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escapeaging · 1 year

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masonrxpharmacy · 16 days

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Hey there, beauty squad! Let's talk about something real: the filter frenzy. According to a recent Pew Research Center, over 80% of teens in the US use social media, and a significant portion use filters to "enhance" their appearance in photos and videos. We get it – wanting to look your best is natural. But here at Mason Rx Pharmacy, we believe true beauty radiates from within.

Why Ditch the Filters?

Filters are fun, but they can create unrealistic beauty standards. Studies show constant exposure to filtered images can lead to lower self-esteem: and a distorted perception of beauty. Wouldn't you rather rock your natural glow with confidence? ‍♀

Mason Rx: Your Partner in Inner & Outer Beauty

At Mason Rx, we believe beauty starts from within. That's why we offer a massive selection of over 450+ health and beauty supplements designed to help you achieve a radiant complexion, healthy hair, and strong nails – all naturally!

Here are some Mason Rx must-haves to ditch the filters and embrace your natural beauty:

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User Testimonial -

"I used to be so self-conscious about dry skin, but since using Suave Moisturizing Body Wash, my skin feels amazing! It's helped my confidence soar." - Sarah K., College Student

2. White Diamonds Body Radiance Perfumed Body Powder (2.6 OZ): Keep things fresh and fragrant with this classic, light-scented body powder.

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"This body powder is a lifesaver in the summer heat! It keeps me feeling cool and confident all day long." - Emily J., Marketing Professional

3. Neutrogena - Beach Defense - Water + Sun - SPF 70 (1.0 FL OZ): Sun protection is essential for healthy, glowing skin. This broad-spectrum SPF 70 sunscreen provides powerful protection against harmful UVA/UVB rays.

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ayudaorganics · 4 months

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govitarevesby · 5 months

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nayoungs-archive · 8 months

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𝐢. 𝗇𝖺𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀'𝗌 𝗌𝗄𝗂𝗇𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗀𝗎𝗂𝖽𝖾!

disclamer! these tips are all from experience, they've been tried and tested by yours truly. please note that i am not a skin specialist, and if you have any major skin concerns, visit a dermatologist! always remember that you are beautiful just the way you are, and these tips are aiming to help you achieve a healthier overall lifestyle.

i. skin types: everyone's skin is different! so, the first and most important step is to find out what kind of skin you have. is it oily? is it often dry? is it sensitive to certain products? determining your skin type will aid you in finding products that work for you, making it a crucial step.

ii. drink more water: i know, you've heard it a million times! but i cannot emphasise how important it is to drink water! not just for your skin, but it benefits your overall health and well-being. dehydration can cause dryness, and oiliness- which can lead to heat boils and breakouts. drinking 2-3 litres of water every day can clear up your skin significantly!

iii. avoid oily and fried foods: health begins on the inside, so we must nourish our skin the same way! oily foods can clog your pores, and make your skin greasy. in general, processed and fried food is bad for your health as it is full of preservatives and artificial flavouring. although it is important to treat yourself from time to time, avoid eating these on a daily basis.

iv. stop touching your face: i understand how hard this might be for some of you because we end up subconsciously touching our face from time to time, but not touching your face is a crucial habit and you must train yourself to reduce the number of times you touch your face. touching your face with unwashed hands makes your skin oily and dirty. song jia revealed she only touches her face while applying basic skincare or washing her face. it seems impossible, but you can do it!

v. apply sunscreen daily: no matter what, you must include sunscreen in your skincare routine. regardless of the weather, it's important since the uv rays from the sun harm your skin, and pollutants in the air (especially in the city) can damage your skin significantly. i use neutrogena and it's super lightweight and gives your skin a glowy and clean look.

vi. weather matters: weather conditions play a big role in determining which skincare products you should be using. for example- if you live near the sea coast, you might not need to moisturise due to severe humidity, but if you live in a cold and dry country, a heavy moisturiser might be advisable! if you are interested in skincare tips for people living in tropical countries- comment!

vii. facewash usage: again, it depends on where you live. i personally live near the coast, so i end up washing my face thrice a day due to constant sweating. during winter, take a call on whether you need to use a facewash in the mornings. over-cleansing can strip your skin of natural oils, which does more harm than good. if the climate where you live is not too severe, i would recommend washing your face twice a day.

nayoung's note: hope these tips helped you! feel free to let me know how they worked in the comments.

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taurussoulastrology · 7 months

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Let's talk about the Part of Fortune! Or P.F. for short.

●Below is P.F. through the signs.

The P.F. is a balance point between your Ascendant, Sun, and Moon. It has a mystical quality about it. It can be viewed from a mundane level or a metaphysical/spiritual level. It's an astrological point, not a planet. It's an energetic force!

This point can reveal your prosperity, career, mode of income, your body, your health, your connection with outside world, and how your soul can grow to its highest expression.

The happiness you receive from this point depends on how well balanced your Ascendant, Sun, and Moon are in yourself. If they are all working in harmony, this point will have positive effects on you. If they're not, it can bring challenges to your life.

PART OF FORUNE THROUGH THE SIGNS:

Let me know if they resonate!

ARIES:

You will have a great deal of energy. And you need to be very active, not necessarily physically active, but maybe mentally active and alert. You are courageous, brave, confident, and self assured., and you love adventure and spontaneous expression. You may not have all these qualities right now, but these are the attributes that you can develop. You need to learn how to focus your energy effectively, and to be in. Control of your life. You are someone who derives great pleasure from taking initiative, and you can achieve happiness and success through your innovative and creative efforts. You enjoy new challenges in overcoming obstacles. You can help and direct others towards more productive uses of their energy. You must be independent and not accept. Interference from others. Whatever you achieve will be through your own efforts, and this brings you your greatest joy. Learn to trust your intuition.

TAURUS:

You need to be productive and create tangible results for your efforts. You'd like peace and you can achieve contentment. This placement can bring good fortune with accumulating assets and possessions, so long as you are able to discern their value. Just collecting things for no reason will not bring you happiness. Whatever you gather must have value and meaning.. You derive pleasure from building and sustaining new structures. You can be patient and achieve inner peace so long as you don't get too enmeshed in the mundane world of money and ownership. Your experience of joy is achieved when you produce real and lasting results from your efforts. You have a solidity within you that is very soothing for others, as they know they can depend on you. You get pleasure from being stable, persistent, and practical. You may have a love of beauty, food, eating, nature, and anything that stimulates your senses.

GEMINI:

You need to reach out to others and communicate, as you could bridge the gaps in understanding between people. As you use and develop your communication skills and your ability to learn, you will achieve success and joy. You might publish a best seller or help others to get their work into the public domain. Those who live near you or work around you will always be there for you if you need them. You need to cultivate versatility, freedom. Of movement and your sense of humor. You are extremely curious, and you need to develop flexibility and the ability to go with the flow. You need to be fully engaged with everything that's going on around you without Bedding. Everything. Your happiness comes from being in the moment and sharing your exciting adventures with others. You love talking, Anything that stimulates the mind, humor, play, and developing your skills.

CANCER:

You seek security for yourself, but you can also help others find their security. You need to cultivate gentleness and caring. You have a great ability to nurture other people, Animals, projects, creative endeavors, ideas and visions. Whatever it is, you can nurture something so that it becomes whole. Period. This brings you your greatest happiness and joy. You can get in touch with the earth's energies and use them to make things grow and thrive. Try to develop the tenderness and care and qualities. You have, and you will derive much enjoyment from nourishing all things so that they can flourish. You might have an interest in anything connected with the Earth. Such as gardening, growing food, protecting the land, animals, and birds. You can empathize. With the vulnerable and can teach them how to become self reliant. You love home, family, memories, tradition, the past, food, nurturing, collecting things, music, and real estate.

