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Bound by Embroidered Chains - Aemond Targaryen x Seamstress!OC x Jacaerys Velaryon - Chapter One

Prologue

Summary: Dragons have a habit in hoarding the prettiest of jewels, and pearls are of no exceptions.

Warnings- MDNI 18+ Obsessive Behavior (we all knew this was coming), tiny!Aemond is delulu, tiny!Jace is delulu, Dark Themes, not betaread we burn like Harrenhal, etc. Also translations for Valyrian will be added at the bottom! Also I used an online translator for the High Valyrian, so it may not be great 🫠

Author's Note: Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for the amazing support for this story's prologue, I did NOT expect so many positive reviews! I'm sorry this took so long, but I had a ton of applications and finals. But since I am on winter break, hopefully I will be able to upload more fics! Happy Holidays and big shoutout to @valeskafics, who continues to be the HOTD fanfic writing ICON that we all know and love! If you liked reading this work, reblog and comment if you want to be tagged in future installments of this work! Also I apologize for any grammatical errors, I wanted to post this as soon as possible.

You have known your entire life that you were going to be one of the many seamstresses that serviced the Royal Family.

By the age of three, your mother would teach you how to begin your very first stitches, which soon shifted to learning the most complicated patterns of embroidery. You still remember the tears in her eyes as you presented the silk-woven handkerchief that had lovely little purple and blue flowers embroidered on the borders for her birthday. Your face flushed to an almost too bright red when she insisted on showing all the other royal seamstresses and tailors your first handkerchief. But it made you smile in remembering how big her smile was that week, as she was so pleased by how much you’ve progressed at such a young age.

When you were only six, your mother had begun to teach you how to properly extract the dye from beautiful flowers and the scales of brightly-colored insects. So skilled and nimble were your fingers that you even gave your childhood playmate, Aemond Targaryen, a thick green wool cloak with green and silver dragon embroidery. The cloak’s wool had been dyed by your hand with copious amounts of goldenrod and indigo flowers. You then carefully stitched silk to line the inside of the cloak to prevent him from overheating, as even the harshest winters in the Crownlands were hardly anything compared to the summers in the North. It had caught you off-guard in the almost too-tight embrace he locked you in, but you eagerly reciprocated as you could tell he appreciated the gift more than words could describe.

It was not just a gift for is name-day from a childhood companion, but also a way to reassure him that he will one day have a dragon. And even if the gods do not grant him worthy in their eyes, he would always be considered a prince worthy of the Targaryen name in yours. After all, there were not many princes that would willingly spend all their free time with a lowly seamstress’ daughter – even if the supposed seamstress that was your mother was so heavily favored by the Queen.

“Pearl,” came a voice with a tone far too serious despite its youth, “what are you doing in the Godswood?”

You lifted your head from old tome you were studying, only to see a young boy of only nine name-days, that stood as straight as one of the stone pillars that stood in the Sept of Baelor. His white locks nearly blinded you with how the sunshine seemed to reflect on them.

“Well my prince, as you can clearly see, I have decided to take advantage of this fine day to do a bit of studying of my own.” You lifted the near ancient tome on your lap to show him the title, Myths and Legends of the Jade Seas.

Whatever outwardly beauty the book possessed had long diminished, the spine was bent from the hundreds of hours spent looking through its contents and the letters were near faded to a dull grey as the pages yellowed from age. But the colors of the ink remained as vibrant as when they were first painted on the frail sheets, accompanied by beautiful imagery of magical dragons and elusive mermaids. The details were so fine and intricate that it felt as if you only needed to touch the ink in order to be transported into the stories. You remembered how you begged either your mother or father to read it to you every night, as utterly transfixed by the colors back then as you remained so now.

“You are more than welcome to join me, but if – and only if – you share one of those apples hiding in your knapsack.”

Finally showing an expression appropriate for his age, the young prince reached in his pouch to show two gorgeous apples – the skin was practically gleaming in the sun as your mouth watered for its taste. Aemond handed one to you as he sat by your side underneath the plentiful shade of the heart tree. Scooting over to make room on the overgrown root you sat on, you eagerly showed him strange text.

“Look Aemond!” you exclaimed as you shoved the book to his nose. “This book says that there were dragons in Yi Ti! Isn’t that amazing?”

Aemond looked at you as if you had suddenly grown two heads and five eyes. “How can there be dragons in Yi Ti? All the dragons save the ones in the dragonpit and the rocky shores of Dragonstone had perished in The Doom that sunk Valyria. Everyone knows that pearl.”

“These dragons are different! According to my kepa, Yi Ti dragons don’t even need wings to fly!”

The young prince rolled his eyes at that. “How could they fly if they don’t have wings? Even Carraxes the Blood Wrym has wings, and he looks like an overgrown red snake.” Honestly, his pearl could be so silly. “Besides, what would your father know? He’s a bastard from the Iron Islands, that’s nowhere near the Jade Seas.”

Now it was your turn to roll your eyes. “He heard so on his travels with Lord Velaryon and Prince Laenor! Apparently, these dragons use magic and live in the ocean. And they don’t even breathe fire! They make it rain and control the oceans!”

“…Pearl, I think you’ve been spending too much time making those dyes. The fumes must have gotten to your head.”

You openly gaped at your friend’s comment, completely in shock for how blatantly he dismissed you. It made you want to pound your fists on his person until he took it back. So naturally, you did just that.

“Aemond Targaryen, you take that back right now!” you shrieked. Although your actions told otherwise, the smile on your face showed that you took no true offense to his words. If anything, it pleased you to know that you could still make the stone-faced prince giggle as a boy should at his age.

“Never!”

