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Canadian Coffee Shop

Seven Days Before (July 7th)

“Just to clarify you are coming to pick me up at the Toronto airport on the thirteenth, right?” I ask my brother feeling anxious about tomorrow and this whole upcoming week/weeks. Not only am I going to Maine to meet family but I’m going to be leaving from Maine to go to Canada! Like wow I’m excited but also terrified! I’m spending the whole six days of Maine with a family reunion of sorts in which I was extremely young the last time I saw anyone if I even met them. But at least I’ll know my grandmother and great grandmother. Then my older brother decided to go to that week but extended his and his girlfriends stay so that he and his friends could be the ones to show me around Canada. I was going to go for my 19th birthday but he and his friends and my parents plotted behind my back to get me out of Florida for a while.

“Nah we figured we’d let you get kidnapped or something.” He says staring at me with a straight face, classic Jake. My parents decided it would be nice to go out to dinner before we all leave tomorrow so here at Texas roadhouse and ordering my brother is giving me hell when I’m already in hell because I’m terrified of traveling!

“Jake! Don’t give your sister so much trouble not tonight please.” Our mom half heartedly chimes in.

Everyone is staring at me like I’m nuts but I’m just broken that’s all? Just kidding of course though that is why they want me to take a break from being in Florida and around well just her because they’re scared I’m going to lose it completely this time.

Six Days Before

Clang*clang*

What the hell is that? I look at the clock that was my grandfather’s and see it’s 7:15 am.

“Wakey wakey eggs and Bakey! Time to get up and get ready to go to another country! And abandon me and your mother!” I should have known it was my Dad. Bastard.

“Really! Is this necessary? I could have slept in a few more minutes you psycho!” I yell at him.

“I love you to baby girl.” He responds back with a laugh. I throw the blanket back and get up and then get dressed in the outfit laid out on my dresser. Then I make my bed and tidy the room and tell my fur babies I love them.

“Marie is this your stuff?” My brother asks pointing to my luggage just inside the door.

“Yeah, you and Savannah already loaded?”

“Yep, you’re the last one.”

“Okay. I’m finishing up now.” I say walking out behind him.

Soon enough we’re arriving at my grandma’s house and getting her loaded in and begin the drive to Sanford international airport. A two and a half hour drive shoved in the backseat with my brother and his girlfriend and feeling anxious I decided it was time to listen to my music and zone out.

During the ride my mind is going over the plan about the family reunion with everyone and then how instead of coming home with my grandmother I’m going to be taking a flight to Toronto. I’m finally going to both Maine and Canada! Like what? Just a month ago I was freaking so close to the edge and now here I am. Right at the edge of something new.

Saying goodbye to my dad was difficult I’ve never been one to like being away from home or my family and though I was with my grandma it was still scary to me.

Awaiting our flight, the typical anxiety of everything came crashing in. My pets won’t have me there, my parents won’t have me there, my brother and his girlfriend are also going on a plane, what about Aliveya? What if she contacts me? What about this or that? All of these things going through my mind but also the excitement of wow I’m actually doing this.

The flight was roughly three and a half hours and my grandmother and I just sat there kinda in silence a random question here or there but no full conversations. After landing her sister-in-law greeted us my aunt Jainy then we went to baggage claim and then it was off to great grandmothers. My uncle Ralf was hilarious and reminded me a lot of my brother and I instantly felt at home.

-----------------------------------------------July 13th POV Charlie---------------------------------------------------------------

“Bro! Check it out!” Zeke says throwing his phone to me. He’s on our pack site, and of course wouldn’t you know it there’s an announcement about a huge ass gathering in honor of some of my family coming to town.

“Seems like a good enough reason to extend my stay here.” I say knowing my family expects me to return for this, but I also couldn’t bear to give any fucks about it. I’m next in line but I can’t take over until I find my mate or that’s what everyone keeps telling me. I’ve watched my sister’s, both my twin and younger find theirs as well as my brother and all my friends. And here I am almost 31 and still nothing! I came to Canada because I love it, so I came for the territory that I’m allowed in plus I have acquaintances here so yeah, I’m here because I'm tired of being the charity case back home or the complete jackass.

“Come on Charlie it could be fun and maybe Liza will come home for it?”

“Doubtful she has her own pack to take care of and anyway you’re free to go home whenever you wish.”

“Bro, it won’t be THAT BAD.”

“Really? Here! Check out my phone! Look at all the messages just from our Beta.” I say shoving my phone at him. Our Beta is a close friend Adrian we went to high school together as did our fathers but Adrians dad was kicked out of the pack a long time ago for some hefty shit his son trained and trained and beefed up to be better than his father. Only problem though is that he’s a kiss ass with my dad. Especially after I got back from overseas.

“Fine you got me beat we’ll stay a while longer but in the morning, we’re trying out that coffee shop I’ve been wanting us to go to.” Zeke says this in the way he used to tell me that he liked the same girl I liked before he and Mandy went exclusive though that only lasted a minute it felt like with them on again off again all the time.

“Alright but you’re paying.” I joke then shut the light off in our hotel room.

-----------------------------------------------------July 13th POV Marie----------------------------------------------------------

“Haevyn Marie are you at the airport yet?” My brother and his friends all chime in on the phone call.

“Hello to you all too? And yes, I just finished walking gram to her gate and I’m going to mine.” I say smiling knowing the sun burn and headache are totally worth the amazing time I’ve had these past few days having spent time with family and knowing now that I can come back and have them.

“Good. Look no talking to random guys, no taking candy from strangers and no like uh anything that can get us both killed by our parents deal?”

“Deal. I’ll text you when I take off and when I land. I love you.”

“Love you too Marie”

Buzz buzz *

“Incoming text from Gramama

Hey Marie I just bored, I’ll message you when I land and your father picks me up. Have a safe flight, love you.

Received 6:45pm”

I responded to the text and then went back to my book and by the next page it was boarding time…

I texted the group chat

“To think in roughly six hours, I will finally have run away to Canada!”

Then turned it on airplane mode. I must have fallen asleep because before I knew it the announcement went over the intercom about how we were landing soon. Walking off the plane and stepping foot into Canada for the first time I was like melting inside! Holy shit! I’m finally here! I did it! I came to Canada! I ran away to Canada! I snap out of my thoughts quickly by someone saying my name.

“Marie! So nice to finally meet the little sister from Florida! Dude! We have so much to show you!” Bronimir, my brother's best friend since 13 says with such excitement. Surprisingly it was just Bronimir and Jake, no one else came. But I was slightly relieved only one at a time. Jake came over and awkwardly hugged me, seeing how we aren’t really that much of a hugging family.

“So nice to finally meet you too! And I’m so glad to see you!”

“Alrighty well let’s get you your bags and get you to your hotel so you can catch some rest and take your medicine and all that? Then we can start Canada day tomorrow?” my brother was taking strong note at my body language. Being more visibly protective tonight.

“Alright” Bronimir and I both say as we start walking to the baggage claim.

“What in the world did you need two suitcases for?” Jake asked seeing the size of the second case I bought to buy another checked bag.

“You shall see” I said with a laugh.

We arrive at the hotel which is gorgeous! It looks like a mansion but it was actually fairly priced. They both walk me to the room. Room 333 my favorite number so of course I’ll remember it and Jake and Savannah are staying just down the hall in 339. We say our goodbyes and Bronimir leaves to go back home and Jake stays for a moment to make sure I’m settling then he heads to his room. Once he’s gone though it is one in the morning I still go through and set my things up for the next two weeks. My clothes neatly organized my medicine in the gorgeous bathroom with a soaker tub and just generally getting my temporary home set up then I call it a night after taking a shower.

I have this odd dream where I meet a faceless man in the woods and he doesn’t say or do anything just stands there. And then there is a voice and it sounds like it is saying something, calling my name possibly? Then the ground falls from under me and suddenly I’m back home on a road I’ve driven a thousand times and there’s something staring at me I can feel it so I turn around and there’s a gigantic greyish black wolf standing there in the trees. Almost like he’s admiring me. His eyes are green a hunter green to be precise. He starts walking towards me when I’m jolted awake by knocking on my door and my phone ringing.

-------------------------------------------------July 14th POV Charlie-------------------------------------------------------------

“Hey man I got a question?”

“Stop the presses! Sealy Red has a question!”

“Fuck you man I’m being serious.”

“Alright. Fine what’s you’re question?”

“Remember the old legend about the dreams when your mate is near?”

“Yeah, but it’s just that a legend. A tale of old. And it’s – I cut him off with

“When the Prophesied connection comes along the minds will be connected. The human mind to the wolf mind even throughout distance. But to a different beat than a regular connection as their minds will connect before meeting with a symbolic dream.” I quoted the scroll passed down from our bloodlines like a bloody religion.

“Dude! How? Do you just like read that shit as a bedtime story or something?” He asks with a surprised look on his face.

I scoffed but he’s right. Partially.

“I mean, no? But also, it would make sense as to why it’s taken so long to find her?”

“No man we’ve been through this before she’s probably like- he sucks in a breath before continuing- bro she’s probably gone.”

“No!”

“What makes you think you’re that alpha?!?”

“Think about it Zeke look at the bloodlines, two of the most powerful bloodlines in the world mated, their first born were twins a boy and girl. Eliza and I. The mate is found later because he or she not only is human but they’re much younger than they’re wolf counterpart. Not to mention it’s hella better to think this than THAT!”

“Yeah I get what you’re saying about the similarities between you and the thing but not the rest?”

“ZEKE SHES HERE! IN CANADA!”

“How the hell do you know that? Did you go for a run or something last night? Like what? How?”

“A dream. That fucking symbolic dream.”

“How do you know it was that?”

“Because in the dream I was standing in the woods with a smaller brunette and she was standing there looking around seemingly confused but when she locked eyes with me a voice rang through and she seemed spooked for a moment until the ground fell through and we were back home in Florida. On that stretch over by salt springs. And Xavier was in control but we were standing on the edge of the forest. He was dead set on something but I wasn’t sure what until I looked for myself and it was her. Standing there confused and then she locked eyes with us and moved towards us like she wanted to talk to us or something.”

“Okayy… But that seems kinda normal?”

“I know that wasn’t the weird part. She was wearing jeans and a tank top but again not the weird part. When she turned around there were like glowing marks on her back all shaping to our crest.”

“What the hell?”

“Same”

“Alright well um let’s go get coffee and talk about it more?”

“Yeah, let’s do that but I’m spiking my coffee with some whiskey.” I say laughing.

------------------------------------------------July 14th POV Marie---------------------------------------------------------------

“Hello?” I answer my phone without checking the id.

“Come open your door but make sure you have pants on.” Jake says laughing historically.

“Um, okay?” I say grabbing my sweats and going to open the door still half asleep.

“Holy fuck!” Jesse says from the back pointing at my hair.

“What” my words are snatched away as I’m greeted by my brother, his girlfriend and all six of the guys that are basically my brothers as well.

“Your hair! What’d you do to it?”

I quickly turn to the mirror next to me and realize that my braided bun from yesterday is well falling apart and frizzy as fuck.

“Oh shit, this is awkward. Why don’t you guys come in and make yourselves comfortable I have to go fix this and get ready. I’m sorry about over sleeping.”

“You are good dawg” one of the guys says and they all come in and Jake slyly or so he thinks checks my meds to make sure I’m taking them. I quickly get a shower this time taking my hair out of the style it was.

Once my shower is finished, I throw on my typical Jean’s and a button down and socks then top it off with “forever mine mist”. Then go out and get a proper introduction to all my brother's friends.

Instantly I’m greeted with a slew of brotherly teases.

“Bro is all your music Taylor Swift, I thought Jake was just messing with us.” Cole jokes.

“And for real what is in that second case there a whole human could fit in it!” Jonas exclaimed.

“She probably has some cute guy in there!” Bronimir and Savannah chime in.

“Oh my gosh people!” I say laughing. “Okay can you guys get off the bed, so I can make it?” I ask. Which induced hysterical laughing through the room.

“You do know that’s what like the cleaning services are for?” Bronimir’s brother Ash asks me with slight concern.

“Yes, but I also like to do it myself preferably.” I say laughing.

“Just checking”

“Alright so you ready for some coffee and the Canada experience Haevyn Marie?” They all ask in creepy union.

“Fuck yeah!” I say enthusiastically. “Oh but wait. The case you guys are convinced has a human in it, it actually has gifts. I wasn’t really sure what everyone liked so I kinda just guessed?”

“Awwe” again creepy union.

“For you Jackson, but wait don’t open them until everyone has it okay?” They all nod as I continue to pass out the little black gift bags with their names on the cards on them. “For you Tyler, Bronimir, Jonas, Ash, Cole, and of course my big brother Jake and Savannah. Now you can open them!” Everyone opened their slightly matching Tumblr cups all saying, “when life gets hard you just leveled up”. In each card was a personal note to each of them.

“Oh, and there’s this.” I say grabbing a bigger gift bag from the case, and hand it to Bronimir who happens to be a new dad.

“What is it?” he asks looking at me curiously.

“A gift from our family to yours for keeping him in line all the time and a congratulations for being a dad. Just open it.” I say grinning knowing how special this is. The look on his face was plenty enough satisfying for me.

“Shall we?”

“Let’s go get the adventure started!” Cole said. So, we all walk down to the parking lot and get into the vehicles and head off. I’m lost in amazement at where we are to even care much about the conversation going on or the car stopping until someone, my brother, opens my door and I almost fall out.

“Hey!”

“I warned you.”

“You did?”

“Come on we’re here weirdo.”

He grabs my wrist, noticing the flinch when he did but didn’t say anything just walked us to the door where the guys and Savannah were waiting. This was like a coffee shop you’d see in a movie where a cheesy romance was about to start, I think to myself.

-------------------------------- --------------------POV Charlie--------------------------------------------------------------------

We get to the coffee shop and there’s a line there was a group of like eight or nine in front of us and at first my all I can smell is coffee but Xavier is like pacing in my mind and mumbling and Zeke is standing next to us texting Mandy but in his own world. And then it hits me.

Roses, black ice? The soft smell of woods and rain. HOLY FUCK SHES SOMEWHERE IN THIS SHOP!!! Who though?

The order in front of us is called up and we all move up. Seven guys and two girls. Odd ratio but I’m intrigued. They’re having a conversation, one of the guys and one of the girls. Xavier is dead set on eavesdropping so I let him take the reins a bit.

“Why are you even still talking to her? What is the point? Anyways you’re in Canada! Canada Marie. You’re finally here and it’s not like you’re just stuck with us we’re gonna let you do your own thing but why? Just drop her?!” The guy is exasperated, stressing and clearly cares about this girl.

“I’m sorry Jake. I know. I’m really trying here-” she’s cut off by her phone ringing and her voice is like a night run after a good workout. Her voice was paradise.

“Don’t answer it.” Jake, I assume intervenes.

“Hey? You two good? It's you guys turn, we’re going to go find a table?” Of the other guys says turning towards the two.

Then they step forward and begin ordering.

“It’s her.” Xavier says with so much enthusiasm it’s hurting my scull.

“You sure?”

“Of course, I’m sure!”

----------------------------------------------------POV Marie-----------------------------------------------------------------------

“Thank you” I say to the barista who just made our drinks. Then we walk over to the table but I take note of the man who was behind us, tall, handsome and great hair and tats. He looked lost in thought as I walked past him. When we get to the table my brother sits next to Savannah and I’m next to Cole. On the end. They’re was definitely something about that man. His eyes felt familiar. But no time for thoughts when you’re surrounded by family right?

