#Strength of Heart (Alisha)

[talesofourworlds]

How adorable are you?

Rinwell is 1,000,000% adorable. I cant even comprehend this.

"C-come on, stop it! Hootle's the adorable one, not me!"

Chloe is 90% adorable. Extremely unusual, husband material.

"Seriously? I mean... I'm grateful, but come on. There's got to be people cuter than me... Also 'husband' material? Shouldn't that be 'wife'?"

Alisha is 10000% adorable. Can i squeeze your cheeks?

"Oh my... thank you."

Mieu is 100% adorable. If i could snug you, I would. Forever.

"Mieu! Thank you!!"

Nazamil is 750% adorable. You're corrupting my computer simply by being adorable.

"H-Huh? M-me...? Adorable...?"

Jude is 1000% adorable. I NEED YOU IM MY LIFE RN!!

"Oh, well, thank you!" He's just a little bit embarrassed, don't mind him.

Edna is 200% adorable. Beyond the borders of cuteness.

"Only 200? I demand a recount. My adorableness is off the charts."

#ic #Magical Birdie Bestie (Rinwell) #Seeking Victory (Chloe) #Strength of Heart (Alisha) #Sunshine and Optimism (Mieu) #To Be Myself (Nazamil) #Diligent Heart (Jude) #Like an Early Blooming Flower (Edna)

[themosleyreview]

The Mosley Review: Abigail

Oh what a time the horror genre is having this early into the year! We just had an awesome take on demonic possession and now, the team behind the great current Scream sequels and the outstanding Ready or Not, deliver yet another insanely fun horror film. I can't think of the last time we had a good vampire film that was straight forward and not about the depression of living forever or some boring slog of a teen romance. This film from the beginning throws you right into the story and sets up the players pretty quickly while leaving enough mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. Time management and speed are always the key elements when it comes to the horror thrillers and this film excels at that. Not only do the thrills keep coming, but the violence on display is actually story driven and inventive at times. The cast alone is what makes or breaks these type of films and they truly make this film because you care about each one in a unique way.

Alisha Weir was outstanding and intense as Abigail. There are so many layers to her performance that many would not be able to achieve at her at age. There is a level of regalness, experience and that deep seated joy in the hunt for her food. What I loved is that she actually retained her humanity in many moments and was honest. Melissa Barrera was awesome as Joey and I loved the compassion in her voice and her steadfast strength in the film. She may be one of the smartest and untrusting people in the room, but she was also the most balanced. The chemistry between her and Abigail was the heart of the film and was fascinating to see their plot unfold. Dan Stevens was great and unflinching as Frank. I loved that he was the most aggressive and sometimes cunning of the group with his more controlling nature. Kathryn Newton is always a joy to see on screen and as Sammy, she was the classic young and spunky character that enjoyed the thrill of the heist. Kevin Durand is one of those actors that you love to see and he can capture your heart with his charm. As Peter, he may have been the big brute of the group, but he had a heart of gold and it shines in his chemistry with Sammy. William Catlett was cool and active as Rickles. He had the right ideas about the situation they were in, but acted a little too late. He was the strong silent type, but I think him and Joey would've made a great team. The late Angus Cloud was good as Dean and even though I sometimes had a hard time understanding him with the mumbling of his lines, he still had charm and was hilarious in some great scenes. Giancarlo Esposito continues to be a powerhouse on screen and as Lambert, he may not be in the film alot, but his presence is felt in the set up of the story and throughout the film.

The score by Brian Tyler was excellent and nails the thrilling pace of the film and underscores the intense moments of violence. When it comes to the violence, the gore in this film was absolutely satisfying and the build up to each kill or gross out visual was well done. The sound and effects team really know how to make each bite impactful and each pop look and sound so powerful. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence truly love the horror genre and have made yet another glorious horror thriller that re-invigorates the vampire genre in such a fun way. They follow the rules they set up in the beginning and do not waver. This is definitely one of my favorite films of the year and I can't wait to watch this again. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

#abigail #melissa barrera #dan stevens #kathryn newton #alisha weir #kevin durand #william catlett #angus cloud #giancarlo esposito #matthew goode

[devkit]

I met this character in a very vivid dream the other night. Her name is Alisha! She was incredible in every way. I woke up from the dream with this newfound feeling of strength and hope in my heart, as though everything I'm dealing with irl is actually possible to get through.

I hope to meet her again someday.

#art #digital art #oc

[tbfamily-if]

Portrait: Charlie Andrew

Childhood:

Charlie Andrew's childhood was a tumultuous time marked by struggles with identity and acceptance. Growing up in a conservative household, they grappled with feelings of confusion and alienation as they came to terms with their non-binary identity.

Despite the challenges they faced at home, Charlie found solace and refuge in their love for literature and art. Books became their sanctuary, offering a world of escapism and imagination where they could explore new ideas and perspectives.

As they navigated the complexities of their identity, Charlie sought solace in nature, finding peace and tranquility amidst the serene landscapes of their upbringing. Hiking became a form of therapy, allowing them to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with their inner self.

Hobbies:

Reading is a lifelong passion for Charlie, who devours books voraciously, spanning a wide range of genres and topics. They find solace and inspiration in the written word, turning to literature as a source of comfort and enlightenment.

Hiking serves as both a physical and spiritual pursuit for Charlie, who relishes the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and commune with nature. The rhythmic cadence of their footsteps and the gentle rustle of leaves bring them a sense of peace and serenity.

Drawing is another outlet for Charlie's creativity, allowing them to express themselves visually and experiment with different artistic styles. They find joy in the process of creation, losing themselves in the flow of lines and colors as they bring their imagination to life on the page.

Despite the estrangement from their family, Charlie remains resilient and determined to live authentically as their true self. They draw strength from their hobbies and passions, forging their own path forward with courage and conviction.

Sex/Love Life:

Charlie Andrews' romantic journey has been characterized by a series of flings and short-lived relationships. They have always been open to exploring connections with others but have struggled to find lasting love.

In their early twenties, Charlie entered into a marriage that lasted for three years, from the ages of 21 to 24. While the relationship provided companionship and stability for a time, it ultimately ended due to a lack of compatibility and shared vision for the future.

Since then, Charlie has embraced their single status and focused on personal growth and self-discovery. They are content with their independence and enjoy the freedom to explore their own interests and passions without the constraints of a committed relationship.

Job as a Teacher:

Charlie Andrews is a dedicated and passionate educator, committed to nurturing the minds and hearts of their students. As a teacher at the school attended by Alisha and Asim, they play a pivotal role in shaping the young minds entrusted to their care.

In the classroom, Charlie fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued and respected. They believe in the power of education to empower and uplift, inspiring their students to reach for their dreams and pursue knowledge with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Despite the challenges of teaching, Charlie finds fulfillment in witnessing the growth and development of their students. They are invested in the success and well-being of each individual under their guidance, providing mentorship and support both inside and outside the classroom.

