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werentwethestarsinheaven · 8 months

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our hearts.

matty healy x female reader

a/n: here’s a small something i wrote as a little part 2 to at your back door as a thank you for giving it so much love!

You were hesitant at first. You were scared. Scared to lend him your heart again, not realising it was already permanently etched into his hands.

You and Matty soundtrack your seasons to the EP he wrote for you. He strums his guitar and hums softly, competing with the singing birds in the Spring and the icy rain spitting on the windows in the Winter. He’s told you now, of course. He's famous. He's an international rockstar who gets on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans desperately reaching out for him. But he’s also yours. Your sweet little Matty. Always there to kiss your heart so gently and hold you tenderly. You miss him while he’s gone. But you miss him even when he’s right next to you. Love simply isn’t enough for you and him.

When he’s gone, he still sends you postcards. ‘To My Darling’.

He still calls you. “Hello my beautiful Darling.”

That's your name.

You sit on your back steps waiting for him to come home from tour. Sometimes a thought poisons your mind and tells you he’s not coming home. Sometimes he doesn’t, and you fall asleep curled in the armchair by the door still waiting for him. You don’t worry though. You always wake to the smell of fresh coffee and cigarettes and you feel a warmth radiating from your heart. He’s home. He’s picked you up and carried you to bed. And you’re lying there in his arms, letting the sun soak into you and your soul.

“Darling, hurry up and come here, I already miss you,” Matty whines for you from the living room. You roll your eyes with affection, knowing you’ve only been apart for less than 10 minutes. Your feet pad down the hallway, hair still wet from your bath, leaving a trail of droplets on the hardwood floors. The day has slipped away into the evening and the sun has said it’s goodbyes. He came home a few hours ago, from New Zealand. Whenever he comes home to you it’s like you’re seeing him for the first time again. His gorgeous curls and his golden honey eyes and the stubbly jaw that’s etched into the softest parts of your body. There was exhaustion eating away at his cheeks as he smiled at you fondly, standing at your doorway with open arms. He’d come home at the perfect time for you to lounge together under the setting sun. He slept softly against your chest and you ran your fingers through his hair. Scraping over his scalp in circles and swirling patterns, reminding yourself he’s home and he’s here and he’s yours.

His curls are now damp too. He'd climbed out of your shared bath a few minutes before you, claiming the water was getting too cold for him and urged you to take your time, leaving with a kiss on your forehead. He’s standing there in the middle of your living room, cotton t-shirt on his fresh skin and vintage sweatpants hanging off his hips. He stands there with a smile glowing over his face, illuminated by the lamp in the corner and the small candles lit across the room. He belongs here. Just like the couch and the small television and the persian rug at his feet, like the pot plants that spread their vines and roots across the entire house. This is his home.

He pulls you into his arms, and you dig your face into the front of his chest. He smells like lemons and spring and nag champa.

“Mmm you already smell like me,” you muffle. He holds you so closely, chin resting on top of your damp hair.

“I missed you so much, so so much” he says, voice slightly shaking.

“Hey,” you look up at him. His eyes are welling but he’s smiling. He’s got that look of hope and unconditional love.

You’re worried he doesn’t know how much you miss him when he’s gone. How you always choose his mug from the cabinet on the days that are especially cold. The way you put off washing your sheets for weeks when he leaves, never washing his pillow until the day before he returns, making sure you can always smell his cigarettes and sandalwood cologne. The way you lay awake at night, panicking when you realise you’ve forgotten the lyrics for the second verse of the ‘Autumn’ song he wrote for you, desperately raking through your collection of memories with him to remember. The way you kiss and hold every postcard he sends, swearing you can still feel his electric touch through the thin cardboard. The way you stare at the ceiling and whisper to him goodnight every night before you fall asleep, wishing he was there next to you, wishing he could hear you, wishing that he’d appear in your dreams that night. The way you crawl up into a ball on the couch and sob until your eyes are raw once he’s hung up, clutching your phone to your chest and exhausted from trying to hide your anguished yearning for the past hour.

You don’t know that he goes almost mad without you too. The way he snaps at George on the tour bus in the mornings because you’re not there in the cramped kitchen to sweetly pass him his favourite mug and because the coffee tastes like shit. The way he doesn’t wash one of his shirts for the entire time he’s gone, keeping it safely in his suitcase and preserving the smell of your lavender body wash that seeped into the cotton as you wore it religiously to bed every night. The way he spends most of his nights writing song after song in his moleskin, so he has a miriad to sing to you once he returns home. The way he presses a soft kiss to each postcard he sends home to you, hoping his love will still reach you over the vast seas that keep you apart. The way he dreams of you in his sleep, of your giggles and naked skin in the glowing sun and groaning with frustration when he awakens in the morning to realise that you’re nowhere near the blinding sun that blares through the curtains of his tour bus bunk. The way he loses track of time after he forcefully hangs up on the phone to you, staring at his lockscreen of your smiling face, tears wetting his pillow as the thought of you being right there in the pixels of his phone comforts his racing mind.

“There’s not a minute that passes where I don’t think about you, probably not even a single second,” you reassure him, pressing kisses to his beautiful nose and cupid's bow.

“Me too darling, me too.”

You both stand there in silence, breathing each other in and absentmindedly nipping at each other’s faces. After the silence has sunken into you comfortably, he pulls away from you and asks if you’d press play on the record player while he grabs the bottle of wine he brought back for you from New Zealand.

He doesn’t even get to reach the cabinet for the wine glasses when he hears you gasp.

“Matty, what is this?” Tears sting your eyes.

It’s a physical record of his songs for you. You no longer have to wring your brain out of it’s every drop to remember exactly how he sings them for you. The cover is a picture of you both laying on your favourite sunlounger, your head in Matty’s lap and his hand pressed to your chest, right onto your heart. You gather Hann must’ve snapped it with his film camera the day after Matty officially moved in and you threw a party in the garden to celebrate. ‘For My Darling’s Lonely Heart’ is written in his handwriting across the bottom. He’s standing by your side now, hands holding your waist and he leans to kiss away the tears that roll down your cheeks. You flip the record and the back cover is a quadrant of pictures. One from each season, a simple picture of your willow tree. From the deep green flourishes of leaves in the Summer to the piles of orange leaves in the Autumn, its freezing branches covered in snow in the Winter and the wildflowers that welcome the newborn green in the Spring.

“It’s perfect.” You whisper, choking on tears. “I love it.”

The day after Matty comes home from tour is always your favourite. Time stretches out in front of you endlessly, you find comfort and security knowing there’s weeks if not months until he has to leave again. You slip back into your shared life. Two pairs of mugs in the dishwasher and two pairs of boots by the backdoor. Two toothbrushes lining the bathroom sink and two towels dripping, hanging up to dry. Walks down to the park, hand in hand and stolen kisses. Trips to the grocery store, arms overflowing with groceries and each other. Laughter and whispers and moans.

But there’s yelling too. Matty’s only been home for three weeks when he steps out into the garden to answer a phone call, Jamie Oborne’s name glowing urgently. You were both curled on the couch all afternoon watching a movie he had suggested you’d love. It had been paused for 20 minutes as you shredded apart the loose threads of the crochet blanket wrapped around you, watching anxiously as Matty grew more and more frustrated and was pacing aggressively on the patio. Until he hung up with anger and huffed back inside, head falling into his hands as he slumped back onto the couch. Your hand fell to his back and drew circles soothingly, lips kissing at his ear, the blood in his veins immediately cooling down.

“I have to leave for London tomorrow morning, some legal bullshit to do with the label,” he murmurs hesitantly, almost scared for what your reaction could bring.

“Okay,” you whisper into his neck.

He pulls away roughly, standing up to face you. “Okay???”

You stare at him dumbfounded. “Okay.” You repeat again, more emphasis on the casualty of your tone, like he’s just told you he needs to head down to the shops for some more milk. His face is contorted with pain and betrayal.

“What do you mean okay? Do you want me to go or something? Want me to leave you?” His voice is raising, yelling and tears are pooling in his eyes.

“Oh so you want to get rid of me now? I thought you needed me? Won’t you miss me?” He blabbers on.

“Matty, baby stop,” you grab his hands and pull him back down to you.

“I meant okay as in I’m okay. We’re okay.” He grows silent.

“I’m okay with you gone because I’m used to it. My heart is used to waiting for you. And that’s okay and you’re okay and we’re always going to be okay.” You smile at him, continuing, voice shaking. “It’s okay because I love you.”

A tear rolls down his face, his lungs finally expand again.

“Oh Darling, I’m in love with you too.”

It’s the next morning. You’re leaning against the doorway, watching the curls on his head bounce as he walks down the path and to the car on the street waiting to take him to the airport. He stops halfway and abruptly drops his bags, running up the stairs and you giggle as he lifts you up to spin you around in his arms. Your chest is pressed into his face as he muffles, “I love you, I love you, I love you.” Spilling every word from his heart directly into yours and repeating it until your heartbeat starts to mimic the pace of his words. He kisses you sweetly and you both know it’s always going to be okay. He quickly races back down to his bags as the car beeps its horn impatiently. He takes one look back at you and he waves. You blow him a kiss, watching the car peel away and fade over the horizon. You stand there at the doorway so dazed, you think the car is probably halfway to the airport by the time you step back inside.

Your heart is full and as it overflows, Matty is always right there to catch every drop in his open arms. You’re carrying his heart in your arms too.

You walk over to the record player and grab Matty’s record, your record. With a pen and a shaking hand you neatly press it to the glossed cover.

‘For My Darling’s Lonely Heart’

You press play and his angelic voice floods the room.

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captainsvscaptains · 6 months

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Round 1 Part 2 Poll 2

Propaganda

Briggs hails from the rocky nation of Champa. When the fish in the nearby waters started to run out, he and his crew turned to piracy, focusing on places that (they figured) could afford the raids. Despite promising the game's protagonist that he'd give up piracy, by the time of the sequel Briggs was well-established as a notorious pirate leader, and also the effective head of Champa.

Jack's literally just goofy he's a comedian he's the smartest character in the franchise he's a fucking dweeb he's an attention whore he's gay divorced he died he's bisexual he has dad trauma he has a guy that's psychosexually obsessed with him he's lame as fuck irl he called his nemesis-ex daddy on screen and said nemesis-ex also named a monkey after him

#battle of the captains #tournament polls #round 1 #golden sun briggs #golden sun #golden sun tla #golden sun the lost age #gameblr #jack sparrow #captain jack sparrow #potc fandom #potc #pirates of the caribbean

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bearbluebooks · 5 months

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Chapter 4 and 5 Christmas in Velaris

“Does it hurt?” He asked.

When she looked into his eyes she could swear there was worry in his eyes.

“Only when you touch it,” she joked.

December 6th, 8:54

A knock on the door pulled Gwyn out of her cleaning haze. Was she expecting another handyman?

One quick glance on her phone told her that wasn’t until tomorrow.

With hesitant steps she made her way to the front door. Just in case, she eyed the biggest book she could lift- they were weapons in more ways than one.

As she lifted the key chain lock she hardly had the chance to open the door before she was greeted with “I thought Feyre was joking when she said you were back.”

Without thinking Gwyn engulfed her friend into the biggest hug. She held her so tight she almost suffocated her- as long as she held her, it was real. She was back .

And she came to see her. She hadn’t realized how much she missed her until this moment. The no bullshit, loyal Nesta Archeron. Her best friend.

News traveled fast but Nesta Archeron traveled faster.

Sometimes Velaris was just like a small town, and not the bustling city most people thought.

Right now she was glad for it. “Nesta!”

“I’ve missed you.” She whispered into the beautiful female's golden brown hair.

“What are you doing here? Are you back? For good?”

“Never mind,” she said as she removed herself from the hug.

“Tell me on Friday night, we're going out. I’m taking you and Emerie out for drinks. Maybe Cas will join. Who am I kidding he will join. But first just us girls.”

“That sounds nice, Nesta,” Gwyn chimed in.

“I’ll pick you up at six, wear something nice.”

Before she could respond Nesta was already out of the door as she said “I need to go to work but I needed to see if it was true.”

With one look back she said “it’s really nice to have you back Gwynnie.”

The old nickname squeezed her heart tight. It sent a flutter of warmth throughout her body. “It’s really nice to be back,” she said with a genuine smile. “See you on Friday.”

21:35

Fresh incense smoked in the background. Soft smells of Nag Champa filled the air, as it slowly replaced the old with the familiar.

Lilly’s upstairs apartment was in much better shape than the shop- the ceilings held, there was no mold to be seen, and even the interior was quite nice.

All of Lilly’s furniture was a mix of cozy and kitsch. Dark green wallpaper adorned the old walls. The velvet green curtains slowly moved, as they signaled the entrance of fresh air. The ornate fireplace offered a warm fire with hypnotic crackling sounds. The large mirror on top of the fireplace showed Gwyn’s tired body on the green couch. Her legs rested gently on the chestnut coffee table. The many candles that she scattered around gave the room an even cozier ambiance. Gwyn couldn’t help the happy sigh that escaped her mouth as she planted her feet on the soft red carpet to change her position for a bit.

Happy.

Gwyn was happy.

