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WOLF AT YOUR DOOR Pt. 2
The DARK DEMETER WRITING CATALOGUE, WANDA MAXIMOFF COLUMN (ONESHOT) #2 —
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Wanda Maximoff x Werewolf! GN/Female/Male Reader
A/N — So this took a fucking while because I was very sick and then by the time I could write I had lost the ideas I had and the inspiration to write it. Anyway this is considered as part 2 to Wolf At Your Door but can be read as standalone I suppose. Also there is no smut for this one because I just couldn't see it being in this part. I've got 2 other Wanda oneshots coming up that will have smut, one of which may be quite long... like Habits II if I can.
WORD COUNT — 2.9k
READER DISCRETION — fluff — slightly possessive reader — Wanda and reader being a grump x sunshine couple — profanity — mention of protective reader — all about them pups really — small mention of Wanda's backstory — there's SITCOMS HERE — reader acknowledges the cheese of romcoms — marking — confessions and feels — I think that's it?
PREVIOUS COLUMN(S) — WOLF AT YOUR DOOR
SUMMARY — Never did you ever imagine that pups would become your future. No less, to Wanda Maximoff. Despite your odds and differences to begin with, perhaps you're willing to give this thing a shot.
“No.” 
It’s as simple as that as you push the trolley forward. Wanda pouts and as an act of defiance, she throws the colourful, tiny suit into the metal basket on wheels. You aren’t quick enough to repress the almost disgusted sigh. 
“What’s wrong with it?” she asks behind a scowl as you both continue your voyage down the aisle. “Yellow hurts me. Deeply.”
Was that a lie? Maybe. But did you instantly regret your answer when you see the flicker of disappointment in Wanda’s eyes? There’s no doubt about it. She reaches back into the trolley for the tiny suit, amongst the array of others you both had already picked out, most likely to place it back on the rack when you stop her. 
“Leave it.” She looks shocked when you prevent her from fishing it out of the selection. You only roll your eyes, the faintest of smirks on your lips. “I’ll just have to be blindfolded when I hold them.”
Wanda smiles a toothy smile - that perfect smile - in regards to your humour. You’d never been one at the party to crack jokes but sure as hell would win a joke match against Rhodey. Him and his fucking tank story. 
But Wanda is entertained deeply by the mental picture of you with a literal blindfold over your eyes as you cradle little wolf jr. A picture perfect snapshot already archived in the album in her mind. 
Already midway through the second trimester. Time is flying by so quickly. You both still hadn’t sorted out the crib yet and by that, you hadn’t. But all the cribs you and Wanda saw were made for one baby; two at best if you were really set on them sharing. 
But human cribs never accounted for four pups and you weren’t very impressed by the idea of building four separate cribs. Uh uh, that made your wolf brain go crazy. Your pups separated from each other? How would they bond with each other?
That was how you and Wanda got on the topic of a ‘den’ and nesting. Surprisingly she was on board with the idea from the start when you first told her your concerns about the pups being kept away from each other, that their bonding time would be hindered greatly if you both went about it the human way.
She’d agreed wholeheartedly. Not a huge case it took to convince her. 
Wanda and yourself roll into the next aisle and the first few racks were rows upon rows of socks and shoes meant to be fitted to tiny feet. 
Wanda laughs at the expression on your face and you give her a puzzling furrow, head tilting to the side like a confused dog. 
“What?”
“You,” she giggles, “didn’t expect our little rendezvous night to take so well, did you?” You merely shrug with a small noise, quick to cover it up you clear your throat loudly. 
“You brought it out of me. You should have known never to do that to a werewolf.”
Wanda smirks with a slight nod of her head. She’s double sure she doesn’t regret a single thing. There’s nothing she would trade for this feeling of her hand running over the large bump of her stomach that ferociously kicks with your pups. Four, healthy pups. 
There were still remnants of the aftershock back at the compound. The reveal that you and Wanda had slept together was talk of the compound for weeks before Wanda grew sick and with that, the test coming back positive. When you were able, Banner executed some further tests and you almost fainted right there on the spot when he congratulated on the four additions.
And not to mention the overstimulation on your part. Not only was Wanda a walking ball of ever changing hormones but you were in overdrive as well. Anytime someone made Wanda upset in the slightest you were on them in a matter of seconds. Fury had to call an emergency meeting in regards to keeping yourself in line throughout Wanda’s pregnancy. Not that it helped, you only grew to become fiercely protective over Wanda and your unborn pups. 
But for Wanda it was all she could want. Not to lie to yourself - your counsellor advised that lying to yourself is a bad habit - but you were happy as well. This was a secret dream come true. Wanda’s interest is piqued when she spots a set of black footed pyjamas with crescent moons on the pads of the feet and little pawprints scattered across the body. 
“Y/N, look!” she gapes as she holds the suit up for you to look at. Out of some maternal habit, she holds it against her bump and in that moment, it all hits you like a freight train. 
You were going to become a parent. A wolf parent. You wouldn’t be so alone anymore now with Wanda carrying your lineage within her womb. And she’s excited for it. Has been since the very beginning. To have such an opportunity before you now, you realise just how alone you were before. How fine you’d been being so alone before. 
But if you had a chance to go back in time, to stop yourself from entering Wanda’s dormitory that night, you realise now that you wouldn’t. 
Your lips part but no words come to mind. You’re drawn at a blank. All you can do is marvel at the inevitable coming of your pups. “I think we should get them, the pups will look so cute.” She grabs three more and places them in the trolley. 
‘Fucking hell…’
Wanda looks up from the haul and tilts her head curiously at the look you give her. Eyes wide, unblinking and just simply admiring her. Right there in that aisle of baby supplies. Not exactly one of those times in movies where the misunderstood, hardened love interest finally sees the sunshine protagonist in the highlight of their epiphany and has a complete one-eighty on their entire reality; but fuck, it was close enough. 
Seeing Wanda swollen large with your pups. It’s something that cannot - will not - be robbed from you. “You okay?” she asks softly and you nod slowly. 
“Yeah. Really good, actually.”
Ugh, those sitcoms and romcoms she’s made you watch are starting to rub off on you. You sound so fucking cheesy. She smiles wider this time and using a hand to flip some loose hair behind her shoulder, she beckons you to follow her. 
Maybe yellow isn’t such a bad colour. You can make it work.
Dinner time is rolling around and you check the time, just ten minutes past six. Wanda happily prepares dinner for both of you and your invited guests, her eyes occasionally lifting to watch the sitcom she’s adamant on watching.
At first, you didn’t get the fascination with a cast of characters just doing mundane things in one space only to have the laugh track and fade effect transition into the next location. 
However, Wanda was quite open with you about her life before Hydra took her and her brother. That she adored sitcoms from a young age, and one of the last memories she has is sitting down next to Peitro in front of the TV to watch an episode of the Dick Van Dyke show, her parents cuddled together on the couch. 
It was a raw scene to bear witness to. Her eyes flooded with tears. The only thing you could do in that moment was pull her to you in a tight embrace. The rest is history. One of your personal favourites was Bewitched, but you refuse to admit that to anyone. 
“How’s the project coming along?” Wanda asks as she stirs the contents in the pot around, giving it a little taste test. “It’s good,” you answer with a focused grunt, expertly working one of the last screws into place. 
“You’re following the instructions, right?” You don’t need to look at her to know her attention is elsewhere, she’s not even looking over at you. You roll your eyes, gaze momentarily glaring down at the booklet. 
You grumble to yourself under your breath. “Don’t need the instructions, werewolves don’t need fucking instructions.”
Wanda can’t suppress the grin on her lips at your huffing and wolfish grumbling. The pups were in for a treat with you, she can tell already. 
“Do human babies actually like these… knick knacks?” you ask rather unsurely. You stand the changing station up and brush your hand along the mobile. The colourful, plastic bits clink and sway. 
“Yeah!” she answers with enthusiasm. You only raise your brows more with worry. You weren’t set on having those little things dangle in front of your pups, just begging to be grabbed and chewed to bits. But that was a worried conversation for another time, a knock on the door alerts you both of your arrived company. 
You call out for them to enter as you busy yourself with putting aside the table. Natasha all but swaggers on inside, a box in her hands as her eyes glance between you and Wanda. 
“Good evening, how did the shopping go?” 
Wanda giggles at your reaction before she uses her stirring spoon to point at the haul you both had garnered today on your big voyage to the great danger beyond: the public. Sam, Steve and Clint walk in after Natasha, each wearing a smile of their own.
“You ready to have a crack at parenthood, Wolf?” Clint jokes and you shrug. “As ready as I could ever be.” 
Wanda begins serving up dinner when her eyes squint, accusation on the tip of her tongue. “We’re missing one,” she drawls and Steve chuckles lightly under the scrutiny of the witch’s gaze. 
“Bucky had to cancel last minute, small mission briefing.” Steve’s explanation is supposedly good enough for your little witch to accept but you see the judgement in her eyes. You chuckled, the wolf in your eyes spelling mischief as you look at Wanda from across the way.
“So lucky. If only I had a mission briefing too.” 
Wanda flicks her fingers at you, the tips of her fingers glowing with her scarlet magic when a knife flies your way. You catch it with a surprised guffaw. “Sweetheart, I thought we would save the knife play for later.”
Wanda looks at you with a narrowed gaze but her smirk speaks volumes to you. She’s silently challenging you and all you do is raise your brows, your tongue in your cheek. 
Sam is clearing his third plate of the masterpiece dish he insists is of five star quality. You hum teasingly under your breath, “I dunno, I think she tried to poison mine.” 
The others share in the banter with small laughs and their own opinions of their dish, all of which praise Wanda’s skills around the kitchen. 
But what was all your teasing but a mere altered projection of your deep, underlying affection for Wanda? As you talk and catch up with your friends at the dinner table, your hand seeks out Wanda’s under the table. When you find hers, your fingers intertwined together. A simple and small action but for you, it held more affection than many things that could overly express one’s love. 
You weren’t the type to show up at the door with a giant bundle of roses and balloons, with music blasting the greatest love song hits of the century. You always prefer to keep it small. Private. Intimate. 
So after another hour or so, your friends call their leave. “And remember, Tony’s hosting that huge baby shower for you guys next week,” Natasha reminds over her shoulder. A shudder attacks your spine and you inwardly growl. Tony would of course play out the entire thing as an act of being the ‘fun and cool uncle’ but really, it was another dig for getting the car done up good on your mission. 
“He knows I hate his parties,” you mumble to her once you’re both alone. She’s in the kitchen finishing up the washing when you walk up behind her. It’d been a big day for you both. It feels good for it to just be the two of you know. 
Your arms circle around her waist and pull her in close, her back flush against your front you take the opportunity to bury your nose into her neck. She giggles loudly, cringing as she tries to wriggle away from you.
“What’s wrong?” you coo with a playful nip to the shell of her ear. “I’m ticklish there!” she squeals but you continue to feign knowledge.
“Oh? Are you now?”
“Yes!”
You laugh, cool, rich and deep. A husky drawl while you continue to nuzzle into her neck, inhaling her calming scent. Your hands balance on the rise of her swollen stomach, the kicks strong and prominent against the light pressure of your hands. 
“They know it’s you,” she cannot help but say with a smile. Something about your pups being able to recognise your touch makes her heart flutter and it makes something in you inflate. Pride. 
Your pups knew you by touch already. You just knew they were excited by the mere presence of your hands - of you - being so near. You smile. “Because they know I’ll protect them. Protect you.”
“You know… you never did mark me.”