As the two of you giggled and played, several pairs of wandering eyes spied and grimaced at the distasteful display. Although your friendship with the next generation of the royal family was no secret, much of the court disapproved of how highly the royal family thought of you and Prince Aemond’s friendship. After all, he was the second born prince of House Targaryen, born of King Viserys and Queen Alicent. By the time the Targaryen prince could toddle, great things were expected from him. From a very early age, he immersed himself in his studies befitting of a prince of Westeros. You, on the other hand, were only the daughter of a seamstress and a bastard knight who became a lord of a holding so minor that it had no name. You only skills were that you could make pretty dye, and stitch pretty pictures with a needle and thread.

But he always treated you kindly and defended you whenever his eldest brother decided to use you as his latest target for mockery. You were a precious pearl – his precious pearl – Aegon may be his brother, but he could never love Aegon as much as he loved you. True, your father being a bastard did you no favors in the Red Keep’s court, but Aemond would never tell you that himself. Instead, he openly acknowledged his bravery and commended his loyalty to the Crown. After all, how many bastards can boast that they saved the Lord Corlys Velaryon, holder of the Driftwood Throne, from a siege of pirates during one of the lord’s many voyages to Essos?

In turn, you always made sure to provide comfort and support whenever his brother and nephews decided to pick on him. Without fail, he would seek out your company – his eyes red and puffy, while his cheeks were wet from hastily wiped tears. You would take his hands and the two of you would venture out to the library’s more secluded sections. You made sure to pack whatever you have been working on with you. While you were glad that he came to you for comfort, it would do little good for either of you if you were to be punished for not completing whatever tasks your mother assigned you.

“Who cares if you don’t have a dragon?” you once asked him as the two of you laid next to each other, surrounded by books. “There are plenty members of the Targaryen line that did not have dragons, but they still lived out important lives in serving their family however they could. King Jaehaerys was considered a great ruler for how he served the realm– not for riding Vermithor. And even if you had a dragon, is that all you wish to be known for? Your grandfather, Baelon the Brave, was wise and beloved by the small folk for how he tried to make their lives easier. But all he is known for in history books is how he burned down Dorne with Vhagar.”

“Better to be known for a dragon than to disappear, not being known for anything – not even a dragon worthy of the Targaryen name.”

Sitting up against a bookshelf, you repositioned Aemond to lie his head on your thighs. Luckily the candlelight made the area dark enough so that you wouldn’t see his ears turning red. Instead, he buried his face in the soft cotton of your blue tunic as you stroked his soft silver white locks. Although his heart was beating erratically, your sweet scent along with your body’s suppleness was enough to take away any ire left in him.

“Stop that,” you ordered, “you will not be forgotten, don’t be so dramatic.” Eyes softening at his tense shoulders, you eased on the sternness of your tone. “Nyke pendagon iksā brilliant. Eman dōrī rhēdan anyone else qilōni kostagon ȳdragon Valyrio Eglie hae sȳrī hae ao. Kostā solve problems bona aegon ēza trouble lēda during aōha lessons lēda se Giēñatī. Aemond, iksā ñuha sȳrje raqiros. Gaomagon daor ivestragon kesā sagon daor rūnas.”

You pretended not to notice how tightly he clenched your dress as you ignored the how warm the spot where his hot tears grew.

As you continued to stroke his hair, Aemond made a silent vow that when he finally claimed a dragon, you would be the first person he would ride it with. He thought about how his bastard nephews would always try to take you from him, especially Jace, how he despised that boy. No, your touches would belong to him, and only him. Your sweet words and kind demeanor were his to cherish. You were his pearl – his pearl – and no one else’s, especially not the pretend Targaryen that was Jacaerys Strong.

Yes, it pleased Aemond to know that he was your best friend. But sometimes it frustrated him in how you refused to take him seriously as a man. For example, he once announced that when he claimed his dragon, he would finally be a noble dragon knight who would protect you from the most vicious of beasts. No matter how he insisted on his sincerity, you only rolled your eyes at the proclamation. You told him that you had no need for a knight, let alone a dragon knight. You had your dearest kepa for protection, and there was no finer knight in all the Seven Kingdoms in your eyes. So silly was his pearl indeed.

“Ashi’!” a new voice called out, interrupting the comfortable silence between him and his pearl. It belonged to the king’s eldest grandson, Prince Jacaerys Strong Velaryon, heir to the Iron Throne after his mother, Princess Rhaenyra. “Your mother is looking for you! She said that she needs your help with Mother’s clothes!”

“Alright!” When you stood from you spot, you made sure to brush away any dirt or debris left on your skirts. You gathered your mother’s book in both arms when you made your way to the prince. “But why did my muña not send one of her attendants instead? It would not have been difficult to find me. Everyone knows that I enjoy reading under the Hearts Tree in the Godswood during my spare time. Are you not busy with your own duties, my prince?”

Straightening his posture to appear taller, Jace did his best to sound as authoritative as his father had taught him. “I just finished my lessons for the morning, and I volunteered to escort you. Besides, I figured that it would do me some good in practicing escorting you. I’ll need to do it in the future when I am king after my mother.” His round freckled cheeks reddened to a rosy hue at that last part.

Not at all catching the terribly obvious implication, you shrugged off his words as you figured that he meant that he was using you as practice for whichever future noble lady he would court in the future. However, the suggestion was not at all lost on your friend, who was still sitting on the overgrown root, glaring at his eldest nephew with a fury that rivaled the Great Doom that sunk Valyria.

“Well, we should be on our way then. Come on Aemond, we should get going!” You held out your held for your friend to hold on to, but were quickly interrupted by the brown-haired Targaryen at the side.

“He can’t! I mean-” stammered Jace as did his best in thinking of an excuse, “-I’m afraid my uncle cannot join us. You see, um – his mother, the Queen, requested his presence in her solar.”

