiences.

Cali

You won’t believe but it is the third-largest city of Colombia which has a bad reputation for many crimes there. Despite all that, it is a fun and lively city where you’ll remain safe if you exactly know where to go. Here, Salsa dancing is mandatory so go and learn that dance. You can even watch a salsa circus there which is named Delirio. There is also a cat park there, where you can see many cat statues in the park painted by the local artists.

Armenia

This place is like having a slow and relaxing time there if you are too tired from traveling to other places in Colombia. There are so many coffee shops at every nook and corner of the place. The famous Gold Museum is located here in Armenia. The entry to this museum is totally free. Eat at La Fogata which is a very old place serving food to its citizens. There is a beautiful botanical garden by the name of Parque de la Vida where you can just stroll and enjoy your time.

Montenegro

Do you know what is it famous for? For other outdoor activities. This little town is filled with natural aura where you can have some rejuvenating time. There is a bamboo paradise where you can freshen up your love for nature. There is also some thrill and adventure for tourists. Globos Colombia is the name where you can have a hot-air balloon ride and marvel at all the breath-taking landscapes. This place also offers a recreational water activity of rafting on the boats. Sounds exciting!

Quimbaya

It is such a small place in Colombia that can be explored within a day. There aren’t many accommodation places so tourists make a little stop here just for resting and munching on small snacks. There is a Panaca Park for little kids for interaction with the animals. If you want some more nature, go to the “Birdwatching in Quindío-Colombia Hotspot” experience for a bird watching and coffee farm.

Filandia

It is one of the most traditional Colombian coffee towns. The roof of the houses here is all tiled and colored in oranges, greens, and blues. It looks stunning. There are so many coffee farms that have road track for cycling! Yes! All the cycling lovers can spend some time here with a bicycle. If you want to have a perfect view of nature, just head to La Colina Iluminada. You can have the tastiest food at Helena Adentro with so many creative dishes. There is also a secret double waterfall that is located inside a private land.

Salento

This is also a small town in the area of Coffee Triangle. Tourists go there for chilled vibes and experience the local culture. You can go hiking in Cocora Valley. The track is so gorgeous that you’ll have a wonderful time while hiking. Just take lots of water with you and some snacks. You can find fresh Trout in every restaurant in Salento. You can also take a tour of Coffee plantation of the famous Don Elias produces coffee by hand and is sold to all the visitors. The stunning eco-farm, La Serrana, is a wonderful retreat and is affordable by everyone.

Recommendations

What To Pack For This Tour?

– Two pairs of jeans; – Two pairs of shorts; – One bathing suit; – Six T-shirts or tops; – One flip flop; – One pair of walking shoes; – Six pairs of socks; – All the items of skincare; – One towel; – Bodysprays and mist; – A small medical kit that includes band-aids, antibacterial cream, pain killers and hand sanitizers; – Some plastic bags;

Stay Safe In Colombia

It is pretty much safe here but still needs a bit of caution while visiting Colombia. There isn’t any kidnapping activity here but petty crimes are done here in this place, especially at night. Don’t show off your valuable items like a camera or mobile phone. Don’t stroll around the unknown places at night. Stay away from drugs. Because you will get yourself in a critical situation in Colombia. Also, get yourself all the duplicate copies of your personal documents. Don’t trust anyone that seems shady to you, even if it’s a taxi driver. Always buy good travel insurance. It will protect you from theft, injury or other mishappenings. One last thing. Never do something that you do not do at your home!

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How Flint’s war could have been won

A while ago I made a post saying that I believed that Flint and co could have won the war to drive Europe out of the new world. I didn’t want to do a whole big write up, unless someone was interested. But @artsymoth is, so here you go. It’s very long, so the rest is under the cut

Terminology

For the colonial rulers of the New World, I’m generally going to use the term “Christendom” rather than Europe. When it comes to the motivations of the war, things will get religious very quickly. Also, the Ottomans will be very important, and their Empire will be very important to the war.

I’m going to refer to Flint’s allies as the Alliance, even before I think they’d come up with the name. The full name would be the Alliance of the Americas (translated to whatever their language’s word for the continents are for their various native allies), since that’s the least relative to Europe name they could come up with. And it really will be an alliance, not a single army or would be nation.

Shortly after the show ends

Let’s just say that Madi was able to convince Silver to continue to prosecute the war is the change in the timeline. Just like in the show, the conflict between one’s own personal emancipation and freedom for all of their people will be the biggest threat to the success of the war. Because with Rogers dead and the cache secured, Jack becomes the immediate threat.