You freeze for a moment, hesitant on how to answer her. What could you say to that? But Wanda turns around to face you and draws you into a deep, passionate kiss. Her lips capture yours and her tongue teases the line of your mouth. 
“I don’t care what reservations you have about this relationship, or that you plan on sleeping with other people. But please, I just want to feel some semblance of love, that I belong to you.”
You frown at this and immediately, your hands find the edges of her jaw to lift your tearful eyes to yours. “Wanda,” you sigh in disbelief, “take a look inside. What do you see?”
She gives you a look of scepticism and you huff deeply through your nose, a wolf behaviour to further urge her to comply. She does so, closing her eyes and taking a moment to read your thoughts. This is the first time you’ve given her permission to take a look inside your mind.
“You see anyone else?” She shakes her head in response. “That’s because there is nobody else. There’s only you.”
You sink to your knees so you’re at eye level with the baby bump. Wanda watches you, eyes wide and jaw slack. Whatever antics you were getting up to, she’s at a loss. When has she ever seen you become a mushy mess for anything? When Wanda looked at you, she never put affection as part of your resume. You and the factor of affection or anything to do with a loving relationship were just two opposite ends of the spectrum.
She didn’t believe you were ever capable of such adoration and devotion. “There’s never been anyone else. It’s always just been me. That’s how it used to be before… this.” Your nose pushes against her bump and you feel the pups kick again. 
You grin this time before your eyes lift up to see Wanda, her button lip jutted out in a pout. Her bright eyes coated with hot tears.
“Little witch, I’m not… I’m still very new to all this. But I’m telling you now that I want to have a go.” You pause and swallow thickly. “I don’t want it to just be me anymore. I want it to be us.”
“Then make it an us. That’s all I want.” 
You hear the plea in her whisper and you rise up to your full height, staring down at her. Your hands cradle her face in your hold, you simply take the moment to admire in her eyes what you once mistook for lust; that you now see as love. 
“It’ll hurt for a second,” you inform her as you slowly tilt her head so her neck is bared for you. “But I promise it’ll be for just a second.”
She nods and you take that as your go ahead. This is where the lone road ends for you. No more being alone. 
She closes her eyes with the growing anticipation and you bare your prolonged fangs, inching them closer to the sensitive skin of her neck, hovering over the spot you’d nuzzled just prior. Right where she was ticklish. 
With a final, deep breath you close the distance and plunge your canines and her body locks up, a yelp on her lips you tug her in closer to you. Your body is a silent assurance that she’s alright. That she and your pups will be alright. 
She feels it in her core, a whirlwind that sweeps her like a heavy storm. Like wind blowing in her face and drawing the air from her lungs. Right beneath the surface of her skin tingles and becomes ignited with that binding fire. When you pull away with a breathless exhale, your dazed eyes glowing, it takes you a moment of swaying to become stable again.
“Fuck,” you both groan softly, noses brushing together as your lips dance over one another, their connection ghostly but the radiance of your new connection a fiery and passionate spark to the touch. 
Wanda smiles and her flushed cheeks indicate her flustered embarrassment. You chuckle deeply and lift her chin up with your fingers so she meets your hungry, wolfish gaze. 
“You’re mine now.” Her hand finds purchase on her stomach, and yours falls over the top of hers. “And they are our pups.”
Thank you for Reading! (◕ ᴥ x)
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xenosagaepisodeone · 3 months
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that spaceship full of presidential remains experiencing propulsion issues that are creating doubt in it's ability to reach the moon is really funny. imagine a voyage intended as a symbolic gesture for man's right to colonize space becoming the first major artifact of kessler syndrome as it's washed back into the earth's gravitational orbit like the remains of some bloated beached animal carcass. you look up at the night sky, and the only thing not neutralized by light pollution is a quick white flicker marking the trail of the ship's latest magic circle around the earth; the dead broads encapulated inside bearing less life than the long dead stars they have replaced. the actual end result of the mission will probably be far less interesting and far less on the nose, but I can dream.
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marengogo · 1 year
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hello heres are some naked series ideas if you don't mind ahem
jikook in japan ( when asked whats your fave memories of that day) sir jungkook said watching jimin playing on his phone until 5 am they were almost late for their flight lol
bon voyage commentary ( they asked jungkook the difference between bv1 and bv2) lmao he couldnt answer i wonder why😏
the fact that jungkook keep telling people namjoon is the reasom he joigned bighit dont sit right with me its like theyre a layer to it we'll never know... cos as a 14-15 yo he didnt even talk through it to his parent or sum.. and their first meeting tho i cringe...
minimoni idk why but i dont like that pairing...
in the soop jimin imitates the way jungkook "snores" and me thinks its the other kind cos who in their right mind snores like that are they fr💀
This is that famous ASK I have spoken about at the beginning of me answering ASKS.I received this ASK August 22, 2022 and it took me this long because of how I decided to tackle it. To begin with, there were a lot of topics I didn’t want to just breeze over (like the NamKook part). In addition, the tone of the whole ASK got me a bit itchy in all the wrong places, so I’ve been trying to keep my cringe at bay.
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Hence … dear Anon, I do apologize for the delay in replying to this ASK, but here I am! And I’ll discuss the cringe-feeling I had with the tone at the very end, so hang in there with me that is if you are still around, cause gurl/boi/enby more than half a year is admittedly a long-ass time, I’ll give you that 😬😬.
So I’ve begun speaking about Minimoni and NamKook in the posts right here so please feel free to read those → MINIMONI & NAMKOOK. For the rest, let’s beginning with the first part of the ASK.
“JIKOOK IN JAPAN” 
Anon is referring to a specific infamous? moment that happened during BTS’ AbemaTV Christmas Special interview on December 21, 2017, which you can find kindly translated here by BangtanSubs. As always I base whatever I discuss on all the Original Content (OC) provided so, I’d always advise watching this content before continuing reading if you haven’t already.
I think I have touched the subject of translating privately in my DM, but I can’t quite recall if I have on my blog. Some of you may know that I can speak Japanese, to a level where I mostly don’t need subtitles (unless there is a vocab I don’t know which I then have to look up). Now translating for a fandom like BTS is: TOUGH AF. 
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As you know we have solo stans, shippers, casual listeners, here only for the boys interaction, but not the music-stans, YOU NAME IT stans, so when someone provides you with a translation, for the most part they have to decide amongst 3 choice/courses of action:
Just translate the words and you can figure out implied meanings
I will translate in a way that the implied meaning is understood even if they didn’t say those words
Just translate the words, then take some time to make notes and explain what it could mean and also add already known facts with regards to the statement. 
If you ask me, choice 3 would have to be the way to go; always. BUT LET’S BE REAL. It takes hella time to translate correctly. Imagine having to explain everything, every time, when the demand for instant translations is so high, particularly in a fandom like ours, especially when there are many moments which translators feel nobody should misunderstand. 
Also, choice 1, prevents for the most part being attacked by people in the fandom, whereas choice 2 is the quickest way to getting things spectacularly wrong if you turn out to have mistakenly interpreted what you thought they meant.  All of the aforementioned, are the reasons why Choice-1-Translators are the most common. But if I may add my 2 cents, do take the time to find some Choice-3-Translators when/if you can. Obviously, not for everything, but when/if in doubt, look for multiple sources until you are sure you’ve found various reputable, different-in-nature, sources who agree on the same meaning. 
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Good Choice-1-Translators are hella quick, 95% accurate and rely heavily on context. So what is the context of this Jikook-moment.
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Following is the context as righteously translated by BangtanSub:
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This is the actual Japanese part without the translate caption:
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おもしろトーク is the construct which was translated as “funniest story”, which is not wrong, but like A LOT OF ANYTHING in Japanese it has nuance and other meanings. The word おもしろい (read omoshiroi) mainly means “interesting” and the second most common meaning is “funny”, as something funny is culturally considered also interesting it’s a bit complicated a concept to understand but stick with me for a sec. Anyways, the person with the most interesting/funniest answer would win the price. 
As they start answering, J-Hope begins with promoting his solo songs off the bat, which has nothing to do with his questions, hence in a way, it was kinda funny/interesting for him to answer like that LOL. And then it is JK’s turn. 
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Now, this was 2 months after they had gone to Tokyo together and we know just how much they loved talking about this trip. They literally took every chance to mention it.
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So when JK decided to talk about that trip, instead of an experience of them presently being in Japan, I’m sure nobody was shocked, however what I think happened then was that people gave too much importance to the “memorable” part instead of the “funny/interesting” part. I believe that JK told that story because the fact that they stayed up until 5am was truly memorable because it was truly funny/interesting to him.  
What happened in those hours that they remained awake using JM’s phone? I don’t know. But using JM’s phone seems to be something that JK does more often than not now lowkey JK doesn’t seem like someone who really uses, or cares much about his own phone.
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In fact, if anything, the rest of the members seem to be the ones who were almost worried as to what JK would say. Hobi decided to just give him the gift before even allowing him to finish, JM seemed to agree with that idea, everyone seemed to be just waiting to see what would happen, almost like when JK told the “rainy day” story during BTS Festa 2020. JK seems to really like having everyone wonder what he is about to say, almost to the point where they are borderline anxious; he really liked likes that.
SO TO ANSWER YOU/ANON: JK didn’t say he was watching JM until 5AM though he might have, who knows right?. They were on JM’s phone until 5AM, doing what? If they don’t tell us; we will never know, but also I really don’t think JK would have shared something personal between the two of them if JM wasn’t okay with it but that’s just me. So basically, I really don’t think this was a big moment for Jikook. Interesting/funny? Sure. Moving On!
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“BON VOYAGE 2 (BV2)” 
The live Anon is referring to is BTS’ reaction and commentary to their first episode of Bon Voyage Season 2.
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These 2 lives both used to be on vlive. However, as we all should know, vlive and weverse have now merged, AND UNFORTUNATELY FOR US, these two particular lives seem to have been lost in the interweb as I couldn’t find them on weverse might try and look better later, BUT, you know me OC.OG. (Original Content OG), wasn’t going to pull up to this ASK reason why I ended up only answering to 1 ASK … without finding a way to make everyone participate in the same discourse, so I didn't stop until I found links to both cause;
It may take days IT TOOK ME FOREVER, but guys, the interweb never really forgets so keep trying, IT IS ALL OUT THERE after that, if you can't find anything, like anything in life, please do ask for help, but my people, at least give it a solid try first.
Aloha, Hawaii!:
Special Commentary Live:
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BACK TO THE QUESTION! Just like the previously discussed “Jikook in Tokyo” Jikookers, who MOST LIKELY were not around when this happened, saw the following cut out clip and started thinking that perhaps JK was alluding to the things that he and JM went through BV2, and proceeded to make this a significant moment because of the way JM looked at JK when he was trying to explain the difference between Season 1 and Season 2.
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Don’t get me wrong. I do think that the way JM looks at JK in this situation is actually endearing and unique to them, and I’ll explain why. If you watched the commentary video, quite clearly, JK HAD NO CLUE WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEASON 1 AND SEASON 2 WAS, at least with regards to them as a band, which was what that live was about “BTS reacting to Bon Voyage Season 2”. 
And the members knew that he didn’t, which is why they proceeded to start teasing him, saying that perhaps Namjoon should help him, but JK is a SORE LOSER; we all know that. He likes to win, no matter what, so he was going to say something, regardless of whether or not it was going to make sense or be impressive, and I think JM knew that and I think that THAT was the reason why JM was looking at JK in that way; he was waiting to see what this boi was going to come up with, and while doing that, his expression betrayed him for a couple of seconds, revealing that, even just that part of JK, was so cute, and like, “Why is he so cute even with stuff like this?!...” kinda way. 
