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kenwarps · 2 months
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older eden :)
fun fact abt eden; when deciding his fighting style, he wanted to something acrobatic like Dick! this led to him learning how to perform aerial arts (w/ aerial silks) and adapting it into her style with the magical bandages that wrap his legs and arms :D
she’s also fairly skilled at trapeze and lyra !!
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luvcrs · 5 months
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wishlist starter for @c4ndycoated / based.
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eden leaned over the console between them, fingers gently moving to grip the back of their neck. "so you lock in on him, grab on to that gorgeous head of hair and make sure you take control. hold his gaze, and your lips might not touch but not just yet. it's gotta leave room for temptation, which you then lean in and give him one, light kiss." her lips barely grazed theirs, demonstrating her words.
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✩‧。⋆𐙚 coveys 1k celebration masterlist
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𓆟. ° .• .𓆝 .• ° . 𓆟 . ° .• .𓆞.• ° . 𓆟
AIR MAIL —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 sunshine girl & her thief boy (connor stoll x daughter of apollo! reader hcs)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 apartment sweet apartment (percy jackson x daughter of hera! reader 1k event newspaper)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 i am my mother's daughter (jason grace x daughter of hera! reader angst fic)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 kelp head and his seaweed girl (percy jackson x daughter of athena! reader hcs)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 so american (grecian) (jason grace x greek demigod! reader fic)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 dj got us fallin' in love (leo valdez x daughter of apollo! reader fic)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 dutch luv-ers (mortal! broista! leo valdez x reader fic)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 the two times percy nearly caught them, and the one time he did (jason grace x daughter of poseidon! reader fic)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 do it for da vlog! (platonic! nico di angelo x vlogging! daughter of persephone! reader blurb series)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 greek & roman tragedies (jason grace x daughter of posiedon! reader two part blurb series)
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 reyna avila ramirez-arellano
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 sunshine after the storm (thalia grace x child of apollo)
PACKING PEANUTS —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
POSTAGE —
SHIP ME A SURFBOARD —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝
BUBBLE WRAP —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for mavis
✩‧。⋆���� 𓆝 for amanda
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for flora
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for @brodieland
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for @literallyimthenerdemoji
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for fleur
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for aru
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for maria
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for elise
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for princess
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for zuri
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for sparkle anon
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for anya
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for stella
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for @thestormiscomingg
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for eden
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for cynthia
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for may
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for giselle
POST OFFICE AFTER HOURS —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 sad postal hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 girlhood hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 missing childhood hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 orpheus and eurydice hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 paradoxical relationship of siblings hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 a kind world is my world hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 my mothers dreams haunt my nightmares hour
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 i will built a soft home hour
NEWSPAPERS —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 apartment sweet apartment w/ percy jackson
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 battle of the nail polish w/ percy jackson
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 seven more minutes in heaven pls w/ leo valdez
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 steal more than my heart w/ connor stoll
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 burgers & fries before guys w/ will solace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 artists in love with artists w/ jason grace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 fumbling first dates with flowers w/ jason grace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 you rock! w/ jason grace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 sleep with the fishes, liar w/ percy jackson
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 franks hates coffee but likes pretty people w/ frank zhang
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 i'd go to hell- er, home, with you w/ leo valdez
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 marry me with cloud rings w/ jason grace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 anything for a free meal w/ leo valdez
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 break our plates all you want, pretty w/ jason grace
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 be my baby! w/ jason grace
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE —
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for princess
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for cynthia
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for emma
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for stella
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for julie
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for aru
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for aria
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for em
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for may
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for sunni
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for leah
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for giselle
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for hope
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for zuri
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for robin
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for elise
✩‧。⋆𐙚 𓆝 for eden
𓆟. ° .• .𓆝 .• ° . 𓆟 . ° .• .𓆞.• ° . 𓆟
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thecrownclan · 2 years
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No juzgues ni creas todo lo que ves... 
…porque detrás de una brillante sonrisa se puede esconder un obscuro secreto, a veces estamos llenos de falsos nuevos comienzos, tras un tropiezo nos volvemos a levantar a menudo creyendo que estamos renaciendo, que lo mejor vendrá, solo para vernos mas delante viviendo una caída mas dura y poco nos dura el gusto de ese respiro que creimos seria eterna felicidad, hay quienes aparentan tener una vida resuelta inmersa en bendiciones, quien mas aparenta es quien mas necesita cubrir la verdad, lo que hay detrás, porque erróneamente se avergüenzan pensando que un fracaso los hace valer menos ante los sociedad. la vida es una eterna curva de aprendizaje, quien te haga creer que vive en el eden casi siempre es alguien que vive en negación de la realidad de la vida, buscan crear una fachada, un disfraz de éxito/felicidad que se ponen especialmente para los demás. No hay atajos para tales cosas, lo mejor que puedes hacer para no caer en la trampa de la falsedad, es invertir en tu serenidad.
Nada te turbe, Nada te espante, Todo se pasa, Dios no se muda,
La paciencia Todo lo alcanza; Quien a Dios tiene Nada le falta: Sólo Dios basta.
Eleva el pensamiento, al cielo sube, por nada te acongojes, Nada te turbe.
A Jesucristo sigue con pecho grande, y, venga lo que venga, Nada te espante.
¿Ves la gloria del mundo? Es gloria vana; nada tiene de estable, Todo se pasa.
Aspira a lo celeste, que siempre dura; fiel y rico en promesas, Dios no se muda.