LEO:

With this placement, you need to cultivate recognition from others for your creativity to feel happy and successful. You are generous and optimistic. And you could be a great. Source of inspiration. You were someone who leads by example and you were authentic. You give for the sheer joy of giving without any expectation of a return. You have an abundant creative energy that can bring about many new and exciting results. For you, Great happiness comes from accomplishing large scale achievements that inspire others to develop their creativity. You are a shining example of what a person can achieve. You can become a master in your field of expertise and this will bring you great joy. You love fun, drama, developing new businesses, games of any kind, or, sports, dance, and anything creative.

VIRGO:

No matter what kind of health problem may be thrown at you, you will be able to find a solution to it. It doesn't mean that you can be overconfident with your health or abuse it, but, if you are sincere You will be able to catch things before they become serious. You are able to study and change destructive habit patterns so that you create happier and more joyful life for yourself. You need to develop discrimination and logical analysis. You are happy when Your environment is in order, as you are extremely sensitive to vibrations. This placement brings luck with work, your career, and your physical health. You may be drawn to the medical profession as a career or something that involves helping others. You enjoy feeling that you are making a valuable contribution in anything concerning Wellness, health, Nutrition, work, animals, Volunteering and charity work would be fields in which you would excel.

LIBRA:

You are happiest when you achieve balance in your relationships. You are probably a people pleaser and you will have to ensure that your needs are being met in your relationships. And you are not. Making too many compromises. You tried to cooperate with others, but this doesn't always work in your best interests. You need to discern the fine line between being helpful and giving too much. You experience joy when you feel as though you are part of something. And that you belong. You have an innate ability to mediate successfully in both personal and professional relationships. Once you feel in harmony with the people around you and in your life, you experience your greatest fulfillment. You may have many lessons to learn about relationships before you truly achieved the balance you desire, But once you have overcome these obstacles, your relationships. Bring great fulfillment and pleasure. You love Discussions, one to one. Interactions, Counseling, advising, coaching, training, harmony, diplomacy. And elegance.

SCORPIO:

This is a very powerful placement. It means you must act wisely and only with the best of intentions for everyone with whom you come into contact. You could be a powerful leader, singer, actor, spiritual teacher or mentor. You have the power to influence people positively or negatively. You have a keen perception and penetrating insight, and you love to dive into the unknown and the unseen. Your happiness is achieved. By getting to the core and bottom of situations. You are able to regenerate and rejuvenate yourself so that you can experience a rebirth and reinvent yourself. You will have the feeling that you have already. Died many times in this lifetime. You have wonderful recuperation powers that you can tap into whenever you desire. You are happiest. When you can show people how to face their fears and go beyond them. You emanate confidence and assuredness. You love intensity, using personal power, and powering others, intimacy, and deep soul connections.

SAGITTARIUS:

Your success comes from exploring and reaching New Horizons and adventures. You see truth and fairness, and you may be interested in law or politics. This is a good position for a lawyer, judge, or politician. You are not afraid to take risks and to try your luck because you We'll learn something from the experience. Your greatest fortune may lie far away from your place of birth. This is a fortunate placement so long as you are prepared to take risks, as they usually pay off for you. You are intensely curious and need to experience many different inactive verse things. New experiences bring you great fulfillment. Allow yourself to radiate the joy that you feel within and don't try to convince those around you to see the world as you do. Just be a shining example of optimism and demonstrate A zest for life. You love travel of the mind or body. Teaching and learning give you pleasure. You'll be attracted to anything involving the expansion and awakening of consciousness.

CAPRICORN:

Happiness comes from determination to achieve your goals. You often lead the way for others and this can be a very good placement for luck in business and public affairs. Your greatest joy comes from observing your progress in life and seeing it take form and structure. You don't necessarily want. Things to come easily to you and And you like to feel as though you have earned your successes. You need to know that you can make a valuable contribution to society. This position may delay happiness until later in life. This is a sign of great depth and your joy is achieved after many years of Focused effort. You know that what you achieve is not through good luck, but rather from your own efforts and persistence. It is the awareness of your inner development that brings you the greatest joy. You love achievement, mastery, discipline, structure, organizing and planning.

AQUARIUS:

Your happiness comes from making a tangible contribution or creating an invention that is beneficial for everyone. You are able to raise money for charitable organizations. You could develop new cures and medicine. Others will seek. You out for guidance and advice. You are fair and unbiased, and this is what attracts other people to you. You must never follow the paths of other people. You are original and creative and will come up with a new direction that is authentic to you. As soon as you accept that. You are different in that your ideas are unique, You will feel much happier. Your joy is not only for yourself but for the good of all. You show others that they can celebrate their individuality. You love new ideas, the imagination, philanthropy., technology, science, the future, diversity, and new inventions.

PISCES:

You are naturally attuned to the spiritual side of life and you must concentrate on your higher ideals. This is where your true happiness lies. You will have a powerful, magnetic and mysterious quality. You have a desire to bring about. A more compassionate and loving world. You may have a strong interest in anything metaphysical, spiritual, or esoteric, and you get your greatest inspiration from tuning into the Invisible Forces. As you learned to go with the flow of life, to allow yourself to experience your emotions fully. And not to avoid them or sweep them under the carpet, you will experience the oneness of everything and deep sense of peace. You love solitude, romance, poetry, being near water, charity, retreats, metaphysics, and anything esoteric.

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sosuigeneris · 1 month

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Socialite Series: Cherry’s Master Post

Things that have helped me, that could help you. Here is a master list of my softmaxxing journey!

Weight:

J*hn Bent*n’s workouts: Yes he’s an asshole but his workouts really do work. He used to train models and his workouts are life changing.

2. B-12 Lipo salines: These you can consume in a shot (like an injection) or in a saline (go to a GOOD DOCTOR for this). I prefer the saline, and my doctor recommended the 6 week course for me (one saline every week). It burns subQ fat and that was the main reason why I began using those. There is zero side effect to these, acc to my doc.

3. Diet: More protein, more vegetables, more water and lesser intake of carbs. Carbs are important but i used to over-consume them. Cutting down has helped me a lot. I also did a gut bacteria test (you basically sent a piece of your shit to a lab and they analyse it) to understand what foods worked for me and what didnt.

4. Probiotics for metabolism management

5. Measuring: I stopped tracking weight and began tracking body fat % instead. I feel that this works better for me.

6. Wood therapy: I KNOW. You lot will think its bogus but it helped me and im sticking to it, so there. There’s no wood therapy spa near me, so i ordered the wood therapy tools from amazon, plastic wrap, a waist trainer, almond oil. I looked up videos on wood therapy and lymphatic drainage, and i do it for about 5 mins on my tummy and thighs before my work outs, wrap my torso with plastic wrap, throw the waist trainer on top.

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Skin:

Accutane: this helped me tremendously with my acne and my skin is 95% blemish free now. If you are taking this, remember to be disciplined and regular.

Zero alcohol: I stopped drinking completely and its done my skin and health wonders.

Products: Sunscreen + Vitamin C combo in the AM. Retinol + moisturiser at night. Recommended by my dermat.

Hair removal: I refuse to shave because its so uncomfortable so i prefer to wax once in 2 months. Personally, when I began exfoliating my body twice a week - I use a scrub by the Body Shop - I noticed that the hair was growing back slower than it used to. I use a loofah for everyday too. I don’t believe in laser because it’s never just 6 sessions; you do have to have “maintenance” sessions as well post the 6.

Face sculpting: Gua sha on alternative nights. I dont know if this works or is placebo, but I felt like it did.

Body lotion every day. Twice a day sometimes. I swear, it makes you smell good and feel so soft.

Expensive make up: specially, foundation. I’m sorry, i know this could be controversial. But idk what cow semen Charlotte Tilbury puts in her make up, it seriously makes me glow. I’m yet to find a good drug store alternative. A while back, I stopped wearing concealer, and I began using a lighter shade of CT’s foundation as concealer over my normal shade. I feel that because the products are chemically the same, they blend better and don’t react and “peel.” Highly recommend that too. For the rest of my face like powder, blush, eyeliner, I do use normal drug store make up.

