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ludmilachaibemachado · 2 months
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Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski attend a screening of 'Black Jesus' at the 1968 Cannes Film Festival. Her black chiffon dress was from the Rudi Gernreich Fall '67 collection🪷🪷🪷
Via @adoringsharon on Instagram🪷
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Joan Baez “Diamonds & Rust” Cannes, France, January 30, 1976.
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devonellington · 8 months
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Wed. July 19, 2023: Why, Yes I am Ranting Because I. Am. Done
image courtesy of Gerd Altmann via pixabay.com Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Waxing Moon Pluto, Saturn, Neptune Retrograde Foggy, a little cooler, wildfire haze, sun trying to burn through This is a ranty, burn-it-all down post, so you might want to skip it. I keep thinking we’re much closer to August than we actually are. And hey, I’m out of ink again, because of course I am. And I’m having…
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atypical60 · 2 years
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If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be St. Paul de Vence
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be St. Paul de Vence
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 The weather report is calling for rain.  We had planned on heading to St. Tropez today so I could check out the flea market. My wish list included searching for a vintage Louis Vuitton Samur bag and the market has a great vintage bag vendor. But due to the oncoming threat of rain, we decided against it. My new jam. Taking my vintage LV Bags and having the Vachetta…
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fallingawaywithmuse · 2 years
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May 23 2013 #MuseHistory @muse were on Le Grand Journal in #Cannes where they were interviewed & performed Panic Station. The instruments were mimed but the singing was live. I had video but it got blocked 😳 #Muse #MattBellamy #DomHoward #ChrisWolstenholme #MorganNicholls #MuseHistoricalSociety https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd7NK0rNbGG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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constantinerkives · 9 months
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Million Dollar (Wo)Man // teaser, (M)
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PAIRING: Hotel Magnate! Yoo Jimin x Fem! Reader WARNINGS: Sugar Mommy AU, college AU, age gap, OC is in her final year of college while YJM is 34, profanity, strangers to paramours, Chopard and Cannes Film Festival Karina, good lord. OC has a slight crush on the dean lmao. OC short-circuits when pretty, older women talk to her, smut, more warnings to come SYNOPSIS: Money in exchange for companionship? Why not! If only she wasn't the dean's half-sister. Yikes.
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"Excuse me, miss," Your ears perk upon hearing an unfamiliar deep yet feminine voice. Sultry and alluring. "But have you seen Joohyun?"
Joohyun? Your brows furrow. How can someone say the dean's name so casually? 
You turn in the direction of the stranger, and your eyes subtly widen at the sight of the towering beauty behind you. Your eyes take in her appearance. Her long black hair was styled; slid back, allowing you to have a good glimpse at her smooth, fair countenance, familiar doe-shaped eyes framing those sharp, intelligent hazel-colored crevices. You mentally pick your jaw from the floor. 
"Joohyun?" Your voice came out as a squeak, and you fought the urge to palm your face. "You mean our dean?"
A playful grin curls on her plump lips, "Yes," Her hazel-colored eyes scour your features, "And my," She purrs, "Aren't you a beauty?" Your cheeks warmed as the woman continued: "I should count myself lucky for asking a pretty girl like you." A subtle shade of pink dust your cheeks as you clear your throat softly, "Thank you," You muse as you shift your weight from one foot to another. "How may I help you?"
"I'm looking for-"
"Karina," Your posture straightens upon hearing her authoritative voice. Irene takes a stand beside you. Her face turns in your direction with slight surprise before she regains her calm countenance and returns her gaze to the said stranger: Karina. 
"I see that you've met one of my students," The dean gestures a hand towards the raven-haired beauty. "Y/N, meet my..." She trails off before Karina's lips release a deep chuckle, shivers run down your spine, and your stomach churns at the sound. "Don't be shy now, Hyunnie." 
Hyunnie? 
Karina holds out her hand for you to shake, "I'm Karina Bae, her half-sister. And you are?" 
Half-sister? 
Oh
That explains the familiar features, and if you have to compare the two of them by age, Karina seems to be ten years younger than the older woman next to you. But still, both women are drop-dead gorgeous. They won the battle of genes. 
"Seol Y/N," You reply in a trance as you reach to shake her hand, expecting a handshake, but she surprises you by bringing it up to brush her mouth against your knuckles, a shock traveling up your arm at the contact. Her eyes never leave yours, and you hold your breath, afraid you'll do something embarrassing if you do. Hopefully, your face doesn't show how the action flustered you. You gawk at her as she releases your hand. 