Ámala cual merece Bondad inmensa; pero no hay amor fino Sin la paciencia.
Confianza y fe viva mantenga el alma, que quien cree y espera Todo lo alcanza.
Del infierno acosado aunque se viere, burlará sus furores Quien a Dios tiene.
Vénganle desamparos, cruces, desgracias; siendo Dios su tesoro, Nada le falta.
Id, pues, bienes del mundo; id, dichas vanas, aunque todo lo pierda, Sólo Dios basta.
POEMA SANTA TERESA DE AVILA
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muznew · 6 months
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Beatport Weekend Picks 48
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- Artists: Beatport DATE CREATED: 2023-11-28 GENRES: Drum & Bass, Hard Techno, Electronica, House, Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Trance (Main Floor), Tech House, Deep House, Psy-Trance, Minimal / Deep Tech, Progressive House, Indie Dance, Nu Disco / Disco, Afro House, Melodic House & Techno, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic), Organic House / Downtempo, Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern), Mainstage, Jackin House, Amapiano, Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Tracklist : 1. Rosa Red - Tear My Heart(Aldonna Remix) 2. Fede Aliprandi - Energize(Original Mix) 3. Flowdan, Danny Avila (ES) - My Crew(Original Mix) 4. Nathan Barato, Matheo Velez - Weapon(Extended Mix) 5. Eden, Bladerunner - Different High(Original Mix) 6. GIDEÖN - Marcus Garvey(Original Mix) 7. Spencer Brown, Qrion - 20ms(Cristoph Extended Mix) 8. Ivory (IT), Filippo Nardini - Could You Feel The Love?(Original Mix) 9. Altinbas - Presence(Original Mix) 10. Disclosure - We Were In Love(Narciss Read the full article
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djmusicbest · 6 months
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Beatport Weekend Picks 48
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- Artists: Beatport DATE CREATED: 2023-11-28 GENRES: Drum & Bass, Hard Techno, Electronica, House, Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Trance (Main Floor), Tech House, Deep House, Psy-Trance, Minimal / Deep Tech, Progressive House, Indie Dance, Nu Disco / Disco, Afro House, Melodic House & Techno, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic), Organic House / Downtempo, Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern), Mainstage, Jackin House, Amapiano, Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Tracklist : 1. Rosa Red - Tear My Heart(Aldonna Remix) 2. Fede Aliprandi - Energize(Original Mix) 3. Flowdan, Danny Avila (ES) - My Crew(Original Mix) 4. Nathan Barato, Matheo Velez - Weapon(Extended Mix) 5. Eden, Bladerunner - Different High(Original Mix) 6. GIDEÖN - Marcus Garvey(Original Mix) 7. Spencer Brown, Qrion - 20ms(Cristoph Extended Mix) 8. Ivory (IT), Filippo Nardini - Could You Feel The Love?(Original Mix) 9. Altinbas - Presence(Original Mix) 10. Disclosure - We Were In Love(Narciss Read the full article
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thegarden-ofeden · 3 years
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𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝘴𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘶)
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𝗍𝗐 - 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗌 𝖿𝖺𝗋 𝖺𝗌 𝗂’𝗆 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖾. 𝖾𝗇𝗃𝗈y
𝖠𝗎𝗋𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖺 𝖤𝖽𝖾𝗇-𝖫𝖺𝗋𝗄𝗌𝗉𝗎𝗋 𝗑 𝖯𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗒 𝖩𝖺𝖼𝗄����𝗈𝗇
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DATE: JULY 21ST, 2021 LOCATION: APHRODITE EMPIRE
Aurelia sauntered through the underground halls of her mother’s palace with an air of self-confidence surrounding her, almost shrouding her. She turned the corner of the hall and slowly moved towards the large doors at the end. She took a deep breath before raising her hand to knock.
Before her fist made contact with the large piece of marble, the door swung open, gusting a certain fragrance into her nose. Aurelia rolled her eyes and huffed in irritation. Sometimes she absolutely hated her mother and her all-knowing ways. From what she had heard her mother was said to look, smell, and generally act differently to every person who laid eyes on her based on what attracted them most. So when the scent of the ocean breeze filled her nostrils she almost let her guard down. Almost.
She knew what the scent was, or rather whose it was. Of course, she did and her mother knew it too. After so many years the scent infuriated her like nothing else could, but it also gave her a sense of peace and it acted as a reminder of all her adventures. Since a good quarter of them had involved him one way or another.
“I know what you’re doing mother and it needs to stop,” she announced as she walked into the council room. “it’s never going to happen.”
“What on Earth are you talking about Aurelia?” Her mother looked to her half-brother Valentino in question.
“Don’t look at him, look at me. Percy and I are never going to happen, I want nothing to do with him, he wants nothing to do with me. End of story.”
Her mother pouted as her brother laughed. “C’mon Rels, no need to lie, all of us know that you like him”
Aurelia glared at Valentino harshly. “What did you need me for, mother?” she asked, wanting to change the subject quickly.
“Ah yes, you remember the luxury mirror. The one that was stolen from our empire by that filthy excuse of a God?”
“You mean Lord Hermes?” Valentino asked with a raised eyebrow.
“Wait, are you talking about my mirror? The mirror.” Aurelia exclaimed.
“Yes, him.” her mother spat with disgust. “And Yes, that mirror is priceless and so tomorrow you are going to infiltrate the Hermes empire and take it back for not just my kingdom but for yourself, considering it is rightfully yours now.”