As Alisha and Asim's teacher, Charlie takes pride in helping them navigate the complexities of adolescence and discover their unique talents and strengths. They strive to be a positive influence in their students' lives, imparting valuable lessons and fostering a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Green Flag: Compassionate and Supportive

Red Flag: Difficulty Establishing Boundaries

#tbfamily #wip #character portrait #Charlie Andrew

[scrpcntincs]

The serpent of the sea

࣪𓏲ּ  ֶָ  𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗  ⁝         alisha boe,  31,  cis woman,  she/her.    announcing  the  arrival  of  ROSLIN GREYJOY NÉE OF ORKMONT of  house  HOUSE  GREYJOY,  the  SALT WIFE OF THE HEIR  of  PYKE.  whispers  among  the  court  name  them  to  be  both  CARING  and  GLUTTONOUS  in  disposition,  and  those  closest  to  them  speak  to  their  interests  in  trying on many gowns.  if  we  bards  could  compose  a  song  for  them,  it  might  tell  stories  of  staring at previously empty coffers with a smile, the smell of the sea in her hair, and happily introducing yourself to highborn nobles despite your lowborn status.  the  seven  whisper  to  their  most  devout  queen  as  she  sleeps,  making  her  question  where  their  loyalties  truly  lie.  are  they  right  to  whisper?  for  their  loyalties  truly  lie  with  HOUSE GREYJOY / PYKE.          (  ooc  :  gisele,  26,  she/her,  est  )

Full name: Roslin Greyjoy née Of Orkmont

Nicknames: Ro, Ros, Rosie (by her husband and her family only), The Sea Serpent

Age: 31

Status: Married

Station: Salt Wife of The Heir of Pyke

Title: Lady Greyjoy

Orientation: Heterosexual & Heteromantic

Children: N/A

Spoken Language: Common tongue

Religion: Drowned Gods

Family: Randor (Father), Shae (Mother), Maggy (Sister), Wick (Brother), Lord Dalton Greyjoy (Husband), Lord Torwyn Greyjoy (Brother in-law)

Traits: Positive- Kindhearted, Generous, Loyal, Curious, Caring, Optimistic, Honest

Negative- Gluttonous, Lustful, Impulsive, Spiteful, Aloof, Impatient, Devious

Character inspo: Irri (Game of Thrones), Mary Tudor (The Spanish Princess), Elizabeth Tudor (Becoming Elizabeth), Queen Charlotte Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Mysaria (House of The Dragon)

Background

The sound of waves crashing against rocks was the first sound she heard when she was born... that and her own cries. Roslin was born to a lowborn family of humble smallfolk in Orkmont. Her mother was a fishwife who would sometimes go and catch fish by herself. However, the day that Roslin was born, her mother had been working at the shores of Orkmont and had given birth to her on the rocks before continuing her duties with her newborn daughter in her arms. Roslin's father was an oarsman for different ships in the Iron Islands. He was never paid well for his strenuous work that would sometimes leave him bedridden for a few days due to excruciating pain in his arms and back. He was as strong as an Ox however, far more muscular than other men on Orkmont and he was often admired for his strength when he went into town. Roslin has an older brother and an older sister. She loved playing with her siblings by the sea and despite the fact the family was exceedingly poor, their home was filled with warmth, love and laughter... and this environment at home made Roslin into the woman she is today. She was like a kind-hearted fish swimming happily in a pond... but soon, she was plucked from her small beginnings and thrown into a deep ocean.

Opportunity arrived rather violently on a stormy day as the waves crashed against the rocks, Roslin was a young girl no longer, she was a woman of eight and twenty at that point and had become a sort of fishwife herself. She knew that doing her job during a storm was dangerous, but the family had to eat and so she cast out her net to the sea before a violent wave knocked her back. She fell back and the force knocked her out, leaving her to get swept out to sea... but not for long. She woke up hours later... not on a rock like she thought she would, but on a ship. Roslin was rightfully frightened as she woke up but her fear would soon be combined with awe as she laid eyes upon Lord Dalton Greyjoy who she had learned had saved her life. She was thankful to him and she wished to repay him somehow, but she knew that she was poor and couldn't do so unfortunately, she had nothing to give... nothing except a pearl hairpin that her mother had given her. It wasn't much, but Roslin wanted him to have it. After recovering from her nasty fall, she returned home... only to see Dalton Greyjoy again a few moons later. She saw him more and more, and she thoroughly enjoyed his company. She fell in love with him, and eventually they got married... it was a love match, a pure love match and Roslin couldn't be happier... despite the fact that she would have to adjust to her new role as a wife... especially as the wife of the Lord Heir of Pyke.

She wasn't used to wearing lavish gowns, or wearing her hair in a certain style or wearing shoes on her feet... she practically tried to fight her new handmaidens when they tried to dress her those first few times, but eventually she got used to her brand new way of life... except for when it came to being around highborn nobles and royalty. In Pyke she was taught about how certain things worked in the world of a highborn noble... and she understood it... well, kind of. She knows that she should stay polite to everyone she meets, but that doesn't mean that she has to like it and stay quiet about it. She does quite the opposite, she speaks her mind most times and is only now getting a grip on her wanton mouth. To some she may come off as crass or ignorant... but in Roslin's case it's quite the opposite. She's actually very smart and may not pick up on something right away but she certainly listens, watches and learns... this skill causes others to be caught off guard when she inevitably confronts someone. This earned her the nickname The Sea Serpent.

Roslin sends ravens to her family on Orkmont nearly everyday. She loves the adventures and the advantages that come with marrying a highborn lord but she never forgets where she came from and she sometimes goes to the nearest beach on Pyke and sits at the shore or she'll simply sit somewhere and let a nice breeze blow through her hair just so she can feel closer to home.

Upon getting comfortable in her new life, Roslin has developed a bit of a gluttonous and vain side to her, she loves trying on gowns and indulging in the luxuries she didn't have back on Orkmont. Her tastes vary on a day to day basis, but lately she's been desiring more when it comes to a lot of things. More gowns, more shoes, more servants, more power, more everything! She doesn't indulge in her desires however without the basic knowledge and fact of life that she is only recently becoming familiar with... which is the more you have, the more dangerous you are perceived to be, and the more dangerous you are perceived to be the more enemies you shall have. And upon being currently surrounded by many highborn nobles and royals of many different houses, Roslin is finding the sentiment to be true... The Sea Serpent is surrounded by enemies of the land... enemies that she is not yet used to.

#westeros.intro #intro.roslin #tw: mention of injury

[mistbow]

[Translation] Tales of Zestiria Official World Guidance - Handwritten Messages from the Voice Actors

What makes the characters’ personalities stand out even more are those voices. We asked the voice actors, who colored the tale with their true-to-life performances to offer a message to the characters they portray as well as the readers. 

Sorey - Kimura Ryouhei

A message for your character Thanks for the long journey, and best regards from now on!!

A message for the readers Thank you so, so much. Please continue to love them [Sorey and the others].

Mikleo - Ohsaka Ryouta

A message for your character Please continue to support Sorey as his best friend from now on!

A message for the readers Thank you for supporting Zestiria! I really hope you will continue to love it! Best regards!!

Rose - Komatsu Mikako

A message for your character I admire the strength of your heart and your unwavering eyes! Stay like that way forever.

A message for the readers The legend is inside your hearts...! With your hearts...! Please play a lot!

Alisha - Kayano Ai

A message for your character “Please be my friend!” I would love to travel with Alisha! Two girls traveling together... sounds fun!

A message for the readers I’m glad that you like it. If you like Alisha too... I’m even more glad!