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Oral hygiene:

I used to have braces. After taking them off, I noticed a difference in my jaw.

Brush, floss, Listrine, tongue cleaner

Mild whitening. I think Hollywood level teeth whitening looks crazy and I want to look as “naturally” beautiful as possible.

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Hair care:

For hair growth: as recommended by my doc: minoxidil hair foam 5% w/w Tugain Foam.

High frequency wand before wash days on my scalp.

Moroccan hair oil. I use a tiny amount everyday on my ends after I finish my make up for the day and I swear it makes my hair shine like crazy.

I also got hair Botox done because i used to have curly but absolutely unmanageable hair. I tried to make it work for years but i gave up and caved in to having permanent straight hair and I love it.

I only shampoo twice a day so on days when i workout but don’t shampoo, i use hair perfume. I spray some of it on my brush and run it through my hair. I swear it works.

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Overall:

The colour palette theory seriously works. I didn’t realise that wearing the right colours can impact you so much.

Confidence is absolutely key. I seriously recommend going to a group class of some sort if you have the time and just mingling with random people. Social situations are important to gauge your “standing.”

Random but if you have a big nose: grow out your eyebrows / fill them in slightly thicker. I noticed that when I had thin eyebrows, my nose would stand out more but when I made them thicker, it balanced my face out better.

Steam iron your clothes before you wear them. You will look 100% put together.

*IF* you’re aesthetically challenged when it comes to picking clothes, use my rule of thumb: never wear any more than 3 colours at once (remember: IF you can’t put outfits together).

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kittyit · 5 months

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i recently attempted to come back to radical feminist spaces after a hiatus for mental health, but i feel like the internet is such a black hole for having good faith discussions anymore. it's not just radblr, but it's still saddening that radblr has the exact same issues as the leftist spaces i was in as a teen girl despite claiming to be 'above' it all. i know the answer is to find irl community, but it's sad that the easiest route has been poisoned by the current internet culture :(

it is really sad! but there definitely are ways to push back against it. i really love internet communities, i always have and i think i always will. it just feels natural to me. it really was difficult adjusting to the fact that basically all internet communities will have the same issues - and that all subcultures and communities have the same risks of cult-like tendencies, entering into high conflict, and lack of seeing each other as real people. however, there are other women like you who are dismayed by these parts of radblr (and radfem social media in general), and seeking them out to be internet buddies and online peers is my favorite way to make social media more enjoyable and less soul-sucking. messaging women you like and trying to befriend them. reaching out to women who live near you but who you can also be internet friends with. it's okay to love the internet and internet subcultures! i strive for constant innovation and self-interrogation if i'm doing so in a way that is healthy for me, productive, and genuinely fostering of human connection

#radblr #separatism

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luckybyler · 7 months

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Reply to @girlfictions:

1. I didn’t skirt it, that why the definition of Zionism was the very first thing in my post. Now, if you choose to reject that definition and want the word to mean whatever you want it to mean that’s on you. If you think the mere existence of Israel as a country is evil and a bad thing to support, then there’s no productive conversation to be had with you anyway.

Hamas leader's son who became a spy explains what Hamas really wants

What is Gaza’s Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war’s death toll?

Amnesty International Report, 2015

Tunnel shaft inside Shifa

Article from 2014

Hamas’ rules for social media activists, from 2014

Wounded man at Gaza hospital criticizes Hamas for hiding among civilians

Bodies of two hostages found near Al Shifa Hospital

Body of a third hostage, a Tanzanian agricultural intern, found, although not mentioned where

The second Israel declared independence, 5 Arab countries declared war against them and they won.

List of expulsions and exoduses of Jews

Iraq expelled Jews to Israel

Why there are so many Palestinian refugees

The point here is not "Israel is a saint country that never does wrong". The point is that Israel is not better or worse than any other country or territory. If a Palestinian or someone with connections to Palestine is allowed to love it in spite of what Hamas and other terrorist groups have done and are currently doing without being demonized, cancelled or called evil; then it's only natural to concede that someone from Israel or with connections to Israel is allowed to love it in spite of what its government has done or does currently without being demonized, cancelled or called evil. Especially after Israel suffered a terrorist attack and is receiving antisemitism all over the world.

PBS article from 2007 summarizing Hamas and/vs Fatah, including Hamas’ objectives

Hamas and PIJ use of suicide bombings

Hamas spokesperson says tunnels are to protect the fighters and civilians are the responsibility of the UN and Israel

youtube

UNRWA Education: Textbooks and Terror

Review of 2022 UNRWA-Produced Study Materials in the Palestinian Territories

Hamas Original Charter. Excerpt:

Student speaker at a UPenn rally, the university Noah attends

Pro-Palestine Rally in Sydney, Australia ("Death to Israel", "Intifada", "Gas the Jews")

Rash of international antisemitism carries chilling historical hallmarks

Antisemitic mob storms through Russian airport as flight from Tel Aviv lands

Suspect arrested in death of Jewish protester in Southern California

Pro-Palestine group gives out NYC map calling for 'direct action' on landmarks as city blasts 'hateful rhetoric' and alerts the NYPD

Are you implying that I'm a nonce? Because shipping two fictional characters is not being a nonce. You know what is noncey?

Threatening someone to release CP of them.

Reply right before yours:

made by someone whose first post was said reply, and only has posts reblogging other people's takes re: Noah, Israel, Palestine

They blasted me for saying we live in different realities, then proceeds to praise radicalism and call me a white supremacist.

Exploring hate: How antisemitism fuels white nationalism

The response that worried me (I don't know or care about the ethnicity or religion of this person).

Glorification of terrorism, dehumanization of the other, refusal to listen to other points of view, inappropriate anger. All of these are signs of radicalization.

Said person reblogged this:

A letter from Osama Bin Laden went viral on TikTok, with many users of every ethnicity and religion praising it. The letter contains several antisemitic tropes, condems homosexuality and of course, idealizes Sharia Law.

youtube

Rolling Stone article on it

#noah schnapp #antisemitism #jumblr #radicalization #extremism #i couldn't care less about noah schnapp knowing i exist #but one day someone will get ideas from this wretched hellsite and try to decolonize a bus full of people or something #and at least i will be able to sleep at night #because with my insignificant voice from my tiny dustspeck of a corner of the internet #i tried to warn y'all #Youtube

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over-particular · 1 year

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minimalist self-care habits

One of the biggest misconceptions about taking care of yourself is the systematic and erroneous association of self-care with extreme consumerism. This idea conveys the image of self-care as something reserved to those who can afford it. The truth is, and many already know this, there are countless ways to be good to yourself without spending more than necessary.

☐ Get enough sleep. A child would need 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night. The average is between 7 and 9 hours for an adult. I can never say it enough, but sleep is an important part of our lives. Value it highly. It's an elementary need: not getting enough sleep puts us at risk of developing numerous chronic diseases: such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, coronary heart disease and some types of cancer. You are also more likely to suffer a stroke.

☐ Turn the volume down. Since I'm riding the wave of how we 21st century people are neglecting our health, I also want to stress the importance of auditory health. If, like me, you love to spend hours with headphones on, consider turning down the volume. I know it's much more enjoyable to experience it fully, but having gone through the terrible experience of tinnitus, I bitterly regret it. There is a simple way to track your auditory health: please check your smartphone's headphone safety features.

☐ Don't neglect your medical appointments. I have always been very anxious about it. Not to the point of pulling my hair out, but I used to postpone my appointment so much that I sometimes forgot why I even wanted to go. There are countless of reasons why we may not like to go to the doctor, but the truth is that health issues simply cannot wait. It is equally important to go see your doctor even if you think you are in perfect condition.

