For all the KINGS out there

MEN ARE NOT TRASH.

This is probably unrelated to my blog, but I had to write this out because it keeps haunting my mind. The constant hate men get on Tumblr and other social media platforms have been getting out of hand. I lost count of how many times I heard or read this phrase: "Men Are Trash." by women and I kept wondering... How can one person assume every single man on this planet is like that? Have you talked to all of them to prove this theory? Before I speak more, I want anyone who reads this to know it's not a hate-related post, but rather a wake-up call... especially for women who have been brainwashed by society.

NOW. Tons of women spoke about how men are useless, trash, and unneeded in society and how the world would be better without them.

The question is... Who works mostly in the construction industry? Who works mostly in the military department? The special forces? What about engineering and mechanics? Who is mostly down in the mines... getting all dirty and putting in loads of physical work?

Let's see something else...

Leonardo da Vinci

He invented the helicopter and the battle tank. He came up with designs for mechanical looms and hydraulic saws. He drew plans for submarines and robots. The list of his contributions to the world of engineering is virtually endless. 

Thomas Edison

A keen businessman with unbridled imagination, he is credited with thousands of inventions, including the phonograph, the electric light bulb, the telephone (although Alexander Graham Bell made it to the patent office first on that occasion), the movie camera, the microphone, and alkaline batteries.

Benjamin Franklin

His legacy includes the lightning conductor, bifocal lenses, and, according to some, the first experiments in nanoscience.

Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was arguably the greatest geek who ever lived, always fixing things that weren't broken and coming up with amazing inventions in the process. We have him to thank for alternating current, the modern electric motor, remote-controlled boats, and, rumor has it, radar technology and wireless communications.

What about social media? Something that most women wouldn't be able to live without?

Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg

TikTok: Zhang Yiming

Twitter: Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams

Youtube: Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim

Instagram: Kevin Systrom

Still not enough? What about the luxury brands women are dying to have?

DIOR, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci.

Oh, and let's not forget the brand of cars...

Ferruccio Lamborghini, Enzo Ferrari, Ettore Bugatti, Henry Royce & Charles Rolls, Ferdinand Porsche & Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche

Everything surroundings us... MEN have built, and I find it highly offensive to call all men trash. The Audacity!

The thought of waking up one day without men on this planet is simply a nightmare. Now, I am no doctor but I am pretty sure the human race needs MEN too so we can reproduce because, from my knowledge, women aren't capable of parthenogenesis.

Now, many women say that men have an easy life and lots of privileges, but I would like to disagree because if you said that, then you don't know anything about men at all. Just look up the case of 53-year-old journalist Norah Vincent, who pretended to be a man for a long period to see what living as a man is like. The experiment ended up in a tragedy as she committed suicide. She couldn't stand living as a man; she said it was so horrible, and she was shocked by how WOMEN treated her as she kept the disguise of a man.

I get it. Maybe some women ended up with shitty guys, but that's no excuse to treat the entire male population like that. There are good men and evil men... JUST like there are toxic women and good women.

This world needs women and men... to work together and not let social media brainwash them... and ultimately kill something beautiful.

Again, this post is not hate-related but a cold bucket of reality because sometimes we need reality to hit us upside the head and wake us up.

I see many posts like "You go, Queen!" or "Slay them, princess!"

Well... I just wanna say, "Keep your golden crowns straight, Kings!"

honestly autism is probably as common as being visually impaired, and the lack of awareness + diagnosis + social stigma around it being a relatively newer diagnosed disorder are the only reasons its not considered as such

like, statistically? everyone knows SOMEONE who needs or wears glasses. maybe not someone who is fully blind, but with limited vision. and like autism, it affects a lot of people differently!

for some, a lack of vision is minor inconvenience and they can accommodate it more or less easily. some people need prescription sunglasses, others need reading glasses, others need blue light glasses. this is an impairment, but they probably dont wear glasses full-time and didn't need to take a full vision test to drive.

but for others their lack of vision is fully disabling, they may be functionally blind in one eye, they may have such bad astigmatism they get migraines from being under fluorescent light, they may need very expensive glasses for light filtering, heavy prescription, bifocals, mixed near + farsighted lenses. some need to take vision tests to drive and have an additional vision test for other certifications as well

much like autism:

you cant tell the extent of someone's vision just from looking at them

there is a broad spectrum of visual ability, for some they barely need any accommodation, and for others they need a lot

visual impairment accommodations should be more prevalent and easier to access, but they usually arent

it is a lot more common than the media portrays

Update, for the above and more importantly the below.