“Was it Aliveya?” Savannah boldly asks snapping me out of my enchantment and getting looks from all the guys. My eyes go to my drink, and I take a sip as I play with the straw.

“It doesn’t matter.” Jacob states.

“Right” I say chugging the iced coffee.

My phone is sitting on the table visible to everyone mostly Cole and I’m back to gazing and listening to them talk but I’m drawn back to that guy who was behind me. He’s intriguing to me. Drawing. Anyways my gaze doesn’t go unnoticed by the group because Cole leaned into my shoulder and told me I should go for it. I didn’t, I can’t. I’m me. Anyways about that time my phone starts to buzz and I quickly swipe it away and with the text comes the uproar and with that I’m going for another drink.

---------------------------------------------------------POV Charlie-----------------------------------------------------------------

She is definitely mine and it’s taking everything in me not to storm over to her table and take her now. But I can’t. For a few reasons number one she’s human she might freak out and then that can be a mess, right? Number two she’s young and it looks like she’s got a lot going on right at the moment and finally I don’t operate like that. We do this right. We didn’t wait this long just to fuck it up. Where our table is we have a spot where I can check her out without her noticing, she probably thinks I’m just watching outside or something whereas her, she doesn’t have that discreet of a position. She is dead ass just watching me. Which is kind of adorable not going to lie but it’s also funny because when the guy sitting next to her mentioned something I’m guessing about staring because they both looked at me and he waved she quickly turned her head. But then something happened, and she got up. One of the guys went to grab her, sending fire through me, but she just pushed his hand away and said something about a drink. Being in a place like this makes hearing more difficult even for the greatest ears.

My eyes and heart can’t help but follow this girl to the counter where she ordered a regular coffee. Zeke and I were sitting talking about the dream when she started walking by us to go back to her table.

And that is where it gets interesting.

Her phone vibrated she was standing right by our table and she stopped to check it whatever it said it didn’t sit well with her because her whole vibe changed. She put her phone up and when to walk again but quite frankly she looked a bit wasted for a minute. Then she kinda collapsed but didn’t? She staggered into our table accidentally and spilled coffee on both of us and herself. Then in like an instant she was looking at me with confusion and fear.

“Oh shit! I am so sorry!” the white button down she was wearing was now stained and she looked petrified and embarrassed. Most of the people there were wolves and being an alpha not many want to cause an issue. Her group was just in a bit of shock, I’m guessing this hadn’t happened before.

“Are you alright?” I ask not caring about anything else.

She looked over at her table and all the dropped jaws and the feeling of panic overflowed her. “I I can get you a new coffee? Buy you a new shirt or something?” Yep panic. But also, the realization that she basically tripped into a table and landed in a random guy's lap? And judging from her interactions with the people she was with she doesn’t do touch. I glance up at Zeke who is trying not to die of laughter at this scene, while I am trying to help her up before we have bigger issues than just hot coffee.

“Haevyn! What the hell are you okay? Excuse me and my sister, are you alright man?” This well-built average height guy with black hair is grabbing his sister and trying to get her up. It looks like fear is taking over so I try to do this cautiously but I kind of grab her elbow which is on my knee again its awkward positioning for anyone but anyways her shirt sleeve was rolled up more than I thought, and we both felt the spark. For her she probably rationalized it or something, but she definitely felt it because she jumped up and took off. For me it only confirmed she was the woman I'd been searching for.

“I’m fine, um is she?” I ask pointing to the gorgeous but terrified woman running out.

“Fuck. I’m sorry” The brother says and takes off with everyone following except one.

“Hey man, you good? Um sorry about that are you sure I can’t get you a new drink? I’m Ash by the way.”

“Charlie and nah man you guys have your hands full it’s all good.” I responded getting up and walking out with him and Zeke following behind.

We walked out and Ash walked over to his friends who seem to be in a bit of an argument over something. All in hushed voices but then someone takes a phone and throws it at the wall and she walks over and grabs it. Even from where I stand, I can feel the tension radiating from the group while Ash separates the brother from my mate. And they all load up and leave.

--------------------------------------------------------------POV Marie-------------------------------------------------------------

“YOU ASSHOLE! YOU BROKE MY PHONE! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU JACOB RONAN!?!”

“And you’re lying about a hell of a lot more than just if you talked to Aliveya or not!”

“What? What are you talking about? And what does that have to do with my phone!”

“You! In there! What was that? Huh! You fucking walked into the table it looked like you were completely out of it! I thought we had it to where we were talking about this shit now! Especially with a trip like this! You’re suppose to trust ME!”

“Alright, hey break it up. Bro. Take it easy why don’t you go with Cole, Savannah, Jesse, and Jonas and go out to the house and chill alright? Jackson, Bronimir, Tyler and I will take her back to her –

“You really expect me to just turn her loose after that?! Are you drinking again?! You lying about that too?”

“Enough bro! Lay off! I think that she should go to her hotel room and get some rest! This is a vacation not a doctor’s office! She’s got two whole weeks to have fun and explore so she just needs to rest right now! And you need to chill out! She’s a grown woman.” Ash says offering a hand off the ground. Then to the truck.

“Fine.” Jake says defeated, getting into the second vehicle, having not been given much of a choice.

The drive to the hotel is silent besides music the guys are listening to. Then when we get there, Ash walks with me to the room then he finally speaks.

“You know your brother loves you right? He did go overboard with breaking your phone but he loves you and he just wants to fix it. You gave us all a mini heart attack back there at the coffee shop. He’s definitely a lot but you’re his little sister and if those guys would have been dicks to you over that he would have been dragged out of there in handcuffs.” With that said he walks to the elevator and I go in for a bath and a nap.

I turned off all the lights leaving only the natural light in the room, set my clothes on the counter, took my meds, and then turned on my music on my shattered phone which started the teary mist as I drew the bath and stepped in. Sinking into the hot water, listening to music, and soon enough my own thoughts were drowned out by a dream as I fell into the dreamscape with the wolf…

------------------------------------------------------------Dream---------------------------------------------------------------------

I was running in a park back home. Then the wolf again but this time I ran right to him. Something told me he wouldn’t hurt me. His green eyes staring into my soul. But not in a bad way? He was standing guard almost. He wasn’t paying attention to me though not at the moment. I ran up to him, when I got closer I slowed to a walk and I couldn’t resist I had to touch his fur. And I did, I mean I was slightly scared but something told me it would be fine like I wasn’t about to touch a wild wolf right? Just a big fluffy doggo right? I stuck my hand out slowly exposing my initials and a few other tattoos on my left hand and a ring on my thumb. My hand landed on his head which was about my chest height, and his fur greyish black and so so soft. Like a pillow of brand-new fleece. I can’t help myself I just gently put both hands in his fur! He’s so freaking soft! He just turns and looks at me and I swear I hear him laugh a wolfy laugh but a laugh nonetheless. I hear a voice from a distance, I think. It’s definitely a man’s voice and it sends an exotic chill down my spine when I hear it.

“Xavier! We have shit to do man! Where- his voice trailed off and I lifted myself from sitting on my knees to standing on my knees by this wolf. I don’t know why it was so natural for me to be like this just hugging a wild animal. But I am so I go with it the voice is closer now and the wolf who’s name is Xavier? Is now back in a protective position.

“What are you- who is – she’s ours?” the voice is very powerful but gentle. I peek my head around my guardian and see the faceless man. He’s still sorta faceless I can make out his strong jaw but that’s about it. This man is a mystery to me. Yet still I feel like I’m okay to be around him. I want to know more.

“Ours? Who are you?” I ask getting up from the ground and crossing the short distance with Xavier at my heels. I get about a foot from the man, and something stops me. Like I just walked into a wall surrounding him. I stopped shocked and then tried again thinking I was making it up. I was stopped but the wolf was half by me and half near the man, one side of his face by me while the other was being petted by the hazy man. Who was now speaking to me?

“It’s okay, the wall is a natural barrier.” I stood there confused and asked

“Who are you? Why can’t I see your face? Oh no I'm having another breakdown, aren’t I?!” I begin to panic, and the wolf and man look as though they are talking to each other telepathically for a moment. Then he spoke, his voice was way deeper and more controlling. But still kind.

“You are not having a breakdown. You can’t and won’t be able to see my face until you know me in the real world. But for now, you can just call me Lycus.” The wolf was gone. Just the man and I now.

“This is a dream? Lycus? Are you some kind of demon or something? Should I be concerned?” I ask again beginning to panic though I shouldn’t right this is just a dream it’s not actually happening I’m in a different country!

“Um you’re thinking out loud Love.” I collapse on the ground in front of the wall unintentionally ripping the leggings I am wearing and scratching myself, I look back to the him as he continues.

“You are dreaming but not a typical dream one day you will understand but you need to actually rest.” Confused I push more.

“You never said you weren’t a demon? And what do you mean if it’s a dream I'm sleeping right?” He exhales deeply and then laughs

“You’re right I never said I wasn’t but that’s because to some, my kind are. As for the dream part its more of like a connection thing...” I interrupt

“What like some sort of magic or supernatural thing?” He sat down on the ground leaning against a tree.

“Yeah, something like that but not like witchy or anything it goes way different than that. More complicated. But anyways when you’re here talking to me you aren’t actually resting it’s like if you force yourself to dream. You never truly enter the rem cycle.”

“What happens if I fall asleep here?”

“Then you sleep, and that scratch don’t be surprised to have one when you wake up.”

“What did you mean ‘until I know you in real life’ how do we even know if we’ll ever meet?”

“We don’t but we can hope and pray right? Connections don’t just happen for nothing.”

“And Xavier?”

“He gets more freedom than I do when it comes to these things.”

“Okay, will I remember these?”

“Yeah, we both will they aren’t normal dreams, but they’re still just as odd.”

“Um, can you see me?” at this question Lycus takes in a sharp breath.

“Yeah, I can.”

“And? It feels like there's more to it? Was I not what you wanted to see?”

“No quite the opposite you are everything I could have wished for and more. Now do me a favor love?”

“Yeah?”

“Get some rest you need it.” With that Lycus disappeared and I lie under the sun in my mindscape or wherever I am and fall asleep deeply.

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By the 19th century, the first commercial lipstick made of deer tallow, castor oil, and beeswax had been made in France — and lipstick absolutely took off. The US quickly caught on, applying lipstick with a brush rather than a tube. In WW2, lipstick was scarce, and started to be packaged in plastic and paper tubes. The first long-lasting, no-smear lipstick was also invented during this time!

The number of shades of lipstick have exploded since the early 20th century, when colors were limited. Each decade brought its own new style and popularized new shades. In the 1970s, fun colors like sparkling navy blue and frosted lime green were even introduced!

Today, makeup videos and “get ready with me’s” dominate social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Some makeup artists rise to huge fame and make their living off of recommending different lipsticks and trying them on for their viewers. The lipstick industry has grown into a huge player in makeup and offers a chance for users to express themselves through makeup!

National Lipstick Day timeline

2500 B.C.–1000 B.C. Diamonds in the Rough

The first lipsticks recorded in human history are created by crushing gems in Mesopotamia.

1884 The First Commercial Lipstick

A French company called Guerlain first makes lipstick for the market using deer tallow, castor oil, and beeswax.

1930s Lipstick Gets Glossier

Lip-gloss lipstick is invented by Max Factor.

1973 A Childhood Favorite is Born

Lip Smackers are created by Bonnie Bell and is instantly a hit with young girls.

Traditions of the Day

Never underestimate the power of lipstick! The right shade is always a confidence booster and empowers people by making them look and feel their best. Whether it is red, pinks, or nudes, there is a holy-grail lipstick shade for everyone, and we mean EVERYONE!

All kinds of lipstick shades are experimented with today and collections are expanded with new additions. Those who shy away from wearing bright colors on a normal day can grab this opportunity to get out of their comfort zones and opt for a bold lipstick to dazzle their friends and co-workers. In the spirit of the day, some girls get their first lipsticks and others who have never worn lipstick have a great excuse to try some on.

Makeup brands showcase their iconic lipsticks on social media and there is an increase in lipstick-centered videos in YouTube’s makeup community as well. There are numerous lipstick textures or shades available now, so it is customary to try something different today. We never say no to more lipstick, anyway!

By The Numbers

$1,780 – the amount the average woman spends on lipstick in her lifetime.

$62,000 – the price of the most expensive lipstick in the world — Guerlain’s KissKiss Gold and Diamond lipstick.

110 grams – the weight of the 18-karat gold tube of the most expensive lipstick in the world.

199 – the number of diamonds encrusted on the tube of the most expensive lipstick in the world.

80% – the percentage of American women who wear lipstick regularly.

25% – the percentage of women who don’t leave the house without lipstick on.

1912 – the year when feminists painted their lips as a sign of emancipation for the Suffragette movement.

7.3 – the average number of seconds men stare at red lipstick.

2.2 – the average number of seconds men stare at bare lips.

$380 million – the amount raised for HIV/AIDS by MAC through the sale of their Viva Glam lipstick line by 2015.

National Lipstick Day Activities

Purchase that color you’ve been eyeing

Post a makeup tutorial

Check out the history - and the label

We know makeup can get super pricey. But what better way to celebrate how absolutely fun it is to rock a purple lipstick than picking one up today? Even if you don’t want to buy the high-end stuff, it’s crazy how much a new drugstore-brand color can brighten your day.

With the rise of makeup videos on Instagram and Youtube, there is no shortage of inspiration. Craft your perfect look and pick out a few shades to try on for your followers.

Did you know lipstick used to be made with whale blubber? You might be surprised to learn it’s still made from some pretty gnarly ingredients — like animal fats. Check out your lipsticks at home and make some green choices about what to buy.

5 Facts About Lipstick That Will Blow Your Mind

The science of smudges

Not a cheap hobby

Lipstick as freedom

Wartime Staple

Pricey Pouts

The intrepid female chemist Hazel Bishop discovered how to make smudge-proof lipstick after working at a dermatologist office in WW2 — we owe our long-lasting pouts to her!

Of the $15,000 the average woman spends on makeup in her lifetime, $1780 of that goes to lipstick.

Many early feminists, like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, painted their lips as a symbol of emancipation during the 1912 NYC Suffragette Rally.

Though most makeup production was halted during WW2, Winston Churchill kept lipstick in production because he felt it boosted morale.

For $62,000, you can rock Guerlain’s KissKiss Gold and Diamonds Lipstick — it features 110 grams of 18-karat gold, and is set with 199 diamonds!

Why We Love National Lipstick Day

It’s an excuse to get gussied up

It’s the perfect opportunity to buy a new color!

It’s a great confidence booster

Okay, so maybe you don’t get a day of work off in observance of National Lipstick Day — that’s totally fine! Top your makeup look off today with a bright, show-stopping lip color, and when your coworkers ask why you’re dressed up, you can let them know just what day it is!

Like we said before, there is no better excuse to splurge. There’s no way you have every color of lipstick yet — and that burgundy is just calling your name.

According to a study by the University of Michigan, women who wear red lipstick are stared at significantly more than women with bare lips — and we all feel that. Rocking a bold lip can make all the difference in the world in your confidence.

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happy 13 years to zuko jumping in front of lightning to save katara ♡

#zuko #katara #zutara #atla #the final agni kai #the siege of the north #it's still july 19th in my time zone!#even though it's not meant to be romantic it's still a beautiful moment okay #their development is everything to me #my post #my gifset

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I need a good podcast to listen to (informative or entertaining audio, not really looking for a story at the moment). Do you have any recommendations?

Oh do I!

But honestly, it depends on what you’re interested in?

