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ducktoonsfanart · 3 months

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Junior Woodchucks and Chickadees - Kids scouts group - Duckverse

This is also my gift to my friend from Instagram and Deviantart, but I also drew this for Scouts Day, which is celebrated on February 22nd. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, was born on that day in 1857, who was also the founder of scouts (the first scout camp was Brownsea Island Scout camp) in 1907. On the same day, his wife Olave Baden-Powell was born, but in 1889, she too was credited with founding the Girl Scouts, just as Robert Baden-Powell was credited with founding the Boy Scouts. While the whole world celebrates the Scout Day on February 22, in America it is celebrated on February 8. Yes, those scout groups of either boys or girls help to improve their knowledge and skills and to get along better in nature and not be at home all the time in a closed space. Those scouting organizations are still active today.

Yes, I drew Donald's nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie together as the Junior Woodchucks, in which they are much more disciplined than before, and there is Gyro's nephew, Newton who is also a member of the Junior Woodchucks. There is also Sonny Seagull (Garvey Gull), who, although not a member of the Junior Woodchucks, is still best friends with Donald's nephews, so he is often with them. Unfortunately, he is an orphan. Incidentally, it is also the anniversary of the comic "Operation St. Bernard" published in February 1951 and written and drawn by Carl Barks and that comic was the beginning of Junior Woodchucks. Besides them, there are also Daisy's nieces, April, May and June (version from the Dutch comics), but as the Littlest Chickadees, a girl scout group and dressed in uniform. There is also Bertie McGoose or Grand Mogul, the leader of the Junior Woodchucks, also one of Donald Duck's best friends from childhood. And there are their parents, Aunt Daisy, Uncle Donald and Uncle Gyro Gearloose from Little Helper, watching their kids have fun and socializing while in scout groups. I mostly drew by combining styles from European comics. And yes, Huey holds the Junior Woodchucks Guidebook, which contains all the important information and is a veritable encyclopedia for young curiosities.

I hope you like this drawing and sorry for some mistakes I made. Feel free to like and reblog this, just don't copy or use my same ideas without crediting me! Thank you! And once again, Happy Girl and Boy Scout Day!

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ru5t1npeac3 · 2 months

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#tf2 fanart #tf2 #tf2 sniper #tf2 scout #team fortress 2 #team fortress sniper #team fortress fanart #team fortress scout #tf2 speeding bullet #speeding bullet #not a huge fan of this but its ok #worlds slowest artist here…#this took allll day bros.

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cakesplice · 1 year

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the ultimate fashionista // valentine's day edition

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context in tags 🏷️

#danganronpa #nagito komaeda #talent swap #i missed him so much i made TWO covers instead of one >_<#aughhh this was supposed to be post nwp but i forgot his prosthetic (as per usual) so consider this non despair au #au in which he gets healthier and is scouted on the streets after graduating from hpa because he is the prettiest b*y in the world <3 #dw there will be komahina #this is alr kmhn coded LOL #fashionista au #🍒🍰#IM THREE DAYS LATE BUT SHHH #who am i to not post on vday <3 thats MY holiday wtf

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rabbitcruiser · 2 years

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International Day of The World's Indigenous People

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9 pays tribute to the indigenous communities of the world. The latest data reveals that there are about 370 to 500 million indigenous people living in 90 countries. These communities are noted to have their own unique set of languages, traditions, cultures, and governing systems. For many indigenous groups, the systems that their ancestors have followed for centuries have stood the test of time by serving them with positive outcomes to date. Many indigenous people’s special bond and connection with nature have also led to the protection of the general environment. However, on the other side, several indigenous communities face difficulties due to a central government’s covert and overt attempts to control their lives. This has led to indigenous people’s rights violations where they would have otherwise ensured peaceful and harmonious lives for them.

History of International Day of The World's Indigenous People

The first International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was officially celebrated in August 1995. The day had been brought into existence when the 49/214 resolution was passed by the U.N. General Assembly on December 23, 1994. August 9 was chosen as the commemorative date because that was when the first meeting of the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights was held. Every year, the day is honored by governments and organizations holding education forums and conferences to meet and discuss the social issues faced by indigenous groups worldwide. People are also given information on any ongoing and/or upcoming activities and projects that are being undertaken to help the target communities. Every year, the theme changes to shed light on a pressing topic, and the theme for the year 2021 was ��Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.’