Jack Rackham

Without Silver, Jack has no hope to kill Flint. Beyond the status of wealth, he was born into, Jack is privileged and not invested in the war for ideological reasons. We see time and again that he cares more about safety for him and the people he loves than helping those like him. Either Flint is forced to kill Jack, or Jack, changing with the winds like he always does, never mentions the deal he had with Marion Guthrie. If Jack is spared, he will remain the biggest liability the Alliance possesses in the early days of the war. Featherstone is loyal to Max, but he lacks the shrewdness and will to do anything other than follow Jack when he’s the length of a continent away from Max. If Jack plays his hand, since Featherstone is known to be unreliable, he’ll be killed with Jack. As for the individual members of the crew, it will depend on each man’s reputation and temperament.

As for Anne and Max, Jack has no chance to outsail the news of Flint’s war. Two scenarios are possible. One, through the use of their new and less recognizable allies, Max and Anne are smuggled out of Boston. However, with Jack dead, Max and Anne would be assumed to be traitors as well. It is also possible that the Alliance simply doesn’t have the resources to spare. Marion’s patience towards Anne and Max will quickly tire when she realizes Jack is either dead or a traitor. But she seems to respect Max, so it’s possible that Marion will train Max as a protegee, well until Boston is economically destabilized.

Barbados

After regrouping on the Maroon’s island, the Alliance will next set their sight on Barbados, as it was already described currently revolting. With the massive disparity between the enslaved and white populations, the Alliance would simply need to help them take out the few entrenched positions and prevent any outside navel support.

As Barbados was one of England’s most successful sugar colonies, this would greatly bloody England’s economic nose and attract its ire, much more than the loss of Nassau. But England is currently defending against Spain in the war of the Quadruple Alliance, and so long as Flint doesn’t announce his true intentions, not only would England be distracted, but they’d likely still only be seen as a blip.

Julius arguing that the Maroons should fold to protect what they already managed to protect would likely dissolve when seeing an entire island of his people freed.

The Alliance would also have the chance to make another vital connection in the aftermath of the liberation of Barbados. Jewish merchants started the sugar trade on Barbados, but were pushed out by the English when the venture became established and profitable. As long as Flint made his intentions for a New World free of any racial and religious restrictions (a much better offer than England’s or any at the time) and a Spanish Empire humiliated, a fair amount of said Sephardim would join the Alliance, providing vital connections.

In that same episode, other pirates were talking about how easy it would be to take Jamaica, but if the Alliance were to bide their time, as the Sephardim from Barbados would explain, Jamaica could be handed to them even more easily. So I’ll discuss it in its appropriate section.

Nassau

With the Spanish gone and Roger’s dead, taking Nassau would be more of a symbol to Flint’s pirate allies than anything more The crews left would know the winds were turning, and would side with the Alliance instantly. I think the sheer fact that the Alliance needs sailors is the only thing that would keep Silver from fulfilling his threat to destroy any former pirates who took the pardon. Mapleton has likely filled the power vacuum and in return for Hudson’s assistance, sent the handmaid away to London. Mapleton would remain the governor equivalent of Nassau, although she is another liability to Flint. If at this point Max has rejoined the Alliance and totally wasn’t planning on betraying it a few months ago, she’d be who the Alliance actually appoints, with the assumption that she could bring Mapleton under control. Nassau would also become the Alliance de facto capital, if only because of how hard it is to reach the Maroon camp. This is where all the important meetings would occur.

Allies

Corsairs

What do you need for a pirate alliance? Well more pirates. The corsairs of the Barbary Coast and Medditerean are natural allies for Flint. Corsair crews also contained more Africans (especially former slaves) and Muslims than Caribean pirates, so they’d be more prone to accept Flint’s radical ideology. It’s likely that a handful of corsairs end up on pirate crews, and they certainly knew about each other, especially crews that hunted closer to Africa. So someone would be there to offer up such an idea as a suggestion and provide a way to meet them.

These pirates, especially the Barbary corsairs would, if they all worked together, cause the transatlantic slave trade to become unprofitable. And despite the language barrier (historically Caribbean pirate crews sold slaves just taken from Africa but recruited second generation slaves), many of those Africans could join the crews. The rest would obviously be returned, gaining the trust of their tribes. But I don’t think they’d be of much use, because given my understanding the level of colonialism at this time in Africa was simply of the “taking slaves” variety. But the economy of the Americas would stall even before the Alliance took each location because of part of the triangle trade no longer worked.

Many corsairs were privateers under contract from the Ottoman Empire or Morocco, and well, that’s going to be the biggest ally Flint gets, and the one that allows him to win the war.

