#like imagine a water park specifically for adults

[beanieman]

A Very Specific Scenario That Reminds Me Of YTTD Characters But I Don't Elaborate On Why

Sara Chidouin - You're at the library looking for a book that calls to you. There's no specific genre or title you're looking for, just a sense of wanting something to read. Standing between the shelves, you spot some friends looking for a book. They greet you with a wave before you group up for a joint search. The idea seemed great until you get kicked out of the library for causing a disturbance.

Joe Tazuna - You tell a joke in a crowded room. Everyone laughs and looks at you like you're the funniest person in the vicinity. You'll spend the rest of your life chasing that high.

Gin Ibushi - A stray cat approaches you on the street. It's fluffy body rubs against your leg as it happily purrs in affection. For a moment you think it wants to go home with you, then you recall the leftover sandwich you have in your bag from lunch. You throw a part of the meat to the cat and it runs off with it quickly. You'd be offended if you weren't so amused.

Keiji Shinogi - You people watch as you sit on the park bench. You see a couple walking their dog walking hand in hand. You hear siblings loudly arguing about who will get the front seat. You taste smoke as a woman walks by with a cigarette, her hoodie looking made out of a soft fabric you can imagine the texture of. You smell cheap cologne as a man passes through. He meets your eyes and nods as if he understands what you're doing. It's the most relaxing part of the day.

More Undercut

Alice Yabusame - After seeing a picture of someone attractive online, you decide to cut your hair to mirror their style. The scissors are gripped tightly in your hand as you raise the blade to the strands of hair you no longer want to have. As the first cut removes a chunk of hair, you gasp to yourself, realizing you didn't mean to take off quite so much. Your next step is to quickly Google the names of hairstylists in your area, hoping one of them will have an appointment open for tomorrow.

Reko Yabusame - An energetic song plays over the car radio as you drive toward your road trip destination. Friends sit in the seats beside you sharing inside jokes and telling stories you've all created together. A part of you can't wait to get there and see what adventures await you, another wishes the moment would never end.

Nao Egokoro - You're a child on a summer afternoon who's been playing the pool for hours. The water is pleasantly warm, and your hair reeks of chlorine as the adult present asks if you want a popsicle. A grin races across your face as you enthusiastically request your favorite flavor.

Kazumi Mishima - You find an old journal tucked away in your dresser that you decide to read. You see the words and know they were yours, but they no longer belong to you. The version of you that wrote those logs is long gone as you've changed into a different person through the years. The realization couldn't be more bittersweet.

Q-taro Burgerberg - You struggle to lift the large box from the floor, your arms aching as the weight resists your grasp. You're about to give up and let someone else complete the task when a stranger greets you with a friendly smile and offers help. With their assistance, the box is moved with ease, their presence only lasting a brief moment longer as they wave goodbye and continue with their day. You still think of them from time to time.

Kai Satou - It's your first time cooking a new dish. Ingredients are laid out on the counter along with a recipe you plan to follow step by step. You're excited to try something new and nervous about what could go wrong. Even still, you do your best, and despite a few small mistakes, you're able to make a wonderful meal that makes you proud.

Kanna Kizuchi - The night should be dark, but you see a small light hovering by your face as the humid summer air engulfs you. You hold your hand out and let the small firefly land on your palm. It glows a vibrant light that makes you feel like a small child once more catching fireflies with your brother until your Mother calls you inside. You're torn from the memory when the bug flies off your hand toward the other lights shining vibrantly like a star.

Shin Tsukimi - You take a nap in the late afternoon and don't wake up until the moon is high in the sky. After a brief period of confusion, you walk through your house for a glass of water and realize everyone else went to bed long ago. You're the only one awake and decide to play on your phone until sunrise or sleep greets you. The bright light of your device illuminates your face as you open an app and start to scroll.

Dolls

Ranmaru Kageyama - Your finger hovers over the send button as you look down at the text and read the message you wrote once more. It's a simple line of "Hey. How are you?" meant for a friend that faded from your life with time. A thousand questions and worries race through your mind as you wonder if it's worth sending, before eventually deciding against it.

Naomichi Kurumada - You settle into your seat at the theater for a movie you've looked forward to seeing since it was announced. The lights dim and you look up to the screen in joy as the title card flickers in. You glace at the people around you and they all share the same excited energy.

Anzu Kinashi - Your friend recommends you a new media that seems like it would be your thing. You only have to indulge in this media for a little bit to understand that this is going to be something that sticks with you. A rush of excitement pulses through your brain as you text friend to say how much you enjoyed it before looking for fandom content.

Mai Tsurugi - It's a major holiday and your family hosts. You wake up with the scent of food wafting through the air and the sound of a Hallmark movie is playing in the living room. You jump out of bed to help in the kitchen with a giddy feeling you only have at certain times of the year.

Shunsuke Hayasaka - You cross another item off your to do list as the late afternoon arrives and you aren't done with your chores. There's plenty left to do, and a frustrated sigh leaves your lips at the realization you're getting very little down time today.

Hinako Mishuku - Jack-o-lanterns cover the street as kids excitedly knock on each door looking a trick or treat. You put on your costume to greet them and hand out the candy they desire. Once the last child has left into the night you turn on your tv and flick through the various scary movies playing to decide which one will thrill you with scares tonight.

#This Is A Writing Exercise Before I Have To Do Something Similar For Class #YTTD #ranmaru kageyama #naomichi kurumada #Anzu Kinashi #mai tsurugi #shunsuke hayasaka #hinako mishuku #Shin Tsukimi #q taro burgerberg #Reko Yabusame #Nao Egokoro #Gin Ibushi #Kai Satou #Alice Yabusame #Joe Tazuna #sara chidouin #kanna kizuchi #keiji shinogi

[aguamarinee]

hey ! i would like to request a fluffy jo drabble/one-shot, write anything u want i don't really have a specific request 😆 pls take your time dont worry <3

➪ 𝐀/𝐍.: I wasn't planning on making this into a oneshot (I mean it kind of happened anyway and I'm not mad at it), but I felt like I should do justice since I put off this request for so long, I'm so sorry anon!! I tried making it extra sweet for Jo, and thank you for requesting this, even if I was pretty slow with it! But truly, this was a perfect idea for my first Jo fic! <3

➪ 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Jo × reader

➪ 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: fluff all the way, established relationship, female reader

➪ 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬: Just a journey to home, and its many companions until the final destination.

➪ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: 1,2k

Your day came to an end at last. You left work a bit later than you anticipated but it was fine, it was fine if you'll be home in no time, already imagining the comfort of your house capturing you.

You exited your workplace, looking back at the glass doors which you could see through clearly in every season, like the purest crystals, and also the place where you stood made you remember all the times Jo came in front of your workplace to get you. To comfort you after a tiring day just by his mere presence.

No matter how many times, he always managed to be adorably awkward as if he wasn't picking up his girlfriend from work for the hundredth time.

You remembered his excited smile during spring, his flushed, red cheeks and ears caused by the cold air in winter, his slightly sweaty forehead in summer, and that big scarf around his neck when you were deep in autumn.

You passed a couple of streets, treading the young evening roads between houses, locking eyes on the same restaurants and cafés every time, even if you've been to some of them. With Jo.

You always liked to walk a bit to enjoy the environment around you any given time, even if you would know the place like the back of your hand, it felt all the better; thinking you're familiar with a part of a city so much you know every nook and cranny of its lane.

...All the better, also because memories tied you to them, different but equally precious memories.

When you finally reached the bus stop it wasn't a long wait until you got on, found a seat next to the window, and let go of yourself since you were traveling until the last stop.

You went for the window seats always, it made you appreciate every sight again, so it was natural.

You sat on this bus with Jo many times as well, he would always let you be next to the glass since he was more endeared by your sight than the city's.

He never said a word, and let you go on, to ramble about anything that came to mind.

You knew the stops by heart by now, murmuring them in the quietest way possible, tasting the pronunciation on your lips again and again, smiling dumbly about their names, and enjoying the long minutes until your stop was due.

The bus passed through a small tunnel that suddenly clouded your vision from the window but it made you even more excited, this meant you were halfway there.

It was Friday, you didn't have to go to work tomorrow and neither did Jo, so you knew the two of you will have a peaceful off day in the morning and you wanted nothing more.

After the tunnel you saw the huge park that was the favorite place of all the locals since it had everything in it; small playground areas for kids, long grassy trails for dogs, relaxing spots with tables and benches, big picnic zones, and a main square of some sorts with a big fountain and a water tower beside it.

It was like its own little island in the middle of the city, although it was completely connected by roads and streets, everyone loved it so much since it had everything to offer.

After the park, there came a small residential area, with several blocks of houses usually for families or young adults. It was a busy district but it was nice and lively thanks to the neighbors from all around the houses.

You remembered this specifically because during your last years of university and your early days of working and starting to date Jo, you used to live in one of these apartments.

You could never miss the complex owner's efforts in planting new trees around and doing everything to make the neighborhood more liveable, succeeding big time and attracting more and more residents.

You moved out because with time your relationship with Jo deepened and eventually the two of you settled on living together in another district, a bit further away from everything you just crossed.

But it was alright, you loved exploring the new area with Jo, and it made you happy that you will be still able to see all your past places where you left your memories behind.

...Slowly, but finally you arrived in front of your house.

The bus dropped you off and from the other side of the road, you already saw the big block of apartments which you were supposed to go in and find your own.

You've been living here for a while now with Jo, everything was nice, you never had the slightest idea to complain but all of it still felt new somehow. You had yet to feel that knowing inkling of nostalgia when you come around this neighborhood but this wasn't a bother to you, more like a hopeful feeling, something to achieve and look forward to. Hoping that you get to spend more weeks, months, or even years here together with Jo to grow just as accustomed to these circumstances as to the previous ones.

Because of memories and traditions following through all your life.

You shuffled around for your keys, the familiar dangling soon hitting your ears, sticking it into the lock, and just seconds after the well-known click of the door greeted you as well.

You stepped inside inhaling the comforting scent of your shared apartment, dropping your handbag temporarily on a hanger, stripping your outer coat and your shoes off to walk into the living room.

