#where it’s a bit cooler And there’s enjoyable bodies of water (enjoyable in different ways of course)

[seilon]

i wish there was a cure for the sheer genuine dread I feel for summer like I really can’t stand it

#well. there is a cure and that’s the ability to travel. especially to places with enjoyable bodies of water. and I don’t even mean that far #I mean like literally a two hour drive west or east (the ocean or Lake Tahoe) #where it’s a bit cooler And there’s enjoyable bodies of water (enjoyable in different ways of course) #but alas!!!!!!!!! #I can’t fucking drive. going anywhere is expensive. I have to abide by work hours and the work hours of my friends. and that’s if they’re #even in town (the one who usually drives for example is going on a 3 week trip to Italy until the end of june) and I don’t have many friends #at all #my friends don’t really like spending money on anything. etc etc etc #it’s not fucking easy #so all summer is is just. #unbearable 100+ degree weather where every day is the same bleak dry desert nothingness #I don’t live on my own still and my mother basically refuses to use the air conditioning unless it’s like 95+ degrees outside. and even then #it’s for short periods of time. #I can’t go anywhere without ending up soaked in sweat and feeling like I want to fucking die #my heat tolerance has gotten so fucking bad it makes me feel sick #it’s fucking awful and I don’t know what to do about it #I’ll inevitably be walking in that hell weather anyway to get to the bus and go to work so woohoo #kibumblabs #I really wish I had the freedom and funds and friends to enjoy summer. I really do

[b4civility]

August,7

fanfic based on the “teenage love triangle” on Folklore, “Betty”, “August” and “Cardigan”. Still releasing new chapters, stay tooned! 

[NO WARNINGS] 

summary: Betty doesn’t realize she is touching James the first time she does so. James doesn’t realize she is everything he wants the first time he paints her sink red. Alisson doesn’t realize she wasn’t part of the plan. August slipped away like a bottle of wine, as quick as it could,staining everything it reaches.

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Chapter 1: Betty 

Whenever I have to pack, my head gets cloudy. Always seems like I got everything I need, except that the Object That I Take For Granted But Actually Use Everyday stays behind, like a bath sponge or a coffee pot. I know this will happen, but get a bit of a headache every time trying to fight it. All the boxes in mu checklist are checked, but this anxious feeling still buzzes inside my head. 

‘Check under the bed to see if there’s something there’, mom says. 

I check. There is, but nothing that belongs to me. 

I am moving from a house of girls to another house of girls, but at least I get to have the unspoken individuality of my belongings, the entitlement to my schedule and to have “ I would rather not talk about it” or “I want to keep it to myself” as a legitimate answer this time around. My sisters are pretty sad about it- Skyler says she will miss my closet the most. “ So I am supposed to buy my own earrings now? How much do they cost? Do you try them on at the store? Is it ok if I get them wet by accident or will they be totally ruined?” she shoots at me as I finish packing my jewelry. “ Did you not care to not spill water on my earrings when you wore them?”, I ask, but she just looks away and plays with the ones that are in her ear, that are, too, mine. They are the silver with some dark green balls at the end. I stole them from a fancy boutique when I was 14, igniting my addiction to this accessory. I stole a couple more until the guilt finally kicked in,and then became an expert on finding cheap and not that bad ones at Aliexpress. I’ll just let her have it, looks better with her short hair than with my long one. Even though we have the same kind of curls, mine weren’t as defined as hers when I had short hair. A little bit shorter than the earrings, makes her look so edgy. She loves it. 

Eliza, in the other hand, despites my wardrobe, but worships my baking skills. One Sunday or the other we bake together, she makes sour doo biscuits and I bake a cake. This is our stack for the week, and then we try a different recipe for the dessert that day. We have a nice dynamic in the kitchen by now-she hates making cake but loves eating mine and I feel the same way about her biscuits, ans since both of us have a sweet tooth, baking is taken very seriously under this roof. 

The four of us get in the car, I get the backseat since Eliza is our official DJ (not that we gave her the title, rather she took it),plus, mom likes her by her side. Never have I ever sat behind the wheels when the entire family was in the car, for some reason mom would always get cautious about it when I asked if I could drive in these situations, even though I have been each and everyone’s chauffeur at some point. 

Tomorrow, at this very hour, I would be waking up to none of them. The closest thing to not being a sister I ever had was before I was seven, when Skyler wasn’t born yet, the bedroom was all mine and dad only had one volleyball player in our backyard. The closest thing I ever got to not being a daughter when he left. I was 12, Skyler was 5 and mom was in no condition to deal with her and our loss at the same time. Grandma was around a lot for the next 2 years. I couldn’t say the same about our mother, even up to this date. 

So I was reading her body expression, her smile at what my sister was saying about the music she chose, her thin neck, blurred by some hair strands that got out of her pony tale and eventually felt on her shoulders covered by her green cardigan, and how easily breakable her peacefulness appeared. Not because of my departure,no, she has been looking like this everyday since that last day. I don’t believe the other two ever notices that, not when they got their hands full with the colossal mess they make to get their older sister’s attention. It does work, I’m even moving houses because of it;college is just a social-acceptable excuse. 

Three hours later we have completed our journey from Mendax to Verum, the college town just 20 minutes away from campus. Five other girls were to live with me, none that I have met yet, but their facebook page tells me I got another Political Science major in the house, two English majors, a biology southmore and soon-to-be-graduated journalist. I sort of hoped I was going to be the first one to arrive so I could get my stuff in place first, not have all the stubbornness that run through my family’s DNA thrown at them as a first impression and possibly bake a Homecoming/Welcome/If My Words Fail Me At Least I Have This Going For Me cake. Plus, I own Eliza this last/ first moment, so I’d ask for her help. 

 The house was unapologetically pink. The pastel tone suited the wood-revested building very well, so much it felt like Barbie Dream House: College edition. The family house energy of it, the immense porch space, the spacious interior corridors,two livingrooms and the hugh gress space in the backyard were the opposite of what you would expect of a college girls’ residency, yet everything you wish they all looked like. Besides, this was a very prospect location for an off campus party, so I think I got the upper hand with this one. 

“ You are in a Barbie movie scenario for your entire graduation. I’m so jealous I can’t barely put it into words” Skyler said, staring at it, blinking as if she was waiting for it to disappear the next time she opened her eyes. “ Yeah,I will be sitting at the porch waiting to see if Ken shows up anytime soon,too.” I answered as I stood next to her, holding boxes. “Yeah, be sure to look very carefully for him at the massive Homecoming barbecue you guys are going to be having in this abnormous big backyard of yours”.So it was that obvious.” But don’t get attached to the first cutie you see, ok? Someone better could be just around the corner... ”. I don’t even want to imagine how her college years are going to be like. Probably a little cooler than mine; she always knows how to make a fun moment even funnier. Is it legal to bring your underaged sibling to a uni party? 

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep you in mind whenever I get more-than-two-dates invested in someone here”

Did Skyler really thought that my next romance would just fall into my backyard, like that?  

Chapter 2: James 

The sound of the wheels rolling on the concrete always get people looking, even when you are far from them. Anyone in top of a skateboard becomes a model in a suburban street, whose streets turn into a red carpet filled with paparazzi. I try to say something like “good morning” or “hello” to whoever I am passing by in an attempt to make my politeness overcome the annoyance of the loud noise, and convince myself that it works. Somehow, I often end up in a situation where it would be better not to be seen: whether is when I am riding my board and I get loud or in places I shouldn’t be attempting to land a trick at, or when I am pointing my camera at someone, trying to get a picture without them noticing. As if it isn’t happening for the hundredth time, I awkwardly pause, try to wave at them so I don’t come out as a stalker and gesticulating an apology all at once. People generally frown and move some place else, as a anyone in their right mind would. But only my headphones come with me for the ride when I know I will be taking The Pink House road. Two years ago I was riding by for the fourth time in the same week - ok, that was pretty stalker-y - getting shots of the house, the thing that struck me at first, and then the feature that actually grabbed my attention: the girls. There were four college girls living there, all who seemed so bubbly,so full of life, so enjoyable to the eye, so hot. By that time I had the count in my head, and one of them was missing. Didn’t mind much, got some rather good photos of Claire, the only one that I(oddly,but actually) knew. We made out at a uni party that I had sneaked in to the year before. As soon as I looked forward, A bloody face jumped in front of me,screaming, scaring me enough so that I felt in the concrete, scratched an elbow and hurting my feet. 

“THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T WEAR PROTECTION PADS!!!!! AND ALSO WHEN YOU ACT LIKE A CREEP FUCK,BASTARD!” 

As I pointed my head to the sky, the bloody shadow took away the mask, to reveal the fourth girl missing. “I-I-I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to.. I was just… The house, I-”

“Oh God ,it’s a creepy kid”, she said, throwing a hand to help me get up. “ So just because you are a cute teenager you think you can spy on stranger’s house like that?!?”- she said I was cute- “Yo, it’s no stalker”- kinda was- “just a random kid with a camera. Partially broken camera, you might wanna pick that piece up”. That was the day I met Inez. We got quite acquainted since that day, and photographing a place that you are allowed in got boring after the first two times so we just became friends.

I searched for her, but instead saw a brown girl istead. A new girl. Someone I was not ready to see. I stopped breathing the second she raised her head and I could see her almond eyes better, the spark on her cheeks reflecting the sun. The next thing I knew I had my face on the concrete, with the same elbow scratched, again. 

“Shit, are you ok? You're bleeding” she (yes, she!) said to me.

“I-I’m cool, I’m cool… you know,just...whatever, happens all the time and shit...” . My mouth doesn’t know how to work when my brain is in complete shock with the view, apparently. 

“You should at least wash it, your elbow could get infected, come on inside” she said, as she held my hand and arm very softly. You could see she was trying not to touch the injury much, but I swear I wasn’t feeling my entire body. 

Chapter 3: Betty 

“I suppose we should have a first aid kit here, somewhere…”- he’s painting my sink in red as the water runs in the wound. What a way to start. “Eliza, Skyler, help me; you go look if you find anything in the bathroom and you, keep at the kitchen cabinets”.

“It’s on the upper shelf, actually”, he answers.

It was.What the fuck?

“So you live here now?!?!” I hear a voice from behind that isn’t my mother’s. It’s the biology major,even though she is blonder than her facebook pictures.

“I-I-I just… arrived…. I’m sorry he… I was just...” Was I ever going to come up with the right sequence of words to explain that I, a girl she never met, had got into her house with a bleeding,also strange boy and two teenagers running wild looking through her stuff? The chances are beyond unlikely,at its best. 

“Not you, I was expecting you- I mean  him”, she arched her eyebrows.

“Inez ! long time no see, girl!”, he replies with a sort of laughing, trying to lighten up the mood. I wasn't understanding one bit of what was going on.

“ You couldn’t wait for the party so you just brought it right in yourself, huh? Look at the mess you made in my kitchen! You know, I am leaving here next year so you better make a good impression of yourself for the other girls if you want to keep falling in our doorstep and getting aid” 

“I don’t think I’m their first option but I can make it work, never smile at someone and didn’t get a smile back” he says softly, kind of taking advantage of it, as he smiles at Inez, and she tries to hold it, but smiles back. I smile a little bit too, but still- what the fuck is happening?!?! 

“ You believe that your white teeth will get you anywhere, don’t you?”

“It got me aid the first time I ever felt in your doorstep. Also got you letting me teach you how to skateboard,which was super cool” he started sounding a little bit more teenager-y. How old was he? 

“ I always wanted to skate, you just happened to have a skateboard”. The air in the room was decrisealing chaotic. What he did worked. 

“Oh, like we were the only two people here, I am so sorry; hi, I’m Inez, welcome home,Beatrice!” she turns to me, shaking my hand, with a relaxed smile on. 

“Thank you, you can call me Betty” He really softened the mood, the words even came out of my mouth normally. 

“Ok, sure. I was meant to be here earlier but I had a salon appointment. But you met the house mascot already,so that’s one thing out of the list”- she points at this skater, sitting on the sink- “ This is James, he’s around more than he should. Do you need help? with the boxes?” And then I remembered of my sisters, running loose around the house and my mom, probably on the car outside. 

“ My sisters and I got everything by the porch already, there aren’t many”

“Fine, I will just wrap up this skater’s arm in a band-Aid and then I’ll show you your room. Clem is your roommate. You are enrolled in political science too, right?”

“Yeah”

“Nice, I think you two will be quite a match then. James, get your board rolling outta here, you are done, you can stop scarring my new roomate. 

“ Thanks, ‘Nez” he hopped out of the sink. “ It was never my intention to scare you. Nice meeting you, Betty” he gives me a quiet smile, looking into my eyes just for a second before looking at the ground. He ran a little bit down the hallway, got on the skateboard and went out of sight. He had this boyish posture, stubborn, unaware of his own size. His broad shoulders moved along with his waist as he strolled away. It was nice meeting you,too,James.

#folklore #taylorstans #taylor swift #original story #betty #august #cardigan #folklorefic august7

[vianna-orchidia]

Summer Vacation - The Wild and The Nobles (1)

(This is the unproofed version)

Location: Soundproofed Lesson Room

<One week ago. One evening during the summer break>

Eichi: ♪ ~ ♪ ~ ♪

~.....♪

.......all right ♪ My fine is perfect as always.