Mouse seemed to share the sentiment, as she purred contentedly in her lap. When she moved to grab her steaming cup of tea, her entire body ached, but somehow she felt more satisfied with life than she had in a while.

If she could get more than five hours of sleep tonight, she would be over the moon. But all the hard work in the world couldn’t help her sleep. Her amnesia followed her even to Velaris. In a desperate attempt to force her body to sleep, she already put her pajamas on, and her makeup off.

The only thing that was left to do, was to go to bed and fall asleep. Instead of looking at the ceiling for hours and hours until the sun forcefully announced its presence.

Suddenly, a loud knock on the door took her out of the in-between relaxed state she found herself in.

Again?

One look at her phone showed the time, “21:35?” she said to Mouse who looked with the same contentment as earlier.

Her heart began to beat faster and her palms began to sweat. Her mind faded to black as flashes of pounding against doors flashed before her, as if he was here again, demanding to “open up, you devil child.”

With one shake of her head and one deep breath in she walked towards her bag on the antique hazelnut dinner table.

“He’s not real. He’s not here. You’re safe,” she repeated quietly as she rifled through the messiness that was her life. Within seconds she found what she was looking for: the can of pepper spray.

Silent steps that came with years of making herself smaller brought her down the stairs.

With one whispered “You got this,” she swung the door open quickly- so quickly that she could take up her fighting stance without losing time.

“Azriel?” She said in shock.

“Gwyn?” He said in even more shock.

“Is that-

“Pepper spray?”

When she stepped out of the darkness of her shop into the dimly lit street, a sharp inhale came before a choked “What the hell happened to your face?”

One of his large hands instinctively reached for the spot on her chin where she knew a bruise bloomed in bright colors of red and purple.

This morning her limited makeup skills actually hid the bruise quite well, Nesta hadn’t even noticed.

“I fell up the stairs,” she answered honestly.

One sad smile adorned his full lips as he said, “Still clumsy I see.”

“Does it hurt?” He asked.

When she looked into his eyes she could swear there was worry in his eyes.

“Only when you touch it,” she joked.

With equal speed, his hand left her chin. The sudden movement left her feeling surprisingly wanting.

“What are you doing here?” She asked.

She secretly hoped his answer would allow him to stay a little bit longer.

“I promised I’d come by,” he said.

With a smile, she remembered last night.

“Hey, if we can’t use children to spread the Christmas spirit then who can we?”

“A question for the ages,” he replied with a smile.

Azriel’s eyes contained a silent question, are you going to let me in?

A shiver ran up her body as the cold air hit her naked feet. Even though the place was a mess, it was a lot warmer inside.

“Come in,” she said hesitantly, “But if you judge even one thing, I will send your ass back out.”

With his hands held up he walked inside.

“Not everybody can be the owner of an evil lair,” she said as she looked back with mock judgment.

“Not everybody has style, you mean,” he said with a smirk.

“Taste is subjective, and some are better than others,” she said as she walked up the stairs.

She noticed an encroaching presence behind her. Ever since she came back, he kept a distance, but now he was practically breathing in her neck.

Then she remembered how she just told him about her feud with the stairs, and her heart warmed.

As she opened the door she looked back to warn Azriel, “Mouse is sweet but doesn’t really warm to strangers, don’t take it personally.” At least she would have an ally in her own home. It took her years for Mouse to be as comfortable with her as she was now. Years of cuddles, respecting her space, and lots and lots of treats. With no small amount of pride, she considered herself Mouse’s primary human.

Before she could even step foot into the warm living room, Mouse, the ninja cat already made her way towards the towering male that suddenly occupied a large part of the living room.

“Doesn’t seem to be a problem,” Azriel said as he pointed down to where Mouse encircled his legs.

The treacherous beast walked around Azriel’s long legs in a desperate attempt to be picked up. It took her one year until Mouse allowed her to be near her.

Out of frustration, she whispered, “Arrogant son of a bitch.”

Did he still have that uncanny bat hearing, she wondered when he asked, “What was that?”

No backing out now, “Arrogant son of a bitch,” she repeated more confidently.

“Jealous?” he said with one corner of his mouth lifted.

“Not at all,” she lied.

21:35

Fresh incense smoked in the background. Soft smells of Nag Champa filled the air, as it slowly replaced the old with the familiar.

Lilly’s upstairs apartment was in much better shape than the shop- the ceilings held, there was no mold to be seen, and even the interior was quite nice.

All of Lilly’s furniture was a mix of cozy and kitsch.

Dark green wallpaper adorned the old walls. The velvet green curtains slowly moved as they signaled the entrance of fresh air. The ornate fireplace offered a warm fire with hypnotic crackling sounds. The large mirror on top of the fireplace showed Gwyn’s tired body on the green couch. Her legs rested gently on the chestnut coffee table. The many candles that she scattered around gave the room an even cozier ambiance. Gwyn couldn’t help the happy sigh that escaped her mouth as she planted her feet on the soft red carpet to change her position for a bit.

Happy.

Gwyn was happy.

If she could get more than five hours of sleep tonight, she would be over the moon. But all the hard work in the world couldn’t help her sleep. Her insomnia followed her even to Velaris. In a desperate attempt to force her body to sleep, she already put her pajamas on, and her makeup off.

The only thing that was left to do was go to bed and fall asleep instead of looking at the ceiling for hours and hours until the sun forcefully announced its presence.

Suddenly, a loud knock on the door took her out of the relaxed state she found herself in.

Again?

One look at her phone showed the time, “21:35?” she said to Mouse who looked at her with the same contentment as earlier.

With one shake of her head and one deep breath in she walked towards her bag on the antique hazelnut dinner table.

Silent steps that came with years of making herself smaller, brought her down the stairs.

With one whispered “You got this,” she swung the door open quickly- so quickly that she could take up her fighting stance without losing time.

“Azriel?” She said in shock as she observed the humongous figure looming in the doorway.

“Gwyn?” He said in even more shock.

“Is that-

“Pepper spray?”

When she stepped out of the darkness of her shop and into the dimly lit street, a sharp inhale sounded before a choked “Who did that to you?”

One of his large hands instinctively reached for the spot on her chin where she knew a bruise bloomed in bright colors of red and purple.

This morning, her limited makeup skills actually hid the bruise quite well- Nesta hadn’t even noticed.

“I fell up the stairs,” she answered honestly.

One sad smile adorned his full lips as he said, “Still clumsy I see.”

“Does it hurt?” He asked.

When she looked into his eyes she could swear there was worry in his eyes.

“Only when you touch it,” she joked.

With equal speed, his hand left her chin. The sudden movement left her feeling surprisingly wanting.

“What are you doing here?” She asked.

She secretly hoped his answer would allow him to stay a little bit longer.

“I promised I’d come by,” he said. “Thanks for riling up Nyx by the way.”

With a smile, she remembered last night.

“Hey, if we can’t use children to spread the Christmas spirit then who can we?”

“A question for the ages,” he replied with a smile.

Azriel’s eyes contained a silent question, are you going to let me in?

A shiver ran up her body as the cold air hit her naked feet. Even though the place was a mess, it was a lot warmer inside.

“Come in,” she said hesitantly, “But if you judge even one thing, I will send your ass back out.”

With his hands held up he walked inside.

“Not everybody can be the owner of an evil lair,” she said as she looked back with mock judgment.

“Not everybody has style, you mean,” he said with a smirk.

“Taste is subjective, and some have more than others,” she said as she walked up the stairs.

She noticed an encroaching presence behind her. Ever since she came back, he kept a distance, but now he was practically breathing in her neck.

Then she remembered how she just told him about her feud with the stairs and her heart warmed.

As she opened the door she looked back to warn Azriel, “Mouse is sweet but doesn’t really warm to strangers, don’t take it personally.”

It took years for Mouse to be as comfortable with her as she was now. Years of cuddles, respecting her space, and lots and lots of treats. With no small amount of pride, she considered herself Mouse’s primary human.

Before she could even step foot into the warm living room, Mouse, the ninja cat already made her way towards the towering male that suddenly occupied a large part of the living room.

“Doesn’t seem to be a problem,” Azriel said as he pointed down to where Mouse encircled his legs.

The treacherous beast walked around Azriel’s long legs in a desperate attempt to be picked up.

Out of frustration, she whispered, “Arrogant son of a bitch.”

Did he still have that uncanny bat hearing, she wondered when he asked, “What was that?”

No backing out now, “Arrogant son of a bitch,” she repeated more confidently.

“Jealous?” he said with one corner of his mouth lifted.

“Not at all,” she lied.

With confident strides he walked to the large dark red chair. As he took a seat he asked “So what’s this I hear about a Christmas competition?”

#gwyn x azriel #gwynriel #acotar fanfiction #gwyn acosf #gwyneth berdara #acotar #acotar alternate universe #ao3 fanfic #azriel shadowsinger #a court of silver flames

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meghaaromatics · 2 years

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Relieve Your Everyday Stress with Golden Incense

The return home after the heat and humidity is something that everyone fears. When it is this hot, everyone longs for a shower and an iced drink, and sits in the cool air conditioner. We're too exhausted to do much more than lay on the sofa. But, despite all the rest, you're still exhausted.

You're wondering about the cause? With the continuous summer heat and the sun playing games of hiding and seek every day in this time of year, you'll need assistance. Incense is an excellent method to relax and eliminate excessive anxiety. Do you believe it? Let us show you how incense sticks and their pleasant scent aid in relaxing.

Are you still not convinced? What is the reason you need to burn incense?

We give much importance to the way that things look around us, listen to the music we love, take a relaxing bath, and enjoy a delicious meal but we tend to forget the sensory input we get through the senses of the olfactory. If only you could know what scents can do to your mood! This is the reason the majority of religions use fragrances in their rituals. However, it's not just for rituals. incense is now used in stress-relief treatments and many other areas.

Incense sticks that you light while you're about to get ready in the morning, and another prior to retiring at night can awaken your senses. In just a few minutes you will be able to see the difference that an incense stick or the light of a few candle jars can make an impact on your mood.

Choose an aroma you like or one that is appropriate for the circumstance you're in. Here are a few tips to assist you.

Relax at home and rejuvenate by inhaling the scent of the floral agarbatti

Wine, Netflix, and time in the tub is an idea that is popular for relaxing among a growing amount of people in the present, and yet, we are aware of how little can it assist us in relaxing, and keeping us in the bathtub with our eyes fixed on our screens.

Instead, why don't you take an esoteric and peaceful bath by lighting a few incense candles that will help you unwind and relax?

Here are some steps that will help you!

Do you need a restful night's sleep or a relaxing summer evening?

Make sure you have some sandalwood or lavender incense sticks, as they can assist you in relaxing and help create a sense of tranquility.

The current weather may cause us to snap at loved ones, and find fault in the tiniest of things. The aroma of roses and jasmine Agarbatti could be the answer and bring romance into the air, allowing you to be more affectionate.

You can play some soothing music in the background if you need to. Then, before you are done, you'll be able to leave feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated to take in the evening sun.

Do you want to spend a lazy afternoon at the window?

You can curl up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and the Golden incense stick to keep the ambiance.

Do you want to make your workplace more lively?

Are a lot of your employees sleeping at work? Why not try to energize your workplace by lighting a couple of incense sticks?

This will help you make employees more focused and spark some innovative ideas in the workplace too!

Burn incense sticks such as peppermint or lemon, as they aid in increasing concentration and help get your mind working.

If you're having many employees who are sitting at work and chatting, consider burning some rosemary incense. This is known to get rid of thoughts that are not productive and keep your mind focused.

For all we know, who would want to be working on a scorching summer day?

When you're feeling stressed If you are having a stressful day, try lighting some incense with cinnamon. It will help ease some of the stress and help your employees keep their work pace instead.

The incense that is of high quality, such as Vijayshree Golden Nag Champa Agarbatti and wax candles will give you great results!

For your home or at work, there is a brand of incense we'd like to recommend is Vijayshree Golden. In this section, you will discover incense products across different categories to meet your requirements. Each product is handcrafted, natural secure, and top-quality. Shop online for Vijayshree Golden incense and take away the stress of your day today!

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golden-sun-hd · 5 years

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Prince of Champa

#Golden Sun #Dark Dawn #Nintendo #Camelot #jRPG #Eoleo #Pirate #Champa #Briggs #The Lost Age #Portrait

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tripthelightfandomtastic · 2 years

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Feather Light- J.M.K

Author’s Note:

This is in response to an anon request I got asking for a tantric sex smut with Josh. I hope you can’t tell how little I know about tantric sex aside from the smut I’ve read on this godforsaken hell-site, but hey I had fun and I bet you will too! Also, I googled harem pants to see if they were what I thought they were called and now it's the only ad I get on instagram now so that’s cool.

Synopsis:

After so many relationships and sexual partners, you just can’t seem to find any real release, well, that’s until you met Dr. J.M.K.

Word count: 8.1K (some light reading)

WARNING: 18+ Minors DNI, smut but make it Dr. J.M.K, tantric sex, swearing, raw doggin' (wrap it before you tap your spiritual psychology teacher).