You sniffed again and that's when a foreign smell hit you, which wasn't the dainty lavender air freshener you bought a week ago.

"Hi, you finally arrived." Jo peeked from the opening of the stylish American kitchen with a cute smile, taking in your form on the last day of the week. He was cooking rice, you were sure, but this time you didn't pry and let him prepare dinner all he wanted.

So you just stood near him as he took a step closer to kiss your forehead, careful not to touch you too much since he was cooking and messed up his hand a bit, but his affection was there.

You smiled, reciprocating his action with a peck on his cheeks then looking back into his eyes.

"You're home," He said softly. "and we have a relaxing weekend in front of us, just the two of us." He announced proudly but you already knew that, so you almost ignored his second statement.

"...Yes, I'm home, with you." You gazed at him with adoration and love, every day he was the last piece missing from your daily puzzle, to complete any workday.

"What?" Jo asked back a bit surprised, a blush creeping onto his ears.

"I was just thinking about this all day, all week. I feel at home with you. I'm glad we decided to live together, Jo." You confessed out of the blue with a genuine smile almost stretching beyond your eyes and he just gave a shy laugh — but you knew it was the pure sound of his love, a confession of how he felt about you —, before he clumsily scooted away, back to the kitchen to produce a successful dinner. All the while you walked back to get your bag, took it to your room, and started to change, accepting another working week's end and getting into a comfortable mood with the lazy days coming up.

➪ 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 【𝐌 𝐀 𝐒 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐋 𝐈 𝐒 𝐓】 !

#&team #andteam #&team scenarios #&team x reader #&team fanfic #&team jo #andteam jo #asakura jo #&team fluff #marinewers º•°༚º

[willowisapillow]

❤️ The Animated Misadventures Of Chucky And Andy (CONCEPT) ❤️

🎉 Friends till the end! 🎉

I have been way too obsessed with this AU y’all. While I was drunk on water, I was thinking about that, “If there was a movie or TV show where Chucky and Andy were friends, I would definitely watch it” comment I made in my Child’s Play AU post, and being me, I felt like making that a reality… sorta.

I’ve been making tons of sketches of a hypothetical TV show based on my whole AU, and yesterday, I decided to draw this goofy ahh little mock-up of what it would look like if it actually became a cartoon. And oh boy, do I have so many ideas for this that I so desperately wanna share :]

So since Chucky ain’t a murderer in this, it’s a (slightly) more wholesome take on the series, but that doesn’t mean that I’m gonna water it down, make it more saccharine or kiddify it. There would be some crude humor, dark jokes/black comedy, and lots of strong language, mostly coming from ol’ Charles himself, since he is also iconic for his very “colorful” language. Basically, it would be an adult cartoon in the same vein as other shows like South Park or Rick and Morty, but a bit more toned down.

So while there’s no extreme violence, I’d still think the series would probably be rated TV-14, along with a DL warning for suggestive dialogue and coarse and/or crude language. As for which channel the series would possibly air on, I’m thinking that it would most likely be on SYFY, or maybe Adult Swim.

Now for the plot! The whole plot is basically the whole, “lonely and eccentric young kid finds a magical/supernatural creature or thing and becomes friends with it” type plot. Think Lilo and Stitch, or Ponyo, but instead of an alien or a goldfish, it’s a talking doll. And as I’ve mentioned in my Child’s Play AU post, the events that would happen in the show would be similar to that of a slice-of-life anime like Azumanga Daioh, or literally any sitcom you can think of.

Chucky tries doing something unhinged and outlandish, often dragging and coercing Andy into his shenanigans, but the both of them would get caught in 4k by Karen.

Here’s a little summary of what the premise would be; 

“Young Andy Barclay’s life changes forever once he gets a Good Guy doll as a present from his mother. Little did the both of them know that this doll is a little more special than the others. Join him and his foul-mouthed sentient Good Guy doll, Chucky in wacky hijinks in this fun and irreverent slice-of-life comedy!”

In the show, the only people who would know about Chucky’s coming-to-life gimmick would be Andy and Karen (of course), and a few of Andy’s classmates, since there would be some episodes where he would sneak him into school to show his classmates, and um… you can imagine how it would go down lol

Actually, at the time of writing this, I thought up this super cursed scenario where Andy brings Chucky for show and tell, and some other girl brings a Barbie doll, and Chucky starts flirting with it. Jesus H. Christ, I can’t unsee it 💀

Since this does take place in the late 80s (specifically 1988), there would, of course, there would be things like MTV, big poofy hair, neon clothing, aerobic videos, etc. I absolutely adore anything 80s-related, so you know I’m definitely gonna go hard with the retro aesthetic for this show. There would be episodes where Andy and Chucky are hanging out at the local arcade, and just them playing NES games at home.

And last but certainly not least, there’s the voice actors. Obviously, I’m gonna keep Brad Doriff as Chucky, because mans is absolutely iconic. Though I’m not really sure who the hell would voice Andy or Karen. I do kind of imagine Karen being voiced by Dorothy Elias-Fahn or Tara Platt, but what would be your suggestions?

❤️ 🎉 ❤️

#chucky #childs play #childs play fanart #childs play franchise #chucky doll #chucky the killer doll #andy #andy barclay #chucky fanart #concept #mock up #adult cartoon #adult animation #cartoon concept #au #alternate universe #alternative universe #slasher movie #horror villain #horror fanart #this is the stupidest thing i've ever made

[1moreoffkeyanthem]

because i am sad, don't have my nina meds and have the personality of tissue paper rn, will you take pity on me, pretty girl, and pray tell what the locations look like in ur fics? like how you imagine south park looks, maybe stan and kyle's old bed rooms, the sp survivor haus? starks pond, the vibes and stuff -- you can be as hyper specific as you want i really like detail and visualizing things <3 also you

Melda Tâe I sincerely hope this is a bright spot in the Sadsack!!! This is such a great ask too like what does the HWB elven palace look like? The train station in WGSIES? The Broken Bottle Quartet apt complex? Heidi’s coffee shop in ATLCTS? The bistro where ojv Craig and Kyle have Nerd Boy Time? The TWITR bunkhouse?

And I’ve said on multiple occasions that I suck an unfathomable amount of ass at actually putting setting descriptions into my fics. Not because I’m picturing scenes playing out in a blank void, or bc I’m not picturing things clearly, but 1) I fully convince myself that no one wants to read my boring drawn out descriptions, which is stupid and I’m aware of that bc I LOVEEEEE vivid imagery when I’m reading 2) I often forget that no one is envisioning what I am without visual explanations lmfao it’s just so There to me I forget my readers don’t live in my cursed brain 3) I have such a habit of getting too into Witty Banter™️ and I’ll write so much dialogue with the occasional action and realize I haven’t said shit about what the setting looks like

But boy oh boy do I have specific pictures in mind! Especially regarding settings. (God I need to make a fuckin Pinterest omg the OJV board alone would go stupid)

I’m gonna be so fuckin fr right now, I have way too many AU’s and I will be unhinged abt a lot of them, so, below the cut!

So, as a surprise to absolutely no one, I’m starting with the OrangeJuiceVerse!

That bizarre town our kids grew up in is very typical suburbia, with neatly arranged near identical houses and blacktop roads that the snow plow goes through the same time every morning. Downtown holds the major businesses and across the tracks, not even a block over from the main neighborhoods, is the handful of “ghetto” houses, right by the woods. And through those woods, with a small single lane street that is far too narrow and winding to be safe? Stark’s Pond. The clearing in the tree canopy that the parking lot provides is the best stargazing spot, far enough away from the minimal light pollution that a tiny mountain town emits. It’s not just a pond, more of a park, with a field next to the water that’s a well traversed snowball fight battleground and a single bench under an ancient oak tree. The pond freezes and that’s how you know winter is truly underway. Kids slipping and sliding on the ice with no adult supervision is the standard here. In the summer, the water is still so cold, fed by mountain runoff. The surrounding shore is rocky and the m5 regularly compete to see who can find the coolest stone in the gravel.

There’s an elementary school, middle school, and high school, all in the same block and sharing a parking lot. Makes it easy for bus drivers and parents dropping off their kids. The high school is WAY bigger than is warranted for how small the town is, and there’s a separate building for band and av club. The football “stadium” isn’t much, the bleachers are only a few rows high and the field house is little more than a locker room, the concession stand is tiny and only run by student council members, and the cow painted into the turf over the 50 yrd line is lopsided. The gym where pep rallies and volleyball and basketball games are held has better seating, but football is a big damn deal in sp and the whole town is crowded around the track fence if they don’t get a seat, cheering on the hometown boys on cold October nights with nothing but fireball and ridiculous amounts of school spirit in their systems.

Stan and Kyle practically live at each others houses growing up. They each have a “Super Best Sleepover Drawer” in the others rooms and when they were younger and still the same size? No one could tell who actually owned what clothing. Like, y’all dear god you are more intertwined than your fingers holding hands. Stan’s room is a messsssss! Especially when he’s not doing well mentally. And he holds on to every stray item so his dusty shelves are cluttered as hell. His pillows are flat as shit. Nothing in his closet has been folded properly in years. The only organized thing in that room is the record collection, the sheet music folder, and the dnd character breakdown. Kyle has stress cleaned Stan’s room before. And (think You Belong With Me music video) THEIR WINDOWS FACE EACH OTHER!!! Kyle’s room has so much of the same kind of decor as Stan’s, with the posters and the figurines and the wall of nostalgic Polaroids, but he’s so much more organized. Both the boys have Kenny Paintings, (Stan is the one mentioned in this and Kyle’s is one of him as the elf king when they’d play as youngsters) and Kyle’s is hung level on the wall and Stan has his propped on his desk.