The Ottoman Empire (also Morocco)

While the Ottoman Empire may not agree with Flint’s anarchist ideals, they just want to take away their biggest enemies’ economic advantage. It’s just not practical for the Ottoman Empire to have New World colonies. The Ottoman Empire can provide the Alliance with all the resources of a great power.

Morocco (and any other independent North African states, Morocco is just the one I know about) can provide all of their privateers. At the time, Morocco was threatened by Spain and the Ottomans. Now with the Ottomans on their side against Spain, they’d have a secure position.

And this is where it gets religious. Once the alliance with the Ottomans is made public, this isn’t some insurgents against England, it’s Christendom vs the Muslims (propaganda wise). I’ll discuss what that would mean for Europe itself later. But as a quick teaser, especially if Flint is openly bi and makes his promises of freedom for all regardless of race, religion, or gender, Christendom is going to paint him as literally the Antichrist. And I don’t mean propaganda and general hatred. I mean people are going to break out millennialism and revelations again. Jesus is going to come down from Heaven and fight Flint. But I’ll discuss if this inherent threat to Christendom will be more of a First Crusade or a Fourth Crusade later.

Jews

Now, this is how the Alliance will take Jamacia, almost the same way the Brittish did a generation ago. For a variety of reasons, Jamacia was full of Jewish/converso colonists. They provided the fifth collum the Brittish needed to take Jamacia. Cromwell offered them the right to practice their religion openly, but not protection from prosecution nor equal rights. With the help of the Sephardim recruited from Barbados, those same connections could be reestablished. If Anne and Max are part of the Alliance, their connections in Port Royal could also be used. The interior of Jamacia was also full of Maroons allied with the native Taino. An assault from both sides, accompanied with the usual slave revolt (the Alliance’s general tactic for the West Indies) will hand Jamacia to the Alliance. Jamaica is vitally important as a port because it is the best port to stop by when entering the West Indies.

Many of the Jews of the Netherlands (although those who hold a lot of stocks in the dutch west India company wouldn’t) would defect in their merchant ships to the Alliance. I could also see the Ottomans offering their jews (and other ethnic minorities in the Empire) the same rights as the Alliance would (the restrictions on Jews in Muslim nations did exist but were generally better than anything Christendom had) to prevent defections. Although as I’ll discuss later, this alliance may not be the best for the Jews of the rest of Christendom.

Natives

Most of the natives of South America would be too genocided to provide much assistance to the Alliance, but the survivors can provide information about the interior and help begin a guerrilla war to take colonies. The fact many of them are already allied with Maroons means their help would be easy to secure.

But in North America, the natives are the key to taking the 13 colonies. If they’re armed with European weapons and all working together, they can push back against the Brittish and the French. If the alliance is kept secret at first, France and England would be too busy fighting the Alliance War to provide much assistance. Then Alliance ships are in Boston Harbor. At this point, if Jack is with the Alliance, Max and Anne would be able to join them.

Defectors

Once the war really gets going, defection from Europe would be made almost impossible. But from captured ships, especially with how England is going to be impressing more people, defection will occur at a higher rate than previously. Crew members, weather navy or merchant, will be executed if they don’t defect, rather than set free without their goods. Because this is now a war. And it’s not a war between “respectable” Christian powers, but a war against savages and infidels. Christendom won’t follow the rules for PoWs at the time, and neither will the Alliance.

But queer people, protestants living in Catholic countries, Catholics living in protestant countries, and Jews will reliably defect when given the chance. I could even see them joining ships with the hope that they will be boarded. “Mark” Read was also part of the royal navy in the war of the quadruple alliance (in Black Sails), and given the chance, she would defect.

Trading

The cache won’t be of much use if the Alliance can’t find anyone to trade with. The same goes for Columbus’ secret gold mine (if it exists and is found) and Peru and Mexico’s silver mines once they’re captured (with the Urca de Lima in possession of gold, there has got to a gold mine in some spainish colony in this universe). Without slave labor, their output will only be a fraction of what Spain could manage, but still. Who can they trade with? The Ottomans are already providing them with resources as allies and the sugar plantations are being converted into food-bearing farms by those not interested in fighting. Some of the cache and silver can be used to stimulate the Ottoman economy and their trading partners, but I think they could probably cut some side deal with Russia. Since this is a big important war for the fate of Christendom, they can’t openly support the Alliance, but economically they’d want to hurt their western neighbors. They’ve also been Orthodox for centuries, so they’re not as religiously bound. The Jews living in Russia would provide the go-betweens. The same goes for the Holy Roman Empire, except the HRE is in the most danger from the Ottomans. But the HRE was notorious for not being able to control its princes, so a few lords more concerned about the short term could be swayed as well.