“I’m sure my mother won’t mind waiting for a few moments while I join you in escorting my pearl to her favorite friend, nephew.” This wasn’t a lie on Aemond’s part. While he didn’t like the idea in keeping his mother waiting for him, he despised the thought of you being alone with the Strong Knight’s eldest bastard even more. Besides, his mother adored you as if you were her own daughter. It would have gone without saying that she would be happy with her son spending time with her best friend’s daughter.

“But why would you want to risk it, uncle?” Jacaerys wasn’t going to let his selfish uncle hog all of your attention. You were his friend too! It wasn’t fair that he had find crumbs of your time and affections, while his uncle got to feast on your smiles and laughter. He had spent hours with the dragon keepers of the dragonpit to help him train Vermax, all so that he could finally show you how close he was in riding him! But you were always too busy comforting his stupid dragonless uncle!

Enough was enough. Jacaerys may have been a Velaryon like his father, but he was also a Targaryen like his mother. It was he who carried the dragon’s blood, and dragons took what they desired or felt what they deserved. And he desrved to be with you more than Aemond.

“It’s alright Aemond, we’ll talk more later! Let’s go Jace, we shouldn’t keep our mothers waiting any more than we have.” Grabbing his hand before walking out of the gardens, you weren’t able to see the younger prince throw a triumphant smirk to his uncle before once more facing you with the story of how Luke accidentally got egg in his hair.

Watching his literal bastard of a nephew walk hand-in-hand away with his pearl, Aemond Targaryen felt his fury grow more potent with each step. He hated that you called his nephew by his nickname, all while he had none. What’s worse was the fact that you allowed him to refer to you as “Ashi.” What a ridiculous name, only a lowborn such as his nephew would refer to someone as precious as you as something as study and simple like “Ashi.” You were a pearl – his pearl, in fact. A fact that he felt was important to emphasize as he watched your head being thrown back in laughter. His anger grew to an all-time high when he watched you ruffle Jacaery’s hair with abundant affection.

Not wanting to make a scene, he walked to his mother’s chambers in fuming silence. While her presence wasn’t yours, maybe he could think of a plan to get you away from his whore of a sister and her illegitimate offspring.

If worse comes to worst, he might need to recruit his sister to his cause. He knew that Helaena would especially be thrilled in receiving your presence. You were the only one besides your parents that did not treat his beloved sister like an oddity. If you were not with Aemond, you were often found stitching with the young princess. It seemed that you were the only person in the entire world that could get her to smile.

Such a sweet girl, his pearl. Someone so kind was not meant to endure the presence of lowly bastards – even if they did technically carry royal blood.

He needed to come up with something fast.

Translations:

“Nyke pendagon iksā brilliant. Eman dōrī rhēdan anyone else qilōni kostagon ȳdragon Valyrio Eglie hae sȳrī hae ao. Kostā solve problems bona aegon ēza trouble lēda during aōha lessons lēda se Giēñatī. Aemond, iksā ñuha sȳrje raqiros. Gaomagon daor ivestragon kesā sagon daor rūnas.” - “You’re brilliant. I’ve never met anyone else who can speak such fluent High Valyrian, especially at your age. You can solve problems that Aegon has trouble with during your lessons with the Maester. Aemond, you are my best friend. Don’t say that you will be forgotten.”

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mx-myth · 4 months

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Thinking about how everyone wears different colours in mlc and how they're all connected...

Li xiangyi wears red. Yes it means happiness and joy and luck (ignoring the wedding symbolism for now) but it is also the colour of blood. He wears this bright, bold colour and still ends up dying on that ship.

Di feisheng's main colours are, for the sake of simplicity, black and red. Red for lxy but it's always darker and more muted on him - there's more blood symbolism for him (based purely on his reputation in the jianghu) but also more wedding symbolism compared to lxy. Black, tragically enough, corresponds with the element of water - it was a pitch-black night when he fought lxy, on a black sea, on a black ship - and that even fits with the western idea of black being for death. But he also wears bolder colours - we've seen him in purple and blue, for example - and this parallels fang duobing's outfits. Inherently a lot of the characters obsessed with the past (jiao liqiao and shan gudao, to name some) wear bold colours while characters who have left it behind/who are looking towards the future wear lighter colours (more to be said about this) and I think this is dfs turning away from the last and towards that future.

Brilliant example of this is qiao wanmian. She wears lighter colours and she gets over lxy and but I think it's important that one of her most iconic outfits is pink. Yes we all know how she and dfs are foils - this is yet another element of that. Pink is white and red: white, for death, for lxy; red, for happiness and weddings, also for lxy. Learning to live with her grief was definitely a long and lengthy process but it also helps her become her own person - she lets go of lxy and eventually learns that she has her own power, that she's strong in her own right, that she doesn't have to rely on men. She leaves xiao zijin and becomes the new leader of the new sigu sect and, while it's likely last her time to become a legend in the jianghu, she's certainly an inspiring figure.

Opposite of this is jiao liqiao. She's firmly still chasing after the past - her desire for dfs to love her back, her one-sided love rivalry with lxy. Her red is wedding red for dfs but it's also a giant fuck you to lxy - look, I'm better than you, I've got his attention and you don't. It's still true to an extent in the present, since she believes it's still dfs' attention that li lianhua wants (it is not). A-mian lets go of lxy (with some help for llh) but jiao liqiao never lets go of dfs, even when he outright rejects her. She's chasing her ideal of dfs, not who he actually is.

(I'm not going to talk about shan gudao. Same colours as dfs but the evilness is boosted to 100. He wears black and red as the classic Evil Colour Combo.)

Then we have the con man himself, li lianhua. In this new life of his he wears lighter colours - some blue, some green, but an overwhelming amount of it is white. As the show progresses he loses the blue and green. Yes he's looking at the future now but it's in the manner as someone staring down the barrel of a gun. There's nothing to say here because llh has it all planned out. He's already started dressing for his own funeral.

