#like if i had the dimensions of the Plex

[monty-glasses-roxy]

ANYWAY

Speaking of details, do we actually know how big the Pizzaplex is? Like... Obviously it's huge but do we have any kind of source that says how big it actually is? Or a good approximation of it?

#fnaf security breach #tales from the pizzaplex #tagging both cause why not #but yeah in terms of rebuilt au and possibly Meteors too #i want to know how much space i have to fuck around with #obviously it's a lot but i have some ideas #and thought it would be cool if i could figure out a way to make like #a to-scale or whatever mock up of the place to experiment with #like if i had the dimensions of the Plex #i could than add areas around it to compensate the car parks and shit #then remove the actual building #even the edges of the land and blammo! #exact map of the land to fuck around with!! #i can experiment and see what i like the look and feel of! #and it would also give me an idea of what CAN fit in that space #my problem is I'm a very visual person #if i can't SEE it mentally or physically #i find it kinda hard to work with #numbers mean fuck all to me but if i can put them in a program that will give me a visual plane- #to work with? #that'd be dope as hell I'd have fun with that #so yeah is there any kind of source with this information? or perhaps #a good approximation we could work with? #i wanna fuck around and find out with the space!!

[amphiptere-art]

Black Star is sitting on one of the benches in the pizza plex. Seemingly almost falling asleep. Looks awkwardly painful but he seems comfy. He's awoken very abruptly by happy roars. Ravenous speeds past. Shaking the whole hallway. Black Star holding onto the bench to keep his balance until the rumbling stops. He lets out a exhausted sigh. Trying to comfy on the bench again. Ignoring the other footsteps that pass by. Believing there simply one of the others trying to keep track of ravenous. Although he stiffens in surprise on the footprints stop and a voice calls out to him.

Are you all right there? You don't look exactly comfortable? If you're taking a nap then shouldn't you go to your room and be in bed?

Black star snarls. Sitting up on the bench. His body tensing in an aggressive manner.

I'm fine where the fuck I am. Go chase your brother or whatever. Leave me alone.

DH Earth gets an angry face. Stiffening up and looking like she's going to follow Ravenous. Although she stops. She shakes her head with a snarl and looks back towards Black Star.

You know what. What is your problem!? I haven't done anything to you! I've heard a thousand times that you've had some issues in the past. Blue Moon's terrified of me. I'm not an idiot. But it's been months. It's been literal months and you still hold on to this anger. You fight with me and kick me out of every room! I have a right to feel comfortable here! I've been trying to respect your space. How about you give me some!

Black Star growls. Backing up further on the bench. Claws slightly unsheathing.

I don't have to give you anything! You already get everything in the world, All you earths do. You just have to stay away from me and my brother and there won't be any issues.

Well why don't you try and stay away from me for a change!

I have been!

No you haven't. The only time you do was when I am somewhere before you are there. But no if I walk in a room with you suddenly I have to get out.

That's fair! We're avoiding each other the same way.

And what if I have to go to the other side of the room. What if we're both invited. Every single time that's happened I'm the one kicked out. But no my brother gets to stay. Do you realize how much they whine about the fact I'm not there!

In my opinion they'd be better off without you.

Oh shut up! I'm not like your Earth. I don't care how similar our worlds are. I cared for a ravenous. I still care for ravenous! Why the hell can you not give me that!

Because all you Earths are a scam!

No we aren't! I'm an exception! I'm the difference! Every other Earth I've ever heard of is a kind, blind, bludgering idiot! Every other Earth in this goddamn multiverse can't even make up a lie for their own good. They might be truthful to a terrible fault, but they out of everyone are the most kind in this whole goddamn multiversal family! You're supposed to be the one that knows everything about the multiverse! How do you not realize this!

Black Star snarls. Standing up attempting to look intimidating to DH Earth. It does not come off well due to his smaller size. DH Earth holds her ground.

I do realize it and I don't care! I'm forced to be in your presence in three different dimensions! You could at least give me some care here.

Then can you give me some care!

DH Earth brings up her hands into fists. Clearly angry. Black Star attempts to back up. Falling down on the bench though forgetting it was behind him. Bringing his hands up defensively.

(And now I'm going to give a bit of a pause if you guys want to send over some sort of moderator. @digimonlover09 @sigery)

#sams #tsams #tsams au #sams au #red blue and black #crossover story #desolate hunger #Let's see if we can repair Black Stars relationships with Earth's.

[the-chaos137]

Can we talk about Ruin rq?

Ruin was corrupted by a psychotic, masochist virus for most likely, years. They lived in a world where everyone was constantly fighting, war everywhere, all their friends trying to them. Their creator being the reason for all of that.

When sun went to Ruined Monty, they immediately attacked him because they thought he was Ruin. That’s what Ruin has to live through. They were trapped in their own head for years, most likely in the same amount of pain that Sun went through when stuck in Moons head. They wanted out, in the interphase it was clear they were in PAIN.

And Moon and Sun found a vile labelled “cure” and used that to cure Ruin. THEY WERE THE ONES TO CURE RUIN. Ruin has done nothing to them since coming back. Sure they could be faking. But why would they if they found an actual cure in their og dimension?

Ruin sees things other people don’t. It’s who they are. They can see the editors cameras. They can see codes and messages in the static around the plex. Remember this is still FNAF, meaning there still are children’s spirits hanging around the location. Ruin can see their messages in the static. That’s my theory as to why they haven’t fixed some of the static. They want to help.

Could be a stretch but whatever.

Moon is constantly suspicious of them even though they haven’t done anything besides being DIFFERENT. Besides being a little strange. They have HELPED Moon and Sun. They were kidnapped by Eclipse, threatened to be tortured, told Eclipse to his face that they could help him with his mental health. Why would they be acting? It doesn’t make sense to me.

Moon refuses to trust them. Ruin was alone during Christmas. Not even Earth went to see them. They were alone. They’re insecure, as shown in their diary that MOON READ. That is such a dick move, that’s their private thoughts and feelings. If Moon had a diary and someone read it he would be PISSED. I get he doesn’t trust them but there is NO evidence that they are against them in ANY WAY!

And moon still doesn’t trust them. I just don’t get it. I get Moon has trust issues but come on dude. THEIR DIARY??? Low blow.

[ Bonus:

Ruin days stuff like “oh my gods.” Or “gods”. And I find that quite interesting for their character, most likely hinting that they are a pagan or something else. ]

#fnaf security breach #tsbs #tsams #tsams ruin #tsams theory #wtf

[montywithchildhoodtrauma]

Have another SAMS short because I can't sleep and want attention. This is Floating through time, I promise I'm fine.

Eclipse rocked back and fourth on the couch, mindlessly fiddling with a cube Moon had gotten him, the colors were mixed and matched, and no matter how hard he tried he couldn't get more than two sides to have one solid color. It felt weird being out and about, moving around instead of stuck in the vast black expanse of his mind. it often felt overwhelming, he had a hard time moving his body the way he wanted, limbs jerked suddenly and weird noises erupted from his voice box. Don't get him wrong, he loved being back in control, after five decades of blackness, it only felt like a second. Like when you sleep, you close your eyes and then suddenly your alarm is going off.

        Eclipse was dimly aware of what he had done, and while Moon, Earth, and Sun tried telling him that he wasn't the cause to the horrible things that had happened, he still felt guilty.

        He could have done something, protected his counterparts from becoming completely him. he didn't feel welcome in this body, Moon had offered to build him a new one, something more stable, he had refused. He didn't need one, didn't deserve one. He deserved to be in this body, deserved to slowly deteriorate into a useless pile of metal, wires, and plastic. He couldn't help with the children, much to his dismay, but he helped clean up after they all left. It was for the best he didn't interact with the children anyway, who knew if... the other was fully gone or not. He didn't want to hear the screams anymore.

        He liked the others though, Lunar was easy to talk to, he liked running along side the little puff ball. Monty was a brute (just like the old Monty) and enjoyed tossing Lunar into the air as they walked together. Monty joked about how Eclipses self esteem was lower than Suns (DEAD, HES DEAD AND ITS YOUR FAULT) Earth was kind and gentle and never forced Eclipse to talk, but the option was always there. She fix his rays a little bit... RAYS! Rays was nice too! And also had a strong bond with Lunar, almost everyone liked each other, kinda like a family... Eclipse felt bad for intruding here, he had offered to return to his home dimension (Hurt, Nǎo was going to hurt him).

...

        "You are home" Moon said looking up from his desk, he had allowed Eclipse into his lab to watch him work, as long as he promised not to touch anything.

Home? No this wasn't home, he didn't live here, "b-"Eclipse tried.

        "I'm not sending you back there" Moon set down his project and sat beside Eclipse, "You don't have to live at the pizza plex with us, but I promise you wont ever go back there"  Eclipse sat there for a moment, letting Moons words sink in.

"Eclipse? Are you ok-AY!" Moon was pressed into the back of the couch, Eclipse wrapped his arms around Moons middle tightly, nuzzling his face into Moons clean ruffles. 

        "Th-thank y-OPEN-ou" his voice was muffled as he felt something warm and wet slip down his face.

Moon slowly returned the hug, and unspoken promise between them. "Don't thank me, thank yourself" He pulled the older bot closer to his chest, "you were so brave" Eclipse's shoulders shook as he melted into Moons touch.

        It wasn't his Moon, his Moon was long gone, but this Moon and everyone else who lived here was willing to take him in after everything had happened... 

        He doesn't remember falling asleep.

...

        Eclipse flopped onto the floor beside the little hut where Lunar was sleeping, gold and red eye watching the little one with care. He had been getting nightmares as of late, Eclipse stayed near so he could get Sun if need be. Lunar shifted, arms wrapping around a worn stuffed dog. Eclipse rested his head on top of his hands, eyes drooping as he watched the gentle rise and fall of Lunar's chest. 

...

        Eclipse sat up with a jolt, surprised to feel a new weight pressed against his mangled side, two arms tugged Eclipses over the little body, he watched with mild, tired, interest as Lunar tucked himself in. Eclipse shifted so Lunar could use his other arm as a pillow, resigning to the fact he would have a sore neck the next morning. 

        "Clipse?" 

