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zombieplaguedoc · 3 years

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Yep, two kisekae pics in one day. I normally don’t do redesigns (unless it’s for an already existing character but even then that’s rare), but I figured since I already redesigned Johnny and Jillian, why not do the rest of the Test gang?

I did this a while back and this took me three fucking days to make, and most of those days were spent on the outfits and Sissy’s hair (which was an absolute nightmare to create). Probably the worst was Sissy’s hair, since I knew I wanted her to have a mohawk but I never actually made one in Kisekae before, so yeah, that was a lot of frustration, and I would not do it again. Overall, though, I really like how these came out, and I really enjoyed making Susan’s outfit (though, coming up with it was a pain), and I especially love how Mary came out. Hard to say which one is my favorite, but I’d have to say it’s a tie between Susan, Mary, Sissy, Bumper, and Brainfreezer. Honestly, I’m just glad to post these and that these are done.

So, going from left to right and starting with her, Susan Test is pastel goth. I’m not entirely familiar with the pastel goth scene, so coming up with a look for her was hard. So I took some inspiration from these as well as some pictures on the Internet and came up with a decent look for her. Her makeup was the hardest out of all that, especially her lipstick. I really love how she came out too. As for why she decided to rebel, while she wasn’t completely bad, she definitely contributed to Johnny’s situation. She always felt bad afterwards, but she didn’t stop until she noticed Johnny’s eye bags. That was a huge kick in the pants for her and she decided to go easy on him a bit, and not bug him so much, which her sister and parents noticed. She also decided to spend some time out of the lab to get away from Mary, which meant she had a lot of free time now. One day, she saw a pastel goth boy walking around, asked him about his look, and they got to chatting which was how she was introduced to the pastel goth scene. As time went on, she thought about how badly she treated Johnny and contributed to his state, and grew to detest her parents and her sister for their treatment of him. So she decided to try and break away from that shit and began exploring the world of pastel goth as a means of finding her own identity, which is how she got to where she is now. She’s definitely a lot nicer now, and is trying to reign in her anger. She still enjoys science, she just has other interests now, including anime, ceramics, Falling In Reverse, and fanfiction.

Mary Test is I believe grunge goth. Her outfit was another hard one to come up with, because I didn’t have a general idea of what I wanted her to wear. Unlike with Susan, who I wanted to wear a fluffy skirt and knew this beforehand, I didn't really think about what I wanted Mary to wear; all I knew was I wanted her to be some kind of goth. So I took to the Internet for inspiration and came up with a relatively good look for her. I also listened to some 69 Eyes and a bit of Breaking Benjamin as I was working on her, so that helped. If I’m being honest, she actually strikes me more as a nu metaler than a goth. Still though, love how she came out, even if her outfit was a bit of a hassle to come up with.

Sissy is punk. Now Sissy was definitely the hardest to create, mostly because of her hair. While it did help that I knew ahead of time that I wanted her to have a Mohawk, I’ve also never did one in Kisekae before (they do have a Mohawk hair option, it just wasn’t what I wanted for her). So I had to do some digging on DeviantART and the Internet for a reference pic until I found a Mohawk I liked, (it’s not the actual picture I used, but it’s pretty close) and a good Kisekae picture of a character with a Mohawk so I could see what hair pieces to use. Even with that, however, it was still really complicated, and there was a lot of trial and error involved in making the Mohawk like the one in the ref I used. Eventually, after a lot of staring down at the screen and anger and frustration, Sissy’s hair was done, though I would not (and will not) do it again. Her outfit was also a pain, since I wanted to incorporate some of Sissy’s original elements in it so people would recognize her, but not as bad as her hair. I also wanted to give her some sneaker boots, but I didn’t know how to do that in Kisekae, so I turned to this so I would how to make them in the future, but the guy who made the export said they were proprietary, so...yeah. They still look relatively the same though. In the end, I am actually really happy with the end result, so all that frustration wasn’t in vain.

Bumper is power metaler. Believe it or not, he was actually the easiest one to make since power metal fashion is relatively simple. I also went off of this for help. The only hard part was his facial hair. I was originally gonna make Bumper a nu metaler, but then for some reason I decided on power metal. The only downside is he kind of looks like a ginger Skwisgaar Skwigelf. On the other hand, look at that long flowing hair, god it’s glorious. 😩👌 And yes, he did lose weight and hit a growth spurt.

Bling Bling Boy, or Eugene, is classic heavy metaler. I think. He was another easy one to make because I knew ahead of time that I wanted him to have attire similar to Judas Priest or what Rob Halford wears and wore when he was younger. Nothing too complicated, just looked up some pictures of Judas Priest for a better idea and I was good to go. And yes, like Bumper, Bling Bling Boy lost some weight.

Last but not least, Brainfreezer is goth. I knew ahead of time that I wanted him to be goth, and I was originally gonna use his original goth outfit from Johnnycicle, but then I decided to spare myself the migraine and give him a more original look. I decided to go for a more Victorian style goth combined with bits of modern goth to create this, and while I did have a hard time coming up with he outfit, it was still easier than if I had stuck with his original one. I also gave him black to seal the look and a snowflake necklace so people would still recognize him.

In the end, I’m glad these came out well and hopefully you guys like them too.

The sneaker boots used in Sissy’s outfit belong to Meet-The-Real-Me on DeviantART

The jean tear that’s used in Sissy’s outfit belongs to Idessa on DeviantART

The leather jacket that’s used in Bling Bling Boy and Brainfreezer’s outfits belongs to SoullessIceDreamer on DeviantART.

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minaofmayhem · 3 years

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IMAGINE #37 - The Flagg’s family

Here’s an original idea asked by anon ! 😍 Thanks a lot for having asked this, I hope this Is how you imagined it. I did my best to do something like the Addam’s family but with “The Stand”s plot. I also add a little extra at the end 😀 The other requests and my personal writings too are coming soon, thanks for your love and patience! ❤️

Summary : Meet the Flagg’s family, a very romantic but devilish couple who breaks the codes !

Pairing : Randall Flagg x reader

Warnings : none, only romantic stuff.

Tag list : @katerka88 ; @bonnieelizabethparker ; @ateliefloresdaprimavera ; @anangelwhodidntfall ; @fawnbrrry ; @flowers-in-your-hayr ; @grandpa-sweaters ; @bailaycantaconmingo

On a sunny summer day, an old black vintage car drives quietly down Highway 15. The only car on the horizon on this long road through the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. The sound of the engine breaks the soothing silence of the desert.

The sky is azure and the horizon stretches as far as the eye can see over the great ochre plains.

Behind the wheel is the one and only Randall Flagg. The one who has become the master of Vegas since the great pandemic. A pandemic for which he is, of course, partly responsible. With a smile on his face, he looks at the road ahead, his arm around your shoulders to keep you close. Soft rock music in your both ears. A smile forms on your lips as you catch his hand in yours, intertwining your fingers. This is really a beautiful day for a ride.

When you get tired of being cooped up in your huge penthouse, you take to the road sometimes to get some fresh air and spend time together alone, away from the henchmen and the incessant stares of the faithful hoping to connect with the great Randall. While this is necessary, it is still annoying at times. Especially the constant visits of Floyd and his girlfriend, several times a day, to hope to stay in the good graces of his master.

But at this moment, it's just the two of you and that's the most important thing.

"Look !" you suddenly exclaim, pointing to a beautiful flower bed in the middle of this desert area a few miles ahead. "I want to pick some of these”.

"Your wish is my command, my love," Randall replies with a corner smile, stopping the car on the side of the road. The car's tires squealing on the gravel.He parks and without further ado, you jump out of the car.

