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kmomof4 · 12 days

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Thanks for playing, Kazzy!!!! I'm sorry it took me so long to answer... I kept forgetting! Now, thanks to your sprint game a couple of weeks ago, I have SIX WIPs!!!!! I've NEVER had that many at one time... I don't think... anyway, let's see how many you hit!

A Scoundrel... Or a Gentleman- CS fic coming soon, tentative drop date in early May, inspired by Francesca Bridgerton's story.

She wanted Killian to kiss her. She wanted Killian.

The knowledge was like a lightning bolt, electrifying her nerve endings and leaving her trembling in anticipation. She wasn’t supposed to want anyone. But Killian…

She waited for him to move. She could do nothing but moisten her lips and wait for him to move. Because she knew when he did, it would be perfection.

And it was.

He claimed her lips with his own and she melted into him. His hand found its way to the small of her back and while he didn’t pull her into him, the barest pressure was there and the distance between them slowly disappeared until she could feel the scrape of his evening clothes through the silk of her dressing gown.

The Arena- Werewolf fic for the @cssns dropping on July 3.

It was nearly a week later that he’d woken, according to his mother. She hadn’t been far behind him as he ran through the market and had seen what the shopkeeper had done. She was too late to do anything about her son’s hand, but she’d made sure the shopkeeper would never be capable of such cruelty again. A small dagger coated with aconite from the Monkshood plant leaving a scratch across his wrist was all it took to sentence the man to death before the sun set that same day.

Return to Me- Dracula inspired fic for the @cssns dropping on August 22.

“I am Killian Jones,” he said. His voice was low and rich and it wrapped around her like a warm blanket on a cold winter's night. “I am Lord of these lands, and you are my love. I’ve waited for you for 250 years.”

“What?!” she cried. His last words made her mind race back to Dr. Cassidy’s words earlier as she quickly put the pieces together. “Are you the vampire?” She couldn’t contain the horror in her voice or, she was sure, on her face. “The one Dr. Cassidy is here to kill? Oh, God! Are you here to kill me?” She pulled her legs toward her chest and scooted as close to the head of the bed as she could, trying to present as small a target as was possible.

“Never, my swan,” he assured her, gentle compassion beset on his features, his hand still outstretched, her superpower as silent as could be. “You are my bride. Returned to me. As promised.”

The Risk of Remembering- H/C fic that is at the bottom of the priority list, no matter what @snowbellewells and @jrob64 say... This is actually from the notes portion of the doc, but since the doc does have words, not just notes on it, I'll share them anyway.

Whale graduated med school, but decided to go back to school to be a vet instead. He cut Killian’s clothes off and Emma found a pair of sweatpants for him to wear but they’re a tad too small… Whale stitched him up- 10 stitches at his hairline, 3 on his cheek. He’s been unconscious for almost 24hrs.

The Rescue- fic inspired by the recent daring rescue of a female tractor trailer driver over the Ohio River when involved in an accident.

Nothing... sorry...

Killian (Indiana) Jones- a fic inspired by... three guesses and the first two don't count... Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The jungle dripped with humidity as the tall man who was undoubtedly the leader pushed through the next tangle of vines and branches on the way to a cave that held the object of his desire.

Two men followed him- one plainly nervous, betrayed by the way his gaze darted around the jungle and the small flinches whenever the cries of animals concealed within the greenery reached them. The other was a native, and when the first man stopped for a moment, mopping his sweat covered brow, he approached with a chuckle.

“Not used to the heat and humidity of Columbia, eh, Dr. Jones? Aren’t you glad you brought me along…” The smug smirk on his face made Dr. Killian Jones roll his eyes in response.

“I’m fine,” he deadpanned, “I can assure you. I’ve been in jungles far worse than this. You just stay close.”

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thebashfulbotanist · 3 years

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I was absolutely thrilled to find these Columbia monkshoods, Aconitum columbianum, at Beckler Peak, WA! I almost never see monkshoods - they’re uncommon on the west side of the Cascades. Monkshoods are, of course, very toxic due to the presence of aconitine. They’re featured in everything from Agatha Christie novels to Assassin’s Creed for how deadly they are, were used traditionally to hunt wild animals (this is where the common names “wolfsbane” and “leopard’s bane” come from) and they’re sometime called “the queen of poisons.” Even picking the leaves without gloves can cause heart problems in some people, but monkshoods are common garden plants nonetheless. Aconitum columbianum has a tendency to take several years to flower and inhibits growth of plants around it, complicating its use as a garden ornamental.