No. Angels have been talked about waaaaay too much on Tumblr. They're crazy af, no wonder people are drawn to them. They're also the only (mostly) otherworldly beings described in the usual holy writs.

So..... Back to demons and the other religions texts. Yeah? Woo? We go back there yes? I got distracted. Forgive me fellow ghoulies and fiddly bits.

Hopefully I'll have something by this time next week. I know what i have to read and what i need to translate and attempt to grasp.... So it's just a matter of doing that.

Bye for now?

Edit: It would help if i have my work space, The Lab, up and running. Which should be all going in 3 days at the latest. I've ignored these major, difficult systems for too long. So, since Saturday I've been making great strides in the creation of "The Beast" and towards "The small vpn to connect to my network" plug and play for mum. So she can access my media and other fun things.

She can't handle the tech stuff anymore, so this is the best way for me to give her access to the newer, fun stuff.

I think I'll even get her to try VR! I'm kinda giddy about that eventuality. She's 62, work until she drops kinda person... so I'm working with limited time here. Just got to get her prescription details so she can use it.. she requires bifocals at home and uses glasses in general. So, can't have that being a barrier for her. I'd really love if she can experience VR. At least once. I'd even go as far as somehow buy and get it ready for her. Just to use once. It would be... Sigh. I'm tearing up at the idea. I really want to share that with her.

Anyways. Currently rambling about something random.

First, The Lab.

Second, Research.

Third, Reading.

Fourth, Translating (or reading accepted true to intention (with variation/foot notes).

Finally 5th, post about Daemons.

By next week. No joke. This is something my heart and gut is telling me that this is what will make me happy and will bring others happiness.

Later gators! Mwah!.... Love me plz

His Lighthouse Head Canon Masterlist

A updated master list of head canons within the His Lighthouse series.

| Canon w/ series 💡 | Smut 🔞🔥 |

Joker with a dog pt two Jealous

Joker with a cat

Joker's Bunny and Mini Bun

NSFW list 🔞🔥

NSFW- Joker’s Dickcussion 🔞🔥

SFW list

Joker with Selective Mutism (S.M) Reader 

Joker with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Reader 🔞🔥

Joker with Severe Anxiety Disorder Reader

Joker with kids! (Scenarios)

Volleyball!Joker

SugarDaddy!Joker

Musical!Joker

Gamer!Joker

Sub!Joker 🔞🔥

Stressed!Joker

Indian!Reader

Ace!Reader

DigitalArtist!Reader

Short!Reader

Winged!Reader (now a series!)

Quiet!Reader (in bed)

Obsessed!Reader

Dyedhair!Reader

Artist!Reader

Singer!Reader

Runner!Reader

Bifocal!Reader

History!Buff!Reader

Pregnancy: False Alarm

Reader’s oral fixation 🔞🔥

Y/N on her period

Y/N's Many Nicknames 💡

Learning Y/N's birthday

Joker's Goons & Sims Version💡

Skincare Routine

Zoo Date

Gifting Joker a Knife

Bat Connections

Joker & Social Media 💡

Ten Signs Joker is in Love 💡

On the Floor

By the Belt

Joker & Ice Cream 💡

Joker's hands 💡

Joker's scars 💡

Y/n's scars (ask rec)

Joker’s parents

Framesfashion: Offering Cost-Effective And Fashionable Eyewear

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Daily Disposable Contact Lens Market Look a Witness of Excellent Long-Term Growth – Worldwide Survey by 2028