Randall gets out too and sits on the bonnet, resting the heel of his boot on the bumper. He first scans the area, looking for any sign of an enemy presence in the vicinity. Even though he knows that you are quite capable of exterminating anyone who tries to harm you, he can't help but protect and keep an eye on you.

Then he looks at you, with your dress and your hair flying in the breeze. He finds you so beautiful at this moment. But also a bit different but he can’t really say why. A tender smile stretches his lips as he sees you busy picking the most beautiful flowers in the flowerbed, smiling as you hum an Elvis Presley song.

To think that only a few years ago he was alone and had no idea what the future held for him. Before the pandemic, when he was wandering between worlds, he met you by the greatest of coincidences. He thought he was the only creature of his kind until he laid his eyes on you. As soon as he saw you, it was obvious. You were the one. You were perfect. You were made for him.

At first it wasn't easy. Although you were not insensitive to his charm and his beautiful face, you wanted him to understand that it would not be so easy for him. It took him time and perseverance but he managed to win your special heart. Randall was the one you had been waiting for for centuries. Your soulmate. You had sealed your two fate and you were now bound for eternity. You are his sunshine, his reason for living, his queen. He had shown that he was willing to kill for you. As you could. And if necessary, one of you could die for your the salvation of the other.

When you picked enough flowers, you turn around and admire your beautiful husband waiting for you. You return to him, smelling the sweet scent of the petals by walking.

"Have you found your happiness ?" asks Randall, welcoming you into his arms. You press your body against his denim jacket and let him smell your bunch.

"Yes, my love. Let's go back home."

Once back in Vegas, night had fallen over the city, now illuminated by hundreds of lights. Randall parks the car in front of the hotel's main entrance and gets out. He doesn’t have time to step outside that Floyd is already opening your car door, bowing respectfully.

"Mrs. Flagg," he says with a honeyed voice. Randall goes around and offers you his hand to help you out. You take it and gracefully step out of the car, your long dress fluttering behind you.

Like two celebrities, your entrance through the large revolving door elicits shouts and admiration from the congregation gathered around the ground floor. Randall proudly steps forward, ignoring them, holding you with his hand around your waist. A way for him to keep an eye on you and react to any threat that might arise.

Once at the Penthouse, Floyd wants to follow you but Randall shuts the door in his face, letting him know that he doesn't need his services anymore for the rest of the night. Without paying any attention to this, you enter into your place and put the flowers in a vase and then put them on the centre of the coffee table. You look at the final result, satisfied, when you feel two arms wrapping your waist and lips on the back of your neck.

A soft moan escapes from your lips as you let yourself go backwards, against the chest of your beloved husband. Randall's hands move up from your hips to your shoulders when suddenly, a soft music can be heard in the room. A beautiful ballad that you love to dance on and that reminds you of your meeting. You close your eyes and move gently against Randall's body to the beat of the music. His hands catch your hands and return to their original place on your stomach.

“My queen...”, his voice is like a whisper against your ear. “There’s no words to describe the love I have for you...”. You smile of happiness, still eyes closed, and you turn your head to place a soft kiss on his bearded cheek.

“I know, my king...I have the same feeling. This love we share is stronger than any kind of feelings that exist”. As a simple response, Randall leans in and gently kisses your collarbone, working his way up to the base of your neck. The touch of his lips against your skin is so soft that it makes you shiver.

“I hope you have some love left to give...”, you finally say and as expected, Randall stops his moves and takes a moment to think.

“What do you mean baby ?”. You remain silent and just press his hands a little more against your stomach, hoping that he’ll understand.

"You mean... wait... you are?". The joy and delight you can hear in his voice pleases you. You knew he would be happy after many attempts. You are finally going to give him the son he has been dreaming of for a long time. Randall releases you from his embrace and makes you turn around to kiss you lovingly, showing you all the love he feels for you and this little being that is growing in you. He kneels down and puts his both hands on your belly.

“My son...My little prince...One day you’ll rule on this world”.

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justthehiddleswrites · 3 years

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Destiny Has Other Plans | Loki x OFC (Alexis Randall) | Chapter 5

Pairing: Loki x OFC

MASTERLIST IS HERE

Summary: When Loki goes to ask his father for permission to marry, he is shocked to discover his destiny has already been made for him. He is already betrothed to Sjofn, the daughter of the King of Vanaheim. An arranged marriage to bring the two kingdoms closer together and strengthen the bond. Never mind that Sjofn and Loki can’t stand each other.

After The Battle of New York, Loki is sent to live at Avengers Tower as punishment for his misdeeds. But it doesn’t mean he has to like it. A year later, he has adjusted to life on Midgard but has avoided any romantic or emotional entanglements, still bitter over his lost love. Dr. Alexis Randall is skilled at helping others fix their relationships as a couple therapist, but can’t help her own love life. A chance encounter with Loki in a dive bar has life altering consequences for both of them. Now, Alexis and Loki must figure out a way to co-habit without killing each other in the process, plus navigating impending parenthood and other roadblocks along the way.

This Chapter: After Loki goes to bail out Alexis, they have a tense conversation about them and their relationship.

Warnings: Arranged Marriage, Forced Marriage, Pregnancy, Unplanned Pregnancy, Smut, Angst, Semi-Public Sex, Mentions of law enforcement, Oral Sex, Cursing, Vaginal Sex

Taglists are Open, please let me know if you wish to be added.

Alexis regretted nothing. The guy had it coming. She didn’t plan on the bartender calling the cops and definitely didn’t plan on being the one arrested.

“He grabbed my ass!” She protested as the officer roughly tugged her hands behind her back.

“He is alleging you punched him.”

“Because he grabbed my ass!” Alexis repeated, screaming. She spied the “victim” in question sitting on the bumper of a patrol car, holding a cloth to his bloody nose, courtesy of Alexis’s fist. “HANNAH! Bail me out.” Hannah’s head popped through the crowd, holding Alexis’s purse and phone. She nodded and disappeared into the gathering crowd.

“Someone’s come for you, George Foreman.” The detention officer sneered as she opened the holding cell where Alexis sat on the cold metal bench. There were a few other women in the cell, but they kept to themselves.

Alexis sighed with relief as she jumped up from the bench and hustled to the door. The officer walked in front of her until they reached just outside the lobby. They handed her a bag with her personal effects, some bits of jewelry and a credit card. She overheard yelling from the lobby.

“Someone seems to be having a worse night than me.” Alexis muttered. The officer gave her an odd glance.

“Good luck, Foreman.”

Alexis stepped out in the lobby and to her horror saw Loki was the source of the screaming.

“IF EVEN ONE HAIR ON HER HEAD IS HARMED, I WILL HAVE YOU…” Loki clenched his fists to contain his rage. “SHE IS PREGNANT WITH MY CHILD AND—”

“LOKI!” Alexis screeched. “What are you doing here?! How did you even know I was here?”

Loki rushed to her side. His hands ran over her in a rushed fashion, ruffling her now wrinkled and dirty dress. “Your friend Hannah called me. Said they arrested you. What did you do?”

“Why do you assume I did something?” Loki glared at her.

“She punched a guy who got a little fresh at the club. Gave him the signature Randall right.” Hannah piped up from a chair in the corner. “It’s the guy who should be here, not Alexis.”

“Thanks, Hannah. Did you have to call the warden?” Alexis pushed Loki’s hands off him.

“What did you call me?” Loki questioned. “What is that supposed to mean?” His eyes narrowed.

“I AM A PRISONER, LOKI!!” She screamed. Loki’s head darted around the lobby of the police station.

“Keep your voice down. Must you always shout?” He pushed her out the door.

Alexis spun around. “Because it seems to be the only way you hear.” Loki stopped in his tracks. Alexis collapsed against the side of the police station counter. “You are suffocating me, Loki.”

His face softened. “I’m only trying to protect you.” He reached out to touch Alexis’s stomach. “To protect our child.”

