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acerathia · 4 months

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drowning in you || Rafayel | Qi Yu

Summary:

Valentinesday doesn't work out, does it?

Wordcount: 2.5k

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Pairing:

Qí Yù | Rafayel / Reader | MC

Tags/CW:

established relationship, dancing and kissing in the rain, flirting, bathing and washing each other, non-sexual intimacy, references(spoilers) to Mainstory and Myth, Moles as lasting kisses from the last life, implied sexual content after fic, domestic fluff

Note:

Happy Valentines!! I wrote this bc I go insane for him oops

– where r u? ive been waiting for ages omw! close to the entrance of the park –

With a little smile, you let your phone slide back into your bag. Rafayel has told you to come to the park nearby, and you wonder what he’s planning, hopefully not another trip on a boat, the simple memory makes you shiver. After that incident, you would never trust him with an oar ever again. But because you’re supposed to meet him at the entrance of the park, you assume it must be something slightly drier.

You round the last corner, and immediately spot his figure, arms crossed, close to the park. For a moment, you take your time to look at him, the way the sun shines between his hair, giving him some sort of underwater feeling. But you can’t help but squint when you notice his attire, one you have seen before, one Rafayel usually wears when meeting for some art stuff of his. You brush it off, it’s usual for him to wear something that draws the eye, being an artist and all, he does love showing his aesthetic with his clothes.

He seems to have sensed you, because he turns in your direction, and while you smile at him and hurry your steps to get closer to him, his lips push slightly forward.

“Finally, I thought you had forgotten about me! Did you look at the time? It’s been ages, I feel like I’m about to see fish walk on land,” he mutters the moment you stop in front of him.

“Well, I think I already see one,” you grin, before cupping his cheeks carefully. “In fact, this fish is right in front of me.”

The pout doesn’t disappear entirely, but it does soften as he leans closer to your skin. “See? I was right, you’ve left me waiting for too long.”

A huff of breath hits your face softly before he straightens up, not even waiting for your answer as he takes your hand in his, entwining your fingers together. “It doesn’t matter, you’re here now. Let’s go.”

Hand in hand, you both enter the park, and follow the path for quite some time. You have no idea what Rafayel wants to show you, so you only walk by his side, simply enjoying this quality time while looking around the place in peace.

The park seems huge, as before you both even arrived at his set destination, you begin to feel something cold hitting your head. You scrunch your face and look up, only for a drop of water to hit your cheek, your eyelids. You blink in surprise as the rain falls, multiplying with each second, with each step.

A groan, and your gaze immediately flicks to Rafayel, who’s gingerly holding a hand over his head. “Great, now everything is ruined… Did the weather forecast make a mistake? I even checked it for today” He turns to you and meets your eyes. “Let’s go back, c’mon.”

He sighs, disappointment apparent in the way his shoulders slump. “I guess, we’re going to make it up another time… Let’s hurry up and escape this annoying rain.”

You squeeze his hand as you follow his brisk steps into the direction you both came from. “It’s okay, spending time with you is more than enough for me.”

Your words only seem to make him walk faster, the rain hitting your face softly, and you can’t help but slow down slightly.

Laughing, you can’t help but tease him. “But let’s slow down a bit. You’re not going to turn into a mermaid the moment water touches you, are you?”

He turns around to face you, his face scrunched up in a pout. “How ridiculous! That only happens in those TV series. And we’re both already wet, wouldn’t it be too late to consider that anyway?” He cocks his head to the side, before a smug look takes over. “Unless you want me to turn into one to ogle at me, hm? Wouldn’t you like that?” With these words, he leans closer towards you, a grin over his plush lips.

Your eyes flick towards them before returning to his eyes, his lashes clumped and longer with the dripping water. You feel a heat creeping up your neck, and now you’re the one with a small pout on your lips. For a moment, you don’t have any comebacks, so you decide to do what always works the best.

Your free hand grabs his shoulders and you stretch slightly towards him. Your lips meet his. And despite the cold water, his skin is warm against yours. Without missing a beat, his arm sneaks around your waist, pulling you closer, stealing another peck before you could fully pull away.

Once there’s some space between your faces, you can’t help but grin at the redness spreading over the tips of his ears, but you want to see that color over his cheeks. So, you put your lips against his cheeks, closer to his ears.

“Of course I want to see you naked,” you whisper at him, and he immediately pulls away, the color bleeding into the rest of his face.

He holds his hands in front of his face, shielding it from your view. “Wh-what are you talking about?” he stammers, taking a small step back.

You can’t help but think how adorable he looks this flustered, but you stop teasing him, as the rain makes you feel cold, and you imagine he starts feeling the same. Taking his hand once again, you step closer to him and let your forehead rest against his chest.

Almost immediately, despite his embarrassment, his arm winds up against you, his face hot against the skin on your neck. Your other hand comes up to stroke through the wet strands of his hair, now closer to a darker blue when soaked like this.

You don’t know who starts it, but you both begin to slightly rock, a small dance under the rain, interlocked, heart against heart, listening to a tune only you both could hear.

“Let’s go home…” you whisper against his skin, feeling the goosebumps over it.

A sigh on your own skin, and he straightens up, his gaze wandering over your face, filled with something complex, something that warms you despite the cold seeping into your clothes.

Once he nods, you both are on your way again, heading towards the closest apartment of one of you. It doesn’t take long, and you’re glad to be out of the rain, because the moment you enter your home, the rain picks up, the wind sweeping over the streets. You really don’t want to know how it feels to be there.

Soaking wet, you begin to strip yourself of your shoes and socks. “I’m going to take a shower to warm up,” you tell him, and without words he just follows you on your heels.

It’s a burdensome task to get rid of the wet clothes sticking to your skin, but you manage it nonetheless. The heat of the turned on water is already spreading through the air, and you’re almost excited to get under it. With your focus on the upcoming warmth, a squeak of surprise escapes you, when you feel his cold fingers around your waist, his lips against the back of your neck.

You turn your head slightly towards him and kiss the corner of his lips, your fingers intertwining with his, before you fully turn around, your fingers carefully helping him out of his wet clothes, scattering soft kisses here and there over his cold skin. After that, you wordlessly pull him with you to stand under the warm rain of the shower.

For a moment, you let the heat seep into you, relax your muscles, before you grab the shampoo bottle. But instead of slathering it onto your own hair, you motion for him to lean down. Once he does, you put a good portion of the shampoo into his hair, and begin to massage it in, spreading it over his scalp and hair. You watch as he closes his eyes, leaning closer to you.

After you’re thoroughly done, you let him lean his head under the water once again, rinsing the shampoo out of his hair with soft strokes, your hands taking care of each strand, massaging his scalp. Once everything is truly gone, you grab one of your conditioners to take a bit of into your hands, spreading them over your palms before you begin to rub it into the ends of his hair.

A low hum sounds from him and he shuffles a little closer, his hands finding your waist, as always, keeping them there to anchor himself.

Allowing the conditioner to set, you grab his loofa, the one he has deposited ages ago, making himself at home in your home, sharing it with you. Making sure the foam has spread properly all over it, you begin to gently scrub his skin, his shoulders, his arms. You can’t help yourself but scatter some kisses here and there, on his jaw, on his neck.

Coming up to his chest, your eyes lock onto the tiny mole there. “Did you know, some people say that moles are an indication of where our past love has kissed us, over and over again,” you whisper against his skin before kissing the mole softly. “I will love you, for all of my lifetimes, over and over again… And I want to give you something to remember this one, and every one after…”

You’re vaguely aware that you have met Rafayel in your last lifes. And even if your memory is hazy, pieces coming up to you in blurry dreams, you know that you have loved him, and you will continue to love him, for as long as time allows you to exist.

You look up to him, his eyes wide, glazy with swirling emotions. Instead of saying anything, he leans down and catches your lips with his in something sweet, filled with love, of the past, present and future. You melt into his touch, into his warmth, into his steady presence. There isn’t another place you would love to be more than at his side.

For a moment, you let your thoughts focus on him, on the way he calls your name, on the way his ears blush when flustered, on the way he teases you with so much affection.

One last peck, and you continue with your endeavor, gently scrubbing his skin, massaging the tension out of his muscles.

After you make sure that he’s relaxed and clean, you once again guide him towards the water, letting the water glide over his body, warmth seeping into him and relaxing him a bit more. You gently grab his hair and massage all the conditioner away, until all that’s left are his pretty strands of hair.

Your lips meet his forehead, before you turn to take care of your own hair. But before you could even grab the bottle, he does, a bit of the liquid on his palms to slather onto your hair.

With the amount of knowledge he has on you, on your routine and day to day life, he manages to perfectly take care of your hair, his fingers carefully moving on your scalp, caressing the tension there out of your head.

A sigh escapes your lips and this time you’re the one stretching closer towards him, arms around his waist.

Rafayel rinses your hair carefully, each strand flowing through his fingers, and you enjoy each touch of his. Especially when he swipes your hair away to reveal your neck, placing a soft kiss there.

Despite being done, you both stay like this for a moment, his face against your shoulder, your fingers drawing random symbols on his skin, intertwined, skin to skin, warmth to warmth.

Just when you notice your fingers getting prune, do you turn off the water, reaching for the towels to dry up. You pass him his own, and watch as he dabs the water away, before wrapping it around his waist. You begin to feel a little bit warmer when he reaches up to swipe his hair away from his face, running his fingers through the strands, making them stick like that.

You turn around to take care of yourself and leave the bathroom to step into the bedroom, one supposedly belonging to you, yet filled with his trinkets and clothes. You step around some paint brushes clustered on the ground and grab a shirt and other clothes.

Once you put them on, you notice how the shirt belongs to him, something he has left behind after one of his escapades from the journalists. You don’t take it off though, rather you turn towards him as he pulls his pants on, a soft piece of clothing, perfect to sleep in.

His eyes glance up to you, getting stuck on his shirt on you, and you smile as you watch the redness bleeding into his ears, into his cheeks.

He crosses his arms, looking away. “So, you’re now also stealing my clothes now?”

You raise your eyebrows at this. “Uhm, what else have I stolen from you, Rafayel?” you ask, well aware that everything scattered around your place is due to him bringing it over. You can’t say you don’t love seeing his stuff around your place, though. It makes it more livelier, happier.

At your words, he turns around and begins prancing towards you, and you take a step back, your shins hitting the edge of the bed. He leans closer to your face, his eyes running over your face, admiring every single feature of yours, almost like his eyes have landed on an artwork.

You suddenly feel shy under his gaze, so you try to lean back, but when you try to do so, you end up falling onto the bed, sitting on the edge of it.

Instead of letting up, Rafayel puts both his hands on the side of your thighs, supporting himself on the bed to follow you.

“How dare you forget. You have stolen my heart, over and over again,” he whispers against your lips, before dipping in and taking a taste of your lips once again.

A small laugh of yours is drowned by his lips, as you wrap your arms around his neck, pulling him with you onto the bed. Drops of water fall onto your face from his wet hair, yet you don’t care at all. All that matters is him, Rafayel in your arms and his lips on yours.

With a puff of air, he lands on you, and as the kiss breaks apart for a moment, you take your time to admire his face, the soft lips, his translucent eyes, almost glowing every time he catches your gaze. He doesn’t give you much time, though, before he kisses you again, and again, each kiss making your heart thump with excitement, with all those emotions he manages to awaken in you.

And you’re happy to be the one waking up by his side, spending every lifetime as the person he loves. To be the person who loves him truly in every life.

You can’t help but shudder when his lips move over your jaw to your throat, when he softly murmurs against your skin.

“Let me drown in you…”

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scribeofnight · 4 months

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⸝⸝ ꒰ 𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐋, 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐔𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐃. 🫧ㆍ₊⊹

✦ 𝗉𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 ;; rafayel x gn!reader ✦ 𝗀𝖾𝗇𝗋𝖾 ;; fluff, pure fluff and brainrots, not fully coherent thoughts ✦ 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝖽 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍 ;; 0.7k ✦ 𝗌𝖼𝗋𝗂𝖻𝖾'𝗌 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝖾 ;; obsessed and thinking about husband rafayel 24/7 - so a little filler drabble while i finish up the zayne oneshot and before i go to bed. enjoy my seashells <3 (currently can't add my yellows - i'll edit the format tomorrow)

✦ 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 (𝘧𝘪𝘤/𝘩𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯!!) ♡.

⟢ husband! rafayel who makes sure there's always a place for you to sit or lay down on when you're in the room watching him paint

⟢ husband! rafayel who smears paint on your cheeks while you're sleeping, only to feel bad and paint a small sunset or ocean or sunrise or the sky or anything, really, across your cheeks

⟢ husband! rafayel who will trace miscellaneous shapes on your collarbones and shoulders - connecting every freckle and mole

⟢ husband! rafayel who looks at your stretch marks and kisses them gently, tracing every curve and smiling up at you, stopping to only tell you how much they look like stardust

⟢ husband! rafayel who would cave when you give him puppy eyes and a pout - he's weak for you, he knows

⟢ husband! rafayel who once reserved a whole restaurant because he remembered you saying you don't like eating in front of a lot of people, just so you would be comfy on your date night

⟢ husband! rafayel who would collect seashells everyday as he walks on the beach with you, telling you stories about his adventures when he was a little kid in lemurian waters; placing them in a tiny jar that he gives to you - and his grin is so blinding and hug so warm and kiss so tender when he sees it on your desk and in your bag.