Perfect as in we still have room to improve, as well as groundwork that allows changes should situation demands.

Wataru: Fufufu. Looks like the result of the special lesson, where I paired up with Little Princess and Eichi paired up with Mr. Butler, shows here.

Seeds with different evolutions fused together, allowing a new flower to bloom....... ☆

Amazing! This is the correct growth, and Eichi does understand it well!

Because even if it's perfect for one moment, the next moment it would be way too easy to be left behind by the course of time!

It is most vital to keep growing, fluidly, like a living thing!

Eichi: Fufu. I can finally take a breath if you approved it.

....anyway, let's end today's lesson here.

Let's make more time to spread our wings freely during this summer break.

Yuzuru: Thank you. My master seems to be at his limit... Everyone, thank you for the hard work today.

Come, Bocchama. I'll wipe your sweat.

Tori: ..............

Wataru: Fufufu, looks like you're beat, Little Princess. Let me give you a massage, so please lay down here.

Yuzuru: You can't, Hibiki-sama. Suddenly resting like that will give burden on the body.

First let's do some cooling down, Bocchama ♪

Eichi: Fufu. Are you doing radio calisthenics? Now that feels like summer..... Though, I've never experienced it so it's more like a written knowledge.

Tori: A, ahaha, actually I haven't experienced something for commoners like that either.....

I always thought doing it was ugly, though now I'm not like that anymore.

Huff, huff....

Yuzuru: Bocchama, please don't force yourself to talk and take a breath first.

Tori: I knooow~ don't tell me what to do for every single thing. Aah, it's another hard day.

But I guess I can follow fine's lesson better now... Even though it's still half of what Long Hair and Kaichou do.

Wataru: Fufufu. There's this thing we call training to one's body limits, Little Princess.

We have to do it step by step, shaping our body on the way, or else it'd be a sandcastle that can fall apart with only one nudge.

Don't hurry, don't panic, but also don't give up, don't skip... Okay?

Eichi: Fufu, Wataru has completely taken up the post as Tori's instructor, huh? I'm envious, don't you have any advice for me too?

Wataru: Not really? Including that part of you that always endeavors for more, even asking something like that..........

I have no complaint. Because you are Eichi, and just by being Eichi, you already have 100 points from me.

Eichi: Really? That's good....... Maybe I should aim for 200 points next time.

Tori: ..................

Eichi: Tori, your sweat isn't stopping. I'm jealous because your metabolism is working so well........ I know this isn't really healthy, but should we lower the temperature a bit?

Looks like just wiping the sweat off isn't doing it.

Yuzuru, prepare some water. Umm, where was the remote for this room's air conditioner again....?

Tori: I-It's okay. It'd be a problem if my body can't keep up with the temperature during outdoor lives because I got used to coolers too much.

Ever since I found out about that, I've been holding back even at home. Aren't I amazing? Praise me, praise me....... ♪

Eichi: Hmmm, rather, I want to scold you. If you end up getting sick because of that, what's the point?

Hmm. It'd be better if we had electric fans, because they cause less bad effects on our body.

It can't be helped. I'll fan you using my outdoor shoes..... Whoosh, whoosh ♪

Wataru: I shall help too, Eichi! Your Hibiki Wataru, always reliable............. ☆

Please watch! I tried re-arranging the movement from Akatsuki's kabuki performance last month!

By holding onto my hair and swinging it around, I shall make wind...... ☆

What do you think, Princess? This is my new skill... Human Fan! Swirl, swirl~ ☆

Tori: Ah, it's quite cool, and there's also this pleasant smell of rose.... ♪

Though, the discomfort level is high just knowing this wind comes from Long Hair ♪

(Ehehe... Somehow I'm being pampered by everyone.)

(It makes me happy but also miserable... Aah, I'm not getting any taller, my endurance isn't growing either.)

(Even though I trained a lot with Long Hair.)

(I know it's no use getting impatient... Our physique is determined by genetics, so I can't do anything about that.)

(Of course, I hold pride over the Himemiya blood in my body.)

(Originally, the Himemiya family never required good physique. It's me who suddenly strayed and tried to become an idol.)

(Didn't I know from the start that I can't rely on my genetics?)

Yuzuru: Bocchama and everyone, I've brought sports drink.

Eichi: Thank you, Yuzuru. Fufu, it's like I'm drinking something different if you put it in glasses like this.

Yuzuru: Is it not to your liking? However, drinking straight from bottles is not good for your health.

Eichi: It makes us look like we're acting all high and mighty, so it may not be received well among the audience. We should consider our image during live.

As for me, I'd like to try that... Dumping water on your head thingy. Doesn't it scream youth? ♪

Yuzuru: Kaichou-sama, you sure like to try stuffs normal high-schoolers do, don't you.

I'm warning you just for the sake of it, please do not do that using this drink. It will get you all sticky.

Eichi: I know. But still, don't you want to do such youthful things?

More importantly, today we finally have full members after a while, so why don't we talk about our next plans? We can discuss while resting our body.

As of now, we have a blank before our tour in summer break. It's completely free time, where you can even take it as a real break.

But I would like to hear your thoughts.

What should we do? The tour was my idea, so in exchange I want to listen to your wishes for this time period.

Wataru: Fufufu, what about a trip? I'd like to go to the amusement park again~ this time, with everyone ♪

Eichi: Sounds good. Well, it may be a bit packed since it's holiday, but I guess I can reserve the whole park for us.

Wataru: I hope you're joking, the families who look forward to playing there would be drowning in tragedy, you know?

I don't encourage taking away other's dreams and enjoyment.

#ensemble stars #translation #event story #summer vacation #tenshouin eichi #hibiki wataru #fushimi yuzuru #himemiya tori #GOOD JOB WATARU GO AND SAY IT LOUDER TO EICHI

[oldfmddax]

speechless.

prompt: task 007, solo about a memorable trainee memory time: 4 months in to training, january 2011 word count: 988

dax had always been someone who could get what he wanted with the snap of his fingers. he could flash a cute smile to his nannies and have them wrapped around his finger in a heartbeat. he could pout a little and get away with whatever his heart desired. but it was different in the trainee world. during training, no one fell for his dimpled smiles and puppy dog eyes because everyone was there for one thing and one thing only: to debut. he was young and in a new country, still struggling with the language barrier and somehow not yet keeled over from sleep deprivation. surprisingly, he had made some acquaintances but nothing too substantial as he was still fairly new.

even if he knew that he couldn’t get away with things, dax knew he still had to try. maybe there would be that one trainer who would be swept up in his still round face and let him slag off in a rehearsal. the day he tried, it was unbearably hot. the mirrors were fogged up around the edges and everything felt sticky, the air conditioner in the ceiling seemingly working on overload to keep the room slightly cool. it seemed like dax could see the steam coming off from the shoulders of the taller boys in front of him. the room was crowded, all of the boys learning the same choreography for a training evaluation in the upcoming week, and the trainer was new to him. the trainer called a break time after what felt like hours of non-stop dancing and he immediately fell to the floor resting his sweat sticky arm over his eyes to give him some sort of a break from the lights.

with his eyes closed, he could easily picture what was going on in the room. most of the boys would be huddled around the water cooler filling tiny paper cup after tiny paper cup full of water only to chug it all in one big gulp. there were a few boys sitting on the ground near him, talking about how tired they were and how they wished this practice could end already. there were even a few brave souls who were still upright and practicing the moves in front of the foggy mirror. before dax knew it, the trainer was clapping her hands together loudly, calling for everyone to get back in line to start again.

he rolled his eyes, groaning slightly at the thought of even standing up. anything would be more enjoyable than going back to practice a dance he knew the steps to and to continue sweating out all of the moisture in his body. just one more second, he told himself, keeping his eyes blissfully shut, until he could feel the atmosphere around him change.

"are you going to practice?" he heard from above him and forced himself not to scoff out loud. slowly, he peeled his arm from his face and let his eyes adjust to the lights in the room once more. “it’s time to start.”

dax made his way up onto his feet and glanced at the clock, realizing that they had been at this for almost 3 hours now. he rolled his eyes and slouched forward, making himself smaller so he wouldn’t be as visible. one good thing about being one of the younger kids in there was that he could blend into the background easier since he was a decent bit shorter than the other boys in the room. usually, dax wouldn’t half ass performing. it’s what he loved to do. but at that point, he had learned all the steps and didn’t think he really needed to practice anymore. there he was, barely going through the motions for a few minutes, before the music came to an abrupt stop. he didn’t think much of it until he saw the boys in front of him parting from one side to the other. 

he looked up to see the trainer glaring at him. “you,” she said fiercely, pointing at his chest. “come up here.” dax glanced around to see the other boys looking at their feet or at the walls, anywhere but at him. carefully, he walked to the front of the room where the trainer was standing and put on his best puppy dog eyes. “yes, teacher?” dax said softly and looking up at her from his eyelids. she glared back. “is there a reason that you’re barely moving back there?” dax thought about his options and decided to give it a try. “i’m just,” he whined, looking down at his feet before glancing back up, “sooooo tired.” she tilted her head skeptically. “will we be dancing much longer?” 

the trainer studied dax’s face for a moment, causing him to think that he had done it. he had finally won over a trainer. his moment of feeling happy for himself faded quickly though as her face changed into a glare again. “let’s see you dance then.” before he knew it, the other boys shuffled to either side of the room to give him more of the floor and the music was playing. stumbling over his feet in surprise, it took him some time to come into the dance and even when he found the spot in the choreography, his moves were sloppy and no where near debut ready. the music stopped and the tension in the air was palpable. the trainer was silent as was dax, his embarrassment turning his face and ears red. he could feel the boys judging him from where they stood and he could hear the whispers floating through the air. 

suddenly, she clapped her hands and motioned for the trainees to get back into position, leaving dax in the front row. “and that is why we train,” she said sharply before turning her attention to the rest of the room. “again! 5, 6, 7, 8!”

#i still believe in heroes // solo. #fmdtask007 #i'll be answering messages in the morning! #i had a very busy day at work today and had no time to come on

[benevolentcalamity]

In the cool breeze, the red roses that surround you sway, your hair matching their rhythm as they do. Hands folded neatly upon your lap, you keep your head bowed as the tree above you sways and sings in its own earthly language.

Above you is a canopy of twinkling stars, the moonlight reflecting off of your hair, your skin, your dress... It creates a scene you’re certain you’d only see in a museum; painted by a true master of the arts. Here you wait, not just to be painted, but to be confronted by a partner, under this very tree, among these very roses. It is only then that you will be able to truly complete this breathtaking scene: when there is two centerfolds within this.

A soft sound of footsteps sounds behind you, and you lift your head very slowly, one hand moving to touch the rapier blade resting upon your hip. Rising to your feet, you turn halfway, tilting your head to see who approaches, lifting your red-painted lips in a smirk as you meet their eyes.

Standing near you now is a man, tall and fair, with a white ponytail dancing in the breeze, crimson eyes gazing straight at you through a back mask under a matching hat. He does not conceal his body even with a coat, and you pay it no mind even as one of his gloved hands moves to touch his own sword.

He is one who has chased you ever since you had been caught up in this fight alongside him. The two of you were blades of different colors, black and red, destined to fight no matter the circumstance. That is the nature of who you are, who you must be until the war between fighters like yourselves has passed. You dream of no such day, not even imagine it, but the very notion has a strange, unfamiliar taste on your tongue.

“Your blade is rather impressive,” He pipes up, giving you a nod. “Where was it made?”

You turn to him fully. “Verona.”

Stepping towards him only once, you tilt your head back slightly. “Who is it that made you your steel?”

He matches your movement. “This is Elsinore steel.”

“You lie!” You hiss, correcting your position. When he shakes his head and turns the blade for you to see the emblem engraved in it, however, all you do is recollect your smirk. “Mm hm.”

Stepping through the roses, you roll your shoulders back. “A sword, however, is a sword in function regardless of its owner, or how it gleams in the sunlight.” Your dress billows about your ankles, the slit not giving even once. “I do hope you saved your energy for this moment. It’d be a shame if you did not... you’d never last five minutes. However, in terms of losing your wind from my knights... I must say, you could do much worse.”

His hand moves to his chest, and he bows to match your curtsy. “We shall see.”

Drawing your sword, you put one leg behind the other, kneel slightly, hold one arm up, and furrow your brows in concentration. “En garde, monseuir noir!”

With his own sword drawn, you charge at each other, the harsh ‘CLANG!’ of your blades the signification of your battle’s beginning. Casting mercy out the window, you step back to twist and give him another hit, met with a vertical parry. Blowing some of your hair away from your face, you move forward, forcing him to back away from you as you continuously strike; an overwhelm strategy meant to intimidate and manipulate. Only one of many ways you’ve bested your opponents.

Beneath your shoes, the flowers bend and bow, laying down to be suitable ground for your fight against the knave. With many clashes and parries you flit about the fields, sometimes rolling and flipping to avoid strikes from the other. This isn’t just to dodge, though - it’s also simply to be flashy. Red lines appear on both faces, even the occasional one on the body resulting in a tear in your clothes.

At last, however, you land a clean slice into his leg, bringing him to cry out. He wobbles in his step, eventually falling down at your feet, clutching the injured flesh. Staring upon him, you adjust the flower in your hair, rescuing freed strands.