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SO TO ANSWER YOU/ANON: JM wasn’t staring at JK in that way because he thought about the fact that, for example, they didn’t show them in their room, or that perhaps they might have been playing footsie, ETC, which CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG, you seem to be implying? 
This may come as a shocker but I honestly don’t believe that Jikook is out there trying to out themselves. I think they are conscious of the situation they are in, be it a homophobic country, members' safety, or global repercussions. They know that, and they live with it the best they can. Believe it or not, they are very careful, until they are not; for a second or two in front of the camera, or longer off-camera AKA fuck up slightly. We still don’t know completely the type of humans they are, but whoever they are and whatever they choose to be for each other, once again; THEY ARE DOING THE BEST THEY CAN TO LOVE, LIVE & SURVIVE. 
Moving on to the last part! FINALLY. 
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“IN THE SOOP - 1” 
Anon is talking about this particular moment from IN THE SOOP 1 Episode 1:
If you want to watch the whole episode:
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I’ll keep this VERY short …
SO TO ANSWER YOU/ANON: No. I don't think that JM was imitating JK moaning. Because this is what you were implying right? If you had watched the whole episode though, you’d see that JM also imitates RM, so what? JM is randomly going around describing how members moan in their private lives? Common’ Anon …
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And I will conclude this LONG-ASS POST discussing why I felt cringe by your whole post: IT WAS THE WHOLE “IMPLYING”. There was a general sexual and dissing undertone to your ask, and I might be wrong about my vibe-check, so as always feel free to correct me, but I really … was like *shiver-down-my-spine* about it. 
I am an adult. I don’t mind discussing adult topics. But like everything in life, there is a way and way to approach the topic. When it comes to people who, for the most part, are NOT DISPLAYING THEIR PRIVATE, AND SEXUAL, LIVES OVERTLY, you must know and understand there are boundaries right? Because even though they are not that open and out, the members are sensual beings in their craft and some also a little bit in their ways, and this part they don’t seem to mind displaying and THAT PART WITHIN PROPER REASON, ETIQUETTE AND BOUNDARIES I am very happy to discuss. 
NAKED is not a series I started to begin an AV CONTENT channel, it is a series to strip down moments to their core. Just re-explaining in case it was lost in translation. The fact that I just so happen to be a very sensual and flirty being is all about me. 
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So let us not project. Okay?
Alright. Good. I’ll let y’all go, I'll continue answering ask later when I get back home from work!
Always respectfully yours  💜🫰🏾,
Marengo.
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smokeybrandreviews · 7 months
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Gum-Gum no Excellence
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I finished Netflix's take on One Piece yesterday and, i must say, it was superb. I did not think they'd be able to actually capture that kinetic, endearing, emotional, slapstick energy that the Straw Hat's exude but, to my joyful surprise, they absolutely did. This version of One Piece is every bit as valid as the manga and anime versions. In some regards, I'd say it's even better. Certainly the pacing is far superior. I mean, we spent, like, two episodes in Syrup village which is all you need. I hated that arc because it was so goddamn meh. Not in this adaption. You get in there, you get what you need (Usopp and Going Merry) and you're out. It's actually kind of amazing how adept the writers on this show were able to distill forty-five half hour episodes, into eight hour long entries, without losing the plot is borderline miraculous. There were changes made due to budget concerns and the like but, overall, the alterations were more positive than negative, something that is quite rare in modern Hollywood. I have an issue with the fact that this thing cribs way too much from that Pirates of the Caribbean aesthetic (this show is nowhere near as colorful or explosive as the manga and anime) but that, i think, is just for normie yankee appeal. I doubt the masses would except the technicolor camp of the original vision but who am i to day? What i can say is that the cast is pitch-perfect.
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Months ago, when the cast was first announced, i wrote an entire essay about how perfect it was. If you're curious, it's titled "Bon Voyage". Search that up and give it a read. In short, i thought the cast was perfect. There was a lot of frustration about "forced diversity" and perceived "wokeness" but that wasn't the case at all. The characters actually skewed to how Oda, himself, saw them. Luffy was Brazilian, Zorro was Japanese, Sanji as French, Nami was Swedish (i think), and Usopp was Black. That sh*t is chock full of proper diversity and, surprise-surprise, the cast reflected that. Hell, Oda even praised Inaki Godoy for his portrayal of Luffy, even though he's Mexican, not Brazilian. To be perfectly honest, i think that cast, the chemistry of the main characters, is the strength of this show. Godoy's Luffy is a standout, capturing that naive yet powerful energy Luffy exudes. Dude is the engine which makes this show go but his energetic presence doesn't overshadow the rest of his crew at all. Emily Rudd's Nami is every bit the sardonic straight man i expected her to be and Mackenyu's take on Zorro is every bit the bad ass i imagined the Pirate Hunter could be in live action. The lone weak link, i think, is Jacob Gibson's Usopp but that's mostly because Usopp is useless in these first few arcs. Kid gets much more bad ass as the narrative progresses. Hopefully, we'll get to see a bit of Sogeking before Netflix inevitably axes this show because, if we're being honest, that Alabasta arc is about to cost a ton of f*cking money, and Netflix is notorious about not cashing out. I'm curious if this thing makes it past the three season death date because, seriously, even the supporting cast kills. Morgan Davies' Koby, Aidan Scott's Helmeppo, and Vincent Regan's Garp are perfect contrasts as the stalwart Marine contingent in pursuit of the free-wheeling Straw Hat pirates.
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The villains, too, were pretty solid. I thought Arlong was kind of rushed but both Buggy and Mihawk were perfect. Their portrayal gives me hope that cats like Crocodile and the CP9 can be executed in live action rather faithfully. I don't know what the future holds for this adaption but i adore what we've gotten so far. and so do general audiences. Outside of the weird slather of grime the US perspective pushed on this technicolor wonderland of camp, Netflix seems to have cracked how to adapt anime. Well, if I'm being honest, that was more James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez with Alita: Battle Angel but One Piece is the next step in that growth. In terms of Comic adaptions, I'd say Alita is akin to Blade and One Piece is this genres X-Men. Cats can look at this show and see the ground work laid. They can crib that formula, tweak it as necessary, and really understand how to translate the very Japanese feel of anime toward the more mundane and formulaic notions of the American palate. I love what I've seen in these first eight episode and look forward to what comes next. I want Skypiea. I want Lougetown and Dragon. More than anything, i want Alabasta because i NEED Nico Robin. She's my favorite character of the entire series and it would be an absolute shame if we didn't get such an integral part of the Straw Hats. Hell, even Tony Tony Chopper needs to at least make a cameo. Netflix's One Piece was excellent. On it's own, as a show, it was fun, whimsical, entertainment. As an anime adaption, it's one of the best I've ever seen, up there with Alita and Speed Racer. All eight episodes are out right now. Go binge them right now. Support this fantastic show because we need more of this and less of sh*t like Bebop and Death Note. Even though i kind of like Netflix's Death Note.
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Gum-Gum no Excellence
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I finished Netflix's take on One Piece yesterday and, i must say, it was superb. I did not think they'd be able to actually capture that kinetic, endearing, emotional, slapstick energy that the Straw Hat's exude but, to my joyful surprise, they absolutely did. This version of One Piece is every bit as valid as the manga and anime versions. In some regards, I'd say it's even better. Certainly the pacing is far superior. I mean, we spent, like, two episodes in Syrup village which is all you need. I hated that arc because it was so goddamn meh. Not in this adaption. You get in there, you get what you need (Usopp and Going Merry) and you're out. It's actually kind of amazing how adept the writers on this show were able to distill forty-five half hour episodes, into eight hour long entries, without losing the plot is borderline miraculous. There were changes made due to budget concerns and the like but, overall, the alterations were more positive than negative, something that is quite rare in modern Hollywood. I have an issue with the fact that this thing cribs way too much from that Pirates of the Caribbean aesthetic (this show is nowhere near as colorful or explosive as the manga and anime) but that, i think, is just for normie yankee appeal. I doubt the masses would except the technicolor camp of the original vision but who am i to day? What i can say is that the cast is pitch-perfect.
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Months ago, when the cast was first announced, i wrote an entire essay about how perfect it was. If you're curious, it's titled "Bon Voyage". Search that up and give it a read. In short, i thought the cast was perfect. There was a lot of frustration about "forced diversity" and perceived "wokeness" but that wasn't the case at all. The characters actually skewed to how Oda, himself, saw them. Luffy was Brazilian, Zorro was Japanese, Sanji as French, Nami was Swedish (i think), and Usopp was Black. That sh*t is chock full of proper diversity and, surprise-surprise, the cast reflected that. Hell, Oda even praised Inaki Godoy for his portrayal of Luffy, even though he's Mexican, not Brazilian. To be perfectly honest, i think that cast, the chemistry of the main characters, is the strength of this show. Godoy's Luffy is a standout, capturing that naive yet powerful energy Luffy exudes. Dude is the engine which makes this show go but his energetic presence doesn't overshadow the rest of his crew at all. Emily Rudd's Nami is every bit the sardonic straight man i expected her to be and Mackenyu's take on Zorro is every bit the bad ass i imagined the Pirate Hunter could be in live action. The lone weak link, i think, is Jacob Gibson's Usopp but that's mostly because Usopp is useless in these first few arcs. Kid gets much more bad ass as the narrative progresses. Hopefully, we'll get to see a bit of Sogeking before Netflix inevitably axes this show because, if we're being honest, that Alabasta arc is about to cost a ton of f*cking money, and Netflix is notorious about not cashing out. I'm curious if this thing makes it past the three season death date because, seriously, even the supporting cast kills. Morgan Davies' Koby, Aidan Scott's Helmeppo, and Vincent Regan's Garp are perfect contrasts as the stalwart Marine contingent in pursuit of the free-wheeling Straw Hat pirates.
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The villains, too, were pretty solid. I thought Arlong was kind of rushed but both Buggy and Mihawk were perfect. Their portrayal gives me hope that cats like Crocodile and the CP9 can be executed in live action rather faithfully. I don't know what the future holds for this adaption but i adore what we've gotten so far. and so do general audiences. Outside of the weird slather of grime the US perspective pushed on this technicolor wonderland of camp, Netflix seems to have cracked how to adapt anime. Well, if I'm being honest, that was more James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez with Alita: Battle Angel but One Piece is the next step in that growth. In terms of Comic adaptions, I'd say Alita is akin to Blade and One Piece is this genres X-Men. Cats can look at this show and see the ground work laid. They can crib that formula, tweak it as necessary, and really understand how to translate the very Japanese feel of anime toward the more mundane and formulaic notions of the American palate. I love what I've seen in these first eight episode and look forward to what comes next. I want Skypiea. I want Lougetown and Dragon. More than anything, i want Alabasta because i NEED Nico Robin. She's my favorite character of the entire series and it would be an absolute shame if we didn't get such an integral part of the Straw Hats. Hell, even Tony Tony Chopper needs to at least make a cameo. Netflix's One Piece was excellent. On it's own, as a show, it was fun, whimsical, entertainment. As an anime adaption, it's one of the best I've ever seen, up there with Alita and Speed Racer. All eight episodes are out right now. Go binge them right now. Support this fantastic show because we need more of this and less of sh*t like Bebop and Death Note. Even though i kind of like Netflix's Death Note.
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Hey you 💙 May I have some tracks for my favourite treasonous first admiral, Izod!