“By locking me in a cage, Loki. A big cage called the Avengers Tower. I am not used to having to ask permission to step outside.”

“It’s for—”

Alexis’s bottom lip quivered. “Don’t you DARE SAY IT!” She snatched his purse from him. “Just take me back to my prison cell.”

Loki sighed and grabbed her by the waist, and they disappeared in a flash of light.

When they reappeared in the common room, Alexis was out of breath.

“Nice parlor trick.” She pushed Loki off of her. “How come you never travel like that everywhere?”

Loki wiggled his wrist, his bracelet catching the lighting. “I had to call Tony in order to come and get you.” Loki walked over and perched on the back of the couch, turning his head to make sure Thor or any other of the Avengers weren’t lurking about. “He also arranged for your release.”

Alexis huffed. “I’ll thank him in the morning. Night, Loki.” She turned on her throbbing heel to head off to bed. Loki flashed in front of you, grabbing her elbow.

“We’re not done here!” He dragged her roughly to the couch, giving a bit of shove. “Sit down.” Alexis opened her mouth to protest. “I will not ask again, SIT DOWN!” She plopped down on the couch. Loki sat down opposite of her on the coffee table, his elbows on his thighs. As she stared at him, Alexis noticed the worry on Loki’s face. “How can you have so little regard—”

“How can YOU have so—” Alexis screamed.

“YOU WILL NOT INTERRUPT ME!!!” Loki bellowed. Alexis cowered back and then burst into tears.

“I’M SORRY! I’M SORRY! I… I…” She sobbed hysterically, burying her face in hands.

Loki relaxed his posture. “Perhaps I shouldn’t have yelled.”

“No, I deserved it.” she cried. “I should have just stayed put.”

Loki leaned over to rub her knees. “I have been perhaps a bit overbearing. I guess you could go out from time to time.”

She peeked at him, face tear stained, a small smile. “That would help. A lot.”

“With a proper escort.”

Alexis frowned. “That means you.”

“Or one of the other Avengers.”

“I am sorry to ruin your date.”

Loki resisted the urge to smile. “It’s fine. I was getting ready to head home anyway.” He rose and offered his hand. She accepted and pulled up to her feet.

“Didn’t want to seal the deal with Blow Up Barbie?” Alexis sniped back.

“Decidedly not. She’s not my type.”

“I don’t think they can get any more stupid than that, Loki.”

Loki threw her a derisive glare. “Despite what you may think of me, Alexis, I do prefer a well read date.” She opened her mouth to snap back some insult. “And I mean more than the street signs. I do have standards. Someone to carry a conversation on with that doesn’t revolve around Instagram.” He walked away.

She shuffled her feet. “Oh. I might have been a bit jealous when you left for your date.”

Loki stopped in his tracks and spun on his heel. “You were what?” His lips curling into a wide grin.

“I’m not repeating myself.” she muttered, her hands twisted in front of her.

Loki stepped toe to toe with her. “Then I will presume you just profess having feelings for me.” He cupped her cheek. “I must admit that my evening would have been infinitely better if it had been you. Plus, it would have avoided a trip to the police station.”

“I never promised it would be boring.”

“Neither did I.”

And then Loki kissed her. She sighed into him, her hands lighting on Loki’s shoulders, twisting the ends of his long hair with her fingers. She pushed back.

“I just want to note for the record. You said ‘feelings’ first. I was going to go with ‘mildly tolerate you’.” She smirked.

“I don’t recall that.” Loki retorted. “You must have misheard me.”

“I have perfect hearing.” She wrapped her arms around his neck and tugged him down, pressing her lips to his.

Loki panted as he pulled away. “I’ll keep that in mind. Now, I think we should retire to our apartment before we draw attention from the others. Unless, of course, you want to announce this change in our status.”

“Um… no thank you.” She glanced up at the ceiling. “I hope Clint isn’t crawling about.”

Loki smiled. “I am pretty sure he is sleeping by now.” He offered his arm and led Alexis down the hallway. Once their door clicked in the distance, Clint slipped out of the vent.

“I never sleep.” He commented before walking away.

Alexis and Loki did their best to keep up the appearance of not liking each other, to avoid the inevitable deluge of questions from Tony and everyone else. So they continued to bicker and argue in front of everyone else while nurturing their budding relationship behind closed doors. But it was getting more and more difficult.

“Hey, Loki…” Bruce called out as he opened the door to the apartment. Where Loki was making out with Alexis in the kitchen. She shoved him away with a hand to the chest.

Bruce’s eyes darted between the two of them as they came into view. “Are the two of you okay? You are both flushed. And breathing heavy.”

“Um… hormones.” Alexis fanned herself. “I am getting ready to hit my second trimester. Would you like to hear about how big the baby is?” She blinked at Bruce as he turned five different shades of red.

“No, no, that’s okay. And what’s your excuse, Loki?”

“Sympathy hormones.” Loki responded with a straight face.

Bruce shook his head. “Okay, Loki, can you come down to the lab once your hormones calm down. I am working on those tests from that artifact. I could use your help.”

Loki nodded back. “I will be there as soon as I can.” Alexis raised an eyebrow. Loki cleared his throat. “Once I make sure Alexis is okay.”

Bruce held up his hands. “Of course. I’ll see you there.” He backed out of the apartment shutting the door in the process and walked towards the elevator.

“So…?” Tony questioned from the couch.

Bruce fished out his wallet and slapped a twenty-dollar bill into Tony’s hand. “Definitely more than friends.”

Tony sat up. “Did you see them kissing? Naked? Oh God, you didn’t….” Tony gagged.

“Nothing like that, but apparently Loki was flushed due to sympathy hormones.” Bruce chuckled.

“And they call him God of Lies.”

“You know he hates that name.”

Tony rolled his eyes. “New stakes. $500 to the first person to get photographic evidence of a romantic relationship.

Bruce stabbed a finger at Tony. “No use of security cameras?”

“Fine.” Tony sighed.

“You’re on.”

“I was afraid he was going to stick around.” Loki purred into Alexis’s neck as he pressed her against the fridge.

Alexis leaned her head to the side, and Loki latched on the crook of her neck. She sighed into him.

“Don’t you need to go to the lab?” Her hands raked up and down his sides.

“If I recall correctly, I told Banner I would meet him after I assure you were okay.” He muttered against her. “Are you okay?”

Alexis considered her answer. “I would love for you to stay, but I fear if you do that, you will never make it to the lab.”

Loki chuckled against her, his hand moving to squeeze one of her breasts. “And that would be a tragedy how?” He pulled at the hem of her shirt.

Alexis flattened her palm against his chest and pushed him back against the counter “People will talk, Loki. Do you want to explain to everyone that we are sleeping together?” She raised an eyebrow.

Loki crossed his arms. “There’s nothing to explain. We aren’t sleeping together. Unless you call making out on the sofa and dry humping sleeping together. Do you?” He groused.

She chewed her lip. Alexis realized they had already slept together, but that had been a drunken mistake. This was different. This was sex with feelings. That was a lot of pressure. Not to mention the fact her belly seemed to grow by the week. It made everything more difficult.

“No.” She turned away from him.

“Darling,” Loki stood next to her, rubbing her arm. “Are you nervous? We have slept together before. If I recall correctly, that is why you are here.” He smiled.

Alexis chuckled. “True. But that was different, a one-night stand. But now…” She moved her hands back and forth between them.

“I must admit, I never expected to find myself in this situation.”

“Impregnating a stranger?”

“No, having a relationship with a mortal. When I was forced to come here, I swore I would never become emotionally involved with anyone.”

“That explains Ashlynn.” Loki narrowed his eyes. “Sorry.”