Pairing: Dr. J.M.K x female reader

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“Straighten your back for me, little dove.” Your heart flutters at the name, at the whispered tone behind you, at the warmth of his breath against your neck, at the feeling of the tender touch on your lower back, at the goosebumps that raise on the skin beneath your top. You sit up straight, just as he requested. He meets your eyes with a satisfied smile, one that says, “There ya go.” as your spiritual healing teacher walks off to attend to his other pupils. You suppress a small grin to yourself, closing your eyes as he continues the guided meditation he was leading his class through. Lots of things led you to Dr. J.M.K’s door: a new city, a new stressful job, an emotional breakup, but mainly, it was the inability to quiet your own mind. You were never good at sitting still, you liked the hustle and bustle of your corporate job, but lately you’ve had trouble turning your brain off. I guess it’s true what they say, the only good thing about a job you don’t care about is that you don’t have to think about work when you clock out. But you love your job, and you don’t wanna mess it up, but you cannot keep being a walking google calendar of everything you know you need to do. So, here you were, searching for a fresh start.

The room was scented with nag champa smelling incense cones, a warm glow settled on the room from the sunset peaking through the stained glass windows. Glass in the shapes of the sun against the blue sky, in the shapes of flowers and trees nestled into the glass, inviting the light to shine through it. The class was small, made of maybe eight other people, it was always a nicely intimate occasion. Josh, as he liked to be called, was a beautiful man, warm brown eyes that hid behind round wire glasses, skin that always looked dewy and fresh, adorned with a delicate mustache and trimmed goatee, brown curly hair that had a warm glow that made him look like he wore a halo of golden sun when he walked through the room, simply put, he looked himself to be made of the sweet words he spoke. He spoke with an almost old fashioned midwestern accent, a raspy cadence you had never heard before or since.

“Breathe in, deep. Let it fill you, hold it like a delicate bird in a cage.” Josh spoke softly, his voice traveling as he paced slowly around the class, checking to ensure his students took in his meditation as they needed, adjusting them kindly when he saw it. You took in a breath, allowing the day to roll off of your shoulders, like water flowing off a duck's back. “Now, release the bird, exhale, set it free.” he instructed, the sound of a collective breath from the class floated into the air at his command. He contained a perfectly calming presence, but lately you were drifting from his guided meditations, instead you kept imagining Josh’s fingers on your skin, the way his breath would warm your skin when he would come up behind you and subtly adjust your posture or your breathing. You couldn’t help yourself, you were not dealing with the single life well. You missed sex, intimacy, physical affection at the very least. Not like your sex life before was great, you hadn’t cum with a partner in so long you started to worry maybe you didn’t even know how to without being the one in control. You were also brought to Dr. J.M.K’s class because he was also a licensed sexual therapist, as well as being a teacher in spiritual psychology, so who else could you go to for help. You had been attending these classes for a few months now and you were still warming up to the idea of asking Josh for a consultation, you just wanted to test out the waters first, to see if you liked him, to see how you felt about talking to a total stranger about your sex life.

You shook your head as you cleared your thoughts, focusing on Josh’s words. “Like the majestic eagle, imagine yourself flying high above the clouds. Weightless, free, nothing to tether you to the world below.” His voice was so soft, the light rasp that carried in his voice tingled your spine, you took a deep breath in through your nose and released it through your mouth, letting the weight of it all tumble off of you like rocks in a landslide. The feeling of your weightlessness is fleeting as you feel the tugging of your busy mind pulling you back into the room, you just can’t stop thinking of the way the clothes on your body are touching you, the way the air conditioner hums in the background, and the way you can’t stop adjusting in your seat. After a few more minutes of Josh’s guided meditation, everyone begins to put their cushions away to their respective places, chatting with each other on their way out or talking with Josh, thanking him for another relaxing session. You hang back and admire a mobile hanging in the corner by the large window. Beautiful pieces of sea glass, petrified wood and sea shells suspended by string, delicately twirling and soaking in the light from the setting yellow sun. You were happy with your session, but just couldn’t stop thinking about how you weren’t able to focus fully. Your frustration within yourself was like torture, the nagging feeling of being unable to let go and be in the moment is something you can’t remedy alone.

“Captivating, hm?” That familiar voice asks, his sudden presence startling you. You turn to face him, slack jawed and eyes wide with surprise, no time like the present right? “Y-yes, it’s beautiful.” You say, smiling awkwardly at your attempt to come off naturally. “I bought it from a merchant while I was abroad, it’s said that sea glass is believed to be tears of heartbroken mermaids, washed ashore to make her lover return to her.” He smiled wistfully at the frosted glass. You pondered the myth, if only the tears you shed were as beautiful. “Oh I uh, I wanted to thank you for such a lovely session tonight.” You stammered, searching for the right way to start. “I’m flattered, but I was actually hoping to speak with you after class.” He smiled a knowing smile, your expression faltered, you were never good at holding back your feelings from reaching your face. “Oh?” is all you can say. “Come, let's speak in my office.” Josh suggests, spinning on his heel towards the door to his office. You follow him in as he holds the door open for you, a gesture you appreciate with a smile as he gives you an acknowledging nod. The room is comfortable, unlike the coldness of an office at all. Dimly lit with a warm vintage looking lamp, a table with an unlit backflow incense burner, a plush rug, tapestries and posters from Woodstock adorn the walls. A yellow velvet chair, an emerald green couch, more cushions, a shelf of psychology books, some books on meditation, far away places, books on human sexuality, the Kama Sutra even. Josh makes his way to the velvet chair, sitting down and offering a hand to gesture to you to take a seat on the couch.

You oblige, sitting nervously, while you make a poor attempt at smiling like a person who wasn’t anxious would. “You seem tense.” “Oh, yeah, sorry. I just wanted to know why you asked me into your office.” “No my dear, I meant, during class. You seemed restless.” You blushed at the embarrassment of your answer, you knew you were having trouble in class today but you didn’t think anyone could tell. “I’ve had a lot on my mind recently.” You illude, not wanting to dump all of your baggage on your teacher. “Tell me, what’s got you so flustered?” Josh asks, hands loosely interlaced over his lap as he leans forward with genuine interest. You grow hot, how do you tell your teacher that he is one of the many thoughts racing in your insatiable mind? You clear your throat and sit up straight, thinking of Josh’s earlier suggestion on your posture. “I work a very intense corporate job, um, I’ve just moved to the city so I’ve been pretty, uh, alone, which has been hard. And I’ve just gotten out of a fairly long relationship.” You timidly answer, his brow is knitted together as he thinks over what you’ve just said, he looks at you as though you hadn’t finished talking, as though you still had something to say. You blush, can he really see through you that easily? You decide to fill the air with noise, thinking maybe it will ease his expression, “I’m sorry if I’ve been such a distraction during sessions-” “No, no not at all. I just have been wondering how I can best help you.” He says kindly as he looks to you, searching for the words. You clench your jaw as you decide to come clean, why you came to his class in the first place. “I want to tell you something.” You voice, hoping you won’t sound as awkward as you feel, Josh perks his head up to you, looking gently to you for your question. “I actually found your meditation class when I was searching for a sex therapist.” You bow your head a bit in shame, it feels so odd to admit outloud when you had never even told anyone else outside of your internet search bar. He hums in response, “Ah, I see. Now that I can assist with. What seems to be the problem, dearest?” Josh leans back against the velvet chair, head tilting to the side as he looks you over. You squirm in your seat on the couch, hands gripping at the material beneath, biting nervously at your bottom lip. “Don’t be ashamed to say what’s on your mind. It’s a very vulnerable topic that exposes our innermost selves, so I can see why you’re shy to come and ask for help. But just know, I would never judge you, that’s what I’m here for.” Josh says softly, his brown eyes sparkling, he has such a sweet and trusting face, of course you could tell him anything.

Taking in a deep breath, you muster the words to speak. “I’ve been very… unsatisfied. In many of my recent relationships, I have noticed that I cannot-” You pause, looking to Josh to give you permission to say what you are about to say, he only tilts his head. “-cum with a partner, unless, um, I do it myself. I’m starting to feel broken, like I’m just not wired right?” You can feel your eyes begin to well up with tears, the feeling of admitting your innermost shame being out in the air stung. Josh could only give you a look of pity before standing and coming to your side, sitting next to you on the couch beside you. He gently rests his hand on yours, his hand feels so warm against your own. You look up at him shyly, nervous to meet his gaze. “I’m sure that’s been very painful for you. It’s not easy to be so open like this, I appreciate your honesty.” He takes your hand in his own, running his thumb over the back of your hand, looking into your eyes with a tenderness that makes you melt, you have to look away in fear that you may actually cry. “I want you to look at me when I tell you this.” Josh nudged softly, you look up, your eyes still brimming with tears. “There is absolutely nothing wrong with the way you are or the way you’re feeling. Lots of people have trouble letting go, it’s hard to allow yourself to be at the mercy of another person. But I’ll also have you know, you’ve come to the right place.” Josh smiles sweetly, it’s an infectious smile you can’t help but mimic. Your stomach does a flip, thinking about how Josh, the most beautiful man you’ve ever laid your eyes on and more than once had fantasized about, was going to help you.

“I just can’t seem to stay in the moment, to just tune it all out and focus. I feel like I’m going crazy without any real release.” You say with a huff, tilting up to stare at the ceiling. Josh’s hand gives yours a squeeze, bringing you back to look back at him. “I understand completely, when you go so long without reaching that place of peace and incredible sensation, we become so insatiable, looking for that relief.” As he speaks he leans closer to you, his eyes are hypnotizing, the sound of his voice is intoxicating. “I can take care of you, little dove.” His breath ghosts over your lips, he’s so close now, you can already feel yourself starting to pool between your legs at just the proximity, at just the sensation of his eyes and voice solely trained on you. You can’t help but let your eyes travel to his lips, so soft and pink looking, he’s even more stunning up close. He allows his eyes to look to your lips just before snapping his eyes back to yours. “Do you want me to touch you?” He whispers, the air is so thick, you can’t remember the last time you felt such a delicious tension between you and someone else. You simply nod, “I want to hear you say it. Say what you need.” He rasps, the soft command making your heart skip a beat. “I want you to touch me, please.” You whisper, the sound of your voice nearly cracking with need. “Very good, dove.” Josh praises, a smile on his lips as he moves his hand to your cheek, taking you softly to his lips. The feeling of his lips on yours makes you breathe deep, wanting to take in the feel of his lips, the way they hold yours so softly, the way his breathing feels against yours, how gently his hands holds your face against his palm. You open your mouth to give him permission to slip his tongue inside, you can’t hold back the breathy moan that comes from you and echoes in his own mouth, he smiles into the kiss, you move your hand to his thigh, your other hand still held in Josh’s. He tastes sweet, like chai and cinnamon, the heat from his thigh radiates into your fingertips and you can’t help the giddy feeling bubbling in your chest. Your fantasy was coming true.

He breaks the kiss and you can’t help but feel lost without his lips on yours, like being in the cold without a coat. “Follow me, let’s get you more comfortable.” Josh stands, offering you his hand, you look up at him with big doe eyes and take his hand in yours, leading you to a room down a hallway that was shielded by a beaded curtain. Josh opens the door to reveal a room that looked to be dedicated to his sex therapy practice. A beautiful canopy bed nestled against the center of the back wall, the rest of the room was well decorated, less books and papers around, mainly a calming space that would best fit the clients he worked with. Sex is a very daunting subject to approach without the fear of feeling as though you were at the doctors office, too cold and sterile feeling. This room felt safe, warm and comfortable, sweet smelling from the lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus and sage branches that hung around drying in bundles. Soft rugs, warm lamps, chairs and cushions furnished the room, along with a table near the window full of crystals that lay charging in the sunlight, as well as a large wooden cabinet in the corner near the bed.

Josh turns to you as you both stop in the middle of the room, he takes both of his hands in your own, thumbs running over the tops of your hands gently. “Before we begin, I want you to know that at any point if you want to stop you need only ask. No judgment, no shame. You are always at liberty to leave if you wish, I only want to be at your service. To give you only what you are looking for.” He explained, his voice was steadfast and sure, wanting only to gain your trust and confidence. You take a note in your head from earlier with a verbal reply, “I understand.” You say confidently, Josh nods his head with a smile. His eyes scan your body, his hands running up your arms and resting on your shoulders, “Now, I want you to undress for me.” He requested softly, his voice making you at ease just as much as it excited you. You look up at him through your lashes, a look of innocence plastered on your face, you were finally going to feel Josh all over your skin. “Or dress down to whatever feels comfortable if you’d rather.” He offered, hoping to offer up anything to help with any worries you may have, but lucky for you, this was the easy part, foreplay was always the most exciting part about sex for you, it was the act itself where your challenges laid. You looked him in the eyes as you pulled your tank top over your head, dropping it to the floor below, looking away only to slide your harem pants down your legs, leaving you only in your underwear. You don’t say a word as you tilt your head to the side and look at Josh with the sweetest doll eyes you can muster as your hands sneak behind your back and unclasp your bra, adding it to the pile of clothes at your feet. Josh shows almost no reaction, trying hard to stay professional, but you catch him swallow, his adam’s apple bobbing, his eyes wandering only for a moment. You finally pull down your panties, leaving you totally nude in front of a totally dressed Josh, lips parted as he takes in your naked form. You can’t help but smile a devilish smile as he looks you over, “Does this work for you?” you ask softly, moving your hands behind your back coyly, giving him full access to your body, a blush creeping across Josh’s face. His breath hitches in his throat as he searches for the words to say next. “Perfect.” He rasps, coming just close enough to you to run the back of his index finger up your arm, feeling your soft skin beneath.