This was an especially fun challenge, thanks for asking. 🖤 Here are four songs for our favourite First Admiral:
I — I Feel Like a God by DeathByRomy Z — Zephyr by King Buffalo O — OK by 8 Graves D — Death to the Holy by Zeal & Ardor
Expanded discussion beneath the cut!
I Feel Like a God by DeathByRomy
Gabriel Berthelot may hold the reigning title on God Complex (Literal), but Izod isn't far behind on the God Complex (Figurative? Or Is It?). This song to me highlights the intensity behind Izod's necessary front of deception. Welcome to my contradiction/I'm soft but I like the friction immediately grabbed me; they've taken great pains to lean into Admiralty scuttlebutt that they're soft/weak/ineffectual, which is hastened by their multiple failures to eradicate Xeheia's cultists.
The chorus to me reflects on the intense high they get the more they accomplish behind the scenes during their ascent to First Admiral. Elation at getting away with almost-literal murder wars with their internal (but unacknowledged and unnamed) shame at the elaborate betrayal of principles they once lived by, combining to create an unexpressed but manic euphoria.
The second verse really hits the nail on the head the whole way through, but in particular: My favourite game's deviation/Steer far from the population/Follow me to your sweet salvation. Whether they truly believe it or they convinced themself of it will ultimately be up to the reader, but Izod's political zealotry results in an intense, unshakable belief that they're the only one who can lead the Empire's navy to its former glory once again. Zephyr by King Buffalo Imagine my surprise and delight when one of the coolest 'z' words actually had a song that fit Izod. Granted, if I had the luxury of making this mini-playlist in narrative order, this song would be first, but beggars cannot be choosers especially when it comes to difficult alphabet letters. This is a really long song at 9 minutes, but I actually appreciate it; it mirrors a long period of Izod's life where they were content with their rise through the naval ranks. Because I am me, I see the first verse through a lens of their transition and early career: As you cast off from the shore/Hoping for a gentle breeze to push you on/You sever from everything you left behind/Do you feel alive? Did you think you would ever get this far?
There's definitely a freedom Izod achieves from the strict social constraints of their privileged upbringing by enlisting in the navy as themself—even if it was not without struggle at points. Because I'm me and I love a narrative foil that is more similar than different to a protagonist, contrast this with Hugo, who is of a similar age to Izod and would have been in those very same social circles (wealthy merchant class) were he not abducted by the fold. I often think about how these two would have known each other in vastly different circumstances had the Melançon tradeship charted a different course that voyage. The second verse has the nice bonus of a double-layered meaning. As Izod starts to become disillusioned with the cushioned, 'soft' politics of the Admiralty and as they take on their self-given job of pursuing the Fury's cult, their life becomes more fraught. As the tempest presses on, eating up the sky above/You eagerly try to break out of the storm/Shadows burgeon overhead, forging lightning bold and red/Leaves you clamouring for the refuge of the shore. Despite their god complex, Izod isn't immune to moments of doubt, and being confronted with the considerable power of Xeheia's fleet is definitely one of them. Their career and life isn't quite how they imagined in, and You remember what you left behind/You pray the wind will carry you home. Except, of course, they double down on their ambition in the end. Which leads nicely to: OK by 8 Graves
This is, pretty obviously, a post-Fate Izod song. I mean, like: The evil that I hold inside/Bed of nails on which I lie, I made it/There's nowhere left for me to hide/Racing toward the other side/I hate it? It's like I wrote it myself, except I didn't actually.
It's pretty obviously signposted that at the end of Fate, Izod is contending with some aspect or fragment of the Carnage. To me, this whole song is about their struggle to keep it together while contending against what Fate demonstrated as an extremely powerful corrosive force—even the mere wisp they were exposed to. So even though Nothing seems to make me feel okay, this song to me represents Izod struggle to do 'right' (though as with most protagonists in this world, what is 'right' to them is vastly different to what is morally good to most folks, lol). Death to the Holy by Zeal & Ardor
In addition to being an absolute banger, I love this song because it speaks to Izod's journey both before and after Fate. If we look at it in a Fate and prior context, I choose to interpret this song as their unwavering, unbending, some may say obsessive quest to bring down Xeheia's fold. First order of business/We sin, we don't pray for forgiveness. Again with the narrative foil bit, but I am always interested in what characters will compromise (or grow) their principles for, and it's fascinating to me that Izod does the most bending of theirs in the name of righteousness. Or, to be on the nose, in pursuit of the death of the holy—in this case, Xeheia. When you look at it through a post-Fate lens, it reads almost exactly the same, except now Izod is in a position of far greater authority to do something about it. And the death of the holy might be expanded to include a certain deity of secrets... and it might not be Izod's quest alone. 👼
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The Gorge, I: Heaven Sails
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121st of First, 1100 A.W. — Tomorrow is the day I say farewell to the sanctuary I have only ever known. If my mother were still alive, I don’t think she would approve of where her son’s education has led him to. Had I known, I wouldn’t have done so well in my studies. My father, however, might have approved. He would probably see it as the closest I will ever get to being in the Guard. It wasn’t for him to decide my destiny. No matter his service to the Polity, it is for the Council to determine the fate of us all and up to the citizen to see to it that fortune is good. I always wondered what my life would have been outside the Scholars. In a cruel twist of irony, I am about to find out. Be careful what you wish for…
It could be a long voyage before we find land — if we find anything at all. We might end up right where we started. You would think it would be better to try to cross over the desert, north of the mountains, than the ocean first. At least you have land beneath you. Well, land that isn’t underwater, at least… The Council is convinced, however, that it is the ocean where, somewhere beyond, fertile land may be found.
This will be the first expedition by air. There have been many by sea and, especially, by foot. All have failed to find any fruit. For more than ten thousand years, Man has been confined to this land. We have conquered the valley and the lower peninsula… The mountains are too rugged to settle… Beyond the mountains… A wasteland where you can find yourself surrounded by sand all the way to the horizon in all directions… The farthest any expedition party made it out there was 19 days before they had to return. And only a few out of dozens returned to tell the tale. If the heat and exhaustion don’t kill you, the sandstorms will. The strongest of our tames can’t handle the desert either. The Council has decreed that no more expeditions are to be made there. Probably for the best, considering most don’t even make it past the mountains.
The world is curved, maybe round, this much we know. Expedition parties that have traversed far enough into the desert or the ocean drop below the horizon. Nobody has fallen off an edge yet.
I should feel lucky it isn’t a voyage by sea. They are by far the roughest — in many different ways. First, you have the sea itself… Her motion can make you very sick. Then it’s a matter of duration. Sea voyages are the longest — with the surviving record being 83 days. For that voyage, it was a miracle they returned at all. Their ship was a total mess, and their crew — utterly decimated.
I am told flying by air is the safest, despite being the newest form of transportation and never having flown far beyond our land. The first prototypes of airsails were deadly disastrous, often killing their own inventors. Over time, they became safer than even walking or riding a tame. Their expense is what limits their use, particularly the procurement of lifting gas, an explosively dangerous process. For now, airsails are just a scientific curiosity. And by tomorrow, a use for faraway exploration… Hopefully, not for the last time.
The HSS Heaven Sails will be staffed by a crew of 60, including myself, the sole historian. The others won’t think highly of having a member of the Scholars on board. They probably won’t think I’m worth the weight and space. I can’t completely disagree with them. The most use I’ll be for them is helping with sanitation. I have no skill with ropes, and they wouldn’t even entertain letting someone like me take one of the wheels. Certainly, I will be there to document their glory… Or doom… But that won’t much matter to them if we can’t make it home.
If we do somehow find land, some crew members will have to stay behind. Only essential personnel and I may first return. I imagine many possibilities for mutiny. If such were to occur, I highly doubt the mutineers would think twice about throwing me overboard. At least if I am thrown overboard from an airsail, I will probably die on impact with the sea. They say it’d be like falling on stone — a merciful death compared to a seaman’s.
There are many tales of doomed expeditions in fiction… Often full of cannibalism and sodomy… Almost always as sea voyages… No writer has imagined an air voyage yet. Perhaps we will become the defining legend. Hopefully, a more… Optimistic story…
The Council was very open about why they selected me as the historian to document this expedition. They want a young, fresh mind. Aside from a few distant relatives, not having any living family was also a factor in their decision. I have never been married, or in love, for that matter. The life in the Scholars is… Scarce of women. So scarce that most members eventually get their marriages arranged by the Council.
Women and children are not allowed on the sea or on long expeditions on foot or by tame. The Council forbids it. Children are a burden, requiring care and constant vigilance. The Council sees it as senseless to risk potential bearers of children. If a woman becomes too old to bear a child, she’s seen as a burden anyway, unable to pull her own weight. The same rules apply to airsails. The skies and the seas are the sole domains of men.
Maybe, if some of the adventure stories are true, there will be beautiful women waiting for us on the other side of the ocean. I can’t really imagine it. Man, for all we know, has always been confined to our land. Even if more people are out there, I don’t think they would be pleased to see us. They would probably regard us as invaders rather than explorers.
Thank you for reading
This story is the opening scene of “The Gorge,” the third short story in Schizoid Nightmares Anthology I. The second short story is available here (its last scene is available here). The next scene is available here.
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Horoscope Heights: Ascend with Pegasus in Your Daily Reading (08-03-23)
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Fly High with Pegasus! Your Zodiac Reveals How You Can Unlock the Skies!
Greetings, dear voyagers of the stars! Today I turn our gaze toward the majestic Pegasus, the Winged Horse constellation. This celestial body reminds me of the limitless potential we possess and the freedom we can achieve. The mythical creature from which this constellation draws its name was born of a unique union of the heavens and the earth, a symbol of the potential for magical occurrences in our everyday lives.
Pegasus, born from the blood of the defeated Medusa, soared high in the sky, symbolizing the ascension of wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge. With his feathered wings, he offers us the encouragement to rise above our mundane concerns, to view our world from a higher perspective, and to achieve feats we once believed impossible. The spirit of Pegasus calls on us to be audacious in our endeavors and to unleash the boundless potential within us, mirroring the vast expanses of the cosmos.
Aries (Western: March 21 - April 19 🐏 | Vedic: Mesha - April 13 - May 14)
Picture yourself as the enthusiastic host of a joyful family gathering. This event will be a delightful diversion, like a jovial song breaking the silence. Your initiative will bring joy and rejuvenation to your loved ones.
Consider yourself as a road-trip enthusiast, ready to embrace the thrill of a long drive with friends. Remember, every mile is a story and each moment spent with friends adds to the journey's joy.
On the property front, envision yourself as an astute realtor, identifying the best opportunities. This period is promising for finalizing property deals, much like the realtor striking a profitable agreement.
Imagine yourself as a brave knight, ready to express feelings to the one you love. Fear not, dear knight, for your boldness will be rewarded with a bright outlook on the romantic front.
Lucky Number: 3. Symbolic of harmony, growth, and the creative power of the universe, this number will inspire you to balance various aspects of your life and encourage you to grow and create with passion.
Lucky Color: Brown. As a color that signifies grounding, stability, and strength, integrating brown into your day will anchor you and boost your sense of security.
Taurus (Western: April 20 - May 20 🐂 | Vedic: Vrishabha - May 15 - June 14)
Dear Taurus, imagine yourself as a wise sage, deciphering complex riddles of life. You may need to address any doubts or uncertainties regarding a certain issue promptly, much like a sage unveiling the truth hidden behind enigmatic words.
Envision yourself as a seasoned strategist, adapting to fluctuating market trends. If sales are declining, it's time to review your strategy, akin to a strategist planning the next successful move.