☐ Be physically active. Always keep in mind that your body, like your mind, needs to be stimulated. Besides allowing you to manage your weight more effectively, sport improve your brain health, reduces health risks and strengthens both your muscles and your bones.

☐ Watch your language. It's more personal, but it introduces a sense of discipline into your mind. The turns of phrase, the informal language, the way we speak, the choice of words, the syntax… Speaking is the perfect expression of the mind. This does not mean abolishing the use of crude words, but rather regaining control, becoming master of your language again. Your words should never exceed your thoughts. In my opinion, a rich language reflects the attention the speaker pays to it. When was the last time you learned a new word?

☐ Clean your space. The cleanliness of your living space has a big impact on your productivity. A messy space can lead to a messy mind. Home is, for many of us, the place we feel most comfortable: keeping your living space clean and organized naturally improves the quality of your life, your sleep and your health. Clean regularly, let the sun shine in and air out daily.

☐ Avoid ads. Easier said than done. But try not to have your mind parasitized by the multitude of advertisements we are flooded with. I don't watch television. I do have access to a music platform so I don't have to deal with the constant stream of ads on YouTube.

☐ Go for a walk. Pretending to discover your city or town anew can do wonders for a mind in need of a little distraction. Check out some of the free events that may be happening near you. Visit a park you've never been to before.

☐ Give yourself a reason to wait. Try to establish a ritual of patience. In other words… You stop binge watching every new show you start and you take your time to appreciate it.

☐ Stimulate your mind. The internet has given us more ways than ever to keep our minds busy. For those who know me a little, I am a big fan of reading. And if physical books can indeed be expensive, you can find some really good ones for free in .pdf format. In fact, some kind souls have even gone so far as to share entire drives of them on Tumblr... Going further in my reflection, I think that the scourge of our century is the intellectual lethargy: everything is at our fingertips, why bother reading a whole book when I have access to a detailed summary of only a few pages? Beyond the spiritual enrichment, it is also a proof of patience to seize a book and give it three hours of your time. I sincerely believe that as human beings, we owe it to ourselves to keep our senses and our minds alert. Reading is a great way to exercise our brain as it helps stimulate our cognitive abilities. It allows us to develop our capacity for memorization, reflection, analysis and imagination. Try coloring for adults (yes, it's a thing: ■ ■). There are also many games for adults online with the aim of stimulating memory and improving concentration (■, ■.). Try solving online puzzles, fake criminal investigations, math problems? Learn how to code (with Codecademy for example, which offers many courses for free). Take language courses. Many general knowledge quizzes are also available to anyone who is interested (■) . The web is a real goldmine in terms of resources and many are available for free.

☐ Finally, this list would be meaningless without me asking you to learn to relax. Give yourself a day off if you need to. It is essential to take it easy, to get your nose out of your planning, to look up from your screen and breathe in some fresh air through the window. I advise all those who try to relax to start a digital detox: we must learn to relax independently, without a screen and regain control over the objects of our stimulation.

My lists are intended to be personal. If you find them useful, that's great. Feel free to rewrite them! Don't hesitate to ask questions or send me your comments and ideas for next articles.

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beesmygod · 11 months

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BLOODBORNE LORE Q+A PART 4: SETTING ODDS AND ENDS

part 1

part 2

part 3

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this part is a little drier compared to the other 3. it's a quick mop up on any remaining minutiae about the setting before we move onto events and characters/bosses. that's the real meat and potatoes. bear with me talking about game mechanics and tomorrow ill talk about the stupid mensis ritual alright. arent you excited to hear a new baseless theory about micolash's birthday party or whatever.

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THE HUNTER ASKS:

i think most statues weren't people. but something about the human experience of obsession turns the blood in yharnam first into syrup and then into stone. the item description for the frenzied coldblood reads:

A strong will produces thick blood. Doubtless, the product of obsession, a potent source of human strength.

i think this item description is the only bit of explicit text that ties together the idea of madness inducing what the game calls "crystallization". the blood shard item descriptions confirm that after death "a substance in the blood hardens" and another upgrade material, blood gems (name self explanatory, the page is annoying to navigate) are very rarely found in coldblood.

there are hints, however, that being driven mad with bad eldritch vibes causes problematic instantaneous crystallizations. your example of the poor saps at yahar'gul is a good one. whatever happened when the brain of mensis was called forth* really flash fried the whole town in a new kind of way.

*SPECULATION!!! we can try to establish that timeline when i talk about rom.

side note: there's some women skeletons who are pushing their kids out of their way like they're george costanza hearing the fire alarm and it makes me lol every time i see it. i think its bc the little boy skeletons are wearing a little fancy lad outfit.

theres also the spikes that form in your blood when you become "frenzied", a debuff that obliterates most of your health in 1 second. when you are in danger of being "frenzied" (this happens when you look at or are attacked by certain enemies whose appearance or sound is so horrible it drives you insane), spikes shoot out of your head.

i thought this was just a gameplay mechanic to visually indicate whats happening if you miss the audio cue or the meter. but it turns out there's several unlucky bastards who peeked at the brain of mensis and got riddled with enormous spikes that came from the inside out.

imagine a monster that is so scary your blood tries to escape your body at maximum velocity. but its just mother brain from metroid.

i think most of the eyes from various corpses were pecked out by the enormously fat crows all over the place and then excreted/barfed whatever way they do in nature. they swallow rocks irl to digest shit because god forgot they need to be able to eat food to live.

THE HUNTER COMMENTS:

i clued in shawn to the original version of the lamps from an early version of the game: a chair you sit, sleep and dream in. once you know this pointless factoid, you will start noticing the frequency of really weirdly placed chairs in the game. its a chair game. adeline is strapped down to a chair. annalise sits on her throne. the spooky skeleton gatekeeper for the forbidden woods is in a chair. chairs.

THE HUNTER SAYS:

CANON! for some reason the english translation neglects to mention that its in your own handwriting which is like. part of why it would be spooky. otherwise its like iosefka left a note to herself to kill god later.

THE HUNTER SAYS:

lmfao these damn things. i dont even think about them bc the really just read as background filler but they were at one point in development going to be something important. the internal game files indicate that they are "shrines" and a cut enemy called "shrine knight" exists in a near finished condition. these concepts seem very far removed from the end product so its wild how done this enemy is. cainhurst stuff??

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ok, next time i have questions to answer about bosses in the game, bosses cut from the game and doggies. theres a great question in here about who names bosses. honestly like how tf do you (the hunter) know that's a cleric beast. you just got here. you dont know anything. a coconut fell on your head and you dont remember your address

#bloodborne #long post/#lore

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leviathanswingman · 2 months

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Killing Me Softly (with his song): Chapter 2

Pairing: DiaLuci

Words: 4833

Chapters: 2/? Chapter 1 ao3

In the blink of an eye, the day Lucifer had been dreading had arrived. Today Diavolo was to return to the Devildom and his duties as their crown prince. His work trip had finally ended with all things concerning Queen Rose wrapped up.

On one hand, Lucifer was glad to be relieved of the additional workload that came with being Diavolo's replacement, but on the other, he suspected having Diavolo near him when he was ill and destined to get much worse would inevitably have its toll on both his body and mind.

In the deepest hours of the night, Lucifer had pondered over his plan of action and had made his decision. He would have to mislead Diavolo and would have to play pretend even with his health on the line. The thought itself had left him hanging over the toilet bowl, quite the unseemly mess. While wiping his mouth Lucifer had speculated if there would be any ounce of dignity left in his body once the illness had run its course. Still, he was unable to stop his thoughts from drifting to those captivating eyes, to that deep voice, to his boisterous laughter that was enough to unearth all, down to the scent of leather and honey he could smell whenever he leaned in too close and their shoulders brushed ever so slightly.

Of course, Lucifer had the illusion of free will. Realistically speaking, there were three choices he could make.