#Aconitum columbianum #Columbia monkshood #wolfsbane #poisonous plants #toxic plants #wildflowers #plants of washington state #botany

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viisiond · 3 years

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@mcuntainbcrn said: His favorite types of poisons and their usage - GO! Baizhu Headcanon asks // Always accepting!

This actually caused me to research BUT!!!

His own Venom: (Based off of the Inland Taipan who’s venom can kill you in about 30-45 minutes if left untreated (It is said that a single bite of the inland taipan has enough venom to kill 100 grown men within 30 minutes if left untreated. Symptoms include: can cause neurotoxic, hemolytic, and coagulopathic reactions; paralysis or death could ensue rapidly- possibly more.), Baizhu uses his venom for plenty of poisons- and he’s used it on his enemies during the Archon war to protect himself. It’s a rather slow acting venom but it does work, he does pride himself on this fact but you don’t see him actively using it while he’s the good doctor. This is the same venom that claimed plenty of lives that asked him to end them during the Archon war.)

Castor Oil plant: (Although all parts of this plant are poisonous, its seeds are the most toxic part. Seeds contain castor oil, the mildly toxic alkaloid ricin, and the highly potent toxalbumin ricin that interferes with protein synthesis.) Another one he enjoys toying with here and there- especially since one milligram of Ricin can kill you within a few hours of ingestion. (Symptoms of intoxication include: vomiting, bloody diarrhea, acute renal failure, circulatory collapse, hemolysis, hypoglycemia and also allergy and anaphylaxis.) Baizhu sells this to low ranking fatui members like the debt collectors. Not a favorite because it’s taxing to harvest but fun to watch play out.)

Oleander: (This is, in his opinion, the fun one. (Oleander poisoning occurs when someone eats the flowers or chews the leaves or stems of the oleander plant (Nerium oleander), or its relative, the yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia). Oleandrin and neriine are two very potent cardiac glycosides (cardenolides) found in all parts of the plant. Red flowered varieties of oleander appear to be more toxic. Oleander remains toxic when dry. A single leaf can be lethal to a child eating it, although mortality is generally very low in humans. Symptoms include: Irregular or slow heartbeat, Low blood pressure, Weakness, Blurred vision, Vision disturbances, including halos around objects, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Nausea and vomiting, Stomach pain, Confusion, Death, Depression, Disorientation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Lethargy, Hives, and Rash [NOTE: Depression, loss of appetite, and halos are most often seen in chronic overdose cases.]) This is one he mainly uses for when dealing with the Harbingers- but sometimes he can slip this horror into things his enemies ask for.)

Monkshood: (The toxins in Wolfsbane can cause a slowing of heart rate which could be fatal, and even eating a very small amount can lead to an upset stomach. Its poison can also act through contact with the skin, particularly through open wounds. Symptoms include: In poisonings, the onset of symptoms occurs within minutes to a few hours after swallowing. The severity of aconitine poisoning is related to the rapid onset of life-threatening heart rhythm changes. Other symptoms can include numbness and tingling, slow or fast heart rate, and gastrointestinal manifestations such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Respiratory paralysis and heart rhythm abnormalities can lead to death.) Another favorite of his, but he rarely uses it. Just because it can effect you just through touch- when he does use this one, Baizhu is careful enough to wear gloves)

Angel’s trumpet: (Angel’s trumpet contains a large amount of belladonna alkaloids, also known as parasympatholytics. The belladonna alkaloids include atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. Scopolamine is specifically nicknamed “Devil’s Breath” due to its use by robbers in Columbia to incapacitate their victims.The roots and seeds of Angel’s trumpet contain the highest alkaloid concentrations, while each blossom contains approximately 0.3 mg of atropine and 0.65 mg of scopolamine. Symptoms include: confusion, dilated pupils, intense thirst, dry skin, flushing, fever, high or low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, nervousness, loss of memory, convulsions, paralysis, coma, and death.) Another one Baizhu sells to the Fatui, though he saves this for the Harbingers along with Oleander.)

#Answered;;#Please have mercy and save my soul;; {Baizhu}#I'm telling you that you'll be safe with me;; {Headcanons}#Mcuntainbcrn #Queue;;#Long post;;

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