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longassr1de · 4 years
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˗ˏˋ ✎ new icon !  ˎˊ˗ recolored it to match my aesthetic a little better. too pretty to pass up ♡
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myherowritings · 3 years
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welcome to the family
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SUMMARY. After mistaking the guy on your lockscreen as your boyfriend, your grandmother knits him a sweater to welcome him into the family. Childe sees your tweet about it the next morning.
PAIRING. celeb!childe x reader
WORD COUNT. 1.0k
GENRE. celeb au, loosely based off a tweet
A/N. small drabble because i kind of got excited at the thought of celeb au childe o.o also like...have u listened to his english va sing those cheesy songs? i absolutely love it HFJKGHG pls enjoy xx sof
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You weren’t a fan of the celebrity with the title Tartaglia, alias Childe, real name unknown to the public.
Definitely not a fan.
The only reason you knew even that much about him was simply due to social media blowing him up as the infamous white boy of the month. And from there his fame only grew. (Though you had to admit, he was at least more interesting than the previous other candidates.)
You weren’t a fan, but you couldn’t deny he deserved the recognition he received. His acting was pretty captivating, his singing voice pleasing to the ear, and his body... Well, his body...
“Earth to Y/N,” your mom called, drawing you out of your rapidly spiraling thoughts. You were visiting your family home for the weekend and you were currently in the living room with your mother and grandmother, watching bad reality TV and snacking on junk food. “You’ve been spaced out today. Too busy thinking about your boyfriend?”
Your eyebrows shot up. “Huh?”
Like most grandparents, your grandma seemed to have a special radar to let her know when her grandchildren had a potential suitor at hand. Just the mere mention of the word made her perk up. “Boyfriend?”
“Yeah! I don’t know why they were keeping it a secret from us, but I saw the picture on their lockscreen,” she whispered to your grandma conspiratorially, loud enough for you to hear. “He’s a cute guy with ginger hair.”
The picture on your lockscreen off a cute guy with ginger hair… You were only half-embarrassed to recall that it was a picture taken from Childe’s outdoor picnic photoshoot where the poses they made him do attempted to paint the image that he was there on a date with you. His clothes were casual and his smile was familiar.
You absolutely hated that marketing strategy but you’d be lying if you said you didn’t willingly fall for it each time.
But again, you weren’t a fan…
Oh, who were you fooling? You were halfway from breaking and making a Childe fan account if your dignity didn’t get the best of you.
“Childe? He’s—”
“Your boyfriend! My grandchild finally found love in this world?” asked your grandmother, teary-eyed as she completely ignored her favorite trashy reality show on the television to get a better look at you. “I’m so happy for you! This is so exciting.”
“Grandma, wait—”
“You have to bring him home and let us meet him,” she rushed on animatedly, giving you no time to squeeze a full sentence in. “No, before you do that, let me make him something for you to give to him! What size is his shirt? Is that a picture of him? Oh he looks nice and strong! I’ll knit him a turtleneck. You give it to him the next time you see him, okay?”
Your grandma ran to get her knitting needles and yarn, leaving a whirlwind in her wake as you stared open-mouthed at the spot she once occupied.
That was how you ended up going home the next day with a brand new turtleneck sweater your grandmother made for your non-existent boyfriend.
The situation was so bizarre, you decided there was only one thing you could do: Pull your phone out as you sat on your bed to tell Twitter about the events of your weekend.
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It wasn’t everyday Childe woke up to check what the top tweets of his tag were on Twitter.
Okay, that’s a lie.
It was everyday.
He had an image to keep, after all. And it interested him to know what others had to say about him, despite how bad that might actually be for his state of mind.
Childe didn’t like deceit, but showing some parts of himself to only some people and other parts to others wasn’t lying. It was self-preservation. Everyone had a persona of sorts, and he preferred for his to be intact. What was the point of showing everyone every side of him?
He knew who Childe and Tartaglia were. He knew who Ajax was. As long as he knew, he’d be alright.
Was it a lonely path? Maybe. But it paid well and made his family proud. What more could he ask for?
Acting may not be as cool as being, say, a toymaker as his younger brother would proclaim, but at least he got to travel the world and explore places he never could’ve before. And the cute fans of his were also a definite bonus.
Childe continued scrolling through his phone when he stumbled upon a tweet that seemed to be gaining numbers quickly. It was posted only a few hours ago last night (his time, at least) by what looked like a personal account.