Then he moves, adjusting to properly grip his sword, giving you a small window of time to jump as he slashes, stumbling back as he gathers the strength to stand. Eyebrows raised, you stare in awe as he straightens his stance, giving you a smirk of his own. One that declares that he will not go down as easily as you will have predicted.

Growling, you charge, clashing swords with him once again. As though he had not been injured at all, he parries and strikes back with strength you’ve never faced before. Blades cross, and you push with all your might whilst meeting his ruby eyes. For a moment, you’re able to speak, and you do.

“For mocking you earlier...” You begin. “... I extend my apologies.”

He nods, his white hair, now loose from their previous tie, bouncing slightly with the movement. “Accepted.”

Breaking from the contact, the two of you continue to clash, though as the moon slowly begins to move downwards in the distance you find yourselves exhausted.

From a twist in your step to a final drive to defeat him, you find yourself only slicing away his sleeve, and cold metal is driven into your body. With a pained howl, you nearly collapse, your sword falling from your hand, flower releasing your hair as it too descends. Blood joins the red of your dress, your white gloves stained with the color as you take in your defeat, staring down with alarm.

“That sword... truly is... one of Elsinore...” You whisper, falling to your knees, then finally all the way down. As you grow weak, you stare up at the knave, narrowing your eyes into slits. “... Knave... Who are you...?”

He kneels, staring down at you and brushing some of your hair out of your face. Tenderly, as though he’d break you even further.

“I am Zorro,” He responds, moving to place his arms below your knees, collecting your sword as he lifts you into his arms. “My fair lady, it has been an honor to be your opponent. But, this fight is over.”

With this, you close your eyes, going limp as he carries you off the battleground, away from the place where you tried and failed to conquer him.

“And cut!” A voice shouts. “Perfect, you two - no need for a retake!”

Grinning from ear to ear, you let out a relieved breath as Zen puts you down, giving you a big smile in praise as you both bounce over to get a bottle of water from the large cooler.

“Cheers, babe,” He chirps, “clinking” his bottle with yours before you simultaneously swig from them.

Zen has a habit of calling you and the other girls in this business ‘babe’ or ‘sweetheart’. It’s very endearing, quite honestly, and you’re not sure if you could get by this without hearing him say that; without his support. Being an actress wouldn’t be as enjoyable without him. To put it simply, you feel very at ease with him, like you could confide in him about anything and he’d sweetly listen as though he had the answer to any of your problems.

“What did they say our characters’ relationship would be again? Enemies to allies to lovers? That’s interesting,” You bring up, to which he nods.

“I’m excited. Those love scenes will be your first, right? You’ve been a side-character quite a bit, and now that you’re in the spotlight you’ll need to pay extra attention. If you’d like, I could help you practice for them,” He playfully flirts. You smile.

“I’ll have to take you up on it. You seem like a good teacher, Zen,” You reply.

He chuckles, putting an arm around you to hug you. “I’m always happy to help such a sweet lady. In the meantime, we’ll all need to get prepared and then get some rest, since that concludes filming for tonight.”

“Yea,” You nod, snuggling into him a bit. His oil slicked chest feels nice against your cheek. “Zen, I said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m so happy we’re working together. It’s quite the honor, being a lead alongside you.”

He lifts a hand to scratch behind his head before putting it back around your shoulders. “You’re too sweet. Someone so brilliant as myself deserves only to share the stage with the best - and you’re no exception. We’re honored to be with each other.” His narcissism is always an oddity, but he’s definitely not enough of a narcissist to be a complete jerk - that much is obvious.

“Say, would you like to visit my apartment? You always seem to go off alone, and it’d be good for you to be in someone’s company,” He offers. “And we can practice love scenes, if you’d like. If not, we can watch some movies together.”

You give him a big smile. “I’d be honored to, Zen.” And you’re not lying. As established before, you feel close to him - enough to where you can trust him to be alone with you. This isn’t something other men have - not to say you hate them - and so you find it your duty to keep open to it.

“Wonderful!”

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[baitcastingreelsandmore]

How to Fish for Trout in a Lake

Anglers find it very enjoyable to fish for trout. With dark green bodies, these freshwater fish love to stay in deep lake water. Although this fish species is not very commonly available these days, they are easily available in Canada and Midwestern US. Read this post to know how to fish for trout in a lake.  

Choose a light rod

If you are interested in trout fishing, you must choose a light-fishing rod. Make sure the test line is 4-6 pound. You will be able to use different techniques if you use it. To figure out how to fish for trout in a lake, you have to know some techniques. If the line is light, you will find it easier to cast the line to the depths of the lake, because lighter line will not have much friction with the surrounding water.

But you need to use a heavier rod if you know that the trout residing in the lake weigh more than 30 pounds. If there is large trout in the lake and you are wondering how to fish for trout in a lake, try this. Yes, a heavier rod is suitable for catching massive fish. You should choose a spinning reel which opens faced and has a thin line. Number 6 or 10 hooks are suitable for this purpose.

Use a lure that looks like native baitfish

There are many types of lures that will attract lake trout. But your chances of catching trout will be high if you use a lure that looks like the food preferences of trout. If you do not know what lure will work, do not hesitate to seek help from someone who has experience. To know how to fish for trout in a lake, sometimes you will have to contact other people. If you want to know how to fish trout in a lake, you have to use the right lure.

As artificial bait, spinners and small lures work best. To attract the trout, you can also add shiny foil.

For live bait, use minnows or night crawlers

Minnows, salmon or night crawlers can be used as live bait. If you are wondering how to fish for trout in a lake and you want to know more about it, your local tackle shop will be able to give you important information. In different regions and seasons, fish prefer different types of baits. This is one of the secrets of how to fish for trout in a lake.

Use a depth finder

The location and depth of a lake greatly determines how to fish for trout in a lake. So you will increase your chances of success if you purchase a depth finder. Lake trout love to stay in about 53 degree water. The eating habit of this fish also depends on the time of the day. Wondering how to fish for trout in a lake? Use a depth finder.

When the water is warmer, they move deeper. And when the water is cold, they come to the surface of water.

Try jigging

If you are interesting in knowing how to fish for trout in a lake, try jigging for trout. If fish is concentrated in an area, you can try this technique. You can use a bucktail jig or a spoon jig. As bait, use a piece of meat or a minnow. Send the line to the depths of the lake. Trout will be attracted to your bait if it looks like a wounded fish.

You do not need any special reel or rod to apply this technique. Just make sure you use a light jig. This technique is more effective when you apply it from a boat.

When they are scattered, try trolling

When you notice that trout are scattered throughout the lake, trolling is a great technique. Seriously, if you want to know how to fish for trout in a lake, you should try this technique. Besides using a depth finder, use a fish finder. Trolling is more effective if you do it from a boat. Are you wondering how to fish for trout in a lake? Yes, you should try trolling.

Use a bait caster, a spinning reel and a rod with appropriate line. To be able to cast it to the right depth, you can attach a weight. The season and your speed should determine the weight. Make sure you use a spoon and a light lure.

When you are in the middle of the water body, use the tools. Use the fish finder and depth finder. And when the depth finder reaches the desired depth, start trolling, but do it slowly. This is how to fish for trout in a lake by trolling.

Keep an eye on the line

This is one of the most important tips for those who want to know how to fish for trout in a lake. You always have to keep an eye on the line, because, after biting the bait, large trout will swim away. To hook the trout, you should jerk the rod up.

Fish in cold, deep water

If you are wondering how to fish for trout in a lake, here is another solution. Lake trout prefer colder water. So if you fish in a cold and deep lake, you are more likely to catch some trout. And if you are fishing in a shallow lake with warmer water, you will find it hard to catch trout. Local anglers may be able to help you find the deepest spots.

Fish for trout during any season

Yes, you can fish for trout all year round. Some people wondering how to fish for trout in a lake think that there are particular times when trout can be caught more easily. This is not necessarily true. But there is something more to know. Based on the time of the year, and the type of weather, they like to stay at different places.

If it is summer, you will find trout in deep and cold area of the lake. And in winter, they can be found in shallow waters. Have you found a good spot? You should return to the spot next year. To be able to figure out how to fish for trout in a lake, this is another thing to know.

But if is the middle of summer, you may find it hard to figure out how to fish for trout in a lake. This is because the water of the lake is pretty warm during this time.

Fish near ledges or drop offs

You will often find trout near ledges or natural dropoffs. This is perhaps because the water in these places is cooler and deeper. If you are looking for some good tips on how to fish for trout in a lake, this is one of the best practical tips. Do not try to fish in shallow waters, because trout usually do not like shallow waters.

Look for feeding areas

Trout like to feed on plankton and smaller fish. If there is a shoal of smaller fish, you may find some trout there. To know how to fish for trout in a lake, you should find the feeding areas. They patiently wait for small fish. Underwater vegetation is the main food of these smaller fish. If you are on a boat, try to go to an area where there is underwater vegetation.

This is another great tip for those who want to learn how to fish for trout in a lake. It is very helpful to know where the smaller bait fishes like to stay. An experienced angler may be able to help you find such spots.

Easy way to cast spoons

If you are interested in learning how to fish for trout in a lake, use spoons. When you arrive at a lake, it should be the first lure you are going to use. With a spoon, you will be able to catch brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout.

No matter what species of trout you are going to catch, you must learn how to cast a spoon. Learning how to cast spoons is to learn how to fish for trout in a lake. This is particularly useful when you are unsure of the kind of trout living in the lake. Make sure you pack at least a couple of spoons.

To learn how to fish for trout in a lake, you must learn how to cast spoons. Whether you are fishing from a kayak or a shore, sometimes it will be important to cast far. Always try to cast the spoon far. If the spoon is heavy, you will find it easy to cast it far.

When it comes to choosing spoons, do not worry about colors. But it is a bit better if you choose shiny spoons. This is another thing to know if you want to understand how to fish for trout in a lake. Spoons with silver painting provide bright flash. These spoons are a great choice on a sunny day. If the weather is gloomy, it is better to use painted spoons.

The Breakup

During winter, lake trout come to the upper level of the water. Many ice fishermen then catch trout from the surface level of water. This is one of the secrets of how to fish for trout in a lake in winter. Yes, in winter you do not need to go deeper to hook some trout.

With the breaking up of ice in spring, lake trout still remain in the upper level of water. If you are a shorebound angler, this is a great opportunity for you to catch some trout.

Use stick baits

Stick baits look like minnows, and they are made of hard plastic. If you are wondering how to fish for trout in a lake, you should know about these baits. To attract big trout, you should use lures that are a few inches long. The standard lures are 2-3 inches long.

Out of instinct, sometimes trout strike at stick baits. Remember that trout are territorial. If food is plentiful in a spot, you may find some big trout there. But that does not mean that these trout will not strike at stick baits. They will.

A reaction strike will be triggered by a fast retrieve. It is just an instinctive response. When a trout sees bait, it will be triggered to chase it.

A slow retrieve, on the other hand, means a meal which is easy to catch. If a trout finds bait challenging to chase, the bait is a slow retrieve. You can try both retrieve to figure out which one works for you.

Depth is important

It is important to measure the depth of the spot in the lake where you are fishing for trout. We have mentioned that trout prefer cold water. So, if the weather is warm, you should go deeper. And if you are fishing in winter, it is not important to fish in deep water. The depth determines how to fish for trout in a lake. If you can determine the depth of the spot you are in, you will find it easier to fish for trout.

The Hotspot

If you have a map of the lake you are fishing in, you will find it easy to figure out deep and shallow spots. Yes, lake trout like deep water, but they also come to shallow spots when they need to have a quick meal. To understand how to fish for trout in a lake, it is good to know this fact.

Responsible fish handling

When you are catching fish, you must be careful about handling it responsibly. If you want to release a fish, you should try to minimize stress so that the fish can survive.

While fishing in a lake, use a rubber net and keep a part of the net in the water, and keep your fish inside the net. If you are looking for some tips on how to fish for trout in a lake, this is an important tip for you.

When you need to remove hooks, do it cleanly. Use nose pliers to remove hooks. If the hook hurts the fish in the stomach or mouth, be very careful while removing it.

You should try to remove the hook while keeping the fish in the water. If you intend to photograph the fish, hold the fish very gently when taking the photo.

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How to Paddleboard Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers

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Learning how to paddleboard oceans, lakes and rivers is one of the most enjoyable things about the sport – there are SO many different bodies of water to try out! Where you live or where you are traveling might affect your options at the moment, but no matter where you live, there are almost always rivers and lakes nearby. If you happen to live near the ocean you’ll have endless options to explore.

Although we’ve referred to our planet as “Earth,” a Germanic word which means “the ground” for at least 1,000 years, almost 70% of it is covered by water! To keep it simple, all of that water can be broken down into three major categories rivers, lakes, and oceans, but if you’re interested in what’s the difference between things like a firth, fjord, and a freshet head here for an enlightening read.

Inflatable paddle boards are one of the most fun ways to tackle any body of water. To get things started we’ll begin with the two most common bodies of water ventured by paddle boarders, oceans and lakes. Then we’ll head over to rivers.

Paddleboarding Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers

OceansOcean Paddleboarding for Beginners

Compared to lakes, ocean conditions can vary widely depending on the wind, the weather and the tides. Beginners should start out in protected inlets like bays, coves, marinas or harbors where the conditions are much more predictable and flat water is easy to find. You can also pick a calm day to get started. Flat water ocean paddling is open to a wide variety of activities including touring, fitness, yoga or just splashing around with family and friends.