“Okay, I guess-” Aurelia’s eyes widened. “Hold on a second, tomorrow?!”
“Yes, tomorrow. Valentino will be here monitoring you from controls while you get in, grab your mirror and get out as fast as possible.”
Aurelia shook her head in disbelief. “Mother, I can’t just go and infiltrate an empire tomorrow I need to train and work on my stealth skills.”
“You will go and you will retrieve your mirror. Or one of your siblings can do it instead and have it be passed down to them.”
That shut Aurelia up real quick. The mirror was her birthright. Well maybe not specifically her birthright but still, she had worked her ass off for it and had put her whole life aside just to be able to accept this mirror from her mother. Soon enough her hard work paid off but before she could receive the mirror the Hermes empire stole it from them.
All Empires had their own “mirror” although it wasn’t exactly a mirror for everyone. The Ares empire had a sacred spear, the Apollo empire had a sacred lyre, and the Athena empire had sacred scrolls.
When a child of the Gods is given the sacred item of their empire it’s meant to signify their rank. Each empire gives three of their children a sacred item and they became the top elites of their empire next to their mother or father.
And Aurelia was so close to becoming the first before those lousy Hermes boys snuck in and took her mirror from the vault. Assholes, she thought.
She stared her mother in the eye, letting her eyes glow crimson, trying to win the argument. Her mother stood up, the same crimson orbs reflecting back at her. Do it, just win her over for once.
Eventually, her eyes gave out and she stepped back, blinking rapidly. “Fine, I’ll go,”
“Excellent,” her mother breathed. Aurelia rolled her still crimson eyes and turned around walking back towards the door.
“Oh, one more thing darling.” Aurelia looked back over her shoulder. “Your friend Percy will be there. So don’t take too long.”
Aurelia glared and her mother smirked. “Off you go then.” she waved. And Aurelia did just that.
ꪶ 🪞 ꫂ ˖ 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦.
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kiwifrooot · 7 years
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Welcome to Camp Half-Blood, newbie…
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niallodonohoe · 3 years
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C's Recap - Bullpen Meltdown Costs Canadians in Second Straight Loss to Emeralds
The Vancouver Canadians lost another heartbreaker to the Eugene Emeralds as they dropped a 7-5 decision at P.K. Park Wednesday. After being held to just one hit by Emeralds starter Taylor Rashi over the first three innings, the Canadians opened the scoring in the fourth against reliever Nick Avila. Cameron Eden singled to left field with one out, stole second and third and came in to score on a…
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0urania · 3 years
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Tag your mutuals as characters from books, movies and TV series
hmm okay
@simpingforpjo William Solace
@heyimboredtalktome Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano
@secret-eden Sirius Black
@seven-halfbloods Rachel Elizabeth Dare
@idk-what-im-doing-here Ginny Weasley
@thehottestmess Remus Lupin
@crzyprsn42 Luna Lovegood
@captainwaffles Max Mayfield
@notsofabulouslife07 Sydney Novak
@aureuna Hermione Granger
@mydogisgaytoo Leo Valdez
@scintillatea Percy Jackson
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kenwarps · 7 months
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in the beginning…
Eden and Zelda’s relationship is one that would be described as perfect, except it wasn’t. It was created for the purpose of deceit and betrayal, and came to bit them in the ass.
All that’s left of their relationship is this photograph. Taken on their first date, Eden can’t bring herself to throw it away, despite how bad Zelda hurt her. Despite everyone and everything screaming at Eden to destroy the photo, he just… can’t.
(not zelda’s official design, i just needed to get this done)
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jordanshenessy · 3 years
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Thanks for tagging me @letisnotonfire and @wildfirexsobbe (tagging here for ease lol)💕
Rules: spell out your url with song titles, then tag as many people as there are letters in your url
E - everybody hates me - the chainsmokers
M - monsters - all time low
B - before I ever met you - banks
E - every time we touch - cascada (a classic💫)
D - drive - glades
D - don’t shut me out - sadboy hour (this one makes me feels things)
E - east of eden - zella day
D - doing the right thing - daughter (also makes me feel things but I’m not emotionally stable to listen to it ever again skdjdb)
I - it is what it is - CMA
N - numbers - daughter (also too emotionally unstable to ever listen to this again)
M - my blood - danny avila
Y - you right - doja cat ft. the weeknd
B - being human - skrux ft. mona mua (a fav)
R - run wild - PLS&TY (the chorus is Finnish)
A - alone/with you - daughter (u guessed it, emotionally unstable)
I - I’ll be your reason - ILLENIUM
N - no part of it - rock mafia
Tagging @sandersyasmina @hidden-joy @starryfreckles @harubirus @mochapearls @suburbanenigma @honeyandsinn @janackermns @tarcyjonsson @lesbianearn and anyone else who wants to! Feel free to ignore!
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globaltravelers · 3 years
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Iberia - Spain & Portugal - 15 Days (SOLD OUT)
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October 29 (Fri) Madrid ~ November 12 (Fri) Barcelona, 2021- 15 Days
Escorted Package Includes:
14 nights accommodations - 4 Star Hotels 
    2 nights Madrid     1 night Salamanca     2 nights Porto     2 nights Lisbon     2 nights Seville     1 night Granada     2 nights Valencia     2 nights Barcelona Hotel taxes, fees & service charges, and hotel porterage are included.