Latest Report Available at Advance Market Analytics, “Daily Disposable Contact Lens Market” provides pin-point analysis for changing competitive dynamics and a forward looking perspective on different factors driving or restraining industry growth. The global Daily Disposable Contact Lens market focuses on encompassing major statistical evidence for the Daily Disposable Contact Lens industry as it offers our readers a value addition on guiding them in encountering the obstacles surrounding the market. A comprehensive addition of several factors such as global distribution, manufacturers, market size, and market factors that affect the global contributions are reported in the study. In addition the Daily Disposable Contact Lens study also shifts its attention with an in-depth competitive landscape, defined growth opportunities, market share coupled with product type and applications, key companies responsible for the production, and utilized strategies are also marked. Some key players in the global Daily Disposable Contact Lens market are Johnson and Johnson Vision (United States),Novartis (Switzerland),CooperVision (United States),Bausch + Lomb (United States),St.Shine Optical (Taiwan),Menicon (Japan),Norsk Hydron (Norway),Weicon (Germany),Beacon Eye Care (United States),NEO Vision (United States),G & G Contact Lens (South Korea),GEO Gr (United States),CLB Vision (Singapore) Daily disposable contact lenses are single time use lenses that are removed and thrown away at the end of each day. The next morning a new pair of lenses is applied to the eyes. Daily contact lenses are becoming increasingly popular with practitioners and consumers because of their health and practical benefits. Daily disposables have been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of microbial keratitis and sensitivity inflammation compared to monthly lenses. Daily disposables eliminate the need to handle and disinfect lenses. Approximately 99% of CL users incorrectly care for their lenses, which increases the risk of adverse events. Material deterioration and dissolution sensitivity, both factors that contribute to lens discomfort, are eliminated when a daily disposable is used in place of a monthly disposable. The advantages of daily disposable contact lenses far outweigh the disadvantages. The main concern of most patients is that the difference between regular monthly magazines and the cheapest daily disposable lens is only USD 25 per year. For general eye health and safety, it is recommended that you try daily disposables.

What's Trending in Market: The Rising Trend of Manufacturers to Focus Towards Developing Daily Disposable Contact Lenses So As to Suit the Digital Driven Lifestyles of Individuals

Increasing Safety Measures and Usage in all the Age Group

Increasing Awareness in Emerging Economies

Challenges: Expensive Raw Material Prices

Availability of Alternatives Eye Care Methods

Market Growth Drivers: Growing Number of Ophthalmic Patients

Increasing Occurrence of Astigmatism, Hyperopia, and Myopia

Comparatively Comfortable than Wearing Glasses

Growing Eye Care Centers and Awareness About Its Importance

The Global Daily Disposable Contact Lens Market segments and Market Data Break Down by Type (Hybrid Contact Lenses, Soft Contact Lenses), Application (Men, Women), Distribution Channel (Optical Stores, Multi-Brand Stores, Independent Brand Stores, Online Retailer, Others), Design Type (Toric, Spherical, Bifocal, Multifocal), End-Use (Corrective Lenses, Therapeutic Lenses, Cosmetic Lenses and Lifestyle-Oriented Lenses, Other) Presented By

AMA Research & Media LLP

Disposable Contact Lenses Market Unidentified Segments – The Biggest Opportunity Of 2022

Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market Report from AMA Research highlights deep analysis on market characteristics, sizing, estimates and growth by segmentation, regional breakdowns & country along with competitive landscape, players market shares, and strategies that are key in the market. The exploration provides a 360° view and insights, highlighting major outcomes of the industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions to improved profitability. In addition, the study helps venture or private players in understanding the companies in more detail to make better informed decisions. Major Players in This Report Include

 Novartis [Switzerland]

Johnson &Johnson Vision Care [United States]

CooperVision [United States]

Bausch + Lomb [United States]

St.Shine Optical [Taiwan]

Menicon [Japan] Disposable contact lenses thin plastic disk which are worn to improve eye vision apart from therapeutics or cosmetics reasons. These lenses are directly placed over cornea of the eye. Recently, it has been seen that a large number of people are preferring to wear such lenses for enhance their eyes appearance as well during sport activities. This has led manufacturers to focus on designing multi-dimensional disposable contact lenses. Market Drivers  Increasing Occurrence of Astigmatism, Hyperopia and Myopia

Growing Eye Care Centers and Awareness About Its Importance

Market Trend  Manufacturers Focus Towards Developing Disposable Contact Lenses to Suit the Digital Driven Lifestyles of Individuals

Rising Demand for Cosmetic Contact Lenses with Aesthetic Design Amid Changing Fashion Statement

Opportunities  Growing Uses of Disposable Contact Lenses in Entertainment and Media  Industry