Lailah - Matsuki Miyu

A message for your character When, why, and from whom Did you learn those many gags(?)...!? Please, do tell me...!!!

A message for the readers What is right, what is not right, As I was thinking about a lot of things I was there, as Lailah, with Sorey and the others!! Thank you for traveling with us, who are like this! Please continue to support Tales of Zestiria!

Edna - Fukuen Misato

A message for your character Cool and the best...!!

A message for the readers Thank you for your love! From now on, Both the characters! And the work! I would be happy if you love them... ♥

Dezel - Ono Daisuke

A message for your character Thanks for your hard work!

A message for the readers Thank you!

Zaveid - Tsuda Kenjirou

A message for your character Don’t... catch cold!!

A message for the readers Thank you so much for your support!!

Heldalf - Sugou Takayuki

A message for your character An eternal life... that, too, is hard! Heldalf

A message for the readers “Yet the song of death... is so sweet.” Please look forward to it.

Lunarre - Koyasu Takehito

A message for your character Nest inside me

A message for the readers Lunarre is doing well Hehehe...

Symonne - Igarashi Hiromi

A message for your character You are too lightly dressed, I hope you don’t catch a cold... I wonder if it’s fine since you’re a seraph (lol)

A message for the readers I’m happy to be back in the Tales series that I’ve loved since a long time ago. Symonne is an enemy character, but please adore her!

#tales of #tales of zestiria #mino translates #because so many amusing stuff is here #though rest in peace matsuki miyu... #seiyuu

[lorirwritesfanfic]

Hello Lori!! Which of your OCs is a Soldier, Poet, King? Why?

Have a nice day!!

Hi, dear! Sorry, it took me so long to answer this. Tbh, I had no idea how to answer it, so I found a uquiz test, answered it as Alisha, Daphne and Veronica and here are the results:

Alisha: The Poet

"There will come a poet/ Whose weapon is His word / He will slay you with His tongue" Loneliness. Strength. Joy. You are powerful, but struggle believing it. You think you're not enough. Here's the truth : you are. You sing songs and hope they carry faith, because you have run out if it, and yet you still throw your heart out to the world and hope it makes it through. You convince yourself that pain is art because at least then, you will always have something to create. You are tired of stumbling through life. You dream of a ground you can stand on. One day, you will dance. Your love is where you feel - without fear.

Veronica: The Soldier

"There will come a soldier / Who carries a mighty sword / He will tear your city down" Righteousness. Strength. Violence. You see a door and break through it. You wonder, sometimes, if anger is the only thing you can feel. Remember : love is passion too. You made your own rules and will follow them to death. You try and forget that there is only one rule, and that it is "FIGHT". You are tired of fighting. You try to forget that, too, and keep going. You dream of quiet. Your love is where you heal. God knows you deserve to. (Really. You deserve to.)

Daphne: The King

"There will come a ruler / Whose brow is laid in thorn / Smeared with oil like David's boy" Duty. Strength. Resignation. You were told to do things and you did them. The world is something that was put into your hands and that you must deal with - so you will. You have a rigid back and steady hands, either metaphorically or physically. Is it nature or nurture? You don't know. You are tired of being steady. You dream of feeling alive. Not that you aren't, but, sometimes, it's hard to remember that there is a heart between your ribs. Your love is where you breathe. Come on, breathe. In. Out. It starts now.

I had a feeling the results for each of them would be similar to what I got. I think Veronica could be a mix of poet and soldier, but her life and personality fits the soldier better. I haven't written her as much as I wanted to, but she certainly has this anger inside her. It seems dormant at times, but it is there. When anger comes to surface again, she will fight, even though she is tired. Because she knows peace won't come so easily.

Alisha is definitely the poet. She likes to entertain people with her skills, to disguise her pain with smiles, nice food, art. She pretends not to care, but she just wants to belong, to feel accepted. Her journey to acceptance and finding inner strength will be tough, but she won't give up.

Daphne is the king. No surprises here lol. All her actions and choices led to this role, even if she denies it. She wants to be free, to feel alive, but how can she breath while carrying so much weight on her shoulders? Can she follow the path chosen for her or will she abandon the life she knows to write her own story? Is it possible to find balance? (These are questions I often think about while writing her 🤔)

Thank you so much for the ask, Noe!

Have a lovely weekend!

#lori answers #noesapphic #ocs ask #alisha hastings #daphne wang #veronica dantas #i only chose desire and decorum ocs because i have way too many ocs 😅

[not-me-haha]

If only....

NINTH CHAPTER : You're not 17?!

It was lunch period and you were beyond happy to see Jungwon at the library. So you grabbed your bag and let Alisha know that you weren't going to join her for lunch today. She gave you a smirk after hearing that you were going to meet Jungwon and said that she was cool with it.

Walking towards the library you were preparing yourself and thinking of what to say to him. Well that was of no use because the moment you walked in you knew you weren't damn prepared.

He was waiting casually, arranging books while he was at it and looking fine as hell. Your heart beat faster as you walked in towards him.

"Hey" you said walking closer to where he was standing. "Oh Y/N hi" he greeted pleasantly.

You smiled and continued, "Your clothes, I actually slept wearing them so I couldnt dry them I'll return them once they do." Now you didnt lie, you did infact fall asleep in them and they were just so damn comfortable. But your main motive was that it meant you could meet Jungwon again.

"Yeah dont worry about it. So does it hurt? Your neck?" Jungwon asked pushing some of your hair strands to get a better glance of the wound. He saw the band aid you put over it and it looked as if it was healing well.

"It doesnt really hurt unless you touch it" you said sitting beside him.

"So what do you want to know?" He asked.

"Why are you being so straightforward?" You said giving him a light chuckle.

"Well now you're being straightforward asking me that" He said returning your chuckle. "I thought you wanted to know but you were hesitating" he continued.

"Well yes but I dont just want to know, I want to find out. That's how I like it" you said smiling. "So show me what do you do, what do vampires do?"

Hearing that Jungwon got up and lent you a hand to help get up. He held your hand and asked you to shut your eyes. You did as he said and once you opened your eyes you were outside the school!

"Woah what?!" You exclaimed your jaw dropping. Jungwon smiled at your cute reaction. "How did you do that?"

"Teleporting, its basic vampire shit."

"There's nothing basic about that" you said laughing.

"Well if you want to know this is nothing there are some higher grade vampires that can teleport between dimensions."

Your eyes widened at his statement. They must be super powerful, you thought. "Wait what grade are you then?"

"Special grade" he responded. It seems well, special but Jungwon was too humble while saying that. "Sounds fancy, what does it mean?" You asked.

"Fancy? It sure is. There are ten basic grades, majority of vampires fall in that category, based on their power and strength ranking from 1 to 10. Above those ten there are three other grades in the order, higher grade, special grade and universal grade. These grades are especially hard to obtain. It's either pure talent or raw strength. If I had to introduce myself to any other vampire I would say I'm a Level 2 Grade Master."

You looked at Jungwon fascinated. Ofcourse he was super powerful, you had seen him fight Yoonjae and his vampire friends all at once as if it was nothing. He used his wits and strength together. But with all this overwhelming power and recognition he managed to stay on his toes and he was so down to earth it made you think- GOSH HE'S PERFECT!