"A pleasure, Y/N." Your body glows at the way her tongue smoothly caresses your name. It's embarrassing how quick you are to succumb to the younger Bae. You instinctively look away from her raving eyes as the dean clears her throat. 
"Easy, Karina." The dean chides, "She's my student," 
A heart-throbbing smile graces Karina's lips, "Anyways," She raises a paper bag. Was she holding something all this time? How come you didn't notice? "As you can see, sister. I just returned from France," The hazel-eyed beauty hands it to her, "And I bought a present." 
You eye the two of them, feeling as though you're intruding on a moment between the siblings. Irene's lips curl upwards and takes the paperbag, "You shouldn't have, Karina. Is that why you came here?"
"Of course," Karina grins, "I can't come back to my alma mater empty-handed now, can I?" 
"Thank you, Karina." 
The latter merely hums in reply, "I'll get going now. There's no need for me to stay if a party lacks drinks." She grins while Irene rolls her eyes. "It's protocol," 
"Sure," Karina turns to you, "Take care, Miss Seol." 
Perhaps she was waiting for you to hold your hand out again, but your brain decided that risking another touch from this gorgeous woman would have undesirable consequences. A wave sufficed for now.
"It was a pleasure meeting you, Karina." 
You were wrong. Karina doesn't even have to touch you to get you woozy. Her wolfish smirk was enough to make your knees wobble. She departs, leaving your eyes to follow her lithe physique. 
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foxes-that-run · 6 months
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Cruel summer (and when was it)
Cruel Summer tells of an affair that ends with loving someone other than a significant other. When Cruel Summer went to #1 on 19 October 2033 Taylor released this top photo which is reminiscent of the Cannes Sunset referred to in Lover also.
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[Verse 1] Fever dream high in the quiet of the night You know that I caught it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it) Bad, bad boy, shiny toy with a price You know that I bought it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
Middle of the night reminds us of Wish you would.
A bad boy is referred to in Blank Space and bad ones in End Game.
Shiny toy separates the muse of this song and paper rings where she sings “I like shiny things but I’ll marry you with paper rings”.
With a price refers the Haylor theme of paying a price
[Pre-Chorus] Killing me slow, out the window I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes What doesn't kill me makes me want you more
Here the muse is the same as in Wish you would, Harry drove past her house at night, and style he picked her up during the night.
Taylor used Devil/angel about Harry before, in the intro to the thematically similar Trouble: “how can the devil be pulling you toward someone who looks so much like an angel when he smiles at you?” Here she takes chances having an affair. This line appeared in a game of the Lover video.
[Chorus] And it's new, the shape of your body It's blue, the feeling I've got And it's ooh, woah-oh It's a cruel summer It's cool, that's what I tell 'em No rules in breakable heaven But ooh, woah-oh It's a cruel summer with you
The shape of his body means different to her boyfriend. Harry also changed to low impact training post 1d and his body did change, but I hear it as a different person
Blue was the colour of the 1989 album, depression and Harry is called “sad boy” in Question…?
No rules, breakable heaven - their love is fragile and they make their own rule.
[Verse 2] Hang your head low in the glow of the vending machine I'm not dying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it) We say that we'll just screw it up in these trying times We're not trying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
vending machine glow places it in hotel
Another reference to buying (as in Fine Line) and that they are not trying to avoid being together, again similar to Fine Line
Screwing it up in trying times is reminiscent of Sign of the Times
[Pre-Chorus] So cut the headlights, summer's a knife I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes And if I bleed, you'll be the last to know, oh
Style has cutting headlights to go undetected when picking her up
Summers a knife/cut to the bone tells us this person is someone with a history that she has feelings for. Willow has a similar line: “I’m like the water rough on the surface but you cut through like a knife”
If I bleed is saying she won’t share her feelings with the muse
It's a cruel summer with you [Bridge] I'm drunk in the back of the car And I cried like a baby comin' home from the bar (Oh) Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you And I snuck in through the garden gate Every night that summer just to seal my fate (Oh) And I scream, "For whatever it's worth I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?" He looks up, grinnin' like a devil
Taylor has pay the price, crying in the way home. “Get drunk but you’re still not my baby” from Death by a thousand cuts,
Keeping secrets and Sneaking in through the garden gate confirm this is an affair, the garden is in many Haylor songs.