21 meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 dinners with wine
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
Services of local guides
Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Special Features:
*At the Prado Museum in Madrid, stand before masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya & El Greco *In historic Segovia, view the 1st century Roman Aqueduct and the fairy-tale Alcazar *Visit Salamanca, one of Spain’s most picturesque cities, a UNESCO World Heritage City *Walking tour of Porto’s historic city center with wine tasting of Portugal’s famed Port Wine *An inspiring visit to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fatima *Tour Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama *Enjoy the gorgeous scenery on the drive through Andalucia to historic Seville *Visit the Cathedral of Seville, the largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedral in the world *Visit the 13th century Alhambra in Granada *Head through groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to Valencia, the “Garden City” *View Valencia’s Arts & Science City, an extraordinary futuristic architectural marvel *In the fortified fairy-tale city of Peñiscola, view the Castle, built by the Knights Templar *Wine tasting in the renowned wine region of Penedes, known for white and rosé Cava
*** Trip cost: $2,450 per person *** (Limited time offer until price change or sold out by the Tour operator) - SOLD OUT
The above trip cost is based on double occupancy, if you are a solo traveler, we have to find another traveler who can share hotel room with you before accepting your booking. If you wish to stay single occupancy through the trip, the surcharge is $1,150. 
*** Payments: 10% ($245) non-refundable deposit at booking. Balance payable by August 20, 2021.
*** Application:
Send an email to [email protected], and feel free to ask any questions.
*** Itinerary:
DAY 1: Friday - Arrive in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, Spain's vibrant and sophisticated capital city. Transfer to your hotel with time to rest and relax or, get acquainted with this beautiful city. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting at approximately 7 PM with your Tour Manager on the extraordinary journey that lies ahead in Spain and Portugal, followed by a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Dinner
DAY 2, Saturday - Tour of Madrid The discovery of Madrid begins with a drive along the Gran Via through the Opera District and Plaza de Colon to the magnificent Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family. View the elegant Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcala Gate. Then, on to the renowned Prado Museum - stand before an astonishing collection of masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco and more. The rest of the day is yours to explore this city of great monuments and museums on your own or, join the optional afternoon tour to Toledo. Take a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue with its beautiful Moorish architecture, the oldest synagogue in Europe still standing. Tonight, opt to explore Madrid's fabulous restaurants and non-stop nightlife Optional: Half Day Toledo (PM) Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Sunday - Segovia, Avila, Salamanca Traveling across the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama, you reach historic Segovia. View the preserved 1st-century Roman aqueduct, symbol of the city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the fairy-tale Alcazar with its soaring turrets, moats, and magical towers. On to the powerful Gothic cathedral that took almost 200 years to complete before walking through the Jewish Quarter. Afterward, continue to Avila, best known for its imposing city walls, one of Spain's best-preserved bastions; its convent pays homage to St. Theresa, founder of the Order of the Carmelites. The drive then takes you to Salamanca, one of the most picturesque cities in Spain, declared a UNESCO World Heritage City. On the way to the hotel, view the beautiful Plaza Mayor, ancient sandstone buildings and the striking old 12th-century cathedral with its mysterious carvings. Dinner together in Salamanca Overnight: Salamanca Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Monday - Portugal's Coastal City of Porto Crossing the border from Spain into Portugal, stop first in Vila Real where you will view the extraordinary exterior of Casa de Mateus as you stroll around its gardens. Then, arrive in the coastal city of Porto, dramatically set on the banks of the Douro River, a region famed for its production of Port stored in the vast cellars stretching along the river banks. Leisure time in the afternoon to wander on your own along the narrow cobbled streets in the medieval Ribeira district, past merchants' houses and lively cafes. Tonight, join an optional Douro River Cruise with dinner, that passes under Ponte Luis I Bridge and offers panoramas of the city from a new perspective. A meal of local specialties and drinks follows at a typical country restaurant Optional: Douro River Cruise with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour Historic Porto The get acquainted tour of historic Porto begins with a walking tour in the Ribeira district. Visit the Church of Sao Francisco, known for its lavishly gilded carvings and the palatial 19th century Palacio de Bolsa, embellished by an exquisite neoclassical façade. At a welcoming Port Wine cellar, stop for a tasting of this Portuguese favorite. Wander on your own this afternoon in Porto, or join the optional Medieval Portugal tour. Head inland to the heart of Minho province to enjoy the former Roman 'Bracara Augusta'. Here, drive to the top of the 1,300-foot high hill of Bom Jesus, from where you can overlook the city of Braga and admire the famous Holy Way staircase, the most popular place of pilgrimage in the north of Portugal. Proceed to the town of Guimaraes for a walk through the medieval alleys. Savor a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel Optional: Medieval Portugal (PM) Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Wednesday - Visit Sacred Fatima, Arrive in Lisbon Today, an inspiring visit to Fatima, a central Portuguese town home to the Sanctuary of Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. Millions of pilgrims visit this sacred sanctuary that attracted the attention of the world when apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Here, view the great Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary built in neoclassical style, flanked by colonnades linking it with the extensive convent. Afterwards, travel to Lisbon, one of Europe's most captivating and picturesque capitals, built on a series of hills with scenic vistas from every angle. Tonight, attend the optional Dinner with Fado Music. Travel to one of Lisbon's oldest districts for a traditional dinner of Portuguese favorites with entertainment by soulful Fado singers Optional: Dinner with Fado Music (PM) Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Thursday - Lisbon City Tour In Lisbon, the tour begins with a stop at the top of Edward VII's Park to enjoy a magnificent view over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, view the treasured 16th century Belem Tower, a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to visit the Jeronimos Monastery, an impressive symbol of the country's power and wealth and resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama. Time