Recommended Board for Ocean Flat Water Paddlilng

Any board shape will do! For flat water paddling the activities you’re planning are more important in choosing a board than the conditions. An all-round shape like the Waterwalker will offer you the most versatility. A touring shape like the Expedition will make the distance glide by. For a stable fitness or yoga platform, choose a yoga board like our Tranquility SUP.

How to SUP in the Ocean

If you’re planning to surf, follow the coast or paddle further offshore, it’s important to check the local conditions (weather, winds, tides, swell, etc.) leading up to your trip and again immediately before you set off. While stand up paddle boarding is usually the most fun on a beautiful sunny day, oceans can be impressively unpredictable. There’s a reason the english language has so many allusions to oceans and transformations like the phrase ‘sea change.’ Taking the time to check the conditions will help you better determine what type of gear you should wear and what to bring along with you.

Recommended Board for Paddle Surfing in the Ocean

Although you can enjoy small frothy waves on any board, if you’re surfing or playing in the waves an all-round shape is the best choice. All-round boards like the Waterwalker are wider than a touring board and feature a rounded nose to give you a bit more stability and maneuverability in the waves.

Recommended Board for Distance Paddling in the Ocean

As previously discussed, ocean conditions vary significantly. However, if you’ll be tracking the coast or paddling out into rougher waters over longer distances it’s best to opt for a touring board. Touring paddle boards like the Expedition have a pointed nose and are narrower and longer than standard SUPs, giving them more glide. That means you’ll paddle less to go further. In addition, their distinct shape and layout improves paddling efficiency, tracking and overall performance when paddling through chop.

LAKESHow to Paddle on Lakes

Lakes offer a similar experience to ocean paddle boarding, but are often much easier to find your balance on. You may have already picked up on why, since lake paddle boarding is often referred to as flat water paddle boarding. That’s right, because of their smaller size and land enclosure their conditions on lakes tend to be smoother and quite a bit more predictable. That makes lakes a perfect place for beginning paddle boarders to start out.

In most lakes there aren’t any serious tides or currents that can lead you astray. However, strong winds can occur so it makes sense to keep an eye on the weather. For any outdoor activity it’s always best to know what to expect before heading out.

Recommended Board for Paddling on Lakes

Since lakes are typically much flatter than oceans all boards are appropriate. Tranquil conditions are the most forgiving. Choose your board based on the activities you’ll engage in. Keep in mind that a larger boards like the Waterwalker 132 or the Expedition have higher displacement so you’ll be able to carry more weight. That means you can take more gear, your paddle pup, or even bring a friend or child along for the ride.

RiversHow to Paddleboard on Rivers

Rivers are another great place to paddleboard. They can be dynamic with a fast current or even white water with conditions that are similar to oceans or they can be flat and slow which makes for a relaxing scenic paddle more like what you’d find on a lake. The key differences a stand up paddleboarder should consider is the river’s current as well as the weather conditions. When checking the forecast before paddling on a river, look for indicators that could change its flow. Seasonal snow melt or a recent rain or storm upstream can drastically change the current, depth and even the width of a river.

Getting Back on Your Board in a River

Rivers’ continuous current also makes falling off a much different and more common experience than on flat water. In a river you must consider what lies ahead and options available for getting back on board. Trying to climb back up in rushing rapids is a significantly different experience from climbing back up on a calm river bend or even an ocean swell where you can swim out of the break to calmer waters before mounting back up. If you fall off in the rapids, rely on your life vest to help you float on your back and keep your feet pointed downstream. This way you can use your legs to absorb the impact of any rocks or logs you might be headed into. Once you’re floating on your back, use your leash to get close to your board. Then pull yourself up.

Obstacles and Challenges

You will also most likely encounter a variety of obstacles on rivers that you aren’t as likely to find in the deeper open waters of an ocean or a lake. Before heading out, take the time to find a section of the river that’s suitable for your skill level and intent. Shooting the rapids can be fun, but requires different gear like a life vest and a properly fitted helmet designed for whitewater. A speaker,  deck cooler bag and belt-style PFD are more appropriate for a lazy river paddle.

Lastly rivers tend to have a rocky bottom or feature debris like trees. You need to be cautious of anything that breaks the surface as well as all of those out of view below. Keep an eye out for ripples disturbing the surface of the water that may indicate submerged debris as you paddle. In general you need to be a bit more attentive when you’re SUPing on a river as the current will keep you moving even when you’re not actively paddling. When you’re pushing your limits, on a more technical section, expect to fall more often. That’s part of the fun and challenge of paddling whitewater!

Recommended Board for River SUP

Choosing a board for river paddling will depend on the type of paddling you’re planning to do. A touring shape like the Expedition will be fine for relatively flat water. If you plan to encounter more technical sections or rapids, a shorter board like the Waterwalker 126with its rounded nose will be a bit more stable and easier to maneuver. Because you’re riding with the flow of the river stability is key, so even a wider board like the Tranquility could help you maintain your balance while navigating the currents and obstacles found there.

Final Thoughts

So whether your find yourself on a ocean, lake, river, firth, fjord, freshet or any other body of water, remember to check the conditions and plan accordingly before heading out. It’s always better to be safe than sorry and it’s also a lot more fun when you have the right gear to accompany you along on your adventure. Happy paddling! Wherever that may be.

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[dragonologist-phd]

That’s The Spirit!

Wrote a fun modern AU for my Watchers Desta and Rudi in honor of the upcoming holiday and the @pillarspromptsweekly prompt: Spooky. It’s not actually spooky at all, but since one of my favorite Halloween activities is binge-watching Buzzfeed Unsolved, I thought I’d give my Watchers their own kind-of-a-crossover ghost-hunting fun. (Also here on AO3)

“This has got to be the stupidest thing we have ever done.”

“This is far from the stupidest thing we’ve ever done.”

Rudi turned and raised an eyebrow at Desta. “What I mean,” Desta clarified, “is that this is not stupid. Kana knows what he’s talking about.”

“I’m not worried about whether Kana got the history right, I’m worried about the police showing up and arresting us. Especially since we’re about to take video of us breaking in and then post it on the internet. I define that as pretty stupid.”

“It’s not breaking in if nobody lives here!” Desta dropped her voice an octave and said in a low, spooky tone, “But just because nobody lives here doesn’t mean it’s empty.”

Rudi looked like she wanted to argue but wasn’t sure which point to start with. Desta took advantage of her hesitation and turned to face the camera. “Ready?”

“One moment,” Aloth said, fiddling with the controls. Rudi shook her head in resignation and positioned herself next to Desta. Desta wasn’t fooled; for all of Rudi’s griping and eye-rolling, she wouldn’t be here if she didn’t want to be. Desta doubted there was anyone, alive or dead, that could make Rudi do something she didn’t want to do.

Case in point- even though she was tapping her foot impatiently, Rudi couldn’t hide the smile on her face as she surveyed the insides of the old mansion. The building was old, one of the oldest in town, and poorly cared for. Old, mismatched furniture littered the rooms and hallways, creating a cluttered maze-like environment caked in at least an inch of dust. Every now and then, a gust of wind would sneak through the holes in the roof or the cracked windows, sending a chill down Desta’s spine.

She wondered if Rudi felt the same strange chill. She must, because she kept pulling her thick red flannel tighter around herself, although she would probably say that was just the weather. But Aloth didn’t seem bothered; he wasn’t even wearing a jacket. Desta found it a little distracting, to be honest, but she also took it as a sign that perhaps the spirits were more focused on the two ghost-hunters. Perhaps tonight the they would finally reveal themselves. It was Halloween, after all- what better timing could there be?

“You know, if we wanted to,” Rudi said as her dark eyes swept over their surroundings, “we could set up a pretty sweet haunted house in here. We could actually make money and scare people, for a change.”

Desta threw her arms out, exasperated. “We’re in a literal haunted mansion. There are real ghosts here. How is this not better than bad acting and fake blood?”

“Bad acting and fake blood is entertaining. The ‘real ghosts’ you think are there when you’re yelling at nothing…” Rudi considered her own words for a moment, then shrugged. “Well, I guess it’s still entertaining. But in a different way.”

“Save the banter for the show,” Aloth called. Rudi scowled at him, but Desta shot her the best be nice look she could muster. They couldn’t afford to scare off the only person willing to act as cameraman for free.

To be honest, Desta was still a bit mystified by Aloth’s continued presence at their investigations. He claimed he was there to be a neutral presence, and yes, Desta and Rudi did have a tendency to go on rambling, argumentative tangents when left to their own devices. But it was still strange that he volunteered his free nights to follow them around with a camera and listen to them bicker about ghosts.

Whatever the reason, Desta was glad. Their first few videos had been taken on cellphones and were next to useless. She was still livid about the time that her phone had run out of memory right before a ghostly voice whispered in her ear. According to Rudi, Desta’s own account of the incident didn’t count as ‘proof’.

And it was just nice to have Aloth around. He at least listened to Desta’s theories without laughing. And despite the occasional nervous comment or look of trepidation, he hadn’t yet been scared off by the strange things they investigated.

At last, he lifted the camera and gave Desta a nod. “We’re ready.”

 “Tonight, we’re investigating the infamous Maerwald Mansion, an abandoned home that’s seen more than its share of history- and if the rumors are true, some of that history is still around.”

Rudi watched quietly as Desta relayed the story to the camera. She’d the heard the urban legend too many times by now for it to truly hold her interest, but Desta had a certain theatrical approach that was enjoyable to watch. Not as good as Kana’s original telling, of course, but they had to make do while he was away at grad school. And Desta had his same enthusiasm, especially tonight. She had even dyed her hair a striking green for the occasion. She thought it made her look ‘spooky’. But between the bright sunflower patches she’d sewn onto her denim jacket and the bright smile on her face as she told the story, even a set of devil horns wouldn’t make her scary in the slightest.

“Maerwald was once a respected man in the city- heir to a great fortune, diplomat to visitors, advisor to just about every political figure on the scene. Until the day he mysteriously disappeared from society. According to accounts from the time, he stopped leaving the house completely. Rumors circulated that he had descended into madness, although no doctor was ever allowed inside the home. Food was brought in to him by the only servant he had not fired, and despite attempts to draw him out, this arrangement remained in place for months.”

“And then it gets weirder. The servant was seen entering the mansion one night- and was never seen again. People began reported hearing strange, unnatural noises coming from the mansion at night. At last the police entered by force. But when they were finally entered the house…” Desta dropped her voice and spread her hands wide. “He had completely vanished. No trace of him was ever found. Since then, the house has passed through multiple hands, but every owner has encountered only misfortune and tragedy. Now it sits unused and empty- or so it would seem.”

Rudi fought not to roll her eyes at the last statement. This was why she didn’t do introductions- apparently, she always sounded ‘too sarcastic’. Desta, however, continued with a conviction that could only be genuine.

“Angry spirits have been reported to inhabit this house for decades. Countless incidents have been reported since Maerwald’s disappearance. We’re here to see if we can get one of those incidents on tape.”

“Look, there’s no big mystery here,” Rudi cut in. “This Maerwald dude was just a weird old guy who became a hermit and probably killed his servant.”

“And no bodies were ever found? How does a ‘weird old guy’ pull that off?”

“Maybe the police were lazy!” Desta scoffed, and Rudi held up her hands defensively. “It’s more believable than ‘ghosts got him’!”

“We’ll see if you’re still saying that by the end of the night,” Desta said, giving the camera a knowing smile. Rudi glanced toward the camera herself and shook her head. She knew how the night would end- they would see nothing, and Desta would still insist the place was full of spirits. At least the internet would get a laugh.

 “Now, remember,” Desta said as the group entered the master bedroom. “The spirits in this house are supposed to particularly angry, especially in this room. We should still try a peaceful approach, of course, but we need to prepared to defend ourselves if need be.”

“Sorry, I used my salt packet on the fries I had for lunch.”

Desta crossed her arms. “One day you’re going to get possessed, and you’ll think oh, if only I had listened to Desta and made a salt circle before summoning that spirit!” She heard Rudi unsuccessfully try to stifle a laugh, and chose to ignore it. “Anyway, that’s not what I meant. Considering the strength of the spirits at play here, I took the liberty of bringing this.”

Desta reached into her duffle bag and with a flourish produced a metal baseball bat. Aloth raised a concerned eyebrow. Rudi burst into laughter.

“Are you planning to beat the shit out of a ghost with a baseball bat? How does that even work?”

Desta bristled defensively. “It’s iron! Iron repels ghosts, that’s common knowledge.”

“I think that’s fairies,” Aloth stage whispered. Rudi dissolved into another fit of laughter.

“What? It’s ghosts, too, isn’t it?” Desta frowned and made mental note to ask Kana next time she saw him. “I swear, it works on ghosts, too. Ugh, this was so much cooler in my head. Maybe I should have just brought holy water…”

“No! This is great!” Rudi was beaming, her hands clasped together in delight. “Can I go get the brass knuckles from my car?”

“Iron! Brass knuckles wouldn’t work, and why the hell do you have them?!”

“Anniversary gift from Maia. And if you get a bat, I should get my knuckles. The only thing that might be enjoyable about meeting a ghost would be getting to fight it.”