"So I guess I'm lucky that I met one of the most powerful vampires" you say giving him a proud smile. "But aren't you too young? Wait- dont tell me you're not 17?!"

"I'm not as powerful as you think I am and I am certainly 17 just not human years" he mumbled the last part and looking away from you. "Not human years?! How old are you then?" You asked almost yelling. "I'll tell you on my birthday" Jungwon said smirking. "And when is your birthday?" You questioned bringing his gaze back to you. "In two days" he said.

"So what now, we skip school?" You said giving him a slight smirk.

Masterlist hehe

#enhypen #jungwon #kpop #enhypen ff #enhypen imagines #jungwon x reader #jungwon x y/n #vampire #enhypen fluff #wonie #sunghoon #kim sunoo #enhypen niki #jake enha #jay #heeseung

[cornfields-td-nonsense]

🎯 for all of them, tho it's more like "in what kind of challenges would they excel at" (ex. grossness based, agility, strength, etc)

Well

Ming, Lloyd, Rod, Carmen, Lara and Eve are all pretty athletic and agile. Lara's specifically a very fast runner, outsped only by Carmen, whose speed and strength seem almost... supernatural. Eh, I'm sure it's nothing. Sal isn't very agile but is extremely strong. Maybe too strong, and she isn't great at controlling her strength, which bites her in the ass later. Greta's not super durable in long-term exercise but she has insanely good reflexes (one might even say cat-like). Reggie's incredibly resistant to damage, as a result of her body running on extreme 'cartoon logic'. Running off cliffs and not falling until she looks down, etc.

Skelly, Isla, Esther and Harper have very strong stomachs. Harper in particular can eat some pretty gross stuff if sufficiently motivated. She had to cook for herself from a young age and basically learned by trial and error what to do and what not to do. So she's consumed some not-great stuff in her time.

Charlie, Lara and Esther all have intense Random Knowledge Recall - they know a lot about niche topics and have a bunch of completely miscellaneous skills that come in handy in challenges. Esther's main skill is her resourcefulness, being able to take full advantage of what she has and where she has it.

And in terms of more voting- and character-based skills rather than challenge skills, Lloyd, Alisha and Lara are all incredibly perceptive, as I've said before.

Lloyd is talented at picking up social cues and figuring out dynamics and relationships between people. If two contestants are in a secret alliance or if someone's taken a disliking to someone else, chances are Lloyd already knows. (Obviously this skill isn't flawless or he might have picked up on the fact that Rod likes him.)

Alisha's talent is playing the long game, keeping her cards close to her chest. She rarely ever acts on impulse and tends to sit back and gather information until the right time. This might sound like she has a cold and calculated persona - far from it, she's a very emotional being with a great deal of love in her heart for her friends and those she cares about.

And Lara's skill is... simply her persistence. She gets knocked down, and she gets up again. As an undiagnosed-until-recently autistic girl of colour who has a history of parental neglect and targeting from bullies, Lara's learned to take a hit and keep trekking on. And it's with the right support network, just finding those few people who do love and believe in her, when she's finally able to go further and push harder than ever before.

You may have noticed the absence of the Pathetic White Boy Quartet (William, Matt, Hans, Art). That is because none of them have any skills of note.

Well, that's not true. All of them have the same main skill, and it's 'being a bitch'.

#do not ask me how long this has been sitting in my drafts #just #don't #total drama #total drama nautilus #tdn ensemble

[604maddihohneck]

RESEARCH LECTURE

The work of Alisha Prasad - Yaad Karo

This was one of the examples shown in the Monday lecture. This was design research and process insights and inspirations from BEST Awards nominated Communication Design Alumni: Alisha Prasad. She talked about making connections between research, context and practice. This was super insightful to see as her research practise was so super thoughtful as well as close to her heart. I this the mix of image making from phtoographs, the cut outs and the use of different printed materials made the publication tie together with the topic also. 

Further research on this project: 

Description copied from Best Award website:

Yaad Karo is a publication that tells the stories and lived experiences through significant objects of Indo-Fijian Girmitiyas (Fiji Hindi word for Indentured Labourers brought from India to Fiji by British colonial forces). As a descendant of Girmitiya, this publication is about connecting through my design to my community, history, and ancestors, and aims to contribute to the collective understanding of the history of Indo-Fijian indentured labour.

Girmit was an indentured labour system that started in 1833 as an alternative source of cheap labour to European colonies after the abolition of slavery. Up until 1916, over 60,500 indentured labourers from India were transported to Fiji to work on sugarcane plantations. On the plantations, the Girmitiyas were faced with an onslaught of gruelling circumstances and harsh conditions but through this they showed strength, courage and resilience.

Yaad Karo inquires and explores how object making can convey oral histories and personal stories of not only my family but my ancestors as well. I researched, designed, and made the objects through the methodological frameworks of embodied cultural practice, oral histories and being an insider researcher.

The work showcases the journey of the Girmityas over the kala pani (black water), their lives on sugarcane plantations and what got them through the exhausting labour required of them. Due to erasure of Indo-Fijian history, engaging with these cultural objects through researching and making is one of the only ways in which I can connect to my ancestors and histories. For young Indo-Fijians who are a part of the diaspora, who may not have a deep comprehension of their own ancestral history, this publication acts as an entry point into greater discussions and learning.

Yaad Karo in Fiji Hindi means to remember, it is an act. The title is a call to action for the Indo-Fijian community to remember our histories which have all but been erased. Yaad Karo is calling on us, descendants of indentured labour, to remember and engage with our collective past. 

https://bestawards.co.nz/graphic/student-graphics/aut-art-design/yaad-karo/

[peaceinpandemonium]

#quotescreatorapp #alisha rai #forbidden hearts #quote #internal strength #book quote

[literaryjuggernaut]

'Lightnings of fury and pain

Were flung to burn a painful hole

Through its joyful core.

They kept pricking it,

Trying their best to cause- destruction;

But it wasn't built to shatter.'

by @poetry-with-alisha

#writing #thoughts #writing community #poetry #poem #writer #writers on tumblr #our world #love #original poem #feautured

[heartlandians]

UP Faith & Family Exclusively Debuts Season 14 of "Heartland" to Subscribers

UP Entertainment's UP Faith & Family, the streaming service featuring the best in faith affirming and family-friendly entertainment, is the first U.S. streamer to debut the 14th season of the long-running Canadian family drama Heartland, with new episodes premiering weekly. This current season joins the previous 13; all are currently available for subscribers to stream and catch up on. "Heartland is a fan phenomenon," said Angela Cannon, Vice President and Channel Manager of UP Faith & Family. "It's been one of our flagship shows for several years now. It's a great fit for our service because at the core, it's all about family."

"It's about the ups and the downs of being a family," she continued. "Like the bond between Amy (Amber Marshall) with her husband Ty (Graham Wardle) and how they formed a relationship as teenagers, married and eventually had a child of their own. Or the sisterly relationship between Amy and Lou (Michelle Morgan). Then there's the mother-daughter relationship with Lou, Georgie (Alisha Newton), and Katie (Ziya Matheson).

All these relationship types and more are relatable to everyone. UP Faith & Family is your streaming destination that showcases family and faith-affirming entertainment, which makes it a perfect fit."

