#side A but also the 1st 2 tracks of side D

[sambuckylibrary]

SamBucky Valentine's Day Bingo 2024!

The @sambuckylibrary will be holding a two-prong Valentine's Day bingo event!

This event is not just for the creators, but for the commenters. You may either fill your bingo card by creating for the event, or fill your bingo card by commenting on your favorite SamBucky pieces.

The event will start on February 1st and run until February 29th. During that time, we will be reblogging and sharing the work you guys create here on our blog as well as any comments you post about.

If you're a creator, can post fanfiction, art, moodboards, podfics, edits, fanfic lists, etc. If you're a commenter, post about the piece you commented on.

It’ll be a low-stakes event. No need to sign up. Just remember to tag @sambuckylibrary in your post for each fill, and we will be tracking #sbvday2024 for reblogs.

If you are posting on AO3, please add it to the SamBucky Valentine's Day Bingo 2024 Collection.

The Bingo Cards are:

FAQ

What is this?

It’s a SamBucky bingo event.

Is there any pressure?

No pressure at all. Fill one prompt. Fill all the prompts on every bingo card. Do however many you please. The only thing we ask is mark your comment fills on a commenter bingo card and mark your creator fills on a creator bingo card.

Can I fill more than one prompt with one piece of art/one fic?

Yes! You can fill one prompt with one piece of art or fic. You can try to fill all nine prompts on the card at once with one piece of art or fic. If you can fill every single prompt from every single bingo card in one fill, that’d be wild but it’s okay by the rules. You can do any number in between.

Are there any prizes for making anything for this event?

Just the satisfaction that you made something cool.

Is it just SamBucky?

Yes please, just SamBucky. There can be side ships, but the main ship should be SamBucky.

How long will this event run?

It will run from February 1st and run until February 29th.

I heard there are badges I can use for each fill?

There are! Here they are:

Bingo Card #1:

Bingo Card #2:

RULES AND GUIDELINES

What are the guidelines for the bingo?

I will be borrowing some of this from the MYSU Valentine’s Day Bingo 2022 Guidelines, since they were fantastic.

For Everyone:

1. Remember to @sambuckylibrary in the post as well as #sbvday2024.

2. Please also tag the square you’re filling (for instance, if the square is “Mutual Pining”, use “#mutual pining” as one of your tags when posting about it on Tumblr).

3. If you’re uploading to AO3, please:

a ) Say somewhere which prompt you’re filling.

b ) Add it to SamBucky Valentine's Day Bingo 2024 Collection (SamBucky_Valentines_Day_Bingo_2024).

For Artists:

1. Create at least one piece of new art that can’t have been posted anywhere else before this.

2. All visual art forms are welcome:

a ) Gifsets, at least 3 gifs.

b ) Aesthetic boards or moodboards, at least 4 images each.

c ) Drawing/painting, that is not a sketch.

d) Fan video.

e) Graphics edit.

For Authors:

1. At least 500 words.

2. Posted on Tumblr or AO3.

3. Can be part of a series, but should work as a standalone.

For Podficcers:

1. The podfic should at least be 5 minutes long.

2. It should be posted on either Tumblr or AO3.

3. The podfic can be of a fic made for the event, a fic not made for the event while still adhering to the prompt, or a notfic.

For Fic Rec Lists:

1. You must have at least five fics or podfics on the rec list.

2. Make sure to give brief descriptions of the fics or podfics as well as their rating and wordcount.

For Commenters:

1. Any amount of comment counts, from a heart emoji ("❤️") to an essay.

2. We would rather this be about what makes you happy and joyful about reading than any scathing critiques.

Things to be mindful of when creating:

For Sam

Avoid framing Sam only as a caretaker or emotional support for Bucky. Be mindful of Sam acting angry or aggressive in an out-of-character way and falling into the angry/sassy Black man trope (check out the MCU source material to help with character traits).

Avoid decentering Sam as a main character and refrain from focusing entirely on Bucky.

In art: avoid whitewashing Sam’s skin and research drawing Black characters.

General disclaimer: Race affects every aspect of his life, including interacting with police/government and the white structures of the world when it comes to performing his duties as Cap and simply being a Black man that lives in the U.S.

For Bucky

Avoid phrasing “flesh/normal/human hand” to refer to the contrast between his prosthetic arm and his right arm. The phrasing is ableist. You can simply refer to his prosthesis when relevant, otherwise use “right/left arm/hand”.

For more information, please check out this document suggested by @ninesdb on how to write Bucky as an amputee. @ninesdb is also open to questions if you have any queries not answered by the google doc.

Specific Tags:

Avoid tags in AO3 like “Sam Wilson is a Gift”, “Sam Wilson is a Saint”, and “Bucky Needs a Hug”.

Have fun and we look forward to your SamBucky Valentine's Bingo fics!

- The Mods

#sbvday2024 #sambucky #sam wilson #bucky barnes #sambucky fanfiction #sambucky art #sambucky edit #sambucky moodboard #sambucky valentine's day event #mod: thatmexisaurusrex

[sweetflanfiction]

Second Chances - Part 5

Universe: Read Dead Redemption 2

Pairing: Arthur x reader

Disclaimers and Warnings: If you want me to tag you on the chapters let me know! Also leave a comment with your thoughts :D Not finished, not proofread. English isn't my 1st language. All I know about 1899 is from google, so inacuracies will be plenty. The reader is on the older side, and identifies as a female

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5

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Arthur looked around, surrounded by trees. He could kick the Arabian into full throttle and disappear. To where though? To revenge Micah and Dutch? To find Charles or John, wherever they were? To get caught by the law and get back to where he started? He looked back at the woman, still leaning on top of that brute of a horse.

'Kill'em with kindness' one of the girls from the camp told him once. Is this what good people do?

• ··········· • ············ •

You looked at the trees in front of you as you spoke your peace. It was the truth. Maybe you were naive, and the truth was you were being selfish, at the time. And now he knew it, you had laid it out. One thing your father taught you was to be honest and let others know what you thought. People are like books and if you don't let people know what's written in them, they won't see it.

The man hadn't hurt you two, and was completely mobile for 4 days. And he had been a 'guest' at your house for a little over a month. In addition, you had washed him, fed him and treated him during that time, so you were rather comfortable around him. Despite the fact that she understood he wasn't feeling that way about her.

There was a moment of silence between the two of you, while both reeled from the words you had spoken. You could almost hear the gears in his head turning. He was deep in thought. Under the hat his brows furrowed and the wrinkles around his eyes became deeper. And then he returned to his blank-faced manner.

He cleared his throat and restarted the track search without another word. He kept looking at the ground and you kept looking up, searching for the tanned horse among the foliage. Surrounded by nature you only heard the hoofs of your horse, their whines, the sounds of birds and the wind in the leaves. Relaxing, if it wasn't for the purpose of your visit.

"Why do you keep him?" Arthur asked suddenly, not looking at you. "From what your father says, this ain't a first time thing."

"He's injured." You answered and Arthur looked back. "We think it's a sprain, the vet thinks it's a sprain… hell, for all we know the mighty God up in heaven thinks it's a sprain. The thing is, he is too stubborn to understand that we need to keep him still and quiet while it heals. Then he can go frolic wherever he wants."

He mumbled something under his breath but you didn’t understand what it was. You had no time to decipher it before he put his hand up, mentioning for you to stop. You did so and instructed Mac to stay. Your faithful companion halted as soon as he heard you.

“Up ahead.” You heard Arthur whisper and looked at the place he pointed.

It was a small clearing with some grass. The horse was grazing there, limping, his hind leg probably in pain. You shook your head and snorted in annoyance.

Arthur dismounted and you followed him, crouching in the area, a tall bush hiding you both, shoulder to shoulder.

“You see that…” You referred to the horse's hind leg and saw Arthur nod. “That’s where it’s sprained. He keeps putting weight on it and it keeps getting worse…or at least stayin’ the same…stubborn mule.”

“We could just leave him be.” Arthur proposed and you looked at him, noticing he was looking at you from under the brim of his hat, weighing your reaction.

You narrowed your eyes at him and tilted your head, positive the dislike of his tone was apparent in your expression.

“No."

"Why not?" He probed. His face was blank, but his words exuded disdain

"Because I’m as stubborn as that horse, I’m gonna get him better and after that he can decide to do whatever the hell he wants." The parallels between Arthur's situation and the horses didn't escape you. "And then I’ll tell him the same as I told you five minutes ago. Now, you can help or leave. Either way, that horse is returning to the ranch.”

You heard an audible sigh behind you but the rustle of leaves told you he was about to help. 

“How are we doing this?” he inquired and you turned back to him, hands on your hips.

“I usually ride after him in circles until I can get him near the ranch and then let Mac do his thing. It usually works, but it entails exactly the opposite of what we need him to be doing.” He was nodding silently and, once again, you noticed him going into that deep thought expression. 

You tilted your head curious about what he was coming up with, quietly letting him run through his scenarios. He looked up at you once satisfied. You grinned at him.

“I’m all ears Mr. Callahan.” You told him without him saying a word, and you noticed a ghost of a smile on his lips.

“Can you ride bareback?” You nodded and grabbed the lasso from his saddle. "OK, here's how we go about it.”

• ··········· • ············ •

It took you about 40 minutes to get Arthur’s plan to work, but in the end, you got the horse. Arthur's plan was a crazy scheme that consisted of a well-timed bark from Mac, and an opportune lasso throw by Arthur. It ended with you getting on top of the runaway horse while your companion kept him calm.

He led the horses back, with you still mounted on the runaway horse, Mac following happily beside Dusk, his job done. Around the front of the house you saw your father and two other figures. 

When the horse was safely inside the enclosure, you jumped down from the injured horse and grabbed the rope around its neck. Arthur led the other two horses by the reins beside you. Mac knew his job was done and ran over to Luca, sitting next to your father’s legs.

Your father looked back at you both and waved, waiting until you got near. The two other figures were Doc Brant and his wife Eleanor Brant. 

“How far did he reach this time?” Your father asked as you both approached the group, hands crossed over his chest and eyes looking at the stable.

“The same as always I reckon.” You shrugged. "He never travels far, not with that leg."

"Would you like me to check it?" Doc Brant smiled, pushing his glasses further up his nose.

"You got a promotion from people doctor to animal doctor and told me nothing 'bout it, huh?" Mrs. Brant joked, smirking at her husband.

Mrs. Eleanor Brant stood smiling next to her husband, her blonde hair already filled with grays, twisted in a braid, her skin always having a rosy tint above the tan. You liked her. She was homely and motherly but a jokester. When your own mom passed, she was one of the people that cared for you the most. If you had to write down the formula for who you take after, she'd be one of the first names on the list. 

What you truly loved about the woman were her ideas, the way her mind worked. Unlike many of the people on the surrounding farms and ranches, she and Mr. Brant couldn't conceive children. So they turned to assisting others. And while her husband was an actually certified physician, she knew as much as him and more. She liked to study herbs and other types of medicine that helped you in a pinch. Sometimes normal medicine was expensive or inaccessible, but she seemed to always have some herbs that would help anyone. 

"The basics are still the same." He replied in a mock angry tone.

"It's fine Doc. The last two times the actual veterinarian was here he said the same thing. The fellow just needs to rest." Your father noted and everyone nodded.

Nobody liked the animal doctor, but he was the only one around. Unlike Doc Brant he wasn't in it to help. He was in it for the money and the business. The three of you were silent, cursing the vet and his way when Arthur cleared his throat and your heads jerked in his direction. 

"Ah, my boy!" Doc beamed, patting the younger man on the arm. "I see you are recovering well! How are you feeling? Is the dust giving you trouble? You get tired quickly?"

"Morning sir, ma'am." He tipped his hat and you had to force yourself to not smirk at his cowboy-ish charm. "I've been feeling better, thank you. Still trying to figure out how this happened."

"This?" Doc questioned, his eyes narrowing in confusion.

"I was told by a doctor in St. Dennis that it was TB. For all I knew I was dying." Arthur said, honesty dripping in his words.

"Well, sometimes those big city doctors forget that there are more diseases out there that ain't deadly." Doc patted Arthur's arm and smiled. "Just be glad we got you when we did. If the sickness hadn't killed you, something else would have."

You were about to joke about his earning a peaceful death, but he cut you off.

"I'm still trying to come to terms with it, but I reckon hell wasn't ready for me yet."

"Oh Mr. Callahan, maybe it's heaven that thought you needed a second chance." Eleanor smiled softly at him.