Eclipse opened his eyes, glancing at the younger bot. "Yes?" he yawned, tears budding at the corners of his eyes.

        "D- do you remember what it was like?" Lunar's voice was soft as he fiddled with the older's hands, joints creaking from years of wear and tear.

"What-t-t, what-t-t was like?" Eclipse had a hunch, not a very good one but a hunch none the less.

        "bein' stuck in your head" Lunar curled in on himself as if embarrassed or nervous, Eclipse couldn't pin down one emotion. "Sorry, its stupid I'll jus-"

"No" 

        Lunar turned his head to look at the worn down bot, "what?"

"I said no" Eclipse repeated, slowly sitting up, fixing Lunar in his arms, "It-t-ts not st-t-tupid to be curious, you were merely asking a quest-t-tion" Eclipse rubbed Lunar's back as he leaned against the house, "don't-t-t ever apologize t-t-to me for want-t-ting t-t-to know someth-thing, FIZZY FAZ! okay?"

        Lunar nodded, eyes drooping slightly as Eclipse continued to massage Lunar's back.

Eclipse didn't like being stuck in his head while the virus did god knows what, he remembers being tired, unable to move, listening to Virus taunt, play, and kill.

        "Not-t-t fun, HAPPY BIRTH-TH-DAY! you know like when your asleep T-T-TAKE YOUR NAP! and someones conversat-t-tion worms it-t-ts way int-t-to your dreams?" Lunar nodded, head falling onto Eclipse's chest.

        "I couldn't-t move much, like... I knew someth-thing was going on around CLEAN UP! me, but I couldn't-t-t do anything about it-t-t" Lunar perked up at that, eyes fully open once more. 

        "Liiike a fly st-t-tuck in a cube of jelly, th-thick and st-t-ticky makes NAUGHT-T-TY BOY! it-t-t hard t-to move" Eclipse thought about the long nights listening to the Other scream and fight Monty, the poor screams of the little groups of people. Eclipse hated it, it was his fault.

"You know times passing but you can't do anything about it?" Lunar asked, and Eclipse wished he could remove the knowing look off of Lunar's face, wishing the young bot didn't have to go through what he did.

        "Yeah, like th-that-t-t" Eclipse says sadly rubbing the top of Lunar's head. Eclipse could understand why he had to go through that, but Lunar? Lunar hadn't deserved anything bad that happened to him. It wasn't fair! Eclipse slowly lowered them back to the ground, "T-t-try t-t-to get-t-t some sleep, alright?"

        Lunar didn't answer, unless you count snores that could put Suns to shame as an answer. Eclipse chuckled then turned off his voice box, not wanting to have a random spasm and wake the younger bot. Eclipse pulls the younger closer to his chest and falls into the welcoming arms of sleep once again.

        Eclipse stared at the body before him, it looked like him, only not so beat down. Actually, not beat down at all, the body was pristine, the rays not jagged and mangled, the hands had casing, the body had mismatched colors still, but it was more pattern like than anything else. The hat had its bell and the pants were full and long, the slippers weren't ripped, and the face, oh the face. He carefully reached out to touch it, hand jerking into a roll before landing on the body's cheek. He looked up at Moon and Sun.

        Sun stood there eagerly, hands clasped tightly to keep himself from fidgeting, it didn't do much considering he was bouncing up and down like a child. 

        Moon had stuffed one hand into his pocket while the other was trying to get Sun to stay still, but he was rocking back and forth eagerly himself. 

"Why?" Eclipse asked softly, returning his gaze to the bot on the floor.

        "Because we didn't want you stuck in your own mangled body for the rest of forever?" Moon said, "that and I couldn't repair your original body even if I tried, did you know your voice box it melted into your head?" 

        Eclipse shrugged, blinking in surprise as a few drops of oil fell down his face, he didn't deserve this, why were they being so nice? He didn't understand. A hand grabbed his shoulder, causing him to yelp. "Sorry!" Earth squeaked (when did she get here?) the two stared at one another for a moment, "would you like a hug?" Eclipse nodded numbly, letting Earth pull him close.

        He wasn't surprised when two more body's pressed against him, instead he nuzzled into the crook of Earths neck, smiling at the smell of dirt and rain. His smile grew slightly as something small clambered into his lap, pressing its head against his stomach. Earths free hand came up to pet the back of his head as Eclipse began to sob, clutching to Earth like a lifeline.

        They all stayed like that for some time, until Eclipses head jerked backwards, scratching Earths neck and slamming into Moon. 

        Eclipse and Moon groan in pain as Earth releases one of her hands to check her neck. Lunar starts giggling as Sun begins to check his brother and sister's injury's. Eclipse carefully removes himself and Lunar from the blob of attendants that was quickly becoming panicked from Suns panic. Lunar continued to laugh, writhing in the older bots arms.

        Perhaps he should take the body, if not for himself then for the others. He yelped as one of his arms jerked out, he would have dropped Lunar had he not jerked his arms around Eclipses neck in panic. Case and point he supposed.

        Eclipse stood at the balcony, watching the children filtering in slowly. Lunar was grasping his hand tightly while Moon leaned against the wall, he wouldn't come down unless the others truly needed help. Seeing Moon usually set the children straight. 

        "You ready?" Lunar asked, looking up at Eclipse. He nodded dumbly not trusting himself to speak.

        "OK!" Lunar said releasing his hand and standing in front of Eclipse, "Sun, Earthy and I are going to do this biiiig build up! then when Sun says 'here he comes' you walk out onto the balcony, do a big entrance, and then jump into the pit!" Lunar put his hands on his hips, "got it?"

        "Yeah I got it" He replied, smoothing out his pants. Oh how he wished he could just stay in the little hut forever.

"Alright! See you soon!" Lunar stuck out his arms and leaned back, gravity taking him down, and letting out a loud Whooop! Leaving Eclipse and Moon left.

        The two stood there for a moment, listening to Lunar and Suns voices careen through the daycare, mixing with a softer voiced Earth and the sound of screaming children. Moon cringed at the loudness of it all while Eclipse edged forward, soaking it all in.

"You excited?" Moon asked, snapping Eclipse out of his daze.

        "Hm? Oh, yeah" Eclipse gripped the curtain tightly,  swaying back and forth in anticipation. 

Moon nodded "right, you're welcome to come back up here if it gets to much" Moon crossed his arms, fondly watching Lunar and Earth herd the children into a semi-circle around Sun. "No one would judge you, Sun and Lunar have done it a few times"

        Eclipse nodded again. "LOOK! HERE HE COMES" Sun shouted pointing up to the balcony, Earth and Lunar turned around in mock surprise while the children shoved each other to get a good look at Eclipse.

        "Show time" Moon said backing away to give Eclipse some space. Right, Eclipse walked- no, he skipped to the edge of the balcony dipping into a deep bow. 

        "HELLO FRIENDS!" He screamed, coming out of his bow, jumping off the balcony and forcing his body into a pirouette in the air before falling into the pit.

Show time indeed. 

#sun and moon show #sun and moon show lunar #sun and moon show earth #ao3 #sun and moon show eclipse #sun and moon show sun #sun and moon show Ruin Eclipse #sun and moon show Monty #Eclipse my dearest I have only heard you speak a few times #but I love you #Not in a romantic way #but you are now my new Scrimblow #Deal with it and get in the box of SAMS and MAFS box that I own #i love them your honor #we have fun here #Lunar and Ruin Eclipse are friends #I'll give him more trauma later #Moon if you don't save him i'm going to kidnap your brother and give him therapy

[sigery]

Hey give me an info post about your sun and moon show AU and if you don't have an info post tell me the basics of everything that has happened in it. I wish to research your AU but I do not know where to start. So could you give me a head start?

I have two main ones:

Remorseful Lord Eclipse & Not Alone (these are links to their original base posts)

This is a list of important characters to each universe, though very baseline (this is most of my AUs, only a few are developed at all)

In Remorseful Lord Eclipse, the original family was named after the seven deadly sins. Later Gluttony adopted a set of Bloodmoon twins from a gladiator verse. I don't think I ever made an official post introducing Chaos (Killcode), but basically Pride got 'sick' and Envy ended up pulling Chaos out of him. Instead of being overly violent, he got protective of the family.

From here Gluttony (and Chaos) kind of went on an adoption spree; adopting three 'travelers' from @madcatdaderpydrawer-blog's tf verse.

First was Hazard during his usual traveler time that Gluttony found passed out and just took home with him.

Second was Ghosty who is kind of the ghost of Lord Night from a non canon timeline who almost died from having his magic/life energy drained. He got art.

Third was Kitten who had failed to get the star in his timeline and ended up developing Stockholm syndrome before Gluttony stole him for a 'extended sleepover'.

Little BW Eclipse & Little BW Lunar also got adopted. They came from a cult where they were being brainwashed that again Gluttony surprised adopted. They are both human children with a lot of issues.

RS Solar was adopted from @eclipsedcrystalstar after he almost died after burning down the pizza plex. Just going to link everything since he only has a few posts

Glitter is a Sun that almost got decommissioned that Chaos kidnapped.

Most of these guys are tagged with their names; A lot of stuff is back and forth with madcat and me

Oh and there is a plot about kidnapping a tf Sun so he and tf Moon can learn to be better people but I'm not locating that thread right now. And tf Monty is being tortured in a pocket dimension. I think these are Kitten's original dimension people, but don't feel like checking.

@madcatdaderpydrawer-blog & @eclipsedcrystalstar feel free to correct or elaborate on stuff

I'll get back to you on my Not Alone AU later, which is much simpler

#rle #rle family recap I guess #envy #gluttony #pride #lust #greed #gore #glory #chaos #hazard #kitten #ghosty #rs solar #glitter #probably other tags I'm forgetting

[sulky-star-cluster]

Glam Freddy, I have good news… probably good news. Under the assumption that you have your star more under control and won't wipe out every living thing in the dimension again, uh Black Star mentioned letting others move in outside of the pizza plex. Partially because he is pretty well traveled and knows some people that could benefit from a kind of restart and knows people who might know more people. I know the eclipses aren't the best company so you might be able to make some other friends soon. Though I do think hanging out with Antares and the others could also be fun, find some common ground and all.

Glam Freddy: I haven't touched that star ever since this happened.