“As I was saying, I didn’t come here for a relationship, but to pay penance for my crimes. You were an unexpected complication. Unexpected but welcomed.” His hand traveled up to caress the side of her face.

She leaned against him. “Thank you, Loki.” His phone buzzed. “I bet that’s Bruce. You can’t keep him waiting.”

He kissed her cheek. “I will come back as soon as possible.”

“Want me to order in some food?”

Loki nodded. “You pick the restaurant.” He kissed her one more time before hurrying out the door.

Alexis took a couple of deep breaths and went to get herself ready for her afternoon clients.

Loki hustled into Bruce’s lab in a huff. Bruce swore he appeared even more ruffled than before.

“Now what is so pressing that you needed my presence?” Loki crossed his arms in irritation. He detected a hint of a smile twitching at the corners of Bruce’s mouth.

“Sorry to pull away from your girlfriend.” Bruce teased.

Loki held up a finger. “Not my girlfriend.” Not a lie. He hadn’t the opportunity to discuss with Alexis how to define their relationship. Another thing he needed to remedy.

“What are you exactly?” Bruce scrunched his face up.

“How is this any concern of yours?” Loki grew more cross by the minute.

“Just trying to be a good friend.”

“We would need to be friends first. I would say we are acquaintances at best. Now where is this artifact?”

Bruce, realizing he was getting nowhere, turned to the work at hand. “Over here.” He gestured off to the side. Loki pushed past him.

“Dr. Randall?” Val Adams called out.

Alexis blinked, snapping back to reality. She pulled on her jacket. “So sorry, Mrs. Adams…” She turned to the older man with a pinched face sitting next to the woman. “… Mr. Adams.”

Mrs. Adams’ face softened. “It’s alright, dear. Pregnancy brain. I remember when I pregnant with my Aidan, I—”

“Are you going to charge us for this?” Mr. Adams interrupted. Mrs. Adams sank back into the couch. Alexis held up a finger.

“Mark, we don’t interrupt. Val, continue with your story.”

Val waved Alexis off. “It wasn’t important.”

A ding sounded from Alexis’s computer. She sighed. “So that is the end of the session, and since we got a bit off topic, I will refund this session. Work on your active listening for our next session.”

Both Mark and Val stood and shook her hand and left. Alexis rubbed her head. She thought she would get more energy in her second trimester. But if anything, she was more tired.

“Rachel!” She called for her receptionist. Rachel shuffled in, carrying a Diet Coke.

“Yes, Dr. Randall?” She handed over the can of soda.

“When’s the next appointment? I am hoping to catch a nap.”

“The Adams were your last. The Martins cancelled. Again. Should I send a letter?”

She perked up. “They cancelled? Excellent. Uh… yes, send the letter. And call it an early day. I am heading upstairs.”

Rachel nodded and headed back to her desk. Alexis switched off her computer and turned off the light.

“Night, Dr. Randall.” Rachel piped up from her desk.

“Night, Rachel. I’ll see you on Monday.” She waved and beelined to the elevator.

Alexis sighed against the door, grateful for the quiet. Loki wasn’t due back to several hours. She settled onto the couch for a quick nap.

Loki stepped into a dark apartment after finishing up with Bruce.

“Alexis?” He called out into the dark, expecting her to pop out from her bedroom. Instead, he heard a soft moan from the sofa.

“Darling, are you alright?” He moved towards her. He squinted to find her sleeping on her side.

“Loki…” she moaned in a way that sounded like one thing and one thing only.

Loki smirked as he sat down at her feet, rubbing her legs. “Alexis, darling. Wake up. You are having a dream.”

She hummed as her eyes slowly opened. Her eyes focused on Loki sitting at her feet.

“Hmm, what?” she muttered, stretching.

“You were moaning my name. And not in anger like usual.” Loki chuckled.

“Oh fuck, I…” she sputtered before sighing. “I’ve been having dreams about you. Sexual dreams.”

Loki smiled and pulled her up to sitting, pressing against her side. His fingers running up and down her arm. “From what I read, it is a fairly common occurrence.”

Alexis’s body heated all over. She squirmed in her seat. The truth was, she had been incredibly horny for the past month or so.

“Darling…” His lips ghosted over the shell of her ear while his hand squeezed her upper thigh. “I want you.”

She turned to face him. “I want you too, Loki.”

That is all it took for Loki to pull her onto his lap and crash his lips against hers. This kiss differed from the one earlier. There was a tenderness and wanting in it that sent shivers down Alexis’s spine. Loki’s tongue tasted her mouth as his hands cupped her face in both of his hands, the pads of fingers caressing her cheeks. Alexis sighed and weaved her fingers into Loki’s hair.

“Loki…” she whimpered as they parted. Loki’s chest heaved against her.

Silently, he stood, taking her by the hand and leading her towards his bedroom. Loki undid the zipper of her dress, allowing it to fall to the floor. Next, he undid her bra, her breasts falling softly from the cups. Loki lowered himself to his knees, kissing along her burgeoning belly with an open mouth along the way. Alexis gasped as Loki’s thumbs hooked into the waistband of her underwear and dragged them down her legs to join the rest of her clothing.

“Lie down at the edge of the bed.” Loki asked, grabbing a pillow for her back.

She settled herself with the pillow under her hips. Loki kneeled before her, taking one of her legs into his hands and kissing from the ankle to her inner thigh. Alexis whimpered as Loki touched everywhere except where she wanted it the most.

“Patience, dove. I didn’t get the pleasure of enjoying you thoroughly the last time we coupled. I won’t make that mistake again.” Loki purred as he repeated the treatment to the other leg.

He settled her legs on his shoulders and teased his fingers across her mons. Her lips glistened with arousal. With a single finger, he swiped along her slit, collecting her juices.

“Oh god!” Alexis called out, fisting the sheets on either side of her.

Loki smiled at how sensitive Alexis was. Unable to hold back any more, he licked his tongue along Alexis, earning himself another pornographic moan. Loki latched onto her clit, sucking. Alexis arched her back and writhed under Loki’s touch. She was already teetering on the edge. Loki plunged a finger inside of her and curled it inside of her.

“Loki!” she hissed as she came hard, gushing onto his face.

Her body shook as electricity jolted through her. Loki continued to lick her until she pushed his head away. Alexis sat up and pulled Loki against her, crashing her lips against his, tasting her on him. Her hands pawed at his shirt and Loki made quick work of the buttons. Alexis pushed it off his shoulders with shaking hands. His pants and boxers soon followed, along with his socks and shoes. Loki crawled onto the bed, settling his head on the remaining pillows.

“Come.” Loki beckoned her, patting his thighs.

Alexis crawled towards him, belly and breasts hanging heavy. She straddled Loki’s hips. Loki’s hands lighted on her hips. She grabbed his cock and lined it up with her entrance. He helped her lower herself onto him.

“Are you alright, darling?” he asked as she winced.

“Yes.” she smiled. “It just feels… different.”

Loki smirked. “I would use the word ‘exquisite’.”

She settled against him, taking a moment to adjust to being filled with Loki.

“Take your time, darling.” Loki encouraged.

After a moment, she rocked up and down, getting used to the weight of her belly and larger breasts. One of Loki’s hands snaked up to squeeze one of her breasts, teasing the nipples.

“Fuck, Loki! That feels…” Her thoughts cut off by Loki bucking into her.

“By gods, Alexis. You are perfection. So sensitive, so responsive.” Loki purred as he continued to play with her breast. “Come for me, darling.” Her hand found her clit and rubbed it in tight circles.

Soon, she came again, squeezing around Loki as she continued to ride him. Loki gasped as he soon followed her, coming inside of her.

With a groan, Alexis rolled off of Loki and stood up. She gathered her clothes to head back to her room.

“Stay.” Loki sat up. “I do not wish for you to leave quite yet.”