The biggest threats

Infighting

Oppressed groups can easily end up fighting each other. Pirates just want money and freedom, they aren’t concerned about the Africans and natives fighting their own war. The protestants could end up fighting the Catholics. Minority Christian sects might not be able to put aside their hatred of Jews and Muslims despite the promise of their own freedom. Different native tribes won’t work together because of their grudges. People start questioning the authority held by Madi because of their sexism and Flint because of their homophobia. People try to turn the Alliance to their own ends because of their own selfishness. The biggest threat to the Alliance is that some groups are promised amnesty in exchange for betraying the Alliance. Or they could splinter into different factions and Christendom picks them off one by one. As the war gets harder and more losses are sustained, the odds of this happening increase. The same factors that stopped the war before it began in the show could easily bring it all crashing down.

Christendom gets it shit together

Earlier I referenced the crusades. Those didn’t go well because, despite the political power of religion in the middle ages, people are still selfish, xenophobic, and more concerned about the realpolitik than ideals. Now the powers of Western Europe’s entire economic system is under threat, but they still might not work together. Fighting two enemies in a war is a lot easier than fighting an alliance of two enemies. Especially since Spain just finished going to war with the other European powers. Various armies may get distracted fighting over newly reclaimed land instead of continuing on. And despite the Ottomans, this would mostly be a Spain, France, England, and Dutch affair. Eastern and northern Europe would be less likely to get involved.

And unlike during the crusades, the protestant reformation now divides Christendom. The Pope can’t even try to unite everyone under his banner. Especially if the Ottomans use their navy rather than army to the support the Alliance, the HRE won’t feel too pressured to respond.

The main advantages that the Alliance has against Christendom are the benefits of defensive guerilla warfare, especially when it’s the “stand in a line a shoot” time period for warfare and this fact. If Christendom’s entire resources were to act in parallel to each other, Flint would stand no chance. But they probably can’t.

Reactionary Conservatism

It is a known principle that when challenged, a society will double down on its oppressive elements to defend itself. Just like how the slaves of the other plantations on Nassau were used as hostages against the slaves of the Underhill plantation, something similar will happen across the world. The cost will be high.

Slavemasters will become more paranoid about revolution. They can’t kill their entire stock, it just won’t work, but punishments will become worse. Once the news of alliances with native tribes gets out, the colonists will preemptively renew the efforts against their native neighbors.

Even if the Alliance didn’t offer total religious freedom and have Jewish allies, pogroms would still happen. They wouldn’t be organized, but the increased anti-semitic violence during the Crusades proves that it doesn’t matter. The destruction of the Holy Specluche resulted in the massacre of a Jewish community in France. But with Jews accepted by the Alliance, it’s even worse. The governments wouldn’t even bother with exile, those Jews would just run to the Alliance. Spanish ire towards New Christians would return, remembering how once conversos cost them Peru and then Jamacia, and are doing that again.

The same heightened religious persecution would effect Catholics in protestant countries and Protestants in Catholic countries. Such persecution and atrocities could also keep the Protestant and Catholic countries from playing nice with each other. This increased fear against the other could also turn Protestants against each other. I feel like the majority Protestant religion in each country would become more state-controlled, just like the Anglican Church. But such tightening would turn even protestant countries against each other. Fearing the other gets pretty inconvenient when you have to team up to fight the greater other. But I don’t know enough about each individual country’s religions, and also there would be a difference between the ignored hate crimes committed in rural villages and official government policy. Maybe this outside pressure could cause the reformation to end, but I’m not sure? Depends on how much Christendom gets its shit together. It’s much easier to hate someone who’s beliefs are a bit to the left of yours than those that are radically different. The Quakers probably won’t make it out of this alive, the pacifism and lack of accepting central authority will do that to you.

English discrimination against the Scottish, Welsh, and Irish would increase. This is just after the most recent Jacobite rebellion and the Alliance might not be offering them their homeland, but it’s offering them a place to start over free. The white allies found in colonies would most likely be poor non-English.

To add to the list of how Flint fighting this war makes things worse for the people he’s trying to help trapped in Christendom, the Alliance’s open acceptance of queerness would be matched by increased persecution in their enemies. Low key wealthy queer people, especially male ones, wouldn’t be given the benefit of the doubt anymore. Places who didn’t bother with enforcing their anti-sodomy laws would do so again.

Because the war is a threat to society itself, paranoia will reach Red Scare levels. And the government doesn’t have to pretend to respect free speech this time! The newborn Enlightenment would be strangled in its crib.

After the war

But then the war ends. It’s too much for Christendom to take. The high taxes they must raise to fund this war has probably caused at least a few internal conflicts. Maybe a civil war knocks some big player out of the game. Who knows?

The entirety of the New World is surrendered to the Alliance. The Ottomans get a few of their own concessions. Other than an initial agreement that any Jews/crypto-Jews remaining after the latest round of Inquisition get to travel to the Alliance, movement between the Alliance and Christendom will be restricted tightly. One's best bet would be to manage to get to the Ottoman Empire and go from there. America really would become the mythic land of freedom only spoken of in whispers. There probably isn’t an explicit ban against the African slave trade, but without the New World, it isn’t profitable anymore. Trade with the east either has to go through the Ottomans or around Africa. That trade is stopped by “oh those totally aren’t privateers who raided you, those are pirates” raids and those pirates who want to remain on the account move to the Mediterranian.

The Americas

Flint was never interested in nation building. But since no one wants to be delivered from one monarch to another, the resulting small allied states probably run on a combination of the pirate crew system and the Iroquois’ great law of peace. After that, I don’t know what will happen. Without Europe and with slave labor, can western style soicety remain in the New World? How long until they break out into war with each other? What culture is created by a blending of native and European culture without the oppression? Will interconnected soicety fall apart or will commerce continue? I don’t know. But a happy ending is only happy because of when you end it.

Europe

The scenario I have for Europe is very dark, literally. It’s another dark age. I’ve considered it being like the French being inspired by the Americans on a larger scale, but there aren’t any Enlightenment texts to inspire it and no one in Christendom was taking notes and listening to ambassadors.

The economy of Europe will collapse. There was a direct challenge to soicety, and it succeeded. Unless someone starts the Industrial Revolution, and fast, capitalism’s rise will be halted and slowly fall. And the horrors of war has marked everything. The ideas of the Renaissance are looked at with a new suspicion. Things like Thomas Hamilton’s saloons won’t happen anymore. Civil wars will flare across the Christendom. Russia, and to a lesser extent the rest of Eastern Europe will get out of it fine, but they will not tolerate any sort of subversive ideas. The HRE was already declining, and the war might have provided the last push in this timeline.

Despite things getting worse, the Alliance can’t go on the offensive. They won’t have the home field advantage “just wait them out” guerilla warfare tactics available, most of the Alliance just wants to secure safety for their people, and if they were to move against Christendom, the Ottomans would want the land for themselves. Driving royals out of some of their land is also a lot less messy than getting rid of them altogether.

The Ottoman Empire

It’s time for the Islamic Golden Age 2. Unlike Christendom, they won’t get the clock turned back when it comes to ideas. The Enlightenment, especially with the good trade relationship with the Americas, will happen here. But I doubt the Ottoman Empire will become as radical as the Americas. It’s still an Empire. They’ll move into a weakened Europe. Perhaps it will become a constitutional monarchy, partially modeled off of how the American states govern themselves. Perhaps, especially with how Sultans have to kill all their brothers, it will get so big it will just break into smaller states.

Africa and the East

Colonialism wave 2 will hit Africa sooner, at the hands of the Ottomans. Colonialism in the style of the scramble for Africa conquest, or perhaps, since there won’t be that much racism involved, Africa will be treated like other parts of the Ottoman Empire. Maybe the resultant states will scrabble for it themselves and take bits out of China. Or maybe since it doesn’t have enough seeds of capitalism, the industrial revolution will take much longer. At this point, I don’t know. Maybe some Maroons will suspect this and make sure the African tribes have European weapons. Will anyone ever bother to gunboat open Japan? How long until tyrants rise again in the Americas and they’re the ones to conquer the east?

The Inherent Randomness

Maybe there’s some lesser factor that would most certainly have a much bigger impact in this timeline that I don’t know about. I’d love if someone could tell me. I have a lot of spots in my knowledge here and would love to discuss and add on to this idea.

But there are things that can’t be predicted. Flint could get fatally shot securing Barbados and that’s how things end. Maybe elements and people that are irrelevant in our world are important in this timeline. That why I didn’t outline how I think they would win in the military sense. That would require responding to things and I don’t know what those things are. The farther and farther one goes through this essay, the less certain I am about these things. One thing I do know for certain, is that the TLDR for the war is an alliance with the Ottomans. They’re the only state powerful enough who’s own capabilities means they’ll actually ally with Flint.

Silver is right. The cost would be so high. It’s a war, and entering into this war is double or nothing.

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