Set amidst the rolling foothills of the Rockies (in the fictional town of Hudson, Alberta), Heartland has a special place in Cannon's heart, given the fact she got to experience the show's majestic surroundings in person. "I had the opportunity to go up there while we were producing some bonus content," she explained. "To be able to see what they're working with every day ... There is no way they can call that work! It's just breathtaking in Alberta, Canada. Having been there, I'm able to speak to the camaraderie between the cast and crew who have worked together all these years, producing a great show in a beautiful location."

"The storytelling is incredible," she added. "It follows this family that lives on a horse ranch, and through an unfortunate tragedy where Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall) loses her mother, she learns to aid injured horses and work through her personal loss by bonding together with her family. I believe audiences gravitate towards this family because their challenges and life moments are the same for each of us. They are incredibly relatable and strong. Subscribers write to us all the time and say, 'I wish I had a Grandpa Jack or I wish I could talk to my sister like that'. I think that's what makes this show so special."

One thing that makes the UP Faith & Family viewing experience of Heartland unique to subscribers is that aforementioned bonus content, created especially by the network. "We have been producing curated behind-the-scenes content for a couple of years," Cannon explained. "We have a great relationship with the producers of Heartland, so it's not just another show on the service. It really is a partnership and what we are showcasing is exclusive to us. It takes subscribers into the magical world of Heartland that they've never seen before."

"You get to know the cast and crew and learn how they have evolved over the years," she added. "We have secrets and little-known facts that you can't find anywhere else. We went behind the scenes with the women of Heartland and highlighted their strengths throughout the series. Principal cast members spoke about their love of the show and how their characters have evolved over the years. We interviewed the writers about their amazing storylines. We toured the sets like the ranch house, the loft, the veterinarian clinic and the barn. Amber Marshall did a quarantine special for us and graciously took subscribers through a day in the life of being quarantined on her ranch. We interviewed the show's makeup artist, stunt coordinator, horse wrangler and other key crew members. Everything you want to know about Heartland, you'll find in exclusive footage on UP Faith & Family."

UP Entertainment, which in addition to the UP Faith & Family streaming service includes linear channels UPtv and Aspiretv, has experienced growth of late, with UPtv ranking the No. 3 fastest-growing network among W25-54 in 1Q21.Thanks to cross-promotion on its linear services, the trickle effect for UP Faith & Family and Heartland has been fantastic. "The week we launched Heartland, we saw a gain of roughly 172% of new free trials on the service," shared Cannon. "We also saw our views increase by 35% and the hours watched was up by 29%. Our engagement with active users hit an all-time high last week and Heartland is the heartbeat of that success, which is all very exciting."

"May was an important month for us," she added in closing. "We celebrated our mothers for Mother's Day. We have a Summer of Adventure with some cool movies coming to the service. Shadow of the Bear is an outdoorsy wilderness movie that families are going to love watching together along with A Fish Tale and Benji. On Memorial Day we had stories celebrating America with the premiere of Celebration Cupcake, a story about a returning soldier figuring out what to do with his life who starts a cupcake business with his wife. We also had a trilogy called Saints and Soldiers, which is a faith-oriented series. All great stuff for May!"

Heartland is currently available to stream on UP Faith & Family.

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[alisha-barik]

My views on Christianity ~from me.

I don’t know about you, but do you ever get the feeling like God only loves perfect things...the completely sinless, the completely blameless, and those that are completely  pure in heart?  After all, all my Christian life I’ve really been taught that it’s really the sinless, the blameless, and the pure in heart that actually deserve a place in heaven.  I mean really...what a burden that is for the Christian in me!   

But I have come to realize over the years that if  being human means that we make mistakes, that we sin, and that it is only in the human condition to do so, then perhaps the best thing we can do for the sake of our sanity is to accept our faults, our sins, our human imperfections.  Perhaps living on this Earth actually only means one thing:  to embrace our imperfections and our weaknesses and to allow God to shine through them and help us grow.

So to those who ever only feel like they aren’t ever good enough, aren’t perfect enough, aren’t beautiful enough, aren’t brave enough, aren’t smart enough, aren’t rich enough, or aren’t pure in heart enough to be deserving of a place in heaven....I have only one message for you...it is that God loves you regardless of the truths you deem about yourself! “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

I leave you with a note from Cortni Marrazzo, a devout Christian who writes: We all have things in our lives that we struggle with that make us far from perfect... So instead of trying to be perfect in our own strength, let’s let God’s perfection shine through our imperfections and allow him to permeate every bit of our imperfect nature. It’s so much easier than trying to be perfect anyway.

Ultimately, what I believe about Christianity is that being deserving of a place in heaven doesn’t necessarily imply that  we have to be completely sinless, completely blameless, and completely pure in heart.  What it means is that we recognize our imperfections enough and love it enough to allow God into our lives so we can grow in the perfect image that he first made us to be.  It is only ever in God can we, as human beings, ever be perfect enough for a place in heaven. 

~~Alisha Barik

#poetry #writing #writerscreed #inspiration #thoughts #thought #Christianity

[super-unpredictable98]

Hard Candy (~Misfits AU~)

Chapter 11: Welcome Back From the Dead

Warning: Strong langage, smut, jokes about mental illness, mention of death.

(Hard Candy Masterlist)

The last couple of days had been the worst days of my life. I was crying pretty much 24/7, only stopping to sleep. Kelly was staying with me to make sure I don't starve myself to death or forget to drink water completely.

When Monday came, needless to say I was not in the mood for community service, but it's not like I had a choice... So I got my backpack and headed to the Community Center. 

I quietly changed into my uniform, everyone was being super careful about what to say around me, which was a little bit annoying, to be honest. 

Nothing was going to change the fact that I'll never see my boyfriend again, not mentioning his name isn't much help at all.

I opened the door to Nathan's locker and grabbed his jumpsuit, the stupid "Community Blowback" he had written on it made me smile for the first time in days. 

I brought it close to my heart, it still smelled like him. I wish I could preserve that smell forever, so when I closed my eyes I would always feel like he's there.

- My prick - I inhaled his scent once more before putting the jumpsuit back in the locker.

As I was hanging it, I noticed a piece of paper stuffed in the pocket. I took it out and unfolded carefully: 

"Peanut, your big brother doesn’t like to see you cry. Go to his grave and bring the others".

- What the fuck? - I looked around hoping to see Si, but he was probably long gone by now.

I ran outside where everyone was whispering, probably about me since they all jumped when they noticed I was there.

- Lydia, hi! - Simon mumbled uncomfortably.

- We need to go to Nathan's grave tonight, all of us.

- What? - Kelly looked at me like I was crazy - Why?

- I got a note saying we should go.

- Who left you the note? - Curtis asked.

- It doesn't matter...

- It could be a trap - Simon said, apprehensive.

- Or a wind-up - Alisha added.

- It's not a trap or a wind-up, I know it! I can feel it. You guys need to believe me, please...

- Alright, we'll go - Kelly nodded.

- Who are you? - Alisha asked, making me turn around.

Behind me there was a man, his eyes were the ones of someone who lost hope in life a long time ago and his scowl was not scary as much as it was depressing.

- I'm your new probation worker.

- What happened to the other probation worker? 

- Apparently she went missing or something... I know I'm supposed to make a big speech about paying your debt to society and making a difference, but let's be honest - he stared at each one of us - we all have things we'd rather be doing.