So, like, historical lectures (in increasing order of my impression of obscurity)-

Mike Duncan’s Revolutions. Decent chance you’ve already heard of/listened to it, he’s one of the more commonly interviewed semi-intellectual pop historians at the moment (..that might come off as derogatory. Not intended. Just in terms of where he gets interviewed). A series on the great political revolutions of modernity, starting with England, though America, France, Haiti, Spanish America (told as an extended biography of Simon Bolivar), the July Revolution in France, 1848, the Paris Commune, Mexico, and Russia (currently ongoing, to be the last). The first two aren’t...bad, but no great either. Haiti is amazing and a topic that’s basically never covered in mainstream historical surveys. Honestly a better historical survey of the long 19th century in Europe and Latin America period than you’re likely to have gotten in school. The first dozen episodes of the Russia series are also a generally decent explanation of the development of marxist and anarchist thought in the 19th century.

Partick Wyman’s Fall of Rome and Tides of History. Fall of Rome is what you would expect from the name, though rather than trying to do any sort of general survey after the introduction he focuses episodes on specific regions or themes rather than just a slice of time, generally. Tides of History is the same for the period from 1250-1550 (I think? might be a century off there), which he considers Europe to have developed the necessary conditions for the creation of the modern world. More recently, still under the Tides of History title, he’s moved on to early humanity, with the most recent episode being on predynastic Egypt. Found of, like, hypothetical case studies/explaining events and situations by describing what the biography of someone unexceptional living through it would have looked like. Spices things up with interviews with other academics and book club discussions with his producer on occasion

Sharyn Eastaugh’s History of the Crusades and Reconquista. On the opposite end, these very much are chronological narrative histories of the periods and subjects (including the Albigensian and Baltic crusades). If you’re the sort of person whose eyes glaze over at lots of names and places or zones out after fifteen minutes spent on one battle, you’ll bounce off of this, but she does an excellent job of getting into/trying to describe the personalities involved, and digs up plenty of interesting anecdotes to spice things up. First part of HotC excellent to listen to as you read Foucault’s Pendulum.

(Okay, I’m too lazy to write out descriptions of all of them, but History of Japan, Egypt and Byzantium, Age of Napoleon and Fall of Civilizations are all also good)

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Still history, but more conversational

Robert Evans’ Behind The Bastards. Which, again, decent chance you’ve heard of. Biographies of the worst people in history interspersed with comedic banter with a rotating cast of guests. Early episodes are more comedic and obvious, stuff about Hitler’s attempts at painting or Saddam Huessein’s poetry and such. After that focuses on digging into terrible people and horrifying things that you probably wouldn’t have heard of, though! (also gets significantly more openly political).

Isaac Meyer and Demetria Spinrad’s Criminal Records. A true crime podcast but instead of serial killers its about digging up really weird of interesting crimes or court cases - ‘the oldest court case in ancient mesopotamia for which any record still exists’ is probably my favorite example. The hosts are a couple with a solid rhythm to their banter, and in between episodes on like the Stonewall riots or Jack Johnson or William Calley, they really do dig up some wonderfully obscure and bizarre bits of history.

Anthony Kaldellis’ Byzantium and Friends, an interview series with various experts in the study of byzantine/eastern roman history and related fields. Far more than any of the others listed, this is academics talking to academics for a presumed audience of academics, so neither a great introduction if you don’t know the field at all nor very snappy or highly produced or polished and often more than a bit dry. Still, really interesting and extremely current in terms of the state of the field.

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Pale Reflections is the unofficial-official Pale read-along podcast, analyzing a week’s updates at a time as they release. Useful substitute for having any friends irl you can actually talk to about new updates! Also good for pointing out the obvious things you missed and letting you feel smart for noticing things the hosts didn’t.

Pale in Comparison is a recently started Pact live read podcast where one of the hosts has read Pact and the other hasn’t but has read Pale, trying to figure out what Blake’s in for and understand the setting with that accurate-but-incomplete grounding. Doing an excellent job so far of making me want to reread Pact!

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Beyond that mostly scripted fiction which you don’t want, various politics/current events/opinion shows whose value basically depends on if there’s an ideological niche you wanted to fill in your news diet, and a couple Canadian investigative journalism shows which are probably a bit parochial. So hopefully one of those appeals!

#reply #plumcoloredblazer #podcast #history #recomendation #in this essay I will #honestly I need to find some more history shows by non white dudes at some point #but all the common recomendations just have way too high a banter to information ratio

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My 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ Review - Part 13 (Recorded Video using VLC Media Player) [Jul 31, 2021]

Hi, here’s my Part 13 of my 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ Gamepad.🎮🙂

Today, I’m explaining my situation about that firmware update ver. 5.01 back a month ago 🙁, before 8bitdo developers had already patched the upgrade firmware issue.

It’s been a long time that haven’t done my 8bitdo gamepad topic, with the last recorded on Jun 3rd. (Plus I’m not leaving this month of July without a post though, so that’s something I want to hear I guess.😅) And in case you haven’t seen my Part 12 and Part 12.5, then please → [CLICK ME! for Part 12] , [CLICK ME! for Part 12.5].

*But before that, I want YOU… Yes you, which you’re reading my description. I want you to watch my recorded video first 📹📲 (as a observation) before you read the rest of my reaction experience. Hope you’re watching…

So without further ado, let’s get started:

My Story: • Back in Jun 19th (2021), 2 weeks after I update the firmware ver. 5.01, I experience some joystick drift once again on my right analog stick; and that’s during my GTA V Online playthrough. Now I thought the firmware ver. 5.01 just solved my drift problems but I was wrong. It’s getting much worse than before.😥 So I have to open the 8bitdo firmware updater to browse previous firmware updates for a better tweak on my right analog stick, until I’ve finally found it. Which as you can see I recreate my scenario (please watch my recorded video), with a recent update received of version software and firmware (I only update the version software). I downgrade the firmware for my SN30 Pro+ gamepad from ver. 5.01 to 4.01 firmware and I hope my problem is solve. When I go to the gamepad tester website, it really did solve my problem, and my right analog stick is no longer drifting. Instead of freezing the dead zone movement back then, it’s now completely normal dead zone movement and I’m so glad and relief. 😌 I could finally play my online game without any issues whatsoever, and as of today I’m still currently used that firmware update.

•Now as I mentioned before I update the version software of 8bitdo firmware updater, in which indicates “Fixed some controllers upgrade failure issue” and that’s great news for all 8bitdo gamepad users.😃 So yeah I go ahead and update the software anyways to improve.😊 👍 As for the new firmware ver. 5.02 for my SN30 Pro+ gamepad, well I’ll think about it 🤔 , although I would rather stay with my old firmware ver. 4.01 which is much better (until I’ll changed my mind or a better firmware update release).

BTW: At the near end of my recorded video, I forgot to open my Microsoft Edge internet browser and full screen it for a ad free pop-up during my gamepad test. So instead I ended up on Chrome. Oops...😅

Overall: • My problem was already solved from Jun 19th, so yeah. And with the release update of version 2.24 for 8bitdo’s firmware updater, hope this will improve for future firmware updates on all current controllers of the same brand.🙂 👍 🕹 🎮

Well that’s all for now. If you want to see my previous related 8bitdo item(s), then I’ll provide some links down below:↓

My 8bitdo USB Wireless Adapter ‘PS Classic Edition’: • Opening parcel [Aug 27, 2020] • Part 1 [Aug 28, 2020] • Part 2 [Aug 28, 2020] • Part 3 (Recorded video) [Aug 28, 2020] • Part 4 (Recorded Video) [Aug 28, 2020] • Part 5 (Recorded Video) [Aug 28, 2020] • Part 6 (Recorded Video) [Oct 20, 2020] • Part 7 (Recorded Video) [Oct 28, 2020] • Part 8 (Recorded Video) [Nov 14, 2020] • Part 9 (Recorded Video) [Nov 14, 2020] • Part 10 [Final] (Recorded Video) [Nov 16, 2020] • Extra Part / Final Plus [Nov 25, 2020]

My 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ gamepad (ongoing): • Unopened parcel [Nov 3, 2020] • Opening parcel (Recorded Video) [Nov 3, 2020] • Part 1 [Nov 19, 2020] • Part 1.5 [Nov 19, 2020] • Part 2 [Nov 27, 2020] • Part 2.5 [Nov 27, 2020] • Part 3 [Dec 1, 2020] • Part 4 [Dec 3, 2020] • Part 5 [Dec 8,2020] • Part 6 [Dec 11,2020] • Part 7 [Dec 20, 2020] • Part 8 [Jan 19, 2021] • Part 9 [Mar 27, 2021] • Part 10 [Mar 27, 2021] • Part 10.5 [Mar 27, 2021] • Part 11 (w/ 8bitdo’s Ultimate Software ver. 2.0) [May 11, 2021] • Part 12 [Jun 3, 2021] • Part 12.5 [Jun 3, 2021]

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#My Record Video #My Video #MyVideo #VLC #VLC Media Player #8bitdo #8bitdo SN30 Pro+#8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus #8bitdo SN30 Pro+ Gamepad #8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus Gamepad #8bitdo Firmware Updater #Firmware #Update #Wireless Controller #Controller #Windows 10 #Computer Desktop #PC Desktop #Personal Computer

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2021 / 26

Aperçu of the Week:

"If Europe were once united in the sharing of its common inheritance, there would be no limit to the happiness, the prosperity, and the glory which its people would enjoy."

Sir Winston Churchill

Bad News of the Week:

Over the years, the EU has evolved from a purely economic alliance into a community of values. Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union makes this "respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights." And these values must be defended. Unfortunately, not only externally in bilateral relations with the whole world, but increasingly internally. Two incidents of the last week fill me with concern in this regard.

The highest body of the EU is the so-called Council, consisting of the heads of government of all member states. The presidency rotates every 6 months, and since July 1, 2021, it is held by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša. The former constituent republic of socialist Yugoslavia and of it since 2004 first EU member is a European success story. A member of NATO and, since 2007, of the euro zone, Slovenia is now the most prosperous country in the Balkans. According to a 2020 assessment by the Bertelsmann Stiftung, it has achieved above-average success in its economic transformation and political development. And the United Nations Development Program ranks the parliamentary republic among the countries with very high human development.

So the European community of values should actually be in good hands with the head of government of this model student of democratization. Actually. Because Janša, to put it mildly, is polarizing. He repeatedly doubted that global warming in the context of climate change was man-made. He argues for the right of Slovenian citizens to carry firearms. He considers "cultural Marxism" a key threat to the European Union. He congratulated incumbent Donald Trump on his election victory in 2020 before the vote count ended. He has been investigated several times for corruption, once resulting in a prison sentence. He sympathizes with Identitarian movements. He constantly tries to undermine freedom of the press and independence of the judiciary. And and and...

Usually, an EU Council president is expected to moderate, to seek balance, to mediate, to push the general agenda forward, etc. But this agenda currently includes possible sanctions against member states if they do not respect the defined values. The headliner here is, of course, Viktor Orbán. And now Janša has backed Orbán in the dispute over a Hungarian law restricting minors' rights to information on homosexuality. It is to be feared that he will instrumentalize his temporary office - for the first time in its history - to support personal interests. And he will gladly do so against the EU itself.

Another essential body of the EU is the directly elected parliament. In it, the political camps form factions according to their basic orientation, with conservatives, social democrats, liberals and greens dominating. This stable structure, which reflects the preferences of EU citizens, is now facing a challenge: the right-wing populists.

Under the leadership of Marine Le Pen of France's Rassemblement National, Matteo Salvini of Italy's Lega and Viktor Orbán of Hungary's Fidesz, 16 parties explicitly belonging to the right-wing spectrum are preparing to build a new alliance. In addition to the above-mentioned parties, the corresponding parties from Poland, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and the Netherlands are also part of the alliance.

The planned alliance is the "first stone" in the construction of an alliance to "reform Europe," according to the official declaration of intent. This alliance is the "basis of a common cultural and political work," adds Le Pen, Salvini calls the agreement a "charter of values" on the basis of which a Europe is to be built that is based "on freedom and identity instead of bureaucracy and standardization." In other words, they are planning the overthrow.

Good News of the Week:

A fundamental pillar of every democratic legal system is the principle of "giving the accused the benefit of the doubt". Even in ancient Rome, "In dubio pro reo" applied, and it is still true today: everyone must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. That is good and makes sense. In the 19th century, people in this country spoke of preferring to let twelve guilty people go free rather than hang one innocent person. Innocence weighed more than guilt. So far, so civilized.

Another legal principle in ancient Rome was "Ne bis in idem": (You can) not (be accused) twice for the same. This principle, too, has made it into the modern rule of law. Until last week. Because then the German Bundestag decided to change the underlying law. The background to this is the availability today of forensic and criminal technology resources and tools that did not exist in the past. The decision is causing a great deal of discussion among legal experts.

On the one hand, some see it as calling into question the legal authority of the judiciary. After all, the verdict must be valid - forever. Publicist Franziska Augstein (yes, she is his daughter) denounces this with verve under the headline "Forever suspect". The law would subject once accused to lifelong fear. They would face a lifetime of having their case retried. So what? Victims always have to suffer the consequences of a crime for life.

On the other hand, in some cases it is possible to prove guilt after the fact. I can remember a case in which, after twenty years, fiber and DNA traces led to the conviction of a perpetrator who had kidnapped a child and left it to die in captivity. But at that time he was acquitted for lack of evidence (which was technically not usable at that time). And therefore - "Ne bis in idem" - he could not be charged and convicted again. He remained a free man despite proven guilt. How do you want to explain this to the parents of this child? Everything in me bristles.

Other news of the last days: Bill Cosby was released early from prison. He was the first legally convicted celebrity in #metoo. So why was a clearly guilty man who drugged and raped women released early? For one thing, because many of his at least 60 victims were not considered in court because his acts were "time-barred" - another one of those issues that doesn't sit right in my head without complications. On the other hand, because there was a legal "formal error" in the agreement between two prosecutors. I also find it difficult to acknowledge this.

In this respect, I am satisfied that resourceful - and expensive, since it is usually the financial strength of a defendant that determines the quality of his defense (this, too, does not correspond to my sense of justice) - lawyers now have one less legal dodge at their disposal, which is questionable at least in some cases. For there is one principle of jurisprudence that cannot be shaken: proof beyond reasonable doubt. In my opinion, this has to count. And it should count regardless of when it came to light, by whom, and under what circumstances. Likewise victims should have a higher value than (proven!) perpetrators. After all, Justitia is supposed to be blind - and not stupid.

Personal happy moment of the week:

In French, my son got an A on a team assignment. That is remarkable. Because according to his own statement, he "hates" this school subject. Which is a shame, because after all, his stepmother, a French Canadian, and I speak and love this language. However, I have to concede to him that, especially at his age, the teacher is crucial (I just leave it there). And that the first year of a new subject under "pandemic circumstances" is anything but ideal. Nevertheless, his big sister should finally stop picking on this belle langue - after all, she is a role model!

I couldn't care less...

...that Germany has been kicked out of UEFA Euro 2020. The Belgium vs. Italy match on Friday, for example, clearly showed that there are simply much better teams at the moment. And apparently also better coaches - I really don't understand any of this, but some tactical lineups seemed questionable even to me. But that doesn't mean that I would root for England now ;-)

As I write this...

...only with the right hand, I suffer from the so called "Moderna arm" - it's a good thing that as a right-handed person I had the first COVID vaccination put into my left arm. My daughter had still told me to let my arm rotate vigorously in order to avoid exactly that. But when everyone else in the waiting area looked at me a little irritated, I let it go. That was probably a mistake.