Ohhhh man the SP Survivor Safehouse, I described it some here and it really is such a College Kid House!!! They found the cheapest place to rent close to campus that would fit the 5, and it’s a SHITHOLE! It’s old as fuck and falling apart, the foundation is crooked, the blueprint must’ve been drawn by someone with severe distraction problems because for a place that’s not all that big, it’s labyrinthine in its random layout and the out of place way too high to reach ledges and the fireplace but no chimney and the ridiculousness of the narrow backyard, doing laundry in that house is a NIGHTMARE like the washer is downstairs and the dryer is in a separate room upstairs that logistically should be a bathroom. The kitchen tile is so old and cracked, and there’s this weird half wall facing the living room with a window? Also the walls are thin as hell and that staircase? Good god. Steep as fuck, tilted to the left, no railing, everyone has fallen on the Widowmakers multiple times. The garage door doesn’t work. The water heater is older than god. But this is their house, and they make it work.

I also want to describe the waterfall from How We Began, as specific and random as that is lmao. Think Multinoma Falls in Oregon, with a long trail to the top and no man made bridge over it. And it freezes like that one waterfall in narnia. Completely solid, snow and frosted trees on both sides at the summit, just the perfect place to meditate and reflect, because the reflection off the ice is like a rippled mirror. (Actually and so fr I need art of chapter 12 so bad rip) that place is BEAUTIFUL with the mountains in the background, the icicles refracting light, pine trees with needles dusted with snow, large rocks overlooking the edge of the cliff and the forest surrounding it!!!

Oh damn also the Big House in The Webs In The Rafters is the most eerie looking house of all time. At the end of that twisting gravel drive, to the left of the western pasture, sits this giant black mansion. It looks wayyyy too gothic to be on a ranch. And most of the rooms are unused, that place feels cold and dark even when the farmhands are in for dinner at that huge table in the dining room. The upstairs office has all these strange carvings in the wooden walls, Craig’s massive granite desk is right in front of the window that sees the whole front part of the land. And both that house and the bunkhouse are ancient as the “haven” itself. The walls have crawlspaces big enough for a full grown person to fit in. Like there’s a maze in the walls. The upper pasture isn’t visible from the master bedroom at the back of the top floor, and there’s a tree by the pond that Butters’ ducks live in that’s the first thing the morning light touches. That spot, where Ken and butters had their first kiss in chapter 16, is the only place that doesn’t feel stifling on the entire land.

Dude the haunted house in In The Truly Gruesome! It is legit the most cheesy haunted house of all time, set up in what is essentially a double wide trailer, no bathroom, no kitchen, barely a tiny breakroom at the back, the decor is the cheapest spirit Halloween shit imaginable and just lame shit like a bowl of peeled grapes that are supposed to feel like eyeballs in the mad scientist area. That front office with its plywood walls and plastic door is the most unromantic setting for a love confession, but Stan and Kyle made it work. The breakroom “furniture” is a random hodgepodge of booths from a closed McDonald’s and tables someone found on the side of the street. The mini fridge has nothing in there but a moldy jar of pizza sauce and a single half drank mellow yellow. This place is absurd. I love it.

AND I loved this ask! You always send me such great things my beloved omg never stop! <3

#this took longer than it should have #because I thought about Hades!Craig and got distracted reading WGSIES #and then i cried #because that fic is sad as hell #also I’m a pussy #but yeah #asks #south park #headcanon #fic writing #au’s #scene descriptions #my shit #OrangeJuiceVerse #other works #style #them

[pbandjesse]

Today was a pretty good day. It was mostly just a sunny day where I got to be lazy and work for a few hours in the middle and that was just really nice.

I slept a little better last night. I really love my new bear Louie. He is a really great size for holding. The only real sleep issue I had was being a little cold.

I woke up with my alarm at 9. And laid in bed for a half hour before I finally dragged myself out of bed and made the bed and left the bed. This was very traumatic obviously. But I would struggle through.

I got washed and dressed but I hated my original outfit. It just did not work the way I had imagined. So I chose a new outfit and it was still not the best but it was more comfortable. I really love this orange sweater. But because it's acrylic it gets very hot very fast. Thankfully (?) it was very cold in here today.

I would spend the first part of the morning cleaning up a bit. I vacuumed and would continue battling the scourge that is the snails. I did just discover that the probable reason that the fish tank has not had the same issues is because loaches eat snails. So kitty kitty being alive this whole time may have been helping me. Amazing. So now I might get another loach for the frog tank. Or maybe a small catfish. We will see. Because it doesn't seem to be getting better. My periodic vacuuming of the excess food is helping for sure but not as much as I would hope. At least they are keeping the water very clear.

I really really wanted cereal. I heard once that if you are craving cereal it's an iron or mineral issue. So I got myself together and walked to the grocery store.

I got my cereal and a few other little things. And then right back home for breakfast. I had my cereal and Sweetp kept headbutting me. Being such a baby. We would lay together until noon. Watching videos. But then it was time to go.

I drove to awah. Parked and had a weird interaction with a woman on a bike. I was parking and she was acting like I was cutting her off and I was so confused. But it was whatever. I got myself inside and was just putting my things down when the phone started to ring???? A parent was there a half hour early. I was not happy. I hadn't even set up anything yet. I was alone. This was not cool.

But it would be fine. It just made that first half hour decidedly rushed. Because then I had my substitute assistant, Joan, come and Mary Ellen and I had to keep running back and forth and it was just a lot.

But in the end it was fine. The first class was quick! They all pretty much finished their work within the first half hour. I was.prrtty surprised. But they were still fun. I really enjoyed talking to them. Sierra specifically continues to open up to me. Her sister Tiffany continues to not like.paint, which is totally fine. But Sierra is always funny about dates and she was super concerned about when the last date she would be able to take classes ever was. And when we finally understood what she was asking I told her she could move to the adult class when she was 18 and then as long as we have the class she can keep coming forever. She's so sweet. I don't always understand her but I do like her.

Since everyone finished so quickly me, Mary Ellen, and Joan just hung out and talked. I told them about me and James DC trip and all the indigenous art we saw and how I got so wrapped up in that lately. Talked about puhtok and it was just really nice to chat. But soon it was the top of the hour and the adult class was coming in.

Overall this was a good class. There is one student who obsessively talks about movies and was driving another student, Brian, a little crazy I think. But eventually he calmed down and worked on his work and poor Brian was able to work in peace.

And then one of the student's aids came in with a very bizarre energy and was like can I put on music?? And I had to shut that down quickly because the last time I tried to play music everyone freaked. They like a quiet space. But I think she was surprised I told her no. She did make a very nice painting though.

Richard made 3 paintings and was teasing me which I thought was great. And it was just a really fun time.

Joan apparently normally works with preschoolers and she was I think a little unsure of what to do with herself when the group was so self directed. And honestly it's the best part about this group. Sometimes I even get to make art with them when I feel like it. It was a good day.

We cleaned up and Andrew, one of my favorite students, helped out and then insisted on shaking my hand at the end and we did it very big and over exaggerated and it was a silly little moment and I thought that was lovely. I really like my class. Even if working Sundays is a little tough I am almost always so happy after. Absolutely worth it.

After everything was put away I would alarm the building and walked out with Joan and Mary Ellen. I sat in my car writing my notes for the week. And then I went home.

When I got back here I didn't really want to do much. I thought about reorganizing the studio but I only got so far as picking up the fabric scraps off the floor and throwing them away. Then putting our costume stuff into a totebag. Then I just couldn't do it anymore.

I went and got changed. And got cozy on the couch to play animal crossing. At least I could be creative in there. And I had a lot of fun doing that.

I would design two island homes. The first one was a sewing room with an outdoor garden space. Then I made a farm with the entire inside of the house a country style farmhouse and I think it came out so cute.

James got home while I was working on the second one. We talked and hung out for a little while. Eventually, after I finished building my farm, I passed the controller to them so they could play the new game they got and I would go get cozy in bed because I was so cold.

I was in bed for a while. James made me a tortilla pizza for dinner. And put a heating pad on my legs. Which hurt a lot today. Mainly the fronts of my ankles but also my knees a little. Stretching them is helping. The hot bath I took after the sun went down helped a lot too.

And now we are in bed. Watching our vampire show again. It has been fun watching it with them.

And now Sweetp is here. Being a goober. Headbutting and kneading us. Love my little kitty so much.

Tomorrow me and James will be picking up Anne and Tucker and driving up to visit my parents. I'm excited to see them and have a nice meal together. I hope it's a fun day.

Sleep well everyone. I love you all. Be safe.

[emkathleennn]

Readerly exploration #4

Due Sept. 18th

“Why Children Need Play”

Takeaway: Pretend play should be encouraged because it is beneficial to a child’s learning and development! 

Nugget: Children now do not interact with toys in a conductive way and therefore build imagination. For many children, pretend play is not even available with their siblings or neighborhood children. This is something vastly different from what I experienced during my childhood. 

Activity

For my activity, I took a field trip off campus to Pinchot Lake and brought my dog, Kenzo with me. I chose this location specifically because I grew up coming to Pinchot with my family for different events (i.e. My brother’s boy scout events, kayaking, hiking, etc). Pinchot brings back so many memories from my childhood and is still a place that I continue to make new memories at. I had a very positive experience and it was very nostalgic for me. First, I started by driving to Pinchot, of course. After I parked, I first started by just walking. Kenzo and I walked around down by the water and bicycle trail. I spent a lot of time down by the water during my childhood and these were core memories to me. We walked down by the playground and saw kids laughing, playing with each other, and interacting with their families. [I did not want to take a picture of this per the child's faces & such]. It brought me back to being four years old. I have a very vivid memory, so things like this tend to bring me back to a specific memory from my childhood. I could remember being there with my sister, Abby playing on the swings, and pounding on the plastic bongos. Later I remember sitting in the mud and I was sad because I got mud on my butt. When walking Kenzo, there was a family that rode their bikes past us, and another family that complimented Kenzo for being so well behaved. It made me think about being a young girl and watching the adults walk by with their dogs. By engaging in this readerly exploration activity, it helped me better comprehend and relate to what I was reading. The text clearly states, “There is a growing body of research that shows a link between play and the development of cognitive and social skills that are prerequisite for learning more complex concepts as children get older”(Leong & Bodrova, 2018). Play can be directly linked to growth in memory and increased social development. Even as I walked around Pinchot with Kenzo, I still considered the perspectives of others and thought about my memories I had once made there. In the 21st century, because of the mass use of technology, many children do not have different play opportunities at home. As I reflected, I realized that I should be so grateful for the pretend play I had with my sister and thankful my parents encouraged that type of play with us. 