- You're right on this one - I muttered.

- What happened to you? - He walked over to me - Why you look like you've been dug up from the grave?

- That's really fuckin' insensitive, mate! - Kelly was appalled.

- I wasn't dug up... Shaun - I looked at his name tag - I just buried someone.

- My condolences - he said without actually meaning it - now let's get to work, move!

We all followed Shaun inside. In the main hall, several people were painting or drawing on huge notepads. 

- Who are they? - Curtis looked around.

- It's an art therapy class - Shaun explained.

- You mean they're mentals... - Alisha said with disdain.

- Wanna say that louder? - Shaun leaned closer to her - Just try to treat them  with some sensitivity and respect, huh?

Suddenly Simon's face was taken by panic, his eyes wide, his jaw clenched. Maybe he was remembering his time in the unit... It was really hard on him.

- You alright, Si? - I tapped his shoulder.

- Brilliant... - He whispered.

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I have no idea how I got through the day. Maybe knowing I would get to visit Nathan gave me strength. I didn't understand why Simon wanted me to visit him, but he must know something I don't, maybe there was another clue there.

We all headed to the cemetery after community service. It took me no time to find his grave, the location was engraved in my memory. I got on my knees and ran my hands over his headstone, waiting for something to happen.

- So, what are we supposed to be seein'? - Kelly asked.

- I don't know, but I know there's something. I trust the person who sent me the note, they wouldn't joke about this.

We waited there for almost ten minutes and nothing happened, I started to get frustrated... There's no way my brother would set me up like this, right?

- We should go - Alisha shook her head - there's nothing here, this person was just taking the piss like I said.

Curtis and Alisha walked off, Simon and Kelly were waiting for me to get up, but I didn't move.

- Lydia - Simon called.

I sighed heavily and took his hand to get up. I needed to find future Simon and ask him what the fuck was this whole thing about. Kelly put her arm around me as we walked, but before we could reach Curtis and Alisha, she stopped.

- He's alive - she looked at me terrified.

- What? - I screamed, already running back and digging with my own hands. 

- I heard 'im, I think he was knocking one out...

- That sounds like him - I smiled. 

- Wait, let me get a shovel - Curtis ran off.

I hoped no one saw us, because that would be really hard to explain... If what Kelly said was true, he could be in danger, buried for two days with no food other than a lollipop and limited air supply.

Finally, we reached his coffin and pulled it up. Curtis cracked the top open and I felt a wave of excitement, thinking Nate would get up and scold us for burying him alive, but that's not what happened. Nathan was still pretty much dead, his face was peaceful, the iPod was in the same place...

- He's dead, Kelly! - I shouted with tears running down my face once again.

- Maybe you just wanted to hear him - Alisha shrugged.

- Check his pocket, see if he still has the lollipop - Kelly pointed.

I bent over and carefully reached for his jacket pocket, but before I could touch him, Nathan abruptly sat up, screaming his lungs off, making me jump and nearly fall on my arse. 

- I'm so sorry, baby - Nathan was laughing like crazy - I'm sorry, but you should've seen the looks on your faces... Classic!

- Fucking wanker! - I was shaking from head to toe.

- Is that how you welcome your boyfriend back from the dead?

- Do you hear yourself? - My voice trembled.

- Guess what? I'm immortal! - He got up and stretched dramatically - I told you I had a power! I bloody knew it! Looks like they saved the best for last... Now c’mere, Lyddie, come get your Beetlejuice.

- Lyds, he's been buried for two days - Kelly put a hand in front of my chest - that's gross.

- A kiss couldn't hurt - I chewed on my lip - but no tongue.

- I can live with that - Nathan opened his arms to embrace me.

I jumped in the coffin and wrapped my arms around his slender body, he leaned in and gently kissed me. 

- I missed that - he sighed - thanks for the lollipop, by the way. 

- I missed you so much - I looked into those eyes that I thought were gone forever - what is this smell?

- I appear to have shat myself...

Everyone around winced and cringed, including me, but I was too happy to let that ruin the moment.

- Oookay, that's my boyfriend for you... - I chuckled - Thank God you're alright, I was so tired of crying.

- Were you havin' a wank in there? - Kelly looked at him disgusted.

- So what if I was? A man can't enjoy a quick shuffle in his own coffin? It's not like I was expectin' visitors... You - Nathan walked to Simon - what was all that in the roof at the Community Center?

- I was trying to save you... - Simon furrowed his brows.

- Well you failed, miserably!

- He really tried, Nate - I frowned.

- I need to eat - Nathan ran one hand over his stomach - has anyone got a kebab?

- You want some chewing gum? - Simon pulled a pack from his pocket.

- Tutti-frutti?

- I like it...

Nathan took the gum and shoved everything in his mouth. 

- Why were you so sad anyway, Lyds? You're from the future, you knew I wouldn't die - he put an arm around me. 

- She's from where? - Curtis widened his eyes.

- Nathan! You and your fucking mouth! That's why I never tell you anything! - I slapped his shoulder.

- Kelly couldn't keep your secret either! - Nathan tried to shift the blame.

- I kept it longer than you! - She huffed.

- Are you really from the future? - Simon seemed both excited and horrified.

- Yeah... I came back because I had some important stuff to do - I nodded.

- Nice to meet you, I'm important stuff - Nathan jokingly shook Simon's hand - she came back to get in my pants before my future wife has the chance to.

- Ex future wife! - I corrected.

- Right - Nathan agreed.

- And to answer your question, I didn't know you were immortal, none of you bloody idiots ever fucking told me! 

- Sorry, Lyds, it must've slipped our minds - Nathan kissed the top of my head.

- Yeah, pretty big fucking detail to ignore! We've been friends for so long...

- So you're telling me you time traveled just to be with Nathan? - Curtis asked incredulously - Are there no decent guys left in the future?

- I told you, man... She likes my cheeky self - Nathan gloated with a shit-eating grin.

- Come on, let's get you cleaned and fed - I stroked his hair.

Nathan followed me home like a stray dog. We stopped by the Community Center to pick up a change of clothes and his toothbrush first, then I made some food while he was in the shower.

- Now that I'm clean can I get a real kiss? - He came out to the living room wearing just his boxer shorts and the chain around his neck, his wet curls heavily framing his face.

- As many as you want - I playfully poked each one of the stars on his hip.

- Y'know I l... - He stopped himself midway for some reason and just kissed me instead. His mouth tasted like mint and his cold tongue sent delicious shivers down my spine.

- What were you gonna say? - I whispered against his lips.

- I... - He clenched his eyes shut like he was expecting a slap or something - I'm scared to say it, I've never said it before.

- If you were about to say what I'm thinking, you don't have to be scared.

- I love you - his voice nearly disappeared by the end of the sentence.

- I love you too - I giggled softly.

- Thank God... That could've been embarrassin'.

The oven beeped letting me know the food was ready, I hesitantly left Nathan's embrace to get it.

- Smells good - he plopped down on the couch - what is it?

- Baked ziti, I threw some ground beef and cheese in there, I hope you like it - I gave him the plate - it's the way I used to do for you before... I mean after.

- It's perfect - Nathan groaned after taking the first bite - you cooked a lot for me in the future? Is that why you love to feed me so much?