⟢ husband! rafayel who thinks you look exceptionally pretty in pearls, but he thinks you're ethereal when you're in his bed, curled up around him, bed hair and sour breath and all

⟢ husband! rafayel who grew fond of cats because of how much you love them - who fell in love with the way you looked and loved cats, and could never think of cats as harmful ever again (especially when you look at them like how you look at him)

⟢ husband! rafayel who buys you dresses upon dresses, if only to see you wear them and spin around like the disney princess you deserved to be but couldn't affort to be

⟢ husband! rafayel introducing you to little fishies during a swim in the ocean, calling you his wife and watching with awe as the fishes boop your nose and circle you two, guiding you both through the waters to the prettiest coral reef ever

⟢ husband! rafayel who lets you see his silvery scars from fighting for his kingdom, letting you trace them even though he flinches from the memories - only soothed by your fingertips and gentle kisses to his skin, your calloused thumbs wiping away falling tears

⟢ husband! rafayel dedicating a whole exhibit with every painting of everything you've ever loved and liked, with the centerpiece as both of you dancing at the banquet, with the words "for my ocean" as its caption

⟢ husband! rafayel who has never thought of having kids until he took one look at you with your nephew, and decided he wanted some then and there

⟢ husband! rafayel who brings you trinkets and tidbits from wherever he travels to, be it in Linkon or overseas, because every little thing reminds him of you (he'd rather live with your memory and you by his side than have to lose you again)

⟢ husband! rafayel that would not let you go anywhere without him - he knows you can defend yourself, but he wants to be able to see you and touch you just in case; he likes protecting you (if only to make up for all the time that he wasn't there to protect you - could you blame him? he wanted you to forget, he was sure you would)

⟢ husband! rafayel that would cook for you when you return home from work, shit-faced and weak, wobbly, exhausted legs - who would feed you and hold you close as your words slurred, a fond smile on his face as he squished your cheeks, watching you fall asleep, your features so beautifully calm and peaceful

⟢ husband! rafayel who never wants to see you cry, but would sit there on the bathroom floor at 5am, wiping your tears away when memories of you both together centuries ago flooded your mind, his heart aching as he watched you cry over not remembering him when it really was his fault

⟢ husband! rafayel who would hold your hair back when you didn't like the way it felt, tying it up into a bun and decorating it with little seashell clips so you felt pretty

⟢ husband! rafayel who would see his child hold a paintbrush, painting a very wonky looking apple and sing with glee - who would frame the apple painting and title it "[child's name]'s first painting"

⟢ husband! rafayel who would tell his child how wonderful of a mother you are, spinning the baby around before he tucks the baby onto his hips, holding her close

⟢ husband! rafayel who would rest his forehead against yours at least 5 times a day, loving the peace and love that radiates from you, seeping into him and soothing his bones, a quick kiss on your lips sealed the deal

⟢ husband! rafayel who always tells you that he's glad to finally be yours, to kiss you and hold you close

⟢ husband! rafayel who looks at you like you hung the moon and stars when you tell him you love him

⟢ husband! rafayel who is just so happy you come home to him everyday

♡. head empty only husband rafayel.

✧˖°. header creds ;; @editshan <𝟑

♡₊˚ 🪼・ copyright @scribeofnight all rights reserved ;; do not copy, steal, plagarize, reword or repost to other platforms without proper permission || all credits to original owners and creators of the characters from the media + pictures that are not my own.

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mitfloya · 4 months

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𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥

pairings. Rafayel x gn!reader

wc. 6.8K

synopsis. He believes that by isolating you, he can protect you from the outside world and ensure your happiness together. In his twisted mind, this is his way of creating a perfect and eternal bond, you’re his muse, his statue of beauty, his own aphrodite.

warnings. The following content contains elements of obsessive behavior, yandere thoughts, stalking, possessive behavior, and may include poorly written narratives. Reader is referred to as 'you'. Proceed with caution, as this writing may be unsettling or uncomfortable for some individuals.

a/n. Hiyaaa! Thank you so much for the people that have helped me make my post manage to slip through the timeline! I kid you not I had to break my spine with this issues I kept running into (the ori yandere Zayne post is gone, I’m sorry for the inconvenience), if any of you have any suggestions on how to make my post made it into the tags please tell them on the comments section. Get ready and have some snacks and hope you enjoy reading another hc I made

♡ Please reblog and comment on this post are much, much appreciated ♡

A manchild…? you love this guy? Me being a slander and simp at the same time

To put it simply, Rafayel is always the damsel in distress and YOU are his knight shining armor. He needs your attention and protection 24/7, you don’t want him to end up dead, do you? The whole universe will miss him.

First of all, he loves you. Second of all, he hates you.

You’re like a goldfish, how could you not remember the vows you both made when you were just a little kid?! The mere fact that you failed to recognize his face shattered his heart into pieces, for you hold immense significance in his life.

The weight of your indifference crashed upon him like a tidal wave, leaving his emotions in ruins. It was like a tornado tearing through his soul, causing a gut-wrenching ache that seemed to consume him from within.

It creates a twisted cycle of emotions that he struggles to contain. He yearns for the love you once shared, yet despises you for not remembering the bond you had.

Perhaps he regrets not taking action in the past to ensure he could always locate you, to have left a distinctive mark upon you as a means of tracking your whereabouts.

You should’ve recognized him at first glance. Where have you been? He thought he lost you, he doesn’t even want to wish upon your death but you make it harder for him not to.

You’ve grown so much and so many changes but you’re still the same person he met at the beach, and it makes him feels so many emotions at once, it’s the first time he has managed to put a rein over his emotions, he could’ve coax you to come to his studio and locked you up, if you were to recognize him.

His heart longed to show much he misses you yet his mind tells him to seek revenge. It’s like his body and soul is splitting. Do you know how much damage you are causing him?

You must understand, my dear, that he is determined not to repeat past mistakes. It is time for him to take drastic measures, to make a promise that will bind you to him forever. He sees you as his ultimate protector, his unwavering shield. From this moment forward, you will never leave his sight again.

In his eyes, you have always belonged to each other, from the very beginning. Your destinies intertwined, your fates entangled. He craves the security of knowing that you are by his side, guarding his every step, his every breath. No longer will he allow even the smallest sliver of distance to separate you.

From the beginning you are his as much as he is yours.

His artistic talent is both his greatest strength and his greatest weapon. Through his art, he immortalizes his love and hatred for you, capturing the complexities of his emotions with every stroke of the brush. His creations serve as a constant reminder of his twisted desires.

Initially consumed by hatred, he concealed his love, allowing it to resurface gradually, in subtle and tender ways.

It’s the slowest burn you could ever imagine. Painstakingly slow.

As Rafayel's hatred gradually diminished, he began to express his feelings more openly, albeit subtly, leaving significant hints about the depth of his emotions towards you. Similar to a small forest fire that grows steadily, each progression was deliberate and methodical until it consumed the entire forest, an uncontrollable blaze that can’t be extuingish.

Say goodbye to freedom and welcome to his world, now that you’re his. He will be the center of your universe.

Clinginess is an inherent trait of Rafayel's nature. He craves your presence and attention, unable to bear the thought of being separated from you even for a moment. He will go to great lengths to ensure that you never leave his side.

You've grown accustomed to his playful nature and constant need for attention, but be prepared for an amplified version, as his demands intensify. Good luck dealing with your man ♡

He is a man of pride, he immortalizes you through his art, proudly showcasing pieces dedicated to you at his exhibitions. While abstract in form, this exclusivity serves to intrigue others, leaving them pondering what makes you so special in his eyes.

Unknown to you hidden away within his personal stash, there is a gallery dedicated solely to you. Every piece of artwork revolves around your existence, capturing his obsession with meticulous detail. The walls are adorned with portraits, each stroke of the brush reflecting his twisted love for you.

But at the very least, he showers you with lots of love and affection, no more holding back.

In relationships, he presents himself as a calm and romantic partner, radiating an aura of serenity akin to the sea. He enjoys spending quality time with you, whether it be casual outings or simply sharing space in silence. With him, you will never feel alone.

But do not be deceived by the calm waters, for they possess the ability to draw you into the depths of darkness, leaving you submerged and unable to resurface. His obsession remains unpredictable, much like the ever-changing tides of the sea.

Oh, how you've stumbled into his clutches the moment you made that fateful vow. There is no turning back, my dear. You have fallen into the siren's trap, lured by his haunting charm. You are now forever entwined in his grasp, unable to break free. You should have thought twice before crossing paths with him if you weren't planning to stay.

He has two preferred methods of dealing with nuisances. He may choose to be smug and show off his superiority, rubbing his success in their faces. He revels in flaunting his success and talents, using them as a means to intimidate and belittle those who dare to steal you away.

However, if they persist, he is unafraid to resort to physical means, utilizing violence to eliminate them from your life. He goes to extreme lengths, even shedding blood and concealing the evidence of his actions, all in the name of safeguarding your well-being and maintaining his possessive hold over you.

His possessiveness knows no bounds, his desire to claim you as his own overpowering any sense of reason. He will go to great lengths to ensure that no one else can possess you, viewing you as his ultimate masterpiece.

When faced with difficulty or resistance from you, Rafayel won't hesitate to take drastic measures. He is willing to use any means necessary, including drugs, to put you to sleep and kidnap you. He will isolate you in his studio, ensuring that you will be together forever.

His studio, the place where he creates his art, becomes both a sanctuary and prison for you. Within its walls, he controls every aspect of your existence, dictating your every move and stifling your individuality. It is a place where his obsession can flourish unchecked.

You will forever remain under his possession, as he claims you and binds you eternally.

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kykyonthemoon · 23 days

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Lady Cat

Returning from his long trip, Rafayel found his lady cat waiting at home.

ಇ. Rafayel x Reader/MC

ಇ. Tags: 16+, MDNI, suggestive themes, touching, biting, marking, fluff, domestic fluff, teasing, established relatioship, MC being dominant

ಇ. Word count: ~1k4

ಇ. Requested by Nguyễn Nguyệt

Inspired by the Toodles Galore makeup trend on Tik Tok.

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When Rafayel arrived home, it was dusk. The long, boring flight made him tired. But the first thing he looked for when walking through the door was you.

He could feel your presence in the studio. Maybe it was the result of your profound connection, or maybe he just happened to see your shoes on the rack. He chose not to call you immediately away in order to surprise you with something pleasant.

Rafayel searched all around the studio but could not find you. He entered the living room and then the kitchen. Even in the garden and yard, where the aroma of the sea lingered, there was no trace of you. Then he heard a loud "meow" coming from his bedroom.

Rafayel's heart began to pound as if an electric charge had run through his body, and he became highly conscious of everything that could go wrong in his home. A creature named cat must have infiltrated his home! It must be in the bedroom that very moment, and it had already harmed his beloved with its sharp claws and innocent face! Just thinking about it made Rafayel uneasy. He raced to the bedroom, determined to get that monster out, no matter how terrified he was of it.

“Don't worry, Miss Bodyguard! I'm here to save you!”

Rafayel used his foot to kick open the door. His eyes darted about in search of the meowing creature, but what drew his full attention was the figure of a girl seated on the bench at the end of the bed.

Your body was draped in a light purple velvet cloak that was purposefully dropping onto the bench, displaying your lovely face. You wore makeup, which was distinct from your usual basic look. Your hair was tied up high and arranged into a bow on your head, with a few curls obscuring your face. Another actual bow hung around your neck, this one made of silk in the same color as the cloak. A thin white dress embraced your body and honored all of your features. You also donned chiffon gloves and rested your hands on your crossed bare legs. Your crimson lips smiled when you saw him.

"Hello, Rafayel~" Your fingers were lifted, as if to draw him towards you. Rafayel became astonished and stunned. He stood petrified at the door, unable to comprehend what was happening in front of him.

"Rafayel?"

You called his name again. The truth was that recently, there had been a trend online of dressing up as a famous animated cat, Toodles Galore. You were going to give Rafayel a surprise after his two-week business trip abroad. Seeing you again in this style, looking like the animal which he feared the most, you were so nervous waiting for his reaction.

However, as you noticed him stiffen there, you wondered if this was too much.

You began to feel a little humiliated. Rafayel clearly did not like you in this way. The dress was too short? Too thin? The makeup was too flashy? You were not sure which one, but you definitely gave him a shock.

In a haste you stood up and pulled down your dress in the hope that it would cover your exposed thighs, but it did not do much. Rafayel continued to gaze at you without a word. You went slowly towards the door, wanting nothing more but to disregard the embarrassed feeling and change back to your casual attire.

