hey you! want some rise fic recs?! *throws*
=Like Father Like Son
Leo gets kidnapped by draxum and HEAVY angst happens
=The Aftermath
aftermath of the movie, very well written
=Emphaty Amplified
Mikey does mystic stuff but angsty way
=odd man out
peepaw Leo comes back (he's a cool guy)
=B.E.A.S.T
TMNT crossover where 18 boys are scary
=Blood is Thicker than Ooze
Donnie is raised by draxum and refuses to see draxum is a bad person
=Every Night the Longest Day
in which Leo can't sleep but make it angsty
=Where in the World is Neon Leon?
Leo centric angst throughout the show + movie
=Tales of the Spirits
atla x rottmnt crossover, good plot
=In Which Donnie and Leo Make Themselves Everyone Else's Problem in an NYC That Isn't Even Their Own
the title speaks for itself. it's very funny
=I May Be Invisible, But I Still Look Good
Leo gets cursed and becomes a ghost
=Mystic Hands
F!Mikey comes to past and does no bullshit
=Eldest Brother
Raph goes to 2012 universe and suddenly has 4 new bros
=Tapping Out
disaster twins help each other when they are having though times
= Trial and Error
peepaw Leo comes back (he's an asshole at first)
= Mutants Ninja Midlife Crisis
peepaw Leo comes back (he is a grumpy old man but he is trying)
=The Jersey Incident
2012 x 2018 crossover and rise Leo is not having a good time
=The Call Back Home
Leo has nightmares and they turn out to be real
=Would It Really Matter
a ring gets stuck in Leo's finger and he becomes invisible
=Singing An Addolorato
slice of life stuff from rise gang
=the question is violence and the answer is pizza
2012 x 2018 chat fic, funny stuff
=The Same Little Faces
Leo becomes a turtle tot and its the most adorable thing I've ever seen
=Last Grain Of Sand In The Hourglass
peepaw Leo comes back instead of young Leo from Mikey's portal
=We'll Meet Again Soon
peepaw Leo comes back and yeesh
=Dagger from the Mirror
2012 x 2018 crossover but rise gang is kidnapped by Kraang (they are evil)
=Power Up
Leo's portals comes with a little twist (angst happens)
=At My Worst
peepaw Leo is stuck in young Leo's mind
trust me I've read more fics than these and these are the best ones I've read. also PLEASE tell me if you have any fic recs IM STARVING 😭😭
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Princess Anne’s visit reinforces Sri Lanka-UK bonds - Plaudits for hard work and modest outlook
Published 14th January 2024
By Pramod de Silva
The British Royal Family is changing their outlook following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and amidst increasing calls for truncating or even abolishing the monarchy.
Indeed, gone are the days when the British Empire was known collectively as a region where the “Sun never sets” as its colonies were located all over the globe, from Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) to South Africa. Now there are only a very few British protectorates left, including the Falklands Islands. All others have either become Dominions with King (Charles III) as the titular Head of State (examples include Canada and Australia) or Republics with no sovereign ties to the British King, such as Sri Lanka and India.
A humble Princess Anne carried her own bags off the plane as she arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy LaurenceA humble Princess Anne carried her own bags off the plane as she arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Yet, the British Royal Family maintains a measure of popularity in the so-called Commonwealth Countries, which are former colonies of Britain, even if their fame has taken a hit in the UK itself particularly following the death of Princess Diana, and the separation of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle from royal life. The couple has since been living in California, USA.
Queen Elizabeth II’s visit
Sri Lankans, for whatever reason(s), do have a soft corner for the British Royal Family, in spite of the mixed colonial legacy in the country. This was evinced when Queen Elizabeth II arrived here for the first time in 1954. This visit was significant for two reasons. The first was that Sri Lanka hadsaman gained Independence from Britain just six years earlier, in 1948. And Sri Lanka was still a Dominion back then.
The second was that this was one of the Queen’s first official overseas visits after her Coronation on June 2, 1953. She wore her Coronation Frock at one of the events in Colombo during this tour. She would go on to occupy the Throne for nearly 70 years. Her next visit to Sri Lanka was in 1981, by which time the country had become a Republic. But judging by the raucous reception she received wherever she and Prince Philip went, her popularity in Sri Lanka was intact.
In between those two visits, the couple became the proud parents of four children – Princes Charles (the present King), Andrew (Duke of York, though now mostly retired from Royal Duties following a string of scandals), Edward (Duke of Edinburgh) and Princess Anne, now known officially as Princess Royal. She thus happens to be the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth.
It is no secret that Princess Anne is the sibling closest to King Charles, ever-ready to steady the ship amidst the turbulent storms that the Royal Family faced in the years following the tragic death of Princess Diana in Paris in 1997. Her scandal-free life and easy going nature had endeared herself to Royal fans all over the planet.