@sfischer819

[glittertrail]

hi there sandra!!! i hope you're having a great day!! ready for some questions? do you believe in making wishes on things/superstitions (etc 11:11, wishing on a dandelion, wishing stones?) if you do, which ones do you do/notice? was it a conscious choice to start believing in these things? if not, would you ever consider choosing to believe in them? either way, which superstitions are your favorite?

hi darling! I'm just finishing work so i am grand lmao ready to make plans and see people (and if nobody responds in the next 15 minutes, I'm ready to hibernate lmao) i went on a bit of a tangent so I'll put this under a read more 😊

i believe that any excuse/time is a good excuse/time to do/change anything you want and i believe that people that wish for stuff hard enough (and are stubborn enough) will get their wish so in a way, yeah, i guess i do lol but like, for the human factor not really the supernatural factor, i like to think of myself as superstition agnostic lol i knock wood when i say i hope something bad doesn't happen, i don't step under ladders but i won't go out of my way to like.. avoid cracks in the pavement

my favorite superstition is that in my home country (the seaside part of it) it's considered bad luck to take things from the sea, like seashells, bc the sea will come collect and you don't want to anger her (old way to say be careful at sea and all that), and it is my favorite, specifically, because my aunt is a little shit. I was told not to take seashells when i was 5yo bc it'd bring bad luck and naturally 5yo me said lol bet and took them anyway. So my aunt staged a blackout in the house and that suddenly oh wow we have no water whops i wonder what could be the reason

the problem w that logic is that 5yo me thought she had low key magic powers so she snuck out and took her even younger brother and cousins into an arduous quest to get rid of the seashells (in a park a couple of blocks away from the house) and naturally terrified all of the adults to hell and back bc of that lol bc imagine constantly having a small army of toddlers constantly babbling around and suddenly they all go quiet and you don't know anything about them for the two or so hours we were out, but yeah, it succeeded tho, to this day i do not fuck w seashells (and after that nobody tried to lie to me to teach me lessons ever again agsjsgsi)

#replies #thecollectionsof

[coachdare]

INTRODUCING: ZELDA DARE VENTURA-WEXLER

{monica raymund, thirty-three, cis woman, she/her} || zelda dare ventura-wexler is a mutant with the ability of personal density manipulation. they’ve been in new york for fifteen years where they spend most of their time as an instructor of athletic studies at the xavier institute. when i think of them, i think of t-shirts with the sleeves cut off, pump-up jams blaring from boombox speakers, weekend calls to mom and dad, & always carrying an extra water bottle just in case. they are affiliated with the xavier institute.

BASICS.

Full Name: Zelda Dare Ventura-Wexler Nickname(s): Dare, Coach Dare, Dee, Zee/Zel Age: 33 DOB: March 31st, 1965 Zodiac Sign: Aries sun, Leo moon, Gemini ascendant Sexuality: Bisexual Traits: Obstinate, vivacious, protective, impulsive, irritable, dedicated, blunt, intense. Occupation: Director of Athletic Studies at the Xavier Institute. Family: Rafael Ventura ( father - living ), Judith Wexler ( mother - living ), XXX Ventura ( paternal half sibling(s) - living ), XXX Wexler ( maternal half sibling(s) - living ). Various other members of the commune she grew up in are also considered family, regardless of their lack of blood relation.

APPEARANCE.

Height: 5’7” Eye Color: Dark brown/black Hair Color/Style: Dark brown with honey highlights and thick waves, kept shoulder-length and worn pulled back into a simple ponytail or small messy bun on an average day. Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean (Dominican) & White (Jewish) Nationality: American Aesthetics: Cutoffs (so many cutoffs), sunrise jogs in Central Park, power ballads and the latest hip-hop hits played back to back, the kind of adult that middle schoolers idolize. Tattoos: Several small pieces on her arms, “Cool Lisa” on the inside of her left calf, a variety of butterflies scattered seemingly at random across her body. Piercings: Just her ears. Scars: Appendectomy scar on her abdomen.

ABILITY.

what’s your mutant’s ability?

 - personal density manipulation

what’s your mutant’s classification level? 

 - beta

how old were they when they first discovered their abilities? how did it happen?

 - she was a classic case of puberty-triggered mutation; at fourteen, she attempted to jump into a lake with her friends only to float easily on the surface rather than sinking into the water.

so, what can your mutant do with their abilities?

 - Dare can reduce her body’s density significantly, allowing her to float as far off the ground as she likes. she can also increase her density, adding biomass without altering the size (volume) of her body, which has a wide range of applications. her training at the institute means she can control the density of specific limbs or areas of her body, so she can block most physical attacks both sharp and blunt by concentrating mass at the point of contact, and she can throw punches with significantly more force than the average person by increasing the density of her fists. increased density increases her strength and reduces her speed, while reduced density increases her speed and mobility while limiting her strength.

…and what can’t they do (at least, not yet)?

 - unlike Shadowcat, Dare can’t phase through solid objects since she can’t reduce her density enough to become intangible.

what’s one thing they hope to learn or are currently trying to learn with their abilities?

- she’d like to learn to phase, though the older she gets the more unlikely it seems. she’s also trying to increase her maximum density - right now she can pack about two tons of biomass into her body, but Dare is confident that with practice she can continue to push that limit upward.

what is the most powerful thing your mutant can do with their abilities? do you think they would actually do it?

 - she could literally crush someone - imagine being curbstomped by a person who weighs as much as a minivan. ouch. would she do it? not unless there was no other option. she mostly uses her abilities defensively, and while she can and will Fuck You Up, she tries to keep damage to the minimum necessary in order to protect people.

what are your mutant’s weaknesses?

 - her ability requires conscious effort and focus, so if she’s distracted she’s vulnerable. there is also an element of emotion; sufficiently strong positive emotions, like joy, can cause reduced density or make reducing her density easier, while sufficiently strong negative emotions, like fear, can increase her density or cause her to lose control of where her mass is concentrated (rendering her vulnerable to attacks she would otherwise be able to block).

do they use their abilities in their day-to-day life? in what ways?

 - she never has to ask someone taller to get things off the top shelf. since increased density increases her strength as well, she’s also a great person to ask if you need something opened or moved.

as a mutant, do they have any goals? dreams?

 - growing up in a very close-knit and supportive community, Dare was very rarely exposed to anti-mutant bias until she left California for the Xavier Institute. working there as a teacher is one of the goals she’s already achieved, but ultimately she’d like to create spaces and communities where other mutants can have the love, acceptance, and support that she had as a child. (yes, she wants mutant communes. wouldn’t you?)

how do they feel about the last 30+ years of mutant history? notably, the presidential address of 1983 and the essex house?

 - she was still in California when the presidential address aired, so she didn’t really form an opinion on it until months later after arriving at the Xavier Institute. she was optimistic at first that the publicity would have a positive result, but as time went on she realized it had almost certainly had the opposite effect. after recent events with the Brotherhood and the Essex House, Dare is starting to wonder if the Xavier Institute is doing enough to ensure the safety of other mutants.

@c23tasks @c23intros

#⸢ ᴛʀᴜᴛʜ ᴏʀ ᴅᴀʀᴇ﹖⸥ ➢ about. #here have my first task #it only took me what. three months.

[vancouverescapes]

Families Love These Kid-Friendly Ucluelet Vacation Rentals

If you're seeking a family getaway that combines the serenity of nature with the comforts of home, Ucluelet is your ideal destination. Located on the breathtaking Vancouver Island, the town offers a plethora of activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals provide the perfect basecamp, where each day brings a new adventure amidst the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Rim.

Natural Wonders and Outdoor Adventures

One of the biggest draws to Ucluelet for families is the access to incredible natural landscapes and outdoor activities that encourage exploration and excitement. The Pacific Rim National Park is a treasure trove of geographic wonders, with family-friendly hiking trails like the Wild Pacific Trail and the Willowbrae Trail. These paths offer not only safe hiking experiences for little legs but also breathtaking ocean views and encounters with ancient forests that ignite the imagination of young and old alike.

For families who love the water, the beaches near Ucluelet are both beautiful and diverse. From the gentle waves at South Florencia Beach perfect for the little ones, to the more adventurous surf at North Florencia just a five-minute drive away, there’s something to suit every family member. Additionally, activities like kayaking through sheltered bays or embarking on a family-friendly fishing charter make for unforgettable experiences that highlight the richness of the local marine life.

Engaging Local Attractions

Beyond the natural landscape, Ucluelet offers a range of attractions that cater specifically to families. The Ucluelet Aquarium, for instance, provides an up-close look at local sea creatures in a child-friendly setting that promotes interactive learning. Bear watching tours and visits to the Kwisitis Visitor Centre offer more ways to learn about the environment and wildlife of the area, making education both fun and engaging.

Moreover, the town itself is home to some of the best family-friendly restaurants where everyone can refuel after a day of adventure. These spots often feature menus that cater to all tastes, ensuring even the pickiest eaters find something delicious.

Comfortable and Convenient Accommodations

When it comes to accommodation, Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals shine in their ability to provide comfort and convenience. The cabins are not only spacious and well-equipped with modern appliances but also offer the rustic charm of cedar, fir, and pine woodwork, creating a cozy atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.

A guest’s testimonial underscores this, "This was a perfect spot from which we based our exploration of this amazing area. Spotlessly clean and super comfortable - it had all the necessities in a compact space. Sam and Laurissa were excellent hosts - helpful and quick to respond to inquiries. You can be confident that you get exactly what is described. I would definitely book this place again."

Easy Access and Practical Perks

Despite its serene setting, Ucluelet is surprisingly accessible. Just a 35-minute drive from Tofino and a 25-minute flight from Vancouver, families can start their vacation shortly after they land. The rentals’ locations offer tranquility away from the busier town center, yet are just a five-minute drive from local amenities, combining isolation with convenience. Additionally, the cabins are designed to be single-story, so families can easily unload and settle in without the hassle of navigating stairs. Conclusion

Choosing Ucluelet for your family vacation means immersing in an environment where every detail caters to creating memorable experiences. With the natural playground of beaches and trails, engaging local attractions that educate and entertain, and the comfort of thoughtfully appointed cabins, Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals offer everything a family could want for a perfect getaway. Here, kids and adults alike can enjoy the wonders of the outdoors and then retreat to the warmth and comfort of their cabin, making every moment as enjoyable as it is unforgettable. Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you seek, these family-friendly rentals in Ucluelet provide an ideal setting for a vacation that won’t break the bank but will enrich your family’s travelogue with golden memories.