Seeing your movement, Rafayel quickly blocked the door.

“Where are you going?”

With one hand behind his back, Rafayel quickly slammed the bedroom door shut. You even heard a light "click" sound. His eyes looked at you, dark, as if he was displeased.

"You must not go. I have to check carefully if you've been turned into one of those monsters..." He said while staring at you.

“Monsters?” You laughed. “You mean the cats? Actually… I dressed like this to surprise you…”

Rafayel looked at you with great concern. For a long moment. Eventually, he asked:

“So that meow just now was yours?”

You gave a modest nod. Your face was ruby, and the blush only made it more obvious.

“Do that again.”

You rolled your eyes and looked at Rafayel. He repeated: “Meow again. For me."

You cleared your throat. You barely dared to look at him once before lifting one hand to mimic the cat's move.

“M-Meooow?…”

Immediately, Rafayel took a step back. He clutched his face with his hands. You caught his ears turning crimson, his voice trembling:

“Enough… That's enough…”

A smug, somewhat devilish appeared on your lips. A reaction like that was worth the few hours you had spent applying cosmetics!

"Rafayel." You called his name in such a vicious manner. "Meow. Meoooooow!!!" You continued to move towards him barefoot, while he backed away in panic, until he was cornered and could only collapse into the bench at the end of the bed where you were sitting just a moment ago.

"If I were a real cat, would you fear or despise me? Would you not look at me again?"

Rafayel's fingers separated slightly, revealing two perplexed eyes. You laughed and were ready to pull his hand down to look at his gorgeous blushing face when he took a step faster.

He took your wrist and brought you into his arms. Cradling. His hand tightened around your back, beginning with a soft touch and growing more intense. Warm fingers stroked your bare back, searing. Then they gradually slid down the spine to the waist, where he clutched and pressed your body a little closer to his. He gave you no choice but to sit entirely on his lap.

"Rafayel…" You called for him in surprise. "Don't you resent cats the most? "Why are you holding me so tightly now?"

Rafayel did not respond. His expression was one of discomfort and sulking. He pressed his face into your neck, inhaled your scent. A little second later, you felt his sharp fangs softly biting into your neck.

He bit the light violet bow you were wearing, gnawed it for a while and made it come off completely. Freed from the silk fabric, your neck was exposed to him, and without waiting for an invitation, he immediately devoured it with long, wet kisses.

“R-Rafayel!” You were caught off guard by this attack; it was both tickled and embarrassed. With your hands on his chest, you attempted to push him away but were helpless.

Rafayel's lips left you with brilliant traces on the neck.

“I hate cats…” Rafayel said, his breathing somewhat rough. “But this beautiful lady cat in front of me... I couldn’t help it…”

“Hmm…” Your eyes blinked. “You couldn’t help it... Then you shall become a fish offered to a cat's mouth!”

You saw it clearly, his face was as fiery as the setting sun outside the window. Rafayel bowed slightly. You followed his gaze and noticed the violet silk that he had just removed from your neck, now trapped between the two of you.

You grasped it, delicately wrapping it around your fingers. Rafayel raised your chin, forcing you to stare directly into his eyes, while his other hand rested on your hip, holding you in a sitting posture on top of him. He frowned:

“So what do you think, my lovely lady cat? Do you want to try the taste of this fishie?"

Your face burnt. You leaned near Rafayel and tied the violet fabric across his eyes.

"Of course I... do."

Not being able to see you, Rafayel seemed upset. He kept touching you, and you joyfully clutched his chin, which astonished him. You gently bit his lip.

"Ouch." Rafayel growled, but his split lips inclined farther towards you, indicating that he was enjoying this little game.

“Be still.” You spoke quietly. “Now you are a fish in my hand.”

Rafayel breathed heavily as you leaned down to bite his neck. This bite was revenge for the marks he had left on you earlier.

You caught Rafayel grunting as his body fought beneath yours, then you stopped him with a deep kiss.

It was about time for you to taste the sweetness this fish had to offer.

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qiyusprincess · 15 days

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Title: With Time

Rating: R-18

Pairing: Rafayel x OC

Summary: One day you wake up in the monastery for the Sea God and the next, you’re tumbling off the boat and into his arms. aka you transmigrate into the myth of the Sea God

Notes: was too big to post here so I had to link it through AO3.

#Rafayel #love and deepspace #lads rafayel #rafayel x reader #rafayel x you #rafayel x mc #rafayel x y/n #writing #my writing #lads #qi yu

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#posts of babel

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my-universe-rpg · 3 months

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A - B - C - D Aaron Taylor-Johnson ✦ Milky Bang Chan ✦ Ru Ben Barnes ✦ aldycrowleyfell Brock O’Hurn ✦ Lionheart Byeon Woo Seok ✦ Neverland Byun Baek-hyun ✦ Betelgeuse Choi Beom Gyu ✦ Shinmon Choi Soobin ✦ ddalki Choi Yeon Jun ✦ Nubes Chris Evans ✦ The Firefighter Colby Keller ✦ Nham Diego Luna ✦ Tamal Rojo Dove Cameron ✦ Aurora Dylan o'Brien ✦ Shezza

E - F - G - H Han Jisung ✦ Smile Hugh Dancy ✦ Nefelibata Hwang Hyunjin ✦ Gin&Tonic

I - J - K - L Jackson wang ✦ Kitsune Jang Won Young ✦ Star Jeon Jung Kook ✦ Nubes Jeong Yun Oh (Jaehyun, NCT) ✦ Diaval John Seo (Johnny) ✦ Pumba Jung Eun Bi (Eun Ha) ✦ Pommie Jung Hoseok (J-Hope) ✦ Natilla Kai Kamal Huening ✦ Cocoroco Kim Chae Won ✦ Star Kim Jennie ✦ BlueLagoon Kim Kibum (Key) ✦ Smile Kim Min Jeong (Winter) ✦ Pusheen Kim Seok Jin ✦ Limonada Kim Tae Hyung (V) ✦ Lilium Lalisa Manobal ✦ Watermelon Lee Dong Min (Cha Eun Woo) ✦ Lord Barkis Lee dong-wook ✦ Kitsune Lee Felix ✦ Bunny Lee Hee Seung ✦ Creep Lee Ji Eun (IU) ✦ Hare Lee Minho (Lee Know) ✦ Bunny

M - N - O - P Madison Beer ✦ reckless Min Yoon-gi (Suga) ✦ MYuniverse Minatozaki Sana ✦ Fancy Nakamoto Yuta ✦ Hanasaki Park Jimin ✦ Limonada Park Seon Woo (Sunoo) ✦ Vixen Park Sung Hoon ✦ Dheixa Pedro Pascal ✦ Sixsmith

Q - R - S - T Seo Soo Jin ✦ Patata soviética Shen Quan Rui (Ricky) ✦ Mockbeth Song Yu Qi ✦ Haku

U - V - W - X

Y - Z Yang Jung Won ✦ Blas Yeh Shu Hua ✦ Patata soviética Yoo Ji Min (Karina) ✦ fancychild Yoo Si Ah (YooA de Oh My Girl) ✦ Kintsugi

#reservas

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drwcn · 4 years

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How To Name Your Chinese Characters:

1) LAST NAMES:

I’ve pasted the Top 100 common last names in alphabetical order, and bolded the ones that appear in CQL:

B: 白 Bai C: 蔡 Cai ; 曹 Cao ; 常 Chang ; 曾 Ceng ; 陈 Chen ; 程 Cheng ; 崔 Cui ; D: 戴 Dai ; 邓 Deng ; 丁 Ding ; 董 Dong ; 杜 Du ; F: 范 Fan ; 方 Fang ; 冯 Feng ; 付 Fu ; G: 高 Gao ; 葛 Ge ; 龚 Gong ; 顾 Gu ; 郭 Guo ; H: 韩 Han ; 何 He ; 贺 He 洪 Hong ; 侯 Hou ; 黄 Hua ; 胡 Hu ; J: 贾 Jia ; 蒋 Jiang ; 姜 Jiang ; 江 Jiang ; 金 Jin ; K: 康 Kang ; L: 赖 Lai ; 李 Li ; 黎 Li ; 廖 Liao ; 梁 Liang ; 林 Lin ; 刘 Liu ; 陆 Lu ; 卢 Lu ; 路 Lu ; 吕 Lü ; 罗 Luo ; M: 马 Ma ; 麦 Mai ; 毛 Mao ; 孟 Meng ; N: 倪 Ni ; 牛 Niu ; P: 潘 Pan ; 彭 Peng ; Q: 钱 Qian ; 秦 Qin ; 邱 Qiu ; R:任 Ren ; S: 邵 Shao ; 沈 Sheng ; 史 Shi ; 石 Shi ; 施 Shi ; 宋 Song ; 苏 Su ; 孙 Sun ; T: 陶 Tao ; 谭 Tan ; 唐 Tang ; 田 Tian ; W: 万 Wan ; 王 Wang ; 汪 Wang ; 魏 Wei ; 吴 Wu ; X: 邢 Xing ; 夏 Xia ; 蕭 Xiao ; 谢 Xie ; 徐 Xu ; 许 Xu ; 薛 Xue ; Y: 阎 Yan ; 严 Yan ; 杨 Yang ; 姚 Yao ; 叶 Ye ; 余 Yu ; 于 Yu ; 袁 Yuan ; Z: 张 Zhang ; 赵 Zhao ; 郑 Zheng ; 钟 Zhong ; 周 Zhou ; 朱 Zhu ; 庄 Zhuang ; 邹 Zou ;

Above are all single character last names, but there are some double character Chinese last names, seen below (list not exhaustive):

独孤 Du’Gu ; 公孙 Gong’Sun ; 南宫 Nan’Gong 欧阳 Ou’Yang ; 司马 Si’Ma ; 上官 Shang’Guan ; 宇文 Yu’Wen ; 长孙 Zhang’Sun ; 诸葛 Zhu’GE ;

2) GIVEN NAMES/COURTESY NAMES

《Elements》:

Light*：光 (guāng) - light，亮 liàng - bright / shine，明 (míng) - bright，曦 (xī) - early dawn，昀 (yún) - daylight，昭 (zhāo) - light, clear，照 (zhào) - to shine upon，

Fire: 焰 (yàn) - flames，烟 (yān) - smoke，炎 (yán) - heat/burn，烨 (yè) - dazzling light，

Water: also see “weather” OR “bodies of water” under nature; note the words below while are related to water have meanings that mean some kind of virtue: 清 (qīng) - clarity / purity，澄 (chéng) - clarity/quiet，澈 (chè) - clear/penetrating，涟 (lián) - ripple，漪 (yī) - ripple，泓 (hóng) - vast water，湛 (zhàn) - clear/crystal，露 (lù) - dew，泠 (líng) - cool, cold, 涛 (tāo) - big wave，泽 (zé)，浩 hào - grand/vast (water)，涵 (han) - deep submergence / tolerance / educated

Weather: 雨 (yǔ) - rain，霖 (lín) - downpouring rain，冰 (bīng) - ice，雪 (xuě) - snow，霜 (shuāng) - frost

Wind: 风 (fēng) - wind

* some “Light” words overlap in meaning with words that mean “sun/day”

《Nature》:

Season: 春 (chūn) - spring，夏 (xià) - summer，秋 (qíu) - aumtum，冬 (dōng) - winter

Time of Day: 朝 (zhāo) - early morning / toward，晨 (chén) - morning / dawn，晓 (xiǎo) - morning，旭 (xù) - dawn/rising sun，昼 (zhòu) - day，皖 (wǎn) - late evening，夜 (yè) - night

Star/Sky/Space: 云 (yún) - cloud，天 (tiān) - sky/ heaven，霞 (xiá) - afterglow of a rising or setting sun，月 (yuè) - moon，日 (ri) - day / sun，阳 (yáng) - sun，宇 (yǔ) - space，星 (xīng) - star

Birds: 燕 (yàn) - sparrow，雁 (yàn) - loon，莺 (yīng) - oriole，鸢 (yuān) - kite bird (family Accipitridae)，羽 (yǔ) - feather

Creatures: 龙 (lóng) - dragon/imperial

Plants/Flowers:* 兰 (lán) - orchids，竹 (zhú) - bamboo，筠 (yún) - tough exterior of bamboos，萱 (xuān) - day-lily，松 (sōng) - pine，叶 (yè) - leaf，枫 (fēng) - maple，柏 bó/bǎi - cedar/cypress，梅 (méi) - plum，丹 (dān) - peony

Mountains: 山 (shān)，峰 (fēng) - summit，峥 (zhēng)，

Bodies of water: 江 (jiāng) - large river/straits，河 (hé) - river，湖 (hú) - lake，海 (hǎi) - sea，溪 (xī) - stream，池 (chí) - pond，潭 (tán) - larger pond，洋 (yáng) - ocean

* I didn’t include a lot of flower names because it’s very easy to name a character with flowers that heavily implies she’s a prostitute.

