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starsonmarsy · 2 years

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the fuck do you mean it's gonna be 95°F tomorrow i'm gonna die

#i hate the heat #at least our ac is fixed but still #disgusting #it's literally still may why is it even this hot #it's also disgustingly humid #this close to moving to canada /j #i hate feeling like i'm posting too much so i'm just gonna add to this as i think of them until i hit the limit lol #anyways making plans is so stressful like. what exactly are we doing snd when i need to know every single detail or else i will go insane #also my allergies make me wanna not go outside at all and the temperature doesn't help either #but apparently i need to interact with people for my mental health 🙄#is it not enough to say silly things to the little gay people in my phone #but even then i dont do that much dhfhg #ive been. attempting to interact more bht i'm also like . am i annoying do u hate me am i being too much do you think im cringe #do you doubt my intentions am i boring am i strange do you immediately roll your eyes when my name appears #social anxiety fucks me in the ass daily it's quite rude smh my head #it was easier to do things before 2021 but now i am extremely self conscious #i also need to learn to stfu bc i ramble sm 😭 i am so sorry to anyone that talks to me ever #anyways i hate spring <3 #autumn > every other season. no i am not biased just bc my birthday is in fall nope not at all 😇#mars.txt

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lovinpelova · 3 months

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obvious | j. fleming

summary; you and jessie randomly start to grow closer, your teammates notice immediately.

🎵 one life - justin bieber

jessie fleming was truly one of a kind. you had never met anyone like her- and that's speaking from afar.

you weren't close at all, simply smiling when you crossed paths or celebrating the odd goal together when the timing was right. other than that, jessie stuck to who she knew and so did you. the only time you'd speak to niamh is at england camp, prefering to hang out with sam, zećira and lauren when jessie wasn't with them. you weren't scared of the woman, you'd just missed your chance to grow close when you both joined three years earlier.

that's why it was slightly awkward when emma partnered you up with her that morning.

it just so happened that she was pairing you all up with everyone stood opposite each other, all your teammates arguing over who they were stood in front of as it wasn't a directly straight line between you all but jessie immediately set her eyes on you, both of you smiling softly at the other. you harboured no hard feelings for her and she felt the same - you just simply weren't close friends - so you took this as the opportunity to get to know her better.

emma kept you with your aprtner for the entire training session, moving from simple passing drills to playing matches with your arms linked together so you were forced to improvise. the close proximity had worked like team bonding for you and jessie, making inside jokes and playing like you'd grown up together since you'd learned what the other wanted so quickly. you must admit you were sad when emma dismissed all of you for the day, wanting to spend more time with the canadian as you'd grown so accustomed to her company in such a short space of time.

luckily for you, jessie felt the same way.

"y/n/n wait up!"

she called after you as you were heading into the changing room, catching up and linking your arms together out of habit after how long you'd been like that all day.

"me, niamh, sam and zećira are gonna go grab something to eat around the corner. you wanna come with?"

you smiled down at the thoughtful question, noticing how close she was to you as you opened the changing room door and headed towards your cubby with her following.

"but if you already have plans it's fine-"

"no i'd love to jess! the others won't mind though will they?"

the midfielder shook her head with a smile, happy she was going to spend another couple hours with you. she couldn't explain it- but something was drawing her towards you more than before. she shook it off as wanting to be your friend, not knowing what that always really means for girls who like girls.

you walked to the small café not too far from training with jessie, opting to leave your cars so you could save fuel and get some more steps in. the conversation flowed as smooth as ever as you spoke about the upcoming champions league game against hacken and who you wanted to sit with on the plane, your lives growing up in seperate countries whilst comparing the differences of england and canada- everything you could think of, you and jessie were talking about. you made your way into the café with sam, niamh and zećira narrowing their eyes at the sight of you two so close but deciding to ignore it as they called you over to sit with them.

you didn't miss the way jessies thigh was pushed right up against yours, neither of you moving away. thinking it was just an innocent action of habit since you'd been so close that day or maybe she just hadn't noticed- but when she pressed her thigh further against yours when you accidentally moved it away a bit you knew she was doing it on purpose. zoning out from whatever sam was saying and turning towards jessie, you couldn't help but admire her.

you'd noticed how pretty she was before obviously, it's hard to say she'd bad looking because she truly isn't, but right now you were finding her attractive. you were staring at her lips and noticing the way her body was so tightly pressed up against yours and the way her hand patted your thigh to get your attention- oh god, she'd caught you staring.

"stop zoning out on me and listen to sam, you big dope."

"can't help it when you're so nice to look at, freckles."

you shamelessly flirted back before you could think about it, your hand patting hers and staying there so she couldn't retract it, loving the way her fingertips were tracing shapes on your thigh and palm was covering majorith of your quad. for such a small woman she definitely had big hands. too focused on the way they felt on you though, you missed the way she was staring at you with a massive blush across her cheeks- the other girls didn't.

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a month later, you and jessie had truly never been closer. texting every day with the odd phone call or facetime when you felt like it, you'd found a pair of her training joggers in your wardrobe after she left them the other night but opted to wear them instead of returning them (the girls also noticed this, seeing as you didn't sign to chelsea for number seventeen) and she'd stolen one of your hoodies with the excuse of being cold.

you'd be lying if you said you hadn't developed feelings for the woman and were shamelessly projecting them onto her, she hadn't stopped you yet and seemingly felt the same judging by the way she was currently dragging you through the streets of london with your fingers laced together behind her. you sneakily took a picture of your hands and posted it to your instagram story with a heart on the bottom right, ignoring the messages your teammates were immediately piling into you with asks of what you and jessie were doing or teasing jokes of how their favourite canadian is doing.

the girls had figured out you and jessie liked each other a while ago, so it wasn't surprising them when they saw how often you were hanging out or sneaking around training to get a moment alone. you both knew you liked each other but you hadn't said it out loud, instead opting to say it with your actions and celebrating internally when the other didn't hesitate to let you continue or reciprocate.

"you look so good today jeff."

you complimented whilst pulling her back into your arms, your fingers still laced together whilst your other arm rested on her waist to ensure she didn't get shy and turn away from you. the way her grey oversized jumper was falling over her wrist to emphasise her veins, how her black jeans were fitting her well but not too well so she was still comfy, her hair down for once as she wore a golden chain you'd quickly became obsessed with once you noticed it- it was all just so attractive.

"can say the same about you y/n/n."

the canadian flirted shamelessly, smiling at how you were clearly caught off guard by her sudden confidence and the blush that covered your cheeks as a result.

"so, sam was talking to me yesterday and..."

"and?"

jessie trailed off as you continued walking down the street together, ensuring your faces weren't going to be seen by paparazzi but not bothering to hide from fans.

"she said the whole team knows about us so we might as well make it official before they start nagging about it."

"right. well, at training tomorrow we'll just tell them we're dating and get it over with."

you didn't miss the way jessie blushed once you put a label on what you were, deciding to not comment so you saved her embarrassment.

"so we're dating?"

she asked timidly, watching you scoff at her question and shake your head in disbelief.

"what do you think we are?"