She dropped her clothes back to the floor. “I would like that.”

He lifted the covers, and she settled into the curve of his body. Loki wrapped his arms around her, his hands settling on her belly. Soon, they both settled into a deep slumber.

Alexis woke before Loki the next morning, stomach growling. They had skipped dinner. She extracted herself from his grip.

“Where are you going?” Loki murmured, still half asleep.

“To get food. Your child is hungry.”

“Hmm.” Loki rolled over and fell back asleep.

She grabbed a shirt and pair of Loki’s boxers and padded to their small kitchen to find nothing she wanted to eat. Alexis headed out to the common room kitchen in search of food. She found some cereal in the pantry and started snacking on it while looking for a banana and milk.

“I know about you and Loki.” Clint’s voice called out.

“AHHH!” Alexis tossed the box in the air, sending cereal flying everywhere. “Stop doing that!”

Clint leaned back against the counter. “I saw the two of you kiss the other night.”

Alexis flushed. “I don’t know what you are talking about. I can hardly stand Loki.” She attempted to walk past Clint, but he caught her elbow.

“I saw you kissing and you are wearing his boxers. Something tells me that your love-hate relationship has become something more.”

Alexis slumped. “I can explain.”

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strictlybm-pasopaguluva · 3 years

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1989 BMW 325i Sport BU87 (Shadowline)

Homologation Special (Limited production numbers)

Exclusively South African

Group N Series Racing Champion 1989

Engine - M20B25 (Remapped ECU)

Drive train: Getrag short shift gearbox, Limited slip differential

Power - 126 kW

Torque - 226 NM

0 - 100km/h - 8.29 secs

Top speed - 216 km/h

1 km Sprint - 29.17 secs @ 180.5 km/h

Exterior colors - ?

Standard features: Shadowline trim, color coded bumpers, Uberkaro Sport seats, M-Tech 1 steering wheel.

Optional extras: Sunroof, M-Tech 2 kit, ABS, Air conditioner.

Price when new: R60 080 & R69 785 (Full house)

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He had been communicating with two little boys, who had cancer, while he was filming “Black Panther”. They were excited about the movie, the possibility of seeing a black superhero who looked like them, and what it meant to them.

He said they told him “they were just trying to hold on” so they could see the movie.

When he shared that they both passed on, he broke down, remembering them.

He shared this story in 2018, during an interview with the cast of “Black Panther”. For several minutes, he could no longer speak, his head was down, and he tried composing himself, while his co-stars tried to comfort him.

Not many people knew he had cancer himself, that he too was just trying to hold on.

“Chadwick Boseman, the regal actor who embodied a long-held dream of African-American moviegoers as the star of the groundbreaking superhero film ‘Black Panther,’ died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 43,” according to the New York Times.

“A statement posted on Mr. Boseman’s Instagram account said that he learned he had Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016 and that it had progressed to Stage 4,” according to the Times.

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” the statement said. “From ‘Marshall’ to ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”

Oprah Winfrey, also posting on Twitter, wrote that Mr. Boseman was “a gentle gifted SOUL.”

“Showing us all that Greatness in between surgeries and chemo,” she added. “The courage, the strength, the Power it takes to do that. This is what Dignity looks like.”

“To project such incredible power—and strength—when you are so depleted is almost unfathomable,” according to writer Marlow Stern.

“Chadwick Aaron Boseman was born on Nov. 29, 1976 . . . the youngest of three boys,” according to the Times.

“Boseman did not come from considerable means. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina, to a nurse and textile worker,” according to Stern.

In an interview with Rolling Stone in 2018, he recalled being the target of racial slurs as a child while simply walking down the street.

“Basketball was his first love, and he was getting recruited to play college ball, until a tragedy at his school saw him change course. His teammate was shot and killed; Boseman responded by penning a play in the boy’s honor, Crossroads, and staging it at the school,” wrote Stern.

He started acting late, but he would eventually play “groundbreaking figures like James Brown, Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall, becoming one of his generation’s most sought-after leading men,” according to the Times.

Martin Luther King III, a human-rights activist and the eldest son of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said the actor had “brought history to life on the silver screen” in his portrayals of pioneering Black leaders.

After “Black Panther” premiered, black moviegoers expressed their gratitude, expressing how much the movie meant to them as black Americans, finally seeing a superhero who looked like them. Many of them said that it inspired them and gave them hope.

The movie’s success “represented a moment of hope, pride and empowerment for Black moviegoers around the world,” according to the Times. “And it marked an inflection point in Hollywood, where decades of discrimination against Black-led films gave way to a new era of increased visibility and opportunity for Black artists.”

At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Boseman commented on the film’s cultural impact, saying, “To be young, gifted and Black, we all know what it’s like to be told that there is not a place for you to be featured . . . We know what it’s like to be told there’s not a screen for you to be featured on, a stage for you to be featured on. We know what it’s like to be the tail and not the head. We know what it’s like to be beneath and not above.

“And that is what we went to work with every day because we knew . . . we had something special that we wanted to give the world. That we could be full human beings in the roles that we were playing, that we could create a world that exemplified a world that we wanted to see.”

According to the Times, Boseman was a “lifelong admirer of Muhammad Ali [who] sought to wield his celebrity to advance a greater, moral cause. During this summer’s wave of protests against systemic racism and police brutality, he expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement.”

When Boseman was honored with a “hero” award, he invited who he considered a true hero to the stage - James Shaw Jr., who was responsible for disarming a gunman armed with an AR-15 style rifle during the Nashville Waffle House shooting in Antioch, Tennessee and saving lives as a result.

"Receiving an award for playing a superhero is amazing, but it's even greater to acknowledge the heroes that we have in real life," Boseman said.

After Boseman’s death was announced, more than 5.7 million people honored him on Twitter, with their likes, becoming the most liked tweet of all time.

Boseman’s friend and “Marshall” co-star Josh Gad, said of his friend, “He knew how precious every moment was.”

Gad shared one of Boseman’s last text to him about “ finding the beauty within nature, even during the most inconvenient and trying of times,” according to writer Jessica Bennett.

In the text, Boseman wrote:

“If you are in Los Angeles, you woke up this morning to the rare and peaceful sound of steady precipitation. If you’re like me, maybe you looked at the week’s forecast and found that it’s supposed to rain for three straight days; not without breaks of sunlight and reprieves of moist gloom, but yeah it’s gonna be coming down like cats and dog.

“Great. We’re stuck inside these damn quarantines because of the COVID, and now we can’t even get no sun in Cali. Come on now! But now that the rain has stopped and today’s storm has cleared, I urge you to go outside and take a DEEP breath. Notice how fresh the air is right now, after our skies have had a 3 week break from the usual relentless barrage of fumes from bumper to bumper LA commuters, and now today’s rain has given the City of Angels a long overdo [sic] and much-needed shower.

“Inhale and exhale this moment. Thank God for the unique beauties and wonders of the day. We should take advantage of every moment we can to enjoy the simplicity of God’s creation, whether it be clear skies and sun or clouded over with gloom. And hey, if the air is this clear right now, and it does rain tomorrow, I might even put jars and bins out and catch the rain. Throw that in the water filter and I have a water more alkaline than any bottled brand out there.”

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“Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States -- after lung and prostate in men and lung and breast in women,” according to CNN. ”Medical experts have said colorectal cancer cases among younger people are going up -- with cases among those under 50 increasing since the 1990s, according to a March report by the American Cancer Society.”

“The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening for colon and rectal cancer starts at age 45. Other health organizations in the United States still recommend routine screening starting at age 50.”

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"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges while the foolish build barriers."

~ T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman)

"Wakanda Forever"

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Final Round-up of 2020

It's been a bumper final week. My apologies for the slight tardiness in this round-up, but I'm selfish and I like to read everything first!