“Take my hand.” He says, extending his hand to you, you take it, smiling to yourself at the fact that you’ve been holding his hand so much. It’s funny, you are fully naked in front of the man you’ve on more than one occasion touched yourself thinking about, in a situation where he is going to help you learn to cum with a sexual partner and you’re giddy over a simple few moments where he has held your hand? Maybe you had deeper feelings for Josh than you thought. He gives your hand a gentle squeeze as he leads you to the bed, “Lie down, on your back.” He commands, tone still tender but leading. You lay on top of the white duvet, it’s thick and soft against your bare skin, the air of the room feels warm on your body, like you were exactly where you should be.

Josh sits beside you, looking down into your eyes. “I want to lead you through a session of tantric sex. Its the practice of slow, intimate and purposeful sex, to help you stay mindful of your body. To edge you slowly towards your orgasm without rushing to your climax. To simply enjoy the feeling of your body. Is that something you’re comfortable doing with me?” He explains, you had never done anything like this before, it sounds nice, gentle, and definitely what the doctor ordered. You look to Josh, his eyes scanning your face for an answer. “I think I’d like that very much.” You whisper truthfully to him. He gives you a satisfied expression, a grateful smile on his face. “I’ll be talking you through the entire experience. I don’t want you to hold any question, thought, feeling or sound back, whatever you are experiencing, let it flow through you. I’ll be by your side the whole way through. Remember, if you ever feel uncomfortable or unsure, please tell me right away.” The way he speaks is so gentle and candid, his voice always brings you such peace.

“I will.” “You promise?” Josh asks, lifting his eyebrows and giving you a grin that makes you giggle, “I promise.” you chuckle out, holding out your pinkie finger to him, he takes it and wraps his own pinkie around it, you both squeeze tight, sharing a little laugh between you. The moment felt too innocent before what you knew was to happen next, but it was sweet, he made you feel safe. “First I want you to just breathe with me, this is an important step between partners. I want your breathing to synchronize with mine.” Josh’s hands fall to the hem of his white long sleeve shirt, taking it off and over his head, letting it fall to the floor by the bed. “Here.” he says as his hand takes your wrist, pulling it up to his chest right over his heart. Your eyes widen at the feeling of his bare skin under your palm, his skin has a soft tan, a lightly toned physique, and arms that are rippled with muscle. “Is this okay?” he asks sweetly. You blink up to look away from his chest and to his eyes, “Yes.” “Good. Now I’m going to place my hand on your heart.” He narrates as he lets his hand come and rests gently on your chest just above your left breast, you pray he can’t tell how fast your heart is racing under his touch. His eyes flit to yours as he smiles. Fuck, he definitely knows. “Now breathe in deep, like I taught you.” “Like a bird in a cage.” You say, repeating his words from class, “Just like that.” He whispers, you take a deep breath and Josh follows your lead, you hold the air in, deep in your chest, your hand on his skin raising as he breathes, his heart fluttering softly against your skin. You exhale, the sound of your breaths drifting into the air above makes you feel more at peace, a little bit, but you like the feeling of knowing Josh is here in this moment with you, breathing in sync, like one being. You continue this routine until you two are only looking into eachothers eyes and breathing together without having to think about the pattern of your breath.

The air goes silent as you two gaze into eachothers eyes, almost forgetting what you were doing here. “Why do you call me little dove?” you break the silence, never looking away from his warm eyes. He laughs a little under his breath, his heart picks up the pace a bit under your palm, you’ve got him pinned. “The first time I helped you adjust your breathing during class, when I knelt beside you and put my hand over your chest, telling you to focus only on your breathing, your heart felt like it was racing against my hand, the way a bird's heart would.” Josh explains, his voice dripping in sensuality. You felt a blush creep into your cheeks, you parted your lips unsure of what to say. So he’s known how you feel for a while then? No use in hiding it now. You feel his heart beating against your own hand, its fluttering. You take note and smile shyly up at him. “Like this?” You whisper as you adjust your hand on his chest, thumb running over the skin of his chest, he smiles softly, bringing his hand to hold yours flushed against his chest. “Just like this.” He whispers back, voice faltering as he gazes into your eyes.

Josh leans down to you, your hand sliding away from his chest and down to your side, his curls hanging and tickling your forehead, his lips are just a kiss away, your breath hitches as you can feel how close he is to you. “Close your eyes for me, little dove.” You smile at him and your nickname and oblige him by closing your eyes. “I want you to remain aware of your breathing, to focus on the way your body feels. Let yourself melt into the sensation.” His voice is soft as he talks to you, his hand on your chest starts to drift away from you, you feel a shift on the bed as he gets up and walks away. You hear the sound of cabinet doors open and soon close followed by his feet padding back to the bed as he comes back to you. “Focus on the way your body reacts to the touch of this feather.” He says as you can feel the gentle touch of a feather brush against your collarbone. “Think about what you’re feeling, where you are right now.” The feather glides between the valley of your breasts, down slowly on to the soft plane of your belly, sliding up your ribs as you let out a sigh. “Know that you are safe here with me, that you can ask for anything you desire without judgment.” He continues softly, his hand runs the feather down to your hip, swirling in a figure eight that brings wetness between your legs. You smile at the feeling, “You like that, dove?” You can’t see his face but you can hear the grin on his face at his question. You nod, biting your bottom lip between your teeth. He slips the feather down your leg and right back up your other leg, dancing the instrument on your thigh, slinking up to your inner thigh. He brings the feather softly up your thigh until he’s so close to where you want his attention the most, you breathe in deeply. “I can feel how badly you want it.” Josh teases, you giggle, “You have no idea.” you huff out in frustration. He brings the feather up and swirls it around your nipples, taking slow rotations on each breast. You hold in a breathy moan that rumbles in the back of your throat. “Don’t hold it back mama, let it out. I want to hear how good you feel.” His voice with that same sweet tone of authority, “Yes, doctor.” You moan in response as the delicate feather softly caresses the swell of your breast with such ease and tenderness. He lifts the feather from your skin, you nearly whine at the feeling of the lack of attention on your skin. “Let’s really work your senses, hm?” Josh says, his voice hanging in the air with no response from you.

The sound of him walking across the room takes you by surprise, what did he mean by that? The clinking of a glass makes your mind race with all sorts of possibilities. The feeling of his body on the bed nearly made you jump, pulling you out of your thoughts. “I want you to remain attentive of your body, the way the sensation makes you feel.” His tender voice instructs, you have no clue what to expect. You jolt at the sudden cold touch on the very center of your sternum, a gasp leaving your lips. “Just a cube of ice darling, it won’t hurt you.” Josh soothes, as he rolls the ice down the valley of your breasts, sitting just below your ribs. “I want you to imagine yourself as a star, burning in the vastness of space. You are beautiful, celestial, powerful, you are invincible.” His voice feels so comforting from your familiar meditation sessions, taking your mind up and away from this plane of reality and creating your own in your mind, feeling the coolness against your skin not as ice, but as an extension of yourself. “Imagine this ice cube is your power, surging through your body. Feel it melt against the heat of your skin so effortlessly, leaving a river running through you in its wake, focus on it’s path.” Josh continues, running the melting cube up your side, gliding over your collarbone, slipping down your breast, you gasp at the icy presence against your hardened nipple. He allows his fingers to run the ice over the bud, eliciting a moan from you. “Your body is so powerful, you are truly a goddess. You rule all of the dominion of your own body, only you can bring it such pleasure, just as much as you can allow yourself to let go of the Earthly things around you and let someone make you feel worshiped and adored.” You sigh at his beautiful words, a true poet and romancer.

You could feel a delicious contrast in your body start to take place, the warmth between your thighs and the icy cold of Josh’s presence over you. He rolls the melting cube over your other nipple, a soft breathy groan falling from your lips. “Give yourself over to pure ecstasy, it cries out to you like a siren’s song. Let it wash over you, welcome it with no inhibitions or doubts, fall into the pleasure that calls out your name.” He runs the nearly melted cube up your neck, your pulse beneath melting it completely away, leaving Josh’s hand to cup your cheek. You open your eyes to him looking right down into your own, you feel like your body is humming with anticipation, you feel wetter than you’ve ever been before. He slides his chilled fingertips down your side, a whisper of goosebumps appearing in his wake. His hand slides over your pubic bone, fingertips slipping between your core, you gasp at the presence of his fingers, the feeling of your heat mixing devilishly with the coolness of his digits. “Give yourself over to me.” He whispers, your eyes widening for just a moment from the shock of his touch, you couldn't look away from him even if your life depended on it.

His eyes searched yours, looking as you felt the heat from your core melt the coldness that lingered on his skin. He ran his fingers up your dripping center, until he rested them lightly over your clit. You moaned at the intoxicating feeling of his energy against yours, brows knit in pleasure. He took in your reaction with a look of great interest, he let his eyes wander over your flushed face, over your body and the trail of water he had drawn over your skin from the coldness of the ice, a droplet of water rolling delicately running down the swell of your breast from the movement of your breathing. He seems so enraptured by the picture of you beneath him, a work of art upon the bed. He reaches over to the bedside table to the glass of ice cubes, taking one in his hand and holding it over you. He brings the cube and runs it slowly along your bottom lip, he runs it gently over the tender skin then moves to replicate the motion over your top lip. He gently moves his free hand to cup your jaw, indicating a request to open your mouth. You open your mouth to him, he gently places the small melting cube on your tongue, a subtle squeeze of his hand allowing you to close your mouth. “Breathe. Feel the heat of your tongue melt the ice to water, let it run down your throat.” Josh instructs cooly, his hand sliding down to rest gently on your throat. It melts quickly, you swallow the cool water, the feeling of the motion of your muscles under Josh’s palm makes him smirk as he brings his hand back to your cheek, he gazes sweetly into your eyes. “Good girl.” He whispers, his praise burning your cheeks.

He looks down to your tinged lips, reddened slightly from the coldness of the ice that ran over them just a moment ago. Josh dips his head down to you, his lips hovering just above yours, you tilt your chin up to him, a smirk flashing over his lips just before finally succumbing to your kiss. The feeling of his warm lips on your cold ones made you swoon, he felt so perfect against your mouth, he opened his mouth to you allowing you to slide your tongue inside, rolling it alongside his warm tongue, melting the cold away from you, it feels as though you’re thawing under him. He holds your face in his hands as he kisses you, you peek through your lashes in the kiss, watching his masterful lips against yours, you close your eyes to try to cement that memory deep in your mind. Swiftly Josh moves to be on top of you, his knee moves to place himself at your center, you jolt at the sudden pressure. You begin to lose yourself, forgetting what Josh had taught you, you were busy wrapped up underneath Josh and his warm kisses to think. You buck your hips against his clothed thigh, a breathy moan escaping your lips at the feeling between your legs. Josh pulls back, his thumb running gently running over your cheek, “So impatient.” He chides at your neediness, your brows knit, your mouth open to complain as he pulls his knee away. “Don’t rush towards pleasure, let it come to you.” Josh says wisely, moving back towards the glass of ice, taking a cube and popping it into his mouth. He moves back over your naked body, his dulled nails softly raking up your sides, his hands now resting on your hips, he leans down and plants soft yet chilled kisses on your stomach, slowly oh so slowly down to your hips and finally the skin of your inner thighs. You inhale a shaky breath, he’s so close now, you think you may just come from the sight of him meeting your eyes, his hands softly resting on either thigh, curls adorning his beautiful face. “I want you to focus on the feeling, how it makes you feel. I don’t want you to hold back. I am wholly here for your pleasure.”

You can only nod your answer, he gives your thigh one last kiss, making sure to hold your eyes as he did before finally dipping to where you wanted him most. His tongue running a languid stripe up your slit, you immediately groan at the sensation, his tongue so cold yet his breath so warm on your dripping pussy. The feeling unlike anything you had ever felt before, his cool tongue mixed with your warmth took you to a higher place, feeling angelic and light in your body, feeling as though Josh’s hands on your thighs were all that was keeping you from floating off the bed and to the stars above. You're a panting mess, your mouth lazed open from the feeling of pure euphoria bubbling up throughout your entire anatomy. His tongue still moving slowly had finally fully melted against you, leaving the delightful feeling of his tongue against you. He began to kitty lick the surface of your clit, you moaned out his name without a drop of shame. The increased pace he had found dissolved back to his slow movement, the change in tempo and temperature was breathtaking. You ball the white duvet in your fists, the feeling of your climax was there, you giggled in pure joy between moans, you were going to finally fucking do it. You tried to resist the urge to tighten your thighs around Josh but decided not to fight it, he groaned against your center, the vibration only turning you on further. You look down to Josh, he looks more angelic than usual, even in this most sinful act, he was still doing the work of a saint. His eyes meet yours, so full of surety and confidence, he practically oozes it settled between your legs, he knows he has you right at heaven’s gate. He smirks to himself then wraps his lips around your clit, and that's all it takes to send you crashing into your orgasm. You throw your head back against the pillows, moaning and groaning, cursing and screaming Josh’s name as he continues to lap his tongue against you. The feeling of your climax is so intense you feel as though you could explode into pure starlight, creating a new galaxy all your own. But Josh never slows his tongue, he pulls you through your climax and then even further, “Oh fuck, oh Josh that feels so good.” You cry out, your hands trying desperately to stay hooked into the sheets but the sensation is so good you want to feel Josh even closer to you. He lays a flat tongue against your clit, your hips bucking instinctually as he pulls you through your oversensitivity in your core and to your second orgasm. “Fuck, oh no fucking way.” You grunt, the idea of cumming again so quickly has your head spinning, you could hardly ever cum once with a partner and Josh can make you cum twice from just his mouth?! You have got to find better guys.