Lucifer could confess his feelings and bear the consequences, leading him straight to choice number 2.

He could let the illness run its course and wait for his certain death.

He could go to the doctor and get the surgery, which would remove the flowers and inevitably his feelings along with it.

In the end, numbers one and three were choices he simply couldn’t make. Not with Diavolo and the way they were. Cutting out his feelings would bear unforeseeable results. At this point, all that they were and all that Lucifer felt for him were far too intertwined to untangle without causing further harm. Because of this, he had swiftly decided against getting the surgery.

After all, Lucifer had learned to contain his emotions years ago and knew how to let them simmer on a low flame to avoid having them overflow. He would simply have to continue doing so.

Lucifer checked his reflection in the mirror which had been replaced after last night's incident. Unsurprisingly enough, his looks reflected his physical state. His skin was too pale to be healthy, robbed of its usual shine. The shadows under his eyes were deep-set and purple.

Earlier today, Asmo had offered him concealer, his face sullen as he tried to slip the product into his brother's hand without anybody noticing. Naturally, Lucifer had pinched his wrist for it. These days, he found himself to be irritable to a fault.

With a sigh, he fixed his hair and straightened his collar before making his way to the agreed-upon meeting spot. There was no use pondering over his inevitable demise.

He arrived 5 minutes too early. After all, being on time was a quality of utmost importance. Sadly, it was a quality that most of his brothers lacked.

Lucifer felt worse for wear. After the night he'd spent getting closely acquainted with the inside of his toilet bowl, his head was pounding in an unsteady rhythm and his throat felt raw.

There had already been multiple full flowers. Although he bathed thoroughly he found himself unable to get rid of the sickly stench of the flowers. By now the scent seemed to be permanently stuck in his nose.

Slowly, he let his gaze wander over RAD’s gardens as he checked his cuff links. When he looked up again, he suddenly heard the sound of quick, heavy booted footsteps inching closer.

“Lucifer!!”

There was no need for him to turn around to know who had been calling out to him. This person's presence was unmistakably overwhelming, his aura imposing.

It was Diavolo. His hair was tousled from the wind, his cheeks lively with joy.

In the blink of an eye, Lucifer found himself held prisoner in a bone-crushing embrace.

“Diavolo!” he said, all air pushed out of his lungs from the force of impact, enough for a petal to ghost past his lips and land on Diavolo's shoulder.

The attention had him feeling quite restless. Normally, he'd growl and grumble, pretending to simply endure Diavolo's natural clinginess, when in truth, he wouldn't mind it if it weren't for the weight their positions brought with them. It felt good, and that, he couldn't have.

Lucifer didn't quite know what to do with his hands, so he settled on patting Diavolo's broad back reassuringly.

“There, there. What would your subjects think, seeing how unseemly you're acting right now?” he mumbled, the slightest hint of a smile on his face.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Barbatos nodding at him, the corners of his mouth pulled up ever so slightly. It was a knowing smile and suddenly, Lucifer felt himself laid bare. Of course, he would know. There was no hiding from Barbatos. Reluctantly, he returned the greeting.

Diavolo was still holding onto him. “I just missed you so much! I feel like I haven't seen you in decades!”

A sigh escaped Lucifer's lips. “Stop exaggerating. You were gone for two weeks.”

All of a sudden, Diavolo nuzzled his face against Lucifer's neck. Most certainly it wasn't on purpose, but his soft hair tickled against Lucifer's skin and he tensed up a little more nonetheless.

“It was two weeks and four whole days! There's so much I have to tell you about. The trip was quite riveting and Queen Rose has been nothing but cordial. She even brought out a few photos from last year's visit. Both Barbatos and you were so-”

Lucifer opened his mouth as Barbatos cleared his throat. “Young Master. Although I hate to interrupt, there are more serious issues to discuss. Surely, you didn't only spend your trip reminiscing. May I remind you we have a celebration to prepare for? Once everything has been discussed properly, you shall be free to do whoever you please.”

Lucifer swallowed down another petal and glowered at Barbatos. “Excuse me?”

Diavolo finally released Lucifer, brushing off nonexistent specks of dust off his shoulders with a smile on his lips. Lucifer gently pushed his hand off.

“Don't you mean whatever? You said whoever,” Diavolo said, tilting his head. “Barbatos, are you perchance tired?”

“Did I now? I must apologize, it seems I misspoke.”

Despite his words, it was very apparent that he had, in fact, not confused his words. It was unclear why Barbatos chose to meddle. Lucifer felt ever so inclined to call him out on it, but with Diavolo close by that was hardly an option.

“My Lord, if I may?” Barbatos suddenly pointed at Lord Diavolo's shoulder. “Something seems to be stuck to your uniform, let me remove it for you.”

With a quick motion, Barbatos snatched the petal off Lord Diavolo's uniform, holding it against the light. “How curious. As far as I am aware, there are no white rose bushes in the royal gardens. How could it have gotten here, I wonder?”

Lucifer froze in place and was left staring at the small petal held between Barbatos' slender fingers. He hadn't even noticed.

“Perhaps Queen Rose has been tending to a new variety of roses,” he suggested, his jaw tense and shoulders stiff.

“I believe she would have shown me if that was the case,” Diavolo wondered. “She carries much pride for her gardens after all.”

Diavolo and Barbatos' voices were beginning to merge with the sound of the wind and the chirping of birds as Lucifer's ears filled with static that only grew louder and louder in his ears. Although he could see their lips move, his brain refused to process what they were saying. His breath caught in his throat.

When Barbatos dropped the petal in Diavolo's cupped hands, something shifted in him. He could make out two single words coming out of Diavolo's mouth, spoken with unbridled admiration.

“... quite beautiful.”

A stabbing pain emerged from Lucifer's lungs which quickly grew in intensity.

It was almost comical how he was considered one of the most feared demons in all three realms, yet all it took was a misplaced compliment to force him down to his knees.

Thankful that the other two demons were still distracted, Lucifer grabbed the opportunity by the throat.

He pulled out his DDD and checked his messages, furrowed his eyebrows in play-pretend confusion before tutting his teeth. “Allow me to excuse myself,” he said quickly. There wasn't much time left until the first cough would inevitably follow. “I will be right back.”

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Diavolo lift his head and for a moment, their eyes met. “Lucifer, is everything alright?” he asked, his voice worried.

He nodded his head. “Naturally. Something just came up. It seems like I will have to return to the House of Lamentation for a short while.”

Those cursed golden eyes were fixated on him, so tempting in the Devildom's low lighting. His lungs were aching, yet he couldn't refuse to return the intense look.

“Oh, of course. Take your time. There is no need for haste. Do send word once the issue has been resolved.”

Lucifer nodded once and with quick steps, he removed himself from the scene, leaving Barbatos and Diavolo behind. He managed to round the last corner when his body finally gave up on him. His knees buckled and he had to hold onto RAD’s outer wall for support, struggling to keep himself upright. As he tried to take another step, his lungs constricted and he began to cough violently. When he attempted to keep going, he felt himself sway. It was a strange thing to realize that one was about to collapse. Holding onto the old stone wall did little to support his buckling knees.

Lucifer awoke to the soft clacking of something being placed on the ground. As he opened his eyes, green ones were staring back at him from the backdrop of his personal chambers.

Barbatos .

Lucifer felt disoriented, but before he could request an explanation, the sharp pain in his lungs returned without mercy. Promptly, he started to cough again but before he was able to hack up more flowers, a bucket was pushed into his hands. It was hard to breathe and the stream of flowers didn't seem to stop. The copper taste of blood filled his mouth and the flowers he spat out were covered in it.

Heaving, he stared at the mess. In between the spit-covered flowers and petals were multiple stems armed with thick thorns.

“That's certainly a new one,” he rasped, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.