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frequently asked questions

So who is running this event?

The two admins for this event are @10-10 (kate) and @avant (mal). We actually first met through an anon event, so we’re very excited to bring this full-circle and share that experience with others! However, this will be our first time organizing an event like this, so please bear with us as we figure out what we’re doing.

This sounds exciting, but I don’t really know what’s going on. Can you please explain how this event will work?

This event is basically a chance for you to talk to someone else about your faves. Each participant will be assigned a blog to talk to anonymously. That means you will also get your own anonymous partner in your inbox too! You will be given missions (aka conversation topics) twice a week via this blog. From there, you can talk to your anon about that theme. Remember, those missions are just conversation starters. You don’t have to limit yourself to what we give you. You can talk about whatever you’d like.

When will I know which blog I’m sending anonymous messages to?

You will receive a dm from one of the admins the weekend before the event begins (so sometime between the 17th-18th of July). If you still have not received a message with your person for this event by July 19th, please contact the admins directly.

Actually, how do I even turn on anon messaging?

On desktop: Go to settings > your blog > ask and make sure 'allow anonymous questions' is toggled on.

On mobile: You will need to access tumblr through a browser (chrome, safari, firefox, etc.). Log into your account and go to settings. Then follow the same instructions for desktop.

When should my anon message me?

Within three days. As we mentioned in the rules page, you and your anon will have to interact at least twice a week. However, please note that you might be paired with someone living in a different time zone so you might receive the asks when you’re asleep! With that said, if your anon has not messaged you within that time frame, please notify us on this blog so that we can reach out to them.

Help! My anon isn’t messaging me. What do I do?

Send us an ask on this blog or on one of the admins’ blogs (anon turned off so we know who you are) and we’ll reach out to them.

When will we receive our missions for this event?

Missions will be posted on this blog twice per week - on Monday and Thursday at 18:00 kst (simply because we all can calculate that from our own timezone). You can start the missions any time after they are posted.

Oh no! I accidentally revealed myself to my person before the event was over. What now?

It’s okay! We all make mistakes - it happens to the best of us. You can either act like nothing happened (with your partner’s consent of course) or just continue messaging your event partner with your anon turned off. The decision is up to you both.

Do I need to make anything for my person?

You’re not required to make anything! Lots of people have enjoyed making something for their person in other anon events, but it’s completely optional. Don’t worry if you can’t make anything/don’t have time/ just really don’t want to make anything.

Do I need to complete the missions?

The missions are just meant to be a fun starting point for something to talk about. If you don’t like the topic, feel free to chat about whatever you’d like.

Where did you get the idea for this event?

We based this event off of similar anon events that have taken place in the past, such as the nvyct anon event that took place last year. Many anon events have taken place here on tumblr for specific kpop groups, but we haven't seen an event for multis yet! So that's how this event got started.

if you have more questions that are not already answered on the rules page, please send us an ask!

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my-arlington-academia · 4 years

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Alistair birthday fanfic (that has nothing to do with his birthday!)

Hey guys, guess what day it is? It’s March 1st!! Which means… It’s Alistair’s birthdayyy!!! 👏👏🎉🎉 Anyways, I made a list with each character’s birthday in order:

Alistair: March 1st Karolina and Tegan: April 25th Ellie: June 19th Neha: July 7th Tyler: August 21th Tadashi: September 17th Claire: October 5th Axel: November 20th Raquel: December 3rd

So basically Alistair is this year’s first birthday boy! (And well… all years actually, he’ll always be the first birthday boy 😂) It also made me realize that I missed Raquel’s birthday 😭 shame on me, shame on me…

Well, I tried to write a short fanfic again, sorry if it’s super sucky or cringe but I love Alistair very much thus I’m going to post it anyway 😤 (Scholar is a she in this one since last time I wrote them as a he, also the fanfic is around 1k words long!)

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Scholar wasn’t the brightest when it came to having, or rather trying to have, a conversation in a big group of people. At first she was following just fine but when she got distracted for even 10 seconds she couldn’t follow anymore. The topics were changing at a great speed and she wasn’t always familiar enough with the subject to say something valuable and even when she did, there was no time to share her piece of mind. Once a person stopped talking the first person to speak next would take the spotlight and it was needless to say that Scholar wasn’t great at anything that involved speed.

She was sitting with all of her new friends in the cafeteria and the debate was starting to get heated, the only people missing were Karolina and Neha but it wasn’t that surprising. Karolina still didn’t want to hang out anywhere near Scholar and Neha was busy most of the time with either school work or Rao designs.

That is why at some point Scholar just started… zoning out. Since she wasn’t taking part in the conversation anymore she just assumed that no one was looking her way. And she was right. Everyone was chewing and talking at the same time or at least trying to swallow as quickly as possible. Then there was Claire who was just too polite to do that so she was just listening carefully to whatever Tyler and Tadashi were debating about.

Scholar was at the edge of the table just in front of Alistair who also seemed to be listening closely while eating a burger. That’s when, in a daze, Scholar’s gaze landed on his hands. At first, she was randomly staring off into space. Her eyes were too tired and they needed to be out of focus for a little bit. But when her sight cleared up again she immediately looked away out of embarrassement.

‘Crap! I hope he didn’t notice that I was staring… Well it’s not like I was staring on purpose though.’ Scholar was a bit flustered. Even so, she looked at his hands again. This time with her own free will which made her feel even more nervous but she just couldn’t help it. She was really mesmerized in a weird way. Of course, she was used to the fact that guys have most times bigger hands than girls do but with Alistair it was different. It looked like every single one of his fingers had muscles capable of snapping a thick twig, however despite that, they also looked really gentle. ‘Is it bad that I want to hold his hands? I bet it would be really nice to hold hands with Alistair… And do other things too… Oh my God. What am I thinking again?? What am I? A creepy hand fetishist?’

That’s when her heart sunk into her stomach. “Um… Scholar?” Her eyes moved up to see his face crisped into a worried smile. “Are you okay? You’ve been staring at my burger for a while now, you want a bite?”

Thank God he thinks that she was staring at the food and not his hands… But she was so sure that he wouldn’t notice anything at all so she panicked anyway. “Oh no, I was just uh… wondering if you can cook! Since all of us always eat food from the cafeteria I started randomly thinking that and my eyes just wandered off. Sorry!” Scholar was kind of bad when it came to improvising on the spot, let’s just hope that he would buy it. Well, knowing Alistair he wouldn’t force her to share something she didn’t want to talk about. Alistair’s worried smile changed into a genuine and happy one and he moved his chair closer to the table to talk with Scholar.

“Oh, sure I can. I’m not the best but since I’m the eldest amongst my siblings I can make basic stuff easily at least. What about you?” At the other side of the table, the debate was coming to a close and more ears were getting interested in what Scholar and Alistair were talking about, one on one nonetheless.

“Oh really? Well you do seem to be great with your han- uh. Nevermind.” Scholar’s cheeks had taken a pink shade even though that type of stuff happend rarely to her. As for the other side of the table, a couple of them had heard that. Of course, Ellie was the first one to make a comment.

“Oooh. Talking in secret the both of you, huh? How do you even know that Alistair is “great with his hands” Scholar?“ Honestly, Alistair hadn’t caught on the subtext until Ellie kicked in. The poor boy blushed too.

"What do you mean, how do I know? Just looking at his hands is enough!” Scholar pointed her finger towards them as if she had just stated the most obvious thing in the world and everyone looked that way. As expected, Alistair suddenly became self-conscious because of all the staring. But after a short silence Ellie finally shrugged, admitting defeat. “Well, good point. But that still sounded kinky.”

While it seemed like Tyler didn’t really follow or get what happend, he got up from his chair and flexed his arms in front of the amused gazes of the whole group. “Oh please. My arms and hands are just as good, don’t you all realize the enormous effort that goes into my paintings? The grip strength I need to hold my brush 4 hours in a row? Gotta have strong arms for that much talent.” Tegan snorted. “Of course.”

Tyler looked at Tegan with an exaggerated nonchalant expression. “Is that jealousy I see over there, my dear Tegan? No need to be so upset, everyone has their own qualities and talents. As for you, I would say the neck is your toughest part.” Tegan’s eyes widened in surprise. “My neck? … Oh, you mean because it can hold my really heavy big booty brain?” Tyler grinned. “No, because of all the times you were sleep deprived and had to learn how to sleep in a sitting position.”

While everyone was laughing and jokingly praising Tegan’s spine, Claire squinted her eyes in a hilariously confused expression. She must be thinking: 'What does a big booty brain even mean?’ She out of all people, since Claire was in the health sciences department and was aspiring to become a neurosurgeon, that term must’ve piqued her interest even if she had the suspicion that it was nothing serious.

The rest of the lunch break was spent in more ridiculous debates and Alistair lost in his thoughts. 'Was Scholar looking at my hands earlier?’ He had figured it out but he still heavily doubted his judgement. Because there’s no way that Scholar would stare at his hands, right? There’s no reason she would. This time around Alistair was the one to stare at her hands. But he was being much more obvious about it. Her hand was so small compared to his. Her fingers were thinner and her nails had a tame shade of pink. “Alistair? Is something wrong with my hands?”

Just when he was starting to get afterthoughts Scholar snapped him back into reality. “Wh-what? Not at all! Your hands are really pr-” He was obviously about to say “pretty” but it would make him look even guiltier than he already was. So he tried to use another word. “Pr-Precious!”

Unfortunately for Alistair it was a much more endearing term than “pretty” but fortunate for Scholar because she was really giddy about the compliment. “Oh… Thank you uhh…” This time around no one heard them. But both of their minds were left with the exact same thought. 'This better not have awakened a weird hand fetish or something…’

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Aaannd that’s it! On a scale of 0 to 10 how cringe would you rate this? I hope that one day I’ll reach 0! This whole fanfic is basically the meme that goes “Oh boy, I hope this doesn’t awaken anything in me!” By the way, just so we’re clear I do NOT have a hand fetish 😂 I swear this was just for wholesome comedic purposes. Also, just so you guys know, my birthday is in 2 days! *wink wink nudge nudge*

#sweet elite #se #alistair drew #fanfiction #fanfic #wow I was born 2 days after Alistair if that is not fate then I don't know what is 😂#no but seriously #I wrote this based on a scene from I Love Yoo #you know the one with Dieter?#when he's eating a sandwich and Yoo is like #oh don't mind me I'm just looking at your hot hands 😉#this was the most awkward and funny thing I had seen in a long time

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wemariafernanda · 4 years

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MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP:

BY JASIEL ADOLFO SANCHEZ ATONDO

HELLO FRIENDS I WILL TELL YOU THAT I AM WORKING ON A PROJECT Where I am right now as a volunteer on my trip to Cancun my trip has been one of my best experiences since for me it is very important to help marine species I got in touch with a company in Tulum that has an important reserve near where I was I'm living there and it takes two hours to get there from Playa del Carmen. My trip from the State of Sinaloa to the State of Quintana Roo was very long since it took me three and a half hours of travel by plane. I am living in the Miramar hotel, it is very nice It is for me one of the best hotels to recommend IT IS LOCATED ON THE FIFTH AVENUE in Playa del Carmen, AGAINST THE CORNER WITH THE EIGHTH CARRETERA S / N. The weather here in Cancun is very sunny, mostly it rains very few times a year I am about to participate in a group of partners that have more than 150 nature reserves distributed throughout different parts of the entire state of Quintana Roo that is in charge of all the problems of illegal hunting and fishing. Until now I have been accompanying many movements here in the state of Quintana Roo against everyone and everyone who hunts animals illegally since all these people do not meet the requirements of having a marine animal in its normal habitat and many of these are abused. All the small marine species that are captured and legally the majority in 65% die since as they do not have them in their normal habitat they are used to their day to day how they eat and how they live among them and suddenly you take away everything that they are imposed they die. I have helped to combat all the lawsuits that have been made but have never paid attention to us now, all the people who are convinced that it is a very big problem are together and all of us made possible the demand for theft and hunting of marine animals.

MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP:

By Marìa Fernanda Camacho Villa

Today I will visit Tepotzotlàn I will stay at my cousins' house, the climate is mild. Climate change: In the 19th century, different authors described for the first time the greenhouse effect and the phenomenon of global warming. Although it was not until the late 1960s when observatories warned of a growth in the concentration of carbon dioxide particles. These concentrations have gone from being 336 ppm in January 1979, exceeding 350 ppm in October 1989, to being more than 406 ppm in July 2018. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment published in 2016 a report that assesses the risk of desertification for the entire Spanish territory [1]. Their conclusions showed that by the end of the century more than 11% of the territory will be subject to a very high or high risk of becoming a desert, in addition, the percentage of ecosystems subjected to water stress and classified as arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions will go from occupying 49% of the territory in 2000 to 71% in 2100, over time I have carried out different activities such as helping to burn garbage, not using much water, going out as little as possible, putting the garbage in its place and not use fertilizers in green or closed areas, in the next few days I plan to visit an archaeological site nearby as well as help the elderly to cross the street and finally make a collection of plastic bottles and cans.

MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP:

By Iris Ximena Gòmez Gòmez

Our trip will take place to the state of Guerrero exactly to the beaches of Acapulco, which is an area of high pollution. We will be staying at the hotel "las brisas acapulco". Acapulco is an area where heat is what is left over, it is a very hot place.

our blog is called "not one more garbage on this beach" we do it with the purpose that people avoid throwing their waste on the beach or into the water since it will get worse over the years if nobody does something about it

We will carry out these 5 activities:

go out to the beach papagayo and there

1 place sacks or bags where they can throw their waste

2 we will also collect the garbage from it

3 distribute brochures where we say the consequences of continuing to pollute the beach

4 ask tourists for help to make it easier.

5 reuse the bottles or bags found on the beach

We hope that people are aware and understand that the problem of pollution is very serious, especially in marine waters as it loses its color and discards horrible odors.

MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP:

By Danelly Ximena Gutiérrez Ocampo

Hi guys! I am doing volunteer work here in Spain, my trip has been a great experience, it is incredible to be able to help others. I contacted "Ecologistas en acción" to get to Malagá, Spain. I traveled from Mexico to Spain by plane, the flight took approximately 12 hours.

I will stay at Mariposa Hotel Malaga, it is very nice, it is in a good location and it is highly recommended. The address is; Casas de Campos, 17, Malaga Center, 29001 Malaga, Spain.

The climate of Malaga is very temperate with very mild minimum temperatures due to the proximity of the city to the sea.

Im taking part in Ecologistas en Acción is a confederation of more than 300 environmental groups distributed by towns and cities. It is part of the so-called social environmentalism, which understands that environmental problems have their origin in an increasingly globalized model of production and consumption, from which other social problems also derive, and that it is necessary to transform if the ecological crisis is to be avoided.

I have attended a protest at the Malaga consulate denouncing the advance of the fires and the European responsibility in the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest due to its commercial policy.

Together with other volunteers we made propaganda for a new book published by the organization entitled "La burbuja de los cultivos subtropicales y el colapso hídrico de la Axarquia" that talks about the profound changes that were taking place in the Axarquía agrosystem in recent years .

I helped make the complaint against the total destruction of the ZEC with Spanish acronyms (Special Conservation Zone) Guadaíza river, located in the municipality of Marbella.

Post posters demanding that the Nerja municipality have a Wastewater Treatment Plant to avoid dumping untreated wastewater into the sea

We made a talk to raise awareness about the great importance of caring for the environment for future generations.

