With his heart pounding and a heady sense of euphoria enveloping him, Austin couldn't resist the allure of the massive 8 x 80 cigar that beckoned to him from the box. As he lit it, the thick smoke swirling around him only intensified the sensations coursing through his body.
Dressed in nothing but his jockstrap, tight leather pants, and snug leather gloves, Austin felt like a creature of desire, a symbol of raw masculinity and uninhibited sensuality. With each inhale, he felt himself sinking deeper into a world of pleasure and indulgence.
As the smoke filled his lungs, Austin's mind was flooded with visions of men smirking cigars and clad in leather, their eyes gleaming with desire. It was a tableau of desire and temptation, a world that he found himself drawn deeper into with each passing moment.
With each cigar he smoked, Austin felt himself growing taller, bigger, more powerful. The leather seemed to mold to his body like a second skin, accentuating every curve and contour, heightening his sense of allure and magnetism.
But amidst the ecstasy, there was a nagging itchiness, a sensation that he couldn't quite shake. It was as if the leather itself was alive, whispering secrets and desires that stirred something primal within him.
Driven by a newfound sense of curiosity and desire, Austin found himself searching for a leather bar nearby, eager to explore this intoxicating world further. With each step, he felt the pull of desire growing stronger, the promise of pleasure and excitement beckoning him into the unknown.
And as he stepped out into the night, the scent of cigars and leather hanging heavy in the air, Austin knew that he was embarking on a journey of self-discovery and exploration unlike any other. With a smile on his lips and a fire burning in his veins, he surrendered himself to the sensations that awaited him, ready to embrace whatever pleasures the night had in store.
Section 6: Stepping Into Destiny
With each passing day, Austin found himself sinking deeper into the allure of leather, embracing his newfound identity with a sense of exhilaration and anticipation. As he added a leather vest and a pair of riding boots to his wardrobe, he felt a growing sense of confidence and excitement building within him.
Yet, despite his growing collection of leather attire, Austin still hesitated to venture into the leather bar that had been calling out to him. The thought of stepping into that world filled him with both excitement and trepidation, a mixture of desire and uncertainty swirling within him.
Then, one Friday afternoon, a delivery arrived at his door, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions. With trembling hands, Austin opened the package to find yet another note waiting for him. "Wear this tonight. Once you zip up, you will step into your destiny."
Curiosity and anticipation coursed through him as he reached into the box, pulling out a sleek black leather riding jacket. The leather was soft yet sturdy, exuding an air of timeless elegance and rugged masculinity. Alongside the jacket lay a full box of 60 cigars, each one a promise of the adventures that awaited him.
The timing of the cigars seemed almost serendipitous, arriving just when Austin needed them most. With a sense of determination burning within him, Austin resolved to embrace the opportunity that lay before him.
As he slipped into the leather jacket, the familiar sensation of the fabric against his skin sent a thrill of excitement coursing through him. With each zip of the jacket, he felt himself shedding his inhibitions, stepping into a new chapter of his life with confidence and conviction.
With the box of cigars tucked under his arm, Austin knew that tonight would be the night he finally ventured into the leather bar, ready to embrace whatever destiny awaited him within its walls. And as he stepped out into the night, the scent of leather and cigars hanging heavy in the air, he felt a sense of exhilaration and anticipation building within him, propelling him forward into the unknown.
I know I don't owe anyone anything, but I want to be transparent about why I've not been as active lately.
My recent job loss and the discrimination that contributed to said loss had me severely depressed. After coming down a little from survivor/PTSD mode, I needed to take space from everyone and everything. I am starting to feel better, thankfully.
I have been performing odd jobs in my neighborhood so that I am good on cash for bills and housing this month and part of next month. Beyond that, I don't know what to expect.
I am still working on my Ko-Fi shop. This is one of those things I jumped right into thanks to survivor mode, and I didn't account for everything as thoroughly so I'm taking my time with it.
I did speak to a few legal advocates and a couple of lawyers during these past few weeks. Here's the good, bad, and ugly:
Good: Yes, there was illegal discrimination at play. My place of employment didn't handle things the way they should've regarding my excused absences related to disability, and they contributed to emotional duress and screwed over my education prospects.
Bad: I didn't have a paper trail for everything, but I had enough to prove that I did what I was supposed to do on my end when it came to adhering to my place of employments processes. There is sadly nothing that can be done about the third party health insurance company that played a role in screwing me over.
Ugly: Even with the pro-bono stuff that was offered, I'm looking between 20,000-35,000k out of pocket if I wanted to take this to the highest.
Folks...I do not have 20-35k lying around nor the emotional bandwidth to go through a trial/suit. Yes, GoFundMe is an option if I was dead serious on dragging these fuckers dicks through the dirt, but guys, honest to god, I'd rather that 20k-35k go to the following:
Keeping a roof over my head and food on the table until I have stable employment
Ensuring I can afford medical care for my disability, and afford new tests that I'm going to need for long-covid issues
Help me stay in my graduate courses/obtain my therapy licensure
Use it to help out other disabled folks in similar situations
I have closure that I was indeed wronged, that I did everything on my end to the best of my ability, and these dehumanizing assholes aren't going to rob anymore of my energy or time than they already have.