“I’m gonna- oh holy shit-” Your curse cut off by the second wave of your climax, you bolt straight up, watching Josh work beneath you, eyes closed in concentration, tongue stroking against your clit in just the right way, his thumbs massaging your thighs at the skin he has trapped under his large palms. You can no longer hold your hands back, you allow yourself to weave your fingers into Josh’s hair, tangling and pulling softly at his roots, giving subtle pressure against his head as a plea to work you through your climax. He does so with pleasure, you can’t even make a sound as your orgasm pulses through you, you fall back onto the pillows, finally able to find your breath and voice again at the release. Josh rises from his position, leaning back on his heels, his lips and chin coated in your arousal, cheeks look as though they were sunkissed from the redness that adorned his face. You can only look at him and sigh, trying to find your breath, you smirk at him before letting your head fall back to stare at the ceiling of the canopy bed, a stupidly huge grin on your face. “Fuck.” Is all you can muster, Josh chuckles at your reaction, he crawls up your body, hovering just above your face. “I want you to kiss me, see how beautiful you taste.” Josh whispers, his words already making you wet again.

You pull him to you, his lips taste like your wetness mixed with his own taste, his tongue exploring your mouth is so erotic you pull him by his waist to feel him on top of you. You let your hands rake over his skin, your nails sliding with just enough pressure that elicits a moan from Josh. The kiss deepens, his hand pushing back loose strands of hair behind your ear, making a clear path for his lips to come down to the sensitive skin of your neck. You let your hand cradle the back of his head as he kisses your neck, pressing him to you. “Please, fuck me Josh.” you moan, Josh looks up from the crook of your neck. “You can’t get enough, huh?” he smirks at you, “I have waited so long to feel how you just made me feel.” “Let’s just call this, one for good measure.” Josh smiles before kissing you hard, you sit up, bringing him up with you. Your hands fly to his pants, tugging at the belt on his white pants, his hands scrambling to take them off, pulling them down and tossing them aside, leaving him only in his briefs.

You palm him through the thin material, he moans pulling away from your kiss, laying you back against the bed. “You’re so hard.” You whisper, looking up into his eyes, now darkened from lust. “You were soaked when I first touched you.” His words sound so dirty, the rasp and passion lacing his voice, abandoning his usual poetic and flowery speech from class and your earlier session. “Let's just say, I’ve been thinking about this for a long time.” You say pulling his hands to cup your breasts, “Good to know I’m not alone.” Josh divulges, he slides down your body, taking your nipple into his mouth, the feeling immediately making your back arch. You let your hand wander down to his hair, pressing him closer to you, allowing your touches to be a little more fervent in your motions than before. You slide a hand down his waist, landing on the waistband of his briefs, tugging at it breathlessly, he pulls his lips from your body and looks to you, you only whine in response, praying he can read your mind, or at the very least your body language. He gets the hint, sitting up on his heels, a hard outline of his cock evident behind the thin fabric. You allow your eyes to linger on him, the feeling of your obvious yearning makes Josh smirk. “You ready, dove?” His voice low and grovely, you nod your head in excitement. “Use your words, remember what I said, tell me what you need, darling.” His prodding makes you blush as you think of how to say the next sentence. “I want to feel you inside me, doctor.” You say in the most innocent voice you could summon for a request so filthy. His eyes brighten, a grin playing on his face at you calling him by his title, you think back to when you said it earlier, wishing you could go back in time and peek your eyes open to catch his reaction. “Good girl.” His voice is so seductive and tempting as he pulls down his briefs, tossing them aside.

You gawk at his dick, he had everything you wanted and more. Is it possible for a penis to look beautiful? Because that is truly the only word you could use to describe it. He positions himself at your center, sliding his hard cock through the wetness of your folds, he already feels perfect. You both moan at the contact, his brows knit and jaw hanging as he pushes into you. Slowly filling you up until he bottoms out inside of you, he pauses giving you a moment to adjust. “This is what you imagined during class?” he asks, voice trying hard not to falter at the feeling of you wrapped around him. “Too many times.” You say with a grin, he chuckles under his breath, taking in the sight of you. “So beautiful.” He whispers as he moves in for a kiss, he deepens the kiss and begins to slowly thrust into you. The slower tempo feels incredible, like Josh explained earlier, the act of sex is the point, not just racing to the climax. It feels so intimate, the slow tender thrusts, the sounds of your collective inhales and exhales melded in a perfect melody you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.

“Fuck, you feel so good.” You moan, your words feeling drawled out as they roll off your tongue, his tip pressing up against your sweet spot repeatedly now. That familiar pressure in your stomach begins to churn, you can’t believe it. A draught of orgasms during sex and here you were hurdling towards your third climax of the night. You let your eyes roll back as Josh slightly increases the tempo, his hand on your hip with just the perfect grip on your flesh keeps your mind focused, the bounce of his curls as he thrusts, the look of his now rosy cheeks all keeping you in the moment. “Feels so good for me.” Josh pants out as you tighten around him, his hand abandons your waist as he brings his hand to your face, cupping your cheek. “Such an obedient student.” His words alone make you feel so much pleasure, his thumb brushes against your bottom lip. He presses his thumb into your open mouth while gently holding your face, you oblige and wrap your lips around his thumb, letting your tongue dance against him. Josh lets out a groan as you look up at him through your lashes. He removes his thumb from your mouth as he slides his hand between your bodies, circling your clit with his thumb now covered in your saliva. A groan is pulled from your throat at the contact, you close your eyes at the sweet sensation, Josh brings up his speed once more, you hold on to him, letting your nails scratch his back as his hips and hand have you melting below him. “I-I’m so close.” you stammer out, his eyes find yours, “I want you to look at me.” He simply says, you open your eyes and look back at him. “I want to watch you cum.” Josh’s voice gives him away, he’s on the edge now. You can feel the pressure in your abdomen begin to reach a fever pitch, already feeling so much stronger than the last two. “Let go.” His voice commands and you couldn't stop yourself if you tried.

Josh’s motion on your clit as well as the feeling of his cock against your g-spot sends you overboard and into your hardest orgasm yet. You hold his golden brown eyes, the look of Josh above you has you writhing, grasping at his waist as he drives into you, pulling you through your climax. “Just like that, oh just like that dove.” He moans, you can see his own orgasm crash against him, he pulls you tighter to him, you reciprocate gripping hard on to him, the two of you in the throws of absolute pleasure. Josh’s hips still as he allows himself to lay fully on you, his heavy breathing against the crook of your neck, you do the same, staring in dismay at the ceiling.

You begin to giggle, a huge smile spread over your face, a tear slipping out onto your cheek. Josh hoists himself off of you and looks to you in a concerned way, “What’s wrong?” He asks quickly, you just shake your head, “I did it.” You laugh out, rolling your head to look at Josh lying beside you, immediately calming Josh’s expression. “Yes you did. You did so well.” He smiles softly as he brushes the tear of joy from your cheek, as gentle as he always is. The two of you just lay like this for a while, just basking in the afterglow of your orgasms. It's a comfortable silence, one you wish you could live in beside Josh for as long as you wanted. “You’re really good at that.” You say, breaking the silence. “What?” “Sex.” Josh smiles bright, a laugh falling from his lips and filling the air with the beautiful sound. “No, I'm serious. You should build a career off of it.” You jest, poking him on the very tip of his nose. He smiles and pulls you closer to him, your face inches apart, “Maybe I should take you out to dinner first.”

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Prime 10 Tourist Points Of Interest In Vietnam

Visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van with an experienced guide and enjoy the surroundings of the Hoang Lien Son mountains. Living the ocean behind with a go to to Po Nagar Cham Towers which are the significant religious relics of Ancient Champa Kingdom. Go Vietnam Tours tailor-makes unique tour packages, sightseeing adventures and activities to help vacationers explore Vietnam on their means. We are a passionate staff of 100 avid vacationers who love to share our experiences of Vietnam with those looking for a extra genuine journey experience. Drive to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s favourite destinations, and board your afternoon cruise via the gorgeous bay. These range from stunning Halong Bay to superbly quaint Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh Complex . With its breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history and very good meals, this country will electrify all of your senses and seize you from all angles. The charming Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. A trip to Vietnam would not be complete without paying a visit to Vietnam’s capital metropolis. Hanoi is known for a city experiencing a protracted history with not solely glories and sufferings in historical time but in addition distinctive values of tradition, tradition, and people. There are additionally several caves to discover including the Mua Cave and Trang An. Km of lush tropical forest and one of the country’s most important protected areas. Both Phu Quoc and Mui Ne have warm temperature and the wet season running in the time between June and September. Although Phu Quoc seems as having the extra rainfall, Mui Ne still experiences some light and storm, particularly in the late afternoon. The detailed citation for Ho Chi Minh shore excursion has been despatched to your email. Please have a look at it and let us know if you have some other enquiries. Discover Public Parks & Gardens In Washington, Dc Take a guided or self-guided tour and enjoy the view of DC from one of many city’s highest factors. While the estate is presently closed, members can again go to starting Feb. 16 and Hillwood will be open to the public for visits on March 2. Constitution Gardenswas dedicated through the nation’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The two hectares huge rainbow flower subject has lavender, cosmos, sunflowers, rainbow snapdragon, and so on. The rose backyard subsequent to the parking lot appears to exhibit romance between lovers. In addition to the beautiful and breathtaking cluster of flowers and grass, different well-liked photo spots include the out of doors landscaping, the crystal church, classic automobiles, carriages and Mediterranean windmills, etc. Shimen Reservoir is reputed for its beautiful lake and mountain views all 12 months round. Connected to over a dozen vacationer sights, the Reservoir presents green parks, bikeways, lake yachts, dam, spillway, wharf, Xizhou Park, Maple Park, Nanyuan Ecological Park, and so on. Dogs as pets are very fashionable in the intervening time in Saigon, so I would suppose that strolling them in these parks is appropriate. (In general, dog-etiquette is in its infancy right now, but there are many them around). Get lost in its magical evergreen or bamboo forests — nicely, not actually. The best way to expertise all of it is to join a tour that starts in Saigon and lasts for two days. You could be even fortunate sufficient to identify golden-cheeked gibbons or civets. Back in the 1980’s, Hillsborough County officials and local veterans got here together to determine and fund growth of a Veterans’ Park facility. The site selected was originally known as Tesawee Park which was later designated Veterans’ Memorial Park located on U.S. 301 along the Cross Channel Canal. A small museum was constructed on the location to show military artifacts and to act as a gathering place for small groups. If the theme park has a water park, don’t forget your swimsuits and swimwear, corresponding to swimming goggles and towels. While Vietnam doesn’t have Disneyland or a Disney theme park, a lot of Vietnam’s amusement parks have Disney-inspired facades and similar themes integrated. The two largest leisure corporations are Sun World Group and Vin Group, so you’ll see many parks hosted by these two. A go to to this website in Lincoln’s historic Antelope Park will take you on a strolling tour of over thirty-seven army monuments and memorials. A place of solemn magnificence, the garden permits peaceable reflection and serves as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices veterans have made to preserve our freedom. The Veterans Memorial Garden is positioned within Antelope Park at 3200 Veteran’s Memorial Drive. 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One week earlier than the dawn of the brand new yr, they put together the altar for the Kitchen Gods who will give a report again to the 'Jade Emperor' in regards to the family. Because the family desires the report again to be a good one to ensure luck and prosperity within the upcoming year, they put out particular meals and a hat and shoes for the Kitchen Gods. They purchase a red carp fish and release it in a close-by river as a outcome of legend says that the red carp will assist the Kitchen Gods reach the Jade Emperor quickly and easily. Báo Quốc Pagoda was one of the three nationwide pagodas of the town through the time of the Nguyễn Dynasty. It lies on the southern side of the Perfume River and is roughly one kilometre west of the town centre. The temple is located on a small hill named Ham Long and a spring from the highest of the hill flows down into the grounds of the temple. Bao Quoc Pagoda was founded in 1670 by Zen master Thích Giác Phong, a Buddhist monk from China. During the era of the Nguyễn Dynasty, which was based in 1802 by Emperor Gia Long, the pagoda was frequently renovated and expanded. In 1808, Empress Hiếu Khương, spouse of Gia Long, patronized varied development projects, that included the development of a triple gate, the casting of a big bell and a gong. In 1824, Emperor Minh Mạng, the son of Gia Long, visited the temple and changed its name to its current title. Obviously, I didn’t have the chance to see them all, but I did manage to go to over 50 of them, all of which I’ve marked on my temple-hopping route map. There are no admission charges for the temples and hardly any guests . For essentially the most half, the only folks in the temple grounds are monks and novices. All temple compounds can be entered if the gates and doors are open, but shoes should be taken off if getting into the temples correct. Whichever method you look at it, there’s a lot of complicated historical past between the Vietnamese and the Khmer in this region, a few of it historical, some current. The Temple-Hopping Loop could be ridden on any bike, scooter or bicycle. However, some sections are on very narrow lanes or back-roads with worn, pot-holed surfaces, however this shouldn’t be an issue for most riders. Finally, there’s an opportunity that a variety of the smaller roads might undergo from flooding through the rainy season (May-October). Although the using on this route is enjoyable, very interesting and much from the crushed path, it’s not a route that’s suitable for cruising. Rather, the small and generally uneven back-roads make for a slower, gentler tempo, to not point out the quite a few stops and breaks to have a look at the temples. The pagoda has a base membership, and other people pay month-to-month dues and infrequently contribute to different fund-raising events. People who attend a service can also put cash within the collection boxes or give it to the treasurer who then writes out a receipt. Most members of the pagoda insist that there isn't a requirement to offer cash, and plenty of members contribute via getting ready meals and sustaining the pagoda structures. The pagoda also provides a space for households to return for funeral services and ceremonies to recollect the spirits of deceased ancestors. Most individuals sit on the floor, some with their legs crossed, others with their legs tucked behind. The most sacred days of the month aren't Sundays, but the first and the fifteenth days of the month. On today, some devotees come to the pagoda to chant, and plenty of Buddhists observe vegetarian diets on these days. It’s a huge complex with a quantity of wood halls overlooking a big gravel backyard. It’s rich in historical past, tradition, and artwork together with a replica of the necessary Heart Sutra written by the emperor. Gio-ji is a lovely small temple with a lush moss backyard and a thatched-roof main corridor. Kiyomizu-dera in the course of the special night illuminationsThe large picket primary hall was built with out nails and houses a statue of the eleven-faced, thousand-armed Kannon. On any day, one might even see pairs of footwear left outside the double doors that open to the main prayer corridor. People take off their footwear before getting into the open space, typically leaving them in piles on the small patio in entrance of the constructing. Floor cushions are handed round for folks to sit down on as they follow chanting. On most Sundays about fifty members attend the regular worship service led by Thich Thong-Duc, who was recently put in as the abbot of the pagoda. Adults and kids pay homage to the Buddha in separate providers, each of which are performed in Vietnamese. Tet Fest Many of the festivals, particularly Tet, contain Vietnamese people returning to their hometowns to be with household. This means that transportation is busy during competition time and it is very important guide planes, trains, and buses prematurely. During the full moon in Hoi An, the resorts are very busy, so you will want to make bookings in advance. Thousands of Vietnamese individuals also flock to town presently to honor their ancestors, and it is often crowded. The Perfume Festival takes place on the Perfume Pagoda[Is this the identical as Den Trinh? ], which is a putting complicated of Buddhist shrines and temples positioned near Hanoi. You’ll likely want a facemask to avoid all of the incense smoke drifting around at occasions, but it simply provides to the ambiance of this solemn and essential celebration. Beginning with a dragon dance at Den Trinh Pagoda, members travel by boat to the Huong Tich Cave, for worship. Although the Pagoda could be accessed by land as nicely, make certain to take the waterway route to benefit from the gorgeous landscapes. The 15th day of the 1st lunar month brings together locals at the Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi, an unbelievable web site in Vietnam, to wish to Lord Buddha for an excellent yr ahead. The function of the pageant is the race of Ghe Ngo, a remarkable type of wood boat which is in the form of a Khmer's holy object - Nagar Snake. Different activities organized within the occasion together with Khmer music and dance shows, shows of artistic works, and workshops on horticultural improvement, interesting vacationers from many places. With over half population of the country being Buddhist devotees, Buddha's Birthday is commended on fifteenth of the 4th lunar month to remember the birth, edification, and passing of Buddha. The vacation can also be an excellent chance for guests to get a glimpse of Vietnamese Buddhism, which is totally different from the Thai or Burmese versions. The finest place to rejoice Tet is in the large cities of Vietnam, because throughout Tet the small cities typically 'shut down'. Hanoi is especially good for the festival as it has two impressive pagodas the place locals can be seen lighting incense and praying to their ancestors. The stone statue of Chua Xu at Sam Mountain, Chau Doc, is bathed, and hundreds flock to honour her. Martial arts demonstrations in Tay Son District, plus garlanded elephants on parade. The most necessary pageant is Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, and lasts for seven days someday between the last week of January and the third week of February. No matter how busy individuals are, they will prepare time to go residence to reunite with their families and have fun the start of the brand new 12 months. Families eat a sort of sq. rice dumplings and spherical rice cake, which is an essential traditional food in Tet Nguyen Dan, symbolizing good weather, good harvest and good luck. At the Temple, individuals take pleasure in a sequence of festivities, together with Tuong performances and martial arts performances. The metropolis of Vung Tau commemorates Vietnamese folks perception in “Ca Ong”, or the whale spirit, who rescues fishermen in dire straits. Legend has it that Emperor Gia Long was saved from drowning by whales, motivating him to create a cult of worship for these animals. Asia Highlights welcomes the chance that can assist you design your perfect trip to Vietnam. It is a time for individuals to not solely commemorate the merits of genies, nationwide heroes and their ancestors, but additionally to loosen up after a yr of onerous work. On 音波拉皮 , people typically go out together to enjoy the peaceable and beautiful scenery and the pure environment of spring. Tet Trung Thu, also called the mid-autumn festival, falls on the lunar fifteenth of the eighth month yearly. In Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival can be a kids's day in addition to family reunion, and the child is the protagonist of the pageant. On this day, the adults will prepare varied snacks and gifts for the children, and the youngsters will spend the vacations collectively. The Vietnamese like the lunar calendar because they are often certain of a full moon on the 15th day of each month. For this cause, their festivals may come on a special date every year by our Gregorian calendar. First of all, the event is nearly entirely aimed at tourists nowadays and it seems like the entire pageant is simply accomplished for the sake of selling lanterns and making money. Furthermore, thousands of lanterns end up littering the river and heading out into the ocean damaging aquatic life and inflicting pollution unnecessarily. While we love festivals and cultural occasions, we don’t feel like we are ready to justify this one, due to the detrimental environmental influence. Celebrated throughout 美白 , Reunification Day is one other one of many festivals in Vietnam 2020 which is a nationwide competition in addition to a public vacation. On thirtieth April, South Vietnam got free from American troops and got here under one authorities with North Vietnam. Events are organized in several elements of the country like Ethnic group efficiency and exhibition in Sapa, display of fireworks of international teams in Danang and an amazing parade in Hanoi. You can attend all these festivities and if you are on a vacation in Vietnam on their liberation day. Finest Souvenirs From Hanoi & Shops On Your Purchasing Listing Tourists may not significantly discover them helpful, however sedge products are definitely essentially the most iconic objects in this South East Asia nation. Furthermore, the creativity of native has given start to the special sedge memento like vases, baskets, and animals. For the best place to purchase, try to go to Kim Son Sedge village in Ninh Binh. Embroideries are the popular souvenirs to deliver house from Vietnam. The meticulous handmade products with a wide range of choice include quilts, bed sheets, pillowcases, desk runners, scarfs, baggage, and garments. Dozen handicraft villages are scattering in the nation and manufacturing facility retailers in tourist spots. The large sizes handmade takes months to make, the quality one made by special linen and cotton with well-designed patterns. We got ourselves waterproof jackets and backpacks which we use now. You will find lots of of local individuals in the streets of Hanoi carving conventional Vietnamese and trendy wood stamps. Our Twins Tania obtained one depicting a pirate skull along with her name on it whereas Zoe had a tiger and I received one with a perfect illustration of the logo I used as a photographer. We aim to find truely distinctive method to travel and discover Vietnam & Asia, daring to show the completely different, thrilling, quirky attribute that we love and make our world so special. If you may be keen on items of art, oil paintings ought to be your choice for handicraft souvenirs in Vietnam. Oil paintings often depict four main themes including landscapes, architecture, portraits, and abstract. The small change purses that the Hmong ladies promote shouldn’t value you more than a dollar or two for every. And our absolute favorite place to buy hand-woven luggage in Hanoi is Nunal Boutique. It’s a tiny shop with high-quality baggage at actually reasonable prices. If you journey round northern Vietnam you’ll undoubtedly encounter brightly colored hand-woven textiles on the market, particularly in the Sapa region. I've obtained my first acoustic guitar for around 1,500,000 VND (around $65) which is a nice deal. Anyway, chances you could have someone in the household who's passionate about the music are high, so getting a musical instrument would be a nice reward from Vietnam. You can find actually anything embroidered, including sheets, quilts, pillowcases, table runners, luggage, sleep clothes, and much more. Do Paper is a particular sort of paper made from the inside layer of do trees. Here you should have the chance to buy some unimaginable vases made from Bat Trang porcelain. We understand that most individuals won’t be ready to lug a gigantic vase again to their house nation, that’s why we suggest you take the opportunity to make your own small vase, plate, or cup. However, you can see smaller and easier wall hangings within the various souvenir shops and markets in every metropolis in Vietnam. If you need to buy considered one of these embroidered wall hangings, it’ll price you a few hundred dollars. And you won’t discover any that are this large or intricate in any night time markets in any of the cities. There is one in Saigon called XQ Sai Gon however it’s the only one we’ve encountered outside of the bus cease memento outlets. This information will enlighten you into the most effective souvenirs obtainable for purchase, where in Vietnam to purchase them, and what to expect to pay. Take a piece of the experience home with these well-liked + traditional items and souvenirs. These lovable things usually are not only containers, they are ornaments because they're largely manufactured from silver with many different designs, and in addition are sometimes crafted into animal shapes. These packing containers not solely serve for adornment, but additionally they are the reflection of the owner’s status regarding the scale, the material, and design. The process of producing these packing containers is usually handmade because of the sophisticated and craftsmanship traditional abilities. This is a beautiful and beautiful memento that both adults and children being fond of. Traveling to Vietnam,Nguyen Art Galleryis a should-not-missed destination for travelers to discover essentially the most unique work and artworks which completely catch your eyes at first sight. In addition to the above-mentioned great souvenir, another type that ought to be taken into consideration is silk which could be very popular in Vietnam. Woven from the cocoons of the silkworm, silk is thought to be the image of luxurious and nobility. I guess my pictures and my memories are what I prefer to deliver back with me. Plus, I notice that souvenirs are most likely placed within the high shelf of a closet usually. Since I was a toddler, I’ve at all times admired followers (although I’ve never used one…). I tend to pick up a silk scarf or something tiny that we can simply tuck in our keep on luggage. Cicada Espresso Bar The decor is gorgeous, and there is balcony seating with views of Hoan Kiem Lake. Prices are higher right here, and that’s as a end result of the meals is high of the range and the menu is extensive. Da Nang’s Korean BBQ eating places cater to those tourists by cooking up all kinds of meat and serving them with an array of Korean facet dishes. In our view, Fatfish is a great place to enjoy a western-style, riverside, moderately priced splurge meal. Many Vietnamese eating places in America and Europe have this dish on the menu. If you are new to Vietnamese delicacies but look to taste popular but genuine Vietnamese food, an alternative to pho, attempt Vằn Thắn Mỳ soup. The menu spans a quantity of pages and contains dozens of options including soups and dishes with greens, tofu, eggs, fish, shrimp, pork and chicken. Despite unique elements like fermented shrimp paste and bitter melon, most dishes at Bep Hen are accessible for all ranges of eaters. You wouldn't have to worry about being hungry throughout your go to. This cafe lets you enjoy some Vietnamese fares and spirits. If you love seasonal dishes, this cafe has it all for you. You can even keep for long time here, not endlessly, to get one of the best second with its distinctive inside designs. We were so glad once we discovered Food Street, Tong Tuy Dong. A place we ate at twice is Banh Cuon Ky Dong, and the menu is easy, however is simply what we usually need - noodles, vegetarian choices and a few drinks. We wish to hold our price range small and our meals experience massive, and in Hanoi, the best meals is discovered on the street or in local street-side stalls. This is great for anyone who needs to actually lower your expenses during journey. High 10 Most Popular Local Markets For Shopping In Vietnam The market is each a spot to commerce and an space to level out the delicate culture of every region. Visiting the markets, tourists not only purchase the gadgets they love but additionally explore the unique culture of that place. Souvenirs that vacationers select most at Ha Long night market are items with a sea taste. Lovely key chains, chains created from sea shells, stunning ships, T-shirts printed with footage of Ha Long and Tuan Chau seashores. Foreign guests to Ha Long evening market of Vietnam are mostly Asian, Thai and Chinese visitors. You ought to visit Vietnam to explore the stunning tourist sights, store on the streets and to relish the scrumptious native meals. Some of the best fresh products in Vietnam could be found in Dong Ba Market. To begin your day properly, take your style buds on a curler coaster ride with a Vietnamese breakfast with Pho, and spring rolls topping the record. Follow the mouth-watering aromas all the best way to the back of the market and this will lead you to an excellent canteen where you could spend weeks ‘food-hopping’ from one stall to the subsequent. The meals popping out of this canteen is extraordinary, and this alone is cause enough to go to Bình Tây Market. Hanoi's Old Market is worth to pay a visit, its shops, the individuals, and all the things you could buy. The market is situated on the nort-east nook of Hoan Kiem Lake, you might have just to comply with the people . Located within the Saigon Centre, this Japanese retailer is sort of in style amongst the locals and tourists alike. In fact, not simply Japan, however you can discover one of the best merchandise from Europe and North America right here too. High-end jewellery, cosmetics, fragrances, and apparel manufacturers are spread out evenly on all of the floors of this place. Amongst all of the Vietnam buying areas, the Hanoi Night Market is certainly one of the best locations to drop by in the evening. From the famous Hanoi avenue meals to handicrafts & equipment, yow will discover it all here at actually pocket-friendly costs. Meander along the river, join in on the commerce, or simply watch folks shop, as nicely. Like other markets in Vietnam, Hoi An market has the sections promoting everyday goods and industrial merchandise. Along the streets available within the market area, you'll find a way to see many individuals doing Asian squat to promote and purchase fresh vegetables. The Tay Do evening market is starting to open round 4 pm when small companies rush to organize items. Tay Do night time market with wide paved walkways and well organized stalls is probably considered one of the finest night time markets to walk around when tour Mekong delta. At the market there are many sorts of delicious and still fresh seafood, in order that guests can freely choose the type of seafood you want. After that, the store staff might be able to serve you any other dish you want. Traveling In Vietnam With Children You’ll find extra leases in Nha Trang and Hoi An than wherever else. –no month is a “terrible” time for visiting Vietnam, every interval has its own professionals and cons so don’t stress about discovering the right time. Considering a technique sleeper for fun/ flight again the other. Typically, the wet season (when you’ll be visiting) is extra intense in central Vietnam than within the south – although both can get plenty of rain – so I’d probably do Phu Quoc. Pre-book Trains in Vietnam Great submit – appreciate it. Just one question – did you prebook practice journey or did you wait until you arrived and booked it? I have found a few websites on-line, however it appears fairly expensive compared to some of the finances airlines . This web site makes use of numerous affiliate hyperlinks that make us commission on purchases. We earn commission on these must you make a purchase. All recommendations are real and we aren't paid to incorporate products, motels, and so on. We’ve travelled in Vietnam several times, and once with the youngsters. Phong Nha National Park space and people caves is definitely a highlight for us. We haven’t, as but, created a whole information to consuming in Vietnam, however we've meals, restaurant, and markets in Hoi An, completely lined for you. A actual spotlight was dressing up and trying our hand at conventional Vietnamese Opera. The food in the city is nice and you'll participate in cooking courses to study extra concerning the native dishes. A stroll across the evening market can also be recommended. A smart way for kids to expertise the Vietnamese tradition is thru conventional Vietnamese water puppet present. The areas round Hanoi, towards the northern components of the nation, are in style as the origin of puppetry. This is an opportunity to do anything you might need missed the first time around. District 1 is a superb place to walk around with the family. If you've fallen in love with Vietnamese meals, sample a variety of the culinary delights you haven't obtained around to but – perhaps some grilled cuttlefish or, for the adventurous, street-barbecued sea snails. Enjoy a dragon boat cruise alongside the Perfume River to go to the royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. While you are here, take the opportunity to learn slightly extra about this figure who opposed the French involvement in Vietnam. But there could be a lot to get pleasure from in Vietnam with youngsters the enchanting water puppet theatres, laid-back seashore resorts and islands, pleasant native communities and naturally the trains, boats and cyclo rides. Hire an area information to take you across the floating market and day market to get the most effective food experience. 雙眼皮 had was on the plastic chairs and road meals from a household spot. Spring rolls and Pho soup had been always a success with the youngsters. A should within the metropolis is to go to the War Remnants Museum.It was in all probability a bit much for the age of our youngsters but we needed to go and learn for ourselves extra in regards to the Vietnam warfare. There was a lot we truthfully did not find out about, the history, impacts and so much extra. Jamie and I took turns going in and out of the exhibits whereas the other entertained the youngsters in another space. Popular Culture And Excessive Tradition In Vietnamese History On Jstor In many public areas, nevertheless, folks usually keep away from standing in queues, leading to a chaotic setting the place people touch or press up against one another as they go about their enterprise. While ladies have a robust position within households, their standing in business and government is much less important than men's. The applications they finance and implement embrace poverty alleviation, infectious disease control, contraception, educational assistance, and water purification, among others. The most outstanding contemporary symbols of social stratification are consumer items. Two of the most common symbols are the possession of a motorcycle, particularly certainly one of Japanese manufacture, and a cell phone. Other objects embrace refrigerators, televisions, video players, gold jewelry, and imported luxury goods, such as clothing or liquor. Some individuals additionally assert their status by way of large wedding feasts. But for now, we'll all the time have our Vietnamese hat dance, fan dance, and lion dance as a staple. Nursing homes and long–term care facilities are not acceptable solutions for many Vietnamese families. Here, a musician performs the monochord, a standard Vietnamese instrument utilizing a string and a stick which is bent to change the pitch of the note performed. To end the talk, Nguyen took questions from audience members. One scholar talked about how their mother and father don’t inform them about their previous experiences residing in Vietnam. I wanted to find out about VietNam as a outcome of all the great and hardworking women I really have met in USA. As a part of the critique, I should explain how the movie is really consultant of life in Vietnam in such elements as relationships, faith, tradition, and so on. I am desire to learn about fully Viatnam, relating to individuals, socialwork staff member Name with e-mail Id. and desire to conversation. And want to make good sincere respect girlfriend in Viatnam. The codes mandate that two to 5 p.c of the staff of most businesses be individuals with disabilities. They additionally provide incentives like tax reductions and low–interest loans to businesses that are in compliance. With this new perspective on Agent Orange, most people with disabilities are considered as victims of the war. In the past decade, the federal government of Vietnam has used a paternalistic approach to deal with the needs of this inhabitants. Adopting measures much like these within the United States, the Vietnamese authorities enacted the "Ordinance on Disabled Persons" to supply a legal foundation for protecting individuals with disabilities in Vietnam. The official census of Vietnamese with disabilities in the united states has yet to be made obtainable to the public. The 2000 Census reported there are 1,223,736 self–identified Vietnamese and bi–racial Vietnamese dwelling in the us The most powerful place within the nation is the Communist Party basic secretary. Other necessary positions are the prime minister, the president, the minister of public security, and the chief of the armed forces. Women and members of Vietnam's ethnic teams are nominally represented in the authorities. One of the most sensitive issues the government faces is balancing regional pursuits. Vietnam is home to fifty-four official ethnic groups, the majority of which live in highland areas, though some large groups such the Cham or Chinese reside in lowland or urban areas. In television and films and most of all in well-liked songs, rage against the war was all over the place in the late 1960s and early Seventies. And after all there was a backlash towards the hippies that was instant and simultaneous. The #1 pop single of 1966 wasn’t some antiwar anthem or a Beatles basic or something by the Monkees, the “prefab four” who broke by way of big that 12 months. It was “The Ballad of the Green Berets” by a man named Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler. In addition, I use the movies produced depicting the warfare to demonstrate the methods popular culture can serve as a studying software after a crisis. It is plain Vietnamese American youths get pleasure from American pop culture. They also gravitate toward Japanese anime, Korean pop music, and Chinese Hong Kong movies and dramas. This genre has developed strongly within the South and has unfold out over the North area after the rise of Bức Tường within the 90s. For the final 10 years, steel has become extra mainstream in Vietnam. Ngũ Cung and Microwave are the current high Vietnamese steel bands within the 21st century. Chèo is a form of generally satirical musical theatre, usually encompassing dance, historically carried out by peasants in northern Vietnam. Traditional Vietnamese music has been primarily used for religious actions, in every day life, and in traditional festivals. Nightlife In Hanoi, Vietnam Not to say the enduring Full Moon Party which occurs every month on the Haad Rin seaside on Koh Phangan island. If you’re seeking a spot to enjoy Vietnam nightlife activities, which of them do you choose in your trip? Yes absolutely, you just walk into such a place and a Vietnamese girl in a short skirt will convey you to a personal space upstairs where she takes off your pants and sucks your dick. Located on the twenty first Floor offering the extraordinary view, along with live music and signature cocktails serving. An city and stylish bar that stands out in the center of bustling street of Bui Vien. We bring you a combination of East and West where we serve a range craft beer from Vietnam hand picked by Ong Cao whereas enjoying hip hop and rnb music. We actually love Vietnam, and wish to show you the best Vietnam has to offer. This is a beautiful place for a sundown drink and as quickly as the sun goes down, the celebration continues until late. Sit again on one of the comfortable daybeds or sofas and savour the beautiful ocean views. While it’s potential to navigate this district by yourself, going with a guide provides you with a richer and more satisfying expertise. We have been to plenty of these locations however didn’t realise that so many of those have been additionally good party destinations too! When it comes to nightlife, few destinations can prime Thailand. Festive, cultured, vibrant, and dynamic, this vacation spot hosts a plethora of events, which take place all across the country, from Bangkok to Phuket. One of the best get together seasons in Thailand is from November to March, which is when the sand turns into a dance ground, and seashores get glistering with neon lights, fire spectacles, and music. Thailand additionally has a wide selection of well-liked foam parties, particularly in Pattaya, cultural reveals, pool events, pub crawls, and superb rooftops. Funky Buddha (no website; 2 Ta Hien Street, Hoan Kiem) is doubtless one of the best-known bars in Hanoi. Fancy and upscale, Funky Buddha has stay DJs every evening in addition to a nook for shisha smoking. Another good place for a drink is Spotted Cow (no web site; 23C Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem). A relaxed place to spend time with pals, the bar presents big-screen TVs to look at soccer video games, a place to play darts and plenty of seating to only sit back and revel in a drink. I recently wrote about assembly Vietnamese women in my article about the most effective relationship web site and apps in Vietnam . Online dating in Vietnam works nice , yet I still find it's far more fun to meet women while partying.