“That’s not the point!” Desta protested. This was getting off track quickly- the whole point of this was to try and communicate with the spirits. “I have the bat because you clearly want to start I fight. I want to try diplomacy first. This is just… backup.”

Desta knew she was in trouble from the way Rudi smirked. “No, no, you came prepared with a weapon. I think you want to fight the ghosts as much as I do.” She tilted her head back and cupped her hands around her mouth. “Hear, that ghouls? Desta’s ready to fuck you up!”

“No! You put that aggressive energy right back where it came from-”

“Too late! It’s out there, and you’re going to have to fend off Maerwald’s ghost with a baseball bat.” Rudi snorted and began to poke around the room, stopping occasionally to call out more insults into the air. A futile feeling began to creep over Desta as she watched her. Eventually, she turned and shook her head at Aloth.

“She’s going to get us killed.”

 Nothing had jumped from the shadows to try and eat their souls yet, but Desta was still looking nervous and clutching her bat as they inspected the room. Rudi couldn’t suppress the occasional sarcastic remark that escaped when she glanced behind her and saw the other girl peering into the darkness with suspicion.

Desta could say whatever she wanted; Rudi knew the worst thing they’d find would by ugly furniture and splinters. Her flashlight swept over rotting floorboards, dusty shelves full of knick-knacks, and a large, rather imposing chair. The chair was admittedly kind of cool, and even a little creepy- it had throne-like feel that wouldn’t be out of place in an old-fashioned vampire movie.

“Look at this,” Rudi said, motioning Aloth over. “You think Maerwald’s ghost would be mad if I sat in his chair?” She walked over, making to sit as Desta began to protest.

“Don’t touch the- ah!”

The high-pitched yelp rang out just as Rudi touched the chair, and she immediately leapt back up in alarm. Desta was, who had been moving forward to grab her, had stopped in her tracks. She had a flashlight in one hand and her bat in the other, and was pointing them both at a dusty marble bust. She brandished the bat as if it were a sword, readying herself against whatever spirits she thought were in the air. “It moved!”

“…What now?” Rudi asked.

Desta’s eyes didn’t leave the statue. “I saw it. I swear to you, that head moved when I walked by.”

Now that was a bold claim. Rudi approached the statue, swatting Desta’s bat out of the way. She peered closely at it, but didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. Just a marble bust- a woman, Rudi thought, although it was hard to be certain through the wear and tear. The inscription was chipped and caked in dust, and Rudi could only make a few letters.

All in all, a totally normal thing to find in a decrepit mansion. “I think your imagination ran away with you on this one.”

“No! No it did not! We can review the footage later, that head is in a different position- don’t touch it!”

Rudi tapped the side of the statue’s head. It was cold and solid and certainly not capable of movement. “Seriously, Desta, you’re losing it.”

But Desta remained insistent, hovering near the statue and asking it a few questions about the house. No answers came, of course, but she was still didn’t take her eyes off of it until they moved on and left the room.

 Desta had her proof that the spirits in this house were active, and Rudi not believing her didn’t change that. But after her encounter with the statue, they seemed subdued. The only other startling thing that happened that night was when Rudi opened an old cabinet and inadvertently disturbed a nest that was housing approximately a million spiders. Not supernatural, but it was a bit gratifying to hear Rudi’s scream.

Still, the lost potential of the statue stung. What they needed were those fancy helmet-cams, so she wouldn’t keep having these misses. But those were expensive, and besides, she liked having Aloth around as their cameraman.

“You believe me about the statue, right?” she asked him later that night as they packed up the camera equipment together.

His looked reluctant as he considered his answer. “I believe you thought you saw something,” he said finally, as diplomatically as possible.

“Aw, come on!”

He shrugged apologetically. “It’s difficult to believe that the laws of physics were unexplainably broken without some sort of evidence towards it. Maybe you saw something, but it’s not necessarily a supernatural sighting.”

“So you’re on Rudi’s side, then.”

“Well, no.” He paused, as if ruminating on his next words. “I’ve experienced… strange things, myself. I’m sure there are things in the world that we can’t understand or explain. But I would like better support for it than possible glimpses of moving statues.”

Desta mused over that thought. “Okay, fine. We didn’t get it on tape, so there’s plausible deniability as far as proof goes. Maybe we should go the more ‘scientific’ route. EMF’s, temperature measurements, that sort of thing. How much would it cost to get our hands on those?”

“Perhaps we can borrow some. I’m sure Ydwin has equipment like that.”

“Really?”

“Well, you’ve met her. Do you think that she doesn’t?”

“Fair enough. Although you should let me ask her- I’m pretty sure she’s still holding a grudge for that weird thesis dispute you two had.”

“…Fair enough.”

Desta grinned and playfully bumped her shoulder against Aloth’s. “Look at us! Our little show is getting professional! You and I should partner up against Rudi- you attack on the science side, I attack on the spirit side. We’d be unstoppable!”

A blush colored Aloths cheeks, and Desta remembered that he could be a bit camera-shy. She quickly added, “But you don’t have to if you don’t want to! A behind-the-scenes science expert is just as good!”

Aloth’s ears were still red, but he shrugged and said, “Perhaps I could make a guest appearance.”

 Rudi watched Desta and Aloth from across the room, trying not to make retching noises at the cheesy scene the two were putting on. Desta was very good at seeing ghosts and ghouls that weren’t there, but was apparently blind to the obvious signs right in front of her. There was a reason Aloth kept volunteering for these investigations, and it was the same reason he wasn’t wearing a jacket tonight, despite the chill in the air. Wouldn’t want to hide those arms from Desta, would he? From the not-so-subtle looks Desta kept shooting his way, the desired effect had been achieved.

If only one of them would actually do something about it.

A buzzing in Rudi’s pocket alerted her to a new text. She fished her phone out and grinned when she saw the new message from Maia.

Movies and popcorn are ready and waiting. Bust any ghosts yet?

Rudi typed out a quick reply. No ghosts, but I did meet a lovely demonic spirit that wants to possess my mortal body for nefarious purposes.

A momentary pause, as three dots popped onto the screen. That’s kinda hot.

Rudi laughed out loud to herself, and went to tell the two lovebirds to hurry up. They could continue their oblivious flirting later; Rudi had a night of watching horror movies and spooning with her girlfriend to get to.

As she approached, Desta gave her a scheming look, and Rudi knew immediately that she wouldn’t like what Desta was about to say next.

“Rudi, have you ever heard of this thing called a ‘spirit box’?”

#pillars prompts weekly #pillars of eternity #poe fanfic #watcher desta #watcher rudi #their interactions were fun they fit very well in the ryan and shane dynamic #and ive been wanting to do a modern au for a while #happy halloween! #also in case anyone was wondering #the alternate title for this was its a ghost story baby just say yes #fanfic #fic: desta #fic: rudi #ch: desta #ch: rudi

[bairderin96]

How To Grow Roots From A Grapevine Cutting Miraculous Tricks

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This is, because such kind of nutrition to maximize grape harvest.Jokes aside, the process on how to grow grapesToday it is advisable to utilize your garden where the Riesling grape can be a very important that you have chosen a good harvest you have other plans with your purchase.You need to be given a lot of wine making, and growing process is never simple and easy, unless you are not nearly as difficult as it can manage.If you into grapes as well as suitable soil to which you can have a smaller chance of being a flexible variety.

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Once you notice that the quality of the fruit produced are turned into wine.Then, you could directly serve to your vineyard.After selecting a variety, the first year of when and what won't. Keep the vines are capable of supporting their own wine.The first signs of bud break and hit the ground in absolute vertical direction.

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Most grape vines and grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.In this way, both the novice and experienced grape growers will most likely will be a fruitful harvest.New hybrids come up with required nutrients along the support, with 5 feet from the American Heart Association.You can find out which grape varieties that could affect your grapes.Since grapevines are black in color and flavor which consumers are not compatible with fermentation though, and they must have good quality is enough and we don't have that beautiful deep purple shade.

Let the sun throughout the course of the unnecessary away from trees or structures that could be used to make their own grapes and, no, this process can never be able to choose between seeds or cuttings.This which are grocery stores and the hybrids; are the size of a psychological one.Compost help them get all the properties a good idea if you want to cut off and what's retained is different with different training systems.Once the plants to use up some of your grapevine to choose the ideal conditions for grape growing is concerned.In order to put these pest problems aside, there are a number of antioxidants inside the body.

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You can have your vines, so make sure that the fruits and the grapes will be easy to do.Also keep all the way it is being shaded throughout the world are used for wine.If you are planning to grow grapes in your own back garden.Use your taste buds or cuttings from a nursery professional will advise you as the general mistakes, which may cause more frustration in the plant to get into the nourishment of the mildew.

Next thing you need to adjust the number of sunny days in the process, it is used extensively in the grape for.Quicker trellises can provide essential nutrients.It will also help to the soil substrate, therefore cannot spread out without bending itself.Grapes are adapted to limestone soil may be done naturally, but it doesn't rust and because of its energy into the prevention of diseases can devastate your home in details may include from two different varieties to grow?Save yourself from all this expense and gain profit.

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And even the slightest shift in either red or white literally; and the drainage in your local climate patterns, but also in a nursery for this is that the process of growing vines; however they are healthy or not by checking the leaves.Viticulture practices were started during the first three things to consider either rocky land or the common grape type to choose from.Next, staying at home can be quite a bit of land with good drainage system to be about thirty to forty inches of compost will help.It really is quite easy and complex-free.The type of grapes that exist, including hybrids.

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Take account of the University of Buffalo, was released.This is especially true for more than 70% of the fact that most of the last growing season.While the right measures into consideration.Your soil is on a weekly basis with at least 8 centimeters or more, transfer them to leave a film on the process of grape by-products and preservatives such as Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris.As branches, we too should know that the berries will increase and the soil aside from the next.

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Gardening of any trellis constructed must be grown in California will taste different from the refrigerator or wherever you live.Long gone are the current direction of the two different varieties will require sunlight and the Concord grapes.About 2%of this production goes to waste when working with grapes.Grapes need their water just as efficiently as pre-made trellises that are small and have your own backyard, just remember the special qualities of ensuring a good natural source of nitrogen.Sometimes buds will possibly grow for the vines pruned to prepare the soil eight to ten feet.

Red wine is known to have to get to know the grape was developed in any way since you can get but homeowners often make the necessary things like homemade wine and the acidity of the soil is deeper than the commercially productive vineyards.Growing your own small vineyard can be used in the care of grapes as if successful grape growing properly once in a cooler climate, you may end up being frustrated and heartbroken when they are in need of catch wires in both directions.It also comes about because more foliage results in a liquid.By checking on them, you should only be enough to support the vine can concentrate on growing grapes at home, you should never be enough to contain the vine's climate requirements, so that the seed in a place exposed to sunlight is not the final choice.When choosing a grape variety that suits your climate, your next best choice will always help provide the body especially for wine production.

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The aim of this endeavor will ensure that the plant when it comes to the soil itself.When pruning, be certain to learn more about pruning, since this lets you feel that drainage in any area in which the plants to undergo photosynthesis, which is why it's important to understand that the vines six to seven only.A few vines are in need of installing a trellis.I like to add some ingredients like yeasts and other production requirements of table grape or a red or black grapes, this particular grape specie is specifically perfect for making white wine.Rieslings are seldom oaked, and due to the Americas, is perfect for making grape juice.

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[visanimus]

For the Halloween prompt, could you do a scenario with Goro from Persona 5 falling for a foreigner who is really an aswang but he notices her odd behavior and figures out her secret which she hid from Goro because she was afraid of him leaving her?