The social contract theme is a call for accountability in the general populations’ interaction with the indigenous communities and their resources. Over the years, many indigenous groups have found themselves to be on a disadvantageous terrain in the face of urban development projects that have destroyed and denigrated their lands and territories. The central governments and builders involved in such projects never sought permission from or even spoke with the indigenous communities before they took the developmental steps. Organizations and agencies like the U.N. and UNESCO have made efforts for constitutional/legislative reforms for dominant indigenous groups. Yet, the efforts must be focussed on bringing everyone together in the cause, leaving none behind.

International Day of The World's Indigenous People timeline

1982 First U.N. Meeting on Indigenous People

The U.N. holds the first meeting on indigenous people by forming the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.

1995 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

The first International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is celebrated by the U.N. General Assembly.

2005 - 2015 Indigenous People’s Decade

The U.N. proclaims 2005 to 2015 to be the ‘Decade of Action and Dignity’ for the indigenous communities.

2019 Indigenous Languages Year

After a startling 2016 report on the danger of more than 2,000 indigenous becoming extinct, the U.N. declares 2019 to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages in order to create awareness.

How To Observe International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

Learn about indigenous groups

Learn an indigenous language

Stand by indigenous groups

History related to indigenous people is always interesting to read and learn about. They have their own sets of beliefs, customs, languages, and cultures. Their daily lifestyles are also often connected with nature, be it animals, trees, certain plants, or lakes/rivers.

The U.N. declared the years 2022 to 2032 the decade for indigenous languages. The goal is to bring to attention the dying languages, since most of them are not taught in schools or are used by the general public. Losing a language is losing an important facet of the history and culture of a people.

The best way to celebrate this day and the rest of the year is by vowing to stand by indigenous groups. The indigenous people have the right to freely choose however they wish to live, much like any other living being on this planet. Protecting their rights also in turn protects your rights in the long run.

5 Interesting Facts About Indigenous People

80% of the world’s biodiversity

4,000 indigenous languages

High poverty rates

Short life spans

Leaders in protecting the environment

Around 80% of the world’s biodiversity is in places where indigenous groups are living.

The 5,000 indigenous communities in the world are credited with having about 4,000 languages.

While the indigenous communities account for only 5% of the world’s population, they make up 15% of the world population that is living in poverty.

Indigenous communities, due to a lack of awareness, have shorter life spans as they die of preventable diseases like malaria and H.I.V.

Studies have shown that the fauna and flora, and biodiversity thrive and flourish where indigenous people reside.

Why International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is Important

It’s a celebration of indigenous people

It’s a celebration of indigenous languages

It’s a celebration of the freedom to live

Indigenous people form an essential and crucial part of not only our planet’s history, but also how human beings have come to make systems to lead fruitful lives. The indigenous people’s cultures, customs, and traditions are interesting to learn about for their uniqueness and for what they teach us about the universe and the bigger picture.

Language, at its core, builds the identity of a people. The involvement of the different phonetics, grammar rules, and formal/informal styles can tell one a lot about where a community has come from, and how their history has shaped them. The same is the case with indigenous languages. The problem lies in their endangerment, and this is why we must strive to preserve them.

The freedom to practice our rights on a piece of land that has shaped our communities for centuries should not be taken away from anyone. The freedom to practice our customs, traditions, and general lifestyles is another important aspect of living a worthwhile life. For these very reasons and many others, we should join indigenous people in their right to live and flourish however they like.

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smashpages · 10 months

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Out this week: Orson Welles: Warrior of the Worlds #1 (Scout Comics, $4.99):

Milton Lawson and Erik Whalen show us what life might have been like for director/radio personality Orson Welles if War of the Worlds had actually been real.

See what else is arriving at your local comic shop this week.

#scout comics #orson welles #orson welles: warrior of the worlds #comics #comic books #new comic book day #can't wait for comics #ncbd #new comics day #new comics #comic covers #new comics wednesday #out this week #erik whalen #milton lawson #war of the worlds

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grow-bettah · 2 months

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i made tteok from scratch today because i miss korea. I was there for four weeks... greatest four weejs of my life the food was so good. guys i think c!mumbo will be partly korean because i want . to show my appreciation for korea. also the nature was chill as hell. i miss that campsite in yanyang every day.......