"i'd like to be dating- to be your girlfriend."

you stopped walking to pull her into your arms once more, smiling softly down at her as your free hand gently held her face and pulled her into a sweet kiss. the midfielder held your hand that was on her face with her thumb stroking over your knuckles, kissing back immediately like she'd been waiting her whole life for that moment. thanks to sam being the topic of conversation, you and jessie had just shared your first kiss, the ultimate wingwoman. (she'll never let you live that down once you tell her.)

"we're girlfriends then."

you spoke confidently with a smile to match jessies, pecking her lips again and watching her process what just happened for a moment, starting to walk towards your initial destination with matching grins on your faces.

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atom-writings · 11 months

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Heyheyheyheyheyyy!!!

Can I get the g8+Canada with an s/o who always talks with there hands? Like there hands are always moving no matter what

thank you ‼️

(Main 8 + Canada X Reader) S/O that talks with their hands!

(Gender Neutral) Headcanons ~ A/N this is the first canada req ive gotten u guys gotta like this guy more smh /j/j/j/j/j anyway i forgor to do france sorry

Trigger Warning: None, just fluff!

Alfred would really like a S/O that does this! You know how people put subway surfers gameplay on the bottom of TikToks now? Yeah, your hands have basically the same effect on him. Helps him focus on what you’re actually saying.

He kinda does the same thing too. Recently he’s bought like, a lot of silly stim toys, so if you need something to do with your hands he’s got you covered.

No matter what, he would never get annoyed by how much you gesture and fidget. He does the same thing! Probably as much as you! He just sees it as a good thing, it makes it easier for you to get your point across. If anyone ever got mad at you for it, he’s immediately telling them to shut up.

As much as Arthur tries his best to not be bothered by your constant fidgeting, he can’t help it sometimes. He loves how hyper you are! But sometimes, he’ll hold your hands as an excuse to get you to calm down a little. He’s an old man, he’s got a headache.

But most of the time, he couldn’t care less. I mean, if anything, it just helps him know exactly what you’re talking about quicker. And he didn’t date you because you were calm, he loves you just the way you are! If anyone (besides him,) tried to stop you from fidgeting, he’ll glare at them until they stfu. For you <3

Also, this guy loves giving gifts, if you ask for any fidgets, they’ll be on the dining table the next day.

It’s a real cute trait of yours… but sometimes Yao gets dizzy just seeing you flail your hands around like that. Are you swatting at flies? Are you ok? It’ll… take a bit for him to learn to not comment on it.

After that, he tries to ignore it when he can. Which is ironic, because he does the same exact thing sometimes! Like, he’ll tell you to calm down while talking with his hands himself. So annoying!

He doesn’t mind it too much though. He loves you just as much as he would anyway, he just finds it a bit confusing sometimes.

Oh, Ivan would just find this so charming! Most of the people he spends time with are incredibly stiff and uncomfortable, so seeing you so excitedly try to sputter out something while gesturing wildly is a very welcome change.

But, he has a tendency to stand very close to you while you two are talking, so it’s not an uncommon occurrence for you to smack him upside the head. He doesn’t mind though, there’s no way you could ever hurt him too bad.

Although he would LOVE to buy you cute fidgets, he might be hesitant at first. Simply because he can’t get enough of watching you talk. It’s like a little performance! It’s definitely one of those little things he loves about you so much.

It may make him a little panicked at first, but Matthew quickly learns to love how much you fidget and flail your hands around. He just finds it so adorable… plus your exaggerated speech makes up for how barely audible he is. That part he really appreciates <3

Even though sometimes you remind him a little too much of his brother when it comes to your mannerisms, he would never try to get you to stop or calm down. He loves you for you! Even when he’s a bit worried you’re gonna get hurt with how much you wave your hands around.

Absolutely will buy fidgets for you too! He likes them too so… win-win. Whatever makes it easier for you to be comfortable and talk more, he’ll support whole-heartedly.

Hey! That’s something you two have in common! I mean, Feliciano basically invented talking with your hands. Now you can learn from the master of flailing wildly to get your already confusing point across!

Seriously, he probably won’t even notice how much your hands are moving because it’s just so ingrained in him. But if you ever just… need something to fidget with, he is capable of making anything entertaining for you. Somehow.

He does really adore a high energy S/O though <3 Seeing you get so excited is like, one of his favourite sights in the whole world. Anyone who gets annoyed with you two is gonna… well, be at the receiving end of his pathetic sobs. But that’ll still shut them up, so…

Oh jeez. Now he has another Feliciano on his hands. Except, Ludwig quickly finds himself falling in love with your exaggerated gestures. Whenever you start talking, you’ve got his full attention… and adoration. He just can’t get enough of you!

Despite his reserved demeanour, he loves seeing how excitable you can get. Your energy is infectious! It makes him want to get as exhilarated as you are!

Even when you’re not as enthusiastic, he still can’t help but feel so happy whenever you start talking with your hands. It just reminds him of all the things he loves about you, and how you’ve changed him so much. If it was anyone else, he’d get pretty anxious over the constant movement. But not you, no, never you.

Kiku usually isn’t too keen on that kind of thing usually, either. But… considering two of his closest friends are Alfred and Feliciano, he’s gotten pretty used to it. Most of the time, he doesn’t even look down to notice what you’re doing with your hands. (He worries you’ll assume he’s judging you if he does, which for the record, he isn’t.)

Maybe once or twice a week, he’ll take you hands in his while you’re talking just to get you to calm down a bit, but he really doesn’t mean anything by it. He’s just easily distracted and your performance is really not helping.

He’d never try to get you to stop though! He loves you just the way you are! Even when you’re overwhelming him a bit.

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lost-walmartbag · 1 year

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SP characters as dads pt 4!

Warning: None just fluff

Background: You and your husband are first-time parents. You and Jimmy, You and Ike, and you and Kevin try your best to be the best parents you can be.

Status: Request Open

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Jimmy

You put your baby in a walker as Jimmy comes backstage wearing his suit. You smile and kiss his lips softly.

"H-hey b-babe we have an-another segmen-segment can you come on st-stage with J-June?" He asked looking at you and June with a smile.

"Oh, sweetie of course. But are you sure? Do I look ok?" You ask smoothing out your hair.

"B-babe you l-l-look beautiful." He says taking your hand and leading you and June on stage.

Jimmy sits down in his seat and you take June out of her walker and place her on your lap as you sit next to Jimmy's desk. The cameras start rolling and the audience claps as Jimmy introduces you.

"S-so tonight we're h-here with my b-b-beautiful wife Y/N and m-my l-l-lovely daughter June," Jimmy says letting you speak.

"Hi everyone." You say with a bright smile and June looks around cooing.

"Wow, what a wonderful audience," Jimmy said making the audience clap.

"S-so b-babe I-I mean Y/N," Jimmy says making the audience awe. "Our p-producers are g-g-gonna ask you s-some q-questions."

You nod and let June hold onto your finger. June coos and reaches for Jimmy. Jimmy takes her from your hands and the producers start asking you questions. As you answer the questions you notice Jimmy playing with June happily.

"So how did you see Jimmy after you gave birth?" A producer asked you.