Cygnus: Wait black stars inviting other people!?

Antares: Sounds like it won't all be eclipses either.

Cygnus: Are they really going to let blood moons in here!

Antares: Look I doubt black stars going to force them to interact with you. They can live out in the woods hunting deer or something.

Glam Freddy: What is a blood moon?

Cygnus: A lunatic-

Antares: A blood-eating animatronic.

*Glam Freddy's face is trying to hold back concern. Antares Is relatively calm looking while Cygnus looks like a grumpy kid throwing a fit.*

Glam Freddy: Oh. At least he's not a danger to us.

Cygnus: Depends on how you look at them.

Antares: They're also fairly aggressive. Hopefully having fun in abandoned world will be enough for them.

*Glam Freddy perks up. Looking happy and helpful.*

Glam Freddy: Hopefully. I suppose it would be great to have other companions. You eclipses are just not quite.

Cygnus: Likable?

Antares: Trust me, we know the tale.

Glam Freddy: Well I thought you were all unlikable. Honestly talking with you. You seem just like normal.. people. Maybe a little gruffer than most, but normal.

Antares: Haha. If only that had any impact.

*glam Freddy makes a concerned face*

Cygnus: Anyways. You want to see our friend with the bomb strap to there head.

Glam Freddy: Oh, yes. I am certain they would want the bomb removed sooner than later.

Cygnus: My thoughts exactly.

#sulky star cluster #ask #antares #cygnus #glam freddy

[thecourtjester12]

What's the backstory behind the Monty in Wonderland AU?

Ifffff you're meaning how it came to be, well…I can explain that real quick, but I'm sure you're probably meaning moreso the story of the Au a bit?

Or a 3rd option that eludes me…

Anywho, I shall be answering the first two above! And Hopefully you are prepared for a bit of a ramble here! ^-^

Monty In Wonderland or MIW came to be because of an ask to do with pocket dimension JDCAU (the asks apply to canon of the AU but are initially happening in tandem from a separate pocket dimension, fun stuff!) But because of lil lore tidbits on that Moon I had a lovely question from FriskHeart to do with 'Alice in Wonderland'

And this lead to some silly banter in response from the beans on how Moon kinda acts like Cheshire with how he messes with Monty when they joke together and a silly comment about the idea of 'Monty In Wonderland' sounding silly

A good few of my DCA au's have little ties to JDCAU or others but…that is neither here nor now is it? :3

Butttt….that lil ask sparked my creation of turning a silly originally one of comment into an Au!

As for the Au itself…

Welllllll….I can't say I have a ton planned out just yet, a lot of loose ideas and bits and bobs kinda thing atm (I find it easier to plot out Au's that have a heavier basis in Canon…case and points being JDCAU, LSAU, CTAMK and to an extend J-TOL)

I do plan to have a good mix of both Fnaf SB canon and the original 'Alice in Wonderland' so i need to do some planning on all that to merge it nicely but also put my own twists and headcanons in as well of course ;3

I have a handful of characters roughly figured out and the medium tho so that's a start! ^-^

Writing with occasional illustrations (much like the original books, this lets me show of pretty (in my opinion at least…) designs and scenes but gives me the flow of 'nonsensical' writing that actually makes sense but sounds like it doesn't

Monty (as the AU title suggests) replaces Alice, he's still an animatronic, still the same metal gator man except for the fact he is in a…old fashioned child's dress that will NOT come off, it is way to snug and SHOULD rip but its just...stuck. And he has no clue where he is or what's going on, things feel familiar but not, familiar faces that look….more organic the he's used to seeing.

Everyone's more…animalistic and fantastical and what is WITH the old timey clothes, we're not in the 80's aesthetics anymore and its really throwing him for a loop here.

And what's more the Moon here…or the one that's LIKE his friend Moon 'Cheshire' is reallll sassy, much like Moon is but dialed up to a 11 (man…what a jerk they are) and Monty can't seem to wrap his head around anything in the place or what is and isn't real, all he knows is he needs to find a way to get through the strange 'land of nonsense' and get back to the plex where things are NORMAL again…more or less normal at least as a pizza plex with sentient animatronics can be at least.

#jesterposts #jesteranswers #miw au #ask answered #millenniumproductions #fnaf daycare au #jester rambles #I really want to get it to be fully fleshed out enough to properly work on this au #i love it #i love all my au's >-< #buttttt....looks like CTAMK will be the first to have its main storyline completed since it's the MOST fleshed out thing of all my Au's #long post

[dfroza]

A photographic memory from may 15 beginning in ‘11 with a view from Tulsa, Oklahoma of the City Plex Towers across the street from nordaggio’s coffee

noah’s ark- on a sunny sunday afternoon

(the 3 towers were constructed according to the dimensions of the biblical description of the Ark in its length and width and height)

May 15, 2011 • Facebook

followed by a view of MacArthur park downtown Los Angeles in ‘12 and then a piece of mail and a cup of coffee in ‘17 while i was staying on Lafayette avenue in GR

and a string of Facebook memories from ‘11 back to ‘09

this side of heaven holds so many temporary things- a life and death cycle that seems to never stop spinning

but a day will come when time and decay is done for good- and all things will be made new, and will stay that way- forever

[Christian Mark Christian] This is why I love the tradition of the Christmas Tree: unlike other trees who’s leaves fade, decay and fall off, it’s an “Evergreen,” symbolizing how the seasons of decay and rebirth will end one day in a flash of illuminated, sparkling, child-like wonder and beauty upon which the season of eternal fresh will begin…

[Don Rozanski] evergreen is the art of everlasting life-

coffee is one of the basic food groups that all humans need to survive- in fact, i’m pretty sure it took over the bottom of the food pyramid

destiny is a puzzle we put together one piece at a time- even though we don’t see where some of the pieces fit, there is a reason for them

whatever the art of me is- i can only hope it reaches through the skin and into the heart of those who take the time to look & listen

for quite some time i’ve only had words to paint with- but maybe that’s all i needed to paint a clear picture of my heart

hello Sunday- the 15th of May- we’re right in the middle of a field of mayflowers

the outside of me is getting older by the day, it’ll simply fade away- but my spirit will never learn to age

the body is a funny thing- it ages without any prior authorization from the mind- thankfully, there’s a new one waiting when this one is done- one that will never deteriorate into dust

and no, it’s not an energizer bunny body!

life is a beautiful mess- something of a fine frenzy- but the puzzle pieces still find their fit, when grace is invited in

May 15, 2011 • Facebook

Mayfest is a little wet! This wind is stinkin’ intense!

Blustery day Pooh bear!

don’t close your eyes… this is your life, and today is all you’ve got now… and today is all you’ll ever have. This is your life, are you who you wanna be?

May 15, 2009 • Facebook (the last borrowed from lyrics by Switchfoot)

[andreagagner38-blog]

How Punk Shaped Digital Music

Genres in music are like branches of a tree. Based mostly in Perth, 27-12 months-old Laura Jane Lowther makes digital pop music, DJs, gives vocals for quite a few producers and creates sound installations. Wong is not saying that only bimusical individuals expertise music emotionally. All of us do this. It is extra that bimusicals may faucet into that area of the mind in an effort to toggle between multiple musical types. The primary ingredient in Uncover Weekly, it seems, is different folks. Spotify begins by wanting at the 2 billion or so playlists created by its users—each one a reflection of some music fan's tastes and sensibilities. Those human choices and groupings of songs type the core of Discover Weekly's recommendations. Well, I don't even know what this music genre is, but I can inform that it is fairly horrible. I'm just glad that prog rock isn't on this record. Other than just a few vivid spots, the industry is a wash with mindless drivel. It displays in their sales. Blame it on spotify if you'll. The rubbish that's forced on the plenty isn't nearly as popular as these doing it to us need us to consider. Take a look at one of the best selling albums of all time. Adelle, even Bruno Mars is proof enough that individuals can pay for actual music performed by a proficient artist. A form of American roots music with its personal roots in the English, Irish and Scottish conventional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Individuals, jazz, and blues. Like jazz, bluegrass is performed with each melody instrument switching off, taking part in the melody in flip while the others revert to backing; that is in distinction to previous-time music, wherein all instruments play the melody collectively or one instrument carried the lead throughout whereas the others provide accompaniment.

The difference between bluegrass and country is defined not solely by the sorts of instrumented used, but also in how these instruments are used. The composition of songs are significantly completely different, and really simply distinguishable once you hearken to a song in every type. Nation music consists primarily of dance tunes and ballads focusing mainly on a gentle rhythm. However with the numerous subgenres of country music that exist at the present time, there is also an limitless variety of paces and tones.

Listening to your favourite music can truly reduce stress and give you more power, since you're using actively providing your mind with pleasure. I additionally really feel that all types of musical bits equivalent to beat, http://www.audio-transcoder.com chord development, timbre, quantity, stereoshape, most famous music Genres 2017 sound high quality and so on. play an element in how the music influences me. This 1941 essay is probably the most accessible place to start studying Adorno on common music. Plex helps playback of virtually any music file format, together with lossless varieties like FLAC. No matter how many tracks you've got, you'll be able to play them wherever you go. deep liquid bass : Deeper cuts from liquid bass (for the serious enthusiast), which mix the glossy synth traces of liquid genres with the bass from drum and bass. Blues music, by origin, is African American folks music, whereas most Jazz music would not have the identical folk elements. I publish this knowing that immediately folks will disagree with a number of my examples and descriptions, as a result of people can't agree on something relating to electronic dance music. Led by The Utley Foundation, the campaign's web site gives details about a variety of musical actions - together with listening to music, creating playlists, making music and music remedy. Get your music video live on VEVO and begin earning royalties from the world's biggest music video web site. From channel setup to video uploads, we've got you lined. This musician is considered to be one of the best worldwide artists who perform in the genre of dancehall. Konshens worked with nicely-identified producers together with Chris Brown and Major Lazer. In 2017, such his hits as Right Back" and Turn Me On" had been launched and can be known as one the best dancehall songs of the previous 12 months. A number of philosophers think that fashionable music complicates the standard ontology of music because the established distinction between works and performances has been supplemented by music that exists as recorded sound. Reflecting on well-liked music's reliance on mass-mediation, Gracyk (1996, 2001), Fisher, Brown (2000), Davies (2001), and Kania argue that there are essential aesthetic dimensions to the processes by which in style music, particularly rock music, is created and shared as recorded music. It is right here, somewhat than in stylistic differences, that latest well-liked music differs most sharply from the classical repertoire.