#south korea #tteok #i was there for wsj23 btw.#the one that got cancelled #because of a hurricane #four days before the end #wsj 2023 #world scout jamboree #yea #> osha talks #rambles #yangyang

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murderousink23 · 3 months

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03/12/2024 is World Day Against Cyber Censorship 🌎, World Glaucoma Day 🌎, National Baked Scallops Day 🇺🇸, National Girl Scout Day 🇺🇸, National Plant a Flower Day 🌷🇺🇸

#world day against cyber censorship #world glaucoma day #national baked scallops day #national girl scout day #national plant a flower day

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cinewhore · 3 months

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I need to print maps and then i need to buy all my favorite movies and shows and afterwards maybe buy all my favorite albums and then i need to write down my entire contact list and then print all of my photos and d save them in an album and maybe I’ll buy my favorite video games too and then-

#i guess we’re making the transition to living analog #which shouldn’t but we are not in an analog world at all #so much shit is hard to do without a phone or computer or a fucking email #but i have noticed that the cell towers have been going out more frequently #and i was a top Girl Scout #so that means i need to be prepared in the event that i can’t access it for a number of days #but even that means taking out cash from my bank #but what does that even matter because cash is essentially useless without tech/people #which again states my point that money is fake but anyway #now that’s what i call blogging

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arch-dieangelo · 1 year

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I KNOW IT’S SELFISH, BUT I WANTED MY OWN LIFE

¹ the ti.tan’s curse, rick r.iordan ² the bad beginning, lemony snicket ³ the ti.tan’s curse, r.ick ri.ordan ⁴ jane mersky leder ⁵ the battle of the labyr.inth, ri.ck rio.rdan ⁶ always gold, radical face

#mutuals can interact plz dont if ur a personal #& DI ANGELO—BIANCA.#MINE.#META.#like i said. only tangentially related to him.#i never ever would blame her for joining the eternal girl scouts. she did what she thought was best! and she was ALSO a child.#by that point she had been responsible for nico for 70+ years. imagine the exhaustion #she was under the assumption her parents were dead and that it was literally just her and nico against the world.#so she finds out shes a demigod and immediately joins up with a crew of immortal girls! i support her!#do i think that IF bianca had lived that nico and her would have had a good relationship?#absolutely not.#she was under way too much stress even if they both lived together at chb #or even if she was still with the hunters. because then nico is alone. theyd constantly worry about eachother even apart. it would be #unhealthy. always. theres no way around that #SHE DIED AND THE GODDESS SHE PLEDGED HER IMMORTAL LIFE TO WAS JUST LIKE OH WELL /SHRUG.#meanwhile her FATHER went 'damn i'll use the backup kid'#THAT HE MADE HER RAISE.#will always be angry about this whatever. whatever.#at the end of the day its the gods fault. and yes i do blame hades! he is not free of this he was a shitty dad.

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pleckthaniel · 5 months

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I need to follow some minecraft blogs

#sorry minecraft is the only thing i care about rn #im literally spending 9hrs a day on my survival world lol #i think the hyperfixation will chill a little once the holidays are over #scout talks

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todaysdocument · 2 years

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Japanese Americans incarcerated at the Portland Assembly Center published this newsletter, 6/5/1942. The Evacuazette documents life in the converted livestock exposition center.

File Unit: Unsolicited Testimony J, 1981 - 1982

Series: Unsolicited Testimony Files, 1981 - 1982

Record Group 220: Records of Temporary Committees, Commissions, and Boards, 1893 - 2008

Transcription:

EVACUAZETTE

VOL. I No. 6 North Portland, Oregon Friday, June 5, 1942

VOLUNTEER BEET WORKERS LEAVE SUNDAY

According to state WCCA manager, Ernest Leonetti, the departure for Malheur County sugar beet fields may be delayed till Sunday night in order to include the late arrivals. He added that some of those who came here early today have shown interest in this particular outside employment proposition. As yet, the authorities do not definitely know how many are volunteering for this group.

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GRADUATION WEDNESDAY

Commencement exercises for the many high school and grade school graduates will take place in the arena next Wednesday evening, June 10. The main speaker for this occasion will be Dr. I. G. Nace, of the Council of Churches of Portland. Rev. Bernard Montgomery of Central Presbyterian Church will give the invocation. Mrs. Y. Sato is the general chairman of this program.