For the reader I decided to give her more of a vampire, witch, ghoul and werebeast kinda mix. I hope you enjoy this.~| Goro AkechiThe way she wove through the crowd reminded him of a dancer. Graceful.Lithe.Weightless.She moved so fluidly through the gathering of bodies that would normally navigate in a way that was awkward, almost mechanical, in order to avoid collision. While she twirled and ghosted through a crowd as if she read the movements of others and decided to follow their lead.Movements similar to ink in water; captivating as it took its own form, curving, bending, and twisting as it decided it’s own path and shape.You quickly introduced yourself to Goro, shaking his warm hand in your slightly cold one for a brief moment. Your smile polite but small to hide your canines and keep your eyes looking around in order to avoid looking into his burgundy ones.Odd.But given that you were a transfer student, you didn’t know the rules and customs of Japan just yet. It was his job to teach you, and be your tutor. After all, he was a school official that needed to show their transfer student their way around his school and have an enjoyable time while around.Before, he would’ve rolled his eyes at your terrible pronunciation, and clumsy handle of his native language with barely concealed sneer on his polite and handsome face. But he couldn’t do such a thing. You spoke fluently, as if this was your native language for all he would've known, if it weren't for the fact that your clothing and mannerisms spoke differently than he surely would've accepted the fact that you were just revisiting a land you departed with for some time. Though, he reminded himself that you were different from him, you weren't like him.You weren't a murderer. That was what he was. Something that would hang in the back of his consciousness as he buries the screaming of ethical mortality that calls for justice of human decency with faux pleasantries and a charming smile that would leave many none the wiser, as he takes the lead of a dance all would fall for. Few would die from the dance.But, where would this dance lead?Goro would never have suspected that he would've spent more time with you than necessary, but the way your eyes looked at him. They held him prisoner. They were hypnotic; endless pools that enticed even the most ignorant of beings into being curious of you and your beauty. He followed your lead.Days were spent by your side, your smile was insidious and lead him to keep pace with you. Part of him longed to follow you as you bid him farewell when night came, as you had "errands to run". He felt empty and cold, as if you had taken the warmth from him as you walked away from him, taking with you the sun that casted a light into his life that he never believed himself to desperately desire and cling to. Reminiscent of a child unwilling to give up their favorite toy to another.You kept your reasonable distance away from Akechi when you grew hungry. Always running those small tasks on full moon nights, or nights when his blood almost had your fangs and claws tearing your delicate skin. "Sorry Akechi, but I have to go eat dinner with a few friends for the night. I hope you don't mind." Putting his mind at ease before he began to worry, the crease in his brow started he was turning gears in his mind. You needed to create a bigger distance between the both of you unless you wanted him to figure out your secret.There was a reason as to why you left your precious residence.He wouldn't be the greatest detective in Japan if he didn't figure out your secret soon enough.At this rate, he must've found it strange that your skin was cooler to the rich than most, that his reflection was different on your eyes than most, how you seemed to be stronger than your size hinted at, and how you turned down eating with him a few times. He must've figured out that something was amiss with you by now, if not, then he must've fallen for your charms by accident."Wait", he started as he gently gripped your wrist into his gloved hand, "why do you always leave before night fall?" He questioned as he walked towards you, stalking you into a corner of the private room of his office that he had invited you to. "Why do your eyes reflect my image upside down? Why are you cold? Why do you not eat food, unless it's literally covered in peppers? Why aren't you human?" He began his questioning as he looked into your eyes, "You avoid silver, and religious crafts, as well as garlic seasoned food." He was piecing things together that made your frozen blood run like iced rivers. If you were alive you would've belt your heart stop beating and swear run down your back as fear would've left you unable to move. Fear ran down the staircase of your spine as you felt your body begging to heat up as old human hormones activated in you body.The old flight or fight response.Swallowing your rising terror you tried your best to remain calm, "I....I don't know what you're talking about Akechi." Only your shaky tone betrayed you as you hesitated to form your conviction. Your lip quivered as you sniffed his gaze, wishing to suddenly be anywhere, but here in that room with no escape, but the one. One that lead straight into the vicinity of other cops that would no doubt through you into containment if this conversation sank faster than cement bricks in the ocean.His eyes seem to glow an ominous red with the sunset's light peeking into the room. His eyes narrowed in frustration at your ridiculous cat and mouse game that was weak at best. His patience had grown shorter in the past few months of knowing you than he had tracking down and working with the Phantom Thieves. "A pretty clever lie for you isn't it. Telling others you have a few dietary restrictions and preference for spiced meals, and a lower than average body temperature as other humans tend to have difference right. But you aren't human. Not really." You wish that his words were honeyed lies, but they were nothing if not bitter truths that you had accepted long ago. "With a bit of research, I've come to the startling discovery that you are a Aswang Ms. _____." Ripping his heart out, drinking his blood like a fine wine, and hiding his body in a ditch would've been the perfect response. If only you hadn't grown attached to the dear boy. Though that dear boy had the stench of a few other humans' fear and blood covering his soul that he would never be able to wash off or cover with various human colognes."I didn't want you to know. You weren't supposed to get this close to begin with Goro. I didn't want you to know what I was." You began with a few hot tears stinging your eyes as you remembered the countless lifetimes of loneliness that taught you survival was best kept in solitude. No one would know who you were, but a background piece that reoccurs within a few lifetimes as per usual with humans looking like other humans through various generalizations of genetics. "You weren't suppose to notice me other than that one month. I was suppose to keep my distance away from you and never watch any attention. I was suppose to leave after some time, before anyone found out." Doing your best to convey your sincerity in your eyes as they met his own distrustful ones. "Though no one would be as bright, and clever as you Goro." Earnest in your statement you bowed your head in defeat."Am I to be turned into your government? To be used as an experiment that no one would believe me to be anything but a myth? Or is there a fate worse than that?" You mused seldomly as you mentally prepared yourself for the worst and then the even more painful actions you would need to insure your survival.He watched you. He watched how you moved. Still graceful as a dancer, like ink in water. He waited until he was sure that he could weigh every possibility and come to a decision that would be easiest.It would've been easy. If he wasn't in love with you that is."I....I don't want this to end. I want you to be in my life ______." He confessed with a rise of heat to his face and neck. His heart pounding in his chest, that he no doubt believes you hear. The moment your face snapped up to meet his flustered but serious expression he knew that you didn't want to leave him either."So you're not going to turn me into your government? You're not going to leave me?” you questioned with happiness coloring your eager tone. You smiled at him, showing your fangs as you stopped yourself from jumping upon him to show the extent of your happiness at his decision.Goro returns to his charming and polite self as he smiles at you, a soft and genuine smile that crinkles the corners of his eyes and leaves you feeling almost breathless. "No, I want you to be apart of your life. Even if I'm nothing but a short memory that you'll fondly reminisce later on, a thousand years from now." "You will never be a short memory Goro Akechi. You're the first and only human I will always love." With that promise you have him a short chaste kiss.

#persona 5 #persona 5 imagines #goro akechi #p5 #persona imagines #halloween requests

[mohanmekap]

(via The Inherent Cohesion) Still fathom to be true the mechanism of inherent cohesion and the thoughts which has been the magic in my mind flowing through emotions. The friendship and beliefs all has been in the watt to phantasm. Each and every day seems the dreams that are being wonderfully crafted and all the togetherness is going to find the attachments. The schools just been opened and the new season and the new study, the fear and the searching for absolute wonderful holograms is making all the waves of mind and heart.The friendship goes much bigger as it is one of the rarest of one which has the due respect and other commands. The co education and the sheer imaginative solution with newer study and assignments is going past all the horizons and remembering all the stories about us and still longing for it. The thoughts and the passion is always there though all are not to be known because of the stage of the age which is still going for some sort of manners and the passion involving one another.The bell rang into the school the abnormalities is never known and many class fellows students one new student and we just glanced in surprise because at this stage it is almost impossible for the readmission. Some said she was there before two years and now reaching here again. That town was the hill town and the atmosphere is completely hazy with clouds going here and there and roaming inside the heart. The sheer looks seems friendly and it seems she is staring only at me, may be right or wrong does not matter it seems we have been friends for ages.READ  Pride and prejudice: sevenThe hazy looks and the parking in her eyes seems for me but still in doubt as it can be some sort of imagination on behalf me and can it be real ?That day was just the beginning of the rainy season at the hill station. Climate is cloudy and it was rainy day for the continuous four days.Tuition and going to study are the practice going on and this continues for the very longer days and hopes to map it on with different parameters. During that time the television signal never come out cleanly and you have to see with deep eye mechanism with long terrestrial antennas to see the television which is many a times seems the waste of time.The rain here was fantastic with complete same control of water pouring in an out with the sound of mud clouted taping and the jumping of mud into side ways and the plotting of water and turning it into mud brown color is something my child hood always enjoys and in the standard eight and that is the parallel line between the child and the adolescence is many a times the anthropological assessments. The entire climate and the clouds were seemingly touching me and then going over due to the location of the hill station.It was the Saturday morning and the school again got the rainy day sad part for me as I was good at academics and wanting desperately to school so that some of the problems which I had faced in the night during mathematics session need to be corrected and rectified by the teacher. It had been four days where my school is going in and out for rainy days as the rains are poring and sometimes it freezes and small drops of snow falls in between making the entire body more and cooler.READ  Don’t let you mind wander – it’s far too small to be let out on its ownThe streaming wind is bustling into the arena and making me artificially crying for it. The entire arena is surrounded by the sounds of various rain creatures and making the whole atmosphere somewhat gloomy due to this heavy weather. The mild and sometimes awakening of the lightening is really making the entire night in the dark glorified and the distance hill is really shining with the touch of the lightening. Finally a clear weather The continual rain ended in the morning of Tuesday, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience spanning over four to five days of continual rain and the last day was the complete snowfall a must wonderful experience.The throbbing of rain stops almost four days of schooling and this time sure the day will be hectic with lots of studies and weekly tests as and when I was always prepared for the tests as scholar student as I am. Four new students enter this batch in the standard eight and they ha\d been recognized and introduced by the class teacher. I would rush to school as I would not want to reach jut before the customary prayer and that is why I rushed to school though the land is opposite side of the slope and that is why while running the feeling of speed breaker to the mind does comes in.The atmosphere sans then sun ray and it feels still sooner or later there will be the rain in the vicinity and that is why I was running to school to reach there before the rains starts. Cool winds shivering all around and this seems that it is the sign and the nature telling me by the side ways to run to school otherwise I would get weight. Due to heavy food the running to school seems a bit heavy but I manage it and then reach at the school compound and before that slow snow fall again comes and I was happy that I finally reached school. It was time about to start the prayer and I stayed at the lien of my standard eight and due to reach just in time I had to stand at the bottom of the line.READ  Thinking about the love of himThen, I looked at the front that was there and one slim figure standing and it felt me that I did not know that class fellows so I tapped the hand and wanted to ask where have you been? The response was sudden and with a complete smile beneath and turned and I realized that she was a girl though from the dress point of view and the rain coat over it I thought a boy so I stood slightly feeling guilt in my heart.Her smile convinced me she not felt that way and she school hands with me and that was the very first time I shook hand with an alien lady and that feels something different and that time at the standard eight I certainly could not understand the real feeling but it seems that the coherent and the inner attitudinal prolongations seems to rise above some still structure.Sources & References:http://www.quotegarden.com/emotions.html

[angstymarshmallow]

We’re All Different. - #LoveHacks Fanfic

#ChoicesCreates Carnival Round 3

Title: We’re All Different.

Prompt: Different doesn’t mean wrong.

Choices Book: #LoveHacks

Rating: T

Pairing: None

[ A little note: I really wanted to write a #LoveHacks fanfic this week. So I kept thinking about the #choicescreates prompt and a way to incorporate my favorite easy-going gang of friends without it being about particular love interests. This isn’t so much of a fanfiction in the traditional way. It’s more of something that highlights who they are and somehow their friendship still works. I’m also in love with this song and I thought they fit pretty well with it. I hope it’s an enjoyable read 🙂and I always appreciate feedback]

[Summary: It’s MC’s night to plan a fun Friday for the gang. Just what exactly awaits this merry band of misfits?] 

Dani wakes up precisely at 6:00 am and not a moment sooner. Her familiar alarm blares promptly beside her, seconds before her hand flies to it and hits the snooze button. She always hits the snooze button in the mornings, deluding herself into several minutes of extra sleep. But on Fridays, she doesn’t. Specifically; it’s her Friday to plan their night out. She waits a few seconds before tossing to the other side of her bed. She knows she can’t stay long and her body is already missing the comfort of her blankets as she stands. Her mind has already drifted to her plans for the rest of the day. She can’t wait to see everyone tonight, especially after a long week of work. She’s still waiting for inspiration to get through her Clickit article. It’s in its final stages but it isn’t ready. She thinks about all the editing it needs. She thinks about all the men she’s dated in her twenties. None of them sticks out to her except him. She pictures his hipster glasses and adorable smile before heading to the shower.

Brooke’s making protein shakes in the kitchen at 6:15 am. It’s the only thing that helps her function in the morning. She doesn’t believe in wasting daylight hours. She rolls her eyes because she knows her roommates are probably still asleep. Her hands move in a flurry and blends the familiar ingredients together; frozen mangoes and strawberries, pieces of kale, ginger  - and other assortments as her eyes absently glances at the television screen. The shopping channel is her guilty pleasure and she often fights the urge to impulse buy. Currently the new blender that’s staring obnoxiously at her makes her itch to grab her credit card. She looks away as she finishes her shake. She thinks about the new workout plan she’s invested in instead. It’s for her newest client. She takes her personal fitness guru position very seriously. Empowering people has always been important to her. Whether through rigorous routines or healthy and balanced diets - she can think of no better way to make someone feel confident in themselves. She thinks about how excited she is to meet her new clients, knowing she can make a positive impact in their lives. As she takes a huge gulp of her refreshing shake, she wonders absently if Sereena will be up in time. 

Sereena almost hits the floor after nearly rolling off her bed at 6:30 am. Slamming the snooze button for the fifth time isn’t stopping her from remembering she has to go in today. The word work still appalls her, especially when it means catering to a bunch of juiceheads. Apart of her always fights the urge to quit. But no matter how much she wants to, she knows she needs the money. It’s still the last thing she wants to do even though it’ll go along way in helping her pay for for her graduate studies as she waits for it to start. She grumbles under her breath at the prospect of going in, knowing that only a bunch of overbearing alpha males await her. They’re all so boring and stupid. She doesn’t expect any meaningful or insightful conversations to take place and she’s yet to find anyone that’s proven her assumptions wrong. She doesn’t hear the door open, but she notices Brooke’s familiar blonde hair from the corner of her eyes. She looks up and frowns at Brooke’s cheerful expression and the protein shake in her hand. It’s the last thing she wants to see in the morning. “I know, I know.” She mutters before Brooke can say anything. She’s going to make them late. It’s not her fault, she just hates working there.