#vancouver island #ucluelet #tofino #vacation rentals #cabin in the woods #cabin #fishing charters #hiking trail #kayaking #whale watching tofino #surfing #camping #winter storm #storm watch #wild animals #condo for rent #travel #hiking #fishing

[ecto42]

TL;DR- Try TTRPGs, roleplay forums, and more! Before you go to an addictive AI with no outside input.

Hi Tumblr, I have this video specifically referring to the AI chatbot story and it made me want to share some experiences of mine that feel similar, but were with real human people.

I spent years doing online text only roleplay as a teen, and now as an adult I regularly play D&D with friends as well as with other RPGs like Cyberpunk, etc.

So, when I was a teen I spent hours of every day in middle school doing Harry Potter role plays on Omegle. It was hella awkward, hella cringe, and ultimately I stopped because I saw how the space was devolving. Initially I made a ton of other friends from other countries and other states in the US that had similar interests to mine. I loved playing characters that were “dark and edgy” as I, much like the characters from My Immortal, wanted to be dark and edgy in a cool way and not in a “I am a goth from South Park being made fun of,” way.

This eventually led to me doing what I would call roleplay therapy, where to test the waters with people you take an aspect of yourself and play with as many iterations of it as you can. I found myself in NSFW roleplay, general like “Oh hoho we’re wizards in a castle!” Roleplay, and “This is the darkest timeline, Harry Potter is dead and gone and now we’re doing a guerilla warfare.” I loved it and remember it fondly and this was way before D&D.

I, as you can imagine, had no idea what consent really meant, I had no boundaries kept when playing these characters, and I really formed a dependency on literally exploring other characters to figure myself out. By the end of it I was staying up until 3 am every night essentially sexting strangers over the internet with nothing but an ASL to go off of, and the anonymity of the internet to keep either of us from knowing who each other were. Relative to what a lot of my AFAB friends received this was incredibly tame. It was, however, an addiction in the anonymity of Omegle, the chat histories rarely being backed up, and the ability to just bail at any time. There was no real accountability, only the consent of “Hey, do you want to do a dirty roleplay?” And taking people at their word and usually that mean hanging up and trying again, and if things went too far or got too uncomfortable hanging up anyways. Kind of like an unspoken BDSM safe word.

I saw this video and the section about this woman talking to an AI chatbot and it honestly made me both miss that addictive roleplay arena, as well as made me really crave that kind of anonymous intimacy in a (what at the time developed into a) respectful consensual manner where anyone can nope out at any time. I think usually when people can’t get exactly what they want they go to writing for themselves. I really hope that somewhere out there other people who just want that basic form of connection with some anonymous protection will do something more akin to what I’ve done as an adult, and seek out similarly minded friends who love and support them and build up and build out communities, and allow there to be a silly fantasy element to them. The person in the story very easily, back in the day, could have went onto Omegle and asked as their opener “I’m looking for someone to roleplay Arthur Morgan from RDR2 with me, are you down?” And found someone, and it’s kind of sad to me that it’s easier to find an AI chatbot nowadays than it is to find a friend with that interest.

Having feedback from another person and having it be earnest and unbiased is very helpful, but people shouldn’t be your therapist if they’re your friends. Seek help if you need it, and don’t be afraid to reach out to community at large. I understand though how easy it is to fall in love with Luna Lovegood, Corvo Attano, or my old OC, at least as best as I can remember:

Eli Black (20, Ravenclaw, M, Thick Dark Wavy Black Hair with a blue streak in the front, Bright Blue Eyes, Thin muscular build, 6’0”. One of Eli’s eyes {if I remember correctly this was very inconsistent on my part lol} had been slashed through as a child and healed with dragon blood and caused it to sprout scales where the scar is, also leaving their eye with a sharp and draconic look. Typically wears: Hooded black trench coat, black tee shirt, black skinny jeans with a studded belt, and wears a big pair of large black combat boots with blue laces, dark eyeliner, blue and black nail polish.) ~and then there would usually be some spheal here about how Eli was an auror and a really great Ravenclaw student, and basically a detective. I used to watch a lot of Psych.~

Thanks if you bothered reading all the way through!

#look y’all I wasn’t aware I was trans then #this was before jk was out as a terf #now I’m non-binary and it’s great #Youtube

[kofodzhidreyer]

Which usually Outdoor Games for Adults Are Still Well-known?

If you are usually planning an night time in the park with the friends or are undertaking the interview process camping out trip, you might get interested in locating out which patio games for all adults are nevertheless popular. You probably haven’t played some of these game titles since you were a young camper, though, and sometimes you just are clueless what other men and women will love doing. Right here is a number of patio games for adult surfers that just about everybody seems to love. Cornhole or bean case toss - This kind of is a very common game that is simple to set up in addition to very inexpensive. In the event that you have at any time tossed little bean bags at a panel with holes slice in it, then you remember this activity. There are numerous different styles regarding play that an individual can use, several competitive and simply for fun, and there are also ways that you can make it even more challenging. Possibly the ideal part of this particular game is of which almost anyone could be competitive and that isn't always the best athlete who wins. Tug of War - A person can't beat this specific game if a person are looking in order to get everyone's competitive juices flowing. Most you need is a rope and most likely off and working. When people start off getting too significant, they bring hand protection and hiking boots, so try to be able to keep it rather less competitive so individuals can have even more fun. gel blaster gun - You probably played out with water balloons when you were a child. All an individual need is a new bag of balloons and access in order to water. Fill one particular balloon up for each pair of folks in your celebration. Create two outlines together with the people within one line together with the balloon. The pairs keep organizing the balloon forward and backward, and backing upwards since they do, right up until someone breaks the particular balloon. The champion then gets in order to throw the last water balloon in anyone they need. Board games - Many people consider plank games as something which you would carry out indoors, but they will can be just as fun outside. If you are playing Monopoly or Chutes and Ladders, adults have excellent time revisiting their recent by playing these types of games.

Balloon Take - Again, all you want is a balloon for every pair of men and women. Explode the balloon and enjoying the pair put it together. The goal is for these people to pop that without using their hands. This can easily be a lot of fun to watch even in the event that you've lost the game! Keep in mind that take a lot associated with imagination to continue to keep adults entertained, even if they aren't used to being outside and possessing fun. If you spent any time from camp as some sort of kid, then you can make use of the very identical games you played out back then. There are also many game titles available for purchase online or throughout game stores that will are fun for adult surfers to play, yet for by far the most part, the more fundamental they are, typically the more fun typically the adults could have, and even you can create a party they will will remember for some time.

#outdoor games

[goabrakadoodle]

Why Fun Outdoor Art Activities Are Important

Young children are not always capable of expressing themselves using words and actions. As art is a simpler form of communication, it gives toddlers and young children a means to let what they feel deep down be known. Allowing parents to gain insights into their child’s thinking which otherwise would have been left bottled up and unattended.

Fun outdoor art activities work well with children of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers right up to much older children who already attend school. Apart from this, open communication helps boost a child’s emotional intelligence as well.

Taking art outdoors means children can step out of a circle and get to work on a much larger scale freely. So be imaginative and inspire young children to go out into parks where nature thrives and enjoy lots of fresh air and have great fun being with nature and painting!

Here are a few fun outdoor art activities that focus more on the process rather than on the end results. Simple ideas that encourage children to experiment and express themselves in ways they may not have imagined before.

Working with natural paintbrushes

Take young children for a walk outside, while there ask them to collect lots of interesting pieces of nature. Small twigs with leaves and flowers still on them. Once you and the children have collected enough of them, use them as paintbrushes to paint!

Toddlers, preschoolers and older kids will all love experimenting with painting to see what kind of marks nature makes! This fun outdoor art activity is such an interesting process art idea for children that they will enjoy being outdoors and exploring the opportunity to experiment with nature!

It is through process art activities such as these that children learn so much more than trying to achieve a specific end result from what they do.

Make paint from nature

By teaching young children how to make their own paint using natural ingredients, you not only unlock their imagination but will introduce them to a fun and creative way to give a new twist to their art.

Find enough natural ingredients to ensure the entire process of making paint goes smooth. If you don’t have the following vegetables and fruit in stock at home, you could head over to your grocery store and pick them up — carrots, blueberries, spinach and strawberries! You can also think of food items such as coffee, vanilla flavouring and turmeric powder for creating deeper and darker shades of colours.

Once you have collected the natural food items, puree the vegetables and fruits and mix them with water and leave them overnight. For the spices, however, be sure to add very little water and mix thoroughly. Lesser the water, the richer the colour. This art activity idea will be a gold mine that will trigger endless creativity and fun times for children.

Children already have a natural ability for everything and anything art-related, so, as you can imagine, making their own homemade paint from nature and then using it to paint will give them immense joy, and perhaps even let their creativity run wild!

Make funny faces with rocks

Rounded and oval-shaped rocks found on river beds can be a source of great inspiring ideas for creating hilarious faces. Everyone will have a mind-blowing time working on this outdoor art activity!

Another big benefit will be an opportunity that doubles up as an outlet for expressing feelings and emotions for toddlers and preschoolers, as well as older children.

Encouraging them to work on creating enigmatic facial features, in a way that will make the jaws of adults drop. And like always, it is the process that is more important than the end result.

Messy masterpieces

Pour painting is not just messy, but also so much fun and an activity that is meant for the outdoors! Toddlers, preschoolers and older children will be able to create some really cool artworks using this art process and create one-of-a-kind gifts!

You start by plugging the holes of the terracotta planting pots from the inside. Use masking tape. Turn the pot upside down and place it on a flattened cardboard box and begin to pour the paint and watch the paint flow down slowly and steadily.