I have appointments to see if covid has fucked up or contributed to anything more serious that hasn't been addressed. I have a secondary PCP now cause of health concerns that have gotten worse. My fibromyalgia flares have been more chaotic since catching covid in January and I'm still figuring out what my new baseline is with that.
Spring Term of my graduate studies started last week, and I'm getting as much as I can done so I have more free time.
I am trying to find motivation to work my fanfics, drabbles, interacting, etc. It's been hard with everything.
My former employer is trying to get out of unemployment benefits and I've been battling that on top of the other stuff.
I need time to rest (like hibernate) and I haven't had the opportunity to do that.
Thank you again to everyone who has checked in on me, asked me how I've been, sent something positive, or donated. I'm sorry I haven't had the hit points to get to everyone individually, but I am trying and I am grateful for the compassion and appreciation.
If you still want to donate before my Ko-Fi shop is up, you can donate at these places:
If you don't have the means, that's a okay. Take care of yourself first.
If you want to send me comfort things (Ardyn Izunia, Higgs Monaghan, Karl Heisenberg, dinosaurs, dragons, etc.) like art, fanfic, etc. my way, that would be wonderful and I am open to that. I'm still open to a friendly hello or check in, just know I won't respond right away.
History Channel guys: So glad to have you onboard for our docudrama. Here's the script telling you everything you need to know to play Ulysses S. Grant.
Actor: This just says, "Stare off into the distance and take a long drag on a cigar."
History Channel guys: Yeah, we're pretty sure he ended 75% of his conversations that way, so this show is going to reflect that.
i feel like at least most people *i* see romancing+ ascending astarion are doing it for character reasons and not just because they think it’s hot. like. idk. it just rubs me the wrong way that people think that a Character Decision means you 100% have misunderstood the character or intentions behind it
it just seems really condescending and weird to get so up in arms over a character decision that has literally no bearing on you or your personal playthrough whatsoever and assume it’s like a lack of intelligence or emotional depth or whatever to make one of many many choices presented to you in a video game
are there people who misinterpret the situation+relationship? sure, but 1. why does that matter to you and your enjoyment of the game? and 2. lots of people misinterpret lots of things about the game as a whole and this is unavoidable wrt Anything On Earth
and ALSO why does it matter if someone treats it as a sex thing. like honest to god Why does that matter. it’s a video game with sex in it people are going to treat certain aspects of relationships with Any character like a sex thing. idk. that’s my thoughts on the bullshit du jour
At the leather bar, Austin exuded confidence, standing tall in his new stature as he made his entrance. All eyes turned to him, but instead of feeling nervous, he felt a sense of belonging wash over him. It was as though he had stepped into a world where he was expected, where he belonged.
Welcomed with open arms by the leather brotherhood, Austin felt a surge of camaraderie and acceptance. As he basked in the warmth of their welcome, a man approached him, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
"I knew you'd like the jacket. You look good, man," the stranger said, his words carrying a hint of admiration. Then, with a boldness that matched Austin's own, he added, "I wanna fuck you."
Taken aback by the directness of the stranger's proposition, Austin couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement coursing through him. With a grin, he accepted the cigar that was offered to him, a silent acknowledgment of the newfound connection between them.
In that moment, surrounded by his leather brethren, Austin felt alive in a way he had never experienced before. It was a feeling of freedom, of liberation from the constraints of his former self. And as he took a drag from the cigar, he knew that he was exactly where he was meant to be.
As Austin walked through the bar with Barron by his side, both clad in full leather, he couldn't help but catch his reflection in the mirror. As he zipped up the jacket, a strange transformation began to take place. More body hair sprouted across his chest and arms, his muscles seemed to swell, and he felt himself grow taller and broader.
Feeling a surge of newfound power coursing through him, Austin's confidence soared to new heights. As he and Barron made their way to a secluded corner of the bar, the air crackled with anticipation. It was as if the universe had aligned to bring them together, two titans of leather and desire.
With a hungry gaze, Austin locked eyes with the man before him, a mirror image of himself in leather, exuding raw sexuality and primal energy. In that moment, there was no denying the intense attraction that pulsed between them.
As their lips met in a searing kiss, Austin felt a rush of heat flooding through him. It was a sensation unlike any other, a merging of desire and passion that consumed them both. And as they surrendered to the ecstasy of the moment, Austin knew that he had finally found his true self in the arms of another.
Together, they embarked on a journey of pleasure and exploration, each touch, each caress, igniting a fire that burned hotter with every passing moment. And as they lost themselves in the throes of passion, Austin couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of it all—the beauty of leather, of desire, and of the boundless possibilities that lay before them.
Being in Tobias' mind is such an intriguing experience bc you'd typically expect him to only care about getting richer and richer for riches' sake like most other "villains" do, but all he wants is excitement, fun and the feeling of being alive. He couldn't care less if his life were to be put at stake, nor if his entire wealth were to vanish overnight. Sure, he's confident he could get it all back if it ever happened, but it also shows what money is to him. A means to an end, rather than the goal to strive for