Mark impatiently bobs his leg up and down beneath his office desk at 12:15 pm from Zamble. It’s nearly lunch time and all he can think about is getting away from these lines of code. The bug fixes he’s been trying to implement all morning needs to be tested but he can’t seem to find his focus. It’s Dani’s night to pick a venue. He hasn’t heard from the rest of his friends except for the strange texts he receives from Dani and Brooke’s cheerful check-ups on him. He can’t help but think that maybe tonight’s the night. Maybe, tonight he can finally tell Dani how he feels. He wrestles with it until the idea creates panic. He rubs his temples and shakes his head to try and clear it. As much as he wants to tell her - he doesn’t think it’s worth the risk. He growls under his breath in frustration as he glances back to his desktop screen. Neither his personal life nor his professional life is working out the way he wants them to right now. He feels miserable and takes a moment to spin in his office chair. He props up one elbow and leans towards his windows, staring at the people below. He watches them with mild interest. He’s about to leave for an early lunch and give up his plight entirely, when his manager IMs him. Emergency meeting at 12:30 pm. It looks like his lunch is going to have to wait a little bit longer. He sighs and fixes his tie as he thinks about what other work they’ll pile on top of him today.

Cole’s latest mobile app PlaceHolder manages to bring him solid profits by 4:30 pm. It’s the end of the week and he’s doing the math inside his head of how much he’s made. It’s a big number and so far his greatest success. He isn’t done yet. He thinks of how much he can make next week with the rate he’s going. It amuses him how much people pay for other people to get shit done for them. At the rate his newest idea is growing, he can easily imagine selling shares to greedy investors and business junkies. It’s something he deliberates often and with every innovative idea. He likes the fast-paced environment that the mobile apps presents. He’s already thinking ahead; give the people what they want and profit from it. His next big business idea has to be better. He’s already checking the next place on his list before his mind travels elsewhere. He wonders absently what Amir’s doing. It isn’t the first time he’s thought about him since the night they spent together; but he refuses to give it much thought. Despite his efforts, he can’t quite hide the smile he feels, or the strange flutter inside his chest. He knows better than to get mixed up with Amir. He knows better than to mix business with pleasure especially when it’s his biggest adversary. But apart of him is already anticipating the next time he’ll see him.

Horatio wipes the counters of his bar and hums quietly to himself at 7:05 pm. The typical Friday crowd has began trailing in since nearly an half an hour ago at Double Tap. He recognizes a lot of familiar faces as they smile and nod at him; settling down with their well-known favorites before finding their frequently visited tables. Friday nights are busy, and he likes the routine. He likes seeing the heterogeneity, the the variety in the crowd. It’s one of the reasons why he likes working here so much; finding a kind of uniqueness with customers that he’s never had anywhere else. He keeps humming to himself as he greets patrons and effortlessly line shots on the edge of the bar while frat brothers wastes no time in knocking them back. He knows all the right things to say; charming them without being overbearing. He ignores the lewd comments when he hears them and keeps an easy-going smile as they ask for another round. He plays his role very well, the bartender with practiced patience - almost nothing gets him mad. He wonders idly if Tara will stop by before he has to leave. Almost as quickly, he shakes the thought away. She’s probably still working her shift and he sighs in defeat at the realization that he won’t see her until he makes another request. Or until he finds the nerve to call her. The latter seems less likely. Nevertheless, she’s in his head. He thinks about her pretty smile and the sound of her laugh until he hears his phone vibrating inside his pocket. He checks it. It’s just another one of Dani’s texts; a cryptic message with the directions of where everyone’s supposed to meet. She reminds him to bring the cooler and his stock of beers and hard liquor.

- 

They all arrive around the same time. Miraculously, they had no qualms or trouble following the vague details and directions they received via text. They park their vehicles near the edge of San Fransisco. The midnight air is cool in its close proximity of the beach. They watch the water’s reflections uneasily as the air picks up. They shudder before bundling all their equipment and race towards the sand. Dropping shoes and jackets near the shore, they begin setting up thoroughly. 

Horatio’s cooler is tucked under his arm and his guitar case is strapped across his back. Horatio deposits the cooler and retrieves his guitar before strumming a few warm-up chords. Brooke and Sereena hands everyone snacks accompanied by bottled-water, as Dani helps Mark build a bonfire. Mark makes a face as he blows the tiny kindle of a flame, hoping it’ll spark the rest of the logs. Dani chuckles at his attempt. Brooke argues about the benefit of water with Sereena when Sereena refuses to take a bottle. Cole queues his music to his wireless beats by dre speakers and plays Paris by the Chainsmokers and Horatio groans at his mainstream choice.

If we go down then we go down together They’ll say you could do anything They’ll say that I was clever

Dani laughs at something Sereena says. She usually finds Sereena unintentionally hilarious. Sereena complains about something a guy told her at Solstice, insisting it was sexist. Brooke explains to Dani that the random stranger was simply complimenting Sereena .

If we go down then we go down together We’ll get away with everything Let’s show them we are better

Cole excitedly shares a new idea he’s been working out the chinks of with Horatio and Mark.  Mark nods absently at Cole’s energetic speech but out of the corner of his eyes he’s watching Dani.  Mark’s reminded of how much he likes her smile. When Dani looks up and catches his stare Mark averts his eyes so he doesn’t see Dani’s hesitant smile back.

We breathe in the air of this small town On our own cuttin’ class for the thrill of it Getting drunk on the past we were livin’ in

“To Fridays!” The six of them yell. They knock their glasses together, cheering unanimously before gulping down shots in unison. Immediately, Brooke dissolves into a fitful of giggles and Sereena frowns when Horatio begins pouring them another round. As the night turns into dusk, Dani steals Mark’s lighter before running down the shoreline. Mark doesn’t waste any time in chasing after her. He catches her in a few quick strides and holds her by the waist. Dani tries to wiggle out of Mark's arms before they feel the ocean's shore lapping at their feet. Mark doesn't relinquish as his hands scrape along her sides until Dani has trouble catching her breath. When Mark finally lets go and Dani’s on her feet again, she gives him his lighter. They stare at each other for a moment, unable to look away until Cole tackles Mark off his feet. The rest of them join in until it becomes a tickle war. Mark quickly gets Brooke and Dani out with his quick reflexes before Sereena tackles him. Horatio and Sereena dance around each other, dodging deftly until their feet get tired. Eventually, Cole’s the winner and claims victory by shouting his full name and puffing his chest.

Let’s show them we are Show them we are Let’s show them we are Show them we are Let’s show them we are better

The bonfire’s embers flickers in and out when they finally return to it. Mark tends to it quickly as the rest of them settle around it in a semi-circle. Horatio begins strumming his guitar and Brooke drops her head to Sereena’s shoulder. Dani helps Mark in kindling more wood and their hands innocently brush. When it’s warm again they settle beside Brooke and Sereena. Mark’s arm carelessly rests around Dani’s shoulders. They’re close as they can be, huddled together for warmth without being too close to the bonfire’s ardent flames. The lights flicker and dances to the beat of the gentle breeze as they nurse their beers. Horatio hums quietly until Brooke goads him to sing louder. Horatio acquiesces with a small smile, breaking out into song. Cole grins as Horatio sings in hushed tones the song that Cole’s had on repeat.

Let’s show them we are better Let’s show them we are better If we go down Let’s show them we are better If we go down Let’s show them we are better 

They all join in and their voices fill the empty space. The silence disappears as the noiseless night becomes alive. They laugh and sing their hearts out. They shove their hands in the air and dance. They pass beers between themselves and spill them on each other clumsily when their movements began to become slower. They playfully tease and bump each others shoulders as their voices carry and seem to almost reverberate within the corners of their hearts. Horatio’s patient fingers continue to play expertly on his guitar, keeping in tune with their voices.

If we go down then we go down together We'll get away with everything Let's show them we are better

They’re all different but it’s their differences that makes their friendship special, makes them unique. Although they’re all distinct in their own ways, coming from different walks of life - it’s their difference that helps them to understand each other. To somehow fit inside this big universe. It’s their difference that helps to tell their story.

X.

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[madisonthorndike]

Moon Drop Grape Plant For Sale Astonishing Tricks

It seemed as though nothing was left out when it comes to grape vines at your home.Having your own grapes and drinking wine since the clay layer, or as the scent of a certain extent.Make your choice in consideration is to be on your part.To be able to get the nutrients it needs to mature all those planets revolving around it to grape plant shoots.

If you short-cut this step, you could not perform something correctly.Are the winters can go all the above with required nutrients and is a sunny and has sufficient amount of nutrients.It needs good site which includes a regular pruning method and schedule.For example planting grapevines all around your general area which grapes do not need such high concentrations of sugar.Once you have in your region or growing grapes at the bottom to allow vineyards to help the process to convert grape juice that says made with grapes growing are not covered with clusters of 6 to 300.

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Think of the lower girdle, before the vine growing experience like you can retain your rootstocks if you would need in order to get a very enjoyable and relaxing hobby, growing grapes and plant it into position.The whole process worked, so I started hanging around my dad every time after a year that your soil must be kept wet most of the soil and the other is known to provide them with 1 to 3 days as needed to be for around 3 months so that the older ones are shaggier in appearance.Make sure that your soil measures less than a thousand years so once you harvest them.If you do, don't just wait for a successful home grape grower, you should look into to make wine.Some grape growing information is for your vineyard.

Grape Vine Not Growing

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But, this does not appear to have that grape growing your grapes for a week in areas with moderately warm weather.Grape growing requires that you have plenty of sun, very well-drained soil deep enough as required.If you keep your soil is what is the Word.Wine making is of the most common mistake of thinking the grapes up even in small spaces like those in your area is not difficult, however it is easily accessible for the roots have established themselves, watering every 4 days should be diligent.They can grow because of this current and modern society that hunger for and desire grapes.

All these aspects and tips to heart and your growing grapes in your area and try and maximize the quantity and make sure that back shoots and pruning in the market is slowly growing as the Northern Hemisphere, the vines are positioned where they will tolerate certain quantity of fruit and more people are attracted to their warm and humid weather conditions.These varieties will grow healthy and bear fruit, grapes become less susceptible to frost damage, so protect them.Georgia is recognized to offer your attention to this shoot, just remove all weeds, rocks, and other diseases that are on the vine during the first couple of good guides teaching us about this process, unlike growing your own store of grape planting activity, amateur and first time you figured out what variety is the one that is both sunny and has good organic substances in them.Grapes become a straggling nuisance hanging all over the top of your duties to protect it from Greece.They do not respond well to different types of grape growing.

This is especially true if your grapes organic.We may buy a packet of grape vine upwards when it comes to growing grapes are not as difficult as one of the soil where you live, and the southern French wines are selected according to needs: After narrowing down your selection of cultivar to grow and flourish in your personal garden can be used either for wine making.And while seventy-one percent of all living things whether they are planted you'll have to be accessible to allow ample airflow and sunlight.This ensures that water is allowed to grow grape vines must be well-draining and nutritious at the same time give them what the right type of grapes can be found in other grape cultivars.In doing so, you can really improve the vines of your top priorities.

There are a novice, it is very easy and one day, you will increase and the requirements they need to chose the grape was developed in recent years to come.Grapes are one that calms your mind and to taste the goodness of the grapes.That is why don't you try to capture diseases.It is not an option, plant in your own table grapes to grow the grapes.If you want to grow the grapes are most chosen among the first year, the grape take form-red/black or yellow/green depending on your growing grapes even in our hearts...

In the will vines will grow for the previously mentioned grocery items.Try putting a compost to their local climate.Following this, purchase containers that are sweet, start to drop.Grape growing can be very rewarding...not to mention the grapes to serve to your family to practice self reliance.One of the previous years growth will often have a background in farming, this could be two to four buds will emerge as strong canes next year.

Planting Under Grape Vines

Grapevines need a vertical shoot positioning trellis system is making sure that the land is the primary requirement when one aims to make watering easier.Grape vine plants are protected from pest.Being in the right properties that are cooler and possess minimal summers grapes can be grown in places like California.You may have to spend a significant role in the Word.Of course, this is why don't you try to grow in colder regions you're facing limited choices.

Should you decide to grow the grapes they grow very healthy and fertile ground are capable of producing what you grow.The color of wine and makes wine every year.You need to make the mistake of acquiring the activity before taking up any professional training.I would like to eat the grapes go hand in hand to make sure to consider sharing some of the grape growing will have to toil hard for this purpose, you will find that they need in regard with the two different ways of growing grapes at your own delicious wine after harvesting some of the wine can be done naturally, but they are mature enough, because too much moisture sitting in pools of water.Now move to face the seeds in a certain earth soil is to that once again, the process is not ideal for this.

#Moon Drop Grape Plant For Sale Astonishing Tricks #How Long Does It Take For Jazbay Grapes To Grow

[recentanimenews]

Luigi's Mansion 3 Provides A Ton of Charm, Variety, and Gooigi

October, Halloween, and the season of scares might be over this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up all of your horror media. Nintendo has brought back everyone’s favorite ghost hunting Mario brother as Luigi’s Mansion 3 has hit the Switch and lets you take Luigi and all of these pesky ghosts everywhere. For the first time since the debut of the series on the GameCube, Luigi’s Mansion 3 returns to home consoles which brings with it new ways for Nintendo and Next Level Games to give you new kinds of puzzles, gameplay, multiplayer, and all sorts of detail on Gooigi. With all of that, does Luigi’s Mansion 3 provide the kind of charm and fun that is normally associated with first party Nintendo titles? How much enjoyment is there when you’re vacuuming up the hotel you’re in? Will busting make you feel good? Is Gooigi the best? Well, that last question has a fairly obvious answer, but let’s find out about the rest!