《Virtues》:

Astuteness: 睿 ruì - astute / foresight，智 (zhi)，慧 (hui)，哲 (zhé) - wise/philosophy,

Educated: 博 (bó) - extensively educated，墨 (mo) - ink，诗 (shi) - poetry / literature，文 (wén) - language / gentle / literary，学 (xue) - study，彦 (yàn) - accomplished / knowledgeable, 知 (zhi) - to know，斌 (bīn) - refined，赋 (fù) - to be endowed with knowledge

Loyalty: 忠 (zhōng) - loyal，真 (zhēn) - true

Bravery: 勇 (yǒng) - brave，杰 (jié) - outstanding, hero

Determination/Perseverance: 毅 (yì) - resolute / brave，恒 (héng) - everlasting，衡 (héng) - across, to judge/evaluate，成 (chéng) - to succeed，志 (zhì) - aspiration / the will

Goodness/Kindness: 嘉 (jiā) - excellent / auspicious，磊 (lěi) - rock / open & honest，正 (zhèng) - straight / upright / principle，

Elegance: 雅 (yǎ) - elegant，庄 (zhuāng) - respectful/formal/solemn，彬 (bīn) - refined / polite，

Handsome: 俊 jùn - handsome/talented

Peace: 宁 (níng) - quietness/to pacify, 安（ān) - peace, safety

Grandness/Excellence：宏 (hóng) - grand，豪 (háo) - grand, heroic，昊 (hào) - limitless / the vast sky，华 (huá) - magnificent，赫 (hè) - red/famous/great，隆 (lóng) - magnificent，伟 (wěi) - greatness / large，轩 (xuān) - pavilion with a view/high，卓 (zhuó) - outstanding

Female Descriptor/Virtues/Beauty: 婉 (wǎn)，惠 (huì)，妮 (nī)，娇 (jiāo)，娥 (é)，婵 (chán) (I didn’t include specific translations for these because they’re all adjectives for women meaning beauty or virtue)

《Descriptors》:

Adverbs: 如 (rú) - as，若 (ruò) - as, alike，宛 (wǎn) - like / as though，

Verbs: 飞 (fēi) - to fly，顾（gù) - to think/consider，怀 (huái) - to miss, to possess，落(luò) - to fall, to leave behind，梦 (mèng) - to dream，思 (sī) - to consider / to miss (someone)，忆 (yì) - memory，希 (xī) - yearn / admire

Colours: 红 (hóng) - red，赤 (chì) - crimson，黄 (huàng) - yellow，碧 (bì) - green，青(qīng) - azure，蓝 (lán) - blue，紫 (zǐ) - violet ，玄 (xuán) - black，白 (baí) - white

Number：一 (yī), 二 (er) - two, 三 (san) - three, 四 (si) - four, 五 (wu) - five, 六 (liu) - six, 七(qi) - seven, 八 (ba) - eight, 九 (jiu) - nine, 十 (shi) - ten

Direction: 东 (dōng) - east，西 (xi) - west，南 (nan) - south，北 (bei) - north，

Other: 子 (zǐ) - child, 然 (rán) - correct / thusly

《Jade》: *there are SO MANY words that generally mean some kind of jade, bc when ppl put jade in their children’s name they don’t literally mean the rock, it’s used to symbolize purity, goodness, kindness, beauty, virtue etc* 琛 (chen), 瑶 (yao), 玥 (yue), 琪 (qi), 琳 (lin)

《Spirituality》

凡 (fan) - mortality

色 (se) - colour, beauty. In buddhism, “se” symbolizes everything secular

了 (liao) - finished, done, letting go

尘 (chen) - dust, I’m not… versed in buddhism enough to explain “chen”, it’s similar to “se”

悟 (wu) - knowing? Cognition? To understand a higher meaning

无 (wu) - nothing, the void, also part of like “letting go”

戒 (jie) - to “quit”, but not in a bad way. In buddhism, monks are supposed to “quit” their earthly desires.

极 (ji) - greatness, also related to the state of nirvana (? I think?)

#cql #the untamed #because i have gotten many many many asks about how to name characters #language #master list

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unadulteratedwombatbread · 2 years

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Guide to pronouncing Chinese names

Before I begin, please note that China is a large country with many different dialects, and therefore many different pronunciations of words, most of which I’m not well-versed in. As someone who’s maternal family is Sichuanese, the only dialects I feel comfortable speaking about are sichuanese and mandarin, and, seeing how sichuanese is not very common on Western media, I’ll be skipping that and speaking primarily about mandarin. Also, there are many different ways of romanizing Chinese names, and for the sake of this thread I’ll be focusing mainly on pinyin, as that’s what I grew up with and what I most commonly see ppl making mistakes with.

Vowels

Like many other languages, Chinese vowels are pronounced differently from English ones, and this is where most people trip up.

A = ah (as in the “a” in addition)

E = uh

I = may make no indicative sound or an “ee” sound, depending on what consonants come before (I’ll get into more detail later)

O = pronounced like the “o” in the slang fo’ sho’ (this is the best description I can come up with lmao)

U = “oo” (there are exceptions which I’ll get into later)

The dreaded ü = this one is difficult to describe as there isn’t really an English equivalent. Try making the “ee” sound, then round your lips as if you’re doing a whistle

ou = oh

ai = how you’d pronounce the pronoun “I”

ei = how you’d say the letter “a” when saying the alphabet

ui = way

Consonants that people trip up on

C = “Ts”, not “k”. Oftentimes, people will translate their names to Ts, for instance “cai” becomes “tsai” and “Ce” becomes “tse”, but if you ever see a Chinese “c” it will always be pronounced with a “ts” sound

G = pronounced like the “g” in gift, not giraffe

Q = “ch”

R = this is a very subtle difference, and tbh I don’t think it’s necessary to learn this unless you want to seriously learn Mandarin, but Chinese r’s are typically pronounced further back in the throat. Again, not necessary to learn if you’re just tryna pronounce a couple Chinese words or names

X = “sh”

Zh = pronounced like a “z”, but further back in the mouth behind the teeth

i: When to use which sound

For i’s, it’s typically pronounced with an “ee” sound, however, when paired with a ch, sh, zh, c, s, or z in front with nothing behind (ex. ci, shi), pronounce the consonants and then elongate the end slightly. The i makes no definitive sound.

u: the exceptions

As mentioned earlier, u typically makes an ‘oo’, for instance wu would be pronounced ‘woo’ (and sometimes written that way in other romanization methods). However, when immediately preceded with an x, y, q, or j, it is automatically pronounced with a ü sound. Common examples include Xu, Qun, and Yu. In addition, if any of those end with an ‘n’, (xun, qun, yun, jun), there is a subtle ‘g’ sound at the end.

Pronouncing the names in Shang-Chi

Chinese names are structured as the last name first, then either one or two characters as the first name. Shang-Chi full name would be Xu Shang-Chi, with Xu being his last name and Shang-Chi being his first. The movie uses a different way of romanizing his name: in Chinese, his name is written as 尚气, which is written as shang Qi, and is pronounced that way (sh-ah-ng chee) His sister, Xialing, is written using pinyin rules, and is pronounced sh-ee-ah l-i-ng

Anyways, I know this can be confusing, different languages always are! Remember, when in doubt, always ask first, and if you pronounce it wrong and someone corrects you, please make an effort to fix it. A lot of Chinese people in America feel the need to change the pronunciation of their name or to assure non-Chinese people that it’s fine if they mispronounce, which shouldn’t be the case, as it’s someone’s name!

#i have an irrational fear that i got some of this info wrong #or that it's confusing #even though i speak mandarin fluently #and learned pinyin at a young age #if you have any questions feel free to ask #shang chi #xialing #xu xialing

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compneuropapers · 2 years

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Interesting Papers for Week 1, 2022

Happy New Year

Interneuron-specific gamma synchronization indexes cue uncertainty and prediction errors in lateral prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortex. Banaie Boroujeni, K., Tiesinga, P., & Womelsdorf, T. (2021). eLife, 10, e69111.

Prefrontal cortical neurons are selective for non-local hippocampal representations during replay and behavior. Berners-Lee, A., Wu, X., & Foster, D. J. (2021). Journal of Neuroscience, 41(27), 5894–5908.

The human cerebellum is essential for modulating perceptual sensitivity based on temporal expectations. Breska, A., & Ivry, R. B. (2021). eLife, 10, e66743.

Regulation of perineuronal nets in the adult cortex by the activity of the cortical network. Devienne, G., Picaud, S., Cohen, I., Piquet, J., Tricoire, L., Testa, D., … Lambolez, B. (2021). Journal of Neuroscience, 41(27), 5779–5790.

Nonlocal spatiotemporal representation in the hippocampus of freely flying bats. Dotson, N. M., & Yartsev, M. M. (2021). Science, 373(6551), 242–247.

Rapid eye movement sleep deprivation impairs neuronal plasticity and reduces hippocampal neuronal arborization in male albino rats: Noradrenaline is involved in the process. Giri, S., Ranjan, A., Kumar, A., Amar, M., & Mallick, B. N. (2021). Journal of Neuroscience Research, 99(7), 1815–1834.

A functional model of adult dentate gyrus neurogenesis. Gozel, O., & Gerstner, W. (2021). eLife, 10, e66463.

Feature-based attention enables robust, long-lasting location transfer in human perceptual learning. Hung, S.-C., & Carrasco, M. (2021). Scientific Reports, 11(1), 13914.

The interaction of global motion and global form processing on the perception of implied motion: An equivalent noise approach. Joshi, M. R., Simmers, A. J., & Jeon, S. T. (2021). Vision Research, 186, 34–40.

Drifts in Prefrontal and Parietal Neuronal Activity Influence Working Memory Judgments. Li, S., Constantinidis, C., & Qi, X.-L. (2021). Cerebral Cortex, 31(8), 3650–3664.

Early recurrence enables figure border ownership. Mehrani, P., & Tsotsos, J. K. (2021). Vision Research, 186, 23–33.

Perception of invisible masked objects in early infancy. Nakashima, Y., Kanazawa, S., & Yamaguchi, M. K. (2021). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 118(27), e2103040118.

Information capacity and robustness of encoding in the medial prefrontal cortex are modulated by the bioavailability of serotonin and the time elapsed from the cue during a reward-driven task. Pereyra, A. E., Mininni, C. J., & Zanutto, B. S. (2021). Scientific Reports, 11(1), 13882.

Ramp-to-threshold dynamics in a hindbrain population controls the timing of spontaneous saccades. Ramirez, A. D., & Aksay, E. R. F. (2021). Nature Communications, 12(1), 4145.

A neuronal ensemble encoding adaptive choice during sensory conflict in Drosophila. Sareen, P. F., McCurdy, L. Y., & Nitabach, M. N. (2021). Nature Communications, 12(1), 4131.

Enhanced synaptic properties of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus after learning a spatial working memory task in adult male mice. Stavroulaki, V., Ioakeimidis, V., Konstantoudaki, X., & Sidiropoulou, K. (2021). Journal of Neuroscience Research, 99(7), 1802–1814.

Reward biases spontaneous neural reactivation during sleep. Sterpenich, V., van Schie, M. K. M., Catsiyannis, M., Ramyead, A., Perrig, S., Yang, H.-D., … Schwartz, S. (2021). Nature Communications, 12(1), 4162.

Deficits in multi-scale top-down processes distorting auditory perception in schizophrenia. Yang, F., Zhu, H., Yu, L., Lu, W., Zhang, C., & Tian, X. (2021). Behavioural Brain Research, 412, 113411.

Antagonistic surround responses in different cones are mediated by feedback synapses from different horizontal cells. Zhang, A.-J., & Wu, S. M. (2021). Vision Research, 186, 13–22.

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pumpkinpaix · 4 years

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anonymous:

I just discovered your mdzs pronunciation stuff and it's super helpful!!! Especially to an english speaker, it's so helpful to hear everything pronounced slowly! Would you ever consider doing more but on Chinese basics? Like tones, or differences between similar sounds? (But please don't feel obligated! Just a suggestion bc I find your pronunciation super helpful :)

hhhhh the file was too big for tumblr :’) even after I exported it at medium instead of standard quality, so i made a soundcloud after all aha.... it’s downloadable, even!

anyways! chinese school with cyan? :D transcript with helpful links under the cut.

previous chinese pronunciation posts with pinyin if you want to go back review them armed with new knowledge to practice: mdzs names 1, mdzs names 2

rough transcript (brackets indicate things i didn’t say but wanted to add as a note, or laughs lol):

hello everyone! okay, so I’m going to make an attempt to do some basic pinyin, I guess, a basic pinyin post? so the goal is by the end you should be able to hopefully! look at basic pinyin or any pinyin word and get a general sense of how it might sound. this is not comprehensive, and you shouldn’t take it as such, but i hope you might be able to get a good foundation out of it? I don’t know, just for sort of, a basic general overview.