This might explain the buzz surrounding last-week’s official visit of Princess Anne to Sri Lanka to mark 75 years of diplomatic links between the two friendly countries. Given the revolving door that is Number 10, one cannot imagine a better ambassador to mark this occasion than apparently someone from Buckingham Palace – and the hardest working member of the British Royal Family at that. Princess Anne has earned that moniker from the press thanks to her non-stop work for good causes around the world.
A royal expert has explained why the Princess Royal was chosen as the first member of the family to go away in 2024, as she was praised as being “invaluable” to King Charles. Richard Fitzwilliams said: “Princess Anne is an example of what the public most admire in a working royal, she is dedicated, conscientious and prefers a low profile and no fuss.”
First-ever Royal visit for 2024
Princess Anne began the second day of her Sri Lanka tour with a visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in KandyPrincess Anne began the second day of her Sri Lanka tour with a visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy
In fact, her trip to Sri Lanka gained international media attention due to several reasons, with magazines such as Hello! And People devoting multiple pages to the coverage, not to mention all mainstream British newspapers. After all, this was the first-ever overseas visit by any Member of the Royal Family for 2024. Princess Anne is no stranger to Sri Lanka, having visited the country previously in 1995, as a patron of the Save the Children Fund.
The media were quick to highlight the fact that Anne (73) and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (68) flew on a commercial airline to Colombo, whereas they could have requested a Government Airbus A330 or other aircraft from the Royal Air Force (RAF). In fact, SriLankan Airlines, the only carrier which flies directly between London (LHR) and Colombo (CMB) could not hide its delight, posting on X under the headline “A Service Fit for a Royal”.
A SriLankan Airlines post said: “We are delighted to welcome onboard Her Royal Highness (HRH) the Princess Royal on her journey from London to Colombo on a three-day official visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. It is truly an honour to extend Her Royal Highness and the delegation our inherent Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality, thereby presenting the first taste of our island home through our service. We thank the HRH for honouring us with her presence onboard and choosing us for the journey.”
Royal commentators and observers were also delighted to note that the couple carried their own bags, both at the points of embarkation and disembarkation. Princess Anne and Sir Tim’s down-to-Earth nature was displayed by them carrying their own bags onto the flight, the commentators said. One eagle-eyed royal writer even noted that one of her bags was from the French brand Longchamp’s La Pliage Line, costing just 115 Sterling Pounds, at a time lesser mortals like to show off bags from the likes of Louis Vuitton costing thousands of pounds or dollars.
A welcome ceremony at the airport saw the two Royals greeted by dancers, music, Union Jack flags and a red carpet. Princess Anne, sporting sunglasses, was received by dignitaries including the British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, PC.
Princess Anne and Sir Tim kicked off their engagements right away, heading first to the MAS Active Factory near the Airport, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia and identified by the UK Fashion and Textile (UKFT) Association as an important Sri Lankan partner. As President of the UKFT, the Princess Royal met staff and toured the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with leading UK brands.
Princess Anne, Princess Royal signs the golden book after she arrives for a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka at the BIA in KatunayakePrincess Anne, Princess Royal signs the golden book after she arrives for a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka at the BIA in Katunayake.
Letter from King Charles
The couple also met President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prof. Maitree Wickremesinghe at the President’s House. Her brother King Charles had outlined “considerable challenges” that the world is facing in a letter delivered by Princess Anne to President Wickremesinghe during this meeting.
The Royal Couple also got the opportunity of meeting former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on this occasion. She was the incumbent President when Princess Anne last toured the island in 1995. Royal watchers praised the Princess’s modest outfit worn to this important event. Hello! Magazine described her outfit in this manner: “Putting on a colourful display, the Princess Royal asserted her sartorial prowess in a ravishing red shift dress adorned with blooming pastel flowers. For an additional pop of colour, the royal added a berry-red lipstick, balancing her ensemble with a draped cream scarf and white gloves.” Another royal watcher said that her white gloves worn at the event were a subtle nod to the legacy of her mother.
Princess Anne, with her lifelong affinity to the Save the Children Fund, also took time off her busy schedule of meetings to visit its offices in Colombo and inquire into their programs in Sri Lanka. After unveiling a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of Save the Children working in Sri Lanka, she gave an impromptu speech to staff and guests at the charity’s Colombo HQ.
Princess Anne said: “It’s a real pleasure to return to Sri Lanka and the chance to visit Save the Children’s (headquarters) and underline the fact you have been doing extraordinary work here for 50 years.’ And I know, because when I came before it was slightly different, things have changed a lot. But the very fact that you are here and seen as valuable partners to the Government and the departments – that says a lot for what you’ve achieved…So a big thank you to all those who have been part of that journey, thank you all very much.” She also visited the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Colombo.
Princess Anne paid her respects to the Fallen Heroes of World Wars when she laid a wreath in their memory in Colombo, during her first visit to a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery in the Jawatta area as the organisation’s President. They also visited the nearby Vajira Pillayar Hindu Kovil, where Sir Tim dashed a coconut to ward off bad luck. Chief Priest Sachithanantha Kurukal went into the shrine to conduct the pooja as Princess Anne and her husband watched, and they later toured the temple viewing the many shrines to Hindu Gods.