• ··········· • ············ •

@photo1030 :: @sylum :: @marislittlereadingcorner

#arthur morgan #arthur morgan x female reader #arthur morgan x reader #rdr2 #rdr2 fanfiction #red dead redemption 2 #fanfiction #red dead redemption 2 fanfiction

[waterlemon-melon]

✨a classical and rock sensation: klavier gavin!✨

og text post | phoenix | miles | maya and pearl | franziska | mia | apollo | trucy | ema

world famous classical violin soloist and rock star (plays guitar and sings). didn’t do any classical concerts for 7 years until he heard of the news regarding his brother and wanted to play with the person who had exposed that side of kristoph. kristoph was his teacher and mentor all throughout his life so he really trusted what interpretations he should go for and what techniques he learned (up until aa4-4 plot and he breaks free from kristoph’s control and plays what his heart wants to play (with apollo and co supporting (aka tchaikovsky violin concerto mvt 2)) (he gets to be in the spotlight for his concerto performance before a more symphonic work is performed and apollo gets to shine). overall, very flashy playing but it gets more nuanced and sad and melancholy later on. also does composing on the side but it’s a private thing.

his go-tos:

ok this fits him so well bc paganini was also a rockstar back in the day and his works are just a show of virtuosity basically so i think klavier plays this a lot to impress his fans

ok so the reason i put 2 mvts of the tchaik vc here is bc the 1st mvt is basically his love letter to apollo! he plays this only for apollo, just wants to serenade herr forehead, no matter if it’s in public or not (actually in private it’s intimate and not all showy so apollo likes that version from klavier way more lol).

the 2nd mvt on the other hand is more abt his journey through his various misfortunes (disbarring phoenix, leaving trucy orphaned, forged evidence, kristoph and his killing spree) and with the clarinet (and oboe but whatever), he acknowledged that apollo has slowly guided him and in the end (to the 3rd mvt that is fun and full of folk dance melodies) he has pulled the darkness out of klavier

not his go to but i think the sibelius vc as a whole tracks klavier’s whole arc basically (from the ominous vibe of the 7yg, soaring melodies representing the highs of his court battles with apollo, to finally pursuing the truth with apollo)

#ace attorney #myart #aa classical musicians au #klavier gavin #i think abt klavier a lot for this au can’t you tell :) #it’s like the only thing that’s on my mind

[dkniade]

burning-ii / Oculus / Noctua (Kaeya and Diluc band AU)

July 13, 2022.

I had this idea for a while now but got too distracted to make a mock album cover graphic design of it. But here's the idea, with the track names and album names that I came up with, 'cause I love that sorta thing. Put the two albums' track titles side by side and see if you can find some easter eggs and parallels in matching number tracks :D (The 1st single's name... And the two debut albums' final tracks...)

Previously together in a pop unit known as “burning-ii”. Now dissolved, Kaeya performs under the stage name “Oculus” and Diluc performs under the stage name “Noctua”.

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Diluc Ragnvindr & Kaeya Alberich, aka “burning-ii” —  pop

1st Single: Together With Our Hands

Vocals/Lyrics: Diluc Ragnvindr, Kaeya Alberich

Music: Diluc Ragnvindr, Crepus Ragnvindr

Arrangement: Crepus Ragnvindr

Mixing/Mastering: Adelinde 

Visuals: Kaeya Alberich, Crepus Ragnvindr 

1st Album: Dear Winds on High

Vocals/Lyrics/Music: Diluc Ragnvindr, Kaeya Alberich

Arrangement: Diluc Ragnvindr, Venti

Mixing/Mastering: Crepus Ragnvindr

Visuals: Kaeya Alberich

2nd Album: Mondstadt KNights

Vocals/Lyrics/Music: Diluc Ragnvindr, Kaeya Alberich

Arrangement: Kaeya Alberich, Venti

Mixing/Mastering: Jean Gunnhildr 

Visuals: Kreideprinz, Kaeya Alberich

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Kaeya Alberich, aka “Oculus” — jazz

Debut Album: Death After Noon

Vocals/Lyrics/Music: Oculus

Arrangement: Kreideprinz

Mixing/Mastering: Noelle

Visuals: Kreideprinz

1. Confidante 

2. A Million Reflections

3. Death After Noon

4. Treasure Hoarders (Such As I)

5. Crystal Steps

6. The Only Checkmate

7. Angel’s Share, Not Mine

8. The Knight, the Pawn, the Uncrowned King

9. Arctic Abyss

10. The Peacock Tail’s the Start of It All

11. Grape Juice, So Unromantic

12. If Only I Could Right My Wrongs 

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Diluc Ragnvindr, aka “Noctua” — heavy metal

Debut Album: Burning Dawn

Vocals/Lyrics/Music: Noctua

Arrangement: Xinyan

Mixing/Mastering: Venti

Visuals: Monoceros11

1. Justice

2. In Spite of the Night

3. Burning Dawn

4. Mortem Crepus

5. Always So Inefficient 

6. Flying Embers in the Rain

7. Delusional Vision

8. Abyssal Intel

9. Falcon’s Return 

10. Phoenix Reborn

11. Wind God, Always 

12. With These Hands of Mine

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Concept Brainstorming utc.

Inspired by koriyue’s website mock-up of the boy-band 5wirl’s first album “With The Wind” here

Previously together in a pop unit known as “burning-ii”. Now dissolved, Kaeya performs under the stage name “Oculus” and Diluc performs under the stage name “Noctua”

Kaeya and Diluc together (pop band) name concepts

- Frost/Burn

- Fruity Dawn

- Peacock and Phoenix 

- burningI (capital i, not lowercase L)

- burning-ii

Kaeya (alt-folk, or maybe jazz?)

Waltz (as in, flowery chords, but probably with light lyrics with a dark undertone)

Oculus (as in his music “sees” and understands you?)

Oculus Stella (“starry eye” in Latin)

Album: Death After Noon? Cypress After Noon?

(Cypress is a class of trees that symbolize sacrifice, death, and mourning. It also has similar spelling to Crepus)

Arrangement: Kreideprinz 

Mixing/Mastering: Noelle

Visuals: Kreideprinz (Albedo)

Diluc (heavy metal)

Dawn

Noctua (probably as a beacon of justice and writes heavy lyrics)

Album: Burning Dawn

Arrangement: Xinyan

Mixing/Mastering: Jean Venti

Visuals: Monoceros11 (Tartaglia)

Rosaria (goth)

DarkRose

Good friends with Oculus

#dusk fan writing #Mondstadt songwriter AU #genshin impact #kaeya #kaeya alberich #diluc #diluc ragnvindr #burning ii #genshin modern au #band au #rosaria #venti #crepus ragnvindr #jean gunnhildr #adelinde #xinyan #tartaglia #noelle #帆影终夜

[vanessahernandez3d]

Reader - Sources and Significance

1.- Arditi, D. (2019) ‘Music Everywhere: Setting a Digital Music Trap’. Critical Sociology, 45(4-5), pp. 617-630. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/0896920517729192 [Accessed on 07.11.2023]

In this article, the author discusses how capitalism has changed the way we consume music and that the digitalization of music has created what he calls a ‘digital music trap’. He also questions the cultural position of listening to music; he establishes that before the digital era music was consumed more ethically and in a very limited way, but now music is everywhere and it has lost its initial purpose of ‘listening for contemplation’. The author also proposes that because of this, people don’t pay attention to music anymore, so he points to the necessity for artists to find new ways to catch the public’s attention. I find this article relevant and very interesting because I want to direct my career towards the music industry, more specifically to the creative content creation and marketing side, so it is relevant that I understand how music is consumed nowadays so I can develop efficient strategies and content for artists/labels.

2.- Bennett, L. (2012) ‘Patterns of listening through social media: online fan engagement with the live music experience’, Social Semiotics, 22(5), pp. 545-557. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/10350330.2012.731897 [Accessed on 02.11.2023]

In this article, the author explores and discusses the way social media has changed how fans engage with music and artists nowadays and how this has had a positive effect as it is shifting the boundaries of live music experiences. The author proposes that the use of social media is broadening the ways fans can interact with artists and music events without even being present. This article also presents a study made to U2 and Tori Amos fans in an attempt to demonstrate how they are creating a real-time live music event by engaging in this social media practice.

This article is relevant to my practice because it contributes to my understanding of how social media is impacting the music industry. Digital media is a great part of this industry and of how artists market themselves and their music; especially on social media; so it is helpful to keep track of how it is revolutionizing the way fans interact with music and media to create more engaging content. Even if this is a source from 2012 it is still relevant as social media has kept evolving ever since and it’s even more relevant in our society nowadays.

3.- Chandler, G. (2009) Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know. 1st edn. California: Michael Wiese Publications

Being able to effectively tell a story through images is a very important part of being a visual artist. With this book, Gael Chandler guides you through the different and most common types of editing cuts used in cinema. It is a very visual resource and it explains every technique with visual examples, making it easier for the reader to understand how to apply them to their work effectively. This source is quite old but still relevant because the techniques and theories discussed in it continue to be used in cinema and editing. 

I find this source useful for my practice because as an animator and visual artist a big part of my job is to tell stories and translate messages into images/moving images, so this helps me to better understand how to compose images and how to edit my content in a way that engages with my audience.  

4.- Chang, C. (2013) ‘Imagery Fluency and Narrative Advertising Effects’, Journal of Advertising, 42(1), p.p. 54-68, Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00913367.2012.749087 [Accessed on 02.11.2023]

Narratives are part of almost everything we consume in media and they are a great way to create engagement in the audience; advertising is not the exception. Throughout this article, the author explores the cognitive processes involved in the processing of images and narrative ads as a whole. She proposes that conceptual and perceptual fluency makes narratives comprehensible and studies how the comprehension of a narrative is affected by different subjective factors within the audience. To elaborate on that, the author carried out two experiments to analyze the different ways people process the narratives and which factors affect said process. Despite this article being from 10 years ago, the examples and processes it analyzes are still relevant to Advertising and Media in general. 

I chose this article because I found it very interesting how it deeply analyzes the ways the audience process images and information as it is a vital part of any digital artist to ensure that the artifacts we create can be easily understood by our audience. I believe that this will help me to correctly apply narratives inside my work so I can create engaging content for my clients and my brand. 

5.- Gordon, S. (2015) The Future of the Music Business. 4th edn. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation

In this book, Steve Gordon guides us through how the music business/industry works and how to succeed in it. He provides very useful tips and a blueprint for artists and anyone wanting to get into the industry. His main goal is to provide help to those interested in following this path and making it an easier process, unlike his own experience when he was starting to work in the music business. 

I find this book insightful, and helpful for my practice; since I want to work in this industry I think it is relevant and helpful for me to understand how the music business works and how one can get into it. I am familiar with the general aspects of it but I have never truly gotten into understanding it to the core, so this allows me to nurture my knowledge on the subject.

6.- Grzegorczyk, T.,  Kaczmarek J., Sliwinski R. (2019) ‘Attractiveness of augmented reality to consumers’, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 31(11), pp. 1257-1269. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2019.1603368 [Accessed on 20.12.2023]

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, the way we use technology radically changed; it forced us to reimagine life as we knew it and to adopt new ways to communicate and do our regular activities. A great example of this is technologies such as AR and VR, which have become some of the biggest emerging technologies and are used in many different industries. Throughout this article, Grzegorczyk, Sliwinski, and Kaczmarek discuss the relevance of Augmented Reality and its appeal to consumers, as well as analyze the areas in which this technology is more useful. They also analyze the benefits and liabilities of its use. 

This article is relevant to my practice because I’m in the process of learning everything about digital media technologies and how they can be applied in the creation of media. Augmented Reality is a very influential technology nowadays and it will just keep evolving, hence I must keep up to date on everything related to it and other relevant technologies so I can be a competent and prepared digital artist.

7.- Meeken L., Knochel A. (2022) ‘Glitching Form: Subverting Digital Systems That Capture the Physical World’, Art Education, 75(4), pp. 49-56. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00043125.2022.2053478 [Accessed on 07.11.2023]

In this article, Meeken and Knochel explore how Glitch Art can help ‘sabotage’ the ways digital media is used and how it can help break and redefine the limits it has. The authors propose that teaching students how to use glitch art and to experiment with the digital tools they have on hand can help them understand digital practices and become better at critiquing and engaging with them. Throughout this resource they explore 3 of the main approaches of doing glitch art: glitching at the point of capture, glitching using different software, and glitching the data that make up digital objects.This resource is relevant to my practice because I am interested in creating Glitch Art and implementing the different ways of glitching into my work, hence it’s very important and useful that I understand how this process works so I can excel at incorporating it into my practice. 