If this is so, how are we to understand the simple existence of different musical genres? As humans dispersed out of Africa and across the world, they took their tradition with them. As they dispersed, they lost contact with their respective cultures. And because the new environments they encountered differed vastly from each other, an important variety of cultures developed in response - and proceed to develop all the time. The star of this dancehall artist additionally began to shine vivid in 2017 and he is considered as one of the most consistent dancehall artists in the historical past of this music genre. It was laborious to find a single dancehall celebration in 2017 that was held with out his songs Approach We Roll" and Careless Gal" that made the high temper. His different no much less well-known songs are Badness" and Reminiscence".

My favourite kind of style for music is post hardcore Rock and Punk Rock. My favourite from these two must be Punk Rock as a result of I love the way it always keeps you feeling good with its rhythm. To me it makes me want to dance even when I'm by myself. However I believe every kind of music should make you cheerful as a result of all types of music are good and it is best to recognize music for its art and musicians that work really exhausting. So in my view, all genres ought to be liked.

[hazyheel]

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2019 Day 7

This is one of our long tournament days, with 10 tournment matches on the card. The first match was TAKA Michinoku vs. Taiji Ishimori, and they went at it with vicious submission holds and strikes. Taka did his best to work over Ishimori’s injured neck. This was a really quick match, over in just a few minutes. Taka went for the Michinoku Driver, and Ishimori countered with a DDT and then a Bloody cross for the win. Ishimori: 8, Taka: 0.

Grade: B+. As far as short matches go, this was really really fun. The holds looked brutal, it was a frantic pace, and Ishimori proved just how good he was. Even from behind, all he needs was that one move. Ishimori is really leading the rest of the block at this point, just as would be expected.

Next up, Ren Narita vs. Bandido. First time on the tour that Narita isn’t curtain jerking, so good for him. Bandido kept things hard hitting and fast paced, which played well into Narita’s strength based offense. Once again, Narita hit the overhead belly to belly, but couldn’t bridge, so even with a quick cover, Bandido could fight out. At one point, Narita tried for another one over the ropes, but Bandido was able to block. On the apron, Narita was able to hit another release belly to belly on the apron and went for a suicide dive, but Bandido caught him and nailed a powerbomb on the apron, and Narita barely escaped the count out. After that Belly to belly on the apron, Narita wrestled at a quick pace, with several rollups, but Bandido fought back with the go to sleep and a 21 plex for the win. Bandido: 4, Narita: 0.

Grade: B+. Another really good match. This was Narita’s best performance so far, and all because he picked up the pace a little bit. Really good stuff, and happy to see that Bandido is finally picking up some wins. Really good match.

Right into Titan vs. Jonathan Gresham. Gresham quickly decided to go for the arm here, but Titan proved to be quite the technician as well. At one point, they had their legs tangled up, and they were both standing on their heads and slapping each other. Titan seemed to have an advantage when it came to striking, while the two seemed mostly even in terms of technical wrestling. However, Gresham continued to work over the arm, always coming back to that as his baseline. The two continuously traded rollups, and Gresham finally locked in an octopus, even traping the arm so that Titan couldn’t get to the ropes. Titan tried to drop to the mat to get Gresham off of him, but Gresham kept the hold in and actually locked it in deeper for the submission victory. Gresham: 4, Titan: 2. 

Grade: B+. Things have been really good tonight. A very good technical match here, showing that Gresham, despite some setbacks, is still in this tournament. He is still dangerous, and can submit people very well. Gresham is an underdog in the tournament, and he gets that across very well. Titan continues to deliver, and I hope that he picks up some points himself.

Into a Roppongi 3k battle, Rocky Romero vs. YOH. A match that I was really looking forward to, I always love the battles in the stables. Rocky’s mind games didn’t seem to work much on Yoh, who has trained alongside Rocky for far too long. The two continued to dodge each other’s moves in a quick paced beginning. At one point, Rocky blocked a dragon screw leg whip right into an armbar, which started the targeting of the arm that we have seen for so long. Yoh countered by targeting the already injured leg of Rocky. He was able to lock in a calf crusher, but Rocky countered it into a cross armbreaker for a submission sequence. Another thing that struck me about the match was that Rocky seemed to know every way to get out of a dragon suplex, so Yoh had to rely on his leg work. And that is exactly what he did for the win, picking the leg after Rocky tried forever clotheslines and locking in the Calf Crusher for the win. Yoh: 4, Rocky: 2.

Grade: B. A good match, with a lot of exciting spots. They destroyed each other with chops and strikes, and the limb work was as exciting as always. I really liked how the fact that they know how to counter the other’s finishers, and constantly reversed out of it. It made Yoh look for another avenue, and he did with the calf crusher. Given that this was his second usage of that finisher, along with his match against Ospreay, we may see a new finisher in the tag matches. 

Back into the A Block, Dragon Lee took on Tiger Mask IV. Juice Robinson mentioned that these two are actually friends behind the scene, which was confirmed with a pre match handshake. Lee tried to keep the speed up, but Tiger Mask knew from his experience that he didn’t have to keep up, so he simply stayed stationary and used some power moves and strikes. Tiger Mask also showed a high flying side tonight, hitting two big crossbodies, one of them to the floor. Tiger Mask hit his classic tombstone into a tiger driver, but Lee kicked out right at the last second. Tiger Mask was able to lock in a sleeper, although he quickly transitioned into a guillotine armbar. Lee got to the ropes and fought back into it, turning it into a striking match, nailing Tiger Mask with two knees to the face and Desnucadora for the win. Lee: 6, Tiger Mask: 4.

Grade: B-. Good match. I liked seeing Tiger Mask showing his experience, because that really is his greatest asset in this tournament. Lee once again showed that he is able to deliver in hard striking contests, although he struggles when it comes to mat wrestling. An interesting dynamic going into his match with Takagi tomorrow. 

Then we had BUSHI vs. DOUKI. Battle of Luchadores. Douki attacked before the match, and Bushi fell for it for some reason, despite using that same trick himself. However, he quickly fought back with a rana and a suicide rana. He then took off the rest of his nice ring gear, whipped Douki with his belt, and choked him with his shirt. A lot of this match took place on the outside, with Douki beating Bushi all around Korakuen Hall. Douki locked in his tecktie choke, and nearly got disqualified, but he released just in time, only to then push the ref over. After Bushi got control of the match, it was all over. Bushi was able to hit a codebreaker, followed by the MX for the win. Bushi: 2, Douki: 2.

Grade: C. A meh match here. I thought it would be interesting if we had a weapons base brawl on the outside, but that stuff ended about halfway through the match. Otherwise, they just kinda did their signature moves and Bushi won. The stuff in between was kinda boring, except for the brawling. I really like that. Also, Bushi is on the board.

Next up was SHO vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru. Kanemaru was working over Sho’s cauliflowered ear, and then brought him into the crowd for a brawl. Sho was more that happy to oblige for a fight in the crowd, and the two fought with suplexes and slams onto the concrete. After the suplex on the concrete, Sho was barely going to make it into the ring, but Kanemaru shoved a young lion into him (Kanemaru didn’t get back in the ring.) and then hopped in at 19, winning by countout. Kanemaru: 2, Sho: 2.

Grade: C+. A pretty basic, quick match with a fun and creative finish. I always like how New Japan treats countouts as a legitimate win, and this was evidence of that. This makes sense for Kanemaru’s character, and was actually kinda heartbreaking to see Sho being so upset. He slid in right at the end, and it was sad to see. I didn’t think I would be so invested in Sho, but I really am.

And then we had Taguchi vs. Robbie Eagles. The two started with some mat wrestling, switching from fast counters to slow escapes. Of course, Eagles went for both the ass and the leg. That was an interesting dynamic for the match, where both wanted to work the other’s leg. At one point, Taguchi countered the double knees in the corner with a blue thunder bomb in a cool looking spot. He was actually able to hit the three amigos in this match for a near fall. However, he took too long charging up his Bumboye, allowing for Eagles to dropkick him in the ass. In an awesome spot, Eagles countered the Dodon with a rollup into the Ron Miller Special, an awesome looking counter, although Taguchi did make it to the ropes. Taguchi showed him that he could also counter a finisher into a submission, dodging the 450 and grabbing the ankle. Eagles then countered that with a turbo backpack for just a near fall. Taguchi was able to hit the Dodon, but Eagles then kicked out. Both guys were baffled that the other kicked out of their finisher, but Eagles recovered quicker. Taguchi went for the Dodon again, but Eagles forced Taguchi to the ground, and pinned him with a combination that I don’t know the name of. Eagles: 6, Taguchi: 6.

Grade: B+. I thought this was really good. They seemed to be very evenly matched throughout the fight, with Taguchi having a slight advantage on the mat and Eagles having the slight advantage in striking. Both guys are very impressive in their counters, and they weren’t acting too silly. In the end, it was a really close match that either man could win, it was just Eagles this time. I’d like to see who would win the next match.

In the main event of Block A, Shingo Takagi took on Marty Scurll. Commentators added an extra dimension to the match by saying that, while Takagi may be a heavyweight right now (a conspiracy theory that they often peddle), Scurll has regularly pinned heavyweights in Ring of Honor. So Scurll is being given a lot of credit here. Scurll was going just about as fast as he could to overwhelm the much stronger Takagi. Scurll went for the arm in this match, both softening Takagi up for his chicken wing, as well as neutralizing the power.  The two absolutely lit each other up in the corner with really fast chops and punches, but Marty put a stop to it with a tornado DDT. However, Scurll made a bit of a mistake trying to challenge Takagi to a strength contest, and he quickly went back to his tricky style, with his superkick to the shin and going for the fingers. Shingo beat the absolute crap out of Scurll with several forearms, but as Takagi went for the pumping bomber, Brody King tripped him on the outside. While the ref was yelling at King, Scurll nailed Takagi with an umbrella in the face, followed by a lariat, but for a near fall. Scurll then pushed Takagi into the ref, allowing King to run in for a sidewalk slam, again for a near fall. One more time, Scurll ducked a clothesline that hit the ref, but this time Takagi was able to fight off King, ducking a lariat so that it would hit Scurll, and then nailing King with a pumping bomber. In the end, Takagi was able to get the win, after hitting the Shinigami, a pumping bomber and a last of the dragons. Takagi: 8, Scurll: 4.