I’ll use some MDZS words or names or whatever to I guess keep it fun as examples? But the rules should be generally applicable across the board. This is geared towards native English speakers because that’s what I am. I am not a linguist, just a layperson, so I’m going to be explaining like a layperson.

So, this is pinyin with cyan! chinese school with cyan. horrible, I thought i escaped this [laugh] oh, all those horrible saturdays. [all sounds will be read with first tone unless otherwise indicated]

okay, so, I’m going to do the basic vowels first. there are five so it’s: a o e i u ü

so I’ll do that a — oh wait, no there’s six, oh gosh! okay. bad start! so there are SIX basic vowels: a o e i u ü

so i’ll do that one more time: a o e i u ü

so there’s actually a seventh vowel sound, but we can get to that in a minute. it’s not included in the orthography.

so ü is usually the hardest for native english speakers since it doesn’t exist in english, but a friend of mine recently explained it really well. so if you say “ee” just like, “ee” like in creek or something like that, then shape your lips as if you’re saying “oo”. so if you speak french or german, it might be easier for you, those are just the two languages I’m familiar with. the ü is the same as the ü in german, like in die Tür, in french it’s just like you know, la lune, mur, etc.

basically say “ee” then move your lips until it looks like you’re saying “oo” — eeeeeüüüü or you can do the opposite, you can say “oo” then move your tongue as if it’s saying “ee” so: ooooüüüüüü. ü. and that’s basically it.

so now i’m going to do the initial consonants. that’s all the vowels. but the initial consonants, the consonants, or the consonant sounds that can start words, there are… well there’s not that many, but I’ll go through them really quick. there is an order, and every consonant is associated, every initial consonant is associated with a natural vowel sound and they come in groups. the order that i learned them in is this:

b p m f • d t n l g k h • j q x • z c s zh ch sh r

[repeated slower]

b(o) p(o) m(o) f(o) • d(e) t(e) n(e) l(e) g(e) k(e) h(e) • j(i) q(i) x(i) • z(i) c(i) s(i) zh(i) ch(i) sh(i) r(i)

I think the official one [the official order, i mean] might have the z c s and the zh ch sh r switched, but it doesn’t really matter they’re both in the same group. so you’ll notice that there are only four naturally associated vowels: o e i and ï [not sure if this is technically the right way to write it, but it’s convenient for illustrative purposes here].

so ï is the one that’s with the z c s, zh ch sh r group. I also think this is a pretty hard vowel to pronounce for english speakers, but i don’t really have a handy way of explaining it. i’ll try though!

so for things like the z c s sounds: say “sss” like you would in english. “ssss” then change your lips to the way you say “ee” and then vocalize without moving your tongue. so you can also produce this sound without changing your lip shape, but doing so will kind of force it, or make it easier to find I think. so ssssssi. sssssi. so that was me doing the whole process with saying ssss and then moving my lips and then vocalizing. but i can also do it with my lips rounded. “si”. that’s me with lips rounded, but having the lips wide like that helps i think

[or you can just vocalize “zzzzz” like in “buzz” or “jazz”. that zzzzzz sound gives you the vowel you want. that probably would’ve been an easier way to explain it haha.]

for the zh ch sh r sounds, to get that, you can say “juh” like how you would say j, a j sound in english, so it’s “juh” but dont’ say the “uh” just stick to the “j”. so that’s the zh sound. “zhii” just like hold it. then ch sh r. I don’t know, I think that’s pretty intuitive once you get those.

in terms of the consonants that i think that are difficult, they are d, j q x and z maybe? so i’ll go over them.

so d taps the palate in english, “duh”, “duh”. the d sound, it taps further back on the little bump [on the roof of your mouth] there, but it taps on the teeth in chinese. I think it’s a non-aspirated t sound? so say “tuh” but then instead of having that breath, just take that out. “de”. it’s a non-aspirated t, it taps in the same spot. so that’s the d, the “de” sound.

j q x, it’s the same sort of things, if you stretch your lips, I think i helps to move it into the right space. so instead of “juh” it’s “ji”. “ji”. “ji ji ji ji”. “qi”, “xi”. the q has the “ch” sound, but instead of sitting so far in the front, it sits a little further back [in the mouth]. instead of “ch” which is the ch, it’s “qi”, which is moving further back. and same with “xi”. instead of “sh” it’s “x”. i don’t know if that helps [laugh]. but instead of “sh” it’s “x”. so “xi”.

again, instead of “ch” it’s “q” and instead of “sh” it’s “x” [laugh]

[I forgot to talk about z oops. it’s basically a combination of d and z in english: “dz”. like the end of “hands”. that “dz” sound.]

okay, so, you can start a word with any of the vowels, any of them can be initials, but some of them will change orthography when they’re at the start of a word. so i think it’s pretty intuitive, but a o e all stay the same. but the “i” sound, the i, turns into a y, the “u”, the u, turns into a w, and the “ü”, the ü turns into yu. so “yu”.

okay, so that’s all the initials! that’s it! that’s not too bad.

okay, so now I’m going to start doing the finals, like the ends of words. you can end any word with any of the vowels, but I’m going to include them anyways because it’s in the table. i just copied this table from wikipedia because it’s i think pretty intuitive and clearly stated. they show both how the sound would be written as a full word and how it would be spelled when it was attached to an initial. so basically what i just talked about regarding changing orthography when you start a word with vowels, things like that.

[link to table in wikipedia]

okay starting with the first row, I’m pretty sure this is ï. the i sound that i said was difficult:

[row 1]

so I’m going to do that again. I’m going to do each one twice and then we’re going to move onto the second row.

[row 1 repeated, each sound twice]

okay, now the second row:

[row 2]

so we’re going to do the same thing again, twice each:

[row 2 repeated, each sound twice]

okay, and the third row:

[row 3]

and again, twice each:

[row 3 repeated, each sound twice]

and then the final row:

[row 4]

and then one more time, twice each:

[row 4 repeated, each sound twice]

okay so that’s it, that’s all the finals I think.

so I think -(i)un/yun is probably one of the harder sounds, the -un with the y at the beginning, the -iun? “yun”, with the umlaut. I don’t really know how to explain how to pronounce that one, but you know it’s the… yun [laugh]

okay so a note on u vs ü. when a word begins with j q x or y, and it’s followed by a u, it’s automatically be pronounced as ü even though it will not be marked. so here are some examples.

names like Ā’Yuàn: yuàn. it’s a ü sound automatically, and it’s not marked in the orthography. or Yú Zǐyuān. yú zǐ yuān. same thing. and then with something like in hánguāng-jūn, jūn, the j the “ji” combined with the -un becomes “jun” like the “yun” sound. or Jīn Zixuān. Xuān. Xuān. it’s the ü sound.

so an example of the same final spellings but with different initials. like the yuàn in ā’yuàn — you can see it automatically changes to an ü pronunciation, but spelled the same way the -uan ending, but you have a different starting consonant that’s not one of the exceptions, so “le” — so in luànzàng gǎng. luàn. it’s “u”. luàn. and then for like yú, yú zǐyuān, yú, instead of the ü, in jīn rúlán, rú, rú, it’s the “u” sound, and they’re marked the same way.

okay! yeah that’s pretty much it. that’s like all the basic sounds in chinese, I’m pretty sure. [laugh] it’s not actually that hard. i mean, it’s obviously hard, but there’s not as many sounds as you expect, or it’s less complex than you might think.

so obviously now we have to deal with tones. i know this is the one that everybody finds really scary, but i actually i know it’s easy for me to say because i’m a native speaker, but i actually think they’re very intuitive and easy to hear, as tones go. it’s gonna be fine. anyways, we’re gonna get through it.

here is how i remember tones: I do it with a cadence. and i literally sometimes have to go through this cadence on words when i’m not sure how to identify what tone they are. this is how i learned it, my grandmother taught me this, you know, i mean, it’s very standard, but:

ā á ǎ à

or hummed it’s: ¯ ´ ˇ `

and then I’ll do it again:

ā á ǎ à

¯ ´ ˇ `

so yeah, i really do sing it sometimes when i’m trying to figure out or remember what tone mark goes on something, I go dūh dúh dǔh dùh [laugh] over and over again until i figure it out.

and yeah, that’s it! they’re pretty intuitive, they follow the path of the tone, or the shape of the tone markers. so you can see the ā is flat, the á goes up, the ǎ goes down and then up, ǎ, and then à, the fourth one, just goes down.

so whenever you’re writing a tone mark on a word, they always go on the last vowel UNLESS there’s an a or e present. those always take precedence. I’ll spell out a couple of examples in the text.

[EXAMPLES: hào not haò and méi not meí, but jiù]

[laugh]

so i will go over, um… okay, i think my dad’s having a meeting downstairs, so maybe you’ll hear him in the background, but okay, the last thing i will go over a couple of sandhi rules, just a few! this isn’t all of them, i think there might be five? but i’m just going to do the three that are most relevant or the most commonly seen I think, or the ones that I think about that will trip you up most likely, i think, when you’re pronouncing things.

so the one that everybody knows, or the one that everybody teaches first, i think is the two third tones in a row will cause the first third tone to turn into a second tone. so for example, in Yílíng Lǎozǔ. “Láozǔ”. the two characters by themselves are lǎo and zǔ, but because they’re right next to each other, it becomes láo, second tone, “láozǔ”. [NOTE: the pinyin will still be spelled as lǎozǔ. you will just automatically read it aloud as láozǔ] so instead of “lǎo zǔ”, it’s “láozǔ”.

and then, the second thing that a third tone does is that a third tone that is followed by anything that is not a third tone drops to a thing that is called a low tone, I know i said there are only four, but this is… here’s an example. [there is also the soft tone, which is kind of the absence of tone, but I’m not going to talk about it here haha] in liǎnfāng-zūn, jin guangyao’s title.

liǎnfāng-zūn, you can kinda hear it doesn’t really rise again at the liǎn, liǎn, liǎn, by itself it goes down up, like a valley, but when it’s followed by the rest of the title, liǎnfāng-zūn, it just kinda sits at the bottom and then jumps back up. liǎnfāng-zūn, liǎnfāng-zūn, it just kind of sits at the bottom as opposed to coming back up, so it’s still. it still follows the same curve, it just doesn’t quite come back up i think

i actually had to look that one up, because I was like. oh is that real? i hadn’t noticed it.

but the third tone on its own is just the third tone, so for example, in xuē yáng’s courtesy name, xuē chéngměi, měi, you can hear it there, it comes back up—oh birds!

so xuē chéngměi, měi. dǔh. [laugh]

[LOL I TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT THE THIRD SANDHI RULE I WAS GONNA TALK ABOUT. you can read about it in the link to sandhi rules i’m going to post at the end of the post.]

so yeah, that’s pretty much it actually! hooray! I’m sure, I mean, chinese is a whole language, so it’s complicated, this won’t really get you to a point where you can read pinyin entirely, but i think those are like the basic rules that i use when i’m reading pinyin, but of course, i’ve been reading pinyin for a really long time, that was the primary way i engaged with chinese text for many many years because i was illiterate! i’m still pretty illiterate, but that’s okay. i’m getting better! but yeah, so like i said, this isn’t comprehensive. if it was horribly confusing, if there was stuff in it that just didn’t make any sense, you can ask me questions! I will try to answer them. my brother’s coming home today, and i’ve been using his desk to record because his room has been empty, so i’ll have to figure out something else. but for now, um, yeah!

okay, bye. :)

/end transcript

okay!! so here are the promised links:

tone sandhi rules

very useful interactive table where you can click on sounds to hear them read aloud! (linked to me by @nerd-bastard thank you so much!)

obviously the wikipedia page is very good, though it’s a little dense

@tonyglowheart sent me a thread of someone reading out mxtx names on twitter here! the reader has a different accent than i do (they say they sound like they’re from the northern mainland. i would guess my accent is probably closer to something near shanghai? since I learned pronunciation from my grandmother, and then of course tempered by my american upbringing)

I would probably recommend going back to the other pronunciation posts I made to see a variation of sounds written out with different tones? i feel like that would be helpful!

anyways WOO thanks for your patience, it’s been a minute. brain’s doing kinda oomf these days, but we’re gonna make it :’) state of the world is. something.

normally i would just link my ko-fi here, but this time, i’m going to say check out my donations tag or do your own research into someplace more in need to put your money instead. :)

#chinese #learning chinese #mdzs #pinyin #chinese pronunciation #cyan chinese school #lmfao #new tag i guess #mine #my voice #i have NO idea how useful this is but at this point #*yeets into the void*#long post #cyan help desk #cyan vs heritage #statistically average

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scribeofnight · 4 months

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oh, to be loved by rafayel.

★ 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚖𝚢 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚎 (𝚏𝚒𝚌/𝚑𝚌𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚚𝚜 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗!!) ♡.