The Garden Gate to me is a metaphor for sneaking around, not the front door but through the garden to not be seen. However I’ve also heard it could be a physical gate or may actually be a pub in Hampstead Health, it’s close to Harry’s house and where Joe and Taylor rented. Taylor was seen in Hampstead Heath several times. The beer garden and red brick wall look to me like the promo photos for Lover. If it is a literal location I still think its use in the song is to indicate being hidden and shifty.
“he looks so pretty” … similar to Style and "pretty face" in Slut!
“I love you ain’t that the worst thing you’ve heard” sounds like something said to/by a person who is not your significant other.
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Why 2018 seems like the time period to me
29 January - Fine line written with similar meaning.
12 April - both in london, Harry chipper, on stage
11 March first medicine, ever, the crowd don’t say tasted 🥺
19 March - Harry cried in MMIH, he sang twice the Gotta get betters and no 'Cause nothing else will do' and left.
22 June - Harry teared up during Sweet Creature, and sang Still the One by Shauna Twain, setlist changes rare on that tour.
1 July - when Taylor in US he smiled on the same line and replaced 'running with the wolves' with 'running with you'.
July - Me! Video features Harry’s LOR US suits June - July. 
The next week, Harry’s shows were energetic, Medicine Saint Paul is here, grinning during Woman, speaking clearer in Dining table, Me! references his ‘enthusiasm’ during Medicine in California
4 July Taylor and Joe at Turks and Caicos, lots of photos
21 July Harry Camille break up announced
Falling, to be so lonely and Afterglow recorded by September 2018.
October 2018 Harry went to Tokyo and was still there when the Rep last show was there 21 November. Taylor played Haylor songs. HS wrote Little Freak. Then Taylor went to UK with Joe, HS stayed
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fairyofsilence · 2 years
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THAT'S THE INDUSTRY, BABY | SERIES MASTERPOST |
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Warning: This series is yandere themed and each story has individual warnings of their own, proceed with caution.
I don't agree nor condone any of the actions made by any of the characters throughout this series, I also do not belive that any of the members of BTS would act this way or have this type of behaviour, this story it's fiction and it's written with the sole purpose of entertainment, please proceed with caution.
Each part contains different warnings and word counts, this series is currently ongoing.
You can find my main masterlist here.
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Bangtan Entertainment has grown into one of the biggest companies in the entertainment industry, having some of the greatest talents from South Korea under their belt, with an extensive range of artist going from music to filming to the modeling industry, get to know all about the most influential Bangtan artist here!
—FROM THE RKIVE MUSIC RECORDS:
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“Kim Namjoon, the multi-talented producer who has taken the industry by storm, presents his most recent music project with Bangtan Entertainment’s new upcoming artist. Don't miss your chance to get a sneak peek at her debut - read here for all the details.”   — RISING STAR | KIM NAMJOON [P: 04/22/2023] [E: 05/27/2023]  [PART 1 OF 7]
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“Orchestra conductor Min Yoongi talks about his latest masterpiece 'Prosperpine', and how he found his muse in the making of it, read more about his new opera here”.  — A NIGHT AT THE OPERA | MIN YOONGI  [COMING SOON] [PART 2 OF 7]
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“If there’s one thing that we know about the world’s favorite rapper J-Hope it’s to expect the unexpected, and his latest album reveals the dark side of Jung Hoseok, a side that he reveals; ‘Never thought it existed until recently’. Check out all the details about his new album here!”. — HOPE MEETS EVIL | JUNG HOSEOK  [COMING SOON] [PART 7 OF 7]
—FROM THE GOLDEN CLOSET FILM & PRODUCTIONS:
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"Film prodigy Jeon Jungkook does it yet again, his latest movie '9 Bullets' receives a fifteen-minute standing ovation at Cannes Festival, but the director reveals that the mastermind behind this soon to be classic film it's none other than his talented screenwriter, learn more about her here!". — SMILE! YOU’RE ON CAMERA | JEON JUNGKOOK  [COMING SOON] [PART 5 OF 7]