@y/n: Y'ALL WTF my mom saw my lockscreen (which is a pic of childe) and told my grandma that he was my bf and then my gma got so excited she knit him a WHOLE SWEATER and told me to give it to him. how could i break her heart and tell her he’s just a celebrity i like omg
@y/n: here’s a picture of the sweater she knit. isn’t it adorable? i almost feel too bad to just wear it myself though hjfkhg [Attachment: 1 Image]
A surprised chuckle escaped his lips as he looked at the picture of you holding the cream-colored turtleneck up, the large sleeves covering most of your body in the photo. You were right. The sweater did look adorable. As did a certain little fan of his who was also featured in the image.
Without giving it a second thought, he began to type his reply.
@TartagliaOfficial: Why wear it yourself? Didn’t your grandma say it’s meant for me? :( It’d be a shame to disappoint her.
In only a matter of minutes, he refreshed the page and found your name in his notifications. For some reason, he felt a rush of adrenaline flow through his veins as he waited for your tweet to load.
@y/n: am i being punk’d or r u asking me out???
Childe laughed to himself, exiting the tweet thread so he could click on the private message icon on your profile.
This would be fun.
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mxvladdy · 4 years
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Naga Jesse McCree
I told ya’ll Ima dirty monster lover. 
General
A Massasauga Rattler from New Mexico
He is large for his breed but still just as stealthy as the rest
Missing an arm, so has become quite suave with human tools and is more adaptive than other of his kin
Likes to trade his services with local farms and families for supplies. Got his iconic serape by driving off a pack of coyotes from a small family farm. He loves the warmth it gives him against the cold desert nights
Ain’t hostel to human folk that stumble upon his den, despite his size and breed he doesn’t really have a taste for humans. Now their cooking? A whole other issue. He can’t cook worth a damn but will get you anything you need to whip up something tasty  
He loves to sunbathe after a large meal either caught or traded for. Nothing like a full and warm belly, it’s damn near heaven for him
Is slow to anger and gives plenty of warning if you are pissing him off. If you hear the rattle you better start moving though. Because when he promises no one will find your body he means it
When it's egg season he is a huge brooder. Though he has never had a clutch of his own he has been known to help out other local naga nests if they need to leave to hunt or remark their territory
Shedding is always a messy ordeal that he hated till you came along. He is more than happy to let you help him shed and help him groom
Romantic
A notorious flirt but a very giving partner
Brings little gifts of herbs, flowers and food when courting. Has a nice voice for singing too, not that he does it often. So it’s a treat for the few who have heard it
Likes to dote on his mates of the season. Leave them with a smile and a warm nest before moving on, till you of course
He was smitten from the start leaving you gifts of pretty stones and minerals he had found deep underground or in his travels
Likes to think of himself as a ‘gentleman’ though he can’t really take you out for dates or dinner.
His go to is desert picnics and star gazing. He takes you to all is favorite haunts in his vast territory even finds a few more spots just for the two of ya
Egg season now is much different. During these times you set up camp at his den for the duration letting him pamper you and brood
He stocked up for these times collecting blankets, quilts, and bedding to make it as comfortable as possible. He finds that he likes decorating and making nests with you, now that he as a (hopefully) permanent partner
 He wants to be close 24/7 wrapping you up in a full body hug enjoying your heat and body.
Mini Fic
You stumble upon him by accident, too busy taking pictures of the grassy knoll and wildlife to notice your surroundings. A rookie mistake sure. But honestly? His den was very well hidden. One minute you're getting a great shot of a prairie dog. Next you were tumbling backward, foot giving way under soft dirt. The green and blues of the landscape quickly turn to soft tans and rustic browns spots. You freeze feeling a large smooth expanse of skin jerk and wrap around you instinctively. You scream before you could control yourself.
"Well now." You choke at the lispy voice tickling your ear. Unable to do anything but look up at the simply massive naga intrapping you. “What do we got here?” He smiled, accent honey-thick and just as sweet. He loosens his hold on your body to lift your chin with the tip of his rattle. Bright gold eyes giving you a good once once over. His smile is all fangs, but with no display of malice. “Lost ya footin’?”
You ramble off an apology on a shaky breath. Explaining the best you could your work with the wildlife preservation office. He laughs loudly at your tiny squeaking pleas not to be eaten. Deep brown eyes bore into you skimming down your immoble physic taking in your camera and uniform. “Ain’t interested in human flesh in that way sug’.” He winks. His deep bartone makes your blush. “I’ll just let you get back to it then.”