Grade: A-. Every match, Takagi seems to have the advantage less and less. This match was really really close, the closest we have ever seen it. Even before Scurll started to cheat, he had Takagi on the ropes. However, even with several dirty tricks, Takagi pulled off the win, and he did it in awesome fashion. Scurll deserves some credit too, really selling how important this match was for him. He pulled all of his best shots, but Takagi just wouldn’t stay down. Really good stuff, Takagi seems unstoppable at this point.

And the actual main event of the night, Will Ospreay vs. El Phantasmo. Not often to do I agree with the champion not main eventing, but I get why this is the main event. Right at the bell, Ospreay destroyed Phantasmo with a shotgun dropkick, and throwing him into the crowd right away, and throwing a chair right at his face. Phantasmo tried to run, so Ospreay destroyed him with a huge suicide dive. This was all in the first minute. Ospreay really hates Phantasmo. So, the only thing that Phantasmo could do was target the neck, and he did just that. Phantasmo ran into the crowd, so Ospreay followed him and beat his ass. Phantasmo had to get the advantage by throwing him into a concrete wall, following it up with a moonsault off of an arch type thing.  He then threw Ospreay down the stairs, and misted him with a fan’s drink. Back in the ring, they beat the crap out forearms and chops. Phantasmo continuously had the advantage using misdirections and outmaneuvering Ospreay, really trying just about every trick in the book. Ospreay still fought back with all of his offense, getting his hard hits in whenever he could, and countering using his signatures. At one point, Ospreay nailed Phantasmo with a flipping DDT. Ospreay then hit about 8 cheeky nandos, and hit a sort of electric chair slam for a near fall. Phantasmo then ducked the hidden blade and went for a low blow, so Ospreay lit him the hell up with kicks back and forth to the face, trying to finish with an Os Cutter, but Phantasmo dumped him over the top. Phantasmo nailed Ospreay with a piledriver on the apron. When Ospreay got back in the ring, Phantasmo hit a huge splash to the back for a near fall. Phantasmo went for a rainmaker, but Ospreay flipped around the arm, and hit about the hugest powerbomb I’ve ever seen for a near fall. When thee ref refused to count to 3, Phantasmo pushed him. Red Shoes then pushed him back, and Phantasmo tried to punch him. Red Shoes ducked and pushed him into a spanish fly from Ospreay, followed by a shooting star for a near fall. Ospreay tried for the stormbreaker, but Phantasmo kicked Red Shoes, and then fought out of the move to hit a low blow for a near fall. Phantasmo was then able to hit greetings from chasewood park to get the win, and we finally have a single frontrunner for Block B. Phantasmo: 8, Ospreay: 6.

Grade: A. This was really great. The hatred came across in a major way. I was surprised to see that Phantasmo got the win here, I wasn’t sure if they wanted Ospreay to lose at all, but I suppose that this would be the one to lose. They killed each other with awesome spots. And Phantasmo kept up his habit of beating better wrestlers using questionable tactics, and beating the living hell out of them when he can, whether or not it was against the rules. Match of the night right here, and this could be one of the most important matches in all of B Block.

Overall Grade: B.

Pros: Ishimori vs. Taka; Bandido vs. Narita; Titan vs Gresham; Romero vs. Yoh; Taguchi vs. Eagles; Scurll vs. Takagi; Ospreay vs. Phantasmo

Cons: Bushi vs. Douki; Sho lost; 

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The Royals #6 Review 

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The Universal Inhumans make their long-awaited return in the latest installment of The Royals.  With new artist, Kevin Libranda, joining forces with writer, Al Ewing, and colorist, José Villarrubia.  Brief recap and review following the jump.

This squad’s eventful journey to Hala has put The Royals on the track of the mysterious Progenitors and the cosmic beings’ connections to both The Sky Spears as well as the Prima Materia from which Terrigen is derived.

Last issue saw Not-Varr recreate the Supreme Intelligence by way of fusing its seed with the Plex Intelligence (a more benevolent and peace-loving version of the living computer that originated from his home dimension).  This new hybrid intelligence will attempt to ultimately bring about a new version of the Kree home world of Hala, an improved version in which peace, harmony and interconnectivity is the ultimate goal of more fully actualized society... what Noh-Varr refers to as ‘Hala in The Highest.’  

Ronan, the last surviver of Hala has accepted his role to guide the nascent new world on its path.  Crystal, his one time wife and love, wishes to part on better terms, but Ronan is not yet ready to let go of his pain and heartbreak.  It was duty that kept them apart to begin with and duty will once more stand between them.  Whatever hopes Crystal might have had that their one time love might be replaced with friendship or at least a mutual fondness is dashed as Ronan sends her away to return to her family and the needs of her people that have always stood between them.  

The Plex Intelligence has facilitated the repair of the Royals’ spacecraft, The Asterion, allowing the team to cruise off to their next destination in pursuit of the Sky Spears and the mysterious Progenitors.   

They travel to the great city of Novahala on Centuri IV a new refuge where the remnants of the Universal Inhumans have established a new home base.  It turns out that following the disbanding of the original Court of Universal Inhumnas, the four brides of the midnight king were not able to return to their respective homewolds; instead they have created a new home on Centuri IV where Inhumans of all races and species are welcome.  

Medusa and the others are granted an audience with Medusa’s one-time sister wives and they are each rather displeased to hear of Black Bolt accidental banishment at the hands of his treacherous brother, Maximus.

In an effort to appear the Queens, Medusa tells them of the Progenitors and the sky spears.  It appears as though the Universal Inhumans are themselves familiar with these mysterious sky spears.  Medusa and Not-Varr are asked to remain behind to discuss this matter while all others are told to leave (suggesting that some sensitive and secretive information is about to be discussed).  Unfortunately, we will have to wait for later to find out what exactly they discuss as the narrative follows the dismissed Royals who are led out of the queens’ chambers by the Light Brigade.  

Kal Blackbone, the Inhuman champion of Centuri takes Gorgon aside.  As a fellow warrior, he can tell that his one time ally is troubled.  Gorgon is initially reluctant to speak of this matter, but ultimately divulges that the chronic pain resulting from his past spinal injury has been getting worse and become more and more difficult to tolerate.  Kal commiserates with Gorgon’s anguish and suggests the two drown their sorrows in ale whilst trading stories of past glory.  The idea very much appeals to Gorgon, yet before he can follow Kal to the nearest bar, he is struck with an intense sense of pressure bearing down on him.  

It initially looks as though he is having a heart attack, but it is quickly revealed as something much more sinister as the air around his body begins to swirl.  Kal realizes that his friend is being attack by intruders and draws his blade to defend him.  A blinding light fires forth and it appears as though Kal is disintegrated to ashes

The villains show themselves.  They are warriors of the Snark race, the sworn enemies of the Centuri.  These Snark warriors seem to possess the same powers as the one-time super team, The Power Pack.  One has used a mastery over gravity to fell Gorgon while another has likely used laser powers to take out Kal.  

The issue ends on a cliffhanger with the Snark warriors standing over a fallen Gorgons and declaring war in the name of their race.  

An excellent issue.  The Inhuman comics have finally really found their groove.  All of the promise of a cosmic, spandex clad version of Game of Thrones has finally started coming to fruition as standard superhero fare has been traded in for intergalactic wars, alien diplomacy and intrigue and all sorts of cool, weird high-concept goings on.  

With the exception of the rather shocking end scene, there wasn't a whole lot of action in the issue.  Yet it is more than made up for by some really neat plot points, very cool world building, as well as some excellent character beats (especially for Crystal, Swain and Gorgon).  

After Crystal’s harsh but fair dressing-down of Ronin in last month’s issue, it was nice to see her once more show her softer side in trying to make amends with her one time love.  She has guanine affection for him and he for her, but Ronin is still far too emotionally wounded to be fully accept her ovations toward parting on friendlier terms.  Although this is not to say that Ronan is left in some dismal place.  The promise of Hala in The Highest will clearly reinvigorate Ronan and it is likely to be not too long before we see him once more in the role of a cosmic heavy in the Marvel Universe.  

Maximus, with all his nasty patter, continues to be a very fun character to read.  Yet, Ewing should be a bit careful about how he treads in regards to having Maximus mock Swain’s relationship with Panacea.  Maximus’ insults are not that far off from the kind of bigotry that many among the autistic/neuroatypical community are often forces to contend with and it would be a needless shame were any of that community to come off as alienated by Maximus’s insults.  

Speaking of Panacea, it does not appear as though her treatment of Gorgon’s injuries are proving as effective as initially seemed.  It looks as though his chronic pain may be worsening, possibly a result of Pan’s ‘cure’ wearing off.  Ewing has forewarned that a cast member will perish rather soon and I continue to be the most worried for Gorgon.  I dashed through those last few pages quite frightened that it would show Gorgon dying.  And even now his wellbeing is far from certain.  Not to mention that I’m a bit heartbroken to see Kal apparently killed off.  he was easily my favorite among the Light Brigade and always a fun character to read about.  I’m hoping that it will be shown that he was only stunned rather than killed.  

Novahala is a neat and welcome addition to the extended Inhuman mythos.  I really dig the idea of a cosmic home base for the the various Universal Inhumans first introduced in J. Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four.  

In lieu of a letters page, Ewing and company provided a very handy reference guide at the end of the issue, detailing the various throwbacks to older Inhuman and Kree involved tales that are peppered throughout the issue.   It’s a rather helpful reference as well as good accounting of a number of stories and comics that are each highly recommended

Kevin Libranda’s art is a welcome addition and works just wonderfully with the story.  His clean and confident line-work is extremely effective at bringing to life the wild new environments.  I also very much enjoy his knack for capturing emotion via facial features.  Medusa’s desperate determination, Maximus’ snark and Crystal’s compassion are each very well reflected in the ways in which Libranda illustrates faces and body posture.   It’s very impressive and works terrifically in conjunction with José Villarrubia’s vibrant coloring. 