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ellocentipede · 3 years

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Paintbox Soapworks 2021 Summer Collection

Paintbox Soapworks recently released some new summery delights as well as some oldies but goodies! As usual I snagged a slew of soaps to use around the house and am delighted to have some fun seasonal smells! Pick-a-Duck is a returning favorite of mine, and Yacht Rock is a new and delightful treat!

Osage Orange

Scent description: A weird, green blend of sour orange, crushed sage, sticky sap, woody lavender & oakmoss

This is a gorgeous citrus botanical blend that is refreshing and clean. The oakmoss grounds the blend and smells green and alive, with fluffy herbal lavender and fresh green sage weaving in and out with a hint of bright, smooth citrus.

Journey in Satchidananda

Scent description: The deep drone of sandalwood, patchouli, & champaca sprinkled with rose & neroli waters & clarifying geranium leaf

This scent is both heady and clean, familiar (nag champa-esque) and unique. It’s the love child of a metaphysical shop and a garden. Needless to say, I’m in love. It’s expertly blended--I get equal parts smooth sandalwood, heady champaca, refreshing rose and orange blossom water, and crisp, clean geranium leaf. A beautifully scented soap!

Pick-a-Duck

Scent description: Riotously sweet carnival treats of sticky strawberry taffy, hot sugared donuts, Cracker Jack, & a swirl of smoke from darkened tents

This is a scent that I did not expect to love so much. It sounds like a sugar bomb--and there is for sure a lot of sweet, fried, carnival dough like funnel cakes, and handfuls of caramel popcorn--but it’s all kept in check by the puff of mellow incense and also by the twist of creamy, sticky, pink strawberry. This is perhaps my favorite scent from the whole collection. I’ve got a real thing for sweet treats + incense, and also this scent is just so very happy! It’s carefree and upbeat, like children at a carnival, and I can feel the knots in my stomach ease as I smell it.

Yacht Rock

Scent description: Sun-bleached driftwood, warm ocean breezes, & sunset-hued tropical drinks

I'm not sure what wizardry makes this smell like being on a fancy boat in the 80s, but this absolutely works. What a fun beachy blend! Kinda want to drink it, kinda want to wash with it. This does smell like ocean breezes with florals, daiquiris, and suntan lotion on the wind. Love it.

Secrets of the Sun

Scent description: Rich Indonesian patchouli, musky honey, wild honeysuckle, gardenia, sun-warmed skin

This is sticky and rich and warm and wonderful. Golden, thick honey coating waxy gardenia petals and smooth, rooty patchouli. This would make for a gorgeous and flirty summer perfume blend.

Red Cow

Scent description: Rooty, spicy apothecary cola poured over luscious home made vanilla ice cream with a bright squirt of cherry syrup

Frothy float made with artisanal root beer a la Virgil's brand. Sometimes this smells very much like root beer, and at other times it smells more like cola. In any case, it's a delightful and fun summer treat! After smelling this one I had to hop in the car to grab a root beer float from an old local drive-in joint.

Sundew

Scent description: A soporific, sun-dappled blend of crushed pineapple, honeyed chamomile, hops, swamp milkweed & damp grass

This is like drinking a pineapple-based cocktail on the porch in the middle of summer. The pineapple note is gorgeous--rich and tangy, just like the real thing. Sundew is both fruity and clean, and surprisingly nostalgic. Another beautiful, inspired blend!