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"Nation's heartthrob and critically acclaimed actor Kim Seokjin is officially off the market and we couldn't be more heartbroken about it, the good news is he claims that; 'His heart it's safely guarded’ by his partner. Read more about it here".  — SAFETY NET | KIM SEOKJIN  [COMING SOON] [PART 6 OF 7]
—FROM VANTE'S PHOTOGRAPHY & MODELING WORLDWIDE:
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"'BEHIND THE LENSE', we let the latest photography exhibition by the extravagant Vante speak for itself, but there's only one thing we can say about it: it's without a doubt, his best work yet. See more exclusive content here". — BEHIND HIS LENSE | KIM TAEHYUNG  [COMING SOON] [PART 3 OF 7]
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"Supermodel and brand ambassador Park Jimin reveals that 'makeup has definitely changed his life', and says that he has to thank his makeup artist for that, find out what his essentials are here!".  — RUN(A)WAY | PARK JIMIN [COMING SOON] [PART 4 OF 7]
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bitter69uk · 9 months
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To my eternal shame, I failed to commemorate the seventy-first birthday of exquisite Italian-born supermodel-turned mercurial and intense actress turned animal behaviour authority Isabella Rossellini (née Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini, 18 June 1952) yesterday. Among the many achievements of the daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini: she remains the definitive spokeswoman for Lancôme cosmetics and maverick filmmaker David Lynch’s single greatest muse. Her performance as tormented sadomasochistic nightclub chanteuse Dorothy Vallens in Lynch’s 1986 masterpiece Blue Velvet alone ensures Rossellini cinematic immortality. Pictured: Rossellini photographed at the Cannes Film Festival by Jean-Christian Bourcart, 1990.
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nancydrewwouldnever · 10 months
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RANDOM MUSING: I'm following the Cannes red carpet posts @luckydiorxoxo and realizing I don't know who 75-85% of the people are. I feel very out of touch, lol.
And really not feeling the fashion this year!
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c1tyhaunts · 1 month
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MUSES VOICE / VOICECLAIMS RUNDOWN: because it helps me to write better when I know my characters ~voice~ so i thought this could help as well.
Avian Esparza: Affect: Soft, Gentle, Warm, Higher Pitched - very princess-esque Voice Claim: L*sa B*net - Specifically in the 80s/90s (x, x)
Lilah Lyons: Affect: Slightly Valley Girl/Accented, Calm, Sweet, Smooth - there's a small husk to her voice due to smoking Voice Claim: S*Z (x, x)
Terrah Sparkz: Affect: Quiet, Slight Southern Accent, Husky, Careful, Delicate Voice Claim: B*yonce (x, x)
Elvira D'Angelo: Affect: Smooth, Strong, Clear British Accent, Husky and Light Voice Claim: St*fflon Don (x, x)
Richard Fritz / Jacket: Affect: Deep, Cocky, Slurring, Constant Voice Claim: J*cob El*rdi in his performance of "N*te J*cobs" (Euph*ria) (x, x)
Manny Calavera: Affect: Smooth, Gravely, Clear Accent (Mexican), Upbeat yet Quiet Voice Claim: Tony Plaza in his performance of "Manny Calavera" (Grim Fandango) (x, x)
Nache Ferraro: Affect: Brassy, Deep, Gravely from Years of Smoking, Brooklyn Accent Voice Claim: B*bby Cann*vale's performance of "Gyp Rosetti" (Boardwalk Empires) (x, x)
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ludmilachaibemachado · 6 months
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Anita Pallenberg at Cannes Film Festival, 1967🥀
Via @weirdtvland on Instagram🥀
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felixcosm · 3 months
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#Yet more evidence that old men can be literally so babygirl (<-has no idea how old this clown is) #ulmar deluxe @sunnysynergy
Ulmar looks like he's around 40-50 years old, but he's only existed for about six months. He came into being around the time the Littleverse updated itself to accomodate the TSP update, which was around June 21st.
There's a bunch of muses who look older than they are, other examples are Molly Von Cannes, Stanley Maddison (and all the other Stanley Sunshines) and Maso.
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thejewellerybox · 10 months
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Coco Rocha at the Cannes Film Festival 2023, wearing jewellery by Chaumet
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Joséphine Aigrette Impériale earrings in white gold, paved with brilliant-cut diamonds, £39,500.
'The Joséphine Aigrette Impériale earrings... reinterpret the emblematic pear cut of the Maison. Empress Joséphine’s preferred cut is adopted by Chaumet to pay tribute to its timeless muse with grace and character.'
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lindszeppelin · 1 year
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Hello everyone, Happy New Years!! I hope that 2023 is the year for everyone's wishes, dreams, and accomplishments to manifest. These past few years for myself have been quite stressful and it's not something I talk about on social media, so without knowing it you've all helped to make 2022 bearable for me.
I've been on Tumblr for so long that I should receive some kind of senior discount. Out of all the fandom's i've been apart of, the Austin/Elvis community is one of the friendliest groups i've seen. And it was one that I didn't expect to join at all.
July 9th, the day after my birthday, was when I went into the theaters with my parents to watch the Elvis movie. I had no clue who Austin Butler was. I knew who Elvis was, but I wasn't a big fan. I was keen to see what things I could learn about him, and maybe gain a different perspective and newfound appreciation. Well, upon minute one of watching the movie and exiting the theater I was a changed person.
I was quite literally obsessed with Elvis and I learned everything about him. Falling down the rabbit hole is putting it mildly lol. And then, this sweet blonde blue eyed man came along for the ride with me. To say that Austin changed my life is a massive understatement. I don't know what I would do without those two men. They're forever interwoven into my life.
NOW...onto the parts that are extra fun :) because why the fuck not!
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Music is something i'm extremely passionate about. It honestly should be an official love language because im a professional mixtape maker lol. Since the summertime i've been compiling a playlist of songs specifically for Austin that fit his vibe, and that I think he'd enjoy (if he isn't aware of the songs already). The playlist itself is already linked in my profile, but I wanted to share my top 10 choices for the man himself! He's the best muse i've had in a long time :)
Incubus: Echo
Gary Clark Jr: I Don't Owe You a Thing
Royal Blood: Figure It Out
The Pretty Reckless: Absolution
S. Carey: Have You Stopped to Notice?
Al Green: Let's Stay Together
Beach House: Myth
Mac Miller: Dang!
Tame Impala: The Less I Know the Better
Guitar Song (Demo): Frou Frou
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There's been way too many videos of Austin that I watched in 2022. Like...my YouTube history is filled with nothing but him lol. So, I thought i'd compile a list of my top 10 favorite moments of Austin this year. There's a wide variety for everybody, and for some reason incase you haven't seen some of these, you're welcome ;)
Austin's Actors on Actors with Janelle Monae
Austin on SNL as Grandma Lois (Jewish Elvis skit)
Austin on Jimmy Fallon
Austin for Esquire (on his fashion)
Austin for GQ (10 things he can't live without)
Austin at Graceland for Access
Austin for HBO MAX (how he transformed into Elvis)
Austin's "Firsts"
Austin with Baz (I call this one the "manspreading, sleepy, sexy Austin interview lol)
Austin for Deadline
MISC EXTRA VIDS (really short ones)
Austin being super bashful in Japan
Austin posing for the camera at Cannes
Austin eating Elvis's sandwich in Graceland
Austin at the Governor's Awards
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And last but certainly not least, all of these lovely people i've grown to love over the last half of 2022, and I can't thank all of you enough for the friendship and heartwarming laughs you've provided me! If you aren't following them already, please do ♥
@powerofelvis @cryingabtab @ab4eva @infatuatedharleys @areacodefan @star-shard @purejasmine @avengen @elvisabutler @burninlovebutlerr @samfangirls @p-oolshark @pearlparty @plasticfantasticl0ver @troubleinapinksuit @imperialmarchingthroughthegalaxy @karamelcoveredolicity @floralcyanide @foreverdolly @blurredcolour @lovininapinkcadillac @lllsaslll @powerofelvis @aconflagrationofmyown @mymamalife @stargiirl27 @ash-omalley @loving-elvis @presleyonfilm @fantuhsise @she-is-juniper @elvisstyles @butlerstyles @missmaywemeetagain @bisexualwvtson @succsessions @sapphirescripts @carnevol @if-i-can-dream-of-elvis @mamaspresley
Love you all, and see you in 2023!
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welcomingdisaster · 1 year
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celebrimbor & curufin || t || 1k || ao3
Tyelpë dips his brush into paint, carefully dotting blue over the glass in front of him. The pigment had taken him the whole previous week to put together, and he is proud of the brightness of the hue.
His father had pulled the bright blue stone from the cliffs some three or four years ago. It crushes with little effort, and they have found it dyes fabric quite prettily, but they save it for this. The rest is all him. The week before, when riders had come from the hills with orders, the neat, tabulated list of necessities from the forge in his uncle’s sharp slanted hand, he had gone out to harvest pine sap. He had scratched his nailbeds scraping it from trees and picking out stray pieces of bark. He had mixed that with the stone-dust, judging the saturation with both eye and hand, and kneaded the whole mass in lye, pulling the color out. He had worked in batches, carefully saving each; the first bright, rich, royal blue, the last an ashy, thick grey.
He will use both, here.
Tyelpë has an eye for hue, his father tells him; he mixes color with the sensibilities of a painter as much as a craftsman, thinks of use and beauty as not as two separate mistresses whom he must please but as two hands of the same muse. He can close his eyes and picture the facets of a gem under eight different angles of light.
His grandfather had thought much of light, his father says. Grief mixes with pride in his voice, with longing, with anger. Tyëlpe mixes paint.
He sits in a little raised alcove, his working-table positioned by the window. On days like this he starts work as soon as the sun is up and keeps working until the light is gone. No lamp, not even Feanorian lamps, shall do; such work requires natural light.
Below him, his father works the forge. Tyëlpe draws away from his own work for just a moment to watch his back, well-muscled and broader than most any other elf, a strength that comes with bulk. He holds a thin sheet of metal over the flames, then pulls it back, laying it upon the concave swage tightened for such purpose and hammering it into place. He must be strong, for to be weak would be to sacrifice the precision of the act; he makes the pounding of the great hammer look almost languid with deliberation, as though it is nothing to him, as though the choice of where to apply such force is as trivial as spreading ink upon parchment.
Tyëlpe looks back down at his own hand, his fingers white where he grips the little paintbrush. His whole body tenses in anticipation of dotting the paint, of leaving a mark one twentieth the size of his thumbnail. 
Curufinwë hammers and heats, bores and cuts. Tyëlpe dulls blue with grey and brightens it again. Outlines the edges of circle with one long, slow stroke; dabs oil-soot black into the center. Leaves his brush to dry in the sun as as he carefully scrapes silver-leaf to catch the light and bring out a little brightness.
His father comes to sit by him just as he applies the final clear coat of spirit varnish. He tuts approvingly when Tyëlpe holds his project up to the light, watching the sun dance in the blue and silver.
“Each day you improve in skill,” he says, pressing his lips the top of Tyëlpe’s head from behind, “now, I daresay, you have surpassed your dear old father in the mixing of pigments. Look at that dappling.”
Curufinwë is hot yet from the forge, huge and solid and immovable behind him. Tyëlpe’s chest floods with warmth at the words, at his father’s approving gaze. He means what he says; his pride, Tyëlpe feels, is earnest.
“Your words taught me,” he says, “and your hands guided me.”
Again he looks down at his creation. But his mind is restless, yet, and his gaze takes him further. Out the window, past the pine forests, towards the great grey-blue mountains in the distance. He been outside of Aglon, he knows; has come from other lands. But he remembers them not, beyond a hazy impression of sea and a great many people shouting. He cannot picture Aman. He cannot picture even the rest of Beleriand, his uncles’ fortresses only a few days’ ride away. He cannot picture where he sends his work.
“Father,” he says softly, nodding down to his work, “why should they need eight of these?”
Curufinwë freezes, startled. Tyëlpe feels him tense behind him, the comforting, soft solidity replaced with something far more rigid and fragile. “How do you mean, dear boy?”
“It seems a strange thing to lose,” Tyëlpe says, raising a hand to his own face, pressing his fingers against his own cheekbone, “so well protected.”
For a moment he thinks he may get a true answer. He knows there is much his father does not say. His father who fears to let him out of the fortress, to let him alone in the woods, even to gather sap. His father who comes to watch him sleep, checking twice each night that he is in bed, in his place. His father who cuts off his uncles’ stories with sharp words, too fast, too wounded. Watch yourself. Not in front of the boy. His father stretched too thin, fragile as the sheets of glass they work together. Push too hard, and he shall break.
But Curufinwë only exhales through his nose, sharp. He squeezes Tyëlpe’s shoulder from behind, and turns away towards the fire.
“These are strange times,” he says, “come, Tyëlpe. See my craft. I have built quite a clever mechanism for the fingers, and you shan’t like to miss it.”
Tyëlpe thinks of asking more. Of prying, of pushing.
Instead he sets the glass eye down on the table and follows his father to the forge.
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