★ a short love note/drabble, to the man that owns the sea that is my heart.

rafayel, who waited 800 years to be able to see you again. rafayel who chose you, time and time again, over lemuria, his kingdom. rafayel, who wanted you to forget him - to be painless - while he carried the sheer pain of being in love with you, even if it means watching lemurian blood stain the ocean. rafayel, who showed you the ocean, the sands - and how much they loved you too. rafayel, who would let his guard down, take off his mask, if only because you liked seeing his face. rafayel, who was so very surprised you remembered him after that night, at the god of sea's tome.

rafayel, who didn't expect you to remember him after 800 years.

rafayel, who would risk it all for you; time and time again.

#shu.brainrot #shu.rambles #rafayel x y/n #rafayel x you #lads rafayel #qi yu x reader #qi yu #rafayel #homura lads #love and deepspace fluff #love and deepspace x reader #love and deepspace #lads #l&ds x reader #l&ds #l&ds rafayel

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mitfloya · 3 months

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𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

pairings. Yandere Rafayel x gn!reader

wc. 2k

synopsis. You find yourself lost searching for answers that slip through your grasp. There is a mysterious force that lures you back to the vast depths of the sea, a pull that you can't quite comprehend, a strange connection. It haunts your thoughts, you wanted to find out why does your soul keeps guiding you to ocean.

Only to find the truth that you wish to never uncover.

a/n. Hiii, I'm back from the dead, I hope it's good (be gentle with me this is my first fic I've created) or evoke some kind of emotions, whatever it may be. I may have gone a little overboard with everything. This will be a small series, maybe there will be 3 parts or up to 5 parts, depends on my mood. Also, this is my thank you gift for the celebration of hitting another milestone on my c.ai acc ♡

The waves, like gentle giants, rolled towards the shore, their white foamy crests crashing against the rocks with a resounding roar. The sound echoed in your ears. With each surge, the water created intricate patterns, as if painting an ever-changing masterpiece upon the canvas of the beach.

Some crashed against the rocks with a powerful force, while others gently caressed the sand, their touch as gentle as a lover's whisper.

Standing there, your feet were gently lapped by the waves near the shore, your eyes fixated on the vast expanse of the sea, you felt an inexplicable pull, as if there was a profound bond between you and the ocean.

Yet, you couldn't quite comprehend why.

Lost in contemplation, you imagined how the cool waters of the sea would embrace you, enveloping you in their refreshing embrace. It was in these moments that you found solace and tranquility in the presence of nature.

The ebb and flow of the waves became a soothing rhythm that seemed to wash away any worries or troubles that burdened your mind.

Yet, amidst the serenity, there was a sense of familiarity, as if there were fragments of a forgotten memory lurking within your subconscious. Every time you found yourself by the sea or on a sandy beach, a whisper of a memory danced at the edge of your thoughts, just out of reach.

Lost in your thoughts, distant calls of your name went unheard as you drifted into a daze, completely captivated by the sea, you didn't noticed the water has gone up to your knees level. It was only when a familiar hand gripped your wrist, pulling you back from the water, that you snapped out of your daze.

"Hey, what do you think you're doing?" His voice rang out, a mix of concern and annoyance. "You were about to walk straight into the deep sea! Do you have any idea how dangerous that could have been?" he exclaimed, gently pulling you back to the safety of the shore.

Startled, your gaze locked with his eyes, a blend of deep purple with delicate speckles of pink. In that moment, you found yourself drowning in the vastness of his gaze, unable to tear your eyes away.

His eyes held a mix of emotions, like a tumultuous sea that you couldn't quite decipher. You couldn't help but wonder if your encounter was more than just a coincidence, if there was a greater significance to the intertwining of your paths. The depths of his gaze seemed to hold the answers, yet they also posed more questions, leaving you both intrigued and captivated.

There was something undeniable about the connection you shared, a magnetic pull that transcended mere concern. In that moment, you realized that his eyes held more than just worry for your safety—they held a glimpse of a deeper connection, an unspoken understanding that seemed to bind you together.

The depth of his concern in the eyes are as clear as day, it momentarily puts you lost at words.

The situation slowly sank in, you realized that you had been so absorbed in your thoughts that you had unconsciously ventured into dangerous waters. The level of danger had escalated beyond what you initially thought, as the water had gradually risen without your awareness.

You blinked, your voice betraying a tinge of guilt as you stammered out. "I… I didn't even realize," you admitted, your words laden with a sense of remorse,. "The ocean… it just pulls me in. I can't explain it." Your eyes darted around, avoiding contact with Rafayel.

He sees the way you looked at the sea, sensing that you were searching for something, perhaps a connection or understanding.

In that fleeting moment, a glimmer of hope momentarily danced across Rafayel's face, as if he believed you had finally recollected something significant to him.

…But as he searched your eyes, that tiny glimmer faded, replaced by a mix of disappointment and frustration.

A deep sigh escaped Rafayel's lips, his eyes rolling with visible exasperation. "Oh, please," he scoffed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "As if the ocean has some deep, personal connection to you," he muttered dismissively.

The atmosphere grew heavy with an unspoken tension, as Rafayel's words hung in the air. It was clear that he felt let down, hoping for a shared understanding that seemed to elude him once again.

Rafayel's frustration grew evident as he let out an exasperated huff, pushing away his bangs with an irritated sweep of his hand. "Look, we've got enough problems trying to win this damn classroom competition. We don't need you drowning yourself in the process." His head shook slightly, a clear expression of annoyance etched upon his face.

You felt a pang of regret wash over you, seeing the frustration etched on Rafayel's face. "Thanks for being worried, I guess," you mumbled, your tone tinged with a touch of bitterness. He could've said it nicely at the very least, you thought.

Feeling a wave of embarrassment wash over you for nearly getting yourself drowned, you quickly shifted your gaze to the expanse of the ocean stretched out before you.

The colors of the sea danced before your eyes, shifting seamlessly from the vibrant hues of turquoise to the deeper shades of indigo, as if an artist's brush had painted a masterpiece on the water's surface.

You couldn't help but wonder if there was a hidden world beneath the surface. Little did you know, you had been conversing with one of those hidden beings all along.

You noticed Rafayel's hands waving in front of your face, interrupting your oceanic reverie.

"I've heard the locals said that there is a mythical creature who roamed around this water, can you guess what it is?" His voice took on an eerie cadence. His head tilted slightly, as if he was assessing your reaction.

"Legend has it that those who make a pact with this sea creature are granted a special favor," he weave the tale as his gaze were penetrating your skin. "However," he paused, his words dripping with anticipation. "If one were to forget or break their oath, the consequences would be nothing short of catastrophic."

Drawing near, he leaned in, his voice a mere whisper in your ear. "They would face a fate far more harrowing than their most dreadful nightmares could ever conjure." His breath made your skin crawl, leaving behind a trail of goosebumps in its wake.

The tale he spoke of leave you with an eerie sense that there was more to this tale than met the eye. It was as if the threads of the story resonated with a deeper part of your being, stirring emotions and images that had long been dormant.

Yet, you shook off the discomfort, determined not to let Rafayel's words unravel your sense of reality, even as they lingered in your mind, leaving behind a lingering sense of unease.

With a light-hearted push, you nudge him away with your elbow, mustering a witty retort to maintain the casual banter. "Nice try, but I'm not one to fall victim to the legends of mermaids."

Unfazed, Rafayel continues to weave his tale, his voice dripping with a seductive charm. "How so? Don't their enchanting melodies and mysterious allure at least pique your curiosity?"

The weight of his words settled upon you, causing a shiver to ripple through your body. Yet, you maintain your composure, "Well, Rafayel," you taunt, "if mermaids are truly as captivating as you claim, perhaps I should take my chances. Who knows? Maybe I'll be the one to befriend a mermaid."

Oh, you already did and it was more than that.

Your soul remembers him, resonating with a familiarity that defies logic, while your conscious mind grapples with the mystery of who he truly is and where your paths have crossed before.

It's like your souls hold a hidden story, a shared history that teases the edges of your awareness, just beyond your grasp. The unspoken bond that lingers between you cannot be denied, as if your paths are intricately woven together, waiting to be unraveled.

In his presence, you find yourself both anchored and adrift, caught between the intangible and the tangible. The ties that bind you are not of this physical realm, but of a deeper dimension where emotions and memories intertwine like the ebb and flow of the tide.

There is a profound bond between you that goes beyond mere attraction, as if you have shared lifetimes together before.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the water, you and Rafayel became entranced by the moment, surrendering to the breathtaking beauty of the sea.

The scenery sparked a creative fire within you, the gentle dance of the waves mirrored the rhythm of your thoughts, as if the ocean had bestowed upon you the ideal theme for the upcoming classroom decoration competition. It was as if the universe had handed you a vibrant palette, ready to bring your ideas to life.

A smile tugged at the corners of your lips as an idea began to take shape in your mind. "Hey, what if we choose the ocean as our theme? We could create an underwater wonderland, wouldn't that be cool?" you suggested, your voice filled with enthusiasm.

Rafayel eyes widened with surprise, he took a moment to consider the suggestion. "That's actually not bad," he shrugged, his tone casual yet intrigued. "We could use blue and turquoise hues to mimic the ocean's colors, and hang paper jellyfish and other sea creatures from the ceiling. It'll be like stepping into an enchanting underwater realm."

The two of you continued to brainstorm all the way home, ideas flowing like a current, as you imagined transforming your classroom into a captivating oceanic paradise.

As the sounds of crashing waves slowly faded into the distance, replaced by the comforting rhythm of your footsteps, a familiar banter and laughter filled the air. The easy camaraderie between you and Rafayel created a warm and comfortable atmosphere, where the worries of the day seemed to melt away.

Minutes passed by, as if time had lost its grip on the endless conversations and moments of solace shared with Rafayel. He was like a soothing balm for your weary soul, a safe haven where your restless mind could find peace. His presence was like a sanctuary, where the weight of your worries seemed to dissipate into thin air.

Regrettably, the front gate of your house loomed before you, signaling the end of this cherished connection. With a warm smile, you waved goodbye to Rafayel, a bittersweet farewell that left an ache in your heart. "We'll talk more later, see you at school tomorrow!" you called out, hoping to preserve the thread of conversation that had woven its way into your shared journey.

He reciprocated with a smile and a wave, his eyes following you until you disappeared behind the closed door. As the facade he wore crumbled, a torrent of emotions flooded Rafayel's mind the moment you were safely inside. Frustration tightened its grip, as he struggled to understand how something so vital between the two of you could slip from your memory.

However, a twisted sense of satisfaction settled within him, as he relished in the knowledge of your home, a piece of your personal life that he now possessed, fueling a dangerous determination to claim you as his own.

This was never your home, and it would never be, for he had vowed to create a sanctuary where only he could offer you peace and happiness you deserved.

He knew that he had to do more, to make you realize the depth of his feelings. With unwavering resolve, Rafayel promised himself that he would build a world for you, free from any disturbances or distractions.

No one else would have access to this sacred space; it would be an intimate domain that existed solely for him and you.

"Wait for me, my love. I'll show you how much I adore you."

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Reconstrucción en base a algunos fósiles de Zhoukoudian

Se han encontrado en Longgupo (Wushan, Sichuan) fósiles de Hominini (un fragmento de mandíbula con dos dientes y un incisivo) y dos piezas de industria lítica datados en 1,8 Ma (Wanpo, 1995). Wood y Turner (1995) aceptan esta datación mientras que Schwartz y Tattersall (1996) han relacionado los restos con Lufengpithecus. La datación es dudosa.

Han Fei et al (2015) han datado diecisiete dientes fósiles de mamíferos recogidos de diferentes capas de las unidades C II y C III durante las excavaciones de 2003-2006, mediante ESR y U-series, calculando las fechas mediante un modelo US-ESR.

Las edades de diez dientes de la pared norte de la unidad C III son consistentes, en general, con una fecha de ca 2,35 Ma.

Las edades de siete muestras de la pared sur no están de acuerdo con el orden estratigráfico: tres dientes son mucho más jóvenes que los otros cuatro. y proporcionan una edad promedio de ca 2,48 Ma.

Estratigrafía, dataciones y fauna de Longgupo

Las ocupaciones de erectus se pueden dividir en varias etapas (Wei Dong, 2016):

1,8-1,2 Ma

Yuanmou, Danawu

La capa 25 ha proporcionado dos incisivos (Hu, 1973) datados por paleomagnetismo en 1,7 Ma (Zhu et al, 2008).

Una tibia izquierda fue recogida en la ladera sur de Guojiabao (Zhou, 1998), en un estrato que puede ser equivalente a la capa 27.

Los restos de mamíferos de las capas 25-27 pertenecen a la misma fauna (Lin et al, 1978).

Tiandong, Mohui, Guangxi Zhuang

Segundo molar inferior derecho completo en la capa 3.

Un fragmento de primer o segundo molar superior izquierdo fue recuperado de depósitos perturbados.

Jianshi, Longgudong, Hubei.

Tres dientes: tercer molar superior izquierdo (capa 8 de la sección A-A'), tercer premolar superior derecho (capa 5 de la sección G-G') y primer molar inferior derecho (capa 8 de la sección C-C')

Datación de 2,14 Ma (Gao y Cheng, 2004).