8.- Popper, F. (2007) From Technological to Virtual Art. 1st edn. Cambridge: MIT Press

In this book, Popper examines how virtual art (immersive and interactive media art) has developed throughout the years and has become an important part of today’s digital media art. He analyses that there is a humanization of technology inside virtual art and that this allows artists to create more creative work and to better integrate their aesthetics with emerging technologies. 

Popper was a renowned aesthetician, curator, teacher, and critic, and he was always trying to bring light to technology-inspired art and interactive media, so although his book is relatively old, it is a relevant source because it sets a precedent to my understanding of these technologies and digital mediums; I consider that it is important to know, question, and understand where everything began and how technologies and virtual art techniques come to be what they are today.

9.- Tryon, C. (2013) ‘Reboot cinema’, Convergence, 19(4), pp. 432-437. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1354856513494179 [Accessed on 09.11.2023]

This article explores and discusses reboot cinema and how it affects the way cinema is made and consumed nowadays. Tryon explains the reboot phenomena using some of the most known reboot franchises as examples such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, and James Bond, among others. He also explains how reboot cinema is not just about reviving old stories but it’s also about rebooting and renewing technologies used to project and sell movies. Despite this source being 10 years old, the subject it addresses is still relevant as the discussed techniques and technologies are something that is still used in the industry up to this day. 

This source is relevant to my practice because as an animator and digital artist I consider it important that I recognize and analyze the patterns around creating media and cinema as well as how technologies evolve, so I can keep on creating relevant media artifacts and know how to adapt to this ever-changing industry.

10.- Turner J., Tollison A. (2021) ‘The Evolving Communicative Value of Popular Music: Music Is Interpersonal Communication in the Age of Digital Media’, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 65(3), pp. 357-376.  Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/08838151.2021.1957893 [Accessed on 06.11.2023]

Music is one of the strongest ways of communication among humans and now more than ever it is more accessible to everyone; it has become a way for people to relate with each other. Throughout this article, Turner and Tollison explore how the consumption of music can be a way of interpersonal communication and a strong tool for people to interact with each other, especially when talking about popular music. To support their argument, they surveyed to analyze music’s ability to communicate, parasocial interactions, listening patterns in streaming platforms and how people can nurture their identity through music. 

I am very passionate about music and my professional practice has always been influenced by it. Music is part of digital media and music is intrinsically related to visual art. As I mentioned before, I am working towards directing my career to this industry so I want to gain all the knowledge I can regarding music consumption and how music impacts people so that I can create media/communication artifacts that keep on nurturing the relationship between fans and music. 

[cascallisto]

[1.2.24]

Hello, hello! I’ve decided to start consistently journaling as one of my New Year's resolutions, so that I can keep track of my progress this year and many to follow. My list of resolutions this year include:

Journaling

Focusing on and dedicating at least 24 hours to one project each month

Reading at least one book each month

Drawing for 30 minutes each day or at least 24 hours each month in total

I think these are all fairly achievable goals that I can contribute to throughout the year without getting too burned out. It would take about a minimum of 2 hours out of my day, which isn’t the worst thing in the world, and I’d have the weekends to catch up if one day is more of a struggle than another. 

In starting this journal, you may notice that I started on the 2nd and not the 1st of January, and that is because I allowed myself a day to rot in bed before truly starting my year. I don’t know why, but large markers in the year are very intimidating for me. Starting anything new is always intimidating, especially if I’m tracking my own success. Because of this, I always allow myself to rot the day before. This means I start a day later than the rest of the world, which takes the pressure off starting the year. I’m already “behind”, so there’s no one to compare myself to, and it’s no longer a race. 

On January 1st, I was in bed all day, and I didn’t track the times for when I accomplished any tasks. I don’t think I got out of bed until almost 3pm. This doesn’t mean that I wasn’t productive, though. It just means I was lounging in bed. I did work on the setting and characters for a new, solo D&D campaign I want to run that I’m quite excited for. I was getting the urge to write an epic high fantasy, but I’ve also been playing Baldur’s Gate 3. That might be the reason that all my inspiration for the story was leaning heavily into D&D. This will be a homebrew story that I write, so it won’t take place in the D&D world, but I will take the characters’ races and classes straight from the D&D manual. I’m not sure if it’s considered D&D fanfiction because I don’t own the rights to any of those things, but if it is considered fanfiction, so be it. I don’t care what it’s called because I’m having fun with it. 

As for January 2nd, I woke up with a strange bruise on my thigh that I assume was from laying on the same side of the bed the previous day without moving. I showered at 9:40 and finished around 10:10 before completing my skincare routine and such from 10:20-10:45. Then I had breakfast, which consisted of egg salad on a bagel. Throughout my morning I was listening to episodes 2-3 of the Critical Role podcast on Spotify.

My sister and I had talked previously about reading more books this year, so we decided to read together. I was reading A Court of Thorns and Roses last year and have decided to continue reading it this year as my first book of 2024. I read from 12:30-1:19 before I decided to work on editing chapter 1 of Project Demon. While editing, I realized that I’d been calling chapter 0, chapter 1 and chapter 1, chapter 2 when talking about this project online. That’s a bit embarrassing, but from this point forward I’ll be referring to the first chapter of the book as chapter 0 and the second chapter as chapter 1. 

Anyway, I edited chapter 1 from 1:30-5:32. I wanted to spend about an hour on this project so that I could either continue reading or work on some art, but Pro Writing Aid added a new critique feature that was stroking my ego. I also wanted to reread the chapter to get back in the mindset of writing the story since I didn’t write all December, but it was mainly the compliments that kept me going. 

Then, from 6:00-8:45, my sister and I had dinner together. My mother made me an onion, garlic, cinnamon, clove, and lemon tea because I’ve had a terrible cough for about five weeks now and it shows no signs of disappearing. It’s a “medicinal” tea so I’m sure it’s alright for me to call it absolutely disgusting because it isn’t a show of my mother’s ability to make tea. It’s just gross for medical reasons. I also had leftover fried rice with seaweed and kimchi, which was delicious.

Of course, from 9:00-9:33, my family gathered in the living room to watch episode 4 of the new Percy Jackson series. I have always been a mythology geek, and I was a huge fan of the series in middle school. It’s one of the only book series my brother could stand as a child since he wasn’t much of a reader, and my sister and mother have never read the books. All I’ll say is, I’m praying on my knees for Nico’s introduction since they deleted him from the movies. It’s what will make or break the series for me since I stopped watching the first movie when it hit me that he wasn’t in it. If he doesn’t make an appearance, the internet will have to convince me through TikTok edits that it’s worth my time. 

After the eventful episode, I showered from 10:00-10:55 and worked on my night skincare routine from 11:00-11:36. I decided that the New Year is a better time than any to start wearing my retainer again as I prepared myself for bed. I was in bed by 11:40, but I couldn’t sleep because the joints in my legs were aching. I had no explanation as to why, so I took melatonin at 12:15 and was asleep by 1:00.

#cal speaks #cal's journal #january journal

[pinerpanda]

When you say nothing at all chords alison krauss

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#When you say nothing at all chords alison krauss

[singersilk4]

10 Easy Facts About Dude Simulator 4 Explained

If you are an admin of a network, you ought to regularly track the network and know what goes on in it. This has to be carried out manually, along with a solitary click. For a extra complete overview, find our "Understanding Network Operations" part. The nonpayment firewall software settings Network Settings A firewall program need to be set up to only send out inbound web traffic to and from web servers. The default firewall software environments are likewise used for system on various models of the firewall. Screen is the duty of each system admin. The server can easily after that sense the traffic and check the client visitor traffic for further updates. Network Administrators and Security Services The system supervisor's duty is to manage the overall network functionality. In general, network administrators will definitely be entailed in screen and checking the current and upcoming activity on a solitary connection. To further recognize network monitoring, it is worth checking out out the adhering to short article. To carry out therefore, MikroTik delivers an function named Dude that permits you to monitor your network. Right now you may find all your linked gadgets, your contacts, your Wi-Fi, your vehicle's license platter (simply like we did on our 1st trial), your vehicle's license platter, your financial institution profile. This function works effectively with iPhone and Android phones, so if you possess a Google's application on the phone you can simply view it through Google Maps or various other internet webpages. Below is a short tutorial on how to set up Dude server on MikroTik. The hosting server may then be installed from the installment directory and after that accessed under System Settings > Security. Take note additionally that it are going to take a terrific package of time to put up the task, it is important that you possess the project and the plan mounted after the plan is put in. Typically it will certainly not be effectively set up. At initial download the guy package (.npk) and the man client (.exe) from MikroTik software application download web page (https://www.mikrotik.com/download). This has been fine-tuned to boost top quality through transforming some aspects of the code, but at the very least it's been upgraded to be much less buggy. It's been slightly modified coming from the initial launch, but very most very likely are going to be upgraded also in the future. It should likewise be reported you observe no variation. Action 1: Hook up to the MikroTik OS via Winbox. Click on Add and after that Select Install. Go to Devices. Hit the Devices Tab. Click on Manage Devices. Pick the Devices tab to open a directory for MikroTik OS. Pick the Devices folder in the Devices list listed below. Click the Add switch and after that hit OK. Open the Devices tab and in the name for MikroTik. Go into a Folder and click the Install directory. Measure 2: Click on on report coming from the left edge menu Step 3: Upload the .npk data to the bunch. Measure 4: Download the.npk file coming from the server along with the supplied documents extension. Action 5: Next off, available *.npk file and get through to the documents to download and install. Step 6: The report will be downloaded and install straight from the hosting server. You might not need to have to copy it in full. Step 7: The data will definitely be customized to match the model mounted in your computer. Measure 4: Reboot the gadget to accomplish the installation of MikroTik Dude hosting server. Step 5: Upcoming produce certain you possess the appropriate version of the web browser. Step 6: Placed MikroTik Dude web server back in your computer system and reactivate MikroTik Dude. The server are going to reactivate, but as constantly, the download will certainly be ceased on restart. Action 7: Right now use the world wide web to install some Mikrobots activity record on your phone. Measure 5: Hit system > bundles coming from the left side food selection. Decide on package deal and click on apply plan. This is crucial if you desire to put in bundles that have sensitive details. 6. You are now prepared to perform your personal configuration. Click on the configuration symbol and decide on "Generate brand new arrangement file". In the pop-up club, push "OK" and the choice to reactivate the installment is now on call on the right and an active window will certainly be obtainable. If Source is productive, you will definitely view MikroTik Dude bundle listed here. When the method is full, you merely may observe MikroTik Dude making use of internet web pages on your system or personal computer. It's a really basic web browser, with simple to utilize resources. I highly recommend not to make use of it on your gadget. However, if you already have WebOS, we encourage you install MikroTik Dude on the unit that has MikroTik Dude put in. Measure 6: Open terminal and write the below code to make it possible for MikroTik Dude web server: /dude specified enable=yes Also, along with the below code you can check the MikroTik Dude condition: /dude print Step 7: you need to mount .exe report on your computer Step 8: After system MikroTik DUDE, get into the IP, username and security password. At that point select your hub. Please maintain working your system company and try to set up the VPN hookup here. Now you can begin scaning and keeping an eye on the system. We've placed a new formula right into DNS to give users a much better ability to recognize the state of the network and also assist produce it the finest information to be able to manage your data at any sort of factor in time. We'll be using our free of charge trial to all customers for a minimal opportunity (and it's worth examining out before it's also overdue).

#http://www.howtoodude.com

[due4amiracle]

Day 395

Listo:

Laundry/cleaning, Reading, Dailies, #TTRPGThings, Watching.

Laundry/cleaning - Picked up some things here and there. ✔

Reading things - - Holds still here. 1st library only library - #5 on 3. 104 for the year, 16 for the month! - The Last Light (Kat Drummond #14) by Nicholas Woode-Smith 100%! 4🌟 my heart, my soul, i need those last two books now. ...Eventually. - Werewolves & Wizardry by Nicholas Woode-Smith 1%! One last book available in the Katverse, a side-story. Ahh, it’s gonna be great! - Manhwa: Survive as the Hero’s Wife 2 chapters of this read Nope🚫! UwU♡ ✔✔✔✔🚫

Dailies - - Waifu Did mah dailies! Also, level ?/50 BP now~! AND! Tree lvl 26/50! Also! 24/39 max friendship namecards acquired! New MONTH! new weeklies! Chasm gem thingy is level 6/10! ♡ω♡✔ - Cozy Grove - Doot doot continuing to scout along! Scout rank 17/17! 17/21 besties! More stuff more things! ♡ω♡ ✔ Nothing new today gosh.

