WIP Wednesday
Thanks @kcscribbler for the tag!
This is a silly thing I started as a distraction from my current WIP. Featuring female Loki (technically genderfluid in the context of the full story, but presenting as female and using she/her pronouns here) and Don at the grocery store.
“Don?”
“Oh no.” Don didn’t cover his face with his hands but it was a near thing. If he kept walking, maybe he could pretend he hadn’t heard anything. Loki twisted to look behind them, a mischievous smile curling her lips.
“Why, hello there,” she called. Don was forced to stop and turn to Deborah, who was approaching with her half-full cart.
“Hey, Deborah,” he said, summoning a smile. He watched his neighbor’s wide-eyed gaze bounce between him—in his usual rumpled work clothes—and Loki—in a curve-hugging green dress and four-inch heels that were more suited to a runway than a small chain grocery store—and tried to remember if Deborah still kept in touch with his ex. “How are you?”
“Fine, just fine. I didn’t know you were seeing someone.”
That was Deborah. About as subtle as a wrecking ball and twice as nosy. Don opened his mouth to make up something, but Loki beat him to it.
“Oh, we’re not dating. Just having a bit of fun,” she said brightly. Well, Loki certainly was, because she pressed herself to Don’s side and laid a hand on his chest, then lowered her voice to a not-at-all-quiet whisper. “Did you know, he’s quite a beast in bed.”
“Loki,” Don hissed, looking around to make sure no one else was close enough to hear. He could feel his face heating up.
Deborah’s eyes somehow grew wider.
“Is…is that so?” she asked faintly.
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wednesday's prepared. she watched the movie more times than enough, only for the accuracy of what she's about to do next. and she still feels like throwing up after watching it. nevertheless, there she waits for xavier, with blue denim shorts and a white cotton shirt. she's waiting for him in a corner, standing there much like a skinwalker. when she hears the doorknob moving, wednesday prepares herself to pull the worst pranks of them all. she hits play to mickey and sylvia's loverboy, quickly accompanied by ❝ come here loserboy, ❞ followed by wednesday realizing she messed up the line and deciding it's best to continue with just the choreography.
some scary prank in return for what xavier did smh based on this post. idk what this is and we will never know if wednesday actually dances like baby from dirty dancing or if she's just doing her thing, vibing to the music. and u thought the visions were the worst sight for xavier,, THINK AGAIN
𝕳𝖊 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖊𝖘 𝖆𝖙 𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖆𝖘 𝖘𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖘 , caught somewhere between 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 and 𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃. It's really a 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 to how down bad for her he is that he 𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑳𝑳 likes her even when she's doing the weirdest , most cringe shit. He's pretty sure this is reference to something he hasn't watched and he would've never 𝑫𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑫 she had either. Mostly he's noticing how 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 her outfit is and then furiously trying to 𝐍𝐎𝐓 notice that 𝑻𝑶𝑶 much for his own well being.
He actually 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 like Wednesday's dancing , they both dance in a way that gets compli-insulted with things like " 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐 𝒊𝒕 " . He just never would have anticipated seeing her doing it in just about 𝑨𝑵𝒀 part of this set up. He 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐒 fondly , hiding his 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒏 behind his fist as he watches. Eventually he can't just stand there any more and 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 , adapting to her 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 as best he can. She 𝑫𝑰𝑫 tell him to come there. How can he say 𝒏𝒐 ?
❝ All this for 𝒎𝒆 ? And here I thought you were my 𝑯𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳. ❞
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The Best News of Last Month
Sorry for being not active this month as I had some health problems. I'll start posting weekly now :) Meanwhile here's some good from last month
1. Widow donates $1 billion to medical school, giving free tuition forever
Ruth Gottesman surprised by her late husband's $1 billion in Berkshire stock, decides to donate it in full to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York City's poorest borough. The donation is intended to cover students' tuition indefinitely, ensuring access to medical education for generations.
A video capturing students' emotional reactions to the news, cheering and crying, circulated after the announcement, highlighting the profound impact of the donation on the medical school community.
2. Electric school buses outperform diesel in extreme cold
In Colorado's West Grand School District, electric school buses outperformed their diesel counterparts, particularly in the bitterly cold temperatures of towns like Kremmling, where morning temperatures can drop below -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite common concerns about reduced range in extreme weather, the electric buses maintained their battery charge even in these frigid conditions, providing reliable transportation for students.
This success has been welcomed by the school district, as diesel vehicles also face challenges in starting in Colorado's harsh winter weather.
3. Christian Bale unveils plans to build 12 foster homes in California
Christian Bale has led a tour round the new village in California where he plans to build 12 foster homes, as well as two studio flats to help children transition into independent living, and a 7,000 sq ft community centre.
The actor has spearheaded the building of a unique complex of facilities with the aim of keeping siblings in the foster care system together, and ideally under the same roof.
4. Average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years today
Today the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is approximately 60 years.
As recently as 1983, the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome was 25 years. The dramatic increase to 60 years is largely due to the end of the inhumane practice of institutionalizing people with Down syndrome.
5. Greece legalises same-sex marriage
Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples will now also be legally allowed to adopt children after Thursday's 176-76 vote in parliament.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the new law would "boldly abolish a serious inequality".
6. Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold
A Massachusetts police K9 followed her nose to help find a 12-year-old who went missing in frigid temperatures last week, tracking the child’s scent for over two miles, authorities said.
K9 Biza, a female German shepherd, was called on to help after officers learned the child left their home at around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and was last seen in the Pakachoag Hill area of Auburn, the Auburn Police Department said.
7. Good News for the Socially Anxious: People Like You a Lot More Than You Think They Do, New Research Confirms
The "Lake Wobegon effect" or "illusory superiority" phenomenon highlights people's tendency to overestimate their abilities, but recent research suggests that in social interactions, individuals often underestimate their likability and charm.
Studies indicate that people consistently fail to recognize signals of others' liking toward them, leading to a "liking gap" where individuals believe they are less likable than they actually are.
Techniques such as focusing more on others during conversations and genuinely expressing interest in them can help alleviate social anxiety by shifting the focus away from self-criticism. Ultimately, understanding that others may also experience similar anxieties can lead to a more relaxed and enjoyable social experience.
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there is a nationwide (Canada fyi) anti "trans ideology" protest being organized on Wednesday Sept 20 at every parliamentary (federal) and legislative (provincial) building in the country and they are also calling for local organizing too so even in non-capital cities and towns you may run into these protests.
please keep yourselves safe on this day and be aware of this. and if you have the means and can do so without putting yourself at risk (or feel comfortable taking such a risk, especially if you're an ally to the community) consider organizing or participating in counter protests. stay safe out there
they're calling it the 1 Million March For Children I believe so keep an eye out for that kind of signage
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