You look over seeing Jimmy holding June and looking at you. You smile and gently stroke June's cheek.

"Giving birth was one of the hardest things I ever had to do but hearing her take her first breath and being able to hold her was one of the best things in the world." You look at June lovingly and then look up at Jimmy. "And when I got to see Jimmy holding her I fell in love all over again. He spends every moment he can with her playing with her, feeding her, and shopping with her. I never knew I could love him more than I already did, but seeing him be a father to one of the most beautiful girls in the world."

You look at Jimmy and lean in kissing him softly. Jimmy kisses back and the audience applauses and June claps along with them. You pull back and June grabs Jimmy's tie.

"I was ready to marry him all over again." You finish looking over at the audience.

"C-couldn't have s-said it better m-my-myself."

Ike

You and Ike had been living in Canada for a few years but after having Ivan you and Ike decided to move to his home town South Park Colorado. It took a month to finally get completely settled.

One afternoon you got a call from Kyle inviting you three down to his mom's house for dinner. You got yourself ready while Ike got Ivan ready.

"Ok buddy I think you're set." Ike says putting Ivan in a blue shirt and khaki shorts.

"This shade of blue good?" You ask Ike referring to your blouse that was the same color as his and Ivan's

"Perfect." He says kissing your forehead gently.

"You don't think it's a bit much we all match when we go out?" You ask adjusting your khaki pants.

Ike acts offended and pouts. "How dare you."

Ivan giggles making you smile and pick him up. You all head out and walk to Ike's parent's house as you were close by. You knock on the door and Shelia greets you.

"Oh Y/N! You look amazing can't even tell you had a baby." She says praising you. "Come in come in."

You laugh and step inside with the boys. Kyle comes up to you giving you a big hug.

"Nice to see you too Kyle." You say hugging back.

"You look great. God I can't imagine how it was giving birth to this chunky boy." Kyle says pulling away and picking Ivan's cheek.

"So how's parenthood?" Gerald asks.

"Amazing Considering I got Ike by my side." You say smiling at Ike.

He smiles and kisses your cheek softly. Ivan sees and pulls your head down and kisses your cheek.

"Oh how precious," Sheila says. "Let's talk about how cute our grandson is over dinner!"

You all sit at the table and eat. You all chat and laugh. You held Ike's hand after you finished. You could tell he was tired you all moved to the living room and continued the conversation you were having with Sheila.

When you look back at Ike you see him fast asleep with Ivan on his chest. Ivan was drooling all over Ike's shirt making you smile. You try to pick Ivan up but Ike's grip around him tightens.

"Oh, he used to do that all the time. It's best to let him sleep." Sheila said.

You smile and kiss both of their cheeks softly.

Kevin

You come home and see Kevin and Kaz on the floor playing with his trucks. You place your shopping bags inside the bedroom and come back out in a different outfit.

"Hey, baby how was Kaz?" You ask sitting on the floor with them.

"He was a handful but I think I got him to calm down well." He says with a smile.

You pick Kaz up and see he was very sleepy. You frown and let out a sigh as Kaz was struggling to keep his eyes open.

"You didn't put him down for his nap did you?" You ask Kevin who quickly got up.

"I was going to.." Kevin says rubbing the back of his neck nervously.

"Or take him a shower?" You ask getting a bit frustrated.

"I.."

You let out a sigh and grab his hand taking him to the bathroom and putting the baby in the big sink.

"Bathe him I'll be right here." You say letting Kevin take reign.

Kevin tries to bathe Kaz but struggles as Kaz gets upset and starts crying. You watch him struggle to finish but after 10 minutes Kevin was able to finish. He lets out a sigh of relief and wraps the baby in a towel.

"Now put him to bed." You say getting up and heading to the kitchen.

You pour yourself a glass of wine as you hear Kaz crying and Kevin struggling to get him dressed and put to bed. You stand outside the nursery taking small sips of wine. After 30 minutes Kevin comes out exhausted. You look at him and smirk.

"How'd it go?" You ask.

Kevin took your wine glass and finished it making you laugh. Kevin pulls you into a hug and peppers kisses all over your face.

"I'm so sorry I don't appreciate you enough. God, I feel like a deadbeat." He mutters holding onto you tightly.

"Oh honey, I know you were trying your best. Maybe I shouldn't have left." You said rubbing his back.

"No, you shouldn't have to stay home all day with Kaz." He says pulling back. "I'll be better. Tomorrow is your day off so you're going to relax and I will handle everything for you and Kaz. I promise."

You smile and lead him to the bedroom. "I love you and I love when you take charge."

Kevin smiles and gets a sudden boost of energy when you both go into the bedroom.

A/N: Hey guys I'm so sorry if this isn't as good I think I may be coming down with something. But I promise better work in a day or two. Anyways love you all thank you for reading 🩷🩷🩷

#south park x reader #south park #south park kevin #south park ike #south park jimmy #jimmy valmer #jimmy valmer x reader #kevin mccormick #kevin mccormick x reader #ike brovlofski #ike broflovski x reader

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conradscrime · 1 month

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The Strange Disappearance of Runaway Justin Pollari

March 16, 2024

In 2001, 14 year old Justin Pollari ran away from his home in Hilton Beach, Ontario, Canada. He has never been seen since.

Many youth run away from home, but most are found soon after. In 2018, 92% of missing children in Canada were found within one week.

Justin's photo was shown a lot. Posters all across Canada were put on bulletin boards, transport trucks, ect. Some believe that if the authorities took the case more seriously earlier on, Justin would have been found. Many do not take runaways seriously at first, as they think they will make contact with loved ones shortly.

Justin Pollari was born on January 31, 1987. His parents divorced when he was a baby, and he was living with his father, John and stepmother, Janis McLeod at the time of his disappearance. He had dyed black hair that he would wear in a Mohawk. Justin had two earrings in his left ear. He was known as a troubled child, never doing well in school and struggled with his parents divorce.

On December 7, 2001, Justin came home upset. He had been in a fight and his lip was cut. It was reported that he had admitted to being in this fight, however he later denied it. He was very angry and it was reported that he had even lunged at his father.

A couple hours later, Justin left the house with his skateboard and backpack that had a few clothes in it. He was wearing dark blue or black baggy pants, a dark blue or black hooded sweater, and a black toque over his 6 inch Mohawk. He had red or burgundy running shoes on.

Justin had run away from home one other time, but had gone to a friends house and returned the next day. It is unclear why he left when he did and wanted to runaway, if that was even the plan.

In the first few years, many sightings of Justin were reported. Some claimed to have seen him in a shelter in Toronto. Another person said someone matching Justin's description introduced himself as "J."

Another theory speculates he could've went to Michigan, as Hilton Beach is extremely close to the U.S. border.

Justin's family believes he was going towards Toronto. His parents and grandparents made several trips up to Toronto (a 7 hour drive for them), to look for their missing son and grandson. They went to homeless shelters, asked homeless youth, and looked through the streets.

In 2003, Justin's parents (father and stepmother) expressed frustration, stating that the shelter system makes it somewhat easy for youth to live. They think Justin was lured in by the "glamour" of Toronto street living.