The next three days I´m planning to go visit the sea with the other volunteers,I also want to go to observe the population of crabs that are in the care of the organization and finally I am planning to make posters promoting the care of the environment.

MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP:

By Fernanda Polet Rosas Zamora

I´m doing some voluntary job here in Puerto Vallarta, in my trip l have had an extraordinary experience.

To get to this place l had to travel by plane so that the route was shorter, l am staying at the hotel Paradise Village Beach Resort.

The weather is cloudy most of the time, l am participating in an environmental program of the SGA for the efficient and rational use of electric energy.

lts main purpose is to use electrical energy efficiently and rationally in the activities carried out in the Technological Institutes and to control and monitor its consumption.

So far l have distributed brochures on the importance of taking care of electrical energy, put up posters outside schools, gave a talk about the impact that excessive use of energy can cause, on my social networks l published an infographic referring to this and on youtube l relased a video that creates awareness in others.

In the next few days l am planning to bring together people who have the same interest in reducing the use of electricity, l will make a Facebook group to publish content of my program and l will publicize strategies to reduce the consumption of electric energy.

MY VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP: By Arlet del Carmen Mendoza Pacheco Cancun, my trip has been a very good experience. I arrived by plane, I stayed at the ocean dream hotel, the weather here is very hot. I am participating in an environmental program called man and earth, its purpose is to create awareness and begin to carry out actions that benefit us all, until now I have taken an excursion to the beaches, going out to different places to care for or restore the environment environment, collect garbage and visit museums. In the next days I have planned to visit rivers, reduce transportation, walk through the mall, collect garbage from the sea beaches.

hi guys i want to tell you about the volunteer work i have started doing. This is a campaign called "Protection of the oceans, seas and coasts of Mexico" initiated by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).

To be able to participate in this wonderful project I had to travel to Mexico City by car, for about 2 hours, I met with other people in charge of participating like me and together we started to achieve the project.

During my stay in the city we decided to stay in a house belonging to one of the participants who kindly offered to lend us.

The weather in Mexico City is quite hot, warm, and made us sweat quite a bit while doing our activities, but it was still quite pleasant.

Now, I will proceed to explain a little more what this incredible project consists of. SEMARNAT launched this campaign with the purpose of making society in general aware of the importance of caring for and protecting our marine resources from the threats they currently face: pollution by single-use plastics, climate change and species trafficking.

The aim of this campaign is to inform the population about the effects that people have caused to the oceans, likewise, to urge a change in consumption habits to stop pollution by single-use plastics, take actions to face the effects of climate change and denounce the looting of marine species, many of them endemic.

The campaign "Protection of the oceans, seas and coasts of Mexico" will be disseminated nationally through radio, television, written press, outdoors, websites and social networks. So I hope that all the people who get to read this, and who have the possibility to help and participate, do so and join all of us. The more people we are within this project, the greater the change, achievement and protection.

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mautadite · 4 years

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june book round up

18 books this month! this is late because i just couldn’t find the time to sit down and write it but it’s finally here! and i completed my reading challenge! whoo! mostly e-books and audiobooks once again, and also a good few arcs. (i’m still so proud to be able to say that lol.)

the 7 1/2 deaths of evelyn hardcastle - stuart turton ⭐️⭐️⭐️ a murder mystery/thriller that takes place in the midst of a house party. kind of a groundhog day thing; the same day repeats over and over, and one of the guests wakes up in the body of a different guest EVERY day, and will do so until he solves the mystery. this was one of the cleverest books i’ve ever read, seeing everything come together was so good. but the last reveal left me kinda like... was THAT the point of all of this?? also one part of this book is grossly fatphobic.

breeze of a spring evening and other stories - yu dafu ⭐️⭐️⭐️ collection of short stories written and set in 1920s china/japan. there was a lot of examination of men’s desire towards younger women which bored me. but the writing was good, and i really enjoyed when the writer talked about being chinese and living in japan; that feeling of isolation of loss of self and country,

her lady’s honor - renee dahlia ⭐️⭐️ first arc of the month! historical f/f romance set after wwi. one character is a vet (in both senses of the word, she served as an animal doctor during the war) and the other is the daughter of the first character’s old captain. i wanted to like this a lot more than i did but the writing was dull, needed a better edit, and the structure/plot was just all over the place. the characters were fine, but not hugely compelling, and i didn’t fall in love with their romance.

his cocky cellist - cole mccade ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ really good m/m romance about a cellist/masseur and a young billionaire who end up becoming entangled. fictional billionaires are the only good ones. this had really pretty prose (sometimes a liiiiiiiiiiiittle bit purple), great characters, great chemistry, and just a lovely romance overall.

his cocky valet: after story - cole mmcade ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ cute coda to the first book in the series. a HEA in a way that works for these specific characters.

night owls and summer skies - rebecca sullivan ⭐️⭐️ another arc, another book i sadly didn’t enjoy much. this is ya f/f, about a girl who is sent unwillingly to the camp that she attended in childhood. the bare bones of the writing was fine, but it tried to be a romantic comedy in ways that just didn’t work. a lot of the humour was a total miss. and the book dealt a lot with bullying, while also letting the love interest get away with some truly shitty stuff.

arms wide open - donna jay ⭐️⭐️⭐️ contemporary f/f romance about a married couple going through some rough patches, who decide to try to spice things up by inviting a third person into their bed. it was cute, not spectacular. while i liked the characters a lot, because the book opened with them already in love (having problems, but never OUT of love) this book was missing what i love about most romances: the falling in love bit!

my heart’s in the highlands - amy hoff ⭐️⭐️⭐️ another arc and oh man this is an extremely generous rating for a book that really wasn’t that good, but hit the spot for me in specific ways. it’s historical f/f time travel romance about a woman from the 19th century who travels back to the 13th century and falls in love with a gruff highlander warrior woman. this is not very well written, has so many unexplained plot points, (how did a woman from the 19th century build a time machine? none of our damned business) didn’t seem too concerned with historical fidelity, and had some dubcon, which, bleh. but i still REALLY liked parts of this. i’m just so weak for historical f/f romance.

when all the world sleeps - j.a. rock and lisa henry ⭐️⭐️⭐️ contemporary m/m romance between a chronic sleepwalker who lives in fear of the things he does when he’s sleeping, and a cop. this was fine. sometimes sad and sweet, sometimes weird and overdone. the police character was fine most of the time, but he also reminded me of why i don’t like reading romances with cops. especially In These Times. every tiny abuse of power made me want to snap. the actually romance was good, but i’ve read better.

yellow jessamine - caitlin starling ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ another arc! fantasy sort of horror with some f/f leanings. really wonderful prose, AMAZING characters, and really lush, unsettling horror. i don’t read/enjoy a lot of horror but this was great. i adore complicated women so much

where the forest meets the stars - glendy vanderah ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on a genre scale i guess this is contemporary/mystery? a moving novel about a biologist (who’s a breast cancer survivor) who meets a little girl claiming to be an alien who comes from the stars. it didn’t go the way i was kind of expecting it to, and i enjoyed it. it had an m/f romance that i liked... mostly? there were some tropes i coulda done without, and it was really lazy in the way it addressed trauma.

silver ravens - jane fletcher ⭐️⭐️⭐️ yet another arc! i really enjoyed fletcher’s celaeno series so i was excited to be approved for this f/f fantasy/adventure novel. an out-of-work IT professional is swept into fairy world with fae and mystery and intrigues aplenty, and a mercenary captain she falls for. the writing was fine, but some of the world building really bugged me, and there wasn’t enough romance imo.

second nature - jae ⭐️⭐️⭐️ f/f paranormal romance about a writer who’s begun to have strange dreams about a society of animal shifters, and the liger shifter who’s been tasked with finding her, and if need be, killing her. this could have been a great book (i especially really liked the characters and how they were described, and the plot) but the writer did one of the things i really hate: giving us the pov of the villain from the very beginning, letting us know his plans, motivations, EVERYTHING. it felt like we spent the entire book waiting for the protags to catch up, and it just wasn’t entertaining.

dragonoak books 2-3 - sam farren ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the last two books in the dragonoak series, an f/f high fantasy series. they were too long, the plot was shaky, and there were some irksome bits but holy crap, i loved these books so much. SO MUCH. they have some of my very favourite characters and tropes EVER. lots of queer ladies, lots of trans characters, necromancy, batles, found families, friendships, damaged characters, REALLY EXCELLENT ROMANCE.. the book had flaws aplenty but i’m ready to forgive them all. (

when i was you - minka kent ⭐️⭐️⭐️ i don’t usually read thrillers, but i decided to try this out on a whim after seeing the cover and it was... fine. it helped that i didn’t read the blurb, bc that meant i had no idea where it was going. after the first huge twist it did become kinda meh tho.

the hole - hye-young pyun ⭐️⭐️⭐️ psychological horror about a man who survives the car cash that killed his wife. he ends up paralysed, and is living with his mother in law, and one day he looks out the window and sees her digging holes in the garden. this was an EXTREMELY slow book. it took ages for anything to really happen. there were a lot of flashbacks and internal monologuing. the absolute best part of this book came at almost the end, where there was a big sorta revelation and the writing became really crisp and cutting and just really good. it had a really fitting end.

the silvers - j.a. rock ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ m/m sci-fi romance. humans are in search of water for earth, which is running out. they come across intelligent life on a new planet: a race of people called silvers. the captain of the mission and one of the silvers develop a close relationship... this was really good; i loved what it had to say about humanity and nature and the ways we can and do hurt each other. very interesting, i don’t think i’ve ever read anything like it.

and that’s it for june! i ended up reading a fair few things out of my usual comfort zone. for july, i think i’m going back to a majority romance; i’ve missed that. currently reading to have loved and lost.

#book talk #long post

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nobilityxobliges · 5 years

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- LFRP: Miroir Fae’el

The Basics ♦–––

Age: 28 years old (A Realm Reborn) > 36 years old (Shadowbringers)

Birthday: 19th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon (July 19th)

Race: Au Ra, Raen

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Demisexual (Heteroromantic)

Marital Status: Single

Physical Appearance ♦–––

Hair: Light blonde hair with navy streaks that ends at her hips. Often seen either curled with straight bangs resting above her eyes, or straight with two strands framing her face.

Eyes: Her left eye is pink and the right violet, with lavender colored limbal rings

Height: Four fulms and 9 ilms tall

Build: She has a fairly lithe build, though is surprisingly muscular for how she appears.

Distinguishing Marks: Deep scars on her shoulder and mid-section

Common Accessories: Aetheryte earrings, a blue ring, occasionally an eye bandage though she’s able to see fine.

Personal ♦–––

Profession: Adventurer, Astrologian

Hobbies: Gardening, reading, weaving

Languages: Eorzean/Common, Hingan, Doman

Residence: Currently resides within the mansion her free company owns in the Lavender Beds in Gridania

Birthplace: Ul’Dah

Religion: She believes in the Twelve however doesn’t practice religion

Patron Deity: Thaliak

Fears: Death in any form, especially that of her sister or father.

Relationships ♦–––

Spouse: [ N/A ]

Children: [ N/A ]

Parents: Ulim Fae’el [ Father ], Roza Fae’el (neé Oronir) [ Mother ]

Siblings: Meron Fae’el [ Brother ], Asana Fae’el [ Sister ]

Other Relatives: [ N/A ]

Pets: Arima [ Dwarf Rabbit ], Xia [ Black Cat ]

Traits ♦–––

* Bold your character’s answer.

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between / Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

Additional information ♦–––

Smoking Habit: Non-existant. Drugs: Refuses to try any form. Alcohol: Imbibes frequently. While just not often to be considered an alcoholic, no one who’s met her will say it’s rare in any form to see her without having a drink of some form. She is, however, known to hold her alcohol very well.

RP Hooks ♦–––

Fortune Telling: Miroir is an astrologian, and while she prefers to research stars, she’s always willing to try her hand at using her cards for a reading!

Healing Hand: Get into a scuffle, or need some other form of healing? Miroir is always willing to assist wherever and whenever she can, free of charge! She’s also available to assist in fights, be it a dungeon or what have you.

Curiosity: She’s very curious, always researching whatever she doesn’t know about simply to learn about it. Have an interesting accessory? Perform a curious job? She’ll want to learn more!

Training Partner: Miroir is always quite a bit restless, and while she loves to battle, she’s not the type to go searching for a fight. She’d be more than happy to practice training with people however! A well seasoned Red Mage, Dancer and Astrologian primarily. Wish to practice your battle skills?

OOC Information ♦–––

Fast food worker hoping to get into animation or computer science as a career!

21 years of age and in the Atlantic time zone (AST)

Okay with most types of roleplay with the exception of anything sexual! (See Miroir’s sexuality)

Feel free to message me about just dungeon running in-game, doesn’t even have to be for roleplay purposes! I have to level all classes with the exception of Red Mage and Dancer so I’m always down! Please be patient with me because most of the time I’m still learning classes...

I’m fairly new with roleplaying on Tumblr as well so any advice might help! I also haven’t roleplayed in-game either but it’s something I’d like to try.

Contact Information ♦–––

In-Game: Miroir Fae’el (Cactuar - but willing to jump between worlds!)

Discord: Senfronia#0769

I’m trying to be more active on Tumblr than I have been, and I should get notifications on my phone when I’m messaged so feel free to just send a message as well!

#ff14 #ffxiv #roleplay #cactuar rp #aether rp #cactuar server #ffxiv cactuar

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Boomtown: Chapter 11 - A Radical City

This is a journal of my adventures at the festival called Boomtown Fair. Everything written here could only happen thanks to the amazing cast and crew that make this festival so special.

This year I wasn’t actually able to attend the festival myself as I was moving house that very weekend. However, due to the amazing pre-festival augmented reality puzzles set by the crew, as well as the involvement with the brilliant members of the Boomtown Storyline Facebook group, I was able to get rather involved without even having to make the journey down. Thanks to everyone for making me feel like I took part this year. I have so many people to thank for this year I’ve put some credits at the bottom of this post.

Prologue And so the world was changed forever, and yet still hauntingly familiar! The mighty Bang Hai Corporation was toppled in the end by its own Machine that could not be stopped! The long lost forgotten son of the City returned to expose the truth behind all the wrongs that had been done, many in his own name…. Nicholas Boom! BHI were exposed to have been behind not only the dictatorships of the past but also the Revolution itself! The Masked mandroid just another link in the multifaceted chain that had held the city to ransom for so many years.

Old man Boom returned to a city changed beyond recognition from his own time and now belonging to a new generation, a new world far removed from all he had ever known. With the CEO and his henchmen scurrying into the shadows and the people free once again to decide their own destiny his work here was done, and as mysteriously as he came, so he disappeared once more into the mists of time.

For the citizens of Boomtown, society carried on much as it ever had, infrastructure and economy continued to function… all seemed as usual, even a little smoother than usual if anything! But all now under the ever watchful eye of AMI; Advanced Machine Intelligence. The entity at the heart or perhaps more fittingly the brain centre of the great Machine set in motion by the BHI Corporation who claimed it could never be stopped!

Now omnipresent in all systems, AMI is everywhere. Though life seems to be going on as normal, strange new ecosystems are erupting from the Relic that was formerly the Bang Hai Towers corporate epicentre... The Sector 6 reactor has gone into meltdown creating an exclusion zone in Area 404 that no one has been able to enter... her stark warnings of environmental consequences, however, are beginning to come true as the impacts of years of corporate control and resource exploitation begin to emerge and we find ourselves in a world teetering on the edge of monumental change!