Shells - 90/254 - 35.4% Fish - 89/180 - 49.4% Bugs - 96/199 - 48.2% Flowers - 250/372 - 67.2% Cooking - 64/71 - 90.1% Raw Ingredients - 38/54 - 70.4% Materials - 50/63 - 79.4% ♡ω♡✔

- Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Star 8/10 get! 174 caught, 104 max level research pages~. |Alpha||Catch||MaxR/Total - Area |   49  ||   72  ||   70/85 - ObsiField |   47  ||   66  ||   64/75 - CrimMire |   52  ||   79  ||   78/96 - CobCoast |   49  ||   77  ||   75/90 - CoroHigh |   35  ||   71  ||   68/91 - AlabIce ♡ω♡ 🚫

- Coromon - ♡ω♡ 🚫

- Ooblets - 42/131 little frands, because why not track something. ♡ω♡ 🚫 UwU♡ ✔✔🚫🚫🚫

#TTRPGThings - Worked a little bit on backstory stuff for D&D character. ✔

Watching things - - Still considering what anime i’m gonna start. Hm. - Misfits and Magic episode 1!

Other things - Daily Diarrhea Diary - *clap clap* Nothin’! The faintest looseness on the edges but other than that, it’s beautiful. Acthar day 2 is in the butt! And the books. Ya know. The joke that keeps on giving. (Because that’s where i get my injection, in my hip/right above my arsecheek, ya know, it’s the buttockssssss) i am so hungry and so warm and tired and annoyed and... ugh.

Food: A Liquid: A Pain: B Brain: C

Tomorrow: Laundry/cleaning, Reading, Dailies, #TTRPGThings, Watching.

Ever Onwards and Upwards!

#Multiple Sclerosis #ADHD #OCD #Arthritis #Spoonie #Daily #Genshin Impact #Genshin Waifu #Waifu Impact #waifu #TTRPGThings #Cozy Grove #The Last Light (Kat Drummond 14) by Nicholas Woode-Smith #Werewolves & Wizardry by Nicholas Woode-Smith #Acthar #Acthar day 2 #Food: A #Liquid: A #Pain: B #Brain: C #headache #so hungry #warm #annoyed #exhausted

[torikaku]

Hello!

So I'm the anon who said to have 2 good promps so here are they:

1) A S/o with de ability to travel through time and space with turned them on a atemporal being. The S/o got those power's because of a accident where they got trapped in the "event horizon" and due to that they saw planets, dimentions and universes start and end, but S/o is still a human so they brain didn't deal well with all of it then now the S/o is just kind of "What time will be yesterday? Is it tomorrow already? When it'll be the day after tomorrow?" and sometimes when S/o meet someone new they just go on a full "Oh, it's you! Is already been so long! Or... Or it was on a future possibility? Perhaps another timeline...? Is hard to tell but I already know you somehow, but is nice to meet you this time :D"

For that one I thought about Malleus and Lilia so they wouldn't have to worry about S/O dying

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Hello, dear anon!

The first prompt has some Doctor Who vibes, I guess. Interesting👀

As for the second one, which I didn't include In this post, it's based on the anime JJK. I watched a few episodes of it, but it didn't hook me up, tbh. and I dropped it. So I wrote only for the 1st prompt, since I'm not really familiar with anything related to this anime, and couldn't come up with anything to write for the 2nd prompt, sorry :c.

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Your ability to time travel is already quite strong, and many wish to possess such powers. Malleus may have read about it when studying and practicing his magic, but he has never been able to use it. So he is curious about your abilities.

But after discovering what you have survived, he is worried about your state. Are you okay? How did all of this happen to you? Is it magic that did it to you?

But at the same time, you have many gripping stories about events you have seen in the past or future? You can't recall, but you can see that Malleus listens to you carefully and wants to hear more.

You seem to have lost a track of time even worse than Malleus. So now, it's his job to help you to stay afloat with time. He takes his new job quite responsibly. He purchased a lot of clocks, hand watches and calendars in order to have a track of time himself as well…

You lie on the bed in Malleus's room. There's a pendulum clock on the wall above the bed. The hands on the dial move slowly, the pendulum moves from side to side, and your eyes follow it. The room is quiet, and only the ticking of the clock can be heard.

Finally, the silence is interrupted by the chime of the clock. It's midnight. It's twelve o'clock in the morning. It's already the next day, or...

"Yesterday has already come?"

Malleus takes his gaze away from the book he was reading a second ago and looks up at you.

"No, my love, it has already passed. Today is a new day."

"And that is, is it already tomorrow?" You ask with enthusiasm.

"Sort of, I suppose?"

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Time traveling is a great and strong ability. But also it's a big responsibility. Lilia would never have thought he would meet a person, and to be more precise, a human being who has such powers.

Since you are able to time travel, he asks you questions about how events will develop in the future. Will there be peace and no wars? Will be everybody happy?

So, your ability is not congenital? Lilia is then curious how you got it. Your explanation is thrilling, and he listens to your story with great interest.

Lilia sympathizes with your well-being. Such a delicate person like you has already been through a lot.

The perception of time for fairies and humans totally differs. But now, you have lost in time as well. He, of course, helps you. but at the same time, he's amused by your messing.

Lilia accompanies you as you walk along the hallways of the college. Until you see Silver who fell asleep again, leaning on the wall. Lilia and you share glances and decide to help the poor boy.

You come to him and poke him a few times. The knight shudders and is about to pull out his wand, but sees you two and calms down.

"Oh, I fell asleep again. Sorry. Thank you for waking me up."

" Oh, it's you! It's been so long! Or perhaps, we are supposed to meet in the next timeline? Or I'm not really sure, but it seems to me that I already know you. So it's fancy to see you here!" You greet Silver, smiling widely.

"Uhm?" The boy is a bit taken aback by your words, is it your specific sense of humor or...?

"Fufu, they are just happy to meet you, Silver, don't mind it~"

#twst #twisted wonderland #twst x reader #twisted wonderland x reader #twst headcanons #twst imagines #malleus draconia x reader #malleus draconia #lilia vanrouge x reader #lilia vanrouge #.request

[shiversdownyerspine]

12. Touch

Miss me? :D

18+

Cheeks still burning from the prior antics of the Swedish men in your living room, you toss your leggings and underwear haphazardly to your laundry basket as you hear Otto enter their guestroom to change.  Normally you would have had the presence of mind to hold on to your perfectly fine leg wear, but you're a bit distracted with the lingering sensation of skin against skin and have gone into auto pilot.

Shiver curling down your spine at the memory of their teasing, you try to focus on the soft patter of rain against your bedroom window as you pace to your dresser for a change of clothes. To no avail, the rain isn't enough to keep you distracted.

Axel and Oscar had gotten you good, and just when you thought Otto had offered you respite from his roguish siblings, the biggest of the brothers had snuck in a cheeky kiss!

Well...a kiss on the cheek, to be precise.

Grabbing up replacement leggings and underwear, you refuse to let your mind sink into the concept of kisses. Because if you did, you would start thinking about lip to lip kisses instead. And your poor heart has just managed to settle its rapid pace, you don't need any more stimulation.

Clothing donned and dress smoothed, you breathe in, hold it, and breathe out. It doesn't eradicate the jittery butterflies as you had hoped it would, but it does help soothe them somewhat. Looking to your bathroom, you tiptoe to the door and quietly peek inside.

Looks like Thing 1 and 2 could care less about storms; curled up together inside the sink, the two appear to be enjoying a nap. Even with a soft lingering rumble of thunder, they are still. Not a twitch of the ear or tail to be seen. Hm. Might as well let them snooze. If the storm gets heavy, you'll check on them again.

Trusting that the kittens are house broken, you leave the bathroom door open a crack as a nice surprise for them and grab up the towel before heading out of your room. You'll have to remind yourself to do a load of laundry tonight. As you wander over to the washer to deposit the towel, your ears pick up the sound of the brothers softly conversing in Swedish. The squeak of the washing machine door seems to interrupt the conversation, and as you pop the door closed and wander back out to the living room, you find the brothers looking quite expectantly at you from the sofa.

Or at least Axel and Otto are on the sofa, Oscar had gotten up to give Butternut some attention. Still barechested, he cocks his head inquisitively at you.

"Kattungar...kittens good?"

"Mhm, they're napping. They don't really seem bothered by the storm so I'll leave them be for now."

Oscar nods, satisfied as he scratches a furry chin before lifting the fluffball up to deposit her on the armchair next to the sofa. Content on her throne, the cat purrs away as Oscar kneels in front of her to give extra scritches.

Armchair occupied, you sit in the only available spot on the sofa, settling comfortably on the end next to Axel. It would seem that when Otto had changed he had also grabbed his brothers some upper clothing, but the youngest had decided to use his as a makeshift cushion for Butternut's throne.

Clearing your throat, you pick up where you left off, "Sooo...yes, I have a 2nd Phase. And I'm not going to answer any questions about it, as the original intent was to stick to questions about my 1st Phase."

Hoping to get back on track, you watch as Oscar leaves Butternut to her oh so comfy chair and settles down next to you on the floor with his back against the sofa. He cranes his head a bit to watch you, face scrunched in thought. Mind made up, he raises his chin in defiance and says a single word.

"One."

You stiffen, looking down at a stubbornly focused Oscar. One, is it? Of course there is no doubt to what he is referring to; he wants a question, a single question about your 2nd Phase.

Arms folded, thoughts ebb and flow as you consider his request. How much would this effect you? Effect them? Would they even ask something you could answer? Regardless of the question they decide on, this is quite the heavy topic for you.

But they are now aware that you can be dangerous, and it's just one question after all.

Feeling their eyes on you, waiting patiently, your gaze drifts to your knees with a sigh.

"Just. One," You acquiesce, softening as the words slip from your lips.

Oscar perks up with eager surprise, prompting you to warn, "But keep in mind, I might not even be able to answer. My 2nd Phase is...complicated in a way. There's not much I can say because I don't know much about it."

Feeling Axel's eyes burning into you with arguably the most intensity, you peer to the side to address something that had been lingering on the edge of your mind since you woke in Otto's arms, "And could I ask for something in return?"

You take the curious tilt of the man's head as a good sign that he'd at least hear you out, which he confirms, "Yes. But it depends."

A bit bashful, you murmur, "Fair enough, it is sort of an odd request. Would you like to ask your question first?"

Axel throws a pointed stare to Oscar, a clear warning that he had better not try to steal this question as he had done previously. The youngest just relaxes comfortably back against the sofa, content to leave the rest up to his older siblings. In the meantime, he curiously eyes your leggings...something is odd...

Otto watches the eldest, knowing he was carefully considering options. If he had to guess, Axel was most likely trying to figure out what question would lead to giving them the most information. The oldest would have to compromise, seeing as how you had given them a limit. The mystery is tempting to linger on, but honestly Otto is more curious about just what you want to ask of them, what you could possibly want that the three could give.

Finally Axel decides upon the question, it's deceptive in its simplicity.

"What are differences between 1st Phase and 2nd?"

You relax, appreciative that this won't pry too much into your history nor ask that you go into detail about a certain something that the higher ups would rather you not mention.

"Really you can think of my 2nd Phase as being the natural progression of my 1st. If my 1st Phase is for when I'm hurt, then my 2nd Phase is for when I'm dying."

Fidgeting, your hands lightly clasp together as you continue, "I have more feathers, not just the.. fluffy down, but semiplume and contour feathers. More scales, but bigger. Much, much longer claws with a slight curve, and enhanced regeneration and senses. That's about it, I think."

There is further detail you could go into about the...visceral nature of your healing in that state, but you'd rather not. Not right now, but maybe another time. The brothers give a silent pause, one of acceptance, you hope, and then ask when you first discovered your ability.

Your hand drifts to the back of your neck, "Well, I discovered the feathers on my nape first. Very strange, almost panicked and tried to rip them out but eventually I just...got used to them. Surprisingly quickly. Kept them hidden as much as possible, so I would never let our caretaker cut my hair, no ponytails or buns or braids or anything. She was not pleased with me being a 'wild child' and 'rebelling'."

You grin, "One time, she had had enough and announced that next morning she would be cutting my hair short, right to my ears. And that there was no way I was getting out of it and I'd get no supper until it was done."

Otto questions, "Did she..?"

"Oh no, I um...that night after everyone went to bed, I crept out and hid every pair of scissors I could find. Even the pair in her office, had to sneak in through the window for that one. I was pretty thorough, come morning she couldn't find any, and by dinnertime she had given up. She couldn't prove it was me, but she gave me the stink eye for weeks."

Oscar sighs dramatically, "No dinner."