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ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition of the works of art by talented persons in this center opened today and will continue until Sunday. This is the first known art display to be conducted in any of the Assembly Centers. The age of the artists range from 11 to 60 years.

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520 ARRIVED TODAY FROM WASHINGTON

627 MORE EVACUEES DUE ON SATURDAY

The arrival of 520 evacuees from Yakima Valley aboard a special 12-car train swelled the ever-growing population of the North Portland Assembly Center to an off cial[sic] figure of 3052. The trains reached here at approximately 6:00 a.m., one hour behind schedule, bringing evacuees from Wapato, Wenatchee, and Kennewick, Washington. The newcomers were greeted by several hundred early birds, who managed to forgo a few winks. The new arrivals got off the train by families and filed through the gate into the building to register and receive instructions before proceeding to their new quarters. Soldiers that accompanied the special train helped to carry small packages of the elderly evacuees as well as aid them in getting off the train. While the new arrivals were getting acquainted with the environment a crow of volunteer workers unloaded the baggage onto the platform. The population figures are slated for another boost tomorrow with the arrival of approximately 628 evacuees from Yakima, Toppenish, and Wapato, Washington. The Yakima Valley contingent of 528 is expected to reach here by a special train by 6:00 a.m., while another aggregation of a 100 from Lyle, Washington is due here via bus sometime in the afternoon.

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ANOTHER NEW ARRIVAL!!

A bouncing baby boy was boring into Mr. and Mrs. E. Saito's household at 8:00 a.m. today by the proverbial stork. Dr. Kinoshita attended the birth at the County Hospital.

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2000 PERSONS ATTEND SHOW

In sponsoring their 2nd movie, "Sun Valley Serenade," the Recreational Department ran up against much difficulty in the form of a faulty projector The first showing was held as scheduled on Tuesday night, June 2, but the second showing billed for 9:30 was held over till Wednesday night. Approximately 2000 persons viewed the gay, romantic, musical, spotlighting the nations IA Band, Glenn Miller and his orchestra. A short subject entitled "MagicCarpert[sic] of Movietone" was shown as the added feature.

[within box with dotted outline]

ANNOUNCEMENT! The EVACUAZETTE will not accept mimeograph orders from other departments on days of publication.

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS!

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EVACUAZETTE

[underlined]EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in Chief

Yugi Hiromura

Associate Editor....... Feature Editor......

Umeko Matsubu Tokiyuki Aoki

Business Manager..... Sports Editor......

Ted Tsuboi George Hijiya

News Editor..... Art Editor.....

Taka Ichikawa Chiseo Shoji

Published Semi-weekly

Distributed without charge

BE PREPARED

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law

To help other people at all times

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

The scout oath, watchword of a million American Boy Scouts. Words familiar to millions of other follow Americans. The Boy Scouts of America, the admiration of a nation.

Here as well as else where, the boy scout perform their daily duty of service in a typical scout manner.

In this center, the boy scouts carry on with their duty, being prepared whenever the need arises. Being of service to the entire center in every possible way, besides their regular drum and bugle practices. Each morning the boy scouts raise old glory to the mast; and each evening lower her to rest. Ushering, guarding, first-aid, and numerous other lines of work are a part of the daily routine performed by the boy scouts. From dawn to dusk, the services of the boy scouts never cease.

They need no words of praise or gratitude, for the tasks they perform are part of their duty to aid other people at all times. And seldom are words of appreciation expressed to the boy scouts for the public knows too well that the tasks performed by them are in the line of their duty. Without expressed words of praise of gratitude, the boy scouts carry on, knowing there is a job to be done.

To the boy scouts add our words of sincere appreciation. The cooperative spirit of the boy scouts has proven invaluable to all of us. That their spirits has proven invaluable to all of us. That their spirit has proven invaluable to all of us. That their spirit of cooperation should be a practice we must all acquire some day in the near future. To you, we say "Thanks a Million."

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Services in commemoration of the dead which have been held annually will not be discontinued. A joint Memorial Day service, sponsored by all the religious organizations, will be held in the Chapel, May 30, from 9 to 10 A. M. After the services, the priests and the ministers are to go to both cemeteries and also to Mt. Scott.