Increase in Online Sales of Contact Lenses and Eye Care Products

Challenges  Lack of Trained Ophthalmologists

The Disposable Contact Lenses market study is being classified by Type (Corrective, Cosmetic Lens, Prosthetic Lens, Therapeutic Lens, Others), Application (Corrective Lenses, Therapeutic Lenses, Cosmetic Lenses and Lifestyle-Oriented Lenses), Uses (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly), Technology (Spin Casting, Cast Molding, Lathe Cutting), Distribution Channels (Optical Stores, Multi-Brand Stores, Independent Brand Stores, Online Retailer, Others), Design Type (Toric, Spherical, Bifocal, Multifocal), Material Type (Hydrogel, Polymers) Presented By

AMA Research & Media LLP

Reading Glasses Market to Observe Strong Growth to Generate Massive Revenue in Coming Years

Global Reading Glasses Market Report from AMA Research highlights deep analysis on market characteristics, sizing, estimates and growth by segmentation, regional breakdowns & country along with competitive landscape, players market shares, and strategies that are key in the market. The exploration provides a 360° view and insights, highlighting major outcomes of the industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions to improved profitability. In addition, the study helps venture or private players in understanding the companies in more detail to make better informed decisions. Major Players in This Report Include:

Icon Eyewear Inc. (United States)

Thin Optics (United States)

Eyebobs, LLC (United States)

Adlens Beacon, Inc. (United States)

Visionworks, Inc. (United States)

Foster Grant (United States)

Peepers (United States)

Eye Buy Express (United States)

Rising dependency on electronic gadgets such as mobile, TV, computers and others resulted in increasing vision problems. In addition, growing ageing population and increasing demand of fashionable reading glasses growing the market potentially. Reading glasses available in different price range and variety also catching customer’s attention. Market Drivers  Rising Number of Optical Deficiencies

Growing Fashion Trends and Lifestyle Standard

Market Trend  Increasing Adoption of Anti- Reflective Coating Glasses

Increasing Dependency on Electronic Devices

Opportunities  Increasing Demand for Fashionable Eye wear's

Growth in Ageing Population

Challenges  Increasing Dominance of  Local Players Product

The Reading Glasses market study is being classified by Type (Single Vision Eyeglasses, Progressive Lenses, Bifocal Glasses, Task-Specific Eyeglasses, Trifocal Glasses, Others), Application (Professional Use, Personal Use), Distribution Channel (Online Retail, Offline Retail), Material (Metal, Plastic) Presented By

AMA Research & Media LLP

@anywherexwhen send “Starter!” for a random starter

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Professor Irving Braxiatel fastened up his briefcase, having just finished his latest lecture at Bristol University. The last student was exiting the lecture hall, and he turned to his computer, frowning slightly as he figured out how to turn it off.

He hated all this modern technology. Give him an old-fashioned chalkboard any day. He knew technology was meant to be useful, but sometimes he felt like he was lagging behind, and don't even get him started about social media.

He heard the door open, and he glanced up and pushed his half-moon bifocals up his nose. "Hello there. Can I help you?"

Disposable Contact Lenses Market Unidentified Segments – The Biggest Opportunity Of 2022

Latest added Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market research study by AMA Research offers detailed outlook and elaborates market review till 2027. The market Study is segmented by key regions that are accelerating the marketization. At present, the market players are strategizing and overcoming challenges of current scenario; some of the key players in the study are

Novartis [Switzerland]

Johnson &Johnson Vision Care [United States]

CooperVision [United States]

Bausch + Lomb [United States]

St.Shine Optical [Taiwan]         

Menicon [Japan] etc.                

Disposable contact lenses thin plastic disk which are worn to improve eye vision apart from therapeutics or cosmetics reasons. These lenses are directly placed over cornea of the eye. Recently, it has been seen that a large number of people are preferring to wear such lenses for enhance their eyes appearance as well during sport activities. This has led manufacturers to focus on designing multi-dimensional disposable contact lenses.