for lunch on your own in this delightful setting before an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour to quaint Sintra, the "Glorious Eden" of Lord Byron, and summer retreat of the royal court, highlighted by lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments. Visit Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th-century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal. Then spend some free time in the Village Historic Center before returning to Lisbon Optional: Half Day Sintra Tour (PM) Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Drive to Seville Heading south, cross over the border into Spain and arrive to the great city of Seville with its astonishing layers of history. Leisure time upon arrival before dinner together. Afterwards, attend the optional Flamenco Show - Seville is the birthplace of Flamenco! Optional: Evening Flamenco Show (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Seville City Tour Begin the day at the beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of Maria Luisa Park before a walking tour in the quaint Barrio Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter of the city with its winding cobblestone streets. Continue with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and legendary burial site of Christopher Columbus. The rest of the day is at leisure or, join the fascinating optional tour to Cordoba, founded by the Romans. Visit the astonishing Mezquita de Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, transformed into a soaring cathedral in the 16th century. A walking tour of the city reveals the ancient Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets, shady flower filled courtyards, picturesque squares, and view of the 14th century Synagogue on Calle de los Judios Optional: Half Day Cordoba Tour (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Sunday - Moorish Influenced Alhambra The drive today takes you from Seville to Granada. Here, the highlight of your sightseeing is a visit to the 13th century Alhambra,* one of Spain's most celebrated monuments, dramatically perched atop Assabica Hill overlooking the entire city of Granada. This imposing hilltop fortress, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the finest examples in the world of Moorish art and architecture. During the reign of the Moors, the Alhambra served as the opulent residence of the royal family. Walk along the lanes of the fragrant Generalife Gardens with its beautifully designed courtyards, waterfalls, ponds and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight, dinner is together at a local restaurant *Alhambra visiting times, which may include evening hours, and which areas of the complex are accessible on the day of your visit, are determined solely at the discretion of the Alhambra. Your itinerary will be arranged by your Tour Manager to accommodate the designated time of entry Overnight: Granada Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday - The "Garden City" of Valencia Today, head north through fragrant groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the spectacular city of Valencia. Known as the "Garden City" of Spain, it is situated on the Orange Blossom Coast where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. There are few cities like Valencia that are able to combine remnants of its past, dating back to 138 BC, with innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium. Enjoy dinner together in this magical city Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Tuesday - Valencia City Tour Valencia is Spain's major Mediterranean port - uniquely shaped by the vastness of the sea and the closeness of the coastal mountains. On today's tour, listen to tales about "El Cid," Spain's national hero who fought here against the Moors. Discover this treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture before continuing to the gates of the city, City Hall and the Gothic cathedral. Arrive at the dramatic Arts and Science City, an outstanding scientific and cultural complex with extraordinary futuristic architecture, designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava. The rest of the day is yours to linger at this incredible site, or wander on your own. Later, perhaps participate in the optional Paella Cooking Class that includes dinner. Learn how to prepare Paella Valenciana, the popular regional dish in the city where it was created Optional: Paella Cooking Class with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Wednesday - Fairy-tale Peñíscola, Penedes Wine Tasting, Barcelona Head along the Mediterranean coast to the fortified fairy-tale city of Peñiscola crowned by the Peñiscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar. The castle stands on the highest point of a rocky headland, featured in the movie "El Cid". View the lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper's cottage with its winding steps leading down to the sea. Then, continue through the Costa Dorada to the renowned wine region of Penedes, where a wide range of wine styles are produced including traditional (sparkling) white and rosé Cava. Visit one of the wine cellars for a tasting of the local wines before proceeding to sensational Barcelona. Upon arrival, perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas, Barcelona's most famous pedestrian walkway with its life-size animators, stalls, and people-watchers. Tonight, enjoy Barcelona's rousing nightlife and fabulous tapas bars Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Thursday - Barcelona City Tour, Gaudi's Architecture Start the day in this artistic city with a drive along the Old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya, the city's bustling main square. Pass the famous works of Antoni Gaudi, the master architect, including the Casa Batllo, seemingly constructed from skulls and bones. Then, continue on to view the iconic symbol of Barcelona, Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, a colossal church that is legendary and still unfinished. Ascend Montjuic Hill, home to the Olympic Complex, a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore the many galleries, museums, and sights in this magnificent city. Perhaps partake in the optional tour to Montserrat that begins with a scenic drive past picturesque villages to Montserrat Mountain. Here, visit the Royal Basilica to see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta." On your last night in Spain, join your fellow travelers for a festive Farewell Dinner Optional: Half Day Montserrat Tour (PM) Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15, Friday - Depart Spain Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast
This trip is organized by Travel Around the World Together Group, owned and operated by Global Travelers Society, Inc. a non-profit organization, all rights reserved.
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Chapter: Storage Options: Making Decisions about Print Materials
Author: Frank Allen.
Book: Creating the High Functioning Library Space: Expert Advice from Librarians, Architects, and Designers.
Editor: Marta Deyrup.
Year: 2016.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited ABC-CLIO, LLC.
Chapter: Liaison and Scholarly Communication Librarians Collaborating to Support Faculty and Students.
Authors: Sarah Norris, Sandy Avila, and Buenaventura (Ven) Basco.
Book: Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Organization and Engagement.
Editors: Robin Canuel and Chad Crichton.
Year: 2021.