Lastly, the one and only fang duobing. He wears lighter colours too (in fact, he and a-mian are the only two I'd truly describe as wearing pastels). It's fascinating to note that there was no distinction between blue and green (his main colours) in old China. The symbolism of it is while it's the colour representing east (hahahahaha) it's also the colour of spring. I will never stop with the fdb/spring symbolism - he brings new life, he brings a new beginning, life will always go on if there's spring. (Spring is also the season when peach trees bloom, and isn't that something.) An interesting note is that he never wears any of li xiangyi's signature red. He really does leave lxy behind because he accepts that he's gone, because he loves li lianhua.

#I know red and white are probably the colours with the most recognizable symbolism in Chinese media #That said other colours are. Hmm just as sad #THAT said. Wikipedia is being a nice resource on Chinese interpretations of colours #There are definitely more characters I could pull this on but I'll leave it here #mlc #mysterious lotus casebook #lian hua lou #li xiangyi #li lianhua #di feisheng #jiao liqiao #qiao wanmian #fang duobing #shan gudao #mlc brainrot is real

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javierpenasredshirt · 6 months

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idk whether this will reach the right target audience but the 1989 vault tracks r so sirius black coded.

SLUT!

“everyone wants him that was my crime”

“in a world of boys he’s a gentleman”

“adorned with smoke on my clothes”

“it might blow up in your pretty face”

SAY DON’T GO

“why’d you whisper in the dark just to leave me in the night?”

“i’m yours but you’re not mine”

NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK (!!!!)

“you went to a party, i heard from everybody, you part the crowd like the Red Sea”

“you grew your hair out long, you got new icons”

“what do you tell your friends we shared dinners, long weekends with”

“i cant pretend it’s platonic, it’s just ended”

“remind myself the way you faded til i left”

“i cannot be your friend so i pay the price of what i lost and what it cost”

“i don’t have to pretend i like acid rock”

“the only way back to my dignity was to turn into a shrouded mystery, just like i had been when you were chasing me”

SUBURBAN LEGENDS

“you were so magnetic it was almost obnoxious, flush with the currency of cool”

“you kiss me in a way that’s gonna screw me up forever”

“i had the fantasy that maybe our mismatched star signs would surprise the whole school”

IS IT OVER NOW?

“you search in every maidens bed for something greater, baby”

“was it over when she layed down on your couch? was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?”

“at least i had the decency to keep my nights out of sight, only rumours bout my hips and thighs, and my whispered sighs”

“if she’s got blue eyes i will surmise that you’ll probably date her”

#1989 taylor's version #now that we don't talk #slut!#say dont go #say don’t go #suburban legends #is it over now?#sirius black #marauders #james potter #sirius black x reader #taylor swift

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perspectivestarters · 6 months

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Perspective's Sentence Starters; 1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift (Part III)

"SLUT!"

Being this young is art.

What if all I need is you?

Got love-struck, went straight to my head.

Got lovesick all over my bed.

Love to think you’ll never forget.

Lovelorn and nobody knows

I'll pay the price, you won't.

If I’m all dressed up, they might as well be lookin' at us.

If they call me a slut, you know it might be worth it for once.

If I'm gonna be drunk, I might as well be drunk in love.

Everyone wants him, that was my crime.

The wrong place at the right time.

In a world of boys, he's a gentleman.

We’ll pay the price, I guess.

This is luxury.

You're not sayin' you're in love with me.

It might blow up in your pretty face.

SAY DON'T GO

I've known it from the very start, we’re a shot in the darkest dark.

It won't stop.

Halfway out the door, but it won't close

I'm holdin' out hope for you.

Say, "Don't go".

I would stay forever if you say, "Don't go".

Why'd you have to lead me on?

Why’d you have to twist the knife?

Walk away and leave me bleedin’?

Why’d you whisper in the dark just to leave me in the night?

Now your silence has me screamin'.

You kiss me and it stops time.

I'm yours, but you're not mine.

Why'd you have to make me want you?

Why'd you have to give me nothin' back?

Why'd you have to make me love you?

I said, "I love you".

NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK

I heard from everybody.

You part the crowd like the Red Sea.

Did you get anxious though, on the way home?

I guess I'll never, ever know.

You grew your hair long.

You got new icons.

From the outside it looks like you're tryin' lives on.

I miss the old ways.

You didn't have to change.

I guess I don't have a say.

She said that it was for the best.

The more I gave, you'd want me less.

I cannot be your friend.

I pay the price of what I lost.

What do you tell your friends we shared dinners, long weekends with?

I can't pretend it's platonic.

She said to get it off my chest.

Remind myself the way you faded 'til I left.

I don't have to pretend I like acid rock.

Guess maybe I am better off now that we don't talk.

Guess this is how it has to be now that we don't talk.

SUBURBAN LEGENDS

You had people who called you on unmarked numbers in my peripheral vision.

All was quickly forgiven.

You were so magnetic, it was almost obnoxious.

I didn't come here to make friends.

We were born to be suburban legends.

When you hold me, it holds me together.

You kiss me in a way that's gonna screw me up forever.

I had the fantasy that maybe our mismatched star signs would surprise the whole school.

You'd be more than a chapter in my old diaries with the pages ripped out.

I know that you still remember.

We were born to be national treasures.

You told me we'd get back together.

I broke my own heart 'cause you were too polite to do it.

You don't knock anymore and my whole life's ruined.

IS IT OVER NOW?

You still wouldn't go.

Let's fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later.

I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters.

You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor.

You search in every maiden's bed for somethin' greater.

Was it over when she laid down on your couch?

Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?

Was it over then?

Is it over now?

Your new girl is my clone.

Did you think I didn't see you?

At least I had the decency to keep my nights out of sight.

Only rumors 'bout my hips and thighs and my whispered sighs.