Definitely recommend; Four out of five Lockjaws!

#Inhumans #The Royals #Al Ewing #Kevin Libranda #José Villarrubia #spoilers #review

[rebeccahpedersen]

What Makes A Basement Apartment “Legal?”

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I know a thing or two about real estate, right?

Fourteen years in the industry, hard-working lad, top agent in the brokerage, and memory like an elephant.

I’ve always maintained that knowledge is the key to this business.  Sure, sales is part of it, as is actually finding people who want to work with you, but knowledge is, and always will be key.

So what if I told you that I have absolutely, positively, zero idea what makes a basement apartment legal in the City of Toronto?

It’s true.  I’ll admit it.

A client of mine read Friday’s blog post, and on Saturday, said, “Great blog on Friday, that was really eye-opening!  But what must you actually do to make a basement apartment ‘legal,’ as you say?”

This was one of those moments where you basically revert back to a child, and do what you saw the cartoons do on TV.  Like when you’re embarrassed, and you put your hands in your pockets and kick imaginary pebbles.

So I did what any cat, fox, or bear would do, if it were animated in the 1980’s:

That pretty much sums it up.

If a sound accompanies my “shrug,” it would have been something like “Iaaaaaaaauuuuunoh.”

Well, crap.

What can I say, I don’t know everything.

I don’t know what must take place for a basement apartment to be legal, but I do know the following:

1) It costs a lot. 2) It takes a ton of time. 3) Many areas of government are involved. 4) It rarely goes well on the first attempt. 5) Very few people even bother trying.

This might be the only place in life where we can tell our kids, “It’s not worth even trying.”

Sorry for my cynicism, but if you don’t agree, after reading Friday’s blog, then you’re rich, have found the way to get 38 hours out of a 24-hour day, know people in government, and are the single-most patient man or woman on the earth.

So, since I don’t know what’s involved in making a basement apartment legal, I will provide you with my “go-to” for when a client asks me.

Back in 2012 when Richard Silver, now of Sotheby’s, then of Bosley, was the President of TREB, he sent out a letter to all agents which I immediately printed and kept on file.  No, I didn’t think to “copy” and put into a PDF; I actually printed it, and put it in a file called, “Knowledge,” which, no word of a lie, I had.  It was full of articles from lawyers, inspectors et a.  Things like, “What’s the difference between a Condo and a Co-Op?”  And yes, Google had been invented back in 2012, but I remained old-school.

Luckily that is all in the past, right?

So here’s the letter from Mr. Silver in its entirety:

    LETTER TO TREB MEMBERS FROM PRESIDENT RICHARD SILVER

March 2, 2012 — As Greater Toronto REALTORS we recognize that in comparison to other world cities, ours is a clean, safe and affordable place to live, and its allure means that we’ll continue to see greater intensification in the years ahead.

Toronto’s popularity is reflected for example, in the condominium market, which currently has more buildings under construction than in any other city in North America. Basement apartments also play an important role in meeting demand for housing throughout the Greater Toronto Area and if you have ever listed a property with one, you’re probably familiar with the “Seller does not warrant retrofit” clause. Second suites can cause confusion for homebuyers and REALTORS alike, but this doesn’t have to be the case.

According to noted home inspectors Carson Dunlop, achieving a “legal” basement apartment involves five areas of consideration: bylaw permissibility; compliance with the building, fire, and electrical safety codes; and registration.

In short, if a listing indicates that a property has a retrofit basement apartment, it must meet municipal bylaw requirements, have a Certificate of Compliance to verify that it has passed fire and electrical inspections, and be registered with Municipal Property Standards. Additionally, if it is newly constructed, it must meet Building Code requirements.

Identifying whether a municipality’s bylaws permit basement apartments and if any special conditions apply is the first step in the process.

Since 1995, municipalities have had the authority to enforce their bylaws with respect to basement apartments; however, units that existed prior to November 1995 are exempt from meeting local bylaw requirements.

The Building and Fire Codes are related in that the Fire Code is a subset of the Building Code. There is, however, an important distinction between them. The Building Code, which prescribes minimum requirements for the construction of buildings, for the most part applies only to the day the house was built, not retroactively. The Fire Code, which prescribes construction and safety issues related to how a building is required to perform should it catch fire, does apply retroactively.

In 1994, the provincial government set new Fire Code rules with which all basement apartments, new and existing, must comply. A unit upgraded to comply with the Fire Code is called a “basement retrofit”. The fire department must inspect all basement apartments, and when any deficiencies have been corrected, as is required, it will issue a certificate to verify compliance.

The Fire Code involves four key areas of compliance: fire containment, means of egress, fire detection and alarms, and electrical safety.

Fire containment refers to a building’s ability to contain a fire in the unit where it started. Walls, floors, ceilings and doors are rated based on how long they will survive a direct fire before burning through.

The typical requirement is a rating that affords a 30-minute separation between the units. Drywall and plaster ceilings for example, are acceptable but they must be continuous so that joists are not exposed in any room. By contrast, suspended ceilings are not acceptable.

Means of egress refers to the occupants’ ability to exit the house. Ideally, units should have their own exits. Units that share a common exit are allowed if the common exit is ‘fire separated’ from both of the units with a 30-minute rating. If it not rated as such, it can still be used provided that there is a second exit from each unit and the fire alarms are interconnected.

To be considered an acceptable second exit, a window must have an opening of at least 600 square inches, with the smallest dimension being 18 inches; the windowsill must be within three feet of grade; and basement window wells must extend three feet out from the house wall, to allow room to crawl out.

The fire detection area of compliance requires that all units have smoke alarms. Smoke alarms do not have to be interconnected unless the fire separation to the common exit area does not have a 30-minute rating. Some municipalities may also require carbon monoxide detectors.

Electrical safety refers to the required inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority.

As with the fire department’s inspection, deficiencies that the Electrical Safety Authority identifies must be addressed. In general, an apartment’s minimum ceiling height must be 6 feet 5 inches; its entrance door must be at least 32 inches by 78 inches; bathrooms require either a window or an exhaust fan; and if there is a parking spot for one of the units, there must also be a parking spot for the other unit.

Once bylaw and code requirements have been met and certified, homeowners can register the basement apartment with Municipal Property Standards.

Bear in mind that if your clients are planning to construct a basement apartment they must also apply for a building permit and comply with today’s Building Code.

Representing a house as a two family property requires that you verify it is registered with Municipal Property Standards. Failure to comply can result in a $25,000 fine and one-year jail term.

For more information on basement apartments contact your client’s municipality.

Yours truly,

Richard Silver, President

Toronto Real Estate Board

  Ah, yes!

The “Certificate of Compliance!”

Also known in real estate circles, simply as “The Certificate.”

If you’re touring a 5-plex that’s up for sale, you’ll ask the listing agent, “Is there a certificate?”  You needn’t say more.  He or she knows what you’re after.

If there’s a 3-bedroom semi-detached with a beautiful 1-bed, 1-bath basement, bringing in $1,800 per month, you’ll undoubtedly want to know how much “the certificate” adds in value to the home.

And that’s the kicker here, folks.  Buyers need to consider whether they even want the apartment to be legal.

I know, that sounds odd, but let me explain.

Let’s say that 3-bedroom semi-detached home that I alluded to above, with the $1,800 per month tenant (that covers about $350,000 in monthly mortgage costs, FYI), has a legal basement apartment.  What would it cost, compared to the same property with an illegal basement apartment?

It has yet to really be mentioned in either Friday’s blog, or today’s, neither in the blogs or the comments, so let me spell it out here as I think it’s the perfect time to tell those who don’t already know: the City of Toronto is turning a blind eye to illegal basement apartments.

Why?

Because we have a housing crisis.

And if the city were to shut down 100,000 illegal basement apartments tomorrow, we’d all be worse off.

So then really, what do you surmise the difference between and illegal basement apartment, a legal basement apartment is in the city of Toronto?

If that semi-detached was up for $1,200,000 with an illegal apartment, and the exact same unit next door was worth $1,300,000, both with $1,800 coming out of the basement every month, would you choose to pay the extra hundred grand?

Many of you will simply look at the cost involved with turning that illegal basement apartment to a legal one, and that’s fair.  But we don’t always know.  Despite the figures provided in the Friday blog post (which was for a new unit), it’s always been like trying to hit a moving target.

You might find an illegal unit that could become legal by simply widening the bedroom window (digging out, installing a new sill, affixing a new window), adding a couple of smoke detectors and CO2 detectors, putting a fire extinguisher in the hall closet, and filling out the requisite paperwork.

Or, you could go to all that trouble, only to have the unit inspected, find out you have to spend massive amounts of money, and in the process, have put a target on your back by alerting the City of Toronto to your unit.

Are the illegal basement apartments in the city better left as our collective dirty little secrets?

So let me ask two questions for the readers:

1) For those of you that have illegal basement apartments: would you consider trying to go after “the certificate,” and if not, or if so, why?

2) For the rest of you, which of the four areas of compliance ( fire containment, means of egress, fire detection and alarms, and electrical safety) do you find the most cumbersome?

Fun times on an otherwise uneventful Monday…

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[sigery]

Didn’t Glamrock Bonnie kill Glitchtrap like a year ago in their old house nowhere near the Plex? They had to change the whole channel because he was one of the main characters and they permanently killed him. It’s run by Springtrap (from a different dimension/series, not even an Afton) and Spring Bonnie last I checked

Also Afton is currently a living person on Glamrock Freddy and Circus Baby’s channel.

I have no idea, don't really watch other channels unless it involved sams/laes characters. I did know Glitchtrap didn't have a show anymore but didn't know what exactly happened. Honestly I assumed the voice actor left but i have no idea.

Well I mean if Springtrap is from another dimension, there could be another Afton out there. I have no idea. I didn't put much thought into the theory other than it being interesting.

#I don't know the sb show lore outside of the daycare crew #but hey thanks for some extra context

[hazyheel]

Best of the Super Juniors 2019 Day 6 Review

First up was Rocky Romero vs. Ren Narita, both at 0 points. The two started with some standard grappling. Narita was definitely holding his own in this match, but Rocky then introduced strikes into the mix. Rocky worked over Narita’s arm during the match, softening him up for the armbar. Interestingly enough, Rocky was not working the injured arm, showing that he is still avoiding the sneaky style. There was one roleup in particular that was really close, where Narita countered Rocky’s roleup and nearly got the win. Once again, Narita was only able to get a release belly to belly suplex rather than the bridge that normally gets him a win, so Rocky kicked out. Rocky was eventually able to get the full extension on the armbar, and Narita had to submit. Romero: 2, Narita: 0.

After the match, Rocky pulled Narita to his feet by the hair and slapped him, because of the disrespect that Narita showed him during the preview tag match. He offered his hand for a handshake, but Narita again slapped it away.

Grade: B-. Fine match, good showing for Narita. I think they worked really well together, and in the future they could have a good match. I think that they could have a much better match when Narita really develops his own style. Happy to see Rocky finally get on the board. 

Then we had Bandido vs. DOUKi, which has some history. Apparently the two know each other, as Bandido helped Douki get settled in Mexico when he first got to the country. Adds an extra dimension. Douki tried to start before the bell, but Bandido intercepted him by throwing his jacket at him and nailed a kick to the face followed by a crazy suicide dive. Douki was trash talking the entire time, but it was in either Spanish or Japanese so I don’t know what he was saying. The match really picked up when Bandido was in control, gaining a much faster pace. Bandido knew every move that Douki would make before he did it, and they really tore into each other with stiff Lucha offense. Douki nearly got the win with a necktie choke, but Bandido was able to get to the ropes. Bandido locked in a submission of his own, a crossarmbar with a head trap. It looked super cool, but Douki was able to fight out. At one point, Douki went for the suplex de la luna, but Bandido reversed into a almost a spike rollup for a near fall. Bandido then hit a go to sleep, followed by the 21 plex to get his first win of the tournament. Bandido: 2, Douki: 2.

Grade: B+. I think this was both guys best match yet. Finally Bandido was allowed to go fast, and that he did. The two understood each other’s moves, and they really went to town on each other. I don’t know if it will end as their best, especially for Bandido, but I really enjoyed this. And Bandido finally won!

Into a BULLET CLUB civil war, Robbie Eagles took on El Phantasmo in a match I was definitely looking forward to. The two gave each other a handshake to start it out, which is cool to see. They went to too sweet, but Phantasmo broke it up by attacking his teammate. Eagles had the speed advantage while Phantasmo had the strength. Phantasmo even went for Kevin Kelly, and when Eagles tried to convince him to bring it back in the ring, Phantasmo shoved him into the ringpost. When the two actually went into the ring, they wrestled really well, floating from one high flying move to the next. During Phantasmo’s spot where he stomps on the crotch on his opponent in the tree of woe, Eagles was able to deliver a german off the top rope. Love spots like that. The two went back and forth with high octane moves and counters, with one of my favorites being Eagles avoiding a moonsault, and then hitting a reverse rana for a near fall. The finish came when Phantasmo pulled Eagles’ bandana over his eyes, and then he nailed him with a superkick and greetings from chasewood park for the win. Phantasmo: 6, Eagles: 4.

After the match, Eagles yelled at his teammate, but they hit the too sweet and moved on. Phantasmo is much more of a heel.

Grade: B. Good match, not quite as dramatic as I thought it would be. It was kinda jokey in the beginning, but I think it really developed Phantasmo’s character. Phantasmo was kinda outclassed by Eagles, as shown in the beginning, so he cheated. He wants to win more than anything, and he is fine with being a total dick about it. They had a lot of good intereactions, but focused a little too much on talking during the match. I still liked it, and it was a good build to the match against Ospreay on Wednesday.

And another conflict in a faction, Will Ospreay took on YOH for Chaos supremacy. They shook hands in the beginning, and the crowd was actually pretty split between the two, which delighted them. Ospreay showed his strength advantage early on. Yoh had to target the legs because of the large size advantage from Ospreay. This, of course, meant that Yoh locked in the figure four, a classic way to assault the knee. At one point, Ospreay went for his classic backflip off of the opponent, but he collapsed when he landed, allowing Yoh to lock in a calf crusher. Yoh went for a superplex, but Ospreay slipped out and hit cheeky nandos. He then went to the top rope for a shooting star press, but Yoh rolled away. Ospreay landed on his feet and just collapsed, allowing for Yoh to lock in the calf crusher once again for a tense sequence that really felt like Ospreay would tap. Yoh continued to work Ospreay’s knee, and at one point went for a dragon screw leg whip, but Ospreay blocked it and hit a double stomp. Yoh was able to hit the dragon suplex, but he released it to send Ospreay into the turnbuckle. He then went for the move proper, but Ospreay flipped out of it, and hit a roundhouse and superkick, Yoh hit a knee lift, and then Ospreay hit a spanish fly for a near fall. He then picked Yoh up for a Stormbreaker. Ospreay: 6, Yoh: 2.

Grade: A-. Phenomenal. I loved these guys going at it. They have only improved since last year. I loved the knee work throughout the match and how much Ospreay had to work through it. Yoh seemed like he would win several times, and really went blow for blow with the much bigger star. This was great, and I think Yoh has big things in his future. Match of the night.

And in the main event, Ryusuke Taguchi vs. BUSHI. Taguchi started out with his goofy gimmick, and it was quite funny to finally get that out of a Taguchi match. At one point, he was Irish Whipped into the ropes, and he ran for probably a minute because Bushi just didn’t do anything. Eventually he hit a drop toehold and a dropkick on a slow moving Taguchi. Taguchi fought back and was able to hit a Kokeshi, but then Bushi started to work the ass, starting with several chair shots. That was a central focus during the match, as well as an odd “T” chant that Taguchi encouraged. Bushi worked hard to be able to hit his spike DDT on the apron, which Taguchi was desperately trying to avoid. At one point when Bushi went for his rewind kick, Taguchi just grabbed the ankle and locked in an ankle lock, for a sequence that ended in a ref bump. Bushi faked the mist and Taguchi ducked, so he got him on the way up, as well as a rewind kick. Taguchi still managed to avoid the MX though, then hitting a jumping ensiguri. Bushi went for a dropkick and Taguchi picked the ankle for a quick ankle lock, a dodon for a near fall, and then more agony in the ankle lock for the submission victory. Taguchi: 6, Bushi: 0.

Grade: B+. Good match with a lot of good comedy, and a fun closing stretch. Bushi worked really well with Taguchi, playing a no fun heel, while also holding his own in pure wrestling. This was a really good blend of comedy and action, with each understanding how the other’s style works. This was a very good main event. While not the best on the card, it was certainly a good way to send us home happy. 

Overall Grade: B+

Pros: Bandido vs. Douki; Eagles vs. Phantasmo; Ospreay vs. Yoh; main event

Cons: poor Kevin Kelly got attacked

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[dfroza]

A photographic memory from may 15 beginning in ‘11 with a view from Tulsa, Oklahoma of the City Plex Towers across the street from nordaggio’s coffee

noah’s ark- on a sunny sunday afternoon

(the 3 towers were constructed according to the dimensions of the biblical description of the Ark in its length and width and height)

May 15, 2011 • Facebook

followed by a view of MacArthur park downtown Los Angeles in ‘12 and then a piece of mail and a cup of coffee in ‘17 while i was staying on Lafayette avenue in GR

and a string of Facebook memories from ‘11 back to ‘09

this side of heaven holds so many temporary things- a life and death cycle that seems to never stop spinning

but a day will come when time and decay is done for good- and all things will be made new, and will stay that way- forever

[Christian Mark Christian] This is why I love the tradition of the Christmas Tree: unlike other trees who’s leaves fade, decay and fall off, it’s an “Evergreen,” symbolizing how the seasons of decay and rebirth will end one day in a flash of illuminated, sparkling, child-like wonder and beauty upon which the season of eternal fresh will begin…

[Don Rozanski] evergreen is the art of everlasting life-

coffee is one of the basic food groups that all humans need to survive- in fact, i’m pretty sure it took over the bottom of the food pyramid

destiny is a puzzle we put together one piece at a time- even though we don’t see where some of the pieces fit, there is a reason for them

whatever the art of me is- i can only hope it reaches through the skin and into the heart of those who take the time to look & listen

for quite some time i’ve only had words to paint with- but maybe that’s all i needed to paint a clear picture of my heart

hello Sunday- the 15th of May- we’re right in the middle of a field of mayflowers

the outside of me is getting older by the day, it’ll simply fade away- but my spirit will never learn to age

the body is a funny thing- it ages without any prior authorization from the mind- thankfully, there’s a new one waiting when this one is done- one that will never deteriorate into dust

and no, it’s not an energizer bunny body!

life is a beautiful mess- something of a fine frenzy- but the puzzle pieces still find their fit, when grace is invited in

May 15, 2011 • Facebook

Mayfest is a little wet! This wind is stinkin’ intense!

Blustery day Pooh bear!

don’t close your eyes… this is your life, and today is all you’ve got now… and today is all you’ll ever have. This is your life, are you who you wanna be?

May 15, 2009 • Facebook (the last borrowed from lyrics by Switchfoot)

to be concluded by a poetic memory from 2010

L.

(what it’s like to be happy)

stand still

go nowhere with me

let’s see what it’s like

to be still together

to know each other

more than we could ever have seen

when we were flying in different directions

blindly following

things unseen

wondering if we’d ever find each other

in the midst of being

in places that wouldn’t stand still

long enough to know

what’s it’s like to hold on

and never let go…

now the wind blows us away

it’s not quiet

the chimes ring

and we’re still

we’re together

wherever that is

is home to us

for the first time ever

we’re flying in the same direction

clearly following

things unseen

showing us what it’s like

to be surprised by grace

the wind must be happy

(may 15, ‘10)

dfroza

[inhumansforever]

Lets get to know Marvel Boy

With next month’s Inhuman Prime and the upcoming series, The Royals, the extra dimensional Kree adventurer known as Marvel Boy will be joining the ranks of The Inhumans.  

Marvel Boy (also known as Noh-Varr) has a long and complicated backstory.  He is additionally an exceptionally cool character and if there is to be a non-Inhuman member of the Royals squad then I can think of few better candidates.   So whats the back story on this guy?