The Royal Couple then left for Kandy, where they paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha at the Sri Dalada Maligawa. Dressed in white, Princess Anne was ushered into an inner sanctum, reserved for the temple’s most important guests, to make her offering to the Sacred Relic in private.
Princess Anne engaged in a friendly conversation with Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike KumaratungaPrincess Anne engaged in a friendly conversation with Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
Later, the couple travelled to Jaffna, where they toured the famous Jaffna Public Library, which was burnt down by mobs in 1981 and then rebuilt to reflect its former glory. The couple toured the library “where they heard of its significance to the community and met key figures from the fields of education, arts and culture,” said the British High Commission in Sri Lanka. Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, called the building “a landmark of great significance”. “This important moment marks the first visit by a member of the Royal Family to Jaffna,” he added.
The library was one of the largest libraries in Asia and housed over 97,000 unique and irreplaceable palm leaves books (ola), manuscripts, parchments, books, magazines and newspapers, before its destruction in 1981.
The couple had several other engagements in Sri Lanka before they flew back to the UK after a highly successful visit, which reinforced UK-Sri Lanka ties. Several more events will be held in 2024 to mark this milestone.
Princess Anne’s Sri Lanka visit is her second official engagement of this year, having returned to duties on January 4 to attend the Oxford Farming Conference.
The King and Queen are also set to fly overseas later this year. The couple are expected to visit Canada in May, before flying to Australia, New Zealand and Samoa in October.
As for the Prince and Princess of Wales, they too will be preparing to return to Royal Duties in the coming week, which comes after the family celebrated Princess Kate’s 42nd birthday on Tuesday January 9.
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Catalyst Reading Continued III
Grand Vizier Amedda: You just can't stop fucking up, can you Krennic? First you get scammed and allow months of work on the battle station to be destroyed. And now your team test firing the weapon are so useless that they blew their facility up and set off a nuclear meltdown.
Krennic: None of that is my fault.
Amedda: Don't interrupt, I'm not finished. We're bending over backwards to give Galen Erso money and resources and he still hasn't joined the team. What do you expect me to give him next? The shirt off the Emperor's back? His actual shirt?
Krennic: I-
Amedda: Imperial troops aren't your personal playthings. You can't just order them about. The chain of command exists for a reason, and it's time you learnt that.
Krennic: You told me to do what it takes to get the job done and now you're bitching at me? For following your command?
Amedda: I'm sick of this shit. Focus on building the weapon. We're bringing in Tarkin to take over everything else.
Krennic: I hear what you're saying. Don't worry. I have the perfect solution to fix everything.
Amedda: Which is?
Krennic: Promote me.
Amedda: ...what?
Krennic: Rear Admiral will do for now.
Amedda: What?
Krennic: Any time today would be good, thanks. I have to get my new rank plaque coded with access codes. That takes longer than you think.
Amedda: ...you can have a promotion to Full Commander. Perhaps. And only if the Emperor agrees.
Krennic: heh heh heh
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Hi! I kind of want an opinion or any thoughts on my OCs plus their story. It’s kind of a darker topic so I thought I would ask a proshipper so I could get some actual genuine thoughts on it and not just ‘oh my god that’s so weird ew’.
Basically it takes place in a sort of high fantasy environment where child brides are common, and the main character is a child bride. She hates it, and growing up she is very traumatized by it, and as a woman in her early twenties she eventually kills her husband. She panics, knowing she will likely receive the death penalty for this, and she has no where else to go because of how their society treats women (as objects instead of people). She makes the decision to make an escape to a forest, and while I’m the forest she meets an eldritch forest god who takes pity on her. It grants her an opportunity for change, and sends her through time and changes her sex, so that she can try to marry herself as a child, to give herself a better childhood. I want there to be a lot of complicated feelings between them, because of how they have both been conditioned by their society. For example, the child version of herself feels obligated to be a ‘good wife’, especially because she feels grateful for the kindness from her suitor (the adult version of herself). The adult version of herself is very guilty, because she has to entertain it for it to look real. If she doesn’t live up to at least some of the society’s expectations of what a husband is, then her child self may go to someone who would treat her very badly. I kind of want the endgame to be returning to the forest after it is revealed that they are the same person (this is also when the younger version of herself finds out). When returning to the forest, they are able to find the eldritch god again, and are accepted by it. They continue living in the forest with the god, and create a haven for any girls/women who choose to escape the civilization.
Any thoughts/advice/anything would be appreciated :)
That actually sounds really cool! I haven't been reading lately as much as I would like but afaik I haven't heard of any concept similar to that in a story before. I think it's a really unique idea and it sounds like you're already having lots of fun with it, which is great! Good luck with your writing!
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