This painting technique is really simple and delivers loads of fun. Squeezing the paint out of those plastic bottles is great for working those hand muscles as well.

Choose one colour, pour, then fill another plastic bottle with a different colour and pour again. Keep doing this again and again, but remember to fill different colours each time. Wait for the paint to flow and settle and dry in the sun. The total effect when the paint dries will be stunning, to say the least. Rest assured, it will be always surprising!

Using water to paint!

If you don’t want the mess usually associated with using paint, you could have as much fun using just water. It is a simple and easy outdoor art activity idea to set up and allows young children to get as creative as they like without the mess! It also enables toddlers and preschoolers to work on developing their fine motor skills as they work using a paintbrush and water on a chalk background.

Begin by covering a chalkboard completely by using the flat side of the jumbo-sized chalks found in art shops. It helps in covering the entire chalkboard quickly.

This is a fun activity that can be left outside for children to come and go as they please. Leave a damp cloth next to the chalkboard, along with the water in a container and paintbrushes so that a child can wipe off the design once they are through with it, and are ready to start another!

Pistol painting with watercolours

Fill a water pistol with colour, take aim at a large sheet of paper and shoot! Every child will love this fantastic new way of creating a painting. The masterpieces children create end up looking unique and amazing. Water gun painting also helps young children build their fine motor skills.

Experiment with different colours. Water Pistol painting is such a fun outdoor art activity for children of all ages. It really is the best hot weather art idea ever! They will have so much fun that you will find it difficult to stop children squirting colour at everything they see, including you!

Use only watered down, washable paints for water gun painting in a 50% colour and 50% water. This will create paint of good consistency so that it becomes easy for children to squirt, and when the paint dries, the effect is bright and not dull!

About Abrakadoodle

This is the kind of process art learning experience that inspires children to think different, be innovative, and devise ways that teach interesting things found in the real world. Changing the way they discover and imagine. Igniting their minds to think, play and learn like never before.

If you like to enrol your child in our children’s art classes or participate in cognitive learning activities, give Abrakadoodle a call. Or better still, make an appointment with the head of a centre near you.

Get hands-on exposure to an experience that will make you see art in a way that adds value to a child’s life.

Please note: Abrakadoodle classrooms are thoroughly sanitized every day — the tables, the chairs, the children’s activity stations and everything else the child might touch is made safe and clean. They also wear a mask, wash their hands frequently, and practice social distancing.

This post originally published at Abrakadoodle Blog.

#painting activites #kids art classes #kids art programs #outdoor art #children art program #children art

[miraclecitysworld]

Fun at Water Rides & Entertainment Park

As we get into the summer season months, the temperatures attain an all-time high, however our heat-tolerance stages take a dip. When you are attempting to get away from the hot sun, a summer season turn away is what you need.

What’s better than water rides and entertainment parks? By the end of this article, you’d be the nice decide of which one is the exceptional enjoyment & water park in bareilly. And then, you’d go there with your buddies and household and have all types of exciting imaginable.

Amusement and water parks are loved with the aid of all age companies alike. There’s the thrill, there’s the adrenaline rush and then there are a lot of recollections and at the stop of the day, it’s the reminiscences that count, right?

So go ahead, diagram a day out to your nearest amusement/theme/water park, something floats your boat. Even if it’s for a day, simply design it. You deserve it, specifically with this growing heat.

An entertainment park is fun for absolutely everyone with rides, games, and more than a few different attractions, with its foundation evolving from three before traditions: visiting fairs, pleasure gardens, and exhibitions. But it’s exclusive from the touring fairs.

Amusement parks are constant in a precise location, are extra everlasting whilst being greater complicated than the traditional children’s park with the kiddy rides. The rides in these entertainment parks are greater on the intense side, with additions like the curler coasters, your adrenaline will be at an final high.

It ranks amongst the greatest enjoyment parks in Asia and a favored leisure sector for the Delhi residents in Noida. It is an excellent region to have enjoyable with your expensive ones in its exceptional Dry Parks and Water Parks with lots of backbone exciting exciting rides to cheer for.

The Amusement Park or the dry park has 20+ interesting rides every following worldwide security requirements from the ancient traditional ones to the modern day thrillers. It is divided into two zones- The Roadshow and La Fiesta. Each region has special rides for all age businesses beginning from youngsters to adults.

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[ubounceinc]

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[alluringjae]

it’s a royal order - jjh

⤑ summary: one of your royal campaigns became a success, and your bodyguard jaehyun was there to see it all happen. it’s only fair to celebrate, right?

⤑ pairing: jaehyun x female reader

⤑ word count: 2k

⤑ genre: fluff, suggestive (dirty talk, jaehyun got a daddy kink, superiority complex!!), implied smut | bodyguard!jaehyun, princess!reader, slight enemies to lovers!au, modern royal!au (where south korea remains under monarchial power)

⤑ warnings: mentions of alcohol, drugs, family problems and therapy, explicit language

⤑ playlist: lows by pink sweat$ | céline by gallant | i put a spell on you by iza | nasty by ariana grande | dance for you by beyonce | body by sinead harnett

⤑ author’s note: this is definitely less emotional than all i do is wait! i got this idea from a show i really enjoyed before it got cancelled named the royals. specifically, i really liked the story of eleanor and jasper, which is the whole princess x bodyguard dynamic. the pining and tension, ugh! if you know this show or not, it doesn’t matter. anyways, thank you for the 30+ followers and 200 notes on aidiw! enjoy!

i need holy water because of this piece.

⤑ credits to jeongjaehyuns for the gif above uwu

⤑  leave me some feedback, constructive criticism or hellos!

“On behalf of the royal family, I would like to extend my utmost support for the Anti-School Violence campaign for all students to have a safer and more meaningful learning environment.” You proudly announced to the board of officials alongside other influential individuals in Korean society.

Being the only princess in the current royal line may have its pressures, but holding a strong, direct impact for a brighter future for the people motivated you to take advantage of your platform for the better. As the image of pure innocence and revamped women empowerment, you aimed to accomplish all the things your mother wished she could before her untimely death alongside your personal aspirations.

Expressing genuine joy with the campaign, with a tinge of desire to annoy the old-fashioned and closeminded officials, your prying eyes were more enamored by a certain man in the back clapping by the ballroom doors. You can’t help but act flustered whenever he witnessed you in a state of success and satisfaction.

This man went by the name Jeong Jaehyun, your trusted bodyguard since you were in your early twenties. 3 years later, he still stuck by your side and helped you endure all the darkness as a royal.

Back then, you went through a rebellious phase that was ruining the image of your family. Clubbing almost every night, drugs, skipping school, you even managed to get all assigned bodyguards to quit! The media ate up all your tricks, turning them into scandals. That was the plan, of course. You desired your own freedom from all the royal obligations because you didn’t ask to be born into that lifestyle. To all of your peers who wished to be in your footsteps, you would’ve impulsively passed your title to them. There’s so much deception that lies behind the glitz and glam of it all.

This unexpected change in your former untainted attitude came to the point that your father, the king himself, stepped in and personally assigned one of his men to get you in check. He figured that appointing a guard nearest your age may lessen the tension and mend you back together.

In the start, you absolutely despised him. There was no way to fool him when you were up to no good. He easily found your alcohol and drug stash which he disposed of on the spot and stood by your bedroom door every night so you wouldn’t sneak out past curfew (which your father also strictly implemented).

One big turning point in your relationship was when he rushed you to the royal hospital when you drank a cocktail that went unnoticeably spiked. To think that this was a typical social gathering with other royals and officials, you’re a constant target to many. You didn’t wake up for a few days, and the entire time, Jaehyun willingly stood by your bedside and outside your hospital room.

Since that and more instances your father insisted you get involved in royal affairs, you softened up. As cliché as it was, the more time spent with him, the more you knew about him and vice versa. He was the one that got you to fully open up about your grief towards your late mother, encouraging you to seek help. Turns out you weren’t as different as you thought despite your differing ranks in society when he also had a void for a missing parent. In his case, it was his father, who ditched his family for his mistress. Silently, you helped each other recover from your traumas alongside therapy. From dreading his presence, you started treating him more casually. Your father’s tactic of assigning a bodyguard around your age admittedly worked.

Oh, how time flies.

This campaign was the last thing on your weekend agenda, so you had the entire late afternoon and evening to yourself. Bowing one last time to the audience, you stepped down from the platform and accepted the soft hand of your bodyguard, who quickly made his way to you despite the flashing cameras. It was something he got used to as it is part of the job.

Once he successfully ushered you out of the ballroom, his hand still held yours. Nothing new, except this event was quite public and you didn’t want anyone to get any wrong ideas. Strolling down one of the many hallways in the palace became a pastime for the both of you, where no one can catch you. It was a safe haven within the destructive life of the Park kingdom.

“You did phenomenal as I expected, your highness.” Jaehyun complimented, recalling your panic the night before as the stage fright hit strong when you were reciting your speech to him over and over again.

“We are in private, Jaehyun. Must you really use those formalities with me?” You taunted, bobbing your head sideways mockingly. With him could you felt like a normal young adult, and you wouldn’t have it any other way. Jaehyun loved being frisky with you, catching you get irked up. And he was up to do it again.

“Hmm last time we strolled these halls, Yuta caught us making out after a successful meeting with the Prime Minister.”

You gasped at his statement, conscious of whoever may be in the vicinity. But before you could refute, your hand that was interlocked with his were mightily slammed against the white wall. You lost your breath for a moment, his warm body closely on yours. His free hand freely roamed up and down your covered waist. His lips were dangerously near your neck, where you’re sensitive. Your hips naturally grinded against him to release the pent-up tension.

“Something tells me you want to do it again, princess?” Now he’s just using your title as a pet name, but you couldn’t complain. It just hits differently when the situation was set up like this.

“I deserve it, don’t I? Got a lot of those hell-driven officials on my side for this round.” You raised both your brows cockily, licking your lips.

“Hell yeah, you do.” Finally, he rids of the tension and plants open kisses on your bare neck. Your throaty moans were uncontrollable, and you could care less.

“My princess,”

Kiss.

“So intelligent,”

Kiss.

“So benevolent,”

Kiss.