                                                  

Influencing Trend: Manufacturers Focus Towards Developing Disposable Contact Lenses to Suit the Digital Driven Lifestyles of Individuals

Rising Demand for Cosmetic Contact Lenses with Aesthetic Design Amid Changing Fashion Statement

Challenges: Lack of Trained Ophthalmologists

                                     

Opportunities: Growing Uses of Disposable Contact Lenses in Entertainment and Media  Industry

Increase in Online Sales of Contact Lenses and Eye Care Products

Market Growth Drivers: Increasing Occurrence of Astigmatism, Hyperopia and Myopia

Growing Eye Care Centers and Awareness About Its Importance

                                                   The Global Disposable Contact Lenses segments and Market Data Break Down by Type (Corrective, Cosmetic Lens, Prosthetic Lens, Therapeutic Lens, Others), Application (Corrective Lenses, Therapeutic Lenses, Cosmetic Lenses and Lifestyle-Oriented Lenses), Uses (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly), Technology (Spin Casting, Cast Molding, Lathe Cutting), Distribution Channels (Optical Stores, Multi-Brand Stores, Independent Brand Stores, Online Retailer, Others), Design Type (Toric, Spherical, Bifocal, Multifocal), Material Type (Hydrogel, Polymers)

                                                  

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AMA Research & Media LLP

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Not another form ; Kai Havertz

Inspired by my own brush with HR the other day lol

“Y/N, will you please report to the Human Resources office. I repeat, Y/N, please report to the Human Resources office,” a man’s voice booms over the intercom.

“What now?” you groan, dragging your feet down the corridors of the Cobham training center.

You had recently been promoted from Chelsea's videography intern to full-time videographer. Your responsibility entails capturing all of the team's preparation and training moments to share on social media -- and you love it -- but you hate all the paperwork that comes along with a new, shiny job.

When you arrive at the Human Resources office, you plaster the world’s fakest smile on your face and politely greet the HR Director, Greg, just as you have for the sixth time this week -- and it’s only a Tuesday.

“Just tell me where I need to sign, Greg,” you say, slumping into the cushioned chair across from Greg’s cluttered desk.

“I'm afraid this visit is a little more serious,” Greg tells you with a slight frown, his peppered mustache nearly covering his entire upper lip.

“Oh? Did I forget to dot a few I's? Cross a couple T's?” you ask, trying hard to scale back the sarcasm in your tone.

Greg clears his throat, his solemn demeanor uncrackable. “There’s been a complaint filed against you.”

“A complaint?” you echo, unable to believe your ears. “A complaint about what?”

“It’s been brought to my attention that you have engaged in inappropriate behavior with one of the players.”

“What? I don't understand. I-I’m baffled. I don’t know where this is coming from,” you say truthfully, your eyes trained on the carpeted floor, darting back and forth in confusion. “May I ask who brought this to your attention?” 

“For confidentiality reasons, this individual has requested to remain unnamed.”

“Did this person specify what this supposed ‘inappropriate behavior’ I engaged in was?” you inquire, growing more and more impatient with this ridiculous claim as the seconds pass.

Greg reaches for a paper on his desk, examining it thoroughly through his bifocals. “Uh, well, yes. Looks like there is a note here that discloses that information.”

“Yes, and? What does it say?”

“It says here that you”--reading directly off the page, he says in a nearly robotic voice-- “harassed a player for his phone number for personal advancement and unrelated work purposes.” He pops his glasses off to stare at you critically. “Is that true, Miss Y/N?” 

Your jaw drops to the floor in utter bewilderment. “No! That never happ--” you pause, suddenly recalling the time Mason gave you his number because you had snapped a candid shot of him on your club-issued phone during a rainy training session. He thought he looked good in it so he wanted you to send him an original copy of the photo, not one with any filters or edits like what's posted to Instagram. 

“Okay, it’s not what you think,” you begin sheepishly. Before you can dive into your reasonable explanation followed by a plea to keep your job, you hear a familiar whistling in the background. Whipping your head around, you find Kai wandering back and forth just outside the doorway. And then it all starts to click into place...

This is all Kai’s doing, that much you are certain of. When you first started as an intern almost six months ago, you’ll admit you harbored a massive crush on the German. The dark hair, blue eyes, lithe frame, tall stature -- everything physically about him drew you in. He was well aware of the effect he had on you and the two of you had an ongoing flirtationship for several months. Until one day, out of nowhere, he showed his true colors and started acting like you didn’t exist. 

Since then, it was like he had some sort of personal vendetta against you. Not only did he make your life harder, he made your job harder (which, really, is your life). He made it almost impossible for you to get any footage or photos of him for Chelsea’s social pages, intentionally shielding his face or turning his back so you couldn’t get a good view of his face.