- I did, your wife wasn't exactly good in the kitchen and neither were you, so once a week I left some food prepped for you guys while babysitting Junior.

- Junior - he cackled - can't imagine bein' a dad.

- You were good to him - I started eating too, I didn't notice how starved I was until then.

- Bet that got you all juiced... Chicks love guys who are good with babies.

- Not really my thing, but it was cute.

After eating almost half of the entire dish Nathan realized he should probably go tell his mum he's immortal, so he got dressed and dragged me to her house. 

I thought it would be a little bit awkward after what happened at the funeral, but Nate insisted that I went with him.

- Ta-da! - he exclaimed excitedly as his mum opened the door - I'm immortal!

- Hello, Mrs. Young - I waved timidly - told you I'd visit.

She looked at us for a second before fainting. I instinctively closed my eyes hoping to hear a thud, but all I heard was Nathan's high-pitched giggle.

I opened my eyes and noticed a force field surrounded an unconscious Mrs.  Young, stopping her from hitting the radiator face first.

- I didn't know I could do this - I gasped.

- Well, look at you trynna score some points with my mum... 

I moved the force field away from the radiator and let her lay on the floor, Nathan walked in to check on her.

- You got some perfume? - I bit my nails nervously.

- Why d'you wanna put on perfume right now?

- Not for me, you twat, for her, if you put it in front of her nose she'll wake up.

- Oh, good one - he ran into one of the rooms and came back with a bottle.

Nathan opened it and placed it in front of his mum's nose, she slowly opened her eyes and let out a scream when she saw him.

- Nathan! I thought... 

- I know, turns out the storm didn't just affect your crazy wolf-man, I've got a power too.

- But that's... That's impossible.

- I'm here aren't I? - He helped her sit up - Mum, this is my girlfriend, Lydia.

- We've met - she stared at me in shock - at your funeral.

- Good, so you two are gettin' along!

- I'm sorry for the scare, Mrs. Young...

- Please, call me Louise, dear. 

- I don't know if this is the best time, but... I need you t'do some washin' for me - Nathan handed her a plastic back with his coffin outfit - there might be some tough stains in there.

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- What did you tell your dad? - I asked as we got ready for community service the next morning.

- I told him I faked my own death as part of an elaborate life insurance scam - Nathan zipped up his uniform - he was not a happy man...

Shaun was passing by and walked in when he noticed the new face:

- Who are you?

- I could ask you the same thing - Nathan joked.

- I'm the probation worker.

- Oh... Nathan, Nathan Young - he put out his hand, waiting for a handshake that never came.

- They told me you were dead.

- Really? - Nathan placed two fingers on his pulse point - Apparently not. Could  a dead man do this?

Nate did some ridiculous dance moves that resulted in him banging his head against his locker door. I tried to hide my laughter, unsuccessfully.

- Well - Shaun smiled seeing Nathan in pain - I'll put you back on the system.

- Hold on, what? - His face dropped - You're sayin' I was out o'the system? I was a free man and no one would've come lookin' for me?

- We thought you were dead... - Shaun shrugged before leaving.

- Prick - Curtis snickered.

- Can you believe that? - Nate turned to me.

- Aw, come on, don't be sad - I tugged on his collar - don't you wanna keep me company?

- Yeah - he rolled his eyes - I guess.

- I think you look proper sexy in your uniform - that seemed to light up a fire inside of him.

- Jesus, I can't wait to shag you, it's been way too long!

- It's been three days...

- That's an eternity! - He whined, hugging me from behind.

- Yeah, I'm basically a virgin again - I mocked.

- I missed them - Nathan took two handfuls of my breasts and then moved to play with my piercings - especially these little fellas.

- Can you guys not? - Curtis winced.

- Have you got a condom? - I whispered.

- Not right now, but since you're my girlfriend and all... 

- If you don't wanna be a dad, you might wanna wait until we get to my place.

- Alright, alright... A blowjob then?

- Will you return the favor? - I cocked an eyebrow.

- Sure, I'm all for equality... I'll even slip you a finger or two.

- Ew - Alisha pretended to gag.

- You guys still here? - Nathan looked over my shoulder - You might wanna leave before she starts.

Everyone quickly ran off leaving the two of us alone. Nathan smirked as I slowly unzipped his jumpsuit while getting on my knees. 

- You look lovely from this angle - he teased.

- The view isn't bad here either - I teasingly pulled his underwear down - this hard already? I barely touched you.

- You have that effect on me...

I slowly kissed his tip and gave it a few licks, just to rile him up. His needy  moans let me know it was working.

- Go on then - he murmured.

- What was that? - I trailed kisses all the way down to his base.

- Put it in your mouth.

- What? - I ran my fingers over his pubes while sliding my tongue down his length - You need to tell me exactly what you want, Natty.

- Suck my cock, Lollipop - his sultry tone sent a tingle to my lower stomach.

With one quick movement, I took every single inch in my mouth. A surprised gasp left his lips, and a loud noise echoed as his back hit the lockers.

Nathan's hand went to the back of my head, gently stroking my hair while giving the rhythm, making me move the way he wanted. 

- I'm gettin' close, Lyddie - he moaned after a couple of minutes.

Each hitch of his breath made me more eager, and I swallowed him deeper, choking a little bit. His fingers curled, pulling my hair while his cock twitched in my mouth.

- Oh, Lyds, please... I'm gonna... Oh, Jesus - Nathan sputtered as he filled my mouth with his load.

I slowly let him slide out of my mouth and swallowed without thinking too much about it. I licked his dick clean and got back on my feet. 

- So - I wiped my chin with the back of my hand - Did you like that?

- This was so much better than wankin' myself off in a coffin... I forgot how great you are at this.

- Thanks, it's a gift.

- D'you want me to go down on you now?

- I kinda wanna build up a bit more.

- Oh, I get it, want me to tease, do ya?

- Yeah, take me by surprise.

Nathan put his arm around my waist as we left the locker room. The smile vanished from my face when I saw Simon talking to a weird-looking girl in the main hall.

- Were you with them? - She muttered.

- Hey, Si - I said cheerfully - c'mon.

- I s-should go - Simon took my hand and we joined Alisha, Curtis, and Kelly on a corner.

- Do you know her? - I asked.

- No - he quickly denied it.

- Are you trying to shag her? - Alisha leaned back. 

- She's not that mentally ill - Nathan taunted - or maybe she is?

- Shut up - Curtis scolded.

- Hey, no offense - Nathan noticed the girl staring at us - lot of people say I'm mentally ill, but obviously I'm not. Cause I'm over here and you're over there... With the other crazies.

- That was mean! - I let go of his hand and folded my arms, the poor girl was crying now.

- I thought you missed my gobbiness - he ran one finger over my jaw.

- I did, but that was plain cruel. 

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- Hey, Lisha, did you see Nathan anywhere? - I asked as she sunbathed laying  on a table outside.

- No - she said as if the question was ridiculous.

- Alisha... Lydia... - Simon approached us shyly.

- Hey, did you see Nathan? - I turned to him.

- No, but I really need to talk to you two - he was nervously fixing his hair - I think you both are lovely, I didn't want to have to choose, but since I do...

- Wait, what? - Alisha sat up.

- You know, I think about you, both of you, and not only since...

- You think about us? - She seemed almost amused - Have you been wanking over us?