For once, Lucifer was faltering. He had told himself he could do this, had convinced himself that he possessed enough restraint to live this lie and accept it as his new reality. Year after year, he had convinced himself all over again that he saw Diavolo as nothing but his superior, that perhaps he would come to accept the title of friend if he felt daring enough. And it would have to end there.

What a liar he was. Diavolo’s word was the law. He was their prince, destined to become king.

There was nothing Lucifer could do. Throughout the years, he had grown fond of their companionship. Despite his protests, he liked being needed. A part of him hoped Diavolo would always need him. Now the time had come, and with it, his punishment for overstepping his bounds. His feelings on the subject didn’t matter. They simply couldn't matter.

Suddenly, he felt a careful hand touching his shoulder, snapping him out of his train of thought.

Lucifer opened his eyes again and was met with Barbatos fixing him with a serious expression as he took the bucket out of his white-knuckled hands.

With a low growl, Lucifer let himself fall back in the pillows, his hand pushing stray strands of hair out of his eyes. His forehead felt clammy. “So it's you,” he settled on.

“It is,” Barbatos said quietly. “You should consider yourself lucky. What would you have done if Lord Diavolo had found you in such a compromising situation? Most certainly he would've been beside himself. I believe he would have never left your side again after an incident of that calibre.”

Lucifer scoffed. “Lucky? Is that really something I can be considered?” A moment of silence passed. “What do you want?” he asked, his tone clipped. “I assume there is no need to explain my ailment to you? After all, you’ve been aware of it since the moment you laid eyes on me today.” He sighed and covered his eyes with his forearm. It was hard to tell whether he was embarrassed or simply exhausted. Perhaps it was a little bit of both. “Spare me the humiliation and just come out with it.”

Barbatos folded his hands together and tilted his head to one side. “Of course. Excuse my impertinence. As you are aware, I am not one to give orders. Feel free to consider this as nothing but a mere suggestion on my part.” He moved one step closer to the bed and began to fluff up a pillow near Lucifer's head. While he busied himself, his long strand of hair falling into his face, he continued. “I believe you should confess your feelings. This situation might be easier resolved than you currently assume.”

A dry laugh escaped Lucifer's lips as he pushed himself into a sitting position. “Am I hearing right? Perhaps I've been spending too much time around my idiotic brothers, or did you truly suggest what I believe you did? Barbatos, don't take me for a fool. I am aware that my feelings are uncalled for, but it is not within my power to change them. Even less so should I burden Diavolo with their weight.”

Barbatos ran one hand along the pillow, indenting its middle to create a proper shape. “Are they truly well hidden if it only took me mere moments to figure them out?” he asked, his tone nonchalant. “Perhaps it will help you to vocalize them.”

“What use is there in confessing that I love him?” For a moment he halted as his eyes widened and the realization hit him. Without thinking, he had said the unthinkable. He had said those three pesky words he'd been dancing around for years. The words had left his lips far too easily.

Next to him, Barbatos simply sighed. “Acceptance may as well be your first step towards the goal. Allow me to say that you two are terribly hopeless,” he stated. “We are all well aware of your stubbornness, but I implore you to let that sensation rest. Your pride shouldn't be reason enough to keep the Young Master waiting for much longer. I've been observing the two of you for ages and it exhausts me to see how oblivious you are.”

“What is there to feel distressed about? My choices should hardly-” Lucifer started, but was shushed by Barbatos who had lifted a finger to his own lips.

“Judging by your appearance and the state you're in, I would assume you have a month left. However, if I survey the symptoms you have already presented, I believe there is far less time left. The proximity to the Young Master is quite the fast-acting poison for your ailment. Do you really plan on sacrificing everything you hold dear just to keep your dignity? Perhaps you should reconsider.” When Lucifer did not reply Barbatos smoothed over his uniform and turned towards the door.

“I have said my part and shall make an excuse so you can rest. Please consider my thoughts and make the proper decision. I will be taking my leave now.” With a court bow, Barbatos exited the room, leaving Lucifer to his conflicting thoughts.

Without Barbatos’ presence, he was free to force his thoughts to abandon the topic at hand, to stop thinking about how he had admitted his feelings so freely, and to stray back to work. It was a welcome distraction. Quietly, Lucifer lifted himself off the mattress, his arms feeling much weaker than he was comfortable with. They were in the middle of planning a celebration for the royals of all surrounding Kingdoms. It had been at Queen Rose’s suggestion and Diavolo had sounded quite taken with the idea when he'd told Lucifer about it through the phone. It would act as a peace offering of sorts after many years of war and fights over territory.

The celebration was set to take place in five days.

Lucifer could already see himself up to his neck in preparations since everything had to be planned on extremely short notice. He would have to balance the stress of all that contained, all the paperwork, the invitations and preliminary meetings with suppliers and organizers that seemed overdue before anything even started. When would he have the time to confess his feelings when everyone was counting on him to hold the Kingdom together in the palm of his hands?

Additionally, the situation would only get worse the moment Diavolo caught wind of his sickness. Perhaps Diavolo wasn't suspicious yet, but it would be foolish to expect it to stay that way. Due to their busy schedules, Lucifer might manage to slip past him at just the right time, but the truth was that it was getting harder for him to hold everything together. It was realistic to assume that Diavolo would find out sooner or later.

With a sigh, Lucifer laid back down again, if only for a moment. Fatigue was pulling at his bones, trying to lure him into a restless slumber.

The few hours of sleep he managed to get were unsatisfactory. He found himself stuck in a drowsy state; not asleep yet not quite awake either. Not even the darkness of slumber was kind enough to let him forget what he didn't want to consider. Whenever he closed his eyes he saw Diavolo’s face and found himself haunted by his voice when he wasn't even remotely close. His dreams brought up titillating images he would never dare to entertain while he was awake. It took him several minutes to will his body back into obedience, away from the daunting state he had found himself in.

Were Lucifer anybody but himself, he would have considered renouncing his position as Diavolo's right-hand man. It would've been the right thing to do, considering their closeness that so clearly interfered with his professionalism. Still, he had made a promise, and his loyalty was a thing of permanence. Foolishly, he had chosen death over an act of treachery.

His conviction did little to lessen his suffering. Irritatingly enough, his body was longing to be close to the one demon it couldn't have. There was one thing he knew for certain. Despite Barbatos’ suggestions, Diavolo would never return his feelings. It was a thing of impossibility. Lucifer's heart hurt and his lungs ached at the thought, yet he wouldn't allow himself to slip further into foolish delusions. The rational part of his brain was scoffing at his internal conflict. After all, he had always been quite the realist. He knew the hand he had been dealt and knew which cards he had to play to ensure a win.

Of course, it was undeniable that Diavolo had developed a certain fondness for Lucifer, but in the grand scheme of things, that didn't mean anything. The only thing he knew for certain was that he was running out of time. Realistically, he gave himself less than a week. It was a fitting punishment for someone who did not deserve to experience love, not after everything that went wrong. Not when his little sister died for it. How could he have the right to experience it so carelessly?

All of a sudden, his DDD rang loud and clear, pulling him out of his thoughts. He rubbed his ribcage, right where his lungs were sitting, tangled up in roots and thorns. From now on, he should keep Diavolo-related thoughts to a minimum, he was aware of that. He threw a quick look at the caller ID and picked up the phone. “Yes?”

“Heya Lucifer, guess who? It’s your darling little brother, the one and only Asmodeus on the line of course!” Asmo’s melodious voice rang through the speakers.

A sigh left Lucifer's lips as he rubbed his temples in annoyance. “You are aware that I can see your caller ID, right? I do have your contact saved,” he grumbled. “What is it you need?”

“Aww Lucifer! You flatter me!” Asmo chirped, his chipper voice only amplifying Lucifer's ever-growing headache.

“If you consider something like that flattery you might need to reevaluate your standards. So, what do you want? You know I'm busy with preparations, there's still too much to do. I'm not in the mood for your games, so no dawdling unless you want to get punished thoroughly and rigidly,” he said in a brash manner, his brows furrowed.