“Just for one moment,” you tell Greg, excusing yourself to run out to meet the dark-haired boy in the hallway. Snatching Kai’s right arm, you drag him a few steps away from Greg’s office then release him, scowling.

“Are you trying to get me fired?” you hiss at him.

“Whatever on earth are you talking about?” Kai asks with feign innocence, rubbing his arm as if you caused him severe pain from dragging him.

“Why the hell did you report me to HR!” you whisper-shout, in absolutely no mood to entertain his games.

“It wasn’t me. I believe it was an unnamed individual who did that.”

“You are that individual and I just named you. So talk, buddy,” you say, poking him hard in the chest with your finger. “How’d you know about the thing with Mason’s phone number?”

Kai rolls his eyes, swatting your hand away. “Mason wouldn’t shut up about it for days. He even said he could tell you fancied him so he was going to ask you out and that HR could suck it if they had a problem with it.”

“Is that where you got the inspiration to tattle to HR?” you ask, deadpan. But it doesn’t add up, you thought to yourself. The phone number incident happened weeks ago, why would HR only address it now?

“No,” Kai mumbles, his cheeks turning an unnatural red.

“Wait... Is that why you stopped talking to me?” you gasp, running through the timeline in your head. “You were jealous that Mason gave me his number?” You can’t hide the smile growing on your face.

“No,” Kai repeats in a growl before adding under his breath, “I was jealous that Mason got to you first.”

You laugh, shaking your head. “Mason never ‘got to me’. Even if he had, he wouldn’t have been the first.”

“That’s lovely. Thanks for sharing.”

“What I mean is, you’re the first. The only, really,” you blurt, getting shy all of a sudden yet unable to shut your mouth. “The first time I saw you, I couldn’t get you out of my head. I knew I needed you in my life, however I could have you. Did I think maybe you liked me too? Yeah -- at least I hoped you did. But then you became cold and didn’t want anything to do with me anymore. So I left you alone because I thought that’s what you wanted. Is that what you wanted? Is that... what you want?” You nervously gnaw at your bottom lip, silently praying you don’t sound as desperate to him as you do to yourself.

Instead of answering you, all Kai does is blink at you for a few moments. You’re about to throw in the towel and head back to Greg’s office to grovel for your job when Kai speaks up. “It’s not what I want. Not at all,” he says quietly. “What I want is you.” He steps forward, cornering you against the wall and cradles your chin with his large hand, grazing your lips lightly with his. “I’ve wanted to do that since the first time I saw you,” he admits.

You’ve waited too long for that kiss and you’re about to pull him in for another when Greg peeks his head out of his office, calling, “Oi! If you two are going to start a relationship, the prior complaint needs to be formally dropped and you lot need to fill out a Consensual Relationship Agreement form!” 

“What do you say?” Kai asks, looking down at you expectantly. “Think you can dot a few more I’s and cross a couple more T's?”

“Depends. Is this your way of asking me to be your girlfriend?” you tease. 

“Maybe.” He smirks.

As the two of you make your way down the hallway, you give his shoulder a little shove with your own, unable to contain your giddiness at finally holding hands with your crush as you enter Greg’s office for the seventh time this week.

Made this piece for school, based on the prompt 'virus.' The webs represent the bifocal pneumonia you can get because of Covid-19.

This is the first time I've ever shared my digital art online. I hope you like it!

Please no reposting this without my permission! Not that anyone will want to lmao

Chapter 1

Summary: Professor Laszlo Kreizler is a pretentious ass - that's the only way you could possibly explain the man. That being said, you needed a job to help pay for grad school, and the position of being his TA was the only thing available. You'll suck it up and deal with it, but the last thing you'll do is let this man get inside your head in the process.

WC: 1012

Rated: M (rating will go up)

Chapter Tags: dialogue heavy, “i dont give a damn about my reputation”, psychology talk

Check out the masterlist in my bio for more info & chapters!

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“Please - I’ll take literally anything you’ve got,” you beg the hunched-over man behind the desk. Bills had begun to pile up at your tiny apartment off campus, but given you were knees deep in your graduate program you were too busy for a full-time job. Due to your constant presence in the university library you figured it made the most sense to just get a job at your school.

The clerk huffed at you and typed into his desktop. You could see the reflection of the screen in his bifocals. Other younger students milled about as you wait; you just hope that they don’t sense your impending panic.