Lantian, Gongwangling, Jiujianfang

En 1964, un equipo del Instituto de Paleontología de Vertebrados y Paleoantropología de Pekín halló en una pequeña colina de Gongwangling (Lantian, Shaanxi) restos de Homo, semejantes a los erectus más antiguos de Java (Wu y Poirier, 1995; Wu et al, 1966). Apareció primero un molar superior aislado y varios meses más tarde grandes fragmentos de la bóveda craneal. También se recuperó una gran cantidad de material de fauna de mamíferos. Un predominio de especies tropicales y subtropicales ha sugerido un clima más cálido que hoy (Gu y Jablonski, 1989; Qi, 1989). Se han hallado artefactos líticos (Dai, 1966; Tai y Hsu, 1973). Los materiales óseos de Homo fueron descritos por Woo (1965) y Wu y Poirier, 1995. Los fósiles humanos (PA 1051-6) incluyen un frontal completo, gran parte de los parietales, la mayor parte del temporal derecho, parte de los nasales, una gran parte del maxilar derecho con segundos y terceros molares asociados, y parte del maxilar izquierdo. La preservación de los fragmentos de hueso es extremadamente pobre. Superestructuras muy marcadas: torus frontal y occipital, gran espesor de los gruesos del cráneo, constricción postorbitaria marcada, boveda craneal alargada y baja. 770 cc.

Zhao-Yu Zhu et al (2014) han datado los fósiles en ca 1,62 Ma, probablemente ca. 1,63 Ma, lo que hace de Gongwangling el segundo sitio más antiguo fuera de África con restos craneales (después de Dmanisi).

Homo erectus en China.

A: Yuanmou, Danawu;

B: Tiandong, Mohui

C: Jianshi, Longgudong

D: Lantian, Gongwangling

E: Yunxian, Quyuanhekou

F: Peking Man Site, Zhoukoudian

G: Yunxian, Meipu

H: Luonan, Donghe

I: Yunxi, Bailongdong

J: Hexian, Longtandong

K: Lantian, Chenjiawo

L: Yiyuan, Qizianshan

M: Nanzhao, Xinghuashan

N: Nanjing, Huludong

O: Dongzhi, Hualongdong

Wei Dong, 2016

1,3-0,8 Ma

Yunxian, Quyuanhekou, Hubei

Se realizaron los siguientes hallazgos en la capa 3, datados en 1,1-0,9 Ma (Vialet et al, 2011).

1989. Yunxian I. Cráneo.

1990. Yunxian II. Craneo de 1.100 cc asociado a restos de fauna e industria lítica.

Ambos cráneos están muy deformados, son muy robustos y tienen un perfil bajo y alargado. Dennis A. Etler ha destacado las similitudes con ATD6-69 (Atapuerca, Gran Dolina).

Cronología de fosiles asiáticos de Homo arcaico. Kaifu, 2017.

850-500 ka

Zhoukoudian (inferior), Fangshan, Beijing.

En la cueva Peking Man Site de Zhoukoudian (42 km al suroeste de Pequín), excavada por J.G. Andersson, entre 1929-1937 se encontraron 5 bóvedas craneales, 14 mandíbulas fragmentarias, 147 dientes aislados y huesos de esqueletos, que fueron inicialmente atribuidos al Sinanthropus pekinensis. La cueva fue ocupada por Homo y hienas de forma intermitente. En el mismo contexto, restos de fogatas e industria lítica.

Los restos más antiguos (capas 8-11) podrían llegar hasta hace 750 ka (Shen et al, 2009). Las capas 3-7 podrían tener más de 400 ka (Shen et al, 2001) si bien los análisis bioestratigráficos proporcionan dataciones inferiores (Wei Dong, 2016). En todo este tiempo, se constata una gran estabilidad evolutiva, indicio del aislamiento de esta población (Etler 1996; Weidenreich 1943; Wu y Poirier 1995), aunque algunos investigadores sugieren un ligero grado de cambio morfológico a través de la secuencia estratigráfica (Wolpoff 1999; Wu y Dong 1985; Wu, Schepartz y Norton 2010; ver Pope 1992 para un punto de vista opuesto).

Los restos más completos corresponden a:

Skull III, descubierto en Locus E en 1929 . Es el cráneo de un adolescente con capacidad craneana de 915 cc.

Skull II, descubierto en Locus D en 1929, sólo reconocido en 1930, es un adulto o adolescente con capacidad de 1030 cc.

Skulls X, XI and XII (antes llamados LI, LII y LIII) fueron descubiertos en Locus L en 1936. Se trata de un adulto hombre, una hembra y un jóven, con capacidades de 1225 cc, 1015 cc y 1030 cc respectivamente. (Weidenreich 1937).

Los fósiles los empezó a estudiar Davidson Black hasta su muerte en 1934. Franz Weidenreich lo reemplazó, marchándose a vivir a la China en 1941. Los fósiles desaparecieron en 1941, durante la II Guerra Mundial, al ser embarcados, por seguridad, hacia USA, pero nos quedan unas excelentes descripciones de los autores anteriores.

Rasgos distintivos:

Toro supraorbital menos marcado que en OH 9 y Sangiran 17.

Presencia de surco postorbital.

Cresta sagital.

Hueso occipital muy angular.

Huesos parietales gruesos, planos y rectangulares.

Huesos nasales proyectados y anchos.

Mandíbula robusta, con cuerpo alto y dentición reducida que en representantes más antiguos de Homo.

Toro occipital notable que recorre todo el ancho del cráneo.

Skull V: dos cráneos descubiertos en 1966 y otros fragmentos descubiertos en 1934 y 1936 de bóvedas craneanas con una capacidad de 1140 cc. (Jia and Huang 1990).

En 2015 se comunicó la identificación de un canino de adulto hembra desgastado y rasgado procedente de este yacimiento en una caja en el Museo de Uppsala.

Teniendo en cuenta las diferencias morfológicas con los hallazgos de Java, un pequeño número de investigadores afirma los fósiles de Zhoukoudian merecen su propia especie, Homo pekinensis (Cameron y Groves 2004; Zeitoun et al, 2010), mientras que otros suponen una relación genética más estrechamente relacionada entre las poblaciones regionales de Asia (Baab, 2010).

Yunxian, Meipu

Tres dientes.

Luonan, Longyanandong, Donghe, Chengguang, Shaanxi.

Primer molar superior derecho. Xue, 1987.

En la cueva paralela (Longyabeidong), aparecieron gran cantidad de artefactos líticos. Se considera que la fauna asociada a ambos hallazgos es equivalente.

Yunxi, Bailongdong, Shenwuling, Anjia, Hubei

Ocho dientes en la capa 2 (Wu et al, 2009; Liu et al, 2014).

Segundo y tercer molar inferior (PA834-1 y PA834-2) de la Cueva Longtan. (o: oclusal, b: bucal, m: mesial, l: lingual, d: distal). Planos de sección sagital de PA834-1 (V) y PA834-2 (VII). Sección transversal de PA834-1 (VI) y PA834-2 (VIII) en el nivel indicado por las líneas rojas. I-VIII no se escalan.

600-300 ka

Longtandong, Hexian, Anhui, Este de China. Capa 2.

1980-1982. Calota casi completa, dos fragmentos craneales, corpus mandibular izquierdo parcial con M2 y M3, diez dientes aislados y restos poscraneales fragmentarios de cuatro individuos. Grün et al (1998) proporcionó una datación de hace 412 ± 25 ka, aunque otros estudios sugieren fechas tan jóvenes como hace 150 ka (Chen et al, 1987). Fauna asociada pero no artefactos.

Hexian I: neurocráneo hallado en 1982 (Cui y Wu, 2015). Occipital ancho, diferente al más estrecho de Zhoukoudian (Antón 2002; Cui y Wu 2015; Durband, Kidder y Jantz 2005).

PA-831. Fragmento de mandíbula (Wu Liu et al, 2017). A diferencia de se diferencia de los Homo erectus más conocidos de China (Zhoukoudian o Lantian) es tan gruesa como la de Homo habilis y Homo rudolfensis.

Los dientes son primitivos métrica y morfológicamente y se superponen con los de H. ergaster y Hominini tempranos del Este de África en sus grandes dimensiones y complejidades oclusales (Song Xing et al, 2014).

La mayoría de los estudios coinciden en que este la muestra de Hexian es única por sus características (Antón 2002; Cui y Wu 2015; Durband, Kidder y Jantz 2005; Etler 1996; Kidder y Durband 2004; Pope 1992; Wolpoff 1999).

Chenjiawo, Xiehu, Lantian, Shaanxi.

Lantian 1, una mandíbula carente de las últimas muelas, datada por estratigrafía en 0,65 Ma (An y Ho, 1989). Capa 5. Zhang et al, 1964. Es similar a las mandíbulas de Zhoukoudian en dimensiones y morfología (Woo, 1964).

Yiyuan, Qizianshan

Fragmento craneal y cinco dientes en la Localidad 1 y otros cinco en la Localidad 2. 0,4-0,3 Ma.

El estudio comparativo métrico y morfológico realizado por Song Xing et al (2016) apoya una atribución humana y relaciona los dientes de Yiyuan con las muestras de Zhoukoudian, Chaoxian y Hexian. Estas muestras son menos derivadas que las de Panxian Dadong (sapiens arcaico), y son también diferentes de las del Pleistoceno Temprano de Indonesia, lo que apoya la idea de que la taxonomía de los homínidos del Pleistoceno de Asia se ha simplificado en exceso.

Hexian I. Cui y Wu, 2015.

400-150 ka

Nanzhao, Xinghuashan, Ruanzhuang, Yunyang, Henan.

Cuarto premolar inferior derecho. Capa 5.

Huludong, Nanjing, Leigong, Tanshan, Jiangning, Jiansu

1993. Nanjing 1 (Capa 2) y Nanjing 2 (Capa 5). Dos cráneos fragmentarios.

Datados en 500 ka (Wang et al, 2002).

Dongzhi, Hualongdong, Wang, Raodu, Anhui

Dos fragmentos craneales y dos dientes asociados a artefactos. Capa 3. Gong et al, 2014.

Chaoxian. Un occipital y un maxilar con seis dientes datados en 0,2-0,16 Ma.

Penghu 1 es un lateral derecho mandibular con los premolares y molares intactos, pero muy desgastados, en su lugar. Se conservan los alvéolos de los incisivos y caninos. El proceso coronoides está roto. No hay signos de deformación postmortem o abrasión de la superficie ni de, ni signos de patologías; M3 es congénitamente ausente. Fue dragado por una red de pesca en el canal submarino Penghu a una profundidad de -60 a -120 m, a 25 km de la costa occidental de Taiwán, junto con otros fósiles de vertebrados conocidos como fauna Penghu. El canal había sido parte del continente asiático durante el Pleistoceno. El nivel del mar disminuyó más de 60 m entre hace 190-130 ka y hace 70-10 ka. Penghu 1 probablemente se depositó por la acción fluvial durante una de estas fases. Existieron eventos más antiguos de bajo nivel del mar, pero la fauna asociada no se corresponde con esa antigüedad. Por lo tanto, Penghu 1 es más joven que 450 ka, y muy probablemente entre 190-130 ka o 70-10 ka. Estas fechas son inesperadamente tardías para la apariencia robusta y primitiva de Penghu 1, desconocida en el registro asiático con excepción de Hexian (Chun-Hsiang Chang et al, 2015).

Dientes de Hexian. María Martinón-Torres et al (2016).

Sin datación, 13 dientes aislados procedentes de Xichuan, Nanyang, Henan, recuperados en 1973 en tiendas de medicina tradicional. Liu et al, 2014.

José María Bermúdez de Castro defiende diferentes eventos de colonización de Asia. En base al estudio de los dientes de Hexian, Song Xing et al (2014) sugieren escenarios evolutivos complejos de convivencia y / o supervivencia de diferentes linajes en Eurasia. Hexian podría representar la persistencia en el tiempo de un H. erectus que habría conservado rasgos primitivos que se perdieron en otras poblaciones asiáticas como Zhoukoudian o Panxian Dadong (Wu Liu et al, 2017). Emplazan a futuros estudios explorar si la variabilidad morfológica de las poblaciones de Asia puede ser explicada por un modelo de "fuente-sumidero". Las regiones semiáridas probablemente contenían las poblaciones fuente que se expandirían a regiones áridas colindantes cuando los niveles de población o / y las condiciones climáticas fuesen propicias. La inestabilidad climática y el cambio ambiental en Asia podrían haber favorecido un patrón de fragmentación y aislamiento con alta variabilidad morfológica del registro de Hominini de Asia y la posibilidad de la persistencia de los linajes de Hominini primitivos a través del tiempo.