In fic: Randall survives with unexpected consequences. Giles looks to the Council for help in wish!verse. Giles phones a friend. Said old friend offers useful relief! Jenny has plans for Giles for breakfast. An opportunity causes Giles to take stock. A look at Giles handling AU Slayers. Buffy makes her choices clear ( and it ain't Riley). A precious haiku. In quarantine, Giles and Buffy get a lot closer. Jesse lives! We are teased with further insight into Watcher and Slayer. The dragons finally bite the dust, will Buffy make it? After Jenny’s death, the scoobies rally around Giles. Cordy shocks the stuffing out of Giles’ stuffy family. And finally, Buffy learns just how honest her new Watcher is.

In art: we have had marvellous manips, art projects and icons. Go share some love with all the creators. That’s it for another year!

Fic

+ The Mirror Broke (Giles, Ethan, FRT) by 23Murasaki

+ Standing Against the Forces of Darkness (Giles, Travers, FRT) by aaronlisa

+ Return to the Fray (Giles, Jack Harkness FRC) by unfeathered

+ Rough and Ready (Giles/Jack Harkness, FRAO Explicit) by unfeathered

+ Live a Little (Giles/Jenny, FRM) by melacka

+ By the Rose-Wreath’d Gate (Giles, FRT) by aadler PLUS BONUS ARTWORK

+ Five Slayers Never Served (Giles, FRT) by punch_kicker15

+ Obstacles (Giles/Buffy Buffy, FRM) by froxyn

+ Giles haiku (Giles, FRC) by sparrow2000

+ A Pocket Full of Posies part 2 (Giles/Buffy, FRM) by will_conqueror1

+ Railroad Ghost Scene from Yin Iron (Giles, FRT) by dragonyphoenix

+ Hers - Chapter 3 preview (Giles, Buffy, FRT) by Quaggy

+ Here Be Dragons part 3 (Giles/Buffy, FRM) by littleotter73

+ The World’s Saddest Sleepover (Giles, scoobies FRT) by catchyerselfon

+ Family Matters (Giles/Cordy, FRC) by gaiarheahera

+ Sticky Fingers 2/2 (Giles, Buffy, FRC) by il_mio_capitano

Art

+ Giles Ethan manips (Giles, Ethan worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Giles Buffy manips (Giles, Buffy worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Giles manips (Giles worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Giles Cordy manips (Giles, Cordy worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Giles Jenny manips (Giles, Jenny worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Daddy!Giles manips (Giles, worksafe) by gaiarheahera

+ Giles quotes icons (Giles, worksafe) by double_dutchess

+ Two Solo Giles Art Works (Giles, worksafe) by emmatheslayer

#summer of giles #rupert giles #weekly roundup #Buffy The Vampire Slayer

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Cassia luggage by David Randal Miller - Custom, Hard Shell Airport Suitcases

Buy This Design Here: Cassia luggage by David Randal Miller Created by Fashion Designer: drmiller0221studio Look good, feel safe, and be unique with custom medium sized luggage from UGOBAGS! Available in three base colors, you can customize all aspects of the UGOBAGS, from the color of the wheels, to the bumpers and handles, as well as the large center image. Make your next trip a beautiful one! Size and Product for Cassia luggage by David Randal Miller: - Dimensions: 26.5" x 18.7" x 9.8" - Weight: 7.3 lbs; Volume: 2.3 cubic feet - Includes TSA approved lock - Material: 100% hard shell polycarbonate; super lightweight & impact resistant - 360 degree double spinner wheels - Retractable telescopic handle is lightweight with multi-stage locking heights - High & lateral handle designed for easy maneuverability - Fully lined interior contains multiple mesh & sealed pockets for improved packing as well as a lid compartment & compression straps for securing & organizing packed items SETTING UP THE TSA LUGGAGE LOCK The original number is 0-0-0. To set your personal combination, follow these steps. a. Put the dials at its original numbers 0-0-0. b. Press down the reset button with a tool until hear the “click” sound. c. Set combination by turning the dials (b), for example 8-8-8. d. Push the button (c) towards to the direction of arrow and the reset button (a) will be back when you hear the “click” sound. e. Finished.

#style #stylish #luggage #traveling #baggage #hard shell suitcase #suitcase #travel #design #designer

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We talk a lot about Landlords but, honestly, real estate agents are the fucking pits. My first real house out of home was a fucking nightmare. It took weeks to contact out agent. We would call, at varying times of the day, over several days, and every single time she was busy. We’d leave a message and every single time it’d get lost.

When i moved out, we had to transfer the bond. It took, legit, a year to happen because they lost for the forms. I was without a bond going into my next house.

While we were living there, the landlord installed a roller door in the backyard and converted what little backyard there was into a car port. This was fine until it broke. Turns out, a roller door with no reinforcement, facing east, will catch the wind each and every time. In the time I lived there it came off its hinges twice. In the time my housemate lived there it came off 5 time. What stopped it? Well they just never put it back on. It actually flapped in the wind for months.

What’s more, where we live there are clear and exposed drainage systems that help carry loose water down hill. Every house has one in front, but their driveway had a bridge. Ours didn’t. So over 3 years, untold damage was done to the bumper of my housemate’s car until, eventually, they just stopped using it. Which was also damaged my the aforementioned roller door flying off. But we never took photos of our perfectly fine car, so there is no proof of damage.

We gave them an untold number of damage reports. But they never once fixed anything. Except for the one time they sent over a sparky to fix a light fixture, which they said wasn’t damaged, and charged us for it.

The damage reports all came to a head when my housemate finally moved out, and they inspected the house for the last time. Apparently, they lost every single one of them and complained when there was all this damage we didn’t cause. Thank god someone took a photo of them. But they still had the audacity to ask why we took of the flywire off windows that never had any to begin with. They had the audacity to ask why the, clearly clean oven, was dirty.

If Landlords were like Miss Finster from Recess, then Real Estate Agents are Randall Weems. They are, somehow, worse than the scum of the earth. They are a landlords bitch and should never be trusted. No real estate agent has any of your interests at heart and should be held to the highest standard and no less. They are not your friend, because they are paid by people who exist only to extort you for money. Landlords are King John and Real Estate Agents are the tax collectors.

tl;dr: Real estate agents are the pits and should only be trusted as far as you can throw them.

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I had no idea that Generation X had a film and I wish I didnt but ohhhhhhhhh is this gold.

Finola Hughes as Emma Frost / White Queen:[1] She runs the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters with Banshee. She takes her job very seriously and wants to make sure the students are sufficiently trained for any situation. Part of the reason for this may be because in her past she trained another group called the Hellions who were lost, something she blames herself for. Her powers include mind control.

Jeremy Ratchford as Sean Cassidy / Banshee,[1] an Irish mutant, runs the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters with Emma Frost. Sean is much more laid back in his teaching approach than Emma, and wants to make sure that the students bond as a team. He can produce a sonic scream that can stun people.

Amarilis as Monet Yvette Clarisse Maria Therese St. Croix / M,[2] one of the students at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, she claims that she is the perfect mutant; super intelligent, enhanced physical abilities and "level eight invulnerability".

Heather McComb as Jubilation Lee / Jubilee,[1] the newest student at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, she is highly intelligent, and very curious. She can generate brightly colored bursts of plasma energy which she can fire from her hands. She also seems to have some psychic abilities.

Bumper Robinson as Mondo,[2] one of the students at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, he is hot-headed, and gets into fights easily. He has the ability to take on the properties of any organic or inorganic matter he touches. Consequently, he doesn't like Jell-O.

Agustin Rodriguez as Angelo Espinosa / Skin:[1] He has skin that can stretch in a variety of different ways, including the ability to wrap himself around objects. He has a younger sister, whom Russel Tresh threatened if Skin didn't obey him. He seems to have some psychic abilities.