A gas station attendant in Sault Ste. Marie, believed to have seen Justin get into a Quik X truck around the time he disappeared. This sighting was not reported until mid 2005, almost 4 years later.

On May 16, 2005, Justin's case was reopened by the East Algoma O.P.P. with the Criminal Investigation Branch. A huge search was completed, with a canine unit and forensics.

After 4 days, the search led to nothing.

Justin' family kept a briefcase full of photos of Justin that they would hand out during searches. They also had letters and drawings he left, that they had not discovered until after he disappeared. Three months before the disappearance, Justin had wrote to his grade 9 teacher a letter that said,

"I really hate school and the government. At class I plan on trying until I get sick of it, then I'll give up and drop out when I'm 16."

It has been reported that most youth who runaway and are at risk do so because of troubles at/with school, being bullied, having difficulty making friends, or having major life changes such as divorce, moving, or changing schools. Most runaways do not perform well in school and are seen as troublesome to teachers and peers according to the stats.

Many people believe Justin is deceased, explaining why he has been missing for over 22 years. Others think Justin made it to Toronto, or another big city and has been living homeless. Locals think more people know what happened to Justin but are not speaking out.

In 2018, Justin's case was again reopened. There are age progression photos of him available. He would be 37 years old today.

Justin's nickname was "Woody." He was listed as being 5'11 and weighing around 140 pounds. He has blue eyes and a dimple in his chin. He wore his hair in a 6 inch Mohawk style which may be dyed black or blonde. He had two earrings in his left ear and wore heavy chain necklaces.

He may have been wearing a wooden name tag with the inscription "Woody." He was an avid skateboarder and may have been hanging around skate parks. He may go by the nickname "Joe."

If you have any information regarding Justin Pollari’s disappearance or whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers, you can stay anonymous. Call 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)

You can also call Missing Kids at 1-866-KID-TIPS(543-8477).

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP):

1-888-310-1122 1-888-310-1133 (TTY)

#true crime #crime #unsolved mysteries #unsolved #unsolved murder #unsolved case #murder #homicide #solved #mystery #runaway #youth #homeless #toronto #ontario #canada #missing #missingyouth

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canitalkaboutsomething · 1 year

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F1 in America is and always will be cringy and thats just part of the experience.

Many of us were sitting down or standing up on an exciting Sunday afternoon when we F1 fans collectively saw the cringe-fest that was Will. I. Am and LL Cool J's star-studded introductions of twenty of the best drivers in the world.

And as we were watching and cringing and closing our eyes and opening them because we were getting some serious secondhand embarrassment (at least I was,) we collectively all asked ourselves why this was happening and was the Fanfare necessary.

Among with backlash from Twitter, and even some drivers speaking up about how unnecessary and distracting it was to do these introductions, many people wondered why the promoters and event organizers would choose to do something like that, especially on race day.

So, why did that happen, and why was it so cringy?

The simple answer is money. I think to those who know and may not already know that any sport in America is highly commercialized and starts not with the teams or the sport itself but the idolization of those who operate in it. It has always been this way, even with sports outside the united states.

For instance, I bet most people could care less about the stats for the Kansas City Chiefs or The Cleveland Browns. Still, they know who Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow are, or they could tell you that Lebron James plays for the Lakers and Stephen Curry plays for the Golden state warriors. Still, they don't know their positions or stats, but they could tell you their jersey number, what kind of shoes they prefer, their latest Instagram post, and who they are currently seeing. It happens often.

So why does this happen?

In sports, especially in American sports, it is not enough to be good at the sport. You have to be the best, and you have to be likable. That starts with your online presence, how the fan base perceives you, and how others perceive the sport. It is simply not enough to attend a sporting event and be entertained. It is a performance from the time you, the paying attendee, walk into that sporting event until you leave.

That's why they have halftime shows at basketball and football games; they have professional cheerleaders, crowd participation events, and mini-games on the sidelines of Major and Minor league baseball Innings. These entertainment tactics ensure that people have a good time and want to return.

So why does this happen in F1 when it comes to America?

Fanfare and Fanservice. Events in America, as I've stated before, are highly commercialized. That's how it is. And, because America is so big and the interest is so varied, organizations and promoters are left with having to find a way to appeal to bigger audiences. But, in addition to that, interest in things peaks and then declines drastically. And because of this, one of their highly effective tactics is to induce this feeling of FOMO.

" If you're not in Miami this weekend, where are you? Oh, you weren't in Austin this weekend, then where were you? Oh, you're not going to the race in Vegas? I'm sad for you."

Fanfare and the Fear of Missing out is an effective way to sell tickets, and because the United States only experiences three races as of this year, and the continent of North America in total experiences five races, if you're willing and have money to travel to Mexico and Canada, there are not a lot of opportunities to see these races in person, granted if they even have a passport (which is a conversation for another day.)

In addition, you have Drive to Survive on Netflix, which has gotten more people into the sport, especially in America, and in my opinion, has helped pave the way to getting Miami and Las Vegas on the schedule. In addition, the show has given newer fans a glimpse into the fast-moving world of F1, even on an overly dramatic scale. And to some extent, they expect that type of drama and scale when they go to these races. So, therefore, the Fanfare has to be bigger and better than the last to ensure that the sport can continue to become popular in America.

So the organizers use big names like LLCoolJ and Will.I.Am, and they invite celebrities like Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, and the cast of Fast and Furious; they have had companies that invite influencers who have nothing to do with the sport, trying to get as much publicity on the event so that the rest of America has this feeling of wanting to be where the action is taking place.

For comparison, This is the same reason why Beyonce or Taylor Swift can sell their concert tickets at astronomically high prices because you are not paying to go to a concert, but rather the experience of seeing them in the flesh in real-time, even if your tickets are not great, and you were in the nose bleeds the entire time, you were there and got to see it. Which is the same logic promoters are operating off of for these races.

Now back to the obvious,

Was the Fanfare with the introductions, at that moment, necessary? No. Honestly, it was just poor planning. The time to do something like that would have been at the drivers' parade or any other time other than race day, but it is interesting because so many people want the Fanfare to be around the race, big Sunday race day, which in America is more on par with NASCAR. Not saying that the race isn't one to have Fanfare over, but the race weekend technically starts on Thursday with the press, so there were potentially other opportunities to engage in Fanfare all weekend.

Now, will this backlash affect how other American races will go this year? Probably not. But I hope that in any event that it's just a lesson in what not to do on a race day, and hopefully, next year, we will get a different format.

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Unit 5: Citizens in Science

Having a major based in biology, I have been immersed in science and become familiar with naturalist groups and their critical roles in furthering science. I think of Bird Canada and similar organizations that use apps like Inaturalist or Merlin to gather data. The collected data is mostly from volunteers going out and recording animals, plants and other interesting aspects of nature. Some of these apps/programs have specific studies in which people must adhere to strict regulations on collecting data. I found it interesting to read that in California and Virginia, the majority of volunteers for naturalist groups are over the age of 50, women and have average incomes over $50,000 (Merenlender et al., 2016). After interviewing underrepresented groups, they discovered that most people who do not participate in citizen science programs say they need more time (Merenlender et al., 2016). People need to work/focus on their careers, so they do not have the time to volunteer for such programs (Merenlender et al., 2016). I resonate with this as despite citizens in science programs being presented to me often, I do not have the time to participate. Those over 50 are likely retired or close to retirement with kids moved out. They have more time to explore their interests and learn about nature. They also have more time to give back to the community through volunteering. I know many older individuals who have recently begun exploring interests in various natural aspects, whether birding or gardening. With mainly students surrounding me, I know very few who volunteer. Those who do it usually do it to explore career options further.