“Well,” the man drones. “There is only one avalible position. It’s as a TA in the psychology department.”

“YES. I’ll take it, seriously, I don’t even care who it’s with, please.” He just looks at you over his glasses at the outburst. He types for another minute.

“I’ve sent the information to your student email, please have all the documentation filled out as soon as possible. This position has been open for some time now, so the start date is this Monday. All the details are in the email.” You don’t bother questioning why nobody wanted the job to begin with, too excited that you found a way to pay the bills.

“Thanks so much” - you read his name tag - “Roger, you are my hero.” Throwing your hands up in relief, you bid him a good night and head home. You didn’t hear him mumble “your funeral, kid.”

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Bitsy, your roommate was already home when you burst in the door, bottle of cheap wine in your hand. “And tonight, we celebrate!” you announce. The two of you met in a required English course your junior year. You had gotten a two-bedroom off campus before your senior year. After graduation she entered the workforce as a journalist; you continued with your studies.

She whips her head from the tv at you. “You got a job?” You nod and do a little dance as an answer. “It’s about time, rent don’t pay itself, sweetie,” she sasses.

“Hey,” you point the bottle at her, “I haven’t let you down yet and I don’t intend to.”

She just laughs. “Nah I know, you’re the best roommate I’ve had in a long, long time.” Her New York accent is in full force tonight. Bitsy mutes the tv. “So what is this job?”

You snatch two mugs from the cabinet and plop next to her on the threadbare couch. “TA in the psych department.” You pour both of you generous glasses before chugging half your own and refilling it.

Your roommate squints at you suspiciously. “Do you even know anything about psych?”

She’s got you there. You feign offence at her question; “Of course, I took that one introductory course in undergrad with Stratton. I loved it, but I didn’t have room in my schedule to take any more. I know more than you think. And I did go to that shrink for a while.” She nods at you, knowing you didn’t like to discuss it much.

“Is she who you’ll be working for?”

“Um, I don’t know, didn’t ask.” You open your email app on your phone. “Roger, the love of my life at the student center, emailed me the information about the job. Let me check.” Bitsy waits as you search through the documents on your phone. It doesn’t take long.

Assignment:

Dr. Laszlo Kreizler

Courses: Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, & Criminal Psychology

“Who is Doctor… Kreezler?” Bitsy gasps. You furrow your brows at her reaction, confused. “What?”

“You’re working with Kreizler?” She cringes.

“I guess?” You look up to see her face. “I don’t- Bits, what's the big deal?” Now you begin to panic.

“Dr. Kreizler has a reputation on campus…”

And? “What is he like, a manwhore or something?”

“Jesus, the complete opposite. Everybody hates him - he grades impossible, requires that you come to see him during office hours and half the students leave ready to cry. He’s genius, but a dick.”

She continues, “I once heard a guy in the dining hall talking about how the professor called out this freshman in class and asked all these personal questions about how her grandfather dying fucked her up or something. He tries to get into everybody’s head. Never heard a good thing about him. I wouldn’t be shocked if he had a forked tongue and horns to go with it.”

Okay now you are definitely panicked.

At your paled complexion Bitsy backtracks “Oh but I’m sure he’s not all terrible? I mean you know, underclassmen - fail one test and the professor is evil…” Her words did little to ease you.

You spent the rest of the night and bottle researching Dr. Kreizler. He had no social media and there was only one picture online, but it was blurry. All you could make out was dark hair and a beard. He had been teaching at the university the last 4 years after moving from the University of Munich in Germany. You were able to find a few articles on one of his PhD theses, A Study of the Alien Mind: The Role of Societal Flaw in Creating Monsters Among Men. Skimming some, you note that he is very intellectual and wordy in his explanations.

Opening up the Rate My Professor website, you look him up.

“I’d give 0 stars if I could - he is the worst!!!”

“Literally f*ck this guy”

“Read my ass off, came to all office hours, still barely got a D in his 100 level”

“Not as bad with upper level courses, but only if you know how he works and can deal with his temper. Don’t expect higher than a C tho”

“watch out or he’ll try to psychoanalyze you in front of the entire class”

You blew a long breath out and closed your laptop. The clock on your bedside table read almost 2 am. I need this job, I need this job, I NEED this job, you chant to yourself.

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