Oh, Lord, I think about jumpin' off of very tall somethings just to see you come runnin'.

Say the one thing I've been wanting.

Let's fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later.

If she's got blue eyes, I will surmise that you'll probably date her.

You search in every model's bed for somethin' greater.

SWEETER THAN FICTION

You never saw it comin'.

Now you've come undone.

Wish I could make it better.

Someday, you won't remember this pain you thought would last forever and ever.

I will say, "I knew it all along".

This life is sweeter than fiction.

All you got are your shattered hopes.

They never saw it comin'.

Now you're on to somethin'.

Proved me right when you proved them wrong.

It's like we don't remember the rain we thought would last forever and ever.

All at once, the rest is history.

Look at you now.

You've made us proud.

You know that I'll be there time and again.

#rp sentence starters #rp sentence meme #rp sentence prompts #sentence starters #sentence meme #sentence prompts #lyric sentence starters #lyric starters #music starters #rp meme #rp memes #rp prompts #ask meme #exodusmusing #*mystarters #*1989

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tobeflyhaikyuu · 7 months

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The K-Dramas I've watched

Playful Kiss

Possibly the first kdramas i've ever watched, it was either this one or The Miracle. I enjoyed it at first but i found it was an adaptation of Itazura na Kiss and went to watch the other adaptations and hated the story as a whole. Also when I found the Thai version it was game over cus that version is so much better than the source material.

Weighlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo

It was cute!! And very funny, I don't have much to say about it tho.

Goblin

Ignoring the fact he is idk how many years old and she was 18-19 when they properly meet... it's kinda cute. And heartbreaking. The Goblin and Reaper duo is also just iconically hilarious.

Doom At Your Service

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE EVER!! The writing is so good and the story is so beautiful and I mean, Park Bo-Young is one of my favorite actresses for a reason. I just cannot properly put into words how much i adore this show, honestly.

While You Were Sleeping

How I meet both Suzy and Lee Jong-Suk and i loved them and their characters both so much. The story was very engaging too.

Strong Woman Bong-Soon

Park Bo-Young and Park Hyung-sik <3 Do Bong-Soon and Ahn Min-Hyuk <3 They were too good in this man, I'd love to see them in another drama together. One thing that felt uncessary to me was the gangsters and their whole screentime, it just wasnt entertaining or important to the story afjsahfkdagj

True Beauty

Very funny, very entertaining. Also how I feel in love with Cha Eun-woo. Also yes I loved Seo-jun but it made a lot more sense for Joo-kyung to be with Su-ho, me thinks.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Entertaining but the depiction of mental disabilities is really just... atrocious. It's a little hard to rewatch tbh.

Business Proposal

Kim Se-jeong is a treasure. And this show was very funny and cute.

Alchemy Of Souls

Amazing, showstopping, spectacular, no wonder it was so popular.

My Only Love Song

Also one of the first ones i've watched, hilarious too. But i dont remember thinking much about the romance tbh. At least it's on the shorter end so if you dont feel like committing to 16+ 1-hour long episodes, this is a good one

W: Two Worlds

I. LOVE. THE. CONCEPT. OF. COMIC CHARACTERS. BEING SELF AWARE!!!! It's so interesting and I think W explored it so well, I'd love more kdramas like it.

The Miracle

I remember very little about this one lol but i do remember the over fatphobia, like yes its what the show criticizes but i remember feeling so uncomfortable watching it. it's been like 7 years tho so i cant properly talk about it

Extraordinary You

comic book characters being self aware <3 also think this was did a fantastic job with that concept. it also made me cry so badly, my heart still aches for Haru and Dan-Oh

Pinocchio

This is the one last one I finished, and I binged it. Was not expecting to be so enthralled by a drama that's essencially about news reporting but I was.

Why Her

Reccommend to me by a close friend who adores pain... I was also not expecting to be so engaged with this one but I was and it was so painful, omg but so so good!

+ unfinished ones

Hotel Del Luna

Mr. Queen

Rookie Historian Goo Rae-Hyeong

Destined with You

Magic of the Abyss

Uncanny Counter

King: The Eternal Monarch

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Run On

Crash Landing on You

Hospital Playlist

Celebrity

Crash Course In Romance

Romance Is A Bonus Book

A Love So Beautiful

King The Land

See You in My 19th Life

The King's Affection

Judge vs Judge

Happiness

Tale of The Nine Tailed

Law School

Dr. Romantic

++ dropped

Shooting Stars

The Glory

Love Alarm

My ID is a Gangnam Beauty

Legend of the Blue Sea

Boys Over Flowers

The Heirs

#alwyn rambles a lot #kdramas #korean dramas #doom at your service #goblin the lonely and great god #extraordinary you #business proposal #alchemy of souls #true beauty #while you were sleeping #strong woman bong soon #w: two world

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what other work from park ji eun did you enjoyed? do you think queen of tears will surpass any of them for you?

CLOY, legend of the blue sea, and the producers are all fun and iconic in their own ways, but my love from the star is just.........there's no words for what that drama means to me and how it changed my life. like, idk if the impact of that drama can ever be recreated. just one of those lightning in a bottle things. cheon song yi and her neon lipstick and do min joon in his skinny pants and justin bieber hair will forever be in my heart. a right of passage kdrama!! had us all in a chokehold in '13/'14!

idk if QOT can surpass that level of nostalgia i have for MLFTS but i will say, the writing has already done that imo. MLFTS was the silly chaotic fun i needed back then, but QOT is exactly what i need in 2024.