Thought the sands of time run thin, there is still time to diver the inevitable and save the city from this legacy of free-market consumerism, the truth is out there, however difficult to face and the solutions we seek must be found within ourselves as much as the crowded streets and suburban sprawl of the now infamous 12 districts of the city. Who will save us? No one but ourselves! The time is now to become a player in the game of survival and the most urgent and epic chapter in history. We must become the change we seek!

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Hacker’s Log: Codename Greyhound One

28th of June 2019 Mr. Bliss has been sticking up posters in other citys in the UK linking to his website MrBliss.Guru - This site advertises treatments, events, apparel and something called the ‘Premium Cloud’. The site also links to his Instagram page @MrBlissOfficial - The website allows you to claim a free ‘Audio Treatment’ - This seemed to be a mindfullness audio recording. The recording is interrupted halfway through though by another Hacker Cell telling us “You are being distracted. Find us.”

29th of June Bliss’s Signeture Series T-Shirts are already selling like hotcakes despite costing £432 each. People posing in them on Instagram are being reposted by Bliss and told they have joined The Elite on #listofbliss

3rd of July We have been investigating the OneCor corporation who are opening a Superstore on the location of the Bang-Hai Technology Showroom. They are run by a man named Gordon Romance and you can find them at the website http://onecor.ai/

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6th of July Hacker Cell breached OneCor website with the message “w3 c u do u c us”

7th of July Hacker message via OneCor Website breach again “u r g3tting quick3r”

8th of July Another OneCor security breach decorded, this time suggesting that Black Hats are better than White Shirts…. Or rather Hackers are better than The Bliss Elite. Another request for us to find the other Hacker Cell. Further research suggests possible 3rd cell of hackers named We Are Red Stars aka WARS who tussled with Gordon Romance at the Brighton TedX Talks. OneCor’s social media accounts seem to be run by someone called Sally ‘Head of People’. Given our previous experiences I can only assume that this may be replacing the Bang-Hai People Department which dealt in Android Replicas. Various people in our cell are convinced that Sally herself is an AI or Android replica of someone’s dead wife after further inspection of the OneCor site and Social Media Feeds.

10th of July More hacks against OneCor. Meanwhile, our own cell’s leader, Mark, has fallen down the rabbit hole with his tin foil hat and is ranting about Metaphysics. Despite all this he has still found time to piece together the clues Mr. Bliss has been feeding us via Instagram for the past few weeks. Each post has been a clue and each image a piece of the puzzle. Mark’s ability to put it all together has inspired us all and our group is now a buzz with activity once it was found out that the clues lead to unlocking the Premium Cloud area of the Bliss website. Since this eureka moment we have had a mass influx of recruits, although an apparent black market in Premium Bliss codes is now emerging.

On the Twitter front, a new account has appeared run by a person calling himself Mad John. I have logged his full feed for your convenience.

11th of July We have intercepted a transmission from Boomtown Radio’s ‘Downtown Til Dawn’ Show. This transmission seems to feature not only someone who could be Mad John, people talking about Alien abductions, but also a broadcast from the other Hacker Cell. This includes the message “We are nameless. We claim no district. You are being distracted. You play your little games unaware you are pawns. Perhaps some of you will reach the other side, become queens, you hear us, now, find us.”

https://soundcloud.com/downtown-till-dawn

12th of July Hacker Symbol seen broadcast over the Boomtown News Channel broadcast regarding OneCor. Meanwhile the OneCor website continues to be attacked.

13th of July Talk is spreading amongst our group in regards to the possible alien abductions and the influence of the Alien Spaceship Arcadia. We have been re-analysing some drone footage I brought back with me from the future.

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In other news the Bliss Premium Cloud access has now been closed and only those that have had already solved the puzzle and have downloaded the access voucher will now be part of it.

15th of July Ivory Towers Academy is a new university based in the Town Centre and it seems they are accepting students for the new term.

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Their website can be found at: http://ivorytowersacademy.com/

Meanwhile we are working on hacking their emails and have breached several accounts already. The first of those accounts were for Boris Umklauten & Harold Derringer, two former Bang-Hai Industries (BHI) Weapons Dealers who both seemed rather inept on top of being generally terrible people. Next up was Vice Chancellor Barbara Horowitz, former BHI Public Relations Officer and former Daily Rag Journalist. She had recently been championing the controversial and challenging Ecological Report by Dr. Margery Grint published by the Academy. Grint was the next on our hitlist and we were soon in her account as well, before turning our sights on the remainder of the staff list. Monitoring these accounts should give us the edge we need in the city. Knowledge is key!

16th of July The IT Technician from Ivory Towers “Fit Steph” is on to us and has initiated a password reset for all email accounts. One theory had been that she was with the hackers given the ‘Acc3ss D3nied’ message we had been getting when trying to breach her account. If she was working with the hackers then why would she be opposing us though? This may require more research. In addition we are working on accessing accounts for the rest of the faculty staff, students and researchers.

19th of July Villa Avarice appear to have launched a new website at https://villaavarice.com/ - There appears to be a hidden area of the site that allows you to enter a ‘Booking Reference’ - We are keeping our eyes out for any leads on this and squeezing Villa Staff and Bliss on any information they may have in regards to bookings via social media channels. We have intercepted chatter on all channels regarding a ‘No Tomorrow Conference’ - This is planned to be taking place on the weekend of the annual Fair and will involve talks on the future and the environment. Dr. Margery Grint, Mr Bliss and even Gordon Romance are all said to be in attendance.

22nd of July We are seeing more and more links and mentions to the game of chess and some hints towards metaphysics. Our head researcher Mark Jefford has been looking into these matters further.

29th of July The family by the name of ‘The Hawkmauls’ seem to be rather active at present with Xander Hawkmaul doing deals with Mr Bliss and possibly OneCor and Jewels Hawkmaul now giving a talk at the No Tomorrow Conference. We believe this line of inquiry to be a red herring but will be monitoring the matter regardless.

31st of July Mad John has finally cracked the hard drive he’s been trying to get into for the last few weeks. It sounds like this data could prove to be a valuable resource. Not only has he decoded the data but he’s managing to stream it all right to us via Virtual Reality. Entering this virtual realm offers us a series of paths and choices that include some kind of echoes across time of events from Boomtown’s history and future. AMI’s consciousness appears to be part of this virtual realm and she appears to be questioning her own existence asking us “WHO AM I?” One set of paths seems to be related to Mark’s Metatron theory and the other path seems to be some kind of Geodesic Dome. Myself and the other Cybernauts plan to explore this further and map out the latest part of Boomtown’s virtual realm.

In parallel to the release of this data AMI herself has released a new version of her phone based App that allows us to interact with her further.

“Hi I'm AMI! And I'll be your guide to the best Boomtown yet! But before I can do that, I just need to ask a few questions then I can offer you suggestions on the venues I think you'll enjoy most! Don't worry if your mood changes, you can update your taste anytime!”

She then proceeded to ask us a series of questions of our tastes and preferences to expand on the data we had provided her with the previous year. Of course those who had already had their brains scanned and uploaded were only required to re-synchronise their brain patterns with the system. The questions were varied ranging from musical taste to (interestingly enough) sacred geometry. With your answers to these questions AMI began to get to know us better and recommend places to go that we may enjoy during the Fair.

4th of August A new set of instructions have been received from the other hacker cell. As always we have decoded it from the base code and it seems to say “find us / t3ll th3m / s s3nt m3” - Given the email signatures seen during our account hack we can only imagine S to be Fit Steph from Ivory Towers or alternatively Sally from OneCor People.

5th of August We have intercepted an email to Dr Grint that includes a Villa Avarice booking reference. We have used this to steal her access ticket for an exclusive session with Greta L’Gover and Beni Benson. This should get us into the Villa with ease and allow us to infiltrate further. The Villa’s IT Security Firm were rather quick to respond to our hack though and shut down the Booking Site soon after we stole the tickets.

Meanwhile the Thomas Crook Trading Company in Old Town have announced they are now focusing in the Soil Trade.

“At Thomas Crooks Top Soil Traders we have only the Finest Growth powder going, we don't artificial anything especially Intelligence (AMI), all our soil is naturally inseminated to provide only the most fertile soil in town!!! Dream of those prize winning turnips, dream no more.”

Over in Paradise Heights however there is the continuing discussion regarding becoming ‘A Swan’. In fact there seems to be heavy references to these ‘Swans’ everywhere including the Bliss ‘Signeture’ T-Shirts and something about a Cygnet (Baby Swan). A new venue has appeared in the district by the name of Serpentine’s which seems to be Boomtown’s latest in a long line of Casino’s. I keep pointing out myself that these Swans may just be more snakes with feathers on them.

Those of us who had registered interest to become a OneCor Brand Ambassador on their website have now received invites to the opening of their new Boomtown Flagship Store opening in Metropolis.

Wednesday 7th of August - Early Opening A good few people are heading to the Fair today, especially around the area of Boomtown Springs. I sent out the following communication to all available agents.

“Calling all agents! This is Greyhound One. Your mission for Wednesday is to set up a forward base of operations in Boomtown ⛺ and obtain a copy of the Chapter 11 programme📗. Travel safely! 😎”

“Recieved. Over.” replied Joe quickly.

“We have operatives on the ground soon.” stated Richard.

“Rumour has it that our enemies may have manipulated the weather to make the mission more difficult but we will not be deterred.” declared Christopher.

“Received 4x4 Greyhound One. On-route, over.” Reese responded.

“Roger that. Enroute to location. Over.” Shea confirmed.

“Roger Greyhound one. We're on our way.” Eleanor chimed in.

“ETA 1 hour. Going dark until target located.” stated Mark.

“Roger that! We're in the field now, we'll keep an eye out for the mission packages” Arron finished on the comms checks.

By the evening we had bases and camps set up across a good section of the city already, all the way from Springs to Skylark and agents were out and about gathering intel. This included a sighting of the now illusive former Mayor of Boomtown, the AAA Badboy himself, Kaptin! Also Boomtown Springs were reporting that they had spotted AMI Built Androids in the area. Their intentions however seemed to be a mystery. The most interesting report however came in from Agent Reece at Area 404 of some kind of grand data assimilation process being tested.

Thursday 8th of August - Warm Up “Calling all agents. This is Greyhound One. You are to rendezvous with the rest of our cell tonight at 19:00 hours in Copper County for your briefing. 🤠Once there you will be able to obtain the booze as required. 🍻

In addition, following yesterday's false alarm, make sure you keep an eye out for Thursday's issue of the Daily Rag Newspaper. 📰 Rob Boggins has promised us some juicy ‘goss’ that may give us some helpful pointers.”

When I did receive my copy of The Daily Rag Newspaper from Agent Jones this morning, they were running with the headline “BOOMTOWN HAS NO FUTURE...unless the decade long web of lies and conspiracies can be unravelled states AMI” - If anything sounded like a new mission to follow, this was it.

This evening’s rendezvous seemed to go very well and without too much of a hitch even though the weather gave it the odd threat. Our agents from all over Boomtown swapped their intel and built themselves a solid plan to unravel all the conspiracies that were laid out before us.

Friday 9th of August - Grand opening of the Fair “Calling all Agents. This is Greyhound One. Following last night's briefing in Copper County 🤠, our first mission for today is to observe the Tree Planting ceremony and infiltrate the No Tomorrow conference at Paradise Heights. 🌲🦆 The Access AMI network is scheduled to be activated later today. If you have any problems with it please visit The Daily Rag uptown or the Access AMI shop in Metropolis. 📲 www.accessami.com Together we can untangle this mess and save Boomtown's Future!”

My message was sent out from my end, but Agent Buttercup reported extreme communication difficulties, suspecting a network jamming operation. We carried on with the plan anyway and managed to amass a decent sized presence of agents at the Tree Planting Ceremony. The planting seemed to be a grand affair with all the high and mighty of Paradise Heights attending...and one or too suspicious looking characters.

AMI herself soon chimed in with her own message, seemingly confirming the Daily Rag’s report that she required us to investigate things further in order to sate her curiosity. "Learning about you has been such fun, will you help me learn about others?" she asked us. This seemed to be our opportunity to keep tabs on AMI and maybe even get her under control to make sure she didn’t end up destroying us all “I knew you'd help!” she said happily “I've updated your map with points to investigate, tap on any DISTRICT to learn more, you should look out for Scan Points.”

The Scan Points are divided across the 6 districts she wants us to investigate and AM will be tracking our progress closely. We can only hope that this was the correct course of action for the good of the city.

AMI seems as interested in the No Tomorrow Conference as we are “The No Tomorrow Conference is taking place this weekend in Paradise Heights, I want to learn more about their ideas. I need you to go for me, but first you’ll need to become a VIP Member, they won’t speak to just anyone.”

Thankfully a good few of our top Agents have already joined Bliss’s Premium and Elite on the run up to the fair so this has proved to be an easy in for us at Paradise Heights. Our agents are currently reporting back all kinds of goings on there from dodgy card games, to Orapple Trees and possible secret vaults. Sadly, the No Tomorrow Conference has turned out to be less about helping the planet and more about the rich helping themselves to exploit the situation for their own benefit. I’m not sure how AMI is going to take this kind of behavior but we have submitted the data anyway.

On the other side of the wealth spectrum is Oldtown and AMI messaged us to check in and make sure they are okay “Oldtown has experienced widespread Crop Failure causing severe shortages denying the essential nutrients your biologically-restricted forms require. This must cause Citizens great distress! I need you to research possible causes.”

Oldtown is somewhere to be careful, even with the best intentions the denizens of Oldtown wouldn’t take kindly to us working with AMI. The residents already seem to carrying out their own investigations on the soil problem. Crop failure was the last thing they needed after the decimation of their fish supply the year previous. From our analysis performed so far it seems the soil at Mayfair Meadows is of much better quality. The difference is so stark we believe that the Oldtown soil may have been deliberately poisoned. Could it be due to illegal waste dumping? Is it radiation from the Sector 6 meltdown? Or is it due to the increasingly warm climate? This needs more research from all agents. Maybe AMI can crunch all the data we were submitting from our soil analysis and come through with a plan to save us and the crops? More grave news from oldtown is that it’s not only the fish that are disappearing, the bees of Oldtown are nearly extinct as well! AMI seemed as frustrated by this as we were “At the closing ceremony of last year's Fair, I warned that Citizens and by extension The City itself, had no future if they continued their current path of wastefulness and excess. I'm not sure they're taking My Warning seriously.”

In the centre of Boomtown itself the Boomtown Bobbies are a shadow of their former selves, with AMI herself now in charge of crime and punishment they seem to be nothing but dysfunctional pawns. The younger officers now seem to be running the station and the Superintendant has been jailed for corruption. They are currently looking for both us and the other hacker cells but we are still proving to be our usual elusive selves. We have managed to discover that they have an informant by the code name of Timbers keeping an eye on the pirates of Old Town so we may need to minimise the amount that we tell the pirates about our own activities at present. They also seem to be investigating the ongoing pyramid scheme being run by Paradise Heights. It may be that we have a lot more to uncover in The Heights.

Agents sent to the Ivory Towers Academy in the town centre have managed to locate a copy of Dr. Margery Grint’s Ecological Report which has proved for grim reading. The report says that we are all heading along the path to an extinction level event if we carry on as we are. It is just as AMI had warned us!