"Ah see, she tried to stick to her guns, but she was a big softie; came knocking on my door with a plate for me, but said, 'Only proper ladies get to eat with everyone, you will be eating alone to think about what you've done.' I should have just kept quiet but...I asked her what exactly I had done, and her face went so red! Didn't say a word and just walked right out, mumbling to herself the whole time."

Shaking your head with a soft smile, you murmur, "I caused that woman so much grief. Never really meant to...not usually."

Axel gets you back on track with an amused hum, "First Phase?"

"Well...I liked to climb trees when I was young. Quite a lot. But one day after a heavy storm...I think I was ten?...I slipped and landed badly, right on top of my wrist. I heard it crack and then suddenly...there it was. I noticed the changes and hurled myself into the forest as fast as I could before anyone could see me. Sat under a tree for a couple of hours, trying to figure out what happened. Then I realized that my arm was feeling better until eventually it didn't hurt at all. The changes went away soon after."

Everything had been so chaotic back then, nothing made sense anymore. The world had been turned on its head. And you had suddenly been given new rules to play by in hopes of keeping a secret you hadn't really known how to keep at the time.

"I stayed in the woods a while longer, not really sure what to do, worried it would come back. I was getting hungry and it was getting dark and cold, so that helped me make up my mind. I went back and...adapted. I couldn't let anyone see that side of me. People who are different aren't treated all that kindly. And I'm as different as they come, to say the least."

Otto frowns, expression lightly sullen before he points out the inevitable, "But you were found."

You hesitate a moment before relenting, "Mhm. When I was twelve years old a man broke the rules and faced the consequences. I suppose I did too, in a way."

A vague explanation. But it was something, some small piece of the puzzle.

The brothers had been wondering when and how you had gotten the attention of the Commission for recruitment. It was extremely rare, but sometimes adults with abilities were considered. However given your current role, perhaps it was decided you weren't fit for field or office work? It was very strange that the company would go out of its way to accommodate you like this, pretty much unheard of. Why would the Commission even consider this sort of work in the first place? The concerns of their employees are seldom acknowledged, so this was a little absurd.

Axel addresses this, "Your role in the Commission, how did it happen?"

The raised eyebrow you throw at him says it all; you've answered this question before, multiple times. What is he expecting to find?

He rephrases, "Not the usual work, instead they offer you this role in particular. Completely new role. Why?"

Mild surprise crosses your features; that's a good question, and given the previous conversation it shows they've still been wondering how your ability could possibly play a part in the Commission's interest in you. Not that you had expected them to drop it completely.

You give an honest answer.

"They most likely didn't think I was fit for any other role, maybe didn't trust me on the field given the nature of my ability. Can you imagine what would happen if I was on a mission and had my ability recorded and distributed? Sure they could probably cover it up as a hoax, but still! The sheer scale of the mess they'd have to clean up, the paperwork alone would be a nightmare. There's only so much I can do to prevent my changes. Besides, my 2nd Phase isn't the most...subtle."

A short wry laugh leaves your lips as you continue, "All in all, I think I'd be more trouble than I'd be worth. As for a desk job...well....could you imagine yourselves working in an office, stapling, photocopying, pushing papers for a living?"

Axel gives a huff of a laugh as his brothers grimace in disgust. Point taken.

"No offense to the people who do that sort of thing. And I do have to research and take notes when I'm taking care of my animals and my home, so there's still an aspect of that. But those lines of work weren't even offered. It was either this or..."

Oscar's brow furrows, "..Or?"

"..or basically be seen as an anomaly myself and responded to as such."

There's a pregnant pause as the brothers uncomfortably consider the choice given to you. It wasn't all that odd, the company has been known to strong-arm some prospective agents. But the choices given to you at the time, to die or become, of all things, an animal caretaker? That was bizarre.

Perhaps there was something they weren't seeing.

You sigh in response to their silence, "I can understand how they would be concerned that I might one day become a threat. I can't expect them to just leave it to chance."

Oscar nudges your leg with an elbow, prompting you to turn your attention to him.

"Trust issues."

With a smile you return the nudge with your knee, giggling when he curls his arm around your lower leg for a possessive squeeze, "I think that's something every powerful corporation has in common."

Another rumble of thunder has you peering at the window; it would seem the storm has grown a bit, if the considerable amount of rain assaulting the glass isn't evidence enough. Nothing too bad though.

A brush to your arm redirects your attention; Axel pulls his hand back, resting it on his thigh as he asks what your request is.

The butterflies are back, despite your best efforts.

"Like I said, it's a little strange."

You peer down at your hands, pushing yourself onwards, "If I am overstepping boundaries, please let me know, but...it has to do with my condition. Last night was fairly bad, so I want to see if I can keep it from getting to such a point. At least until I can find something more permanent."

Professional. That's what this has to be, what you have to be. Otherwise your face is going to erupt into flames.

Their eyes on you are heavy, quizzical yet patient. Otto's suspicions, however, are quickly being aroused.

"So..seeing as how...physical contact works? That's what I'm asking for."

There. It's out. Now it's up to them.

And yet you can't help but still feel a bit...twitchy. On edge. It's as if something has changed, the air feels almost...charged.

The eldest brother throws professionalism out the window.

"You want us to touch you?"

Axel's question is murmured softly, yet the way it pierces your heart is in clear contrast. His words slide over your skin and between your legs in a provocative tingle.

The deer in headlights look that you sport is too charming. The brothers half-expect you to scold their older brother's subtly vulgar teasing, but to their surprise after a second you're heaving a heavy sigh and nodding.

"Basically, yes."

With a huff you defend your request, "Otherwise I will most likely be hoarding all the hot drinks in this house and waking you all up late in the night."

You don't know for sure if it would work, as even without the chill of winter you had still needed a warm embrace. Otto's hands on you hadn't been enough. Your body had insisted on more to the point that you had thrown caution to the wind, scooted in close, and wrapped your arms around his neck. Still you had hope that even if this didn't work completely, you could still greatly delay reaching that point.

Oscar peers out the window at the weather; Fall is approaching, and thus an even bigger issue for your condition is looming on the horizon, "Winter?"

"Okay so..when the cold season comes...I have a feeling I'd need more..of...um," your hand rises to sheepishly rub your brow, "..of what happened with you, Otto."

Otto perks up, but masks his interest as he considers your approaching problem with a serious disposition, all while recalling the weight of you in his arms as he carried you, how snuggly you had pressed to him as you slept. He knew he wouldn't mind a repeat. He knew his brothers wouldn't mind having you wrapped around them either.

The youngest can't resist teasing, "You liked sleeping with Otto? Want us too? Girig tjej."

Flustered but cautiously optimistic that they hadn't refused yet, you murmur, "Only if you're all comfortable with it. It was nice being able to sleep through the night."

A soft tug on a lock of your hair gives Axel your full attention. He lightly strokes the wisps between thumb and forefinger, watching the strands separate and gather back together before his eyes bore into yours. His hand leaves your hair to return once more to his thigh, "We will help. If you are reaching limit, you tell us."

Little did you know, the brothers had already been planning on having this little chat about your condition with you. You have been good to them, so they had wanted to return the favor. Eye for an eye. They had originally planned on inquiring about space heaters or fireplaces but are quite pleased with the direction the conversation went instead. Perhaps they could bring up the other methods at a..better time.

Before you can thank the three or ask them about any other questions, you jolt, feeling a hand cup your calf and slide up.

You blink down at the top of the culprit's head, a fluttery emotion curling lightly in your chest.

"..Oscar?"

His hand softly squeezes as its owner turns to look at you, your leggings, and then back to you before he asks, "Different?"

...You have got to be kidding.

Realization dusts your cheeks pink, "Oh! Yes, uh..the water."

Otto tilts his head, regarding your clothing with curiosity.

Your change of leggings have been noticed. It's fine. This is fine. Everything is..

The question the youngest asks you is innocence peppered with a tinge of pseudo guilt, "I got you wet?"

Fudge.

He did. But it wasn't just him.

Fighting to keep your tone under control, you respond, "Just a little, you were still a bit damp from outside."

But if that was the case, why hadn't you also changed your dress? You pray they avoid that little detail.

Oscar gleefully waits for his brothers to catch up.

The two confused siblings eye your returning flush with mild interest before suspicion transitions quickly to hesitant disbelief.

Otto's eyes flash from your face to your lap and back up, fingers twitching as stubborn questions demand his utmost attention; how wet had you been? Could you have taken a finger? Two? With lidded eyes and red face, he directs his gaze away to the window in hopes of a distraction. It doesn't work.

Axel's breath catches and holds in his lungs, jaw tense as he recalls the slight almost imperceptible wobble of your legs when Otto had helped you remove yourself from them. Lustful frustration flares his nostrils as his own traitorous mind proposes a rhetorical question and also supplies possible answers; what had you done after you had escaped to your room? Ignored your body's need or...

Oscar glances from your face to his brothers and smirks. Mission clearly accomplished. As for whether or not their teasing had resulted in a wet pair of panties...well. The image itself is potent enough that his curiosity is sated. However he does allow himself a moment to wonder about that little article of clothing; the color, the texture, bows or lace, maybe both?

Still feigning innocence, the man slips his hand down your calf to wrap loosely around your ankle. He leans in and plants a quick kiss at the side of your knee, an action that immediately draws a reaction. As well as the attention of his brothers. The tension in the siblings is quickly reaching its limit; fraying and delicate, demanding to snap.

Bashful, you wiggle your leg but he refuses to grant you freedom, "You'll have to let go eventually, you know."

Tutting softly, Oscar coos, "Thought you wanted more touch? For cold."

Glancing up and down his bare upper torso, you say ever so matter-of-factly, "If anyone's cold right now, it's you Mister."

With a daring move, you rip a couple of fibers of that fragile thread yourself; sliding your hands deep into the folds of the quilt on your lap, you lunge. Before Oscar can react, still distracted by alluring thoughts of you, he's being smothered by the thick, soft material. It's for his own good, don't want him getting sick, after all.

Your ankle is released as the younger brother flails beneath, all the while snarling ferociously yet ineffectively. Grasping a throw pillow to use as a shield, you lift your legs up to the cushions and shuffle away from him and closer to Axel. You hadn't even noticed that the eldest had moved his arm up to the top of the sofa and was watching amused as you pressed right into his side.

Biting your lip to smother your laughter, you watch as Oscar finally breaks free from his prison; hair disheveled and face scrunched, he twists to stare you down, quilt dangling from his shoulder. Before he can get a foot under him to stand, a pillow beams him in the side of the head with wicked speed and accuracy, almost knocking the youngest off balance.

Axel takes a moment to admire Otto's throw before returning his attention to you, his face inches away. Your arm is wrapped tight around your plush shield, hugging it to you as you bury your giggles behind your free hand. He breathes deep, each breath filling his lungs with apples and cinnamon, good enough to eat.

Oscar glowers indignantly at Otto as a flash of lightning splits the air, followed quickly by a noisy crack of thunder. The brothers tilt their heads up to listen, distracted by the storm and then by the orange feline voicing her unhappiness on Otto's lap. You blink, registering where exactly you are...it's going to take some time to get used to being in close contact with them. Your thoughts are interrupted as the scent of cedar and sage drifts into your senses and warms your belly, the warmth of the man at your side now burning hot.

What have you gotten yourself into.

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Kattungar- Kittens

Girig tjej- Greedy girl

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[sambuckylibrary]

The SamBucky Summer Bingo 2023

The @sambuckylibrary will be holding a Summer Bingo! The event will start on June 1st and run until August 31st. During that time, we will be reblogging and sharing the work you guys create here on our blog.

You can post fanfiction, art, moodboards, podfics, edits, etc. It’ll be a low-stakes event. No need to sign up. Just remember to tag @sambuckylibrary in your post for each fill, and we will be tracking #sbsummer2023 for reblogs.

If you are posting on AO3, please add it to the SamBucky Summer Bingo 2023 Collection.

The Bingo Cards are:

There are also badges for each fill. For those badges, as well as the FAQ and rules, check the information under “keep reading”.

Keep reading

FAQ

What is this?

It’s a SamBucky bingo event.

Is there any pressure?

No pressure at all. Fill one prompt. Fill all the prompts on every bingo card. Do however many you please.

Can I fill more than one prompt with one piece of art/one fic?

Yes! You can fill one prompt with one piece of art or fic. You can try to fill all nine prompts on the card at once with one piece of art or fic. If you can fill every single prompt from every single bingo card in one fill, that'd be wild but it's okay by the rules. You can do any number in between.

Are there any prizes for making anything for this event?

Just the satisfaction that you made something cool.

Is it just SamBucky?

Yes please, just SamBucky. There can be side ships, but the main ship should be SamBucky.

How long will this event run?