#ask #anon #kdrama

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Iconic lines in kdramas

Nevertheless

A Business Proposal

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Welcome To Waikiki

Kill Me Heal Me

A Business Proposal

Legend Of The Blue Sea

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

The Secret Life Of My Secretary

It's Okay Not To Be Okay

#kdramas #nevertheless #a business proposal #weightlifting fairy kim bok joo #welcome to waikiki #kill me heal me #legend of the blue sea #the secret life of my secretary #it's okay not to be okay

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Super Smash Bros. Fighter Presentation

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Fighters 2/2

MASTER HAND: Next up, DK’s little buddy, and at one point co-savior. “The Acrobat”, number 36, Diddy Kong!

Theme: Victory! Diddy Kong by GB6

(Diddy steps to center stage and claps his hands above his head, switching feet.)

DIDDY: Hee-hee!

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, “Donkey Kong Country” for Super Nintendo Entertainment System!

MASTER HAND: Next, the youngest of a set of twins, a kind but timid boy from the Nowhere Islands. After his mother died and his brother went missing, he took it upon himself to stop the evil Pigmask Army, pull the seven needles, and befriend the Dark Dragon. Please give a warm welcome to “The Boy From Nowhere”, number 37, Lucas!

Theme: Victory! Lucas by Groovy Monkey Music

(Lucas steps to center stage and puts his hands in their “PK Fire” motion.)

LUCAS: PK Fire!

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, the game not localized in North America- I mean, “Mother 3” for Nintendo Game Boy Advance!

MASTER HAND: Next, Sega’s mascot, and Mario’s former metafictional rival hailing from South Island, “The Blue Blur”, number 38, Sonic the Hedgehog!

Theme: Victory! Sonic by DIMON • CAMI

(Sonic skids to a hard stop at center stage.)

SONIC: Sonic’s the name, speed’s my game!

CRAZY HAND: While his first appearance was a stylized head in “Rad Mobile” for Arcade, the character himself would debut in “Sonic the Hedgehog” for Sega Genesis!

MASTER HAND: Next is the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land, a greedy and gluttonous penguin, but has helped Kirby save Dream Land many times against many powerful foes. He is “The Self-Made King”, number 39, King Dedede!

Theme: Victory! King Dedede by GB6

(King Dedede steps to center stage and smirks.)

KING DEDEDE: Heh-heh.

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, “Kirby’s Dream Land” for Nintendo Game Boy!

MASTER HAND: The space-traveler who was first stranded on a Distant Planet where he had to gather the pieces of his ship with help from the planet’s inhabitants is “The Veteran Astronaut”, number 40, Captain Olimar!

Theme: Victory! Olimar - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

(Olimar steps to center stage and bows at the audience.)

OLIMAR: (in his language) Greetings.

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, “Pikmin” for Nintendo GameCube!

MASTER HAND: Olimar didn’t come alone. By his side are the inhabitants of the planet he landed on, the Pikmin! Red, blue, yellow, purple, and white.

CRAZY HAND: All debuting from “Pikmin” and “Pikmin 2” for Nintendo GameCube!

MASTER HAND: Next is the Aura Pokémon and one of the more iconic members of the fourth generation. “The Hero of Aura”, number 41, Lucario!

Theme: Victory! Lucario by GB6

(Lucario steps to center stage, stands on one foot and holds one hand in mid-air, assuming a Fujian White Crane-like stance.)

LUCARIO: The Aura is with me.

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, “Pokémon Diamond and Pearl” for Nintendo DS!

MASTER HAND: Next is the metafictional savior of the Nintendo Entertainment System, and possibly video games in general, helped the Nintendo Entertainment System get off the ground during the tail end of The Great Video Game Crash of 1983. He is “The Last of his Kind”, number 42, R.O.B.!

Theme: Victory! R.O.B. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

(R.O.B. rolls to center stage and moves his head around, flashing bright lights from his eyes while clapping.)

CRAZY HAND: While he initially debuted as a toy as his full name, the Robotic Operating Buddy, in 1985, his first in-game appearance is “Stack-Up” for Nintendo Entertainment System!

MASTER HAND: Next is the Hero of Hyrule taking a cartoony look and hailing from Outset Island, a small location on the Great Sea, and set out on a quest to rescue his sister Aryll from the clutches of the Helmaroc King. Welcome “The Wind-Waking Warrior”, number 43, Toon Link!

Theme: Victory! Toon Link by GB6

(Toon Link steps to center stage and swings the Master Sword.)

TOON LINK: Hyah!

CRAZY HAND: While the “Toon” design for Link technically appeared first in “The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords”, the character here unambiguously represents the character debuting in “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker” for Nintendo GameCube!

MASTER HAND: Next, Fox’s rival and the leader of the bounty hunter force known as Star Wolf, “The Silver Space Wolf”, number 44, Wolf O’Donnell!

Theme: Victory! Wolf by GB6

(Wolf steps to center stage and scowls.)

WOLF: You’re good, but I’m better.

CRAZY HAND: First appearance, “Star Fox 64” for Nintendo 64!

#super smash bros #super smash bros brawl #super smash bros fighter presentation #master hand #crazy hand #diddy kong #lucas #sonic the hedgehog #king dedede #captain olimar #pikmin #lucario #r.o.b.#toon link #wolf o’donnell