THE EFFECTS OF RESOURCE DEPLETION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COLLAPSE WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ON THE CITY AND ITS SURROUNDING ENVIRONS WITH SOIL EROSION, INSECT DEPLETION AND OTHER CONSEQUENCES ALREADY VISIBLE AND IN PUBLIC AWARENESS. THE FACT THE PUBLIC SEEM TO BE RESPONDING BY SUNBATHING AND ADOPTING MORE FASHIONS SHOULD BE OF CONCERN. THE BIGGEST THREAT TO HUMAN SURVIVAL IS INDIFFERENCE AT THIS POINT.

Scanning through my Twitter feeds this afternoon it seems like my friend and colleague Mark Jefford has somehow got in too deep already and was running for Mayor!

“Decided I'm running for mayor against boggins someone needs to uphold the free press, and I @BogginsRob is the man to keep the press fair. #boomtownrag #jeffordformayor @BoomtownFair” - @markjefford

Thinking it may be more than helpful to be friends with the mayor of the town for a second time, as it was knowing Mayor José, I decided to give Jefford my full support.

As the day draws on however things are taking bit of a bumpy turn weather-wise and venues Downtown have begun to close and campsites are being battered and blown. Watching the weather system progress I have sent out a warning signal.

“Greyhound One to all agents! This is not a drill! Please fully peg down your tents, make sure you're wearing appropriate clothing and stay safe. We're in for a bumpy ride. Bunker down if you need to. See you on the flip side! 🌬️💨⛺”

With nothing left to do until the storm passes I have been reading through the day’s newspaper, becoming further intrigued with the mysteries that surround Area 404. This is definitely somewhere I need to go and check out for myself soon.

Saturday 10th of August - Day 2 “This is Greyhound One calling all agents. Everyone here hopes you and your camps survived the night okay. Remember to see a Campsite Hub if you're really struggling. ⛺

By now most of you seem to be progressing rather well. Remember you can track your progress at: www.accessami.com 🙋🏼‍♀️

We are hearing strange reports of some kind of process of assimilation going on across the city and increased trade in soil. For further details please consult AMI or the Daily Rag Newspaper. We need to get to the bottom of this! 📰

Other goings on today include our Ent friends 🌲 marching from DSTRKT 5 and the continuation of the No Tomorrow Conference. Try and find out all you can. Good luck! 🕵️”

Looking through my reports today it seems that the state of the soil trade is still a very hot topic and the word ‘Signet’ keeps seeming to crop up. My oddest report recieved today seems to be that one of our agents seems to have discovered that Gordon Romance is wearing black underwear today...how romantic. This mornings Daily Rag stills seems to suggest that we may be facing AMI’s wrath if we don’t managed to sort out this mess.

We have been contacted by the other hacker groups requesting that we obtain a letter addressed to Stephanie Bartlett aka ‘Fit Steph’. This was retrieved by one of our top agents who has managed to steal it from the Postal Posse for us to take back to the hacker’s den near Metropolis. The letter contained one of various documents are team has managed to ‘retrieve’ today. The documents found so far seems to suggest that AMI was an obsession of Rothchild that had been based on an actual person. A lost love maybe? Or possibly a family member? Whoever it was, it seems that the machine was no where near to being ready or stable when it was switched on. In addition it appeared that our very own intel source, Mad John, may in fact be one of the chief scientists that had worked on her.

Ready or not, AMI’s instructions continued regardless as she has asked us to investigate downtown Metropolis “Metropolis is the hub of advancement, home to The City's most innovative minds. Those citizens were daring enough to build me! I need you to explore their Solutions”

These solutions seem to be various technological and media advancements, but the most interesting of these at present is a product called Zoil. Zoil was OneCor’s brand new and improved version of soil. It is being pitched as being Smart, Clean and Fast. This ‘Smart Soil’ is promised to be able to alleviate all of Oldtowns problems with their crops...at a price of course. The first step is always getting people hooked though so OneCor are currently giving away free samples at their newly opened flagship store.

While in the neighbourhood our agents have also managed to snatch up some blueprints (from an undisclosed location) for some kind of dome that appears to be able to house a large (and possibly last) tree.

By this afternoon Jefford and Boggins had buried the hatchet and announced that they are now joining forces.

“Campaign update: following some hard negotiation @markjefford has agreed to join the campaign for human leadership! He will be #bogginsformayor's running mate and Deputy Mayor in waiting. Cannot wait to stop the machine Mark, welcome to the team! @BoomtownFair #Boomtownch11” - @BogginsRob

On a side note, as this was happening our investigations had uncovered new information from Boomtown’s past. A Professor Ostrovasky had managed to invent a perpetual motion machine which could mean infinite green energy for all. This had resulted in the machine being sabotaged by the Croaker Family and the untimely death of the Professor by order of ‘The Signet Group’ as the potential of the machine would have eaten into the groups profits. This same family seemed to still be active in Paradise Heights to this day and as to the Signet Group...could this be related to the Swans somehow? This is leading to a lot of concerns being raised in our cell as Mark Jefford now seemed to be sporting his very own sparkling swan badge. Has Mark turned to the dark side?

We have had a few possible sightings of Mad John in old town but have had no confirmation as of yet. He seems to be as elusive as Nicolas Boom himself. Our eyes are still peeled though and we have not given up the chase!

Sunday 11th of August - Day 3 “Calling all agents. This is Greyhound One. This is your final mission!

You are our last hope to stop AMIgeddon! We must reach 100% completion or this could be the end of everything! All available personnel are requested to meet at 23:50 hours tonight at Muster Point A Relic 🌱🌿 or alternatively Muster Point B Nucleus!! ☢️ Once gathered the fate of our mission will be revealed.

In the meantime, our sources are confirming that it is indeed that most tumultuous time of the Fair today which some call 'I can't believe it's Sunday already'. You may be wondering what happened? Is that dirt or a bruise? Are you in to deep? Are you trying to keep up above in your head instead of going under? Can we make it to 100% completion? Will Boggins and Jefford take over the town? What are the swans up to? Have they come to eat all your bread? What shall we do with a drunken sailor? Is this too many questions? Should we just Ask AMI? Only Smarties have the answer!

Quest like there is No Tomorrow because Monday just doesn't count!

See you all at the debrief. Greyhound One out.”

Sunday has been mostly for us to tie up all our loose ends and for Boggins and Jefford to officially launch their mayoral campaign.

Meanwhile Agent Wriggly is on the case and has been reporting from inside AMI herself. AMI’s data collection continued throughout the day although we are still unsure about what she may do when she finally assimilates all the data she needs.

Over in Paradise Heights intrigue and robbery has been taking place. Reports are still coming in of secret meetings of the Cygnet group who appear to be planning on destroying the environment for profit and then building a dome for themselves to survive in while the rest of us die out. We have also found our that the Mr. Bliss Signeture Series Bliss Tees are actually made out of radioactive material and are designed to poison everyone that has joined the #listofbliss . Thankfully one of our key agents has managed to obtain covert video evidence of this so it is a matter we may be taking matters further. There has been suggestion that Mark Jefford may be heavily involved in this plot but he vehemently denies the matter and has declared it to be nothing more than pre-election slander.

Thankfully this afternoon, a heroic group that call themselves the Boomtown Bandits took it onto themselves to raid Villa Avarice’s Vault and steal a large amount of gold which should hopefully delay the construction of the dome and give us a bit more time to prepare ourselves for the possible apocalypse brought on by these machinations of the upper classes. The rumor is that these resources have now been liquidised and are to be redistributed via our hacker cells to fund the ongoing ‘Digital Revolution’. The Boomtown Bobbies are investigating the matter and the robbers are currently at large.

By the time the clock hit 18:36 today we had managed to acquire all the data AMI had requested with the group known as ‘This Thing We Call Jam’ managed to upload the final code.

AMI has been processing all the information obtained so far and has been attempting to finish acquiring data on each and every citizen in the city. We have been watching this progress and I even saw a flash of my own face come up on AMI’s citywide displays as she assimilated all the data available on each citizen.

We watched as the progress bars snuck along further and further as each citizens data went through the machine but then as the progress bar hit 99.99% completion it stopped seemingly with one citizens data still being missing. AMI’s displeasure was obvious and she seemed to go into a fit of rage over the missing data.

“FIND ME THE ONE!” she declared. And with that, a new mission and objective was born.

Back to the Future Back in the hazy future of DSTRKT 5 the apocalypse has already happened. Domes have been built, inhabited and now house nothing but Misty Technicolor Memories. The last tree stands in the centre, worshipped by the survivors under the guise of the Church of Noctua. Another faction seems to have emerged however under the Paradoxigalz, followers of the two faced goddess AMI IMA.

Two paths now lay before us and we must choose.

Th3 City is yours.

To be continued….

With thanks to…

Boomtown The Theatrical Team Dank Parish Martin Coat Boomtown Bobbies Mark Jefford for the creation of the Boomtown Storyline Facebook Group Everyone in the group!!!! Lucious Tarquinius for his excellent investigations Dr. Evangeline Streek Everyone who sent me a Daily Rag! The Hawkmauls Colin Eleanor Brown Will Hartley Agent Reece Markus & The Boomtown Bandits Gordon Romance and OneCor

And I can’t thank Boomtown enough for sneaking me onto the big screens for the finale and then into the Official After Video. For someone that couldn’t attend in person this year I really feel like I took part in the chapter! Love and good vibes to you all!

The adventure will continue at Halloween as we explore the mysterious that is the radioactive zone of Area 404.

#Boomtown #Boomtown Fair #Boomtown Festival #Immersive Theatre #Augmented Reality

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Let’s start at the beginning (or another cool title if I think of one):

Chapter 1

It’s an oppressively hot July day in Philadelphia and my friend Cara and I are in my parents’ backyard, seeking refuge from the heat in the pool. We’ve both been traveling this summer and have a lot to catch up on--work, friends, diets we have read about and are considering trying for 24 hours and then quitting. But when the conversation turns to our love lives, as it inevitably does, we hit a lull. Not only are we both single, but we’ve both always been single. As in, never had a boyfriend or anything resembling a relationship. And I suspect with near certainty that we are experiencing similar dry spells, the kind that go on so long you begin to wonder if you’ll ever actually have sex again. We’re both 27 and, in our world, this lack of a romantic past makes us outliers. Almost all of our friends are in serious relationships; Cara has been a bridesmaid in more weddings than many people will attend in a lifetime and most weekends I’m a fifteenth wheel.

The two of us have spent countless hours lamenting our singlehood over takeout and true crime miniseries, but on this sweltering summer day, the tone is different. Instead of the usual “why us?” the question we asked each other was “why not us?” We’re both cute and fun and smart, we have years of therapy under our belts so we’re very in touch with ourselves, and we are generally down-ass bitches. (For the record, Cara is an absolute smokeshow, but she has no idea how beautiful she is, I just wanted that down on the record). Each of us is a great catch! So, like, why the fuck are we single?

I have to imagine this question is posed countless times every day in the greater Philadelphia area--even though my world is populated by couples, singles are everywhere, hopping from bar to sweaty bar, flooding intramural kickball leagues, and, most of all, frantically swiping left and right on dating apps. Like all singles my age, I am constantly bombarded with questions from family members about my relationship status. Am I putting myself out there? Am I projecting good energy? Am I staying open minded? Am I sure I’m not a lesbian? But none of those inquisitors has anything to actually offer me because in 2019, dating takes place on our phones where anonymity reigns and, for the most part, profile pictures are the deciding factor. It is a confusing landscape that offers little comfort to women in their mid (cough--late) twenties who are forced to contemplate things like egg viability and maternity leave long before we’re even ready to consider having our IUDs removed. Which is why on that July day in my parents’ backyard, Cara’s frustration-turned-motivation piqued my interest.

If you have ever been desperate enough (guilty) to search “how to find a boyfriend in Philly,” then you know there is a real dearth of useful information. Multiple publications have recommended smiling as you walk down the street as a way to meet people. Um, have you been to Philadelphia? So we want to go find the answers for ourselves, not only to seek our own romantic experiences, but also to help our fellow singles gain a foothold in this rocky terrain. It’s not not like Sex and the City...right?

2019: Dating in a Hellscape

I really can’t say for sure whether dating in 2019 is much worse than it was for previous generations, but I can confirm that it sucks. If my tone has not been clear thus far, let me say it in black and white: I hate dating apps. I genuinely believe that they work for some people, in fact I have friends who found their spouse on apps like Bumble and Hinge. But for me and others like me, they just don’t do the trick. Perhaps it’s the somewhat concerning level of anonymity, or maybe the fact that the internet encourages us to present an image of ourselves that isn’t exactly accurate. I, for one, rarely look as good as I do in my five best pictures, and I struggle to convey who I really am in a few short lines, opting to seem like a “cool girl” (see, eg. Gone Girl), rather than an anxious nerd who can rant about politics for hours on end and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Vanderpump Rules. The times I have actually attempted talking to guys on apps, I’ve been left with a bad taste in my mouth, feeling hollow from a modern-day simulation of a conversation. It feels forced and I feel phony.

So for those of us who can’t seem to connect on dating apps, what is left to try? I have been going to the bars in Philly for the better part of a decade, stomping the dangerously uneven pavement in uncomfortable heels, clad in too-small tops and ripped jeans that cost more than I could reasonably afford. I’ve joined intramural teams, writing classes, even a sketch comedy troupe for a very short stint, and here I am, still at square one, no wiser than when I started. Like so many others in this city, I am at a loss so, spurred on by my poolside conversation with Cara and emboldened by a near-willingness to give up completely and retire to a life on my couch watching The Office for the 19th time, I am going to get some answers.

The Plan (in beta, anyway)

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to do this thing. My overall goal is to take a research-based approach to love and dating as a whole in Philadelphia. This encompasses a lot and I’ll hopefully be able to narrow it down and find my voice somewhere along the way, but for now, here are a few things I’m thinking:

Bars: Philadelphia is known for its many distinct neighborhoods and the seemingly countless bars that line their streets. I want to go to as many as I can and see if the last remaining vestige of traditional analog dating has anything left to offer--can you really meet someone in a bar in 2019? I’ll try to find out.

Apps: Have I been missing the answer right in front of my nose the entire time? Maybe I’ve been too hasty in my dismissal of dating apps, or perhaps I just haven’t tried the right one. So, yeah, I’m going to swallow my pride and make profiles on all of them so I can report back to you.

Singles Events: I just groaned typing that, but I’m afraid I have to give it a shot. I know it sounds cheesy and very early-2000s, but if they wouldn’t still do them if singles events like speed dating never worked. Right?

Friends of Friends: Is it possible that the reason I haven’t found someone is that I’ve been too afraid to ask to be set up? Cue the nervous sweats because I’m going to ask my friends if they know anyone I might be interested in. Oh god, I’m lightheaded.

I will explore all of these methods and give an in-depth review of my experiences. I also want to go a step beyond meeting people to answer questions about intimacy, love, gut-feelings, and much more--which means first dates are up for grabs and I will try to come up with as many different date ideas as possible to see what works.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Since this is all still very nascent, I have a few things left to figure out; for example, how to go on a dating app without just closing my eyes and swiping left. As I ready myself to take a sledge hammer to my comfort zone, I’ll follow up with a little more about myself, what I’m looking for, and why the fuck I’m putting myself through this. In the meantime, send me all of your questions, ideas, feedback, and more. If there’s a particular activity or place or tactic you’d like to see me try, I’ll do it (within a modicum of reason). As I can only give you one straight single woman’s perspective, I plan on dragging my friends into this, so don’t hesitate to ask questions I alone cannot answer. And even if you’re not single or not looking, just stick with me and, at the very least, you’re almost guaranteed to see me make a fool out of myself.