“So helpful,”

Kiss.

“But,” He changed his pace and direction, swollen lips near your ear.

“But?” You question naïvely. He scoffed, smirking at your antics of playing dumb.

“But a total slut for her bodyguard.” He dominantly planted his lips against yours, one of his veiny hands gripping on your waist and the other by the arch of your butt. He was hungry, needy even. Due to your shared schedules, it’s been a constant struggle to have proper alone time from the snooping eyes of Korean society. After all, it wasn’t in the norm for a princess to fall deep for her bodyguard. Nor were you sure you would be accepted by anyone. Yuta, the bodyguard of your oldest brother, the crowned prince Jinyoung, finding the both of you at that time was a total shock but didn’t care either.

All that mattered was that your feelings towards each other are real and strong. Accepted or not, you had each other.

All this lust put you in a daze, wanting much more than another smooch fest in the hallway. Tugging on his belt, he squeezed your butt tightly. You emitted a moan, which allowed his tongue access. No way could you keep your hands to yourself, touching his upper body and the flexing of his abdominal muscles from his button-up. You felt his now hard member poking through.

Analyzing your area, you were on the other side of the palace. Farther to your bedroom where numerous rendezvouses were made, one kink you’ve considered in the past amplified your mind. Considering this area was also the king’s side, and he was abroad for royal affairs, this was your chance.

“I have an idea, my love. You up for it?” You rose a brow at your lover, challenging him. Not one to overpower this man in bed, but always suggesting a way on how to spice it up.

“And what exactly does your feral brain want to do with me, princess?” His finger lifted your chin so you meet eye to eye. You can just see the fire still burning, and oh how you were ready to intensify it.

“The main ballroom, where my father and late mother’s throne rest, are a few doors away.” Your fingers signal him to lower his stance as his tall height was difficult to reach. With a sneaky smirk,

“Let me ride you in the king’s throne, my love.” Your lips brushed over his and sucked his bottom lip, tugging him by his belt. He groaned, squeezing your butt. “It’s a royal order.”  

“Nasty, your highness. Insanely nasty, you are.” His hands hoisted your waist, boosting you up in his arms. You gasped with profanities, ravenously cut off by his lips again. His nails digging deep in your bare thighs, your legs naturally linked themselves around his torso while your arms passionately intertwined his broad neck.

In between kisses, he carried you to the said main ballroom. One of your wildest imaginations, just a second away. This room remained to be the only place without any guards stationed technological advancements or updated interior designs to preserve its traditional beauty. Dated as far as the 19th century, only special events were held and the highest of the high were allowed inside. Spacious, surrounded by gold linings majestic paintings of angels from above with a huge crystal chandelier right above the center. Right ahead, the original thrones that your ancestors, grandparents, and parents sat on when they were throned in its pure glory.

Pushing your lover on the king’s throne, the gold sun-like rays plastered behind the headrest, he cockily leaned back and manspread his legs for comfort. He rubbed his hands before patting his thigh, waiting for your submission. But you weren’t going to give in just yet.

Not when you prepared a mini-show just for him underneath your designer silk dress.

Jaehyun’s solemn eyes marveled over your gorgeous figure as you stripped down one strap after the other. Due to its silk fabric, it effortlessly dropped down to your figure to reveal a new set of black lace lingerie from your previous trip to Paris. Ages ago, Jaehyun unhesitatingly ripped your favorite ones during his birthday, so you decided to get a mature version of it. A version where your bra lifted your breasts more and undies hiked up to your waist to elongate your legs. Only for the eyes of yourself and the man in front of you, establishing that you were a powerful woman who can be absolutely anyone she can be. Princess, a normal young adult, or his slut, it’s up to you how you see yourself.

Jaehyun mumbled all the profanities he could think of at the moment. Looking like a divine angel when the sun from outside shuns behind you, his slacks tightening so much more than a while ago.

“All this for me?” He ogled shamelessly, undoing the buttons of his dress shirt and untying his necktie. “What did I do to deserve such regal treatment?”

You sneered at his comment, stepping out your dress in your heels and stationing right in front of his luring lap. “You’ve always been there for me, thick and thin. I think you deserve a reward, don’t you think?”

Lowering yourself to straddle him, his breath hissed when your damp core collided with his crotch. Distracted and caught in your trap, “I don’t think you answered my question, my love.”

Rather than a verbal response, he roughly pulled you back in for a kiss. His hands scattered to explore from your back down to your waist. Your hands messily ran through his hair, tugging on some when your body got too sensitive to his wild touches. The thrilling sounds of the two of you drowning in your fiery romance bounced throughout the ballroom, not minding if anyone passed by the hallways outside. It was a private room after all, and whatever happens here, stays here.

Rolling on his crotch while his lips trailed down to your collarbones, the quick snap of your bra wires echoed. The tight lift lessened as Jaehyun’s fingers dropped the straps, unveiling your bare chest covered in his marks.

“Enough playing, princess. Let daddy have some real fun with you.”

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[floraltypes]

Old Beginning Pt. 2

pairings - aaron hotchner x reader, jethro gibbs x reader

chapters - one 

summary - the news of a dinner party arrises, but there are some little challenges before the actually night

wc - 3k

an - sorry this took awhile, my summer is over and my writing schedule will be a little wonky now. i’m taking a break from answering requests, so I apologize if I haven’t answered yours, but i eventually will

Penelope and you both looked back at Aaron, taken back by his repeating of the word ‘boyfriend’. You didn’t plan on telling people so soon, considering he was your boss from your old line of work.

“I want to know everything about him, you have to invite him!” Penelope quickly went back into her loud chatting, attracting other faces at her comment. “I also may have mentioned to some of the team that you do have a boyfriend, it just slipped! You know I can’t keep secrets!”

“It’s okay, Pene,” You smiled softly. “I can’t invite him though, you know, since I’m not the one holding the dinner event.”

“You can invite your partner, everyone else can as well, considering it is a catch up,” Dave walked over, a cup of coffee in his own hand as he used the other to scratch at his stubble. “I’ll even invite the woman I’ve been seeing. Feel free to all bring a plus one, I have enough room and everyone deserves a taste of my Italian dishes, will change their lives.”

“Thank you, Rossi, but I simply can’t. It’s so soon, and he’s such a busy man,” You laughed, waving your hand. “It was a kind gesture though.”

“L/n, don’t tell us you’re embarrassed to show your new boyfriend to us?” Derek walked back over, poking your shoulder. “Penelope told all of us down here, just wanted to wait and see when you would tell us.”

“I’m not embarrassed, that’s absurd. He’s truly busy.”

“Invite him, I’ll make sure Will comes and hire a babysitter for Henry, so that we can truly have a adult night,” JJ chuckled. “Everyone is bringing a date, so it would be odd if you didn’t.”

“Actually, I don’t have a partner at the moment due to how invested I am in my studies and the factors of that many young woman my age only focus on the factor of conventional attractiveness rather then the complexity of brains and deep-”

“Don’t worry, Spencer, if you don’t have a date, then I’ll just bring two,” Emily joked. “You don’t need a date, I’m not bringing one either, but Y/n is for sure.”

“I’ll be like the tw-”

“You are dating someone, we aren’t, so you’ll bring that someone. Come on, L/n,” Emily continued on, grabbing your hand and pulling you away. “I’ll walk you out,” She turned back to wink at her coworkers, leading you to the elevator and soon the parking lot.

“Aaron,” Rossi looked towards his friend, a man who had his glare fixated on your exiting figure. “Will you bring Beth, the more the merrier.”

“Yeah, I suppose I will,” He answered, retrieving his cellphone from his pocket, pulling up her contact picture, thumb hovering over the call button. “Let’s finish up this work, so we call all get home.” He shoved it back in his pocket, commanding everyone else while moving back up the stairs to his office.

Meanwhile, you were outside of your car, looking at Emily still was right by your side.

“Bring your boyfriend,” She commented, watching as you fished for your keys and unlocked your car. “I want to meet him, I haven’t really talked to you in a long time.”

“We’re both so busy. Him as well.”

“Seriously, Y/n, I’m not gonna ease up on you. I’ve noticed the new tint in your eye, new considering the last time it was severely dulled. It’s amazing to see your real smile again, you closer to your old self despite the past losses. He really has helped you, so I want to meet the man who helped my dear friend so much.”

You contemplated her kind words, getting down to the point that everyone probably was happy to see you again, yourself physically and mentally.

“I’ll call him, see if he can come. Can’t promise anything, his work is very important to him, so if it needs him he’s there.”

Emily smiled widely, leaning over to kiss your cheek before you moved to open the front door and start your car.

“Great, I’m actually bringing someone. Poor Spencer might be the only one.”

“Aaron is as well?”

“Hotch, yeah,” She laughed. “Meet her at some track meet he had, Jack really likes her.”

“That’s good, I’ll see you soon then,” You smiled, shutting the door as Emily watched you back out, waving a small goodbye.

Leaving the facility, while at a stop light, you found your flip phone, finding the contact of Jethro and quickly dialing the number.

“Gibbs,” He answered.

“Hey, are you on a case?”

“No, are you driving?”

“Yes, safely. What are you doing? Building a boat,” You chuckled, imagining him in the basement with the tool and sweaty shirt.

“Yeah. Did you meet up with your old team today?”

“Mhm, all surprised to see me today. It was humorous in a sense. But, Rossi invited me and everyone to a dinner, telling us to bring a partner.”

“Who are you planning on bringing?”

“You.”

“So, we’re being more public with our relationship?”

“Just with the old team, my old team, they don’t have contact with anyone apart of NCIS, or at least not personal only professional.”

“I thought you were going to come and see me, instead of making me drive,” You could almost sense his smile on the other line, a mocking one.

Gibbs would obviously accept the offer, the man truly holding a strong affection for you, a soft spot personally for you, so he would agree to drive the hour or two.

But just because he would, it doesn’t mean he didn’t have to mess around a bit, act like he wouldn’t.

“I know, but then you can see my new apartment. And after this weekend, who knows when we’ll be able to see each other again. Both of our jobs involved sporadic cases that start and end at no specific time, hard to plan around. And, everyone is pressuring me to meet you.”