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Lewis Hamilton steals the show with bold purple-sequined outfit for his arrival at Miami Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton steals the show with bold purple-sequined outfit for his arrival at the Miami Grand Prix... with Roger Federer, Elon Musk, Serena Williams and Patrick Mahomes among star-studded list of race-day attendees Hamilton turned heads, but Charles Leclerc & Nico Hulkenberg showed out Celebrities like Roger Federer, Will.I.Am and Skepta all arrived for the race DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news By Jake Fenner For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:08, 7 May 2023 | Updated: 18:09, 7 May 2023 Lewis Hamilton made a strong first impression in Miami Gardens as the seven-time world championed wowed with his outfit ahead of Sunday's 2023 Miami Grand Prix. The Mercedes F1 driver entered the paddock in a bedazzled outfit covered in purple sequins finishing it off with a pair of black Dr. Martens boots in the baking Florida sun. With highs around 80°F (27°C), Hamilton made one of the bolder choices in outfits of the rest of the grid - but he wasn't the only one making their mark. Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg stepped out in a matching shirt and shorts bathed in pink and palm trees while Alpha Tauri's Yuki Tsunoda went with a simple white linen outfit. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc went with an oceanic theme - arriving in baby and sea blue colors. Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton turned heads with his purple sequined attire in Miami It's ahead of the second ever Miami Grand Prix - which should prove to be full of excitement Ferrari's Charles Leclerc went with an ocean-themed outfit, arriving bathed in blue Haas' Nico Hulkenberg has seemed to fully embrace the Miami theme with this outfit Meanwhile Alpha Tauri's Yuki Tsunoda went with a linen set to stay cool in the Florida heat Aston Martin teammates Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both looked set to race Last week's race winner Sergio Perez arrived and looked ready to win once again A number of celebrities arrived early to watch the drivers prepare for the race and see all the behind-the-scenes action. Tennis legend Roger Federer was spotted taking a hot lap in a bright green Mercedes AMG roadster driven by Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher. Icons in the world of music were also on hand, with the Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am, music producer Timbaland, legendary rapper Wyclef Jean, and grime artist Skepta all seen in the paddock area. Retired Formula One racer Juan Pablo Montoya was seen walking around the garages while three-time world champion Jackie Stewart was seen speaking to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Other legendary athletes like tennis star Juan Martin del Potro and World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi were photographed in Miami Gardens. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger was seen walking the grid with his wife Dee before the start of the day as well. Tennis legend Roger Federer was seen taking a hot lap in a Mercedes prior to the race start Musician Will.I.Am is no stranger to Formula One tracks and was seen again in Miami Grime artist Skepta and pop artist Becky G were also in the Sunshine State to take in the race Iconic music producer Timbaland was pictured inside the Red Bull garage before proceedings Legendary rapper Wyclef Jean was also seen down near the Hard Rock Stadium Other athletes on hand include tennis star Juan Martin del Potro & ex-footballer Blaise Matuidi Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya was photographed in the paddock as well Sir Jackie Stewart (L) was seen speaking to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross (R) From the world of fashion, Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee were spotted on the grid Advertisement Share or comment on this article: Lewis Hamilton steals the show with bold purple-sequined outfit for his arrival at Miami Grand Prix via Formula One | Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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The Gods and I

A boy awoke in a sudden shock as if he was just in a nightmare. For a moment the boy sat there in disbelief as he stared at his home in ruins, he turned around as he saw the black lining that had etched itself on the clear blue sky. That’s right, the sky broke like glass and a wave of shock caused disaster to anything that had a sight of the moment. Without hesitation the blemished boy covered in wounds stood up and began walking towards the crack. Why did he do so? As he walked towards uncertainty he began to pray, the prayer was a story and it told a legend. The world was born from two beings, the Allmother and the Father King. The Father King had a dream where he and the Allmother would rot in pain and disappear, so out of fear he killed the Allmother. From the death of the Allmother the world was made, where her body became the earth, her blood became the sea, and her final breath became the sky. The sight of death terrified the Father King and so he couldn’t bring himself to take his own life, the mistake of his action drove the Father King to despair. He cried and cried until he cried it all out, the Father King’s body disappeared among his tears until there was nothing left. And from all of his tears every single droplet became a concept, and every concept created a god, and every god created a creature. The boy’s prayer told the legend of how life was born from death. But looking around makes it seem strange, there are no depictions of the gods anywhere in the rubble, not even of the two beings. So why start praying now of all times?

“Because the children mustn't forget the world.”

Even in obvious pain, the boy pressed on towards the base of his destination, there was nobody left, was there even anyone there to begin with. The boy recollects the moments before the disaster. It was the funeral of a beloved man, he was the son of a great god which already made him an important icon. There were no more gods left so the death of a demigod left such an impact on the people that their wailing spread far like a great ocean wave. The boy stood at the base from where the crack started, and from one step, he walked into the abyss. The boy continued to walk in the blackness and in silence into an unseen destination.

“Before I woke up I had a dream like this.” said the boy “and for some reason I felt sad, so i started crying. And from that my tears became stars, the whole place became so lively that it made me happy. Even though I was all alone I felt so proud.” Even when surrounded by nothing the boy could still smile.

“I’m so sorry that you had to go through that this whole time.”

The boy turned around to a white open space, he was staring at me. Why did he come here, what point was there in a place like this?

“I don't really get it, but I just had a feeling that I needed to move.” the boy embarrassingly smiled. “Before my dad died he told many stories of his whole family. They grew up with responsibilities that they couldn't run away from, concepts that they need to keep in check.”

But the gods that kept the concepts in check have all since disappeared.

“Yeah.”

So the reason the sky began to crack was because the world was rotting away.

“Nothing in this world lasts forever, it’ll all go away and make space for something new. I already know that I’ll die someday, but I don’t know anything about you.”

White cracks begin appearing in the black space the boy had walked through.

“It really did feel like that was you in that dream, and I’m sure that what I felt then was true. I really do owe you for everything that you've done for me and my family, and I’m sure that you’ve done so much more for so many other people. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you've done.”

#writing #creative writing #my writing

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I just want to say....I will never regret these....❣️

What's wrong with secretary Kim? ....is amazing n entertaining.....worth watch to laugh n love...