“Yeah, yeah! No need to get so worked up, I can almost hear you glaring through the speakers! All that frowning will get you wrinkles, you know?” Asmo began to babble. “That really isn't something you want, like ever. Oh, oh! I recently tried out this amazing gushing hell snake oil that-”

“Asmodeus,” Lucifer stated coldly. “Out with it.”

“Live a little! I just wanted to check in on you, see how you're doing!”

“Why? You saw me this morning.”

“Because you see… there's a lot that can happen between morning and noon and-”

“Asmodeus,” he growled. “Spare me your theatrics and state your business.” Lucifer continued, a threatening aura starting to seep from his pores. He most certainly did not have the patience for any more shenanigans today. Asmodeus was really testing him with the way he was avoiding stating the reason for his call.

For a moment there came nothing but silence from the other end of the phone, followed by an audible intake of breath and hushed whispers. “So... The thing is...” Asmo started, his voice suddenly nervous. “I just missed you, that's it! Bye-bye Lucifer, talk to you later!!”

Click.

Asmodeus had hung up on him.

For a moment, Lucifer simply stared at the red symbol signaling the end of the call. His fingers tightened around his DDD. “Oh? Well, that just takes the cake. I will teach him his place, that little-”

Suddenly, a voice called his name. “Lucifer.”

It was that voice again. Realization dawned upon him. It all made sense now. The nonsensical call and all the stalling. All of it had been a setup. There was a reason Asmo had been dawdling around like that.

Someone must've asked him to act as a distraction. And that specific someone, someone Asmodeus wouldn't be able to refuse, was now standing right behind him. Lucifer wasn't even surprised Asmo had agreed to this. His brother knew about his illness and had grand delusions about the way Diavolo felt for Lucifer.

He pocketed his DDD and turned around. “Diavolo, what a surprise. Is there anything you need from me for you to come visit me unannounced?“ he asked casually. His calm tone of voice didn't betray the anger that was still boiling inside of him. Diavolo's plan had worked out perfectly.

An unfortunate side effect of his Hanahaki was that he had become much less attentive. He hadn't even noticed the door opening and closing when Diavolo entered the room.

“Lucifer. It's been a while since I've seen you this worked up. Is something the matter?“ Diavolo asked cordially. There was a confusing smile on his face as he crossed the room and wrapped his warm hand around Lucifer's arm.

For a moment Lucifer cursed himself for having abandoned his coat, but it had simply been too hot. Despite the warm air in the room, he found himself shivering under Diavolo's touch, right where it sat against the naked skin of his arm, courtesy of the rolled-up sleeves of his dress shirt.

“Maybe that's because I haven't seen you around all that much lately,” Diavolo mumbled, letting his hand slide further down until he could run his thumbs over the bone of Lucifer's wrist. “I have been gone for weeks, and suddenly, it seems like you are planning to avoid being in my presence. Did I act out of bounds?”

Lucifer shook under the unexpectedly kind touch. He did not know what had prompted Diavolo to act so unseemly. He was used to violence and harshness, but soft touches like these were completely strange to him.

Diavolo’s fingers, wrapped around his wrist, felt warm and alive. His heart was begging to beat faster, almost as if it were testing out its newfound boundaries.

Want was a livid thing filling up his chest, pulling down further past his stomach down to the tip of his toes.

He realized he'd been silent for too long.

“Why would that be your first assumption?” he answered back.

“Making up excuses doesn't sound like you. I know you'd never lie to me, which would explain your reluctance to give me a straight answer and why Barbatos has suddenly excused you for the day. You're avoiding me for a reason, are you not?” Diavolo asked calmly, the expression on his face unreadable. When his hand gripped Lucifer's, lingering on top like a protective shell, Lucifer forced himself to look at him.

For once, he wished his eyes could express what his mouth refused to say. He had always been the oldest and had always carried responsibilities too big for his beaten body. As always, he couldn't allow himself to take a stand. Wearing his heart on his sleeve was a luxury he couldn't afford. His brothers, perhaps. He'd made sure of that. But him? Never. His stance towards his private sentiments had to remain a heartless one.

When he continued to stand his ground against Diavolo’s intense gaze, he felt an electric shock running through him. He had made his decision and there was no going back.

This was the first time in ages that he was allowing Diavolo to linger this close. Excuses wouldn't suffice to keep the demon prince away when he was already suspicious.

As soon as it had started, the moment was ruined when Lucifer grabbed Diavolo's other arm in a tight grip.

“I cannot give you the answer you are searching for. Leave before it's too late. You shouldn't be here,” he forced out, his heavy breath suppressed as he did his best to control his breathing until Diavolo finally left the room. “I cannot fathom what brought you here unannounced. I don't need your pity and I don't want your concern.”

“You wish that I leave before it's too late,” he repeated. “Before it's too late for what?” Diavolo worried his lip when he took note of the other's unusual expression. Lucifer looked strangely conflicted, his shoulders taut as the string of a bow. “Before it's too late for what? Lucifer, I won't understand unless you tell me!”

Lucifer opened his mouth, but before he could continue to deflect he suddenly gripped Diavolo’s arm even tighter. His other hand freed itself from Diavolo's grip and shot up to his mouth, attempting to contain what he'd been fighting against for the duration of their conversation.

A sea of bloody petals, thorns, and stems forced themselves out of his mouth, past his hand. He lowered his head, his eyes open wide and set on the ground. It felt like time had come to a stop while he struggled to breathe, bubbles of blood and petals breaking past the tight hold of his hand.

“Lucifer!” Diavolo's voice sounded distant. There it was, again, calling out his name. Always calling out for him. Lucifer tightened his hand around Diavolo's arm in reply.

Quickly, Diavolo lowered Lucifer to the ground and pulled him against his chest. When his breathing didn't ease, he opened the first buttons of his dress shirt and pressed one hand against his abdomen. “Come on, breathe with me.”

Lucifer was wheezing and choking, but still, he let himself be held, allowing himself to follow the pattern of Diavolo's breathing he could feel against his back.

With one big cough, a full white rose with a stem and thorns forced itself out of Lucifer's mouth, followed by a sea of blood. As he gasped for air, Diavolo lowered his forehead against the back of his neck.

“Who is it?” he asked after a beat of silence. “Lucifer, please tell me. I implore you. Who has caused this?”

The Devildom Prince received no reply. Lucifer had fallen unconscious.

#obey me #omswd #dialuci #diavolo x lucifer #lucifer x diavolo #my writing #fanfic #hanahaki disease

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trudemaethien · 7 months

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been thinking about an omegaverse with segregated communities based on designation. this is just some random thoughts as i work out how it might function

separate governments based on a treaty prohibiting hunts. prior to this it was …bad. violators sterilized. are they near-human compatible species merging or humans diverging? 🤔 not sure yet

reproduction:

omegas bear omegas

alpha females bear alphas

beta females bear what the sire was, very fertile

beta males sire what the bearer is, so beta/beta results in beta

alphas may be assured their children will be alphas unless they mate an omega, and omegas may be assured their children will be omegas unless they mate an alpha.