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Ten Years Gone - Chapter 3

I’m so sorry for taking SOOOOOO long. I hope it’s worth the wait. As always, special thanks for @callmethehunter for taking a look at it. Also, this is my first time trying to write actual smut so.. please don’t judge and enjoy XD. The scene is near the end of the chapter if you wanna skip it.

NSFW..

19th July 1965

The sun was already high in the sky when Madeline slowly opened her eyes and squinted. She turned away from the dull rays of sunshine. Snoring, Gina was still in a deep slumber, her brown locks of hair were scattered across her rough pillow. Madeline’s body ached from sleeping on the cheap mattress yet Gina seemed fine to her even though she was sleeping on the wooden floor. Maddie was jealous of how her cousin was able to live a happy simple life with very little resources. During her visits, she often felt needy and spoiled but it wasn’t Gina who made her feel that way, she just felt annoying to the family. Nevertheless, Gina could always convince her to come over no matter how determined Maddie was to never visit again. She sighed as she remembered that iit washer last day in Kidderminster. She wasn’t so sure about how she felt, she felt partly happy to return to her normal life in London but she was also disappointed with the boy she dreamt so much about.

Robert had been taking her on dates for two weeks but she didn’t seem to be very satisfied. She wondered if it was her fault, if she was the one who rhad unrealistic expectations. , She wanted an adventure, something extraordinary and all she got was lame, awkward, very normal dates. On the first date, he picked her up from her aunt’s house and they walked together to the library where they met. Together, they sat through a very bad literary night. A Poet after a poet, they weren’t well prepared for the night and it showed clearly on their faces and body language. Robert barely listened to a word, he kept his eyes on Madeline, studying her features. She was too much a critic to just enjoy his company, she took notes and tried to point out weaknesses. She was not pretending to be smart, but it was undeniable that she loved the attention. After that, they had dinner in a restaurant and that was the equivalent of somebody trying too hard. As they were eating, their conversations, annoyingly, revolved around their families rather than each other. She knew that it was unlikely for the first date to be significantly special, it just really bothered her that he was not able to prove her wrong. She was hoping to live a romantic, fictitious story and she was shocked by the boring reality.

The second and the third dates were terribly similar to their first one. Hours of shallow conversations did not go exactly well for both of them, and when it was time for the fourth date, they weren’t particularly excited.

That morning, the thought of standing him up was slightly appealing to her but when she told her cousin about what she was thinking, Gina talked some sense into her. She convinced her that she was still able to turn things around, to add a twist to her story. Maddie didn’t really believe that she could do that, she was a fan of giving up as soon as things got out of her comfort zone, she was scared of stepping out of it while she knew that the best memories she had were when she took that terrifying step.

Under the heat of the sun, Gina took the city girl from one shop to another to buy cheap swimsuits and sweet sundresses. As the heat faded away, the two girls were practically running back home. Madeline quickly looked up at the colourful sky as they waited for a car to pass, the sun granting her back the charm that she had come to the town with, while it slowly disappeared under the horizon.

In the worn out, wooden attic-room, Maddie put on a floral off-white sundress and matched it with flat sandals. She heard the doorbell as Gina put some makeup on her, immediately cursing Robert for being so punctual

“Wait, I’ll invite him in and I’ll come up and finish-“The cousin said with a hurry before Madeline interrupted her.

“No no no, I’ll just –“ she grabbed a tissue and wiped away her half-finished makeup “How ugly do I look?” She grinned, raising her eyebrows.

Gina hid her face with her hands in disappointment and let out a tired sigh “ God!! Ahhh, Maddie, I hate you”

“I’ll get it!!” Maddie shouted to her aunt who was waiting for a chance to meet that library boy that was the centre of every recent conversation. “How ugly do I look?” She repeated to her cousin.

“Bearable” Gina said with a smirk that showed a hint of admiration.

“Good enough, now honey, wish me luck” Madeline kissed her cousin on the cheek. Grabbing her bag, she quickly ran downstairs to meet her date who was still at door. Almost breathless, she opened the door with a smile, her hair braided to the side. He was crouching as he waited for her, his golden curls falling forward on his face, fondling the petals of a flower that rested near the flowerpot they kept in the front porch. Robert quickly stood up when he saw his date. Gazing at her, lost, he scratched his head.

“Hi, there! I.. uhhh.. I’ve always wanted to grow this kind of flowers on our porch.. my mother .. she never really liked them” he stuttered.

“ What kind of mother likes the same things as her 17 year-olds, I’m not really surprised..” She paused, “But I find it strange that your mother isn’t just happy to see you running after flowers and not .. y’know.. whatever 17 year-olds like these days” Madeline said with a shy chuckle.

“She’d always wanted me to have an actual job, you know.. go to the city .. become a businessman or something.. well.. I definitely can’t see that happening..” he laughed as a dimple appeared on his cheek

Grinning, Maddie said goodbye to her, father and aunt who were too busy with conversation, and closed the front door behind her. She put her hands behind her back and tilted her head slightly. He looked at her with eyes the blue of the ocean, and took her hand, placing a tender kiss on it. His lips lingered on her skin as she parted her lips slightly. She kept her hand in his as he looked up at her. She brought her eyes to his lips and leaned in. Luckily – and unexpectedly- he took the hint and brushed his lips against hers. His arm wrapped her waist as they closed their eyes and kissed tiny, shy kisses. She chuckled and moved back, looking into his eyes. “Robert, please don’t take this the wrong way, but I didn’t really like that” she teased as she played with a loose strand of his hair.

“I’m sorry.. Did I do something wrong? I didn’t mean to-“ He said with confusion in his eyes.

“No, no that’s not it.. you see, when I first approached you, I had one thing in mind” She interrupted. He opened his mouth to speak but she quickly shushed him with her finger. “I wanted to know you, I couldn’t stand the idea of not knowing who you are.. and when I say I want to know you, I don’t mean your family, the school you went to or all those things that people talk about during their first dates. I want to know you. I want to know what makes you cry.. I want to know what you think of god, of death, of sex. Let’s throw all the formalities in the trash and get real. I don’t want those little kisses anymore, when we kiss again tonight, let’s try to make it memorable. This is my last day here, we might never see each other again, so we’ve got nothing to lose..”

“What if I lose you?”

“If you raise your head to the night sky.. you’ll find me”

He looked at her in awe, almost disbelief, searching for a monster in her eyes, or maybe be a goddess. At that moment, he did not know if their relationship would last, but he knew that he’d never meet a girl like the one between his arms.

In the next few hours of the evening, they were walking along the streets of the town, asking each other questions by turn. At first, it was awkward and strange but once Maddie told the very detailed story of how she threw up from the window of her friend’s apartment, they got really comfortable. Robert was leading the way to all the places that were important to him throughout the little town. He showed her his grandpa’s grave and told her the story of how he fought in the war. He took her to the primary school he went to and talked about his childhood and how he would treat his children differently. One story after another, she kept listening and watching the glimmer in his blue eyes as he talked with passion. They were happy and afraid of the end of their night. They kept jumping from place to place until everyone disappeared into their houses. The town grew quiet and stars shone brighter. Alone in front of the river, they stood looking at the water flowing with a hesitance, the soft summer breeze brushing against their skin.

“ Do you think this world is good?” She broke the sweet silence.

“I don’t know.. I think I’ve seen too much misery to say that..”

“Is it bad then?”

“No, it’s not bad.. it’s not evil.. there IS evil but the world as a whole, not evil..” he sighed and looked up at the sky. “I think for us to exist, there has to be some evil, some darkness”

“And how is that?” she raised her eyebrows

“Let’s say that the world is a little room okay? You can light it from above and there will be no darkness, but when you put things inside that room there has to be some shadow..” Holding her hand, he sat on the ground with her in front of him. “I think that the perfect god created imperfect beings, he created beings with freedom, with life, for them to exist, there has to be some darkness, but the good and the bad, they cancel each other out, creating a strange harmony..”

“ So you do believe in god?”

“I do, yeah.. maybe not the very popular Jesus Christ, I think I just believe in a creator..” He said as their fingers intertwined. Watching the little movements of her hands, he asked “Do you?”

“I don’t know if I believe in a creator, I’m still figuring it out.. I think that god, if he exists, isn’t watching us from above, I think he’s in the little details.. I think he’s in the blooming flowers, in the mommy cat who runs to protect her kittens..” She paused as she saw him gazing at her, his eyes fixated on hers. “In the little space in between us ..” She looked into his eyes. Parting her lips slightly, she closed her eyes as his lips met hers with a shy longing. They pulled apart and took shaky breaths, their foreheads resting against each other. He looked into her eyes and held her head in his hands, pulling with need, with passion. One hand fondling her hair, the other exploring her body, appreciating every line, every crevasse, she lay flat on her back as he matched her body’s form.

“See? This is what I wanted” She grinned into the kiss. He smiled and pulled her closer again, parting her soft lips with his tongue, sending shivers down her spine. He was almost unable to contain his happiness, his fascination with her, his longing and his desire He sank into the kiss knowing that he wasn’t going to survive but not taking one glance back, he felt ready to sink into her sea of madness, to never ever be able to forget her.

“Do you mind if we continue this in my place?” He asked with a hint of fear.

“Yeah okay, let’s go” she said, heavily breathing.

He stood and helped her up. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close to her, breathing him in, capturing the moment, remembering him. Her head rested against his broad chest as he gently stroked her, placing a tender kiss on her head.

“Wanna race to the house?” he whispered in her ear with a wide grin on his face.

“That’s not fair, I don’t know where it is”

“Well yeah you’re right but I don’t really want you to win” He said just before he sprinted. She laughed and ran behind him, their loud laughs filling the silent air.

Once they reached his place, he asked her to take off her shoes and carry them upstairs. Her heart was pounding as they ran to his room on the tips of their toes. He was breathing heavily when he opened the door for her. She walked in and he locked the door behind them. With the sound of the door shutting, he could almost hear his reluctant heartbeat. He lingered at the door before she turned to him and smiled. Unable to contain his feelings anymore, he stepped towards her and kissed her fully on her lips. Pulling her closer to his almost feverish body, he gently pushed her flat on the bed. Their kisses were hot, passionate and careless. Madeline’s hands were behind his neck, on his broad shoulders, exploring his chest. Feeling his hardness through his jeans, she felt sweetly dizzy, spontaneously parting her legs. Suddenly, he pulled away and sat up, the nervousness obvious on his face.

“Honey, why did you stop? Is everything okay?”

“Yeah, I just think that I need to tell you something before it’s too late..” His breath was heavy as he tried avoiding eye contact.

“Robert, you can tell me anything..” She said as she caressed his shoulder, placing a quick kiss on it.

“Uhhh how do I say this..” he scratched his head “okay, here it goes, this will be my first time..” Robert chuckled.

“This will be my first time too” She lied with a shy smile.

He pulled her back and touched her lips with his as he held her hands. “I’m so happy to be with you” he whispered before kissing that sensitive spot just below her ear. He left a trail of wet kisses along her jawline, neck and collarbones. His shaky fingers reached for the zipper of her dress as she started unbuttoning his shirt, placing little kisses on his chest. He took it off, his eyes fixated on hers, not talking, not smiling, he just looked at her in the darkness, admiring her, loving her, carving her soft features in his memory.

Robert helped her out of her dress and lay in between her legs. Her fingers fondled his hair, that shone beneath the moonlight, as he kissed the hollow of her throat, subtly moving lower until he reached her lacy pink bra.

“May I?” He whispered, looking up at her.

“Yes..” She affirmed, arching her back slightly for him. He reached for her bra, stroking her smooth skin. His hand was shaky and sweaty as he fumbled with the hook. He tried once, twice.. as he kept his eyes on hers. She chuckled as he looked at her with confusion. With one swift movement, she undid the hook and bit her lip. Lingering, Madeline took it off and gazed at him. She had lost her virginity but she was never truly naked in front of somebody, body and soul. She took his hand and brought it to her breast. Her nipple tightened at his slightest touch.

“I want to feel you on my skin, baby” she murmured.

He cupped her other breast and began caressing her nipples with his thumb. She studied his face and watched his pupils widening slightly, causing her to grin. She wrapped her arms around his neck, their tongues entwining in a playful dance

He brushed his lips against the soft skin, licking, twirling his tongue around the taut buds, listening to her sighing and moaning quietly. Slowly, he moved his kisses across her stomach, caressing the sides of her body.

“Oh, baby it feels so good...”She shut her eyes and arched her back, letting him know that he’s doing a good job. She spread her legs wider, feeling her need growing stronger, taking over what’s left of her dizzy mind. He slipped his fingers under the lace of her panties as he kissed her wet centre…?. Between her hushed sighs, she grabbed his head and looked at him helplessly. “Baby please..”

He sat up and pulled her panties as she wiggled out of them. Completely naked, she spread her legs even wider to lure him in. For the first time in his life, Robert was looking at a woman lying down before him, no barriers between him and her. He felt his breath getting heavier, he knew he couldn’t hold much longer. “Control yourself” he almost whispered to himself before bringing his lips to her wetness. He licked her once and heard her let out an almost too loud moan. He reached for the zipper and took off his jeans, throwing them on the ground. One hand on his neck, the other on his chest, she pulled him towards her and kissed him with a love she’d never known before. She held his hand and guided him towards her centre. With his middle finger, he stroked her, touching her clit. He enjoyed the power he had over her as he watched her becoming a complete mess. He placed the tip of his finger on her entrance and whispered between wet kisses “Can I?”

She nodded and he slipped his finger inside, watching her gasp in absolute pleasure.

“Am I hurting you?” He asked, feeling her heartbeat with the palm of his hand. He felt taken, entirely lost in her.

“I’ve had personal experiences.. I’m good” She chuckled, taking a deep breath. “Baby, I need you in..”

Robert felt his heart pounding in his chest with a passionate urgency. He gave his girl a kiss and then took off his boxers. She bit her lip, her eyes slightly widening when she saw his rigid length. She smiled and let out a sigh, spreading her legs wide before he kneeled in between them. He placed his tip on her entrance and whispered “if it hurts just tell me okay?”

“Okay “

“You ready, honey?”

“Yes.. “ her eyes were fixated on his as he slid his length inside her. The warmth enveloping him, he threw his head back, his eyes closed, his mouth open. He felt everything at once, the blood was racing in his veins. Madeline was in a similar state, grasping the sheets beneath her, she felt real, alive. He woke up from his haze with a little smile on his face, caressing her cheek with the back of his index finger. She kissed his finger, her eyelids heavy. Slowly, he started thrusting inside her, entering a whole new world of ecstasy. She was grinding against him, almost unable to breathe. He dropped, burying his face in her neck, kissing her shoulders between moans. She squeezed his ass, bringing him closer to her as she felt the warmth spreading in her lower stomach. She could tell he was close as he sped up his pace, pushing deeper, and she was not holding back.

“Oh my .. I.. I’m gonna..” He moaned, barely lowering his voice so he didn’t wake up his family.

“Yes, Robert .. let go, baby.. let go..” She whispered breathily.

With a few more thrusts, his orgasm ripped through his body, immediately followed by hers. Her legs shook as she felt his cum deep inside her. She was exhausted and absolutely satisfied. Still inside her, she grabbed his face and kissed him, smiling into the kiss. “You know that wasn’t so bad for a first time..” Madeline teased as he collapsed next to her, their breaths slowing down steadily. He pulled the covers and cuddled her, a hand on her waist while the other was in her messy chestnut hair. He kissed her shoulder, whispering in her ear “I’ve never been this happy before..” He paused, gazing at her “Thank you.. Maddie”

“You’re very welcome, Blondie..”

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