With Reverend Terakawa as chairman, the following program has been arranged: Flag ceremony, opening address, meditation, flower offering, sacred chanting, incense offering, scripture reading, prayer, sermon, sermon, closing address.

[inside box with caricature of an Asian man with glasses, collared shirt, tie, and a large pencil behind his ear]

-BY-

[in bubble letters]SCOOP.

Hello everybody! I think I will quote a letter from a girl friend this time to show you how much they mis me on the outside.

(Quote)

My dear Stinky:

I miss you so much up here that I think I will add another boy friend to my list to make up for you Of course, honey, he can never take your place as he has money, looks, clothes, and the cutest sport coupe and stuff that you never had. Have you still got that mop-hair full of knots? Remember, sweet, on those full moonlight nights, when you and I used to sit under a spreading apple tree --- and untie the knots in your hair? My goodness, it seems like a long time since you slapped me in the face and broke your hand, well, I'll always remain true to you so don't worry, and write back soon.

Lovingly yours

M. H.

(Unquote)

I guess this letter will prove to all you bums that I have some personality and from nowon[sic] please show some respect for me. Nuff said, as I hate to talk about myself all of the time

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BY THE GATE

I stood by the gate and saw them pass,

Sorrowful, yet eager and then alas,

With misty eyes and cheerful shouts,

"Be seeing you , in a month or there-abouts."

With feeling of anxiety and of aweness

I stood by the gate and saw them pass.

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MEETING NOTICE!

All Senior and Regular Boy Scouts will meet, Monday evenings in the Arena starting at 8 P. M.

Boys interesting in scouting are urged to attend.

#archivesgov #June 5 #1942 #Japanese American incarceration #Japanese American history #Asian American history #World War II #WWII #Portland #Oregon #beets #graduation #Boy Scouts #Memorial Day

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potatoesandsunshine · 7 months

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the thing about max is... if you put a problem in front of him he will solve it. this means that a lot of work goes into intercepting problems before they can get in front of him. corporal vale got away with a lot in the hinterlands because everything was so chaotic but baron desjardins in emprise du lion got a very polite, very detailed note from the ambassador about the importance of the herald's time after she found out he told him about the three high dragons in the area

#like... if he ever finds out about all the requests the advisors are denying bc they know he'll spread himself too thin to save the world #it will be. extremely bad in the inner circle for a few days.#one or two of those scouts at every camp are charged with keeping things away from the herald of andraste and they are VERY skilled #it's just... you put someone up on a pedestal right? and you give them a lot of power that you can't take back.#but if you're good enough you can still AIM them at and away from things #if i was josie leli and cullen i would absolutely never fucking want the inq anywhere NEAR a high dragon #if he dies the entire world is fucked FOREVER. NOBODY ELSE can close rifts! why are they letting him fight dragons!!#max 'helen of troy' trevelyan #i'm just saying there's gotta be at least SOME information control

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dxppercxdxver · 1 year

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and now for something completely different!! (it is once again that collaboration with @chiropteracupola)

you already know i love you

A crisp spring breeze crested over the hilltop near Teufort Manor, ruffling grasses and skirts alike with warmth and the promise of better things to come. It was saturated with sweet lavender and the tang of onion grass, and Filomena took a deep, soothing breath, letting the dawning season blossom in her lungs, before another explosion rocked the bucolic meadow.

“Do you suppose they’ll hurt themselves?” she murmured, licking her finger to turn over a page in her book, some dense medical volume in Ansel’s native German filled with extensive diagrams and footnotes she could barely follow. Beneath her, Ansel shifted, peering across the clearing. Far off in the distance, Jeremiah and Mikhail were continuing their jovial pyrotechnics; chain-shot whistled and cracked against pine bark, rippling out on the wind, whooping and guttural laughter nipping at the echo’s heels.

“Oh,” Ansel said, adjusting his glasses as he peered over Filomena’s shoulder, “almost certainly.”

Filomena snorted, knocking her head against Ansel’s temple.