- No - Simon shook his head nervously.

- If you wanna wank over someone... Wank over Kelly, at least she's single - Alisha huffed before walking off.

- Lyds, do you wanna go for a pizza?

- I'm sorry, Si, but what gave you that idea? I mean, you're a wonderful guy, but you don't understand how wrong this is, believe me, this is just... Fucked up. 

- Why are you doing this to me? 

- I didn't do anything... Do you wanna talk about what's going on?

Simon simply walked away, looking deeply hurt. I had no idea what just happened, and it seemed like he needed some alone time, so I went back to looking for Nate. I was almost giving up when I spotted him in the music room:

- Hey, Nats - I sat by him in front of the piano.

- Hey there.

- What are you doing here? Were you looking for me or did you decide to become a musician too?

- I was lookin' for you.

- Wanna finish what we started this morning? - I leaned in to kiss him, but he backed off.

- I was actually wonderin' if you could play somethin'.

- Oh, alright - I was a little thrown off by him avoiding my kiss, but I glossed over it - what would you like to hear?

- Anythin' - he shrugged.

I started playing "A Year Without Rain", a slower version:

- I'm missing you so much, can't help it, I'm in love. A day without you is like a year without rain. I need you by my side, don't know how I'll survive. A day without you is like a year witho...

- Hey - Nathan stopped me - are you sure this is what you wanna do for the rest o'your life?

- Music? 

- Yeah.

- Of course, I love it.

- Well, aren't you supposed to be good at it if you wanna work with it?

- What are you saying, Nathan? - I gaped at him.

- You know, you're just a little... Tone-deaf. Maybe you should choose somethin' else.

- Where is this coming from?

- I'm just bein' honest with ya, love.

- You told me I was talented.

- That was before we shagged, wasn't it? 

- So you lied to me?

- It wasn't a lie, it was more like an investment.

- I can't fucking believe you, Nathan! You're such a prick!

I got up and left before I said something else I would regret. I tried to hold back my tears, but this hurt me too much. 

He just comes back from the dead, says he loves me, and then decides to shit all over my dreams?

- What's wrong, Lyds? - Kelly held my hand as I passed by her.

- Nathan just said I'm a crap musician...

- Fuckin' dickhead! Don't be sad, Lyds, you know it isn't true, you're dead good.

- Why would he say something like this? I thought he loved me.

- This is probably his idea of a wind-up... When he came off the grave yesterday, y'know what was the first thing he thought?

- What? 

- "I thought I'd never see 'er again" - Kelly wiped the tears from my cheeks - He's a fuckin' prick, but he does love ya.

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[wrrgod]

( HENRY CAVILL. THIRTY-TWO. CIS MALE. HE/HIM. ) in texas, WOLFGANG ACKERMANN is more commonly known as SERGEI DAHL. they’ve been living in stratford for SIX MONTHS and currently UNDERCOVER ATF AGENT / BARTENDER AT DESEO. some say they are APATHETIC & DECEPTIVE but i’m more inclined to believe those that say they’re PERCEPTIVE & RESILIENT. if you walk by their house, you can sometimes hear I WILL NOT BOW by BREAKING BENJAMIN playing from their window. ( blood stained shirts, watchful blue eyes always observing the world around him, the smell of freshly brewed coffee, driving in a highway with the windows down, looks that could kill. )

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NAME. wolfgang ackermann sergei dahl. NICKNAME. sergei. AGE. thirty-two. GENDER. cis male. PRONOUNS. he/him. SEXUAL ORIENTATION. bisexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION. biromantic. HOMETOWN. seattle, wa. OCCUPATION. undercover atf agent / bartender at deseo.

ZODIAC. capricorn. POSITIVE TRAITS. perceptive, resilient, adaptable. NEGATIVE TRAITS. apathetic, deceptive, stubborn. TEMPERAMENT. choleric. LANGUAGES SPOKEN. english, french, portuguese, spanish, a bit of italian.

HEIGHT. 6′4 EYE COLOR. blue. HAIR COLOR. black. TATTOOS. tba.

QUICK INFO.

trigger warnings: murder, death, violence, child abuse ( implied ).

born in seattle, washington as wolfgang ackermann, though he’s always preferred to go by ‘wolf’. he’s had a bit of a rough start in life — his family was well off financially, which exempted them from struggling with money, but not from struggling with everything else. 

when wolf was around four years old, the family relocated to london, england ( his mother’s birth country, coincidentally ) due to his father being transferred at his job. that was where his sister was born and where they stayed for the next decade and a half or so.

his father was a mean aggressive prick, a firm believer in expressing his apparent superiority through his physical strength and the occasional screaming match. nothing made him happy, and the frustration with his own self and his own life led to him taking it out on the ones he was supposed to love and protect above all ; his family.

although wolf always tried to hold down the fort and keep him controlled / satisfied ( and most importantly, away from his mother and younger sister ), unfortunately he didn’t always succeed.

when wolf was on his mid teens, his sister ( who was around fourteen years old back then ) got ambushed when she was on her way back home from a sleepover. a robbery gone wrong, the young girl was shot and taken to the hospital on critical condition, but she didn’t make it. that only made things worse in the household.

after that, they moved back to the usa. wolf’s coping mechanism was to shut himself down, more than ever. as a nineteen year old, freshly enrolled in college, there were many paths he could’ve taken. the one he chose was education. burying himself in textbooks, he was determined to get out of his house and make something of himself — for his sister, if nothing else. she always dreamed of big things and a bright future, to leave their troubled past behind. a ray of sunshine where her brother was all grey skies. 

his sister’s murder crushed his mother’s heart, in special. she fell into a pit of grief, heartbreak and alcohol to try to cope. nothing wolf did seemed to help, and not long after, the woman ended up succumbing. once again, his method of coping was to shut the world around him down and work hard, harder each day.

he graduated in law and eventually worked his way towards being an atf agent. he doesn’t know what exactly led him to this particular field, but that’s only because he doesn’t allow himself to stop and think about it. deep down, it’s obvious enough ; it’s entirely easy to drown himself in work and very few people question it.

now he’s undercover ; stationed in stratford, where everyone knows him as sergei dahl, partnered up with alisha gotti ( now known as nina devi ) as newly-weds in order to gather information about the clubs and all that good stuff.

the position as bartender at deseo for his cover job is very convenient. people, specially drunk people, are prone to spilling everything to a bartender without even thinking about it. he’s found that it’s almost natural. the fact that it’s at a strip club ran by former diablo members, where other members from both mcs constantly hang out at, is wonderful as well.

constantly trying his hardest to bury his past and memories. will likely never talk about it with anyone ever, which in a way is a perk of being undercover. sergei isn’t wolfgang. they don’t have the same story. 

usually a bit stoic and apathetic. it would seem he has no feelings but the truth is he just controls himself very well. on the job, as sergei, he forces himself to be more responsive and lively ; pretty much the opposite of his true self.

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

once again, my two brain cells can’t come up with a long list, but i’d love to brainstorm some connections with him. he’s been around straton for six months. maybe some unlikely friends, informants, training buddies, fwbs ( would be people he releases pent-up tension with, very on the dl so this can be a bit tricky ), people he’s befriending for information on the clubs, frenemies and anything else that works that we can come up with !

#rideintro. #( 𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐅𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍 ) / * about .