#really hope murr is doing good

[nylwnder]

THANK GOD.

#life is okay again #really hope murr is doing good #but this is good for now #leafs lb #toronto maple leafs

[amorest-viesse]

[A Scarlet Punishment For All Scoundrels] - Chloe SSR Card Story Translation

Ft. Western Wizards (briefly)

Wish Upon The Fireworks - Chapter One

[City of Affluence]

Chloe: It looks like the shop on that corner changed again.

Rustica: Oh? Wasn’t it just a perfume store?

Shylock: It certainly was at one point, but it’s been about thirty years since then.

Murr: Seems like the shop sells tea and cake now. Wanna take a look?

Akira: Um, why don’t we do that later? We should take care of our request first…

That day, the Western wizards and I were taking on a mission in the City of Affluence.

With the request letter in one hand and a map in the other, I was making my way through the bustling streets when suddenly, a conversation stopped me in my tracks.

Civilian: Have you heard? There’s a mysterious vendor that’s been peddling strange elixirs lately.

Civilian: I hear they’ve really taken off in the City of Foam, but people say a single sip will make you sick to your stomach…

Chloe & Akira: …

Civilian: Still, I hear the effects are worth it. No matter how difficult your life may be, the elixir will make you feel so good, you’ll barely recognize yourself.

Civilian: The rumors are kind of disturbing, but… don’t they make you a little curious?

Chloe: …Did you hear that conversation just now?

Akira: Loud and clear… I can’t say I’m not intrigued either. I wonder what kind of elixir could have that effect.

Murr: Sounds a bit intense for a human concoction. Wanna bet the vendor’s a wizard?

Rustica: While it would certainly be nice to feel good in an instance, it seems like a waste to also lose yourself in the process.

Rustica: I do hope this elixir is neither harmful nor addictive.

Chloe: Me too… I’d like to check it out myself, but we already have a mission to complete…

Shylock: …In that case, I don’t see why we can’t spare a few hands for this investigation as well. Why don’t you head to the City of Foam, Chloe?

Chloe: Huh? Can I really? Are you sure you’ll be fine on your own…?

Shylock: There’s nothing about this mission that a little magic won’t be able to handle. Besides, when it comes to that city, you’re the one that knows it best.

Akira: Ah, well, I guess Chloe and I can go together then.

Akira: I am curious about the rumor myself, so if you think you’ll be able to manage, can I leave the mission to you?

Murr: Sounds like a plan! You can count on us!

Chloe: I’d really appreciate you coming along, but are you sure? The City of Foam isn’t exactly the safest place…

Akira: It’s not like we haven’t been there before, and besides, I’m sure we’ll be fine if we stay together!

Rustica: Haha, in that case, we’ll leave it to you two as well. Please look out for each other.

Chloe: Master Sage, Rustica…

Chloe: I won’t let you down. I’ll make sure to keep the Master Sage safe and sound!

♡♥♡

[City of Foam]

Akira: Rings, stones, broken mirrors… This city really has it all.

Chloe: It can be pretty exciting to nab a good find. Even Shylock and Murr are fond of this bazaar.

After splitting up with the others, Chloe and I arrived at the City of Foam. 

The streets of the bazaar were packed with all kinds of goods and people as rumors and gossip wove their way through the crowd.

Akira: By the way… Are you alright with being here, Chloe? I know last time we were in the city, you wanted to wear a disguise…

Akira: (This is Chloe’s hometown after all, and he doesn’t exactly have a lot of good memories here…)

Chloe: Don’t worry about me—I’ll be fine. Today, I’m here as one of the Sage’s Wizards.

Chloe: Everyone’s depending on us, so let’s do our best to solve this case!

Wish Upon The Fireworks - Chapter Two

Chloe: Hmm, I wonder where this elixir is being sold.

Akira: There are just so many shops here, yet I haven’t seen one that fits the bill…

Vendor: ‘Scuse me, but might you be searching for the mysterious elixir that’s been going around?

Akira & Chloe: …!

A street vendor sitting beside a wagon suddenly called out to us. Upon seeing the bottles filled with shimmering red liquid lined up on his cart, Chloe nodded his head.

Chloe: …We sure are. After hearing the rumors, we just had to try it for ourselves. Could I have one?

Vendor: Why, of course! Every drop is posi-tute-ly filled with excitement, so please, be my guest.

Chloe: Thanks! There’s really nothing off-putting about the scent, so here we go… Gulp!

[Swallowing Noise]

Akira: C- Chloe!?

Akira: (Did he really just down that…!?)

Chloe: Just as I thought…

Chloe: This is just rougeberry juice, right?

Vendor: Ahaha, I know when the gig is up. I thought it’d be easy to make a pretty penny off the rumors that’ve been goin’ around. Life here ain’t easy y’know, so you can’t blame a guy for tryin’.

Chloe: You’re not wrong, but does this mean you know about the elixir? Are the rumors true?

Vendor: It seems likely, yeah. I’ve never tried it myself, but I’ve sure seen a coupla fools stumblin’ around in a blissful daze recently.

Vendor: It seems the drink really does make you as happy as it claims, but once the effects wear off, all you’ll be left with is a cravin’ for more. 

Akira: As we suspected, that’s no ordinary elixir…

Chloe: In that case, do you know where we could get it? It's urgent that we do.

Vendor: I once saw the merchant over there sellin’ some though I couldn’t tell you if they were the real deal or not.

Taking the vendor’s tip, we then made our way towards the merchant across the street who was selling spices to various customers.

Chloe: …Alright, let’s settle down and stake him out.

♡♥♡

[City of Foam - Night]

Our stake-out carried on until night fell.

Packing up his stand, the merchant disappeared into the back-alleys of the city. Silently, we trailed after him…

Chloe: …! Is that what I think it is?

The merchant from earlier was now speaking to a man clad in black from head to toe, carrying a large case with him. Within the case were rows and rows of glass bottles filled with red liquid.

Akira: (It’s not just that merchant, but there are lots of other people gathered here too. Have we finally found our target…?)

Man: Now, the moment that you have all been waiting for… Is this what you seek?

The man in black brandished a bottle of red liquid towards the crowd who responded with a roar of approval.

Civilian: Hurry up and dish out the goods!

Civilian: If it’s money you want, I’ve plenty!

Chloe: <<Suispicibo Voitingoc>>!

Chloe’s spell pierced through the din of the crowd, magically snatching the bottle from the man’s hand.

Man: What is the meaning of this!?

Chloe: Stop buying this elixir, everyone! There’s no telling what’ll happen if you keep drinking it!

Man: Don’t get in the way of my sales! Who do you think you are!?

Chloe: My name is Chloe, and I’m a Sage’s Wizard.

Man: A Sage’s Wizard!? You don’t mean the ones who fight against the calamity, do you…?

Wish Upon The Fireworks - Chapter Three

Upon hearing Chloe’s introduction, a ripple of noise swept through the crowd. The man in black quickly paled, stumbling upon his words.

Man: T- This is ridiculous! It’s not like the elixir is poisonous! I simply added in a few magical herbs…

Chloe: Even so, won’t experiencing these unbelievable highs just leave you at rock bottom once they’re gone?

Chloe: I was born in the City of Foam too, y’know… Life is rough here whether you’re a human or a wizard.

Chloe: That’s why, I won’t let anyone get away with stealing other people’s chances for happiness.

Chloe’s passionate words resonated through me.

Akira: There are so many people in this city doing their best to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Akira: I don’t want them to be hurt by these elixirs either…

Man: …Hrgh. I didn’t think there’d be Sage’s Wizards here. Business in this city is as good as over…

With a flash of light, the man suddenly vanished.

Civilian: This can’t be… How are we going to get our elixirs now!?

Civilian: They were my only way to get through the work day… What am I supposed to do?

As panic spread through the crowd, a bright voice rang through the streets.

Chloe: …Hey, does everyone like having fun?

Chloe: I know I do. However, there are better, less dangerous ways to enjoy yourself.

Chloe: <<Suispicibo Voitingoc>>!

[Firework Launch]

Picking up an empty elixir bottle, Chloe flung it into the air. As it soared into the sky, the bottle burst into an enormous firework show.

Chloe: I know this city isn’t the grandest in the world. However, we can still have a good time—just like we’re throwing a festival.

Chloe: You don’t have to lose yourself to see the wonders all around us. That’s what makes you, me, and everyone here a true Westerner!

Civilian: ...A festival, eh? That really takes me back…

Civilian: I always looked forward to them when I was a kid…

As the crowd turned their gaze upwards, nostalgia began to seep into the people’s voices.

Chloe: …

Chloe’s expression was soft as he looked over the crowd. Suddenly, a loud boom resonated from above us.

[Firework Launch]

Akira: …!? There are even more fireworks now…!

Chloe: Don’t look at me! I didn’t do this!

Rustica: It was me, actually.

Akira: Rustica! Shylock and Murr too…!

Shylock: We finally wrapped up with our mission and thought we’d check on the two of you since you haven’t returned yet.

Murr: How was it? Did ya crack the case?

Chloe: More or less, yeah!

Rustica: Oh, how wonderful, Chloe. We ought to celebrate with even more fireworks.

Shylock: A fine suggestion by me. Rather than losing ourselves to strange drinks, shall we lose ourselves in the beauty blooming across the night sky?

Murr: Sounds good to me!

Drawn towards the firework display, the crowd began to swell with people. Though I could hear the confusion and surprise in their voices, the looks on their faces were full of delight.

Akira: It looks like everyone’s having fun.

Chloe: Right? Even though it’s late, the streets are as lively as the middle of the day. Even the ones who were here for elixir are watching the show…

Chloe: Once tomorrow arrives, we’ll all have to face the harshness of reality again, but still, I hope that the memory of tonight will give them the courage to keep going.

As if making a wish, Chloe looked upwards at the firework display blossoming across the sky. Reciting his spell, he released a strikingly large firework into the night.

Chloe: <<Suispicibo Voitingoc>>!

If I’m With the Western Wizards - Card Episode

 Akira: Great job on the mission, Chloe! You were key to solving the case in the City of Foam.

Chloe: Ehehe, was I really? Still, I couldn’t have done it without you.

Chloe: I’m just glad that we managed to put a stop to those elixir sales. There was some pretty nasty stuff in them, right?

Akira: That’s what it seems like. Murr ran a test on some of the leftovers and found traces of illegal herbs…

Chloe: It’s scary to think about what would've happen if people kept drinking that.

Chloe: The elixir wasn’t around for very long though, so everyone should be fine.

Akira: There was still a huge demand for them. The effects must’ve been really strong for people to ignore the danger…

Chloe: Are you still interested, Master Sage? Are you thinking about trying it?

Akira: Of course not! I wouldn’t want to risk getting addicted.

Akira: Besides, I don’t need any elixir to have fun. I have you guys around after all.

Chloe: Master Sage…! I’m really glad to hear that! I feel the same way.

Chloe: Western wizards love having fun! We’d be happy to throw a party and chat whenever you’d like.

Chloe: When it comes to fun, just say the word and we’ll be there!

Akira: Thanks so much, Chloe! In fact, I’m already enjoying myself by being here with you!

Chloe: Really? In that case, we should keep the mood going and have a tea party too. Oh this is going to be great, I’m gonna go get everyone else!

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“Until I heard the children’s story, I really wanted to believe there was a gentleman who makes your dreams come true too… However, there’s no one that ideal out there. You just have to work hard with what you’ve got.”

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[winniethewife]

Jewels made of stardust 

(Poe Dameron x OC! Rhoswen Jewelace.)

Chapter 6: I wanna do right by you

A/N: Thanks to @runa-falls for the song Rec for this chapter.

Last chapter ~ Next chapter

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Rhoswen Sits with her head in her hands as she stares at the wall of the med bay. She gave up watching her mother’s vital signs and even Poe’s pacing got old eventually. It’s not like the wall was interesting, just constant. Unlike everything else in her life. She hates it. She looks over at Poe who had finally sat down for a minute. He looks like he might explode right there.

“Hey, deep breath alright? Finn and Rose have got this, they’ll come through.” She says as she tried to smile at him. He looks at her surprised.

“Are…you trying to be friendly with me?” He asks with a smirk.

“I’m just trying to keep your head on straight. Does neither of us any good if you fly off the handle, like you’re so prone to do.” They both chuckled at that. After a moment of quiet between them Poe scooted over to her and leans his chin on her shoulder, and for once she lets him have this contact

“Is the wall really that interesting?” He asks sarcastically

“No but I don’t know what else to do right now.” She replies

“You know, I only ever wanted to do right by you.” He said quietly.

“Yeah. I know. I just…nothing is the same as when we met. I’m sorry I can’t be the starry eyed hopeful I used to be.” She sighs and without really thinking she leans her head slightly on his.

“I don’t blame you, I’m not feeling very starry eyed right now.” He mumbles.

“I don’t think any of us do. This is one of the darkest days of the resistance.”

“At the rate we’re going it might be the last day of the resistance.”

“Now that’s dark.” She laughs slightly.

~

After a while they were sitting by Leia’s bedside, Rhoswen gently holding her mother’s frail hand. She was trying desperately to feel any spark of the hope her mother always seemed to project onto others, knowing that if Leia didn’t wake up, she was the last…she can’t think like that. She didn’t ever want to think that all the good in the Organa and Solo family lines rests in her hands. When Ben went to the dark side it ruined their family, neither she nor Leia could convince Han to stay, then when it became obvious the new republic wasn’t going to do what was needed, the resistance had to rise and that was Leia’s calling, and Rhoswen followed.

Poe looks over at her, her short red hair shines slightly in the ship light. She was the one woman he never wanted to be a one night stand, and yet here they were, so close together and yet a wall between them.

“So is there a reason You and Holdo don’t get along? I figured with her history with Leia you guys would be close.”

“She tried to convince Leia and Han to give me to another family, Said They barely had time for Ben, why take on more responsibility. They needed to focus on the New republic.  I was only two, But I still remember vividly her telling my mom and dad I should be sent somewhere else, be some other senators kid. Dad looked like he was gonna kill her.” She laughs.

“You were always a daddy’s girl huh?” Poe asks with a smile, slightly playing with the collar of her jacket as he stood next to her. It was Hans jacket, he thought it was sweet she always wore his old jacket. Her father may be gone, but he lived on in her. The same sass, the same smirk. She was her father’s daughter.

“Yeah, He was my world. He taught me to fly, taught me to shoot, he was everything to me.” She said softly and she squeezed Leia’s hand a little tighter. I still can’t believe he’s gone.” She starts to feel the tears coming to her eyes. Poe kneels down next to her and takes her hand. He feels like this is the closest they’ve been in a really long time. Like this is his last chance.

“I know, but he would be so proud of you Rho. He loved you to the ends of the galaxy.” He gently pushes a few strands of hair out of her face, she looks at him. Her emerald eye meet his smoky dark brown ones. She feels like she’s been an idiot this whole time, fighting the man who wanted so badly to do right by her. To take care of her after the worse day of her life, who despite every fight always came back trying to make things right.

“I…I don’t deserve you Poe. I fought you at every moment, I…I’ve lied to you, I’ve don’t things just to start fights with you…”

“Shh…hey it’s okay. I don’t care about that. I care about you. None of that matters” Poe runs his fingers through her hair, trying to comfort her. She instinctually leans into his hand as he does this, his eyes never leaving hers, their faces so close they could feel each other’s breath.

“I have to ask Poe, I know that before our night together there was a lot of talk about you…making your way around base.” She tried to tread the topic carefully knowing how the last time she had mention this hadn’t gone well.

“It…It never really meant anything. Yeah I slept around and I dated a little but, It was just…selfish…I was trying to prove to myself I didn’t need you. And I was wrong.” Before Rhoswen could respond they were interrupted by a commlink message from Lieutenant Connix.

“Captain Dameron, Captain Jewelace…we have a problem."

~

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Surely, We Can Make Miracles Chapter 4

Previous Chapter

Mitile & Riquet: Yaaaay! It's the beeeaaach!

Riquet: I love the ocean! It's so beautiful no matter how many times I see it!

Mitile: Same here! Mountains and rivers and lakes are all good too, but something about the ocean just feels extra special!

Riquet: It really does! Let's go down closer to the waves!

Chloe: Wait, wait! Ta-daaaa! I made extra-special outfits for everyone to suit the oceanside!

Rutile & Rustica: Yay! We've been waiting for them!

Chloe: Ehehe, I'm really proud of them! I put my all into making them, so I hope everyone will wear them together! W-will the Northern wizards be okay with that…?

Rustica: Of course, they'll all be happy to.

Bradley: The food on this island's damn good, so why not.

Mithra: The food from that castle is particularly good. I'll eat everything, even if you cry and beg me not to.

Owen: The last time I was here, I heard that something new has started getting popular.

Snow: Oho, something new?

White: A new sweet, perhaps?

Owen: It's called torta di cocco. Master Sage. Come here.

Akira: What is it?

Owen: Say you'll endorse it.

Akira: I can't do that?! I'm not the Evil Magistrate!

Owen: What's a "magistrate"?

Akira: S-someone bad, I think…?

Owen: Huh. Well, I'm way worse than them.

Akira: (…It's really cute that he wants to beat a TV show villain…)

Snow: It sounds good! I want to try some, too!

White: As do I! Let's go find some in a bit! But first, of course, it's time to dress up! Take it away, Chloe!

Chloe: ! Right…! Okay, here we go! <Suispicibo Voitengok>!

Arthur: Wah…!

Cain: These colors are beautiful, just like the sea!

Snow: We match!

White: We love to match!

Rutile: These clothes are simply lovely! Perfect for a party at a castle on the edge of the sea!

Heathcliff: Your outfits always make me want to stand up a little bit straighter, Chloe. Thank you.

Murr: Great work, Chloe! Looking forward to the outfits was a huge success!

Chloe: Ehehe, thanks! Do you like yours too, Murr?

Murr: Of course! I love it so much, fireworks are gonna start coming out! <Eanul Lambru>

Arthur: My! How pretty… I'm quite looking forward to our lunch party, aren't you, Master Sage?

Akira: I am.

Owen: Anyway. It's time to go plunder some torta di cocco.

Cain: Hold it, hold it, hold it. No plundering allowed. Don't you have any change on you?

Owen: Why would I?

Cain: Why wouldn't you?! And you're trying to eat cake right before lunch, too… Ah, hey! Akira. I can't leave him alone, so I'm going to go with him.

Akira: Sounds good. Thank you.

Riquet: Wait, Cain! I have something important to ask you.

Cain: What's up?

Riquet: I'd like to try torta di cocco too, but I'd also like to eat at the lunch party. What should I do?

Cain: Easy. Just take a walk along the beach until you're hungry and then eat all you want at the party. Then take another walk and eat some cake afterwards. Simple as that. Even if you can't wait, it's a good idea to not start with the sweets first…

Owen: Oh, sorry.

Cain: Owen, where'd you…?! Hey, that's my wallet…! Uh, I gotta go!

Riquet: Take care. Thank you for the advice, Cain. Mitile, let's see what's along the shore together!

Mitile: Okay! Chloe, we'll be sure to be careful we don't get our outfits dirty!

Chloe: Don't worry! Even if you do, I can clean them up for you!

Nero: Runnin' along the water's edge together… Ahh, youth… Hey, Shino, Heath. You two should go join them…

Shino & Heathcliff: …

Nero: …Looks like our kids haven't made up yet…

Faust: They're always both so stubborn when they get like this…

Shino: Nero.

Nero: Hm?

Shino: Let's walk on the beach.

Nero: Ah… Okay. Yo Teach, I'll be takin' off for a bit.

Faust: Got it.

Heathcliff: Mr. Faust. Um, if you don't mind, could we…

Faust: Of course. Am I supposed to run with you?

Heathcliff: Oh, no, just a walk is fine…

Faust: Sounds good.

Akira: Are the Eastern wizards going to be okay…?

Shylock: With Faust as their side, most certainly.

Rutile: Master Sage, I'm going to follow Riquet and Mitile. Feel free to go to the castle ahead of us!

Akira: Alright. Take care of them for me.

Arthur: Then let us depart for Borda Castle together.

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Arthur: That reminds me, before we left for Borda Island today, my uncle told me something.

Akira: Mister Vincent did? What did he tell you?

Arthur: Borda Island's new lord, Lady Dianne… Her aunt, Lady Claudia Chenon, is acquainted with my uncle. Apparently, he met her in his youth during his travels in the West, and was in her care for a while.

Akira: Someone who took care of Mister Vincent when he was young…

Arthur: Yes. He's even given me a message to give to her. He must have some nice memories with here.

Akira: (A young Vincent's memories with a Western noblewoman…)

While I was trying to come up with what those memories could be… An elegant voice called out to us.

???: Prince Arthur!

Arthur turned, his hair fluttering in the morning breeze. And on the other side of the breeze was a woman with curly hair the same vivid red as smoldering flames. She wore the dignified uniform of a knight, a slender blade hanging at her left hip.

On her left hand was a ring shaped like flower petals. I thought it was very cute. She met our eyes and smiled with vigor. Without missing a beat, she strode up to us, her steps long and handsome. Given her bold and brazen behavior and the people accompanying her, I had a hunch as to her identity.

Akira: (This must be the new lord, Lady Dianne.)

Dianne: A pleasure to meet you. I am the lord of this island, Dianne Chenon.

Arthur: So you're the lady of the hour. I am the crown prince of Central Country, Arthur.

Dianne: Welcome to my island, Prince Arthur. Please let me apologize once again for the other day. You must be tired from the journey here. Please allow me to escort you to Borda Castle. This way, if you would.

Arthur: Thank you. While I'll have to introduce the rest of our party another time… This is the Master Sage, Lady Dianne.

Dianne turned her head, pinning me in place with her gaze. Her eyes were a verdant green.

Dianne: Master Sage. I am the inheritor of the title of Borda Island's lord, Dianne. It is a pleasure to meet you.

Akira: Same here… I'm Masaki Akira. It's nice to finally meet you.

She grinned and turned on her heel, standing as our vanguard on the path to the castle. But in the same moment, I heard a voice from somewhere. It was shouting abuse.

???: To hell with the new lord! We don't need any wizard sympathizers on our island! At this rate, someone else is going to get taken!

Guard: My apologies, Lady Dianne. I will sieze them at once.

Dianne: No, pay it no heed. The people will accept my rule eventually. I apologize for making you see something so unpleasant, Master Sage. Please, follow me.

Akira: Okay… (Dianne… I guess things aren't going so well with the island residents…) (Someone was taken…?)

I wonder what they'd meant by that. I looked over at Arthur, intending to ask. But Arthur didn't notice. Instead, he had a very hard look in his eyes. Seabirds cried in the distance.

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Dianne: Sage Akira, and all of the Sage's wizards. Welcome to the beautiful Borda Island castle. It is truly a privilege to be able to greet you as its lord. Just as her Majesty Queen Liliana did, I wish to open my arms to you as though we were dear friends, not merely meeting for the first time today… And so I shall, with respect and cordiality foremost in my heart. A toast to you all. Now then, as you await Borda Island's cuisine made with the freshest of ingredients, allow me to introduce myself.

While Dianne spoke, the Northern wizards were already grabbing for the food. After all, the number one thing they'd been looking forward to was the food here on Borda Island. They were very enthusiastically stuffing their faces.

Snow: Goodness, at least use a knife and fork.

White: Even Oz was able to use silverware back when he was little more than a wild beast.

Oz: There is no need to bring that up.

Dianne seemed taken aback for a moment, but then she laughed, smiling broadly.

Dianne: Ahaha. It's a wonderful thing to have such a healthy appetite. Please, eat as much as you like. Master Sage, please feel free to help yourself as well. You can listen to me just as well while eating.

Akira: Alright.

Dianne: My grandfather, Dionis Chenon, was a famous Western commander in the military, with exquisite skill with a blade. When I was small, he taught me how to wield a sword. I'm as confident in my skills as any knight.

At that statement, I glanced over at Cain. He wasn't just an ex-knight, but an ex-general, after all. I don't know what reaction I expected, but he was focused on his glass, quietly listening to her speech.

Dianne: Though I may be inexperienced, I wish to protect the people of Borda Island myself, so that I do not bring shame to my late grandfather's name. And I shall, of course, cooperate with the Master Sage and their wizards in their goals.

Akira: Thank you very much.

I smiled at her, and Dianne nodded to me in return. She was a bright, easy to talk to, and friendly person.

Riquet: Just as she said, she seems to be a very prudent person, Master Sage.

Akira: I agree. (She even readily received all of my wizards… I hope we can get to know each other better.)