Legend of the blue sea ..is just an iconic drama....never thought this would be this Great....just watch it...it's ❤️❤️❤️

#whats wrong with secretary kim #legend of the blue sea #netflix

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Top 9 Places to Visit in Rameshwaram - Discovering the Spiritual and Scenic Marvels

Rameshwaram, an enchanting island nestled in the Gulf of Mannar, is not just a destination; it's a spiritual journey that transcends time and space. With a rich tapestry of historical significance, mythological tales, and breathtaking landscapes, Rameshwaram beckons travelers seeking a unique blend of divinity and natural beauty. In this guide, we unveil the top 9 places to visit in Rameshwaram, inviting you to immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual essence of this sacred haven.

Ramanathaswamy Temple: At the heart of Rameshwaram lies the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this sacred shrine boasts the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India. Pilgrims undertake the auspicious 'Rameswaram Yatra' to cleanse their sins by bathing in the 22 holy wells within the temple complex. The majestic towers, intricately carved pillars, and spiritual vibrations make Ramanathaswamy Temple an unmissable stop on your Rameshwaram pilgrimage.

Agnitheertham: As the first stop during the holy bath ritual, Agnitheertham is a pristine beach known for its golden sands and turquoise waters. It is believed that Lord Rama, before his battle with Ravana, sought the blessings of Lord Shiva here. Pilgrims take a dip in the sea, performing rituals to honor their ancestors and cleanse themselves spiritually. The sunrise at Agnitheertham is a sight to behold, casting a magical aura over the entire shoreline.

Dhanushkodi: Venture to the southernmost tip of Rameshwaram to discover the ghost town of Dhanushkodi. Ravaged by a cyclone in 1964, this abandoned village offers a surreal landscape with remnants of a railway station, church, and homes engulfed by the sea. The breathtaking views of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean make Dhanushkodi a hauntingly beautiful experience. Jeep safaris are available for those seeking an adventurous journey through the sandy terrains.

Gandhamadhana Parvatham: For panoramic views of Rameshwaram, make your way to Gandhamadhana Parvatham. Located atop a hillock, this vantage point provides a breathtaking 360-degree perspective of the island, the blue waters, and the expansive Pamban Bridge. Legend has it that Lord Rama placed Hanuman here to search for his kidnapped wife, Sita. The Hanuman Temple on the hilltop attracts devotees and nature enthusiasts alike, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Pamban Bridge: An engineering marvel connecting Rameshwaram to the mainland, the Pamban Bridge is an iconic symbol of the island. This 2.3-kilometer-long bridge spans the Palk Strait and offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding seascape. Timing your visit during the opening of the bridge for passing ships is a unique experience, creating a harmonious blend of man-made wonder and natural beauty.

Kothandaramaswamy Temple: Nestled amidst serene surroundings, the Kothandaramaswamy Temple is believed to be the site where Lord Rama crowned Vibhishana as the King of Lanka. The temple stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between Lord Rama and Vibhishana. The serene ambiance, coupled with the artistic depiction of the epic Ramayana, makes this temple a peaceful retreat for spiritual introspection.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial: Honoring one of India's greatest scientists and former President, the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial in Rameshwaram pays tribute to Dr. Kalam's life and achievements. Set against the backdrop of the island's natural beauty, the memorial houses artifacts, photographs, and a statue of the "People's President." Visitors can gain insight into Dr. Kalam's remarkable journey and his contributions to science, education, and nation-building.

Ram Setu: A mythical bridge steeped in Hindu mythology, Ram Setu is believed to be the bridge constructed by Lord Rama and his army to reach Lanka. Scientifically known as Adam's Bridge, this chain of limestone shoals creates a mysterious pathway between Rameshwaram and Sri Lanka. While the religious significance is profound, the geological marvel of Ram Setu captivates the curious minds of researchers and travelers alike.

Five-faced Hanuman Temple: Located near the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the Five-faced Hanuman Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a pivotal character in the Ramayana. Each of the five faces represents different emotions – devotion, bravery, love, compassion, and wisdom. Devotees believe that visiting this temple brings strength and courage. The spiritual aura and the unique depiction of Hanuman make it a spiritually enriching experience.

Rameshwaram, with its tapestry of spirituality, history, and natural wonders, unfolds a captivating narrative for those willing to explore its depths. Whether you seek divine blessings, historical insights, or simply wish to soak in the breathtaking landscapes, Rameshwaram stands as an unrivaled destination, inviting you to embark on a transformative journey through time and tradition. Optima Travels offers several Rameshwaram tour packages to choose the most suitable one for a tourist.

Trip to Rameshwaram holds immense religious significance for the Hindu faithful. The island of Rameshwaram is one of the main goals of Hindu pilgrims who come here to pay tribute to Lord Ram, the hero of the epic Ramayana, who came here in search of his consort, Sita. Ram is one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and, to many pilgrims, Rameshwaram is as holy as Varanasi (Banaras / Kashi). On arrival, the pilgrims head straight for the Ramanathaswamy Temple, built on the site where Lord Ram worshipped Lord Shiva in order to do penance for having killed Ravan, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka (the ancient name of Sri Lanka). Rameshwaram is so intimately linked with the life of Lord Ram that, to the Hindus, every grain of its sand is considered sacred. Naturally, Rameshwaram pilgrimage tour happens to be very popular among the devout Hindus. The temple of Rameshwaram is probably one of the most beautiful in all India in terms of sculpture. It rises above a lake as a vast rectangle about 1,000 feet long and 650 feet wide. It dates back to the 17th century although the process of building it took no less than three-and-a half centuries. The inspiration for its construction came from one of the princes of Sri Lanka. Though the tall gopuram is true representative of Dravidian style of temple structure but the corridors of the Rameshwaram Temple are unique. They surround the rectangle, stretching out over a distance of 4,000 feet. Through occasional apertures, light filters into these corridors and flits over the carved pillars lining every foot on both sides. Each pillar is an individual composition carved out of solid granite. But it is only one of an army, and the total effect of the two ranks standing watch on the sides of the corridors is quite overpowering. Leading authorities call this the most evolved of all Dravidian temples.

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