He rises to his ridiculously full height climbing up the steep incline of his den effortlessly. Setting you back gently on your own two feet he smiles. With his one good arm he brushes a your shoulders and sides. “There ya are.” He pulls away a mischievous twinkle brimming in his expression. “ ‘Course if ya are lookin’ for some good pics don’t be a stranger ya here?” He inches closer, slim black tongue flicking out to taste the sweat of your skin. This close he could almost feel the heat from your flushed skin.  “For a pretty face like yours, I could be tempted to hold still for a few.”  
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wayneooverton · 5 years
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9 amazing reasons to visit Bright, Australia (besides its name)
Australia tops the bucket list of many, and as someone who has been down under many a time, I’ve yet to tick off some of the most iconic spots like the Sydney Opera House, the trendy city of Melbourne or Uluru.
Personally, I love to get off the beaten track, and when the chance came to explore Victoria’s High Country, I jumped as high as I could.
Victoria is one of the states in Australia, home to Melbourne, but once you get out of the big city, you’re in for a real treat.
A lovely mountain town set in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, Bright is the perfect base for exploring Mt. Buffalo and the surrounding Alpine national parks.
It is also the base for visiting Mt. Hotham in winter to ski. While I have yet to visit Victoria in the snowy season, I can heartily attest to the fact that this place is just
Wineries, good foodie spots, friendly locals galore, beautiful views and epic adventures, Bright and the surrounding area really does have it all!
25 photos that will inspire you to visit the Victoria High Country
1. Sunset at The Horn, Mount Buffalo
It seems fitting to begin with the first of several all-time favorite places in Bright (yes, I have more than one, I’m allowed!) The Horn, at Mount Buffalo.
This spectacular lookout is what dreams are made of. With truly breathtaking views you’ll feel (quite literally ) on top of the world. While you can drive most of the way, to reach the lookout you’ll have to don your hiking boots for a short steep hike from the final picnic area to get to the top.
If you had to pick a time of day, chose sunset!
Showcasing sweeping panoramas of Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Mount Featherton and the valleys beyond, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Europe, or even the wilds of China!
At 1,723 meters elevation (or just over 500 ft) The Horn is the highest point in the Mount Buffalo National Park and a definite ‘must do’ when you’re in the area.
As the rolling mountains disappear into the distance, you really feel like you’re on top of the world here.
2. Dip your toes at Ladies Bath Falls
There’s just something about standing under a waterfall in the heat of the day, surrounded by birdsong and native forest. Am I right?
The ultimate bathing spot, Ladies Bath Falls are practically an institution round here.
As the story goes, in the late 1940’s the trains from Melbourne would stop so the ladies on board could ‘refresh’ themselves in the falls before the final leg of the journey to Mount Buffalo. I can heartily attest that that water is, indeed, fresh. It’s freaking cold!
Set just 400 meters back from the road up Mount Buffalo, these crystal clear springs trickle over smooth granite boulders and make for a tranquil detour.
Be warned though, the water is icy! Not shown in pic: My very numb feet. 
3. Get nice and cozy at the Kilnhouses
My accommodation near Bright was extraordinary. The Kilnhouses are a unique experience where contemporary luxury and design is combined with the stunning beauty of the high country landscape on a cattle farm.
And I’m not really a ‘cow’ kind of girl, usually preferring sheep farms, but after this – I think I’m converted.
I stayed in the Sorting Shed which was designed to mirror the old style of tobacco sorting sheds, with amazing views of the farms and mountains around it.
Let me ask you something. When I say ‘Australia’ you picture beaches and kangaroos right? Me too. Well, I used to.
Now, when I think of Australia, my mind often wanders back to The Kilnhouses.
Rolling green fields as far as the eye can see, edged with gumtree forests and snowy mountain peaks. Morning mists, and the sounds of a working farm right outside my seriously luxurious room. Can I hide here forever?
4. Be welcomed by the friendly locals
Down to earth, generous and some of the most welcoming people I’ve ever met, the locals in Bright are a huge part of what what make this place so special. From the baristas who made my daily coffees to the people I met on the trails, I left Bright with such a sense of joy for my fellow humans.
Here I felt safe and happy.
Which is actually saying a lot considering I’m the biggest introvert out there. 
5. Tuck in for a big feed at the Wandi pub
Now getting to one of the more important points – the food. Which, by the way, was exceptional. Topping my list is the Wandi Pub.
Yes, guys, a pub.
The perfect mix between down-to-earth watering hole and inner city gastro-chic, the Wandi delivers in every regard. The portions are big, the garden is delightful and the decor is en pointe (although seriously, what do I know about pub decor?)