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Chapter: Creating a Sense of Place: Connecting Participants to Local Habitats through Library and Community Partner Collaborations.
Authors: Christina Wray, Sandy Avila, and Megan Haught.
Book: The Sustainable Library’s Cookbook.
Editors: Raymond Pun and Gary L. Shaffer.
Year: 2019.
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Chapter: Disrupting the Model: Fostering Cultural Change through Academic Partnerships
Authors: Aimee deNoyelles, John Raible, Penny Beile, and Sarah Norris.
Book: Textbooks and Academic Libraries: Selection, Circulation, and Assessment (An ALCTS Monograph).
Editor: Chris Diaz.
Year: 2017.
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Chapter: Content Analysis: Deconstructing Intellectual Packages.
Authors: Penny Beile.
Book: Using Qualitative Methods in Action Research.
Editors: Doug Cook and Lesley Farmer.
Year: 2011.
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Chapter: Assessing an Institution-wide Information Fluency Program: Commitment, Plan, and Purposes.
Authors: Penny Beile.
Book: The Teaching Library: Approaches to Assessing Information Literacy Instruction.
Editor: Scott Walter.
Year: 2007.
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Chapter: The Development and Use of the Education Library 56 Tutorial: A Web-based Tutorial for Preservice Teachers.
Authors: Penny Beile.
Book: Digital Resources and Education Libraries: Innovation, Invention, and Implementation.
Editor: Patricia O’Brien Libutti.
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Chapter: Exploring UN SDG Target Goals through a Research Poster Project.
Authors: Nardia Cumberbatch.
Book: The Sustainable Library’s Cookbook.
Editors: Raymond Pun and Gary L. Shaffer.
Year: 2019.
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Chapter: From Birth to Maturity: The Chinese American Librarians Association.
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Book: Asian American and Libraries: Activism, Collaborations, and Strategies.
Editors: Janet Hyunju Clarke, Raymond Pun, and Monnee Tong.
Year: 2017.
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Chapter: Redefining Scholarly Services in a Research Lifecycle.
Authors: Sai Deng and Lee Dotson.
Book: Creating Research Infrastructures in the 21st-Century Academic Library: Conceiving, Funding, and Building New Facilities and Staff.
Editor: Bradford Lee Eden.
Year: 2015.
Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield.
Chapter: Information Representation
Authors: H. Cui, Sai Deng, and X. Y. Tang.
Book: Research Fronts in the Humanities & Social Sciences in the West.
Editors: Heting Chu and Yin Zhang.
Year: 2007.
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Chapter: Picturing the Past and Planning for the Future: Central Florida Memory.
Authors: Lee Dotson and Selma Jaskowski.
Book: Digitization in the Real World: Lessons Learned from Small to Medium-sized Digitization Projects.
Editors: Kwong Bor Ng and Jason Kucsma.
Year: 2010.
Publisher: Metropolitan New York Library Council.
Chapter: Humanities in the Open: The Challenges of Creating an Open Literature Anthology.
Authors: Christian Beck, Lily Dubach, Sarah Norris, and John Venecek.
Book: Open Pedagogy Approaches: Faculty, Library, and Student Collaborations.
Editors: Kimberly Davies Hoffman and Alexis Clifton.
Year: 2020.
Publisher: Rebus Community / Milne Publishing.
Chapter: Why Every Librarian Should Know About Copyright: Creating Copyright Training Opportunities for Librarians at Your Institution.
Authors: Sarah Norris, Barbara Tierney, and Lily Dubach.
Book: Copyright Conversations: Rights Literacy in a Digital World.
Editor: Sara Benson.
Year: 2019.
Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries.
Chapter: Call of Cthulhu: Hosting Roleplaying Events in the World of H.P. Lovecraft.
Author: Michael Furlong.
Book: 52 Ready-To-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries.
Editor: Ellyssa Kroski.
Year: 2020.
Publisher: American Library Association.
Chapter: Unraveling Julian Karswell’s Runic Curse in Jacques Tourneur’s Night of the Demon.
Authors: Michael Furlong.
Book: Terrifying Texts: Essays on Books of Good and Evil in Horror Cinema.
Editors: Cynthia Miller and Bow Van Riper.
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Chapter: Gendered Power: Comics, Film, and Sexuality in the United States.
Authors: Michael Furlong.
Book: Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men.
Editors: Julian Chambliss, Thomas Donaldson, and William Svitavsky.
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Chapter: Improving Circulation Services through Staff Involvement.
Authors: Cynthia Kisby and Marcus Kilman.
Book: Best Practices in Access Services.
Editors: Lori L. Driscoll and W. Bede Mitchell.
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Chapter: Formalizing Staff Development from Inception to Implementation at University of Central Florida Libraries.
Authors: Cynthia Kisby and Suzanne Holler.
Book: An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries.
Editor: Elizabeth Connor.
Year: 2009.
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Chapter: Preserving Your Community’s Memories: Developing Librarians for Digital Preservation.
Authors: Vanessa Neblett and Shane Roopnarine.
Book: Creative management of small public libraries in the 21st century.
Editor: Carol Smallwood.
Year: 2014.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield.
We hope you enjoyed reading about book chapters from our library faculty and staff. This is the second post in a series of library employee author spotlights. Our first post features books written, edited, and translated by us. For questions, please reach out to Lily Dubach.