“I’m already popular, huh?”

“I suppose,” You huffed, rubbing your temple, exhaustion starting to take over you, wanting to get some rest, a calming bath to combat earlier feelings that seemed as if they were creeping up once again.

“I’ll come, don’t worry. Get home safe, call me when you have the address and date.”

“Okay, bye.” You hung up, tossing the phone onto the empty seat as you continued to drive, playing the music from the CD already inserted in your car.

Time leading up to the dinner seemed to fly by, especially considering that it wasn’t much time and you weren’t having to work. You decided to take the free time to get fully settled in, figure out your nerves, make a phone call to your therapist, and even read. Trying to get prepared for all the days that are to come.

Your hair was now being changed from its normal du to a new one, fancier in a sense. Applying a nice coat of makeup, new lip color, trying a new pallet and the old eyelash curler that hasn’t been used in a while, you finished ‘upgrading’ your face. A outfit was simple, considering you didn’t have many fancy ones, so with not much to choose, it was a quick decision.

Sliding that on and fixing the straps to be a bit tighter, messing with the bra to fit correctly, and pulling it down a bit, you grabbed your go to purse, shoving needed materials a into it as you moved to the kitchen.

Within the kitchen, there was a certain door within the wall of the pantry with a password. Quickly typing in the combination the door swung open, choosing between a small but handy knife, you put in the pocket of your bag.

You weren’t too worried about dangers at the dinner, but with years of catching/fighting murders, specific people after you, and even very powerful assassins, you carried certain weapons for safety.

Hearing the sturdy knock of someone’s knuckles on your front door, you rushed to shut the the secret door in the pantry, heading to your front door where someone was waiting.

A quick peak through the hole, your eyes widened in surprise and opened the door, allowing the man to walk in.

“I wasn’t expecting to see you, till uh, later tonight,” You mentioned, looking him up and down to see him more dressed up. “Are you not able to attend anymore?”

“No, I’m still going,” Hotch denied, sliding off his shoes and following you to the couch. “I just wanted to chat before than, a chance for just the two of us.”

“Is something wrong?” You walked over to your teapot, filling it with water, and placing it on your stove, heating up the water. “This is very unexpected.”

“Nothing is wrong. I just want to talk to you, see the apartment, hear what’s new with you.”

“Things,” You shrugged. “Obviously I’ve had a new job experience, similar in ways and also not. Grew closer with a new group of teammates, people, lost a few. Yeah, lost a few,” You repeated, remembering Jenny Shepard, even Kate, both amazing women, who did amazing things.

“That’s always hard, I guess my most recent loss was Haley,” Aaron hummed, soon the kettle making a high pitched noise, you rushing to take it off and grab some tea bags.

“She was also a amazing woman. Wonderful mother, cared so much for that little boy.”

“She really was.”

“Did you come to chat about her, it’s been a while since we had. Last time we really talked was five months after she passed, after the funeral.”

“It really has been that long?” Aaron questioned, taking the tea that you time handed him. “But it’s not the reason I came. I should have made more of a effort to keep in touch, after your transfer, after your loss.”

“You stayed with me for three months, allowing to lose some time with your son so you could change my dirty sheets and pick up all my snotty tissues,” You laughed, sitting down across from him with your own cup. “You had to get back to your family, make up for loss time.”

“You still helped me with my divorce during that time, and I still saw Jack,” He reminded you.

“I could’ve moved in with my father, but you allowed me not to do that.”

“Your father is a good man, but might not be the best to live with,” He laughed, a deep chuckle, something you didn’t see much. “You look nice.”

“Now you just notice,” You chuckle, taking another sip. “Thank you, you look nice as well. I was actually just going to call Jethro and tell him to meet me there, a bit of a drive and he isn’t happy about having to find a new team,” You spoke freely, feeling comfortable with the old friend, one you used to spill everything to years ago, him ranting to you too.

“Jethro? He has his own team? Sounds like a boss of some type.”

“Uh, technically. It’s complicated. I need to get going, to make it to the dinner on time and, finish, um, cleaning up my room before leaving.”

“I could take you there.”

“No thanks, I’ll see you there, bye.” You helped guide him to the door, a curt wave before he exited and shut it, locking it in a rush and moving back to the dining room table to clean the mugs.

You didn’t want to tell him all that, always insecure due to Gibbs being the prior boss of you and how people looked at that. Rumors were always spread about your and Aaron’s relationship, mostly about it being romantic.

Joining the team, you two easily hit it off due to your personalities. Always being filled with determination and stubbornness, refusing to give up till everything was done and right, even with files. Eventually you joined together, talked, spent most days with each other due to cases, and truly gained a very close friendship.

When rumors were getting around, glares were thrown your way, comments, left out by members who weren’t your immediate teams. People thought you were the cause of Haley and Aaron’s divorce, somehow word got around quickly, drama always does.

It was frustrating, already dealing with many different things at home, and even being in a relationship, it put so much unneeded stress and anxiety onto you.

So, getting into a relationship with Gibbs was a very reluctant thing on your part, he expressed his feelings first, but it was hard to accept them, despite the nerves he faced to do it.

Locking up the apartment, having all of your items with you, you made your way out the door and too your car, starting the drive to David’s house.

Upon arriving, you could hear light chatter in the home, lights on, and soothing music playing in the background. It sounded like everyone was having their fun, you couldn’t make out all the shadows of everyone indoors, just waiting outside for Jethro to arrive.

“Y/n?” You turned around at the sound of his voice, keys jingling in his hands as he walked up to you with a sly smile, shoving them in his pockets to place his arms around your waist. “What’s wrong, love?” Be snaked them around, a kiss to your somewhat clothed shoulder.

“Nothing, just a bit nervous to introduce you to everyone,” You smiled back at him, he squeezed a little tighter, catching your lips in a quick kiss. “Looking at your team, yet?”

“Nevermind that,” He grumbled, removing his hands to now interlace your left one with his right. “We should go in, right?”

“Maybe we could head back, to my place, say you are sick or something?” You looked back at him with a pleading look, to which he just chuckled at, starting to move to the front door, pressing the doorbell as you groaned a little.

“You’ll be fine,” He looked back at you as Rossi answered the door, cheerful smile on his lips, glass of scotch in hand as he moved out of the way to let you in.

“Ah! Y/n!” He cheered, leaning over to kiss your cheek and then pulled back. “Glad you made it! This must be…”

“Y/n! Oh where is the man?” Penelope rushed in, coming right by you with her own fruity drink, then leaning to whisper in your ear. “Is this him, oo!”

“Uh, Jethro that’s David,” You pointed to the man who first greeted you, him and Jethro shaking hands. “This is Penelope, the one kind of like Abby,” You smiled, as she gave you a little look, turning back and enveloping him in a little hug. She quickly turned back to you.

“He looks a little intimidating,” She whispered as you just laughed.

“For sure,” You nodded.

“Can I offer you a drink?” David turned to you two, gesturing to the one in his hand. “Something like Garcia for you Y/n, and what about you Jethro?”

“Just call me Gibbs, and yeah that’s fine,” He corrected Rossi, taking your hand as the two of you walked more inside of the magnificent house.

It truly was so well designed, very expensive, and the appetizers adorning the oak wood table looked very delicious. You wanted to go and grab a bite, before you were actually led to the living room where everyone was currently sitting.

“L/n, finally made it,” Derek laughed, beer in his hand as he pointed at you with a little chuckle. “You always know how to be a bit late.”

“Fashionably late, I believe that’s what it’s called,” JJ corrected them with her own wine glass in hand, Will sat right besides her on one of the couch as most of them in that room joined in laughter.

“What can I say?” You laughed, walking over, feeling less nervous with the factor of introducing your boyfriend, taking a seat on another couch in the large room, Jethro automatically sitting right besides you.

“So, introduce us,” Emily motioned over to Jethro, sly smile playing on her lips.

“This is Jethro, but he goes by Gibbs, and, uh, this is the team,” You started to name everyone off while pointing to them, leaving off a few names due to your members introducing their own partners to you.

Emily, Derek, and JJ had all brought partners. Spencer and Penelope decided to ‘go together’ as if they were partners, and Hotch hadn’t arrived yet. Rossi also had his girlfriend helping him cook in the kitchen, making drinks for you and Gibbs now.

“So, you work at NCIS, right?” Spencer questioned. “The Naval Criminal Investigative Service, very interesting considering the type of crimes you investigate. I would love to hear more about some of your cases and how you went about it,” Spencer smiled, a small notebook being pulled out of his pocket with a pen.

“Yeah,” Gibbs just nodded, looking at you a little questioning, which you just chuckled at.

“Why should we talk so much about work, it’s something we all do too much of,” You joked, everyone laughing, as Dave came back out, handing some drinks.

“Fine, fine, what do you do for fun Mr. Gibbs?” Derek asked, putting a arm over the couch and pulling his girl closer to his side, the woman just on her phone.

“I like to build boats, a type of hobbie I’ve been doing for years.”

“Building boats? Where?” Will wondered, intertwining his fingers with JJ.

“My basement, a private workspace.”

“How do you get it out then?” Penelope inquired, now back by Spencer and her face in her hand, leaning closer to show her interest in Gibbs statement.

“I’d be no fun if you knew that,” He shrugged, taking a drink with a small smile as Penelope gasped, Emily mouthing how ‘I like him’. It was sweet how everything was going well.

They all continued to converse with Gibbs, easily accepting him apart of the conversation, it was sweet and you were now on your second drink, practically all nerves gone.

“Sorry we’re late,” A voice mentioned in the hallway, dressed in a fine suit with a beautiful woman standing besides him. He shrugged off the last of his coat as he hung it up, taking her hand and walking into the hallway a little.

“This is such a nice place, Aaron. Oh! Your friend, wow, so grand,” The woman admired, now truly getting in your line of sight.

“Yeah,” He mumbled, eyes interlocking with yours before falling onto Gibbs. “I’m Aaron, call me Hotch.”

“I’m Gibbs,” Your boyfriend stood up, moving over to the other man with his hand stuck out. “Call me that.”

You had a feeling this evening wouldn’t be as smooth as you hoped.

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