On the financial front, think of yourself as a resilient tree with deep roots, weathering the storm. You're likely to find your earnings stabilizing, providing the stability you need, just like the deep roots anchoring the tree.
In your personal relationships, visualize yourself as a trusty lighthouse, your kept promise drawing someone closer to you. Just like a lighthouse guiding ships to the shore, your reliability will reinforce the bond you share.
Consider yourself as an astute real estate investor spotting an excellent property deal. Remember, every wise investor knows when to seize the perfect opportunity.
On the social front, picture yourself as a social butterfly, fluttering from flower to flower. You're likely to enjoy a delightful time, much like the butterfly dancing in a colorful meadow.
At home, imagine a helpful companion by your side, making your day easier. Every companion brings their own strengths to the table, enhancing the harmony of your domestic life.
Visualize yourself as a daring adventurer, ready to embark on a new journey in love. It's time to leave the past behind and forge a new path. Let your courage guide you to regain what you believe is lost in love.
Lucky Number: 22. This master number represents intuition, dreams, and the subconscious. Let this energy guide you and open doors to your inner wisdom.
Lucky Color: Blue. As a color that signifies communication, peace, and trust, incorporating blue into your day can encourage tranquility and open channels of communication.
Gemini (Western: May 21 - June 20 🎭 | Vedic: Mithuna - June 15 - July 14)
Dear Gemini, imagine yourself as an attentive apprentice, listening to the wisdom of a sage. Financial tips from a friendly source could enhance your monetary health, much like an apprentice learning invaluable skills from a master.
Consider yourself as a savvy trader, seizing a beneficial deal. Just as a trader knows when to buy low and sell high, you'll be able to maximize your gains with this opportunity.
On the health front, think of yourself as a disciplined yogi, practicing mindful eating. Sticking to a strict diet will enhance your wellbeing, similar to a yogi maintaining balance through disciplined practice.
In the family, picture a young student receiving praise from their mentor. A family youngster's accomplishments could bring you immense joy, much like a mentor rejoicing in their student's progress.
For those planning a new venture, see yourself as a pioneering explorer setting sail on a new voyage. Just like an explorer seeking new lands, this is an exciting time for you to embark on your new endeavor.
Imagine a joyous caravan journeying through scenic landscapes, as you're likely to enjoy a delightful trip with family and friends. Remember, every journey is enriched by the company we keep.
In case you're setting up a new house, envision yourself as a skilled architect, designing your perfect abode. Your new home is an opportunity to express your creativity and style, just like an architect crafting a masterpiece.
On the social front, picture yourself as a benevolent samaritan, whose helpfulness enhances their reputation. Much like a samaritan aiding those in need, your supportive attitude will elevate your social standing.
See yourself as a maestro, skillfully orchestrating a romantic mood for your loved one. Your efforts will create a symphony of love, resonating in both your hearts.
Lucky Number: 7. This number is known for its spiritual undertones, representing introspection and inner wisdom. Let this energy illuminate your path today.
Lucky Color: Maroon. This color exudes warmth, comfort, and courage. Incorporating maroon into your day can inspire confidence and passion.
Cancer (Western: June 21 - July 22 🦀 | Vedic: Karka - July 16 - August 16)
Dear Cancer, imagine yourself as a skilled merchant, ready to take advantage of lucrative new deals. Your business acumen will lead to solid profits, similar to a merchant making a prosperous trade.
For the entrepreneurs, consider yourself as a captain setting sail on a new voyage. You're ready to turn your plans into actions, steering your ship towards success.
On the home front, see yourself as a wise mediator, resolving a tricky problem to everyone's satisfaction. Your balanced approach will bring harmony to the household, much like a mediator fostering understanding.
In terms of health, visualize yourself as a rejuvenated phoenix, rising from the ashes. You're likely to feel more invigorated and healthy, just like a phoenix reborn in vitality.
If you're planning a long road trip, imagine yourself as a seasoned traveler, prepared for a comfortable journey. The miles will roll by smoothly, just like a traveler journeying through serene landscapes.
For those renovating a property, think of yourself as a resourceful investor. The improvements you make will boost its market value, much like an investor enhancing their portfolio.
On the social front, picture yourself as a charismatic diplomat, aiming for positive publicity. Your charm and diplomacy will enhance your social image, just like a diplomat winning over crowds.
Love Focus: See yourself as a skilled artist, painting a rosy picture of romance. Plan something special with your partner and let your love story come alive in vivid colors.
Lucky Number: 17. This number represents spiritual growth and insight, guiding your actions today.
Lucky Color: Yellow. This vibrant color stands for joy, creativity, and intellectual energy. Let yellow brighten your day and stimulate your thoughts.
Leo (Western: July 23 - August 22 🦁 | Vedic: Simha - August 17 - September 16)
Dear Leo, envision yourself as a diligent scholar, your academic endeavors finally bearing fruit. Much like a scholar making breakthroughs in their research, your persistent efforts will lead to significant progress.
Virgo (Western: August 23 - September 22 🌾 | Vedic: Kanya - September 17 - October 16)
Dear Virgo, imagine yourself as a competitive chess player, strategically moving your pieces on the board. Today's workplace could feel a bit like a tournament, but this dynamic atmosphere will drive you to give your best.
On the financial front, see yourself as a skilled treasure hunter, finally finding the long-lost treasure. The money you've been waiting for will finally come to fruition, rewarding your patience.
In the social domain, envision yourself as a supportive friend, always ready to lend a helping hand. Just as a friend shares their strength in times of need, your assistance will be invaluable to someone today.
If there's an official tour coming up, picture it transforming into a leisurely family vacation. Like a butterfly morphing from a caterpillar, your work-related travel could evolve into a joyful journey with loved ones.
On the academic front, think of yourself as an honor student, being recognized for your accomplishments. Your hard work is about to earn you a prestigious selection, much like a scholar receiving a high honor.
In terms of health, consider yourself a wellness star, opting for a balanced diet over junk food. This choice will help you stave off lifestyle diseases, much like a teacher teaching the secrets of a healthy life.
Imagine your love life as a harmonious duet, both of you making special efforts to please each other, creating a melodious and fulfilling romance.
Lucky Number: 2. This number symbolizes balance, harmony, and partnership. Let these energies guide your actions today.
Lucky Color: Grey. This color embodies neutrality, calmness, and sophistication. Add a touch of grey to your day to invite these energies.
Libra (Western: September 23 - October 22 ⚖️ | Vedic: Tula - October 17 - November 15)
Dear Libra, envision yourself as a skilled acrobat, artfully maintaining a balance between diet and exercise, thus tackling any health concerns. Your pursuit of wellness today is just like the acrobat's mastery over balance and grace.
Financially, imagine yourself as a prospector discovering a new gold vein. A fresh source of income is about to increase your wealth, just as the prospector's discovery would bring him riches.
Professionally, see yourself as a star performer under a spotlight. Today promises to be excellent, with your efforts and skills receiving much applause, just like a star on stage.
On the home front, anticipate an exciting celebration, making your day as vibrant as a colorful carnival.
Picture yourself as an intrepid traveler finally embarking on the journey to a long-desired destination. The place you've always dreamt of visiting will soon be a part of your reality.
As a property owner, imagine negotiating favorable rental terms, much like a wise and just judge making a balanced verdict.
Consider today's discipline as your stepping stone towards greater achievements. You're laying down a sturdy foundation for your future, much like a seasoned architect plans before building a grand edifice.
Imagine your love life as a beautiful dance, where spending time together brings you closer, and every shared moment deepens your bond.
Lucky Number: 5. This number stands for freedom, versatility, and dynamic change. Let this energy guide your actions today.
Lucky Color: Green. This color represents growth, harmony, and renewal. Incorporate it into your day to encourage these energies.
Scorpio (Western: October 23 - November 21 🦂 | Vedic: Vrishchika - November 16 - December 15)
Dear Scorpio, envision yourself as a master builder, architect, or a knowledgeable lawyer. Today will be profitable and fulfilling, just like the successful completion of an intricate design or a won case.
Consider yourself as an adventurer ready to set off on an enticing vacation. Any barriers to this much-desired break are likely to crumble, and you'll be on your way to refreshment and relaxation.
On the academic front, picture yourself as a marathon runner finally crossing the finish line. The pressures of the race will lighten, and a sigh of relief awaits you at the finish line, marking the end of your academic marathon.
If you're planning to buy property, visualize yourself as a seasoned haggler finding the perfect bargain. This is the day to secure a deal that you'll be proud of in the years to come.
On the family front, envision an evening filled with warmth, laughter, and shared stories. It's going to be as delightful as a family picnic in your favorite spot.
If you're living abroad, imagine a homing pigeon finally returning to its nest. An opportunity to visit home may present itself to you, bringing a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Picture your love life as a rollercoaster ride, preparing to take an exhilarating turn. Strap in and prepare for some thrilling moments.
Lucky Number: 18. This number signifies transformation, intuition, and self-reflection. Embrace these energies today.
Lucky Color: Saffron. This color signifies wisdom, joy, and courage. Bring it into your day to enhance these aspects of your life.
Sagittarius (Western: November 22 - December 21 🏹 | Vedic: Dhanu - December 16 - January 14)
Dear Sagittarius, envision yourself as an eager suitor receiving a positive response to a marriage proposal. Anticipation and joy fill the air as you step into a new chapter of your life.
Imagine yourself as a sociable butterfly, being invited to an event you've been longing to attend. Your social life is about to take a fascinating turn, with you at the center of the vibrant gathering.
On the professional front, think of yourself as a hard-working employee who's diligent efforts are about to bear fruit. Prospects of promotion are on the horizon. It's your time to shine and let your skills be recognized.
If you're contemplating a job change, picture yourself as a daring sailor ready to set sail towards unknown but rewarding territories. A change that aligns with your heart's desire is in the offing.
For those seeking admissions in a prestigious institute, imagine receiving that much-awaited acceptance letter. Your academic journey is about to become more exciting and rewarding.
Imagine your love life as a blooming garden, rich with colors and fragrances. Delightful moments are about to make your love life more vibrant and satisfying.
Lucky Number: 9. This number symbolizes wisdom, learning, and spiritual growth. Let this energy guide your actions today.
Lucky Color: Red. This color represents passion, courage, and determination. Incorporate it into your day to inspire these qualities within yourself.
Capricorn (Western: December 22 - January 19 🐐 | Vedic: Makara - January 14 - February 12)
Dear Capricorn, think of yourself as a respected sage whose honesty and directness attract the attention and admiration of those in higher positions at work. Your authenticity is your strength, continue to let it shine brightly.
On the professional front, visualize yourself as an enchanting magnet effortlessly drawing affluent clients towards your services. Your skills and talents are undeniable, and they are sure to attract the right attention.
As for financial matters, consider yourself as a prudent owl who is wisely cautious when it comes to investments. Remember, the safest road often leads to the richest destination.
In terms of health, envision yourself as a dedicated athlete who finally witnesses the rewarding outcomes of strenuous efforts in regaining fitness. Your commitment to a healthy lifestyle is about to pay off.
Imagine a joyful reunion at home as cherished guests grace your abode, turning your day into a memorable one.
If you're planning a business trip abroad, envision it as an exciting expedition, with the preparations already beginning to set sail on this new venture.
Picture yourself as a moth drawn to the flame, passion about to get ignited, setting your love life aglow with radiance.
Lucky Number: 4. This number signifies stability, reliability, and practicality. Let this energy ground your actions and decisions today.
Lucky Color: Cream. The color of peace, warmth, and simplicity, wearing or surrounding yourself with this color will infuse your day with these qualities.
Aquarius (Western: January 20 - February 18 🏺 | Vedic: Kumbha - February 13 - March 14)
Dear Aquarius, see yourself as an eloquent speaker at a conference, as you may get an opportunity to express your innovative ideas at work. Your thoughts are valuable, so share them with confidence.
Envision yourself as a prosperous merchant, with an improving financial situation, just like a flourishing marketplace.
If you're planning to sell property, imagine yourself striking a fantastic deal just like an expert negotiator, who knows the right time and place to strike.
Celebrating the success of a loved one? Visualize this event as a joyous festival, filled with cheer and merriment. Your happiness doubles when shared with others.
As far as health is concerned, see yourself as a dedicated yogi, unwavering in their routine. Consistency is the key to unlocking the door of well-being.
On the home front, imagine a sunny day filled with laughter, as joy and happiness fill your household like radiant sunshine.
Planning an out-of-town journey? Picture it as a refreshing retreat that provides a delightful change of scenery and a much-needed break from the routine.
Think of your love life as the beautiful dawn after a long night. Romance re-enters your life, filling your days with exciting hues.
Lucky Number: 11. This master number is associated with spiritual insight, enlightenment, and intuition. May its energy guide your actions today.
Lucky Color: Purple. The color of royalty, creativity, and wisdom, adding this hue to your day can help inspire you to new heights.
Pisces (Western: February 19 - March 20 🐟 | Vedic: Meena - March 15 - April 13)
Dear Pisces, see yourself as a wise treasurer, carefully managing your resources. Keeping expenses in check is the key to fortifying your financial fortress.
Imagine your social initiatives as seeds you're planting. Not all seeds germinate immediately, so don't be disheartened if the responses aren't as you expected. Patience is a virtue.
Think of yourself as a fitness enthusiast, embarking on a new regimen. It's set to reward you with a stronger, healthier body.
Picture your family time as a cheerful reunion that fills your heart with joy. Treasure these moments, for they are the stuff life is made of.
Longing for a vacation? Visualize your wish being fulfilled, like a sailboat finally setting out to the sea after a long wait.
On the work front, imagine yourself as an innovator, taking initiatives and leading the way. Your proactive steps today could set the course for your professional journey.
Picture your romantic life as a peaceful sanctuary. Today, your aim is to be in the arms of your beloved and enjoy those precious moments of intimacy.
Lucky Number: 8. This number is associated with material prosperity, balance, and resilience. Let its energy guide your actions today.
Lucky Color: Silver. This color represents sophistication, modernity, and emotional balance. Incorporate it into your day to evoke these qualities.
Final Thoughts
As we look back on our celestial journey today, the wisdom of Pegasus rings true in every sign. This winged horse calls us to boldly embrace our potential, to reach for the stars in all our endeavors, and to be unafraid of the heights we can achieve. Each horoscope today carries a piece of this wisdom, reminding us that within us lies the power to transcend earthly limitations and to touch the sky.
I leave you today with a parting gift from Pegasus - a reminder that, much like this mythical creature, we too are a unique blend of earthly matter and divine spirit. We are capable of incredible transformation and can reach heights we never dreamed possible. I'm grateful you've joined me on this journey through the stars, and I hope that the wisdom of Pegasus will inspire you to spread your wings and explore new horizons.
Until we meet again under the starlit sky, may the boundless wisdom of the cosmos guide your journey. May you soar above challenges, harness the wind of change, and gallop towards your dreams with steadfast resolve. Blessings to you on this day and always.
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UNDER WICKED SKY is Here! How it Came to Be Part 1.
My latest novel, Under Wicked Sky, has just hit the market like a battering ram made from a cannibalized car door! 
It feels strange to call it my “latest”, though, given the long and excruciating process of conception to completion to release, and the many works I’ve written since.
It’s not unusual for a novel to take many forms and directions en route to completion – much less release – but had I known Sky would have to endure these trails and trials… well, I would have written it anyway. Point is, creating is not always an A to B process. If you care for a peek inside the heartaches and headrushes of writing — stay with me. But I warn you, it is not always an inspiring story. 
Under Wicked Sky, like my debut novel Progeny, began its troubled existence as a screenplay.  In an effort to give myself an opening for my TRUE ambition, which was to become a film actor. 
But that’s for later. 
Couched in my youthful ambition was a compulsion to send a message of some kind. With the controversy of global warming just beginning to rear its catastrophic head in earnest, it occurred to me that when this thing really gets going, it’s going to change everything. And not just a little. Folks get cranky when they’re hot. Murder rates rise. Police forces are stretched to their limits. People die just from the heat itself as well. Even if you don’t believe global warming is real, it’s not hard to imagine a debilitating heat like the kind depicted in Under Wicked Sky.
The Carlisle Inn, Sky‘s main setting, is a well-appointed bed and breakfast with high tech air conditioning called Cold-Con, designed specifically to deal with the new crisis. Naturally, people are going to want access to this luxurious cool, and those who are inside are going to fight to protect their shelter. Supply lines cease to flow. Law breaks down. Civilization begins to crumble. Next thing you know — cannibals.
Similar peril would befall the tale itself in its damned and damnable voyage. I began submitting the script here and there, and immediately garnered some interest, though none of these early leads panned out. Then I was cast in an independent zombie film titled One Last Sunset. You can watch it on Amazon:Zombie extras recreate the big dance scene from Thriller on the set of One Last Sunset. Not even joking.
Producer and director Kevin Richmond expressed interest in the script. He had a long way to go with his zombie feature and not a lot of money to work with, and I’m not a very patient guy. In time, no doubt, he would have gotten it done. However, I chose to continue submitting the script.
and I’m not a very patient guy. In time, no doubt, he would have gotten it done. However, I chose to continue submitting the script. 
And there was no lack of interest. But my lust for Hollywood credibility would bury it alive.Here I am re-killing The Walking Dead’s Addy Miller, on the set of One Last Sunset.
Here I am re-killing The Walking Dead’s Addy Miller, on the set of One Last Sunset.
Check here next week for the next thrilling installment — THE ADVENT OF CHAPPIE: HOW TO GASLIGHT A SCREENPLAY!
Purchase Under Wicked Sky: Amazon.com: Under Wicked Sky eBook : Greene, Patrick C.: Books
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ltcmdrdax · 2 years
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STAR TREK VOYAGER SEASON 4,  PART II.
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PROMPT,    accepting.
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klingons!  there’s no group more infuriating or stubborn in the entire galaxy.   that’s for damn sure.  reorganizing her quarters is all jadzia can think to do in order to occupy her time  —  she’s not leaving,  she’s sure as hell not apologizing to sirella or worf,  so that’s the only option isn’t it?  so keep herself busy and avoid more confrontations  —  there have been enough for at least a month taking place over the last several days alone.  
tension pulls at every muscle in her body as she stomps around aimlessly,  finding an overwhelming desire to just shut off every thought and feeling that tries to force its way to the surface.  that’s easier,  isn’t it?!  it’s what she’s done with uncomfortable experiences her whole life  —  put them in a box,  compartmentalize until she feels like actually dealing with them,  avoid,  push aside,  ignore.  
of course,  it turns out this sort of heartache isn’t so easy lock away.  that’s just her luck.  jadzia can remember telling julian about the lack of interest dax had presented in regard to romance,  and at the time it’d been true    until a stubborn,  pig-headed klingon had broken through.  damn him.  damn curzon for his ties to the empire.  damn her heart.
it’d been months since they’d last spent any real time together,  with worf stationed aboard a klingon ship and she aboard the defiant  —  maybe that’s all this had been.  they’d missed each other,  and the fact that alexander’s been reassigned had made for a convenient excuse to move the wedding up  —  the uncertainty of life in the middle of such a brutal war had made that undeniably appealing.  after the hell she’s endured over the last several months,  the idea of humoring martok’s wife had sounded exhausting  —  and in reality had been worse than jadzia had imagined.  she much prefers klingon men,  she’ll say that much.
there’s no real concept of how long she’s been alone when the sound of the door chime breaks the silence that,  now that she thinks about it,  should’ve been drowned out with some loud music or something.  anything to work as a distraction.  it’s too late for that now.
“go away!”   maybe her tone shouldn’t be so harsh,  but there’s no doubt in jadzia’s mind that whoever’s on the other side of that door is gonna try to convince her she’s in the wrong.  no,  no,  she has absolutely no interest in that  —  she’s not having that conversation.  
much to the annoyance of her twisting heart,  they don’t leave.
with a huff,  heavy footfalls lead the science officer to the door,  hands on her hips as the door slides open with its familiar hiss,  a deep scowl so prominent it hurts as jadzia snaps,   “what?”
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she’d expected benjamin;  maybe julian;  martok,  even  —  so there’s a flash of surprise as the barrier moved aside reveals none of the men she might’ve anticipated  —  instead it’s a woman she’d met briefly only yesterday.   suddenly jadzia’s throat is tight as lips press firmly together,  a battle to reign in her feelings rising up at the knowledge that she’s face-to-face with an empath.   “what do you want?”   
it’s not entirely clear why,  but jadzia moves aside to allow the woman in while she returns to finishing her tasks  —  anything to keep herself busy,  anything to work as a distraction.  just her luck,  the words that follow stop her in her tracks,  jaw set as the trill remains facing away from  ( @aempathie​ ).
“how are you feeling?”   as much as she might want to,  there’s no ability to muster further annoyance at the question as the box springs open and jadzia finds herself faced with everything she’s been trying to avoid for hours now.  
eyes lift,  locked on an arbitrary spot on the ceiling in some futile attempt to keep tears from her eyes as a bitter laugh precedes a sarcastic response,   “oh,  i’m fine,  i don’t know why you’d ask.  there’s no reason i wouldn’t be fine,”
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sulahnvhenan · 3 years
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just thoughts about nerien and thantiel as prisoners of a dreadnought---
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for day 3, “domesticity” of “from bobadin with love”, i made a playlist for my favorite ship! i specifically am referencing the sub-theme of “sharing”, since music is a major part of mandalorian tradition and something i imagine they would share in together. some of the songs are just vibes i liked while writing for them, and some are songs i feel encapsulate them very well.
i leaned into themes of water and travel, the former since it is often paired with washing away sins and rebirth, and the latter since they’re a pair who’ve voyaged across star systems and will continue to do so to be with each other. i also leaned into folk songs to keep up with the idea of traditional mandalorian music, but you’ll see other genres as well.
the left side deals more with doubt, competition, and longing, moving into the right side which deals more with acceptance, comfort, and devotion. you can listen to the playlist below. i hope you enjoy!
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these are all fiction and do not reflect the members personally. most of my content is NSFW so please read with caution :)
➻ these works are all my own imagination, i always put credits on each of them if they’re inspired of something.
➻ please don’t repost nor copy my ideas. i give my all when i write these fics, you’ll understand when you do write.
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➔ updated: november 8th, 2023
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fluff "✿" | angst "✘" |  smut "❦" | suggestive "☀︎"
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OT7/MULTIPLE MEMBERS
⟶ Sleep Who? ➳ {❦} ➳ [pwp]
     ⇥ (Jimin x Reader x Jungkook) ⇥ (3.9k)
↳  « it's late, but would that stop you? You know Jimin's always ready but you didn't expect Jungkook to deliver as well »
⟶ Between the Stars and the Moon
   ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}  ⇥ [ lunar chronicles!au] ⇥ (??k)
    ― PART OF THE MOONRISE MASQUERADE COLLAB
↳  « a great honour as they say. when you were chosen for an important mission to Luna, you didn’t think you would immediately fall to the man that was assigned to you. when Thaumaturge Kim agreed because of his mere curiosity, he didn’t think you would be different than what he already knew. and when Alpha Jeon received orders that he couldn’t refuse, he didn’t think he would meet his mate in such crucial situations. the bond between both men was formidable until you came along but after loyalties were tested and betrayals seeped through, would you choose between them still? »
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김석진 ; KIM SEOKJIN
⟶ I Don’t Think I’m Okay ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [childhood friends!au?] ⇥ (4k)
↳  « with many chances wasted, you couldn’t even resist anymore »
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민윤기 ; MIN YOONGI
⟶ (✧) Cupid’s Curse ➳ {❦, ✘} ➳ moodboard
          ⇥ [exes to lovers!au?] ⇥ (6.3k)
↳  « you don’t even know him anymore, but he’s your first love then so be it»
⟶ Storge: Painting ➳ {✿}
         ⇥ [domestic!au, family!au] ⇥ (0.8k)
↳  «you're busy preparing something for your one-two arguably little ones without thinking they'll do the same to you »
⟶ Stars The Have Fallen ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [greek goddess!au, titanness!au] ⇥ (??k)
          ―  PART OF THE GODS AMONG US COLLAB
↳ « you knew fleeing from Zeus wouldn't be easy but you couldn't give up that fast without trying your hardest. Enter someone who you didn't expect could be the key to your survival so maybe, just maybe you might have a chance. »
⟶ All I Want Is You ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [holiday!au, on and off!au?] ⇥ (??k)
        ―  PART OF THE BLUE CHRISTMAS EVENT
↳ « used to Yoongi's unpredictable antics even before you broke up, it made you doubt his actions but what if he swears this will be the last time? »
⟶ Thronal Sacrifice ➳ { ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [historical!au, joseon!au] ⇥ (??k)
          ―  PART OF THE KINGDOM COLLAB
↳ « can Yoongi truly fathom sacrifice until the time has come for him to decide between you and his empire? »
⟶ Beguiling Melody ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [1800s!au, vampire!au, voyage!au] ⇥ (??k)
―  PART OF: COMPOSITION OF THE CENTURY COLLAB
↳ « secretly boarding the ship in hopes of finding a better life had not been easy. even more so when you witness something that could have put your life in danger. but the ominous yet captivating stranger sparks your curiosity when he began targeting your greatest desires - making you question if his intentions are to solely ensure that you will keep his secret »
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정호석 ; JUNG HOSEOK
⟶ Ghost Of You ➳ {✿, ✘,☀︎}
     ⇥ [childhoodbestfriend!au] ⇥ (12k)
↳  « he keeps begging you to go, but you insist on staying »
⟶ Down The Hatches ➳ {✘, ❦}
          ⇥ [pirate!au] ⇥ (3k)
  ― PART OF BANGTAN SORCIERE'S QUIDDITCH MATCH
↳  « to Hoseok, you were his only love as he was to yours and you both managed to maintain this secret for so long but what if fate wanted to decide the inevitable instead? »
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김남준 ; KIM NAMJOON
⟶ Holiday Shambles ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [christmas!au] ⇥ (5k)
    ― PART OF THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY COLLAB
    ↳ « when you have to spend time with both your parents and Namjoon's snobby ones for this Christmas, you're forced to show the best version of you even knowing what's to come. you're ready, right? After all, you're the best wife aren't you? »
⟶ Cruise Control ➳ { ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [summer cruise!au] ⇥ (??k)
       ― PART OF THE SEVEN SEAS COLLAB
    ↳ « people around you have pitied you for chasing him but how can you stop when he can never do wrong in your eyes. so perfect that you’ve been blind to what he truly feels about you, convincing yourself that the time will come for him to finally love you. the same questions will resurface once again on this cruise that you’re going on but are you truly ready whether the answers will be the same or not? »
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박지민 ; PARK JIMIN
⟶ (✧) Could Have Been You ➳ {☀︎}
          ⇥ [exes!au] (drabble teaser) ⇥ (832)
    ↳  « trying to forget old wounds might just spark another one »
⟶ (✧) Please, Lie To Me ➳ {✘, ❦}
          ⇥ [seelie!/shadowhunters!au] ⇥ (11k)
       ― PART OF THE THE FABLED COLLABORATION
    ↳  « centuries of loyalty vs. only months of fucking, how could you miscalculate? »
⟶ boo..yah! ➳ {✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [halloween!au] ⇥ (7k)
    ― PART OF JIMIN’S SUNSET SPOOKTOBER EVENT
↳  « you’ve been hoping that Taehyung will get the message when you keep on ignoring him for months now but what if his very inviting best friend offers something that will for sure relay your answer? »
⟶ (✧) Desperate ➳ {❦} ➳ [model!au] ➳ (3.8k)
↳  « being Jimin's assistant made you immune from his flirty tactics, but somehow you find it hard to resist him when he unusually becomes desperate »
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김태형 ; KIM TAEHYUNG
⟶ Washed On ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [fratboy!au] ⇥ (6k)
      ―  PART OF THE HOT BOY SUMMER COLLAB
↳ « Taehyung’s heated stares were what drew you in at first and you think he seemed shy since you’re shameless though he’s confusing you the more you see him. is he just planning all of this or are you also too fixed to see past what he’s been showing you? So who’s really playing here, you or him? »
⟶ Can’t Be Helped ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [easter retreat/spring break!au] ⇥ (??k)
  ―  PART OF THE SPRING BREAK-ING THE RULES EVENT
↳ « holy week just happens to be on the same week of spring break and you’ve been doing your best to avoid any temptations by joining an Easter retreat overseas - only to be met with the said temptation at the very same place where you’re supposed to have a break from him »
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전 장국 ; JEON JUNGKOOK
⟶ Blueberry ➳ {✿,☀︎}
     ⇥ [idol!au] ⇥ (1k+) ⇥ (drabble)
↳  « your boyfriend’s sudden change of hair colour well.. certainly surprised you in one way or another »
⟶ Order Up ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [restaurant!au] ⇥ (4.2k)
↳  « is the rice cake the reason you're choking right now or that hot waiter who can't get his eyes off of you? »
⟶ In This Paradise ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [tropical island!au] ⇥ (16k)
    ― PART OF THE SUMMER OF KISS EVENT
 ↳ « in an attempt to escape what's been planned for him, Jungkook hopped on a ship only to face a tragedy that he didn't expect and enter you who somehow couldn't believe to find company in this isolated land. was this fate or was this just a temporary chance of bliss as a challenge for you both? »
⟶ Game Over ➳  {✿,❦}
          ⇥ [gamer/streamer!au] ⇥ (5k)
↳ « you might not be a gamer but that won't stop your competitive side from wanting to defeat your boyfriend in this new game that you're both currently obsessing with. it's just a matter of time until one of you gives up but Jungkook can’t help wondering if it will be you or him »
― PART OF BANGTAN DLC: A STREAMER BTS COLLAB
⟶ Lovin' Hard ➳  {✿, ✘, ❦}
          ⇥ [summer fling!au] ⇥ (??k)
― PART OF THE END OF SUMMER ESCAPADES EVENT
↳ « you have rules for summer flings but Jeon Jungkook seems to knock them all down in his own little ways »
⟶ Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
       ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}   ⇥ [firefighter!au] ⇥ (??k)
  ― PART OF THE WARM THIS WINTER COLLAB
↳ « opposites attract. but jeon jungkook also knows that opposites can have explosive and dangerous reactions when brought together now that he’ll soon be an official firefighter. your differences are what made you attracted to him in the past but when your mutual friends broke up, you naturally fell out of touch. when fate brings the two of you back together, the undeniable spark is still there but with the two of you on such vastly different paths, doubts soon start to creep in. jungkook begins to wonder if he’s holding you back while you’re also similarly questioning the depth of his feelings for you. is this worth a try or are you both just too different to make it work?»
⟶ Stroke Of Midnight ➳  {✿, ✘, ❦}
          ⇥ [exes!au, new year!au] ⇥ (??k)
  ― PART OF THE RESOLUTION REVOLUTION EVENT
↳ « an opportunity that you couldn’t pass so you left everything behind, including the guy that you first fell in love with because of the sparkles in his eyes. you never thought that you would see him again, in the arms of another woman on the night of your return at a gathering on New Year’s Eve.»
D R A B B L E S
⟶ Annoying ➳ {✿, ✘, ❦}
     ⇥ [coworkers!au] ⇥ (2.9k)
 ↳ « you don’t know what his reasons are for pestering you on a daily basis but you sure know why you continue to tolerate him, even when you’re near your limit »
⟶ Endearing ➳ {✿}
     ⇥ [housemates!au] ⇥ (0.8k)
 ↳ « you're just worried when your loud housemate suddenly goes quiet after serenading you for hours »
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 titillating touches | oneshot collaboration 
╰┈➤ status: hiatus
the seven seas | oneshot collaboration 
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Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) Sentence Starters
“Wake up, my beauties. Rise and shine.”
“Just look at them. I pull one tiny thread, and their whole world unravels into chaos.”
“Did you catch that last move? Pretty cool, huh?”
“I thought you overworked it. Just a bit.”
“I've got things to do, places to go, stuff to steal.”
“See, now I just feel bad, because you're going to get fired.”
“It was fun, big fun. But, uh, we were kids.”
“A long time ago, you and I were friends. If that ever meant anything to you, prove it now.”
“You're right. That was a long time ago.”
“Well, I see you're busy. So, uh, stay in touch.”
“Wait! Wait! You're just going to run away?”
“No doubt you've seen my likeness on the temple walls.”
“Listen, I'm sorry about that. I don't suppose a heartfelt apology would do.”
“Heartfelt? From you? You don't have a heart.”
“Hmm. You let me live, you make me rich, I retire to paradise. So far, I don't see a downside.”
“So, where were we? Oh, yes. You were holding your breath.”
“S/He's so cute. And... so gullible.”
“You see? This is what happens when you use the front entrance.”
“So, which are you, a thief or a hero?”
“I don't want you to do this just because it's your duty. I'm asking you for myself now... Will you marry me?”
“I love playing pretend.”
“Here's the way this works. First, I actually commit a crime, and then you get to blame me for it!”
“I demand the right of substitution. Take me in their place.”
“Hey, look, I will not be responsible for your life.”
“Listen to you. You sound like my mother.”
“You're not a very complicated person. All someone has to do is imagine the most gutless course of action, and you're bound to take it.”
“You're really not going to lose any sleep over this, are you?”
“Because me, I'd be tossing and turning, knowing I'm alive, because I let my friend die.”
“I'm not responsible for this mess. And I didn't ask ____ to put their neck on the line for me.”
“Look, clearly I can't appeal to your honor. But I have other ways of convincing you.”
“I'd like to introduce you to your new bunkmate. Well, actually, you're their new bunkmate, as it's actually their bunk.”
“No, this is the nice ____, with lots of beaches and drinks. You know, with little umbrellas?”
“And, yes, you have my permission to stand there quietly.”
“Come with me. We'll speak of love.”
“Are you crazy? I saved your life!”
“Oh, I would've been fine. I always am.”
“All right, listen up. We're here for ten minutes. You get lost, you get left.”
“How nice to see some men haven't forgotten a little common courtesy.”
“Oh, great. Now I'm getting etiquette lessons from a bilge rat.”
“Honestly, you are the most boorish, pig-headed man I've ever met.”
“Hey, lady, I've seen the highborn boys your type hangs out with... and I'm the only man you've ever met.”
“At least I'm not repressed!”
“Repressed?! I'll show you repressed!”
“Bet you never thought I'd get us this far.”
“And boy, did we fight. It was like we'd rehearsed it. We were best friends from that day forward.”
“Enough talking. Time for some screaming.”
“Oh, get a shirt on before you poke someone's eye out!”
“...You're rescuing me!”
“But this going to cost you... Rescues aren't part of the usual tourist package.”
“Look, if you'd rather take your chances on your own, that can be arranged.”
“Yeah. Okay. See, in the hands of an expert, a good knife has 1,001 uses.”
“I've always loved the sea. I even dreamed of a life on it. But it wasn't meant to be.”
“You know, I've traveled the world, seen things no other man has seen, but nothing, nothing compares to the open sea.”
“Well, that's it. Time to go home.”
“Pray to the gods. We may be meeting them soon.”
“Gentlemen, it's been a privilege robbing with you.”
“Okay, I'm severely creeped out.”
“Bravo. No mortal has ever made it here before. Alive, that is...”
“You humans are so predictable.”
“Face it: your heart is as black as mine.”
“It wasn't the truth. It was me trying to pass myself off as someone I'm not.”
“I've seen who you are! You don't need to pretend!”
“I can't watch you die! ...I love you.”
“How dare you?! Everything was going perfectly, and now you do this!”
“Maybe you can fool these people, but I know who you are. You're a selfish, unprincipled liar!”
“Well, well, well. This has got to be a little embarrassing for you.”
“Don't push your luck. You're cute, but not that cute.”
“What's the matter? No fun if you're actually invited?”
“That's a very long voyage. And it's very, very dangerous.”
“Don't worry. I'll protect you.”
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kaizokuou-ni-naru · 3 years
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The Voyage So Far: Paramount War (Part Two)
east blue (1 | 2) || alabasta (1 | 2) || skypiea || water 7 || enies lobby || thriller bark || paramount war (1 | 2) || fishman island || punk hazard || dressrosa (1 | 2) || whole cake island || wano (1 | 2)
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ace’s execution is, in a way, the exception that proves the rule when it comes to one piece’s themes of blood and family. ace is set up to die for the crimes of a father he never knew and never wanted, and he does die here, but in the end he dies for the family he did choose, in the form of luffy, rather than the one he didn’t. 
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god do i wish we knew more about ms portgas d. rouge. with ace’s storyline pretty much wrapped it looks unlikely that we’re going to be learning more about her than what we got, which in my opinion is an absolute tragedy, because what little we do know about her is amazing and she’s an absolute badass. oda give us more female ds please.
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whitebeard’s power is so cool. it might be one of the visually coolest devil fruits we’ve ever seen, in my opinion. he he causes earthquakes and tsunamis while far past his prime; he pulls the sky apart with his bare hands. this whole arc is world-shaking, and whitebeard’s power is perfectly appropriate for it. 
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doflamingo’s speech on justice and rightness is one of the most well-remembered quotes from this whole saga, and rightly so. i’ve always found it fascinating, myself, because he’s right. he dead-on hits how the one piece world works- the world government and the marines rule the world not because of any inherent actual goodness or justice or right, but because they won a war a very long time ago. 
in a way, this reminds me of blackbeard’s line of “people’s dreams never die” from jaya. i like how oda isn’t afraid of letting his villains be right about the themes of the story, sometimes even having better awareness of them than the protagonists. 
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man, if i had to pick a single favorite spread out of the whole manga, it might be luffy’s marineford entrance. it’s so epic, and so completely unexpected for everyone else there. absolutely nobody was expecting strawhat luffy to drop out of the sky with a posse including two former warlords. it just makes me grin!! so much!! 
it also gets followed up by a solid two pages of just people’s reactions, from smoker’s “what the HELL is he doing with CROCODILE” to moria’s immediate incoherent rage, and i just love that the world and cast of one piece is so well-established and built up that we know exactly how all of those people know luffy and why they react the way they do. 
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going back to what i mentioned in the last post about marineford being luffy’s conflict of interest arc, i’d say it’s also the only time where he isn’t the future king first and foremost. in this arc, before anything else, he’s a little brother.
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there are a lot of what-if moments in marineford. moments where you kind of have to ask “what if this specific thing hadn’t happened, had gone differently?” would things have turned out differently? squard’s betrayal is one of them. does this change the outcome? would whitebeard have been able to survive if not for this injury? there’s no way to know. marineford is a lot of little tragedies, and they just pile up and up.
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marineford has just so many incredibly striking spreads. all of the momentous moments (and there’s a lot of them, in this arc) are done full justice. this is such an image heavy post just because marineford is such an incredibly visually strong arc. 
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conqueror’s haki is so cool and i love the way it’s set up and built up throughout this saga, with luffy’s constant inadvertent uses of it, from duval’s bull to marigold and sandersonia to the wolves in impel down, all leading up to this moment. 
i’ve heard people complain about conqueror’s as kind of a deus ex machina, but i honestly love it, it’s very cool and honestly i think it just seems to fit luffy as a power. if there was ever gonna be a character who turned willpower into a weapon, it would be monkey d. luffy. 
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i’m gonna take this chance to talk about garp, because this sequence of panels is heavily implied to be garp’s thoughts just before luffy punches him down, and it hurts. garp is a flawed person who makes some bad choices, and there’s no arguing that, but i think it’s very obvious he really, really cares about his grandsons, even if he never could understand them as people and that they never would have been happy as marines. and that’s just tragic, really. 
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the moment ace gets freed and the brief span of time where he and luffy can fight together feel so triumphant, and i think it’s one of the reasons the final tragedy of marineford hits so hard and feels so cruel, because luffy succeeds, here. he saves ace. he gives absolutely everything he had and makes it, and saves ace. the ultimate failure isn’t his. there was nothing more he could have done. 
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the first time i was reading one piece, i hit this page (which is also the last in the volume) and had to put the book away, take the bus downtown, wander around for a few hours, and buy myself some candy and some new books before i started feeling okay again.
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the thing about ace’s death, i think, is that it’s a tragedy, but it also feels so completely essential to the story going forwards and luffy’s character growth specifically that it’s really, really hard to imagine one piece without it. there are a lot of (really excellent!) fix-fics out there for marineford, and although those are often really good and their authors super talented, i think it’s really hard for them to ever hit the same way canon does with regards to this. 
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i always think of this scene specifically in contrast to zoro and mihawk’s fight, back on baratie. zoro and mihawk are both people who believe in honor in battle, true victory or death, and that’s reflected in their fight, in zoro’s refusal to turn and run even in the face of imminent death, and mihawk’s respect for that resolve. whitebeard, too, is an honorable man. he refuses to turn to run, even when facing certain death. 
the blackbeard pirates, however, are not. 
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i do enjoy how, just like roger’s, ace’s execution backfires tremendously on the marines. this was entirely a predictable outcome, too! this exact thing happened twenty years ago! the marines don’t learn. they don’t change. they’re so assured of their own rightness and power that they make stupid mistakes like holding a massive public execution after the last one blew up in their faces. 
(this is why they need coby so badly, for the record, and why it’s important that he still decides to become a marine after witnessing their corruption firsthand in shells town. the marines are long overdue for a reformation, one that orients them towards real justice.)
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i really, really enjoy crocodile in this saga. mostly because he hasn’t been redeemed at all, he’s still pretty much the exact same kinda awful person he was in alabasta, he’s just on luffy’s side this time, and it lets us see him in a better light, when he gets angry at whitebeard for nearly dying or when he helps luffy and jinbe escape to keep the marines from getting their way. few of one piece’s characters are truly so one-dimensional as they can seem, and i really appreciate that. 
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i really really love all the interactions between luffy, ace and sabo as kids. they’re so fun and bounce off of each other so well. even though we only see them together for a brief time, they really feel like siblings. (which of course only makes later events hurt so much more.
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i’ve always been a little fascinated by the fact that it takes us this long to get luffy’s full backstory. it’s almost a fakeout, because we get part of his backstory in the very first chapter, and we’re kind of led to believe that’s all there is. it’s not until ace’s introduction nearly two hundred chapters in that we’re given any indication there’s more.
but at the same time, it makes sense. marineford is luffy’s focus arc, as arlong park to nami or thriller bark to brook. he hasn’t had a focal arc that’s really about him before this, while all his other crewmates have. it makes sense that this would be when he finally gets his flashback. 
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i think it’s cool that dragon and the revolutionaries show up at the grey terminal fire, because it’s one of the only looks we’ve gotten so far into what their actual regular operations are like. and, of course, they’re saving people. i really like this about the revolutionaries, that helping people in trouble is basically their modus operandi, when pretty much everyone else in one piece’s world mostly does saving on an incidental basis if at all. 
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i think a lot about how the last line of sabo’s letter to ace is also both of their last words to the strawhats. 
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death in one piece always feels much realer and more impactful to me than in most other series, and i think this is part of the reason why: in one piece, we are always shown the mourning. nami at bellemere’s grave, carrot grieving pedro, ace and whitebeard’s funeral. 
there are fewer deaths, comparatively, than most other series, but they’re given so much room to echo. we’re still feeling the impacts of ace’s life and death in the most recent chapters of wano. it ties into the theme of inherited will and all the way back to hiriluk’s final speech, of men not being dead so long as they’re remembered. 
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the picture of luffy at marineford always kind of strikes me. he looks so young and so solemn, and yet much more himself than he did when we last saw him losing his mind on amazon lily. i really like it. 
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sometimes i just think about the sheer depth of trust and love the strawhats must have in each other to separate for two years, far longer than they were ever together, to solely dedicate themselves to improving for the sake of crew and captain. none of them even hesitate, and none of them ever doubt that the crew will be reformed at the end of it.
after all, luffy keeps his promises. 
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fans feel like they can control the members and think they have a say in their life and relationships because of company’s excessive content, from run to bon voyage to in the soop and bunch of dvd’s they release in a year, which some are more than 10 hours. it makes it seem like we see their whole life, what they do, which members they hang out with and how they feel all the time when thats not the case at all and we only see like 10% of their life but the company has a really good way manipulating this with these content.. its a good marketing strategy, the fans becomes more involved with the boys when they feel like they know their life so its harder to leave them, and with so many fans without a social life its easy to become obsessed which is what most of these shippers are, i’ve been a kpop stan for a long time and i have never seen another group that releases content as much and long as bts does lol
I have to respectfully disagree with you anon.
It is easy to blame others and it is much easier to blame a company and capitalism for how the public reacts to something.
How you react to something, how you interpret something and the narratives you create from that, is entirely your problem. If you can't recognise boundaries, if you can't understand that even though we "know a lot about the guys" because of that content, we don't really know anything, that's really your problem.
You are only consumed by all that if you let it. And yes, there are people who have a fragile mentality, who are too imaginative or live in the clouds but that's not the company's fault and by extension the guys' fault.
It's true that one of BHM's strongest marketing strategies with regards to BTS is that they are super close to their fans, that what we see is what is etc., and to some extent, I don't doubt that's true. I don't think they fake their love for their fans or the interactions between them but it's also naive to think that all we see is all that happened. That what we saw in a 10-minute video is all there is to see. At the end of the day, the content we watch is edited and only shows us what they want us to see. If a person can't rationalise that, it's not the company's fault. It may not even be the person's fault. It all depends on a person's common sense, I guess.
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