The two of them were curled up underneath a sprawling oak whose roots gnarled and twisted into shapes almost resembling waves. Its whorls provided a comfortable place to lie down with a friend and a good book, both of which Filomena was fortunate enough to have to hand. Of course, Ansel bore the brunt of the wooden seating, as she was quite neatly slotted into his lap, but he was hardly complaining, and the good doctor made more than adequate a cushion for such an occasion. Beside them sat two glasses of cider newly dredged up from the mansion’s cellar, sweating in the sun. The scent of apples was barely noticeable over the milieu of wildflowers and the cool water of the nearby river, but its company was not to be ignored.

Cocking her head away from the deafening blast of cannonfire once more, Filomena laughed. “Are we at all obligated to stop this?”

“Not at all, Liebling.” Ansel smiled, wrapping his arms around her waist. “I have every faith they will remain in one piece.” Pausing, he pursed his lips, fighting off the grin pulling at his cheeks. “More or less.”

“Of course.”

Shaking her head with an incurable fondness, Filomena tapped her thumb against Ansel’s knuckles, rough and cracked from years of equal parts caustic chemicals and dirty fighting, before feeling for the twin bands that encircled his middle finger. They sparkled in the afternoon light, new gold as yet untarnished by neither time nor bitterness. While Filomena’s own ring was nothing to sneeze at, all delicate etching imbued with adoration, she admired the interlocking pieces of Ansel’s jewelry. Daniel had made them, so of course they were lovely as they were unconventional.

Her reverie was broken shortly after by the loudest blast yet, punctuated by the splintering of wood and a triumphant holler. When she looked up, Jeremiah was beaming, gesturing to a swath of leveled trees with flailing arms and calling out to her.

“Mina! Mina, didja see that?”

“Yes, darling, I did!” Filomena cried, waving from her spot seated atop Jeremiah’s husband. “It was spectacular!”

“Hallelujah!” Pumping his fist, Jeremiah ran to Mikhail, who was lumbering toward the makeshift camp under the tree. He leapt up into the gunner’s waiting embrace, whooping as he went.

“Hey, Micky, she saw! She saw!”

Mikhail rolled his eyes, but nevertheless swept Jeremiah into an expansive twirl so that his legs flung out in all directions and he looked as though he could take flight with glee. When he touched ground again, Jeremiah nudged Mikhail’s elbow. “D’ya think the Doc was watchin’?”

A rumbling guffaw tore itself from Mikhail’s throat, bounding around the clearing. He ruffled Jeremiah’s hair with a hand wrought from iron, and Jeremiah shouldered him in return.

“What’re you laughin’ at?”

“You are…” Mikhail seemed to consider his words as they drew closer. “Cute. I see why Doktor likes you.”

“Hey! I ain’t cute! Mina, tell ‘im I ain’t cute!”

“Well, I’m afraid I have some bad news,” Filomena grinned, gently closing her book around her finger.

“Agh! Betrayed!” Drawing a hand to his forehead, Jeremiah sprawled across Filomena’s lap, face contorted in mock agony. “By my own wife, no less!”

“I’m sure you’ll live.” Bending down, Filomena pressed a quick kiss to his lips. Immediately, Jeremiah sprung back to life, sitting upright.

“It’s a miracle! I’m cured!”

“A veritable scientific anomaly,” Ansel agreed with a wink, reaching for Jeremiah’s hand and twining their fingers together. “One I will be sure to study at great length.”

“Aw, you flirt.” Succumbing to giggles moments later, Jeremiah tugged Ansel through a gap under Filomena’s arm for a clumsy, beaming kiss. She cast her eyes over to Mikhail, who was settling in beside the three of them, and found herself stifling ungainly chortles as he examined her plight, tangled between her husband and her husband’s husband. Reaching out, Filomena gripped Mikhail’s shoulder like a lifeline.

“Jeremiah, dear,” Filomena choked out through suppressed laughter, “while you know I love you very much, I am also— rather struggling to breathe.”

“Oh, shit.” Scrambling backward—very nearly clipping her nose with his head—Jeremiah disentangled himself from under Filomena’s arm until he was straddling her lap, hands laced behind her neck. “Hi.”

“Hello.” Smiling, Filomena twined her fingers through Jeremiah’s hair, admiring the smattering of freckles splashed across the bridge of his nose. His blue eyes shimmered green with the foliage around them, and flaxen hair shone like spun gold.

“You are beautiful,” Filomena said before the rest of her mind caught up, but when it did, she found she still meant it. Ducking his head, Jeremiah’s cheeks flushed, and he reached for her glass of cider.