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An Encounter with Duality
An Analysis of Birdmen Flight 048′s chapter cover
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As the current arc kicks into high gear, the flock gathering new allies left and right in their search for the 7 Wings, the reintroduction of a former ‘foe’ brings things to a satisfying start. Fiona has had a remarkably rocky start with our main cast so when Takayama sweeps her away into the front of their mission as a pivotal ally, we are left with only one panel– a context-less chapter cover following her cliffhanger addition to the cast–  to make sense of the moment and further define her role in the narrative. What’s more, this scene is depicted in such a manner, utilizing allusions to two notable works from Western Artistic Canon, that it comments on the nature of the most elusive and important character yet: Takayama Sou. By modeling the scene of Fiona’s encounter with Takayama after Marianne Stoke’s 1900 painting Death and the Maiden, while simultaneously presenting a portrait depiction of Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in the background, Tanabe illustrates a conflicting duality of good and evil resulting ultimately in ambiguity. By first drawing visual comparisons between this cover and the named alluded works, the respective analysis will inform the deeper implications of this scene and the characters involved.
A Demonic Invader:
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Death and the Maiden depicts a young woman’s late night encounter with a winged being clothes in black and raising a hand to her alarm. This motif of pairing a symbol of purity and life, such as a young woman, with such an apparent opposites as the embodiment of death was common in Renaissance paintings, exercising the fragile relationship of these two dichotomies. We see this painting invoked in the above cover, Takayama approaching Fiona in her bed, as death so does to the girl. Fiona’s pose emulates Stoke’s Maiden, holding the blanket up to her chest with an expression of alarm. Even her elaborate fashion sense permits her to wear a dated night gown that resembles the Maiden.  The almost contrived presence of feathers from Fiona’s down pillows invoke the feathered nature of Stoke’s death– a detail that Tanabe’s Seraphim can’t achieve by nature of their powers. Takayama’s looming pose paints him as Stoke’s death angel easily, while also hearkening back to the ominous associations the public granted him early on in chapter 6:
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Malignantly painted, Takayama becomes this force of nature, feared by men and notably, this young girl.
The context of the encounter is paradoxically more positive than presented. Takayama seeks out Fiona to complete their ensemble and prepare for the grand mission of gathering the 7 Wings. Whereas it can be assumed that Stoke’s painting illustrates the injustice of a young girl’s brush with death, Tanabe’s cover works as a positive force in the narrative, moving the plot along in an agreeable direction and liberating the girl from Eden in hindsight. Yet the overwhelming tone of an uninvited presence, consuming Fiona’s space, covering her in the ominous black of his wings, and eliciting her apparent surprise, tells the audience at first glance that this is a potentially sinister moment. It aligns with the constant ambiguity of Takayama’s actions to date, questioning his intentions and his motives to the point of frustration.
There is a foundational sense of duality in Stoke’s painting that isn’t properly translated to the cover, but felt in the deeper analysis. While acting as an inevitable force of nature, Death hold out its hand in gentle reassurance. This is something that Takayama does not mimic, but by virtue of his heroic actions and pacifying moments prior to now, we are reminded of his capacity for genuine good that belies the ambiguity of his actions.
A Divine Guest:
While a noticeable feature in the background of the scene, the identity of the portrait is one of importance. Best visualized in the volume release of the chapter cover, the audience glimpses a small section of a greater work:
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From the distinctive sunbeam’s the portrait was identified as a cropped version of Bernini’s famous statue, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. Observe:
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This statue, completed in 1652 and resting in the Roman Catholic church Santa Maria della Vittoria, depicts a scene from an autobiographical text, penned by the female subject of the work, a nun named Teresa of Avila. The episode denotes her religious euphoria during an encounter with an angel
I saw in his hand a long spear of gold, and at the iron’s point there seemed to be a little fire. He appeared to me to be thrusting it at times into my heart, and to pierce my very entrails; when he drew it out, he seemed to draw them out also, and to leave me all on fire with a great love of God. The pain was so great, that it made me moan; and yet so surpassing was the sweetness of this excessive pain, that I could not wish to be rid of it. The soul is satisfied now with nothing less than God. The pain is not bodily, but spiritual; though the body has its share in it. It is a caressing of love so sweet which now takes place between the soul and God, that I pray God of His goodness to make him experience it who may think that I am lying.
Chapter XXIX; Part 17, Teresa’s Autobiography
The notable parallel here revolves around yet another winged being visiting a woman. The differences put Takayama in comparison to not an ominous force of nature but a divine being of great power and purpose. Unlike the Stoke’s painting, this encounter is at face value a strikingly good and joyful thing. It serves to thus paint Fiona as overwhelmed with the otherworldly power and mission of her visitor. An appropriate reaction to Takayama’s unfathomable presence that she earlier remarks. Though it can be said that Fiona’s parallels to the painting are diminished in the nature of the cover’s framing. By cutting off the portrait to only show the arm of the visiting angel, space and composition restraints aside, the metaphor is weakened. Takayama’s connections to divine forces are as abundant as his more sinister comparisons.
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This final page to chapter 29 invokes the same style of religious lighting as the Bernini statue while placing Takayama in a messiah role to the public. Ominous features notwithstanding, what is a remarkably ‘good’ visit from an angel proves with an inlaid duality that it is just as thematically gray as the Stoke’s painting furthering Takyama’s ambiguous alignment.
While an autobiographical excerpt, the symbolic nature of the nun’s divine encounter that Bernini depicts implies an undeniable sinister nature to the event. Teresa’s episode makes note of the angel’s spear, which appeared to be “thrusting at times into [her] heart” and blanketing her in “excessive pain” that paradoxically turns to the titular ecstasy of the encounter. It is no accident that the spear in the portrait is what is most clearly seen in within the cover, highlighting this contradictory sense of pleasure and pain, violence and good will, with the actions of our Takayama.