Los dientes de Hexian son primitivos métrica y morfológicamente y se superponen con los de H. ergaster y Hominini tempranos del Este de África en sus grandes dimensiones y complejidades oclusales. Zhoukoudian es morfológicamente más derivado, pese a ser contemporáneo o ligeramente más antiguo (Shen et al., 2009). Hexian podría ser también más primitivo que Chaoxian y manifestaría la persistencia en el tiempo de un grupo de erectus que podría haber retenido características primitivas perdidas en otras poblaciones contemporáneas.

El hecho de que los fósiles asiáticos no compartan con H. antecessor y el linaje neandertal algunas características dentales, apunta a una divergencia temprana entre las poblaciones europeas y asiáticas del Pleistoceno temprano. Los resultados sugieren ciertas características dentales comunes a muchos fósiles de Asia de principios y mediados del Pleistoceno que podrían formar parte de un plan para erectus como la robustez y la sección redondeada de las raíces a lo largo de toda su longitud, la forma de los molares superiores e inferiores con la expansión lateral de las cúspides mesiales, y posiblemente las superficies de dentina altamente crenuladas.

Penghu 1 (centro) es más robusta que las mandíbulas de Homo erectus de Java (Sangiran, izquierda) y China (Zhoukoudian, imagen volteada horizontalmente de Weidenreich 1936, derecha), a pesar de ser mucho más joven. Kaifu, 2017.

Chun-Hsiang Chang et al (2015) proponen varios modelos para explicar la persistencia de Penghu 1, con una morfología tan arcaica, similar a Hexian, hace menos de 190 ka.

La retención de características de los Homo tempranos de Asia (Kaifu, 2017).

Debido a que los erectus de Java y China muestran corpus más delgado corpus y molares más pequeños, esta hipótesis implica la presencia de otro linaje en Asia que se prolongó desde el Pleistoceno Temprano.

Una migración de un grupo africano con mandíbula robusta, posiblemente trayendo consigo la tecnología lítica achelense, alrededor del final del Pleistoceno Inferior, que más tarde evolucionó a nivel local.

Esto es compatible, pero diferente de una sugerencia reciente de que el Homo arcaico tardío chino recibió alguna influencia genética del oeste y puede ser incluido en H. heidelbelgensis. Penghu 1 parece ser más primitivo y similar a Hexian cuya morfología craneal es distinta de Jinniushan y otros Homo arcaicos tardíos chinos.

Ambas hipótesis ponen en duda la idea tradicional de que H. erectus fue la única especie de Hominini en el continente asiático en el Pleistoceno Inferior y principios del Pleistoceno Medio, que exhibió variación geográfica clinal en todo el continente desde Indonesia hasta el norte de China.

Una evolución a partir de una población de erectus de mandibula grácil.

Esto es contrario a la tendencia general de reducción del tamaño dental en el Homo del Pleistoceno.

Cráneo de Dali

Otros hallazgos fósiles en China han descubierto fósiles más modernos que apoyan la coexistencia en esa zona de Homo erectus y Homo sapiens, o al menos la evolución asiática de erectus a sapiens. Para Howell constituyen un paleodemo diferenciado. Restos que se asimilan por su parecido y capacidad craneal al sapiens se han datado en unos 0,58 Ma, lo que supondría que el sapiens asiático ha evolucionado antes que los sapiens Europeos. Estos hallazgos apoyarían la teoría de la evolución multirregional del sapiens en contra de la teoría Out of África: La aparente persistencia de algunos caracteres craneodentales regionales respalda la continuidad evolutiva entre H. erectus y los arcaicos tardíos en China, con un cierto grado de flujo de genes desde Eurasia occidental (Etler 1996; Li et al, 2017; Pope 1992, Wolpoff 1999, Wu 2014; Kaifu, 2017). Sin embargo quedan muchas dudas de que estos fósiles asiáticos puedan ser considerados verdaderos sapiens.

Dali. 1978. Cráneo completo datado en 0,3-0,25 Ma por U-sereis. Parietal más alzado, con fosas poscanina y maxilar pronunciadas, concavidad en el pómul y rostro corto y vertical, muy poco prognato. Con rasgos parecidos a los restos hallados en Zhoukoudian pero también con rasgos modernos. 1.150 cc. Para Rightmire (2008), muestra muchas de las características que caracterizan al Homo arcaico del Pleistoceno medio africano y europeo y prefiere incluir todos estos especímenes en la misma especie, Homo heidelbergensis (Rightmire 2004).

Miahoushan. Restos datados entre 0,22 y 0,14 Ma.

Changyang

Localidad 4 de Zhoukoudian

Yanghuidong (Tongzi, Guizhou). Dientes y fragmentos craneales. 0,2 Ma.

Hathnora (Narmada, India). Cráneo datado en 0,2 Ma. Presenta un mosaico de caracteres de erectus y sapiens. Bóveda craneal más elevada y superestructuras menos marcadas.

Dingcun. 0,11 Ma.

Hualongdong. (Jiandé, Dongzhi, Anhui). 0,09 Ma.

El 11 de octubre de 2015 apareció un cráneo (Dongzhi Man), junto con una variedad de instrumentos de piedra, dientes y fragmentos de hueso humano de al menos cuatro individuos, uno de ellos infantil, así como más de 6.000 fósiles óseos de vertebrados. Se han datado entre 0,412-0,150 Ma.

Guojiujan.

En la Región de las Tres Gargantas se han localizado 10 yacimientos de Hominini y otros 30 líticos (Modo 1) y con otras evidencias de actividades humanas. Yacimientos más importantes:

Yandunbao.

Miaogou.

Chibaling.

Ranjialukou.

Gaojiazhen.

Fanjiahe.

Wuyang.

Cueva Xinglong.

Cueva Sunjia.

Cueva Zhongjiawan.

Jingshuiwan.

Zaoziping.

Dadiping.

Outang.

Cueva Leiping.

Cueva Migong.

Cueva Huanglong. 2004-2006. 7 dientes asociados a herramientas de piedra y hueso y a fósiles de mamíferos. Datados en 0,1 Ma.

Howell distingue un paleodemo adicional para:

Jinniusham (Liao Ning, Manchuria). Esqueleto femenino incompleto con el que Howell definió el paleodemo, único hallado en Asia correspondiente al Pleistoceno Medio. 1984. Datado por ESR en 0,28 Ma. Gran anchura de la pelvis. Pudo pertenecer a un individuo de 168 cm y 78 kg. El cráneo, de 1.330 cc, conserva rasgos primitivos, como la bóveda craneana todavía baja y alargada hacia la parte posterior; nariz chata. Rosenberg piensa que la robustez y anchura son adaptaciones a climas fríos. Sin embargo, estos rasgos también están presentes en una pelvis de la Sima de los Huesos de Atapuerca de la misma datación. Por ello Arsuaga et al (1999) creen que estamos ante la morfología primitiva y que solo los sapiens presentan una pelvis estrecha y una forma grácil. Wolpoff (1999), atribuyó las diferencias con Dali al dimorfismo sexual.

Marco biocronológico del erectus en China. Las especies en negrilla son nuevas con respecto a la etapa anterior y las subrayadas desaparecen en la siguiente. Wei Dong, 2016.

Morfoclina del erectus asiático o demos diferenciadas.

Se ha especulado con la existencia de una morfoclina de norte a sur para el erectus asiático. Sin embargo, los dientes incisivos, premolares y molares de Hexian, son considerablemente más grandes que los de Zhoukoudian y Java (Chang et al, 2015; Pope 1992; Xing et al, 2014). Esto es significativo porque la robusticidad dental y mandibular tiende a disminuir a través de la evolución del Homo del Pleistoceno , y esta tendencia se demuestra incluso en el Pleistoceno inferior tardío de Sangiran (Java) (Kaifu, 2006; Kaifu et al, 2005; Zanolli, 2013). Por lo tanto, la mandíbula robusta y los dientes de hace ca 0,4 Ma de Hexian, son contrarios a la hipótesis de una morfoclina de norte a sur de H. erectus asiático. En vista de esta tendencia evolutiva general, la presencia de una mandíbula y dientes aparentemente primitivos y robustos en la región entre Zhoukoudian y Java sugiere la presencia de otra población regional distinta de H. erectus, cuyo origen evolutivo es actualmente desconocido (Kaifu, 2017). Kaifu (2017), distingue en Asia las siguientes poblaciones arcaicas:

H. erectus javanés.

Homo floresiensis, originado a partir del anterior por aislamiento insular.

Se desconoce por falta de evidencia fósil, la situación en el sudeste asiático continental (sin incluir el sur de China.

En el norte de China, una paleodeme diferenciada está representada por la colección de fósiles de Zhoukoudian. Su rango geográfico se extendio al menos hasta la región del río Amarillo.

En el sur de China, los fósiles de Hexian y Penghu sugieren la presencia de otra deme con su propia historia evolutiva.

Homo arcaico tardío en el norte de China (Dali, Jinniushan, Xuchang y Xujiayao). Su relación genealógica con el p-deme de Zhoukoudian y la influencia del Homo arcaico tardío afroeuropeo están en debate. La hipótesis extrema del reemplazo completo es poco probable.

Es posible que Maba y Narmada formaran su propia p-deme, con alguna relación con el conjunto genético en el oeste de Eurasia.

La evidencia genética muestra la dispersión hacia el este de los neandertales en el Altai ruso (Okladnikov y otros sitios).

Fuentes y Sumideros. Un modelo para el poblamiento de Asia Oriental.

El conjunto de la Sima de los Huesos presenta una morfología derivada neandertal más pronunciada que los ejemplares de Mauer, Arago o Ceprano. Para explicar esta variabilidad, Dennell, Martinón-Torres y Bermúdez de Castro (2011), Bermúdez de Castro y Martinón-Torres (2013), propusieron un modelo de población que se basa en fuentes y sumideros demográficos. Un pequeño número de fuentes en el sur del continente repueblan áreas más al norte durante los interglaciares, dando lugar a grupos sumidero. Estos grupos sumidero se extinguirían durante las épocas glaciares. De esta forma la variabilidad vendría favorecida por sucesivas dispersiones, fragmentaciones y recombinaciones de las poblaciones.

Algunos estudios han apuntado que el el aislamiento geográfico es uno de los mecanismos que podrían explicar la descontinuidad, la evolución regional y las diferencias morfológicas entre poblaciones dentro de China y entre las de Asia continental y Java (Kaifu, 2006; Zanolli, 2013).

María Martinón-Torres et al (2016), a partir de las evidencias dentales recuperadas en el Este de Asia, consideran que el Modelo de Fuentes y Sumideros explica también el asentamiento humano en Asia Oriental durante el Pleistoceno.

La variación morfo-dimensional de los ejemplares, no puede ser alojada dentro de un mismo linaje ni a lo largo de una secuencia cronológica y apoya un patrón de ocupación intensa pero discontinua. La fragmentación y el aislamiento habrían favorecido la retención de características primitivas en ciertos grupos y el desarrollo de caracteres más derivados en otros, con diferentes tendencias evolutivas de forma simultánea. Un linaje primitivo pudo coexistir en el tiempo con sapiens (Chang et al, 2015; Curnoe et al, 2012) y cabe especular sobre su posible asimilación y mezcla (Hipótesis Multirregional). Los últimos estudios sobre ADN antiguo, soportan escenarios con la persistencia de linajes antiguos e introgresiones.

Las oscilaciones climáticas severas, la extensión de las zonas desérticas y la posibilidad de intercambios intermitentes con el las regiones insulares del Este de Asia, en función de cambios en el nivel del mar, son factores clave para identificar los posibles fuentes y sumideros en la región.

Estudios recientes apuntan a los desiertos como elementos clave que impidieron el asentamiento y la dispersión libre de los Homo por el continente asiático (Dennell, 2013a, 2013b). Es lógico suponer que las expansiones y contracciones de los desiertos a lo largo del Pleistoceno (Liu et al, 1999) tuvieron un impacto importante. Además, los Homo eran particularmente sensibles a la variación en las lluvias (Dennell, 2009), por lo que los monzones probablemente jugaron también un papel importante.

El análisis del patrón de asentamiento en la cuenca del Nihewan y la adyacente meseta de Loess, sugiere una ocupación intermitente, en los períodos cálidos favorables (Dennell, 2013b).

Las regiones semiáridas probablemente contenían las poblaciones fuente que se expandirían a regiones áridas colindantes cuando los niveles de población o / y las condiciones climáticas fuesen propicias para la reducción de las áreas desérticas. La inestabilidad climática y el cambio ambiental en Asia podrían haber favorecido un patrón de fragmentación y aislamiento con alta variabilidad morfológica del registro de Homo de Asia y la posibilidad de la persistencia de los linajes primitivos de Homo a lo largo del tiempo.

Otra cuestión importante es el potencial de las islas para actuar como fuentes o sumideros dependiendo de los cambios en el nivel del mar y la existencia de puentes de tierra con Asica continental (Dennell et al, 2014; Louys y Turner, 2012). La presencia de Hominini en Flores o Taiwan constituyen ejemplos del papel demográfico que pueden representar las islas.

Enlaces:

Jane Qiu. How China is rewriting the book on human origins.

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