Paintbox Soapworks's beautiful soaps and sundries may be perused and purchased at http://paintboxsoapworks.com/

#indieperfume #summer #paintboxsoapworks #indiesoap #artisansoap #indiebathandbody

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A pitch for a new Golden Sun game

If you were not aware, the first two Golden Sun games are now available on the Switch. My personal stance is to abstain until an actual new game is made, but to help celebrate, here is a pitch for a new Golden Sun game.

This may be a bit unorthodox, but it would tell the second half of the story, but would radically differ from The Lost Age. And be warned, there are massive spoilers for the first two in this pitch.

Isaac and company battle Saturos and Menardi, but once the Fusion Dragon forms, Felix sneaks up and kills Isaac. The rest of the team kill Felix, but are wiped out by the Dragon. Once they separate, Saturos and Menardi also succumb to the effects of fusion, so they all end up dead as the Venus Lighthouse beacon is fired. Sheba still falls, but does not survive without Felix. Jenna and Kraden are swept away into the ocean and drown. Who does that leave us with?

Alex.

And now a new team is needed. Hamma saw the future and combines forces with this possibly evil manipulator. So Mercury and Jupiter both have an adept on this new team. With no one to prove Piers is innocent, he is executed. The Great Gabomba spirit sees how the jewel came from a now dead man, and tells Akafubu that to atone for the death of the man who owned the jewel he used in the ceremony, Akafubu must take a new test: he must join the quest to become the witch doctor. Now we have a Mars adept.

Briggs made out well from the situation, escaping Alhafra to Champa with the boat, the food, and the money. But when he learns of Piers, Briggs agrees to join the quest to help as a navigator at sea. Maha from Garoh joins as an additional Jupiter support, and you team up with Susa to kill the serpent. Susa joins as your Venus adept.

The group still gets to Lemuria, but with no Piers it gets awkward. Piers uncle goes with you, in defiance of the senate. Second Mercury adept!

Karst and Agatio still appear, but they turn on Alex for letting Saturos and Mendardi die. Fighting ensues? And perhaps Maopa could join. He learns of your quest, and comes along to ensure the power of Anemos would be used wisely. Then parties could be 5 instead of 4 (always with one non-adept; Briggs or Maopa).

Reaching Prox, Karst and Agatio are missing (same fate as The Lost Age). You need help to find them and finish the quest. Puelle becomes your second Mars adept, and upon learning his son has died, Kyle also joins. Yeah, in this version, no parent abduction because their kids are already dead!!!

Now you have 8 adepts, many of whom are severely under-powered non-fighters (Pier's Uncle, Pulle, Kyle) plus two non-adepts susceptible to the elements. And with no Doom Dragon, your final boss?

The Wise One! You are no match, but at a critical moment it is possible for Alex to warp away. Instead, Alex stays and willingly gets wrecked by The Wise One (as is tradition) who then…willingly backs off? The Wise One allows Alex to light the last beacon and heals this united band of misfits. Because The Wise One has seen who they have become on this journey:

-Alex realizing that there is more than power, and he legitimately wants to help Weyard now. -Akafubu becoming a strong leader to his people, worthy of the title of Witch Doctor. -Maha transforming from a hermit to an ambassador for Beastmen across the world, and allowing Beastmen to be open in the world. -Piers' Uncle and Kyle complete what their relatives died trying to do and can return home to honor their memories. -Maopa reestablishes open and good relations between the people of Atteka and Hespiria. -Susa becomes a better equipped leader for Izumo, more capable than just they guy who stabbed an already dying serpent. -Puelle gets better character development, and becomes the actual hero of Prox. -Hamma completes what Ivan was supposed to have done, and can now focus on the return of the Anemos to honor her fallen brother and restore her people's heritage. -Briggs gets booty. Both treasure and Chaucha. He's a pirate, what do you expect? Some things don't change too much.

Everyone gets character growth and the stakes are high since both parties are gone. But all in all it is a satisfying experience, made up by a group even more fragmented and desperate than the Lost Age crew, but just as noble.

Now, obviously this would never happen due to tone alone, but I hope this outline demonstrates not only the interesting possibilities in the scenario of "what would happen if everyone you play as completely died" but also its feasibility as a game. It would follow The Lost Age in terms of geography and would use the same mechanics, but with changes to story and unexpected character moments this would be a unique game. No doubt about it, perhaps a little too unique and controversial.

Of course, even better than this would be a 4th Golden Sun game. So what are you waiting for Camelot?

#golden sun #goldensun #黄金の太陽 #game pitch #au

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knightdawn · 5 years

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Weyard: Then and Now

Happy Golden Sunday!

Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn!

Something I’ve been thinking about often in regards to this series has to do with the geography of Weyard. Namely, how the cities and locations from ALL the games line up with each other, especially the ancient civilizations in Dark Dawn that didn’t make an appearance in previous games and certain locations from the first two games that are suspiciously absent in Dark Dawn.

Well, I finally decided to make an attempt at figuring this out. Here we have the official Dark Dawn map.

And here is a composite image I created from the maps for The Broken Seal and The Lost Age since TLA’s map has labels covering the middle part of Angara and lacked several locations present in the first game.

Here is Dark Dawn’s map with some overlays that will help when talking about how the land shifted - of note are the areas circled in white, which are places in Angara that have evidence of being the same exact location (the Mt. Aleph crater, Kolima Forest, and Champa) and the area circled in yellow is Apollo Sanctum: located on the highest mountain in Angara.

Here, I created the same overlay on the Old Angara.

Here are what the overlay colors represent:

pale cyan: Imil, Bilibin, and other northern regions pale orange: Goma Plateau greyish green: Kalay region, plus Gondowan and Idejima pale green: Kolima Forest pinkish orange: Saha Area/Displaced Marshlands pink and magenta: Morgal region (split up to make the shapes more clear) dark blue: Khiren Mountains blue: Altin region yellow: Lamakan Desert region orange: Harapa region red: Champa region bright green: Mogall Forest

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The two biggest changes appear to be that the Lamakan Desert region stretched and moved a LOT and Kolima Forest became a peninsula. In Dark Dawn’s time the Goma Range has suddenly formed a gap that wasn’t there before - more evidence of the continent stretching.

Based on the shape of the coastline and how the mountains fall, it’s highly likely that the entire Mogall Forest area is gone in Dark Dawn’s map, and I also think it’s very likely that Xian and Tonfon are in the same general location and may even be the same city - just rebuilt and renamed when it suddenly became a seaside location or in the subsequent wars that happened in this area.

One theory of mine is that the tidal wave that destroyed Izumo was caused by Mogall Forest sinking, as this would be a logical repercussion of such a large displacement of land and water. It could also be connected to the shifts that caused Indra and Osenia to be on a different “shelf.”

Somehow, until doing wiki reading while researching individual towns, I didn’t remember that the Kolima Forest supposedly “migrated” but I wonder if that’s just how the people of Weyard explain plate tectonics they don’t understand. The earthquakes and such still could’ve injured Tret and Laurel - and the marshlands that were once here could still have been displaced by the shifting. Similarly, the Harapa region and Khiren Mountains are said to have "risen up" but this could also mean the mountains simply grew taller and revealed long-buried ruins in the process.

Anyway, more specifics for individual locations follow!

LOCATIONS FROM THE OLD GAMES:

Vale and Mt. Aleph: destroyed, but the people survived and relocated. Vault: likely destroyed and rebuilt as Carver’s Camp and Lumberyard. Bilibin: a major power in Dark Dawn’s time, possibly suffered less damage than nearby areas if the Goma Range protected it. Kolima: probably suffered earthquakes during the continental shifting on top of the weird fallout that caused people to turn into beastmen. Imil: survived and is doing fine. Xian: possibly destroyed and rebuilt or otherwise absorbed into Tonfon. The name change could also have to do with the power shifts caused by the various wars and conflicts that have happened in this area. It’s also possible that Xian was destroyed or conquered during one of these conflicts even if it survived the Golden Sun event and fallout. Altin: the mines probably collapsed due to all the seismic activity; the presence of a lake in what I believe is the general vicinity of Altin also makes me think it may have flooded again as well (survivors could’ve moved to nearby Kaocho or other towns.) Kalay: survived and is prospering - probably the capitol of the country of Kalay in Dark Dawn’s time. However, the region around it seems to have become more of a desert than it was in the past and there is a new lake where there was previously a mass of land. Tolbi: unknown, probably survived but also likely had a lot of political unrest and turmoil after Babi’s death. Lunpa: suspiciously absent from Dark Dawn; probably destroyed by either the Golden Sun event or fallout from it. The survivors probably moved to other nearby settlements. Suhalla: unknown, but the region it was located appears intact so it’s probably still there. Lalivero: unknown, but there’s a new forest visible in the region between Babi’s Lighthouse and Venus Lighthouse - if these areas survived, the lands around them have changed considerably. (I’d assume the forest’s growth can be attributed to the influx of Venus power from the lighthouse.) Loho: unknown, probably survived or was at least rebuilt. Champa: survived and still a pirate nation as of Dark Dawn’s time. Lemuria: survived but has definitely shifted location - an interesting possibility @unluckyadept suggested is that it sank much like Atlantis, which is somewhat supported by NPC dialogue in-game mentioning “an advanced civilization” that sank during the GS event. Either way, other dialogue seems to indicate that the people of Lemuria opened up trade with the outside world after TLA, so their civilization must also still exist. Maybe they’re just underwater now? Izumo: destroyed by a tidal wave, citizens relocated to Yamata. Everyone survived because of Lady Uzume’s foresight ability.

Other settlements from The Lost Age: since they aren’t visited or even mentioned in Dark Dawn, we don’t know much. Gondowan and Idejima can be seen on the map, but there are no visible cities or named areas. The seas and islands seem to have shifted around quite a lot, though. (With Crossbone Isle appearing in an entirely new location for some reason.) I also assume that with psynergy restored, regions near other areas of influence (such as the four elemental rocks) also are receiving more energy than they were prior to the Golden Sun.

I could do a separate meta on beastmen in general but one headcanon I have is that what happened to everyone in the Morgal region is directly related to the transformations that happen to the people of Garoh, whether through genetics or lunar influence or both!

Since the transformations of Garoh’s elders become permanent after they’re exposed to the high levels of psynergy present at Air’s Rock, I have a feeling this is the same thing happened to all the people in this part of Angara. And if this is the case, it’s possible everyone in Garoh became permanently transformed due to the Golden Sun event as well!

LOCATIONS FROM DARK DAWN:

Patcher’s Place & Carver’s Camp: new settlements created by survivors of the Goma Region - Vale, Vault, and possibly Lunpa. Harapa: new settlement, but the ruins it was built on are ancient. Passaj: this is an ancient city, but Isaac’s party never ventured into these mountains farther than Lama Temple. However, these do appear to be in the same general area. Like Ayuthay and Lemuria, they probably didn’t trust outsiders back then. Ayuthay: ancient city that was even more reclusive before the Alchemy Well was activated. I assume that if Isaac or Felix’s parties traveled by it, they didn’t consider the location worth a visit. They probably skipped right by a LOT of seemingly uninhabited ruins. Kaocho: founded by King Wo within the past couple decades. It’s unclear if the settlement existed before the split-off from Sana. The ruins it was built over are definitely older than the city. Te Rya Villiage: the people here are nomadic, their culture could be new or go way, way back. Presumably, the people weren’t in the area during the shifts and changes that happened here either way. The Khiren Mountains are said to have “risen up” which I take as means this whole area is at a much higher altitude than it was previously. Belinsk: Like Harapa, the settlement is new but the ruins it is built over are ancient. My guess here is that the continental shift unearthed the structure the capital of Morgal would be built over. Border Town: I assume it was created when Morgal became it’s own country, but it’s possible the border started being enforced as soon as the people of the Morgal region started turning into beastmen. Port Rago: probably a new settlement, at least in it’s current form. I like the idea that it could’ve been an insignificant fishing village that gained a lot from the trade boom post-TLA but that is just my theory. Saha Town: new settlement. As stated in-game, it sprang up because of the newly-fertile area and the trade centered around the “dream leaves” found here. Harun Villiage: unknown. If it’s not a new settlement, it was probably considered an insignificant location in the past. Yamata City: new settlement inhabited by the people from Izumo.

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Please, feel free to use these maps and musings as a reference and springboard for other works. I made them with the hope that having a solid idea of how the geography works would spark some new ideas.

I'd love to see people take this and make new things with it!

This whole project actually started because I started wondering “what happened to Xian?” because it was one of my favorite locations in the first game, and then also wanting to know “where was Ayuthay during the first two games?” because it’s one of my favorite locations in Dark Dawn.

I have a better idea of both of those things now, myself. I hope this meta proves useful to others, too!

Finally, I'd also love to give a shout-out to this Golden Sun Discord Server! Finding them and learning this event was happening gave me the little push I needed to finish up my meta.

You can also find this essay cross-posted on Ao3!

#golden sun #golden sunday #golden sun dark dawn #golden sun the lost age #weyard #;knight writes #;meta essay

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