(why alphas dont just have beta wives and not bother with omegas…social stigma? inheritance restrictions? idk) maybe discouraged coming from the betas rather than the alphas, seen as ‘easier/more normal’ to stick to beta/beta? parenting woes of A/O designated children?

omega males (high infant and maternal mortality) and alpha females (low sperm count) are rare due to health issues and usually function as omega sires and alpha bearers within their community because these roles are considered ‘more natural’ and less likely to result in the aforementioned health complications. usually not scientifically measured or diagnosed, but powerfully anecdotal.

society:

omega society matrilineal, semi-nomadic, underground dens, ecological balanced important to them vs. progress, forage and craft, insular

‘alpha’ society patrilineal, includes most betas, larger population, technologically advanced, alpha-nobility-led, betas predominantly farm and labor, proud to be hardworking and productive, the foundation of society.

trade for food/tech/art… what do the omegas have that is valuable to the alphabeta side? maybe they were the original inhabitants and hold the history and lore, maybe they live longer… 🤔🤔🤔

immigration to omega society open to beta males, incentivized by stipend (from whose budget? hmm) and simplicity of life, can also be recruited by established religious/monastic order of beta males who believe it’s their calling, but no beta children are born into omega society.

any alpha/omega pairings are expected and encouraged to be alpha male/omega female since the alpha females (even more rare than their counterparts and usually surgically modified at birth) and omega males are so valuable to their people.

children of these brokered unions may be alpha or omega and are usually raised predominantly with their same-designation parent and that side of the extended family, with occasional visits to or from the other side.

Alpha males may journey across omega land to attract an omega female, like a pilgrimage, camping, show strength and skill, care for the land and ability to provide. Omega rite to choose an alpha based on how he displays himself. over the campfire they make what agreements they would like about romance, marriage, heats, ruts. In the event of conception, she may go back with him or remain at her home, where he’ll be welcome.

scent differentiation between designations, tracking by scent is ok as long as it’s not hunting, regulated, hunting is legally defined in the treaty as violent or coercive intent etc. and is taken very seriously, seduction pheromones (either A or O) considered taboo but they’re innate so need to be suppressed (can be done deliberately by practice—used more by omegas, or chemically—used more by alphas)

soulmates? superstition. not quantifiable, but some people feel they can tell by scent who they are best compatible with

please feel free to tell me what you think works or doesn’t

#omegaverse #tru babble #meta #worldbuilding

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rubiatinctorum · 5 months

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I think it's one thing to say, AI is a tool, if you use it, use it to enhance what you're already doing, but AI 'art' is rayon to me. It masquerades as one thing, and might be composed of it in part (art)(natural material). So someone can say, it's artistic, for the visual products, and it's semi-natural, for the rayon garments. But that only appeals to human desires for categorization. For new v. old, for natural v. artificial, for human-made v. machine made. It appeals to what we can argue is or is not authentic, and frankly, I don't think that's the point.

But, like rayon, one of the core issues isn't what it's used to make, or what its life cycle is like beyond its production specifically. It's how it's made. It's which people are harmed by its making, and how (one of these is obviously more physically harmful than the other, with long term health consequences, but you understand the metaphor, yes?). They're products, whether image/words or textile, that were made by causing harm to one group of people to get convenient commodities for others.

Saying "use it the right way" doesn't eliminate the process that led to the creation of it. "Use it the right way" when it has a trail of violations that led to it being available to you. There's fast fashion and fast furniture, and now there's fast aesthetics. You can have whatever you want to look at for cheap or free, whenever you want, shh don't ask too many questions about the process of making it, consumer.

(Never mind what happens when people use AI 'art' generators the wrong way, in ways designed actively to harm others or spread misinformation. You know, the apps made to 'undress' people and all that... Let's assume an optimistic use of it, to lend the people saying to use it the right way a bit of rope)

Whether we call it a tool or call it a grift-machine, or call it art or aesthetics or drivel or whatever else, machine generated images, writing, voices, created without the consent of the people whose work and/or likeness was scraped is still something built on the backs of people who were stolen from. I appreciate that some people can be optimistic that AI products won't be as detrimental long term to artists as it can seem, but that doesn't account for the damage that has already been done. You are holding your rayon garment. You might be able to look past how plasticky and strange it feels, how uncannily it imitates the silk it was made to resemble. You don't see what's floating in the river near the factory.

(A difference here is, do you know how fucking hard it can be in a lot of the stores to find something that's not rayon or one of the plastics to wear? I don't know where you are, but here, you're left with some cotton and like, maybe a few clothes from the thrift store — good luck finding them in there — and a half a rack of a department store to wear. Shit man, at least with art you have so many other options an search engine search away, or even like, a museum or something. I understand people electing to wear rayon than I do using AI to create an image!)

#rubia speaks #anti ai #with some ancillary dissatisfaction with rayon production #sorry i saw a thing on the internet and i'm like. i appreciate your optimism but i'm not really feeling any better :')

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I would love to hear about your experience as a park ranger! I'm trying to shift my work into park stuff (and nature stuff in general) and I don't know much about park rangers

Aaa hello!

So I was an interpreter at a state park, it was a small park with nothing too dramatic happening (@wild-west-wind is a ranger at a National Park and has more experience than me and talks about it in their park ranger tag). The best part about my park was that it was in a fairly suburban area, about an hour away from a major city, so I feel like it was really valuable for people to find this area of nature that was preserved right here near their homes. One of my goals was to show them that some of the nature there could be found at their own homes as well.

Idk what kind of things you want to know and whether I have the experience to answer it, but I want to say that my main goal was to connect people both to nature in general and, as I said, the nature around them at home. The suburbs can both feel like and actually be somewhat of a wasteland sometimes (this is a main theme in the book of short stories I’m working on). But nature cannot be erased entirely. People’s lawns are made of manicured monoculture grass, but that grass is still a plant. There may be a small group of trees on the corner, but they’re still trees. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinating bugs still come to the exotic and ornamental flowers they plant in their yards. Coyotes, raccoons, and foxes sniff around their trash cans at night. Birds, squirrels, moss, lichen, and countless bugs live in those few trees on the corner. Hawks sit on the backyard fences, and ospreys and herons fly overhead, commuting from fish pond to reservoir. And that’s only the life we’re capable of seeing. The local ecosystem may not be healthy, but it’s always there.

I want to connect people to that kind of thing. I want them to pay attention to the plants and animals that share their neighborhood. They don’t even have to learn species names, it’s enough just to notice that there’s moss on that tree or that there are multiple types of weeds in the crack on the sidewalk or that that one bush is always full of birds in the morning. And the start of that journey might be having me point out wildlife in a slightly more wild setting, teaching them to notice and think about and wonder about various different things. If I point out how the male dragonflies are guarding prime egg-laying spots if you only stop to watch, maybe they’ll wonder what else they can notice if they stop and pay attention to the bugs in their yard. If I show them the little spring flowers under their feet that they didn’t even notice, maybe they’ll look for them as they walk to their mailbox at home. If I teach them to listen to the alarm calls that birds make, maybe it will unlock a whole new soundscape in their backyard.

Connecting to nature is important both for conservation and for our own physical and mental health. The more we care about something, or at least understand it, the more we protect it. People don’t need to come away from my hikes loving vultures, but if they come away understanding that every living thing is connected in our ecosystem, that’s what’s important. They don’t have to like vultures to see the importance of that interconnectedness and consider their own role in it (although liking vultures is always encouraged). And not only is our health linked to the health of the planet, we are also a species that evolved in nature like every other and it is genuinely good for our health to engage with it. Exercise is one thing, but then also just being in the sun improves the quality of sleep you get and increases the production of dopamine and serotonin in your brain. Exposure to nature makes you more relaxed. Being aware of the living things around you is mentally stimulating and makes you feel less alone, and more engaged with the passage of time and the things going on around you. This is why nature accessibility is so important, both in terms of having natural spaces available to people of all income levels and in a way that works with our capitalist work and life schedules and in terms of making it accessible to disabled people, especially those who can’t leave the house. (Side note, I really admire how @geopsych gets people that nature exposure and connection through their photography)

So idk, that’s my mission as a nature educator. Yes, I love infodumping and getting to show people coyote pelts and baby bugs and all the little nature secrets. But that’s the larger goal I carry beyond the self-satisfaction of talking about nature facts. It’s a very big goal but like everything in an ecosystem, little impacts add up, and I hope I’ll be able to make lots of those little impacts throughout my life.

#Ask answered #nature education #nature #park ranger #Cave life #Nature connection

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