An Overwhelming Moment:
There is an argument to be said that Takayama is clearly acting on the agency of some unknown power. The allusions to those forces have the potential to work beyond simple catalysts for tonal reception. In regards to the actual plot elements at hand this cover serves to give us insight into Fiona’s emotions. The ambiguity between the two allusions paints a sense of uncertainty with Takayama and the present mission. It also serves as a potential reasoning for her clear attachment to him. Before this moment, Takayama interacts with her two seprate times, both in negative and hostile contexts. The first time is after Eishi Awakens and he performs a Force Link.
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This is an act that is clearly distressing to Fiona, leaving her crying, begging her innocence to him, all with the lost agency of her wings forcibly sprouting. She leaves this scene with a sense of understanding of Takayama, noting the unfathomable nature of his mind and the newness of the emotions he felt through Eishi. Later on he again engages her in a similarly hostile manner:
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(dont mind me just doing the work of god dear fiona)
This hijack that he does is the definition of invasive. These two moments then get topped off by the bedroom raid making the audience question her emotional state. It is apparent during this chapter and the next that Fiona doesn’t bond well with the other Seraphim but instead clings to this serial offender of her agency.
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and then later she only permits Takayama to touch her shoulder:
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And this seemingly contradictory behavior I feel is justified in the context of the cover of flight 048. By connecting her to the subjects of these two works, her complex relationship with this force is explained. Teresa’s experience with the angel is overwhelming, while also serving to affirm her faith. The Maiden’s encounter with Death is a commentary on the inevitable nature between the two. The fear and reverence are two parts of the same the same coin and the duality of Fiona’s encounters paint her relationship with Takayama with the broad strokes of religious worship or natural comprehension.
In the end we are left with the great mystery of Takayama, a character that exceeds the labels of good and evil while acting in the stark presence of the protagonists. The use of Bernini and Stokes work in one depicted scene proved to emphasize this and ally Takayama with further connections to greater powers. And within the more present understanding of the story the cover enlightens the audience with a backdrop for this confusing relationship so quickly formed between Fiona and Takayama.
All in all we ask ourselves:
why u so fukin confusing takayama?
This was written on 7/5/17 when the chapter was released in the Japan. After so much waiting, it was finally translated and I can post this. This mainly reflects my perspective at the time and is in now way influenced by spoilers. 
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Song of the Week
I forgot today was Friday for a solid 5 or 6 hours . . . so that was a thing, and now this is a thing!
Honorable Mentions:
I did not expect Bang Yongguk’s final song before the army to be so jazzy. Orange Drive is a decent farewell song, though I think I will still be missing either the hard hitting Yongguk, or gummy Yongguk than this version of him.
 I’ve been in an indie rock mood for the past couple of weeks, so In My City from The Solutions scratches that itch for me. I enjoy the sound that rests just between nostalgia and current for me in the best way. Honestly, indie bands don’t ever really go out of style so long as they continue to aim for the same sweet spot in the industry they have held for decades.
Hey, Korean music scene? I don’t have space in my heart for any more solo male vocalists. Can you please stop producing so many of them? K cool, thanks. (this was brought on by Think About by FEB, which has creative vocals on a simple backing. it’s basically another Gaho, and it’s killing me).
A bunch of old men producing music that is exactly like they used to either perform or listen to when they were younger is actually kind of a big mood. This week, it is Tur-v, a unit group of Turbo and UV, with Bbaji Go. While I don’t like the song, I appreciate the lack of shits being given on all fronts. (P.S, i you want an older style song that is actually a bop, Turbo’s Again goes hard and also has a great MV)
I’m sort of indifferent to Itzy again . . . Icy is fine, and does have some really interesting elements in it, and a chorus that goes really hard. But I have a feeling they are going to join Twice for me in the pile of groups whose music doesn’t do anything for me, but that I can recognize pretty much instantly.
I need to mention EDEN’s Heaven for a very specific effect on the end of every vocal line that I have never heard before. It sort of sounds like a really long record jump, played backwards, with almost no scratchiness for the record jump, only from the vocal being played back. Its odd and distinctive and compelling. I think the rest of the song is fine too, but that specific effect had me listening.
I was really hoping Gary’s Purple Bikini would be more like Shower Later than the only jazzy sound it actually lands on. It is fine, and rap is great as is always true with Gary, I was just expecting a little bit harder hitting. I’m glad he is back though!
Okay, so full disclosure, I watched an Edward Avila video with D1CE, so I may have been affected by how adorable they were in it, but Wake Up is good? The mixing in the verse is vocal heavy, which basically never happens in K-pop, the chorus is a bit of a banger, especially with the really grungy synth, and the frankly pretty on point vocals. It is one of (if not the best) boy group debuts for me this year. It is definitely formulaic, but it does it well. It almost took the win.
Giriboy walks a fine line between hard party track and mildly depressing with party is over. The rap hits hard, especially in the verse. But then, the beat is just a touch too sentimental, a touch too sweet, a touch too behind the harder vocals. And then the chorus feels almost sleepy, and suddenly, the hard hitting raps feel more desperate. And it sort of sounds like a dichotomy in song form. I don’t know, it hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. Oh, and the second chorus has a super cool hook. It earns the win for being unexpectedly amazing.
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