It will run from June 1st and run until August 31st.

I heard there are badges I can use for each fill?

There are! Here they are:

1) Pride Bingo Badges

2) Beach Bingo Badges

3) Camp Bingo Badges

4) Delacroix Bingo Badges

RULES AND GUIDELINES

What are the guidelines for the bingo?

I will be borrowing some of this from the MYSU Valentine’s Day Bingo 2022 Guidelines, since they were fantastic.

For Everyone:

1. Remember to @sambuckylibrary in the post as well as #sbsummer2023.

2. Please also tag the square you’re filling (for instance, if the square is “Hiking”, use “#hiking” as one of your tags when posting about it on Tumblr).

3. If you’re uploading to AO3, please:

a ) Say somewhere which prompt you’re filling.

b ) Add it to The SamBucky Summer Bingo 2023 Collection (SamBucky_Summer_Bingo_2023).

For Artists:

1. Create at least one piece of new art that can’t have been posted anywhere else before this.

2. All visual art forms are welcome:

a ) Gifsets, at least 3 gifs.

b ) Aesthetic boards or moodboards, at least 4 images each.

c ) Drawing/painting, that is not a sketch.

d) Fan video.

e) Graphics edit.

For Authors:

1. At least 500 words.

2. Posted on Tumblr or AO3.

3. Can be part of a series, but should work as a standalone.

For Podficcers:

1. The podfic should at least be 10 minutes long.

2. It should be posted on either Tumblr or AO3.

3. The podfic can be of a fic made for the event, a fic not made for the event while still adhering to the prompt, or a notfic.

Things to be mindful of when creating:

For Sam

Avoid framing Sam only as a caretaker or emotional support for Bucky. Be mindful of Sam acting angry or aggressive in an out-of-character way and falling into the angry/sassy Black man trope (check out the MCU source material to help with character traits).

Avoid decentering Sam as a main character and refrain from focusing entirely on Bucky.

In art: avoid whitewashing Sam’s skin and research drawing Black characters.

General disclaimer: Race affects every aspect of his life, including interacting with police/government and the white structures of the world when it comes to performing his duties as Cap and simply being a Black man that lives in the U.S.

For Bucky

Avoid phrasing “flesh/normal/human hand” to refer to the contrast between his prosthetic arm and his right arm. The phrasing is ableist. You can simply refer to his prosthesis when relevant, otherwise use “right/left arm/hand”.

For more information, please check out this document suggested by @ninesdb on how to write Bucky as an amputee. @ninesdb is also open to questions if you have any queries not answered by the google doc.

Specific Tags:

Avoid tags in AO3 like “Sam Wilson is a Gift”, “Sam Wilson is a Saint”, and “Bucky Needs a Hug”.

Have fun and we look forward to your SamBucky Summer Bingo fics!

- The Mods

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[sweetflanfiction]

Second Chances - Part 8

Universe: Read Dead Redemption 2

Pairing: Arthur x reader

Disclaimers and Warnings: If you want me to tag you on the chapters let me know! Also leave a comment with your thoughts :D Not finished, not proofread. English isn't my 1st language. All I know about 1899 is from google, so inacuracies will be plenty. The reader is on the older side, and identifies as a female. Gif by the talented @sweeetestcurse. There's a little funny tidbit at the end of the chapter :D

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7

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His eyes looked up and he felt his muscles tense. That single word had such an impact on him that he didn't even know he was holding his breath until Albert spoke again.

"Cattle convoy." The older man said, but Arthur didn't blink. "Some affluent cattle farmer needs his cattle delivered by train to his ranch north of here. Everston agreed to a substantial fee for it. He wants us to help him."

Arthur slowly breathed, hoping it would remain unnoticed by the two other people in the room. Hell, even he wasn't aware he was holding his breath.

"Who's goin'?" You asked, moving the bucket of water you had been using for the dishes.

"Well, Everston obviously, his eldest, myself, Brant…"

"Can I come?" You asked abruptly and Albert laughed.

"You know the answer is no."

"Fine. No hurt in asking." Your eyes landed on the silent Arthur and she squished her eyes, one side of her mouth curled up. "Take him then."

"Hum…could actually be a good idea. What do you say Mr. Callahan?"

Arthur had only been on the other side of the cattle transport. The side that steals it and re-sells it, with the probability of killing the participants. To be honest, knowing the ins and outs of the outlaws may be of use to them. He nodded silently. 

"You alright there?" You asked. Your eyebrows furrowed deep in her face, concern written in them.

"Huh…" He cleared his throat. "Yes, yes! Sorry, I've had some past experiences with that sort of…job."

"Bad ones?" The rough farmer asked.

"Both, I guess."

"It'll be fine Mr. Callahan. We do this often, it's income. It's the first time we work with this feller, but we have some that we tipically work. We just go to town, get them off the train, ride them to their owners and come back."

"No outlaws?" Curiosity had the better of him but, to his surprise, Albert chuckled.

"That's what's worrying you? That you'll get shot?"

"More like if I have to shoot someone…"

The older man's face turned serious for a moment and Arthur thought he'd been found. 

"The law around these parts generally accepts one or two dead outlaws. Especially if they have bounties on 'em. We try not to let it get to that extent, but if it's between them and us, we try to make it all about us."

The small kitchen was silent for a while, the gravity of the topic not escaping anyone. The other two people might have been more reserved in their opinions about killing anyone, but Arthur had done it more times than he could count. And he did it well. Too well sometimes.

"You know how to use a rifle don't you?" Albert asked. His eyebrows raised and a grin on his lips. He knew the answer to that.

"If he doesn't, he could just tackle the bandits to the ground. The man is taller than a lighthouse, probably tougher than a tree trunk." You joked and Arthur felt his cheeks turn red.

"Well, say what's on your mind why don't you?" The older rancher chastised, getting up from his seat on the table and walking out, both Arthur and his daughter following him.

"What? Am I lying?" She turned to Arthur and placed two hands on his upper arm, wrapping them around his muscles, making him stop dead in his tracks. "Look at this!"

"Stop manhandling the help, dear. You're making the man uncomfortable."

You looked up at Arthur. In a nonchalant manner, his eyes slowly moved from your hands to your face. He wasn't uncomfortable, quite the opposite. It felt like a comfortable joke between friends. He tried to stop himself from tensing his muscles under his shirt to see if you would react. However, your face showed you had realized you may have stepped on a line, your smile fading and your hands moving from his arm.

"I'm sorry Mr. Callahan."

It took him a moment to reply, clearing his throat and nodding his head at her and smiling casually.

"No need to be sorry Miss Graham."

She mimicked his smile and patted him on the shoulder, following her father to a room he hadn't been in before. It was just at the bottom of the stairs but he almost never saw it open.

"Come on Mr. Callahan. Let's meet the rest of the land." The older gentleman half shouted from inside what seemed to be his office.

Arthur walked into a sunny room furnished with a couch, a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf filled with books and knick knacks, a desk and a chair. Much like the rest of the house the room was small and cramped, but wasn't uncomfortable. It was cozy and lived in.

You sat on the couch and grabbed a guitar that had been leaning against the wall. You started to strum it as Mr. Graham grabbed a framed map from the wall and placed it on top of his desk.

"Now, this is Captain's Corner." He pointed to the map.

A loose diamond shape was drawn on yellowed paper and divided into five parts: four around the shape and one smaller. The faded names were neatly written on the paper. Some he could make out, others not so much.

The upper part of the diamond seemed to have a small river or trail of water around it. Beyond that some trees were drawn and another dotted line appeared. On the lower part there were some trails with arrows pointing to various locations.

"Now here." He pointed to the top left part of the diamond. " That's us. We have horses, four sheep, and two cows..."

"And the chickens. Don't forget the chickens." You reminded him and Albert nodded.

"And some chickens. We sell sheep's wool, and horses. We've got some crops that we use for whatever we can. Right now we have wheat growing, but that may change. As long as it's hardy it probably grows." 

"We're gonna try potatoes after and maybe have some beehives." You added from behind Arthur still plucking random notes from the guitar.

"Below us is Brant's. Eleanor and Williamson. They have corn crops and Eleanor has a herb greenhouse. They live alone, no kids unfortunately. Mighty fine people. If you ever feel under the weather, go to him. He'll fix you up in no time... You're living proof of that."

He moved his hand to the lower right part of the diamond.

"The Everstons. Bernard and Josie, and about 200 kids…"

"It's just 5." You interrupted again.

"And their 5 kids. Lovely family, loud and warm. You'll meet them soon. He's the cattle owner of the bunch, has more cows than brains sometimes, but he's an excellent man and I trust him to make wise judgements. And here, next to us, we have Mr. Thomson. Tobacco leaves and foul humor, that's what he got." Albert's tone shifted to a less friendly tone as he talked about his neighbor. "He drinks and takes care of the crops. If at all possible don't cross the lines to his propriety. He's as rancorous and he is a good shot."

"Amen. My leg still twitches every time I get near that fence." He could hear the venom in your voice, which was an unfamiliar sound to him.

"And in the middle we have Miss Beatrice Renoir. Widow, her husband came from France, died and she stayed here. She's trying to plant sugar cane and it's succeeded up to now, but we still have to wait and see."

"How about this?" Arthur pointed to the woods above, which have a dashed line running through them.

"Native folk have settled there." Albert said, watching Arthur closely.

"They trouble?" He asked.

"No. Quite the opposite. We all try to help each other."

"Alright then." Arthur stood straight and looked at the older man. “Can I ask a question? Without meaning any offense?”

“Of course.” The rancher straightened up.

“Why is it called Captain’s Corner? It’s clearly not a corner and…” 

“Most of us were War veterans." He laughed. “And some drunk in town decided that we were all captains and that we had taken this corner of the land so…Captain’s Corner…”

Arthur nodded. He felt nervous about this. It was the first honest to God job he had since he could remember.

"You understand everything?" Albert asked, placing the map on the wall again.

Arthur nodded, taking a deep breath.

"When do we leave?"

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Map of the ranch:

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@photo1030 :: @sylum :: @marislittlereadingcorner :: @rratman :: @clevergirl74 :: @aureolinb

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[sknewmuse]

K-POP WEEKLY WRAP UP: GAON Album Charts

[August 20, 2021] 2021년 33주차

#1- 6TH MINI ALBUM [THRILL-ING]

This weeks hot topic boy group The Boyz take the lead in chart toppers! They impressively ruled over Gaon Charts taking #1 in not just Album charts but also took top spot in the Download & BGM charts. This is the first time since The Boyz debut that they’ve sold over a whopping 500,000 albums. 

“There are so many emotions related to that word. Whether it be nervousness, the nerves you feel before getting on a ride, the fear that you feel when you’re about to go on a drop, and the joy that you feel at the end of it, with those different elements we made an album that relates to those emotions, so you’ll find that as you listen to the entire album, start to finish, you’ll feel the emotions that you feel as if you were on an actual roller coaster.” -Kevin

#2- SUMMER POPUP ALBUM [POPPING]

One of the hottest up and coming boy bands to hit the K-Pop scene is ONF. The group topped the music charts with their new summer album. ONF has now broken into one of the top 10 places on the Gaon Albums chart with all of their projects, bringing them to now landing eight placements in the important region. Seems we have new summer music kings on the scene.

“I hope more fans in America will listen to us and love our songs. I hope that ONF can enter the Billboard chart as well. Someday, I want to appear on a TV show to perform in front of many people!” -J-US

#3- 공감 - The 1st Mini Album

Do Kyungsoo, member and main vocalist of acclaimed boy group EXO known by stage name ‘D.O.’ made his long anticipated debut for his solo music career, and as expected it was an instant #1 chart topper a few weeks back and still remains in the top 5 this week.

“After deciding the theme of the album would be ’empathy,’ one of the things I thought of was love, an emotion that anyone could feel, and I felt that it would be nice if my songs could comfort others like my previous song ‘That’s Okay’, so I tried to write the lyrics myself.” -D.O.

#4- My Collection 

Park Jihoon, former member of Wanna One and actor continues to prove years later he will always be a solo successor. The singer and actor alone has now charted five top 10 albums in South Korea. Easy to say Jihoon is still collecting hearts of many fans.

“Park Ji Hoon is gazing at multiple art pieces while calling himself one and boasting about all his features that make him a desirable being. Another one of our top moments is when the video shows him within the skies asking for fans to ‘sit in a special seat’ dressed in a sharp blue suit. A hint of skin can be seen when he moves on the increasing tempo of the song, now joined by dancers in a flickering room inside the gallery.” -Ayushi Agrawal from pinkvilla.com

#5-  1/6

Lee Sunmi, one of Korea’s hottest solo artists and heartthrobber of the K-Pop scene. Former member of girl group Wonder Girls under JYP Entertainment, continues to break the barriers of the K-Pop industry’s expectations for solo artists. 

NME’s Angela Patricia Suacillo praised Sunmi on her work, “ability to take the lively, upbeat elements of synth- and dance pop and use them to confront her anxieties.”

#6- Select Shop

Another former Wanna One member takes the top of the charts! Ha Sungwoon, also former of the boy group HOTSHOT, this set serves as a reissued version of his recent EP Sneakers, and coincidentally, they both peaked at No. 6. Select Shop is Ha Sungwoon’s sixth solo placement inside the top 10.

“Strawberry Gum,” the album’s title track featuring Don Mills, is a retro funk genre song composed by Flow Blow, Christian Fast, and Maria Marcus. The lyrics written by really6(153/Joombas), Jo Yoon Kyung, and Don Mills compare someone’s growing feelings of love to blowing a pink strawberry-flavored bubble gum. Fans will be able to get a taste of Ha Sung Woon’s youthful side as well as his sexier, more mature side.” -D. KIM of Soompi

#7- SWITCH ON

Summer concept kings and icons ASTRO after taking number 1 spot last week, the group still remains in the top 10 with latest release Switch On. 

“I would recommend “Don’t Worry”. Everyone has been working hard at such a time recently, and may not be in a good mood. The lyrics “I got u back don’t worry” convey positive power.” -Cha Eunwoo

#8- SIREN : DAWN

The ace group of K-Pop. Bringing in at #8 is aesthetic and concept pleasing talent A.C.E. Siren : Dawn which holds more than 70 spaces to return to the top 10. The set rose all the way to the runner-up spot this past June when it had first released.

“This album, SIREN:DAWN is full of thrilling and deadly love stories. Our title ‘Higher’ is a love story of a mermaid dreaming a fatal dream, which is reinterpreted through A.C.E’s eyes. We are back with a love story that contains more of a mature and sexy visual. Please show lots of love to ‘Higher.’ -Chan

#9- TURN OVER

The charisma and personality driven boy group SF9, one month ago in counting, ‘Turn Over’ made it to the second place rung on the Gaon Albums chart. The EP shoots to No. 9, becoming one of two previously-released efforts to re-earn their top 10 title.

“When we worked on “Believer” and “Tear Drop,” I remember it was so hard that we recorded a few different options and chose the final lyrics from there. And “Hey Hi Bye” is memorable because it took a longer time to work on compared to the other songs.” -Youngbin

#10- BUTTER

The boys everyone knows and loves, global legends BTS. BTS close out this weeks #10 spot. Known for their ranging of concepts and new leap into English titled tracks that was long awaited by ARMY’s everywhere, they continue to make K-Pop history on chart topping globally as their fanbase count rises everyday.

“Of course, the moment when we reveal our song and music video — nothing can match that momentary satisfaction, it doesn't last long, but that flashing moment really hits us. Surprise!” -RM

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Playing Doreen Green in Dungeons & Dragons 5E

New year, some bad things out of my system, time to try coming back to regural activities before this year crushes me again. And I know a perfect way. Let’s make a build for d&d, since I haven’t done one of those in a while, using a Marvel character that bings cheers, joy and friendship whenever she goes.

Steve Ditko had an... interesting idea what Squirrel Girl should look like. Funny how people who say modern take on the character disrespects vision of artists who drew her traditionally attractive never seem to think these guys themselves disrespected Ditko’s vision, isn’t it?

Goals: As always I’m lifting the template for this from Tulok the Barbrarian, so let us start with what we actually want from this character. First of all, we need to be able to beat the ever living crap out of everyone. Second, we need to show our foes mercy and hopefully get them to change their ways. Finally, we need an army of squirrels.

Ability Scores: Usually I go with Standard Points Array - 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 - because it is the simplest way. But this built will starve for Ability Score Improvements so I decided to, just like a guy from whom I’m ripping this whole idea from, cave in and use point buy. This will be simple take, however - we will replace standard array’s 14 and 10 with extra 15 and 8 

Strength: 8- not something we need to be honest. Doreen is good at everything but in D&D we need to prioritize the most important things.

Dexterity: 15 - Doreen is quick and swift as some sort of squirrel....girl...

Constitution: 12 - if someone does manage to hit her she can actually take that hit and keep going.

intelligence: 8 - wish it was higher but again, we cannot have everything. Yet.

Wisdom: 15 - Squirrels love you, you have senses of a squirrel, you survived Savage Land like a champ.

Charisma: 13 - your have a thing of talking your enemies out of villainy, as long as no one runs in to kick them in the head while you’re at it, which is rude.

Now for D&D’s equivalent of species, Race. It is unclear if Doreen is a mutant or not but I feel like trying to stray away from Variant Human a bit if we can. There is not enough animal-like things about Doreen to make her a Tabaxi, so we’ll go with Swiftstride Shifter from Eberron. You gain +2 Dexterity and +1 Charisma, Darkvision allowing you to see for 60 feet in dim light as in bright light and in darkness as in dim light, but without being able to discern colors, proficiency in Perception and Acrobatics skills, extra 5 feet of movement, Common, Quori and third language of your choice (pick something campaign relevant) and an abilitty to shift into more bestial form as a bonus action, granting you temporary hit points equal your level + your Constitution modifier, another extra 5 feet of movement and an abilitty to move 10 feet away without provoking opprtunitty attacks as a reaction whenever an enemy ends their movement next to you.

Backgorund: Build a custom one for skills in Animal Handling and Persuasion, none they offer speaks to me.

Class levels: We will start as a Monk, gaining proficiency in Strength and Dexterity saving throws, simple weapons, shortswords, a set of artisan tools of your choice and two skills - Athletics and Stealth would be my pick.

1st Level Monks gain Unarmored Defense and Martial Arts, which all work as long as you’re not wearing armor or carrying a shield. As we see from the picture above, it would be hard to call a jacket and shorts an armor. You can add your Wisdom (WIS) modifier to your Armor Class alongside yoru Dexterity (DEX) modifier, you can substitute your DEX in place of Strength for attack and damage rolls of your unarmed attacks and you roll a d4 for the damage and you can spend your bonus action to make an additional unarmed attack. You can also use simple weapons that aren’t two handed or heavy and still get these bonuses

2nd Level Monks gain Ki Points, whose number is equal to your Monk level and replenishes on short or long rest. You can spend 1 ki point to make two unarmed attacks as a bonus action or take Dodge or Disengage actions as a bonus action. You also get unarmored Movement, meaning that when not wearing armor your speed busts up to additional +10 feet.

There is an option for Monk to also gain an additional abbility allowing you to between each long rest choose one martial weapon that isn’t heavy or special and you’re profficient with to treat as a monk weapon. This isn’t something Squirrel Girl would use, I’m only bringing it up because it was added in a book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. Tasha, also known as Iggwilv, is considered one of greatest villains in d&d. So it’s a good think Doreen has this whole thing about befriending and trying to reform villains because from next level on we’re gonna be best friends with Tasha and her cauldron. Consider Tasha your Kraven.

3rd Level: We will switch to a Ranger, getting proficiency in Knowledge Nature and we will grab variant Ranger features from that Cauldron. Deft Explorer makes you Canny, doubling proficiency bonus you add to one of your skills, I’d go with Persuasion so that you can convince people like Kraven to switch sides.

You also get Favored Foe - it lets you mark an enemy you hit with an attack for 1 minute or until you break a concentration check (as with spells, it is a Constitution Saving throw you make while taking damage, you need to beat either 10 or a number equal half of damage dealt to you, whichever is higher, or you lose focus). During this itme whenever you hit the target for the first time in a turn you deal an extra 1d4 of damage. You can mark a foe total number of times equal your prficiency modifier betwen each long rest.

4th Level: 2nd Level Ranger can choose a Fighting Style. Let us reach to that Cauldron and grab Unarmed Fighting, which lets your fists deal 1d6 + your Strength modifier damage, 1d8 if you use two hands and 1d4 a turn to a creature you’re grappling.

You may wonder why we picked it if we already have Martial Arts? Well, let us talk about Rules as Intended (RAI) vs Rules as Written (RAW) - the idea that the way rules in a game are written may not necessairly reflect what the author wanted and reason behind many, many, many rules debates in history of RPGs. As Intended you should use your Martial Arts dice with your Martial Arts attacks but as written there is nothing saying you have to. Talk with your DM  how they feel about it and if  they side with RAW, you can now deal damage like 11th level Monk - 1d8+your DEX modifier. If not, grab Blind-Fighting, which makes your senses so good you can effectively “see” creatures within 10 feets of you even if you’re blinded or in darkness and even notice invisible creatures who aren’t succesfully rolling stealth to hide. Only total cover (like, a wall) stops this, giving you some sweet Squirrel Senses.

Remember when Doreen beat Wolverine? I do.

2nd Level Rangers also get to learn spells. You know two spells of 1st level and have two spell slots you can spend every long rest to cast them.

Longstrider for 1 hour adds 10 feet to your speed. For those keeping track at home that’s now 50 feet while shifting.

Hunter’s Mark requires a concentration but let’s you as a bonus action mark a target and deal it extra 1d6 damage on every hit you deal it and have an advantage on Perception and Survival checks to find it for the next hour or until you break concentration. It it drops to 0 hit points on your next turn you can move it to another target as a bonus action. It’s Favored Foe but better. Mostly because Favored Foe originally was just Hunter’s Mark but many players felt it was too powerful and asked Wizards of the Coast to nerf it in official surveys. To the utter bafflement of everyone who discuss this game online. If I felt more political I’d make a joke this is the first case ever of silent majority being a thing but after last 4 years I cannot force myself to make it funny.

5th level: 3rd Level Monks can Deflect Missiles, letting you use your reaction to catch a ranged attack that would hit you, reducing its damage by 1d10+your Monk Level+your DEX Modifier. If you reduce damage to zero you can spend a Ki Point to send it back at the attacker, making ranged attack treating missile as a thrown monk weapon you’re proficient with.

You also get too chose Monastic Tradition and Way of Mercy from Tasha’s Cauldron will let you both show mercy to your enemies and kick some more ass. You gain Proficiency in Medicine and Insight, letting you read on villains what problems may haunt them and how to help. You also get Hands of Healing, which let you for one Ki Point as an action heal a creature an amount of hit points you roll on your Martial Arts die. You can also not spend a Ki point and replace one of your Flurry of Blows attacks with this. Doreen is kind enough to help patching up beaten enemies. Also, Hit Points aren’t meat points, they can reflect someone’s will to fight. So I don’t see why you shouldn’t use it to cheer your allies up if their spirits are down - Doreen is cheerful and friendly, she is a delight to have on a team and is sure to keep the morale up. Flavor it as a good pat on the back from your Squirrel-loving pal.

Also, you get Hands of Harm. Letting you once per turn and for one Ki Point deal extra necrotic damage on a single attack, its number equal your Martial Arts Die+ Your Wisdom Modifier.

6th Level: 4th level Monks get an Ability Score Improvement, add +1 to your Dexterity and Wisdom, and Slow Fall, letting you reduce amount of damage you take from a fall by five times your Monk level. You can refluff this as gliding down on your flying squirrel gear.

Wish it could help me find better version of this appriopriate picture.

7th Level: 5th Level Monk gets an Extra Attack, letting you attack twice as a part of your action. You also get Stunning Strike, letting you spend a ki point to make the target suceed a Constitution saving throw or be stunned until end of your next turn. And your Martial Die bumps up to 1d6 - we do not use it for Unarmed attack but we do use it for other stuff, so keep a track on it.

8th Level; 6th Level Monks’ strikes become magical for the purpose of overcoming damage resistance and immunities.  Also, your Unarmored Movement bumps up by another 5 fee, it’s not total of 55 feet of movement.

Way of Mercy gets Physician’s Touch, which also let’s you remove a single  blinded, deafened, paralyzed, poisoned, or stunned condition from a creature you use Healing Hands on or apply poisoned condition to target of your Hands of Harm. No idea how that works. I mean maybe Doreen punches someone so hard they get nausea? And knows first aid?

9th Level; 7th Level Monks get Evasion, meaning that when you make a Dexterity Saving Throw to avoid damage, if the effect says you take half damage when you suceed, you instead take none. You also get Stillness of mind, letting you end one effect causing you to be charmed or frightened on yourself. Makes sense, Doreen clearly is not afraid of anything or anyone.

10th Level: 3rd Level Rangers gain an additional Spell Slot, an additional Spell and one extra Spell from Primal Awarenes class feature - that last one you can cast once per long rest without spending a spell slot. 

You also get to pick Ranger Conclave. Swarmkeeper can summon a swarm of squirrels to aid you in combat. Whenever you hit an enemy with an attack you can dicide to make Squirrels bit them for an extra 1d6 piercing damage, force that enemy to make a Strength saving throw or be pushed away from you by 15 feet or have yourself moved up to 5 feet in any direction except up or down. You also get Mage Hand cantrip, except made of squirrels and an extra Spell you know. So for full list of spells you get:

Jump Triples your jump distance, it lasts for 1 minute with no concentration.

Speak with Animals let’s you talk to animals for 10 minutes, also no concentration required.

Faerie Fire let’s you set up lights on a 20-foot cube, making lal creatures in it roll Dexterity saving throws or be outlined, nuliffiling invisibility and giving everyone attacking them an advantage. Sadly, it requires concentration.

Mage hand can let you make a hand out of Squirrels that can carry objects no heavier than 10 pounds and do viarious tasks except for attacking or activating magical items. But this is effectively you sending a pack of Squirrels on an important quest.

11th Level: 8th Level Monks get an Ability Score Improvement, cap your Dexterity.

12th Level: 9th level Monks can now move on vertical surfaces and walk on water like Jesus as long as they don’t end their turn there. Which is good since canonically Doreen is a poor swimmer.

13th Level: 10th Level Monks gain Purity of Body, making Doreen so powerful she can punch poison and disease away from her body. I’m sure she’s still social distancing AND SO SHOULD YOU!

14th Level: 11th Level Monks' Martial Dice bumps to d8 and Way of Mercy let’s you now replace all of your Flurry of Blows attacks with healing and neither that nor touch of harm cost you ki points anymore. You can still only do the latter once each turn.

15th Level: I was sitting on 4th level of Ranger for so long, we’re taking it now for an Ability Score Improvenet....or rather a Feat. Magic Initiate let’s us learn two cantrips and a 1st level spell from the Wizard Spell list we can cas once per long rest.

Prestidigitation let’s you do small things more for mood than anything else, you can fluff it as squirrels helping you.

Message let’s you send someone a message only they can hear and let’s them reply. It’s your phone, basically.

Find Familiar allows us to conjure a squirrel that we can talk to telepatically or see through its eyes. It cannot attack but it can flank and take help action to give us an advantage on attack rolls and when it dies it doesn’t, instead it vanishes until you cast this spell again.. We can even decide to see through its eyes. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, we have Tippy Toe!

Tasha also grants you Martial Versitality, allowing you to change Unarmed Fighting to Blind-Fighting now that your Martial Arts Die caught up to it. This is the reason we waited so long for this level.

Level 16: 12th Level Monks get an Ability Score Improvement, invest in Wisdom for better Hands of Healing and Harm and Unarmed Defense.

Level 17: 13th Level Monks get Tongue of Sun and Moon, meaning you can now speak any language. I have no idea how in character it is but I could see Doreen learning extra languages to make more friends.

Level 18: 14 level Monks get Diamond Soul making you proficient in all saving throws. And you can spend a ki point to rerol a failed saving throw. Meaning now you can more or less tank everything bad guys throw at you, fireballs, Hold Persons, shove action.... And your Unarmored movement increases one last time, giving you speed of 75 feet.

Level 19: 15th Level Monks get Timeless Body, making you immune to effects of aging and no longer needing food or water to live. I kinda struggled to justifyu this one, then I remembered old Squirrel Girl from the future who is still kicking butts so here, you can now grow up to be her

Level 20: We will finish on 16th level of Monk and final Ability Score Improvement to round up Wisdom.

Before we go further let me take a moment to address possible alternatives Variant Human could let you grab Tippy Toe at first level and grab a Tough Feat. 

3 levels in College of Rhetorics Bard could allow you to be really good at talking to people by making you unnable to roll lower than a 10 on Persuasion, Bardic Inspiration you could use to both support your allies and make your enemies worse with unsettling words, an extra skill, expertise in two more skills and spells like Calm Emotions, Enchance Ability, Heroism, Animal Friendship, Vicious Mockery and  Tasha’s Hideous Laughter for puns. But I admit I could not fit them in any way that didn’t feel awkward, they did not mesh well with everything else and cost too much other features I wanted. If you want to go this way I recommend being Variant Human, taking Magic Initiate at first level and putting those Bard levels after Swarmkeeper Ranger ones, final build would be Monk 14/Ranger 3/Bard 3. Both this and previous bullet point would be fully legal under Adventurer’s League “you can use Player’s Handbook and one other book” rule.

Another option were two levels of Rogue for Expertise in Nature and Animal Handling and Cunning Action to decrease your Ki Points economy problem. 

Finally I didn’t go for Path of the Beast Barbarian despite it letting you grow tail because that tail stabs people - something your do not.

Anyway, time for Overview:

Pros: First of all, Mobility. you have movement of up 75 feet, meaning with dash you can move 150 and with double dash 225 feet in one turn, ways to move out of enemy range and even move up walls or over water. Second, you make a lot of attacks and between Hunter’s Mark, Swarmkeeper and Hands of Harm can deal consistent damage and you have Tippy Toe to ensure you keep hitting. Finally you’re plucky heart of the team/backup healer, pretty good Party Face and a skill squirrel, making you a very good party member, someone others benefit from very much.

Cons: Your HP is somewhere below 140, which means that only vew hits or one big need to hit for you to be in Power Word Kill range.  Second, your Intelligence and Strength are low enough you may fail some nasty saving throws even with Diamond Soul. Finally you have a lot of abilities that use Ki Points and Ranger spells that regenerate only on long rest, meaning you may run out of resources pretty fast if you’re not careful. 

Overall, however, I do think this is a good build. You’re hard to hit, you hit hard, you unleash fury of squirrels on your foes and you can take care of yourself. Just remember you have many abilities that benefit your allies and play a very social character - d&d is a game best enjoyed as a social one - get some friends and fight evil.

-Admin

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[kitt3n00]

Devils Don’t Cry Part 2

3RD PERSON: Katsuki's POV:      Katsuki woke up that day with a low annoyed groan. He sat up looking around his fairly neat room before sighing and standing up stretching some till he heard his back pop. '6 AM?' he thought as he glanced over at his alarm clock on his desk. Katsuki made his way over to his closet grabbing his school uniform from the hanger. He laid it on his bed and made his way to the bathroom connected to his room.      Katsuki started the shower setting it fairly cold as to both wake him up and not accidently activate his quirk. He stripped off his boxers and tank top before stepping into the shower feeling the cold water run over his hot skin. After about 30 minutes in the shower he slowly turned off the water, stepped out of the tub, and grabbed his towel wrapping it around his hips. Katsuki put his dirty clothes in his hamper before grabbing some clean boxers and socks. He began to get dressed before putting his homework in his binder and then in his bag.      Katsuki made his way towards the kitchen making himself a small breakfast before he gathered his stuff and left for school. He knew they were doing some rescue training and it pissed him off. He wasn't very good at being a rescue type, he much preferred fighting and preferred the rush of hero work but, understood the importance of the recuing aspect so didn't put up to much of a fight when it came to practicing it.     Today they were suppose to have some new teacher, All Might and Aizawa training them for rescue. Katsuki stepped out the front door and locked it behind him so his parents wouldn't be mad then started walking down the sidewalk towards the school. He thought about how today was going to go as he walked. He stopped walking outside of an apartment complex and looked at one apartment in particular. This apartment used to belong to his childhood friend and former object of torment, Izuku Midoriya. As far as he knew Midoriya had been kidnapped, that's all anyone knew. 1ST PERSON: STILL KATSUKI:       'I wonder if he's dead.....no that damn nerd is to smart to die.' I thought as I looked at the apartments gritting my teeth hard. 'Damn Deku...' I sighed a little turning away and continuing walking. I walked into a convenience store buying a bottle of water for the walk and training later. As I left the store I swear I saw something that made my heart stop. There across the street was a green haired boy, not just any boy but that damn nerd, Deku. I stared at the green haired boy as he stared back, but something seemed...different.      He was taller then I remembered, more built too like he'd been training. His hair seemed more lifeless and his eyes....his eyes were like the damn Icyhot bastards. two different colors, one a dim green and the other a bright, almost shining, ruby red. They were defiantly not his normal emerald green, full of life, happy eyes. These eyes looked dull and lifeless which was contradicting with the large grin he seemed to have plastered on his face.     I looked away for just a second to make sure no cars were coming, but when I looked back...he was gone. I stood there perplexed as I stared at the now empty sidewalk on the other side of the street. 'D-did I really just see what I think I did? Was THAT really Deku..?' I wondered as I slowly began walking towards UA once again.      Soon the building came into my view cutting off my thoughts as a red haired teen around my age jumps on me shouting my name "BAKUGO! You were almost late! The bells gonna ring in a few minutes! You alright dude?" I looked at him and groaned slightly in annoyance "Hey Shitty Hair. I'm fine dammit. Lets go" I said with my usual dismissive tone to the red haired idiot. We made our way towards the class him going on and on about the training we were gonna do today.      As we entered the class the bell rang and Dumb Hair went to his desk and I went to mine. We took our seats as our teacher, who I would have sworn on the first day was homeless, walked into the room. He vaguely explained that we were going to another building about 10 minutes off campus by bus and that All Might in fact wouldn't be joining us and the other pro hero joining us was the rescue hero Thirteen. This sentence made Pink Cheeks nearly lose her mind as she apparently adored Thirteen. God this was going to be a tedious day wasn't it? 3RD PERSON: IZUKUS POV:       Izuku stood in his room in the hideout. He had left earlier to get a few things and was delighted to see his childhood bully, Katsuki, walking to UA in a school outfit. He couldn't help but stop and stare at the male with a sickening smirk and this seemed to make the blonde boy stop in his tracks when he saw Izuku.     After that Izuku hurried back to the hideout a smirk plastered on his face. He rushed through the bar door and to his room before Tomura could say anything to him. Izuku laughed in happiness remembering the look on Katsuki's face when he had seen the green haired male. He hummed as he went to his closet grabbing an outfit from within before changing into the outfit.     Izuku looked at himself in the mirror after getting dressed. He had to admit the tailor they had on hand did a wonderful job. Currently he had a form fitting long sleeved dark red dress shirt on with a black button up vest with red buttons. He also had black slacks and black dress shoes all together with black gloves. Izuku left his room looking at Tomura as he left the room. "Lets gather the others and go. I'm tired of waiting around." Tomura's voice came out annoyed and scratchy.    The green haired boy nodded in agreement and turned to Kurogiri and Tomura. "Lets go start a war~" Izuku basically purred as he spoke before feeling the familiar feeling of Kurogiris warp gate and darkness surround him.     As they came out on the other side they soon saw they were in a warehouse. Their other base. the one with their Nomus. They knew the plan by now, since they'd been planning it for a few months by now. The plan was to take a Nomu made to specifically combat All Might, kill him, and declare a war on the false heroes. And honestly Izuku couldn't wait to watch them fall apart. But for now he would play his part and be Haikyo, the ruined hero. 1ST PERSON: KATSUKI BAKUGO:     I had had about enough of this useless training trip. We had been on this bus for all of 5 minutes and everyone wouldn't SHUT UP! None of the other extras in this class knew how to mind their own business. Shitty Hair and Dunce Face were each sitting on one of my sides talking to each other and trying to get my attention in the process. Racoon Eyes and Soy Sauce Face were playing on their phones in front of me, not really talking to anyone else or each other for that matter.      Everything and everyone else on the bus seemed to just...fade as I let my mind wander. Wander back to this morning when I saw- thought I saw Deku. I looked out the window watching the scenery pass by as we got closer. I wasn't ready for trying to do something I knew I wasn't gonna be great at.     We soon stopped at a large building and unloaded off the bus quickly. I barely heard the female hero, Thirteen, saying something about this place and what is was called. Something like USJ? like Universal Studios Japan or some dumb shit. We all walked in as she explained more before suddenly something strange started happening.     Everything went dark few a second then lit up again then dark once more and normal again. A near by fountain stopped then started again and a large blackish-purple misty thing appeared in the middle of the building. The teachers each took a protective stance wondering what was happening as multiple people started stepping out. I took a step forwards watching closely to assess what was happening when we all heard our teachers dark words. "Those are real villains" and at those words all our bloods ran cold. But no ones blood could have ran colder then mine as I saw a teen with forest green hair and one blood red eyes staring back at me. "D-Deku..." I whispered as we stared at each other, him with a maddening smirk and me with an extremely confused and worried face.

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