Suzanne Davis as Arlee Hicks / Buff, one of the students at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, she is a friendly person, whose mutation increases her muscle mass and strength.[2] She is insecure about her new physique and wears loose clothing to cover it up.

Randall Slavin as Kurt Pastorius / Refrax, one of the students at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, his eyes emit radiation giving him X-Ray vision and heat beams.[2] He is a practical joker who has a crush on Buff. He wears special glasses to control his powers and is best friends with Mondo.

Matt Frewer as Doctor Russel Tresh,[1] an unethical scientist and researcher who is investigating subliminal and psychic powers. He worked on a project with Emma Frost, who got him fired for his unethical behavior. Following this he put his talents towards the advertising industry where he uses the money to build a machine to access the "dream dimension".

#vindictar #i made a reblog post so you can share this with everyone make them see what i have seen

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I don’t normally like redesigns unless it’s of an already-existing canon character, so yeah.

All of my redesigns of already-existing canon characters I’ve done so far. For the Johnny Test characters, this is what they’re gonna look like in the Schoolcast AU and possibly beyond that. I couldn’t fit Brainfreezer, though, cause there wasn’t enough character slots. Honestly, I think they look better this way. I don’t know why, they just do.

From left to right: Humanized Buhdeuce (Breadwinners), Humanized SwaySway (Breadwinners), Johnny Test, Susan Test (Johnny Test), Mary Test (Johnny Test), Jillian Vegan (Johnny Test), Sissy Blakely (Johnny Test), Bumper Randalls (Johnny Test), and Bling Bling Boy (Johnny Test).

As for Dukey, I may just make him a stoner metaler. Or just a stoner.

#kisekae #redesigns #redesign #breadwinners #johnny test #humanized #buhdeuce #swaysway #susan test #mary test #jillian vegan #sissy johnny test #bumper johnny test #bling bling boy #metalhead #emo #pastel goth #goth #punk

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Southbank Centre announces it's new series exploring mental health in literature

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Southbank Centre today announces its most jam-packed literature season to date with more than 35 events taking place from September - December 2019 across its three auditoriums (Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room) as well as in its National Poetry Library, Hayward Gallery and foyer spaces.

The season sees an expanded programme of non-fiction talks and discussions with leading writers and thinkers on topics from atheism to parenting to talking to strangers. As part of the non-fiction programme, Southbank Centre is delighted to launch a new series of events Reading the Mind exploring mental health and wellbeing through literature. The series begins in September with award-winning writers and qualified nurses Nathan Filer and Christie Watson, in conversation together for the first time, and continues into 2020 with events in the Spring and Summer seasons.

Alongside Anthony Anaxagorou, Raymond Antrobus, Nihal Arthanayake, Liz Berry, Adam Buxton, Leo Boix, Anne Carson, Russell T Davies, Richard Dawkins, Inua Ellams, Salma El-Wardany, Nathan Filer, Hannah Gadsby, Salena Godden, Will Harris, Lenny Henry, Lisa Jewell, Etgar Keret, Mariam Khan, Zaffar Kunial, Theresa Lola, Sabrina Mahfouz, Hollie McNish, Nico Muhly, Paul Muldoon, Randall Munroe, Daljit Nagra, Courttia Newland, Joo Yeon Park, Bobby Parker, Sara Pascoe, Philippa Perry, Antoni Porowski, Yara Rodrigues Fowler, Luzia Sauma, Joelle Taylor, Christie Watson and more

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Alongside this, the bumper season features leading authors discussing new works of fiction, TV personalities and comedians reflecting on their careers with the launch of new books, live readings, panel discussions and new creative writing and poetry courses. In addition, Southbank Centre continues its commitment to present the best in spoken word and poetry with events and exhibitions curated by its National Poetry Library, the largest collection of modern poetry in the world, and the continuation of Out-Spoken’s year-long residency.

Autumn 2019 Season highlights include:

Talks and in conversation events with leading writers and thinkers including psychotherapist Philippa Perry, science writer Richard Dawkins, cartoonist Randall Munroe, writer Will Self and journalist Malcolm Gladwell

Appearances from TV personalities including documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski and The Great British Bake Off’s Nadiya Hussain who launch new books

Comedians Richard Ayoade, in conversation with Adam Buxton, Sara Pascoe and Lenny Henry discussing new books whilst Hannah Gadsby brings her live show Douglas to Royal Festival Hall

London exclusive appearances from award-winning fiction writers Malorie Blackman, Etgar Keret and Celeste Ng

The continuation of Out-Spoken’s year-long residency at Southbank Centre with monthly masterclasses and live poetry and music nights featuring Anthony Anaxagorou, Hollie McNish, Liz Berry, Zaffar Kunial, Salena Godden and more

London Review of Books celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exclusive, collaborative literary-music event featuring Anne Carson, Nico Muhly, Paul Muldoon and guests

The return of National Poetry Library Lates and new free exhibitions in Southbank Centre’s National Poetry Library

Schools National Poetry Day Live featuring workshops and live poetry readings from Theresa Lola, Raymond Antrobus, SLAMbassadors and more

The return of the Booker Prize Shortlist Readings

The return of Polari, London’s leading LGBTQ+ literary salon featuring screenwriter and TV producer Russell T Davies and writer Lisa Jewell

Readings, performance and discussion from contributors to new anthologies Smashing It: Working Class Artists on Life, Art and Making It Happen, Un Nuevo Sol: British Latinx Writers and It’s Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race

New six week autumn courses in poetry and creative writing

Southbank Centre’s thirteenth London Literature Festival featuring 11 days of talks, readings, poetry and performance, opening with Poetry International (programme to be announced)

Ted Hodgkinson, Head of Literature and Spoken Word at Southbank Centre said: "It's a thrill to present an Autumn Season brimming with big personalities, the world's most exciting literary talents and the very best of the poetry and spoken word scene in London and beyond. From striking up conversations with strangers to unlocking the mysteries of the human mind, our expanded array of talks with leading thinkers and cultural commentators promises to provoke and challenge. Appearances from beloved storytellers alongside frank reflections on life from celebrated comedians will delight and disarm in equal measure, in a season that will make us think, make us laugh and bring us together.”

Tickets go on sale to Southbank Centre Members on Tuesday 25 June and to the General Public on Wednesday 26 June with the exception of Will Self on a Life in Writing, London Literature Festival and Poetry International which will go on sale at a later date. Hannah Gadsby: Douglas and Malorie Blackman: Crossfire are already on sale. For more information please visit the Southbank Centre website HERE.

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TALKS AND IN CONVERSATION EVENTS - NON-FICTION

Southbank Centre expands its non-fiction programme this season with writers, thinkers and experts exploring key issues and topics in today’s society in London exclusive events. Science writer Richard Dawkins puts forward his argument for atheism as he discusses his new book Outgrowing God (QEH, 22 Sep); American cartoonist and creator of webcomic xkcd Randall Munroe presents his latest book, How To, offering audiences an entertaining insight into the science and technology behind the everyday (RFH, 7 Oct); journalist Malcolm Gladwell explores how and why we so often misread other people, discussing his new book Talking to Strangers (RFH, 25 Nov); acclaimed writer Will Self opens up about his drug addiction in the 1980s as he launches his new memoir Will (QEH, 9 Nov); psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry explores parenting in conversation with broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake as she discusses her bestselling The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (QEH, 19 Sep); and launching a new strand Reading the Mind, Southbank Centre presents a special event chaired by journalist Christina Patterson with Costa Prize winning authors and qualified nurses Nathan Filer and Christie Watson in conversation together for the first time as they explore mental health through literature (PUR, 9 Sep).