As I thought that, I took a forkful of the beautiful meal before me, sprinkled with flower petals, and brought it to my mouth.

Akira: …?!

All of a sudden, I froze.

Akira: (This…isn't delicious…?) (It smells kind of weird, and the flavor is too strong and too weak at the same time…) (B-but why… The food we had at the party we were invited to last time was so good…)

I glanced around at everyone else, feeling a bit upset, and saw the same look of bafflement on their faces. Snow, White, and Bradley had frozen in shock. The Western wizards, with their refined palates, smiled as though it were truly first-class, but they'd already abandoned their utensils. Only Mithra, with his habit of eating strange things, had cleared his plate. Owen, who'd only gone for the desserts in the first place, was leaned forward, staring at us in fascination.

Owen: What? You're all making weird faces. Don't tell me, it's not actually g--

Akira: Ah, um! How was the torta di cocco? You went to try some, didn't you?

The words burst out of my mouth before I could think about anything other than how rude it'd be to say it tasted bad in front of Dianne. Although, well, maybe it wasn't polite to bring up the topic of other food when we were supposed to be enjoying what was in front of us. Dianne simply smiled.

Dianne: Have you taken an interest in our local cuisine?

Akira: We'd heard how delicious the cake called torta di cocco is, and these two went to try some. How was it, Cain? Owen?

Owen: That's secret.

Cain: It was great. There was a huge line, and it was really hard to make Owen not cut.

Owen: I was the strongest person there, so I shouldn't have had to wait in line.

Cain: Listen, I told you you shouldn't try to turn into the people at the front of the line to get through it faster.

Riquet: So it really is that good! I want to try some too as soon as I can.

Dianne: I'm glad to hear you all enjoyed it. Perhaps I, too, shall enjoy some soon.

Hearing Dianne say such a candid remark made me smile. But at the same time, I could see that the servers bringing out plates of food were frowning. I thought maybe it was because they were nervous, given the occasion, or busy. But, no, even I could see their restless discomfort and the oddly strained expressions on their faces were out of place. My sharp-eyed wizards, too, had already noticed that something was clearly wrong. And then Bradley, coping bravely with his dissatisfaction, whispered something in a low voice.

Bradley: Hey, Nero.

Nero: What.

Bradley: Go to the kitchen 'n make something.

I could see thoughts of violent, bloody murder in Nero's eyes.

Nero: There's no way I can do that.

Bradley: Last time we were here, you used their kitchen and made somethin', didn't you? So just go on and do that again…

Nero: Not only is that not somethin' I can just whip up, you didn't even eat any of it.

Bradley: I totally did. I just ate it while I had a hole ripped in my gut.

Nero: You ate it cold…

Bradley: Your cooking's great even when it's cold.

Every soft word out of Bradley's mouth trying to coax food out of Nero just made Nero's bloodlust grow.

Next Chapter

#.mhyktl #.main story tl #.eventtl #4th anni

[tragicendinglover]

Murr's 3rd Anniversary SSR - Translation

Disclaimer: This was done with the help of the machine translation so it will not be too accurate. I apologize that it's not the best - I just wanted to have at least a rough translation somewhere!

Part 1 Murr: I won again.

Akira: Haha. I lost again. Murr is really a skilled gambler.

Murr:  Huh. I was hoping that the Sage might defeat me!

Akira: What? You wanted to lose?

Murr: I've been winning for a long time. I won the last round and the last game against Shylock before that. So, Mr. Sage!

Akira: So that was the deal...? But I'm not a betting person like you two.

Murr: But there is beginner's luck, right? So I thought you might be able to beat me! By the way, why did you come here? To kill time? 

Akira: Yes!! Murr, you gave me the "Omokage Manual" before, didn't you?

Murr: The one where I said you can do whatever you want? I'll do it! I want it back!

Akira: No, no! I heard that if you hold the Omokage Manual up to a landscape and cast a spell on it, it will make the landscape look like a picture. ...... I'd like to leave behind the memories of everyone at the magic building. Of course, I also want to preserve my memories of Murr. So, will you go with me to a place you hold dear?

Murr: Haha, it was an invitation to go out! Well, if that's the case, I just received an invitation from a place that sounds just right.

Part 2

With invitations in hand, we headed for the Heavenly Detached Palace, a place we had visited for celebrations not long after I had become a Sage.

Akira: At that time, Murr had to compete with Antonio to rent this place. Murr lost several times, and it was a close call.

Murr had a tough time with Antonio, who had acquired the good fortune by grace of the fairy Fagolta, who had been resurrected from the effects of the Calamity.

Murr: But I still won! Antonio-sama remembered that and wanted to play a game with me for the first time in a long time.

Akira: But I was a little surprised. Antonio didn't think much of wizards, did he?

Murr: Just a whim. The Heavenly Detached Palace is a place for gamblers in search of excitement! And it was just right, wasn't it? Sparkling and shiny, the scenery of lasting memories!

Akira: Yes, I agree, it's a great place to live and work. Thanks for suggesting this lovely place!

Murr: I remember. Showtime at the salon! Shining pearly petals, the scent of buoyant flowers! And this time, we're going to make it rain from the top of the chandelier. Sounds fun!

Antonio: You are the offspring of the great Murr. You still look like a fool with that face.

With a sigh of exasperation, Antonio, the owner of this remote palace in the sky, appeared. Somehow we managed to avoid the Murr's rain, and we were led into the even smokier casino, where we were greeted by the owner, Mr. Antonio.

Antonio: You understand the rules?

Murr: Of course! Each player draws cards at the same time, and the one with the higher number wins. The first person to win five times is the winner. Simple is the best!

Antonio:Hmm. If you win, I'll give you gold coins and whatever else you want.

Murr: I don't want money.

Antonio:What?

Murr: What I want is the Heavenly Sky Detached Palace for tonight! If I win, can I use it freely?

Antonio: I hear you like it here. All right. So, you're betting on the jewelry, right?

Murr: Of course! My very favorite. Okay, Mr. Sage. Can you shuffle those for me?

Akira: Yes! I'll take care of it.

I folded the cards, cut them well, and put the deck on the table.

Murr:This one.

Murr, showing no sign of hesitation, picks one of the playing cards. Antonio, on the other hand, looked at Murr's face and then pulled out a playing card.

Murr: Here we go. Ready!

Akira: Murr has 1O and Antonio has 6. So that means…

Antonio: Damn it. It's only one win; the winner is the one who wins five times first.

Murr: That's the way it should be. The goddess of victory is capricious. The game is far from over!

Part 3

Murr: Yes, I won again.

Akira: (I knew Murr was a good gambler. I didn't think Mr. Antonio could win one. How dare he.))

A pile of gold coins piled up in front of Murr. But Murr was not interested, and leaned forward with the momentum to crush it to celebrate his victory.

Murr: It's strange. It seems so unnatural for me to keep winning, considering the odds.

Antonio: Tch…

Akira: (You don't have to say it like you do here...! Antonio, you've been losing so much. I'm sure you're not feeling so good.)

I look at Murr and Mr. Antonio alternately, feeling nervous inside.

Antonio: Phew-ha-ha!

Akira: Eh?

Antonio: Even though I'm a mature man, I lost to Murr. As promised, you can use the Heavenly Detached Palace as you like.

Even though he lost the game, Antonio was smiling happily.

Murr: Sage, cheers!

Akira: Cheers! Congratulations, Murr!

While there were many other guests, Murr and I celebrated our victory in secret, just the two of us.

Akira: But then again, strange coincidences do happen, don't they? I can't believe that Murr won in all the games. ......

Murr: Do you really think this is a coincidence, Mr. Sage?

Akira: Eh?

When I looked up from my glass, my eyes met those of Murr, who was smiling a gentlemanly smile.

Akira: (Do these piercing eyes belong to a Murr's soul fragment?) Could it be that something is bothering you?

Murr: I don't know. Is it me or Mr. Antonio? Or is fate playing a trick on us? Master Antonio admired me as a great inventor. So, he didn't want to beat me. I don't want to win because of his admiration for me. 

Akira: Really?

Murr: I'm so excited! Surprised?

Murr breaks into a smile and looks into my eyes as if to check my reaction.

Akira: Is that the usual Murr? I was so surprised to see you acting so different from usual!

Murr: Yes! Surprise!

Akira: But it was a pity. You said you wanted to experience losing a game, and you won again.

Murr: Oh, I think I might have mentioned that!

Akira: (You forgot...)

Murr: More to it! Sage, you have something more important to do. Here we go!

Akira:Oh, we’re going?!

Murr took me in his arms and jumped on the chandelier. Suddenly, I looked down at my feet and saw the guests looking up at Murr and me with wide-open eyes.

Murr: Ta-da! Ready for the Omokage Manual?

Akira: Eh, uh, I'm ready to go, but .... Are you sure? Everyone's surprised to see you here.

Murr: Don't worry! Soon they won't care about us anymore.  《Eanul Rambul》!

When the incantation was recited, Murr's ring emitted a brilliant light. The guests were amazed at the light, which looked like a meteor streaking across the night sky.

Akira: Wow... It's the same as that time.

Murr: Yup! The view from here is the same. But there is one thing that is different.

Akira: Different?

Murr: Now Mr. Wise is right next to me! So today's show will be even more fun!

With these words, the light in the room popped. The grains of light become petals, eventually filling the salon with vivid colors.

Akira: Wow, it's like a dream world... Thanks for the fun show, Murr!

Murr: You're welcome!

A view similar to the one I remember, but slightly different. The book of images was engraved with nostalgic yet new memories.

#mhyktl #mahoyaku #translation #murr hart

[vollmond-laboratory]

Sea Rover Squama — A Teensy-Weensy Pirate Battle!

CENTRAL

Oz SS: Do not presume to think that you could beat me on these seas. S: …Could the Goddess of the Sea be displeased, I wonder? A: (All the things I have done… I can never speak of them to that child.)

Arthur SS: Hooray! I shall be sure never to forget how happy this has made me. S: I suppose this proves I still have much left to learn. I shall ask Cain to teach me some new tricks. A: (As lacking as I am now, I’ll never be able to meet him again at his level…)

Cain SS: All right! C’mon, let’s celebrate our victory with a feast! Time to let loose and party! S: Guess I gotta report this to Arthu… No, I mean– to the captain. A: (Damn… How am I supposed to give that guy his eye back like this…)

Riquet SS: So I have taken the righteous path after all, just as I thought. S: I am not yet as capable of protecting others as I had hoped. A: (Uuu… Did I not study enough beforehand, perhaps…) 

NORTH

Snow SS: ‘Tis I, Snow – one half of the strongest pair of twins! Now, here I come! S: Hohoho. You are a hundred years too young to win against the likes of me. A: (Oh dear… Will White scold me for this, I wonder…)

White SS: ‘Tis I, White – one half of the strongest pair of twins! Now, here I come! S: You mistook me for a student, you say? How unfortunate! As you can now see, I am actually a lieutenant commander. A: (Oh dear… Would Snow have scolded me for this, I wonder…)

Mithra SS: Haha, as expected. Everything within this ocean is mine, after all. S: Good enough. Now then, I shall be taking my nap.  A: (Hah? Does this person want to die, I wonder?)

Owen SS: That’s right, run away. And don’t you ever think about invading my territory again. S: Alright, now it’s snack time. A: (Haha… So you want me to make this your watery grave, is that it?)

Bradley SS: I’m in luck – I’ve got both the sea and the undine workin’ on my side. S: At the rate we’re goin’, all the treasure in the world’ll be mine soon enough. A: (You ain’t seen us Pirates of Death at our true strength yet, mark my words…)

EAST

Faust SS: We’re one step closer to creating a whole new world. S: It’s alright. I was taught a long time ago to never get impatient at sea. A: (I can’t allow myself to stop here. Not until I’ve accomplished this dream.)

Shino SS: Heh. Time to go brag about this to the guys in my dorm. S: I’ll do even better in the next drill, you’ll see. A: (Tch… I’m gonna get called into the teacher’s office if I keep screwing up like this…)

Heathcliff SS: Looks like everything went according to plan. That’s a relief. S: Phew. I was starting to feel a little nervous… A: (For the sake of everyone’s peace, we cannot allow ourselves to lose…!)

Nero SS: I’m one of the Pirates of Death too, yanno. S: Guess this brings me one step closer to becomin’ a proper pirate. A: (I’m still so goddamn weak…)

WEST

Shylock SS: Fufu. A job well done. S: We can do a little better than that, don’t you think? A: (I won’t go so easy on you next time.)

Murr SS: Just leave keepin’ the peace at sea to us! …Yeah, right. S: Another job complete. Aye-aye, sir! A: (I seem to be acting in poor form for you today, my love.)

Chloe SS: Now I’m a real man of the sea, too! …Haha, just kidding. S: Phew! I’m glad everything worked out okay! A: (I really need to toughen up if I want to stay on this ship…)

Rustica SS: Now then, shall we have a tea party to celebrate our victory? S: How relieving to know that the ship and crew are all safe. A: (Oh my, the sea appears to be in a rather bad mood.)

SOUTH

Figaro SS: Can’t just sit around and let my students show me up, can I? S: Your trusty teacher Figaro’s skill isn’t all just for show, y’know. A: (Oops, looks like I went a little too easy on ‘em that time.)

Rutile SS: I want to follow in the footsteps of my mother’s dream, too. S: One mistake here or there doesn’t make me any less of a pirate’s son. A: (Ugh… No, I can’t give up here…)

Lennox SS: The waves are on our side. S: So long as everyone is safe, that’s really all that matters. A: (Time for a temporary retreat.)

Mitile SS: This is just proof of all my hard work in class! S: I knew the practice sessions would make me nervous… A: (Uuu… I should go over everyone’s feedback again…)

#EXTRAS #Sea Rover Squama #mhyktl #mhyk tl #mahoyaku tl

[flowerinyourcare]

Reminiscence of the Unfinished Wine - Chapter 10

🍷 September seasonal permanent event; banner characters Shylock, Murr, Bradley; 2022/09/11 - 2022/09/19 JST 🍷

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Nero: Ahh… It's fantastic… Since this one is so rich, it would pair well with a nice cut of meat.

Faust: It's good, but I usually prefer something a little lighter.

Bacchus: Oh, then I think I have just the thing. Here, a little bit before that year we had…

Shylock: Ah, yes. The wines from that period were delightfully refreshing - I'm quite a fan of them, myself.

Nero: Huh, really? Which one was it? I wanna try a glass too.

Shylock: Here, this is the one.

Nero: Heh. It's the one that's as old as Teach.

Faust: Do you have to keep bringing that up?

Nero: You're the one who said it first…

Shylock: If we look further back, there's most likely some wines that are the same age as Nero. Shall we have it later?

Faust: Oh, good. He won't be left out.

Akira: Drinking wine that's as old as they are… it seems like a nice way to have fun.

Arthur: I agree. I imagine that it's quite a moving experience to taste a wine that has aged alongside you.

Arthur: If it was possible, I would have liked to have found wine from around the time Oz was born…

Akira: (That would make the wine at least 2000 years old…)

Oz: …… This wine is from the year of your birth, Arthur.

Oz: You had asked me to pick out a bottle of wine for you. Even if you cannot drink it now, you can keep it as a souvenir for when the time comes.

Arthur: Yes…! And when that day arrives, I hope you will be there with me, Master Oz.

Murr: Hey, Sage, are you drinking too? I've sampled so many different kinds that I ran out of fingers to count 'em on!

Akira: Um, doesn't that mean you drank a lot? Are you going to be okay?

Murr: It's fiiine! Even if ya run out of fingers, you still have plenty of toes! But isn't the Sage having juice tonight?

Akira: That's right. It's really delicious, so I'm happy I get to have as much as I want. But your drink is wine, right? Which year is it?

Murr: This one! The barrel with the big cross slashed on it!

Akira: Ah.

Immediately, Mr. Bacchus came flying over.

Bacchus: Hey…! Did you drink that wine?! I told you it was a failure!

Murr: How exactly did you fail, though? You won't know until you try it!

Bacchus: Well, yeah, I suppose that's right, but still…!

Murr: Everybody! Have you tried this one yet?

Rutile: Huh? Which one does he have?

Nero: What, is it somethin' super good?

Bacchus: Hey!! Cut it out! Murr, you're unbelievable!!

True to the rumors, Bacchus's wines and juices were all extremely tasty. The wizards all drank heartily, refilling their glasses again and again.

It was fun to compare them and discuss the difference in taste and feeling - even if the opinions only ended up settling on "delicious" and "more delicious".

We were all talking, arguing, and bantering, and before long, the wine cellar had taken on the lively atmosphere of a bar.

Nero: Oi, Brad ...ley. I think you've prob'ly had enough to drink.

Bradley: Don't gimme that. If anythin', go nag at the Southern kid here instead.

Rutile: Bacchus wine is really the best! Every single one is so yummy…! Hey, isn't that right, Mr. Faust?

Arthur: Rutile, you're talking to Master Oz.

Maybe it was because they had been drinking plenty of Bacchus wine, but everyone seemed more cheerful than usual.

At one point, at Arthur's request, Murr and Mr. Bacchus kicked off their shoes and began to demonstrate grape-stomping on the spot.

The two began to sing as they stomped happily on the empty floor. Their voices didn't quite match, and they were making up lyrics on the spot, but just watching it made me feel exhilarated.

Akira: Ahaha, this is so much fun. I think everyone is more drunk than usual.

Shylock: I suppose they are all in the right mood to get pleasantly intoxicated. It must be due to the exceptional taste of today's wine.

As Shylock and I took in the peaceful scene, Bradley approached us with a bottle of wine in hand.

Bradley: Oi, pipe-guy. Yer glass is lookin' way too empty.

Without waiting for Shylock's approval, Bradley took the glass from his hand and poured him some wine. 

Shylock: Are you going to serve me my drink? My, what an honor. …Oh, this wine.

A familiar bottle, with the label removed - Mr. Bacchus had only offered it as an afterthought. Calamity Wine.

Bradley: I still haven't heard your opinion on it.

To be honest, I was curious, too. What would Shylock do with such a troublesome thing - the wine that had fascinated the hearts of many people, and broken the heart of his friend Bacchus?

Shylock brought the glass to his lips and took a sip. Then, he took a few more sips, as though he wanted to be sure. Finally, he opened his mouth.

Shylock: ……It is certainly a beautiful drink.

Shylock: However, I don't think I would like to serve this wine at my own bar.

Akira: …Why not?

Shylock: Because it is too complete. There is no evolution, and no development. 

Shylock: Regardless of the time that has passed, this wine may retain its exact taste.

Shylock: But…

Shylock looked up through the crowd, and watched Bacchus sing.

Shylock: Bacchus wines will change. Every year, without fail, the flavors and aromas will intricately, delicately transform.

Shylock: I love to unravel how his effort, ambition, and affection are reflected in these subtle changes. He doesn't have to say a word, for his wine will do it for him.

Shylock: To allow a life's drama to stain your tongue, though its source is absent… That, I believe, is what it means to taste wine.

Bradley: …I knew you'd say that.

Bradley didn't say anything else, and returned to the group, looking satisfied.

The glass in Shylock's hand was once again empty. This time, he filled it with some sort of Bacchus wine.

Shylock: This is the wine that Bacchus gifted to me earlier.

Shylock: He told me that this was the very first wine he made at this winery. It was one of the few that he stored with magic, preserving it indefinitely.

Akira: That must make it very precious…

Shylock: Indeed, it is a wine to treasure. Bacchus insisted, saying that since I had been willing to give up Bennett wine, he would give me this in return.

The color was rich and beautiful, like liquid rubies. It swirled leisurely against the rounded bottom of the glass.

The depth of its color was astonishing and vivid - although it should have been made a long time ago, it appeared fresh, as if it had just been born.

I could tell, now, that it harbored the single-minded and devoted passion that the creator had for his work.

Shylock: No matter how much time has passed, and how much the world around him has changed, he will continue to make wine. And I will continue to eagerly await it…

Shylock: I'm looking forward to finding out what it will taste like this year. Just the thought of it makes my heart dance.

Shylock lowered his arm, his voice barely a murmur. As if harboring a deep love for a yet-unseen future. As if soaking in the imagined flavor of a treasured fantasy.

After a moment, his long eyelashes fluttered, and he opened his eyes with a smile. He stared at me with eyes more deeply red than even the wine.

Shylock: Sage. Please, toast with me - to celebrate our continued fortune and happiness.

Akira: Yes, of course…!

What will the next wine produced by Mr. Bacchus taste like? What kind of dramatic tale will it tell?

We raised our glasses, each filled with new hope for the old wine.

That shared moment was warm and luxurious. Smiling at each other, we took a sip.

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Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 - Chapter 4 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 - Chapter 7 - Chapter 8 - Chapter 9 - Chapter 10

#mahoyaku #mhyktl #mahoyaku translation #mahoyaku tl #promise of wizard #// event #// shylock #// IT IS FINISHED !!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PATIENCE #// IM LATE FOR CLASS NOW . LET ME KNOW IF U SEE ANY ERRORS #// also im gonna be coming back to add in navigation links and make sure all of these are on the masterpost lol #// but not now BECAUSE IM LATE FOR CLASS. ANYWAYS STAN SHYLOCK BENNETT

[starofgold]

Singing the Song of the Hero in the Oasis of Scorching Sand - Part 7

Chloe: That sounds nice. I like this town.

Shino: The food here is good too. Can I have another serving of this meat?

Mithra: I’d like to have another of that drink served in fruit. The one with crunchy shell.

White: Mithra dear, it seems you’ve taken a liking to that fruit’s tough shell.

Maybe because the wizards had been active all days, whether for their games or for the investigation, they seemed to eat, drink, and talked even more than usual. It wasn’t just the wizards. The whole tavern was in a lively mood. I could hear the table next to us raise their glasses for a toast countless times.

With his glass on one hand, Murr barged into that group.

Murr: Here’s a to-ast for you!

Customer: Cheers! Oh, you are you, bro?

Customer: Who cares. Let’s drink, let’s drink.

Charmed by the atmosphere of good cheers, before long Rustica burst into a song. The tavern became even more lively with the music and applause. To the crowd in a good mood, it was a treat for the ears.

At that moment, I heard a quiet, hesitant voice.

Cain: To tell the truth, I think I’ve seen Seth before too.

I raised my head instinctively at Cain, who seemed to be talking to himself. Glass in hand, he was looking at the lake. His calm expression made him seemed distant from the merriment of the tavern.

Akira: You have seen Seth?

Cain: Yeah. When I was with the Knights, I distractedly looked up as I was drinking in a tavern like this, and he was there above the lake. He was raising a huge blade from his belt, just as what that boy said earlier. I thought something was wrong with my eyes, but maybe that was really the image of Seth.

Following Cain, I looked at the lake too. In a contrast to the glory under the blazing sun, the lake was subdued in time of sunset. His eyes softened, Cain turned his gaze at me.

Cain: Under the guidance of the Sacred Chalice, Seth became a hero. I used to love this fairy tale a lot. The scene where Seth raised his sword and recited his spell was really cool to me. I read the page of that part again and again so many times that I lost count. One day, that page suddenly came off when I was turning it.

Akira: Did you accidentally tear the page off?

Cain: That’s what happened yeah. That was the book I begged my parents to buy for me and finally got it as a birthday present. I put clay on the page in a desperate attempt to fix it, but ended up ruining it even more. That was devastating.

Akira: Ahaha.

Smiling brightly, Cain winked. Then his smile became tinged with the softness of past memories.

Cain: To me, who was hiding that I was a wizard, it was a story that was so close yet so distant and ultimately had nothing to do with me. Until I left the Knights, I had never thought about how I would be if I lived as a wizard. Even so, perhaps every time I listened to Seth’s story, I hoped that a day would come when I too would fight a battle with my magic somewhere in my heart.    

His voice was quiet, but there was no sentimentality in his tone.

Cain: I definitely wished to be like the Seth of the fairy tale, who acted boldly without any confusion in my eyes. I’m afraid of snakes, so the part he defeated the snake was cool too.

Cain said those words with a bashful smile. He usually acted like a cheerful big brother, but in that moment, he was like a child who excitedly opened a picture book. In the story, Seth the Hero lived as a wizard and bravely raised his sword.

Akira: (I wonder if that’s the idol the young Cain wished to be like deep in his heart.)

One looked up in wonder at the distant, dazzling stars above, thinking that they had nothing to do with one’s life. Seth must be such a star that still shined brightly in Cain’s heart even now.

When night came, full in both body and soul, the wizards returned to the inn. Cain and I decided to take a walk around the lake to enjoy the night wind before going back.

Akira: Aah, I ended up eating too much.

Cain: That tavern’s pretty generous with their portion, right. Shall we have a walk around the lake? That should help with digestion.

In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the day, the lake was quiet at this hour. There was the shadow of someone who was casually strolling about as they looked at the nighttime scenery.

Owen: ……

Akira: Owen?

Cain: Where did you go? At least you should join us for dinner…

Owen: It’s up to me to decide where I go and what I do. Oooh, perhaps I still have one complaint though. It’s because of you that we can’t return to the Magic Manor yet.

Cain: That wasn’t my intention. We all thought that it’d be better if we stayed here and did accordingly.

Cain: Why did you talk like that all of the sudden though? Since you said Seth wasn’t a hero, did you know something?

Owen: …..

Owen curled up his well-formed lips as a smile slowly emerged like oil dripping down.

Owen: I heard it from Bradley when I met up with him and Mithra a while ago. It was just gossips to kill the time. In the past, a greedy wizard thief was driven away from the North. His name was Seth.

Cain: Seth…

Owen: Apparently that one held a big grudge against Bradley. He wanted to use the power of the Sacred Chalice for his revenge, so he plotted mischief in the land protected by spirits in a faraway country. In the end, he failed miserably. He was really just a small-time thief, wasn’t he. A petty life such as his was just a wretched joke.

When the sun had set, the desert’s night wind was chilly. It caressed our cheeks as if to cool down the warmth and high spirits we had earlier at the tavern.

Owen: Bradley too only heard about that from a report of his underlings. No one could expect that such a trivial matter not worth anyone’s time has become a pretty tale. That’s all there is to the fairy tale that has been spreading around in this town. It wasn't the giant snake that needed to be dealt with for everyone’s safety but Seth himself. He was buried by the angry spirits, and the Sacred Chalice that held great power was shattered at the same time.

Cain: Can it be…  Were you aiming at that Sacred Chalice when you agreed to go with us?

Owen smiled, pleased with himself, in response to Cain’s realization.

Owen: No way I would join you lot, wouldn’t I? Mithra doesn’t seem to remember about the Sacred Chalice, so I planned to take it all for myself. Maybe a fragment of it still exists.

Akira: So that’s why you asked Mithra about the town before we departed…

Owen: It was all useless though. The Sacred Chalice was nowhere to be seen.

Cain: ….

Hearing the other side of the fairy tale was like watching the beautiful flower one was admiring be torn up. It was likely a big shock for Cain, who admired Seth. With a complicated expression, he fell completely silent.

Owen seemed satisfied as he watched us going through what had been said. Crossing his legs on his broom, Owen looked down at Cain and laughed.

Owen: Come to think about it, you admired that Seth one, right Mister Knight? You can’t forgive it that he was actually a dirty thief? Or you can’t believe what I said? It isn’t something you’d want to believe after all.

Owen turned his head and looked at the lake.

Owen: Good timing, in any case. Why don’t you ask him about the truth directly?

Cain: ….?!

#summer 2022 #event story

[the-silver-peahen-residence]

An Short NSFW Drabble between Human!Asmodeus and Tsubasa Connor, please?

((Hello anon dear, hope your well this night. I think I can write something for you. Hold on a moment.))

Silver butterfly mun/Peahen mom

"You know we shouldn't do this. I know you and I are well.....unsure but...we really.." Tsubasa wasn't sure why he came again to see him but he saw that Asmodeus was flushed nuzzling against him. True, Tsubasa was angry with him due to some anons but he did miss him.

He missed him so much that he was already holding him against his body, leaving kisses and nips on his shoulder. "That might be true but..it's sorta hard not to if the one you missed so much comes back just to check on them. You really are too sweet for your own good." He murrs that Tsu blushed but he gasped feeling him stroking his chest.

"Even more so how badly I missed being so close to you." he whispered but Tsubasa blushes worse to look to the side. Feeling more of the nips and touches, he was already heated to look flushed again. However, he was shivering again to his fingers touching what they can.

"A..asmodeus...you.."

"I know..just let me savor this...let us just become lost to our desires tonight......" he begs but Tsubasa blushes only to look at him. Even from that, both him and Asmodeus lean in to kiss one another.

Maybe just one more night. Just one.

#OOC #scattered silver rose petals #ask answered #mun answered #silver butterfly mun #peahen mom #the mansion owner #human asmodeus and Tsubasa #anon #short drabble #resort fantasy book #peahen writer

[kevinscottgardens]

23 au 29 mai 2022

Monday through Wednesday was hectic. Monday morning the masons arrived and started working on the collapsing stone wall supporting the walkway. I found two Pistachia dug up and placed in my Gator. Why doesn’t anyone have conversations ? I then noticed that they covered another area the same size again that I had removed plants on Friday. They were going to squash them all under plastic. I said I would remove them and that all they need to do is ask. I also told them each plant costs 10€. I moved around another 40 plants. In the evening was a nice gathering at Denis and André’s for an early birthday dinner for André.

Tuesday I managed to lightly trim all the Pistachia in the prairie and lightly thin the Reseda lutea. I showed Thomas where the taps are and hopefully he’ll be watering for me while I’m away. It rained a little and we had lots of lighting and thunder Tuesday evening. I had a nice chat with Jody. The Iberis sempervirens I ordered finally arrived; they are tiny. I’m glad I went out Monday to purchase some nice big Limonium perezii for a pot that Laurie has been asking me to change for a few weeks.

I also bought a Convolvulus sabatius for another pot on the patio in dappled shade.

Wednesday I had to have a Covid test in the morning. Then I had my hair cut in the early afternoon then had an adjustment and a massage. Most of the Champagne flutes I bought from Ikea arrived, one box short. I’m going to see if things sort themselves out on this, I’m out of time.

Thursday very early I started my journey to LA for the first time in almost three years. British Airways, Economy Plus, via Heathrow, to LAX. Thankfully I’m still Silver so I can use the lounge during my layover. I was able to stop by Fortnum and Mason to buy a few gifts for Kerry and Sheryl, Yeah!

Friday the last box of Champagne flutes was delivered; I’m wondering where they are sitting. Sadly, Thomas’ mum died, I didn’t even know she was ill. Janet, Stacy and Piper arrived from Wisconsin. We enjoyed a good day of catching up. Saturday Kerry, Mike and Matthew drove down; Jeffrey was working at REI. Eric, Sofia, Heather, Kent and Megan all arrived around noon. Dianne and Ken hosted a really nice mini family gathering all afternoon. Janet and Heather had never met. That evening the Reilings took me back to San Gabriel.

Sunday Eric, Heather et al. met Kerry and me at Mt. Lowe Brewery, then they came over to Dad’s house for a barbecue in the evening. It was really nice to spend time with them. Heather and I have a bit of a bond. I hope we stay in touch now.

Plant of the week

Campanulaceae Campanula rapunculus L.

common name(s) - rampion bellflower, rampion, rover bellflower, rapunzel; français : campanule des haies; Deutsch : Rapunzel-Glockenblume; italiano : campanula commestibile, raponzolo infraspecific(s) - Campanula rapunculus subsp. lambertiana (A.DC.) Rech.f. synonym(s) - Campanula calycina Boeber ex Schult.; C. castellana Pau; C. coarctata Gilib.; C. decurrens Thore; C. elatior Link & Hoffmanns.; C. esculenta Salisb.; C. fastigiata S.G.Gmel.; C. glandulosa Banks ex A.DC.; C. patula var. rapunculus (L.) Kuntze; C. rapuncula St.-Lag.; C. rapunculus f. hirsutissima Faure; C. r. subsp. rapunculus; C. r. subsp. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Nyman; C. r. subsp. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) P. Silva; C. r. var. bracteosa Willk.; C. r. var. calycina (Boeber ex Schult.) A.DC.; C. r. var. cymosospicata Willk.; C. r. var. hirsuta Schur; C. r. var. hirta Murr; C. r. var. micrantha Beyer; C. r. var. racemosopaniculata Willk.; C. r. var. reclinata Griseb.; C. r. var. strigulosa Batt.; C. r. var. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Steud.; C. r. var. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Vatke; C. verruculosa Hoffmanns. & Link; C. virgata A.DC.; Neocodon rapunculus (L.) Kolak. & Serdyuk.; Rapunculus verus Fourr. conservation rating - none native to - Europe to Mediterranean and Iran location - Domaine de l’Orangerie leaves - stem is erect, lightly hairy, branched on the top; basal leaves are petiolated, ovate, slightly toothed and arranged in a rosette, while the upper leaves are sessile and narrow lanceolate flowers - hermaphrodite; clustered in a racemose inflorescence, with a bell-shaped, light blue or violet corolla; are arranged along the stem in a fairly narrow one-sided facing cluster fruit - fruit is a dehiscent capsule in the form of inverted cone with many seeds habit - biennial, herbaceous, to 1m tall habitat - prefers limestone soils and grows in dry meadows, cultivated beds, forests of oaks and pine trees, along roadsides, from sea level to 1,500m pests - generally pest-free disease - generally disease-free hardiness - to -10ºC (H4) soil - sandy and loamy, moist and well-drained, neutral to basic (mildly alkaline) sun - full sun to part shade propagation - self-seeds; surface sow May/June in situ, usually germinates in two to four weeks at 18°C pruning - none nomenclature - Campanulaceae, Campanula - small bell, refers to the bell-shape of the flower; rapunculus - diminutive of the Latin rapa (turnip) and means little turnip, which refers to the shape of the root NB - once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach, and its parsnip-like root, which was used like a radish; The Brothers Grimm's tale Rapunzel took its name from this plant

References :

Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5

IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [22 May 22]

Plants for a Future [online] https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Campanula+rapunculus [22 May 22]

Plants of the World [online] https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140952-1 [22 May 22]

Wikipedia [online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula_rapunculus [22 May 22]

World Flora Online [online] http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000828443 [22 May 22]

#Campanula rapunculus

[forvalor-blog]

I’m gonna work on some drabbles further into the narrative on this blog involving Kuro/Murr but I’m not gonna post ‘em until later on, when things actually move along, especially as the whole Mel thing is something that Kuro needs time to move on from.  BUT I’m really inspired right now, and after having writer’s block for a while, it feels good to write longer stuff on my own again.  So yeah, I’ll be working behind the scenes to try and piece together some of my narrative pre-actually being that far into the story.

#🞮 ┋ ɪ ᴄᴀɴ'ᴛ ʜɪᴅᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ɴɪʜɪʟɪsᴛ ᴀᴛ ᴍʏ ᴅᴏᴏʀ. ❜ ( ooc. ) #well - i wanna do both narrative pieces and drabbles for MURR specifically because #as close as he and kuro are going to become again - kuro's fucked him up in a lot of ways #its fucky because nobody was really 'wrong' they just both had shit to deal with #but kuro accidentally. kiiiiiiiiiiinda screwed his life up and I want to write about that #they're both 'at fault' for different things i guess is my point #anyways i hope ava has a good day - and that we can do the thread we've been talking about for a while wah #so yeah i MIGHT post drabbles that have to do with murr specifically #because good backstory and whatnot and development and blah

[amorest-viesse]

[With This Needle I’ll Stitch Our Bonds] - Chloe SSR Card Story Translation

Ft. Akira, Rustica, and 2 Friends~ ♪

A Ceremony of Starlight, Stories, and Blessings ~Blessings for Chloe~ - Chapter 1

[Chloe’s Room]

Akira: Good afternoon, Chloe. May I come in?

Getting the go-ahead, I entered Chloe’s room to see him hunched over his desk, violet eyes sparkling as he passionately sketched out a new design.

Akira: Wow… Is that a new outfit? It’s so cool!

Chloe: Ehehe, thanks! These are gonna be the designs for our next mission!

Chloe: Inspiration suddenly struck me, so I wanted to get them down before I forgot.

Scattered across Chloe’s desk were a number of open sketchbooks. Upon one of them was a drawing of a shoe.

Akira: (What a stylish design…! Is it also for our next mission?)

Chloe: Alright, finished! Sorry to keep you waiting. What did you need from me?

Akira: I’m the one who should apologize for interrupting you. I just came by to invite you to the “Ceremony of Starlight, Stories, and Blessings.”

Akira: Since your birthday is coming up, I was hoping we could perform it together.

Chloe: Oh! This is the thing you did with Rustica!

Chloe: It’s that ancient ritual passed down to the Sage and their wizards, right? I heard the twins found it in an old tome!

Akira: You got it. Apparently, if it’s performed on an auspicious day, it will improve things like your powers, health, and even luck with money.

Chloe: I’ve also heard that it strengthens our bond with you!

Chloe: Thanks for telling me about it. I’d love to participate! I’m already looking forward to it!

A Ceremony of Starlight, Stories, and Blessings ~Blessings for Chloe~ - Chapter 2

[Akira’s Room]

Akira: …Alright, now that that’s done, who should I ask to write blessings for Chloe?

During the ceremony, Chloe will receive blessings from me, the Sage, and three other wizards with connections to him. However, I had no idea who exactly those three would be until…

*door crash*

Bradley: Yo! Sage!

Akira: Bradley!? What, what are you doing here…

Akira: Huh!? Rustica and Murr too!? Why are the two of you tied up!?

Murr: Ahaha! We’ve been caught! Meoooow!

Rustica: Fufufu, please excuse us for our unorthodox entrance, Master Sage.

The two wizards were tightly bound together by some kind of magical rope. With a sour look on his face, Bradley shoved them towards me.

Bradley: These two were makin’ a damn scene in the hallway, singin’ and dancin’ and mewlin’ at the top of their lungs in front o’ people’s rooms. 

Rustica: Oh dear, it seems like Bradley wasn’t a fan of our song. Would you prefer something a little more intense?

Bradley: That ain’t the problem here! Now I don’t know what you two are plannin’, but if yer gonna act like fools, then I’ll just let the Sage deal with ya.

Akira: (Ah, so that’s why they’re here…)

Rustica: While I would love nothing more than to spend some time with the Master Sage, our query is actually with you, Bradley.

Murr: It’s about blessings for Chloe! He’d be super-duper thrilled to receive one from you!

Bradley: Blessins’ for who now? …Wait, is this about that bogus ritual the twins found?

Rustica: Please, Bradley? Just a few words from you would transform Chloe’s special day into an exceptional one.

Akira: (Well, he’s not wrong… Chloe always did look up to Bradley...)

Akira: They have a point, Bradley. I think Chloe really would be happy if you agreed. Consider this a request from me as well.

Bradley: …

Bradley: Well, compared to these two, the lil’ Westie’s a pretty respectable guy. Got some damn good fashion sense too…

With a snap of his fingers, Bradley released Rustica and Murr from their confines.

Bradley: Yeah, sure, why not? It’s only fair to recognize good work.

Murr & Rustica: Yay!

Just when I thought the Western wizards were going off to celebrate, Rustica suddenly filled the room with the bright sound of a trumpet.

*trumpet playing*

Bradley & Akira: !?

Murr: Chloe’s eyes are amethysts~ ♪ Shiny, sparkling, fantasists~ ♪

Akira: Wow Murr! Did you make that up just now?

Rustica: Fufu, the songs just come naturally once you imagine how happy Chloe will be.

Murr: Alright! It’s Brad’s turn now!

Bradley: Haah? What’re ya—

*trumpet sound*

Murr: A one! Two! A one, two, three, go!

Bright and lively music flooded my room, filling me with the urge to dance.

With a smile on my face, I thought of all the wonderful blessings we would write.

A Ceremony of Starlight, Stories, and Blessings ~Blessings for Chloe~ - Chapter 3

The ceremony takes place in a location that is important to the wizard in question, preferably one where a profusion of stars can be seen twinkling above.

However, the place Chloe chose was the City of Affluence.

Chloe: Maybe we should’ve gone to someplace with more greenery.

Chloe: But since I’ve made so many memories with Rustica here, I thought it’d be okay too.

Akira: Absolutely! Snow and White said the number one priority is choosing a place that is meaningful to you.

Chloe smiled in relief. As he moved, the clothing and accessories given to him by the twins swooshed and clicked in the wind.

Just a little while earlier, he had changed into them, eager to show off his new outfit to me.

Akira: If everything’s good to go, we can begin the ceremony. Could you close your eyes for me, Chloe?

Chloe: Okay!

Clearing my throat, I held my hand over Chloe’s chest and prepared myself to speak.

Akira: …I will now present, in the order of Murr, Bradley, Rustica, and finally, me, the lyrics to “Chloe’s Birthday Song.”

Chloe: Huh?

Akira: “Chloe~ ♪ The amazing wizard, Chloe ♪ With magic so kind and his clothing designs, he brightens up both our bodies and minds~ ♪”

Akira: “So lift your head high! Dear Chloe, oh Chloe~ And let’s keep smiling beneath the sunlight~ ♪”

Akira: (That one was from Murr…)

Akira: “Yo, Lil’ Westie, listen up~ ♪ When it comes to fashion, ya know yer stuff~ ♪ Between killin’ my vibe and makin’ me shine, I trust ya to nail it every time~ ♪”

Akira: (That one was from Bradley, so next is…)

Akira: “Chloe, my Chloe~ ♪ My darling apprentice, my friend most precious~ ♪ As I drift back to sleep, it’s your voice that cheeps, ‘it’s morning already!’ Oh what a welcome fuss~ ♪”

Akira: “Now let’s break it down! Chloe you’re my treasure. Next to you, no one measures. May your birthday be ever full of wondrous pleasure.”

Akira: (And that one was Rustica’s… Which means…)

Akira: “To Chloe, my beloved friend~ ♪ On the day I arrived back then~ ♪ Your kind words and a smile, made it all worth the while~ ♪ And that, I will cherish ‘til the very end~ ♪”

It was a little embarassing being the one to finish the song, but as I wrapped up the last of the blessings…

I felt a warmth well up from within me, flowing from my outstretched hand to Chloe.

Chloe: That was amazing… Did you guys write that for me?

Akira: Yes, with Rustica at the heart of it. Phew, I’m glad I managed to sing everything alright…

Chloe: Thank you so much. It was a beautiful song, more than I deserve… Oh, I’m so happy. I’ve already got it all memorized!

With a smile upon his face, Chloe began to hum the tune of the song when…

Voice of a Cheerful Boy: Hey, Mister? Is it really ok? These clothes and shoes are so beautiful… Can I really…

Voice of a Kind Man: Why, I would love nothing more than for you to have them. Now then, shall we head to a restaurant? Let us eat until our stomachs and hearts are full and content.

Chloe: …!

As if struck by some realization, Chloe whirled around to find the source of the voices.

However, there was no one around but us.

Akira: Y- you heard that too… right? I wasn’t just hearing things?

Chloe: Ah…! Those are…

In the window of the shop Chloe had rushed up to were a pair of familiar shoes.

Akira: (I’ve seen these before in Chloe’s room. They match the ones from his sketchbook….)

Chloe: T- these look exactly like the first pair of shoes Rustica ever gave me…!

Akira: !

Chloe: When we first started traveling together, Rustica bought me these wonderful shoes… I was so, so happy…

Chloe: I still remember even now because I’d made a sketch of them, hoping that someday, I, too, could design a pair as stylish as these.

Akira: (So that’s the story…)

Chloe blissfully closed his eyes. It seemed to me as if he was recalling precious memories from long ago.

Chloe: …I’ve got it! I’ll make shoes for everyone who gave me a blessing today! Of course, that includes you too, Master Sage!

Akira: Huh!? I’m really happy that you offered, but isn’t it your birthday? Shouldn’t we be the ones giving you presents?

Chloe: It’s fine, it’s fine! I want to see everyone wearing my shoes!

Chloe: To me, there’s no better present!

Two Brilliant Days - Card Episode

Akira: How was your birthday, Chloe? Did the wizards who gave you blessings give you anything else?

Chloe: Yes! In fact, I got so much that I don’t even know where to begin!

Chloe: Ok, ok, first up, Murr invited me on a treasure hunt! The two of us went on a puzzle-solving adventure together that led us to an incredible prize!

Akira: A treasure hunt! That sounds like a lot of fun. What did you find at the end?

Chloe: Ehehe… I was super surprised, but it was an invitation to a birthday party!

Akira: Whoa…! You can always count on Murr to come up with something like that.

Chloe: The venue was at Shylock’s bar which is where I ran into Bradley…

Chloe: When I got there, I had no idea where to sit, so he invited me to take the seat next to him and have a few drinks.

Akira: Smooth…! He’s too good at this…

Chloe: I know right~!

Chloe: So we made a toast together and celebrated with everyone. Oh, I had such a good time, but eventually it was time for bed.

Chloe: Then, the next morning, Rustica woke up bright and early to pay me a visit.

Akira: Rustica waking up early? Now that’s a surprise!

Chloe: It totally shocked me too! But since we celebrated with everyone the day before, he wanted to reserve the day for just the two of us. 

Chloe: We went out to eat, and he took me to the very first restaurant we visited together in the City of Affluence!

Chloe: We spoke of old times over a delicious lunch and oh… It was the bestest gift ever!

Home Screen Voice Line

“I’ve gotta think of ways to thank everyone who congratulated me… Master Sage! I’m so happy that you invited me to live here. I never would’ve imagined that so many wonderful people would celebrate me on my birthday. I wish I could go back in time and tell my past self all about it.” 

#mhyktl #mhyk #mahoyaku #chloe collins #rustica #bradley bain #murr hart #chloe is the character ever #happy birthday chloe

[tarotnoob]

PAC: What are your strengths?

Please choose a pile with your intuition. And then scroll :)

Pile 1: EVE from Wall-e

Pile 2: Miyazaki characters from Totoro, Howl, Spirited, Kiki’s

Pile 3: Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro

[FYI: The piles do contain some weaknesses, as well, potential shadow work or shadow self issues since I ended up feeling drawn to some of the dark attributes attached to the Archetype Oracle deck. **Only take what resonates**]

Pile 1

You know, my boundary with the cards is if I pick a theme, I want to talk about the theme and not feel obligated to reveal all messages I see. Part of me is like, just ignore it. And then the annoyingly righteous part is like - BUT WHAT IF SOMEONE DIES? Of what, me not pointing out all 10,000 potential meanings that might divert from the theme? Murr.

Fine, I will give ONE message. This Aylis card (notice the star), is about wish, desires, hope, but really the longer meaning is about making sure you know what you’re asking for. It reminds me about manifestation and how specific you can be asked to get in terms of what you want. I was concerned about the 5 of cups as it’s the only negative card (well, and Caution), so I clarified and got 2 of swords and 8 of pentacles. On this 8 of p (you can’t see it), but they are holding a pentacle like it’s a sand dollar to their chest (a sand dollar looks like a starfish design on a shell, so it’s a pentacle). So, there IS - for someone in this group - a block in your manifestation due to the clarity (or lack thereof) of the wish. Not just a lack of clarity but also... focusing on the negative or how something didn’t work out in the past and so you’re overlooking future potentials. I also get the feeling that perhaps your wish and the thing the universe wants to give you might be out of alignment... like as in perhaps your standards are too high? Or what you want might not actually be exactly good for you. And I think that’s why the ace of pentacles sits here, too. It’s that shell in 8 of p’s hand... so there’s something coming for you that’s material: job, money, relationship - but it’s being blocked by something related to the above... I lied, I clarified ace of p. And got 8 of cups and 10 of cups, weird bc back of deck is 8 of swords and 10 of pentacles. 8 and 10 could be significant, such as 8/10, 10/8, whatevs.

I mean you’re welcome to interpret this how you want... bc it could be walking away from a thing you thought made you happy (in the past), but you’ve outgrown it (job/relationship). Actually, that’s the only way to interpret it given all the other cards... it FEELS like having an ideal in your mind and not allowing enough flexibility for the universe to bring you the thing you deserve.

Okay, message out of system >.> that fits with caution too in the sense that you could proceed with more flexibility... but however you want to read that. The good news is when you’re ready to let go of that thing that you’ve grown out of, lovely stuff will come in for you that was much better than what you’re still clinging to!

I mean it’s a bit like EVE in a way...  she/they was working for the government and did everything by the book with rules and then she met WallE and that turned her whole expectation around on what is “happiness.” Rules were EVE’s thing and then she outgrow it and found a new “happiness” in companionship?

In terms of STRENGTHS, though I do think you have a good heart and a desire to help others. Perhaps you even put other people’s wishes or desires ahead of yours or you have some ability to grant people’s wishes through healing, which doesn’t have to be a spiritual craft - it can be through being a good person who listens to friends, loved ones, strangers, etc... It would suggest someone who’s sensitive or empathic, and perhaps the caution is also to make sure you don’t take on too much of other people’s energy. Yeah I definitely see you as someone - however loose we can interpret this - as a person who’s able to encourage or assist people in getting things they want...  and this might be your healing ability and your healing ability is fueled by your intentions, which seem to be pure. I feel like this is a talent that can be utilized in 1. relationships 2. a career or hobby. It doesn’t have to be a spiritual career, it just means that this pure hearted sensitivity energy can be put into a job. It can be an art form, it can be a service job, it can be in the medical field... it can really be anything but it’s so strong that it’s a general everyday part of you which is why it makes you good for those kinds of jobs or in a relationship, you’re that person who provides healing energy, is probably too kind and sweet and giving for their own good...  it could be that your desires or wishes are often selfless, too... but that can be a double-edged sword. It’s okay to wish for things for yourself because that’s a form of self love and if you don’t actually love and appreciate yourself enough to want things for YOURself, then.... you’re not going to get what you truuuly want deep down. So we could read caution that way too... maybe you’re being TOO soft and you need to scream at the universe what you want... but either way the tarot still indicate you are missing out on some type of tangible opportunity because your focus seems to be elsewhere because of distraction or negative thoughts, previous failures, or something else that has your attention pulling you away from what YOU want or need. I’m also drawn to the heart area because at least three cards show an emphasis on a pink heart = EVE, virgin and aylis... we can argue Healer also shows weird things coming out of their hearts so - this could tie into the shadow virgin attributes maybe,,, i don’t know why it’s a “shadow” attribute to not be interested in sex or find it repellant. Lots of reasons to think that way so it’s not a big deal... the other option is a reluctance to lose any type of innocence. for some then there may be a blockage around... a change or development that would result in you feeling like you’d lose who you are or a piece of who you are and you like things the way they are and you worry about (something) changing for the worse. this can be a lot of things from choosing to lose your virginity or...  getting a tattoo? it can be going to college. kissing someone of the same sex for the first time? but all in all it feels more like this is your PERCEPTION in your head about something changing when... i won’t say that it won’t change anything bc your feelings are valid and stuff... does change. but it’s still pointing to this being about a “perception’ you have of something that you’re holding onto and don’t want to let go of bc it might change something in an “impure” way when really that’s more like... a fear of change or transformation at its root... probably. but your feelings are always valid!!! i see this as you protecting yourself but... i mean you’ree also maybe getting in your own way a bit being too hung up on this one thing (still your feelings are valid!!!)

and maybe protecting yourself or your energy is a way for you to keep doing this thing you’re doing that helps others and you feel like if you mess with it you won’t be able to do it the same anymore. like... when freddie mercury talked to some dentist or something about removing or messing with his teeth he said no bc he was afraid it would change his voice. now it might not be that his teeth had anything to do with his voice (he had extra teeth i think...)... and like even if it’s not scientifically true he had this perception of his voice being this pure instrument and changing anything about it wouldn’t make him as good of a singer... does that make sense??

I do see you as someone, also, with good ideaes... I see you hatching them but I’m not sure how far they always go but I feel like you could have an endless amount of them whenever you want them... it’s just there may be some rigidity somewhere in you and it’s tied to self preservation of something inside of you that’s not like really real... it’s more symbolic and personal to you.

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Pile 2

I wonder if strengths is an objective term... because being able to use any “power” to have influence is... a strength. If we’re talking about morality... that’s another thing... things we “value” for their “morality” as opposed to... what do you call someone who’s easily able to manipulate another with their words? Is that a strength? It would have to be, right. Especially if you can influence masses to do things... now you may use this power for bad things, but it’s still a strength, so I’ll bring it up. Priest is someone with an ability to channel spiritual energy... this can be a spiritualist of any craft or it could even be someone with divine talents in the arts or... war and strategy... the shadow side of priest is using those abilities to... do questionable, shady shit: “Violates the trust of your spiritual community. Seduced by your own spiritual role.” And I’ve been around long enough to know that just because a person calls themselves a spiritualist or claims to practice any of those things doesn’t mean they’re a good person, doesn’t mean they always use their power for good things. (it’s the same with religion). obviously it can happen in lots of situations but especially in spiritual or religious communities there’s this hope that people actually act on those better principles - but we’d be naive to think that’s the reality.

I’m not saying that’s EVERYONE in this pile as that would... be upsetting. I’m saying that this is a potential within this pile to have spiritual abilities and to not use them for great things. It’s a strength - it’s just not a great one.

I do feel in particular it’s related to words so you use your influence/power to influence others through words of some sort... it reminds me of people with popular platforms who when someone disagrees with them or just doesn’t like them, they send their followers over to bully and start twitter/blog wars. Even if a person deserves a public mobbing... if you fan the flames for the mobbing... it’s still questionable morally but... is it a strength? PARTICULARLY if your interests in the mobbing aren’t exactly pure intentioned... for example... say Coke finds out some dirt on Pepsi... Pepsi did a shitty thing, Coke’s done shitty things, too, but Coke lets Coke drinkers know Pepsi did a bad thing and gets on its Coke soapbox... but Pepsi is also Coke’s arch nemesis, not to mention it’s a great chance for the attention to be on Pepsi because Coke actually has a dead body in the trunk of their car right now.

For those of you who have no intention of joining the dark side though you have a power you could wield that darth and the emperor would love to have...

You are some very curious about the world, intelligent, insightful about the way the world works... you’re also very passionate and adventurous, willing to take risks, enjoy attention, personable... with the Empress, I again get that sense you would have a reallllllly easy time convincing other people to believe and follow you because there’s something naturally charming about your manner or you’re really quite physically attractive. You have the ability to nurture and create, there’s something sensual about you, as well... You’re strong of mind and will and very cunning. I think you have great ideas, I think you even have ambitious ideas or ambitious goals...  You have the ability to start things and take those ideas and put them into reality, make them practical  - but at the same time (I’m giving all messages not just strengths), there’s a lack of confidence somewhere... you might sometimes have these great ideas but then you second guess yourself or whether it will work out or if people will like it or like you...  I think the page of swords shows that you WANT TO AND YOUR’E READY AND YOU HAVE IDEAS but you might sometimes overthink stuff and it delays the launch of whatever you have planned... maybe that’s what i picked up on with this choosing the darkside imagery because... even though you have this (again this isn’t everyone lol, this is just a warning message) confidence and immense creative talent and ability to influence and charm... it’s possible this lack of confidence or self doubt or insecurity - on occasion - leads you astray here and there to take shortcuts or wield your power... in a not great way. I feel like the sticker too is like “here are all the people you CAN be”... and there’s a bit of a choice here in how you use what look to be some amazingly raw talents...

and for those of you who are very jedi through and through... the same (positive) strengths apply with the caveat that occasionally you seem to doubt yourself before you go through with your idea even though you do have the passion and ambition for it...  you have the charisma... the creative abilities... but there’s some overthinking and then it affects your confidence or self worth...

But I think when you have an idea you believe in... a start up business, a hobby, an invention... a project... it’s okay to think about some practical stuff... but if you believe in it... and you have a plan for launching in and getting it off the ground... you should feel good that you are able to do all of that... realistically not everything works out... but you have all the potential here to make it happen... it seems to me you have a “divine” gift in the form of natural talents and leadership... hopefully you use it for... good things. bc some people have these abilities and use them for not great things or they let it go to their heads... so when you see success... remember to stay humble, okay? cool.

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pile 3

I am thankful to you for being a straightforward pile. That should be your first strength.

It’s great that the catbus pile has a lot of hints of escapism, retreating, fantasy. I know it’s obvious but this screams the writer pile... I mean a ascribe can also be anyone who preserves knowledge and information... someone who stores wisdom or knowledge like the Hermit... but with the escape/dreams stuff here... there’s a sense of someone who either has a very inventive imagination or can apply that ability in any type of art form like writing or painting... someone who can even take some type of knowledge and world build, so perhaps you like world building video games, whether it’s sims or... those other games...  knight of wands and six of swords also give this sense of... retreating or escaping on some type of adventure.  five of wands is the only negative card... so I’m going to clarify but my guess would be that perhaps when there’s conflict in life, whether it’s external or internal, you may retreat into some inner space. I suppose it’s also possible you physically retreat or run away when you don’t want to confront something but the five of wands for some reason also gives me world building vibes...  that’s a bit of an intuitive stretch but i keep seeing it as representing this space where you retreat to... maybe bc it can represent inner conflict it’s like... maybe it’s been built because of a desire for escape from conflict, but anyway i’ll just clarify.  well... knight of swords which is... moderately helpful. it does indicate knowledge and mental space... words... learning... it means five of wands probs ties into the scribe card... but what’s cool is all these cards (once you look at the knight of swords), face forward... so you seem to be able to create these ideas or fantasy worlds regarding the future.

i mean we already talked about if you’re a creative person or world builder and maybe that’s your escapism hobby... it gives me lots of pisces or 12th house or neptune vibes...  but there’s also just a lot of air and fire. oh right i was saying so the facing the future could mean some different things to different people. someone who is a writer who focuses on stories related to space, fantasy, the future... it can be someone who does a lot of fantasizing about what their future will be like, lots of daydreaming... it can be someone who is learning knowledge about something that is progressive or advanced technology or aids the future.... like cool tech projects in medicine or medicinal cures... research that can benefit such and such people, environmental breakthroughs that can eliminate carbon footprints... you get the idea... you have a very laaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge capacity to imagine SOMETHING, whatever medium that may apply to... you have a large capacity for knowledge, retaining it and possibly sharing it... some of you might be really into staying up so late you see the sun rise or waking up early and getting started on your day... or maybe sunrises and sunsets just feel especially magical for you... it could be as simple as some of you are imagining... a fantasy vacation or trip right now... or planning one or planning a move and you have all these grand, wonderful expectations of what life is going to be like from now on...  like in pile 2, there may occasionally be some overthinking that leads to some internal or external debates with others and may affect confidence levels... but... with everyone looking forward, i feel pretty strongly that you’re going to do whatever you want... there’s no real attachment to the past any longer. you’re kind of like the evolved version of pile 1.

with catbus, i also feel you’re really ready for an adventure... there’s passion and some mental stimulation... dreams and fantasies and a desire to escape or be in something better in the future... and if it’s just that you lose yourself in fiction writing or video games or whatever hobby... those are still strengths. those are talents... you should keep dreaming because it seems to make you really happy.

#tarot pick a card #strengths #some weaknesses #i can't ever keep these simple #spirituality #astrology #general reading #oracle reading #tarot #shadow self

[fairy-writes]

Okay. Um. This is new to me, I never really liked character x reader fics or things of this sort but this- it intrigues me.

Um. I'd like to do that pair up game? Pretty please?

I'm 18, latina (too dark to be white, too white to be dark), bilingual and working on the next ones. I like to sing, draw, play with my pets. I have 3 cats (F Destiny, M Melquisedec, M Axel), a dog (F Maya), a hamster (M Dante). Autistic, bisexual (but pan when it comes to animated characters, with them I just go WILD) but with a prefference for males in real life but wild fantasies with females. I flirt with both sides though.

If the partner is the, for a lack of a better word, 'authoritary' of the relationship, I tend to be either the pouty partner or the stan partner. If they're sweet I tend to be either the bad influence or the blushing mess. If they're mischivious I am both the voice of reason sometimes and the partner in crime some other times. And if they're the sheepish softies or the shy/scared, I am both the "exCUSE ME THEY ORDERED WITH NO PICKLES" and the "you've been naughty".

I am 5.5 feet. I like sweets better than normal food except when said food is pizza, especially with extra cheese.

Romantic and angst lover. The short king must be very charming, otherwise I will preffer a tall prince. Girls in every shape and size interest me.

Kinda lazy, tbh. And I don't take shit, I'm leaving the second time the partner crosses my boundaries.

Did I give enough information? Was it good?

Hello lovely! I hope you like your matchups! You did great!

The Case Study of Vanitas Matchup: I pair you with… Noé Archiviste!

(Romantic Matchup)

A fellow Gryffindor, so Gryffindor power couple! Noé also loves that you are bilingual! He knows a little Japanese but mainly speaks French as he is in Paris. He asks for you to translate things to your native languages all the time because he loves watching and hearing you speak! 

He also loves to listen to you sing, and the two of you bond over your pets! Your pets and Murr don't get along at first, but after working with them from the both of you, they become fast friends! Just keep Dante the hamster away from Murr. He might eat him.

Noé is definitely the sweet partner out of you two but sometimes can be a bit mischievous. He’s also 6’1”, so quite a bit taller than you! The two of you also love to explore Paris for dates and find the best sweets you can! Noé is definitely a tall prince-type character, so he matches great with you! He would also never cross your boundaries and make you uncomfortable!

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Matchup: I pair you with… Alphonse Elric!

(Romantic Matchup and post-FMAB, so Al has his body back)

The two of you initially met in Xing through Mei Chang as Alphonse travels the world and hits it off quickly! He’s not fluent in a bunch of languages. He really only knows Amestrian and is conversational in Xingese. He thinks it's so cool that you are bilingual! He asks for tips and tricks in learning more languages when he starts learning Aerugonian!

He’s also the sweetest Hufflepuff/Gryffindor I have ever seen, so the two of you make a lovely match! Alphonse also ADORES your pets, especially your three cats! He’s also more of the sweet, mischievous partner like Noé. He has moments when he’s a bit of a prankster, especially after getting his body back.

I don’t know how tall Alphonse is at the end of FMAB, but I can guess. I’d say he’s probably around 5’8-5’9” since he’s still taller than Edward, who is 5’6-5’7” at the end of FMAB. So he’s average height and possibly a little taller, seeing as he’s only 17-18 at the end of Brotherhood! He’s one never to cross your boundaries and make you uncomfortable either! He loves you too much to do that and constantly clarifies so he never accidentally crosses your boundaries. 

Seven Deadly Sins Matchup: I pair you with…King!

(Platonic Matchup since he’s like over a thousand years old)

I see King as a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor! So a lot like Alphonse and even Noé! Maybe you have a type, lol. King speaks a lot of languages himself. He speaks Fairy, all manner of human languages, giant language, and even the occasional demon dialect! He loves your animals and can even communicate with them to some degree. It’s a natural ability of fairies to be able to communicate somewhat with animals. 

I’d say King is the anxious but more laidback type of friend. Like he cares about you a lot, so he worries about you as well. For example, if the two of you go out to eat somewhere, let's say for lunch, and they get his order wrong? You’ll most definitely have to step up for him because he won’t say anything and just eat it as it is.

I honestly was so confused when I was trying to find King’s height. I haven't watched/read Seven Deadly Sins in YEARS, so I got all kinds of things spoiled for me. But the best I could find was that he was around 5’3”-5’11”. So take that as you will haha. The two of you go out with Diane to find sweets all the time! It’s a common hangout for you three to split up and just go hunt down sweets to later bring back and share :)

#fairytailwzard matchup #fairytailwzard matchups #vanitas no carte #the case study of vanitas #noe archiviste #vanitas no carte noe #the case study of vanitas noe #fma #fmab #fma brotherhood #fullmetal alchemist #fullmetal alchemist brotherhood #alphonse elric #fma alphonse #fmab alphonse #seven deadly sins #king #seven deadly sins king #nanatsu no taizai #nanatsu no taizai king

[cainluvr69]

Fantasia of the Bookstore Following Footsteps into the Future Chapter 10

Previous Chapter

We got right on moving things around in the store for our tea party. While munching on some delicious sweets and drinking wonderful tea, Arthur cracked open the book. He took a deep breath and then opened the front cover with all the love and care one would give to undoing the ribbon tied around a long-awaited gift.

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew across the open pages. As if caught by the wind, shining white motes of light in the same shape as the flying books fluttered into the air around him.

Arthur: Wah…! Ahaha, it's like a pop-up book!

Shylock: I wonder if that isn't a spell deliberately written in by the wizard who left it here. Although its more aggressive form was a powerful one, this feels much more like it's trying to delight us.

Murr: C'mon, c'mon, turn the page!

Arthur: Okay!

Arthur excitedly turned the page. His blue eyes glittered with curiosity as they focused on the strings of characters, as if they were jumping and dancing with joy.

Arthur: …It seems this book was written by a Sage's wizard, recording things such as their favorite games and pastimes, numerous adventures, and details about humans and wizards they met during their life.

Oz: It seems much like a memoir.

Arthur: Yes. For instance, this page talks about how they ventured into a forest thick with flamewood trees…

Arthur read aloud from the book for Riquet and I, since we were still learning how to read this world's letters. The great adventure through the forest of flamewoods. How to play an odd little game called The Drumming Spiral. A diary entry talking about the longtime friend that taught it to them. This book traced every step of the life of the wizard who had written it.

Arthur: "Here's a game I came up with. All you need is your broom. You can play it anywhere, but somewhere spacious is ideal. It'd also be a good idea to avoid anywhere with a lot of buildings." "It's really simple to actually play. All you have to do is kick up some wind with your magic and ride it with your broom, and then just let yourself get blown wherever it ends up taking you. It's fun to do this in the Forest of Ice, because no matter what you smack into, the snow makes it soft and fluffy."

Riquet: Doesn't this game sound awfully similar to one that you taught us, Lord Arthur?

Cain: It sure does. Between that and how they're a Central wizard who grew up in the North, they sound quite a bit like Arthur.

Oz: …The parts about loving to go on adventures and relentless recklessness are decidedly similar.

Arthur: I was honestly thinking the same thing. I bet if we'd lived in the same era, we could've been wonderful friends.

Arthur ran his fingers over the pages. He smile was the bright and cheerful one of a little boy who'd just made a new friend.

Arthur: But even though we're separated by time, because they left this book behind, I can still read about them. I'm so happy I met this book. I'm so happy it chose me!

My heart felt as warm as Arthur's smile. One day, I would pass my Sage's Manual to someone else, too. I hope that the person who picks it up will smile that way as they read it, too.

Chloe: This is kinda making me want to start writing a book that'll end up in this store one day. Hey, what kinda things do all of you think you'd write?

Murr: Definitely about the moon, yeah?

Shylock: The only person who would ever want to write about that is you, dear. Surely there's only one crazy wizard who fell in love with the moon.

Murr: You think so? Love's a pretty vast thing, you know! So, Shylock, what would you write in your super secret book of secrets? Would it be all about me?

Shylock: Fufu… I'm sure I would write about all the things that catch my fancy.

Chloe: I think I'd want to leave behind my design sketches. I think it'd be nice if someone wanted to still make my clothes even when I'm gone.

Rustica: No matter how much time passes, your designs will always be able to move the hearts of those that see them. I am most certain that your book would become a world treasure.

Chloe: Ehehe… Thanks. What about you, Rustica? What would you want to leave behind?

Rustica: That's quite a difficult question. I'm not sure I'd be able to settle on a satisfactory answer very quickly. May I think on this while drinking tea? I'm sure I'll have an answer by moonrise.

Cain: Ahaha. I bet your book would end up equally refined and carefree. But I don't think I could come up with an answer to what I'd want to leave behind in the end that easily, either.

Riquet: That's very true. I am sure the me of the past would have written about the church. The proper way to be a wizard and the priest's words and such. But I'm sure that I'll have so, so, so many more things I'll want to write about in the future. I used to think I knew everything there was to the world… But now I've learned there's so much more to it than that. The more that I learn, the more I'll want to make sure is recorded for the future. I'm sure of it.

Arthur: I think…I'd want to leave behind everything I've written down in the journal Lord Oz gave me. Although I'd be just as happy simply writing a book on all of his cool points, too.

Oz: If you are writing something to leave behind, it should be about your own…

Cain: Oz's cool points! That's a good one! Since there's so much of him only you get to see, I bet it'd definitely be worth reading.

Arthur: Right?!

Riquet: What about you, Oz? Do you have anything you'd want to leave behind?

Oz: No… I have never put any thought into my turning to stone. Nor about what may happen afterwards.

Riquet: …Oz, I understand how you feel. When I think about how I will one day be no more, it frightens me. I feel very alone. But to reflect on one's passing means to reflect on one's way of life. I think you should put some thought into that too, Oz.

Oz: ……Am I being lectured on the nature of life right now? By a youth of only sixteen years…?

Murr: What about you, Master Sage? What would you write down in a book to be passed on to the next generation?

Akira: Me? Um~mm… Yeah, I definitely think it's gotta be what I've got written down in the Sage's Manual. I'd be happiest leaving behind a record of what I've learned about wizards and what I've experienced here.

Murr: A book about us! I'm super duper looking forward to reading a book all about us written by none other than you, Master Sage!

And so the party got merrier, just like that. Hugo's smile reached all the way to his ears while he listened to the wizards' very…individual ideas when it came to their books.

Arthur: It's so fun listening to everyone's ideas for what kind of book they'd want to write! And it's all thanks to this book for choosing me!

Rustica: <Amores Viesse>

Chloe: Wah, a violin! Rustica, what are you going to play?

Rustica: Something to celebrate Lord Arthur's fated encounter with this book. If you do not mind, sir?

Arthur: Of course not! Hugo, do you mind if he performs here?

Hugo: No, not at all…! Oh, but to imagine that one day I'd get to hear a performance by the one and only Eccentric Musician, Rustica with my own ears!

Cain: In that case, maybe I'll sing along. A party should be good 'n lively, right?

Riquet: I'd like to sing for Lord Arthur too! What about you, Master Sage?

Akira: I'll do my very best!

Rustica began playing a bright and buoyant melody, a song that contained the feelings we all shared for Arthur and his brand-new book. The Western wizards produced their own bells to play alongside him in rhythmical accompaniment, and Hugo rang his own as well. Oz didn't participate in our song. But as he watched Arthur with a warm look in his eyes, I could still tell he was participating in our celebration in his own, placid way.

Arthur: Everyone, thank you so much. Once again, I'd like to state just how happy I am to have received this book. Now I've got even more to write down in my own journal!

I'd have to write about today's little adventure in the Sage's Manual, too. I know that one day, I'll forget all about the people I've met here…but I know that someone else will read what I've left behind. The proof that they and I walked this path together is etched indelibly into these pages.

#.mhyktl #.eventtl #.central fantasia

[teamseaslug]

Copypasting my first episode of Vanitas review under the cut!!

First episode watched. Ultimately it was faithful and that's what I care the most about. And let me preface this by saying that I liked it and I thought it was good. This is after my first watch of it and I do plan on watching the first episode at least two more times so things are subjected to change but after a first look these are my thoughts. I watched it on Hulu if that matters to you.

I had predicted prior to watching that they would be aiming the show to shippers or fans of anime pretty boys and I was 100% correct. They toned up the shippy vibes, gay feels, cutesy stuff. This is something I roll my eyes at and view a bit negatively at the moment but this can be subject to change- I generally do not associate with the crowd that this is trying to attract because of how they often treat and behave with female characters, and anime of this caliber can also dismiss their female characters as well. Which is a shame as I feel the girls in VNC are some of the best content and the Domi stuff we've had teased has been questionable at best. So this may be subject to change if they keep the energy with the women but for right now I am skeptical. The OP was cute but the worst example of this, same with the ending.

This is not a criticism of the music- the music in the first episode was very good.

The animation was good, and I loved the background shots more than anything. They did the thing where the characters from far away have less details or even no face, and that's understandable but it did bother me a tiny bit when I couldn't see Dante's face for almost all of his scenes. I also thought it was SLOW. Vanitas is a bit more action packed than something like PH or whatever so I expecting snappy fight scenes as there's a fucking lot of them, and everything felt slow, still images. This might be my biggest complaint. There were a lot of held shots or characters not really moving and I'm not a fan. When Amelia very slowly pulled at Noe's shirt my SO went "Uh, MOVE" because it was so drawn out and not sudden.

Use of color was great. Again, I really like the set dressings and backgrounds. Noe is just as charming as ever. Vanitas is just as annoying as ever. The voice acting is good but I already commented on it prior.

The malonomen and Naenia.......... mm. I liked it but I need to see more. I think the shot of Naenia was very creepy. I had expected them to use a different art style for her entirely and overlay it over the regular visuals and was a little disappointed they didn't do that, sorta like PMMM's witches. However I don't dislike what I saw. The voice for it was very good, distorted and eerie but still vaguely human/vampire. Again, I feel like infected vampires should move more, be faster. There were too many shots of Amelia just kinda standin there.

My SO, who has never read the series, stated: "It's a solid first episode but it's JUST a first episode. It gave me plot and character dynamics and that's all it needed to give. Fight scenes were lacking but I have high hopes for it getting better."

Murr was good.

#the case study of vanitas #sydney talking