“Says you,” he mumbled.

“I do.”

Taking a long swig, Jeremiah eventually replaced the empty glass and laid his hands on Filomena’s cheeks.

“Love you, Mina.”

Jeremiah leaned in, resting his forehead against hers, breath fogging against her spectacles. She wanted to tell him she loved him too, but the gentle silence that enveloped them felt too precious to interrupt, and so she simply hoped he knew what she meant, what she would always mean.

Sighing, Filomena began to recline against Ansel’s chest again, before he raised a hand in protest.

“Ey! Save some for the rest of us!”

“Sorry,” Filomena chuckled, shimmying to the side until there was no interruption between Ansel and Jeremiah. Her book had long fallen by the wayside, and she scooped it up as she nestled herself between Ansel and Mikhail, dodging Jeremiah’s stray boot.

“Nice, isn’t it?” she whispered, more to the wind than anyone in particular, watching Jeremiah fiddle with Ansel’s tie, dot kisses along his jaw.

“Да,” came a soft whisper from behind her. When she turned, Mikhail was looking down at the scene before them, expression infectiously serene. “Is nice.”

“Misha, are you talking about us?” Ansel called, muffled under Jeremiah’s bear hug.

Mikhail’s amusement reverberated outward from deep in his stomach, rippling through Filomena and dragging her along with his levity. “Only good things, Doktor.”

“I should hope so, mein Schatz!” Although Ansel clearly meant to say more, Jeremiah pulled him into a crushing hug and abruptly cut him off, the both of them cradled in light and warmth. Filomena kicked her heel into Jeremiah’s thigh.

“Let the poor man recover, darling!” she exclaimed, guiding him back into her lap. “I do apologize for my husband’s despicable behavior, Mr. Ludwig.”

“And I, mine, Mrs. Thornton,” Ansel returned, kissing her cheek. “Really, Vogel, you ought to know better.”

“You two are insufferable.” Groaning, Jeremiah flipped over, positioning himself across the row of thighs that formed a convenient mattress. “Why did I ever marry you?”

“Hmmm, because you love us?” Filomena said, tapping his nose.

Ansel chimed in with a raised finger. “And because you are a man of miserable tastes!”

“Ah, yeah, that’s gotta be it.”

Soft grin spreading across his face, Jeremiah let his eyes flutter closed, resting his hands across his stomach, and a pleasant quiet began to settle around them, guided on the maple seeds fluttering to the ground. The hopefulness of springtime was practically infectious, with the four of them together like this.

Inhaling long and slow, Filomena tucked her head into Ansel’s ribs, and he draped his arm over her shoulders, slender fingers finding purchase in the brocade of Mikhail’s coat. If she was not mistaken, Jeremiah was already drifting off, heart slowing to a crawl against her legs. Mikhail’s steady breaths worked to lull them all into a timeless, dreamlike state, where the world seemed to turn at a snail’s pace around them.

“I adore you,” Filomena mumbled, uncertain as to whether or not her loves had heard her. Not that it mattered, of course, but then Ansel’s “Süße Träume,” and Mikhail’s, “Спокойной ночи,” and last of all, Jeremiah’s, “Love ya,” reached her ears, and her chest all but glowed with the vibrancy within.

The distant chirp of birds lulled her into a gentle sleep.

#dialogue heavy fic? in My writing? it's. honestly about as likely as you think this is a rarity #also!! here's to basically Straight Fluff again #idk what to do with myself they're not even In A Situation #they're just being lovely and kind and wonderful to one another <3 #and they're in love!! sort of!!!#to clarify in case what's happening in em's and my brains isn't clear to the outside world:#the dynamic is mikhail/ansel -> ansel/jeremiah -> jeremiah/filomena #filomena and ansel are not Together they are just extraordinarily physically affectionate #but yeah.... they're having a nice day......#once again i have put Seasons into my writing but y'know. fucka you #anyway. i am going to combust and explode upon the floor now #radio free junebug #my writing #flintlock fortress #team fortress 2 #the scout: jeremiah thornton #the heavy: mikhail andronikov #the medic: ansel ludwig #the enforcer: filomena pauling #yeah..... Yeah......#oh and title is froooooom. someone else's song by wilco

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