TV personalities discuss their work and present new books. Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux reflects on a weird, wonderful journey through two decades of groundbreaking television as he presents his new memoir (RFH, 25 Sep); and in London exclusive events, Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski invites audiences to ask him questions on healthy living and eating as he celebrates the publication of his first cookbook, Antoni in the Kitchen (QEH, 25 Sep) and fellow chef and bestselling author Nadiya Hussain reflects on her life and roles as mother, Muslim, working woman and celebrity as she presents her brand new memoir Finding My Voice, in conversation with broadcaster and cultural commentator Emma Freud (RFH, 1 Dec).

The season also features appearances from some of today’s most entertaining comedians in London exclusive events. Acclaimed writer and director, and star of The IT Crowd, Richard Ayoade reflects on his award-winning films and comedy as he discusses his new book Ayoade on Top in conversation with fellow comedian, actor and director Adam Buxton (RFH, 5 Sep); cherished comedian and national treasure Lenny Henry takes the stage to share his long-awaited autobiography, Who Am I, Again?, reflecting on his early years and sudden rise to fame (RFH, 30 Sep); award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe explores what really matters to humans as she discusses her new book, Sex Power Money (QEH, 8 Sep); and following the success of Nanette, Tasmanian comedian Hannah Gadsby presents her new stand-up show Douglas for three performances in Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall (RFH, 25 Oct & two performances on 27 Oct).

IN CONVERSATION EVENTS - FICTION

Award-winning writers present new works of fiction in exclusive London events. Beloved Young Adult writer Malorie Blackman presents her long-awaited new novel in her Noughts and Crosses series, Crossfire (QEH, 8 Sep); renowned short-story writer Etgar Keret presents his new collection, Fly Already, in conversation with Associate Professor in English Literature at the University of Southampton, Devorah Baum (PUR, 3 Sep); and bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere Celeste Ng makes her first London appearance following the publication of her acclaimed novels to discuss her work, in conversation with Southbank Centre Chief Executive Elaine Bedell (QEH, 6 Oct).

POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD

Out-Spoken, one of London’s premier poetry and live music nights, continues its year-long residency at Southbank Centre. Hosted by poet and founder of SLAMbassadors national youth slam, Joelle Taylor and featuring the beats of DJ Sam 'Junior' Bromfield, the first of three live events sees poet and founder of Out-Spoken Anthony Anaxagorou take the stage alongside writer and visual artist Bobby Parker and legendary spoken-word artist Salena Godden and features music from Nigerian Afro Fusion musician Villy and singer-songwriter Azekel (PUR, 26 Sep). The second edition kicks off Poetry International with a stellar line up of poets to be announced (PUR, 17 Oct) and the third features Forward Prize winning poet Liz Berry, acclaimed Faber poet Zaffar Kunial and Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish (PUR, 28 Nov). Three corresponding masterclasses open to anyone with an interest in poetry, are hosted by leading poets including internationally touring poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams (SUN, 21 Sep; FOY, 12 Oct; FOY, 23 Nov).

Southbank Centre’s National Poetry Library presents a number of events and exhibitions across the season. National Poetry Library Lates, Southbank Centre’s series of poetry salons in the Hayward Gallery Cafe returns, showcasing performances and readings from today’s leading poets and emerging talent (HGC, 20 Nov). The National Poetry library also presents regular free exhibitions: Guernica Remakings displays new audio-visual responses to Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece and includes commissions from poets So Mayer and Richard Price embedded within the work (NPL, until 22 Sept); and the library marks the 30th anniversary of Samuel Beckett’s death with Library of the Unword, a new exhibition from South Korean artist Joo Yeon Park who has created new works in response to Beckett’s poems (NPL, 5 Dec - 29 Mar 2020). Further events at the library include A Homage to Raaz, an evening of readings and tribute to poet and founder of Survivors’ Poetry, Razz (NPL, 4 Sep); A Bargain with the Light which sees poet Jacqueline Saphra reflect on photos of and by photographer and war journalist Lee Miller (NPL, 2 Oct); and Beyond Imitation, a discussion examining poetry’s relationship with art featuring special guest speakers and poets Tammy Yoseloff, Claire Collison, Abegail Morley and Kathryn Maris who read from their work (NPL, 4 Dec).

To celebrate National Poetry Day on 3 October, Southbank Centre and The Poetry Society jointly present a range of poetry workshops and free performances, open to school pupils aged 7-11. Featured poets include Raymond Antrobus, Jade Cuttle, Dzifa Benson, Daljit Nagra, Young People’s Laureate for London Theresa Lola and winners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award (CBR, 3 Oct).

LIVE READINGS, PERFORMANCE AND DISCUSSIONS

The Booker Prize Readings are a major highlight of the literary calendar, and once again return to Southbank Centre, showcasing the authors shortlisted for the 2019 prize reading from their work, on the evening before the winner is announced (RFH, 13 Oct). London’s leading LGBTQ+ literary salon, Polari, returns for three events this Autumn Season hosted by Polari founder and writer Paul Burston. The first takes place during London Literature Festival with line-up to be announced. The second marks its twelfth birthday and features BAFTA-winning screenwriter and TV producer Russell T Davies in conversation about his work including Queer as Folk and Years and Years (L5FR, 25 Nov) whilst the third is headlined by writer Lisa Jewell who reads from and discusses her new book The Family Upstairs (L5FR, 9 Dec). As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the London Review of Books brings the acclaimed New York literary-music series Against the Grain to the UK for the first time in an exclusive event. The evening of readings, conversation, contemporary music and one-night-only collaboration features Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, Canadian poet and translator Anne Carson, American composer Nico Muhly and guests (QEH, 30 Oct).

The season additionally features discussions with contributors to new anthologies. Editor and activist Mariam Khan is in conversation with Salma El-Wardany, fellow contributor to a new collection It’s Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race exploring contemporary Muslim female experiences, alongside additional panellists to be announced (PUR, 7 Nov); artists and contributors to a new collection Smashing It: Working Class Artists on Life, Art and Making It Happen including poet and editor of the collection Sabrina Mahfouz and Southbank Centre Creative Director Madani Younis, who chairs the session, showcase and perform their work, offering tips and personal insights on how to make it into the arts (PUR, 23 Sep); and Brazilian British novelists Yara Rodrigues Fowler and Luzia Sauma as well as award-winning Argentine British poet Leo Boix, contributors to the first ever anthology of British Latinx writers, Un Nuevo Sol: British Latinx Writers, read from their work in an evening hosted by writer and publisher Nii Ayikwei Parkes, the founder of flipped eye publishing (L5FR, 19 Nov).

COURSES

Continuing its education offer, alongside the monthly Out-Spoken poetry masterclasses, Southbank Centre presents a six-week poetry writing course How to Be a Person, led by poet Will Harris (25 Sep - 4 Dec) and acclaimed writer Courttia Newland leads a six-week creative writing course City Lights exploring the theme of urban metropolis (30 Oct - 11 Dec). LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL AND POETRY INTERNATIONAL

Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival returns for its thirteenth year this October (17th - 27th), bringing together today's leading writers, thinkers and cultural observers for 11 days of talks, readings, poetry and performance. This year's edition once again opens with Poetry International (17th - 20th), Southbank Centre's longest running festival, founded by former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes in 1967, with four days of poetry and performance from today's leading poets and spoken word artists from across the world. Previous London Literature Festival participants include Salman Rushdie, Akala, Margaret Atwood, Philip Pullman, Claudia Rankine, Carol Ann Duffy, Louis Theroux, Roger Daltrey, Chibundu Onuzo, Lauren Child, Juno Dawson, Nikesh Shukla, Joy Harjo, Terrance Hayes, Tom Hanks, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sally Field. The programme for London Literature Festival and Poetry International 2019 will be announced in July.

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