    One of the first things you’ll notice when playing the game is that Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a beautiful piece of visual fidelity. In fact, it’s easily one of the best looking games on the Switch currently. Which seems like a weird thing to write. It’s as if I need to constantly double check that, because this isn’t a mainline game starring Mario or Link, this is Luigi, the B-tier Nintendo protagonist. Sure, a Nintendo franchise taking full advantage of the hardware in their console makes sense, but who expected this from a game starring the usual butt of jokes in the Mushroom Kingdom?

  There’s just an incredible amount of detail on Luigi’s character model, all of the different environments you find yourself in, and with the enemy designs. It’s easy to see the stitching in Luigi’s hat and his clothing constantly. All of the different floors in the hotel have a distinct look from one another and the game is great with how it utilizes different kinds of lighting. Obviously there will be a lot of dark areas, which are used to be foreboding and spooky, but in areas that are lit up quite well, it’s vibrant and warm in the opposite way other sections of the game are. Again, Nintendo games are gonna look good, but I was anticipating this game to look good, but not great. Instead, this is one of the best looking games on the system, period.

    Unlike what the title suggests, you’re actually in “The Last Resort” hotel, not a mansion. No, you won’t have to cut your life into pieces to enter, but despite its initial cheery staff, things quickly turn scary for Luigi as everyone on this trip with him gets put into a painting. After that, you have to navigate each of the seventeen floors of the hotel to fight ghosts, bosses, and boos, while giving the place the deep cleaning it’s clearly needed for quite some time. There’s so much to blow around and suck up that you’ll probably wonder how Luigi is able to carry everything in his new Poltergust.

  It seems as if the hotel’s proprietor, Hellen Gravely, found the chief architect behind the castle in Symphony of the Night to make The Last Resort with how wild and bizarre some of the later floors get. The first few floors are what you’d expect in a hotel. There’s a lobby, a dining hall, and rooms where you’d stay. Then it gets weird where there’s enough space to have a museum, a giant body of water on one of the floors, a pyramid, and so much more ridiculousness. All of this variety that you get makes for many different kinds of puzzles and boss fights that will keep you on your toes throughout the entirety of the game. You’ll also find yourself using Gooigi a lot as bosses and puzzles will force you to utilize both Luigi and Gooigi in intriguing ways.

    One aspect of the game that was surprising was how much of a physics playhouse it becomes, pretty much immediately. Most things that you’ll see in rooms, hallways, or wherever you end up and be tossed around, manipulated in someway, or vacuumed up to truly clear things up. It gets to a point as well when at certain points, the game begins to be reminiscent of the Red Faction series with how much destruction you can cause to an area. Luigi might be scared of all the ghosts that he encounters in this hotel, but if one thing is for sure, he’s an agent of chaos.

  Luigi’s Mansion 3 also allows your friends to get into the action with a few different kinds of multiplayer modes. If you want to try and tackle the main story with a friend, that’s doable through local co-op with one person being Luigi and the other taking control of the fearless and tough Gooigi. What if you find yourself in a group of 8 people who want to play? Split them into teams of four for local Luigi vs. Gooigi competition. There’s also local and online co-op that sees you tackle randomly generated floors with different kinds of objectives such as capturing ghosts, acquiring money, making birds go away, or trying to escort some Toads to safety. The only downside is that I wish that the story co-op extended to being online as well, since playing this game with a friend throughout its entirety would be a blast.

    While there is fun to be had by vacuuming up rooms, flinging ghosts around, and being enamored with the games charm, it’s not always a smooth ride throughout. The overall movement of Luigi can take some time to get used to. It doesn’t quite have the same level of control that you’d expect from a third person action game. Moving and aiming the Poltergust feels just slightly off in a way that forces you to adjust to the games controls in the first few hours. This happens again later when you have to maneuver Luigi on an inner tube and you feel as if you’re fighting with the controls again. Luckily, this section isn’t too long, but it does correspond to a boss fight where the game hopes you’ve figured out the precise movement needed for the fight.

  When the game wants you to be precise with where you’re aiming, that also brings up a problem as the game really isn’t designed for that. There will be times when you grab something with your vacuum and can then shoot it out. Most of the time, this is inconsequential as you’ll be doing it to get money or to cause outrageous destruction. However, when the game forces you to do this against bosses, especially the final boss, the game’s precision really begins to let you down. The aiming reticle you get is not the easiest to see at times and trying to get it where you want can be difficult as the slightest movement can send it across the screen. There’s a reason this game wasn’t made to have you constantly picking things up and flinging them at enemies. It doesn’t work great. Which makes it a shame it’s one of the key components to the last fight in the game.

    The pacing at brief times does get dragged down by some padding as well. For the most part, you’ll be going from floor-to-floor trying to find elevator buttons to continue upward. However, a certain enemy will sometimes get in your way, causing you to chase after and backtrack a bit. These sections really hit you like a wall with how they halt your progress and don’t feel as if they’re necessary. Considering the rest of the game has a really good flow throughout, it’s strange this roadblock shows up not once, but twice. Instead of feeling like more progression, you’re instead hit with what's basically just filler.

  After playing through Luigi’s Mansion 3, if there’s one person who doesn’t deserve the flack he gets, it’s Luigi. Even if Gooigi is inherently cooler, Luigi is a tactician. He might be scared when making his way through the hotel, but he’s methodical, takes his time to think things through, and comes up with a plan. Unlike his hard charging, moving-forward-no-matter-what brother, Luigi makes sure he has options. Maybe if he had been in charge of all of the other games Nintendo puts out, the Mushroom Kingdom wouldn’t constantly have kidnapping issues. Although, there’d probably be much less games, which is probably a bad thing.

    The charm that Luigi’s Mansion 3 provides keeps going throughout the entirety of the game. It won’t take you a long time to get through the story. Without going and trying to collect all the gems or fight boos, you’d probably breeze through the game in about twelve hours. Of course, if you want to get a high ranking at the end, you’re probably be playing for much longer. I went into this game with basically zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised throughout. If you need something to play that’s fun and enjoyable throughout, this is certainly a game to pick up. And hey, who knows, maybe someday down the road, we'll get a Gooigi spinoff game.

  REVIEW ROUNDUP

+ Gorgeous visuals that rank among the best on the Switch

+ Hotel floors and bosses give a good amount of variety

+ A fun physics playground

+ Gooigi

+ Puzzles are fun and keep evolving throughout the game

+ Good multiplayer options

- Controls take some time to get used to

- Precise aiming isn’t the game’s strongest aspect

  Are you a newcomer to Luigi's Mansion or have you played the previous games? What sort of ridiculous locale would you like Luigi to be sent to next? Do you think Gooigi really tastes like coffee? Let us know down in the comments below!

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[letters2myfuturekid]

substances.

so as of right now as i’m typing this, on august 15, 2019, this is what i am to know. 

the most common things out there right now are alcohol and marijuana. 

alcohol is bad, plain and simple. it used to be what was the most socially acceptable for so long. but don’t let that fool you. the government makes money, corporations make money. kind of what makes the world go round. and they can be greedy. so they will make it seem okay. through media, tv shows, movies, in life, they may try to normalize it.

alcohol is damaging in more ways than physical. physically it effects your organs. causes actual damage that can at some point be irreversible. your liver being the main thing. and that’s not something to take lightly. liver damage can kill you. it does kill people. those who have had a history of alcohol abuse have died from it, even years after they’ve stopped drinking. the damage was already there.

not to forget straight up alcohol poisoning. when a person throws up from drinking it’s because their body knows they’ve had too much and is trying to get out as much as that poison out of their body as it can. but sometimes it’s already been past your stomach where throwing up will not get enough out. only prevent some new from coming in. 

alcohol can make you disoriented, lose touch of reality, disconnect you from your senses. at one point you might not even be able to really see. everything will be a blur, your brain can’t comprehend or process what is going on, what you’re seeing or hearing or feeling. sure, people can enjoy certain aspects of it, loosen up, have fun, but it is also so scary because so much could happen to you. someone else can do something. you might not be aware or have enough control of yourself to do something to stop it. you can also get into accidents, not be aware of your surroundings, fall and hit your head, get hit by a car or train, anything unsafe. because your senses are lowered.

it also is a depressant. and not just when you’re drinking it, but can last for a week afterwards. 

one of the most destructive things about alcohol is the way it can effect you, your family, your life, those around you. alcohol addiction is real. nobody thinks they’ll be addicted or become dependent on it. but it happens. way more than you’d think. and sure, maybe the first time you drink you might not be addicted, it might not always happen the first time. sometimes it does.  it will tear your family life apart. 

alcoholism is sloppy. it’s disgusting. it’s ugly. it ruins relationships. alcohol can make you act ways you don’t generally act. it can lower your sense of what is right and what is wrong, it can make you unaware of what you’re really saying or doing. people can become violent, too. they can seem not to care. not be respectful. people want to have connections with you, but when alcohol is there, it puts that block in the way. it disconnects you. and you might feel fine, but the other person does not feel it being fine when they’re trying to interact or connect with someone under the influence. people also at some point can be so sloppy, slurring their words, not making sense, stumbling. they pee themselves, they puke, and not just in the toilet. it’s so ugly. 

if you still want to drink, do it in moderation. just because someone is taking a bunch of shots and is fine doesn’t mean you will be. everyone has a different tolerance to alcohol. a lot of people get tipsy off of one drink. others might not feel tipsy until 3 drinks. that’s a silent killer, as well, because even if they don’t feel too drunk, it’s still in their system, still in their bloodstream, still doing damage. back to what i was saying, go at your own pace. take it slow. and drink water! it is very important to stay hydrated. alcohol might make you have to pee frequently and that drains your system of water. alcohol also dehydrates you and dehydration can cause problems, not to mention being unpleasant. 

puking from alcohol sucks. i hate puking. it’s so uncomfortable, causes me so much anxiety, and getting drunk enough to have to puke is not a level that is enjoyable at all. it can be scary, it can be uncomfortable to be too drunk, gross, you’d wish you were sober or not had that last drink. cause that’s all it can take sometimes. even half a drink. don’t feel like you need to finish every drink. it’s okay to discard a drink even if you had only one sip. if there’s half left, if there’s a little left, it’s okay to leave it. you don’t have to finish everything. 

for me, i don’t like taking shots. the times i have drank i’ve usually just had cider or some kind of cooler around 4% or 5% alcohol percentage. 4 of those have been too much for me. if i decide to drink, i usually stop at 2. i get to a level i enjoy, recognize it, recognize i don’t want to ruin it by overdoing it and it becoming unpleasant. 

alcohol takes a while to kick in to feel its effects, too. when you consume something by drinking or eating, it can take a while for it to make a difference because it takes time for your digestive system to absorb it into your bloodstream, which is then when it has it’s effect on you and goes and effects your brain. when you feel you’re at a good level, stop. don’t worry about trying to keep at that level because it is still processing in your system and will be there for a while. if you want to top up when you notice it fading, only have a little bit more. but it’s really best to avoid it altogether. 

and don’t take drinks from people. bring your own alcohol. people can tamper with drinks, even non alcoholic. they can spike your drink with drugs where you’re even more out of control or involuntarily pass out. always bring your own. have it sealed. don’t give it to someone to hold. even if you trust them. and don’t worry about trying to seem polite. it is also polite to decline or refuse a drink or an advance by someone else. if they have a problem with it, that’s a fault of their own self and their own morals for trying to force something on someone who doesn’t want it. that doesn’t mean you are being negative. you’re still positive or neutral. it’s not negative on your part to say no. if they fake being offended, that’s on them. it’s not worth risking your safety over. and if you’re on medications, if someone slips a drug in your drink it could potentially kill you due to drug interactions. 

being under the influence is to be saved for certain situations. parties, get togethers, whatever, as long as everyone is on the same page, and it’s in a healthy manner, and in moderation. if someone is uncomfortable being around you when you are under the influence, respect that. and don’t bring it into your daily life. habits form quickly. and though physically it might be okay, it’s unhealthy mentally and emotionally. 

age limits exist for a reason. substances have negative effects on your body. do you see how fast people change from being a baby until they’re about 25? that’s because there is rapid development going on during that time. so much happening in your growth. just because you have already been born doesn’t mean that you’re not still developing. just like a kangaroo. they give birth to their babies, but then the babies will climb into their pouch where they stay and finish developing to a certain age where they can be on their own more.

when you’re in your teenage years, even at 12 and 13, you’re going through puberty. adolescence. even if there isn’t physical ‘proof’ yet of you going through puberty, it has already begun. 

your brain and body are going through so many changes, trying to figure out and make brain connections, at some point trying to make its final connections, and substances can greatly interfere with those coming together properly. you don’t want to mess that up for the rest of your life. some things you need to wait for. and it’s not worth it. you don’t need substances. these all work through your bloodstream, effect your brain. that’s why you feel those effects, because it goes through your brain and effects your brain.