I don’t know what I was expecting when I parked outside the Wandi pub, and I could see heaps of local utes and farm vehicles. Expecting a rural farm kind of pub like we have in New Zealand, you know, with antlers on the wall, a big pool table and a lot of men in plaid and short shorts.
I wasn’t disappointed, except I wasn’t prepared for the incredible beer on tap and the delicious and fresh menu inspired by owner’s Tim and Paddy’s travels.
If I could have ordered everything on the menu, I would. However, I’m unashamedly all about ordering food that looks good on camera (not a curry then) and I went with the Zaartar cauliflower and omg guys it was amazing.
6. Go for a wander at sunrise at the Mount Beauty Gorge Walk
If you’re after an easy hike that really delivers on epic terrain – this one’s for you. Roughly six kilometers of sheer granite cliffs, cool green canopy and clear waters, the Mount Beauty Gorge Walk takes you through the heart of a natural canyon.
Starting out you’ll traverse the Kiewa River via swingbridge, before the track descends into the belly of the gorge. Be sure to pack a pair of shoes you don’t mind get wet for wading – there are several river crossings on this hike. 
There’s also a fair bit of boulder hopping! And also it’s Australia, so snakes!
As you continue on, the sun is filtered through the trees, creating the most beautiful light. I’ve been on a lot of hikes, but I was really struck by how magical this place felt.
The further you go, the sides gradually get steeper, and you’ll come across a series of natural pools, perfect for taking a dip along the way! I recommend taking a picnic to enjoy on the rocks post-swim – Everything tastes better with the sun on your face!
7. Enjoy all the colors 
If there was ever a town to embody the essence of landscape diversity, it would be Bright. As happy as its name suggests, I can’t help but make my number seven point all about the color palette.
The soft pastels of dawn give way to a vibrant orange sunrise, which transforms the landscape into a patchwork of greens and browns.
The constant dust in the air mean that during sunset, the horizon is painted every shade of purple and yellow.
Everything is sharp here, bolder and brighter, pun intended.
The vineyards, mountains, red dirt roads, bare rock and lush undergrowth all meld seamlessly, creating a truly wonderful snapshot of Australia at its finest.
It’s also not unlike my hometown of Wanaka, so possibly that explains my affinity with the land.
I know that it’s probably glorious come autumn when the leaves begin to change.
8. Take in a sunrise at  Tawonga Gap
Ok, this one was a happy coincidence I stumbled upon while driving one day and knew it’d be a great spot for sunrise.
Halfway between the towns of Mt Beauty and Bright, on the Tawonga Gap Road is a secluded little lookout with the most sensational views over the surrounding mountains.
It’s extra special because most of the drive you’re shrouded in forest, so when you reach this tiny clearing it makes the panorama seem all the more remarkable.
Native bush turns to lush farmland, turns to mountains and endless skies. I managed to catch the sun as it first appeared, but whichever time of day you choose, the Tawonga Gap is an ideal spot to stretch your legs and get a dose of vitamin N. Plug in into maps on your phone and you’ll find it. 
9. Explore as much of Buffalo National Park as you can!
A natural paradise of walking tracks, waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife – Mount Buffalo National Park is another essential addition to the ‘must see’ list.
Regardless of your fitness levels, this vast park has something for every hiker.
Tracks range from short 45 minute strolls to steeper six hour treks. Interesting granite formations dominate the craggy peaks, and its endless gum forests provide shelter for the wildlife. If you’re lucky you may spot a kangaroo or two, wallabies, possums and variety of native birds and wombats. Yes, I said wombats. 
I repeat, WOMBATS.
Contained within the park is an old chalet, built in 1910. Surrounded by beautiful gardens it has sweeping views of the landscape and adds a touch of charm.
Camping is allowed, and there are a range of campsites both with basic facilities and others more remote. Oh, and there’s a lake! In the warmer months you can swim or kayak – or simply just relax with book on the water’s edge.
From wombats to wineries, mountains to waterfalls, Bright is a real gem and definitely worth checking out on your next trip to Australia. You won’t regret it.
Have you ever been to Victoria or heard of Bright? Is this the kind of place that appeals? Have anything else to add? Spill!
The Feast High Country Festival coming up from May 3rd to May 19th, 2019 and is an amazing time to explore, eat and drink around the Victoria High Country
Many thanks for Tourism North East for hosting me in Australia – like always I’m keeping it real – all opinions are my own, like you could expect less from me!
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