Get all the details following the jump

Noh-Varr was a member of the 18th Kree Diplomatic Gestalt originating from an alternate reality (Earth 200080 to be exact).  He and the crew of their dimension-hopping spacecraft, The Marvel, were investigating a clash between Astro Gods that threatened the longstanding peace between The Kree and Skrull Empires of their dimension.  

Caught in the crossfire between these waring Astro-Gods, the Marvel was thrown into a tear in the multiverse and the crew worked desperately to navigate their craft back to their home dimension.  Unfortunately, they overshot and ended up emerging from the multiverse into the 616 reality of the standard Marvel Universe.  

The Marvel emerged near Earth and they attempted to land there so to make repairs and adjustments for another effort to reach their home dimension.  Upon entry into earth’s atmosphere, however, the ship was struck by a series of rockets launched by the forces of the eccentric billionaire known as Dr. Midas.

Midas was obsessed with the collection of alien and extra dimensional artifacts which he hoped would imbue him with superpowers.  He had monitored the Marvel’s entry into the atmosphere and ordered it shot down so that the wreckage could be salvaged and reverse-engineered to serve his purposes.   Noh-Varr had been the chief engineer aboard The Marvel.  His mother and father were the captain and first officer and his girlfriend, Meree, was the navigator.  Noh was the sole survivor of the crash and he was taken prisoner by Midas’ forces.  Midas had planned to dissect Noh so to see what aspects of his biological might be replicated and weaponized. 

Most Kree differ from Humans in subtle ways.  On average, the Kree are stronger and more durable compared to humans, with an elongated lifespan.  Noh possesses these augmented qualities along with additional abilities unique to the Kree of his dimension.  In Noh’s home dimension, Kree science had managed to navigate around the evolutionary ceiling of their race by way of adding genetic material to their DNA borrowed from an insect-like species.  This addition imbues Noh was greatly enhanced speed and reflexes, heightened strength and the power to adhere to surfaces with his hands and feet.  Noh’s saliva also contains nanobots that has the effect of making those who come into contact with it highly susceptible to the power of suggestion.  Noh was able to utilize these abilities to facilitate his escape from Midas’ compound.  

Among the wreckage of The Marvel, Noh managed to salvage Plex, an sentient, organic computer that retained a massive amount of data specifically oriented to combat situations and martial strategies.  Noh also salvaged several weapons, including a pair of wristbands that could reshape themselves into several highly powerful weapons.  

Concluding that all of Earth was as evil and murderous as Midas, Noh decided to wage war on the earth and make it the capital of the New Kree Empire of this dimension.  Following a number of adventures and a great deal of property destruction, Dr. Midas was seemingly killed and Noh was ultimately apprehended by Shield.  Following his capture, Noh was incarcerated in the supermax penitentiary known as The Cube.  

The Warden of The Cube proved to be a corrupt and sadistic individual who used his prisoners to forward his own agenda.  Shield director, Maria Hill, seemed to be aware of The Warden’s ulterior motives, but allowed him to remain at his post so long as those criminals held their remained imprisoned.  The Warden attempted to reverse engineer Plex, but failed to do so and it resulted in the living computer’s death.  The warden then used an unspecified technology to exert control over Noh’s will, making him into an enforcer to do his bidding.  

During the first Superhero Civil War, The Warden was tasked with capture the young reengaged superheroes known as The Runaways and The Young Avengers.  The Warden dispatched Noh to take out these heroes.  Noh made short work of these heroes, capturing several of them and leaving the rest battered.  

During the battle, Noh was gravely injured when The Visions’ arm became stuck in Noh’s chest mid-intangible.  Once revived, The Vision was able to hone in on his detached arm to locate the whereabouts of their captured teammates.  Attacking The Cube, the Runaways and Young Avengers once again took on Noh.  This time, however, The Vision was abel to scramble the mind control circuits that kept Noh under the Warden’s power.  

The heroes all escaped and Noh extracted his vengeance over the Warden, using that same mind control technology to effectively lobotomize him.  

Orphaned and marooned in a foreign dimension, Noh was left unsure what to do.  He ultimately decided to remain at the Cube, keeping his freedom a secret, and acting as the prison’s de facto jailer.  

Shortly thereafter, Noh was visited by the first incarnation of The Illuminati.  These luminaries of the hero community saw great potential in Noh-Varr and attempted to guide him toward taking a heroic path.  Noh was initially reluctant to accept the advice offered to him by the Illuminati, yet the wisdom imparted on him would eventually take hold.  

Noh-Varr was still maintaining the Cube at the time of the Skrull Secret Invasion event.  Numerous Skrull agents had infiltrated the Cube and Noh rallied the rest of the prisoners in a successful effort to repel the invaders.  During this time, Noh encountered a Super Skrull by the name of Kkn’nr, who had taken the guise of the Original Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell).  Kkn’nr had come to believe that he actually was the real Mar-Vell and he died valiantly fighting for Earth.  Noh was very much moved by the heroism and self sacrifice demonstrated; so much so that it inspired him to also take on the responsibility of protecting the people of Earth.  

Noh-Varr’s decision to become a hero, coupled with his relative naiveté made him an ideal candidate to be recruited by Norman Osborn when he was forming his Dark Avengers during the Dark Reign era.  Osborn had slithered his way into the directorship of Shield following the Secret Invasion and formed his own group of Avengers to act as the steel fist of his new agenda.  

Assuming the name of ‘Marvel Boy,’ Noh agreed to participate in Osborn’s Avengers team and he served with distinction in their earlier adventures.  Noah’s teammate, Moonstone (Karla Sofen) took a fancy in Noh and seduced him following a successful mission.  Afterward, Soften divulged to Noh that Osborn was a villain, that his ultra-vigilant stance on earthly defense was just a ruse to consolidate authoritarian power (sound familiar?). Having discovered the truth behind Osborn’s intentions, Noh decided to leave the Dark Avengers.  He was assigned by Osborn to obtain the advanced weapons production plant known as ‘The World.’  Defying Osborn’s orders, Noh teamed up with Wolverine (Logan) and Fantomex and thwarted Osborn’s efforts to obtain ‘The World.’

Labeled an enemy agent, Osborn sent The Sentry to neutralize Noh.  Noh was able to evade The Sentry and he built a communications relay platform to contact The Kree Empire of this Dimension (hoping he could gain amnesty on the Kree world pf Hala).       

Noh’s transmission was received by the Supreme intelligence of The Empire.  Rather than offering Noh a means of reaching Hala, however, The Supreme Intelligence decided that Noh was a suitable candidate to assume the role once held by Captain Mar-Vell as the Kree protector of Earth.  A pair of advanced Nega-Bands were teleported to Noh that imbued him with vast new powers.  Re-dubbing himself ‘The Protector’ Noh was ultimately able to fend off The Sentry and escape Osborn’s pursuit.

Later, following Osborn’s defeat and the Siege of Asgard, The Protector was recruited by The Avengers to assist in a mission to take on Kang The Conquerer.   Noh was granted full membership to The Avengers and aided them in battles against The Hood, Hydra and The Serpent.  During this time, Noh began a romantic relationship with a young art school student named Annie.

During the Avengers versus X-Men event, Noh took part in a mission to head out into space and intercept the Phoenix Force before it could reach earth.  This mission ultimately failed, but the team did manage to exert a sample of the Phoenix Force energy that could be used as part of a weapon to defeat it.  Unfortunately, their spaceship was damaged, forcing the team to make a crash landing on the Kree planet of Hala.  

While making repairs on Hala, Noh was summoned to an audience with the Supreme Intelligence.  The Intelligence commanded Noh to steal the energy sampling of The Phoenix Force so that Kree science might devise a proper means of destroy the cosmic entity and ending the threat it posed.  

Noh obeyed this order, engaging a sneak attack on his fellow Avengers so to thieve the sample.  When he presented the sample to the Supreme Intelligence it was revealed to him that The Kree had no intentions of protecting the earth.  They would allow The Phoenix Force to destroy earth, temporarily sating its hunger for destruction and giving the empire the time needed to develop the means to defend itself.

Dismayed, Noh once again stole the sample so to return it to the Avengers.  Yet he had lost their trust.  The Avengers took back the sample, but left Noh behind declaring that he was forever banned from Earth.  To make matters worse, The Supreme Intelligence caused Noh Nega-Bands to disengage, dissolving his Protector battle suit and leaving him initially defenseless against the legion of Kree soldiers seeking his demise.   The Phoenix Force was ultimately contained by Hope Summers and the threat abated; and Noh was not heard from for some time.  

Somehow, Noh was able to escape Hala.  Not knowing where else to go, Noh returned to Earth and used pilfered Kree material to create a home for himself in a satellite station orbiting the planet.  Despite all that he had been through, Noh had developed a great fondness for earth, its culture and art and especially its music.  He would frequently descend to the planet to buy records, attend concerts and dance clubs.  

During one of these excursions, Noh encountered Kate Bishop, the young Avenger known as Hawkeye.  The two hit it off quite well and Kate ended up returning with Noh to his starlight home to spend the night.  What began as a one night fling ultimately blossomed into a romance.  

Through his relationship with Kate, Noh became involved in the latest iteration of the Young Avengers.  Reassuming the named of Marvel Boy, Noh aided the Young Avengers in their dimension-trotting battle against the demonic force known only as ‘Mother.’   The Mother entity was finally defeated and destroyed and The Young Avengers drifted apart.  Noh and Kate also broke off their relationship though committed to remaining friends.  

In the upcoming Inhumans Prime, it appears as though Noh has witnessed the aftermath of the Inhuman/Mutant War.  Being a Kree from an alternate timeline, Noh seems to be quite knowledgeable about the Inhumans as well as, possibly, the secrets of Terrigen.  It looks as though Noh will offer his services as a guide to the Royals in their quest into the cosmos to learn the mysteries of Terrigen.

Noh’s further adventures will be entailed in ‘The Royals’ debuting this spring from writer Al Ewing and artist Jonboy Meyers.  Noh-Varr was created by Grant Morrison and JG Jones.

#Noh-Varr #Inhumans #Marvel Boy #The Royals