Many people need to be aware of these programs and become interested in/ see their importance. Before university, I was surprised to find out that these programs existed. I only learned about them in my third year of undergrad. Getting more of the public aware of the ease of volunteering for programs and showing it does not necessarily require much time would increase the number of people participating, even showing children so that they can encourage their parents to participate.

Citizen science is fundamental in helping the population learn about environmental issues (Wals et al., 2014). It can help participants increase their knowledge of the ecosystem around them and feel more confident within their natural environment (Merenlender et al., 2016). An emerging form of education that could increase inquiry-based, social, and disciplinary learning involves citizen science, science education and environmental education (Wals et al., 2014). This form of “whole-school approaches,” such as edible gardens, could be beneficial in encouraging varying groups to participate in citizen science. It would involve kids; their parents would be likely to help, as well as members of the community, restaurants and even the local government (Wals et al., 2014). Increasing awareness for these types of programs and starting participation young will help kids develop a love for nature and encourage more involvement from the middle-aged population of all genders. How would you encourage more participation in citizen science programs? Do you have experience participating in them?

References:

Merenlender, A. M., Crall, A., Drill, S. L., Prysby, M. D., & Ballard, H. L. (2016). Evaluating environmental education, citizen science, and stewardship through naturalist programs. Conservation Biology, 30(6), 1255–1265. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12737

Wals, A., Brody, M. J., Dillon, J., & Stevenson, R. B. (2014). Convergence between science and environmental education. Science, 344(6184), 583–584. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1250515

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delurkr · 7 months

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Taylor headcanons

So now that we have a clearer picture of Taylor's intended backstory, I updated my headcanons about her history and figured it's time for a headcanon dump:

She was born and raised in Canada

Her parents have been divorced for as long as she can remember. Her father had primary custody, and for a long time Taylor only had visits at her mother's place

Neither of her parents had a lot of money and she grew up in a kind of low-income neighborhood. Her dad had a house with a bit of yard (room for the tire swing) but her mother has made a few moves closer and further away depending on what she could afford

She was close with her father growing up but he has issues along the lines of the J's, and as Taylor got older his problems got more severe. He started going to inpatient rehab off and on, during which times she started staying with her mom more frequently and eventually moved in with her (around age 14-15)

Her mother had been dating around for years and at that time had a boyfriend who was the baby's father. He helped a bit financially but the pregnancy was a strain as per the given backstory. Taylor was around 16 when her half-sibling was born

Taylor officially lived with her mother until she graduated high school (age 18 or so) but she never felt truly attached to her, and towards the end of that time she often couch-surfed at friends' or extended family's places to relieve her mom of some financial pressure

She worked part-time and saved money, and before deciding that she wanted to go to college she did her traveling-around-America-for-2-years thing

And she did it in her dad's janky black jeep that he got new the year she was born (THE kind of jeep, you know). It was always going to be hers when she was old enough to drive and she took it to college with her, and she's not going to let go of it until it crumbles into a pile of rust (it's on its way there)

She doesn't know if she'll go back to Canada after she graduates or if she'll stay in the U.S. She doesn't have strong ties with her family in Canada anymore; she talks with her dad on the phone a few times a month and tries to remember her half-sibling at Christmas, but she hasn't visited since she left to travel. On college breaks she either remains in the dorms or couch surfs again, with various students or professors who'll give her a break or, more recently, with Daniel at his parents' house

I'm not sure how much about her life Daniel is supposed to know in the game, but I don't think it's very much (her "I'm full of surprises" line and all). She doesn't open up about herself often, and what Daniel knows is just pieces of the picture probably influenced by whatever Angela thinks she knows and imparted to him

~

So yeah, most of this I had before the new info. Previously I imagined Taylor's mother was almost entirely out of the picture, so the only real change was to make her mother more relevant and shift the time line back a bit earlier to make room for Taylor living with her mom. Also I used to say her mother remarried and Taylor had a few much younger step-siblings that she didn't really know, so they got replaced by her younger half-sibling.

#headcanons #taylor little hope #daniel little hope #the dark pictures anthology #little hope

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draw-a-circle-imagines · 2 years

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Allies and Allies along with Canada reaction to s/o doing parkour.

Sure thing my friend! I just did the Allies and Canada since that’s what I assumed was correct but please feel free to tell me if I’m wrong. I hope that it’ll be enjoyable for you either way to read this and thank you so much for the request!

America

America would be amazed to see you doing parkour.

He gets all excitable and compares you to all of his favorite superheroes when he notices you do a particularly awesome move.

He’ll immediately want to try doing it himself even if he isn’t great at it. In fact he may just immediately get himself hurt some way but hey if you get him some ice cream he won’t be upset in the slightest.

England

This English gentleman will definitely scoff at the sight of you doing parkour given that it was created by the dreaded French.

However, don’t fall for what he says. He absolutely thinks it’s cool just like America and secretly would want to join in.

It’s just that his damn pride would never allow him so he’d have to settle for encouraging you to continue while he “supervises” you with a cup of tea in hand.

France

France knows his stuff when it comes to parkour. Afterall, he loves to rub it in England’s face anytime something comes from his country that he knows Arthur would enjoy.

However, he isn’t a big fan of getting himself hurt or dirty if he’s dressed nice so more than anything he’ll take the role of a mentor.

He’ll give advice where it’s needed and can definitely teach you a few tricks. Plus if you just so happen to get hurt he’ll be there to patch you up and kiss everything better.

Russia

Russia isn’t very familiar with parkour but he would most certainly worry over seeing you partake in it.

He doesn’t want his beloved to get hurt in any way so unlike those who may supervise you or be ready to take care of any injuries he’d try to convince you to partake in some of the more exciting activities from his country instead.

Like winter swimming! It’s far more dangerous than parkour but he’d never let you get hurt so everything will be fine.

You’ll be much safer with him winter swimming than doing France’s silly parkour. ^J^

Canada

Canada is definitely already familiar with parkour given his closeness to France.

He isn’t much of a thrill seeker though you have been one of the few to witness his passion for hockey so he’s definitely more of the supporting type.

He’s glad to see that you enjoy parkour and as much as he gets worried about you he’ll always be there to patch you up or take you out for Tim’s after you’re done.

Just don’t do anything too risky or else you may give the poor guy a heart attack as he watches.

China

China doesn’t see much of a point to parkour but he will give you praise when you deserve it.

He’s impressed by what you’re capable of and definitely feels a sense of pride knowing that his partner is so talented.

However, if you really want to do something that’s more “productive” he may just try to sell you on martial arts. Especially given that he can teach you all the impressive moves.

In fact you probably won’t be able to get him to shut up about how much better martial arts is given that it’s from his place and will have you signed up for training with him by the end of the day.

#hetalia #hetalia aph #aph #hws #aph america #hws america #aph england #hws england #aph france #hws france #aph russia #hws russia #aph canada #hws canada #aph china #hws china #hetalia x reader #hetalia imagines

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thetenamongstthesethrees · 11 months

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TW: REFERENCE TO SH AND RELAPSE OF SH AND SUICIDE ATTEMPT

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Ok so ik ive been inactive for a *WHILE* and im srry for that but like i have a buncha things that happened these past 3 months that I NEED To share SOOOO....

First things first, the one im most excited abt: I DID MY FIRST PERFORMANCE!!! My school was doing little mermaid jr and I got Scuttle! I was really happy to get my first role and getting at least one solo, and Im just happy overall on how it went! I think I did really good on my first try! Only bad thing was that now im kinda going through my lil mermaid hyperfixation and have been looking up fics where Sebastian and Ariel kinda have a Father/Parental Figure-Daughter or Older Brother-Younger (stupid but ultimately well meaning) Sister dynamic and have started to write a fic on that bc no ones done it before apparently😒(im going cray cray, bonkers mayhaps)

Might've gotten my eye infected(I live in the east of the us, new york to be more specific and woke up the day after the "live vintage (BLAME CANADA/j) filter" with my right eyes nerves slightly more irritated and haven't gotten that checked out so thats fun)

FINALLY finished that one drawing ive been making for 3 MONTHS.(well, technically....)

Almost done writing my passion project, AKA the one I originally wanted to make into an animated series but have settled for a book just in case that can't happen! I still need to work out some kinks, design more outfits, get all their personalities in check, make sure the world and magic is fully fleshed out, ect.

I also do band, and while I originally thought that I would have a problem bc of both band and theatres close scheduling(i originally had dress rehearsal on june 2nd, AND my band concert on June 2nd) but it all worked out in the end! My band concert went great, and while the dress rehearsal was a mess, we at least got through it! :)

Unintentionally quit SH! I was originally only meant to stop until AFTER performances, but ive been bettering myself and learned that if I ever want to forgive myself or at least move on I gotta stop feeling sorry for myself and not forget nor forgive, but remember, i just can't let it haunt me. I know I'll relapse, I always do eventually, but I want to enjoy these few moments of mental "clarity" while I can. I've also learned that for some reason i tend to become a more terrible person and despicable person the more time I spend at home with my mother, so that's fun. God, I hate America's education system, its messed me up BAD. AND the foster care system. I just tried to kms 2 times today, and she didn't even notice, or care. How sad is that?

On a lighter note, yes, as the rest of yt and TikTok, I got a minor lil hyperfixation on the Lorax and really think ppl should make more [PLATONIC] Lorax and Onceler dynamics, mainly the type where they're like some really annoying pair of bickering siblings or a father whos sick of his adopted child's shit, like there is so much on the table for platonic fluff and angst and most of what I've seen is romantic smut and fluff like CHANGE IT UP A LIL

Also, Ive been going to karaoke centers on Tuesdays and have become a lot more confident to performing in front of ppl! So far, I've performed "All You Wanna Do", "The Ballad of Jane Doe", "Heart of Stone", and am gonna do "What the World Needs" the next upcoming Tuesday, where I'm gonna try interacting with the audience while singing!!

(Also, before I end this....I may have ADHD??? my teacher who has ADHD says some of my behavior is "similar to hers"(i feel like thats just her way of saying i reek of neurodivergency) and I also did some research and I display similar/exact behaviors listed, have taken online tests from doctorate confirmed sites and basically all of them said to go get a diagnosis. I also found I do a few behaviors similar to stimming! Also also, I kinda suspect a lil more bc my mom has Autism and apparently sometimes neurodivergency is biological (i forgor the word) but my mom is kinda in denial abt my Depression diagnosis and thinks I got anxiety "biologically", so if I tell her I wanna get tested for ADHD shes just kinda gonna gaslight me into not believing that and i already told the school therapist and basically she just told me that I'm probably just imagining things or copying behaviors from my mother and that "kids like to give themselves all these titles nowadays" so I just did what I always do which is to keep it shut and act until they think you fell in line)

So yeah, thats all! Thanks for reading, now that my schedule is clear again ima start posting more frequently again, so be aware :) <3333

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Lunime expands to Sweden and Canada!!

Lunime Canada

In a surprising move that sent shockwaves through the gaming community, Lunime, the renowned game development company, has officially announced its expansion into two new territories - Sweden and Canada. The expansion comes with the launch of two new subsidiaries, Lunime Europe and Lunime Canada, as the company aims to solidify its presence on the global stage.

Lunime's Strategic Vision Unveiled

Lunime has long been celebrated for its innovative and imaginative mobile games that capture the hearts of players worldwide. Known for popular titles like Gacha Life and Gacha Club, the company has decided to extend its reach to Sweden and Canada, recognizing the untapped potential in these vibrant gaming communities.

CEO and Founder of Lunime, Daniel J. Skrall, expressed his excitement about the expansion during a press conference held at the company's headquarters. "Our decision to venture into Sweden and Canada is a testament to our commitment to connect with players around the world. We believe that Lunime Europe and Lunime Canada will serve as gateways to incredible gaming experiences for our fans in these regions."

Localized Content and Collaboration with Regional Talent

Lunime has a reputation for creating games that resonate with a diverse audience, and the company is eager to adapt its content to suit the preferences of players in Sweden and Canada. The development team is working closely with local talent, including artists, designers, and writers, to infuse the games with cultural elements that will make them even more engaging for players in these regions.

Skrall emphasized the importance of collaboration with the local gaming community, stating, "We want to ensure that Lunime Europe and Lunime Canada feel like home for our players. By collaborating with local talent, we aim to create games that not only entertain but also reflect the unique gaming culture of each region."

Lunime Europe: Embracing Nordic Influences

Lunime Europe, based in Stockholm, Sweden, will focus on incorporating Nordic influences into its games. Players can expect to encounter breathtaking landscapes inspired by Scandinavian mythology and folklore, as well as characters with distinct Nordic flair. The subsidiary is also exploring partnerships with Swedish gaming communities to organize events and tournaments that celebrate the rich gaming heritage of the region.

Lunime Canada: A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes

Lunime Canada (formerly known as Cyan Productions Canada or Cyan Toronto), currently headquartered in Edmonton, aims to take players on a journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures that define this vast country. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the vibrant cityscapes of Toronto and Edmonton, players can anticipate a virtual exploration of Canada's beauty. Lunime Canada is also planning to introduce special in-game events that pay homage to Canadian festivals and traditions.

Release Dates and Anticipation

The first games under Lunime Europe and Lunime Canada are expected to be released within the next year, with beta versions and sneak peeks available to eager players in the coming months. Fans are already expressing their excitement on social media, anticipating the unique gaming experiences that Lunime has in store for them.

As Lunime embarks on this ambitious expansion, the global gaming community watches with anticipation, eager to see how the company will weave the magic of Lunime into the fabric of Sweden and Canada, enriching the gaming landscape for players around the world.

Source: https://thegachalife.fandom.com/wiki/Lunime#Lunime_Canada

https://thegachalife.fandom.com/wiki/Lunime#Lunime_Europe

Original Date Posted: 11/10/2023

#lunime #gacha club #gacha life 2

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IX. Infertile

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CW ; suggestive

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—See this part here? It is called the frontal lobe, it is in charge of voluntary movement.

The older man had a severed head in his hands, the fresh and recently dissected brain was arranged by parts on the metal table.

—The Pestilence must be there, if they don't move they are cured.– Said the little doctor pinching the pink tissue.

—Wrong, the Pestilence is human mortality, they are cured by not dying, that is what we are looking for.

With a scalpel, he cut the area to continue inspecting it closely. The patient suffered from intense mood swings, this was caused by abnormalities on the tissue, resulting in sudden errarthic behaviors in the person. He let the minor get closer to make an incision for himself, surprisingly he was able to do it without any problem, he showed that he was capable of being a doctor just like him, he just needed to change his technique.

—Fascinating, SCP-049-J, maybe you have talent after all.

—My name is Junior dear mother.

—For the last time I'm not-

—Hello family!– The mask entered the house with great encouragement and joy. Leaving his hat on the rack next to his briefcase, he went straight to Louis to kiss him with great love and hold his "son" and turn to the invisible camera. —I love my life.–

—You haven't stop acting like a fool since you adapted the personality of those characters on that strange device.

Dýo's new body belonged to a bussiness with a perfect wife and daughter. Now that they were all dead, the entities took the opportunity to usurp their home, anyway, they lived in the middle of nowhere and far from the city. The county of Pennsylvania had been their refuge for these weeks, their plan was to go to New York and camouflage until they reached Canada and settle in indefinitely. It had been a long time since they had heard about the foundation, if possible, they wanted to come to Italy to settle permanently and live as "normal" as possible.

Dýo pushed Louis aside to crouch down to Junior's level. —Hey champ, why don't you go play outside for a while? Me and your mother have to talk about adult things.–

—But I'm a doc-

—Yes, yes, I love you too son, now go away.

He kicked the little boy out. Now alone, the mask grabbed his lover by the waist, slowly pulling him closer as it whispered something in its native language. With his hand he gently removed the doctor's mask, revealing his face. Seriously, he would never get tired of seeing and adoring him. It made him weak, very weak.

—Stop calling me mother,– He muttered annoyed. —I don't like it.–

—Ow, but it does sound so beautiful on you.– He caressed the lower part of his chest, brushing his ribs.

—Meská...

That name made him stop, if he was upset. He moved his hands to his back, making circles with it.

—How many times have I begged you for forgiveness? It'll make me soft, you make me soft...– His breath felt warm on his now uncovered neck. —Forgive me, I won't do it again, you can also be his father.–

—It is enough for me.

The clothing under his cloak was scant. Just a turtleneck and simple pants of the same dark tone. It was no problem for his partner to get rid of them easily, now, with only his heeled boots on, he lay exposed to the world. And his world was his God and his God was Dýo.

—Eons have passed since I've seen you like this αγάπη μου, you're as sublime as the day we lost each other.– The words took control over his being, allowing himself to be totally manipulated by him. The thespian undressed him without taking his eyes off of him, the body had turned out to be much more resistant than the others and it still had all its functions well preserved.

It is as if they were inside a fantasy, the outside world disappeared around them, leaving them only with the melody of a violin. Human mortality was not compatible with their fusion, with the way they loved to procreate. Leaving aside binarisms or categories, it was a dance between them, between incompatibles.

The way Dýo touched his lover was romantic, leaving him in spasms. When you are loved, you love back, and you never stop loving. No matter how bizarre their bodies were, or how indecent they got, they enjoyed each other. The manhood fit perfectly inside the womb, infertile, withered.

—Let me please you, tell me what you want, my love; Tell me your desires, tell me how you feel.–

—Teach me to love, Dýo.

His hands clenched his forearm, which supported his slender legs. His sweaty forehead glistened with fury, just as his body turned reddish. He collided with his lips repeatedly, panting with excitement.

—Nicéphore, oh Nicephore... Tell me, have I been good? Have I been a good lover, a good God to you?– He groaned. —Have I made you cry, more than I have now?–

—You kept me warm in the summer, and cool in the winters. For me, it's all I need, mon seigneur et maitre.

And in a flash of inspiration, the seed was planted, where a tree will never grow but roots. Roots of union, roots of love. Both bodies embraced to never let go. Polonoí planted sweet kisses on his partner's face, letting him rest. Louis felt his eyes heavy, letting the weight of the mask take over him, he adjusted his body to let himself fall.

The floor was cold and the wood rough. For some reason, he felt bad about what he has just done just a few seconds later. He observed his hands then Dýo, who was now sitting looking at a point in nothing. His neck was sore as were his hips. He was not made for this, he was not made to endure. He ran the tips of his fingers through his pelvis, feeling a old bite mark; Other marks were on his body, on his shoulders, thighs, and chest.

Wanting to formulate words, he just let out a breath and started crying. His sobs were low, his lungs were failing to breathe properly, and more than anything, his heart was beating at abnormal rates. Louis' old body couldn't take these adrenaline-filled situations anymore, he just felt miserable, disgusting.

—What's wrong Louis?" Have I done something bad again?

—I want to rest but my legs ache and my elbows are in agony...

The entity took pity on him, taking him carefully to carry him to the bedroom. The house was small but that walk felt eternal, the silent suffering in Louis's gaze violently stabbed Dýo's consciousness. He left the afflicted body on the mattress, adorned between sheets, outlined his lugubrious figure.

—If I hurt you or was rough, tell me.

—Dýo, I promise you that you didn't do anything, on the contrary, you showed me your love...– He wasn't looking into his eyes, maybe he was lying. —It's just, I feel guilty for having done it.–

—Guilty of what? You shouldn't mourn something that has yet to be dead.

Dýo's anguished face didn't improve, somehow he felt that it was his fault but he didn't know how to avoid it. He sat on the opposite side of his lover and leaned back. For a few moments they remained silent, speaking to each other between sighs. For a few moments the plague doctor was able to sleep.

#olympus scp #scp #scp 035 x scp 049 #scp 049 x scp 035 #scp 035 #scp 049 #scp fanfiction #scp fanfic #scp 049 j

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modgirlyreposts-revamped · 11 months

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Nonbinary person jumpscare

CW for child abandonment, in depth discussion of medical/surgical stuff, and harm to babies

This is Winnipeg, a nonbinary teen (amab and mostly male aligned but very feminine) who was born with several abnormalities- lobar holoprosencephaly and several facial abnormalities, spina bifida, a congenital pulmonary airway malformation, an atrial septal defect, craniosynostosis, and congenital scoliosis.

The primary reason that Winnipeg openly identifies as nonbinary is to take back their personhood after a lifetime of having their body being changed and altered by surgery and let it be a part of them without being all they are. Their pronouns are they/he/xe, and the other kids mostly use they/them for them- to the point that it takes Lottie a HOT minute to learn they even HAVE a separate set of pronouns, let alone two.

Winnipeg was a foundling, left in the Winnipeg General Hospital in Canada- though, this isn’t where he would end up staying, as he ended up moving to the US. The workers at the hospital nicknamed him Winnie, and while they were unsuccessful in tracking down his parents, they assumed he had been abandoned at the hospital because of his numerous medical issues- his eyes were out of place, his lips were split open, his head was misshapen and face too close together, his spine bent with what looked like a large cyst on the bottom, his heartbeat was irregular, and his breathing was poor to the point his split lips and small hands were turning blue.

Over the next several years, Winnipeg underwent numerous surgeries- first heart surgery at only a week old, then craniosynotosis. Their CPAM didn’t need surgery for about six months, but they needed a tracheostomy once their lungs were cleared because of facial abnormalities making it hard for them to breathe. This was taken out after four surgeries to repair their face later on, allowing them to breathe normally. Finally, they underwent surgery for their scoliosis and spina bifida, a spinal fusion in their lower back.

The workers who found him suspect this was why his parents left him- they were likely low income or living in a state of crisis given the scope of Winnipeg’s health problems and the fact that Winnipeg appeared to be a newborn but hadn’t been born in a hospital, and when they saw the state of Winnipeg’s health, knew they would never be able to care for him.

(This is actually what happened- their mother was disabled and in poverty and didn’t think she could take care of a child with high support needs.)

Winnipeg was the one to choose that as their real name as opposed to Winnie.

They’re very chill about almost everything, but sometimes they can get set off by really tiny problems because of how much they have built up. They’re in reality extremely- and justifiably- upset that this is how their life has gone, entirely defined by all of these health issues that even now will never go away. They tend to search for ways to express themself and have control and freedom in their life, often through art. They’re a very artistic person, and they often draw on both their own skin and their friends’. The caretakers are fairly certain that has to be really bad for Ashika’s fragile skin, but they don’t have any real evidence.

Winnipeg is Ashika’s favorite of their group. They can often be found together- Winnipeg sitting in his wheelchair when his pain is bad and Ashika on the floor so she’s not looking down on them, white teddy bear in her lap and one hand, talking to him about anything she can think of while he draws on her free hand.

Fellow “abandoned shortly after being born” person here, I love them already

Him and Ashika interacting is so wholesome, they’re my children now- /j

#i love them ❤️#asks #answered #valleyfthdolls

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hiii! thanks for drawing kiyomi. now that u know of her existence , i’mma infodump about her and her story lolol.

[tag for tws cuz there is LOTS for this one]

okay so her full name is kiyomi ito, she was born in kyoto, japan but she moved to canada when she was a teenager. she’s 17 years old, and she has two living siblings. she has an older brother named akira ito (who is 22) and a little sister named sakura ito (who is 12).

anyway, kiyomi’s personality is very pleasant and she’s a very sweet person, but she’s kinda twisted deep down so.. she has schizophrenia but she keeps it a secret from anyone but her VERY close friends and family. her delusions usually have something to do with the abxse her dad inflicted on her and her siblings when they were very young. by the time she had moved to canada, though, he had been imprisoned and her mother had been moved to a care home type thing. her backstory is like 20 pages long /j and super depressing.

anyway, onto more! ever since she moved to canada, she found that she really liked to draw/write/make things. she’s not very good at writing in english, but she writes really good stories in japanese. (her first language was japanese, then she learned french bc well.. canada, and then she learned english) she can draw too but she isn’t very good at it. when she gets older she wants to go to art school and get a degree lolol.

she spends her time at home taking care of her sister, sakura, and she lives with her brother and his wife.

her sister-in-law’s name is aurelia scott, and aurelia is just this cool character that helps kiyomi out whenever the frequency of her delusions increase.

anywayyyy.. i think that’s all for now hehe.

i’ll be back doe <3

Np!!

Oh :0 she's super cool!

Also poor Kiyomi :(

#tw delusion #delusion #delusion tw #tw abuse #abuse #abuse tw #buffporcupine #Buffporcupine:Kiyomi #Buffporcupine:Aurelia #sorry for the lack of words #I don't know how to express that i like it 😭

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rhianna · 1 year

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Twenty years around the world by John Guy Vassar

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70180

LoC ClassG: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation Subject Voyages around the world Subject Voyages and travels

PREFACE.

Early in life the author of these letters suffered from ill-health, and necessity obliged him to seek more genial climes in order to escape the rigors of our northern winters. Duty towards his only brother and a beloved uncle induced him to sketch his travels, and keep them advised of his movements. His letters passing into the hands of kind friends, for perusal, led to further inquiries; and demands for publication in a weekly paper in his native city, were the result.

He has always hesitated to come before the Public, although constantly solicited and urged by his friends to do so, as a duty he owed to society; at length, through constant importuning, and to avoid the clamors of those he loves and esteems, he has concluded to accede to their wishes. This book is the result.

Traveling becomes a passion with some, and in this instance, a decided one. Necessity at first, with improvement in health, and finding himself better on the move than when quiet, sight-seeing and obtaining general information became more and more desirable.

After having seen every State and Capital in his own country, his desire was to visit every Capital in Europe. After having seen the antiquities and works of art of Italy, Greece, and Turkey, his ambition led him to see the older objects of Egypt and Asia Minor. Then came the desire to visit the Celestial Empire, and the East Indian world.

The West Indian Islands brought a disposition to see those of the Pacific, and those of the Mediterranean, the Levant, and the Polynesian, Canary, Cape de Verde, Azores. North America,[vi] including the Canadas, having been seen, South America in all parts could not be neglected. Northern Africa, Egypt, Syria, Algeria, and Morocco had been visited; but the western and south-western coast of Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, demanded their share of effort and exposure. When in China, he desired to visit Japan, but Commodore Perry had not yet made a treaty. While at Singapore, he wished to embark for Australia; but no opportunity offering during the typhoon season, he was obliged to renounce the idea. Last Spring he made an attempt to get around from the south coast of Africa, but without success. Had he succeeded, his twenty-one years of travel would have probably closed his extended wanderings, as the whole world would have been seen, large portions of it having been repeatedly visited.

He has great reason to be thankful to the Almighty for his preservation of life and health. Surrounded by dangers of every name and nature, while scores of his companions have been swept off by shipwreck, cholera, fever, assassins, and barbarous tribes of savages, or Indians, he has passed unscathed and unharmed.

J. G. V.

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the world I live in, at least inside my head (Degrassi addition)

Holly J and Declan got back together at Yale

Craig moved back to Canada and eventually gets with Ellie and they finally get their happily ever after

Jay and Manny got married.

Clare and Eli found their way back to each other after her graduation, she ended up in New York and she started writing for a small paper and then eventually got into something bigger, he was making films, they eventually worked together on something, she was writing and he directed it

Zig and Maya made it work in LA. She went to school he got a job at a restaurant

Shay and Tiny made long distance work- they called each other often, he came back for visits, she went to him for visits, until she graduated from degrassi and they started their lives together, she got a sports schollarship

Winston and Goldi remained close at Banting

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